Patent ID: 8316976
Filing Date: 2012-11-27
Classification: B60K,B60L,B60Y,B62J,B62K,B62M,H01M,Y02E,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A frame for a ride-on vehicle having at least one front wheel, at least one rear wheel, and a plurality of substantially similar battery packs, comprising: a frame defining a central plane and including a front end located adjacent to the front wheel(s), a rear end located adjacent to the rear wheel(s), and a lattice structure that extends substantially between the front end and the rear end, wherein the lattice structure includes a first portion that includes battery pack mounts that secure a first subset of the battery packs arranged in two layers, wherein the plurality of battery mounts each align and secure a battery pack transverely relative to the central plane and parallel to the ground, wherein the lattice structure includes a second portion that includes battery pack mounts that secure a second subset of the battery packs arranged in a single layer, and wherein the lattice structure defines a truss that mechanically couples the front wheel(s) to the rear wheel(s).