Abstract: A cryocooler includes a first cylinder and a second cylinder, a first cooling stage, a second cooling stage, a radiation shield which is cooled by the first cooling stage, accommodates the second cooling stage, and shields the second cooling stage from radiant heat from an outside, and a temperature sensor which detects a temperature of the second cooling stage. A working gas is supplied into the first cylinder and the second cylinder to be expanded and is exhausted to the outside, an insertion hole through which an output cable of the temperature sensor passes through from an inside to an outside of the radiation shield is provided in the radiation shield, and the insertion hole is configured such that the radiant heat entering the radiation shield from the outside of the radiation shield is not directly radiated to the second cooling stage.

Abstract: A battery pack for a vehicle is provided. The battery pack comprises: at least one battery module including a plurality of secondary battery cells, a metal framework for supporting the at least one battery module, the framework including a plurality of slots extending from a bottom side to an opposing mounting side of the battery pack, and an insert tightly positioned within each slot, the insert being made of a similar material as the framework and including a through-hole adapted for accommodating a fixation element.

Abstract: A frame for an electric vehicle (10) comprising: a head pipe (12) and at least two rear tubes (13) extending rearwardly from the head pipe (12); an electric battery module (24) used as a power source for powering the electric vehicle comprising at least one battery located below rear portion (13B) of said rear tubes (13); a protective frame structure (23) for securely mounting said battery module (24); wherein said protective frame structure (23) is fixed to said rear tubes (13) of said frame and provided substantially centrally and downwardly of said vehicle (10).

Abstract: A battery enclosure for a vehicle chassis having a base member with raised surface features on the upper surface outlining individual cells, each cell configured to receive at least one battery; a cover member having a plurality of depending surface features on the lower surface which are aligned with the surface features of the base member. The cover member includes a channel formed in the upper surface thereof, aligned with and extending along a length of the depending surface feature disposed on the bottom surface. A lattice support structure is also included which has a plurality of support members extending axially and transversely, wherein the lattice support structure is configured to be at least partially disposed within the channel of the cover member and mounted to the vehicle chassis. The lattice support member providing increased rigidity and a load distribution path for externally applied forces (e.g. crash events) to prevent or inhibit enclosure breakage or puncture.

Abstract: This disclosure details systems and methods for supporting and protecting vehicle underbody-mounted battery packs. An exemplary electrified vehicle may include a frame, a battery support structure mounted to the frame, and a battery pack. The battery pack is supported relative to the frame by the battery support structure but is not itself directly coupled to the frame. The battery support structure may be configured to provide an under-frame mounting configuration, cross member positioning, skid plate positioning for battery pack protection, weight optimized sub-components, unique shapes for ground clearances, etc.

Abstract: A vehicle frame for a hybrid or electric vehicle includes a pair of longitudinally-extending side rails being positioned in spaced relation across a width direction of the vehicle frame to define a battery space therebetween. A side impact absorber is positioned on a first one of the pair of longitudinally-extending side rails. A first member of the side impact absorber is secured to an outboard sidewall of the first side rail to define a first impact energy-absorbing load path to the first side rail. The first member has a wave-form shape and extends laterally outward from the outboard sidewall to an outboard end of the side impact absorber. A second member of the side impact absorber is secured to the outboard sidewall of the first side rail, further from a height-wise center thereof, the second member defining a second impact energy-absorbing load path from the outboard end of the side impact absorber to the first side rail.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a battery pack, including: battery modules, wherein two or more of the battery modules are arranged side by side in a first direction; and connecting assemblies, wherein each connecting assembly is connected between adjacent two battery modules, and the connecting assembly includes an elastic connecting member being able to elastically deform in the first direction such that the adjacent two battery modules are elastically connected by the connecting assembly. The elastic connecting member can provide a buffer between the adjacent two battery modules. In the case that one of the adjacent two battery modules suffers a force, the elastic connecting member can absorb a force from this battery module, to prevent the adjacent two battery modules from interacting with each other when suffering the force, and avoid a safety accident caused by the interaction between the two battery modules connected to each other.

Abstract: A vehicle frame structure includes a pair of rear side members extending along a length of a vehicle in a lower part of the vehicle, and a first cross member coupling the pair of rear side members. The first cross member includes an intermediate member and a pair of coupling members. The intermediate member extends along a width of the vehicle at a location further downward with respect to the rear side members and is located under a motor unit. The pair of coupling members respectively extend downward or diagonally downward from the respective side members toward the opposite ends of the intermediate member.

