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Battery pack for a vehicle

US9368783B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2013
Grant dateJun 14, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/70
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A battery pack for a vehicle includes a plurality of electrically connected battery cells and at least one current interruption device. The at least one current interruption device comprises a movable pressure sensitive element which is engaged by a pressure rise inside the battery pack and whose engagement leads to an electrical disconnection of one or more battery cells.

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