Patent ID: 8029343
Filing Date: 2011-10-04
Classification: B60H,B60L,H01M,Y02E,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A battery pack cooling and body pressure relief system for a vehicle having a passenger cabin comprising: an intake air flow duct having a battery module air inlet in fluid communication with the passenger cabin; a battery pack connected to and in fluid communication with the intake air flow duct, and including an exhaust air outlet; a one-way body pressure relief vent having a one way body pressure relief valve configured to selectively allow for air flow to atmosphere outside the vehicle; an air flow duct connected and providing an unobstructed path between the exhaust air outlet and the body pressure relief valve; and a one-way cabin pressure relief vent having a one-way valve connected to the air flow duct and configured to selectively allow for air flow into the air flow duct.