18497755. VEHICLE FRAME ASSEMBLY simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
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VEHICLE FRAME ASSEMBLY
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Seung Min Jeong of Hwaseong-si (KR)
VEHICLE FRAME ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18497755 titled 'VEHICLE FRAME ASSEMBLY
The vehicle frame assembly described in the patent application includes a battery cross member supporting a battery pack, a chassis frame connected to the battery cross member, a floor cross member above the battery cross member and chassis frame, and a body side sill defining an internal space for a stiffener.
- The battery cross member supports the battery pack in the widthwise direction of the vehicle.
- The chassis frame is connected to the side of the battery cross member.
- The floor cross member extends in the widthwise direction of the vehicle above the battery cross member and chassis frame.
- The body side sill extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and houses the stiffener.
- A connecting bracket connects the stiffener to the floor cross member, forming a load path for impacts from broadside collisions.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle safety and structural integrity enhancements.
Problems Solved: - Enhances vehicle safety by providing a robust load path for impacts. - Improves structural integrity of the vehicle frame assembly.
Benefits: - Increased safety for vehicle occupants. - Enhanced structural strength for the vehicle frame.
Commercial Applications: - This technology can be utilized by automotive manufacturers to improve the safety and structural integrity of their vehicles, potentially appealing to safety-conscious consumers.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the body side sill contribute to the overall structural integrity of the vehicle frame assembly? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology on vehicle safety standards and regulations?
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle frame assembly includes: a battery cross member extending in a widthwise direction of a vehicle and supporting a battery pack; a chassis frame provided outside the battery cross member and connected to a side of the battery cross member; a floor cross member extending in the widthwise direction of the vehicle above the battery cross member and the chassis frame; and a body side sill extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and arranged outside the chassis frame and the floor cross member to define an internal space where a stiffener is secured therein. A connecting bracket is connected at one surface thereof to the stiffener and connected at the other surface to the floor cross member so that the body side sill and the floor cross member form a load path for an impact caused by a broadside collision.
