Holder of rechargeable battery cells and retainer thereof for use in an electric vehicle
US5567542A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 1994 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A holder of rechargeable battery cells includes a lower frame, a plurality of housings, a multiplicity of heat sinks and an upper frame to dissipate heat generated from the battery cells. The lower frame has a vertical rim and horizontal flanges extending inwardly from the bottom of the rim to define a receptacle. Each tubular housing accommodating the battery cells therein is received in the receptacle and supported by the lower frame. A pair of heat sink members are attached to opposing sides of each of the housings and each of the heat sink members has a large number of fins. A retainer including a frame, stay rods and securing members is used to secure the holder.
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