vehicle

Abstract

This design increases the storage space within the battery pack while suppressing overheating of electronic devices by the junction box. [Solution] The vehicle 1 comprises an exhaust pipe 50, a battery pack 100, a junction box 300, electronic equipment 400, and a base 600. The exhaust pipe 50 is located outside the battery pack 100. The battery pack 100 houses the junction box 300, the electronic equipment 400, and the base 600. The electronic equipment 400 is mounted on the base 600. When viewed from above, the base 600 is located between the exhaust pipe 50 and the junction box 300, and is aligned with the junction box 300 in the width direction of the vehicle 1.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a vehicle.

Background Art

[0002] The vehicle disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-034251 includes a storage case, a power storage module provided in the storage case, an electronic device and a junction box provided in the storage case, and an exhaust pipe disposed on the side of the storage case.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the storage case (battery pack), for example, if an attempt is made to increase the space for the power storage module, the distance between the junction box and the electronic device will be reduced. As a result, in the battery pack, the junction box may excessively heat the electronic device.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a vehicle capable of suppressing the junction box from heating the electronic device while widening the storage space in the battery pack.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A vehicle according to a certain aspect of this disclosure comprises an exhaust pipe, a battery pack, a junction box, electronics, and a base. The exhaust pipe is located outside the battery pack. The battery pack houses the junction box, the electronics, and the base. The electronics are mounted on the base. The base is located between the exhaust pipe and the junction box when viewed from above and below, and is aligned with the junction box in the width direction of the vehicle.

[0007] In a vehicle according to a certain aspect of this disclosure, the base preferably includes a support and a wall. The support supports the electronic equipment. The wall is located between the electronic equipment and the battery pack in the longitudinal direction. The wall extends from the front of the electronic equipment to above the electronic equipment.

[0008] A vehicle following a certain aspect of this disclosure more preferably further comprises a battery module. The battery pack further houses the battery module. The wall extends above the battery module.

[0009] In a vehicle according to a certain aspect of this disclosure, the base more preferably further includes a cushioning member. The cushioning member has less rigidity than the wall. The cushioning member is in contact with the upper side of the wall. The battery pack is in contact with the upper side of the cushioning member.

[0010] In a vehicle according to a certain aspect of this disclosure, more preferably, the upper end of the wall is separated from the battery pack above.

[0011] In a vehicle according to a certain aspect of this disclosure, more preferably, the lower end of the wall portion is in contact with the battery pack at a lower position.

[0012] In a vehicle according to a certain aspect of this disclosure, more preferably, the lower end of the wall is joined to the battery pack.

[0013] In a vehicle according to a certain aspect of this disclosure, more preferably, the base further includes a second wall portion. The second wall portion is located behind the electronic equipment. The lower end of the second wall portion is joined to the battery pack. A support portion is connected to both the wall portion and the second wall portion.

[0014] A vehicle according to a certain aspect of this disclosure more preferably further comprises a second electronic device. The base includes a plurality of support parts. The plurality of support parts include a first support part and a second support part. The first support part supports the electronic device. The second support part supports the second electronic device. The second support part is located above or below the first support part.

[0015] A vehicle following a certain aspect of this disclosure preferably further comprises a heater insulator, which is located between the battery pack and the exhaust pipe.

[0016] In a vehicle according to a certain aspect of this disclosure, preferably, the battery pack includes an inclined surface. The inclined surface is aligned with the junction box in the width direction of the vehicle. The inclined surface extends so as it approaches the front of the vehicle, it slopes toward the junction box in the width direction of the vehicle. The exhaust pipe extends along the inclined surface. The base is located behind the inclined surface of the vehicle.

[0017] A vehicle following a certain aspect of this disclosure preferably further comprises a battery module. The battery module is housed in a battery pack. The battery module is electrically connected to a junction box. The junction box includes a first group of heat-generating components and a second group of heat-generating components. When the junction box is energized with the battery module, the first group of heat-generating components is configured to rise to a higher temperature than the second group of heat-generating components. The first group of heat-generating components does not overlap the base in the vertical direction.

[0018] In a vehicle following a certain aspect of this disclosure, the first group of heat-generating components more preferably includes relays, fuses, resistors, current sensors, or terminals.

