Honda motor co., ltd. (20240326923). LOWER STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE simplified abstract
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LOWER STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE
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Inventor(s)
Hirotaka Hayakawa of Tokyo (JP)
Tetsuya Sugizaki of Tokyo (JP)
LOWER STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240326923 titled 'LOWER STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE
The disclosure presents a lower structure of a vehicle with a battery covering portion that can withstand impact loads.
- Floor base plate with a floor beam extending in the vehicle width direction
- Battery component located at the rear of the floor beam
- Battery cover portion above the battery component with connection portions to the floor beam
- Battery covering portion made of steel material
- Connection portions staggered in height positions in an upward and downward direction of the vehicle
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for electric vehicles - Battery technology for improved safety and durability
Problems Solved: - Enhances the structural integrity of the vehicle - Provides protection to the battery component during impacts
Benefits: - Increased safety for electric vehicles - Improved load-bearing capacity - Enhanced durability of the lower vehicle structure
Commercial Applications: - Electric vehicle manufacturers - Battery technology companies - Automotive safety equipment suppliers
Questions about the Innovation: 1. How does the rigidity of the battery covering portion contribute to the overall safety of the vehicle? 2. What are the advantages of using a steel material for the battery covering portion?
Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing studies on the impact resistance of different materials for vehicle components
Original Abstract Submitted
the disclosure provides a lower structure of vehicle in which a battery covering portion has a rigidity capable of supporting the load of an impact. the lower structure of vehicle includes: a floor base plate, including a floor beam disposed on an upper surface, and the floor beam extending in a vehicle width direction; a battery component disposed at the rear of the floor beam in a front and rear direction of the vehicle; and a battery cover portion covering above the battery component, and the battery cover portion including multiple connection portions connected to the floor beam. the battery covering portion is formed of a steel material, and the connection portions are disposed staggered from each other in height positions in an upward and downward direction of the vehicle.
