Abstract: A structural assembly for an electric vehicle includes a vehicle frame and a battery structure. The vehicle frame is distinct from a vehicle body and includes a front section, a rear section and a mid-section disposed between the front and rear sections. The mid-section includes opposed longitudinal rails. The battery structure is configured to house power storage units and is disposed between the opposed longitudinal rails. The battery structure includes a battery housing secured to the opposed longitudinal rails of the mid-section. The mid-section and the battery housing are combined into a unitized structure that is removably secured to the front and rear sections of the vehicle frame.

Abstract: A structural assembly for an electric vehicle includes a vehicle frame, a battery structure, a pair of mounting structures, and a plurality of fasteners. The vehicle frame includes opposed longitudinal rails. The battery structure is disposed between the opposed longitudinal rails and includes a battery housing configured to house power storage units. Each mounting structure is secured to a respective side of the battery housing and supports a corresponding longitudinal rail. The plurality of fasteners extend through a corresponding mounting structure of the pair of mounting structures and a corresponding longitudinal rail of the opposed longitudinal rails to secure the vehicle frame and the battery structure to each other. An outer periphery of the corresponding mounting structure is substantially flush with an outer periphery of the corresponding longitudinal rail.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for electronic audio devices. In some examples, the operating mode of the device changes to various states of sound transparency.

Abstract: In examples, a semiconductor device comprises a semiconductor package including a mold compound covering a semiconductor die. The semiconductor package has a surface and a cavity formed in the surface. The semiconductor device comprises an electronic device positioned within the cavity, the electronic device coupled to the semiconductor die via a conductive terminal extending through the mold compound.

Abstract: Described herein is a mobile device with an optical detector including: at least one illumination source adapted to generate at least one illumination pattern for illuminating an object, where the illumination pattern includes a regular and/or constant and/or periodic pattern; at least one sensor element having a matrix of optical sensors, the optical sensors each having a light-sensitive area, where each optical sensor is configured to generate at least one sensor signal in response to an illumination of the light-sensitive area by at least one light beam propagating from the object to the detector; and at least one evaluation device adapted to determine at least one region of interest.

Abstract: An electrical connection system includes a first electrical contact, and a second electrical contact joined directly to the first electrical contact. The first electrical contact is configured to flex relative to the second electrical contact along a first axis, and configured to flex relative to the first electrical contact along a second axis.

Abstract: Structural cross-member assemblies are provided for traction battery packs. An exemplary cross-member assembly may include a cross-member beam having a beam body and at least one reinforcement section that provides structural integrity to the beam body. The reinforcement section may be a pultrusion and may embody various cross-sectional shapes. The cross-member beam may be positioned adjacent to an additional cross-member beam to establish the cross-member assembly disposed between adjacent cell stacks of the traction battery pack.

Abstract: Divider fins are disclosed for traction battery packs. An exemplary divider fin may be arranged between adjacent battery cells of a battery cell stack. The divider fin may include an upper fin portion configured to interface with an enclosure cover, and a lower fin portion configured to interface with an enclosure tray or a heat exchange plate. The divider fin may be configured to compartmentalize the cell stack, structurally join upper and lower battery structures, contain thermal energy during battery thermal events, etc.

Abstract: A battery pack system includes a first tab terminal, a second tab terminal joined to the first tab terminal, and at least one point spaced a distance from the first and second tab terminals. The at least one point is configured to pierce at least the first tab terminal when the first tab terminal and the at least one point are shifted relative to each other such that the at least one point contacts the first tab terminal.

Abstract: Nestable cross-member beams are provided for use within traction battery packs. A first cross-member beam of a first cell stack may nest together with a second cross-member beam of a second cell stack to establish a structural cross-member assembly between the first and second cell stacks at a location inside the traction battery pack. The structural cross-member assembly may include one or more venting passageways that facilitate the venting of battery cell vent byproducts to a location external to the traction battery pack during battery thermal events. The venting passageways may direct the vent byproducts through one or more valve assemblies provided within an enclosure assembly of the traction battery pack. The valve assemblies may direct the vent byproducts through one or more vehicle body components.

