18584674. VEHICLE simplified abstract (HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.)
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VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18584674 titled 'VEHICLE
The patent application describes a vehicle with a unique design that includes a floor panel, a seat rail, a movable member, a seat, a battery pack, an intake duct, and a wheel house.
- The seat rail is separated upward from the floor panel, allowing for a specific configuration of components.
- The intake port of the intake duct is positioned between the floor panel and the seat rail in an upper-lower direction.
- The wheel house includes a side wall and a fender, with the intake port positioned in front of the side wall.
- The design allows for efficient airflow to the battery pack while maintaining structural integrity and space optimization.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Hybrid vehicles - Automotive engineering and design
Problems Solved: - Efficient cooling and airflow to battery packs in vehicles - Space optimization in vehicle design
Benefits: - Improved battery pack performance and longevity - Enhanced vehicle design and functionality
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Vehicle Design for Enhanced Battery Cooling This technology could be utilized by electric vehicle manufacturers to improve the performance and lifespan of battery packs, leading to more efficient and reliable electric vehicles in the market.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the unique design of this vehicle improve battery cooling efficiency? 2. What are the potential implications of this design on the electric vehicle market?
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle includes: a floor panel; a seat rail extending in a front-rear direction; a movable member engaged with the seat rail in a manner slidable in the front-rear direction; a seat supported by the movable member; a battery pack disposed behind the seat; an intake duct having an intake port and configured to supply air taken in from the intake port to the battery pack; and a wheel house, wherein the seat rail is separated upward from the floor panel, the intake port is at least partially positioned between the floor panel and the seat rail in an upper-lower direction, the wheel house includes a side wall extending in the front-rear direction and a fender extending outward in the vehicle width direction, and the intake port is at least partially positioned in front of a front end of the side wall of the wheel house.
