18136954. VEHICLE BATTERY CASE simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
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VEHICLE BATTERY CASE
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VEHICLE BATTERY CASE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18136954 titled 'VEHICLE BATTERY CASE
The patent application describes a vehicle battery case designed to protect the battery during a side collision.
- Lower panel supports the battery from below.
- Battery cross member extends in the width direction of the vehicle.
- Battery side members on both sides of the lower panel in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.
- Flange part on each battery side member connects to the side sill of the vehicle.
- Load during a side collision is transferred from the battery side member to the battery cross member.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle safety enhancements. - Electric vehicle manufacturers for battery protection. - Transportation companies for fleet vehicle safety.
Problems Solved: - Protecting the battery during a side collision. - Ensuring structural integrity of the battery case. - Preventing damage to the battery and surrounding components.
Benefits: - Enhanced safety for vehicle occupants. - Increased durability of the battery. - Improved overall vehicle crashworthiness.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Vehicle Battery Case for Improved Safety" This technology can be used in the automotive industry to enhance vehicle safety and meet regulatory standards. It can also be marketed to electric vehicle manufacturers looking to improve the protection of their batteries.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the battery case improve vehicle safety during a side collision? The battery case is designed to transfer the load from a side collision away from the battery, protecting it from damage. 2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond the automotive industry? This technology could potentially be adapted for use in other industries where impact protection is crucial, such as in the aerospace or marine sectors.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle battery case includes: a lower panel disposed on a bottom of a vehicle and configured to support a battery from below; a battery cross member disposed on the lower panel and extending in the width direction of the vehicle; and battery side members which are disposed on both sides of the lower panel in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and in contact with both ends of the battery cross member. Each battery side member has a flange part which extends from the lower end thereof to the outside of the vehicle and is connected to a side sill, and a load applied to the side sill of the vehicle during a vehicle side collision is sequentially transferred from the battery side member to the battery cross member.
