Vehicle

Abstract

A vehicle, the vehicle comprising: a battery and seating; a protruding platform is arranged on the top surface of the battery, and the seating is arranged above the battery; the seating comprises seats used to allow passengers to sit; the protruding platform is located below the seating, and in a projection perpendicular to the vertical direction, and at least part of the projection of the protruding platform is located within the range of projections of the seats. By providing the protruding platform on the battery, an increase in the battery volume within the vehicle is facilitated, and consequently an increase of battery capacity is facilitated; also, the protruding platform utilizes space below the seats, lowering the probability that passengers come into contact with the protruding platform when riding in the vehicle, thus mitigating the provision of the protruding platform encroaching on normal active space of passengers by the arrangement of the protruding platform. User experience is improved, and the space utilization rate in the vehicle is improved.

Description

A vehicle

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This disclosure is based on the Chinese patent application with application number 202322642524.8, application date September 27, 2023, and invention name “A Vehicle”, and claims the priority of the Chinese patent application. The entire content of the Chinese patent application is hereby introduced into this disclosure as a reference. Technical Field

[0003] The embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a vehicle. Background Art

[0004] In recent years, new energy vehicles have become increasingly popular in the market.

[0005] New energy vehicles are equipped with relatively large batteries, which are generally located under the passenger compartment.

[0006] For new energy vehicles powered by electric power, battery capacity directly impacts the vehicle's maximum range. Therefore, utilizing the vehicle's limited space to maximize battery placement directly impacts the vehicle's maximum range, playing a crucial role in alleviating user anxiety about range, reducing charging times, and improving the user experience.

[0007] Utility Model Content

[0008] In view of this, the embodiments of the present disclosure aim to provide a vehicle that can improve the space utilization of the battery in the vehicle interior.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure is implemented as follows:

[0010] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a vehicle, comprising a battery and a seat, wherein a boss is provided on the top surface of the battery, the seat is provided above the battery, the seat comprises a seat for passengers to sit on, the boss is located below the seat, and in a projection perpendicular to the vertical direction, at least a portion of the projection of the boss is located within the projection range of the seat.

[0011] The disclosed embodiments provide a vehicle having a boss on a battery, thereby facilitating an increase in the volume of the battery within the vehicle, and thereby facilitating an increase in the battery capacity; at the same time, the boss utilizes the space under the seat, reducing the chance of an occupant coming into contact with the boss while riding, thereby reducing the encroachment of the boss on the occupant's normal activity space, improving the user experience, and increasing the space utilization rate within the vehicle.

[0012] In some embodiments, the number of the seats is multiple, and the multiple seats are divided into at least two rows spaced apart along the length direction of the vehicle, wherein at least one row has multiple seats and a first gap is formed between each of the seats along the width direction of the vehicle, and a portion of the boss is located in the first gap.

[0013] In this way, the boss can utilize the space in the first gap, which increases the battery volume while reducing the chance of passengers coming into contact with the boss during riding, reduces the interference of the boss on the normal activities of the passengers, and improves the space utilization rate in the vehicle.

[0014] In some embodiments, the boss extends along the length direction of the vehicle and a portion of the boss is located in the first gap.

[0015] In this way, on the one hand, the boss extends along the length direction of the vehicle. When the projected area of ​​the boss perpendicular to the vertical direction is constant, it is beneficial to reduce the size of the boss along the width direction of the vehicle, thereby reducing the interference of the boss on multiple passengers in the vehicle and improving the user experience; on the other hand, it enables the boss to make better use of the space in the first gap and further improve the space utilization rate in the vehicle.

[0016] In some embodiments, the boss extends to below the seats of another adjacent row of seats.

[0017] In this way, while improving the space utilization rate of the space between two adjacent rows that is not often used by passengers, it also reduces the probability of interference with passengers' riding and activities, which is conducive to improving the space utilization rate of the battery in the vehicle's interior space and increasing the battery capacity.

[0018] In some embodiments, the boss extends along the width direction of the vehicle, with a portion of the boss located below the seat and another portion located in the first gap.

[0019] In this way, the boss can fully utilize the space under the seat and the space in the first gap, which is beneficial to improving the space utilization of the battery in the vehicle and increasing the battery capacity.

[0020] In some embodiments, there are multiple seats, and the multiple seats are divided into at least two rows spaced apart along the length direction of the vehicle. At least one row of seats is one and extends along the width direction of the vehicle, and the width of the seat is not less than the width of the top surface of the battery. The boss extends along the width direction and is located below the row of seats.

