Description:FIELD
The present disclosure relates to a component for a battery pack assembly, and more particularly relates to a cover plate for mounting a cooling plate to a frame case of a battery pack assembly.
BACKGROUND
The background information herein below relates to the present disclosure but is not necessarily prior art.
Typically, lithium-based rechargeable batteries are widely used as a power source for electric vehicles, or hybrid electric vehicles or any other applications. These batteries comprise a plurality of battery cells, or a battery pack, tightly packed into a case frame. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the safety features of the battery pack assembly to hold the battery cells at a desired ideal temperature: since, the temperature of the battery pack increases while charging and discharging, which may cause damage to the battery pack assembly.
Therefore, to suppress the temperature rise of the battery pack assembly, a cooling plate is fastened, abutting to an operative surface of the battery cells of the battery pack. The cooling plate has a structure where a plurality of channels is provided for the coolant to flow. Thereby, the temperature of the battery pack is lowered by the movement of the coolant through the plurality of channels. Since the cooling plate is a crucial component of the battery pack, therefore it is required to protect it from external shock or impact.
Therefore, to safeguard the cooling plate from the external impact, an aluminum extrusion frame with steel or aluminum cover plate is being utilized. Conventionally, the steel or aluminum cover plate are directly mounted to a housing. However, the direct mounting of the cover plate without having sufficient clearance with cooling plate cannot sustain the sudden or impact load of the road and the impact gets transmitted to the cooling plate thereby damaging the channels of the cooling plate and the battery pack. Also, to effectively mount the cover plate over the cooling plate, it is required to re-route the cooling channels to accommodate the packaging space for mountings or fasteners, which results in uneven distribution of the coolant across channels and thus, results in a non-uniform cooling of the battery pack assembly.
Further, to mount the cover plate over the cooling plate, conventionally a long straight reinforcement member is being utilized. The straight reinforced member is arranged over the channels of the cooling plate and then the cover plate is mounted to the cooling plate. However, such type of mounting increases the overall height of the battery pack which in-turn increases the overall dimension and weight of the battery pack assembly.
Thus, there is felt a need of a cover plate for a cooling plate of a battery pack assembly that alleviates the aforementioned drawbacks.
OBJECTS
Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows:
An object of the present invention is to provide a cover plate for a cooling plate of a battery pack assembly.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a cover plate for a cooling plate that facilitates ease of mounting of a reinforcement member.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a cover plate for a cooling plate that does not increase the height of the battery pack assembly.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a cover plate for a cooling plate that reduces the weight of the battery pack assembly.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a cover plate for a cooling plate that facilitates uniform temperature distribution of the cooling plate.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a cover plate for a cooling plate that avoids re-routing of the cooling channels.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a cover plate for a cooling plate which requires minimal space for mounting.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a cover plate for a cooling plate that facilitates ease of mounting to the cooling plate.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a cover plate for a cooling plate which avoids ingress of dust or liquid into the cooling plate.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a method of mounting the cover plate on the cooling plate of the battery pack assembly.
SUMMARY
The present disclosure envisages a cover plate for a cooling plate of a battery pack assembly. The cover plate is configured to abut on an operative surface of a cooling plate, enclosing a plurality of channels of the cooling plate therein. The cover plate is defined by an operative outer surface and an operative inner surface. The inner surface of the cover plate abuts the operative surface of the cooling plate. The cover plate comprises a first depressed portion, a second depressed portion and a central rib portion, defined on the operative outer surface of the cover plate; a plurality of plateau-shaped first apertured projections, a plurality of plateau-shaped second apertured projections, a plurality of plateau-shaped third apertured projections, first holes, at least one ring-shaped valley, a plurality of first button elements, a plurality of second button elements, second holes, at least one apertured strip element, a plurality of a plateau-shaped fourth apertured projections, and third holes.
In an embodiment, the first depressed portion and the second depressed portion are configured to be symmetric to each other.
