17947321. BATTERY PACK PARTITIONING METHOD AND SYSTEM simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
Contents
- 1 BATTERY PACK PARTITIONING METHOD AND SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 BATTERY PACK PARTITIONING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
BATTERY PACK PARTITIONING METHOD AND SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Steve Droste of Canton MI (US)
Brock Dunlap of Dearborn MI (US)
Kevin A. Montgomery of Royal Oak MI (US)
Hari Krishna Addanki of Novi MI (US)
BATTERY PACK PARTITIONING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17947321 titled 'BATTERY PACK PARTITIONING METHOD AND SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for partitioning a traction battery pack by using a material that expands in response to thermal energy released from a battery cell, creating separate subareas for different battery arrays within the pack.
- The method involves providing a battery pack with an enclosure that houses multiple battery arrays.
- When thermal energy is released from a battery cell, a material expands to partition the interior area into separate subareas for each battery array.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and other devices that utilize traction battery packs.
Problems Solved
This method helps to prevent thermal runaway in traction battery packs by isolating the affected battery array from the rest of the pack, reducing the risk of damage or safety hazards.
Benefits
- Improved safety and reliability of traction battery packs - Enhanced thermal management capabilities - Increased efficiency and performance of electric vehicles and energy storage systems
Potential Commercial Applications
"Partitioning Method for Traction Battery Packs: Commercial Applications"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to thermal management systems for battery packs in electric vehicles or energy storage applications.
Unanswered Questions
How does this method compare to existing thermal management techniques for battery packs?
This article does not provide a direct comparison to other thermal management techniques for battery packs.
What materials are commonly used for partitioning battery packs in the industry?
The article does not specify the type of material used for partitioning the battery pack.
Original Abstract Submitted
A traction battery pack partitioning method includes providing a battery pack having an enclosure that houses at least a first battery array and a second battery array within an interior area, and, in response to thermal energy released from at least one battery cell in the first battery array, expanding a material to partition the interior area into a first subarea that houses the first battery area and a second subarea that houses the second battery array.
