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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 25, 2025
Filed:
May. 18, 2022
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Erik B. Golm, Warren, MI (US);
Venkateshwar R. Aitharaju, Troy, MI (US);
Gustavo Cibrian Salazar, Belle River, CA;
Bhavesh Shah, Troy, MI (US);
Xiaosong Huang, Novi, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A containment system for a rechargeable energy storage device (RESS) is described includes an enclosure having a first compartment adjoining a second compartment. The first compartment is arranged to house a plurality of power electronics devices, and the second compartment is arranged to house a plurality of battery cells. The second compartment includes a tub that defines a bottom portion, and a floor plate. The tub includes opposed end walls and opposed sidewalls. A top plate is arranged overtop of the first compartment and the second compartment. A first one of the end walls and the top plate define a first slot between the first compartment and the second compartment. A first removable panel is arranged to enclose the first compartment. The plurality of battery cells connect to the plurality of power electronics devices via a high-voltage DC power bus that is arranged to pass through the first slot.