# US 12,759,389 B2 · Powered vehicle modification and method of assembly thereof > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,759,389 B2 - Document ID: US12759389B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 18/465,588 - Filed: 2023-09-12 - Published: 2024-03-21 - Granted: 2026-10-13 - Earliest claimed: 2022-09-19 - Assignees: Braun GmbH - Applicants: The Braun Corporation - Inventors: Christopher C. Wegner; Nate L. Martindale - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12759389B2 ## CPC - B60K 6/28: characterised by the electric energy storing means, e.g. batteries or capacitors - B60K 11/06: with air cooling - B60Y 2200/92: Hybrid vehicles - B62D 65/00: Designing, manufacturing, e.g. assembling, facilitating disassembly, or structurally modifying motor vehicles or trailers, not otherwise provided for - B60K: ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES - B60Y: INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO ASPECTS CROSS-CUTTING VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY - B62D: MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (steering, or guiding on a desired track, of agricultural machines or implements A01B69/00; wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion B60B; vehicle tyres, tyre inflation or tyre changing B60C; connections between vehicles of a train or the like B60D; vehicles for use on rail and road, amphibious or convertible vehicles B60F; suspension arrangements B60G; heating, cooling, ventilating or other air treating devices B60H; windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices, protective coverings for vehicles not in use B60J; propulsion plant arrangements, auxiliary drives, transmissions, controls, instrumentation or dashboards B60K; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L; power supply for electrically-propelled vehicles B60M; passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for B60N; adaptations for load transportation or to carry special loads or objects B60P; arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general B60Q; vehicles, vehicle fittings or vehicle parts not otherwise provided for B60R; servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring, not otherwise provided for, B60S; brake arrangements, brake control systems or parts thereof B60T; air-cushion vehicles B60V; motor-cycles, accessories therefor B62J, B62K; testing of vehicles G01M) ## Abstract A powered vehicle includes a chassis having a front end and a rear end, and at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel for supporting the chassis. The at least one front wheel defines a front axle and the at least one rear wheel defines a rear axle. A first portion of the vehicle defines an interior in which at least one seat is located. A second portion of the vehicle is located outside of the interior. The first and second portions are at least partially separated by a wall. A power system for propelling the vehicle is located in the second portion, where the power system includes a HV battery for producing electrical power to propel the vehicle. The battery is coupled to the chassis and located in the second portion. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A powered vehicle, comprising: a chassis having a front end and a rear end; at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel for supporting the chassis, the at least one front wheel defining a front axle and the at least one rear wheel defining a rear axle; a first portion of the vehicle defining an interior; a second portion of the vehicle located outside of the interior, the first and second portions at least partially separated by a wall; a power system for propelling the vehicle, the power system located in the second portion; and a HV battery for producing electrical power to propel the vehicle, the HV battery being coupled to the chassis and located in the second portion, wherein the HV battery at least partially overlies a power-producing device of the power system. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The vehicle of claim 1, wherein the HV battery is located at least partially forward of the power-producing device. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The vehicle of claim 1, wherein the HV battery is located directly above the power-producing device. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The vehicle of claim 1, wherein the HV battery is located forward of the front axle. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The vehicle of claim 1, wherein the power-producing device comprises an engine. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The vehicle of claim 1, wherein the power-producing device comprises an electric motor. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The vehicle of claim 1, wherein the HV battery is pivotal between a lowered position and a raised position. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The vehicle of claim 7, wherein when the HV battery is in its raised position, an open space is formed between the HV battery and power-producing device. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The vehicle of claim 1, further comprising an actuator assembly coupled between the HV battery and the chassis. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The vehicle of claim 1, further comprising a cooling system coupled between the interior of the vehicle and the HV battery, the cooling system configured to move air from the interior to the HV battery to cool the HV battery. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The vehicle of claim 10, wherein the cooling system comprises: a ducting port coupled to the wall and fluidly coupled to the interior; a duct coupler fluidly coupled to the ducting port for receiving air therefrom; at least one fan for suctioning the air from the duct coupler, the at least one fan configured to blow the air from the duct coupler to a cooling duct coupled to the HV battery; wherein, the air blown from the fan passes through the cooling duct and into the HV battery. ### Claim 12 A method of modifying an existing powered vehicle, the vehicle including a chassis, a vehicle floor, one or more wheels supporting the chassis, a power system for propelling the vehicle in a travel direction, and a HV battery of the power system, the method comprising: providing the vehicle with a first portion defining an interior cab and a second portion located external of the cab, the first portion and second portion being at least partially separated by a wall, and a power-producing device of the power system being coupled to the chassis in the second portion; decoupling the HV battery from the vehicle at a first location below the vehicle floor; and coupling the HV battery of the power system to a second location, the second location being in the second portion or forward of the wall. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising locating the HV battery at least partially forward of the power-producing device. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising coupling the HV battery at least partially above the power-producing device in the second portion. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising: providing the one or more wheels with a front wheel defining a front axle of the vehicle; and coupling the HV battery to the chassis at least partially forward of the front axle. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising: providing the one or more wheels with a front wheel defining a front axle of the vehicle; and coupling the HV battery to the chassis at least partially above the front axle. ### Claim 17 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, wherein the HV battery is pivotally coupled to the chassis, the method further comprising: pivoting the HV battery from a lowered position to a raised position; and forming an open space between the HV battery and the power-producing device. ### Claim 18 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising providing a HV battery mounting assembly coupled to the HV battery, the HV battery mounting assembly pivotally coupled to the chassis. ### Claim 19 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising: providing an original battery cable coupled to the HV battery; reusing the original battery cable without adding any length thereto after the coupling step. ### Claim 20 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising: lowering the power-producing device relative to the chassis; forming a space above the power-producing device; and coupling the HV battery in the space during the coupling step.