Abstract: A drive axle for a work machine for driving wheels that are coupled to the drive axle. The drive axle includes a spur gear stage with an input shaft. A differential gear unit couples to the spur gear stage and to the wheels via wheel drive shafts. The drive axle further includes a reduction gear unit with an output element couples to the input shaft of the spur gear stage—and an input element which couples to an output shaft of an electric drive machine.

Abstract: A power storage system for an electric drive vehicle; the power storage system comprises: at least one battery pack, which is provided with a plurality of electrochemical cells, which are electrically connected to one another; a container, which is provided, on the inside, with a chamber housing the battery pack; at least one first connector, which is mounted on the container; and a covering casing, which is designed to thermally insulate and protect the casing from fire. The covering casing is made of a fireproof fabric, which is also thermally insulating and is in direct contact with an outer surface of the container.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body assembly, and battery cells. The body assembly is coupled to the chassis and defines a refuse compartment. The battery cells are positioned between the body assembly and the chassis.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body, and a plurality of battery cells. The chassis includes a right frame member and a left frame member spaced apart in a lateral direction and extending lengthwise in a longitudinal direction. The body is coupled to the chassis. The plurality of battery cells are longitudinally disposed along the chassis, positioned between the right frame member and the left frame member.

Abstract: A battery assembly for a vehicle, may include a battery case including a front wall structure, a rear wall structure, and a pair of side walls connected to the front wall structure and the rear wall structure; and a battery cover with which a top portion of the battery case is covered, wherein the front wall includes a front flat wall and a pair of front inclined walls which are opposite on both sides of the front flat wall, and each front inclined wall is formed to be inclined from the front flat wall to a front end portion of a corresponding side wall among the pair of side walls.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power storage device capable of preventing rain water, washing water, and the like from entering a casing. The power storage device of the present invention includes a secondary battery, the casing having a sealed structure, a safety valve, and a drainage through hole, the casing includes an external container configured to accommodate the secondary battery and an upper lid disposed above the external container, the upper lid has an upper surface having a concave portion formed therein, the safety valve is disposed in the concave portion, and the drainage through hole is provided to pass through a side wall of the concave portion.

Abstract: A battery holder 54 for fitting a battery pack 52 to a frame 4 of a cycle 2 comprises a spine portion 100 for fixing to the frame 4; a connector portion 110 to form an electrical connection between the battery pack and wiring; and a battery moving portion 115 for moving the battery pack 52 towards the connector portion to engage the battery pack with the connector portion. A lever mechanism 120 actuates sliding of the battery moving portion 115 in a linear direction between an open state providing clearance for insertion/removal of the battery pack and an engaged state for engagement of the battery pack 54 and connector portion 110. The lever mechanism 120 has a retained state which provides resistance to removal of the battery pack from the battery holder. This provides a simple to install and fasten holder which securely holds the battery pack.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a casing for a battery pack and a battery pack. The casing has a receiving space and an opening in communication with the receiving space, the receiving space is formed by a wall portion of the casing, and the wall portion is formed from two or more stacked base plates, between which a plurality of cavities are formed. By forming a plurality of cavities in the wall portion, the casing for a battery pack provided by the present disclosure not only can improve the bearing capacity and the impact resistance of the casing, but also can achieve a thermal management of the battery assembly by filling the plurality of cavities with a phase change material or cooling liquid, which can further improve the mechanical property of the casing with a relatively light weight and relatively high reliability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a straddle-type vehicle provided with: a front wheel; a rear wheel; an electrical component box that houses a battery; electrical components such as a relay connected to the battery; and electrical component attachment parts with which the electrical components are attached to the electrical component box, wherein the electrical component box is made of a resin, and at least a bank angle sensor is housed in the electrical component box.

Abstract: In an electric work vehicle, a power feeding assembly which connects a battery device to a power controller unit so as to feed power includes a fixed connector which is fixed to the battery device and electrically connected to the battery device, a cable harness connected to a power controller unit, and a free connector which is connected to an end of the cable harness and connectable to a fixed connector, and a connecting operation tool is configured to be movable the free connector between the connecting position in which the free connector is connected to the fixed connector and the detaching position.

Abstract: An electrified vehicle assembly includes, among other things, a traction battery, and at least one shield extending longitudinally and having a portion that is vertically beneath the traction battery. The shield is removably fastened directly to the traction battery.