Further, the plurality of plateau-shaped first apertured projections are configured on the first depressed portion, the plurality of plateau-shaped second apertured projections are configured on the second depressed portion and the plurality of plateau-shaped third apertured projections are configured on the central rib portion. Each of the first apertured projections, the second apertured projections, and the third apertured projections are provided with a first hole. Each of the ring-shaped valleys are contouring each of the first apertured projections and the second apertured projections.
In an embodiment, the central rib portion is being disposed between the first depressed portion and the second depressed portion.
Further, each of the first button elements are configured to be affixed on each of the ring-shaped valleys, covering the first apertured projections, whereas the each of the second button elements are configured to be affixed on each of the ring-shaped valleys, covering the second apertured projections. Each of the first button elements, and the second button elements are provided with the second hole. The at least one apertured strip element extends longitudinally and is configured to be affixed on the central rib portion, covering the third apertured projections. The plurality of a plateau-shaped fourth apertured projections are configured on an operative outer surface of the apertured strip element. Each of the fourth apertured projections are configured with the third hole.
In an embodiment, the first button elements and the second button elements are defined by a plateau-shaped apertured projection and flanges extended from a base of the first button elements and the second button elements.
In an embodiment, the at least one apertured strip element is configured with flanges extending from a base of the apertured strip element. The strip element is configured to be welded to the central rib portion of the cover plate. Each of the first button elements and the second button elements are configured to be welded to each of the ring-shaped valleys.
In an embodiment, the cover plate is configured with a peripheral rim portion, extending around the first depressed portion, the second depressed portion and the central rib portion.
In an embodiment, each of the first holes of the first apertured projection is configured to be aligned with each of the second holes of the first button elements.
Also, each of the first holes of the second apertured projection is configured to be aligned with each of the second holes of the second button elements.
Further, the present disclosure also envisages a method of mounting the cover plate on the cooling plate of the battery pack assembly. The method comprises the following steps:
• providing the frame case with a plurality of cross members and a central member, the cross members and the central member is defining a plurality of battery module slots therein;
• providing the cooling plate with the plurality of channels for the flow of coolant;
• arranging the cooling plate over an operative surface of the frame case;
• providing a plurality of fasteners, defined by a first threaded portion, a second threaded portion and a central flange portion;
• inserting the first threaded portion of the plurality of fasteners through the cooling plate and receive by the cross members or the central member of the frame case;
• tightening the plurality of fasteners on the cross members or the central member;
• providing the cover plate with the plurality of first holes therein;
• arranging an operative inner surface of the cover plate over the cooling plate;
• allowing the plurality of first holes defined on the cover plate to be received by the second threaded portion of the fasteners;
• providing a plurality of screws;
• inserting the plurality of screws in the first holes from an operative outer surface of the cover plate;
• tightening the plurality of screws on the second threaded portion;
• providing a plurality of caps; and
• locking the first holes of the cover plate by inserting the caps from the operative outer surface.
In an embodiment, the method further comprises aligning a plurality of fourth holes defined on the cooling plate with the plurality of holes defined on the cross members and the central member.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING
A cover plate for a cooling plate of a battery pack assembly and a method of mounting thereof, of the present disclosure will now be described with the help of the accompanying drawing, in which:
Figure 1 illustrates a plurality of cooling channels provided on a cooling plate;
Figure 2a illustrate a conventional cover plate with a long straight reinforcement member attached with the cover plate;
Figure 2b illustrate a sectional view of mounting of a conventional cover plate with a long straight reinforcement member mounted to the conventional cover plate by means of a fastener;
Figures 3a-3b illustrate a cover plate in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 4 illustrate an exploded view of a cover plate in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 5 illustrates a first button elements, a second button elements, and an apertured strip element attached to an operative inner surface of a cover plate in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 6 illustrate a frame case with a plurality of battery module slots in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figures 7a-7c illustrate a sectional view of a method of assembly of a cover plate to a cooling plate and a frame case of the battery pack assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 8 illustrate a sectional view of a fastener with a cooling plate and a cover plate in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
Figure 9 illustrates an isometric mounting view of a cover plate to a cooling plate and a case frame in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS USED IN DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND DRAWING
100 cover plate for a cooling plate
100a inner surface of cover plate
100b outer surface of cover plate
100' cover plate (prior art)
90 cooling plate
90’ Cooling plate (prior art)
90a cooling channels
80 frame case
80a cross members
80b central member
10 battery module slots
12a first depressed portion
12b second depression portion
12c central rib portion
14a first apertured projections
14b second apertured projections
14c third apertured projections
14d fourth apertured projection
16 first holes
18 ring-shaped valleys
20 second holes
22a first button elements
22b second button elements
24 apertured strip element
26 third holes
28 peripheral rim portion
30 fastener
30a first threaded portion
30b second threaded portion
30c central flange portion
32 conduit
34 caps
36a fourth holes on cooling plate
36b holes defined on cross member and central member
38 screws
40 welding beads
44 reinforcement member

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Embodiments, of the present disclosure, will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
Embodiments are provided so as to thoroughly and fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to the person skilled in the art. Numerous details are set forth, relating to specific components, and methods, to provide a complete understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to the person skilled in the art that the details provided in the embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, well-known processes, well-known grader structures, and well-known techniques are not described in detail.
