Energy absorbing structure for a battery
US12351239B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D31/003
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An energy absorbing structure positioned proximate a vehicle body and a battery housing reduces impact forces imparted to a battery during a side collision. The energy absorbing structure may include energy absorbers positioned on longitudinal sides of the vehicle between the vehicle body and the battery housing. The energy absorbers can represent one or more hollow tubes having a passage aligned with a vent of the battery housing to receive gas from the battery housing and redirect the gas to an area away from a passenger compartment or an exit of the vehicle.
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