КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ПРОКЛАДКИ ЖГУТА ПРОВОДОВ ДЛЯ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОГО ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

... 1. Конструкция прокладки жгута проводов для электрического транспортного средства, содержащая:расположенный ниже пола компонент, располагаемый ниже панели пола, разделяющей пространство кабины и пространство ниже пола;расположенный выше пола компонент, располагаемый выше панели пола и дальше по направлению к передней части транспортного средства, чем расположенный ниже пола компонент;жгут проводов, соединяющий расположенный ниже пола компонент и расположенный выше пола компонент; исквозное отверстие для жгута проводов, сформированное в панели пола, причем жгут проводов проходит через это сквозное отверстие, отличающаяся тем, что:сквозное отверстие для жгута проводов задается в промежуточном положении в продольном направлении транспортного средства между положением соединения жгута проводов ниже пола расположенного ниже пола компонента, где соединяется один конец жгута проводов, и положением соединения жгута проводов выше пола расположенного выше пола компонента, где соединяется другой конец ...

АВТОМОБИЛЬ

Изобретение относится к бесконтактной зарядке транспортных средств. Автомобиль содержит панель пола, образующую нижнюю поверхность автомобиля; аккумулятор, расположенный на нижней поверхности панели пола, и устройство получения энергии, расположенное под панелью пола. Устройство получения энергии сконфигурировано для бесконтактного приема электрической энергии от внешнего устройства передачи энергии. Устройство приема энергии имеет нижнюю поверхность, расположенную ниже нижней поверхности аккумулятора. Повышается механическая защита аккумулятора. 5 з.п. ф-лы, 26 ил.

АВТОМОБИЛЬНАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ, СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ ПРЕОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЙ ЭНЕРГИИ

Изобретение относится к автомобильной конструкции. Преобразователь электрической энергии преобразует электрическую энергию для тягового электродвигателя. Преобразователь электрической энергии закреплен на кожухе, в котором размещен тяговый электродвигатель. Преобразователь электрической энергии расположен перед верхней частью обтекателя в продольном направлении транспортного средства. Высоковольтный разъем расположен на задней поверхности преобразователя электрической энергии. Высоковольтный разъем находится в положении, которое ниже, чем верхняя часть обтекателя. Сигнальный разъем расположен на правой или левой боковой поверхности преобразователя электрической энергии, определенной в поперечном направлении транспортного средства. Такая конструкция позволяет избежать контакта высоковольтного разъема и сигнального разъема с верхней частью обтекателя во время столкновения. 1 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

УЗЕЛ СПИНКИ СИДЕНЬЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (ВАРИАНТЫ)

СОВОКУПНОСТЬ ДЛЯ ШАССИ, СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ РЕЗЕРВУАР ДЛЯ ХРАНЕНИЯ СРЕДСТВА ДЛЯ ОЧИСТКИ, И СООТВЕТСТВУЮЩИЙ АВТОМОБИЛЬ

СОЕДИНЕНИЕ ЭЛЕМЕНТА КОНСТРУКЦИИ АВТОТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА И ФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНОГО ЭЛЕМЕНТА

УЗЕЛ ДВИГАТЕЛЯ И МОТОРНОЕ ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО, СОДЕРЖАЩЕЕ ТАКОЙ УЗЕЛ

Battery arrangement for use in vehicle, particularly electric vehicle, has traction battery, which is arranged below vehicle floor and is protected against side crash with lateral deformation elements

The battery arrangement (3) has a traction battery (5), which is arranged below a vehicle floor (1) and is protected against a side crash with lateral deformation elements (7). The deformation elements are arranged between the lateral outer door sill (9) and the traction battery and releases a transverse displacement of the traction battery in case of side crash. The battery arrangement has an adjusting unit for a smooth course of the transverse displacement. The traction battery is lowered against the vehicle floor around a lifting path with the adjusting unit in case of side crash.

Battery device used in motor vehicle e.g. passenger car, has guide unit which is formed of deformable plastic in predefined manner along vehicle transverse direction to displace traction battery in side crash case

The battery device has a traction battery (19) which is firmly connected to a vehicle casing (14) through a holder (18). A guide unit is provided to displace the traction battery in a side crash case along a vehicle transverse direction (y). The guide unit is formed of deformable plastic in a predefined manner along the vehicle transverse direction.

Motor vehicle for use with high-voltage battery, has high-voltage battery, which is arranged in lower region of motor vehicle and is protected by housing, where housing has sandwich bottom of two mutually spot-welded sheets

The motor vehicle has a high-voltage battery, which is arranged in a lower region of the motor vehicle and is protected by a housing (1). The housing has a sandwich bottom (2) of two mutually spot-welded sheets. The sheets are provided with embossments, where two sheets of the sandwich floor are peripherally sealingly connected to each other. The two sheets are spaced from each other in the central region and are partially joined together at the embossments.

Zusammenschiebbare Welle mit angeflanschten Schlitzen

Eine Antriebswellenanordnung für ein Fahrzeug, aufweisend ein erstes röhrenförmiges Element und ein zweites röhrenförmiges Element aufgenommen durch das erste röhrenförmige Element, wodurch eine koaxiale Beziehung zwischen den röhrenförmigen Elementen definiert wird. Das erste röhrenförmige Element definiert eine Vielzahl von Vorsprüngen, wobei jeder von den Vorsprüngen eine Seitenwand definiert und das zweite röhrenförmige Element definiert eine Vielzahl von Öffnungen, wobei jede der Öffnungen durch einen Flansch umgebend die Öffnung definiert ist, der sich radial nach Innen von dem zweiten röhrenförmigen Element erstreckt. Jede Öffnung nimmt einen Vorsprung auf, so dass der Vorsprung an den Seitenwänden der Öffnung anliegt und dadurch das erste röhrenförmige Element am zweiten röhrenförmigen Element befestigt ist in einer im Wesentlichen festen umfänglichen Orientierung.

Kraftstoffbehälter

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Kraftstoffbehälter (1) aus thermoplastischem Kunststoff mit einem Oberboden (2) und einem Unterboden (3), die über wenigstens ein säulenförmiges Stützelement (4) gegeneinander abgestützt sind, wobei das Stützelement (4) formschlüssig und/oder stoffschlüssig mit einer Wand (6) des Oberbodens (2) einerseits und mit einer Wand (6) des Unterbodens (3) andererseits so verbunden ist, dass dieses durch einen Behälterinnendruck bedingte Zugkräfte aufnehmen kann, wobei das Stützelement (4) als einteiliges Vollprofil ausgebildet ist und das wenigstens im Querschnitt ein Rippenprofil aufweist.

AUFPRALLENERGIE ABSORBIERENDE ANTRIEBSWELLE FÜR EIN MOTORFAHRZEUG

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Aufprallenergie absorbierende Antriebswelle für ein Motorfahrzeug, mit einer zylindrischen Hohlwelle (1) aus faserverstärktem Kunststoff und einem an der zylindrischen Hohlwelle (1) angeordneten Aufprallenergie absorbierenden System (4, 5), bei dem ein Krafteinleitungsanschluss (6, 7) einen Anschlussflansch und einen zylindrischen Abschnitt (6a, 7a) aufweist, ein zum Anschlussflansch distales Ende (6b, 7b) des zylindrischen Abschnitts (6a, 7a) in ein Ende (10, 11) der zylindrischen Hohlwelle (1) eingeführt ist und ein zum Anschlussflansch proximales Ende des zylindrischen Abschnitts (6a, 7a) aus der zylindrischen Hohlwelle (1) herausragt, welcher bei einem Aufprall unter teilweiser Absorption der Aufprallenergie entgegen einer Widerstandskraft zumindest teilweise axial in die zylindrische Hohlwelle (1) hinein verschiebbar ist. Auf dem distalen Ende (6b, 7b) des zylindrischen Abschnitts (6a, 7a) ist eine zylindrische Hülse (8, 9) angeordnet, die mittels einer ...

FAHRZEUGUNTERBAUSTRUKTUR

Die vorliegende Offenbarung schafft eine Fahrzeugunterbaustruktur, mit: einem Gehäusehauptkörperabschnitt, der an einer Fahrzeugunterseite eines Fahrzeugkabinenbodens angeordnet ist und eine Bodenwand und Umfangswände hat, die sich in Richtung einer Fahrzeugoberseite von einem Umfangskantenabschnitt der Bodenwand erstrecken, und eine Batterie in seinem Inneren aufnimmt; ein Vorderabschnitterstreckungsabschnitt, der einstückig mit dem Gehäusehauptkörperabschnitt an einer Fahrzeugvorderseite des Gehäusehauptkörperabschnitts an der Umfangswand, die an einer Fahrzeugvorderseite des Gehäusehauptkörperabschnitts ist, ausgebildet ist; und einem Stoßabsorberabschnitt, der sich in einer Fahrzeuglängsrichtung erstreckt und sich infolge des Aufbringens einer Stoßlast von einer Fahrzeugvorderseite verformt, wobei ein hinterer Endabschnitt des Stoßabsorberabschnitts mit einem fahrzeugvorderseitigen Bereich des Vorderabschnitterstreckungsabschnitts verbunden ist.

Fahrzeugvorderteilstruktur

Fahrzeugvorderteilstruktur, beinhaltend Verbindungselemente mit jeweils einem vorderseitigen Verbindungsabschnitt, der auf einer Fahrzeuglängsrichtungs-Vorderseite angeordnet ist und an dem ein erster Zusammenfügeabschnitt, der mit einem Kühlerträger zusammengefügt ist, sowie ein zweiter Zusammenfügeabschnitt, der mit einem unteren Element zusammengefügt ist, gebildet ist, einem rückseitigen Verbindungsabschnitt, der auf einer Fahrzeuglängsrichtungs-Rückseite angeordnet ist und an dem der erste Zusammenfügeabschnitt und der zweite Zusammenfügeabschnitt gebildet sind, und einem außenseitigen Ausnehmungsabschnitt, der aus einer Fahrzeugquerrichtungs-Außenseite ausgenommen ist und an einer Position gebildet ist, die sich in der Fahrzeuglängsrichtung zwischen den zweiten Zusammenfügeabschnitten sowohl eines vorderseitigen Verbindungsabschnitts als auch eines rückseitigen Verbindungsabschnitts befindet.

Straßenfahrzeug mit Gehäuseanordnung

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Gehäuseanordnung (6) für ein Straßenfahrzeug (1), mit einem Gehäuse (8) zur Unterbringung wenigstens einer zu schützenden Komponente (7) des Fahrzeugs (1), einem Tragrahmen (9) zum Anordnen des Gehäuses (8) an einem Unterboden (2) des Fahrzeugs (1) und einer separaten Schutzplatte (10), die von unten eine Unterseite (14) des Gehäuses (8) vollständig abdeckt.

Batterieanordnung für ein Elektrofahrzeug oder Hybridelektrofahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Batterieanordnung für ein bzw. in einem Elektrofahrzeug oder Hybridelektrofahrzeug, mit mehreren Batteriemodulen, die Batteriemodulgehäuse (3) aufweisen, die jeweils mehrere Batteriezellen enthalten und mittels flexibler Leitungen miteinander verbunden sind, wobei sich die Batteriemodulgehäuse (3) in Fahrzeugquerrichtung zwischen seitlichen Schwellern des Fahrzeugs erstrecken und wobei die Batteriemodulgehäuse (3) in Fahrzeuglängsrichtung hintereinander angeordnet und gemeinsam von einem Batteriegehäuse umgeben sind, wobei die Batteriemodulgehäuse (3) durch eine die Fahrzeugkarosserie verformende seitliche Krafteinwirkung auf das Fahrzeug unter Verformung des Batteriegehäuses in Fahrzeugquerrichtung gegeneinander beweglich sind. Gemäß der Erfindung haben einander zugewandte Oberflächen von Batteriemodulgehäusen (3) - gesehen in einer Ebene senkrecht zur Fahrzeugquerrichtung - formschlüssig ineinandergreifende Querschnitte.

BRENNSTOFFZELLENFAHRZEUG

Ein Brennstoffzellenfahrzeug gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung beinhaltet in einem Vorderraum: einen Brennstoffzellenstapel, der an einem oberen Teil eines Stapelrahmens befestigt ist; ein Hochspannungselement, das an einem oberen Teil des Brennstoffzellenstapels befestigt ist; und einen Ionentauscher, der vor dem Brennstoffzellenstapel und dem Hochspannungselement angeordnet ist. Der Stapelrahmen ist mit einem geneigten Teil versehen, und wenn der Ionentauscher bei einem Frontalzusammenstoß des Brennstoffzellenfahrzeugs nach hinten verschoben wird, wird ein hinterer Teil an einem unteren Ende des Ionentauschers entlang einer geneigten Fläche des geneigten Teils verschoben und der Ionentauscher wird diagonal nach oben verschoben, wobei der Deckelteil des Ionentauschers auf der Oberseite in vertikaler Richtung in Bezug auf das Hochspannungselement positioniert wird.

Batterieanordnung sowie Fahrzeug mit einer derartigen Batterieanordnung

Vorgeschlagen wird u.a. eine Batterieanordnung (3'), mit einem Batteriegehäuse (4), welches ein wannenartiges Gehäuseunterteil (5) mit einem Gehäuseboden (6) und einer Gehäusewandung (7) sowie einen mit dem Gehäuseunterteil (5) lösbar verbundenen oder verbindbaren Gehäusedeckel (8) aufweist, wobei das Gehäuseunterteil (5) einen Innenraum (11) definiert, welcher Kammern (12) zur Aufnahme von elektrochemischen Speicherzellen (13) und/oder Zellmodulen ausbildet, und wobei besagte Kammern (12) mittels zumindest eines gegenüberliegend angeordnete Wandabschnitte (7a, 7b) der Gehäusewandung (7) verbindenden Trägers (14, 15) voneinander separiert sind. Vorteilhaft ist vorgesehen, dass der Gehäusedeckel (8) und/oder der Gehäuseboden (6) mit dem zumindest einen Träger (14, 15) zumindest abschnittsweise formschlüssig verbunden ist/sind, dieses bevorzugt ohne Durchbrüche oder Bohrungen für etwaige kraftschlüssige Verbindungselemente, wie Schrauben.

Akkumulatoranordnung für ein Elektro- oder Hybridfahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Akkumulatoranordnung (1) für ein Elektro- oder Hybridfahrzeug. Die Akkumulatoranordnung (1) weist dabei ein Gehäuse (2) mit einem Gehäuseoberteil (2a) und mit einem an dem Gehäuseoberteil (2a) lösbar festgelegten Gehäuseunterteil (2b) auf. Das Gehäuseoberteil (2a) ist an einer Bodenplatte (3) des Elektro- oder Hybridfahrzeugs festlegbar. Ferner ist in einem Aufnahmeraum (5) zwischen dem Gehäuseoberteil (2a) und dem Gehäuseunterteil (2b) wenigstens ein Batteriemodul (6) angeordnet.Erfindungsgemäß ist das wenigstens eine Batteriemodul (6) an dem Gehäuseoberteil (2a) lösbar festgelegt.Die Erfindung betrifft auch ein Elektro- oder Hybridfahrzeug (9) mit einer solchen Akkumulatoranordnung (1).

SYSTEM FÜR ENERGIEABSORPTION UND LASTVERLAGERUNG

Ein beispielhaftes Seitenaufprallsystem für ein Fahrzeug schließt Folgendes ein: ein Energieabsorptionselement, das einen ersten Abschnitt, einen zweiten Abschnitt, einen dritten Abschnitt und einen vierten Abschnitt einschließt, wobei der erste und zweite Abschnitt durch einen ersten bogenförmigen Abschnitt verbunden sind, der zweite und dritte Abschnitt durch einen zweiten bogenförmigen Abschnitt verbunden sind, und der dritte und vierte Abschnitt durch einen dritten bogenförmigen Abschnitt verbunden sind, derart, dass das Energieabsorptionselement einen W-förmigen Querschnitt aufweist, und ein Laststreckenverteilungselement. Das Laststreckenverteilungselement ist an dem ersten und dritten bogenförmigen Abschnitt mit dem Energieabsorptionselement gekoppelt.

Fahrzeugunterbodenaufbau

Ein Fahrzeugunterbodenaufbau beinhaltet eine Batterie (10) mit zumindest einem Anschluss (18), der von einem vorderen Ende der Batterie (10) vorsteht, und eine Schutzvorrichtung (14), die den zumindest einen Anschluss (18) von unten abdeckt und schützt, wobei die Schutzvorrichtung (14) einen hinteren Abschnitt aufweist, der an der Batterie (10) befestigt ist, und einen vorderen Abschnitt, der durch eine Befestigungsschraube (42) an einer Befestigungsschiene (16) befestigt ist. Die Schutzvorrichtung (14) beinhaltet ein Befestigungsloch (30), durch das die Befestigungsschraube (42) eingeführt ist, und einen Ausschnitt (32), der mit einem hinteren Abschnitt des Befestigungslochs (30) verbunden ist und ein Lösen der Befestigungsschraube (42) von der Schutzvorrichtung (14) ermöglicht.

Batteriegehäuse für ein Batteriemodul mit mehreren Einzelzellen

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Batteriegehäuse (3), bestehend aus mehreren Gehäusesegmenten (3.1 bis 3.3). Erfindungsgemäß sind die Gehäusesegmente (3.1 bis 3.3) derart miteinander verbunden, dass bei einer Krafteinwirkung auf das Batteriegehäuse (3) dieses unter Beibehaltung der Form der einzelnen Gehäusesegmente (3.1 bis 3.3) deformierbar ist.

Crash energy absorbing device for a vehicle battery and motor vehicle with at least one crash energy absorbing device

A crash energy absorbing device 10 for a vehicle battery 44 is provided. The crash energy absorbing device 10 comprises a first tubular body 12 surrounded by a second tubular body 14. The tubular bodies 12, 14 are aligned coaxially and made of a fibre reinforced plastic. The crash energy absorbing device 10 further comprises a spring element 16 arranged between the two tubular bodies 12, 14 such that a suspension travel of the spring element 16 is aligned with the longitudinal axes of the tubular bodies 12, 14. A motor vehicle, particularly a hybrid vehicle, with at least one crash energy absorbing device 10 is also provided.

A fuel line attachment assembly

A fuel line attachment assembly 100 comprising: a fuel line coupler 120 for coupling fuel line 110 to a vehicle frame 4 in an attachment plane P; and an impact structure 130 comprising an impact surface 138 angled relative to the attachment plane such that an impact on the impact surface acts to displace the fuel line in a direction with a component parallel to attachment plane. The impact structure may comprise a housing of first (133 Fig.3) and second portions (134,135) configured to couple together around the fuel lines. Said portions may be joined by a living hinge and comprise a one-piece plastics component. Said coupler may comprise a fixed part (122, Fig. 4) for attachment to the vehicle frame and a movable part (124) configured to movably couple the fuel line to the fixed part. The coupler may further comprise a stop element (125) to resist movement up to a threshold applied force. The impact surface may conform to a face of a vehicle component 10. Coupler also claimed in isolation ...

Steering wheel

Body floor for a battery electric vehicle

The invention concerns a body floor 1 for a battery electric vehicle 2, comprising a battery frame 3 which receives a plurality of battery modules 4, an interior cover 5 for physically separating an interior 6 from the battery modules 4, at least one crossmember 7, 8 which extends transversely to a vehicle longitudinal direction 9 when fitted in a vehicle 2, and which is arranged on the battery side of the interior cover 5 and a seat attachment 10 for connecting a vehicle seat 11 arranged on the interior side of the interior cover 5 to the body floor 1, wherein the battery modules 4 are attached to the crossmember 7, 8 by means of the battery frame 3, and wherein the body floor 1 is designed as a supporting component of the self-supporting body structure of a vehicle 2. With the body floor proposed here for a battery electric vehicle, it is possible to arrange a vehicle seat low down (typical of sports cars) while simultaneously arranging battery modules below the vehicle seat.

Fail-safe containment device for containing volatile fluids

A fail safe container and container insert are disclosed. A flexible container insert may convert energy from a catastrophic event, including but not limited to collisions, accidents, impacts, pressure container failures or explosions such as detonations, or other catastrophic incidents, into a stretching of an internal structure of a fail-safe container insert to minimize or prevent failure of the container insert and/or the container. The stretchability of the container insert may accommodate both temperature and shape changes to protect a container, including but not limited to a pressure vessel, from rupture or other failure. Accordingly, a container insert may be considered self-healing in that it may absorb the effects of catastrophic events to prevent failure, may return to a generally previous condition, and/or may seal or otherwise reduce or minimize breaches when they do occur.

ELECTRIC UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE

A utility task vehicle (UTV) includes a frame having frame rails and a battery assembly positioned laterally between the frame rails. The battery assembly includes a battery housing and a battery array having a plurality of battery cells. The battery array is positioned within the battery housing and the battery assembly provides support for or is located under a floor of a cabin of the utility task vehicle.

FRONT FLOOR REINFORCEMENT STRUCTURE FOR A VEHICLE HAVING A BATTERY PACK IN THE TUNNEL

The invention deals with the design and the production method of a front floor reinforcement structure (1) for a vehicle (3) having a battery pack (5) in the tunnel (7) designed to improve the energy absorption of the vehicle during a side impact by involving the front floor panel (11) in the energy absorption during the side impact. The front floor reinforcement structure (1) comprises a front floor cross member (13) having a non-deformable portion (14) located on the end of the front floor cross member (13) closest to the side sill (9) and a deformable portion (16) located on the end of the front floor cross member (13) closest to the tunnel (7). The resistance to plastic deformation of the non-deformable portion (14) is greater than the resistance to plastic deformation of the deformable portion (16), which is itself greater than the resistance to plastic deformation of the front floor panel (11).