Abstract: A power storage module comprises: a frame body; a plurality of power storage cells accommodated in the frame body; a bridging portion that is provided inside the frame body and connects an upper portion and a lower portion of the frame body to each other; and two flange portions that are provided outside the frame body and project in directions opposite to each other. The two flange portions are located above a central portion of the frame body in a height direction.

Abstract: A support device of a vehicle battery pack of a vehicle. The vehicle battery pack includes a first battery accommodating portion disposed in a first space of the vehicle and a second battery accommodating portion, where the second battery accommodating portion is greater in a vehicle-widthwise dimension than the first battery accommodating portion, where the second battery accommodating portion is connected to the first battery accommodating portion, where the second battery accommodating portion is disposed in a second space, and where the second space is below the first space in a vehicle-heightwise dimension. A frame-side bracket is disposed at a vehicle-widthwise outer surface of a web of a side rail of a ladder frame of the vehicle and projects outward in a vehicle-widthwise direction and a connecting member elastically connects the second battery accommodating portion to the frame-side bracket to suspend the vehicle battery pack to the ladder frame.

Abstract: A vehicle has a body, a high-voltage accumulator that is mounted on the body by fastening elements, and at least one central connector which differs from the fastening elements and is designed to support the body on the high-voltage accumulator. The central connector is in the form of a rubber bearing having a vibration-absorbing rubber element that extends between the body and the high-voltage accumulator.

Abstract: A fuel cell vehicle includes a fuel cell frame including an outer frame and an inner frame disposed inside the outer frame, an upper structure disposed on the fuel cell frame, and a lower structure disposed under the fuel cell frame. The inner frame is formed in the shape of a partition dividing an inner space surrounded by the outer frame into a plurality of hollows.

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: Aspects relate to systems and methods for manufacture of a battery pack including a metal case circumscribing an inner volume circumscribed on all but one open side, where the case additionally includes a sealing rim positioned at least partially about the open side, a first component that includes at least two or more sides of the case, and a second component that includes at least one other side of the case, at least a battery module installed within the inner volume of the case, and an inner panel installed within the inner volume, between the case and the at least a battery module. In some aspects, sealing rim, first component, and second component are all joined together by welding.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a driving device unit, a frame member supporting the driving device unit, a pair of first mounting portions provided on the frame member and positioned on one side of the driving device unit, and a second mounting portion provided on the frame member and positioned on the other side of the driving device unit. The driving device unit includes a drive device accommodating therein an electric motor, and an electric motor control device which controls the electric motor. The drive device and the electric motor control device are arranged in a horizontal direction. An electrical connection portion electrically connecting the drive device and the electric motor control device is disposed at a joining portion between the drive device and electric motor control device and inside a virtual polygon connecting the at least one pair of first mounting portions and the at least one second mounting portion.

Abstract: An operating mechanism of a work vehicle includes: an operating portion that is provided to a side console disposed beside a seat and can be operated by an operator; and a switching portion capable of switching between a used state in which the operating portion can be used and a non-used state in which the operating portion cannot be used.

Abstract: A structural member for a vehicle battery tray includes a base that forms a bottom of the vehicle battery tray, a stanchion extending from the base into the vehicle battery tray, and a rivet nut disposed in the base and extending into the stanchion, wherein the rivet nut is sealed to the base.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a housing case, a power storage module provided in the housing case, an electronic device provided in the housing case, an exhaust pipe disposed laterally of the housing case, and a cooling circuit including a cooling pipe through which refrigerant circulates. A portion of the cooling pipe is located between the electronic device and the exhaust pipe.

Abstract: A battery system for an electric vehicle includes a first battery module with a first heater and a second battery module with a second heater. The battery system also includes a control system configured to selectively activate the first or the second heater to dissipate energy from the first or the second battery module.

Abstract: An exemplary traction battery assembly includes, among other things, a battery pack and a securing assembly. The securing assembly secures the battery pack to a structure of the vehicle. The securing assembly is disposed along a horizontally facing side of the battery pack and is configured to move from a first position to a second position in response to a load to permit movement of the battery pack relative to the vehicle structure.

