18512109. BATTERY STACK COMPRISING BATTERY MODULES AND A COOLING SYSTEM simplified abstract (Volvo Truck Corporation)
Contents
- 1 BATTERY STACK COMPRISING BATTERY MODULES AND A COOLING SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 BATTERY STACK COMPRISING BATTERY MODULES AND A COOLING 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
- 1.9.1 Unanswered Questions
- 1.9.2 How does the integration of liquid cooling channels in the supporting side walls improve the overall efficiency of the battery stack cooling system?
- 1.9.3 What are the potential challenges or limitations of implementing this technology in different types of electrified vehicles?
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
BATTERY STACK COMPRISING BATTERY MODULES AND A COOLING SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Dhirendra Rout of Göteborg (SE)
BATTERY STACK COMPRISING BATTERY MODULES AND A COOLING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18512109 titled 'BATTERY STACK COMPRISING BATTERY MODULES AND A COOLING SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The battery stack for an electrified vehicle described in the patent application includes a cooling system, a first and a second battery module, each containing battery cells stacked in the depth direction. The supporting side walls of the battery modules support the battery cells and include liquid cooling channels for an integrated cooling system.
- Battery stack for electrified vehicles with cooling system
- First and second battery modules with supporting side walls
- Battery cells stacked in depth direction
- Liquid cooling channels in supporting side walls
- Integrated liquid cooling system
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other electrified transportation systems where efficient cooling of battery modules is essential.
Problems Solved
The innovation addresses the challenge of maintaining optimal operating temperatures for battery cells in electrified vehicles, ensuring their longevity and performance.
Benefits
- Improved battery performance and longevity - Enhanced safety by preventing overheating - Efficient cooling system design for electrified vehicles
Potential Commercial Applications
- Electric vehicle manufacturers - Battery technology companies - Automotive cooling system suppliers
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include similar patents or innovations related to cooling systems for battery modules in electrified vehicles.
Unanswered Questions
How does the integration of liquid cooling channels in the supporting side walls improve the overall efficiency of the battery stack cooling system?
The integration of liquid cooling channels in the supporting side walls allows for more effective heat dissipation from the battery cells, ensuring optimal operating temperatures and enhancing overall system efficiency.
What are the potential challenges or limitations of implementing this technology in different types of electrified vehicles?
Some potential challenges could include the integration of the cooling system with existing vehicle designs, the cost of implementation, and the need for specialized maintenance and servicing procedures.
Original Abstract Submitted
A battery stack for an electrified vehicle includes a cooling system, a first and a second battery module. Each of the first and the second battery modules includes battery cells stacked in the depth direction. The first and the second battery modules comprising a first and a second supporting side wall for supporting the battery cells in the respective battery module, the first and the second supporting side wall of the battery modules being opposing vertical side walls provided on a respective side of the battery cells in the battery modules, and having a respective inner side facing the battery cells and a respective outer side facing away from the battery cells. The first and/or the second supporting side wall comprising first supporting element(s) adapted to support and bear the load of the battery cells in the first and second battery modules, as seen in the height direction, or alternatively a respective bottom support plate is connected to the first and the second supporting side walls. The first and/or the second supporting side wall comprises liquid cooling channels in the form of a groove provided in the first and/or second supporting side wall on an outer side thereof, the groove being covered by a cover plate, arranged on the outer side of the first and/or the second supporting side wall, thereby forming an integrated liquid cooling system.