The terminology used, in the present disclosure, is only for the purpose of explaining a particular embodiment and such terminology shall not be considered to limit the scope of the present disclosure. As used in the present disclosure, the forms “a”, “an”, and “the” may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “including”, and “having”, are open ended transitional phrases and therefore specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, modules, units and/or components, but do not forbid the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. The particular order of steps disclosed in the method and process of the present disclosure is not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance as described or illustrated. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed.
When an element is referred to as being “mounted on”, “engaged to”, “connected to”, or “coupled to” another element, it may be directly on, engaged, connected or coupled to the other element. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed elements.
The terms first, second, third, etc., should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure as the aforementioned terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region or section from another component, region, or section. Terms such as first, second, third etc., when used herein do not imply a specific sequence or order unless clearly suggested by the present disclosure.
Terms such as “inner”, “outer”, “beneath”, “below”, “lower”, “above”, “upper”, and the like, may be used in the present disclosure to describe relationships between different elements as depicted from the figures.
Typically, to safeguard the cooling plate from the external impact, an aluminum extrusion frame with steel or aluminum cover plate (100’) is being utilized. Figure 1 illustrates a plurality of cooling channels (90a) provided on a cooling plate (90’). Figure 2a illustrates a conventional cover plate (100’) with a long straight reinforcement member (44) attached with the cover plate (100’) and Figure 2b illustrates a sectional view of mounting of a conventional cover plate (100’) with the long straight reinforcement member (44) mounted to the conventional cover plate (100’) by means of fasteners. Conventionally, the steel or aluminum cover plate (100’) is directly mounted to a housing. However, the direct mounting of the cover plate (100’) without having sufficient clearance with cooling plate (90’)cannot sustain the sudden or impact load of the road and the impact gets transmitted to the cooling plate (90’) and the battery pack, and thus disturbs the assembly. Also, to effectively mount the conventional cover plate (100’) over the cooling plate (90’), it is required to re-route the cooling channels (90a) to accommodate the packaging space for mountings, which results in un-even distribution of the coolant across the channels (90a) and results in a non-uniform cooling of the battery pack assembly.
Further, to mount the cover plate (100’) over the cooling plate (90’), conventionally the long straight reinforcement member (44) is being utilized. The straight reinforcement member (44) is arranged over the channels of the cooling plate (90’) and then the cover plate (100’) is mounted to the cooling plate (90’). However, such type of mounting increases the overall height of the battery pack, which in-turn increases the overall dimension and weight of the battery pack assembly.
In order to address the aforementioned problems, the present disclosure envisages a cover plate (100) for a cooling plate (90) of a battery pack assembly The present embodiment is explained with reference to Figure 3 to Figure 9. The cover plate (100) is defined by an operative inner surface (100a) and an operative outer surface (100b). Therefore, the operative inner surface (100a) of the cover plate is configured to abut and mount on an operative surface of a cooling plate (90), enclosing a plurality of cooling channels (90a) of the cooling plate (90). The cooling plate (90) is configured to be attached to an operative surface of a frame case (80). The frame case (80) includes a plurality of cross members (80a) and a central member (80b). The cross members (80a) and the central member (80b) are provided with a plurality of holes (36b) to receive a plurality of fasteners (30) therein. The cross members (80a) and the central member (80b) are defining a plurality of battery module slots (10) therein. The slots are allowed to receive a plurality of battery modules therein.
