18069254. THERMAL MITIGATION SYSTEMS FOR TRACTION BATTERY PACKS simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
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THERMAL MITIGATION SYSTEMS FOR TRACTION BATTERY PACKS
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Inventor(s)
Bhaskara Rao Boddakayala of Troy MI (US)
Eric Poirier of Brownstown MI (US)
THERMAL MITIGATION SYSTEMS FOR TRACTION BATTERY PACKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18069254 titled 'THERMAL MITIGATION SYSTEMS FOR TRACTION BATTERY PACKS
- Simplified Explanation:**
The patent application describes thermal mitigation systems for traction battery packs. These systems include a cartridge with a nitrogen releasing material and a heating element to actively mitigate battery thermal events.
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Cartridge containing nitrogen releasing material - Heating element for activation - Active mitigation of battery thermal events - Passive release devices mounted to battery array - Nitrogen releasing material activated by heat within battery array - Passive mitigation of battery thermal events
- Potential Applications:**
- Electric vehicles - Energy storage systems - Industrial machinery - Aerospace applications
- Problems Solved:**
- Overheating of traction battery packs - Thermal runaway events - Safety concerns related to battery temperature management
- Benefits:**
- Enhanced safety of battery packs - Prevention of thermal runaway events - Improved thermal management efficiency - Extended battery lifespan
- Commercial Applications:**
Title: Thermal Mitigation Systems for Traction Battery Packs This technology can be utilized in electric vehicles, energy storage systems, industrial machinery, and aerospace applications to enhance safety and improve thermal management efficiency, potentially leading to increased market adoption and demand.
- Prior Art:**
Further research can be conducted in the field of thermal management systems for battery packs, including passive and active mitigation strategies.
- Frequently Updated Research:**
Researchers are constantly exploring new materials and technologies for thermal management in battery packs, with a focus on improving safety and efficiency.
- Questions about Thermal Mitigation Systems for Traction Battery Packs:**
1. How do thermal mitigation systems contribute to the safety of traction battery packs? 2. What are the potential long-term benefits of implementing these systems in various applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
Thermal mitigation systems are provided for traction battery packs. An exemplary thermal mitigation system may include a cartridge containing a nitrogen releasing material, and a heating element. The heating element may be activated to cause the nitrogen releasing material to release a nitrogen gas for actively mitigating battery thermal events. Another exemplary thermal mitigation system may include one or more passive release devices that are mounted to a battery array. A nitrogen releasing material may be activated via heat generated within the battery array to release a nitrogen gas from a polymeric encapsulating material of the passive release device to passively mitigate battery thermal events.
