System for absorbing and distributing side impact energy utilizing an integrated battery pack

System for absorbing and distributing side impact energy utilizing an integrated battery pack

An energy absorbing and distributing side impact system for use with a vehicle is provided, the system utilizing a battery pack enclosure that includes a plurality of cross-members (501A-H) that transverse the battery pack enclosure and absorb and distribute at least a portion of the load received w...

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Hauptverfasser: Sumpf, Robert David Jr, Clarke, Alan Paul, Rawlinson, Peter Dore, Gadhiya, Hitendra Laxmidas, Edwards, Bruce Philip
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng ; fre ; ger
Schlagworte:
LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
MOTOR VEHICLES
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
TRAILERS
TRANSPORTING
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Zusammenfassung:An energy absorbing and distributing side impact system for use with a vehicle is provided, the system utilizing a battery pack enclosure that includes a plurality of cross-members (501A-H) that transverse the battery pack enclosure and absorb and distribute at least a portion of the load received when either the first or second side of the vehicle receives a side impact. The battery pack enclosure is positioned between the front and rear vehicle suspension assemblies and mounted between, and mechanically coupled to, vehicle structural members (e.g., rocker panels) located on either side of the vehicle. In addition to providing rigidity, strength and impact resistance, the battery pack cross-members segregate the batteries contained within the battery pack enclosure into battery groups.