18748914. Battery Module simplified abstract (LG Energy Solution, Ltd.)
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Battery Module
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Battery Module - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18748914 titled 'Battery Module
The abstract describes a battery module with a battery cell laminate, cooling fins, and cooling manifolds for efficient heat dissipation.
- Battery module includes battery cell laminate, cooling fins, and cooling manifolds
- Cooling fins are interposed between battery cells for heat dissipation
- First and second cooling manifolds are connected to cooling fins
- First cooling fin has a first inlet and outlet, while the second cooling fin has a second inlet and outlet
- Inlets and outlets are connected to respective cooling manifolds for effective cooling
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Energy storage systems - Portable electronic devices
Problems Solved: - Overheating of battery cells - Improving battery performance and longevity
Benefits: - Enhanced cooling efficiency - Increased battery lifespan - Improved overall performance
Commercial Applications: - Automotive industry for electric vehicles - Consumer electronics for portable devices - Renewable energy storage systems
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the cooling fin design contribute to better heat dissipation? 2. What are the potential cost implications of implementing this battery module technology?
Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing studies on optimizing cooling fin designs for different battery cell configurations.
Original Abstract Submitted
A battery module, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a battery cell laminate having a plurality of battery cells stacked along a stacking direction, cooling fins interposed between the battery cells, and first and second cooling manifolds connected to the cooling fins. The cooling fins include a first cooling fin having a first inlet and a first outlet and a second cooling fin having a second inlet and a second outlet, where the first inlet and the second outlet are connected to the first cooling manifold, and the second inlet and the first outlet are connected to the second cooling manifold.
