MANUAL SERVICE DISCONNECT FOR A BATTERY SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20200152950A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-14

    申请号:US16683096

    申请日:2019-11-13

    IPC分类号: H01M2/20 H01M2/10

    摘要: An interconnect is disclosed that opens a battery circuit when an access cover is removed. The interconnect includes a single installed position, and does not include any throw positions to avoid ambiguity. The interconnect includes a conductive element that closes the battery circuit when the interconnect is installed. The access cover cannot be removed when the interconnect is installed, because the interconnect includes at least one mechanical feature that prevents removal of the access cover. In some instances, the interconnect is integrated into the access cover, such that when the cover is removed, the circuit is opened necessarily during removal. The interconnect interface may include blades, pins, or other electrically conducting elements. The interconnect is arranged in the battery system away from power electronics and other components that may interface to an electrical load, thus providing an added measure of safety when the access cover is off.

    BATTERY PACK WATER DRAIN SYSTEM
    5.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200152935A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-14

    申请号:US16680346

    申请日:2019-11-11

    IPC分类号: H01M2/10 B60R16/04

    摘要: A drain system is described for allowing fluid to drain from a battery pack while maintaining structural integrity of the battery pack. A frame of the battery pack is comprised of several retaining members in which valves are disposed to allow fluid to exit the battery pack. The valves are positioned such that forces normally experienced while driving a vehicle, such as acceleration, deceleration, and turning forces, cause the fluid to flow toward and through the valves.

    MANUAL SERVICE DISCONNECT FOR A BATTERY SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20220359953A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-10

    申请号:US17870059

    申请日:2022-07-21

    IPC分类号: H01M50/502 H01M50/20

    摘要: An interconnect is disclosed that opens a battery circuit when an access cover is removed. The interconnect includes a single installed position, and does not include any throw positions to avoid ambiguity. The interconnect includes a conductive element that closes the battery circuit when the interconnect is installed. The access cover cannot be removed when the interconnect is installed, because the interconnect includes at least one mechanical feature that prevents removal of the access cover. In some instances, the interconnect is integrated into the access cover, such that when the cover is removed, the circuit is opened necessarily during removal. The interconnect interface may include blades, pins, or other electrically conducting elements. The interconnect is arranged in the battery system away from power electronics and other components that may interface to an electrical load, thus providing an added measure of safety when the access cover is off.

    Manual service disconnect for a battery system

    公开(公告)号:US11431062B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-30

    申请号:US16683096

    申请日:2019-11-13

    IPC分类号: H01M50/502 H01M50/20

    摘要: An interconnect is disclosed that opens a battery circuit when an access cover is removed. The interconnect includes a single installed position, and does not include any throw positions to avoid ambiguity. The interconnect includes a conductive element that closes the battery circuit when the interconnect is installed. The access cover cannot be removed when the interconnect is installed, because the interconnect includes at least one mechanical feature that prevents removal of the access cover. In some instances, the interconnect is integrated into the access cover, such that when the cover is removed, the circuit is opened necessarily during removal. The interconnect interface may include blades, pins, or other electrically conducting elements. The interconnect is arranged in the battery system away from power electronics and other components that may interface to an electrical load, thus providing an added measure of safety when the access cover is off.

    QUICK BATTERY DISCONNECT SYSTEM FOR HIGH CURRENT CIRCUITS

    公开(公告)号:US20200153236A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-14

    申请号:US16680790

    申请日:2019-11-12

    摘要: A circuit protection system is provided herein that minimizes the disconnection time of a circuit while protecting other electrical components. Some configurations comprise a set of parallel circuit interruption devices, each connected in series with respective fuses. A control device sets a state of the circuit interruption device based on a current of the circuit. Under certain current loads, the circuit is interrupted without causing a fuse to blow. Under other current loads, the circuit is interrupted by having one or more fuses blow.