Honda motor co., ltd. (20240109591). VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE simplified abstract
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VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE
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Inventor(s)
Heisuke Kobayashi of Saitama (JP)
VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240109591 titled 'VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle front structure designed to improve structural strength and protect a high voltage electrical component, enhancing collision safety performance.
- Side frame on a side part of the vehicle, extending in a front-rear direction.
- Sub-frame below the side frame, supporting a suspension component.
- High voltage electrical component below the floor panel, behind the sub-frame.
- Reinforcing frame around the high voltage electrical component.
- Block component at the front end of the reinforcing frame with an inclined surface sloping upward towards the sub-frame.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other automotive applications requiring protection for high voltage electrical components.
Problems Solved
1. Enhanced structural strength to protect high voltage electrical components. 2. Improved collision safety performance.
Benefits
1. Increased safety for high voltage electrical components. 2. Enhanced structural integrity of the vehicle front. 3. Improved overall collision safety performance.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhanced Vehicle Front Structure for High Voltage Electrical Component Protection" could find applications in electric vehicle manufacturing, automotive safety technology development, and collision safety improvement in various vehicle types.
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to vehicle front structures designed to protect electrical components or improve collision safety performance. However, specific examples are not provided in the patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact vehicle weight and fuel efficiency?
The patent application does not address the potential effects of the new front structure on the overall weight of the vehicle or its fuel efficiency.
Are there any specific testing results or data supporting the claims of improved collision safety performance?
The patent application does not mention any specific testing results or data that demonstrate the enhanced collision safety performance of the new front structure.
Original Abstract Submitted
a vehicle front structure, which can improve structural strength to protect a high voltage electrical component and improve collision safety performance, is provided. the vehicle front structure includes: a side frame, disposed on a side part of a vehicle and extending in a vehicle front-rear direction; a sub-frame, installed below the side frame and supporting a suspension component; a high voltage electrical component, disposed below a floor panel and located behind the sub-frame; a reinforcing frame, disposed around the high voltage electrical component; and a block component, disposed at a front end of the reinforcing frame. the block component has an inclined surface, and the inclined surface is inclined upward toward the sub-frame.
