18090116. BATTERY ENCLOSURES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES simplified abstract (GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC)
BATTERY ENCLOSURES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Organization Name
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor(s)
Thomas M Siberski of White Lake MI (US)
Blair E. Carlson of Ann Arbor MI (US)
Yunzhi Xu of Sterling Heights MI (US)
BATTERY ENCLOSURES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18090116 titled 'BATTERY ENCLOSURES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
The battery enclosure for an electric vehicle houses a battery pack and includes a bottom plate, a frame enclosure, and a top plate with ridges for heat transfer.
- Bottom plate, frame enclosure, and top plate form the battery enclosure.
- Frame enclosure surrounds the battery pack and is connected to the bottom plate.
- Top plate covers the battery pack and structural cross members, with ridges for heat transfer.
- Ridges on the top plate define channels for the flow of a heat transfer medium.
- Cross members provide structural support within the frame enclosure.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Energy storage systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient heat dissipation in battery enclosures - Structural support for battery packs
Benefits: - Improved thermal management - Enhanced safety and longevity of battery packs
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Battery Enclosure for Electric Vehicles" This technology can be utilized in the automotive industry for electric vehicles, as well as in the energy storage sector for stationary applications. The innovation offers improved thermal performance and structural integrity, making it a valuable solution for companies looking to enhance the efficiency and safety of their battery systems.
Questions about Battery Enclosures: 1. How does the design of the top plate contribute to heat transfer in the battery enclosure?
The ridges on the top plate create channels for the flow of a heat transfer medium, allowing for efficient heat dissipation.
2. What are the key benefits of using a frame enclosure in a battery pack design?
The frame enclosure provides structural support and helps maintain the integrity of the battery pack, enhancing safety and longevity.
Original Abstract Submitted
A battery enclosure to house a battery pack of an electric vehicle includes a bottom plate, a battery pack including multiple batteries or battery modules, a frame enclosure at least partially surrounding the battery pack, the frame enclosure connected with the bottom plate, the frame enclosure including at least a first side wall and a second side wall, and multiple cross members each extending between the first side wall and the second side wall. The battery enclosure includes a top plate configured to cover the multiple structural cross members and at least a portion of the battery pack. The top plate is connected with the frame enclosure and includes multiple ridges protruding from a top surface of the top plate, each ridge defining a channel extending parallel to the top surface of the top plate, and each channel configured to facilitate flow of a heat transfer medium through the channel.