BMW AG has recently continued to make efforts in the field of motor vehicle technology, and according to the announcement of the State Intellectual Property Office, BMW AG has applied for a number of patents related to motor vehicles. Here is some specific patent information:
1.Drive accumulator patent: BMW has filed a patent for a patent entitled "Motor vehicle including body and drive accumulator", publication number CN117500679A, with the application date of July 2022. The patent relates to a motor vehicle design in which a drive accumulator (such as a drive battery or high-voltage storage) constitutes at least partially an underbody component, which may help to improve the vehicle's space utilization and structural strength.
2.Patents for plastic components: BMW has also filed a patent for "plastic components for motor vehicles, component composite parts for motor vehicles, method for manufacturing plastic components for motor vehicles, and method for manufacturing component composite parts for motor vehicles", publication number CN117480089A, also filed in July 2022. The patent describes a plastic component with a body of matrix material and at least one fixed segment for assembly on a vehicle component, which may be used to improve the lightweight and productivity of the vehicle.
3.Patented operating device: BMW has also applied for a patent titled "Operating device for motor vehicles", publication number CN117440905A, with the application date of August 2022. The operating device covered by the patent includes a display element, a projection device, and a capacitive proximity sensor capable of projecting the operating elements onto the display element and detecting the manipulation of these elements, which may indicate BMW's innovation in in-vehicle interaction technology.
These patent applications demonstrate BMW's continued investment in electric and smart vehicle technologies, as well as its forward-thinking approach to the design and functionality of future vehicles. Through these innovations, BMW aims to improve vehicle performance, safety, and user experience, while also driving technological advancements across the automotive industry. With the maturity and application of these patented technologies, we can expect BMW to bring more innovative and competitive automotive products.