MECHANISM TO REDUCE THERMAL GRADIENTS IN BATTERY SYSTEMS

摘要

A device and method are disclosed for providing substantially uniform temperatures to at least a first and second battery cell in a battery pack. A heat transfer control element is operatively coupled to the at least first and second battery cells. The heat transfer control element is adapted to transfer heat between the battery cells and insulate the battery cells from flow of heat transfer medium. The first battery cell is insulated to a greater amount than the second battery cell.