[0019] In a vehicle according to an aspect of the present disclosure, more preferably, the first group of heat-generating components includes a relay, a fuse, a resistor, a current sensor, and a terminal.

[0020] In a vehicle according to an aspect of the present disclosure, even more preferably, the junction box does not overlap with the pedestal in the vertical direction. [Effect of the Invention]

[0021] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to suppress the junction box from heating the electronic device while widening the accommodation space in the battery pack. [Brief Description of the Drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] It is a side view of a vehicle according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 2] It is a plan view showing a part of the vehicle according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 3] It is a plan view showing a part of the vehicle according to Embodiment 1 in detail. [Figure 4] It is a cross-sectional view of the vehicle in FIG. 3 seen in the direction of the arrow IV-IV. [Figure 5] It is a partial cross-sectional view of a vehicle according to Embodiment 2. [Modes for Carrying Out the Invention]

[0023] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments shown below, the same or common parts are denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings, and the description thereof will not be repeated. In FIGS. 1 to 3, "U" indicates the upward direction, "D" indicates the downward direction, "F" indicates the forward direction, "B" indicates the backward direction, "L" indicates the left direction, and "R" indicates the right direction. The width direction of the vehicle is the direction along both the right direction and the left direction. The longitudinal direction of the vehicle is the direction along both the forward direction and the backward direction.

[0024] (Embodiment 1) Figure 1 is a side view of the vehicle according to Embodiment 1. Figure 2 is a partial plan view of the vehicle according to Embodiment 1. Figure 3 is a partial detailed plan view of the vehicle according to Embodiment 1. Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the vehicle in Figure 3, viewed in the direction of the arrow IV-IV.

[0025] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the first embodiment of the present disclosure illustrates a case where the vehicle 1 is a hybrid vehicle capable of running using the power of at least one of a motor and an engine. However, the vehicle 1 may also be an electric vehicle that runs on driving force obtained from electrical energy. The vehicle 1 may also be a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV).

[0026] Vehicle 1 comprises an engine 10, rotating electric machines MG1 and MG2, a vehicle body 20, an exhaust pipe 50, a heater insulator 60, a battery pack 100, a battery module 200, a junction box 300, electronic equipment 400, a second electronic equipment 500, and a base 600. The electronic equipment 400 may also be referred to as the first electronic equipment.

[0027] Engine 10 is powered by fuel supplied from a fuel tank (not shown) and generates the driving force to rotate the drive wheels. Rotating electric motor MG1 primarily functions as a generator. Rotating electric motor MG2 primarily functions as a motor to rotate the drive wheels. Engine 10 and rotating electric motors MG1 and MG2 are located in front of the battery pack 100.

[0028] The vehicle body 20 includes a floor panel 21 and skeletal members (not shown) that form the framework of the vehicle 1.

[0029] The exhaust pipe 50 is connected to the engine 10. Exhaust gases discharged from the engine 10 flow through the exhaust pipe 50. The exhaust pipe 50 is located below the floor panel 21. The exhaust pipe 50 extends approximately in the front-to-back direction. The exhaust pipe 50 is located outside the battery pack 100. In the front-to-back direction, the exhaust pipe 50 extends forward of the battery pack 100. In the front-to-back direction, the exhaust pipe 50 extends backward of the battery pack 100.

[0030] The heater insulator 60 is located below the floor panel 21. The heater insulator 60 extends approximately in the front-to-back direction. The heater insulator 60 is located between the battery pack 100 and the exhaust pipe 50. In the front-to-back direction, the heater insulator 60 extends forward of the battery pack 100. The heater insulator 60 extends backward of the battery pack 100. The material constituting the heater insulator 60 is not particularly limited. The heater insulator 60 may be made of metal or resin.

[0031] The battery pack 100 is located below the floor panel 21. The battery pack 100 may be supported by the frame members of the vehicle body 20. The battery pack 100 may also be simply referred to as a pack or a case. The battery pack 100 may or may not have an enclosed space inside. The battery pack 100 houses a battery module 200, a junction box 300, electronic equipment 400, a second electronic equipment 500, and a base 600.

[0032] The battery pack 100 includes an inclined surface portion 110, a front portion 120, a first side portion 130, a second side portion 140, a rear portion 150, a top portion 160, a bottom portion 170, and a reinforcing portion 180. For convenience, the top portion 160 is not shown in Figure 3 in order to show the inside of the battery pack 100.

