18196841. VEHICLE BODY simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
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VEHICLE BODY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Nam Ho Kim of Gwangmyeong-si (KR)
Seung Min Jeong of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Byung Joo Chung of Gunpo-si (KR)
VEHICLE BODY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18196841 titled 'VEHICLE BODY
The abstract describes a vehicle body with an underbody, a battery mounted between underside members, and an upper body defining the interior space of the vehicle.
- The vehicle body has a pair of underside members spaced apart in the width direction of the vehicle.
- A battery is mounted between the underside members.
- The upper body is coupled to the underbody and includes protruding upper side members at both side ends, overlapping the corresponding underside members.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Automotive manufacturing - Battery technology
Problems Solved: - Efficient use of space in electric vehicles - Secure mounting of batteries in vehicles
Benefits: - Increased interior space in vehicles - Improved battery placement for optimal performance
Commercial Applications: - Electric vehicle production - Battery technology market
Prior Art: Research on battery placement in electric vehicles and vehicle body design.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing studies on battery technology and vehicle design improvements.
Questions about vehicle body design: 1. How does the placement of the battery impact the overall performance of the vehicle? 2. What are the potential challenges in integrating this design into existing vehicle manufacturing processes?
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle body includes: an underbody with a pair of underside members spaced apart from each other in the width direction of a vehicle and extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle; a battery mounted between the pair of underside members; and an upper body coupled to a top portion of the underbody to define an interior space of the vehicle. The upper body includes an upper side member protruding from each of both side ends thereof to the lower side of the vehicle, extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and laterally overlapping the outer side of the corresponding underside member.