STRUCTURAL MEMBER AND STRUCTURAL MEMBER FOR VEHICLE

This structural member 10 comprises a hat member 1 and a closing plate 2. The length LY of a tubular portion which is formed by the hat member 1 and the closing plate 2 is at least six times the height H of a pair of side walls 11, 12. Each of the pair of side walls 11, 12 includes a high-strength portion 11A, 12A and low-strength portion 11B, 12B. The yield strength of the high-strength portion is 500 MPa or more. The yield strength of the low-strength portion is 60-85% of the yield strength of the high-strength portion. The high-strength portions are formed in the portions of the pair of side walls facing each other in an area having a dimension of (2/3)H-3H in the extension direction of the ridgeline. The low-strength portions are arranged on both sides of each high-strength portion.

VEHICLE BODY SIDE STRUCTURE

A vehicle body side structure (10) has a pillar inner (41), a pillar stiffener (42), and a stiffener-reinforcing member (45) provided to a left center pillar (15). A pillar closed cross-section (49) is formed by the pillar inner (41) and the pillar stiffener (42), and the stiffener-reinforcing member (45) is arranged inside the pillar closed cross-section (49). The stiffener-reinforcing member (45) is bonded to top and bottom common surfaces (71A, 71B) on the top and bottom sides of a hinge attachment surface (72) of the pillar stiffener (42). In this state, a gap (S2) is formed between the stiffener-reinforcing member (45) and the hinge attachment surface (72).

REFUSE VEHICLE HAVING TAILGATE-MOUNTED CNG TANKS

A refuse vehicle includes a chassis having an engine, a body assembly defining an internal volume and coupled to the chassis, a tailgate pivotally attached to the body assembly and movable between an open position and a closed position to selectively expose the internal volume of the body assembly, a CNG fuel system including a CNG fuel tank coupled to the tailgate and moveable therewith, the engine configured to be powered by the CNG fuel system, at least one of one a non-structural conduit, a non-structural raceway, and a non-structural channel configured to contain at least one of wiring and a hydraulic line, and an impact mitigation system coupled to the tailgate. The impact mitigation system provides a protected region within which the CNG fuel tank is disposed.

COMMON FRAME SAFETY FOR PASSENGER CARS

COMMON FRAME SAFETY FOR PASSENGER CARS

Vehicle

Heat-exchanger suspension structure for vehicle front section

A heat-exchanger suspension structure for a vehicle front section (1) such that: a heat exchanger (3) having a flat shape when viewed forward with respect to the vehicle is arranged without a bumper member being provided forward, with respect to the vehicle, of a side member (2) extending along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle; and the leg (L) of a pedestrian extending in correspondence with the up/down direction of the vehicle is positioned forward, with respect to the vehicle, of the heat exchanger (3), wherein the configuration is such that each of upper and lower sections of the heat exchanger (3) is suspended on a corresponding lamp support member (4) and a radiator support member (6) via upper and lower suspension sections; and, when a load from the leg (L) is applied to the vehicle front section (1), the upper suspension section of the heat exchanger (3) moves further to the vehicle rear than the lower suspension section of the heat exchanger (3), whereby the heat exchanger ...

SHUTTER GRILL

Converter protection structure

ARRANGEMENT OF AN UNDERFRAME OF A VEHICLE BODY INCORPORATING A BATTERY ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE HAVING SUCH AN ARRANGEMENT

FIXING DEVICE OF LIQUID GAS, SUCH AS HYDROGEN, IN A VEHICLE

MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR A FUNCTIONAL ELEMENT SUCH AS A CAMERA ON A BODY PART OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

PROTECTION DEVICE FOR PROPULSION BATTERY

L'invention concerne un véhicule automobile (1) de type hybride ou électrique, comprenant des éléments de structure latéraux (7), une batterie (3) de propulsion dotée d'un carter comprenant des faces latérales (5) en regard des éléments de structure latéraux (7) et un dispositif de protection de ladite batterie (3), le véhicule (1) étant remarquable en ce que le dispositif de protection comprend au moins une barre longitudinale (25) disposée de sorte à s'étendre sur au moins une des faces latérales (5) du carter de batterie (3) et à être intercalée entre le carter de la batterie (3) et les éléments de structure latéraux (7) du véhicule. L'invention concerne également un tel dispositif de protection.

PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR LATERAL VEHICLE PROPULSION BATTERY OR ELECTRIC HYBRID

L'invention concerne un véhicule automobile (1) de type hybride ou électrique comprenant une batterie (3) de propulsion, la batterie (3) comprenant un carter dont les faces latérales sont placées en regard d'un élément de structure du véhicule, le véhicule (1) comprenant en outre un dispositif de protection de batterie remarquable en ce que ledit dispositif de protection (9) comprend au moins un impacteur (11) comprenant une face d'appui (13) et une face d'impact (15), l'impacteur (11) étant disposé intercalé entre un des éléments (17) de structure dudit véhicule (1) et l'une des faces latérales (19) du carter de la batterie de sorte à ce que sa face d'impact (13) soit placée en regard de l'élément de structure (7) du véhicule.

AIR CONTROL DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AN AIR FLOW IN A VEHICLE

L'invention concerne un dispositif de contrôle d'air (10) pour le contrôle d'un flux d'air dans un véhicule, présentant un corps de base (20) avec au moins une portion de montage (22) pour la fixation à une carrosserie du véhicule et une ouverture d'air (24), au moins une lamelle (30) étant supportée de manière déplaçable sur le corps de base (20) entre une position de fermeture et d'ouverture, un dispositif d'entraînement (40) étant aussi fixé au corps de base (20) afin de générer une force de déplacement pour l'au moins une lamelle (30) et une cinématique à levier (50) étant prévue, laquelle établit une liaison fonctionnelle entre le dispositif d'entraînement (40) et l'au moins une lamelle (30), la cinématique à levier (50) présentant au moins un levier d'entraînement (52) et est fixé dans une position d'extrémité d'une ouverture en trou de serrure du corps de base (20).

RELAY DEVICE BEARING SUPPORT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSMISSION, HAVING A FUNCTION OF AN IMAGINARY AXIS OF ROTATION; AND AN ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A POWER PLANT OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE

DEVICE FOR SEALING AN AIR INTAKE FOR A PYROLYSIS METHODS AND FRONT SURFACE MODULE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

ATTACHMENT UNIT Of a MODULE OF COOLING AND VEHICLE PROVIDED With a TELSYSTEME

L'invention concerne un système de fixation (1) d'un module de refroidissement (2) de véhicule automobile, comprenant au moins un moyen faisant support (10), un moyen de guidage (20) et un moyen de liaison (30) interposé entre lesdits moyens de support et de guidage, rendant apte le déplacement du module de refroidissement (2) en cas de choc. Le système de fixation se caractérise en ce que chaque moyen de liaison (30) est monté articulé en rotation sur ledit moyen faisant support (10) autour d'un axe sensiblement vertical au véhicule. L'invention concerne également un véhicule automobile comprenant au moins un module de refroidissement (2) monté sur une structure (40) du véhicule par l'intermédiaire d'un tel système de fixation (1).

PROTECTING VEHICLE IMPACT FRONT END COMPRISING A TRANSVERSE BAR BEHIND THE POWERTRAIN

Système de protection au choc frontal pour un véhicule équipé d'un groupe motopropulseur disposé transversalement dans un compartiment moteur avant, ce système comportant une barre rigide (22) sensiblement transversale, prévue pour passer derrière le groupe motopropulseur, et des fixations d'extrémité (24) prévues pour être fixées sur les côtés du compartiment moteur.

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

DEVICE LIMITING THE FLEXURE OF THE FLAPS OF A SHUTTER DEVICE

La description se rapporte notamment à un dispositif (5) d'obturation d'une entrée d'air de véhicule automobile, comprenant un volet (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d) de forme allongée mobile entre une position de fermeture dans laquelle il empêche l'air de passer par une partie respective de l'entrée d'air et une position d'ouverture dans laquelle il laisse passer l'air par ladite partie, le volet comprenant deux extrémités et une protubérance (7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d) éloignée de chacune de ces deux extrémités, ladite protubérance étant, quelle que soit la position du volet, proche d'un élément (7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d) du dispositif d'obturation, empêchant ainsi une flexion substantielle du volet en direction de cet élément.

SAFETY APPARATUS FOR BATTERY OF VEHICLE AND OPERATING METHOD FOR THE SAME

... 본 발명은 배터리의 발화 및 폭발, 차량 안전사고를 방지하게 되는 차량의 배터리 안전장치 및 그의 작동 방법에 관한 것이다. 이러한 본 발명은 차량의 차체에 고정되는 고정 하우징, 상기 고정 하우징에 이동 가능하게 마련되어 외부의 충격에 의해 유동하는 유동 하우징, 상기 고정 하우징에 마련되어 상기 유동 하우징의 유동에 의해 파단(破斷)되는 충격 감지부 및 상기 유동 하우징에 복원력을 제공하는 탄성부재를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.

VEHICLE BULKHEAD STRUCTURE

LOAD DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

FRONT END MODULE FRAME OF VEHICLE

REAR BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

FRONT STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE BODY

estrutura de montagem de bateria para veículo

CELL INSTALLATION STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

A cell installation structure (10) for a vehicle comprises: a battery frame upper (22) made of a fiber-reinforced resin to which a cell (16) disposed on the vehicle-body underside of a floor panel (12) is attached; a battery frame lower (24) made of a fiber-reinforced resin constituting a closed-cross-section structure with the battery frame upper (22); and an intermediate member (30) made of a fiber-reinforced resin, interposed between the battery frame upper (22) and the battery frame lower (24), and having a plurality of top end parts (32B) brought in contact with or in proximity to the bottom surface (24A) of the battery frame upper (22), and a plurality of bottom end parts (32C) brought in contact with or in proximity to the top surface (24A) of the battery frame lower (24). Strength is thereby enhanced against loads inputted from the vehicle-body underside of a battery frame (20) molded of a fiber-reinforced resin material.

FUEL CELL VEHICLE

A fuel cell vehicle comprises a fuel cell stack that is mounted in a housing box placed on a front or rear side of a passenger compartment. The fuel cell stack is housed in a stack casing, and the stack casing is mounted on a frame of the housing box via a stack mount. The stack mount includes: a stack-side bracket provided in the stack casing; a frame-side bracket provided in the frame; and a fixing member configured to fix the stack-side bracket and the frame-side bracket together. The stack mount has at least either one of: (a) a first structure in which a cutout portion is formed in the stack-side bracket on one side thereof which faces a proximal end portion, the proximal end portion being one of a front end portion and a rear end portion of the fuel cell vehicle which is closer to the housing box; or (b) a second structure in which a cutout portion is formed in the frame-side bracket on one side thereof which faces a distal end portion, the distal end portion being another one of ...

Frame support assembly

An assembly includes a first frame rail and a second frame rail elongated along a longitudinal axis and spaced from each other along a lateral axis. The assembly includes a crossbeam extending along the lateral axis and fixed under the first frame rail and the second frame rail. The assembly includes a first support member extending transversely from the crossbeam to a first end fixed to the first frame rail. The assembly includes a second support member extending transversely from the crossbeam to a second end fixed to the second frame rail.

Fuel cell vehicle

A fuel cell vehicle according to the present disclosure includes, in a front room: a fuel cell stack fixed to an upper part of a stack frame; a high voltage element fixed to an upper part of the fuel cell stack; and an ion exchanger that is arranged in front of the fuel cell stack and the high voltage element. The stack frame is provided with an inclined part, and when the ion exchanger is displaced rearward at the time of a frontal crash of the fuel cell vehicle, a rear part in a lower end of the ion exchanger is slid along an inclined surface of the inclined part and the ion exchanger is displaced in a diagonally upward direction, whereby the cap part of the ion exchanger is positioned on the upper side in the vertical direction with respect to the high voltage element.

Electric vehicle

A battery unit mounted in an electric vehicle is provided with a battery case and a plurality of battery modules. The battery case includes a tray member on the lower side and a cover member on the upper side. The tray member is fixed to side members by a beam member extending in a width direction of a vehicle body. Each battery module is composed of a plurality of cells. Among all the cells contained in the battery case, at least those cells on the outer peripheral side which are located near a flank of the vehicle body are located on the tray member so that a lamination direction of cell elements is coincident with the width direction of the vehicle body.

INTAKE APPARATUS FOR ENGINE

Disclosed is an intake apparatus for an engine transversely mounted within an engine compartment at a front of a vehicle. The intake apparatus comprises: an intake manifold made of a synthetic resin and disposed on a front side of the engine, the engine front side being a front side of the vehicle; and a fuel distribution pipe disposed between the engine and the intake manifold to extend in the cylinder row direction and capable of delivering fuel to respective cylinders of the engine; wherein the intake manifold has a protruding portion provided on a front surface thereof to protrude from the front surface in a vehicle forward direction, wherein the protruding portion is provided at a position capable of allowing a member disposed in front of the intake manifold to come into collision therewith in the event of a vehicle frontal collision.

Front body for vehicle

A front body for a vehicle includes: a front dash cross member disposed under a dash panel and having first and second ends respectively connected to front side members; a front lower cross member extending in a transverse direction of the vehicle; a front center support member extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and located under an engine room of the vehicle; and a center member having a front end connected to the front dash cross member, and extending rearward along a floor of the vehicle. In particular, the front center support member have a front end connected to the front lower cross member and a rear end connected to the front dash cross member.

Resin side cover for transmission case

In a transmission case mounted on a FF type vehicle, the transmission case includes a resin side cover formed at a front side of the vehicle. The resin side cover constitutes a vehicle front side surface section of an oil storage section configured to store oil in the transmission case, and includes a protrusion disposed above an oil surface of the oil stored in the oil storage section and protruding toward the front side of the vehicle to constitute the foremost section of the transmission case and a fragile section disposed between the protrusion and the oil surface of the oil and extending transversely in a lateral direction.

Vehicle rear structure

A vehicle rear structure includes a pair of rear side frames provided on right and left sides at a rear part of a vehicle body, and an on-board component disposed between the rear side frames. Each rear side frame includes a protecting part arranged side by side with the on-board component in a vehicle width direction, and a rear extending part extending rearward from the on-board component. A cross member is provided to connect the rear extending parts to each other at positions each located away from a front end and a rear end of the corresponding rear extending part.

Electrically-powered vehicle

An electrically-powered vehicle includes a high voltage battery, a charger, and a battery case. The high voltage battery stores electric power for travelling. The charger outputs charge current to the high voltage battery. The battery case accommodates the high voltage battery. The battery case includes a low stiffness material member that covers one side of the high voltage battery in a horizontal direction and that is formed of a material having stiffness lower than stiffness of a portion that covers the other side in the horizontal direction. The low stiffness material member and the charger are fastened to each other at different locations in the horizontal direction.

Hybrid contact plate arrangement configured to establish electrical bonds to battery cells in a battery module

An embodiment is directed to a hybrid contact plate arrangement in a battery module that includes a plurality of contact plates configured to be arranged on a given side of a set of battery cells in the battery module, at least one insulation layer configured to provide insulation between each of the plurality of contact plates, wherein the set of battery cells includes a plurality of groups of battery cells, and wherein the plurality of contact plates each include a set of bonding connectors, the sets of bonding connectors being configured to connect to the positive and negative terminals of the plurality of groups of battery cells so as to connect battery cells in each of the plurality of groups of battery cells in parallel with each other, and to connect the plurality of groups of battery cells in series with each other.

VEHICLE BODY SIDE STRUCTURE

An outer panel of a vehicle body side structure includes a first region overlapping a lower end portion of the pillar, and a second region adjacent to a first region on a front side and a rear side. An inner panel includes: a third region having a part facing the first region in a vehicle width direction; and a fourth region adjacent to the third region on the front side and the rear side. The second region is set to be a first-strength region having a higher strength than the first region. The third region is set to be a second-strength region having a higher strength than the fourth region. The second region and the third region are connected to each other.

Device That is Intented for Supplying Power to a Motor Vehicle and Comprises a Cooler Block

A device for supplying power to a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle, includes one or more storage cell modules, each of which includes one or more electrochemical storage cells and/or double layer capacitors that are arranged next to and/or on top of one another. The device has a cooler block that includes a holder for the storage cell modules and a structure for dissipating the heat emitted by the storage cell modules. The cooler block has a force absorbing device with at least onein particular, plate-shapedforce absorbing element, by which in the case of a crash a force acting on the device is absorbed and is deflected around the storage cell modules.

BONDING CONNECTOR WITH FUSE SECTION AND BATTERY MODULE WITH INSULATIVE P-GROUP SEPARATOR

An embodiment is directed to a contact plate configured to establish electrical bonds between battery cells in a battery module, including at least one primary conductive layer, and a set of bonding connectors that are configured to provide direct electrical bonds between the contact plate and terminals of a group of battery cells, the set of bonding connectors being configured to connect the group of battery cells in parallel with each other, wherein at least one bonding connector in the set of bonding connectors is configured with a higher fuse rating than each other bonding connector in the set of bonding connectors so as to contain arcs among the set of bonding connectors to the at least one bonding connector.

Structure of mounting power control device in vehicle

A structure of mounting a power controller in a vehicle, the power controller to be mounted in a front compartment of the vehicle: includes a connector attached to a back portion of a housing of the power controller; a cowl panel positioned behind the connector; and a pair of protrusions provided on the housing. Each of the pair of protrusions is arranged on a corresponding lateral side of the connector. Back ends of the protrusions are positioned on a back side with respect to a back end of the connector. A distance from the back end of one protrusion of the pair of protrusions to the cowl panel is shorter than a distance from the back end of the other protrusion to the cowl panel, the one protrusion being closer to a center line in a width direction of the vehicle than the other protrusion is.

Еlесtriс vеhiсlе

А bаttеrу unit mоuntеd in аn еlесtriс vеhiсlе is prоvidеd with а bаttеrу саsе аnd а plurаlitу оf bаttеrу mоdulеs. Тhе bаttеrу саsе inсludеs а trау mеmbеr оn thе lоwеr sidе аnd а соvеr mеmbеr оn thе uppеr sidе. Тhе trау mеmbеr is fiхеd tо sidе mеmbеrs bу а bеаm mеmbеr ехtеnding in а width dirесtiоn оf а vеhiсlе bоdу. Еасh bаttеrу mоdulе is соmpоsеd оf а plurаlitу оf сеlls. Аmоng аll thе сеlls соntаinеd in thе bаttеrу саsе, аt lеаst thоsе сеlls оn thе оutеr pеriphеrаl sidе whiсh аrе lосаtеd nеаr а flаnk оf thе vеhiсlе bоdу аrе lосаtеd оn thе trау mеmbеr sо thаt а lаminаtiоn dirесtiоn оf сеll еlеmеnts is соinсidеnt with thе width dirесtiоn оf thе vеhiсlе bоdу.

LIGHTWEIGHT BATTERY BOX FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

A battery box for an electric vehicle includes an Al casting that extends between and joins to a BIW or chassis rails of the electric vehicle. The Al casting includes a bottom wall, a side wall with a pair of rails that are securely attached to the BIW or chassis rails of the vehicle, and a plurality of cross members. The bottom wall, the side wall, and the plurality of cross members define a structural enclosure with a plurality of battery compartments and at least one crush zone, and the structural enclosure is load bearing member of the electric vehicle.

Front body reinforcement structure

A front body reinforcement structure for a vehicle includes: a front side member connected to a dash panel; a front pillar which is disposed in a height direction of a vehicle body and has a lower part connected to the front side member; a front side upper member connecting a front of the front side member and an upper part of the front pillar; and a reinforcement unit that is connected with the dash panel and connects a rear of the front side member and an upper portion of the front pillar.

Battery installation structure for electric vehicles

A battery tray (7) is fixed onto a front battery cross member lower (5) and a rear battery cross member lower (6). The battery pack (2) is mounted on the battery tray (7). The front battery cross member lower (5) and the rear battery cross member lower (6) come into contact with a deformable portion (7a) of the battery tray (7) and the end face of each of battery cross member uppers (4) at attachment portions (5a, 6a). Space is created between the battery pack (2) and the battery cross member uppers (4). The battery cross member uppers (4) are welded so that a deformable zone (7b) having relatively low rigidity is formed. In this way, the front battery cross member lower (5) and the rear battery cross member lower (6) are fixed to a pair of side members (3) through the battery cross member uppers (4).

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

A floor panel (24) of a vehicle body (11) is provided with bulging sections (51, 52) in which seats are disposed to the left and right of a tunnel section (25), and a rear tunnel cross member (58) extending in the vehicle width direction at the rear ends (51a, 52a) of the bulging sections (51, 52). The vehicle body (11) is provided with left and right floor extensions (27, 27) set further toward the tunnel section (25) along a dashboard lower (21) relative to the front side frames (22, 22), floor frames (31, 32) extending so as to span between the floor extensions (27, 27) and the rear tunnel cross member (58) and having a predetermined distance in the vehicle body vertical direction from a rear floow panel (46), and an energy container (18) placed below the bulging sections (51, 52) and supported on the floor frames (31, 32). The floor frames (31, 32) are fixed to the vehicle body (11) so as to be capable of being removed from the below the vehicle body.

