Solid state switch for vehicle energy-storage systems

    公开(公告)号:US10407004B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-10

    申请号:US14864815

    申请日:2015-09-24

    Abstract: Provided are battery coupling systems. The system may comprise a first terminal electrically coupled to a vehicle electrical system; and a first contactor electrically coupled to a first battery connection of a battery and the first terminal, the first contactor comprising a first solid state switch for selectively coupling and decoupling the first battery connection to and from the first terminal, using a first control signal. The system may also comprise a second terminal electrically coupled to the vehicle electrical system; and a second contactor electrically coupled to a second battery connection of the battery and the second terminal, the second contactor comprising a second solid state switch for selectively coupling and decoupling the second battery connection to and from the second terminal, using a second control signal.

    CURRENT CARRIER FOR VEHICLE ENERGY-STORAGE SYSTEMS
    4.
    发明申请
    CURRENT CARRIER FOR VEHICLE ENERGY-STORAGE SYSTEMS 审中-公开
    车辆能源储存系统的当前载体

    公开(公告)号:US20170005316A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-05

    申请号:US15045517

    申请日:2016-02-17

    CPC classification number: H01M2/206 H01M2/1077 H01M2220/20

    Abstract: A current carrier may include a circuit board that may be connected to a plurality of battery cells. Each of the battery cells may include a first end, an anode terminal on the first end, and a cathode terminal on the first end of the battery cell. Each battery cell may be positioned so that the first end of each of the plurality of battery cells is oriented in the same direction. The circuit board may include a first layer. The first layer may include a first group of positive contacts that may be electrically connected to cathode terminals of a first group of battery cells among the plurality of battery cells. The circuit board may also include a second layer. The second layer may include a first group of negative contacts that may be electrically connected to anode terminals of the first group of battery cells.

    Abstract translation: 电流载体可以包括可以连接到多个电池单元的电路板。 每个电池单元可以包括第一端,第一端上的阳极端子和电池单元的第一端上的阴极端子。 每个电池单元可以被定位成使得多个电池单元中的每一个的第一端在相同的方向上取向。 电路板可以包括第一层。 第一层可以包括可以在多个电池单元之间电连接到第一组电池单元的阴极端子的第一组正触点。 电路板还可以包括第二层。 第二层可以包括可以电连接到第一组电池单元的阳极端子的第一组负触点。

    Current Carrier for Vehicle Energy-Storage Systems
    5.
    发明申请
    Current Carrier for Vehicle Energy-Storage Systems 审中-公开
    车载储能系统的现有载体

    公开(公告)号:US20170005315A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-05

    申请号:US14938746

    申请日:2015-11-11

    Abstract: Provided are current carriers for vehicle energy-storage systems comprising: a positive power plane; a negative power plane; a dielectric isolation layer disposed between the positive power plane and the negative power plane; a plurality of positive contacts formed in the positive power plane, the positive contacts being for electrical coupling to a respective cathode terminal of each battery cell of a plurality of battery cells; and a plurality of negative contacts formed in the negative power plane, the negative contacts being for electrical coupling to a respective anode terminal of each battery cell of the plurality of battery cells.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于车辆能量存储系统的电流载体,包括:正电力平面; 负电力平面; 设置在所述正电力平面和所述负电力平面之间的电介质隔离层; 形成在所述正电源平面中的多个正触点,所述正触头用于电耦合到多个电池单元的每个电池单元的相应阴极端子; 以及形成在所述负电源平面中的多个负触点,所述负触点用于与所述多个电池单体的每个电池单元的相应阳极端子电耦合。

    Solid State Switch For Vehicle Energy-Storage Systems
    6.
    发明申请
    Solid State Switch For Vehicle Energy-Storage Systems 审中-公开
    车辆储能系统固态开关

    公开(公告)号:US20170001584A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-05

    申请号:US14864815

    申请日:2015-09-24

    Abstract: Provided are battery coupling systems. The system may comprise a first terminal electrically coupled to a vehicle electrical system; and a first contactor electrically coupled to a first battery connection of a battery and the first terminal, the first contactor comprising a first solid state switch for selectively coupling and decoupling the first battery connection to and from the first terminal, using a first control signal. The system may also comprise a second terminal electrically coupled to the vehicle electrical system; and a second contactor electrically coupled to a second battery connection of the battery and the second terminal, the second contactor comprising a second solid state switch for selectively coupling and decoupling the second battery connection to and from the second terminal, using a second control signal.

