Disclosed is a power storage unit which can safely operate over a wide temperature range. The power storage unit includes: a power storage device; a heater for heating the power storage device; a temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of the power storage device; and a control circuit configured to inhibit charge of the power storage device when its temperature is lower than a first temperature or higher than a second temperature. The first temperature is exemplified by a temperature which allows the formation of a dendrite over a negative electrode of the power storage device, whereas the second temperature is exemplified by a temperature which causes decomposition of a passivating film formed over a surface of a negative electrode active material.

A temperature controlled enclosure that includes a temperature control device for controlling the temperature within an internal cavity of the temperature controlled enclosure. The temperature controlled enclosure also includes one or more charging ports for receiving and charging a battery pack. A controller within the temperature controlled enclosure controls the temperature within the internal cavity to a predetermined or desired temperature (e.g., 20° C.). When a battery pack is received in the one or more charging ports, the temperature of the battery pack can be determined. If, for example, the temperature of the battery pack is below 0° C., the battery pack is allowed to warm up inside the temperature controlled enclosure before the battery pack is charged.

A temperature controlled enclosure that includes a temperature control device for controlling the temperature within an internal cavity of the temperature controlled enclosure. The temperature controlled enclosure also includes one or more charging ports for receiving and charging a battery pack. A controller within the temperature controlled enclosure controls the temperature within the internal cavity to a predetermined or desired temperature (e.g., 20° C.). When a battery pack is received in the one or more charging ports, the temperature of the battery pack can be determined. If, for example, the temperature of the battery pack is below 0° C., the battery pack is allowed to warm up inside the temperature controlled enclosure before the battery pack is charged.

An energy storage device and a temperature control method thereof are provided. When a temperature of a battery is lower than a preset temperature and an alternating current-direct current conversion circuit receives an alternating current input voltage, an inductance-capacitance resonance circuit and a direct current-direct current conversion circuit are controlled to use electrical energy provided by the alternating current-direct current conversion circuit to generate a resonant current to heat the battery. When the temperature of the battery is lower than the preset temperature and the alternating current-direct current conversion circuit does not receive the alternating current input voltage, the inductance-capacitance resonance circuit and the direct current-direct current conversion circuit are controlled to use electrical energy provided by the battery to generate a resonant current to heat the battery.

An energy storage device and a temperature control method thereof are provided. When a temperature of a battery is lower than a preset temperature and an alternating current-direct current conversion circuit receives an alternating current input voltage, an inductance-capacitance resonance circuit and a direct current-direct current conversion circuit are controlled to use electrical energy provided by the alternating current-direct current conversion circuit to generate a resonant current to heat the battery. When the temperature of the battery is lower than the preset temperature and the alternating current-direct current conversion circuit does not receive the alternating current input voltage, the inductance-capacitance resonance circuit and the direct current-direct current conversion circuit are controlled to use electrical energy provided by the battery to generate a resonant current to heat the battery.

A thermal management device for a battery pack 104 of an UAV is disclosed. The thermal management device 100 comprises an insulating enclosure 102 that is made of a material comprising at least an EPP foam for enclosing the battery pack 104, and one or more heating coils 110. The heating coils 110 are electrically powered from an external power source 112 for pre-heating the insulating enclosure 102 to a predefined temperature before flight of the UAV. The EPP foam of the insulating enclosure 102 provides high thermal insulation for retaining the heat of the insulating enclosure 102 for heating the battery pack 104 and maintaining the temperature of the battery pack 104 above a threshold temperature when the UAV flies in a sub-zero ambience temperature. The insulating enclosure 102 with the one or more heating coils 110 are configured to provide uniform heat distribution across the battery pack 104.

A thermal management device for a battery pack 104 of an UAV is disclosed. The thermal management device 100 comprises an insulating enclosure 102 that is made of a material comprising at least an EPP foam for enclosing the battery pack 104, and one or more heating coils 110. The heating coils 110 are electrically powered from an external power source 112 for pre-heating the insulating enclosure 102 to a predefined temperature before flight of the UAV. The EPP foam of the insulating enclosure 102 provides high thermal insulation for retaining the heat of the insulating enclosure 102 for heating the battery pack 104 and maintaining the temperature of the battery pack 104 above a threshold temperature when the UAV flies in a sub-zero ambience temperature. The insulating enclosure 102 with the one or more heating coils 110 are configured to provide uniform heat distribution across the battery pack 104.

A thermal regulation system for electric vehicle configured to convert an external source of electrical energy to an alternative supply of on board stored energy for use in conditioning a temperature of a battery pack, the thermal regulation system including a fluid circuit configured to circulate a heat conducting fluid medium, the fluid circuit comprising at least one mechanism for affecting at least one of a temperature change, pressure change, or a combination thereof to the heat conducting fluid medium, wherein the at least one mechanism is powered by electrical power from an external charging station, and a heat exchanger configured to enable a transfer of thermal energy between heat conducting fluid medium and a battery pack of an electric vehicle.

A thermal regulation system for electric vehicle configured to convert an external source of electrical energy to an alternative supply of on board stored energy for use in conditioning a temperature of a battery pack, the thermal regulation system including a fluid circuit configured to circulate a heat conducting fluid medium, the fluid circuit comprising at least one mechanism for affecting at least one of a temperature change, pressure change, or a combination thereof to the heat conducting fluid medium, wherein the at least one mechanism is powered by electrical power from an external charging station, and a heat exchanger configured to enable a transfer of thermal energy between heat conducting fluid medium and a battery pack of an electric vehicle.

A thermal ground plane comprises top and bottom layers that are substantially impervious to fluid and together defining an inner space, a vapour transport mesh layer having a relatively coarse mesh structure and located within said space, and at least one liquid transport mesh layer having a relatively fine mesh structure and located between said vapour transport mesh layer and one of said top and bottom layers, the two said mesh layers being in contact with one another across substantially their entire planar extents. The top and bottom layers are sealed with a substantially fluid tight seal, and said inner space contains a liquid and is partially evacuated.