Patent ID: 9216768
Filing Date: 2015-12-22
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. An energy management apparatus for use with a vehicle that includes a power source assembly and at least one vehicle component, the energy management apparatus comprising: an upper frame that at least partially encloses the power source assembly; a lower frame that defines a raised portion disposed longitudinally between the power source assembly and the at least one vehicle component, the raised portion including an inclined portion that defines an acute angle relative to the longitudinal direction and is disposed to guide movement of the power source assembly upwardly in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and away from at least one component upon movement of the power source assembly in the longitudinal direction; and a mount assembly that mounts the power source assembly to the lower frame, the mount assembly being configured to detach the power source assembly from the lower frame upon application of a predetermined threshold impact energy being transmitted to the power source assembly, thereby enabling the power source assembly to move in the longitudinal direction and resulting in dissipation of at least a portion of the impact energy.