Pipe support for vehicle battery assembly

Abstract

A duct bracket for a battery assembly of a vehicle defining a first axis, a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and a third axis perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis includes a duct securing structure including a duct housing defining a duct aperture, the conduit hole is configured to pass a conduit therethrough along a first axis to secure the conduit within the conduit housing, and a bracket base configured to attach to a component of the battery assembly. The bracket base includes a frangible structure that is more fragile than a portion of the bracket base adjacent thereto and is configured to bend or break when a force in a direction along the second axis is received by the conduit securing structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of rechargeable energy storage systems, and more specifically, to pipe supports for vehicle batteries. Background Technology

[0002] Rechargeable energy storage systems may include piping for moving fluids such as coolants. It may be desirable to prevent damage and leakage to the piping. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In one exemplary embodiment, a conduit support for a vehicle battery assembly defining a first axis, a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and a third axis perpendicular to both the first and second axes includes a conduit fixing structure comprising a conduit housing defining a conduit orifice configured to allow a conduit to pass through it along the first axis to secure the conduit within the conduit housing, and a support base configured to attach to a component of the battery assembly. The support base includes a fragility structure more fragile than its adjacent portion and configured to bend or break when a force in the direction along the second axis is received by the conduit fixing structure.

[0004] In addition to one or more features described herein, the pipe is a first pipe, the pipe housing is a first pipe housing, the pipe bore is a first pipe bore, and the pipe fixing structure further includes a second pipe housing disposed above the first pipe housing along a third axis and defining a second pipe bore configured to allow a second pipe to pass through it along the first axis to secure the second pipe within the second pipe housing.

[0005] In addition to one or more features described herein, the first pipe housing is offset from the second pipe housing along the second axis such that the first pipe housing extends further than the second pipe housing in a direction along the second axis away from the support base.

[0006] In addition to one or more features described herein, the pipe support also includes an arm extending upward from the support base along a third axis, and an upper body extending from the arm to the pipe fixing structure.

[0007] In addition to one or more features described herein, the upper body includes an adjacent surface facing away from the pipe fixing structure along the second axis.

[0008] In addition to one or more features described herein, the arm bends along a second axis from the support base toward the pipe fixing structure.

[0009] In addition to one or more features described herein, the interior space is defined between the support base, the pipe fixing structure, the arm, and the upper body.

[0010] In addition to one or more features described herein, ribs are formed on the side of the arm facing the pipe fixing structure.

[0011] In addition to one or more features described in this article, pipe support brackets are formed of a material that is softer and more flexible than the pipe itself.

[0012] In addition to one or more features described herein, the pipe support is made of plastic and the pipe is made of steel.

[0013] In yet another exemplary embodiment, a battery assembly for a vehicle defining a first axis, a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and a third axis perpendicular to the first and second axes includes a housing assembly including a base and a wall extending upward from the base along the third axis; a battery cell assembly and a support structure assembly disposed on the base; a collision pool defined between the wall and the battery cell assembly or the support structure assembly; a first conduit and a second conduit for coolant, each conduit extending at least partially within the collision pool; and a conduit fixing bracket. The conduit fixing bracket includes a conduit fixing structure comprising a first conduit housing defining a first conduit orifice configured to allow a first conduit to pass through it along the first axis to secure the first conduit within the first conduit housing; a second conduit housing disposed above the first conduit housing along the third axis and defining a second conduit orifice configured to allow a second conduit to pass through it along the first axis to secure the second conduit within the second conduit housing; and a bracket base attached to a component of the support structure assembly. The bracket base includes a fragility structure more fragile than its adjacent portion and configured to bend or break when a force in the direction along the second axis is received by the conduit fixing structure.

[0014] In addition to one or more features described herein, the first pipe housing is offset from the second pipe housing along the second axis such that the first pipe housing extends further than the second pipe housing in a direction along the second axis away from the support base.

[0015] In addition to one or more features described herein, the first pipe is connected to a first pipe extension extending downward from the first pipe along a third axis, and the second pipe is connected to a second pipe extension extending downward from the second pipe along the third axis.

