Modular Battery System and Components

摘要

A battery cell connector for a battery module includes a pair of cantilevered arms and base portions that are linked at the base portion by a bridge. An interconnect board for connecting a plurality of battery cells includes a circuit board and a plurality of battery cell connectors. A battery block system includes a battery block that has a tray and a plurality of battery cells, and an interconnect board in mating relationships with the tray. A battery system includes first and second bus bars, a first and second pluralities of battery cells, and an interconnect board having a plurality of battery cell connectors linking the first and second plurality of battery cells.

主权项

1. A battery block system, comprising:
a) a tray for supporting a plurality of battery cells of a battery block, the first plurality of battery cells assembled within the tray, wherein first terminals of the plurality of battery cells are aligned in a first plane at a first end of the battery block and second terminals of each of the plurality of battery cells are aligned in a second plane; and b) an interconnect board in mating relationship with the tray, the interconnect board including a plurality of battery cell connectors, each battery cell connector including a pair of terminals on opposite sides of the interconnect board that are in electrical communication with each other.