MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING A BATTERY PROTECTION SCREEN EQUIPPED WITH A CONNECTOR PROTECTION CAGE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURED SUCH A VEHICLE

A protective cage around battery connectors in motor vehicles addresses the risk of connector damage during frontal impacts, ensuring safety and ease of integration with existing manufacturing processes.

FR3163907B1Active Publication Date: 2026-05-22STELLANTIS AUTO SAS
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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
FR · FR
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
STELLANTIS AUTO SAS
Filing Date
2024-06-27
Publication Date
2026-05-22

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing motor vehicles face the risk of damage to high-voltage electrical connections during frontal impacts, posing a danger to occupants due to the displacement of battery tray connectors.

Method used

A protective screen with a cage structure is integrated under the battery tray, comprising lateral and rear sides around the connector, made of composite material or polypropylene, optionally reinforced with metal, providing comprehensive protection.

Benefits of technology

The protective cage effectively safeguards battery connectors from severe frontal impacts, maintaining structural integrity and compatibility with existing manufacturing processes.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle comprising a body which includes: - a battery tray (B) forming a housing for battery modules; - a battery comprising battery modules housed at least partially in the housing, and at least one battery connector (C) connected to at least one module, disposed in front of the battery tray (B); - a protective screen (E) disposed under the battery tray (B), characterized in that said screen (E) comprises a protective cage (P) around said connector (C), with at least two side panels and one rear panel disposed on two lateral sides and behind said connector (C). The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing such a vehicle. Figure 3
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