[0016] In addition to one or more features described herein, the pipe fixing structure includes an arm extending upward from the support base along a third axis, and an upper body extending from the arm to the pipe fixing structure.

[0017] In addition to one or more features described herein, the arm bends along a second axis from the support base toward the pipe fixing structure.

[0018] In addition to one or more features described herein, the interior space is defined between the support base, the pipe fixing structure, the arm, and the upper body.

[0019] In addition to one or more features described herein, ribs are formed on the side of the arm facing the pipe fixing structure.

[0020] In addition to one or more features described herein, the pipe fixing support is formed of a softer and more flexible material than the first and second pipes.

[0021] In addition to one or more features described herein, the pipe fixing bracket is made of plastic, and the first and second pipes are made of steel.

[0022] In yet another exemplary embodiment, a vehicle defining a first axis, a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and a third axis perpendicular to the first and second axes includes a battery assembly comprising a housing assembly including a base and a wall extending upward from the base along the third axis; a battery cell assembly and a support structure assembly disposed on the base; a collision pool defined between the wall and the battery cell assembly or the support structure assembly; a first conduit and a second conduit for coolant, each conduit extending at least partially within the collision pool; and a conduit fixing bracket. The conduit fixing bracket includes a conduit fixing structure comprising a first conduit housing defining a first conduit orifice configured to allow a first conduit to pass through it along the first axis to secure the first conduit within the first conduit housing; a second conduit housing disposed above the first conduit housing along the third axis and defining a second conduit orifice configured to allow a second conduit to pass through it along the first axis to secure the second conduit within the second conduit housing; and a bracket base attached to a component of the support structure assembly. The bracket base includes a fragility structure more fragile than its adjacent portion and configured to bend or break when a force in the direction along the second axis is received by the conduit fixing structure.

[0023] The above-described features and advantages, as well as other features and advantages, of this disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Other features, advantages, and details appear only by way of example in the following detailed description, which refers to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0025] Figure 1 It is a left-side view of the vehicle including the battery assembly according to a non-limiting example;

[0026] Figure 2A This is a front perspective view of a battery assembly according to one or more embodiments;

[0027] Figure 2B It has had its top and side walls removed. Figure 2A Front perspective view of the battery assembly;

[0028] Figure 2C yes Figure 2B Front perspective view of the right side of the battery assembly;

[0029] Figure 3A This is a top perspective view of a first pipe support according to one or more embodiments;

[0030] Figure 3B yes Figure 3A Bottom perspective view of the first pipe support;

[0031] Figure 3C yes Figure 3A Front view of the first pipe support;

[0032] Figure 3D yes Figure 3A Top view of the first pipe support;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a front perspective view of a first conduit bracket mounted on a battery assembly according to one or more embodiments;

[0034] Figure 5A and Figure 5B This is a front view of a first pipe support before and after the application of a lateral force, according to one or more embodiments;

[0035] Figure 6A This is a top perspective view of a second pipe support according to one or more embodiments;

[0036] Figure 6B yes Figure 6A Bottom perspective view of the second pipe support;

[0037] Figure 6C yes Figure 6A Front view of the second pipe support;

[0038] Figure 6D yes Figure 6A Top view of the second pipe support;

[0039] Figure 7 This is a front perspective view of a second conduit bracket mounted on a battery assembly according to one or more embodiments; and

[0040] Figure 8A and Figure 8B This is a front view of a second pipe support before and after the application of a lateral force, according to one or more embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The following description is exemplary in nature only and is not intended to limit this disclosure, its application, or use. It should be understood that in all the drawings, corresponding reference numerals denote the same or corresponding parts and features.

