Thermal sensor for use with a battery module

Abstract

A thermal sensor in a battery module is disclosed. The thermal sensor comprises a clip into which a thermal sensor is placed, which clip holds the thermal sensor against a battery cell; at least two battery module frame blocks, comprising individual battery cell frames connected together; and a space between the at least two battery module frame blocks into which the clip holding the thermal sensor is placed. The disclosure further provides a system for monitoring temperature in a battery module. The system comprises at least two frame blocks, a space in an interface between the at least two frame blocks, and a thermal sensor. A clip is positioned in the space between the battery module frame blocks. The clip is also configured to hold the thermal sensor against a battery cell. The thermal sensor monitors the temperature of the battery cell against which the thermal sensor is placed.

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