Cooling system for batteries in electric vehicle
US7017361B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a cooling system for batteries in an electric vehicle. The cooling system includes an air conditioner for generating cool air; a battery tray in which batteries are mounted, the battery tray having an air intake passageway to receive cool air supplied by the air conditioner to cool the batteries, and having an air exhaust passageway. An air duct interconnects the air conditioner and the air intake passageway of the battery tray. A mesh assembly including a plurality of holes is mounted within the air duct, and first condensation drain holes are formed along a lower end of the mesh assembly. A cooling fan is provided in the air exhaust passageway of the battery tray to draw the air inside the battery tray outside the system.
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