[0042] Figure 1 The diagram illustrates a vehicle 10 according to a non-limiting example. Vehicle 10 defines a first axis Ax1, a second axis Ax2 perpendicular to the first axis Ax1, and a third axis Ax3 perpendicular to both the first and second axes Ax2. According to the non-limiting example, the first axis Ax1 corresponds to the longitudinal axis of vehicle 10, the second axis Ax2 corresponds to the lateral axis of vehicle 10, and the third axis Ax3 corresponds to the vertical axis of the vehicle. Vehicle 10 includes a body 12 supported on a plurality of wheels 16. One or more of the plurality of wheels 16 are steerable. Body 12 partially defines a passenger compartment 20 having a seat 23 located behind an instrument panel 26. Steering control 30 is arranged between the seat 23 and the instrument panel 26. Steering control 30 is operated to control the orientation of the steering wheels 16.

[0043] Vehicle 10 includes an electric motor 34 connected to a gear assembly and / or transmission 36 that powers one or more of a plurality of wheels 16. A rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) may be disposed in the vehicle body 12 and may power components within the vehicle, such as the electric motor 34. As a non-limiting example, the rechargeable energy storage system may include a battery assembly 38. Although in Figure 1 The specific locations of the electric motor 34, gear assembly and / or transmission 36, and battery assembly 38 are shown, but these locations are merely exemplary and not limiting, and the locations of these structures may vary.

[0044] Figure 2A A battery assembly 38 according to one or more embodiments is shown. The battery assembly 38 includes a housing assembly 40, which may include a base 41, a top wall 43, a front wall 45, a rear wall 46, and a pair of side walls 47. A plurality of housing supports 49 may secure the side walls 47 and / or the top wall 43 to the base 41.

[0045] like Figure 2B and 2C As shown, with the upper wall 43 and a side wall 47 removed, the battery assembly 38 includes a battery cell assembly 50 disposed on a base 41 within the housing assembly 40. The battery cell assembly 50 may include components that extend into the vehicle (e.g., Figure 1The battery assembly 38 is powered by multiple battery cells (electric motor 34 shown). The battery assembly 38 may also include a support structure assembly 60, which may, for example, support and / or secure the battery cell assembly 50 and other structural components (e.g., components of the cooling system) within the housing assembly 40, and / or support and / or secure the upper wall 43, front wall 45, rear wall 46, and / or side walls 47 to the base 41. The support structure assembly 60 may include multiple crossbeams 61 extending between the side walls 47. Multiple upper wall support structures 63 may be disposed on the crossbeams 61 to support the upper walls 43. The upper wall support structures 63 may be, for example, Z-blocks, structures that protect the battery cell assembly 50 if the upper wall 43 is pushed down during a collision. The support structure assembly 60 may include busbars (not shown). The battery assembly 38 may define a collision pool 80 between each side wall 47 and the outermost portion of the battery cell assembly 50 and / or the support structure assembly 60.

[0046] The cooling system may include a coolant conduit assembly 70. Coolant can flow through the coolant conduit assembly 70 into the battery cell assembly 50 and / or the support structure assembly 60 to remove heat from them. Coolant heated by the battery cell assembly 50 and / or the support structure assembly 60 can flow through the coolant conduit assembly 70 to a heat dissipation system (not shown), which removes heat from the coolant and returns the coolant to the coolant conduit assembly 70. The coolant conduit assembly 70 may include a plurality of first conduits 71 and a plurality of second conduits 73, each conduit extending at least partially along a first axis Ax1. Each of the first conduits 71 and / or the second conduits 73 may be at least partially disposed within the impact pool 80. The first conduits 71 may be connected to the battery cell assembly 50 via a first conduit extension 72, and the second conduits 73 may be connected to the battery cell assembly 50 via a second conduit extension 74. As a non-limiting example, the first conduits 71 and the second conduits 73 may be steel pipes. The cooling system may also include, for example, a cold plate (not shown) disposed on a base 41. The first and second pipe extensions 72 and 74 can connect the first pipe 71 and the second pipe 73 to the flow path in contact with the cold plate.

[0047] Multiple first pipe supports 100 and / or multiple second pipe supports 200 can secure the first pipe 71 and / or the second pipe 73 to the support structure assembly 60. As a non-limiting example, the first pipe 71 and the second pipe 73 can pass through the first pipe supports 100 and / or the second pipe supports 200, and the first pipe supports 100 and / or the second pipe supports 200 can be fastened to a component (e.g., a beam 61) of the support structure assembly 60.