Abstract: Provided is a battery module mounting tray that may dampen impacts and vibrations, which may occur during the transportation of a battery module, by including a bracket to fix a side of the battery module. A battery module mounting tray includes: a bottom plate configured to support a plurality of battery modules to be seated thereon; and a bracket located on the bottom plate to fix the plurality of battery modules, and the bracket includes a first support unit to support a first side of the plurality of battery modules, a second support unit bent from both ends of the first support unit to support a portion of a side adjacent to the first side and located at an outermost side, and a third support unit extending away from a central region of the first support unit to support between the plurality of battery modules.

Abstract: A passive battery cooler for a battery mounted on a vehicle, includes a battery case that accommodates the battery and attaches to a lower side of a floor panel of the vehicle. The battery cooler also includes a fixing bracket that fixes the battery case to the floor panel of the vehicle, wherein the fixing bracket and a bottom surface of the battery case constitute a ventilation passage that extends in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A floor anchor for supporting a webbing waist portion of a seat belt mechanism is supported by a seat rail that is a frame member of a seat cushion. The seat rail is supported by a rear floor panel through a fastening panel that is a holding member. An end portion of a battery pack is also supported by the floor panel through the fastening panel.

Abstract: A robotic vehicle comprising a chassis, a right track assembly and a left track assembly for supporting the chassis, and a battery unit comprising a front portion and a back portion with a center of gravity at the front portion. The battery unit is configured for connection to the chassis with the center of gravity forward of the chassis.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for battery-vehicle interface solutions for supporting use of swappable batteries in electric vehicles. A swappable battery may include a power delivery subsystem configured to deliver power to an electric vehicle when the swappable battery is coupled to the electric vehicle, and a power control circuit configure to control operation of the swappable battery. The electric vehicle may correspondingly include a power distribution subsystem configured to receive power from a swappable battery when the swappable battery is coupled to the electric vehicle, and a power control circuit configure to control use of the swappable battery when it is connected to the electric vehicle. The swappable battery may connect to the electric vehicle via a battery interface. The battery interface may include one or more connections for facilitating interactions between the swappable battery and the electric vehicle during operation of the swappable battery in the electric vehicle.

Abstract: The present utility model discloses a two wheel electric motorized cycle frame incorporating a case-free battery, including a frame main body with a battery containment framework disposed on the frame main body. The battery is contained by the battery containment framework. At least one side of the framework is removable to facilitate replacing the battery, and partition boards are inserted in the framework to separate out a protective cavity for electrical connections. According to the present utility model, the battery is placed in the battery containment framework, so that a battery case is omitted. The battery is safely fixed in the framework, and one side of the framework is removable to facilitate replacing the battery.

Abstract: A mechanical stabilization system for a battery assembly is disclosed. The system includes an actuator and a stabilizer that are configured to work in concert. The actuator and stabilizer are disposed in a housing of the battery assembly. The system may be implemented by depression of the actuator disposed in the housing, which causes the stabilizer to retract a support post into the housing. The depression can occur during a docking operation of the battery assembly with a lift mechanism for an electric vehicle. When the actuator is released, the support post automatically reverts to its previous, deployed state. The support post is configured to maintain the battery assembly in a stable configuration when the battery assembly is separated from the electric vehicle.

Abstract: A battery pack for failure safety includes a pack casing, a battery module of a plurality of battery modules secured to the pack casing by a battery module connection, a crush zone located beneath the battery module, wherein the crush zone comprises an energy absorbing material configured to compress as a function of the battery module and a crash force, and wherein the battery module connection releases the battery module into the crush zone guided by the inner lining.

Abstract: A vehicle rear structure includes: a fuel tank arranged between a pair of side members; and a floor panel. The floor panel includes: a front floor panel and a rear floor panel that cover an upper surface and a rear surface of the fuel tank. and that have a roof section located above height positions of flanges of the side members. The rear floor panel has: a bottom surface located below the height positions of the flanges of the side members; rear vertical wall sections raised upward from both of left and right sides of the bottom surface; and rear flat sections folded to the left and the right at upper ends of the rear left and right vertical wall sections and joined to upper surface sides of the flanges on a vehicle inner side of the pair of side members.

Abstract: An energy storage unit for a motor vehicle has a support frame which can be non-destructively detachably mounted on a body of the motor vehicle and a plurality of storage modules for storing electrical energy which can be mounted on the support frame. The storage modules are configured as intrinsically sealed units which can be arranged on the support frame from bottom to top in the vertical direction of the vehicle and can be inserted into respective corresponding receiving openings in the support frame.

