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Vehicle comprising a bifunctional structural part

US10046666B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2016
Grant dateAug 14, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/40
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a vehicle comprising a power source such as a primary battery, a secondary battery, and a supercapacitor. The power source includes a plurality of components. At least one of the plurality of components serves as at least a portion of the structural part of the vehicle. The power source is integrated with the structure of the vehicle, and improves the endurance of the vehicle.

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