[0048] Figures 3A-3DA first pipe support 100 according to one or more embodiments is shown. The first pipe support 100 may be formed of a material that is softer and / or more flexible than the first pipe 71 and / or the second pipe 73. As a non-limiting example, the first pipe support 100 may be formed of injection-molded plastic. The first pipe support 100 may be formed as a single integral structure. The first pipe support 100 includes a pipe fixing structure 110 extending between a lower structure 120 and an upper structure 140. An arm 125 may extend between the lower structure 120 and the upper structure 140, and an internal space 126 is defined by the pipe fixing structure 110, the lower structure 120, the upper structure 140, and the arm 125.

[0049] The pipe fixing structure 110 may include a lower pipe housing 111 defining a lower pipe hole 112 passing through it and an upper pipe housing 113 defining an upper pipe hole 114 passing through it. For example... Figure 2C As shown, the first pipe 71 can pass through the lower pipe hole 112, and the second pipe 73 can pass through the upper pipe hole 114, so as to fix the first pipe 71 and the second pipe 73 in the pipe fixing structure 110.

[0050] The pipe fixing structure 110 may further include a hinge 115, an external opening 116, and an internal opening 118. The hinge 115 may be a movable hinge. The pipe fixing structure 110 may be opened about the hinge 115 to open the external opening 116 and the internal opening 118 to a width sufficient to allow the second pipe 73 to pass through, and the second pipe 73 may be inserted into the upper pipe hole 114 through the external opening 116 and the internal opening 118.

[0051] The first conduit 71 can then be inserted into the lower conduit hole 112. The conduit fixing structure 110 can then be closed. The conduit fixing structure 110 may also include a latch 117 configured to bridge the external opening 116. Once the first conduit 71 and the second conduit 73 are secured within the conduit fixing structure 110, the latch 117 can be closed.

[0052] The lower structure 120 may include a bracket base 121. The bracket base 121 may have a fastener hole 123 extending therethrough. The bracket base 121 may be attached to a component of the battery cell assembly 50 or a component of the support structure assembly 60. As a non-limiting example, such as Figure 4As shown, the bracket base 121 can be attached to one of the crossbeams 61 via fasteners passing through fastener holes 123. The fasteners can be, for example, screws, pins, adhesives, or other fasteners known in the art. Alternatively, the bracket base 121 can be attached to one of the crossbeams 61 or another component of the battery cell assembly 50 or support structure assembly 60 via other attachment structures known in the art. A fragile structure 130 can be provided on the bracket base 121. As a non-limiting example, the fragile structure 130 can be formed at a location on the bracket base 121 below the internal space 126. The fragile structure 130 can be a thinned portion of the bracket base 121, with a thickness less than the portion of the bracket base 121 adjacent to the fragile structure. Although Figures 3A-3C The fragile structure 130 is shown with a curved cutout formed on the bottom surface of the support base 121, but this application is not limited thereto.

[0053] Arm 125 extends upward from support base 121 toward upper structure 140. Arm 125 can bend from support base 121 toward upper structure 140 toward pipe fixing structure 110.

[0054] The upper structure 140 may include an upper body 141 extending between the arm 125 and the pipe fixing structure 110, with a neck 143 connecting the upper body 141 to the pipe fixing structure 110. The upper body 141 may also extend beyond the arm 125 in a direction away from the pipe fixing structure 110, terminating at an adjacent surface 142. Figure 4 As shown, the adjacent surface 142 may face a component of the battery cell assembly 50 or a component of the support structure assembly 60. As a non-limiting example, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the adjacent surface 142 may face one of the upper wall support structures 63. According to one or more embodiments, the adjacent surface 142 may face the busbar.

[0055] As described above, at least a portion of the first conduit 71 and / or the second conduit may be within a collision pool 80 of the battery assembly 38, defined between the sidewall 47 and the outermost portion of the battery cell assembly 50 and / or the support structure assembly 60. The collision pool 80 provides cushioning, mitigating damage to the battery cell assembly 50 during a collision. Because the first conduit 71 and the second conduit 73 may extend at least partially within the collision pool 80, a collision force F may act on the first conduit 71, the second conduit 73, and / or the first conduit support 100 during a collision. Figure 5B As shown, by forming the first pipe support 100 from a material that is softer and / or more elastic than the first pipe 71, the first pipe support 100 can deform or break without shearing the first pipe 71 or the second pipe 73.

