Battery pack including vent gas passageway
US11916250B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure relates to a battery assembly of an electrified vehicle, and in particular to a battery pack with a vent gas passageway. An example battery assembly includes a battery array having a plurality of battery cells. Each of the battery cells includes a vent configured to release vent gas from a respective one of the battery cells. Further, the battery assembly includes an enclosure assembly surrounding the battery array, and a vent gas passageway within the enclosure assembly. The vent gas passageway includes a plurality of inlet ports, and each of the inlet ports is substantially aligned with a respective one of the vents.
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