METHOD FOR RELEASING THE PRESSURE IN A FUEL SYSTEM IN A CRASH

СТРУКТУРА РАЗВОДКИ ЖГУТА ПРОВОДОВ ЗАРЯДА/РАЗРЯДА В ЭЛЕКТРОМОБИЛЕ

Изобретение относится к электромобилям. Структура разводки жгута проводов заряда/разряда в электромобиле содержит блок высокой мощности, размещенный в моторном отсеке для подачи приводного тока в блок моторного привода в качестве источника приведения в движение; аккумуляторный блок, размещенный под полом кузова транспортного средства; жгут проводов заряда/разряда, которым соединены друг с другом блок высокой мощности и аккумуляторный блок. Блок высокой мощности содержит верхнюю заднюю поверхность блока и нижнюю заднюю поверхность блока, которые обращены к приборной панели, проходящей вертикально между моторным отсеком и полом кузова транспортного средства; и вогнутую часть для соединения жгута проводов, расположенную между верхней задней поверхностью блока и нижней задней поверхностью блока и утопленную в форме углубления по отношению к верхней задней поверхности блока и нижней задней поверхности блока в направлении внутренней части блока высокой мощности. Разъем для соединения жгута проводов ...

РАМНАЯ НЕСУЩАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ С ПРИЕМНЫМ КОНТЕЙНЕРОМ ДЛЯ ПО МЕНЬШЕЙ МЕРЕ ОДНОГО КОМПОНЕНТА АВТОМОБИЛЯ ПРОМЫШЛЕННОГО НАЗНАЧЕНИЯ

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Рамная несущая конструкция для автомобиля промышленного назначения содержит приемный контейнер для гибридного компонента, две продольные несущие конструкции, заднюю ось и поперечную балку, которая расположена за задней осью. Рамная несущая конструкция снабжена защитной структурой при аварии, которая защищает от удара приемный контейнер. Приемный контейнер расположен за задней осью и проходит по всей продольной протяженности поперечной балки. Поперечная балка снабжена двумя боковыми консольными конструкциями, которые связаны с двумя продольными несущими конструкциями. Поперечная балка, боковые консольные конструкции и защитная структура при аварии образуют единый конструктивный узел. Автомобиль промышленного назначения содержит упомянутую рамную несущую конструкцию. Достигается повышение конструктивного объема рамной несущей конструкции. 2 н. и 17 з.п. ф-лы, 9 ил.

КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (ВАРИАНТЫ) И СИСТЕМА РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЯ НАГРУЗКИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. По первому варианту конструкция транспортного средства содержит первый и второй элементы. Первый элемент продолжается наклонно под внешней поверхностью компонента низа кузова. Второй элемент продолжается под острым углом к первому элементу и образует вершину вблизи конца первого элемента. Соединительный элемент присоединен к обоим элементам в местах, смещенных от вершины. Первый элемент, второй элемент и соединительный элемент охватывают часть компонента низа кузова. По второму варианту конструкция транспортного средства содержит противоположные продольные брусья, продолжающиеся вперед от балки заднего бампера, топливный бак, удлиненные элементы и соединительный элемент. Топливный бак расположен между брусьями и между поперечными элементами. Система регулирования нагрузки в конструкции транспортного средства содержит каркас нижней части кузова, включающий пару продольных брусьев, соединенных поперечно продолжающимися поперечными ...

КОНСТРУКЦИЯ КАРКАСА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Изобретение относится к каркасу транспортного средства. Каркас включает в себя: первую часть передней стойки, предусмотренную на первой боковой части кузова транспортного средства; вторую часть передней стойки, предусмотренную на второй боковой части кузова транспортного средства; переднюю верхнюю поперечную часть, соединенную с верхними частями первой и второй частей передней стойки; переднюю нижнюю поперечную часть, соединенную с нижними частями первой и второй частей передней стойки; первую часть задней стойки, предусмотренную на первой боковой части вдоль задней периферийной краевой части дверного проема; вторую часть задней стойки, предусмотренную на второй боковой части; заднюю верхнюю поперечную часть, соединенную с верхними частями первой и второй частей задней стойки; и заднюю нижнюю поперечную часть, соединенную с нижними частями первой и второй частей задней стойки. Обеспечивается повышение жесткости кузова в направлении ширины транспортного средства. 12 з.п. ф-лы, 10 ил.

ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЕ ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО

Электрическое транспортное средство (1) включает основной кузов (2) транспортного средства и холодильник (30), предусмотренный в основном кузове (2) транспортного средства. Пассажирский салон (20), в котором перевозится пассажир, и переднее отделение (21) для размещения, предусмотренное ближе к передней части, чем пассажирский салон (20), формируются в основном кузове (2) транспортного средства. Холодильник (30) располагается в переднем отделении (21) для размещения. Достигается легкий доступ в холодильник (30), установленный в электрическом транспортном средстве (1), даже когда электрическое транспортное средство (1) припарковано задним ходом. 8 з.п. ф-лы, 15 ил.

КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ДЛЯ УСТАНОВКИ АККУМУЛЯТОРНОЙ БАТАРЕИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

... 1. Конструкция для установки аккумуляторных батарей транспортного средства для установки множества аккумуляторных батарей под напольной панелью транспортного средства, содержащая:блок аккумуляторных батарей, содержащий множество аккумуляторных батарей; иустройство управления соединением, которое управляет электрическим соединением, относящимся к блоку аккумуляторных батарей;при этом блок аккумуляторных батарей содержит две группы аккумуляторных батарей, расположенных с образованием пространства между ними, и устройство управления соединением расположено в указанном пространстве.2. Конструкция для установки аккумуляторных батарей транспортного средства по п.1, в которой каждая из аккумуляторных батарей содержит клемму, выступающую в указанное пространство.3. Конструкция для установки аккумуляторных батарей транспортного средства по п.1, дополнительно содержащая второй блок аккумуляторных батарей, содержащий множество аккумуляторных батарей и присоединенный к первому блоку аккумуляторных ...

КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ДЛЯ ЗАЩИТЫ АККУМУЛЯТОРА

ЗАДНИЙ ПОДРАМНИК (ВАРИАНТЫ)

ЗАЩИТНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ШАССИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Изобретение относится к защитному устройству 100 для шасси транспортного средства. Защитное устройство включает в себя первую фланцевую пластину 211, расположенную под наклоном к задней стороне балки 10, вторую фланцевую пластину 221, имеющую переднюю концевую поверхность, которая упирается в заднюю концевую поверхность первой фланцевой пластины 211, и соединенную с первой фланцевой пластиной 211 с помощью болта, левую боковую пластину 222 и правую боковую пластину 223, обеспеченные перпендикулярно задней концевой поверхности второй фланцевой пластины 221, соединительную пластину 224, имеющую левый конец, соединенный с левой боковой пластиной 222, и правый конец, соединенный с правой боковой пластиной 223, и размещенную близко к передним концам левой боковой пластины 222 и правой боковой пластины 223, и опорный элемент, обеспеченный на задней концевой поверхности второй фланцевой пластины 221 и расположенный между левой боковой пластиной 222 и правой боковой пластиной 223. Обеспечивается ...

Crashenergieabsorbierende Anordnung für ein Kraftfahrzeug mit Hybridantrieb oder Elektromaschine

Die Erfindung betrifft eine crashenergieabsorbierende Anordnung für ein Kraftfahrzeug mit Hybridantrieb oder Elektroantrieb, mit wenigstens einem in einem Freiraum zwischen wenigstens einer Traktionsbatterie und einer Karosserie-Außenhaut angeordneten Deformationselement. Erfindungsgemäß nimmt das Deformationselement (32) bei einem Aufprall Aufprallenergie auf und setzt sich großflächig an der Traktionsbatterie (34) ab.

STRUKTUR EINES UNTEREN ABSCHNITTS EINER FAHRZEUGKAROSSERIE

Die vorliegende Offenbarung gibt eine Struktur eines unteren Abschnitts einer Fahrzeugkarosserie an, die aufweist: ein Rahmenelement in dem unteren Abschnitt, das in einer Kammerform ausgebildet ist, die sich in einer Vorne-Hinten-Richtung der Fahrzeugkarosserie erstreckt, einschließlich eines Führungsabschnitts auf einer inneren Fläche eines Wandabschnitts, aus dem die Kammerform gestaltet ist, das unten an der Fahrzeugkarosserie angeordnet ist; eine Batterie, die auf einem Batterierahmen installiert ist und die in der Fahrzeugbreitenrichtung einwärts vom Rahmenelement im unteren Abschnitt angeordnet ist; und ein Verstärkungselement, das in einer Kammerform ausgebildet ist, die sich in der Vorne-Hinten-Richtung der Fahrzeugkarosserie erstreckt, das innerhalb einer Kammer des Rahmenelements in einem Zustand bereitgestellt wird, in dem es vom Führungsabschnitt gestützt wird, und wobei zumindest ein Abschnitt des Verstärkungselements die Batterie und/oder den Batterierahmen überlappt, wenn ...

Hochspannungseinheitsgehäuse zur Verwendung in einem Fahrzeug, Hochspannungseinheit und Fahrzeug

Ein Hochspannungseinheitsgehäuse 10, das in einem Fahrzeug zu verwenden ist, um eine Mehrzahl von Vorrichtungen darin aufzunehmen, beinhaltet: eine erste Seitenfläche 20; eine der ersten Seitenfläche gegenüberliegende zweite Seitenfläche 21; und einen Verbindungsabschnitt 22 zum strukturellen Miteinanderverbinden der ersten Seitenfläche und der zweiten Seitenfläche. Der Verbindungsabschnitt beinhaltet einen Unterteilungsabschnitt 50, der an der ersten Seitenfläche an einem Fixierabschnitt fixiert ist und sich von dem Fixierabschnitt in Richtung der zweiten Seitenfläche erstreckt, wobei sich der Unterteilungsabschnitt an einer von einer oberen Oberfläche und einer unteren Oberfläche des Hochspannungseinheitsgehäuses getrennten Position in einer Innenoberfläche der ersten Seitenfläche befindet. Räume zum Anordnen mindestens einer in der Mehrzahl von Vorrichtungen enthaltenen Vorrichtung sind sowohl auf einer oberen als auch einer unteren Seite des Unterteilungsabschnitts gebildet.

Batteriekasten

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Batteriekasten 1 zur Anordnung unterhalb einer Fahrgastraumes eines Elektrofahrzeuges oder Hybridfahrzeuges, wobei der Batteriekasten 1 auf seiner Unterseite 2 oder auf seiner Oberseite Streben 3 - 6 aufweist, die diagonal zur Fahrzeuglängsachse LA und zur Fahrzeugquerachse verlaufen, um den unteren Bereich der Fahrgastzelle auszusteifen, wobei jeweils zwei Streben 3, 4, 5, 6 von den Mittenbereichen 14, 22 einer vorderen und einer hinteren Rahmenwand 11 des Batteriekastens 1 zu den Mittenbereichen 16, 17 einer linken und rechten Rahmenwand 12, 13 verlaufen, so dass die Streben 3 - 6 in Form einer Raute angeordnet sind.

Fahrzeugkarosseriestruktur

Eine Fahrzeugkarosseriestruktur hat ein Lastübertragungselement, einen ersten Eingriffsabschnitt und einen zweiten Eingriffsabschnitt. Das Lastübertragungselement ist an einer Position angeordnet, die mit der Antriebseinheit in einer Fahrzeugvorderansicht überlappt. Der erste Eingriffsabschnitt ist zwischen dem Lastübertragungselement und der Antriebseinheit vorgesehen. Der zweite Eingriffsabschnitt ist zwischen dem Aufhängungselement und der Antriebseinheit vorgesehen.

Traktionsbatterie eines Kraftfahrzeugs und Kraftfahrzeug

Traktionsbatterie (10) eines Kraftfahrzeugs, mit einem Batteriegehäuse (11), welches eine Bodenwand (12), eine Dachwand oder Deckelwand (13), Seitenwände und sich zwischen den Seitenwänden erstreckende Streben (14) aufweist, die Aufnahmeräume (15) für Batteriemodule (16) definieren. In das Batteriegehäuse (11) sind benachbart zur Bodenwand (12) eine gewellte oder gefaltete Metallstruktur (18), ein Sensor (19) und eine Verformungseinrichtung (20) integriert, wobei dann, wenn der Sensor (19) detektiert, dass eine auf die Bodenwand (12) einwirkende Kraft oder ein der Kraft entsprechender Parameter größer als ein Grenzwert ist, die gewellte oder gefaltete Metallstruktur (18) in Richtung auf die Bodenwand (12) durch die Verformungseinrichtung (20) verformbar ist.

Batterieträger mit umlaufendem Rahmen und definiert eingestelltem Klebespalt

Batterieträger (1) für ein Elektrokraftfahrzeug, aufweisend eine Wanne, ausgebildet durch einen Boden (2) sowie einen umlaufenden mit dem Boden (2) gekoppelten Rahmen (6), wobei der Rahmen (6) aus extrudierten Hohlprofilen (8) ausgebildet ist und auf dem Rahmen (6) ein Deckel angeordnet ist. Der Rahmen (6) weist in Einbaulage einen jeweils gegenüber seiner Oberseite und/oder Unterseite überstehenden Steg auf, dergestalt, dass unter Eingliederung eines Dichtstoffes und/oder Klebstoffes ein definierter Spalt zum Boden und/oder dem Deckel hergestellt ist.

Kraftfahrzeug

Kraftfahrzeug (1) mit einer Karosseriestruktur (2) und einem Elektromotor (3) und einer an der Karosseriestruktur (2) aufgenommenen Batterieeinrichtung (4), wobei die Batterieeinrichtung (2) in einem Bodenbereich (5) der Karosseriestruktur (2) aufgenommen ist. Für einen Energieabbau bei einem Crash und insbesondere bei einem Pfahl frontal sind Energieabbauelemente (6-8) vorgesehen. In horizontaler Richtung (9) gesehen zwischen dem Elektromotor (3) und der Batterieeinrichtung (4) ist ein Deformationselement (16) als Energieabbauelement (6) angeordnet. Eine an einem Schiebesitz (10) aufgenommene Stützeinheit (11) bildet ein Energieabbauelement (7). Das Deformationselement (16) und die Stützeinheit (11) absorbieren bei einem entsprechenden Pfahl frontal Energie.

Collapsible shaft assembly

A drive shaft assembly for a vehicle includes a first tubular member and a second tubular member. The second tubular member is mated to the first tubular member. The first tubular member defines a plurality of protuberances and the second tubular member includes a plurality of apertures. Each of the plurality of apertures receives one of the plurality of protuberances substantially affixing the first tubular member to the second tubular member in a circumferential orientation.

Inverter mounting structure for vehicle

A supporting portion of an inverter bracket is made of cast, and the inverter bracket is attached onto the side member to locate a vehicle rear end portion of the attachment portion to be on the front side in the vehicle, by a prescribed distance from a vehicle front surface portion of the suspension tower. When a force F is exerted from the front side of the vehicle, the side member curves outward in the vehicle width direction between one part to which the suspension tower is coupled and another part to which the inverter bracket is attached. The inverter bracket and inverter are pushed obliquely outward in the vehicle width direction, so that the contact with the master cylinder can be suppressed.

Power supply system for electric vehicle

A power supply system for an electric vehicle includes a battery, a power line, a connector, a separating operation device, a switch device, a switching operation member, and an interlock member. The switch device is configured to interrupt an electrical connection between the battery and the connector. The switching operation member is configured to be operated by an operator to open the switch device to interrupt the electrical connection. The interlock member is movable from a first position to a second position if the switching operation member has been operated by the operator to open the switch device to interrupt the electrical connection. The interlock member is configured to prohibit, at the first position, the operator from operating the separating operation device. The interlock member is configured to allow, at the second position, the operator to operate the separating operation device.

Localized energy dissipation structures for vehicles

An impact protection structure for a vehicle impacting a blunt-object barrier includes a support structure of the vehicle, an energy absorbing rail coupled to the support structure, and a localized energy dissipation structure. The energy absorbing rail extends an energy absorbing rail length and includes a plurality of lumens. The localized energy dissipation structure extends a localized energy dissipation structure length less than the energy absorbing rail length.

Front Module for a Passenger Vehicle

A front module for a passenger vehicle is disclosed. The front module includes an adapter element via which a panel part of the front module is supported on a front module structure arranged behind it. An adjustable covering device of a cooling opening of a cooling device of the passenger vehicle is integrated into the adapter element. 110.-. (canceled)11. A front module for a passenger vehicle , comprising:a panel part;an adapter element, wherein the adapter element supports the panel part on a front module structure that is disposed behind the front module;a support element, wherein the adapter element is supported on the support element and wherein the support element is supported on an upper side of a bending cross-member of a bumper arrangement; andan adjustable covering device of a cooling opening of a cooling device of the passenger vehicle, wherein the adjustable covering device is integrated into the adapter element.12. The front module according to claim 11 , wherein a rectangular cooling opening is bordered by the adapter element and the support element and wherein the cooling opening is covered in a front of the cooling opening by a radiator grille.13. The front module according to claim 11 , wherein the adjustable covering device is disposed at an angle to a vertical direction of the passenger vehicle.14. The front module according to claim 13 , wherein the adjustable covering device runs downward and forward from a top of the adjustable covering device.15. The front module according to claim 11 , wherein the adjustable covering device has a plurality of covering elements that are disposed parallel to one another.16. The front module according to claim 15 , wherein the plurality of covering elements are slats and wherein each of the slats have an upper mount and a lower mount.17. The front module according to claim 16 , wherein the respective upper mounts are integrated into the adapter element.18. The front module according to claim 16 , wherein the ...

BATTERY MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

A battery mounting structure to enhance rigidity of a vehicle body without increasing a vehicle weight is provided. The battery mounting structure comprises a pair of frame members extending longitudinally and a battery pack an all-solid battery having a cell stack. The battery pack is disposed between the frame members. The battery pack is connected to the frame member through a connection member. 1. A vehicle , comprising:a first frame member extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle;a second frame member extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle; anda battery module between the first frame member and the second frame member, the battery module comprising a cell stack having a plurality of single cells including an all-solid battery having a solid electrolyte in a width direction of the vehicle, the battery module being directly connected with at least one of the first frame member or the second frame member.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the battery module comprises a first end plate and a second end plate claim 1 , the first end plate and the second end plate are located on both width ends of the cell stack claim 1 , and at least one of the first end plate or the second end plate is connected with at least one of the first frame member or the second frame member.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , further comprising:a connection member coupled with the first end plate or the second end plate,wherein the battery module is directly coupled with the at least one of the first frame member or the second frame member by way of the connection member.4. The vehicle of claim 2 , further comprising:a connection member extending from and integral with the first end plate or the second end plate,wherein the battery module is directly coupled with the at least one of the first frame member or the second frame member by way of the connection member.5. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the battery module further comprises:a first tension plate on a first ...

VEHICLE BODY FRONT SECTION STRUCTURE

A vehicle body front section structure is provided including a battery pack, a lower cross member, and an impact absorbing structure. The battery pack is mounted at a vehicle lower side of a floor panel of a vehicle. The lower cross member is disposed at the vehicle lower side of a front cross member at a lower section of a front end of the vehicle, and extends along a vehicle width direction. The impact absorbing structure is provided between the lower cross member and the battery pack, and absorbs collision energy from collision load input from a vehicle front side. 1. A vehicle body front section structure comprising:a battery pack that is mounted at a vehicle lower side of a floor panel of a vehicle;a lower cross member that is disposed at the vehicle lower side of a front cross member at a lower section of a front end of the vehicle, and that extends along a vehicle width direction; andan impact absorbing structure that is provided between the lower cross member and the battery pack and that is configured to absorb collision energy from collision load input from a vehicle front side.2. The vehicle body front section structure of claim 1 , wherein the impact absorbing structure includes a suspension member that supports a front suspension.3. The vehicle body front section structure of claim 2 , wherein:the suspension member includes a pair of suspension member side rails that are disposed so as to be spaced apart from each other in the vehicle width direction and that extend along a vehicle front-rear direction, and respective front side members extend along the vehicle front-rear direction at an upper side of the pair of suspension member side rails; andthe impact absorbing structure includes a pair of suspension member side rail rears that configure a rear portion of the suspension member and extend along the vehicle front-rear direction, that have a vehicle front-rear direction front end portion joined to the suspension member side rails, and that have a ...

VEHICLE ENGINE

A vehicle engine comprises an exhaust system having an exhaust manifold and an exhaust purification device . The exhaust manifold is disposed at a predetermined distance from a dash panel constituting a body of the vehicle , the exhaust purification device is disposed in a position overlapping a floor tunnel region , formed by a floor tunnel of the body, and is disposed below the exhaust manifold and to one side of the center of the engine in the cylinder-array direction, as viewed from the longitudinal direction of the vehicle . An exhaust purification device introduction passage connecting the exhaust manifold and the exhaust purification device is disposed on the other side of the center of the exhaust manifold in the cylinder-array direction, and extends below the exhaust manifold to be connected to the exhaust purification device 1. A vehicle engine comprising an exhaust system having an exhaust manifold and an exhaust purification device , the vehicle engine being placed horizontally such that a cylinder-array direction coincides with a vehicle-width direction , whereinthe exhaust manifold is disposed at a predetermined distance from a dash panel constituting a body of the vehicle,the exhaust purification device is disposed in a position overlapping a floor tunnel region, formed by a floor tunnel of the body, and is disposed below the exhaust manifold and to one side of the center of the engine in the cylinder-array direction, as viewed from the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, anda connection passage connecting the exhaust manifold and the exhaust purification device is disposed on the other side of the center of the exhaust manifold in the cylinder-array direction, and extends below the exhaust manifold to be connected to the exhaust purification device.2. The vehicle engine according to claim 1 , wherein the dash panel is fitted with an auxiliary machine on the outside of the other-side end of the exhaust manifold in the cylinder-array direction as ...

