VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM

A vehicle charging system may include a parking area, indicia, and a wireless charging station. The indicia may be disposed on the parking area and define a plurality of vehicle parking spots. The wireless charging station may include a primary charge coil and a mechanical conveyor having the primary charge coil mounted thereon. The mechanical conveyor may be configured to move the primary charge coil across and between the parking spots defined by the indicia. 1. A vehicle charging system comprising:a parking area having indicia defining multiple parking spots; anda wireless charging station mounted beneath the parking area and including a primary charge coil and a mechanical conveyor having the primary charge coil mounted thereon and being configured to move the primary charge coil across and between the multiple parking spots.2. The vehicle charging system of wherein the parking area defines a first channel extending across the parking spots.3. The vehicle charging system of wherein the mechanical conveyor includes a first portion disposed within the first channel and configured to move the primary charge coil across and between the parking spots.4. The vehicle charging system of wherein the parking area further defines a second channel within each of the multiple parking spots between the indicia and oriented substantially perpendicular to the first channel.5. The vehicle charging system of wherein the mechanical conveyor further includes a second portion disposed within at least one of the second channels and configured to move the primary charge coil longitudinally within a corresponding parking spot.6. The vehicle charging system of wherein the second portion is disposed on and carried by the first portion.7. The vehicle charging system of wherein the first portion is disposed on and carried by the second portion.8. A vehicle charging system comprising:a parking area having parking spot indicia defining multiple parking spots;a mechanical conveyor extending ...

BUSBAR ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME

A battery assembly according to a non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an array of battery cells, with each cell including a terminal, and a busbar assembly having a first busbar component and a second busbar component. Further, each of the terminals are electrically coupled to both the first busbar component and the second busbar component. A method of forming a busbar assembly is also disclosed. 1. A method of making a busbar assembly , comprising:forming a first busbar component and a second busbar component from a blank of material.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first busbar component and the second busbar component are formed using a single cutting process.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the forming step includes cutting the blank of material beginning at a first perimeter edge of the blank and ending at a second perimeter edge of the blank opposite the first perimeter edge.4. The method as recited in claim 3 , wherein the forming step includes cutting a serpentine pattern in the blank between the first perimeter edge and the second perimeter edge.5. The method as recited in claim 4 , wherein the serpentine pattern includes a plurality of perpendicular turns.6. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first busbar component is substantially the same size and shape as the second busbar component.7. A method of making a battery assembly claim 1 , comprising:forming a first busbar component and a second busbar component from a blank of material;attaching the first busbar component and the second busbar component to an array of battery cells, wherein each cell in the array includes a terminal, and wherein each terminal is connected to both the first busbar component and the second busbar component.8. The method of making the battery assembly as recited in claim 7 , wherein each terminal is electrically coupled to a tab claim 7 , and wherein the attaching step includes connecting each tab ...

TAXI OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES DURING PACKAGE DELIVERY

A delivery system includes a processor programmed to construct a route so as to include predefined segments traveled by carriers configured to taxi the vehicle and charge a battery thereof such that a state of charge of the battery remains above a target for a duration of the route, and forward the route to the vehicle. 1. A delivery system comprising:a processor programmed to, in response to a request from an unmanned aerial vehicle for a route to a destination, construct the route so as to include predefined segments traveled by carriers configured to taxi the vehicle and charge a battery thereof such that a state of charge of the battery remains above a target for a duration of the route, and to forward the route to the vehicle.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further programmed to construct the route such that an inflight portion of a travel time therefor is minimized.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the processor is further programmed to construct the route such that the travel time therefor is less than a specified travel time.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle is a drone.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the route defines pickup and delivery locations.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the pickup location or delivery location is at one of the carriers.7. The system of the claim 1 , wherein the carriers are military vehicles.8. A system comprising:a processor programmed to, in response to receiving a route including predefined segments traveled by carriers configured to taxi unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and charge batteries thereof, execute commands to direct the UAV along the route such that portions thereof are traversed while docked and charging at one of the carriers to maintain a state of charge associated with the UAV above a target for a duration of the route.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the processor is further programmed to construct the route such that an inflight portion of a travel time ...

Traction battery assembly having multipiece busbar module

A traction battery includes cells stacked in an array and having terminals, and endplates sandwiching the array. A busbar module extends between the endplates and includes slots and busbars interleaved along a length of the busbar module. The terminals extend through the slots and connect to the busbars. The busbar module includes a pair of end pieces and a center piece that are separately formed and secured together by connection features.

Battery terminal covering assembly and terminal covering method

A covering assembly for a traction battery includes, among other things, a busbar cover that covers a busbar of a battery array, and a terminal cover connected to the busbar cover and moveable back and forth between a closed position and an open position. The terminal cover and cover at least one terminal of the battery array when in the closed position.

AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY SYSTEM CONTROL ACCORDING TO CORRECTED TOP CELL VOLTAGE

A vehicle has a battery including a plurality of cells connected in series, and a battery management integrated circuit including a plurality of inputs each being directly electrically connected to a terminal of one of the cells via an electrical path that includes a thse and a resistor connected in series. The battery management integrated circuit farther includes a top input directly electrically connected to a positive output of the battery and configured to receive power from the battery that is defined by a current having a magnitude that is at least an order of magnitude greater than current received by the inputs and a voltage equal to a sum of voltages of all the cells. The battery management integrated circuit is configured to calculate a voltage difference between one of the inputs and an adjacent one of the inputs to determine a voltage of a top cell of the battery cells and to correct the voltage of the top cell to farm a corrected voltage as a sum of the voltage of the top cell and a calculated voltage drop across the fuse in the electrical path between the top cell and the one of the inputs. The vehicle further has a controller programmed to balance the cells according to the corrected voltage of the top cell. 1. An automotive battery system comprising:a battery including a plurality of cells connected in series;a battery management integrated circuit including a plurality of inputs each being directly electrically connected to a terminal of one of the cells via an electrical path such that a difference between voltages of an adjacent pair of the inputs corresponds to a voltage across one of the cells, wherein each of the paths includes a fuse and a resistor connected in series, wherein the battery management integrated circuit further includes a top input directly electrically connected to a positive output of the battery and configured to receive power from the battery that is defined by (i) a current having a magnitude that is at least an order of ...