[0033] The inclined surface 110 is aligned with the junction box 300 inside the battery pack 100 in the width direction of the vehicle 1. The inclined surface 110 extends so as it approaches the front of the vehicle, it tilts toward the junction box 300 in the width direction of the vehicle 1. The exhaust pipe 50 and heater insulator 60 extend along the inclined surface 110.

[0034] The inclined surface portion 110 includes an upper inclined surface portion 111 and a lower inclined surface portion 112. The upper inclined surface portion 111 is aligned vertically with the lower inclined surface portion 112. The upper inclined surface portion 111 is fastened to the lower inclined surface portion 112 by a fastening member F. This fastening member F, and other fastening members F shown later, may each be a combination of a bolt and a nut. The bolt may be, for example, a weld bolt.

[0035] The front section 120 is positioned in front of the junction box 300. The front section 120 is connected to the front end of the inclined surface section 110. The front section 120 extends in the width direction of the vehicle 1.

[0036] The first side section 130 is positioned opposite the junction box 300 in the width direction of the vehicle 1, as viewed from the electronic equipment 400, the second electronic equipment 500, and the base 600. The first side section 130 is connected to the rear end of the inclined surface section 110. The first side section 130 extends in the front-rear direction. The first side section 130 extends substantially parallel to the exhaust pipe 50 and the heater insulator 60.

[0037] The second side portion 140 is connected to the front portion 120. The second side portion 140 extends in the front-to-back direction. The second side portion 140 is located opposite the first side portion 130 in the battery pack 100.

[0038] The rear section 150 is connected to the rear end of the first side section 130 and the rear end of the second side section 140. The top section 160 is connected to the inclined surface section 110, the front section 120, the first side section 130, the second side section 140, and the rear section 150. The top section 160 faces the floor panel 21. The top section 160 may also be the floor panel. The bottom section 170 is connected to the inclined surface section 110, the front section 120, the first side section 130, the second side section 140, and the rear section 150. The bottom section 170 is located opposite the top section 160 in the battery pack 100.

[0039] The reinforcing section 180 extends parallel to the width direction of the vehicle 1. The reinforcing section 180 is located behind the junction box 300, the electronic equipment 400, the second electronic equipment 500, and the base 600. The reinforcing section 180 is located behind the battery module 200. The reinforcing section 180 is joined to the bottom surface 170 by welding or the like.

[0040] The battery module 200 includes multiple battery stacks. Each battery stack consists of multiple battery cells arranged in a grid. The battery cells are rechargeable batteries such as nickel-metal hydride batteries or lithium-ion batteries. The battery cells may use a liquid electrolyte or a solid electrolyte.

[0041] The battery module 200 is housed in the battery pack 100. The battery module 200 is positioned between the first side portion 130 and the second side portion 140. The battery module 200 is not positioned between the inclined surface portion 110 and the second side portion 140. The battery module 200 is positioned behind the junction box 300, the electronic equipment 400, the second electronic equipment 500, and the base 600. The battery module 200 is electrically connected to the junction box 300.

[0042] The junction box 300 includes a first heat-generating component group 310 and a second heat-generating component group 320. When the junction box 300 is energized with the battery module 200, the first heat-generating component group 310 is configured to rise to a higher temperature than the second heat-generating component group 320. Furthermore, at least the first heat-generating component group 310 does not overlap the base 600 in the vertical direction. Typically, the junction box 300 as a whole does not overlap the base 600 in the vertical direction.

[0043] The first heat-generating component group 310 includes a relay 311, a fuse 312, a register 313, a current sensor 314, or a terminal 315. Specifically, the first heat-generating component group 310 includes a relay 311, a fuse 312, a register 313, a current sensor 314, and a terminal 315.

[0044] For example, terminal 315 is configured to be electrically connected via a high-voltage cable to a Power Control Unit (PCU) located outside the battery pack 100. The PCU includes, for example, two inverters and a converter. One inverter is electrically connected to the rotating electric machine MG1. The other inverter is connected to the rotating electric machine MG2. The converter is electrically connected to the battery pack 100 via a junction box 300. The junction box 300 includes at least one circuit electrically connected to at least one of the battery pack 100, the rotating electric machine MG1, or the rotating electric machine MG2. A relay 311, a fuse 312, a resistor 313, and a current sensor 314 may be incorporated into any one of the above circuits.