MOTOR VEHICLE AND FLOOR MODULE FOR THE LATTER

A floor module is provided for installation in the rear area of a motor vehicle. A rear area of the floor module facing the tail of the vehicle includes a first plastic composition, and a front area facing away from the tail includes a second plastic composition, wherein the first plastic composition imparts a higher elastic deformability to the rear area than to the front area. 114-. (canceled)15. A floor module configured to be installed in the rear section of a motor vehicle , the floor module comprising:a rear section configured to face a tail of the vehicle having a first plastic composition; anda front section configured to face away from the tail having a second plastic composition, wherein the first plastic composition imparts a higher elastic deformability to the rear section than the second plastic composition imparts to the front section.16. The floor module according to claim 15 , wherein the front section and the rear section are configured a single piece.1715. The floor module according to claim 15 , wherein the floor module comprises a trough.18. The floor module according to claim 15 , comprising a flat floor plate including at least a portion of the front section and at least a portion of the rear section.19. The floor module according to claim 18 , further comprising a horizontal mounting flange extending around the floor plate.20. The floor module according to claim 19 , further comprising at least one rib extending between a lower side of the mounting flange and an exterior side of a wall for joining the floor plate and mounting flange claim 19 , wherein the mounting flange is stiffened by the at least one rib.21. The floor module according to claim 15 , wherein the front section comprises a receptacle configured to receive a vehicle battery.22. The floor module according to claim 21 , further comprising a rib bordering the receptacle claim 21 , wherein the rib protrudes upward from the front section of the floor module.23. The floor module ...

BRAKE BOOSTER DEVICE HAVING A DEFORMABLE ACTUATOR

An exemplary brake booster device includes, among other things, a brake booster mounted on a vehicle component, and an actuator that, in response to a force applied to the actuator by a gearbox housing, pivots to move the brake booster upward. The actuator includes at least two pivot elements spaced from each other, and a displacement mounted in a jointed manner between the at least two pivot elements. 1. A brake booster device , comprising:a brake booster mounted on a vehicle component via at least one fastening point; anda deformable actuator which is formed by at least two pivot elements and a displacement element, the two pivot elements are mounted at a spacing from one another on a vehicle component such that they are pivotable about respective rotary axes extending in a Y direction, the displacement element is mounted in a jointed manner between the two pivot elements,wherein the actuator is configured to pivot about the rotary axes of the two pivot elements under a force effect in an X direction resulting from a gearbox housing, whereby the actuator applies a force to the brake booster in a Z direction, as a result of which the position of the brake booster is alterable, wherein the actuator is mounted below the brake booster and applies an upward force to the brake booster in the Z direction during the pivoting.2. The brake booster device of claim 1 , wherein the brake booster is rotated about a tilting axis in the Y direction as a result of the force of the actuator.3. The brake booster device of claim 2 , wherein the tilting axis is located at a fastening point of the brake booster on the vehicle component.4. The brake booster device of claim 1 , wherein the brake booster is displaced in the Z direction as a result of the force of the actuator.5. The brake booster device of claim 1 , wherein the brake booster is displaced along a surface of the vehicle component on which the at least one fastening point is located.6. The brake booster device of claim 1 , ...

Vehicle front-part structure

A battery unit is positioned under the floor of a vehicle chamber. A battery-side extension is provided on the lower surface of the front part of the battery unit case. A member-side extension member is provided, on the rear part of a suspension member, at a position facing the battery-side extension in the vehicle front-and-rear direction.

Vehicle body structure

In a vehicle body structure configured to place a battery in a lower part of a cabin, the loading of a frontal crash and a rear end crash that may be applied to the battery is minimized. The vehicle body structure (1), comprises a pair of side sills (3) extending in a fore and aft direction on either side of a vehicle (2), a pair of front side frames (4) extending in the fore and aft direction along either side of a front part of the vehicle, and connected to front ends of the side sills at rear ends thereof, respectively, a pair of rear side frames (71) extending in the fore and aft direction along either side of a rear part of the vehicle, and connected to rear ends of the side sills at front ends thereof, respectively, a front subframe (6) attached to the front side frames, a rear subframe (72) attached to the rear side frames, and a battery (140) positioned in a region surrounded by the side sills, the front subframe and the rear subframe in plan view.

Water-cooled condenser

A water-cooled condenser that exchanges heat between refrigerant of an air conditioner for a vehicle and coolant, and then send the refrigerant out to a air-cooled condenser through a refrigerant outlet port. The refrigerant outlet port is connected with the air-cooled condenser at a position that doesn't overlap a bumper reinforcement arranged in front of the air-cooled condenser at a front section of the vehicle when viewed along an airflow direction toward the air-cooled condenser. In the water-cooled condenser, the refrigerant that flows into the air-cooled condenser through the refrigerant outlet port flows much at a position that doesn't overlap the bumper reinforcement, so that superior heat radiation performance can be brought by a sufficient cooling airflow volume. Therefore, total heat radiation performance achieved by the air-cooled condenser and the water-cooled condenser can be improved.

Side sill assembly for eco-friendly vehicle

A side sill assembly for an eco-friendly vehicle protects a high voltage battery mounted therein from shock upon side collision. The side sill assembly includes: a center member 11 fastened to a side surface of a center floor panel 23 for a vehicle, a front outer member 12 fastened to a front end of the center member 11 , and a rear outer member 14 fastened to the rear end of the center member 11 , in which each of the center member 11 , the front outer member 12 , and the rear outer member 14 has a cylindrical cross section and at least one partition wall for partitioning the inside thereof horizontally and vertically to absorb collision energy upon side collision.

Vehicle body front structure

A vehicle body front structure includes paired left and right front side frames extending in a vehicle front-rear direction and a crossmember that extends in a vehicle width direction and is suspended between the paired left and right front side frames. The front side frames respectively have side frame bend portions at rear portions thereof, the side frame bend portions bending inward in the vehicle width direction, and at least one of end portions of the crossmember in the vehicle width direction is connected to a corresponding one of the side frame bend portions.

Vehicle

A vehicle includes an electric load, a first battery electrically connected to the electric load, a second battery electrically connected to the electric load in parallel with the first battery, the second battery being closer to a center of the vehicle than the first battery in a top view of the vehicle, a switch configured to electrically disconnect solely the first battery of the first battery and the second battery from the electric load, and a controller configured to open the switch based on detection of a collision of the vehicle or detection of an abnormality of the first battery.

FRAME SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

An assembly includes a first frame rail and a second frame rail elongated along a longitudinal axis and spaced from each other along a lateral axis. The assembly includes a crossbeam extending along the lateral axis and fixed under the first frame rail and the second frame rail. The assembly includes a first support member extending transversely from the crossbeam to a first end fixed to the first frame rail. The assembly includes a second support member extending transversely from the crossbeam to a second end fixed to the second frame rail. 1. An assembly , comprising:a first frame rail and a second frame rail elongated along a longitudinal axis and spaced from each other along a lateral axis;a crossbeam extending along the lateral axis and fixed under the first frame rail and the second frame rail;a first support member extending transversely from the crossbeam to a first end fixed to the first frame rail; anda second support member extending transversely from the crossbeam to a second end fixed to the second frame rail.2. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a battery above the crossbeam.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the battery is between the first frame rail and the second frame rail.4. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the first end of the first support member is forward of the battery.5. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a bracket fixing the first end of the first support member to the first frame rail.6. The assembly of claim 5 , wherein the bracket defines a channel claim 5 , and the first end of the first support member is in the channel.7. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a second crossbeam extending along the lateral axis and fixed under the first frame rail and the second frame rail claim 1 , and a third support member extending from the crossbeam to the second crossbeam.8. The assembly of claim 7 , wherein the crossbeam is between the first support member and the second crossbeam.9. The assembly of claim 7 , ...

Front body for vehicle

A front body for a vehicle includes: a front dash cross member disposed under a dash panel and having first and second ends respectively connected to front side members; a front lower cross member extending in a transverse direction of the vehicle; a front center support member extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and located under an engine room of the vehicle; and a center member having a front end connected to the front dash cross member, and extending rearward along a floor of the vehicle. In particular, the front center support member have a front end connected to the front lower cross member and a rear end connected to the front dash cross member.

ARRANGEMENT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

An arrangement in a motor vehicle includes a subframe. An energy source is arranged in a region of the subframe and components are assigned to the energy source. The energy source and the components are positioned in front of the subframe in a crash direction. The subframe has a window which exceeds the external dimensions of at least one of the energy source or the components and is configured to allow the at least one of the energy source or the components to dip into the window. 1. An arrangement in a motor vehicle , the arrangement comprising:a subframe; andan energy source arranged in a region of the subframe and components which are assigned to the energy source, the energy source and the components being positioned in front of the subframe in a crash direction,wherein the subframe has a window which exceeds the external dimensions of at least one of the energy source or the components and is configured to allow the at least one of the energy source or the components to dip into the window.2. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the subframe includes a rear subframe claim 1 , and wherein the at least one of the energy source or the components is arranged in front of the rear subframe as viewed in the driving direction.3. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the subframe includes a rear subframe claim 1 , and wherein the at least one of the energy source or the components (is arranged behind the rear subframe as viewed in the driving direction.4. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the subframe includes a front subframe claim 1 , and wherein the at least one of the energy source or the components is arranged in front of the front subframe as viewed in the driving direction.5. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the subframe includes a front subframe claim 1 , and wherein the at least one of the energy source or the components is arranged in front of the front subframe as viewed in the driving direction.6. The ...

ON-VEHICLE STRUCTURE

An on-vehicle structure includes a housing of a motor and a power control unit. The power control unit is fixed by a front bracket and a rear bracket above the housing. A space is defined between a lower surface of the power control unit and the housing. The front bracket includes a base section and a support section. The support section is configured to contact with the housing before the lower surface of the power control unit contacts with an upper surface of the housing when the support section is collapsed rearward by a load applied to the power control unit from front. 1. An on-vehicle structure comprising:a motor unit including a housing and a motor for traveling housed in the housing; and a base section fixed to the housing; and', 'a support section extending from the base section to the power control unit, the support section configured to contact with the housing before the lower surface of the power control unit contacts with an upper surface of the housing when the support section is collapsed rearward by a load applied to the power control unit from front., 'a power control unit configured to drive the motor, the power control unit mounted in a front space of a vehicle, the power control unit fixed by a front bracket and a rear bracket above the housing, a space being defined between a lower surface of the power control unit and the housing, the rear bracket configured to support a rear side of the power control unit on the housing, the front bracket configured to support a front side of the power control unit on the housing, the front bracket including2. The on-vehicle structure according to claim 1 , whereinT is a length from a coupling point between the support section and the base section to a front end of the lower surface, T satisfies a relationship G>T·{sin(B)−sin(A)} in a side view of the power control unit and the housing,where A is an angle defined by a first linear line with respect to a reference line, the first linear line passes through ...

SLIDING PROTECTIVE BATTERY SUPPORT TRAY

A battery assembly is attached to a tray below a floor pan of a vehicle on a front channel and a rear channel that extend transversely relative to the vehicle. Edge reinforcements of the tray are secured by shear pins or other deformable connectors that retain the tray in a centered location on the channels until a side impact with a vehicle shears the shear pins and permits the tray to move laterally away from the location of impact. 1. A battery assembly for a vehicle comprising:a battery;a tray receiving the battery;at least one frangible connector attaching the tray to the vehicle;an edge reinforcement attached to each lateral side of the tray; anda front channel and a rear channel attached to the vehicle that guides the tray as the tray slides away from an impact location when the frangible connector breaks in a side impact collision, wherein the edge reinforcement has an intermediate portion spaced from the lateral sides of the tray wherein a force applied to one of the edge reinforcements reduces spacing of the intermediate portion from the lateral sides of the tray and breaks the frangible connector to enable the tray to slide across the front channel and the rear channel.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. A battery assembly for a vehicle comprising:a battery;a tray receiving the battery;at least one shear pin attaching the tray to the vehicle, wherein a lever arm is provided on the shear pin; andan edge reinforcement is attached to each lateral side of the tray, wherein the edge reinforcement applies torque to the shear pin by rotating the lever arm.5. The battery assembly of wherein the shear pin further comprises a plurality of shear pins claim 4 , wherein one shear pin is provided at each corner of the tray.6. The battery assembly of wherein in a side impact collision an impact force is applied to the edge reinforcement breaks the shear pin and slides the tray and battery away from a location of an impact.7. A battery support assembly between a front cross ...

Body structure of a motor vehicle with reinforcements for distributing the forces linked to a rear shock absorber of the vehicle

A body structure of a motor vehicle includes two substantially parallel longitudinal reinforcing side members, a body side superstructure connected to the side members, rising above the side members and defining, on either side of the vehicle, two wheel arch housing portions of the vehicle. The two wheel arch housing portions are connected by a floor portion of the vehicle, offset vertically relative to the side members and positioned above the side members. The structure also includes at least one rear shock absorber attachment cup at each wheel arch housing portion. The at least one rear shock absorber attachment cup is assembled to the side superstructure, and assembled to a side member by a raising part connecting the cup and only a portion of the side member, having a width, measured in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, substantially equal to that of the cup.

ACCUMULATOR ARRANGEMENT

An accumulator arrangement with a plurality of battery modules for a motor vehicle may include an accumulator housing having a receiving space for receiving a plurality of battery modules. The accumulator housing may have a base and a wall. The accumulator arrangement may also include at least one energy receiving arrangement configured to receive an impact energy in case of an impact. The at least one energy receiving arrangement may include a wall part and a beam part. The wall part may include a plurality of first gripping elements aligned transversely to a wall direction. The beam part may include a plurality of second gripping elements aligned transversely to the wall direction. The plurality of first gripping elements and the plurality of second gripping elements may engage one another in an overlapping direction such that, in the case of an impact, the impact energy is received by the gripping elements. 1. An accumulator arrangement with a plurality of battery modules for a motor vehicle , comprising:an accumulator housing having a receiving space for receiving the plurality of battery modules;the accumulator housing including a base and a wall projecting perpendicularly from the base in a wall direction;at least one energy receiving arrangement configured to receive an impact energy in case of an impact, the at least one energy receiving arrangement including a wall part and a beam part, the wall part one of i) coupled on the wall of the accumulator housing and ii) defining the wall of the accumulator housing, and the beam part couplable on a beam of the motor vehicle; andwherein the wall part includes a plurality of first gripping elements aligned transversely to the wall direction, the beam part includes a plurality of second gripping elements aligned transversely to the wall direction, and the plurality of first gripping elements and the plurality of second gripping elements engage into one another in an overlapping direction such that in the case of an ...

Body structure of vehicle

A body structure of a vehicle includes a floor panel, a battery pack, an electric water heater (electric apparatus), and a bracket which mounts the electric water heater to the floor panel. The electric water heater is mounted to the floor panel so as to set a battery pack side of the electric apparatus higher.

FUEL CONTAINER

The invention relates to a fuel container () of thermoplastic plastics material having an upper base () and a lower base () which are supported against each other by means of at least one column-like support element (), wherein the support element () is connected in a positive-locking manner and/or materially engaging manner to a wall () of the upper base on the one hand and to a wall () of the lower base on the other hand in such a manner that it can absorb tensile forces and/or pressure forces, wherein the support element () is constructed in several pieces and the support element is divided longitudinally and comprises at least two segments () which complement each other in cross-section and which form a common support face at the end side. 1. A thermoplastic fuel container comprising:an upper base and a lower base,at least one column support element, wherein the at least one column support element comprises a rigid material,wherein the upper base and the lower base are supported between each other by the at least one column support element,wherein the at least one column support element is connected in a positive-locking manner and/or materially engaging manner to a wall of the upper base and to a wall of the lower base, and configured to absorb tensile forces from pressure inside the container,wherein the at least one column support element is constructed in several pieces,wherein the several pieces of the at least one column support element comprise at least two segments which divide the at least one column support element longitudinally and form a common support face at an end side, andwherein the at least two segments are movable relative to each other at least in a longitudinal direction.2. The fuel container as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least two segments complement each other in cross-section.3. (canceled)4. The fuel container as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least two segments are each constructed integrally.5. The fuel container as ...

Frame connection structure

A frame connection structure may include a first frame including a frame hole, a joint mounted inside the first frame, a member inserted into the frame hole, and a connecting bracket connecting the member to the joint.

VEHICLE SIDE PORTION STRUCTURE

A vehicle side portion structure that includes: a pair of rockers that, at vehicle side portions, respectively extend along a vehicle longitudinal direction at both outer sides in a vehicle transverse direction of a floor panel that is a floor portion of a vehicle cabin interior, first impact absorbing portions that form closed cross-sectional structures and that, at a time of a side collision of a vehicle, plastically deform and absorb collision energy being provided at interiors of the pair of rockers; and side doors that open and close door opening portions of the vehicle side portions, second impact absorbing portions, which form closed cross-sectional structures and, at the time of a side collision of the vehicle, plastically deform and absorb collision energy, being provided at lower portions of interiors of the side doors. 1. A vehicle side portion structure comprising:a pair of rockers that, at vehicle side portions, respectively extend along a vehicle longitudinal direction at both outer sides in a vehicle transverse direction of a floor panel that is a floor portion of a vehicle cabin interior, first impact absorbing portions that form closed cross-sectional structures and that, at a time of a side collision of a vehicle, plastically deform and absorb collision energy being provided at interiors of the pair of rockers; andside doors that open and close door opening portions of the vehicle side portions, second impact absorbing portions, which form closed cross-sectional structures and, at the time of a side collision of the vehicle, plastically deform and absorb collision energy, being provided at lower portions of interiors of the side doors.2. The vehicle side portion structure of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in a vehicle side view claim 1 , the first impact absorbing portions and the second impact absorbing portions are provided so as to overlap with one another.3. The vehicle side portion structure of claim 1 , wherein:a battery pack is installed at a ...

VEHICLE PANEL STRUCTURE

A vehicle panel structure that includes a first panel that is provided to a vehicle, the first panel being made from a fiber reinforced resin and including a plurality of first beads extending along one direction, and a second panel that is disposed so as to face the first panel and that includes a plurality of second beads extending along another direction intersecting with the first beads. 1. A vehicle panel structure comprising:a first panel that is provided to a vehicle, the first panel being made from a fiber reinforced resin and including a plurality of first beads extending along one direction;a second panel that is disposed so as to face the first panel and that includes a plurality of second beads extending along another direction intersecting with the first beads; anda core panel that faces the first panel and is disposed on an opposite side to the second panel, the core panel including a plurality of third beads that extend along the one direction and have the first beads superimposed thereon.2. The vehicle panel structure of claim 1 , wherein:a sloping face sloping toward a vehicle front-rear direction from a top face of each first bead, slopes more gently than a sloping face sloping toward the vehicle front-rear direction from a top face of each third bead.3. The vehicle panel structure of claim 1 , wherein the first beads extend along a vehicle width direction.4. The vehicle panel structure of claim 3 , wherein:at an end portion of each first bead in the vehicle width direction, a width of each first bead widens on progression toward a leading end.5. A vehicle panel structure comprising:a battery case that is provided under a vehicle and houses a battery; anda stack frame that is configured including a bottom wall configuring a bottom face of the battery case and an upper panel made from fiber reinforced resin and disposed facing the bottom wall, with the stack frame supporting the battery case, whereina plurality of first beads extending along one ...

ELECTRIC VEHICLE COMPONENT

An electric vehicle component () for an at least partially electrically driven motor vehicle () that has a drive device () with an electric drive unit () and a carrying unit () for fastening the drive unit () to a vehicle load-bearing structure (). The electric vehicle component has a battery device () for supplying the drive unit () with electric energy. A run-on element () is arranged on the drive device () and is configured for running onto the battery device () in a targeted manner with a run-on geometry () in the case of an accident-induced movement of the drive unit () so that a punctiform and/or inhomogeneous loading situation of the battery device () is counteracted. 1. An electric vehicle component for an at least partially electrically driven motor vehicle , comprising at least one drive device with at least one electric drive unit and at least one carrying unit for fastening the drive unit to a vehicle load-bearing structure , and comprising at least one battery device for supplying the drive unit with electric energy , comprising:at least one run-on element arranged on the drive device, the run-on element being configured for running onto the battery device in a targeted manner with at least one run-on geometry in a case of an accident-induced movement of the drive unit and counteracting a punctiform or inhomogeneous loading situation of the battery device.2. The electric vehicle component of claim 1 , wherein the run-on geometry conforming to an outer contour of a portion of the battery device directed toward the drive unit.3. The electric vehicle component of claim 1 , the run-on geometry is configured to be supported over a full surface area on the battery device in the case of an accident-induced movement of the drive unit.4. The electric vehicle component of claim 1 , wherein the run-on element is arranged on the carrying unit.5. The electric vehicle component of claim 1 , wherein the carrying unit comprises at least one longitudinal carrier claim 1 ...

