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Vehicle power source device wherein cooling air is introduced into battery casing through opening formed through vehicle floor

  • US 20010030069A1
  • Filed: 04/03/2001
  • Published: 10/18/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/13/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electric power source device including a plurality of battery cells accommodated within a battery casing installed on an automotive vehicle, such that said battery cells are cooled by air introduced from a compartment of the vehicle into said battery casing, wherein an improvement comprises:

  • said battery casing being disposed adjacent to said compartment of the vehicle and generally isolated from said compartment by a floor which partially defines said compartment; and

    said floor having an inlet of an air intake passage through which the air is introduced into said battery casing, for cooling said plurality of battery cells.

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