[0021] In this way, the boss can increase its size along the width direction of the vehicle as much as possible, thereby better utilizing the space under the seat, which is beneficial to improving the space utilization of the battery in the vehicle's interior space and increasing the battery capacity.

[0022] In some embodiments, the number of the bosses is at least two, the bosses extend along the length direction of the vehicle, the two bosses are respectively located at one end of the battery along the width direction of the vehicle, and the seat is located between the two bosses.

[0023] In this way, the interference of the boss on the leg and foot movements of the occupants can be reduced, thereby improving the occupants' user experience.

[0024] In some embodiments, a second gap is formed vertically between at least a portion of the seat and the top surface of the battery, and at least a portion of the boss is located in the second gap. In this way, a clearance space is formed between the seat and the top surface of the battery to facilitate the arrangement of the boss.

[0025] In some embodiments, the seat includes legs, and the seat and the battery are vertically spaced apart to form a second gap, with the legs connected between the seat and the battery. This facilitates spacing between the seat and the boss, resulting in a regular seat shape and ease of placement. This also facilitates heat release during battery operation, facilitates inspection, disassembly, and maintenance through the second gap, and allows passengers to easily insert their feet into the second gap, allowing them to relax and improve riding comfort.

[0026] In some embodiments, the legs are provided on the top surface of the boss so that the dimensions of the legs along the vertical direction are consistent, which is beneficial for making the dimensions of the legs uniform and reducing the manufacturing cost.

[0027] Alternatively, there are multiple legs, and the multiple legs are spaced apart along the width direction of the vehicle, and the boss is located between two adjacent legs along the width direction of the vehicle. In this way, the boss can be arranged to utilize the space between the two legs, thereby improving the space utilization rate of the battery in the vehicle's interior space and increasing the battery capacity.

[0028] In some embodiments, the height of the boss does not exceed 50 cm. Within this range, while maximizing the boss height to increase the volume and capacity of the battery, the impact of the boss thickness on the seat thickness is reduced, thereby reducing the adverse impact of the boss height on the passenger's riding experience.

[0029] In some embodiments, the battery includes a housing box and a plurality of battery cells. The housing box has a housing cavity, and the battery cells are positioned within the housing cavity. A portion of the housing box protrudes away from the battery cells to form the boss, and the inner wall of the housing cavity corresponding to the portion is recessed to form a housing groove, with at least a portion of the battery cell positioned within the groove. This facilitates the arrangement of a greater number of or larger battery cells within the battery, thereby increasing the battery's capacity. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the arrangement of a vehicle in a first embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of the embodiment in FIG1 at a second viewing angle;

[0032] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the embodiment in FIG1 at a third viewing angle;

[0033] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of the arrangement of a vehicle in a second embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the embodiment in FIG4 at a fourth viewing angle;

[0035] FIG6 is a schematic diagram of the arrangement of a vehicle in a third embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of the embodiment in FIG6 at a fifth viewing angle;

[0037] FIG8 is a schematic diagram of the arrangement of a vehicle in a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0038] FIG9 is a schematic diagram of the embodiment in FIG8 at a sixth viewing angle;

[0039] FIG10 is a schematic diagram of the embodiment in FIG8 at a seventh viewing angle;

[0040] FIG11 is a schematic diagram of the arrangement of a vehicle in a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0041] FIG12 is a schematic diagram of the embodiment in FIG11 at an eighth viewing angle;

[0042] FIG13 is a schematic diagram of the embodiment in FIG11 at a ninth viewing angle;

[0043] FIG14 is a schematic diagram of a battery in one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0044] FIG15 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the embodiment in FIG14 ;

[0045] FIG16 is a partial enlarged view of FIG15 at position A;

[0046] FIG17 is a schematic diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS Battery 10 ; Accommodation chamber 10 a ; Accommodation groove 10 b ; Boss 11 ; Battery cell 12 ; Accommodation box 13 ; Seat 20 ; First gap 20 a ; Second gap 20 b ; Seat seat 21 ; Seat back 22 ; Support leg 23 ; Vehicle 100 ; Controller 30 ; Motor 40 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] It should be noted that, unless there is a conflict, the embodiments and technical features in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be combined with each other, and the detailed description in the specific implementation methods should be understood as an explanation of the purpose of the present disclosure and should not be regarded as an improper limitation on the present disclosure.

