Energy storage system for electric vehicles

An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. The energy storage module further comprises a compliant tipped thermistor which may be installed within a flexible clip. The thermistor is positioned to monitor the temperature of one or more of the batteries within the energy storage system.

Pinned battery cell array for a hybrid electric vehicle

An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure comprised of one or more battery cells held in place between side rails and secured by end plates and mounting pins. The end plates also include flanges which secure the end plates behind the pins. The pin arrangement provides more secure holding and helps prevent torque loosening during operation. The battery array also includes cell retainers between each cell to reduce thermal transfer between cells, and an insulation liner between the battery cells and the side rails to improve creepage and clearance.

Conduction and convection cooled energy storage system

An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure having at least one battery array located within the enclosure. The energy storage module includes a thermal pad disposed between the battery array and an interior surface of the primary enclosure. A heat sink is disposed on an exterior surface of the primary enclosure. The heat sink comprises a plurality of fins which may be disposed angularly with respect to a longitudinal axis of the primary enclosure. The height or length of the fins may be varied relative to a fan location to provide uniform cooling across the battery cells in the battery array. An enclosing plate is mounted exterior to the heat sink and defining an airflow cavity, wherein the enclosing plate directs air from the fan across the heat sink.

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PINNED BATTERY CELL ARRAY FOR A HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE

An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure comprised of one or more battery cells held in place between side rails and secured by end plates and mounting pins. The end plates also include flanges which secure the end plates behind the pins. The pin arrangement provides more secure holding and helps prevent torque loosening during operation. The battery array also includes cell retainers between each cell to reduce thermal transfer between cells, and an insulation liner between the battery cells and the side rails to improve creepage and clearance.

Energy storage system for hybrid electric vehicle

An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. The energy storage module further comprises a compliant tipped thermistor which may be installed within a flexible clip. The thermistor is positioned to monitor the temperature of one or more of the batteries within the energy storage system.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERMALLY ROBUST ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

Various systems for cooling a battery cell array are described. In one example an energy storage system includes a housing enclosing a battery cell array, an evaporator, and a circulating pump. In another example, an evaporator is adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer. In another example, thermoelectric elements are positioned adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer. 1. An apparatus comprising:a housing;a first battery cell array positioned inside the housing, wherein the first battery cell array has one or more first battery cells;a thermal transfer plate, wherein the first battery cell array is positioned adjacent to a first side of the thermal transfer plate; anda thermoelectric element adjacent to a second side of the thermal transfer plate, wherein the thermal transfer plate is coupled to the housing.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a dielectric material positioned between the thermal transfer plate and the first battery cell array.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first battery cell array is positioned in contact with the thermal transfer plate.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the thermoelectric element is in direct contact with the second side of the thermal transfer plate.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first side of the thermal transfer plate is inside the housing claim 1 , and wherein the second side of the thermal transfer plate is outside the housing.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the thermoelectric element is a Peltier type element.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the thermoelectric element is one of a plurality of thermoelectric elements mounted to the second side of the thermal transfer plate.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , further comprising:a second battery cell array positioned inside the housing, wherein the second battery cell array has one or more second battery cells, wherein the first and second battery cell arrays are mounted adjacent to the thermal transfer plate, ...

System and method for thermally robust energy storage system

Various systems for cooling a battery cell array are described. In one example an energy storage system includes a housing enclosing a battery cell array, an evaporator, and a circulating pump. In another example, an evaporator is adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer. In another example, thermoelectric elements are positioned adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer.

Energy storage system for electric vehicles

An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. The energy storage module further comprises a compliant tipped thermistor which may be installed within a flexible clip. The thermistor is positioned to monitor the temperature of one or more of the batteries within the energy storage system.

PLUG-IN BUSSED ELECTRICAL CENTER FOR AN ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. A high voltage junction box is attached to a first end of the enclosure and having a plurality of high voltage connection terminals connected by a plug-in bussed electrical center configured to reduce the possibility of unintentional grounding or shorting, and decreases the safety risk to a technician during servicing. At least one of the high voltage connection terminals is configured to receive a high voltage conductor connected between the energy storage module and an inverter of the hybrid vehicle. 1. An energy storage system , comprising: a primary enclosure;', 'a battery array located within the primary enclosure, the battery array having a plurality of battery cells;', 'a plurality of high voltage connection terminals, the high voltage connection terminals adapted to receive a corresponding plurality of external high voltage conductors, and;', 'a plug-in bussed electrical center;, 'an energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle, the energy storage module comprisingwherein the plug-in bussed electrical center is operable to electrically connect at least one of the plurality of high voltage connection terminals to the battery array;2. The energy storage system of wherein the bussed electrical center further comprises a current sensor.3. The energy storage system of wherein the bussed electrical center further comprises a current sensor connector which is electrically connected to the current sensor.4. The energy storage system of wherein the bussed electrical center further comprises a fuse.5. The energy storage system of wherein the bussed electrical center further comprises a ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERMALLY ROBUST ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

