Honda motor co., ltd. (20240317038). VEHICLE simplified abstract
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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 20240317038 titled 'VEHICLE
The patent application describes a vehicle with a unique battery pack mounting system.
- Front subframe and front side frame are fixed together with a first bolt.
- Battery pack is coupled to the front side frame with a first bracket.
- Second bolt fixes the first bracket to the front side frame.
- Third bolt fixes the first bracket to the battery pack.
- 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 battery pack's bottom wall.
- 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 - Efficient distribution of load within the vehicle structure
Benefits: - Enhanced safety - Improved structural integrity - Simplified battery pack installation process
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Battery Pack Mounting System for Electric Vehicles This technology can be utilized in the automotive industry for electric and hybrid vehicles, improving the overall safety and performance of the vehicles.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the battery pack mounting system contribute to the structural integrity of the vehicle? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with this innovative mounting system?
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.