Electrified vehicle traction battery component identification assembly and identification method

A vehicle assembly includes, among other things, a battery array, and an identifier that is associated with the battery array. The identifier is readable by a control module of an electrified vehicle when the battery array is in an installed position within the electrified vehicle.

Systems and methods for providing individual battery cell circuit protection

This disclosure details exemplary battery pack designs for use in electrified vehicles. Exemplary battery packs may include a sense lead assembly having a circuit board that is centrally mounted between first and second wiring members (e.g., flat flexibles cables or flat printed circuits). The circuit board establishes a suitable mounting surface for incorporating sense lead fuses into the sense lead assembly. The centralized sense lead fuses provide for simple and reliable servicing of the battery array in response to battery overcurrent conditions.

ACCOUNTING FOR DIFFERENCES IN USER INTERACTION WITH CONTENT PRESENTED BY DIFFERENT SYSTEMS WHEN SELECTING CONTENT BY AN ONLINE SYSTEM

An online system presents advertisements itself and provides advertisements to third party systems. To mitigate different amounts interactions performed by users presented with advertisements via the online system or presented via a third party system, the online system modifies bid amounts associated with advertisements based on a difference in a number of interactions performed by users presented with advertisements via the online system and a number of interactions performed by users presented with advertisements via a third party system. Based on the difference in interactions performed by users presented with advertisements via the online system and via the third party system, the online system modifies bid amounts associated with advertisements. When the third party system requests an advertisement from the online system, the online system selects an advertisement for the third party system using the modified bid amounts. 1. A method comprising:maintaining a plurality of advertisement requests (“ad requests”) at an online system, each ad request including an advertisement and a bid amount specifying an amount of compensation received by the online system for presenting the advertisement;maintaining information at the online system describing interactions performed by users after presentation of advertisements from one or more of the plurality of ad requests via the online system;obtaining information at the online system describing interactions performed by users after presentation of advertisements from one or more of the plurality of ad requests via one or more third party systems that received the advertisements;identifying a third party system that receives advertisements from the online system;selecting a set of advertisements presented by the online system and presented by the identified third party system;determining a metric for the identified third party system based at least in part on a comparison of interactions performed by users after ...

FUSIBLE BIMETALLIC BUS BARS FOR BATTERY ARRAYS

This disclosure details exemplary battery pack designs for use in electrified vehicles. Exemplary battery arrays that may be incorporated into electrified vehicle battery packs may include a grouping of battery cells and a circuit connector module configured for electrically connecting the grouping of battery cells. The circuit connector module may include a first bus bar made of a single material and a second bus bar that is fusible and made of at least two dissimilar materials. 1. A battery array , comprising:a grouping of battery cells; and a first bus bar comprised of a single material; and', 'a second bus bar that is fusible and comprised of at least two dissimilar materials., 'a circuit connector module configured for electrically connecting the grouping of battery cells and comprising2. The battery array as recited in claim 1 , wherein the grouping of battery cells includes lithium-ion pouch cells or lithium-ion prismatic cells.3. The battery array as recited in claim 1 , wherein the circuit connector module includes a carrier for housing the first bus bar and the second bus bar.4. The battery array as recited in claim 3 , wherein the circuit connector module includes a cover attachable to the carrier.5. The battery array as recited in claim 1 , wherein the single material of the first bus bar includes copper claim 1 , brass claim 1 , or aluminum.6. The battery array as recited in claim 1 , wherein the at least two dissimilar materials include copper and aluminum.7. The battery array as recited in claim 1 , wherein the at least two dissimilar materials include a first material having a first melting point and a second material having a second melting point that is lower than the first melting point.8. The battery array as recited in claim 1 , wherein the second bus bar includes a first section made of a first material claim 1 , a second section made of a second material claim 1 , and a third section made of the first material.9. The battery array as recited ...

EVALUATING CONTENT PLACEMENT OPTIONS AGAINST BENCHMARK PLACEMENTS

An online system evaluates the efficacy of one or more content placement slots within a content publisher in a publisher's page layout. To evaluate the efficacy of the content slot, the conversion rate at the slot and in a benchmark for selected content items published at the slot is identified to determine the ratio of conversions at the publisher slot and in the benchmark. For different content items, these conversion ratios may vary, and may further be weighed by a value contribution for each content item. Thus, to determine the value of the conversion ratios for a given publisher, the online system uses information about online system users and their interactions with third party content featured within different locations, or placements, within the publisher's page layout. The arrangement of slots in relation to one another can be manipulated by the publisher to yield optimal conversion rates for featured slots. For example, the publisher may reposition slots within a given page, or relocate slots to other pages, in order to increase conversion rates. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:identifying a sponsored content slot within a content publisher for evaluation of relative efficacy of the sponsored content slot relative to a benchmark placement, wherein an online system selects content items for placement in the sponsored content slot responsive to individual requests for content from client devices interacting with the content publisher;identifying a plurality of sponsored content items previously selected for placement within the sponsored content slot;for each of the plurality of sponsored content items, determining a conversion ratio of a placement rate of desired user interaction with the sponsored content item when the content item is placed at the sponsored content slot compared to a benchmark rate of desired user interaction with the sponsored content item when the content item is placed at a benchmark placement;determining a performance ...

