Abstract: A battery module is disclosed, which includes: a multiplicity of battery cells; a printed circuit board with a first series-connector with a first pad area and a second pad area, and a second series-connector with a third pad area and a fourth pad area; a cross-connector, which connects the first series-connector between the first pad area and the second pad area with the second series-connector between the third pad area and the fourth pad area; and a sensor configured to detect a cross-current at the cross-connector. The first contact electrode of a first battery cell is connected with the first pad area. The second contact electrode of a second battery cell is connected with the second pad area. The first contact electrode of a third battery cell is connected with the third pad area. The second contact electrode of a fourth battery cell is connected with the fourth pad area.

Abstract: An aircraft including a battery pack having a plurality of battery cells arranged to vent into a venting region of the battery pack. A path is defined between the venting region and an exterior of the aircraft, whereby thermal products vented by the cells can exit the aircraft via the path. In some embodiments, the venting region is or is in fluid communication with an air channel through which air flows from an aircraft air inlet to an aircraft air outlet. In other embodiments, the path joins the venting region and an opening in an external surface of the aircraft.

Abstract: Battery packs for aircraft are provided, as are aircraft comprising such battery packs. One such battery pack comprises: a housing enclosing a plurality of battery cells; and an air channel. The air channel is connectable to an aircraft air inlet and an aircraft air outlet whereby, during flight of the aircraft, air enters the aircraft through the air inlet, passes through the battery pack air channel and exits the aircraft through the air outlet. At least a portion of a surface of the air channel is in thermal contact with the battery cells, whereby air flowing through the air channel exchanges heat with the battery cells through the surface of the air channel without entering the housing and contacting the battery cells.

Abstract: Methods for thermally regulating batteries of aircraft are provided. The aircraft comprises: an air inlet; an air outlet; a battery pack comprising battery cells; and an air channel in fluid communication with the air inlet and the air outlet, a surface of the air channel being in thermal communication with the battery cells whereby air flowing through the air channel exchanges heat with the battery cells through the surface of the air channel. The methods comprise: connecting an external supply of air to the air inlet of the aircraft; and delivering a flow of air through the air channel using the external supply of air. A kit comprising the aircraft and the external supply of air is also provided.

Abstract: Aircraft with battery thermal regulation systems, including: an aircraft air inlet and an aircraft air outlet; a battery pack including battery cells; and a battery thermal regulation system including a first air channel, a surface of which is in thermal communication with the battery cells so that air flowing through the first air channel exchanges heat with the cells through the surface; and an airflow device for driving an airflow. The battery thermal regulation system has a first and a second mode operation. In the first mode, the first air channel is fluidly connected with the aircraft air inlet and the aircraft air outlet whereby, during flight of the aircraft, air can enter the aircraft through the air inlet, flow through the first air channel and exit the aircraft through the air outlet. In the second mode, the airflow device drives an airflow through the first air channel.

Abstract: A battery module is disclosed, which includes: a multiplicity of battery cells; a printed circuit board with a first series-connector with a first pad area and a second pad area, and a second series-connector with a third pad area and a fourth pad area; a cross-connector, which connects the first series-connector between the first pad area and the second pad area with the second series-connector between the third pad area and the fourth pad area; and a sensor configured to detect a cross-current at the cross-connector. The first contact electrode of a first battery cell is connected with the first pad area. The second contact electrode of a second battery cell is connected with the second pad area. The first contact electrode of a third battery cell is connected with the third pad area. The second contact electrode of a fourth battery cell is connected with the fourth pad area.

Abstract: A street lighting assembly includes an LED lighting device and a printed circuit board disposed within the LED lighting device. The printed circuit board includes an LED light module and an LED driver, the LED driver being electrically coupled to the LED light module. An optical cover is disposed over the LED light module.

Abstract: There are provided controllers and data acquisition platforms for luminaires. For example, there is provided a system disposed within a luminaire. The system includes a controller configured to acquire data from a sensor coupled to the luminaire. The controller includes an interface configured to receive data from a distribution board coupled to a modular sensor unit that includes the sensor.

Abstract: A luminaire having a body that includes a first portion and a second portion, the second portion including two or more apertures. At least one of the two or more apertures being sized to match a main lighting component, at least one other of the two or more apertures being sized to match a first function module, and at least another of the two or more apertures being sized to match a second function module. One of the first function module and the second function module is one of a motion detector, a camera, an air pollution sensor, and a communication unit.

Abstract: A luminaire having a body that includes a first portion and a second portion, the second portion including two or more apertures. At least one of the two or more apertures being sized to match a main lighting component, at least one other of the two or more apertures being sized to match a first function module, and at least another of the two or more apertures being sized to match a second function module. One of the first function module and the second function module is one of a motion detector, a camera, an air pollution sensor, and a communication unit.

Abstract: A luminaire having a body that includes a first portion and a second portion, the second portion including two or more apertures. At least one of the two or more apertures being sized to match a main lighting component, at least one other of the two or more apertures being sized to match a first function module, and at least another of the two or more apertures being sized to match a second function module. One of the first function module and the second function module is one of a motion detector, a camera, an air pollution sensor, and a communication unit.

Abstract: Provided is a detection system for a luminaire fixture including a sensor and a laser meter to allow positioning of a sensor for precise positioning toward a viewing area. The sensor includes a sensor mount to attach the detection system to an existing luminaire, a sensor lens to perceive a viewing area, and a sensor housing to protect the sensor lens. The laser meter includes a laser to project a focused light path for positioning, and a laser housing to protect the laser. The sensor lens is positioned with respect to the laser, causing the sensor lens to move with respect to the laser. Also provided is a method for configuring an adjustable detection system for a luminaire.

Abstract: Provided is a detection system for a luminaire fixture including a sensor and a laser meter to allow positioning of a sensor for precise positioning toward a viewing area. The sensor includes a sensor mount to attach the detection system to an existing luminaire, a sensor lens to perceive a viewing area, and a sensor housing to protect the sensor lens. The laser meter includes a laser to project a focused light path for positioning, and a laser housing to protect the laser. The sensor lens is positioned with respect to the laser, causing the sensor lens to move with respect to the laser. Also provided is a method for configuring an adjustable detection system for a luminaire.

Abstract: A street lighting assembly includes an LED lighting device and a printed circuit board disposed within the LED lighting device. The printed circuit board includes an LED light module and an LED driver, the LED driver being electrically coupled to the LED light module. An optical cover is disposed over the LED light module.

Abstract: A luminaire having a body that includes a first portion and a second portion, the second portion including two or more apertures. At least one of the two or more apertures being sized to match a main lighting component, at least one other of the two or more apertures being sized to match a first function module, and at least another of the two or more apertures being sized to match a second function module. One of the first function module and the second function module is one of a motion detector, a camera, an air pollution sensor, and a communication unit.