18491803. VEHICLE SIDE PORTION STRUCTURE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE SIDE PORTION STRUCTURE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE SIDE PORTION STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 How does this technology impact the overall weight distribution of the vehicle?
- 1.11 What materials are used in the construction of the battery case and lower hinge?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
VEHICLE SIDE PORTION STRUCTURE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Kosuke Sakakibara of Toyota-shi (JP)
Takaharu Tateishi of Nagoya-shi (JP)
VEHICLE SIDE PORTION STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18491803 titled 'VEHICLE SIDE PORTION STRUCTURE
Simplified Explanation
The vehicle side portion structure described in the abstract includes a battery case and a lower hinge, with the battery case located at the lower side of a vehicle floor panel and the lower hinge provided at the lower portion of a sliding door that opens and closes a side portion of the vehicle. The lower hinge allows the sliding door to slide in the front-and-rear direction of the vehicle. When the sliding door is closed, the inner side end portion of the lower hinge is positioned on the outer side of the battery case in elevation view.
- Battery case located at the lower side of the vehicle floor panel
- Lower hinge provided at the lower portion of the sliding door
- Lower hinge allows the sliding door to slide in the front-and-rear direction
- Inner side end portion of the lower hinge positioned on the outer side of the battery case when the sliding door is closed
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in the automotive industry for the design and construction of vehicles with sliding doors that house battery cases in a convenient and space-efficient manner.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient use of space in vehicles with sliding doors 2. Secure positioning of battery cases in vehicles
Benefits
1. Optimal utilization of space in vehicles 2. Enhanced safety and stability of battery cases 3. Streamlined design for sliding doors in vehicles
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized Vehicle Design with Sliding Doors and Battery Cases
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing patents or designs related to the integration of battery cases in vehicles with sliding doors, but specific prior art is not provided in this abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the overall weight distribution of the vehicle?
The abstract does not mention how the placement of the battery case and lower hinge affects the weight distribution of the vehicle.
What materials are used in the construction of the battery case and lower hinge?
The abstract does not specify the materials used in the construction of the battery case and lower hinge.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle side portion structure includes a battery case and a lower hinge. The battery case is disposed at a vehicle lower side of a floor panel of a vehicle. The lower hinge is provided at a lower portion of a sliding door that opens and closes a side portion of the vehicle. The lower hinge supports the sliding door to be slidable in the vehicle front-and-rear direction. In a state in which the sliding door is closed, at least a vehicle width direction inner side end portion of the lower hinge is disposed at a vehicle width direction outer side of the battery case in elevation view. In the closed state of the sliding door, the vehicle width direction inner side end portion is disposed at the same position in the vehicle front-and-rear direction as a vehicle width direction outer side end portion of the dividing member.