[0045] The second heat-generating component group 320 may overlap the junction box 300 in the vertical direction. The second heat-generating component group 320 may include a metal mounting member, an upper circuit portion, and a communication connector socket. The metal mounting member secures the junction box 300 and the battery pack 100 to each other. The circuit described above is located below the upper circuit portion. A communication cable connected to the electronic device 400, the second electronic device 500, or an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) outside the battery pack 100 may be further connected to the communication connector socket.

[0046] The electronic equipment 400 and the second electronic equipment 500 are mounted on the base 600. Each of the electronic equipment 400 and the second electronic equipment 500 is smaller than the junction box 300 when viewed from above. The electronic equipment 400 and the second electronic equipment 500 are arranged side-by-side in the vertical direction. For example, one of the electronic equipment 400 and the second electronic equipment 500 may be an ECU and the other a Satellite Battery Monitor (SBM).

[0047] The SBM is a monitoring unit that monitors the status of the battery module 200. This status includes temperature, voltage, and / or current. The ECU may control each device so that the vehicle 1 reaches a desired state based on signals received from the SBM, information such as programs stored in memory, etc. In addition to the SBM, the ECU may be configured to receive signals from various sensors (not shown) (e.g., accelerator opening signal, vehicle speed signal, etc.).

[0048] The base 600 is located between the exhaust pipe 50 and the junction box 300 when viewed from above, and is aligned with the junction box 300 in the width direction of the vehicle 1. The base 600 is located at the rear of the vehicle on the inclined surface 110. The base 600 is aligned with the inclined surface 110 in the width direction of the vehicle 1.

[0049] The base 600 includes a plurality of support sections 610, a wall section 620, and a second wall section 630. The wall section 620 may also be referred to as the first wall section. Each of the plurality of support sections 610 is connected to both the wall section 620 and the second wall section 630.

[0050] The support portion 610 supports the electronic device 400. More specifically, the multiple support portions 610 include a first support portion 611 and a second support portion 612, with the first support portion 611 supporting the electronic device 400. The second support portion 612 supports the second electronic device 500. The second support portion 612 is located above or below the first support portion 611. In this embodiment, the second support portion 612 is located below the first support portion 611. The first support portion 611 and the second support portion 612 are plate-shaped members. The first support portion 611 is fixed to the wall portion 620 and the second wall portion 630 by a plurality of fastening members F.

[0051] The wall portion 620 is located between the electronic device 400 and the battery pack 100 in the front-rear direction. More specifically, the wall portion 620 is located between the electronic device 400 and the inclined surface portion 110 in the front-rear direction.

[0052] The wall portion 620 extends from the front of the electronic device 400 to above the electronic device 400. The wall portion 620 extends from the front of the second electronic device 500 to above the second electronic device 500. The wall portion 620 extends above the battery module 200. However, the upper end portion 621 of the wall portion 620 is separated from the battery pack 100 above. The upper end portion 621 is located in front of the electronic device 400.

[0053] The lower end portion 622 of the wall portion 620 is located below the electronic equipment 400 and the second electronic equipment 500. The lower end portion 622 of the wall portion 620 is in contact with the battery pack 100 below. The lower end portion of the wall portion 620 is joined to the bottom surface portion 170 of the battery pack 100, for example, by welding.

[0054] The wall portion 620 further includes a central wall portion 623, a first rear extension portion 624, and a second rear extension portion 625. The central wall portion 623 is located in front of the second electronic device 500. The central wall portion 623 extends downward from the upper end portion 621. The first rear extension portion 624 extends rearward from the lower end of the upper end portion 621 (i.e., the upper end of the central wall portion 623). The first rear extension portion 624 is fixed to the first support portion 611 by a fastening member F. The second rear extension portion 625 extends rearward from the lower end of the central wall portion 623. The second rear extension portion 625 is fixed to both the second support portion 612 and the lower end portion 622 by a fastening member F.

[0055] The second wall portion 630 is located behind the electronic device 400 and the second electronic device 500. More specifically, the second wall portion 630 is located below the electronic device 400. The lower end portion 632 of the second wall portion 630 is fixed to the second support portion 612 and the reinforcing portion 180 of the battery pack 100 by fastening members F.

