Insulation protection structure at the front of the vehicle

The insulating protective structure for vehicle fronts uses a base and cover with a front wall to prevent direct impact and maintain busbar coverage, addressing the risk of disconnection during collisions and ensuring electrical continuity.

JP2026115666APending Publication Date: 2026-07-09TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2026-07-09

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Abstract

This makes it possible to suppress the exposure of the busbar during a frontal collision of a vehicle. [Solution] The engine starter unit 10 (electrical equipment) is mounted in the engine compartment. Terminal B 22 is provided on the front part of the engine starter unit 10. The bus bar 30 is connected to terminal B 22. The bus bar 30 extends to the rear. The base 40 and cover 60 sandwich and cover the bus bar 30. The base 40 and cover 60 are insulating. The base 40 is fixed to the engine starter unit 10 together with the bus bar 30. The cover 60 engages with the base 40 by a claw fit. The base 40 has a front wall portion 42 formed in front of the cover 60. The front wall portion 42 covers the front surface 61 of the cover 60 when viewed from the front of the vehicle.
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