Compression limiters for electrified vehicle battery assemblies
US-2016268562-A1 · Sep 15, 2016 · US
Electrified vehicle plate with integrated compression limiter
US2016308178A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2016308178-A1 |
| Application number | US-201514685891-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Publication date | Oct 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | — |
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An exemplary assembly of an electrified vehicle includes a compression limiter integrated into a plate of a battery pack array. An exemplary method includes forming a portion of a plate of a battery pack array about a longitudinal axis to provide a compression limiter.
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We claim: 1 . An assembly, comprising: a compression limiter integrated into a plate of a battery pack array. 2 . The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the compression limiter is integrated into an endplate assembly of the battery pack array. 3 . The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the endplate assembly comprises an inner spacer and an outer endplate, and the compression limiter is integrated into the outer endplate. 4 . The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the compression limiter is integrated into a sideplate of the battery pack. 5 . The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the compression limiter has a longitudinal axis, and the compression limiter is a portion of the plate that is formed about the longitudinal axis. 6 . The assembly of claim 5 , wherein the compression limiter has a circular cross-section. 7 . The assembly of claim 5 , wherein the compression limiter has a non-circular cross-section. 8 . The assembly of claim 5 , wherein the portion of the plate is formed about the longitudinal axis such that a side edge of the plate faces a surface of the plate. 9 . The assembly of claim 8 , wherein the surface of the plate is an inwardly facing surface that faces a plurality of cells of the battery pack array. 10 . The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the compression limiter provides an opening to receive a mechanical fastener. 11 . The assembly of claim 10 , wherein the mechanical fastener secures the plate to a heat exchanger plate. 12 . The assembly of claim 10 , wherein the mechanical fastener secures the plate to a battery pack structure other than the heat exchanger plate. 13 . A method, comprising: forming a portion of a plate of a battery pack array about a longitudinal axis to provide a compression limiter. 14 . The method of claim 13 , wherein the plate is an endplate assembly. 15 . The method of claim 14 , wherein the endplate assembly comprises an inner spacer and an outer endplate, and the compression limiter is formed within the outer endplate. 16 . The method of claim 13 , wherein the plate is a sideplate assembly. 17 . The method of claim 13 , further comprising positioning a fastener within the compression limiter and securing the plate using the fastener. 18 . The method of claim 17 , further comprising securing the plate to a heat exchanger plate using the fastener. 19 . The method of claim 13 , further comprising forming the portion about the longitudinal axis such that a side edge of the plate faces a surface of the plate. 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the surface of the plate is an inwardly facing surface that faces a plurality of cells of the battery pack array.
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- H01M10/6554Primary
Rods or plates · CPC title
Vehicles · CPC title
Batteries in motive systems, e.g. vehicle, ship, plane · CPC title
with fastening means, e.g. locks · CPC title
Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells · CPC title
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- What does patent US2016308178A1 cover?
- An exemplary assembly of an electrified vehicle includes a compression limiter integrated into a plate of a battery pack array. An exemplary method includes forming a portion of a plate of a battery pack array about a longitudinal axis to provide a compression limiter.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Ford Global Tech Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H01M10/6554. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Thu Oct 20 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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