[0049] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs; the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure; the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification of the present disclosure and the above-mentioned drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0050] In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, technical terms such as "first," "second," and "third" are used solely to distinguish different objects and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or to implicitly specify the quantity, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the technical features indicated. In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, "plurality" means more than two, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0051] References herein to "embodiments" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it constitute an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is understood, both explicitly and implicitly, by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0052] In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the term "and / or" is simply a description of the association relationship between associated objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three situations: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0053] In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the technical terms "vertical direction", "top", "bottom", "up", "down", "front", and "back" orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in Figures 1 and 2, and the technical terms "length direction" and "width direction" orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in Figures 1 and 3. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, operated or used in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0054] In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, technical terms such as "installed," "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and can refer to internal connectivity between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure based on specific circumstances.

[0055] In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the technical term "contact" should be understood in a broad sense, and can be direct contact, contact through an intermediate medium layer, contact with essentially no interaction force between the two contacting parties, or contact with interaction force between the two contacting parties.

[0056] The following describes the embodiments of the present disclosure in detail.

[0057] Batteries in new energy vehicles, especially pure electric passenger vehicles, are primarily located below the passenger compartment. If the battery capacity increases, given a given vehicle's volume, it will encroach on the interior space of the passenger compartment, reducing its volume. This, in turn, impacts the space available to passengers and negatively impacts their experience. Therefore, to minimize or even eliminate these negative impacts on passenger comfort, battery placement should utilize unused space within the passenger compartment.

[0058] The embodiment of the present disclosure aims to provide a vehicle, in which a boss is provided on the battery of the vehicle, and the boss is located below the seat of the vehicle, thereby improving the utilization rate of the space below the seat, thereby improving the space utilization rate of the vehicle, and facilitating the arrangement of batteries with larger capacity.

[0059] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a vehicle 100. Referring to Figures 1 to 13, the vehicle 100 includes a battery 10 and a seat 20. A boss 11 is provided on the top surface of the battery 10. The seat 20 is provided above the battery 10. The seat 20 includes a seat 21 for passengers to sit on. In a projection perpendicular to the vertical direction, at least part of the projection of the boss 11 is located within the projection range of the seat 21.

[0060] The battery 10 serves as a power source for the vehicle 100 and is used to provide electricity for normal operation of the vehicle 100 , such as driving and powering equipment.

[0061] The seat 20 is used for passengers of the vehicle 100 to sit and place items.

[0062] It can be understood that the battery 10 itself has high structural strength, and the seat 20 is located above the battery 10, so that the battery 10 can directly bear the weight of the seat 20 and the people and items carried by the seat 20, which is beneficial to reduce the structural components arranged in the vehicle 100 to support the seat 20.

[0063] The seat 21 is used for passengers to sit on and bear the weight of the passengers.

[0064] The boss 11 is located on the top surface of the battery 10 so that the boss 11 is located in the passenger compartment. That is, the boss 11 is located on the side of the battery 10 away from the ground, which is beneficial to increase the ground clearance of the vehicle 100 and avoid the boss 11 colliding with foreign objects on the road during driving of the vehicle 100, thereby preventing the battery 10 from being damaged.

[0065] It can be understood that, by providing the boss 11 , the total volume of the battery 10 can be increased, thereby facilitating an increase in the capacity of the battery 10 .

[0066] Other components of the battery 10 may be disposed inside the boss 11 .

[0067] It can be understood that the boss 11 protrudes vertically from the surface of other parts of the battery 10 .

[0068] It is understandable that when an occupant sits on the seat 21, due to the occupant's sitting posture, the space below the contact surface with the seat 21, including the seat 21 itself and the area below the seat 21, will not be accessible or will be difficult to be accessed by the occupant's limbs.

[0069] The boss 11 is located below the seat 20 , and at least part of the projection of the boss 11 is located within the projection range of the seat 21 , that is, at least part of the boss 11 is located in the space below the contact surface with the seat 21 when the occupant is seated.

[0070] The disclosed embodiment provides a vehicle 100, in which a boss 11 is provided on a battery 10, thereby facilitating an increase in the volume of the battery 10 in the vehicle 100, and thereby facilitating an increase in the capacity of the battery 10; at the same time, the boss 11 utilizes the space under the seat 21, thereby reducing the probability of an occupant coming into contact with the boss 11 during riding, thereby reducing the encroachment of the boss 11 on the normal activity space of the occupant, improving the user experience, and improving the space utilization rate in the vehicle 100.

