Nikola has been granted a patent for an electric vehicle design featuring a chassis with a battery frame assembly. This assembly includes multiple bracket plates that create a horizontal row of receptacles for battery packs, allowing for easy installation and removal, while also accommodating torsional deflection. GlobalData’s report on Nikola 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 Nikola, Battery management systems was a key innovation area identified from patents. Nikola's grant share as of July 2024 was 49%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Electric vehicle with a flexible battery frame assembly
The patent US12024034B2 describes an innovative electric vehicle design that features a chassis with two side members and a sophisticated battery frame assembly. This assembly is strategically coupled to the side members and includes multiple bracket plates that create a horizontal row of battery pack receptacles. Each receptacle allows for the selective installation and removal of distinct battery packs, enhancing the vehicle's modularity and ease of maintenance. The design includes mirrored configurations of the bracket plates, ensuring symmetry and structural integrity. Additionally, the assembly can accommodate a fifth and sixth bracket plate, further supporting the overall framework.
Moreover, the patent outlines a battery frame assembly that not only defines a series of receptacles for battery packs but also positions these packs partially below the side members when installed. This design incorporates an underframe assembly with a transversely extending push bar, contributing to the vehicle's stability. The receptacles are organized in multiple rows, allowing for efficient space utilization. The assembly is designed to facilitate the vertical installation and removal of battery packs, which can be secured using fasteners located at the corners of each pack. This configuration ensures that the battery frame assembly is optimally positioned between the front and rear axles of the vehicle, enhancing performance and safety.
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