[0056] As described above, the vehicle 1 according to this embodiment includes an exhaust pipe 50, a battery pack 100, a junction box 300, electronic equipment 400, and a base 600. The exhaust pipe 50 is located outside the battery pack 100. The battery pack 100 houses the junction box 300, the electronic equipment 400, and the base 600. The electronic equipment 400 is mounted on the base 600. When viewed from above, the base 600 is located between the exhaust pipe 50 and the junction box 300, and is aligned with the junction box 300 in the width direction of the vehicle 1.

[0057] According to the above configuration, the base 600 on which the electronic equipment 400 is mounted is aligned with the junction box 300 in the width direction of the vehicle 1 when viewed from above, thereby preventing the electronic equipment 400 from being heated from below by the heat generated from the junction box 300. Furthermore, a large space for housing the battery pack 100 can be secured in front of or behind the junction box 300 and the base 600. For example, the battery pack 100 can have a large space for housing the battery module 200. Consequently, it becomes possible to increase the capacity of the battery module 200.

[0058] Therefore, with the above configuration, it is possible to increase the storage space within the battery pack 100 while suppressing the junction box 300 from overheating the electronic equipment 400.

[0059] Now, in Figures 3 and 4, the flow of heat is indicated by the symbol h. As shown in Figure 3, in this embodiment, the heat transferred to the battery pack 100 via the exhaust pipe 50 and heater insulator 60, using the exhaust gas flowing through the exhaust pipe 50 as the heat source, and the flow of heat transferred from the engine 10 to the battery pack 100 are shown. This heat reaches the front of the front portion 120 of the battery pack 100, then passes between the top portion 160 and the floor panel 21, and flows further to the rear of the battery pack 100. On the other hand, as shown in Figure 4, in this embodiment, the heat transferred to the battery pack 100 via the exhaust pipe 50 and heater insulator 60, using the exhaust gas flowing through the exhaust pipe 50 as the heat source, are shown. This heat can further be transferred to the interior of the battery pack 100 via the inclined surface portion 110.

[0060] Therefore, in this embodiment, the base 600 includes a support portion 610 and a wall portion 620. The support portion 610 supports the electronic device 400. The wall portion 620 is located between the electronic device 400 and the battery pack 100 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The wall portion 620 extends from the front of the electronic device 400 to above the electronic device 400.

[0061] According to the above configuration, the wall portion 620 can suppress the transfer of heat from the exhaust pipe 50 to the battery pack 100 to the electronic equipment 400.

[0062] Furthermore, the vehicle 1 according to this embodiment further comprises a battery module 200. The battery pack 100 further houses the battery module 200. The wall portion 620 extends above the battery module 200.

[0063] According to the above configuration, the upper end portion 621 of the wall portion 620 is located at a relatively high position relative to other components housed within the battery pack 100. This further suppresses the transfer of heat from the exhaust pipe 50 to the battery pack 100 to the electronic equipment 400.

[0064] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the upper end portion 621 of the wall portion 620 is separated from the battery pack 100 above.

[0065] According to the above configuration, the wall portion 620 further suppresses the transfer of heat from the exhaust pipe 50 to the battery pack 100 to the electronic equipment 400, while also suppressing contact between the wall portion 620 and the battery pack 100 when the vehicle 1 vibrates.

[0066] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the lower end portion 622 of the wall portion 620 is in contact with the battery pack 100 at the bottom.

[0067] According to the above configuration, the wall portion 620 can further suppress the transfer of heat from the exhaust pipe 50 to the battery pack 100 to the electronic equipment 400.

[0068] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the lower end portion 622 of the wall portion 620 is joined to the battery pack 100.

[0069] According to the above configuration, the wall portion 620 further suppresses the transfer of heat from the exhaust pipe 50 to the battery pack 100 to the electronic equipment 400, while also stabilizing the base 600 on which the electronic equipment 400 is mounted.

[0070] In this embodiment, the base 600 further includes a second wall portion 630. The second wall portion 630 is located behind the electronic device 400. The lower ends 622 and 632 of the second wall portion 630 are joined to the battery pack 100. The support portion 610 is connected to both the wall portion 620 and the second wall portion 630.

