Electrical storage device thermal management systems

摘要

A thermal management system (100; 200; 300) for a high density power source (118; 218; 318) is disclosed. The system includes a housing (110; 210) with an interior divided into first (114; 214; 314) and second (116; 316) compartments. The first compartment is configured and adapted to house at least one electrical battery and the second compartment defines a coolant reservoir (120). A fluid release member (122; 322) connects the first and second compartments. Upon the first compartment reaching a temperature in excess of a predetermined limit, the fluid release member releases coolant form the second compartment into the first compartment to cool the at least one battery within the first compartment.