BATTERY INTERCONNECT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD

A battery interconnect assembly includes, among other things, at least one first sense lead operably coupled to a structure on a first side of an array of battery cells, and at least one second sense lead operably coupled to a structure on a different, second side of the array. The assembly further includes a multi-port connector configured to communicate signals from both the at least one first sense lead and the at least one second sense lead. A battery monitoring method includes, among other things, communicating signals from a plurality of sense leads through a multi-port connector. At least one of the sense leads is operably connected to a first structure on a first side of a battery array, and least one of the sense leads is operably connected to a second structure on a different, second side of the battery array. 1. A battery interconnect assembly , comprising:at least one first sense lead operably coupled to a structure on a first side;at least one second sense lead operably coupled to a structure on a different, second side; anda multi-port connector configured to communicate signals from both the at least one first sense lead and the at least one second sense lead.2. The battery interconnect assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first side is transverse to the second side.3. The battery interconnect assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first side is opposite the second side.4. The battery interconnect assembly of claim 1 , wherein the multi-port connector is disposed on the first side claim 1 , and further comprising a sense lead crossover extending from the at least one second sense lead to the multi-port connector.5. The battery interconnect assembly of claim 4 , wherein the sense lead crossover is a flexible printed circuit.6. The battery interconnect assembly of claim 1 , wherein the structure on the first side is a busbar electrically coupled to at least one positive battery terminal claim 1 , and the structure on the second side is a busbar electrically ...

Vehicle Start Control

A vehicle may include a controller programmed to, while operating an engine responsive to a remote start request and in response to exhaust sensor data indicative of engine closed loop operation, operate the engine and an electric machine to provide power to a low voltage battery and a high voltage battery at respective rates that are based on a target engine torque, and a temperature of the engine or electric machine. 1. A vehicle comprising:an engine, transmission, and battery; and in response to receiving a remote vehicle start request, start the engine, and', 'in response to an engine temperature less than a threshold and an absence of an occupant, operate the engine to apply a torque to the transmission at a value greater than an idle torque value based on the engine temperature and a state of charge of the battery., 'a controller programmed to'}2. The vehicle of wherein the controller is further programmed to operate the engine and transmission such that the battery is charged at a rate that increases battery temperature.3. The vehicle of further comprising a climate control system claim 1 , wherein the remote vehicle start request includes a climate control setting request and an engine start request.4. The vehicle of wherein the controller is further programmed to claim 3 , in response to the engine temperature being greater than another threshold claim 3 , operate the climate control system to satisfy the climate control setting request.5. The vehicle of wherein the controller is further programmed to claim 4 , in response to the engine temperature being greater than the threshold and the climate control setting request being satisfied claim 4 , stop the engine.6. The vehicle of wherein the controller is further programmed tooperate the engine and the transmission without noise control; andoutput for display a warning indicative of disablement of noise control.7. A vehicle comprising:a controller programmed to, while operating an engine responsive to a ...

TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITIONING FOR ELECTRIFIED VEHICLES

An electrified vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a transmission and an electrically powered heating device configured to selectively warm a transmission fluid circulated inside the transmission. 1. An electrified vehicle , comprising:a transmission; andan electrically powered heating device configured to selectively warm a transmission fluid circulated inside said transmission.2. The electrified vehicle as recited in claim 1 , wherein said electrically powered heating device is in direct contact with said transmission fluid inside said transmission.3. The electrified vehicle as recited in claim 1 , wherein said electrically powered heating device includes a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater.4. The electrified vehicle as recited in claim 1 , wherein said electrically powered heating device includes an infrared heating device.5. The electrified vehicle as recited in claim 1 , wherein said electrically powered heating device includes a resistive heating device.6. The electrified vehicle as recited in claim 1 , wherein said electrically powered heating device includes a probe that extends into a sump of said transmission.7. The electrified vehicle as recited in claim 1 , comprising a control module configured to selectively command actuation of said electrically powered heating device.8. The electrified vehicle as recited in claim 1 , wherein said electrically powered heating device is powered by grid power.9. The electrified vehicle as recited in claim 1 , wherein said electrically powered heating device is powered by a high voltage battery pack.10. The electrified vehicle as recited in claim 1 , wherein said electrically powered heating device is mounted through an opening in a transmission housing of said transmission.11. The electrified vehicle as recited in claim 1 , wherein said electrically powered heating device is mounted within an oil pan of said transmission.12. The electrified vehicle ...

CHARGING INDICATOR LIGHT CONTROL

A present location of a host vehicle is determined. A processor detects that the host vehicle is connected to a charging station. A predetermined setting associated with the present location is accessed. A charging indicator light that indicates that the vehicle is connected to a charging station in accordance with the predetermined setting is actuated. 1. A vehicle system , comprising a processor and a memory , the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to:determine a present location of a host vehicle;detect that the host vehicle is connected to a charging station;access a predetermined setting associated with the present location; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'actuate a charging indicator light that indicates that the vehicle is connected to a charging station in accordance with the predetermined setting. The vehicle system of , wherein the predetermined setting includes at least one ofan indicator setting for keeping the charging indicator light illuminated indefinitely while the vehicle is connected to the charging station at least while the vehicle is charging;a deactivated setting for keeping the charging indicator light turned off while the vehicle is connected to the charging station at least while the vehicle is charging; anda timeout setting for keeping the charging indicator light illuminated only for a predetermined period of time.3. The vehicle system of claim 1 , further comprising a user interface and wherein the instructions further include instructions to:prompt, via the user interface, a selection of options for actuating the charging indicator light;receive, via the user interface, a user input associated with one of the selection of options;associate the predetermined setting to one of the selection of options associated with the user interface; andassociate the predetermined setting to the present location of the vehicle.42. The vehicle system of claim claim 1 , wherein the timeout setting actuates the ...