[0071] It is understandable that the boss 11 may extend into the interior of the seat 21 or be located below the seat 21 .

[0072] Figure 17 is a structural schematic diagram of a vehicle 100 provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The vehicle 100 can be a fuel vehicle, a gas vehicle or a new energy vehicle. The new energy vehicle can be a pure electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle or an extended-range vehicle, etc. As shown in Figure 17, a battery 10 is provided inside the vehicle 100. The battery 10 can be provided at the bottom, head or tail of the vehicle 100. The battery 10 can be used to power the vehicle 100. For example, the battery 10 can serve as an operating power source for the vehicle 100. The vehicle 100 may further include a controller 30 and a motor 40. The controller 30 is used to control the battery 10 to power the motor 40, for example, for starting, navigating and operating power requirements of the vehicle 100 during driving.

[0073] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the battery 10 can serve not only as an operating power source for the vehicle 100 , but also as a driving power source for the vehicle 100 , replacing or partially replacing fuel or natural gas to provide driving power for the vehicle 100 .

[0074] In the battery 10, there may be multiple battery cells 12, which may be connected in series, in parallel, or in a hybrid connection. A hybrid connection refers to a combination of series and parallel connections among the multiple battery cells 12. The multiple battery cells 12 may be directly connected in series, in parallel, or in a hybrid connection, and then the entire battery cell 12 may be placed in the storage box 13. Alternatively, the battery 10 may be constructed by first connecting multiple battery cells 12 in series, in parallel, or in a hybrid connection to form a battery module, which is then connected in series, in parallel, or in a hybrid connection to form a single unit and housed in the storage box 13. The battery 10 may also include other structures, such as a busbar for electrically connecting the multiple battery cells 12.

[0075] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the battery cell 12 may be a secondary battery. A secondary battery refers to a battery cell 12 that can be continuously used by activating active materials by charging after the battery cell 12 is discharged.

[0076] The battery cell 12 can be a lithium ion battery, a sodium ion battery, a sodium lithium ion battery, a lithium metal battery, a sodium metal battery, a lithium sulfur battery, a magnesium ion battery, a nickel metal hydride battery, a nickel cadmium battery, a lead storage battery, etc., which is not limited in the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0077] As an example, the battery cell 12 can be a cylindrical battery cell, a prismatic battery cell, a soft-pack battery cell or a battery cell of other shapes. The prismatic battery cell includes a square-shell battery cell, a blade-shaped battery cell, a polygonal battery, and a polygonal battery such as a hexagonal battery. There is no special limitation in the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0078] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail.

[0079] The specific shape of the boss 11 is not limited. For example, referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 14 , the boss 11 is a rectangular parallelepiped.

[0080] The specific number of the bosses 11 is not limited and can be one or more.

[0081] In the embodiment where there are multiple bosses 11 , the sizes of the bosses 11 along the vertical direction may be the same or different.

[0082] In some embodiments, the boss 11 is provided below the seat 21. In contrast, if the boss 11 extends below the seat 21, the adverse effect of the boss 11 on the cushioning effect of the seat 21 can be reduced, thereby reducing the impact on passenger comfort.

[0083] It can be understood that the arrangement of the bosses 11 on the top surface of the battery 10 is adapted to the arrangement of the seats 20 in the vehicle 100 .

[0084] For example, referring to Figures 1 to 3 and Figures 6 and 7, there are multiple seats 20, and the multiple seats 20 are divided into at least two rows spaced apart along the length direction of the vehicle 100, wherein at least one row has multiple seats 20 and each seat 20 is spaced apart along the width direction of the vehicle 100 to form a first gap 20a, and a portion of the boss 11 is located in the first gap 20a.

[0085] The longitudinal direction of the vehicle 100 refers to the direction of the maximum dimension among the three-dimensional dimensions of the vehicle 100. Generally, the longitudinal direction of the vehicle 100 is also the forward or backward direction of the vehicle 100 when traveling in a straight line.

[0086] The length direction of the vehicle 100 refers to the direction of the dimension perpendicular to the length direction and the gravity direction in the three-dimensional dimensions of the vehicle 100 .

[0087] The direction of gravity is the vertical direction.

[0088] It is understandable that when an occupant sits on the seat 21 , it is difficult for the occupant's legs to enter the first gap 20 a due to the occupant's sitting posture.

