Battery Pack Frame Structure for External Impact Protection

The patent applies beforehand cushioning by providing a protective housing structure that surrounds and encloses the battery modules before any impact occurs. The housing includes impact-absorbing features and a robust frame design that is pre-configured to cushion and distribute external forces, preventing direct transmission of impact to the battery modules during collision events.

The protective housing acts as an intermediary between external impact sources and the battery modules. It includes intermediate protective structures such as reinforcing ribs, impact absorption members, and a enclosing housing that mediates the force transmission, converting direct impact into distributed stress that the battery modules can withstand.

The patent merges multiple protective functions into a single integrated housing structure. The housing combines impact protection, structural support, and module enclosure functions into one unified component rather than separate protective elements. The reinforcing ribs and impact absorption features are integrated directly into the housing walls, reducing the number of discrete parts while maintaining comprehensive protection.

The protective housing is designed as a multi-functional structure that simultaneously provides impact protection, structural support for battery modules, thermal management pathways, and mechanical enclosure. This universal design approach allows a single structure to fulfill multiple protective and supportive roles, reducing overall system complexity despite the enhanced safety requirements.