[0056] Figures 5A-5BA first pipe support 100 is shown that receives the impact force F. (As shown) Figure 5A As shown, the lower pipe housing 111 can extend further outward along the second axis Ax2 than the upper pipe housing 113, causing the lower pipe housing 111 to deviate from the upper pipe housing 113. A line L drawn through the centers of the lower pipe housing 111 and the upper pipe housing 113 in a plane perpendicular to the second axis Ax2 forms an angle with the third axis Ax3. The support base 121 can be anchored to a component of the supporting structure assembly 60 (e.g., one of the beams 61). Therefore, the impact force F is received by the lower pipe housing 111 before the upper pipe housing 113. Figure 5B As shown, when the impact force F pushes the lower pipe housing 111 inward along the second axis Ax2, the internal space 126 provides space for the pipe fixing structure 110 and the first pipe 71 and the second pipe 73 therein, thereby allowing inward movement with minimal resistance. Furthermore, since the fragile structure 130 may be more fragile than the rest of the support base 121, the fragile structure 130 may fold and / or break due to the force F, causing the pipe fixing structure 110 and the first pipe 71 and the second pipe 73 therein to move downward along the third axis Ax3 while simultaneously moving inward along the second axis Ax2. Furthermore, as described above and as... Figure 5A As shown, the adjacent surface 142 may face a component of the battery cell assembly 50 or a component of the support structure assembly 60. As a non-limiting example, the adjacent surface 142 may face the upper wall support structure 63, such as... Figure 5A As shown. When the impact force F pushes the pipe fixing structure 110 inward along the second axis Ax2, the adjacent surface 142 can abut against the upper wall support structure 63, so that the upper wall support structure 63 pushes back against (i.e. resists the impact force F) the pipe fixing structure 110 and the first pipe 71 and the second pipe 73 therein, further helping the pipe fixing structure 110 and the first pipe 71 and the second pipe 73 therein to move downward.

[0057] Figures 6A-6D A second pipe support 200 according to one or more embodiments is shown. The second pipe support 200 may be formed of a material that is softer and / or more flexible than the first pipe 71 and / or the second pipe 73. As a non-limiting example, the second pipe support 200 may be formed of injection-molded plastic. The second pipe support 200 may be formed as a single integral structure. The second pipe support 200 includes a pipe fixing structure 210 extending between a lower structure 220 and an upper structure 240. A first arm 225A and a second arm 225B may extend between the lower structure 220 and the upper structure 240, and an internal space 226 is defined by the pipe fixing structure 210, the lower structure 220, the upper structure 240, and the first and second arms 225A, 225B. Furthermore, a first rib 227A may extend from the first arm 225A, and a second rib 227B may extend from the second arm 225B.

[0058] The pipe fixing structure 210 may include a lower pipe housing 211 defining a lower pipe hole 212 extending therethrough and an upper pipe housing 213 defining an upper pipe hole 214 extending therethrough. For example... Figure 7 As shown, the first pipe 71 can pass through the lower pipe hole 212, and the second pipe 73 can pass through the upper pipe hole 214, so as to fix the first pipe 71 and the second pipe 73 in the pipe fixing structure 210.

[0059] The pipe fixing structure 210 may further include a hinge 215, an external opening 216, and an internal opening 218. The hinge 215 may be a movable hinge. The pipe fixing structure 210 may open about the hinge 215 to open the external opening 216 and the internal opening 218 wide enough to allow the second pipe 73 to pass through, and the second pipe 73 may be inserted into the upper pipe hole 214 through the external opening 216 and the internal opening 218. The first pipe 71 may then be inserted into the lower pipe hole 212. The pipe fixing structure 210 may then be closed. The pipe fixing structure 210 may further include a latch 217 configured to bridge the external opening 216. Once the first pipe 71 and the second pipe 73 are secured within the pipe fixing structure 210, the latch 217 may be closed.

