Battery assembly for use in an uninterruptible power supply system and method

摘要

A battery includes a housing and at least one exposed terminal. A thermally conductive mechanism is positioned outside the housing but in close proximity to the terminal, defining a thermally conductive path from the terminal to a point further from the terminal. The mechanism can use thermally conductive brackets that may be electrically isolated from the battery terminals. A heat sink may be positioned to receive heat from the bracket. A heat pump can cooperate with the thermally conductive mechanism and the heat sink for aiding in the movement of heat. A heater can be positioned within the housing for heating the inside of the housing. The battery can be encased by an arrangement of vacuum insulated panels in a way which provides for forming an external electrical connection with the battery terminals. A backup battery assembly and associated uninterruptible power system are described for powering a primary load.