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Understructure for a vehicle

US9061712B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 6, 2014
Grant dateJun 23, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2306/01
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a floor structure for a motor vehicle with accommodating means for at least two energy storage modules, wherein the accommodating means comprise at least two longitudinal members and at least two cross members. In addition the present invention relates to the use of such a floor structure in a vehicle with an electric and/or internal combustion engine. The technical problem of providing a floor structure that in the event of accidents, in particular side impacts, improves the protection of the batteries in floor structures of vehicles without adversely affecting the weight or the costs, is solved in that the accommodating means have at least one deformation zone with defined deformation behavior between the energy storage modules.

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