Patent classifications
H01B17/66
BATTERY MODULE AND BUS BAR ASSEMBLY
A bus bar assembly includes a nonconductive terminal cap configured to at least partially surround an electrically conductive terminal. The terminal cap has a perimeter wall configured to circumscribe at least a portion of the terminal to provide a gap configured to expose the terminal. The terminal cap includes a first attachment feature. The bus bar assembly also includes a bus bar having an end configured to mechanically and electrically engage the terminal in an assembled condition and a nonconductive shroud enclosing the bus bar. The shroud includes a second attachment feature configured to removably engage the first attachment feature in the assembled condition to secure the shroud to the terminal cap. A method of electrically connecting cells of a battery is also provided.
BATTERY MODULE AND BUS BAR ASSEMBLY
A bus bar assembly includes a nonconductive terminal cap configured to at least partially surround an electrically conductive terminal. The terminal cap has a perimeter wall configured to circumscribe at least a portion of the terminal to provide a gap configured to expose the terminal. The terminal cap includes a first attachment feature. The bus bar assembly also includes a bus bar having an end configured to mechanically and electrically engage the terminal in an assembled condition and a nonconductive shroud enclosing the bus bar. The shroud includes a second attachment feature configured to removably engage the first attachment feature in the assembled condition to secure the shroud to the terminal cap. A method of electrically connecting cells of a battery is also provided.
BUS BAR ASSEMBLY
A bus bar assembly includes a nonconductive terminal cap that is configured to secure to an electrically conductive terminal via an attachment feature. The terminal cap has a slot that is configured to expose a terminal portion of the terminal when in an assembled condition. A bus bar has an end that is configured to be received in and extend through the slot when in the assembled condition in which the end is in electrical contact with the terminal portion of the terminal. A nonconductive shroud encloses the bus bar.
BUS BAR ASSEMBLY
A bus bar assembly includes a nonconductive terminal cap that is configured to secure to an electrically conductive terminal via an attachment feature. The terminal cap has a slot that is configured to expose a terminal portion of the terminal when in an assembled condition. A bus bar has an end that is configured to be received in and extend through the slot when in the assembled condition in which the end is in electrical contact with the terminal portion of the terminal. A nonconductive shroud encloses the bus bar.
Grommets for holding cables
The present disclosure describes grommets formed of a polymeric material and adapted for holding a plurality of discrete cables. A grommet may comprise two halves, each half comprising: a main body having a generally arced outer surface, a plurality of angled cantilevered tines integrally coupled to the main body and extending generally radially inward from the main body; and a slidable interconnection feature integral with the main body, wherein the slidable interconnection feature for each respective half is dimensioned to mate with the slidable interconnection feature of the other half, allowing the two halves to slide into an interlocking position with each other when compressed together.
Grommets for holding cables
The present disclosure describes grommets formed of a polymeric material and adapted for holding a plurality of discrete cables. A grommet may comprise two halves, each half comprising: a main body having a generally arced outer surface, a plurality of angled cantilevered tines integrally coupled to the main body and extending generally radially inward from the main body; and a slidable interconnection feature integral with the main body, wherein the slidable interconnection feature for each respective half is dimensioned to mate with the slidable interconnection feature of the other half, allowing the two halves to slide into an interlocking position with each other when compressed together.
Bolted bus bar with finger-proofing
A bus bar assembly includes a nonconductive terminal cap that is configured to secure to an electrically conductive terminal via an attachment feature. The terminal cap has a slot that is configured to expose a terminal portion of the terminal in an assembled condition. A bus bar has an end that is configured to be received in the slot in the assembled condition in which the end is in electrical contact with the terminal portion of the terminal. A nonconductive shroud encloses the bus bar. The end extends through shroud.
Bolted bus bar with finger-proofing
A bus bar assembly includes a nonconductive terminal cap that is configured to secure to an electrically conductive terminal via an attachment feature. The terminal cap has a slot that is configured to expose a terminal portion of the terminal in an assembled condition. A bus bar has an end that is configured to be received in the slot in the assembled condition in which the end is in electrical contact with the terminal portion of the terminal. A nonconductive shroud encloses the bus bar. The end extends through shroud.
Insulator systems with corona suppression
An insulator system includes an insulator assembly including: a first insulator; a second insulator; a first end fitting at a first end portion of the first insulator; a second end fitting at a second end portion of the first insulator; a third end fitting at a first end portion of the second insulator and operatively coupled to the second end fitting; a fourth end fitting at a second end portion of the second insulator; a first cement layer between the first insulator and the first end fitting; a second cement layer between the first insulator and the second end fitting; a third cement layer between the second insulator and the third end fitting; and a fourth cement layer between the second insulator and the fourth end fitting. An electrically insulating layer is on the first cement layer and extends between the first insulator and the first end fitting.
Insulator systems with corona suppression
An insulator system includes an insulator assembly including: a first insulator; a second insulator; a first end fitting at a first end portion of the first insulator; a second end fitting at a second end portion of the first insulator; a third end fitting at a first end portion of the second insulator and operatively coupled to the second end fitting; a fourth end fitting at a second end portion of the second insulator; a first cement layer between the first insulator and the first end fitting; a second cement layer between the first insulator and the second end fitting; a third cement layer between the second insulator and the third end fitting; and a fourth cement layer between the second insulator and the fourth end fitting. An electrically insulating layer is on the first cement layer and extends between the first insulator and the first end fitting.