Various systems for cooling a battery cell array are described. In one example an energy storage system includes a housing enclosing a battery cell array, an evaporator, and a circulating pump. In another example, an evaporator is adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer. In another example, thermoelectric elements are positioned adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer. 1. An apparatus comprising:a housing, wherein the housing includes at least one wall and a cover;a first battery cell array positioned inside the housing, wherein the first battery cell array has one or more first battery cells;a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, and an evaporator coupled together to form a refrigeration system, wherein the evaporator is positioned inside the housing and configured to exchange heat with the one or more first battery cells, and wherein the condenser is positioned outside the housing and configured to exchange heat with air outside the housing;a fan positioned in the housing, wherein the fan is in fluid communication with the first battery cell array; and,a sealing member, wherein the sealing member is positioned between the cover and the at least one wall, and wherein the housing is hermetically sealed.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the evaporator includes one or more cooling fins claim 1 , wherein the fan is arranged and configured to direct a flow of air across the one or more cooling fins.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:an electric motor/generator, wherein the electric motor/generator is electrically connected to the first battery cell array.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising:a second battery cell array positioned inside the housing, wherein the second battery cell array has a second plurality of battery cells, wherein the evaporator is positioned between the first and second battery cell arrays inside the housing, and wherein the second battery cell array is electrically connected to the ...

System and method for thermally robust energy storage system

Various systems for cooling a battery cell array are described. In one example an energy storage system includes a housing enclosing a battery cell array, an evaporator, and a circulating pump. In another example, an evaporator is adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer. In another example, thermoelectric elements are positioned adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer.

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PRESSURE RELIEF MECHANISM FOR AN ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module implemented as a sealed or submersible unit and adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure and at least one battery array located within the enclosure. The energy storage module includes a pressure relief panel held in place by springs that allows battery gases to escape if gas pressures reach a predetermined threshold. Pressure in the enclosure compresses the springs causing the pressure relief panel to temporarily move outward until pressure is relieved at which time the springs force the pressure relief panel to reseal the enclosure.

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FOR HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE

An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. The energy storage module further comprises a compliant tipped thermistor which may be installed within a flexible clip. The thermistor is positioned to monitor the temperature of one or more of the batteries within the energy storage system.

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FOR HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE

An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. The energy storage module further comprises a compliant tipped thermistor which may be installed within a flexible clip. The thermistor is positioned to monitor the temperature of one or more of the batteries within the energy storage system. 1. An energy storage system , comprising: a primary enclosure with a battery array located within the primary enclosure, the battery array having multiple battery cells;', 'a heat sink disposed on an exterior surface of the primary enclosure, the heat sink comprising a plurality of fins disposed angularly outward with respect to a longitudinal axis of the heat sink, a first portion of the plurality of fins having a first height, and a second portion of the plurality of fins having a second height;', 'wherein the first height is lower than the second height; and', 'wherein a central cavity is defined by the first height and the second height of the plurality of fins, the central cavity directing a flow of air from a first end of the heat sink toward a second end., 'a first energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle, the first energy storage module comprising2. The energy storage system of claim 1 , comprising:a second energy storage module having a primary enclosure with a battery array located within the primary enclosure, the battery array having multiple battery cells, wherein the battery array of the first energy storage module is electrically connected to the battery array of the second energy storage module, and wherein the battery arrays of the first and second energy storage modules are configured to electrically connect to an electric ...

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. The energy storage module further comprises a compliant tipped thermistor which may be installed within a flexible clip. The thermistor is positioned to monitor the temperature of one or more of the batteries within the energy storage system. 135-. (canceled)36. An energy storage system , comprising: a first battery array located within the first primary enclosure, the first battery array having multiple battery cells;', 'a heat sink disposed on an exterior surface of the first primary enclosure, the heat sink comprising a plurality of fins disposed angularly outward with respect to a longitudinal axis of the heat sink, a first portion of the plurality of fins having a first height, and a second portion of the plurality of fins having a second height;', 'a plate mounted to the first primary enclosure such that the fins are between the plate and the exterior surface of the first primary enclosure; and, 'a first energy storage module having a first primary enclosure that includesa second energy storage module having a second primary enclosure with a second battery array located within the second primary enclosure, the second battery array having multiple battery cells;wherein the first battery array is electrically connected to the second battery array;wherein the first and second battery arrays are configured to electrically connect to an electric motor; andwherein the first energy storage module is mounted adjacent to the second energy storage module.37. The energy storage system of claim 36 , wherein the first height is lower than the second height claim 36 , wherein the first height and the second height of the ...

