18590086. BATTERY PACK simplified abstract (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)
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BATTERY PACK
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Inventor(s)
Tsutomu Yoshino of Saitama (JP)
Kenichi Shiraki of Saitama (JP)
BATTERY PACK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18590086 titled 'BATTERY PACK
The abstract describes a patent application for a battery pack mounted on a vehicle, featuring battery modules, refrigerant cooling portions, distribution and aggregation pipes.
- Battery cooling portions have refrigerant jackets cooling side-by-side battery modules in the vehicle's front-rear direction.
- Each cooling portion includes a supply pipe delivering refrigerant to the jacket and a discharge pipe removing it.
- The refrigerant jacket, supply, and discharge pipes have a flat shape and are positioned below the jacket.
- The supply pipe connects to a central supply port on the jacket, while the discharge pipe connects to a central discharge port.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Energy storage systems - Hybrid vehicles
Problems Solved: - Efficient cooling of battery modules - Temperature regulation in electric vehicles - Enhanced battery performance and longevity
Benefits: - Improved battery efficiency - Extended battery lifespan - Enhanced vehicle performance
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Battery Cooling System for Electric Vehicles" This technology can be utilized in electric vehicle manufacturing companies to enhance the performance and longevity of battery packs, leading to more reliable and efficient electric vehicles in the market.
Questions about Battery Cooling System: 1. How does the refrigerant cooling system in this battery pack differ from traditional cooling methods?
- The refrigerant cooling system in this battery pack utilizes flat-shaped pipes and a jacket design for efficient cooling, unlike traditional methods that may not be as effective.
2. What are the key advantages of using a refrigerant cooling system in a vehicle battery pack?
- The refrigerant cooling system offers improved temperature regulation, enhanced battery performance, and extended lifespan compared to other cooling methods.
Original Abstract Submitted
A battery pack is mounted on a vehicle. The battery pack has a case, battery modules placed on the case, battery cooling portions through which a refrigerant flows, a distribution pipe, and an aggregation pipe. Each battery cooling portion includes a refrigerant jacket cooling the battery modules arranged side by side in a front-rear direction of the vehicle, a supply pipe suppling the refrigerant to the refrigerant jacket, and a discharge pipe discharging the refrigerant from the refrigerant jacket. The refrigerant jacket, the supply pipe and the discharge pipe each have a flat shape being short in an upper-lower direction. The supply pipe and the discharge pipe are arranged below the refrigerant jacket. The supply pipe is connected to a supply port provided in a central portion of the refrigerant jacket. The discharge pipe is connected to a discharge port provided in the central portion of the refrigerant jacket.