[0060] The lower structure 220 may include a bracket base 221. The bracket base 221 may have fastener holes 223 formed therethrough. The bracket base 221 may be attached to a component of the battery cell assembly 50 or a component of the support structure assembly 60. As a non-limiting example, such as Figure 7 As shown, the bracket base 221 can be attached to one of the crossbeams 61 via fasteners passing through fastener holes 223. The fasteners can be, for example, screws, pins, adhesives, or other fasteners known in the art. Alternatively, the bracket base 221 can be attached to one of the crossbeams 61 or another component of the battery cell assembly 50 or support structure assembly 60 via other attachment structures known in the art. A fragile structure 230 can be provided on the bracket base 121. As a non-limiting example, the fragile structure 230 can be formed at a location on the bracket base 221 below the internal space 226. The fragile structure 230 can be a thinned portion of the bracket base 221, with a thickness less than the portion of the bracket base 221 adjacent to the fragile structure. Although Figures 6A-6C The fragile structure 230 is shown to have a curved cutout formed on the bottom surface of the support base 221, but this application is not limited thereto.

[0061] The first arm 225A and the second arm 225B extend upward from the support base 221 toward the upper structure 240. The first arm 225A and the second arm 225B can be bent from the support base 221 toward the upper structure 240 toward the pipe fixing structure 210. The first and second ribs 227A and 227b extending from the first and second arms 225A and 225B can provide increased stiffness and strength to the first and second arms 225A and 225B.

[0062] The upper structure 240 may include an upper body 241 extending between the first and second arms 225A, 225B and the pipe fixing structure 210, with a neck 243 connecting the upper body 241 to the pipe fixing structure 110.

[0063] As described above, at least a portion of the first conduit 71 and / or the second conduit may be within the impact pool 80 of the battery assembly 38, which is defined between the sidewall 47 and the outermost portion of the battery cell assembly 50 and / or the support structure assembly 60. The impact pool 80 provides cushioning, thereby mitigating damage to the battery cell assembly 50 during an impact. Because the first conduit 71 and the second conduit 73 may extend at least partially within the impact pool 80, during an impact, such as Figure 8B As shown, the impact force F can act on the first pipe 71, the second pipe 73, and / or the second pipe support 200. If the impact force F acts on the first pipe 71 and / or the second pipe 73, the second pipe support 200, formed of a material that is softer and / or more elastic than the first pipe 71, can deform or break without shearing the first pipe 71 or the second pipe 73.

[0064] Figures 8A-8B A second pipe support 200 is shown that receives the impact force F. (As shown) Figure 8A As shown, the lower pipe housing 211 can extend further outward along the second axis Ax2 than the upper pipe housing 213. The support base 221 can be anchored to a component of the support structure assembly 60 (e.g., one of the beams 61). Therefore, the impact force F is received by the lower pipe housing 211 before the upper pipe housing 213. As the impact force F pushes the lower pipe housing 211 inward along the second axis Ax2, the internal space 226 provides space for the pipe fixing structure 210 and the first pipe 71 and the second pipe 73 therein to move inward with minimal resistance. Furthermore, since the fragile structure 230 may be more fragile than the rest of the support base 221, the fragile structure 230 may fold and / or break due to the force F, causing the pipe fixing structure 210 and the first pipe 71 and the second pipe 73 therein to move downward along the third axis Ax3 while moving inward along the second axis Ax2.