Pressure relief mechanism for an energy storage system

An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module implemented as a sealed or submersible unit and adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure and at least one battery array located within the enclosure. The energy storage module includes a pressure relief panel held in place by springs that allows battery gases to escape if gas pressures reach a predetermined threshold. Pressure in the enclosure compresses the springs causing the pressure relief panel to temporarily move outward until pressure is relieved at which time the springs force the pressure relief panel to reseal the enclosure.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERMALLY ROBUST ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

Various systems for cooling a battery cell array are described. In one example an energy storage system includes a housing enclosing a battery cell array, an evaporator, and a circulating pump. In another example, an evaporator is adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer. In another example, thermoelectric elements are positioned adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer. 1. An apparatus comprising:a housing;a first battery cell array positioned inside the housing, wherein the first battery cell array has one or more first battery cells;a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, and an evaporator coupled together to form a closed refrigeration system, wherein the evaporator and condenser are positioned outside the housing; anda thermal transfer plate, wherein the first battery cell array is positioned adjacent to a first side of the thermal transfer plate inside the housing, and wherein the evaporator is positioned adjacent to a second side of the thermal transfer plate outside the housing.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first battery cell array is in direct contact with the first side of the thermal transfer plate.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing further comprises:at least one wall;a cover; anda floor, wherein the first battery cell array is adjacent to the floor, and wherein the floor, the cover, and the at least one wall are arranged and configured to enclose the first battery cell array.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the housing further comprises:a sealing member, wherein the sealing member is positioned between the cover and the at least one wall, and wherein the housing is hermetically sealed.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a second battery cell array, wherein the second battery cell array has a second plurality of battery cells, wherein the second battery cell array is positioned adjacent the first side of the thermal transfer plate inside the housing, wherein the thermal transfer ...

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. The energy storage module further comprises a compliant tipped thermistor which may be installed within a flexible clip. The thermistor is positioned to monitor the temperature of one or more of the batteries within the energy storage system. 135-. (canceled)36. An energy storage module , comprising:an enclosure that is hermetically sealed and includes a heat sink on an exterior surface of the enclosure, the heat sink having multiple fins, with a first portion of the fins extending away from the exterior surface at a first height, and a second portion of the fins extending away from the exterior surface at a second height that is different than the first heighta battery array with multiple separate battery cells located within the enclosure, wherein at least one of the battery cells has a pressure vent for releasing gases into the enclosure, and wherein the battery array is positioned adjacent to an interior surface of the enclosure that corresponds to the exterior surface that includes the heat sink;a pressure relief panel mounted adjacent to a vent opening defined by the enclosure, wherein the pressure relief panel is hermetically sealed in position over the vent opening, and wherein the pressure relief panel is movable to unseal the vent opening to release gases from within the enclosure when the gasses exceed a threshold pressure;37. The energy storage module of claim 36 , wherein the first height is lower than the second height.38. The energy storage module of claim 37 , wherein the first portion of the multiple fins defines a floor of a central cavity and the second portion of the multiple fins defines walls of ...

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Apparatus and method for focusing a laser scanning cytometer

The invention relates to a method and system for focusing a laser scanning cytometer. In the illustrative embodiment, during one cytometric measurement process, a single laser is used for focusing the cytometer and for taking cytometric measurements. Laser light is transmitted though an objective lens and directed at a substrate in order to cause markers in a sample on the substrate 122 to fluoresce. A byproduct the of cytometric measurement is that a portion of the laser light incident on the substrate 122 with or without a sample is backscattered. The objective of the illustrative system collects the backscattered light along with the fluorescing light. Optical elements separate this backscattered laser light from the fluorescing light. The illustrative system uses the backscattered light to focus the objective. According to a further feature, the illustrative system uses the backscattered light to generate a representative focal plane and/or topographical focal map of the substrate to determine the optimal focal distance for cytometric measurements made at any location on the substrate.

INTERPOLATION DISPLAY DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A DIGITAL OSCILLOSCOPE

L'INVENTION D'AFFICHAGE COMPREND UN SYSTEME D'INTERPOLARION COMPRENANT UN DISPOSITIF DE RETARD ANALOGIQUE DE DERIVATION 30 DONT LES SORTIES DE DERIVATION SONT CHARGEES PAR DES AMPLIFICATEURS DE CHARGE 32 A 46 ET ADDITIONNEES PAR UN SOMMATEUR 50. ON EFFECTUE AINSI DES INTERPOLATIONS ENTRE LES ECHANTILLONS DE SIGNAL STOCKES, POUR OBTENIR DES ECHANTILLONS D'INTERPOLATION QU'ON INSERE ENTRE LES ECHANTILLONS VRAIS. ON AUGMENTE AINSI LA DENSITE DE POINTS DE L'AFFICHAGE OBTENU. APPLICATION: DISPOSITIF D'AFFICHAGE POUR OSCILLOSCOPE NUMERIQUE.

