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Vehicle battery pack thermal barrier

US8875828B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2013
Grant dateNov 4, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2410/114
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An integration assembly for a battery pack mounted between the passenger cabin floor panel of an electric vehicle and the driving surface is provided, the assembly utilizing a multi-layer thermal barrier interposed between the battery pack enclosure and the passenger cabin floor panel, where the multi-layer thermal barrier provides noise isolation, thermal isolation and vibration damping, and where the multi-layer thermal barrier is compressed when the battery pack enclosure is mounted to the vehicle. The multi-layer thermal barrier is comprised of a first layer formed from a compressible and conformable elastic material and a second layer formed from a conformable thermally insulating material. The multi-layer thermal barrier may also include a moisture barrier layer that encases the first and second layers, for example a moisture barrier layer fabricated from a plastic. A sealant may be used to seal and bond the moisture barrier layer to the battery pack enclosure.

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