TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT
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1. A vehicle traction battery assembly comprising:
- at least one battery cell array;
an electronics assembly configured to manage power flow of the at least one array; and
a thermal plate defining a first portion in contact with the at least one array and a second portion in contact with the electronics assembly such that during power flow both of the at least one array and the electronics assembly exchange heat with the thermal plate.
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Abstract
A vehicle traction battery assembly includes at least one battery cell array, and an electronics assembly configured to manage power flow of the battery assembly. The vehicle traction battery assembly also includes a thermal plate defining a first portion in contact with the at least one array and a second portion in contact with the electronics assembly. During power flow, both of the at least one array and the electronics assembly exchange heat with the thermal plate.
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20 Claims
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1. A vehicle traction battery assembly comprising:
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at least one battery cell array; an electronics assembly configured to manage power flow of the at least one array; and a thermal plate defining a first portion in contact with the at least one array and a second portion in contact with the electronics assembly such that during power flow both of the at least one array and the electronics assembly exchange heat with the thermal plate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A vehicle traction battery assembly comprising:
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a thermal plate including internal flow channels arranged to circulate a thermal agent; at least one battery cell array in contact with a first side of the thermal plate to exchange heat during power flow; and an electronics assembly having a housing in contact with a second side of the thermal plate opposite the first side to exchange heat during operation. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A vehicle comprising:
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a powertrain including a battery-powered electric machine; and a traction battery assembly for providing power to the electric machine, and including at least one battery cell array, an electronics assembly configured to manage power flow of the at least one array, and a thermal plate defining a first portion in contact with the at least one array, and a second portion in contact with the electronics assembly such that during power flow both of the at least one array and the electronics assembly exchange heat with the thermal plate. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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