18589963. VEHICLE simplified abstract (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)
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VEHICLE
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Inventor(s)
Yasuyuki Shibata of Tokyo (JP)
Masaki Takahashi of Tokyo (JP)
VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18589963 titled 'VEHICLE
The abstract describes a patent application for a vehicle that includes a front side frame, a front subframe, a battery pack, and various fixing portions and brackets to secure the components together.
- The front subframe and front side frame are fixed together with bolts.
- A bracket couples the battery pack to the front side frame, secured with bolts.
- The battery pack has a bottom wall and a front wall.
- The second fixing portion has a contact surface facing the first fixing portion.
- The third fixing portion is located at the front end of the bottom wall of the battery pack.
- The first bracket includes a load transmitting portion fixed to the second and third fixing portions.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Hybrid vehicles - Automotive battery technology
Problems Solved: - Secure mounting of battery packs in vehicles - Structural integrity of vehicle components
Benefits: - Improved safety - Efficient use of space - Enhanced vehicle performance
Commercial Applications: - Automotive industry suppliers - Electric vehicle manufacturers - Battery technology companies
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this innovation improve the overall safety of the vehicle? 2. What are the potential cost implications for implementing this technology in mass-produced vehicles?
Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing developments in battery technology for electric vehicles - Advancements in vehicle structural design for improved safety and performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle includes: a front side frame; a front subframe; a first fixing portion fixing the front subframe and the front side frame with a first bolt; a battery pack; a first bracket coupling the battery pack and the front side frame; a second fixing portion fixing the first bracket to the front side frame with a second bolt; and a third fixing portion fixing the first bracket to the battery pack with a third bolt, wherein the battery pack includes: a bottom wall, and a front wall, the second fixing portion is provided with a contact surface at a position facing the first fixing portion, the third fixing portion is provided at a front end of the bottom wall of the battery pack, and the first bracket includes a first load transmitting portion that is fixed to the second fixing portion and the third fixing portion.
