Battery system
First Claim
1. A battery system for a vehicle comprising:
- a battery module comprising a plurality of cells electrically coupled together and a first conductive element for electrically coupling the battery module to other elements in the battery system;
a base configured for securing the battery module in place in the vehicle and comprising a second conductive element for electrically coupling the base to the first conductive element and a rotatable arm for securing the battery module in place relative to the base;
wherein the first conductive element is configured to contact the second conductive element when the rotatable arm is positioned to secure the battery module in place relative to the base.
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Abstract
A battery system for a vehicle includes a battery module having a plurality of cells electrically coupled together and a first conductive element for electrically coupling the battery module to other elements in the battery system. The battery system also has a base configured for securing the battery module in place in the vehicle. The base includes a second conductive element for electrically coupling the base to the first conductive element, and a rotatable arm for securing the battery module in place relative to the base. The first conductive element is configured to contact the second conductive element when the rotatable arm is positioned to secure the battery module in place relative to the base.
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23 Claims
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1. A battery system for a vehicle comprising:
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a battery module comprising a plurality of cells electrically coupled together and a first conductive element for electrically coupling the battery module to other elements in the battery system; a base configured for securing the battery module in place in the vehicle and comprising a second conductive element for electrically coupling the base to the first conductive element and a rotatable arm for securing the battery module in place relative to the base; wherein the first conductive element is configured to contact the second conductive element when the rotatable arm is positioned to secure the battery module in place relative to the base. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A battery system for a vehicle comprising:
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a module comprising a plurality of cells electrically coupled together and at least one terminal extending from the module; and a base comprising a mounting structure that provides both electrical and mechanical coupling between the base and the module; wherein the mounting structure is configured to mechanically interlock with the module when the module is rotated relative to the base. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. A battery system for a vehicle comprising:
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a battery module comprising a plurality of cells electrically coupled together and at least one terminal extending from the battery module; a handle coupled to the battery module and configured for movement relative to the battery module; and a base comprising a mounting structure that provides both electrical and mechanical coupling between the base and the battery module; wherein the handle is configured to interlock with the mounting structure and comprises at least one contact for electrically connecting the at least one terminal to the base. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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