阅读说明：本技术 弓弦桁架型电池托架系统 (Bow-string truss type battery bracket system ) 是由 格瑞高兹·苏佩尔 布雷特·吉姆 苏里亚·叶尔瓦 布莱恩·马斯特纳克 于 2020-04-23 设计创作，主要内容包括：一种车辆电池托架,该车辆电池托架具有第一侧梁和第二侧梁。每个侧梁具有第一端和第二端。第一侧梁和第二侧梁彼此间隔开、并且基本上平行于彼此定位。具有第一端和第二端的中心梁定位在第一侧梁与第二侧梁之间。横梁与第一、第二和中心梁的第一端固定。具有第一端和第二端的横梁基本上横向于第一、第二和中心梁。桁架与横梁联接。桁架稳定托架。第一侧梁的第二端和第二侧梁的第二端包括将托架与车辆主体固定的机构。横梁的第一端和第二端包括将托架与车辆固定的机构。(A vehicle battery bracket has a first side member and a second side member. Each side beam has a first end and a second end. The first and second side beams are spaced apart from each other and positioned substantially parallel to each other. A center beam having a first end and a second end is positioned between the first side beam and the second side beam. The cross beam is fixed to the first ends of the first, second and center beams. A cross beam having a first end and a second end is substantially transverse to the first, second and center beams. The truss is connected with the cross beam. The truss stabilizes the brackets. The second end of the first side member and the second end of the second side member include a mechanism that fixes the bracket to the vehicle body. The first and second ends of the cross member include a mechanism for securing the bracket to the vehicle.)

1. A battery carrier for a vehicle, the battery carrier comprising:

a first side member and a second side member each having a first end and a second end, the first side member and the second side member being spaced apart from and positioned substantially parallel to each other;

a center beam having a first end and a second end, the center beam positioned between the first side beam and the second side beam;

a cross beam secured to first ends of the first, second and center beams, the cross beam having a first end and a second end, the cross beam being substantially transverse to the first, second and center beams,

a truss coupled with the cross beam, the truss stabilizing the carriage; and

the second end of the first side member and the second end of the second side member include a mechanism capable of fixing the bracket to a vehicle body, and the first end and the second end of the cross member include a mechanism capable of fixing the bracket to a vehicle.

2. The battery carrier of claim 1, wherein said truss has an elongated D-shape.

3. The battery carrier of claim 1, wherein said truss comprises at least one stiffening member.

4. The battery carrier of claim 1, wherein a mount is coupled with each end of the cross member.

5. The battery bracket of claim 1, further comprising first and second battery stops positioned on said second ends of said first and second side beams.

6. The battery carrier of claim 1, wherein said cross member comprises a top cross member and a bottom cross member.

7. The battery carrier of claim 6, wherein said truss is secured between said top cross member and said bottom cross member.

8. A vehicle having a rear floor carrier plate for receiving a battery, the vehicle comprising:

a first side member and a second side member each having a first end and a second end, the first side member and the second side member being spaced apart from and positioned substantially parallel to each other;

a center beam having a first end and a second end, the center beam positioned between the first side beam and the second side beam;

a cross beam secured to first ends of the first, second and center beams, the cross beam having a first end and a second end, the cross beam being substantially transverse to the first, second and center beams,

a truss coupled to the cross beam, the truss stabilizing a bracket; and

the second ends of the first and second side members include a mechanism capable of fixing the bracket to the body of the vehicle, and the first and second ends of the cross member include a mechanism capable of fixing the bracket to the vehicle.

9. The vehicle having a rear floor deck for receiving a battery of claim 8, wherein the truss has an elongated D-shape.

10. The vehicle having a rear floor deck for receiving a battery of claim 8, wherein the truss includes at least one reinforcement member.

11. The battery carrier of claim 8, wherein a mount is coupled with each end of the cross member.

12. The vehicle having a rear floor deck for receiving a battery as set forth in claim 8, further comprising first and second battery stops positioned on said second ends of said first and second side rails.

13. The vehicle having a rear floor deck for receiving a battery of claim 8, wherein the cross member includes a top cross member and a bottom cross member.

14. The vehicle having a rear floor deck for receiving a battery of claim 13, wherein the truss is secured between the top cross member and the bottom cross member.

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to vehicles, and more particularly, to rear battery carrier systems.

Background

A battery tray system in a vehicle that supports a high voltage battery for hybrid change may be found in the rear cargo portion of an automobile. Such systems are designed to support up to 400 pounds of mass in a controlled manner. This is done with accommodation for surrounding structures, vehicle or cab, lift gates, seats, C-rings, rear floor, etc. The non-optimized design requires multiple fixation points and adds a significant amount of weight. Therefore, it would be desirable to have a lightweight bracket with a small number of mounting points.

