18242585. VEHICLE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
VEHICLE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Kentaro Nakamura of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
Daisuke Suewaka of Shibuya-ku, Tokyo-to (JP)
Satoshi Ikeda of Shibuya-ku Tokyo-to (JP)
Ryotaro Fujikawa of Shibuya-ku Tokyo-to (JP)
VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18242585 titled 'VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle with a battery pack located below the floor panel, an energy absorber along the side surface of the battery pack, and a cover plate covering the lower surface of the battery pack.
- The energy absorber extends along the side surface of the battery pack in the front-rear direction and faces the side sill from below.
- The energy absorber includes an inner part facing the side surface of the battery pack and an outer part located outside in a left-right direction of the vehicle with respect to the inner part.
- The end of the cover plate in the left-right direction is fixed to the lower surface of the inner part of the energy absorber with multiple fasteners.
- The lower surface of the outer part protrudes downward relative to the lower surface of the inner part and is located lower than the lower ends of the fasteners.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other automotive applications where battery packs need to be securely and safely housed within the vehicle structure.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the problem of protecting the battery pack from impacts and collisions while also providing structural support and stability to the vehicle.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved safety for the battery pack, enhanced structural integrity of the vehicle, and potentially increased efficiency in the overall design and performance of the vehicle.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include electric vehicle manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and companies involved in developing advanced vehicle safety systems.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be similar energy absorber systems used in automotive applications to protect components and structures within the vehicle.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the overall weight and performance of the vehicle?
The article does not provide information on how this technology affects the weight distribution and overall performance of the vehicle.
What materials are used in the construction of the energy absorber and cover plate?
The article does not specify the materials used in the construction of the energy absorber and cover plate.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle may include a battery pack located below the floor panel; an energy absorber extending along a side surface of the battery pack in the front-rear direction and facing the side sill from below; and a cover plate covering a lower surface of the battery pack from below. The energy absorber may include an inner part facing the side surface of the battery pack and an outer part located outside in a left-right direction of the vehicle with respect to the inner part. An end of the cover plate in the left-right direction may be fixed to a lower surface of the inner part of the energy absorber with a plurality of fasteners. A lower surface of the outer part may protrude downward relative to the lower surface of the inner part and is located lower than lower ends of the plurality of fasteners.