[0065] If the first conduit 71 and / or the second conduit 73 move upward along the third axis Ax3 during the collision, the first conduit 71 and / or the second conduit 73 will pull the first conduit extension 72 and the second conduit extension 74 extending downward from the first conduit 71 and the second conduit 73, as... Figure 7 As shown, stress is generated therein. Any breakage of the first pipe extension 72 and / or the second pipe extension 74 due to this stress could lead to coolant leakage. To prevent stress on the first pipe extension 72 and the second pipe extension 74, the first pipe support 100 and the second pipe support 200 are configured to passively guide the first pipe 71 and the second pipe 73 in a downward direction along the third axis Ax3 when an impact force F is received by the first pipe support 100 and the second pipe support 200. Furthermore, the first pipe support 100 includes an abutment surface 142 that utilizes existing components of the battery cell assembly 50 or the support structure assembly 60 to assist in the downward guidance of the first pipe 71 and / or the second pipe 73. Furthermore, the first pipe support 100 and / or the second pipe support 200 may be formed of a softer and more elastic material than the first pipe 71 and / or the second pipe 73, such that if the impact force F is received by the first pipe 71 and / or the second pipe 73, the first pipe support 100 and / or the second pipe support 200 will not shear the first pipe 71 and / or the second pipe 73, thereby preventing the first pipe 71 and / or the second pipe 73 from rupturing and leaking coolant. Therefore, leakage from the first pipe 71, the second pipe 73, the first pipe extension 72, and the second pipe extension 74 can be prevented during an impact.

[0066] The terms “a” and “an” do not indicate a limitation of quantity, but rather that at least one of the referenced items is present. The term “or” means “and / or”, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. A reference to “an aspect” throughout the specification means that a particular element (e.g., feature, structure, step, or characteristic) described in connection with that aspect is included in at least one aspect described herein and may or may not be present in other aspects. Furthermore, it should be understood that the described elements may be combined in any suitable manner across the aspects.

[0067] When an element, such as a layer, film, region, or substrate, is referred to as being "on" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or there may be intermediate elements present. Conversely, when an element is referred to as being "directly on" another element, there are no intermediate elements present.

[0068] Unless otherwise stated herein, all test standards are the most recent valid standards up to the filing date of this application, or, if priority is claimed, the filing date of the earliest priority application in which the test standard appears.

[0069] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains.

[0070] While the foregoing disclosure has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes can be made and equivalents can replace its elements without departing from its scope. Furthermore, many modifications can be made to adapt particular situations or materials to the teachings of this disclosure without departing from its essential scope. Therefore, it is intended that this disclosure be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed, but will include all embodiments falling within its scope.

Claims

1. A conduit support for a battery assembly of a vehicle defining a first axis, a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and a third axis perpendicular to the first and second axes, the conduit support comprising: A pipe securing structure includes a pipe housing defining a pipe orifice, the pipe orifice being configured to allow a pipe to pass through it along a first axis to secure the pipe within the pipe housing; and A support base, configured to be attached to the battery assembly. The support base includes a fragile structure that is more fragile than the adjacent portion of the support base and is configured to bend or break when a force in the direction along the second axis is received by the pipe fixing structure.

2. The pipe support according to claim 1, in, The pipe is a first pipe, the pipe casing is a first pipe casing, and the pipe hole is a first pipe hole. The pipe fixing structure further includes a second pipe housing disposed above the first pipe housing along the third axis and defining a second pipe hole configured to allow a second pipe to pass through it along the first axis, thereby fixing the second pipe inside the second pipe housing.

3. The pipe support according to claim 2, wherein, The first pipe housing is offset from the second pipe housing along the second axis such that the first pipe housing extends further than the second pipe housing along the second axis in a direction away from the support base.

4. The pipe support according to claim 1, further comprising: An arm that extends upward from the support base along the third axis, and The upper body extends from the arm to the pipe fixing structure.

5. The pipe support according to claim 4, wherein, The upper body includes an adjacent surface facing away from the pipe fixing structure along the second axis.

6. The pipe support according to claim 4, wherein, The arm bends along the second axis from the support base toward the pipe fixing structure.

7. The pipe support according to claim 4, wherein, The internal space is defined between the support base, the pipe fixing structure, the arm, and the upper body.

8. The pipe support according to claim 4, wherein, Ribs are formed on the side of the arm facing the pipe fixing structure.

9. The pipe support according to claim 1, wherein, The pipe support is made of a softer and more flexible material than the pipe itself.

10. The pipe support according to claim 1, wherein, The pipe support is made of plastic, and the pipe is made of steel.

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