Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a modular battery system for use in a variety of motive and non-motive applications. The modular battery system further includes at least one module which is configured and dimensioned for receipt of at least one cell. The at least one cell includes a battery cell for providing energy and a supplementary cell for providing ancillary benefits. One aspect of the disclosure incorporates use of supplementary cells in modules for the purposes of adjusting capacity or voltage, while maintaining the desired weight.

Abstract: A multi-core lithium ion battery includes a sealed enclosure and a support member disposed within the sealed enclosure. The sealed enclosure may be fabricated with a clamshell configuration. The sealed enclosure may further include at least two support members housed within individual compartments, separated by shared wall(s). The support member(s) includes a plurality of cavities and a plurality of lithium ion core members which are disposed within the plurality of cavities. The battery may further include a plurality of cavity liners, each of which is positioned between a corresponding one of the lithium ion core members and a surface of a corresponding one of the cavities. The hermetically sealed enclosure may be formed using a clamshell configuration. Structures may be included in proximity to or in contact with the lithium ion core members to control gas/fluid flow therefrom.

Abstract: A multi-core lithium ion battery includes a sealed enclosure and a support member disposed within the sealed enclosure. The sealed enclosure may further include at least two support members housed within individual compartments, separated by shared wall(s). The support member(s) includes a plurality of cavities and a plurality of lithium ion core members which are disposed within the plurality of cavities. The battery may further include a plurality of cavity liners, each of which is positioned between a corresponding one of the lithium ion core members and a surface of a corresponding one of the cavities. The hermetically sealed enclosure may be formed using a clamshell configuration. Structures may be included in proximity to or in contact with the lithium ion core members to control gas/fluid flow therefrom.

Abstract: A multi-core lithium ion battery includes a sealed enclosure and a support member disposed within the sealed enclosure. The sealed enclosure may further include at least two support members housed within individual compartments, separated by shared wall(s). The support member(s) includes a plurality of cavities and a plurality of lithium ion core members which are disposed within the plurality of cavities. The battery may further include a plurality of cavity liners, each of which is positioned between a corresponding one of the lithium ion core members and a surface of a corresponding one of the cavities. The hermetically sealed enclosure may be formed using a clamshell configuration. Structures may be included in proximity to or in contact with the lithium ion core members to control gas/fluid flow therefrom. The sealed enclosure may further include temperature altering mechanisms for increasing cold cranking capabilities.

Abstract: Casings for electrochemical elements are provided that include a container or assembly that defines a base plate, sidewalls and a top plate or lid, an overcharge electrical disconnect feature, and a vent structure associated with the container or assembly. A flame arrestor may be positioned in proximity to the vent structure. The overcharge electrical disconnect feature electrically separates the electrochemical elements from the casing when the internal pressure of the casing reaches a predetermined threshold. The lithium ion battery may also include a pressure disconnect device associated with the casing. The pressure disconnect device may include a deflectable dome-based activation mechanism, and the deflectable dome-based activation mechanism may be configured and dimensioned to prevent burn through.

Abstract: Lithium ion batteries are provided that include a plurality of electrochemical units positioned within a container or assembly. A multi-layered bus bar is provided to establish electrical connection with the anode and cathode of the electrochemical units. Based on the design of the bus bar, a desired voltage and capacity may be delivered by the battery without redesign or redeployment of the electrochemical units within the container or assembly. A plurality of bus bars may be interchangeably introduced to the container/assembly to yield lithium ion batteries that deliver differing voltage and/or capacity.

Abstract: A multi-core lithium ion battery includes a sealed enclosure and a support member disposed within the sealed enclosure. The sealed enclosure may be fabricated with a clamshell configuration. The sealed enclosure may further include at least two support members housed within individual compartments, separated by shared wall(s). The support member(s) includes a plurality of cavities and a plurality of lithium ion core members which are disposed within the plurality of cavities. The battery may further include a plurality of cavity liners, each of which is positioned between a corresponding one of the lithium ion core members and a surface of a corresponding one of the cavities. The hermetically sealed enclosure may be formed using a clamshell configuration. Structures may be included in proximity to or in contact with the lithium ion core members to control gas/fluid flow therefrom.

Abstract: A multi-core lithium ion battery includes a sealed enclosure and a support member disposed within the sealed enclosure. The sealed enclosure may further include at least two support members housed within individual compartments, separated by shared wall(s). The support member(s) includes a plurality of cavities and a plurality of lithium ion core members which are disposed within the plurality of cavities. The battery may further include a plurality of cavity liners, each of which is positioned between a corresponding one of the lithium ion core members and a surface of a corresponding one of the cavities. The hermetically sealed enclosure may be formed using a clamshell configuration. Structures may be included in proximity to or in contact with the lithium ion core members to control gas/fluid flow therefrom.

Abstract: A modular power control system is provided and includes an enclosure having an enclosure top, an enclosure bottom, an enclosure front, an enclosure rear, a first enclosure side and a second enclosure side, wherein the enclosure includes an input power connector. The MPCS further includes a module internal support, wherein the module internal support includes a first and module support connected to the enclosure sides, wherein the first module support includes a first module channel and the second module support includes a second module channel. The MPCS further includes at least one module, wherein the at least one module having module sides which define a module cavity, wherein the module sides include a side channel guide for interacting with the first and second module channels, wherein the module includes at least one module power connector configured to conductively associate with the input power connector.

Abstract: A modular power control system is provided and includes a base enclosure, wherein the base enclosure and a base enclosure door, wherein the base enclosure defines a base enclosure cavity and the base enclosure door defines a base enclosure door cavity. Additionally, a module enclosure is provided and includes a module enclosure top, a module enclosure bottom, and two module enclosure sides, wherein the module enclose defines a module enclosure cavity and a module enclosure internal support, wherein the module enclosure internal support includes a module enclosure internal support rear and two module enclosure internal support sides having a first module guide channel located on one of the two module enclosure internal support sides and a second module guide channel located on the other of the two module enclosure internal support side.