A support part

A support part with a curved structure and precise holes/welds protects batteries in hybrid/electric vehicles from collisions, addressing damage and safety issues through shock absorption and secure connection.

WO2026029725A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-02-05OYAK RENAULT OTOMOBIL FABRIKALARI ANONIM SIRKETI
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Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/TR2024/051794
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-26
Publication Date
2026-02-05

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Technical Problem

Existing spring connection parts in hybrid and electric vehicles fail to adequately protect batteries from damage during collisions, particularly side impacts, leading to potential battery malfunction, increased repair costs, and safety risks such as fire or explosion.

Method used

A support part with a curved structure and specific holes and weld points is connected to the vehicle body, using methods like laser welding, to absorb collision shocks and protect the battery.

Benefits of technology

The support part effectively absorbs collision shocks, preventing battery damage, reducing fire risk, and minimizing repair costs while ensuring geometric accuracy in connection.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a curved support part (A) that is connected to the body (10) to protect the battery in hybrid and electric vehicles.
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Description

[0001] A SUPPORT PART

[0002] FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The present invention relates to a support part that protects the battery in hybrid and electric vehicles.

[0004] PRIOR ART

[0005] In hybrid or electric vehicles with a battery, there are spring connection parts in the rear axle area. The mentioned spring connection parts are used as part of the suspension system. The spring makes compression or stretching movements according to the vehicle's load and road conditions to enable the vehicle to absorb shocks and improve road holding. Spring connection parts allow this spring to be fixed and to make the desired movements in the suspension system.

[0006] Spring connection parts are not sufficient to protect the batteries in hybrid or electric vehicles in the event of a crash. The risk of battery damage is higher, especially in collisions that occur from the front of the vehicle to the side or from the rear of the vehicle to the side.

[0007] Failure to provide adequate protection for the battery in the event of a collision causes the battery to be directly affected and damaged. Direct damage to the battery will cause it to lose functionality or malfunction. This situation negatively affects the operation of the hybrid system in hybrid vehicles and the operation of the electric motor in electric vehicles, causing technical problems.

[0008] Damage to the battery during a collision increases the risk of fire or explosion inside the vehicle. This situation causes a serious security risk. At the same time, damage to the battery leads to increased repair costs.

[0009] As a result, all abovementioned problems have made it necessary to make an improvement in the relevant technical field. OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0010] The present invention aims to eliminate the abovementioned problems and to make a development in the relevant technical field.

[0011] The main object of the present invention is to reveal a support part structure that protects the battery in hybrid and electric vehicles.

[0012] Another object of the present invention is to prevent the potential risk of fire and explosion in case of collision.

[0013] Another object of the present invention is to prevent repair costs due to damage to the battery due to impact.

[0014] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] The present invention relates to a support part so as to fulfill all aims mentioned above and will be obtained from the following detailed description.

[0016] A preferred embodiment of the invention is a curved support part that is connected to the body to protect the battery in hybrid and electric vehicles. It is thus characterized by having a primary, secondary and tertiary hole that ensures geometric accuracy in the connection of the support part to said body, and a primary, secondary and tertiary weld point that allows said support part to absorb the shock generated to protect the battery in the event of a collision.

[0017] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, it comprises a support part produced by the pressing method.

[0018] In another preferred embodiment, the invention comprises a support part that is welded to the said body by one of the methods of laser welding, electron light welding, plasma arc welding, tungsten inert gas welding and resistance welding.

[0019] The protection scope of the invention is specified in the claims and cannot be limited to the description made for illustrative purposes in this brief and detailed description. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can present similar embodiments in the light of the above descriptions without departing from the main theme of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 shows the isometric view of the body and the support part connected to the body.

[0021] Figure 2 shows the isometric view of the primary hole and primary weld point.

[0022] Figure 3 shows the isometric views of the support part and the holes.

[0023] The drawings are not intended to limit the scope of protection defined in the claims and should not be referred to in isolation without reference to the technical description in the description of the present invention for the purpose of interpreting the scope defined in those claims. The drawings in question are intended to define the invention with clarity.

