BATTERY SYSTEM, HOUSING & VEHICLE INCLUDING BATTERY SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A battery system for use in a vehicle comprising:
- a tray having a plurality of battery receptacles;
a plurality of batteries, each battery in the plurality of batteries received in a battery receptacle from the plurality of receptacles;
a conductive layer in electrical communication with the plurality of batteries and a terminal for electrically coupling to a vehicle; and
a cover which interlocks with the tray, the cover carrying a computer, electrical access to the terminal, and a diagnostic identification system for the plurality of batteries.
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Abstract
A battery system for use in a vehicle is disclosed. The battery system includes a tray having a plurality of battery receptacles. A plurality of batteries are also provided, each battery in the plurality of batteries being received in a battery receptacle. A conductive layer in electrical communication with the plurality of batteries and a terminal for electrically coupling to a vehicle are also provided in the battery system. A cover interlocks with the tray. The cover carries a computer and a diagnostic identification system for the plurality of batteries. A housing for a battery system and a vehicle including a battery system are also disclosed.
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20 Claims
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1. A battery system for use in a vehicle comprising:
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a tray having a plurality of battery receptacles; a plurality of batteries, each battery in the plurality of batteries received in a battery receptacle from the plurality of receptacles; a conductive layer in electrical communication with the plurality of batteries and a terminal for electrically coupling to a vehicle; and a cover which interlocks with the tray, the cover carrying a computer, electrical access to the terminal, and a diagnostic identification system for the plurality of batteries. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A housing for a battery system comprising:
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a tray having a plurality of receptacles sized to carry batteries, an elevated floor providing an area of clearance below the floor, and apertures in the receptacles in communication with the area of clearance; and a cover which interlocks with the tray, the cover having a leg which extends and couples to the tray. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A vehicle comprising:
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a vehicle body having a power system coupled to driven wheels; a battery system docking area on the vehicle body having a drawer to rack system; a battery system movable on the drawer to rack system into and out of the docking area; and a self-docking plug-in system defined by an electrical coupling of the battery system and the power system in the docking area. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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Specification