[0089] In this way, the boss 11 can utilize the space in the first gap 20a, which increases the volume of the battery 10 while reducing the probability of passengers colliding with the boss 11 during riding, reduces the interference of the boss 11 on the normal activities of the passengers, and improves the space utilization rate in the vehicle 100.

[0090] The number of seats 20 in each row is not limited, for example, one, two, three, etc.

[0091] It is understandable that other equipment in the vehicle 100, such as armrests, a vehicle refrigerator, a storage box, etc., can also be arranged in the first gap 20a to improve the space utilization in the vehicle and enhance the user experience.

[0092] It can be understood that the projection of a partial area of ​​the boss 11 is located within the projection range of the seat 21 , and the partial area is located in the first gap 20 a .

[0093] In some embodiments, a portion of the boss 11 along the length of the vehicle 100 is located below the seat 20 and another portion is located in the first gap 20 a to further improve space utilization of the battery 10 in the vehicle 100 .

[0094] It is understandable that the space between two adjacent rows of seats 20 along the length direction of the vehicle 100 can be used for passenger activities, and multiple passengers can sit in the same row of seats 20 along the width direction of the vehicle 100.

[0095] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 3 , the boss 11 extends along the length of the vehicle 100 and a portion thereof is located in the first gap 20 a .

[0096] In this way, on the one hand, the boss 11 extends along the length direction of the vehicle 100. When the projected area of ​​the boss 11 perpendicular to the vertical direction is constant, it is beneficial to reduce the size of the boss 11 along the width direction of the vehicle 100, thereby helping to reduce the interference of the boss 11 on multiple passengers in the vehicle and improving the user experience; on the other hand, it enables the boss 11 to make better use of the space in the first gap 20a, further improving the space utilization rate in the vehicle 100.

[0097] It can be understood that, for seats 20 in a row adjacent to the first gap 20 a along the length direction of the vehicle 100 , the probability of an occupant sitting on the portion corresponding to the first gap 20 a along the length direction of the vehicle 100 is low.

[0098] It can be understood that the dimension of the boss 11 along the length direction of the vehicle 100 does not exceed the dimension of the top surface of the battery 10 along the length direction of the vehicle 100 .

[0099] In some embodiments, the seat 20 includes a backrest 22, which is located on the top of the seat 21 and on the rear side of the backrest 22. The backrest 22 extends backward in an inclined manner. In a projection perpendicular to the vertical direction, the projection of the backrest 22 of the last row of seats 20 at least partially overlaps with the projection of the boss 11. In this way, the space under the backrest 22 of the last row of seats 20 can be utilized to improve the internal space utilization of the vehicle 100, which is conducive to increasing the capacity of the battery 10.

[0100] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 3 , the boss 11 extends to below the seat 21 of another adjacent row of seats 20 .

[0101] In this way, while improving the space utilization rate of the space between two adjacent rows that is not often used by passengers, the probability of interference with passengers' riding and activities is reduced, which is beneficial to improving the space utilization rate of the battery 10 in the interior space of the vehicle 100 and increasing the capacity of the battery 10.

[0102] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 4 , the boss 11 extends along the width of the vehicle 100 and is located below the seat 21. This allows the boss 11 to fully utilize the space below the seat 21 along the width of the vehicle 100. Furthermore, the boss 11 minimizes encroachment on the space between adjacent rows of seats 20, minimizing interference with passenger movement and enhancing the passenger experience.

[0103] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 , the boss 11 extends along the width direction of the vehicle 100 , with a portion of the boss 11 located below the seat 21 and another portion located in the first gap 20 a .

[0104] In this way, the boss 11 can fully utilize the space below the seat 21 and the space in the first gap 20 a, which is beneficial to improving the space utilization of the battery 10 in the vehicle 100 and increasing the capacity of the battery 10 .

[0105] It is understandable that there are multiple first gaps 20a between multiple seats 20 in the same row, and the boss 11 extends along the width direction of the vehicle 100 to pass through all the first gaps 20a and is located under the seat 21 of each seat 20 to improve space utilization.

[0106] It can be understood that the dimension of the boss 11 along the width direction of the vehicle 100 does not exceed the dimension of the top surface of the battery 10 along the width direction of the vehicle 100 .

[0107] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 4 to 7, there are multiple seats 20, and the multiple seats 20 are divided into at least two rows spaced apart along the length direction of the vehicle 100. There is at least one row of seats 20 that extends along the width direction of the vehicle 100, and the width of the seat 20 is not less than the width of the top surface of the battery 10. The boss 11 extends along the width direction and is located below the row of seats 20.

