Outokumpu has patented a method for manufacturing a crash frame for electric vehicle battery compartments. The process involves using metallic sheets, joining them, and creating a deformation space to protect battery modules from impacts. The crash frame is designed to house the battery securely. GlobalData’s report on Outokumpu gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Method for manufacturing crash frame for battery compartment
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11967727B2) discloses a method for manufacturing a crash frame for a battery compartment in electric drive vehicles. The method involves providing and joining metallic sheets, introducing a medium between them, applying pressure to cause deformation, and forming a crash frame with wall components and deformation spaces. The crash frame is designed to accommodate a battery housing and includes features for thermal management and protection, such as indentations for sealing compounds and insulating materials in the deformation spaces.
The method includes steps like bending the joined sheets along bend lines to create wall components, joining the components to form the crash frame, and utilizing different thicknesses of metallic sheets for specific functions within the frame. The crash frame is configured to allow the battery housing to be inserted securely, with independent deformation spaces for enhanced protection. Additionally, the method involves layering wall components for improved thermal management, with the second wall component serving this purpose effectively. Overall, the patented method offers a comprehensive approach to manufacturing crash frames that prioritize safety, thermal regulation, and structural integrity in electric drive vehicles' battery compartments.
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