Integrated Battery Shock Isolation Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional battery holders fail to effectively absorb vibrations and shocks, leading to reduced battery performance and requiring additional aftermarket devices that can be difficult to install and may not fully utilize shock-absorbing materials, and batteries are often not purchased with necessary isolation components.
Innovation Solution
An integrated battery and shock/vibration isolation assembly that combines a battery shell with shock-absorbing elements and a support tray, allowing secure mounting to a vehicle without tools, where the shock-absorbing elements are positioned between the battery and the tray to isolate it from vibrations and shocks, and can be easily replaced.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional battery holders or add-on shock absorbing pads are used, then the battery can be secured to the vehicle, but the shock and vibration absorption effectiveness is reduced because mounting mechanisms compress the pads
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the battery shell, shock absorbing elements, and mounting features into a single integrated assembly. The shock absorbing elements are built into the battery holder structure itself, eliminating the need for separate add-on pads and traditional mounting mechanisms that would compress them. This integration ensures the shock absorption material remains uncompressed and effective while still securing the battery to the vehicle.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If add-on or aftermarket shock absorbing devices are used, then vibration isolation can be provided, but installation requires vehicular modification that consumers may not be capable of or comfortable with
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a self-contained battery assembly unit that includes the battery, shock absorbing elements, and mounting features as one complete package. This segmented design allows the entire assembly to be installed as a single unit without requiring consumers to modify the vehicle or perform complex installation procedures. The assembly can be easily attached to pre-existing vehicle mounting points.
3Stability of the object's composition
If traditional mounting mechanisms are used to secure batteries, then the battery can be fixed to the vehicle, but vibrations and shocks travel through the mounting mechanisms into the batteries
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces shock absorbing elements as intermediary components between the battery shell and the vehicle mounting structure. These elements act as a mediator that decouples the rigid connection between battery and vehicle, allowing the battery to be securely mounted while preventing vibration and shock transmission. The shock absorbing material absorbs and dampens mechanical energy before it can reach the battery.
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 integrated assembly secures the battery to the vehicle while effectively isolating it from vibrations and shocks, enhancing its performance and lifespan, and allows for easy replacement without tool use, addressing the limitations of conventional solutions.
Implementation Method 1
The shock absorbing elements are positioned between the battery and the battery support tray and each include a shock absorbing portion, a lower fastener or connecting feature, and an upper fastener or connecting feature. The lower fastener or connecting feature connects the shock absorbing element to the battery support tray. The upper fastener or connecting feature connects the shock absorbing element to the bottom of the battery shell. The lower fastener or connecting feature and upper fastener or connecting feature are spaced apart from each other by the shock absorbing portion so as to mechanically isolate the battery shell from vibrations and/or shocks transferred from a vehicle, other machine, or operating environment.
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AI summary
An integrated battery and shock and/or vibration isolation assembly broadly comprising a battery and an isolation assembly. The isolation assembly broadly comprises a battery support tray and a number of shock absorbing elements. The shock absorbing elements are positioned between the battery and battery support tray and each include a shock absorbing portion configured to mechanically isolate the battery from vibrations and/or shocks transferred from a vehicle, other machine, or operating environment.