Abstract: This disclosure relates to safety plugs for a battery of an electrified vehicle. An example battery includes a first battery module adjacent a second battery module, with each battery module having a respective housing. Further, the first battery module includes a first electrical contact and the second battery module includes a second electrical contact configured to electrically connect to the first electrical contact in a normal operating condition. The first and second electrical contacts are biased away from one another in a first direction, and the first and second electrical contacts are held together by a positive locking arrangement in the normal operating condition. Additionally, the first and second electrical contacts are configured to move out of contact with one another upon relative movement of the first and second battery modules in a second direction transverse to the first direction.

Abstract: A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) includes an inverter control system connected to a transmission such that the connection secures the inverter control system to the transmission during operation while allowing limited pivoting or rotating of the inverter control system relative to the transmission during a frontal collision to modify the translational motion and reduce or avoid loading of rigid objects or components between the inverter control system and the vehicle cabin or occupant compartment. Positioning of an electric cable conduit or connector near or adjacent to the pivot or rotational axis reduces translational force on the conductors to reduce or avoid damage during a frontal collision.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for one or more deflector elements coupled to an engine. In one example, a system includes a deflector element physically coupled to an interface at which edges of an engine head and an engine block join, wherein the deflector element extends around a portion of the edge and a screw boss, where the screw boss bulges out from the edges.

Abstract: An assembly for an electrified vehicle having a housing containing a transmission, and a vehicle component positioned in a longitudinal direction between the housing and a passenger compartment, includes a deflector configured for mounting to the housing and having a deflection face configured to deflect the vehicle component and/or the housing away from the passenger compartment during a frontal collision.

Abstract: A battery for an electrified vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of this disclosure includes, among other things, a battery housing, a battery module within the battery housing and extending in a transverse direction of the electrified vehicle, a plurality of battery arrays arranged within the battery module, the battery arrays arranged in a floating manner within the battery module, and a plurality of deformable supports, some of which are arranged in transverse spaces between adjacent ones of the plurality of battery arrays.

Abstract: A chassis for a motor vehicle includes a longitudinal axis, at least one longitudinal member, and a front bumper fastened to the longitudinal member. The front bumper includes a region protruding over the longitudinal member in the lateral direction (y-direction). The chassis includes a support which has a transverse limb and a longitudinal limb. The longitudinal member has an outer face and the support is fastened at the transverse limb to the outer face of the longitudinal member. The transverse limb extends laterally to the outer face. The longitudinal limb adjoins the transverse limb laterally on the outside and extends in the longitudinal direction away from the front bumper.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an actuator connected to a turbocharger via a connecting arrangement. In one example, a system may include a connection arrangement which yields above a threshold force. The yielding of the connection arrangement may allow the movement of the actuator in a predetermined direction.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a motor vehicle with an exhaust silencer arranged at a rear axle. At least one battery receptacle is arranged adjacent to and at least partially at a side and/or rear of the vehicle component on a rear floor, and formed as a tray. At least one battery is arranged at least partially in the battery receptacle. At least one deflector element is arranged between the battery receptacle and the vehicle component. And the deflector element is configured such that the vehicle component, standing in contact with the deflector element due to a sideways and/or forward displacement of the vehicle component, is pressed downward by the exhaust silencer in a floor direction.

Abstract: Systems are provided for a structural element. In one example, a system comprises a structural element arranged between a steering column and a front bumper, wherein the structural element at least partially surrounds the steering column.

Abstract: An assembly for a hybrid motor vehicle, in particular a partially electrified hybrid motor vehicle, having a vehicle battery and a vehicle seat comprising a seat surface. The vehicle seat is connected or connectable to a vehicle floor of the hybrid motor vehicle by means of a substructure having at least two seat rails. The vehicle battery is arranged or arrangeable beneath the vehicle seat and above the vehicle floor. The vehicle battery is held on the vehicle seat by means of a suspension means attached to the top side, or in an upper region, of the vehicle battery.