    Abstract translation: 提供电池耦合系统。 该系统可以包括电耦合到车辆电气系统的第一端子; 以及第一接触器,其电耦合到电池的第一电池连接和所述第一端子,所述第一接触器包括第一固态开关,用于使用第一控制信号选择性地将所述第一电池连接与所述第一端子耦合和解耦。 该系统还可以包括电耦合到车辆电气系统的第二端子; 以及电耦合到所述电池和所述第二端子的第二电池连接的第二接触器,所述第二接触器包括第二固态开关,用于使用第二控制信号选择性地将所述第二电池连接与所述第二端子耦合和分离。

    BATTERY MODULE FOR VEHICLE ENERGY-STORAGE SYSTEMS

    公开(公告)号:US20210359359A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-18

    申请号:US17390648

    申请日:2021-07-30

    Abstract: Provided are battery modules. Each module may comprise an enclosure having a base, the base having a plurality of first holes disposed therein, the enclosure including a coolant input port, a coolant output port; the enclosure having a coolant sub-system for circulating coolant being directed into the enclosure through the coolant input port and the plurality of first holes and out of the enclosure through the coolant output port; a center divider affixed to the enclosure; a module cover coupled to the enclosure at an opposite end of the module from the center divider; a retainer disposed within the enclosure and configured to support a plurality of cells; a current carrier disposed between the module cover and the retainer; and the plurality of cells disposed between the current carrier and the center divider, the cells being coupled to and supported by the retainer.

    PARTIALLY-SUBMERGED BATTERY CELLS FOR VEHICLE ENERGY-STORAGE SYSTEMS
    9.
    发明申请
    PARTIALLY-SUBMERGED BATTERY CELLS FOR VEHICLE ENERGY-STORAGE SYSTEMS 有权
    用于车辆能源储存系统的部分电池电池

    公开(公告)号:US20170005383A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-05

    申请号:US14866907

    申请日:2015-09-26

    Inventor: W. Porter Harris

    Abstract: Provided are cooling subsystems for energy-storage systems comprising: a coolant section having a coolant circulated therein; a non-coolant section having a fluid other than the coolant disposed therein; a plurality of battery cells having a coated portion and a non-coated portion, the coated portion being disposed in the coolant section, and the non-coated portion being disposed in the non-coolant section. Some embodiments may also comprise a retainer disposed between the coolant section and the non-coolant section, the retainer holding the plurality of battery cells, the retainer forming a seal around the plurality of battery cells, the seal preventing the flow of coolant from the coolant section to the non-coolant section.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于储能系统的冷却子系统,包括:具有在其中循环的冷却剂的冷却剂部分; 具有除了设置在其中的冷却剂之外的流体的非冷却剂部分; 具有涂覆部分和未涂覆部分的多个电池单元,所述涂覆部分设置在所述冷却剂部分中,并且所述未涂覆部分设置在所述非冷却剂部分中。 一些实施例还可以包括设置在冷却剂部分和非冷却剂部分之间的保持器,保持器保持多个电池单元,保持器围绕多个电池单元形成密封件,该密封件防止冷却剂从冷却剂流出 截面到非冷却剂部分。

    Heat Exchanger for Vehicle Energy-Storage Systems
    10.
    发明申请
    Heat Exchanger for Vehicle Energy-Storage Systems 审中-公开
    车辆储能系统换热器

    公开(公告)号:US20170005304A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-05

    申请号:US14866882

    申请日:2015-09-26

    Inventor: W. Porter Harris

    Abstract: Provided are cooling subsystems for a vehicle energy-storage system comprising a heat exchanger disposed between two battery modules. The heat exchanger can be thermally coupled to each of a plurality of cells of the battery modules at an end of each cell and fluidly coupled to a coolant system, the heat exchanger transferring heat from the plurality of cells.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于车辆能量存储系统的冷却子系统,其包括设置在两个电池模块之间的热交换器。 热交换器可以在每个电池的端部处热耦合到电池模块的多个电池中的每一个并且流体地联接到冷却剂系统,热交换器从多个电池传递热量。

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