PROTECTING DEVICE OF BATTERY FOR ELECTRICAL AUTOMOBILE

The present disclosure relates to a protecting device; for protecting a battery effectively by absorbing an impact energy which can be received from a lateral direction of an electrical automobile; and for preventing a secondary damage due to the breakage of the battery, and the present disclosure relates to the battery protecting device of the electrical automobile including: a frame () for forming a body of a floor () positioned in a lower portion of the electrical automobile (); and at least one protecting bar () positioned inside the frame (), and the vertical cross-section of the protecting bar () is a shape including: a pair of closed spaces (); and a brim () for forming the pair of closed spaces (), in which the brim () is connected between the pair of closed spaces () so as to make the pair of closed spaces () separated by a predetermined distance. In the present disclosure, the impact energy received from outside, especially the impact energy from the lateral side of the electrical automobile, can be transmitted to, and absorbed by: an impact-absorbing member installed in the lower portion of the electrical automobile; and the protecting bars of a specific shape, thereby preventing the breakage of the battery effectively. 1. A protecting device of a battery for an electrical automobile , comprising:{'b': 100', '10, 'a frame positioned in a lower portion of the electrical automobile , and one or more protecting bars positioned inside the frame , wherein'}{'b': 20', '21', '21', '22', '22', '21', '21, 'i': a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b,, 'vertical cross-section of the protecting bars has a shape that includes at least two closed spaces , , and brims , that form the closed spaces ,'}{'b': 21', '21, 'i': a', 'b, 'the at least two closed spaces , are separated apart from each other, and'}{'b': 22', '22, 'i': a', 'b, 'the brims , are connected to each other.'}222222121abab. The protecting device of claim 1 , wherein the vertical cross-section is in such a shape that ...

ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A compressor, an intercooler, and a fuel cell stack are housed in a housing compartment. The compressor and the intercooler are connected with each other by upstream side piping, and the intercooler and the fuel cell stack are connected with each other by downstream side piping. The upstream side piping is formed from upstream side first and second pipe parts, and the downstream side piping is formed from downstream side first and second pipe parts. Movement of the compressor and fuel cell stack relative to the intercooler at the time of a heavy collision of the vehicle causes disconnection of the upstream side first and second pipe parts and disconnection of the downstream side first and second pipe parts, to thereby cause communication of the upstream side piping and the downstream side piping with an internal space of the housing compartment. 1. An electric vehicle ,wherein a compressor which discharges an oxidizing gas, an intercooler which cools oxidizing gas discharged from the compressor, and a fuel cell stack which generates electric power by an electrochemical reaction of fuel gas and oxidizing gas are housed in a housing compartment which is formed outside of a passenger compartment in a vehicle length direction,wherein an outlet of the compressor and an inlet of the intercooler are connected with each other by upstream side piping, and an outlet of the intercooler and an inlet of an oxidizing gas passage of the fuel cell stack are connected with each other by downstream side piping,wherein the compressor, intercooler, and fuel cell stack are provided in the housing compartment so that one or both of the compressor and fuel cell stack will move relative to the intercooler at the time of a heavy collision of the vehicle where a load of a collision which is applied to the vehicle is larger than a predetermined upper limit value, andwherein the upstream side piping or the downstream side piping is formed so that movement of one or both of the compressor and ...

IMPACT LOAD REDUCTION STRUCTURE

An impact load reduction includes: a crash area that is disposed in a front section of the electrically-powered vehicle and configured to deform at a collision; a battery frame that is disposed rearward of the crash area and fixed to a vehicle body frame of the electrically-powered vehicle, the battery frame being configured to support the battery and be engaged with the vehicle body frame in accordance with an inertia force of the collision to be supported from frontward; a load reduction frame that extends in a front-rear direction on a front side of the battery frame and that is disposed in a substantially same plane as the battery frame, the load reduction frame having lower rigidity than the battery frame; and a load absorber that is disposed between the load reduction frame and the battery frame and that has lower rigidity than the battery frame. 1. An impact load reduction structure configured to reduce an impact load transmitted to a battery for driving an electrically-powered vehicle , the impact load reduction structure comprising:a crash area that is disposed in a front section of the electrically-powered vehicle and configured to deform at a collision;a battery frame that is disposed rearward of the crash area and fixed to a vehicle body frame of the electrically-powered vehicle, the battery frame being configured to support the battery and be engaged with the vehicle body frame in accordance with an inertia force of the collision to be supported from frontward;a load reduction frame that extends in a front-rear direction on a front side of the battery frame and that is disposed in a substantially same plane as the battery frame, the load reduction frame having lower rigidity than the battery frame; anda load absorber that is disposed between the load reduction frame and the battery frame and that has lower rigidity than the battery frame to deform by being pushed by the load reduction frame and absorb the impact load to be transmitted from the load ...

SAFEGUARDING A VEHICLE'S INPUT LINE ASSEMBLY

A vehicle includes a body including a beltline and a rear wheelhouse, an input line assembly packaged about the rear wheelhouse, a component packaged about the rear wheelhouse rearward of the input line assembly, and a spare wheel stowed rearward of the rear wheelhouse. The component is secured by a permanent beltline-side attachment and a semi-permanent rear wheelhouse-side attachment. In response to rear impact, the body is configured to allow forward movement of the spare wheel, under which the spare wheel has a trajectory relative to which the component is between the spare wheel and the input line assembly, and relative displacement between the beltline-side attachment and the rear wheelhouse-side attachment, under which the rear wheelhouse-side attachment breaks against the beltline-side attachment, and the beltline-side attachment thereafter carries the component from between the spare wheel and the input line assembly relative to the trajectory of the spare wheel. 1. A vehicle , comprising:a body with a side including a beltline and a rear wheelhouse;an input line assembly packaged within the side about the rear wheelhouse;a component packaged within the side about the rear wheelhouse rearward of the input line assembly; anda spare wheel stowed alongside the side rearward of the rear wheelhouse; wherein the component is secured by a permanent beltline-side attachment and a semi-permanent rear wheelhouse-side attachment; andin response to rear impact, the body is configured to allow forward movement of the spare wheel, under which the spare wheel has a trajectory relative to which the component is between the spare wheel and the input line assembly, and relative displacement between the beltline-side attachment and the rear wheelhouse-side attachment, under which the rear wheelhouse-side attachment breaks against the beltline-side attachment, and the beltline-side attachment thereafter carries the component from between the spare wheel and the input line ...

ASSEMBLY OF AN AIR GUIDE TO A STRUCTURAL ELEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND CORRESPONDING VEHICLE

An air guide is assembled on a structural component of a motor vehicle by at least two fasteners that each include a first component and a second component. The fasteners project laterally from a frame defined by lateral edges of the structural component in a direction substantially perpendicular to the fastening direction. The first component is joined to the air guide by a retainer that breaks following an impact directed substantially parallel to the fastening direction. Lateral edges of the air guide exhibit guide parts situated substantially opposite second components. Each guide part guides a lateral edge of the structural component supporting a second component inside the air guide following a breakage of the retainer of the first component working together with the second component, the breakage resulting in movement of the air guide towards the structural component in a direction substantially parallel to the fastening direction. 1. An assembly comprising:an air guide on a structural component of a motor vehicle; andat least two fastening means of the air guide to the structural component, said fastening means being disposed on lateral edges of said air guide and of the structural component, each fastening means comprising a first fastening component integral with the air guide and a second fastening component integral with the structural component, the first and second fastening components being formed to work together in a same fastening direction,wherein the fastening means project laterally from a frame defined by the lateral edges of the structural component in a direction substantially perpendicular to the fastening direction,wherein the first fastening component is joined to the air guide by retaining means formed to break following an impact in a direction substantially parallel to the fastening direction, andwherein the lateral edges of the air guide exhibit guide parts situated substantially opposite second fastening components, each guide part ...

REFUSE VEHICLE HAVING TAILGATE-MOUNTED CNG TANKS

A refuse vehicle includes a chassis having an engine, a body assembly, a tailgate pivotally attached to the body assembly, a CNG fuel system having a CNG fuel tank coupled to the tailgate and moveable therewith, the engine configured to be powered by the CNG fuel system, at least one of one a non-structural conduit, a non-structural raceway, and a non-structural channel configured to contain at least one of wiring and a hydraulic line, and an impact mitigation system. The impact mitigation system is a passive system configured to direct impact loads around the CNG fuel tank. The impact mitigation system provides a protected region within which the CNG fuel tank is disposed. 1. A refuse vehicle , comprising:a chassis having an engine;a body assembly defining an internal volume and coupled to the chassis;a tailgate pivotally attached to the body assembly and movable between an open position and a closed position to selectively expose the internal volume of the body assembly;a CNG fuel system including a CNG fuel tank coupled to the tailgate and moveable therewith, wherein the engine is configured to be powered by the CNG fuel system;at least one of a non-structural conduit, a non-structural raceway, and a non-structural channel configured to contain at least one of wiring and a hydraulic line;an impact mitigation system comprising a passive system configured to direct impact loads around the CNG fuel tank, wherein the impact mitigation system provides a protected region within which the CNG fuel tank is disposed.2. The refuse vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a cover at least partially defining an inner space within which the CNG fuel tank is disposed.3. The refuse vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the cover is coupled to the passive system and moveable therewith.4. The refuse vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the CNG fuel system includes a controller and a shutoff valve configured to selectively restrict a flow of fuel from the CNG fuel system to the engine.5. The refuse ...

Vehicle

A vehicle comprising: at least one electric motor configured for driving the vehicle; a battery pack configured to supply the electric motor with electric power for driving the vehicle; a vehicle body frame structure configured to form a main supporting structure of the vehicle; and a collision energy absorbing system configured to absorb collision energy in the event of an accident. The collision energy absorbing system comprises a first absorbing structure that is positioned between the battery pack and a front of the vehicle, wherein the first absorbing structure is configured to, in case the vehicle is subject to a head-on collision with an object, act against said object and absorb all or most of a collision energy of the battery pack without transferring said battery pack collision energy to the vehicle body frame structure.

ELECTRIC DEVICE MOUNTING STRUCTURE

A mounting structure for an electric device of a vehicle includes a case body configured to accommodate the electric device inside the case body, at least one fixing portion provided continuously with the case body and configured to be fixed to a vehicle body of the vehicle, and at least one hollow portion disposed between the case body and the fixing portion. When a load from the vehicle body is transmitted to the fixing portion, the hollow portion is deformed and/or broken by the load so that the load can be absorbed. Thus, transmission of the load to the case body can be suppressed. 1. A structure for mounting an electric device of a vehicle , the structure comprising:a case body configured to accommodate the electric device inside the case body;at least one fixing portion provided continuously with the case body and configured to be fixed to a vehicle body of the vehicle; andat least one hollow portion disposed between the case body and the at least one fixing portion.2. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one fixing portion comprises a plurality of fixing portions provided at a plurality of locations on the case body claim 1 ,wherein the at least one hollow portion comprises a series of hollow portions, andthe plurality of fixing portions are connected to one another via the series of the hollow portions.3. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein a curved wall portion bulging toward the case body is formed on a case body side of the at least one fixing portion claim 1 , andthe at least one hollow portion is provided between the case body and the curved wall portion.4. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one hollow portion is provided by ribs disposed between the case body and the at least one fixing portion. The present application claims priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-166286 filed on Aug. 26, 2016, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates ...

Protection device for vehicle chassis

A protection device ( 100 ) for a vehicle chassis includes a first flange plate ( 211 ) obliquely disposed to a rear side of a beam ( 10 ); a second flange plate ( 221 ) having a front end face abuts against a rear end face of the first flange plate ( 211 ), and connected to the first flange plate ( 211 ) through a bolt; a left side plate ( 222 ) and a right side plate ( 223 ) provided in perpendicular to a rear end face of the second flange plate ( 221 ); a connecting plate ( 224 ) having a left end connected to the left side plate ( 222 ) and a right end connected to the right side plate ( 223 ), and arranged close to front ends of the left side plate ( 222 ) and the right side plate ( 223 ); and a bearing member provided to the rear end face of the second flange plate ( 221 ) and located between the left side plate ( 222 ) and the right side plate ( 223 ).

AUTOMOTIVE CRASHWORTHINESS ENERGY ABSORPTIVE PART AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

An automotive crashworthiness energy absorptive part to be provided at a front portion or a rear portion of an automotive body, the automotive crashworthiness energy absorptive part including: a tubular member configured to be axially crushed to absorb crashworthiness energy, the tubular member having a top portion and side wall portions continuous to the top portion; and a resin configured to coat or patch at least inner surfaces of the top portion and the side wall portions of the tubular member, wherein the coated or patched resin has a thickness of 8 mm or less after being heated and forms at least a part of a peripheral wall portion in a closed cross-sectional space, and adheres to the inner surfaces with an adhesive strength of 10 MPa or more. 1. An automotive crashworthiness energy absorptive part to be provided at a front portion or a rear portion of an automotive body and configured to be axially crushed when crashworthiness load is input from a front side or a rear side of the automotive body to absorb crashworthiness energy , the automotive crashworthiness energy absorptive part comprising:a tubular member configured to be axially crushed to absorb crashworthiness energy, the tubular member having a top portion and side wall portions continuous to the top portion; anda resin configured to coat or patch at least inner surfaces of the top portion and the side wall portions of the tubular member, whereinthe coated or patched resin has a thickness of 8 mm or less after being heated and forms at least a part of a peripheral wall portion in a closed cross-sectional space, and adheres to the inner surfaces with an adhesive strength of 10 MPa or more.2. The automotive crashworthiness energy absorptive part according to claim 1 , further comprising a release prevention member configured to cover a surface of the resin and join to the inner surface of the side wall portions claim 1 , in order to prevent the resin from being released from the inner surface claim 1 , ...

VEHICLE DOOR

A vehicle door for a motor vehicle, including a support structure, an inner shell fixed to the support structure, and an outer panelling fixed to the inner shell. The inner shell is formed and connected to the support structure in such a way that it is a load-bearing component, thereby increasing the overall rigidity of the vehicle door. 117-. (canceled)18. A vehicle door for a motor vehicle , comprising:a support member having a space-frame structure;an inner shell configured to be fixed to the support structure to serve as a load-bearing component of the vehicle door, wherein the inner shell forms an interior trim of the vehicle door; andan outer panelling fixed directly to the inner shell via a plurality of adhesively bonded connections, the outer panelling and the inner shell being connected to each other in an area of their respective outer edges.19. The vehicle door of claim 18 , wherein the inner shell comprises one of a thermoformed plastic component claim 18 , an injection-moulded component claim 18 , or a compression-moulded part.20. The vehicle door of claim 18 , wherein the inner shell is configured to be fixed to the support member through a plurality of second adhesive bonded connections.21. The vehicle door of claim 20 , wherein the second adhesive bonded connections comprise an elastic adhesive.22. The vehicle door of claim 21 , wherein the thickness of the elastic adhesive is between a range of 2 mm and 5 mm.23. The vehicle door of claim 18 , further comprising a reinforcing element arranged at least in some areas between the inner shell and the support member.24. The vehicle door of claim 23 , wherein the reinforcing element has a surface which is not formed continuously parallel to a surface of the inner shell.25. The vehicle door of claim 18 , further comprising a detachable access panel fitted to a face of the inner shell facing an interior of the motor vehicle claim 18 , in order.26. The vehicle door of claim 25 , wherein the access panel is ...

VEHICLE UNDERFLOOR STRUCTURE

A vehicle underfloor structure includes a battery disposed under a floor of a vehicle and having at least one connector projecting from a front end of the battery, a suspension member provided adjacent to a vehicle front side of the battery, a lower end of the suspension member being located higher than a lower end of the battery, and a protector covering and protecting the at least one connector from below, the protector being laid between the battery and the suspension member. 1. A vehicle underfloor structure comprising:a battery disposed under a floor of a vehicle and having at least one connector projecting from a front end of the battery;a suspension member provided adjacent to a vehicle front side of the battery, a lower end of the suspension member being located higher than a lower end of the battery; anda protector covering and protecting the at least one connector from below, the protector being laid between the battery and the suspension member.2. The vehicle underfloor structure according to claim 1 , further comprisingan attachment bar attached to a lower portion of the suspension member and extending in a vehicle width direction, whereina front portion of the protector is attached to the attachment bar.3. The vehicle underfloor structure according to claim 2 , whereina lower end of the attachment bar is located lower than a lower end of the at least one connector and higher than the lower end of the battery.4. The vehicle underfloor structure according to claim 2 , whereinat a rear portion of the suspension member, a rear cross part is provided, the rear cross part having an arch shape, extending in the vehicle width direction, and having a center in the vehicle width direction convex, andthe attachment bar is attached to the rear cross part to extend across the arch.5. The vehicle underfloor structure according to claim 3 , whereinat a rear portion of the suspension member, a rear cross part is provided, the rear cross part having an arch shape, ...

VEHICLE UNDERFLOOR STRUCTURE

A vehicle underfloor structure includes a battery having at least one connector projecting from a front end of the battery, and a protector covering and protecting the at least one connector from below, the protector having a rear portion attached to the battery and a front portion fastened to an attachment bar by a fastening bolt. The protector includes a fastening hole through which the fastening bob is inserted, and a cutout connected to a rear portion of the fastening hole and allowing the fastening bolt to separate from the protector. 1. A vehicle underfloor structure comprising:a battery disposed under a floor of a vehicle and having at least one connector projecting from a front end of the battery; anda protector covering and protecting the at least one connector from below, the protector having a rear portion attached to the battery and a front portion fastened to a body or a frame by a fastening member, whereinthe protector includes a fastening hole through which the fastening member is inserted, and a cutout connected to a rear portion of the fastening hole and allowing the fastening member to separate from the protector.2. The vehicle underfloor structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe protector further includes a rear slope surface provided adjacent to a vehicle rear side of the fastening hole and inclined to ascend rearward.3. The vehicle underfloor structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe protector further includes a plurality of raised parts and a plurality of recessed parts, the plurality of raised parts being raised in a thickness direction and extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction, the plurality of recessed parts being recessed in the thickness direction and extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction.4. The vehicle underfloor structure according to claim 3 , whereinthe fastening hole and the cutout are provided in each of the raised parts, anda lower end surface of the fastening member is located higher than each of the recessed ...

VEHICLE SIDE PORTION STRUCTURE

Joining members are provided that permit a rocker lower moving toward a vehicle outer side at least along a direction of input of side collision load F when, at a time of a side collision of a vehicle side collision load F′ that is greater than or equal to a set load that is set in advance is inputted to a rocker Namely, in a case in which the side collision load F′ that is greater than or equal to the set load is transmitted from a battery pack to the rocker the rocker lower moves toward the vehicle outer side. Therefore, reaction force that the battery pack receives from the rocker is reduced, and collision load that is inputted to the battery pack side is decreased. 1. A vehicle side portion structure comprising:a pair of rockers that are respectively disposed at both vehicle transverse direction outer sides of a floor panel of a vehicle, and that extend along a vehicle longitudinal direction;a battery that is disposed between the pair of rockers at a vehicle vertical direction lower side of the floor panel, and that supplies electric power to a motor that is installed in the vehicle; andmovement permitting portions that, when, at a time of a side collision of the vehicle, a collision load that is greater than or equal to a set load that is set in advance is inputted to a second rocker positioned at a side opposite from a first rocker, which is positioned at a side collision side among the pair of rockers, permit movement of the second rocker toward a vehicle outer side at least along a direction of input of the collision load.2. The vehicle side portion structure of claim 1 , wherein the movement permitting portions are provided further toward a vehicle vertical direction upper side than the battery as seen in a vehicle side view.3. The vehicle side portion structure of claim 1 , further comprising:closed cross-sectional portions that are provided within the pair of rockers, respectively; andimpact absorbing portions that are disposed within the closed cross- ...

Vehicle bottom structure

A vehicle bottom structure includes: side members; a plurality of cross members that extend in the width direction of the vehicle, are joined to the side members at both end parts, and support the bottom of a battery pack disposed under a floor panel between the side members, from below; and front-rear direction reinforcing members that extend in the front-rear direction of the vehicle and are joined on the cross members so as to cross the cross members.

VEHICLE FRAME ASSEMBLY

An assembly includes a subframe, a rocker, a battery cage supported by the rocker, and a battery supported by the battery cage. The assembly includes a reinforcement bolted to the rocker and positioned to be along a load path through the subframe resulting from a vehicle frontal impact. 115.-. (canceled)16. An assembly comprising:a rocker elongated along a longitudinal axis;a reinforcement bolted to the rocker and elongated along an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis; andbolts connecting the reinforcement to the rocker;the bolts being spaced along the axis parallel to the longitudinal axis;the bolts connecting the reinforcement to the rocker at connection points, at least one of the bolts, the reinforcement at the connection points, and the rocker at the connection points being designed to allow the reinforcement to separate from the rocker during a vehicle frontal impact.17. The assembly of claim 16 , wherein the reinforcement is positioned to be along a load path resulting from the vehicle frontal impact.18. The assembly of claim 16 , wherein the bolts are designed to be breakable relative to at least one of the reinforcement and the rocker.19. The assembly of claim 16 , wherein the reinforcement has a cross-section that is rectangular and hollow.20. The assembly of claim 16 , further comprising a battery cage supported by the rocker claim 16 , the battery cage being spaced from the reinforcement.21. The assembly of claim 16 , wherein the rocker includes a topside and an underside opposite the topside claim 16 , and the reinforcement is bolted to the underside of the rocker.22. The assembly of claim 16 , further comprising a battery cage supported by the rocker.23. The assembly of claim 22 , wherein the reinforcement is spaced from the battery cage.24. The assembly of claim 22 , wherein the rocker is between the reinforcement and the battery cage.25. The assembly of claim 22 , further comprising a second rocker spaced from the rocker claim 22 , and the battery ...

