<p>A battery module that includes a plurality of electrochemical cells. Each of the electrochemical cells has a first end including at least one terminal and a second end having a vent. The plurality of electrochemical cells are arranged such that the second ends of a first set of the plurality of electrochemical cells face the second ends of a second set of the plurality of electrochemical cells. A central chamber is located between the second ends of the first set of the plurality of electrochemical cells and the second ends of the second set of the plurality of electrochemical cells. The central chamber is configured to receive gases released from the vents of the plurality of electrochemical cells.</p>
申请公布号
EP2109904(A1)
申请公布日期
2009.10.21
申请号
EP20080713559
申请日期
2008.01.04
申请人
JOHNSON CONTROLS SAFT ADVANCED POWER SOLUTIONS LLC
发明人
WOOD, STEVEN, J.;TAGHIKHANI, MAJID;TRESTER, DALE, B.;HOUCHIN-MILLER, GARY, P.