[0024] DESCRIPTION OF THE REFERENCES IN FIGURES

[0025] A. A support part

[0026] 10. Body

[0027] 20. Primary welding point

[0028] 21 . Secondary welding point

[0029] 22. Tertiary welding point

[0030] 30. Primary hole

[0031] 31 . Secondary hole

[0032] 32. Tertiary hole

[0033] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0034] In this detailed description, a support part (A) of the present invention is described by means of examples only for clarifying the subject matter such that no limiting effect is created.

[0035] The subject of the invention relates to a support part (A) that provides protection of the battery in hybrid and electric vehicles. As seen in Figure 1 , there is a support part (A) connected to the body (10). The aforementioned support part (10) consists of primary welding point (20), secondary welding point (21 ), tertiary welding point (22), primary hole (30), secondary hole (31 ) and tertiary hole (31 ) as shown in Figures 1 , 2 and 3.

[0036] The invention is demonstrated by comprising the following elements:

[0037] • Primary, secondary and tertiary holes (30,31 ,32), which ensure geometric accuracy in connecting the support piece (A) to the said body (10),

[0038] • Primary, secondary and tertiary welding points (20,21 ,22) to ensure the connection of the support piece (A) to the said body (10)

[0039] Above, the functions of the elements constituting the invention are given. The interconnections of the mentioned elements and their working principles are given below.

[0040] The body (10) is used for the connection of the suspension parts. In order to protect the battery in the event of a side collision in hybrid and electric vehicles, the support part (A) in the curved structure mentioned above is connected to the body and provides protection of the battery in hybrid and electric vehicles by absorbing the jolt and shock caused by the collision during the impact of the vehicles.

[0041] It has a curved structure to ensure that the support part (A) is connected to the said body (10) and absorbs the shock occurring during impact. Another shock absorption is provided by the primary welding point (20), secondary welding point (21 ) and tertiary welding point (22). The support part (A) is connected to the body (10) from the mentioned welding points (20,21 , 22). The number and length of the welding points (20, 21 , 22) are important for shock absorption. Said primary welding point (20) is positioned close to the primary hole (30), said secondary welding point (21 ) is positioned between the primary hole (30) and the secondary hole (31 ), while said tertiary welding point (23) is positioned between the secondary hole (31 ) and the tertiary hole (32).

[0042] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the support part (A) is welded to the body (10) by laser welding. In the alternative embodiment of the invention, electron light source, plasma arc welding, tungsten inert gas welding and resistance welding are used to weld the support part (A) to the body (10). The primary hole (30), secondary hole (31 ) and tertiary hole (32) on the support part (A) ensure geometric accuracy in connecting the support part (A) to the body (10). As can be understood, said holes (30,31 ,32) ensure that the support part (A) is fitted exactly to the body (10) when welding the support part (A) to the body (10), ensuring that the welding takes place without any problems.

[0043] The protection scope of the invention is specified in the appended claims and cannot be limited to the description made for illustrative purposes in this detailed description. Likewise, it is clear that a person skilled in the art can present similar embodiments in the light of the above descriptions without departing from the main theme of the invention.

Claims

CLAIMS1 . A curved support part (A) that is connected to the body (10) to protect the battery in hybrid and electric vehicles, characterized in that, it comprises the following;• Primary, secondary and tertiary holes (30, 31 , 32), which ensure geometric accuracy in connecting the support piece (A) to the said body (10),• Primary, secondary and tertiary holes (30, 31 , 32), which ensure geometric accuracy in connecting the support piece (A) to the said body (10).

2. A support part (A) according to claim 1 , characterized in that; it comprises a support part (A) produced by the pressing method.

3. A support part (A) according to claim 1 , characterized in that; it comprises primary, secondary and tertiary source point (20, 21 , 22) that enables the said support part (A) to absorb the shock to protect the battery in the event of a collision.

4. A support part (A) according to claim 1 , characterized in that; it comprises a support part (A) that is welded to the said body (10) by one of the methods of laser welding, electron light welding, plasma arc welding, tungsten inert gas welding and resistance welding.

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