18738542. VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR A BATTERY ENCLOSURE (Illinois Tool Works Inc.)
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VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR A BATTERY ENCLOSURE
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Inventor(s)
UMANG Shukla of JENISON MI (US)
KENNETH Dobson of WEST OLIVE MI (US)
DAVID A. Prymula of ALLEGAN MI (US)
THOMAS J. Kofler of OFFENBURG (DE)
DANIEL Bennett of Holland MI (US)
VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR A BATTERY ENCLOSURE
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18738542 titled 'VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR A BATTERY ENCLOSURE
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure generally relates to a valve assembly for a battery pack. The valve assembly incudes a body having a flange extending from an outer sidewall at a first end, an inner sidewall that defines a chamber, and a plate disposed between the first end and a second end. The plate includes a plurality of vents formed therethrough. The valve assembly further includes a valve element that is operably coupled to the first end of the body, a sealing element that is disposed between a portion of the valve element and the body, a retainer, and a biasing element. The body is a unitary component formed of a metal material. The retainer is centrally disposed in the body and is configured to connect the valve element with the body.