PROFILES IN THE FLOOR SECTION

A mounting system for an electric vehicle includes a front cross beam extending from a right side of a passenger compartment of the electric vehicle to a left side of the passenger compartment. The mounting system includes a rear cross beam extending from the right side to the left side. An underside of each of the front cross beam and the rear cross beam defines a plurality of mounting features configured for mounting a battery assembly to an underside of the electric vehicle. A plurality of seat rails extend across and mounted to the front cross beam and the rear cross beam, the plurality of seat rails being configured for mounting seats within the passenger compartment. 1. A mounting system for an electric vehicle , the mounting system comprising:a front cross beam extending from a right side of a passenger compartment of the electric vehicle to a left side of the passenger compartment;a rear cross beam extending from the right side to the left side, wherein an underside of each of the front cross beam and the rear cross beam defines a plurality of mounting features configured for mounting a battery assembly to an underside of the electric vehicle; anda plurality of seat rails extending across and mounted to the front cross beam and the rear cross beam, the plurality of seat rails being configured for mounting seats within the passenger compartment.2. The mounting system for an electric vehicle of claim 1 , wherein:the front cross beam and the rear cross beam comprise extruded aluminum.3. The mounting system for an electric vehicle of claim 1 , wherein:the front cross beam and the rear cross beam are further configured to absorb force from a frontal collision that is transferred to the front cross beam and the rear cross beam via a tunnel element coupled between a firewall of the electric vehicle and the front cross beam and the rear cross beam.4. The mounting system for an electric vehicle of claim 1 , wherein:the plurality of seat rails are mounted to the front ...

FUEL TANK

There is provided a fuel tank including: a tank main body that stores fuel at an interior and has a pair of wall portions that face one another; and a supporting pillar that spans between the pair of wall portions, wherein the supporting pillar includes a shaft portion that is disposed with an axial direction thereof being a direction in which the pair of wall portions face one another, a pair of flange portions that extend-out toward a radial direction outer side of the shaft portion from axial direction both end portions of the shaft portion, and that are joined to the pair of wall portions, and plural ribs that are formed at a periphery of the shaft portion, and that span between the shaft portion and the pair of flange portions, and that have weak portions that are weakened locally. 1. A fuel tank comprising;a task main body that stores fuel at an interior and has a pair of wall portions that fee one another; anda supporting pillar that spans between the pair of wall portions,wherein the supporting pillar includesa shaft portion that is disposed with an axial direction thereof being a direction in which the pair of wall portions face one another,a pair of flange portions that extend-out toward a radial direction outer side of the shaft portion from axial direction both end portions of the shaft portion, and that are joined to the pair of wall portions, anda plurality of ribs that are formed at a periphery of the shaft portion, and that span between the shaft portion and the pair of flange portions, and that have weak portions that are weakened locally.2. The fuel tank of claim 1 , wherein the weak portions are cut-out portions that are formed by portions of the ribs being recessed locally toward the shaft portion side.3. The fuel tank of claim 2 , wherein the cut-out portions extend to an outer peripheral surface of the shaft portion.4. The fuel tank of claim 2 , wherein a dimension claim 2 , in the axial direction claim 2 , of the cut-out portions becomes ...

VEHICLE

An electrically powered vehicle includes: a floor panel forming a lower surface of the electrically powered vehicle; a battery disposed on a lower surface of the floor panel; and a power reception device disposed below the floor panel and configured to contactlessly receive electric power from a power transmission device provided externally. The power reception device has a lower surface that is located below a lower surface of the battery. The electrically powered vehicle is one of various kinds of vehicles such as a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle, in which protection of the battery is achieved. 1. A vehicle comprising:a floor panel forming a lower surface of the vehicle;a battery disposed on a lower surface of the floor panel; anda power reception device disposed below the floor panel and configured to contactlessly receive electric power from a power transmission device provided externally,the power reception device having a lower surface that is located below a lower surface of the battery.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising:an engine; anda fuel tank for storing fuel to be supplied to the engine, whereinthe fuel tank has a lower surface that is located above the lower surface of the power reception device.3. The vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising:an engine; anda fuel tank for storing fuel to be supplied to the engine, whereinthe fuel tank has a lower surface that is located above the lower surface of the power reception device and the lower surface of the battery.4. The vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein a travelling distance that the vehicle can travel with fuel fully filling the fuel tank is longer than a travelling distance that the vehicle can travel with electric power from the battery fully charged.5. The vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising a charging unit to which a charging plug provided externally is connected claim 1 , the charging unit being configured to supply claim 1 , to the battery ...

Lawn Mower

A lawn mower includes a pair of left and right main frames 17 , an engine E mounted to the pair of left and right main frames 17 , a radiator for cooling water that cools the engine E, a cooling fan 11 for feeding cooling air to the radiator, and a hood 9 accommodating the engine E, the radiator and the cooling fan 11 . An air deflector plate 34 is provided between the pair of left and right main frames 17 and configured to change direction of cooling exhaust air flowing toward a ground surface.

ACCESSORY SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE ENGINE

An accessory support structure for a vehicle engine includes a pair of accessory-side supports provided on the engine accessory, and a pair of engine-side supports provided on the engine body. The engine-side supports each have a shaft hole into which a bolt is inserted, a slot closer to the engine body than the shaft hole is, and extending substantially horizontally, and an intermediate portion interposed between the shaft hole and the slot to restrict movement of the bolt. The engine-side supports each remove a restriction imposed by the intermediate portion and guide the bolt from the shaft hole to the slot if an external force acting on the alternator toward the engine body exceeds a predetermined threshold. 1. An accessory support structure for a vehicle engine , the vehicle engine including an engine body mounted in a vehicle , and an engine accessory disposed along an outer surface of the engine body , the structure comprising:a pair of accessory-side supports provided on the engine accessory; anda pair of engine-side supports provided on the engine body, the engine-side supports being disposed at locations corresponding to the accessory-side supports, respectively, whereinthe engine accessory is fixed through a common support shaft inserted into both of each accessory-side support and one of the engine-side supports corresponding to the accessory-side support, 'a shaft hole into which the common support shaft is inserted,', 'the accessory-side supports each have'} a shaft hole into which the common support shaft is inserted,', 'a slot adjacent to the shaft hole of the engine-side support in a substantially horizontal direction and closer to the engine body than the shaft hole of the engine-side support is, the slot extending substantially horizontally,', 'an intermediate portion interposed between the shaft hole of the engine-side support and the slot to restrict movement of the common support shaft toward the engine body, the shaft hole, the slot, and the ...

FUEL CELL VEHICLE

A fuel cell vehicle comprises a front room; a vehicle interior; a fuel cell in the front room; a center tunnel; a tank that is at least partly placed in the center tunnel and stores a gas to be supplied to the fuel cell; and a dashboard that separates the front room from the vehicle interior, wherein the fuel cell is placed above the tank such that a profile of the fuel cell does not overlap with a center axis of the tank, the dashboard has an overlapping portion arranged to overlap with a rear portion of the fuel cell and that is located behind a front end of the tank, at least part of a remaining portion of the dashboard other than the overlapping portion is placed flush with the front end of the tank in a vehicle longitudinal direction or is placed in front of the front end of the tank, and in a normal state, a receiving space is provided between a rear end of the fuel cell and the overlapping portion and is configured to allow at least part of the rear portion of the fuel cell to be moved to behind the front end of the tank when the front collision occurs. 1. A fuel cell vehicle that is configured to include a front room and a vehicle interior , the fuel cell vehicle comprising:a fuel cell that is placed in the front room;a center tunnel that is provided under floor of the fuel cell vehicle;a tank that is at least partly placed in the center tunnel and is configured to store a gas that is to be supplied to the fuel cell; anda dashboard that is configured to separate the front room from the vehicle interior, whereinthe fuel cell is placed above the tank such that a profile of the fuel cell does not overlap with a center axis of the tank when the fuel cell vehicle is viewed from a vehicle front side,the dashboard has an overlapping portion that is arranged to overlap with a rear portion of the fuel cell when the fuel cell vehicle is viewed from the vehicle front side and that is located behind a front end of the tank,at least part of a remaining portion of the ...

Frame member

In a frame member, the hardness of a sheet-thickness-direction central section in a portion where a softening layer is provided is greater than or equal to 400 Hv, the softening layer has hardness smaller by at least 10 Hv than the hardness of the sheet-thickness-direction central section in the portion where the softening layer is provided, the thickness of the softening layer is greater than or equal to 2% of the sheet thickness but smaller than 20% of the sheet thickness, the hardness of the softening layer at the surface is greater than or equal to 0.5 times the hardness of the sheet-thickness-direction central section but smaller than 0.9 times the hardness of the sheet-thickness-direction central section, the softening layer has a first hardness changing area and a second hardness changing area, an absolute value ΔHv1 of a change in hardness of the first hardness changing area in the sheet thickness direction is greater than an absolute value ΔHv2 of a change in hardness of the second hardness changing area in the sheet thickness direction, and R/t≤2.5 is satisfied, where R represents the bending radius of the corner section, and t represents the sheet thickness of the corner section.

OFFSET VEHICLE CRASH ELEMENTS

A crash elements structure in an electric vehicle for reducing the damage to a vehicle battery caused by a vehicle collision. The crash elements structure may be situated near a corner of the vehicle battery, and may channel energy received by the vehicle away from the vehicle battery. The crash elements structure includes an upper structure positioned above and laterally offset from a lower structure, and a “W” structure that interfaces between the vehicle battery and the upper and lower structures. The upper and lower structures include several shells coupled together to form hexagonal apertures. The specific arrangement of the shells and the upper and lower structures influences the transfer of energy through the crash elements structure in the event of a collision. 1. An electric vehicle comprising:a vehicle battery for powering the electric vehicle, the vehicle battery including a battery top surface and a battery side surface, the battery top surface and the battery side surface forming an angle along a battery corner of the vehicle battery; and an upper structure including a first upper shell coupled vertically above a first lower shell such that a first set of apertures are formed between the first upper shell and the first lower shell, wherein the upper structure is coupled vertically above the battery top surface; and', 'a lower structure including a second upper shell coupled vertically above a second lower shell such that a second set of apertures are formed between the second upper shell and the second lower shell, wherein the lower structure is coupled laterally to the side of the battery side surface and vertically below the upper structure., 'a crash elements structure comprising2. The electric vehicle of claim 1 , wherein each of the first set of apertures and each the second set of apertures are hexagonal.3. The electric vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the crash elements structure further comprises a first set of covers coupled laterally to the side ...

Method and Device for Reinforcement

A method comprising: (i) forming a reinforcement device by the following steps: forming a first member () and a second member (), applying an adhesive () to the first member () and the second member (), attaching at least one connecting feature to the first member (), the second member (), or both, bringing the first member () and the second member () together to form a clam-like structure, locking the first member () and the second member () with the at least one connecting feature, forming a first encasing member and a second encasing member, attaching the first encasing member to the second encasing member to form an encasing around the clam-like structure, (ii) exposing the reinforcement device to electrocoating, wherein the adhesive expands during the electro coating and bonds the first member () to the second member () and bonds the clam-like structure to the encasing. 1. A method comprising: forming a first member having a contoured, undulating surface with one or more recesses, trenches, depressions, walls, protrusions, projections, or a combination thereof,', 'forming a second member having a contoured, undulating surface with one or more recesses, trenches, depressions, walls, protrusions, projections, or a combination thereof, wherein the undulating surface of the second member complements the undulating surface of the first member so that the first member and the second member interlace when brought together,', 'applying an adhesive to the first member and the second member, wherein the adhesive is applied to a majority of the contoured, undulating surface of the first member, the second member, or both,', 'attaching at least one connecting feature to the first member, the second member, or both,', 'bringing the first member and the second member together to form a clam-like structure,', 'locking the first member and the second member with the at least one connecting feature,', 'forming a first encasing member and a second encasing member,', 'attaching ...

BODY STRUCTURE OF AUTOMOBILE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BODY FLOOR

In a body structure of an automobile, a floor panel having a sandwich structure in which a core is sandwiched between and joined to an outer skin and an inner skin, which are made of a CFRP, and a first load-dispersing frame extending in the fore-and-aft direction along a side sill is disposed between an energy-absorbing member and the core. A locally concentrated load inputted into the side sill is absorbed by crumpling of the energy-absorbing member of the interior of the floor panel beneath the side sill and then widely dispersed through the floor panel further inside in the vehicle width direction than the side sill by the first load-dispersing frame, and local destruction of the floor panel further inside in the vehicle width direction than the side sill is inhibited. Furthermore, by increasing bending stiffness of the first load-dispersing frame, to reduce the sheet thickness of the CFRP outer and the inner skins, a light weight is achieved. 1. A body structure of an automobile , in which an energy-absorbing member that crumples in a vehicle width direction so as to absorb a collision load is disposed in an interior of a floor panel to which a lower face of a side sill having a closed cross-section is connected , the floor panel having a sandwich structure in which a core is sandwiched between and joined to an outer skin and an inner skin , which are made of a CFRP , wherein a first load-dispersing frame extending in a fore-and-aft direction along the side sill is disposed between the energy-absorbing member and the core , andan outer end part in the vehicle width direction of the energy-absorbing member projects further outside in the vehicle width direction than an outer end part in the vehicle width direction of the side sill.2. The body structure of an automobile according to claim 1 , wherein the outer skin and the inner skin are formed by layering carbon continuous fiber layers in which carbon continuous fibers are oriented in directions of at least 0° ...

Vehicle body lower structure

A vehicle body lower structure may comprise: a rocker arranged at a lower lateral part of a vehicle body; a power supply package arranged under a floor panel of the vehicle; a first energy absorbing member fixed to a lateral side of the power supply package; and a second energy absorbing member being adjacent to the first energy absorbing member in a vehicle-width direction of the vehicle body, the second energy absorbing member being located outside the first energy absorbing member in the vehicle-width direction of the vehicle body. The first energy absorbing member may include a first protrusion protruding outward in the vehicle-width direction, the second energy absorbing member may include a second protrusion protruding inward in the vehicle-width direction, and the first protrusion and the second protrusion may overlap each other as seen along an up-down direction and are fixed together to the rocker by a bolt.

SAFETY APPARATUS FOR BATTERY OF VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

A safety apparatus for a vehicle battery and a method for operating the same capable of preventing accidents such as fire and battery explosion are provided. The safety apparatus includes a fixed housing that is fixed to a vehicle body and a movable housing that is movably disposed in the fixed housing to move due to external impact. An impact sensor is disposed within the fixed housing configured to be fractured due to the movement of the movable housing and an elastic member is configured to provide a restoring force to the movable housing. 18-. (canceled)9. A non-transitory computer readable medium containing program instructions executed by a processor in communication with a safety apparatus for a vehicle , the computer readable medium comprising:program instructions that operate a battery management system of the battery pack to sense a voltage of the battery pack;program instructions that determine whether the sensed voltage is about 0V; andprogram instructions that request a power relay assembly (PRA) relay of the vehicle to be turned off in response to the sensed voltage being about 0V.10. The non-transitory computer readable medium of claim 9 , further comprising:program instructions that request that a warning lamp of a vehicle be turned on in response to the sensed voltage being about 0V. Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §119(a), this application claims the benefit of priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2014-0105315, filed on Aug. 13, 2014, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.The present disclosure relates to a safety apparatus for a vehicle battery, and more particularly, to a safety apparatus for a vehicle battery and a method for operating the same, capable of reducing or preventing safety accidents of a vehicle battery such as fire or an explosion.Recently, as the number of electric and electronic devices equipped within a vehicle, including hybrid vehicles increases, the use of a 42V battery instead of using the ...

SEAT BACK PANEL FOR VEHICLE

A seat back panel for a vehicle has a plate-shaped main body disposed between a vehicle compartment and a trunk, and having a first plate member disposed on a vehicle compartment side of the vehicle, and a second plate member disposed on a trunk side while facing the first plate member and a fiber assembly having a plurality of fibers housed between the first plate member and the second plate member. An opening portion which establishes communication between the vehicle compartment and the trunk is formed in the plate-shaped main body. The fiber assembly is disposed along a peripheral edge portion of the opening portion. A space is provided between the first plate member and the second plate member. An intermediate member is interposed in the space. 1. A seat back panel for a vehicle comprising: a first plate member disposed on a vehicle compartment side of the vehicle, and', 'a second plate member disposed on a trunk side While facing the first plate member; and, 'a plate-shaped main body disposed between a vehicle compartment and a trunk, and comprising;'}a fiber assembly comprising a plurality of fibers housed between the first plate member and the second plate member,wherein an opening portion which establishes communication between the vehicle compartment and the trunk is formed in the plate-shaped main body,wherein the fiber assembly is disposed along a peripheral edge portion of the opening portion,wherein a space is provided between the first plate member and the second plate member, andwherein an intermediate member is interposed in the space,2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The seat back panel for a vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein an end portion of the opening portion in the first plate member is bent to the trunk side, thereafter an outer side of an end portion of the first plate member is covered with, and joined to, an end portion of the opening portion in the second plate member.5. The seat back panel for a vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the ...

Airbag Module With an Airbag Envelope Assembly Opening

An airbag module having an airbag casing and at least one installation opening () formed in the airbag casing for guiding in at least one part of a gas generator. The airbag casing has at least two layers () regionally lying one another, in which differently-oriented incisions are provided that together form the installation opening (). The layers () lying over one another forming the installation opening () are connected to one another by at least one seam (). The region () of the airbag casing forming the installation openings () is separated from the rest of the airbag casing by the seam. The incisions in each layer () each form a longitudinal recess () forming a combined shape with an outer circumferential line in their projection viewed over all layers () and the seam duplicates the circumferential line of the combined shape. 1. An airbag module with at least one airbag and a gas generator , comprising an airbag casing and at least one installation opening formed in the airbag casing for receiving at least one part of the gas generator , wherein the airbag casing has at least two layers at least regionally lying one over the other , wherein differently oriented incisions are provided that together form the installation opening , and wherein the layers lying one over the other of a region of the airbag casing forming the installation opening are connected to one another by at least one attachment so that the region of the airbag casing forming the installation opening is completely separated from the rest of the airbag casing by the attachment the incisions in each layer each form a longitudinal recess , wherein the recesses form a combined shape with an outer circumferential line in their projection viewed over all layers and the course of the attachment means duplicates the circumferential line of the combined shape.2. The airbag module according to claim 1 , wherein each recess has a generally elliptical shape.3. The airbag module according to claim 1 , ...

Bowtie Shaped Roof Bow

A roof bow for a vehicle is provided that has a “bow-tie” shape including a central portion flanked by two triangular portions. The triangular portions are joined to right and left roof brackets that are, in turn, joined to right and left roof rails. The bow-tie roof bow may be assembled from extruded tubular parts. The bow-tie roof bow may be assembled in a clamshell structure including an upper shell and a lower shell that are joined together by welding. The roof bow may be formed in one piece as a sheet metal stamping having side portions that are wider than the central portion. 1. A roof bow for a vehicle having a roof comprising:a central portion having a first width extending transversely across the roof;a first side portion on a first lateral end of the central portion; anda second side portion on a second lateral end of the central portion, wherein the first and second lateral ends have a second width that is more than twice as wide as the first width.29-. (canceled)10. The roof bow of further comprising:a front step flange that extends across a front edge of the first side portion, the central portion, and the second side portion; anda rear step flange that extends across a rear edge of the first side portion, the central portion and the second side portion.11. The roof bow of further comprising:a forward rib extending laterally across the roof bow; anda rearward rib extending laterally across the roof bow, wherein the forward rib and the rearward rib diverge outwardly in the first and second side portions, and wherein the forward rib and rearward rib are parallel in the central portion.12. A support structure for a vehicle roof panel comprising:a right roof rail supporting a right side of the roof panel;a left roof rail supporting a left side of the roof panel;a roof bow including a central portion extending transversely across the roof panel, a first side portion on a first lateral end of the central portion, and a second side portion on a second lateral ...

VEHICLE BODY LOWER STRUCTURE

Disclosed is a vehicle body lower structure which is capable of suppressing an increase in a vehicle weight, ensuring a degree of freedom of a layout of vehicle parts and also protecting an electric power converter. In the vehicle body lower structure, the electric power converter is provided between a first cross member and a second cross member. The electric power converter includes an electric power converter body, a first support portion and a second support portion. The electric power converter is disposed between the first cross member and the second cross member. The first support portion is provided at the electric power converter body and supported by the first cross member. The second support portion is provided at the electric power converter body and supported by the second cross member. The second support portion has a weak portion which is deformable by an impact load. 1. A vehicle body lower structure comprising:a first cross member and a second cross member disposed with an interval in a forward and backward direction of a vehicle body, andan electric power converter provided between the first cross member and the second cross member and below a floor panel,wherein the electric power converter comprises an electric power converter body disposed between the first cross member and the second cross member and below the floor panel, a first support portion provided at the electric power converter body and supported by the first cross member, and a second support portion provided at the electric power converter body and supported by the second cross member, andone of the first support portion and the second support portion has a weak portion.2. The vehicle body lower structure according to claim 1 , wherein the weak portion has a groove on a side surface of one of the first support portion and the second support portion in a vehicle width direction.3. The vehicle body lower structure according to claim 1 , wherein the electric power converter body ...

Bracket attachment structure having an internal plate

A vehicle underbody includes a battery pack surrounded by an enclosure, and a bracket. The bracket has first and second flanges disposed in a parallel arrangement, and includes a plate having a wall configured to, in response to an impact, rupture at a trigger to allow the enclosure to move away from an impact direction and deform the first flange. The wall is disposed at angle relative to the flanges, and defined such that impact energy is absorbed by the wall and first flange. The first flange, during an impact, moves toward the second flange, which maintains attachment to the vehicle underbody to absorb energy.