[0071] According to the above configuration, the base 600 can stably support the electronic device 400. Furthermore, this embodiment further includes a second electronic device 500. The base 600 includes a plurality of support parts 610. The plurality of support parts 610 include a first support part 611 and a second support part 612. The first support part 611 supports the electronic device 400. The second support part 612 supports the second electronic device 500. The second support part 612 is located above or below the first support part 611.

[0072] According to the above configuration, even when the battery pack 100 further accommodates the second electronic device 500, ample space for housing the battery pack 100 can be secured in front of or behind the junction box 300 and the base 600.

[0073] Furthermore, the vehicle 1 according to this embodiment is further equipped with a heater insulator 60. The heater insulator 60 is located between the battery pack 100 and the exhaust pipe 50.

[0074] According to the above configuration, it is possible to suppress the transfer of heat from the exhaust pipe 50 to the battery pack 100.

[0075] In this embodiment, the battery pack 100 also includes an inclined surface portion 110. The inclined surface portion 110 is aligned with the junction box 300 in the width direction of the vehicle 1. The inclined surface portion 110 extends so as it approaches the front of the vehicle, it tilts toward the junction box 300 in the width direction of the vehicle 1. The exhaust pipe 50 extends along the inclined surface portion 110. The base 600 is located behind the inclined surface portion 110 of the vehicle.

[0076] With the above configuration, the electronic equipment 400 can be placed in the gap between the relatively large junction box 300 and the inclined surface 110. At the same time, ample space for housing the battery pack 100 can be secured in front of or behind the junction box 300 and the base 600.

[0077] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the vehicle 1 according to this embodiment further comprises a battery module 200. The battery module 200 is housed in the battery pack 100. The battery module 200 is electrically connected to a junction box 300. The junction box 300 includes a first heat-generating component group 310 and a second heat-generating component group 320. When the junction box 300 is energized to the battery module 200, the first heat-generating component group 310 is configured to rise to a higher temperature than the second heat-generating component group 320. The first heat-generating component group 310 does not overlap the base 600 in the vertical direction.

[0078] According to the above configuration, a distance can be secured between the first heat-generating component group 310, which reaches relatively high temperatures, and the base 600, thereby suppressing the transfer of heat from the first heat-generating component group 310 to the electronic device 400.

[0079] In this embodiment, the first heat-generating component group 310 includes a relay 311, a fuse 312, a register 313, a current sensor 314, or a terminal 315.

[0080] According to the above configuration, a distance can be ensured between at least one component that reaches a relatively high temperature and the base 600, thereby suppressing the transfer of heat from that component to the electronic device 400.

[0081] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first heat-generating component group 310 includes a relay 311, a fuse 312, a register 313, a current sensor 314, and a terminal 315.

[0082] According to the above configuration, a distance can be maintained between these components, which become relatively hot, and the base 600, thereby suppressing the transfer of heat from these components to the electronic device 400.

[0083] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the junction box 300 does not overlap with the base 600 in the vertical direction.

[0084] According to the above configuration, the distance between the junction box 300 and the base 600 can be made even larger, and consequently, the transfer of heat from the junction box 300 to the electronic equipment 400 can be further suppressed.

[0085] (Embodiment 2) Next, a vehicle according to Embodiment 2 of this disclosure will be described. The vehicle according to Embodiment 2 has a different configuration of the wall portion 620 compared to vehicle 1 according to Embodiment 1. For this reason, the same configuration and effects as those of vehicle 1 according to Embodiment 1 will not be described again.

[0086] Figure 5 is a partial cross-sectional view of a vehicle according to Embodiment 2. The cross-sectional view shown in Figure 5 in Embodiment 2 corresponds to the cross-sectional view shown in Figure 4 in Embodiment 1.

[0087] As shown in Figure 5, in Embodiment 2, the base 600 further includes a cushioning member 650. The cushioning member 650 has less rigidity than the wall portion 620. The cushioning member 650 is in contact with the upper side of the wall portion 620. The battery pack 100 is in contact with the upper side of the cushioning member 650.

[0088] According to the above configuration, the wall portion 620 and the buffer member 650 further suppress the transfer of heat from the exhaust pipe 50 to the battery pack 100 to the electronic equipment 400, while also suppressing direct contact between the wall portion 620 and the battery pack 100 when the vehicle 1 vibrates.