[0108] That is, this row of seats 20 can fully utilize the interior space of the vehicle 100 along the width direction of the vehicle 100 so as to carry more passengers at the same time.

[0109] In this way, the boss 11 can increase its size along the width direction of the vehicle 100 as much as possible, thereby better utilizing the space under the seat 20, which is beneficial to improving the space utilization rate of the battery 10 in the interior space of the vehicle 100 and increasing the capacity of the battery 10.

[0110] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 6 and 7 , there are two bosses 11. One boss 11 extends longitudinally and is at least partially located in the first gap 20a between the two front-row seats 20. The other boss 11 extends widthwise and is located below the rear-row seats 20. The front boss 11 is spaced apart from the rear boss 11 along the length of the vehicle 100. This arrangement not only improves the space utilization of the battery 10 within the vehicle 100, increasing the battery 10 capacity, but also reduces interference from the front boss 11 with the movements of occupants in the rear-row seats 20, improving the user experience.

[0111] It can be understood that when the passenger is sitting on the seat 21 , the passenger's legs and feet have a large space for movement.

[0112] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 8 to 10, the number of the bosses 11 is at least two, the bosses 11 extend along the length direction of the vehicle 100, the two bosses 11 are respectively located at one end of the battery 10 along the width direction of the vehicle 100, and the seat 20 is located between the two bosses 11.

[0113] That is, the seat 20 is located in a region where the top surface of the battery 10 is located between the two bosses 11 .

[0114] In this way, the interference of the boss 11 on the leg and foot movements of the occupant can be reduced, thereby improving the occupant's user experience.

[0115] It is understandable that the lengths of the bosses 11 may be the same or different.

[0116] It is understandable that the boss 11 extends along the length direction to both ends of the battery 10 along the length direction of the vehicle 100 to further improve the space utilization of the battery 10 in the interior space of the vehicle 100 and increase the capacity of the battery 10.

[0117] It can be understood that, referring to FIG8 and FIG9 , the boss 11 extends along the length direction to below the seats 21 of at least two rows of seats 20 , thereby improving the utilization of the space below the seats 21 .

[0118] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 11 to 13, the number of bosses 11 is three, the bosses 11 extend along the length direction of the vehicle 100, the two bosses 11 are respectively located at one end of the battery 10 along the width direction of the vehicle 100, and one boss 11 is passed through the first gap 20a. This is beneficial to improving the space utilization of the battery 10 in the interior space of the vehicle 100 and increasing the capacity of the battery 10.

[0119] It is understandable that the seat 20 and the battery 10 are detachably connected so that the seat 20 and the battery 10 can be replaced and maintained separately.

[0120] The specific manner in which the battery 10 supports and places the seat 20 is not limited.

[0121] In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the seat 21 is completely in contact with the top surface of the battery 10 , thereby reducing the pressure at the contact portion between the seat 21 and the battery 10 and lowering the chance of damage to the battery 10 due to pressure.

[0122] In other embodiments, referring to FIG. 2 , FIG. 10 and FIG. 12 , a second gap 20 b is formed vertically between at least a portion of the seat 21 and the top surface of the battery 10 , and at least a portion of the boss 11 is located in the second gap 20 b .

[0123] In this way, an escape space is formed between the seat 21 and the top surface of the battery 10 so that the boss 11 can be arranged.

[0124] It is understandable that the second gap 20 b is spaced apart from the boss 11 along the vertical direction to reduce the probability of the boss 11 being damaged due to pressure caused by direct contact between the boss 11 and the seat 21 .

[0125] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 12 , the portion of the boss 11 below the seat 21 is completely located in the second gap 20 b , so as to further reduce the probability of the boss 11 being damaged by pressure.

[0126] The specific method of forming the second gap 20b is not limited.

[0127] For example, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the seat 20 includes a support leg 23 , the seat 21 and the battery 10 are spaced apart in the vertical direction to form a second gap 20 b , and the support leg 23 is connected between the seat 21 and the battery 10 .

[0128] In this way, it is easy to achieve the spacing setting between the seat 21 and the boss 11, so that the shape of the seat 21 is regular and easy to place. At the same time, it is beneficial to the release of heat during the operation of the battery 10, and it is convenient to inspect, disassemble and maintain through the second gap 20b. It is also convenient for the passengers to extend their feet into the second gap 20b, which makes it easier for the passengers to sit in a relaxed posture and improves riding comfort.

