Composite structure having improved joining component for battery enclosure
AssigneeBridgestone Americas, Inc.
InventorsMark W. Brandley, Denis Schmitz, Inigo Echeto, Markus Freiberger, Adam J. Halsband, Paul M. Hannibal
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Abstract
A molded composite battery enclosure containing top and bottom composite covers having a formed cross member arranged between the top and bottom covers. The cross member is a formed member having a surface portion secured to a reinforcement section in one of the composite covers. The reinforcement section is a buildup of resin and fibers on or near a surface of one of the covers that provides a rigid joining point for securing internal battery enclosure components and vehicle components to the composite covers of the battery enclosure.
Claims20
A composite battery enclosure comprising:
- a. a molded composite cover comprising
- i. an interior surface and an outer surface,
- ii. a honeycomb core sandwiched between a first cover skin and a second cover skin, a reinforcement section having a thickness greater than the first cover skin and the second cover skin, the reinforcement section comprising a buildup area of resin;
- b. a formed cross member comprising
- i. a top, the top comprising a top surface, the top surface secured to the reinforcement section of the molded composite cover;
- ii. a base;
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- iii. a body, the body positioned between the top and the base.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.