Disclosure of Invention

The present disclosure provides a battery bracket (battery cradle) for a vehicle, the battery bracket including a first side member and a second side member. Each side beam has a first end and a second end. The first and second side beams are spaced apart from each other and positioned substantially parallel to each other. A center beam having a first end and a second end is positioned between the first side beam and the second side beam. The cross beam is fixed to the first ends of the first, second and center beams. The cross-beam has a first end and a second end. The cross beam is substantially transverse to the first, second and central beams. The truss is connected with the cross beam (coupled with). The truss stabilizes the bracket (stabilizes the bracket). The second ends of the first and second side members include a mechanism capable of fixing the bracket to the vehicle body. The first and second ends of the cross member include a mechanism capable of securing the bracket to the vehicle. The truss has an elongated D-shape with at least one stiffening member. A mount is coupled to each end of the cross beam. The mount has previously been referred to as a mechanism capable of securing the bracket to the vehicle. The stopper is positioned on the second ends of the first and second side members to be fixed to the battery. The cross-beam includes a top cross-member and a bottom cross-member with a truss secured therebetween.

The present disclosure also provides a vehicle having a rear floor deck (floor deck) to receive a battery, the vehicle including a first side sill and a second side sill. Each side beam has a first end and a second end. The first and second side beams are spaced apart from each other and positioned substantially parallel to each other. A center beam having a first end and a second end is positioned between the first side beam and the second side beam. The cross beam is fixed to the first ends of the first, second and center beams. The cross-beam has a first end and a second end. The cross beam is substantially transverse to the first, second and central beams. The stable truss is connected with the cross beam. The truss stabilizes the brackets. The second ends of the first and second side members include a mechanism capable of fixing the bracket to the vehicle body. The first and second ends of the cross member include a mechanism capable of securing the bracket to the vehicle. The truss has an elongated D-shape with at least one reinforcing framework. A mount is coupled to each end of the cross beam. The stopper is positioned on the second ends of the first and second side members. The cross-beam includes a top cross-member and a bottom cross-member with a truss secured therebetween.

Further areas of applicability will become apparent from the description provided herein. The description and specific examples in this summary are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

Drawings

The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only of selected embodiments and not all possible implementations, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of a vehicle having a battery carrier.

Fig. 2 is an exploded view of the bracket of fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a rear perspective view of the bracket.

Fig. 4 is a front perspective view of the bracket.

Detailed Description

Turning to the drawings, a battery carrier is illustrated and designated by the reference numeral 10. The bracket is mounted in the rear cargo space of the vehicle 12. The bracket is typically secured to the rear floor deck 14. A battery housing 16 having a battery cell 18 is positioned on the cradle 10.

The carriage 10 includes a first side rail 20, a second side rail 22, and a center rail 24. The first, second and center beams 20, 22, 24 are generally parallel to each other. The beams include a first end 26 and a second end 28. The side beams 20, 22 include angled portions 30 that extend toward the second end 28. The second end 28 of the side members 20, 22 includes a securing mechanism 32. The securing mechanism 32 may be a hole or the like that receives a bolt that secures the second end 28 of the side member 20, 22 to the vehicle floor 14. The side beams 20, 22 include portions 34 having substantially the same length as the center beam. The portion 38 rests on the axle beam 38.

The cross beam 40 is secured to the first ends 26 of the first, second and center beams 20, 22, 24. The beam 40 includes a bottom member 42, a top member 44, and a truss 46. The base member 42 has a generally U-shape in cross-section and has legs including apertures 50 that receive the first ends 26 of the first, second and center beams 20, 22, 24. The first, second and center beams 20, 22, 24 are secured to the bottom cross member 42 by welding or the like. The top cross member 44 is positioned above the top of the web of the bottom cross member 42. The bottom and top members include flanges 52, 54. Truss 46 is positioned between flanges 52, 54 and welded to bottom member 42 and top member 44.

Truss 46 has an overall elongated D-shape or bowstring configuration. Truss 46 includes at least one, and preferably a plurality of stamped stiffening members 56, 58. Member 56 is stamped into truss 46 and does not include an aperture. The member 58 is stamped into the truss 46 and extends through and includes an aperture 60 present in the stiffening member 58. Truss 46 provides stability to the overall system. The truss 46 enables the pallet 10 to be manufactured from stamped metal parts. Utilizing the disclosed stamped metal components provides a lightweight system for mounting battery packs, weighing up to 400 pounds. The weight of the carrier 10 is approximately 20 pounds. This reduces the extra weight of the vehicle.

A pair of battery stops 64, 66 are positioned on the second ends 28 of the first and second side beams 20, 22. The stops 64, 66 have an overall L-shape and provide a stop for the battery housing to prevent sliding of the battery 16 on the cradle 10. In addition, truss 46 provides a stop at the rear of battery 16, securing battery 16 in position between stops 64, 66 and truss 46.

A pair of mounts 68, 70 are also secured to the bottom cross member 42. The mounts 68, 70 enable fasteners (e.g., bolts) to pass through the cross member 40 to secure the rear portion of the bracket 10 to the vehicle floor 14 via the mounts 68, 70. Thus, the bracket 10 is fixed to the vehicle floor 14 at four positions. This is much less than current designs which include more fasteners to secure the bracket to the floor.

The foregoing description of the embodiments has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure. Individual elements or features of a particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particular embodiment, but are interchangeable where applicable, and can be used in a selected embodiment even if not specifically shown or described. As such may be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the disclosure, and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the disclosure.