Abstract: An assembly for a hybrid motor vehicle, in particular a partially electrified hybrid motor vehicle, includes a vehicle battery and a vehicle seat having a seat surface. The vehicle seat is connected or capable of connection to a vehicle floor of the hybrid motor vehicle by means of a seat bottom construction of the seat surface. In addition, the vehicle battery is furthermore arranged or capable of arrangement underneath the vehicle seat and above the vehicle floor and a first stiffened cross member, arranged in front of the vehicle battery in the direction of travel, and a second stiffened cross member, arranged behind the vehicle battery in the direction of travel, are provided. The vehicle battery is moreover connected to the first cross member by means of a first fixing arrangement and/or to the second cross member by means of a second fixing arrangement.

Abstract: An assembly for a hybrid motor vehicle, in particular a partially electrified hybrid motor vehicle, includes a vehicle battery with a battery housing, and a vehicle seat with a seat face. The vehicle seat is connected or can be connected by means of at least two seat rails to a vehicle floor of the hybrid motor vehicle. The vehicle battery is arranged or capable of being arranged below the vehicle seat and above the vehicle floor, and, furthermore, the battery housing of the vehicle battery includes a deflection bevel which is arranged on the upper side or in an upper region of the vehicle battery and/or of the battery housing.

Abstract: A motor vehicle (10) having a passenger compartment (12) and a front compartment (13) arranged in the direction of a longitudinal axis (X) in front of the passenger compartment (12) is provided. Here, the passenger compartment (12) is surrounded by a body (14) comprising a slope (16). In the front compartment (13), an auxiliary frame (17) is arranged. As claimed in the disclosure, a spacing (22) is formed between the auxiliary frame (17) and the slope (16) in the direction of the longitudinal axis (X) and a spacer piece (19) is arranged in this spacing.

Abstract: A brake booster is mounted on a forward bulkhead of a motor vehicle having two elements, a first element being securely connected to the brake booster whilst a second element is securely connected to the bulkhead. The two elements are restrained against vertical movement relative to one another by at least one connector which is deformed or fails upon a movement of the brake booster upward relative to the bulkhead. An actuator is movably mounted to the bulkhead below the brake booster and rearward of a gearbox housing such that rearward movement of the gearbox housing during a frontal collision presses against the actuator and moves the actuator upward to apply pressure to the brake booster, the pressure causing the brake booster to move upward relative to the bulkhead.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a coupling device and enclosure for an interface through which exhaust gas flow. The coupling device secures two sides of the interface to one another and the enclosure surrounds the interface and seals exhaust gases within the enclosure in an event that the interface becomes separated.

Abstract: A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) includes an inverter control system connected to a transmission such that the connection secures the inverter control system to the transmission during operation while allowing limited pivoting or rotating of the inverter control system relative to the transmission during a frontal collision to modify the translational motion and reduce or avoid loading of rigid objects or components between the inverter control system and the vehicle cabin or occupant compartment. Positioning of an electric cable conduit or connector near or adjacent to the pivot or rotational axis reduces translational force on the conductors to reduce or avoid damage during a frontal collision.

Abstract: An exemplary brake booster device includes a brake booster mounted on a vehicle component, and an actuator lever that, in response to a force applied to the actuator by a gearbox housing, pivots to move the brake booster upward. An exemplary method includes pivoting an actuator lever about a pivot axis under a force effect in an X direction resulting from a gearbox housing, and, during the pivoting, using the actuator lever apply a force in a Z direction to a module mounted on a bulkhead to alter a position of the module mounted on the bulkhead.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a powertrain mount assembly. The assembly comprises a tether configured to block movement of a powertrain component relative to a support frame in the event of a vehicle collision.

Abstract: A vehicle mount may comprise a member attach to a frame of a vehicle. Another mount member may comprise limbs. A space between limbs may receive an arm attachable to a component of the vehicle. The second member may attach to the first member such that the space between the first and second limbs forms an opening for receipt of the arm.