US Patent:
20090191452, Jul 30, 2009
Inventors:
Satish Anantharaman - Farmington Hills MI, US
Pradeep Gnanaprakasam - Troy MI, US
Raghav Sampath Kumar - Lake Charles LA, US
Raymond E. Chaney - Auburn Hills MI, US
Jozef Gorog - Troy MI, US
Nick Karditsas - Lake Orion MI, US
International Classification:
H01M 10/50
H01M 6/42
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 (T) and temperature differential amongst all cells in the battery pack (ΔT) 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.