[0089] More specifically, the cushioning member 650 is in contact with the upper side of the upper end portion 621 of the wall portion 620. The cushioning member 650 is in contact with the top surface portion 160.

[0090] In the above-described embodiment, the combinatable configurations may be combined with each other.

[0091] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered in all respects to be illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of this disclosure is indicated by the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims are intended. [Explanation of symbols]

[0092] 1 Vehicle, 10 Engine, 20 Body, 21 Floor Panel, 50 Exhaust Pipe, 60 Heater Insulator, 100 Battery Pack, 110 Inclined Surface, 111 Upper Inclined Surface, 112 Lower Inclined Surface, 120 Front, 130 First Side, 140 Second Side, 150 Rear, 160 Top, 170 Bottom, 180 Reinforcement, 200 Battery Module, 300 Junction Box, 310 First Heat-Generating Components, 311 Relay, 312 Fuse, 313 Resistor, 314 Current Sensor, 315 Terminal, 320 Second Heat-Generating Components, 400 Electronic Equipment, 500 Second Electronic Equipment, 600 Base, 610 Support, 611 First Support, 612 Second Support, 620 Wall, 621 Upper end, 622 Lower end, 623 Central wall section, 624 First rear extension section, 625 Second rear extension section, 630 Second wall section, 632 Lower end, 650 Cushioning member, F Fastening member, MG1, MG2 Rotating electric machine, MG1 Rotating electric machine, MG2 Rotating electric machine.

Claims

1. It is a vehicle, Exhaust pipe and Battery pack and Junction box and Electronic devices and, Equipped with a base, The exhaust pipe is located on the outside of the battery pack. The battery pack houses the junction box, the electronic device, and the base. The aforementioned electronic device is mounted on the base, A vehicle in which the base is located between the exhaust pipe and the junction box when viewed from above and below, and is aligned with the junction box in the width direction of the vehicle.

2. The base includes a support portion and a wall portion. The support portion supports the electronic device, The wall portion is located between the electronic device and the battery pack in the front-rear direction. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the wall portion extends from the front of the electronic device to above the electronic device.

3. Equipped with additional battery modules, The battery pack further houses the battery module, The vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the wall portion extends above the battery module.

4. The base further includes a cushioning member, The cushioning member has less rigidity than the wall portion. The buffer member is in contact with the upper side of the wall portion. The vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the battery pack is in contact with the upper side of the cushioning member.

5. The vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the upper end of the wall portion is separated from the battery pack above.

6. The vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the lower end of the wall portion is in contact with the battery pack below.

7. The vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the lower end of the wall portion is joined to the battery pack.

8. The base further includes a second wall portion, The second wall portion is located behind the electronic device, The lower end of the second wall portion is joined to the battery pack. The vehicle according to claim 7, wherein the support portion is connected to both the wall portion and the second wall portion.

9. Further equipped with a second electronic device, The base includes a plurality of support parts, The plurality of support parts include a first support part and a second support part, The first support portion supports the electronic device, The second support portion supports the second electronic device, The vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the second support portion is located above or below the first support portion.

10. Equipped with an additional heater insulator, The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the heater insulator is located between the battery pack and the exhaust pipe.

11. The aforementioned battery pack includes an inclined surface portion, The inclined surface portion is aligned with the junction box in the width direction of the vehicle, The inclined surface portion extends so as it moves forward towards the vehicle, it tilts toward the junction box in the width direction of the vehicle. The exhaust pipe extends along the inclined surface, The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the base is located at the rear of the inclined surface portion of the vehicle.

12. Equipped with additional battery modules, The battery module is housed in the battery pack, The battery module is electrically connected to the junction box. The junction box includes a first group of heat-generating components and a second group of heat-generating components. When the junction box is energized with the battery module, the first heat-generating component group is configured to rise to a higher temperature than the second heat-generating component group. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the first group of heat-generating components does not overlap with the base in the vertical direction.

13. The vehicle according to claim 12, wherein the first group of heat-generating components includes a relay, a fuse, a resistor, a current sensor, or a terminal.

14. The vehicle according to claim 12, wherein the first group of heat-generating components includes a relay, a fuse, a resistor, a current sensor, and a terminal.

15. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the junction box does not overlap the base in the vertical direction.

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