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Integrated high voltage service disconnect for traction batteries

  • US 9,577,230 B2
  • Filed: 03/27/2014
  • Issued: 02/21/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/27/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A traction battery comprising:

  • a battery housing including a tray and a cover cooperating to define an interior;

    a plurality of battery cells arranged in an array and disposed on the tray within the interior;

    a service disconnect base disposed on an exterior surface of the battery housing, and including a uni-terminal connector having a receptacle disposed within the service disconnect base and electrically connected to the plurality of battery cells; and

    a service disconnect plug integrally incorporated with a single high voltage cable that is partially disposed in the service disconnect plug, the service disconnect plug including a body configured to mechanically engage the service disconnect base, and a prong mechanically connected to the single high voltage cable and configured to be received within the receptacle to create an electrical connection between the battery cells and a high voltage bus when the body is engaged with the service disconnect base.

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