Onboard battery for vehicle

An onboard battery for a vehicle, the vehicle having a crushable area in which a functional component with a predetermined function is disposed, the crushable area being formed between a pair of rear side frames located apart from each other in a transversal direction, includes a housing case disposed in front of the crushable area, a holding frame that is fixed to a vehicle body and includes a frame-shaped part including a pair of first portions apart from each other in a longitudinal direction and a pair of second portions apart from each other in the transversal direction, and a battery module including a battery cell.

VEHICLE BODY FRONT SECTION STRUCTURE

A vehicle body front section structure includes a front side member, an outer side frame member, a linking member, and a reinforcing structure. The outer side frame member is disposed separated from the front side member at a vehicle width direction outer side, has a vehicle front-rear direction rear end connected to an apron section or to a front pillar, and has a vehicle front-rear direction front end side overlapping with a vehicle front-rear direction front end side of the front side member in side view. The linking member links the vehicle front-rear direction front end side of the front side member and the vehicle front-rear direction front end side of the outer side frame member, and is input with a collision load. The reinforcing structure reinforces the outer side frame member at a portion of the outer side frame member overlapping with the front side member in side view. 1. A vehicle body front section structure comprising:a front side member;an outer side frame member that is disposed separated from the front side member at a vehicle width direction outer side; anda shock absorbing member that is widened so as to straddle between the front side member and the outer side frame member, that has a cross-section orthogonal to a vehicle front-rear direction configuring a closed cross-section, that is interposed between a bumper reinforcement and respective vehicle front-rear direction front ends of the front side member and the outer side frame member, and that deforms or fails under load from a vehicle front,wherein the shock absorbing member is configured to include a first closed cross-section and a second closed-cross section, the first and second closed-cross section being lined in a vehicle width direction, andwherein the second closed cross-section, which is located at an outermost side in the vehicle width direction of the first and second closed cross-sections, is aligned with the vehicle width direction position of an outer side wall of the outer ...

VEHICLE BODY SIDE STRUCTURE

A vehicle body side structure includes a left center pillar, and the left center pillar includes a pillar inner, a pillar stiffener, and a stiffener reinforcing member. The pillar inner and the pillar stiffener form a pillar closed section. The stiffener reinforcing member is arranged in the pillar closed section. The stiffener reinforcing member is joined to an upper and lower general surfaces on upper and lower sides of a hinge mount surface of a pillar stiffener. In this state, a gap is formed between the stiffener reinforcing member and the upper hinge mount surface. 1. A vehicle body side structure including a center pillar extending in a vertical direction on a vehicle body side portion ,wherein the center pillar comprises:a pillar inner provided inside in a vehicle width direction;a pillar stiffener including a portion formed into a substantially U-shaped section so as to form a closed section together with the pillar inner when joined to the pillar inner from outside in the vehicle width direction; anda stiffener reinforcing member arranged between the closed section between the pillar stiffener and the pillar inner,the pillar stiffener comprises a stiffener outside wall that forms a wall portion outside in the vehicle width direction,the stiffener outside wall comprises:a general surface arranged at a predetermined interval with respect to the stiffener reinforcing member;a hinge mount surface which bulges outward in the vehicle width direction with respect to the general surface and on which a door hinge configured to support a side door is mounted; anda continuous surface through which the hinge mount surface and the general surface continue,the stiffener reinforcing member is formed into a substantially U-shaped section by:a stiffener reinforcing outside wall arranged outside in the vehicle width direction; anda stiffener reinforcing front wall and a stiffener reinforcing rear wall, which extend inward in the vehicle width direction from ends on the ...

SUBFRAME FOR VEHICLE

A vehicle subframe attached to a vehicle body comprises a first side member that extends in a front-rear direction of the vehicle body; a second side member that extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body and is opposed to the first side member in a width direction of the vehicle body; a cross member that extends in the width direction and couples the first side member and the second side member to each other; a first crush box and a second crush box that are coupled to the first side member and the second side member; a first vehicle-body attachment member that is provided on one side in the width direction on an upper side in a vertical direction of the vehicle body; and a second vehicle-body attachment member that is provided on the other side in the width direction on an upper side.

SUBFRAME FOR VEHICLE

In a vehicle subframe , a first side member has a first extending portion that extends while being deflected outward on one side in a width direction as approaching from a rear side to a front side, a second side member has a second extending portion that extends while being deflected outward on the other side in the width direction as approaching from the rear side to the front side, and a second cross member is further included which is opposed to the first cross member on the front side thereof and couples a portion of the first extending portion in which the degree of outward deflection on the one side in the width direction becomes large and a portion of the second extending portion in which the degree of outward deflection on the other side in the width direction becomes large to each other.

Body of vehicle

A body of a vehicle may include: a floor panel including a panel consisting of a single plate; a pair of rockers extending along both of side edges of the floor panel, respectively; an indoor floor crossmember protruding upward from the floor panel and connecting the rockers to each other; an outdoor floor crossmember protruding downward from the floor panel, connecting the rockers to each other, and located rearward of the indoor floor crossmember; and a unit component located below the floor panel. The unit component may extend from a position located frontward of the indoor floor crossmember to a position that is located rearward of the indoor floor crossmember and frontward of the outdoor floor crossmember. A portion of the floor panel that is within a range surrounded by the pair of rockers, the indoor crossmember, and the outdoor crossmember may consist of the panel.

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

A vehicle body structure includes: a second floor cross member and a third floor cross member in which one end in a vehicle width direction is connected to a side sill; a battery arranged below the second floor cross member and the third floor cross member; a battery case which stores the battery and in which one end in the vehicle width direction is connected via a right frame and a left frame; cross member bent portions formed on the second floor cross member and the third floor cross member; and frame bent portions formed on the right frame and the left frame. The cross member bent portions and the frame bent portions are arranged side by side in an up-down direction. 1. A vehicle body structure , comprising:a floor cross member which extends along a vehicle width direction of a vehicle body and in which one end in the vehicle width direction is connected to a side portion of the vehicle body in the vehicle width direction;a battery arranged below the floor cross member;a battery case which stores the battery and in which one end in the vehicle width direction is connected via a side frame at the side portion of the vehicle body in the vehicle width direction and below the floor cross member;a first bent portion formed on a side of the one end of the floor cross member and bent inclinedly in an up-down direction from a first horizontal portion extending along the vehicle width direction toward an outer side in the vehicle width direction; anda second bent portion formed on the side frame and bent inclinedly in the up-down direction from a second horizontal portion extending along the vehicle width direction toward the outer side in the vehicle width direction,wherein the first bent portion and the second bent portion are arranged side by side in the up-down direction.2. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , wherein the floor cross member is formed in a closed cross section claim 1 , extends inclinedly downward as a cross-sectional area is gradually ...

Vehicle-mounted battery pack

Provided is a vehicle-mounted battery pack. A vehicle-mounted battery pack includes: a battery case, a battery module, an upper cross member, and an upper deck. In the battery module, a first battery row and a second battery row, in which a plurality of vertically placed batteries are disposed in a case horizontal direction, are disposed in a pair in a case vertical direction. The upper cross member is disposed between the first battery row and the second battery row toward the case horizontal direction, and is fixed to a first stepped portion and a second stepped portion of the battery. The upper deck is disposed in the case vertical direction and is fixed to a front end portion and a rear end portion of the battery module.

Body structure for an electrically operated vehicle

A body structure for an electrically operated vehicle, having an installation space for a traction battery, which space is open toward the vehicle bottom in the vertical vehicle direction, is delimited toward the vehicle top by a floor pan part that forms the vehicle floor, and is delimited on both sides in the transverse vehicle direction by a rocker panel that delimits a side-door opening toward the vehicle bottom, wherein a front body longitudinal member that transitions into the respective rocker panel toward the rear of the vehicle in the longitudinal vehicle direction extends on each vehicle side in the front-end region, and wherein the relevant front corner of the traction battery is enclosed by an interior corner region, in particular right-angled interior corner region, that stretches between the rocker panel and the front battery cross member.

Vehicle frame assembly

An assembly includes a subframe, a rocker, a battery cage supported by the rocker, and a battery supported by the battery cage. The assembly includes a reinforcement bolted to the rocker and positioned to be along a load path through the subframe resulting from a vehicle frontal impact.

ASSEMBLY OF AN AIR GUIDE TO A STRUCTURAL ELEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND CORRESPONDING VEHICLE

An air guide is assembled on a structural component of a motor vehicle by at least two fasteners that each include a first component and a second component. The fasteners project laterally from a frame defined by lateral edges of the structural component in a direction substantially perpendicular to the fastening direction. The first component is joined to the air guide by a retainer that breaks following an impact directed substantially parallel to the fastening direction. Lateral edges of the air guide exhibit guide parts situated substantially opposite second components. Each guide part guides a lateral edge of the structural component supporting a second component inside the air guide following a breakage of the retainer of the first component working together with the second component, the breakage resulting in movement of the air guide towards the structural component in a direction substantially parallel to the fastening direction. 110-. (canceled)11. An assembly comprising:an air guide on a structural component of a motor vehicle; andat least two fastening means of the air guide to the structural component, said fastening means being disposed on lateral edges of said air guide and of the structural component, each fastening means comprising a first fastening component integral with the air guide and a second fastening component integral with the structural component, the first and second fastening components being formed to work together in a same fastening direction,wherein the fastening means project laterally from a frame defined by the lateral edges of the structural component in a direction substantially perpendicular to the fastening direction,wherein the first fastening component is joined to the air guide by retaining means formed to break following an impact in a direction substantially parallel to the fastening direction, andwherein the lateral edges of the air guide exhibit guide parts situated substantially opposite second fastening components, ...

ELECTRIC VEHICLE

In order to limit entry of a fuel cell stack into a passenger compartment by a simple structure, the fuel cell stack is accommodated in an accommodating compartment formed at a rear of a passenger compartment. A force receiving member is arranged forward with respect to the fuel cell stack and below the fuel cell stack so that rearward force acts on the force receiving member at the time of vehicle collision. When the rearward force acting on the force receiving member due to vehicle collision is larger than a predetermined upper limit value, the rearward force is converted into upward force, and the upward force is transmitted to a forward bottom surface of the fuel cell stack, whereby a forward end part of the fuel cell stack is lifted up with respect to a rearward end part of the fuel cell stack upon vehicle collision. 1. An electric vehicle accommodating a fuel cell stack in an accommodating compartment formed at an outside of a passenger compartment in a vehicle length direction , wherein the fuel cell stack has a generally rectangular shape and is flat in configuration with a height smaller than a length and width , wherein the fuel cell stack is arranged in the accommodating compartment so that the two largest surfaces among surfaces of the fuel cell stack form a top surface and bottom surface of the fuel cell stack , wherein a force receiving member is arranged at the outside in the vehicle length direction with respect to the fuel cell stack and below the fuel cell stack so that force toward the inside in the vehicle length direction acts on the force receiving member at the time of vehicle collision , and wherein the electric vehicle is further provided with a force transmission mechanism which , when force acting on the force receiving member directing inward in the vehicle length direction due to vehicle collision is larger than a predetermined upper limit value , converts the inward force to upward force and transmits the upward force to the bottom ...

MOTOR VEHICLE HYBRID STRUCTURAL PART

Motor vehicle hybrid structural part, comprising a main structural part 2 and at least one reinforcement patch the main structural part 2 being embodied as a sheet-metal structural part made of a steel alloy or light metal alloy and the reinforcement patch being made of light metal, which is characterized in that the reinforcement patch is an extruded structural part with at least two wall thicknesses differing from one another in cross section. 1. Motor vehicle hybrid structural part , comprising a main structural part and at least one reinforcement patch , the main structural part being embodied as a sheet-metal structural part made of a steel alloy or light metal alloy and the reinforcement patch being made of light metal and the reinforcement patch being an extruded structural part with at least two wall thicknesses differing from one another in cross section , characterized in that the direction of extrusion of the reinforcement patch is oriented at an angle of 70° to 110° with respect to the longitudinal direction of the main structural part.2. Motor vehicle hybrid structural part according to claim 1 , characterized in that the direction of extrusion of the reinforcement patch is oriented at an angle of 85° to 95° and in particular 90° with respect to the longitudinal direction of the main structural part claim 1 , the main structural part preferably having a homogeneous wall thickness in its cross section.3. Motor vehicle hybrid structural part according to claim 1 , characterized in that the reinforcement patch has a higher strength and/or wall thickness than the main structural part claim 1 , in particular the reinforcement patch has a yield strength RP0.2 of greater than 250 MPa claim 1 , preferably greater than 300 MPa.4. Motor vehicle hybrid structural part according to claim 1 , characterized in that the reinforcement patch and the main structural part are coupled to one another claim 1 , in particular by adhesive bonding and/or thermal joining and/or ...

VEHICLE BODY SIDE REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY OF VEHICLE

A vehicle body side reinforcement assembly includes a first side reinforcement panel; an inner center pillar coupled to the first side reinforcement panel and to a floor support forming a lower portion of a vehicle body; and a second side reinforcement panel coupled to the first side reinforcement panel, the inner center pillar, and the floor support to form a closed structure at a lower portion of the side of the vehicle. This structure improves vehicle body performance during a side collision by transferring the collision load to the floor support, resulting in improved safety performance. In addition, the assembly minimizes the number of necessary parts and allows for low-cost assembly methods, such as spot welding, thereby reducing production costs and increasing marketability. 1. A vehicle body side reinforcement assembly , the side reinforcement assembly comprising:a first side reinforcement panel;an inner center pillar coupled to the first side reinforcement panel and to a floor support forming a lower portion of a vehicle body; anda second side reinforcement panel coupled to the first side reinforcement panel, the inner center pillar, and the floor support to form a closed structure at a lower portion of the side of the vehicle.2. The vehicle body side reinforcement assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the second side reinforcement panel includes:a reinforcement plate connecting the first side reinforcement panel and the inner center pillar to each other; anda bulkhead coupled to the reinforcement plate and the floor support.3. The vehicle body side reinforcement assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the reinforcement plate is coupled to the inner center pillar by spot welding claim 2 , andthe bulkhead is coupled to the reinforcement plate by spot welding.4. The vehicle body side reinforcement assembly according to claim 3 , wherein one end of the floor support is connected to a lower portion of a vehicle body side outer panel claim 3 , and the other ...

Vehicle front structure

An intercooler is coupled to an internal combustion engine by a first bracket extending from the intercooler. A grommet is fitted into an attachment hole of the first bracket. The grommet is made of synthetic rubber. A material of the grommet has a lower Young's modulus than a material of the first bracket. The first bracket is coupled to a second head cover and a second cylinder head by the grommet, an upper bolt, and a lower bolt.

FUEL CELL VEHICLE

The present invention provides a fuel cell vehicle that is capable of suppressing rotation of a fuel cell when a vehicle collision occurs and minimizing damage to the fuel cell and auxiliary apparatuses. 1. A fuel cell vehicle , comprising:a radiator provided in a front room; anda fuel cell assembly provided in a vehicle rear direction with respect to the radiator in the front room,wherein the fuel cell assembly comprises:an assembly frame; anda fuel cell apparatus group that includes a fuel cell and an auxiliary apparatus, the fuel cell apparatus group being integrally mounted to the assembly frame,wherein the assembly frame protrudes toward the radiator side with respect to the fuel cell apparatus group, andwherein the fuel cell assembly is installed in the front room such that a height of a front edge of the assembly frame at a vehicle front side approximately matches a height of a center of gravity of the entire fuel cell assembly.2. The fuel cell vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the assembly frame is formed into a flat plate shape claim 1 , and the fuel cell apparatus group is integrally mounted to upper and lower surfaces of the assembly frame.3. The fuel cell vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the assembly frame is provided in a tilted attitude such that the vehicle front side is high and a vehicle rear side is low.4. The fuel cell vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the front edge of the assembly frame at the vehicle front side is at a higher position than that of a motor shaft of a fan of the radiator.5. The fuel cell vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the fuel cell apparatus group mounted to an underside of the assembly frame is disposed at a position that is deviated in a width direction of the vehicle from a vehicle rear position on an extension line of the motor shaft of the fan of the radiator.6. The fuel cell vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein a buffer member is provided between the fuel cell apparatus group and the radiator.7. ...

VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY WITH SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT MECHANISM

A vehicle seatback assembly includes an outer shell coupled to a seatback carrier via a releasable coupling arrangement. The releasable coupling arrangement can take various forms in order to securely couple the outer shell to the seatback carrier. A seatback frame is disposed between the seatback carrier and the outer shell in assembly. An airbag module is coupled to the seatback frame, and the releasable coupling arrangement is configured to release upon deployment of an airbag from the airbag module to define a peripheral gap between the outer shell and seatback carrier through which the airbag can be deployed. 1. A rear seatback module , comprising:an outer shell having first and second side members with one or more mounting features disposed along a length of the first and second side members, wherein each of the one or more mounting features includes a planar mounting tab having a mounting aperture disposed therethrough;a seatback carrier having first and second side members with one or more mounting members disposed along a length of the first and second side members, wherein the one or more mounting members disposed on the seatback carrier are configured to align with the one or more mounting features disposed on the outer shell in assembly;a releasable coupling arrangement defined between the one or more mounting features disposed on the outer shell and the one or more mounting members disposed on the seatback carrier;a seatback frame disposed between the outer shell and the seatback carrier; andan airbag module coupled to the seatback frame, wherein the releasable coupling arrangement is configured to release upon deployment of the airbag module to disengage a portion of the outer shell from the seatback carrier along a mating joint formed therebetween.2. The rear seatback module of claim 1 , wherein the one or more mounting members of the first and second side members of the seatback carrier define substantially planar mounting tabs having mounting ...

VEHICLE BODY SIDE STRUCTURE

A vehicle body side structure includes a left center pillar, and the left center pillar includes a pillar inner, a pillar stiffener, and an inner reinforcing member. The pillar stiffener is joined to the inner front flange and the inner rear flange of the pillar inner, thereby forming a pillar closed section. The inner reinforcing member is arranged in the pillar closed section. The inner reinforcing front flange and the inner reinforcing rear flange of the inner reinforcing member are joined to the inner inside wall of the pillar inner. 1. A vehicle body side structure including a center pillar extending in a vertical direction on a body side portion ,wherein the center pillar comprises:a pillar inner provided inside in a vehicle width direction;a pillar stiffener including a portion formed into a substantially U-shaped section so as to form a closed section together with the pillar inner when joined to the pillar inner from outside in the vehicle width direction; andan inner reinforcing member arranged in the closed section between the pillar stiffener and the pillar inner,the pillar inner is formed into a substantially hat-shaped section by:an inner inside wall arranged inside in the vehicle width direction;an inner front wall and an inner rear wall, which extend outward in the vehicle width direction from ends on vehicle body front and rear sides out of the inner inside wall;an inner front flange extending from the inner front wall to the vehicle body front side and joined to the pillar stiffener; andan inner rear flange extending from the inner rear wall to the vehicle body rear side and joined to the pillar stiffener,the inner reinforcing member is formed into a substantially hat-shaped section by:an inner reinforcing outside wall arranged outside in the vehicle width direction;an inner reinforcing front wall and an inner reinforcing rear wall, which extend inward in the vehicle width direction from ends on the body front and rear sides out of the inner ...

OFFSET VEHICLE CRASH ELEMENTS

A crash elements structure in an electric vehicle for reducing the damage to a vehicle battery caused by a vehicle collision. The crash elements structure may be situated near a corner of the vehicle battery, and may channel energy received by the vehicle away from the vehicle battery. The crash elements structure includes an upper structure positioned above and laterally offset from a lower structure, and a “W” structure that interfaces between the vehicle battery and the upper and lower structures. The upper and lower structures include several shells coupled together to form hexagonal apertures. The specific arrangement of the shells and the upper and lower structures influences the transfer of energy through the crash elements structure in the event of a collision. 1. A method for receiving an impact force related to a vehicle collision , the method comprising: a vehicle battery for powering the electric vehicle, the vehicle battery including a battery top surface and a battery side surface, the battery top surface and battery bottom surface forming an angle along a battery corner of the vehicle battery; and', an upper structure including a first upper shell coupled vertically above a first lower shell such that a first set of apertures are formed between the first upper shell and the first lower shell, wherein the upper structure is coupled vertically above the battery top surface;', 'a lower structure including a second upper shell coupled vertically above a second lower shell such that a second set of apertures are formed between the second upper shell and the second lower shell, wherein the lower structure is coupled laterally to the side of the battery side surface and vertically below the upper structure; and', a first side being substantially vertical and coupling laterally to the side of the upper structure;', 'a second side being substantially horizontal and coupling vertically below the upper structure and vertically above the battery top surface;', 'a ...

LOWER STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A lower structure of a vehicle may include a transmission disposed in a floor tunnel, a rear propeller shaft that transmits power from the transmission to rear wheels, and left and right battery units disposed on the left and right sides of the floor tunnel, in which a rear portion (transfer ) of the transmission is disposed in proximity to the portions on the front side and the upper side of the battery units, and inner protectors that cover inner side surface portions in the vehicle width direction of the battery units from the inner side in the vehicle width direction may be mounted to the front end portions of the inner side surface portions. 1. A lower structure of a vehicle in which a rear wheel serves as a drive wheel , the lower structure comprising:a gearbox disposed with at least a portion thereof present in a floor tunnel formed by a tunnel panel, the portion being present on a vehicle rear side;a propeller shaft that extends from the gearbox toward the vehicle rear side, the propeller shaft transmitting power from the gearbox to the rear wheel; andleft and right battery units disposed on a vehicle lower side of left and right floor panels respectively, the left and right floor panels being disposed on a vehicle left side and a vehicle right side of the floor tunnel respectively,wherein the portion of the gearbox on the vehicle rear side is disposed in proximity to portions on a vehicle front side and a vehicle upper side of the left and right battery units,each of the left and right battery units has an inner side surface portion that extends in a vehicle front-rear direction along each of both side end portions in a vehicle width direction of the floor tunnel, andeach of the left and right battery units has an inner protector that covers a front end portion of the inner side surface portion from an inner side in the vehicle width direction.2. The lower structure of a vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the inner protector has a protection portion that ...

