Battery compartment comprising a raised floor ribbed structure for electronic equipment enclosures

摘要

An improved battery compartment design for use with an outdoor equipment enclosure includes a raised floor area such that a significant portion of the bottom surface area of the battery is exposed to air flow through the cabinet. The enclosure is configured such that the outdoor air used by an included heat exchanger first passes through the battery compartment. When the outdoor air is cooler than the area in the battery compartment, the heat exchanger is turned "on" and this cooler area flows around all surfaces of the batteries, thereby reducing the battery temperature at a faster rate than conventional designs.