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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 13, 2011
Wayne W. Cai, Troy, MI (US);
Susan M. Smyth, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Robert S. Bucchi, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Wayne W. Cai, Troy, MI (US);
Susan M. Smyth, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Robert S. Bucchi, Lake Orion, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
An interconnect member for use in a vibration welded battery module having a battery tab includes a portion weldable to the battery tab, and an inlay. The inlay is positioned with respect to the portion. The inlay may be the same material as the portion, with an insulating or heat-deterring outer ring, or may be the same material as the battery tab with or without the outer ring. Voids or openings may be provided in the interconnect member to reduce the thermal mass of the interconnect member. The voids may be defined by laminated or clad layers of the portion, and may be filled with an insulating material. A battery module is also disclosed having the battery tabs and the interconnect member noted above.