Contact plate including at least one bonding connector configured to establish electrical bonds to terminals of at least one group of battery cells in a battery module

Embodiments are directed to contact plates configured to establish electrical bonds between battery cells in a battery module. In a first embodiment, the contact plate includes at least one primary conductive layer including a hole that is aligned with two or more terminals of two or more battery cells in a group of battery cells that are configured to be connected in parallel with each other, and a bonding connector configured to provide direct electrical bonds between the contact plate and the two or more terminals of the two or more battery cells. In a second embodiment, a contact plate includes at least one primary conductive layer and a set of bonding connectors made from at least one material that is selected to match at least one material used for the terminals of the at least one group of battery cells.

VEHICLE REAR SECTION STRUCTURE

A vehicle rear section structure includes: left and right rear side members disposed along a front-rear direction at width direction sides of a rear floor pan; a rear suspension member extending along the vehicle front-rear direction, and attached to front portions of left and right rear side members; a load bearing section projecting upwardly from the rear suspension member; left and right reinforcement members extending along the vehicle front-rear direction, and disposed at a vehicle width direction inner side of rear portions of the left and right rear side members and at a vehicle rear side of the rear suspension member, a rear end portion of the reinforcement member partially overlapping a rear bumper reinforcement in a vehicle front-rear direction view; and a rear cross member linking the left and right rear side members together and partially overlapping the load bearing section in the vehicle front-rear direction view. 1. A vehicle rear section structure comprising:left and right rear side members that are disposed with length directions along a vehicle front-rear direction at both vehicle width direction sides of a rear floor pan;a rear bumper reinforcement that is disposed with a length direction along the vehicle width direction at the vehicle rear side of rear end portions of the left and right rear side members;a rear suspension member that is disposed with length directions along the vehicle front-rear direction, and that is attached to respective front portions of the left and right rear side members;a load bearing section that projects out toward a vehicle upper side from the rear suspension member;left and right reinforcement members having length directions along the vehicle front-rear direction, the left and right reinforcement members being disposed at a vehicle width direction inner side of rear portions of the left and right rear side members and at a vehicle rear side of the rear suspension member, at least part of a rear end portion of the ...

Vehicle

A vehicle includes a right pillar, a left pillar, a high voltage equipment-accommodation portion, a high voltage equipment, and a high voltage equipment-protection cover. The right pillar is provided at a right end part. The left pillar is provided at a left end part. The high voltage equipment-accommodation portion is provided between the pillars. The high voltage equipment is provided in the high voltage equipment-accommodation portion and has a front face. The high voltage equipment-protection cover covers the high voltage equipment-accommodation portion to cover the front face. The high voltage equipment-protection cover includes a right extension portion and a left extension portion. Each of the extension portions has a groove portion or a bent portion. Each of the extension portions is bent toward front at the groove portion or the bent portion.

VEHICLE

A vehicle includes an engine, a seat, an upper member, a lower member, and a high voltage equipment. The engine is provided at a rear in a front-rear direction of the vehicle. The seat is provided in front of the engine in the front-rear direction. The upper member is provided between the seat and the engine in the front-rear direction and extends in a vehicle width direction of the vehicle perpendicular to the front-rear direction. The lower member extends in the vehicle width direction and is provided between the seat and the engine below the upper member in a vehicle height direction of the vehicle perpendicular to the front-rear direction and the vehicle width direction. The high voltage equipment is provided between the seat and the engine and in a space surrounded by the upper member and the lower member. 1. A vehicle in which high voltage equipment is arranged behind a seat and in front of an engine , comprising:an upper member arranged in an upper part between said seat and said engine, and extending in the vehicle width direction; anda lower member arranged in a lower part between said seat and said engine, and extending in the vehicle width direction, whereinsaid high voltage equipment is arranged in a space surrounded by said upper member and said lower member.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinsaid upper member and said lower member respectively include engine receiving portions for receiving a front end part of said engine at the time of a rear-end collision.3. The vehicle according to claim 2 , whereina virtual line connecting a rear end surface of said engine receiving portion of said upper member and a rear end surface of said engine receiving portion of said lower member extends along a substantially vertical direction.4. The vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinsaid upper member and said lower member respectively include seat receiving portions for receiving a rear part of said seat at the time of a rear-end collision.5. The vehicle ...

SUBFRAME FOR A VEHICLE REAR AXLE

A subframe for a rear axle of a two-track motor vehicle includes a deformation element which, as viewed in a vehicle longitudinal direction, is provided at a forward end of the subframe between the subframe and a functional unit of the motor vehicle such that in the event of a rear-end crash a forward shift of the subframe causes the deformation element to come into contact with the functional unit and to undergo deformation to thereby dissipate crash energy. 1. A subframe for a rear axle of a two-track motor vehicle , comprising a deformation element provided , as viewed in a vehicle longitudinal direction , at a forward end of the subframe between the subframe and a functional unit of the motor vehicle such that in the event of a rear-end crash a forward shift of the subframe causes the deformation element to come into contact with the functional unit and to undergo deformation to thereby dissipate crash energy.2. The subframe of claim 1 , further comprising two longitudinal members spaced from one another in a vehicle transverse direction claim 1 , each said longitudinal member having a front end face in confronting relationship to the functional unit claim 1 , said deformation element being formed at the end face.3. The subframe of claim 2 , further comprising a leading cross member configured to connect the longitudinal members with one another at corner junction points claim 2 , respectively claim 2 , each said longitudinal member being configured to extend forwards beyond the corner junction point by a front segment so as to project beyond the leading cross member by an overhang.4. The subframe of claim 3 , wherein the front segment is curved outwards in the vehicle transverse direction.5. The subframe of claim 4 , wherein the curved front segment has a curve-outer wall portion which points forward in the vehicle longitudinal direction to form the front end face upon which the deformation element is formed.6. The subframe of claim 5 , wherein the deformation ...

Longitudinal Member Arrangement of a Body of a Motor Vehicle and Body of a Motor Vehicle with a Longitudinal Member Arrangement of This Type

A longitudinal member arrangement of a body of a motor vehicle is designed such that, in the event of a collision of the motor vehicle, the longitudinal member arrangement progressively fails, absorbing collision energy, with a first longitudinal member element which is formed from a fiber composite, and with a second longitudinal member element which is formed from a fiber composite and is arranged behind the first longitudinal member element. The first longitudinal member element and the second longitudinal member element are connected to each other by a connecting element. The longitudinal member arrangement is designed such that, in the event of the collision of the motor vehicle, the second longitudinal member element begins to fail after the first longitudinal member element has failed. 1. A longitudinal member arrangement of a body of a motor vehicle , comprising:a first longitudinal member element configured from a fiber composite material;a second longitudinal member element configured from a fiber composite material; anda connecting element configured to connect the first longitudinal member element and the second longitudinal element, whereinthe second longitudinal member element is arranged behind the first longitudinal member element and is connected to the first longitudinal member element via the connecting element, andthe longitudinal member arrangement is configured such that, in an event of a collision of the motor vehicle, the second longitudinal member element begins to fail after the first longitudinal member element has failed, whereby a progressive failure occurs that absorbs collision energy.2. The longitudinal member arrangement according to claim 1 , whereine first longitudinal member element has a triggering structure configured to reduce an initial failure force level of the first longitudinal member element,whereby the initial failure force level of the first longitudinal member element is lower than the initial failure force level of ...

Battery tray for protecting the vehicle battery of a hybrid motor

An assembly provides impact protection for a vehicle battery of a hybrid motor vehicle, in particular a mild hybrid motor vehicle. The hybrid motor vehicle can have at least a first vehicle seat, a second vehicle seat arranged adjacent to the first vehicle seat, a center console arranged therebetween, and a center tunnel arranged below the center console and a vehicle battery. The assembly can include a battery tray having an upwardly directed opening for receiving the vehicle battery which is arranged, or can be arranged, in the region of the center console between the first vehicle seat and the second vehicle seat.

Vehicle

A vehicle includes a turbine engine. The turbine engine is mounted on a frame member on a front side of the vehicle and has a turbine engine body and an exhaust pipe coupled to a rear side of the turbine engine body in a front-rear direction of the vehicle. A fragile part configured to be crushed more easily than another part of the exhaust pipe is formed in the exhaust pipe on the turbine engine body side.

Hybrid contact plate arrangement configured to establish electrical bonds to battery cells in a battery module

An embodiment is directed to a hybrid contact plate arrangement in a battery module that includes a plurality of contact plates configured to be arranged on a given side of a set of battery cells in the battery module, at least one insulation layer configured to provide insulation between each of the plurality of contact plates, wherein the set of battery cells includes a plurality of groups of battery cells, and wherein the plurality of contact plates each include a set of bonding connectors, the sets of bonding connectors being configured to connect to the positive and negative terminals of the plurality of groups of battery cells so as to connect battery cells in each of the plurality of groups of battery cells in parallel with each other, and to connect the plurality of groups of battery cells in series with each other.

VEHICLE DOOR

A vehicle door for a motor vehicle, including a support structure, an inner shell fixed to the support structure, and an outer panelling fixed to the inner shell. The inner shell is formed and connected to the support structure in such a way that it is a load-bearing component, thereby increasing the overall rigidity of the vehicle door. 1. A vehicle door for a motor vehicle , comprising:a support structure;an inner shell configured to be fixed to the support structure to serve as a load-bearing component of the vehicle door; andan outer panelling fixed to the inner shell.2. The vehicle door of claim 1 , wherein the inner shell comprises one of a thermoformed plastic component claim 1 , an injection-moulded component claim 1 , or a compression-moulded part.3. The vehicle door of claim 1 , wherein the inner shell is configured to extend substantially over the entire height and the entire width of the vehicle door.4. The vehicle door of claim 1 , wherein the inner shell is configured to extend substantially over the entire height and half the width of the vehicle door.5. The vehicle door of claim 1 , wherein the inner shell is configured to be fixed to the support structure through adhesive bonding via an elastic adhesive.6. The vehicle door of claim 5 , wherein the thickness of the elastic adhesive is between a range of 2 mm and 5 mm.7. The vehicle door of claim 1 , wherein the inner shell forms the interior trim of the vehicle door.8. The vehicle door of claim 1 , wherein the inner shell forms a surface of the vehicle door which is visible from inside of the motor vehicle.9. The vehicle door of claim 1 , further comprising a reinforcing element arranged at least in some areas between the inner shell and the support structure.10. The vehicle door of claim 9 , wherein the reinforcing element has a surface which is not formed continuously parallel to a surface of the inner shell.11. The vehicle door of claim 1 , further comprising a detachable access panel fitted to a ...

VEHICLE

A vehicle includes: a first battery unit including a front module group which has a plurality of battery modules and which is arranged under a front seat of the vehicle, a middle module group which has a plurality of battery modules and which is arranged under a rear seat of the vehicle, and a front casing accommodating the front module group and the middle module; and a second battery unit including a rear module group which has a plurality of battery modules and which is arranged in a rear portion of the vehicle, and a rear casing accommodating the rear module group. The front casing and the rear casing are independently fixed to a skeletal structure of the vehicle, and a space is provided between the front casing and the rear casing. 1. A vehicle comprising:a first battery unit comprising a front module group which has a plurality of battery modules and which is arranged under a front seat of the vehicle, a middle module group which has a plurality of battery modules and which is arranged under a rear seat of the vehicle, and a front casing accommodating the front module group and the middle module; anda second battery unit comprising a rear module group which has a plurality of battery modules and which is arranged in a rear portion of the vehicle, and a rear casing accommodating the rear module group, whereinthe front casing and the rear casing are independently fixed to a skeletal structure of the vehicle, anda space is provided between the front casing and the rear casing.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe first battery unit and the second battery unit are arranged under a floor panel, andthe front casing and the rear casing are fixed to the skeletal structure from below the vehicle.3. The vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe second battery unit is arranged in a region surrounded by a rear sub frame and is fixed to the skeletal structure via the rear sub frame.4. The vehicle according to claim 3 , whereina front frame of the rear sub frame ...

Vehicle

A vehicle includes an electric device, a cover which is configured to cover the electric device, and a cooling circuit which is configured to cool the electric device with a refrigerant. An air-venting member is provided in the cooling circuit. A cover through portion is provided in the cover. The air-venting member is disposed to the cover through portion from an inner side of the cover and is configured such that an air discharging operation is performed from an outer side of the cover.

ELECTRICALLY-POWERED VEHICLE

An electrically-powered vehicle includes a high voltage battery, a charger, and a battery case. The high voltage battery stores electric power for travelling. The charger outputs charge current to the high voltage battery. The battery case accommodates the high voltage battery. The battery case includes a low stiffness material member that covers one side of the high voltage battery in a horizontal direction and that is formed of a material having stiffness lower than stiffness of a portion that covers the other side in the horizontal direction. The low stiffness material member and the charger are fastened to each other at different locations in the horizontal direction. 1. An electrically-powered vehicle , comprising:a high voltage battery configured to store electric power for travelling;a charger configured to output charge current to the high voltage battery; anda battery case that accommodates the high voltage battery,wherein the battery case comprises a low stiffness material member that covers one side of the high voltage battery in a horizontal direction and that is formed of a material having stiffness lower than stiffness of a portion that covers the other side in the horizontal direction, andwherein the low stiffness material member and the charger are fastened to each other at different locations in the horizontal direction.2. The electrically-powered vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the high voltage battery and the charger are arranged in a vehicle width direction, andwherein the low stiffness material member extends in a front-rear direction of a vehicle body.3. The electrically-powered vehicle according to claim 2 ,wherein the high voltage battery and the charger are disposed below a luggage compartment.4. The electrically-powered vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the low stiffness material member comprises a side plate that extends in a vertical direction and that covers the one side of the high voltage battery and a horizontal plate ...

BODY FLOOR FOR A BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A body floor () for an electric vehicle () has a battery frame () that receives battery modules (). An interior cover () separates an interior () from the battery modules (). At least one crossmember () extends transverse to a vehicle longitudinal direction () and is on the battery side of the interior cover (). A seat attachment () for connecting a vehicle seat () is arranged on the interior side of the interior cover (). The battery modules () are attached to the crossmember () by the battery frame (), and the body floor () is a supporting component of the body structure of a vehicle (). The seat attachment () is attached to the body floor () on the battery side of the interior cover (). With this construction, the vehicle seat is low while simultaneously arranging battery modules below the vehicle seat. 1. A body floor that defines a supporting component of a body structure of a battery electric vehicle , comprising:a battery frame that receives a plurality of battery modules;an interior cover for physically separating an interior of the battery electric vehicle from the battery modules;at least one crossmember that extends transverse to a vehicle longitudinal direction when the at least one crossmember is fit in the battery electric vehicle, the at least one crossmember being on a side of the interior coverfacing the battery modules, the battery modules being attached to the at least one crossmember by means of the battery frame; anda seat attachment arranged on the side of the interior cover facing the battery modules and being configured for connecting a vehicle seat to the body floor.2. The body floor of claim 1 , where the seat attachment is surrounded by the crossmember and is integral with the crossmember.3. The body floor of claim 2 , wherein the at least one crossmember comprises first and second crossmembers separated from one another in the vehicle longitudinal direction to define a spacing between the crossmembers in the vehicle longitudinal direction ...

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

A vehicle body structure includes a first middle floor unit for a gasoline vehicle and a second middle floor unit for a hybrid vehicle, and the first and second middle floor units are made interchangeable with each other. A front floor unit and a rear floor unit are made shareable by the gasoline vehicle and the hybrid vehicle. That is, the front floor unit and the rear floor unit can be regarded as a platform. Additionally, the second middle floor unit includes a housing, and an IPU is stored in an interior of the housing. 1. A vehicle body structure settable in a gasoline vehicle and a hybrid vehicle , the vehicle body structure comprising:a front floor unit, a rear floor unit, and a middle floor unit which couples the front floor unit and the rear floor unit, whereinthe gasoline vehicle and the hybrid vehicle share the front floor unit and the rear floor unit,a gasoline-vehicle middle floor unit and a hybrid-vehicle middle floor unit which are interchangeable with each other is set as the middle floor unit,the gasoline-vehicle middle floor unit includes a kick-up portion which extends upward and a planar portion which extends rearward from an upper end portion of the kick-up portion such that the planar portion is substantially flat,the hybrid-vehicle middle floor unit includes a housing which has an opening at an upper portion and has a recess extending downward from the opening, the housing including an electrical component provided in an interior of the housing,the gasoline vehicle includes a fuel tank which extends under the gasoline-vehicle middle floor unit and the rear floor unit, andthe hybrid vehicle includes a fuel tank which is disposed under the rear floor unit.2. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe hybrid-vehicle middle floor unit includes, at a front end portion of the housing, a first cross-member which extends in a vehicle width direction and has a closed cross-section.3. The vehicle body structure according to claim 2 , ...

ILLUMINATION APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE

An illumination apparatus for a vehicle includes a projector configured to project an image of visible light; and a processing apparatus configured to predict a travel area of the vehicle after a predetermined time or a predetermined distance of travel, and project an image in the predicted travel area with the projector for illumination of the travel area, the image being indicative of a travel state of the vehicle or a control state of the vehicle. 1. An illumination apparatus for a vehicle , the illumination apparatus comprising:a projector configured to project an image of visible light; anda processing apparatus configured to predict a travel area of the vehicle after a predetermined time or a predetermined distance of travel, and project an image in the predicted travel area with the projector for illumination of the travel area, the image being indicative of a travel state of the vehicle or a control state of the vehicle.2. The illumination apparatus for a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , during a state in which an intervention control to be performed regardless of a driver operation is executable claim 1 , the processing apparatus projects the image indicative of the control state of the intervention control with the projector.3. The illumination apparatus for a vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the intervention control includes at least one of an autonomous steering control or an autonomous vehicle speed control.4. The illumination apparatus for a vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the intervention control includes the autonomous vehicle speed control claim 3 , andthe processing apparatus projects, in an acceleration control state, the image such that only a front end portion of the image is flashed, and projects, in an deceleration control state, the image such that only a rear end portion of the image is flashed, if front and rear directions of the image are defined with respect to the image on a road surface viewed from the vehicle side.5. The illumination ...

VEHICLE SEAT

Disclosed is a vehicle seat including a seat main body in which an electric component is installed, a harness which is disposed along a surface of the seat main body and which is connected to the electric component and a holding member which holds the harness, and a part of the holding member is fixed to the surface of the seat main body and the holding member forms a loop by being extended around along the outer circumference of the harness. 1. A vehicle seat , comprising:a seat main body in which an electric component is installed;a harness which is disposed along a surface of the seat main body and which is connected to the electric component; anda holding member which holds the harness,whereina part of the holding member is fixed to the surface of the seat main body and the holding member forms a loop by being extended around along the outer circumference of the harness.2. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , wherein the holding member includes an elastic unit which elastically changes a shape thereof.3. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , wherein the holding member is a long belt shaped member which forms the loop by two ends claim 1 , which are engageable and detachable claim 1 , being engaged with each other.4. The vehicle seat of claim 3 , wherein a hook shaped protruding unit is provided at one end of the holding member and a to-be-hooked unit where the hook shaped protruding unit is engaged is provided at the other end of the holding member.5. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , wherein the holding member holds the harness so that a middle part of the harness in a longitudinal direction is disposed along the surface of the seat main body.6. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , whereinthe seat main body includes a seat cushion unit, anda part of the holding member is fixed to the underside surface of the seat cushion unit.7. The vehicle seat of claim 6 , wherein the holding member holds the harness such that the harness avoids a pan frame of the underside surface of the seat cushion ...

VEHICLE BODY SIDE PORTION STRUCTURE

A vehicle body side portion structure includes a side sill that, at a side portion of a vehicle body, extends in a front-rear direction of the vehicle body; a rear side floor panel that is joined to a rear portion of a floor panel of the vehicle body and extends towards a rear of the vehicle body, and that extends in a vehicle width direction and is joined to the side sill; and a rear middle floor panel that is provided at an inner side of the rear side floor panel in the vehicle width direction and covers an energy storage. A vertical wall portion is provided at an outer side of the rear middle floor panel in the vehicle width direction. The rear side floor panel is joined to an outer side of the vertical wall portion in the vehicle width direction and includes a weakened portion. 1. A vehicle body side portion structure comprising:a side sill disposed at a side portion of a vehicle body and extending in a front-rear direction of the vehicle body;a rear side floor panel that is joined to a rear portion of a floor panel of the vehicle body and extends towards a rear of the vehicle body, and that extends in a vehicle width direction and is joined to the side sill; anda rear middle floor panel that is provided at an inner side of the rear side floor panel in the vehicle width direction and that covers an energy storage,wherein the rear middle floor panel includes a vertical wall portion provided at an outer side thereof in the vehicle width direction, andwherein the rear side floor panel includes a weakened portion and is joined to an outer side of the vertical wall portion in the vehicle width direction.2. The vehicle body side portion structure according to claim 1 , further comprising a rear side frame extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body and disposed under the rear side floor panel claim 1 , andwherein part of the rear side frame is connected to the vertical wall portion.3. The vehicle body side portion structure according to claim 2 , wherein ...