Ford Motor had 256 patents in batteries during Q1 2024. Ford Motor Co’s Q1 2024 patents focus on innovative battery pack designs for electrified vehicles. These designs include a battery pack sensing module for efficient electrical connections, thermal insulating joints to isolate heat transfer paths, a partitioning method to manage thermal energy release, rocker structures for mounting battery packs to vehicle bodies, and a battery pack assembly with divider components for organizing cell stacks. GlobalData’s report on Ford Motor gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Ford Motor grant share with batteries as a theme is 20% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Bridged battery pack sensing module for multiple arrays (Patent ID: US20240106095A1)
The patent filed by Ford Motor Co. describes a battery pack sensing module that includes a rigid printed circuit board bridging between two battery cell arrays, with integrated circuits mounted on the board and sense lead connectors at each end. These connectors establish an electrical connection between the integrated circuits and the battery cell arrays when mated with receiving connectors on the arrays. The design allows for efficient monitoring and management of the battery cells within the assembly.
The traction battery assembly described in the patent includes multiple claims related to the configuration and components of the battery pack. These claims detail the use of flexible printed circuit boards, integrated circuits, sense lead connectors, and a rigid printed circuit board to bridge between battery cell arrays. The assembly also includes a case, bracketry with locating pins, and a center wall to prevent rotation. The design ensures proper electrical connections and structural integrity within the battery pack, enhancing overall performance and reliability.
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