Busbar assembly for an electrified vehicle and method of forming the same

A battery assembly according to a non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an array of battery cells, with each cell including a terminal, and a busbar assembly having a first busbar component and a second busbar component. Further, each of the terminals are electrically coupled to both the first busbar component and the second busbar component. A method of forming a busbar assembly is also disclosed.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE BATTERY ENVIRONMENT CONTROL

Methods and system for controlling conditions within an enclosure housing a vehicle propulsion energy source are described. In one example, vehicle windows, vents, and shades may be operated to reduce an amount of energy used to maintain conditions within an enclosure housing a vehicle propulsion source. The systems and methods may be at least incorporated into electric and hybrid vehicles. 1. A method for controlling an energy storage device enclosure environment , comprising:opening a vehicle window in response to a temperature in a vehicle propulsion energy storage device enclosure exceeding a first threshold temperature.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising closing the vehicle window in response to the temperature in the vehicle propulsion energy storage device being less than a second threshold temperature.3. The method of claim 1 , where the vehicle window is a sun roof or moon roof.4. The method of claim 1 , where a position of the vehicle window is adjusted to an open state in further response to an ambient outdoor temperature being less than the temperature in the vehicle propulsion energy storage device enclosure and where the position of the vehicle window is adjusted to a closed state in further response to ambient outdoor temperature being greater than the temperature in the vehicle propulsion energy storage device enclosure.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising drawing air from a vehicle passenger cabin into the vehicle propulsion energy storage device enclosure.6. The method of claim 5 , where the air from the vehicle passenger cabin is drawn through a one-way valve.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising notifying a driver of opening the window at a location remote from the vehicle.8. A method for controlling an energy storage device enclosure environment claim 1 , comprising:shading a window in response to a temperature in a vehicle propulsion energy storage device enclosure exceeding a first threshold temperature.9. The method ...

BATTERY THERMAL ENERGY TRANSFER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD

An exemplary battery thermal transfer assembly includes a thermal interface material having a first side with a plurality of protrusions compressed against a plurality of battery cells, and an opposing, second side interfacing with a thermal exchange plate. Another exemplary battery thermal transfer assembly includes a thermal interface material sheet having a first side with a plurality of protrusions compressed against a plurality of battery cells, and an opposing, second side interfacing with a thermal exchange plate. 1. A battery thermal transfer assembly , comprising:a thermal interface material having a thickness that is increased in some areas to accommodate variations in a distance between a thermal exchange plate and an array of battery cells.2. The assembly of claim 1 , comprising the array of battery cells disposed along an axis claim 1 , wherein a thickness of an axially central region of the thermal interface material is increased relative to a thickness of an axial end region of the thermal interface material.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the areas of the thermal interface material having the thickness that is increased are continuously and uninterruptedly joined with all the other areas of the thermal interface material.4. The assembly of claim 1 , comprising the thermal exchange plate and the array of battery cells claim 1 , wherein a first surface of the thermal interface material faces the thermal exchange plate and an opposing claim 1 , second surface of the thermal interface material faces the array of battery cells claim 1 , the second surface having a convex profile relative to the first surface.5. The assembly of claim 4 , wherein the thickness is a distance between the first surface and the second surface.6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the thermal interface material contacts the thermal exchange plate exclusively on surfaces that face the array of battery cells.7. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein a first surface of the thermal ...

TEMPERATURE REGULATED CURRENT SHUNTS FOR ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE BATTERY PACKS

This disclosure details exemplary battery pack designs for use in electrified vehicles. An exemplary battery pack may incorporate one or more temperature regulated current shunts for measuring current flow into and out of battery cells of the battery pack. The temperature of the current shunt can be regulated by a liquid cooling system associated with the battery pack. 1. A battery pack , comprising:a heat exchanger plate;a battery array positioned against the heat exchanger plate; anda current shunt mounted to the heat exchanger plate or the battery array.2. The battery pack as recited in claim 1 , wherein the battery array includes a first grouping of battery cells claim 1 , and comprising a second battery array laterally spaced from the battery array and including a second grouping of battery cells.3. The battery pack as recited in claim 2 , wherein the battery array and the second battery array are both positioned against a top surface of the heat exchanger plate.4. The battery pack as recited in claim 1 , wherein the heat exchanger plate includes a plate body and a coolant circuit having one or more passageways that extend inside the plate body.5. The battery pack as recited in claim 1 , wherein the current shunt is mounted to an upper surface of the heat exchanger plate.6. The battery pack as recited in claim 1 , wherein the current shunt is mounted near an inlet of a coolant circuit of the heat exchanger plate.7. The battery pack as recited in claim 1 , wherein the current shunt includes a first end block claim 1 , a second end block claim 1 , and a fin extending between the first end block and the second end block.8. The battery pack as recited in claim 7 , wherein the fin extends between lower inner corners of each of the first end block and the second end block to establish a flat bottom surface of the current shunt claim 7 , wherein the flat bottom surface sits flush against the heat exchanger plate.9. The battery pack as recited in claim 7 , wherein the ...