[0129] It is understandable that the connection position of the support leg 23 and the battery 10 is not limited. Referring to FIG. 6 , the support leg 23 may be located on the boss 11 ; referring to FIG. 1 , the support leg 23 may also be located in other areas of the top surface of the battery 10 .

[0130] The support leg 23 and the battery 10 are detachably connected.

[0131] It is understandable that the number of the legs 23 is not limited and can be one or more.

[0132] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 6 , the legs 23 are disposed on the top surface of the boss 11 so that the vertical dimensions of the legs 23 are consistent, which helps to unify the dimensions of the legs 23 and reduce manufacturing costs.

[0133] In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 2 , there are multiple supporting legs 23 , which are spaced apart along the width direction of the vehicle 100 , and the boss 11 is located between two adjacent supporting legs 23 along the width direction of the vehicle 100 .

[0134] In this way, the arrangement of the boss 11 facilitates the use of the space between the two legs 23 , thereby improving the space utilization of the battery 10 in the interior space of the vehicle 100 and increasing the capacity of the battery 10 .

[0135] In some embodiments, referring to FIG2 , the height of the boss 11 does not exceed 50 cm (centimeter). In other words, H1 ≤ 50 cm.

[0136] The height of the boss 11 refers to the dimension of the boss 11 along the height direction.

[0137] The height of the boss 11 is within this range. While increasing the height of the boss 11 as much as possible to increase the volume of the battery 10 and improve the capacity of the battery 10, the influence of the thickness of the boss 11 on the thickness of the seat 21 is reduced, thereby reducing the adverse impact of the height of the boss 11 on the riding experience of the occupants.

[0138] The specific height of the boss 11 is not limited, for example, 10 cm, 20 cm, 30 cm, 40 cm, 50 cm, etc.

[0139] The purpose of forming the boss 11 on the battery 10 is not limited.

[0140] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 14, 15 and 16, the battery 10 includes a storage box 13 and a plurality of battery cells 12. The storage box 13 is provided with a storage cavity 10a, and the battery cell 12 is arranged in the storage cavity 10a. A portion of the storage box 13 protrudes in a direction away from the battery cell 12 to form a boss 11, and the inner wall of the storage cavity 10a corresponding to the portion is recessed to form a storage groove 10b, and at least a portion of the battery cell 12 is located in the storage groove 10b.

[0141] The battery cell 12 , also known as a battery cell, refers to the smallest unit in the battery 10 that can generate electrical energy.

[0142] This facilitates the arrangement of more or larger battery cells 12 in the battery 10 , thereby increasing the capacity of the battery 10 .

[0143] It is understandable that the height of the battery cell 12 extending into the receiving groove 10 b is higher than that of the other battery cells 12 .

[0144] In some embodiments, the space within the boss 11 is used to arrange a busbar, which is used to electrically connect the battery cells 12 , so that the space within the battery 10 is more regular for arranging the battery cells 12 , thereby increasing the number of arranged battery cells 12 .

[0145] Five specific embodiments are briefly introduced below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0146] First embodiment

[0147] 1 to 3 , the seats 20 are divided into two rows. The front row includes two seats 20 spaced apart along the width direction of the vehicle 100 and forming a first gap 20 a. The rear row includes one seat 20 and one boss 11. The boss 11 extends along the length direction of the vehicle 100, passes through the first gap 20 a, and extends into the second gap 20 b between the rear row of seats 20 and the battery 10.

[0148] Second embodiment

[0149] 4 and 5 , the seats 20 are divided into two rows. The front row includes two seats 20 spaced apart in the width direction of the vehicle 100 and forming a first gap 20 a. The rear row includes one seat 20, and the number of bosses 11 is two, both extending in the width direction of the vehicle 100. One boss 11 is located below the front row of seats 20 and passes through the first gap 20 a in the width direction. The other boss 11 is located below the rear row of seats 20.

[0150] Third embodiment

[0151] 6 and 7 , the seats 20 are divided into two rows. The front row includes two seats 20 spaced apart along the width direction of the vehicle 100 and forming a first gap 20 a. The rear row includes one seat 20 and two bosses 11. One boss 11 extends along the length direction of the vehicle 100 and passes through the first gap 20 a. The other boss 11 is located below the rear row of seats 20. The two bosses 11 are spaced apart along the length direction of the vehicle 100.

