Mullen Automotive. has been granted a patent for an electric vehicle over 10,000 pounds, featuring a centrally positioned electric powertrain and adjustable hydraulic suspension. The vehicle includes two electric drive units, multiple body designs, and the capability to export electrical power, enhancing its versatility and functionality. GlobalData’s report on Mullen Automotive gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Mullen Automotive, was a key innovation area identified from patents. Mullen Automotive's grant share as of July 2024 was 50%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Electric vehicle with integrated powertrain and adjustable suspension
The granted patent US12017501B2 describes an innovative electric powertrain for automotive vehicles that integrates structural support members with advanced thermal management features. Central to this design is an I-beam structure, which includes a central beam flanked by a top plate and a bottom plate. The central beam houses multiple battery modules that are electrically interconnected and secured using bolts that extend through both the battery modules and the beam. Additionally, the central beam contains discrete fluid channels designed to circulate a coolant or heating fluid, enhancing the thermal regulation of the battery modules. Notably, the top and bottom plates of the I-beam are narrower than the battery modules, optimizing space and structural integrity.
Further enhancements include a thermal interface positioned between the central beam and the battery modules, which improves thermal transfer. The design allows for monitoring of battery temperatures, enabling the vehicle to regulate fluid flow through the channels based on real-time thermal data. The patent also outlines the potential for a fluid reservoir connected to the discrete channels, facilitating efficient coolant management. The fluid channels are designed to extend linearly and are arranged parallel to one another, ensuring effective heat dissipation. This innovative approach not only supports the structural framework of the vehicle but also significantly improves the performance and longevity of the electric powertrain by maintaining optimal thermal conditions.
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