Ford applies for patent for external battery on roof to charge electric vehicles

According to news on June 10, Ford Motor Company recently applied for an eye-catching patent and plans to install an external battery on the roof of the car to provide a charging solution for electric vehicles. The patent shows that Ford's SUV will be equipped with a trunk-like device on the roof that contains multiple batteries and a cable connected to a charging gun that can be connected to an electric vehicle for charging.

According to the patent description published by Ford, this backup battery device can be installed when planning a trip to an area without charging piles, and then disassembled after returning home. Just like charging a large portable power bank, car owners can use their home electric car charger to recharge their backup battery pack. The backup battery pack includes multiple battery modules and a connection port. A cable is used to connect the backup battery pack to the electric vehicle. Charging is achieved by inserting the connection port of the backup battery pack into the charging port of the electric vehicle.

Ford also pointed out that the roof backup battery pack has air ducts on both sides of the housing to improve heat dissipation of the battery cells, and is equipped with remotely operated valves to prevent water, cold air or sand from entering the housing. and cause damage to the battery. The backup battery pack is equipped with a control module that can be connected to the vehicle communication module to facilitate the owner to control the battery in the vehicle.

This innovative patent has broad application prospects. Whether traveling in remote areas or in an emergency, this backup battery pack can provide an emergency charging solution for electric vehicles, thereby bringing greater convenience to users. According to what the editor knows, this technological innovation may have commercialization prospects, and Ford can provide this service and charge corresponding fees. This would be a very attractive option for electric vehicle owners who need immediate charging but cannot find a charging station.

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