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Vehicle energy storage compartment for improved crashworthiness

US12252323B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 2023
Grant dateMar 18, 2025
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D81/107
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A compartment for storing an energy source in a vehicle having a protective outer structure and an inner structure. The protective outer structure is maintained in position relative to the vehicle during normal operation of the vehicle. The inner structure, which holds the energy source, is positioned in the outer structure. The inner structure is maintained in position relative to the outer structure and relative to the vehicle during normal operation of the vehicle. During an impact to the vehicle, the inner structure is configured to move independent of the outer structure.

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