Abstract: A battery pack terminal retention system includes a clasp configured to hold tab terminals as the tab terminals are electrically connected together. A battery pack terminal retention method includes holding terminals together using a clasp; and electrically connecting together the plurality of terminals during the holding. The terminals can be tab terminals that are electrically connected together using welds.

Abstract: A battery pack venting assembly includes a first beam establishing a first side of a passageway and a second beam establishing an opposite, second side of the passageway. The passageway is configured to communicate battery cell vent byproducts. A method of establishing a vent path within a traction battery pack includes, within an enclosure assembly of a battery pack, providing a cross-member assembly having a first beam and a second beam; and communicating battery cell vent byproducts through at least one opening in the first beam into a passageway having a perimeter that is at least partially provided by the first beam and the second beam.

Abstract: A method of assembling a battery pack, includes positioning at least one first battery cell having tab terminals adjacent to at least one second battery cell having tab terminals to provide a battery cell subassembly. The tab terminals of the at least one first battery cell and the at least one second battery cell are connected on a first side of the battery cell subassembly. The tab terminals of the at least one first battery cell and the at least one second battery cell are disconnected on an opposite, second side of the battery cell subassembly. After he positioning, the method includes inserting the tab terminals that are disconnected through at least one aperture in a cross-member.

Abstract: A method includes electrically connecting a first battery cell to a second battery cell by joining a first tab terminal of the first battery cell to a second tab terminal of the second battery cell. The method further includes compressing the first tab terminal and the second tab terminal after the joining. A battery assembly includes a first tab terminal extending from a first housing of a first battery cell, and a second tab terminal extending from a second housing of a second battery cell. The second tab terminal is connected directly to the first tab terminal. The method further includes an insulating layer that encloses the first and second tab terminals against the first and second housings.

Abstract: A traction battery pack venting assembly includes an enclosure, at least one cell stack within the enclosure, a cross-member assembly within the enclosure, and a valve assembly that opens to provide a vent path from the at least one cell stack to a passageway of the cross-member assembly. A method of establishing a vent path within a traction battery pack includes, within a battery pack enclosure, using a valve assembly to block an opening to a passageway provided by a cross-member assembly; and in response to at least one battery cell within the battery pack enclosure venting, opening the valve assembly to permit flow through the opening to the passageway.

Abstract: Multifunctional cross-member beams are provided for use within traction battery packs. An exemplary cross-member beam may include features for interfacing with and supporting various subcomponents (e.g., battery cells, cell tab terminals, bus bars, thermal barriers, etc.) of a cell stack of the traction battery pack. The cross-member beam may further incorporate features for facilitating the venting of battery cell vent byproducts during battery thermal events.

Abstract: A method of assembling a battery pack includes, outside of a battery pack enclosure, securing at least one first battery cell to a first side of a thermal barrier, and securing at least one second battery cell to an opposite, second side of the thermal barrier. The method provides a battery cell subassembly with the thermal barrier sandwiched between the at least one first battery cell and the at least one second battery cell.

Abstract: A battery pack support system includes a rocker assembly that has a body portion and a pack portion. The pack portion is secured to the body portion to connect a battery pack to a vehicle. The pack portion configured to compress a plurality of battery cells within the battery pack.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a battery cooling enclosure. In one embodiment, the battery cooling enclosure may be incorporated in an electric vehicle and may comprise battery cooling system, including a first support rail with a first coolant inlet, a second support rail with a first coolant outlet, and a plurality of cold plate slots arranged in parallel between the first support rail and the second support rail. Each slot of the plurality of cold plate slots is coupled to a first fluid passage of the first support rail and a second fluid passage of the second support rail. The battery cooling system of the battery cooling enclosure may thus allow for cooling of a battery using a variable amount of cold plates.

Abstract: A frame lit mirror component includes an extruded frame member. The extruded frame member further includes a mirror mounting edge. The mirror mounting edge extends along a longitudinal direction of the extruded frame member. The mirror mounting edge is sized to receive an edge of a mirror. A light source volume extends along the longitudinal direction of the extruded frame member. An angle exists between the mirror mounting edge and the light source volume. The light source volume is sized to receive a light source, such that when the light source is in an on-state light radiates from the light source volume.