PRE-FORMED BATTERY CELL THERMAL BARRIER

Organization Name

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor(s)

Chinmaya Patil of South Lyon MI (US)

Venkata Prasad Atluri of Novi MI (US)

Teresa U. Holiness-stalling of Detroit MI (US)

John Patrick Spicer of Plymouth MI (US)

Miguel Arturo Saez of Clarkston MI (US)

David A. Okonski of Waterford MI (US)

PRE-FORMED BATTERY CELL THERMAL BARRIER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18089716 titled 'PRE-FORMED BATTERY CELL THERMAL BARRIER

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a pre-formed thermal barrier for a battery module, which includes a cured potting material to be inserted between electrochemical cells in the module.

The innovation involves a pre-formed thermal barrier for a battery module.
The thermal barrier is made of a cured potting material.
The barrier is inserted into the cell-to-cell space in the battery module.
The battery module also includes a cell holder for the electrochemical cells.
The thermal barrier helps in managing the temperature of the battery cells.

Potential Applications: 1. Electric vehicles 2. Energy storage systems 3. Portable electronic devices

Problems Solved: 1. Thermal management in battery modules 2. Protection of battery cells from overheating 3. Enhanced safety in battery systems

Benefits: 1. Improved battery performance 2. Increased lifespan of battery modules 3. Enhanced safety features

Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in electric vehicles, energy storage systems for renewable energy sources, and portable electronic devices, leading to more efficient and safer battery systems in various industries.

Questions about Battery Module Thermal Barrier: 1. How does the pre-formed thermal barrier improve the performance of battery modules? 2. What are the potential safety benefits of using a thermal barrier in battery systems?

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continuously exploring new materials and designs for thermal barriers in battery modules to enhance efficiency and safety.

Original Abstract Submitted

Aspects of the disclosure include a pre-formed battery cell thermal barrier for a battery module. An exemplary battery module can include a plurality of conductively coupled electrochemical cells and a pre-formed thermal barrier. The battery module can further include a cell holder configured to receive the plurality of conductively coupled electrochemical cells and the pre-formed thermal barrier. The pre-formed thermal barrier includes a cured potting material insertable into a cell-to-cell space in the battery module.