Vehicle Frame Support With Slanted Surfaces for Battery Pack Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of large and heavy energy storage systems in heavy-duty vehicles is challenging due to their size and weight, requiring complex and time-consuming assembly to the vehicle frame.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle frame support with slanted abutment surfaces that facilitate self-centering and improved load distribution, allowing for efficient and simplified installation of energy storage systems by enabling them to slide into their correct position using the system's weight and the angled planes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If energy storage systems are made large to contain sufficient energy for acceptable vehicle range, then energy capacity is improved, but weight and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure utilizes the weight of the energy storage system itself to achieve self-centering during installation. The slanted abutment surfaces are designed so that when the energy storage system is placed on the support, its eigen weight automatically guides it into the correct longitudinal and vertical position, eliminating the need for precise manual positioning or complex alignment procedures
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the geometric parameters of the support structure by introducing slanted abutment surfaces with specific angles. These angled surfaces transform the installation process by converting the vertical load from the energy storage system into both vertical support and longitudinal centering forces, allowing for simplified installation while maintaining secure support
2Use of energy by moving object
If energy storage systems are made large to contain sufficient energy, then energy capacity is improved, but the weight of the system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is designed to counterbalance the weight of the energy storage system through its geometric configuration. The slanted abutment surfaces distribute the weight load across multiple contact points and directions, with the eigen weight of the energy storage system generating automatic centering forces that stabilize the system in its correct position
3Manufacturing precision
If precise positioning of energy storage system is required during installation, then mounting precision is improved, but installation time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure utilizes the weight of the energy storage system itself to achieve self-centering during installation. The slanted abutment surfaces are designed so that when the energy storage system is placed on the support, its eigen weight automatically guides it into the correct longitudinal and vertical position, eliminating the need for precise manual positioning or complex alignment procedures
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure is pre-configured with slanted abutment surfaces at specific angles before installation. This preliminary geometric configuration ensures that during the installation process, the energy storage system will automatically be guided into the correct position, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual alignment and positioning operations
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 simplifies the installation process, provides a compact support for energy storage systems, and ensures stable mounting, while withstanding the substantial load, and can be pre-assembled to the vehicle frame.
Implementation Method 1
The energy storage system can subsequently slide into its correct and intended position in a self-centered manner by means of the slanted planes of the abutment surfaces. Hence, the self-centering of the energy storage system can preferably be obtained by the slanted planes in combination with the eigen weight of the energy storage system.
Implementation Method 2
The energy storage system can subsequently slide into its correct and intended position in a self-centered manner by means of the slanted planes of the abutment surfaces.
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AI summary
A vehicle frame support configured to support an energy storage system, comprising a first portion comprising a first surface, the first surface comprising at least one aperture in which a fastener element is connectable to connect the first portion to a frame of a vehicle, a second portion comprising a first and a second abutment surface configured to be in abutment with a support bracket of the energy storage system to support the energy storage system, wherein the first and second abutment surfaces face away from each other relative to a first geometric axis of the vehicle frame support, and wherein the first and second abutment surfaces face away from the first surface relative to a second geometric axis of the vehicle frame support.