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Encapsulations for thermal management system for battery

US5449571A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 1993
Grant dateSep 12, 1995
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2013

Classification

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

Abstract

An encapsulation apparatus is provided for a thermal management system for at least one battery. The apparatus comprises a housing including an inner wall defining a receptacle for the battery. The inner wall is positioned in thermal contact with the battery. The housing further comprises an outer wall in spaced-apart relationship with the inner wall to define an enclosure therebetween for receiving a phase change material.

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