Battery array activating assembly and method

An exemplary array activating assembly includes, among other things a disconnect key moveable back and forth between an engaged and a disengaged position relative to a battery array. The disconnect key completes an electrical conductive path of the battery array when in the engaged position. The electrical conductive path is open when the disconnect key is in the disengaged position. An exemplary array activating method includes moving a disconnect key relative to a battery array from a disengaged to an engaged position. The disconnect key completes an electrical conductive path of the battery array when in the engaged position. The disconnect key does not complete the electrical conductive path when in the disengaged position.

Variable wakeup of a high-voltage charger based on low-voltage system parameters

A method of operating a vehicular system includes charging, by a controller and via an electric vehicle charge station, a low-voltage battery when a module powered by the low-voltage battery is awake and an SOC of the low-voltage battery is less than a threshold; and in response to the SOC exceeding the threshold, commanding by the controller the module to enter a sleep mode for a sleep duration defined by a power usage of the module such that as the power usage changes, the sleep duration changes.

Evaluating content publisher options against benchmark publisher

An online system evaluates the quality of a content publisher displaying sponsored content items. To determine a likelihood of conversion actions associated with the sponsored content items, the online system uses information about users and their interactions with sponsored content items featured within the content publisher against interactions with sponsored content items featured within a benchmark system (e.g., online system). By determining a ratio of these interactions, the online system can determine a likelihood of conversion actions for the content publisher. The online system uses this likelihood of conversions to determine a publisher quality score that it uses to normalize third party value contributions toward placing sponsored content items on the content publisher. Thus, third party systems no longer need to be concerned about the intrinsic value of a given content publisher as third party value contributions are normalized based on the content publisher's conversion rates.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL BATTERY CELL CIRCUIT PROTECTION

This disclosure details exemplary battery pack designs for use in electrified vehicles. Exemplary battery packs may include a sense lead assembly having a circuit board that is centrally mounted between first and second wiring members (e.g., flat flexibles cables or flat printed circuits). The circuit board establishes a suitable mounting surface for incorporating sense lead fuses into the sense lead assembly. The centralized sense lead fuses provide for simple and reliable servicing of the battery array in response to battery overcurrent conditions. 1. A battery array , comprising: a first wiring member including a first voltage sense lead;', 'a printed circuit board connected to the first wiring member; and', 'a first removable fuse connected to the first voltage sense lead., 'a sense lead assembly including2. The battery array as recited in claim 1 , comprising a plurality of battery cells claim 1 , and the sense lead assembly electrically connects the plurality of battery cells.3. The battery array as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first wiring member is configured as a flat flexible cable or a flexible printed circuit.4. The battery array as recited in claim 3 , wherein the first voltage sense lead extends inside the flat flexible cable or is applied on an external surface of the flexible printed circuit.5. The battery array as recited in claim 1 , comprising a transition area provided on a mounting surface of the printed circuit board and connected between the first voltage sense lead and the first fuse.6. The battery array as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first wiring member connects between the printed circuit board and a plurality of bus bars.7. The battery array as recited in claim 1 , comprising at least one additional wire connected between the printed circuit board and a sense lead connector.8. The battery array as recited in claim 7 , wherein the sense lead connector connects to an intermediate harness assembly or directly to a control module.9. ...

BATTERY PACK CIRCUIT BOARD HOLDER

A traction battery assembly includes, among other things, a cover of a battery array, a holder attached to the cover, and a circuit board held by the holder in a position where the circuit board is spaced from the cover. The holder is configured to communicate thermal energy between the circuit board and the cover. A method of securing a circuit board of a traction battery pack includes, among other things, holding a circuit board with a holder, and attaching a holder that is holding the circuit board to a cover of a battery array. The circuit board held by the holder is held in a position where the circuit board is spaced from the cover. 1. A traction battery assembly , comprising:a cover of a battery array;a holder attached to the cover; anda circuit board held by the holder in a position where the circuit board is spaced from the cover, the holder configured to communicate thermal energy between the circuit board and the cover.2. The traction battery assembly of claim 1 , wherein the holder includes a floor that is spaced a distance from the cover claim 1 , the circuit board attached to the floor of the holder.3. The traction battery assembly of claim 2 , wherein the circuit board is disposed between the floor and the cover.4. The traction battery assembly of claim 1 , wherein the holder is cup-shaped.5. The traction battery assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cover is a metal or metal alloy.6. The traction battery assembly of claim 5 , wherein the holder is a metal or metal alloy.7. The traction battery assembly of claim 6 , wherein the circuit board is a printed circuit board.8. The traction battery assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of mechanical fasteners that secure the holder to the cover.9. The traction battery assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a thermal interface material between the circuit board and the holder.10. The traction battery assembly of claim 1 , wherein the holder includes a floor claim 1 , a rim claim 1 , and at least ...

BAG FILTER

Steel purification method

Taxi of unmanned aerial vehicles during package delivery

A delivery system includes a processor programmed to construct a route so as to include predefined segments traveled by carriers configured to taxi the vehicle and charge a battery thereof such that a state of charge of the battery remains above a target for a duration of the route, and forward the route to the vehicle.

Chemical process and compound

Traction battery having a battery cell array usable with different busbar modules and method of assembling such a traction battery

A traction battery assembly includes, among other things, a battery cell array having a plurality of individual battery cells. The battery cell array usable with a first busbar module having a first arrangement of busbars. The battery cell array is also usable with a second busbar module having a second arrangement of busbars. When the battery cell array is used with the first busbar module, the battery cell array is partitioned into a first number of groups of battery cells in parallel with each other. When the battery cell array is used with the second busbar module, the battery cell array is partitioned into a different, second number of groups of battery cells in parallel with each other.

Battery pack circuit board holder

A traction battery assembly includes, among other things, a cover of a battery array, a holder attached to the cover, and a circuit board held by the holder in a position where the circuit board is spaced from the cover. The holder is configured to communicate thermal energy between the circuit board and the cover. A method of securing a circuit board of a traction battery pack includes, among other things, holding a circuit board with a holder, and attaching a holder that is holding the circuit board to a cover of a battery array. The circuit board held by the holder is held in a position where the circuit board is spaced from the cover.

Multi-tier traction battery array support structure

A traction battery assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes a lower tier of battery arrays, an upper tier of battery arrays, and a support structure disposed between the lower tier and the upper tier. The lower tier is suspended from a downwardly facing side of the support structure. The upper tier is disposed atop an upwardly facing side of the support structure.

Service tools for vehicle battery packs

A service tool assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a service tool that extends through an access hole in a floor of an electrified vehicle and is adapted to engage a threaded hole of a battery pack. The service tool is rotatable to translate the battery pack relative to the electrified vehicle.

Busbar assembly for an electrified vehicle and method of forming the same

A battery assembly according to a non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an array of battery cells, with each cell including a terminal, and a busbar assembly having a first busbar component and a second busbar component. Further, each of the terminals are electrically coupled to both the first busbar component and the second busbar component. A method of forming a busbar assembly is also disclosed.

Taxi of unmanned aerial vehicles during package delivery

A delivery system includes a processor programmed to construct a route so as to include predefined segments traveled by carriers configured to taxi the vehicle and charge a battery thereof such that a state of charge of the battery remains above a target for a duration of the route, and forward the route to the vehicle.

Stützstruktur für mehrschichtige traktionsbatterieanordnung

Eine Traktionsbatteriebaugruppe gemäß einem beispielhaften Aspekt der vorliegenden Offenbarung beinhaltet eine untere Schicht von Batterieanordnungen, eine obere Schicht von Batterieanordnungen und eine Stützstruktur, die zwischen der unteren Schicht und der oberen Schicht angebracht ist. Die untere Schicht ist an einer nach unten weisenden Seite der Stützstruktur aufgehängt. Die obere Schicht ist oberhalb einer nach oben weisenden Seite der Stützstruktur angebracht.

Battery cell expansion accommodating assembly and method for traction battery pack

A battery pack assembly includes battery cells, a first endplate adjacent a first end of the battery cells, a second endplate adjacent an opposite, second end of the battery cells, and a tension member. The first and second endplates are each slidably coupled to the tension member. A compressible member is disposed between the first endplate and a section of an enclosure. The compressible member is configured to compress in response to the battery cells expanding and moving the first endplate toward the section of the enclosure.

Traktionsbatterie mit einem batteriezellenarray, das mit unterschiedlichen sammelschienenmodulen verwendbar ist, und verfahren zum zusammenbau einer derartigen traktionsbatterie

Eine Traktionsbatteriebaugruppe beinhaltet unter anderem ein Batteriezellenarray, das eine Vielzahl von einzelnen Batteriezellen aufweist. Das Batteriezellenarray ist mit einem ersten Sammelschienenmodul verwendbar, das eine erste Anordnung von Sammelschienen aufweist. Das Batteriezellenarray ist ebenfalls mit einem zweiten Sammelschienenmodul verwendbar, das eine zweite Anordnung von Sammelschienen aufweist. Wenn das Batteriezellenarray mit dem ersten Sammelschienenmodul verwendet wird, ist das Batteriezellenarray in eine erste Anzahl von Gruppen von parallel zueinander geschalteten Batteriezellen unterteilt. Wenn das Batteriezellenarray mit dem zweiten Sammelschienenmodul verwendet wird, ist das Batteriezellenarray in eine unterschiedliche, zweite Anzahl von Gruppen von parallel zueinander geschalteten Batteriezellen unterteilt.

Traction battery having a battery cell array usable with different busbar modules and method of assembling such a traction battery

A traction battery assembly includes, among other things, a battery cell array having a plurality of individual battery cells. The battery cell array usable with a first busbar module having a first arrangement of busbars. The battery cell array is also usable with a second busbar module having a second arrangement of busbars. When the battery cell array is used with the first busbar module, the battery cell array is partitioned into a first number of groups of battery cells in parallel with each other. When the battery cell array is used with the second busbar module, the battery cell array is partitioned into a different, second number of groups of battery cells in parallel with each other.

Traction battery pack thermal management assembly and thermal management method

An assembly includes a busbar of a traction battery pack, and at least one terminal of a battery cell of the traction battery pack. The at least one terminal is electrically coupled to the busbar. The assembly further includes a thermal exchange plate, and a thermal interface material that communicates thermal energy to the thermal exchange plate from the at least one terminal, from the busbar, or both.

Leiterplattenhalter eines batteriepacks

Eine Traktionsbatteriebaugruppe beinhaltet unter anderem eine Abdeckung eines Batteriearrays, einen Halter, der an der Abdeckung angebracht ist, und eine Leiterplatte, die durch den Halter in einer Position gehalten wird, in der die Leiterplatte von der Abdeckung beabstandet ist. Der Halter ist dazu konfiguriert, Wärmeenergie zwischen der Leiterplatte und der Abdeckung zu kommunizieren. Ein Verfahren zum Sichern einer Leiterplatte eines Traktionsbatteriepacks beinhaltet unter anderem Halten einer Leiterplatte mit einem Halter und Anbringen eines Halters, der die Leiterplatte hält, an einer Abdeckung eines Batteriearrays. Die durch den Halter gehaltene Leiterplatte wird in einer Position gehalten, in der die Leiterplatte von der Abdeckung beabstandet ist.

