An impact protection structure (200) includes an impact frame (215) and one or more impact bars (210, 212) connected to the impact frame (215) through one or more impact buffers (220). The impact buffers (220) are configured to linearly absorb an impact force (330, 332, 335, 336) over a predetermined displacement distance. The impact bars (210, 212) can include slotted holes (213) for receiving hinge pins (224) connecting the impact bars (210, 212) to the impact buffers (220). The impact frame (215) can be connected to a vehicle frame (115) in a manner that permits some deformation of the vehicle frame (115) without deforming the impact frame (215). One or more sensors (510) can be provided to detect impacts (330, 332, 335, 336). An impact alert signal (514) can trigger a drive-inhibit function (520) that removes torque from the drive motor. A manual override can permit an operator to drive the vehicle (100) during the drive-inhibit function (520) until the drive-inhibit function (520) is reset by authorized service personnel. Additional equipment can be retrofitted to the vehicle (100) using the impact frame (215).


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    Title :

    FUEL CELL AND H2 STORAGE IMPACT PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES


    Additional title:

    BRENNSTOFFZELLE UND H2-SPEICHER-SCHLAGSCHUTZSYSTEM FÜR FAHRZEUGE
    SYSTÈME DE PROTECTION CONTRE LES CHOCS DE PILE À COMBUSTIBLE ET DE STOCKAGE H2 POUR VÉHICULES


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    Publication date :

    2024-10-09


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60L PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES , Antrieb von elektrisch angetriebenen Fahrzeugen



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