US4058182A
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Electrically driven vehicle, especially passenger motor vehicle
Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
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Filing: 1976-05-21
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Granted: 1977-11-15
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Expires: 1996-05-21
Abstract
Abstract An electrically driven vehicle, especially a passenger motor vehicle with an electric power source taken along in the vehicle which is arranged in the area of the vehicle floor and is connected therewith by way of mounting supports, whereby the latter are provided with means that effect a detachment of the electric power source, especially of a storage battery, from the vehicle in case of an impact of the vehicle beginning with a predetermined impact strength.
Inventors
- 👤 Manfred Huber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:52
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K1/00; B60K1/04; B60L; B60L50/00; B60L50/50; B60L50/60; B60L50/66; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/02; B62D25/025; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/60; Y02T10/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
An electrically driven vehicle with a vehicle floor comprising electric power source means taken along in the vehicle, said electric power source means being arranged within the area of the vehicle floor and depending therefrom by way of mounting support means, characterized in that the mounting support means include a further means which, in case of a vehicle impact of predetermined strength, disconnects the support means and the power source means to effect a detachment of the electric power source means from the vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
An electrically driven vehicle with a vehicle floor comprising electric power source means taken along in the vehicle, said electric power source means being arranged within the area of the vehicle floor and depending therefrom by way of mounting support means, characterized in that the mounting support means include a further means which, in case of a vehicle impact of predetermined strength, disconnects the support means and the power source means to effect a detachment of the electric power source means from the vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the electric power source means is a storage battery.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the vehicle is an electrically driven passenger motor vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the further means includes an intentional rupturing element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
74 words
A vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that the mounting support means includes longitudinally spaced angle rail means arranged at the vehicle floor and extending transversely to the driving direction, and a carrying means carrying the electric power source means and having flange means supported by said angle rail means, and wherein the angle rail means and the associated flange means which is disposed forwardly in the driving direction comprise said rupturing element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that the intentional rupturing element is realized by means of a weak welded connection between the angle rail means and the vehicle floor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
64 words
A vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that the vehicle floor includes a bay extending essentially over the vehicle width in which is arranged the carrying means suspended at the vehicle bottom side by way of the angle rail means, the section of the bay which is disposed forwardly in the driving direction being shaped to extend obliquely downwardly in the forward direction.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that the carrying means includes a trough means, the flange means being formed by angularly bent edge portions of the longitudinal sides of the trough means which project from the trough means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that the trough means is made of high strength plastic material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that the trough means is made of reinforced synthetic resinous material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
A vehicle according to claim 7, wherein said carrying means comprises a housing means for the electric power source means, characterized in that said flange means are formed on the housing means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
A vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that the intentional rupturing element is placed in one of the flange means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
A vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that the intentional rupturing element is in one of the angle rail means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
A vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that the electric power source means is a storage battery.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
40 words
A vehicle according to claim 14, characterized in that the carrying means includes a trough means, the flange means being formed by angularly bent edge portions of the longitudinal sides of the trough means which project from the trough means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
A vehicle according to claim 15, characterized in that the intentional rupturing element is placed in one of the flange means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
A vehicle according to claim 15, characterized in that the intentional rupturing element is in one of the angle rail means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
32 words
A vehicle according to claim 14, wherein said carrying means comprises a housing means for the electric power source means, characterized in that said flange means are formed on the housing means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
A vehicle according to claim 18, characterized in that the intentional rupturing element is placed in one of the flange means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
A vehicle according to claim 18, characterized in that the intentional rupturing element is in one of the angle rail means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
A vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that the intentional rupturing element is realized by means of a weak welded connection.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
81 words
A vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the mounting support means include longitudinally spaced angle rail means arranged at the vehicle floor and extending transversely to the driving direction, and a carrying means carrying the electric power source means and having flange means supported by said angle rail means, and wherein a connection of the angle rail means and the associated flange means which is disposed forwardly in the driving direction with the vehicle floor comprises said further means.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
64 words
A vehicle according to claim 22, characterized in that the vehicle floor includes a bay extending essentially over the vehicle width in which is arranged the carrying means suspended at the vehicle bottom side by way of the angle rail means, the section of the bay which is disposed forwardly in the driving direction being shaped to extend obliquely downwardly in the forward direction.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-11-14 | 1981-05-16 | 1981-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-14 | 1985-05-16 | 1985-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-14 | 1989-05-16 | 1989-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |