FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of a battery cell, according to certain embodiments of the invention.
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FIG. 1B illustrates a side view of a battery cell, according to certain embodiments of the invention.
- [0006]
FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of an array of battery cells positioned inside a module housing, according to certain embodiments of the invention.
- [0007]
FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of the array of battery cells having an interstitial material placed between the battery cells, according to certain embodiments of the invention.
- [0008]
FIG. 4 illustrates a top view of the array of battery cells having sleeves placed around the battery cells, according to certain embodiments of the invention.
- [0009]
FIG. 5 illustrates cooling tubes between battery cells to provide cooling, according to certain embodiments of the invention.
- [0010]
FIG. 6 illustrates a first interconnect and a second interconnect positioned over the battery cells, according to certain embodiments of the invention.
- [0011]
FIG. 7 illustrates an interconnect layer, according to certain embodiments of the invention.
- [0012]
FIG. 8 illustrates a detailed view of a portion of the interconnect layer, according to certain embodiments of the invention.
- [0013]
FIG. 9A illustrates a top plate of the energy storage system having hexagonal weak areas, according to certain embodiments of the invention.
- [0014]
FIG. 9B illustrates the top plate of the energy storage system having circular weak areas, according to certain embodiments of the invention.
- [0015]
FIG. 9C illustrates the top plate of the energy storage system having polygonal weak areas, according to certain embodiments of the invention.
- [0016]
FIG. 10 illustrates an exploded view of the energy storage system, according to certain embodiments of the invention.
- [0017]
FIG. 11 illustrates a side view of the energy storage system, according to certain embodiments of the invention.
- [0018]
FIG. 12 illustrates a method of assembling the energy storage system, according to certain embodiments of the invention.
- [0019]
FIG. 13A illustrates cooling elements within an energy storage system according to certain embodiments of the invention.
- [0020]
FIG. 13B illustrates a cold plate within an energy storage system according to certain embodiments of the invention.
- [0021]
Embodiments of the present disclosure and their advantages are best understood by referring to the detailed description that follows. It should be appreciated that like reference numerals are used to identify like elements illustrated in one or more of the figures, wherein showings therein are for purposes of illustrating embodiments of the present disclosure and not for purposes of limiting the same.