High-speed digital multiplier architecture

A high-speed digital multiplier architecture is implemented in a bipolar very large scale integrated circuit technology. Operand input and product output latches are independently enabled by inverted clock signals. The multiplier can be operated in unclocked, separately clocked and single clock or master-slave modes of operation. The multiplier can be operated to concatenate, rather than multiply, the operands and thereby load the operands directly from the inputs to the output. A selectable format adjust performs a one bit left shift on the product. A low order zero bit is inserted in the shifted product, an overflow flag is set in case the product is -1.0×-1.0=1.0, and rounding is correct for both adjusted and unadjusted products. A zero flag is provided which is correct for both rounded and unrounded output products. A negative flag provides an unambiguous indicator of product sign in signed and mixed mode or format adjusted operation.

Energy storage system for hybrid electric vehicle

An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. The energy storage module further comprises a compliant tipped thermistor which may be installed within a flexible clip. The thermistor is positioned to monitor the temperature of one or more of the batteries within the energy storage system.

Energy storage system for hybrid electric vehicle

An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. The energy storage controller module is further connected to a hybrid control module of the hybrid vehicle by a low voltage connecter. A high voltage junction box is attached to a first end of the enclosure and having a plurality of high voltage connection terminals. At least one of the high voltage connection terminals is configured to receive a high voltage conductor connected between the energy storage module and an inverter of the hybrid vehicle. When multiple energy storage modules are used in conjunction, one module functions as a master module and one module functions as a slave module.

Display interpolator for a digital oscilloscope

Abstract A display system for a digital oscilloscope includes an interpolator for interpolating between stored waveform samples and providing additional samples at the interpolated values to thereby increase dot density of the resulting display.

Energy storage system for hybrid electric vehicle

An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. The energy storage controller module is further connected to a hybrid control module of the hybrid vehicle by a low voltage connecter. A high voltage junction box is attached to a first end of the enclosure and having a plurality of high voltage connection terminals. At least one of the high voltage connection terminals is configured to receive a high voltage conductor connected between the energy storage module and an inverter of the hybrid vehicle. When multiple energy storage modules are used in conjunction, one module functions as a master module and one module functions as a slave module.

System and method for thermally robust energy storage system

Various systems for cooling a battery cell array are described. In one example an energy storage system includes a housing enclosing a battery cell array, an evaporator, and a circulating pump. In another example, an evaporator adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer. In another example, thermoelectric elements are positioned adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer.

Sistema optico para instrumentos de inmunoensayo.

UN SISTEMA OPTICO DE BAJO COSTE QUE INCORPORE UNA FUENTE DE LUZ HALOGENA DE TUNGSTENO DE SALIDA ULTRAVIOLETA BAJA Y FOTODETECTORES EN ESTADO SOLIDO Y UN CIRCUITO DE TAL FORMA QUE PROPORCIONA UNOS BUENOS RESULTADOS DE PRUEBA FLUOROMETRICA. LA ADQUISICION DE BUENOS RESULTADOS UTILIZANDO TALES COMPONENTES SE HACE POSIBLE AL INCORPORAR LENTES DE TRANSMISION MUY ULTRAVIOLETA PARA MAXIMIZAR EL RENDIMIENTO DE LUZ ULTRAVIOLETA Y UTILIZANDO UN CIRCUITO EN ESTADO SOLIDO JUNTO CON UNA RUEDA DE FILTRO CON ZONAS DE BLOQUEO DE LUZ Y DE PASO DE LUZ DE UNA FORMA TAL QUE JUSTIFICA PLENAMENTE LAS SEÑALES OSCURAS Y DE RUIDO ASOCIADAS CON FOTODETECTORES EN ESTADO SOLIDO.

Optical read system and immunoassay method

A low cost optical system which incorporates a low ultraviolet output tungsten halogen light source and solid state photodetectors and circuitry in such a way as to provide reliable fluorometric test results. The attainment of reliable results using such components is made possible by incorporating highly ultraviolet transmissive optics to maximize ultraviolet light throughput and by using solid state circuitry together with a filter wheel having both light blocking and light passing regions in a manner which fully accounts for noise and dark signals associated with solid state photodetectors.

Optical read head for immunoassay instrument

A low cost optical system which incorporates a low ultraviolet output tungsten halogen light source and solid state photodetectors and circuitry in such a way as to provide reliable fluorometric test results. The attainment of reliable results using such components is made possible by incorporating highly ultraviolet transmissive optics to maximize ultraviolet light throughput and by using solid state circuitry together with a filter wheel having both light blocking and light passing regions in a manner which fully accounts for noise and dark signals associated with solid state photodetectors.

Optischer lesekopf für eine immunoassay vorrichtung.

Optisches lesesystem.