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AssigneeRivian IP Holdings, LLC
InventorsJonathan VERGHESE, Daniel Kurt MEHR, Youngbin LIM, Sunoj Cherian GEORGE, Deepak PITROLA, Jeffrey Michael ALVES, Casey Taylor DUNN
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Embodiments of the subject technology describe a modular thermal management system for battery packs with a bottom thermal component that seals the energy volume and provides structural support, and a top thermal component as a floating structure. A first support layer connects the bottom thermal component to the base plate, while a second support layer isolates the battery subassemblies from a top lid. The system offers flexibility with single or dual thermal component configurations, optimizing for performance or cost. The dual thermal component configuration improves charging times and thermal management for demanding applications, such as steep-gradient operations in high ambient temperatures, facilitating performance stability. The single thermal component option reduces cost for less demanding scenarios. Features like turbulent flow or dimples enhance cooling, while integration of a secondary cooling loop using different refrigerants increases capacity without significantly raising costs. The modular architecture simplifies manufacturing through shared tooling and efficient assembly.
A thermal management system comprising:
An apparatus, comprising:
A vehicle, comprising:
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