18588032. BATTERY PACK simplified abstract (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)
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BATTERY PACK
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Masaaki Tatsuwaki of Saitama (JP)
BATTERY PACK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18588032 titled 'BATTERY PACK
The abstract describes a patent application for a battery pack mounted on a vehicle, consisting of a battery module, a battery case, a frame member, and a junction box.
- The battery pack includes a battery module fixed to a battery case at a module fixing portion.
- A frame member extends above the battery module in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.
- A junction box is positioned on the frame member.
- The frame member is fixed to the battery case or module at a first fixing portion in front of the junction box and a second fixing portion behind it.
- The junction box is not fixed to the battery module or case but is attached to the frame member at an intermediate fixing portion.
- The module fixing portion and the first and second fixing portions are rigidly coupled without elastic members.
- The intermediate fixing portion is elastically coupled through an elastic member.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Hybrid vehicles - Energy storage systems
Problems Solved: - Secure mounting of battery packs on vehicles - Efficient organization of components within the battery pack
Benefits: - Improved safety and stability of battery packs - Enhanced durability and longevity of battery systems
Commercial Applications: Electric vehicle manufacturers can utilize this technology to enhance the performance and safety of their vehicles, potentially increasing consumer trust and market share.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the rigid coupling of the fixing portions contribute to the overall stability of the battery pack? 2. What are the potential implications of using elastic coupling in the intermediate fixing portion for the longevity of the battery pack?
Original Abstract Submitted
A battery pack is mounted on a vehicle. The battery pack has a battery module, a battery case to which the battery module is fixed at a module fixing portion, a frame member extending in a front-rear direction of the vehicle and constructed above the battery module, and a junction box disposed on the frame member. The frame member is fixed to the battery case or the battery module at a first fixing portion positioned in front of the junction box and a second fixing portion positioned behind the junction box. The junction box is not fixed to the battery module and the battery case but is fixed to the frame member at an intermediate fixing portion. The module fixing portion and the first and second fixing portions are fixed by rigid coupling without any elastic member. The intermediate fixing portion is fixed by elastic coupling through an elastic member.
