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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 14, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 21, 2011
Francisco Leport, San Francisco, CA (US);
Weston Arthur Hermann, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Michael Bell, Pacific Palisades, CA (US);
Francisco LePort, San Francisco, CA (US);
Weston Arthur Hermann, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Michael Bell, Pacific Palisades, CA (US);
Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, CA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and method providing for detecting and responding to high voltage electrolysis within an electric vehicle battery enclosure to limit possible excessive thermal condition of the battery cells and modules. The present invention includes embodiments directed towards detection algorithms and apparatus for promoting the use of voltage, current, humidity, temperature, and pressure sensors for the purpose of detecting high voltage electrolysis. Additionally, the present invention includes response processes and structures to address high-voltage electrolysis.