Heat and gas exchange system for battery
First Claim
1. A heat and gas exchange system for a battery for a vehicle, the battery having a plurality of cells and at least one space between the cells comprising:
- a base configured to support the battery; and
a plurality of members coupled to the base;
wherein each of the members is configured to extend at least partially within at least one space between the cells of the battery; and
wherein the heat and gas exchange system is configured to draw air into the at least one space along an exterior surface of a first member of the plurality of members and to remove the air from the at least one space through an interior of the first member.
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Abstract
A heat and gas exchange system for a battery is disclosed. The batter includes a plurality of cells and at least one space between the cells. The system includes a base configured to support the battery. The system also includes a plurality of members coupled to the base. Each of the members is configured to extend at least partially within at least one space between the cells of the battery. A heat and gas exchange system for a battery is also disclosed. A module for a battery for a vehicle is also disclosed. The battery includes a plurality of cells and at least one space between the cells. The module includes a base for supporting the battery. The module also includes a plurality of members coupled to the base. The module also includes a control system configured to provide air through the plurality of members from the space between the cells.
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20 Claims
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1. A heat and gas exchange system for a battery for a vehicle, the battery having a plurality of cells and at least one space between the cells comprising:
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a base configured to support the battery; and
a plurality of members coupled to the base;
wherein each of the members is configured to extend at least partially within at least one space between the cells of the battery; and
wherein the heat and gas exchange system is configured to draw air into the at least one space along an exterior surface of a first member of the plurality of members and to remove the air from the at least one space through an interior of the first member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A heat and gas exchange system for a battery for a vehicle, the battery having a plurality of cells and a plurality of spaces between the cells comprising:
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a housing comprising;
a base configured to support the battery;
a cover coupled to the base;
first means for venting air from the spaces between the cells of the battery;
second means for venting air across an exterior surface of the battery;
wherein the first means for venting and the second means for venting both at least partially regulate the temperature within the housing. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A module for a battery for a vehicle, the battery having a plurality of cells and at least one space between the cells comprising:
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a base for supporting the battery;
a plurality of members coupled to the base;
a control system configured to provide air through the plurality of members from the space between the cells such that air introduced into the space along an exterior surface of the plurality of members is removed from between the cells through an interior of the members. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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