Patent ID: 8286743
Filing Date: 2012-10-16
Classification: B62D,F41H

Abstract:
1. A vehicle battery pack protection system, comprising: a battery pack enclosure mounted under an electric vehicle, wherein said battery pack enclosure comprises an enclosure top panel, an enclosure bottom panel, and a plurality of enclosure side members, wherein said battery pack enclosure is configured to hold a plurality of batteries, and wherein said battery pack enclosure is mounted between a passenger cabin floor panel and a driving surface; a ballistic shield mounted under said electric vehicle and below said battery pack enclosure, wherein said ballistic shield is interposed between said battery pack enclosure and said driving surface, and wherein said ballistic shield is spaced apart from said enclosure bottom panel by at least 5 millimeters; and a plurality of stand-offs, wherein said plurality of stand-offs are interposed between said ballistic shield and said enclosure bottom panel.