摘要 |
Connecting plates are provided for cells within a battery module comprising a plurality of cells and also to provide connection between modules in a multi-modular battery 5 system, the connection plates which comprise holes corresponding to individual cell terminals and are designed to enable improved ventilation of the battery system to minimise over heating and cell failure, increased resistance to short circuit hazards under critical cell failure and appropriate insulation can also be provided. The battery system and its use, particularly in battery powered vehicles is also provided. |