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Battery pack

US8455133B2 · kind B2 · utility

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1References

20Claims

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Assignee

Cobasys, LLC · US

Inventors

Satish Anantharaman · Rochester, US
Pradeep Gnanaprakasam · Troy, US
Raghav Sampath Kumar · Lake Charles, US
Raymond E. Chaney · Auburn Hills, US
Jozef Gorog · Troy, US
Nick Karditsas · Lincoln Park, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 28, 2009
Grant date	Jun 4, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 6, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a multi-cell battery pack having optimal temperature distribution throughout the battery pack and optimal air flow through the battery pack. Disclosed herein is a battery pack which provides optimal temperature distribution throughout the battery pack, wherein maximum cell temperature (Tmax) and temperature differential amongst all cells in the battery pack (ΔTcell) are optimized for efficient thermal management providing safety, improved performance and extended life of the battery pack and electrochemical cells. Also disclosed herein is a battery pack which provides optimal flow through the battery pack and minimal pressure drop (ΔP) throughout the battery pack.

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