Verfahren zum verbinden von zellen in einem batterie-array

Diese Offenbarung stellt ein Verfahren zum Verbinden von Zellen in einem Batterie-Array bereit. Ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung beinhalten unter anderem eine Vielzahl von Batteriezellen, die nebeneinander gelegt werden, sodass Zellfahnen von einer Batteriezelle Zellfahnen von einer benachbarten Batteriezelle überlappen, um einen Satz von überlappenden Zellfahnen zu bilden. Jeder Satz von überlappenden Zellfahnen ist an einer Verbindungsschnittstelle direkt zusammengefügt Eine Spannungserfassungsschaltung ist direkt an den Zellfahnen befestigt.

Traction Battery Having Internal Battery Pack Sensing Module

A battery, such as a traction battery for an electrified vehicle (EV), includes a battery sensor, such as a battery pack sensing module (BPSM), arranged internally within a housing of the battery. The battery further includes one or more battery cell arrays arranged within the housing. Each battery cell array including battery cells and a printed circuit board (PCB) electrically connected with voltage sense leads associated with the battery cells. The battery further includes a primary PCB arranged within the housing and electrically connected to the battery cell array PCBs. The battery sensor is electrically connected to the primary PCB to establish an electrical connection with the battery cell array PCBs whereby the battery sensor can sense the voltages of the battery cells.

Systeme und verfahren zum bereitstellen von schaltungsschutz einzelner batteriezellen

Die Offenbarung stellt Systeme und Verfahren zum Bereitstellen von Schaltungsschutz einzelner Batteriezellen bereit. Diese Offenbarung zeigt beispielhafte Batteriepackausgestaltungen zur Verwendung in elektrifizierten Fahrzeugen im Detail. Beispielhafte Batteriepacks können eine Erkennungsleitungsbaugruppe beinhalten, die eine Leiterplatte aufweist, die mittig zwischen ein erstes und zweites Verkabelungselement (z. B. flache elastische Kabel oder flache gedruckte Schaltungen) montiert ist. Die Leiterplatte schafft eine geeignete Montagefläche zum Einbauen von Erkennungsleitungssicherungen in die Erkennungsleitungsbaugruppe. Die mittigen Erkennungsleitungssicherungen stellen ein einfaches und zuverlässiges Warten der Batterieanordnung als Reaktion auf Batterieüberstromzustände bereit.

Baugruppe und verfahren zum unterbringen von batteriezellenausdehnung für einen traktionsbatteriepack

Eine Batteriepackbaugruppe beinhaltet Batteriezellen, eine erste Endplatte benachbart zu einem ersten Ende der Batteriezellen, eine zweite Endplatte benachbart zu einem gegenüberliegenden zweiten Ende der Batteriezellen und ein Zugelement. Die erste und die zweite Endplatte sind jeweils verschiebbar an das Zugelement gekoppelt. Ein komprimierbares Element ist zwischen der ersten Endplatte und einem Abschnitt eines Gehäuses angeordnet. Das komprimierbare Element ist dazu konfiguriert ist, als Reaktion darauf komprimiert zu werden, dass sich die Batteriezellen ausdehnen und die erste Endplatte in Richtung des Abschnitts des Gehäuses bewegen.

Traktionsbatterie, aufweisend ein internes batteriepackerfassungsmodul

Eine Batterie, wie etwa eine Traktionsbatterie für ein elektrifiziertes Fahrzeug (EV), beinhaltet einen Batteriesensor, wie etwa ein Batteriepackerfassungsmodul (BPSM), der innerhalb eines Gehäuses der Batterie angeordnet ist. Die Batterie beinhaltet ferner ein oder mehrere Batteriezellenarrays, die innerhalb des Gehäuses angeordnet sind. Jedes Batteriezellenarray beinhaltet Batteriezellen und eine Leiterplatte (PCB), die elektrisch mit Spannungserfassungsleitungen verbunden ist, die den Batteriezellen zugeordnet sind. Die Batterie beinhaltet ferner eine primäre PCB, die innerhalb des Gehäuses angeordnet und elektrisch mit den Batteriezellenarray-PCBs verbunden ist. Der Batteriesensor ist elektrisch mit der primären PCB verbunden, um eine elektrische Verbindung mit den Batteriezellenarray-PCBs herzustellen, wodurch der Batteriesensor die Spannungen der Batteriezellen erfassen kann.

Sammelschienenkonfigurationen zum parallelen verbinden von batteriepackkomponenten

Beispielhafte Sammelschienenbaugruppen können zum Beispiel verwendet werden, um benachbarte Komponenten von Traktionsbatteriepacks für elektrifizierte Fahrzeuge elektrisch zu koppeln. Eine beispielhafte Sammelschienenbaugruppe kann eine Sammelschiene und eine Abdeckung, die um Abschnitte der Sammelschiene angeordnet ist, beinhalten. Die Sammelschiene kann einen einzelnen kombinierten elektrischen Schnittstellenbereich und elektrische Schnittstellenbereiche mehrerer Komponenten zum Verbinden mehrerer elektrischer Komponenten des Traktionsbatteriepacks in parallelen Konfigurationen beinhalten.

