18220076. BATTERY PROTECTION STRUCTURE FOR BATTERY-EQUIPPED VEHICLE simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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BATTERY PROTECTION STRUCTURE FOR BATTERY-EQUIPPED VEHICLE
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Seung Min Jeong of Hwaseong-Si (KR)
BATTERY PROTECTION STRUCTURE FOR BATTERY-EQUIPPED VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18220076 titled 'BATTERY PROTECTION STRUCTURE FOR BATTERY-EQUIPPED VEHICLE
The patent application describes a battery protection structure for a battery-mounted vehicle, including center side members, center cross members, cross member extensions, and a battery.
- Center side members are located below a center floor at opposite side portions of the vehicle.
- Center cross members are positioned in a transverse direction to connect the center side members.
- Cross member extensions connect the center side members to side sills, aligned with the center cross members.
- The battery is placed below the center cross members between the center side members.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Hybrid vehicles - Battery-powered vehicles
Problems Solved: - Protecting the battery from damage - Ensuring structural integrity of the vehicle
Benefits: - Enhanced safety for the battery - Improved vehicle performance - Increased durability
Commercial Applications: Title: Battery Protection Structure for Electric Vehicles This technology can be utilized in the automotive industry for electric and hybrid vehicles, enhancing battery safety and overall vehicle performance. The market implications include increased demand for sustainable transportation solutions.
Questions about Battery Protection Structure for a Battery-Mounted Vehicle: 1. How does this innovation improve the safety of battery-mounted vehicles?
- This innovation enhances safety by providing a robust structure to protect the battery from damage.
2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond electric vehicles?
- This technology can also be applied to hybrid vehicles and other battery-powered transportation systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
A battery protection structure for a battery-mounted vehicle, includes center side members disposed below a center floor at opposite side portions of the vehicle, a plurality of center cross members disposed in a transverse direction of the vehicle to connect the center side members to each other, cross member extensions each connecting each of the center side members to each of side sills to be aligned with each of the center cross members, and a battery disposed below the center cross members between the center side members.
