Vehicle drive systems
The vehicle drive system addresses the exposure and collision vulnerabilities of high-voltage connectors by employing a recessed mount bracket to shield and absorb impacts, enhancing protection for connectors.
JP2026100972APending Publication Date: 2026-06-22SUZUKI MOTOR CORP
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUZUKI MOTOR CORP
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-22
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Conventional high-voltage harness connectors in electric vehicles are exposed to foreign matters and vulnerable to impact during collisions, lacking adequate protection.
Method used
A vehicle drive system with a recessed mount bracket that covers the connection portion of the wire harness, integrating a drive case and mount bracket to protect the connector from external forces and foreign objects.
Benefits of technology
The system effectively shields connectors from foreign matter and protects them from impacts during collisions by routing the wire harness through a recessed area and using a mount bracket to absorb collision forces.
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Abstract
To provide a vehicle drive system that can suppress exposure of the connector to foreign objects and protect the connector from impact during vehicle collisions. [Solution] The vehicle drive unit 1 includes a coupler 5 that protrudes to the left from the left side wall 4A of the drive case 4 and to which a wire harness is connected, and a mount bracket 12 that is attached to the left side wall 4A of the drive case 4 and can connect the vehicle drive unit 1 to the left side member. The right end 12a of the mount bracket 12 on the left side wall 4A side abuts against the left side wall 4A. The mount bracket 12 has a recessed portion 12A that is recessed downward from the upper surface 12u, and the coupler 5 is positioned in the recessed portion 12A.
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Citation Information
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JP2007014090A