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Long cycle life prismatic battery cell for high power applications

US10651517B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

K2 Energy Solutions, Inc. · US

Inventors

James D. Hodge · Lincolnwood, US
Joseph C. Turner · Henderson, US
Kye W. Stoker · Henderson, US
Harley David Hoskins · Henderson, US
Eric Villarreal · Las Vegas, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 3, 2015
Grant date	May 12, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 12, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02E60/10
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A battery module is disclosed. The battery module comprises a housing, a heat-conducting fin disposed within the housing having a first fin surface and a second fin surface, the first fin surface and the second fin surface defining a respective first housing cavity and a second housing cavity within the housing. The battery module further comprises a first battery cell disposed within the first housing cavity and engaging the first fin surface and a second battery cell disposed with the second housing cavity and engaging the second fin surface. The heat-conducting fin is adapted to conduct heat from the first and second battery cells outwardly from the housing.

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