18184210. VEHICLE BATTERY ENCLOSURE simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
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VEHICLE BATTERY ENCLOSURE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Mohammad Omar Faruque of Ann Arbor MI (US)
Dean M. Jaradi of Macomb MI (US)
S.M. Iskander Farooq of Novi MI (US)
Saeed D. Barbat of Novi MI (US)
VEHICLE BATTERY ENCLOSURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18184210 titled 'VEHICLE BATTERY ENCLOSURE
The abstract of this patent application describes a vehicle battery enclosure with a rotatable wing connected to one of the members of the enclosure, which can be deployed using a pyrotechnic actuator.
- Simplified Explanation:
- Vehicle battery enclosure with a rotatable wing for deployment.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- First and second members spaced apart to create a battery compartment. - Rotatable wing connected to the first member. - Wing can be rotated from a stowed position to a deployed position. - Pyrotechnic actuator used to rotate the wing.
- Potential Applications:
- Electric vehicles. - Hybrid vehicles. - Energy storage systems.
- Problems Solved:
- Providing a secure and efficient way to deploy a wing in a vehicle battery enclosure. - Enhancing safety and accessibility for battery maintenance.
- Benefits:
- Improved aerodynamics. - Enhanced battery cooling. - Easy access for maintenance.
- Commercial Applications:
- Electric vehicle manufacturers. - Battery technology companies. - Automotive aftermarket industry.
- Questions about Vehicle Battery Enclosures:
1. How does the deployment of the wing impact the overall performance of the vehicle? 2. What materials are typically used in the construction of vehicle battery enclosures?
- Frequently Updated Research:
- Ongoing advancements in battery technology for electric vehicles. - Research on aerodynamic improvements in vehicle design.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle battery enclosure includes a first member elongated along an axis and a second member spaced from the first member. The vehicle battery enclosure includes a battery compartment between the first member and the second member. A wing is rotatably connected to the first member and is rotatable relative to the first member from a stowed position (FIGS. A, B) to a deployed position (FIGS. A, , and ). The wing is aligned with the battery enclosure along the axis in the deployed position. A pyrotechnic actuator is operatively coupled to the wing to rotate the wing to the deployed position.
