Patent ID: 6399238
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: B60K,H01M,Y02E,Y02P

Abstract:
An electrochemical cell module comprising:a cell assembly including a plurality of electrochemical cells connected by a plurality of electrical connectors, at least one cell holding board for retaining the cells at a predetermined spacing, said at least one cell holding board having: a first surface, a second surface opposite to said first surface, wherein said first surface includes a plurality of cavities therein for receiving the electrochemical cells, wherein said plurality of cavities includes a first type shaped for receiving a negative end of an electrochemical cell and a second different type shaped for receiving a positive end of an electrochemical cell, wherein said second surface includes a plurality of recesses therein for receiving said plurality of electrical connectors; and said holding board including a plurality of holes therein for directing fluid flow in order to maintain a uniform temperature distribution within each cell.