Subaru had 77 patents in batteries during Q1 2024. Subaru Corp’s patents filed in Q1 2024 focus on innovative cooling structures for battery modules in fuel cell vehicles, a battery management apparatus for optimizing power output based on battery deterioration levels, and a power storage device with a cooling plate for secondary battery cells to be mounted below a vehicle floor. These inventions aim to enhance the efficiency and performance of electric vehicles. GlobalData’s report on Subaru gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Subaru grant share with batteries as a theme is 44% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Fuel cell vehicle (Patent ID: US20240105973A1)
The patent filed by Subaru Corp describes a fuel cell vehicle that includes a protected component containing a battery, fuel cell, or hydrogen supply component, and a hydrogen tank unit with hydrogen tanks for storing hydrogen gas used for power generation. The hydrogen tank unit is positioned to cover at least the vertically lower side of the protected component, providing protection and efficient storage of hydrogen.
The claims outline the specific configuration of the fuel cell vehicle, with the hydrogen tank unit covering the lower side and potentially a portion of the side of the protected component. The design involves cylindrical hydrogen tanks coupled together with a coupler to form the hydrogen tank unit, ensuring secure storage and distribution of hydrogen gas for power generation. Overall, the patent focuses on the structural layout and functionality of the fuel cell vehicle to optimize performance and safety.
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