Method and apparatus for disengaging particles from gases

Method and apparatus for disengaging particles from gases

Kraftmaschinenbatteriesystemsteuerung gemäss korrigierter oberer zellenspannung

Diese Offenbarung stellt eine Kraftmaschinenbatteriesystemsteuerung gemäß korrigierter oberer Zellenspannung bereit. Ein Fahrzeug weist eine Batterie, die eine Vielzahl von seriell geschalteten Zellen beinhaltet, und eine integrierte Batterieverwaltungsschaltung auf, die eine Vielzahl von Eingängen beinhaltet, die jeweils über einen elektrischen Pfad, der eine Sicherung und einen verbundenen Widerstand beinhaltet, direkt mit einem Anschluss einer der Zellen elektrisch seriell geschaltet sind. Die integrierte Batterieverwaltungsschaltung beinhaltet ferner einen oberen Eingang, der direkt elektrisch mit einem positiven Ausgang der Batterie verbunden ist und dazu konfiguriert ist, Leistung von der Batterie zu empfangen, die durch einen Strom, der ein Ausmaß aufweist, das mindestens um eine Ausmaßordnung größer als der durch die Eingänge empfangene Strom ist, und eine Spannung gleich einer Summe von Spannungen aller Zellen definiert ist. Die integrierte Batterieverwaltungsschaltung ist dazu konfiguriert, eine Spannungsdifferenz zwischen einem der Eingänge und einem benachbarten der Eingänge zu berechnen, um eine Spannung einer oberen Zelle der Batteriezellen zu bestimmen und die Spannung der oberen Zelle zu korrigieren, um eine korrigierte Spannung als eine Summe der Spannung der oberen Zelle und eines berechneten Spannungsabfalls über die Sicherung in dem elektrischen Pfad zwischen der oberen Zelle und dem einen der Eingänge zu bilden. Das Fahrzeug weist ferner eine Steuerung auf, die dazu programmiert ist, die Zellen gemäß der korrigierten Spannung der oberen Zelle auszugleichen.

Überbrücktes batteriepackerfassungsmodul für mehrere arrays

Ein Batteriepackerfassungsmodul beinhaltet eine starre Leiterplatte, die durch ein Paar von Batteriezellarrays zu tragen ist und zwischen diesen überbrücken soll, eine Vielzahl von integrierten Schaltungen, die an der starren Leiterplatte montiert ist, und ein Paar von Erfassungsleitungsverbindern an entgegengesetzten Enden der starren Leiterplatte. Jeder der Erfassungsleitungsverbinder ist mit mindestens einer der integrierten Schaltungen elektrisch verbunden und kann mit einem Aufnahmeverbinder eines der Batteriezellarrays zusammenpassen, um eine elektrische Verbindung zwischen dem Aufnahmeverbinder und der mindestens einen der integrierten Schaltungen herzustellen.

Batterieanordnungsausgestaltungen mit fähigkeiten für mehrere kühlungsseiten für traktionsbatteriepacks

Batterieanordnungsausgestaltungen für Batteriepacks elektrifizierter Fahrzeuge können ein Wärmeleitmaterial beinhalten, das zwischen Batteriezellen der Anordnung und sowohl einer oberen Platte als auch einer unteren Platte einer Anordnungsträgerstruktur angeordnet ist. Die Batterieanordnung kann daher dazu konfiguriert sein, Wärme durch die Oberseite, die Unterseite oder beide zu übertragen. Die Batterieanordnung kann ferner einen Montageflansch beinhalten, der in gleichem Abstand von sowohl der oberen Platte als auch der unteren Platte entlang einer Seitenplatte der Anordnungsträgerstruktur angeordnet ist. Die Batterieanordnung stellt daher eine symmetrische Ausgestaltung bereit, die den Zusammenbau vereinfacht.

Bridged battery pack sensing module for multiple arrays

A battery pack sensing module includes a rigid printed circuit board that is to be carried by and bridge between a pair of battery cell arrays, a plurality of integrated circuits mounted on the rigid printed circuit board, and a pair of sense lead connectors at opposite ends of the rigid printed circuit board. Each of the sense lead connectors is electrically connected with at least one of the integrated circuits and can mate with a receiving connector of one of the battery cell arrays to establish an electrical connection between the receiving connector and the at least one of the integrated circuits.

Baugruppe und verfahren zur identifizierung einer traktionsbatteriekomponente eines elektrifizierten fahrzeugs

Diese Offenbarung stellt eine Baugruppe und ein Verfahren zur Identifizierung einer Traktionsbatteriekomponente eines elektrifizierten Fahrzeugs bereit. Eine Fahrzeugbaugruppe beinhaltet unter anderem ein Batteriearray und einen Identifikator, der mit dem Batteriearray zusammenhängt. Der Identifikator ist durch ein Steuermodul eines elektrifizierten Fahrzeugs lesbar, wenn sich die Batteriebaugruppe in einer installierten Position innerhalb des elektrifizierten Fahrzeugs befindet.

Polyoxymethylene compositions

Polyoxymethylene compositions

Battery thermal energy transfer assembly and method

An exemplary battery thermal transfer assembly includes a thermal interface material having a first side with a plurality of protrusions compressed against a plurality of battery cells, and an opposing, second side interfacing with a thermal exchange plate. Another exemplary battery thermal transfer assembly includes a thermal interface material sheet having a first side with a plurality of protrusions compressed against a plurality of battery cells, and an opposing, second side interfacing with a thermal exchange plate.

Vehicle charging system

A vehicle charging system may include a parking area, indicia, and a wireless charging station. The indicia may be disposed on the parking area and define a plurality of vehicle parking spots. The wireless charging station may include a primary charge coil and a mechanical conveyor having the primary charge coil mounted thereon. The mechanical conveyor may be configured to move the primary charge coil across and between the parking spots defined by the indicia.

Vehicle start control

A vehicle may include a controller programmed to, while operating an engine responsive to a remote start request and in response to exhaust sensor data indicative of engine closed loop operation, operate the engine and an electric machine to provide power to a low voltage battery and a high voltage battery at respective rates that are based on a target engine torque, and a temperature of the engine or electric machine.