Vehicle Battery Shock Absorbing Pad Isolating Vibration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing battery holders and protection devices fail to effectively absorb shocks and vibrations, leading to premature battery failure in vehicles, and often require modifications to fit properly within vehicles, violating BCI℠ specifications.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle battery with integrated shock and vibration protection features, featuring a battery shell with a flexible shock-absorbing pad and a rigid mounting base, which isolates the battery from direct mechanical pathways, ensuring compatibility with standard battery sizes and securement within OE battery holders.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If shock pads are placed in OE battery holders, then shock and vibration absorption is improved, but battery security is worsened because pads do not secure batteries
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines shock absorption and battery security functions into a single integrated system. The shock pad is equipped with both a cushioning surface for shock absorption and a battery securing clip that actively secures the battery to the vehicle, eliminating the need for separate shock pads and securing mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The OE battery holder is designed to perform multiple functions: it provides structural support, secures the battery through integrated clips, and absorbs shock and vibration through integrated cushioning elements. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate aftermarket accessories.
2Reliability
If straps or securement mechanisms are used to secure batteries, then battery security is improved, but shock absorption is worsened because straps compress shock pads and transmit vibrations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the securing function and shock absorption function into a single integrated battery holder assembly. The holder includes both securing clips that attach to the battery and cushioning elements that absorb shock, eliminating the need for separate straps that would compress the padding.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If aftermarket battery hold-down devices are used, then shock protection is improved, but fitment compatibility is worsened because devices exceed BCISM size requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The OE battery holder is designed to universally fit all BCISM-compliant batteries while providing integrated shock protection. By incorporating cushioning elements and securing features into the standard holder design, it works with all vehicle models and battery groups without requiring modifications or exceeding size specifications.
4Adaptability or versatility
If OE battery holders are used without modifications, then fitment compatibility is improved, but shock protection is worsened because holders transmit vibrations directly to batteries
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enhances the standard OE battery holder by integrating shock-absorbing cushioning elements and securing clips directly into the holder structure. This allows the original holder to maintain its fitment compatibility while gaining shock protection capabilities without requiring vehicle modifications.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides effective shock and vibration protection without modifying the vehicle or reducing volumetric capacity, ensuring the battery fits standard holders and maintains performance, thus extending battery life and avoiding fitment issues.
Implementation Method 1
a flexible shock-absorbing pad... which isolates the battery from direct mechanical pathways
Implementation Method 2
The shock-absorbing pad spaces the battery shell from the mounting base so the battery shell is isolated from the mounting base and the vehicle surface on which it rests
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle battery that includes a partially hollow battery shell, shock-absorbing material, and a mounting base. The battery shell has an upper section and a stepped-in lower section, the lower section having a sidewall and a floor. The shock-absorbing material is attached to the sidewall of the lower section of the battery shell and has a lower edge that extends below the floor of the lower section. The mounting base is attached to the lower edge of the shock-absorbing material and is spaced from the floor of the lower section of the battery shell to isolate the battery shell from a vehicle surface on which it is supported.