18595846. VEHICLE BODY LOWER STRUCTURE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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VEHICLE BODY LOWER STRUCTURE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Shinnosuke Ide of Hino-shi (JP)
Yasushi Fukaishi of Hino-shi (JP)
VEHICLE BODY LOWER STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18595846 titled 'VEHICLE BODY LOWER STRUCTURE
Simplified Explanation:
The patent application describes a vehicle body lower structure that includes side rails, hydrogen tanks, protection members, and a battery.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Pair of side rails for structural support
- Hydrogen tanks positioned outside the side rails
- Protection members safeguarding the hydrogen tanks
- Battery mounted between the protection members on the side rails
Potential Applications: This technology could be applied in the automotive industry for vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
Problems Solved: Enhanced safety and structural integrity of hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Benefits:
- Improved protection for hydrogen tanks
- Efficient use of space in the vehicle body
- Enhanced safety features for hydrogen-powered vehicles
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include hydrogen-powered cars, buses, and other vehicles in the transportation sector.
Questions about Vehicle Body Lower Structure: 1. How does the positioning of the hydrogen tanks outside the side rails impact the overall safety of the vehicle? 2. What are the advantages of having the battery supported by the side rails in terms of vehicle performance and stability?
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle body lower structure according to one aspect includes: a pair of side rails disposed apart from each other in a width direction of a vehicle and extending in a front-rear direction of the vehicle; a pair of hydrogen tanks respectively disposed outside the pair of side rails in the width direction; a pair of protection members configured to respectively protect the pair of hydrogen tanks from external impact; and a battery supported by the pair of side rails between the pair of protection members.
