TPI Composites. has been granted a patent for a battery enclosure designed for vehicle chassis. The enclosure features a base and cover with aligned surface features for individual battery cells, and a lattice support structure that enhances rigidity and load distribution, improving protection against external forces. GlobalData’s report on TPI Composites gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Battery enclosure for vehicle chassis with enhanced rigidity
The granted patent US12070997B2 describes a battery enclosure designed for vehicle chassis applications. The enclosure consists of a base member and a cover member, each featuring distinct surface characteristics that outline individual battery cells. The base member has raised surface features, while the cover member includes depending surface features that align with those of the base member. A channel is formed in the cover member, which extends along the length of the depending features. The design ensures that the cover and base members create a seal around the battery cells, enhancing the structural integrity of the enclosure. Additionally, a lattice support structure composed of hollow beams is integrated into the design, providing axial and transverse support, and is positioned within the channel of the cover member.
Further claims detail the configuration and materials of the enclosure components. The lattice support structure can be coupled to support members and is designed to surround each cell, contributing to the overall strength of the assembly. The base member's lower surface is continuous, and both the base and cover members may incorporate functionally graded laminates or reinforcing fibers, such as carbon or glass fibers, to improve durability. The enclosure is also designed to form a load-bearing floor for the vehicle, with the potential for unitary molding of the components. The patent emphasizes the importance of sealing mechanisms and the alignment of surface features to create closed volume cells, ensuring effective battery containment and support within the vehicle chassis.
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