[0152] Fourth embodiment

[0153] Referring to Figures 8 to 10, the seats 20 are divided into two rows. The front row includes two seats 20 spaced apart along the width direction of the vehicle 100, and the rear row of seats 20 is one. The number of bosses 11 is two, and the bosses 11 extend along the length direction of the vehicle 100. The two bosses 11 are respectively located at one end of the battery 10 along the width direction of the vehicle 100, and the seat 20 is located between the two bosses 11.

[0154] Fifth embodiment

[0155] 11 to 13 , the seats 20 are divided into two rows. The front row includes two seats 20 spaced apart along the width direction of the vehicle 100 and forming a first gap 20 a. The rear row has one seat 20. There are three bosses 11, all extending along the length direction of the vehicle 100. The two bosses 11 are respectively located at one end of the battery 10 along the width direction of the vehicle 100. The seat 20 is located between the two bosses 11. The other boss 11 passes through the first gap 20 a and extends to under the seat 20 in the rear row.

[0156] The various embodiments / implementations provided in the present disclosure can be combined with each other without causing any contradiction.

[0157] The foregoing description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure and is not intended to limit the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present disclosure shall be included within the scope of protection of the present disclosure. Industrial Applicability

[0158] The disclosed embodiments provide a vehicle comprising a battery and a seat. The battery is provided with a boss on its top surface. The seat is located above the battery. The seat includes a seat for a passenger to sit on. The boss is located below the seat, and at least a portion of the boss is within the projection of the seat in a projection perpendicular to the vertical direction. The provision of the boss on the battery in the vehicle facilitates increasing the volume of the battery within the vehicle, thereby facilitating an increase in battery capacity. Furthermore, the boss utilizes the space below the seat, reducing the likelihood of a passenger colliding with the boss while riding. This reduces the encroachment of the boss on the passenger's normal activity space, thereby enhancing the user experience and improving space utilization within the vehicle.

Claims

1. A vehicle, comprising a battery and a seat, wherein a boss is provided on the top surface of the battery, the seat is arranged above the battery, and the seat comprises a seat for an occupant to sit on, the boss is located below the seat, and in a projection perpendicular to the vertical direction, at least a portion of the projection of the boss is located within the projection range of the seat.

2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The number of the seats is multiple, and the multiple seats are divided into at least two rows spaced apart along the length direction of the vehicle, wherein at least one row has the multiple seats and a first gap is formed between each of the seats along the width direction of the vehicle, and a portion of the boss is located in the first gap.

3. The vehicle according to claim 2, wherein: The boss extends along the length direction of the vehicle and a portion of the boss is located in the first gap.

4. The vehicle according to claim 3, wherein: The boss extends to below the seats of another adjacent row of seats.

5. A vehicle according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein: The boss extends in the width direction of the vehicle, a portion of the boss is located below the seat, and another portion of the boss is located in the first gap.

6. The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: There are multiple seats, and the multiple seats are divided into at least two rows spaced apart along the length direction of the vehicle. At least one row of seats has one seat and extends along the width direction of the vehicle, and the width of the seat is not less than the width of the top surface of the battery. The boss extends along the width direction and is located below the row of seats.

7. A vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The number of the bosses is at least two, and the bosses extend along the length direction of the vehicle. The two bosses are respectively located at one end of the battery along the width direction of the vehicle, and the seat is located between the two bosses.

8. A vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: A second gap is formed between at least a portion of the seat and a top surface of the battery in a vertical direction, and at least a portion of the boss is located in the second gap.

9. The vehicle according to claim 8, wherein: The chair comprises a support leg, the seat and the battery are spaced apart in a vertical direction to form the second gap, and the support leg is connected between the seat and the battery.

10. The vehicle according to claim 9, wherein: The support foot is arranged on the top surface of the boss; Alternatively, there are a plurality of supporting legs, the plurality of supporting legs are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the vehicle, and the boss is located between two adjacent supporting legs along the width direction of the vehicle.

11. A vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein: The height of the boss does not exceed 50 cm.

12. A vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein: The battery includes a storage box and a plurality of battery cells. The storage box is provided with a storage cavity, and the battery cells are arranged in the storage cavity. A portion of the storage box protrudes in a direction away from the battery cells to form the boss, and the inner wall of the storage cavity corresponding to the portion is recessed to form a storage groove, and at least a portion of the battery cells is located in the storage groove.

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