Abstract: A motor vehicle has a plurality of battery modules for storing electrical energy in the region of an underbody of a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. The underbody is delimited on each of the two sides by a side sill. As viewed in the vehicle longitudinal direction, at least two battery modules are arranged adjacent to each other between the side sills, wherein the battery modules adjoin the respective side sills and a deformation element is arranged in each case between the adjacent battery modules. The battery modules are protected against damage in the event of a side crash.

Abstract: A straddled vehicle includes a body frame, a seat, a battery case storing a battery and inertial measurement unit, a drive wheel. The battery case is provided such that its bottom portion protrudes toward the position between the rear suspension and the rear wheel. The inertial measurement unit is fixed to the bottom portion of the battery case at a position above the inertial measurement unit. The bottom portion of the battery case is located in a space other than a space in which the rear suspension and the drive wheel are positioned when the rear suspension is in a most contracted state due to absorbance of shock. At least the battery and the inertial measurement unit partially overlap each other in a plan view of the vehicle.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a coupling element for connecting vehicle components of an underfloor arrangement of a battery-powered motor vehicle, wherein the underfloor arrangement having a battery holder and at least one axle arrangement, the coupling element having at least one first connecting portion for fastening on the axle arrangement, and having at least one planar attachment surface for fastening on the battery holder, wherein the coupling element is designed in the form of an extruded multichamber profile. The disclosure also relates to an underfloor arrangement, for a motor vehicle, having two axle arrangements and a battery holder, arranged between the axle arrangements, wherein the battery holder has a side wall which delimits the battery holder in the outward direction, wherein at least one coupling element according to one of the preceding claims is provided, and connects at least one axle arrangement and the battery holder in a load-directing manner.

Abstract: The present disclosure is to provide a body structure of an eco-friendly vehicle for supporting a battery including an intermediate floor panel composed of a first intermediate floor panel connected to a center floor panel and a second intermediate floor panel connected to a rear floor panel; a rear cross reinforcement panel and an extension reinforcement member mounted on a bottom portion in a battery seating area of the intermediate floor panel; and an intermediate floor upper panel mounted on a front portion in the battery seating area of the intermediate floor panel.

Abstract: A mounting system is provided for positioning a battery in a vehicle, particularly between frame rails of a vehicle chassis. The system includes a battery housing that may include a base portion on which at least one battery is placed, a cover portion, and a side wall perimeter portion extending between the base portion and cover portion. A plurality of mounting brackets are coupled to the battery housing and configured for removably securing the battery housing to a structural component of the vehicle in a manner that allows for limited movement of the structural component, such as minor twisting of frame rails, without the displacement of the battery housing. Each mounting bracket may include at least one flexible portion that is elastically positioned to conform to a shape of at least a portion of the structural component. Methods for securing the battery housing in a vehicle chassis are also disclosed.

Abstract: A motor vehicle having a crash energy-absorption device includes a body, an electric hybrid drive or electric drive with an electrical machine and a vehicle battery, and an axle support. A support of the axle support is provided between the body-in-white of the motor vehicle and the axle support and/or a crash cross-beam for the axle support is provided.

Abstract: An open cabin electric wheeled vehicle includes a large-capacity driving battery having a volume energy density higher than the volume energy density of a lead storage battery, the large-capacity driving battery being configured to supply electric power to a driving electric motor. The vehicle also includes a fuel-type electric power generation apparatus that generates electric power using a fuel.

Abstract: A battery container is adapted to be disposed at a battery charging station for containing a battery which has a charging port. The battery container includes a container body, a floating connector, and a coupling board. The container body includes a rear wall that is formed with a through hole. The floating connector extends movably through the through hole of the rear wall. The coupling board is secured co-movably to the floating connector and is slidable on the rear wall. The floating connector and the coupling board are movable relative to the container body and along a plane parallel to the rear wall when the battery is inserted into a receiving space of the container body to electrically connect the charging port of the battery to the floating connector.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle which includes an air intake grille for taking in air in a passenger compartment, an electric device, a case for accommodating the electric device, and an intake duct for connecting the intake port provided in the case and the air intake grille, where, when the air intake grille is divided into a region close to the intake port and a region far from the intake port in a vehicle width direction, the sum of opening areas of flow rate adjusting windows located in the region far from the intake port is larger than the sum of opening areas of flow rate adjusting windows located in the region close to the intake port.