18314912. Floor Structure for Electric Vehicle simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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Floor Structure for Electric Vehicle
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Floor Structure for Electric Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18314912 titled 'Floor Structure for Electric Vehicle
Simplified Explanation
- The embodiment floor structure for an electric vehicle includes a floor panel connected to side sills on the left and right sides of the vehicle body. - Each side sill consists of a sill inner member and a sill outer member connected together. - A pair of reinforcement members are located inside each side sill along the front-to-back direction of the vehicle body. - A fastening device is engaged to the sill inner member of one side sill and to the reinforcement member on the same side of the vehicle body.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in the manufacturing of electric vehicles to improve the structural integrity and safety of the vehicle body.
Problems Solved
1. Enhances the overall strength and rigidity of the vehicle body. 2. Provides better protection in the event of a collision or impact. 3. Ensures a secure connection between the floor panel and side sills.
Benefits
1. Increased safety for occupants of the electric vehicle. 2. Improved structural stability of the vehicle body. 3. Enhanced durability and longevity of the vehicle components.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment floor structure for an electric vehicle includes a floor panel connected to a pair of side sills respectively disposed along a front-to-back direction of a vehicle body on a left side and a right side of the vehicle body, each of the side sills including a sill inner member and a sill outer member connected together, a pair of reinforcement members disposed on an inside of each side sill along the front-to-back direction of the vehicle body, and a fastening device engaged to the sill inner member of one of the side sills and to the reinforcement member on a same side of the vehicle body as the one of the side sills.