In an embodiment, the cooling plate (90) is attached to the frame case (80) and the cover plate (100) is mounted on an operative surface of cooling plate (90), enclosing the plurality of cooling channels (90a) therein.
Further, the cover plate (100) comprises a first depressed portion (12a), a second depressed portion (12b) and a central rib portion (12c), defined on the operative outer surface (100b) of the cover plate; a plurality of plateau-shaped first apertured projections (14a), a plurality of plateau-shaped second apertured projections (14b), a plurality of plateau-shaped third apertured projections (14c), first holes (16), a plurality of ring-shaped valleys (18), a plurality of first button elements (22a), a plurality of second button elements (22b), second holes (20), at least one apertured strip element (24), a plurality of a plateau-shaped fourth apertured projections (14d), and third holes (26).
In an embodiment, the first depressed portion (12a) and the second depressed portion (12b) are configured to be symmetric to each other.
Further, each of the plateau-shaped first apertured projections (14a) are configured on the first depressed portion (12a); each of the plateau-shaped second apertured projections (14b) are configured on the second depressed portion (12b), and each of the plateau-shaped third apertured projections (14c) are configured on the central rib portion (12c) of the cover plate. Therefore, the central rib portion (12c) is being disposed between a portion of the first depressed portion (12a) and the second depressed portion (12b). Each of the first apertured projections, (14a) the second apertured projections (14b), and the third apertured projections (14c) of the cover plate are provided with the first hole (16) therein. The plurality of ring-shaped valleys (18) are provided, contouring each of the first apertured projections (14a) and the second apertured projections (14b).
In an embodiment, the cover plate (100) is configured with a peripheral rim portion (28), extending around a portion of the first depressed portion (12a), the second depressed portion (12b) and the central rib portion (12c).
Each of the first button elements (22a) are configured to be affixed on each of the ring-shaped valleys (18). Thus, each of the first button elements (22a) cover each of the first apertured projections (14a). Each of the second button elements (22b) are configured to be affixed on each of the ring-shaped valleys (18). Thus, each of the second button elements (22b) cover each of the second apertured projections (14b). Each of the first button elements (22a) and the second button elements (22b) are configured with a second hole (20), and is further configured to be welded to each of the ring-shaped valleys (18) by forming welding beads (40). Therefore, each of the first holes (16) defined on the cover plate (100) is aligned with each of the second holes (20) defined on each of the first button elements (22a) and the second button elements (22b).
In an embodiment, each of the first button elements (22a) and the second button elements (22b) are defined by a plateau-shaped apertured projection and flanges extending from a base of each of the first button elements (22a) and the second button elements (22b). The flange portion of each of the first button elements (22a) and the second button elements (22b) are welded to each of the ring-shaped valleys (18) of the cover plate.
Further, the at least one apertured strip element (24) extends longitudinally and configured to be affixed on the central rib portion (12c). The at least one apertured strip element (24) is configured with flanges extending from a base of the apertured strip element (24). The flange portion of the apertured strip element (24) is configured to be welded to the central rib portion (12c) of the cover plate by forming the welding beads (40), thereby the apertured strip element (24) is configured to cover each of the third apertured projections (14c). In addition, the apertured strip element (24) is configured with a plurality of a plateau-shaped fourth apertured projections (14d). Each of the fourth apertured projections (14d) are configured on an operative outer surface of the apertured strip element (24) and provided with the third hole (26) thereon. Thus, the third hole (26) defined on each of the fourth apertured projections (14d) are configured to align with each of the first holes (16) defined on the third apertured projection (14c).
In an embodiment, the inner surface of the first depressed portion (12a) and the second depressed portion (12b) are configured with a plurality of conduits (32), extending longitudinally on the cover plate (100). Each of the conduits (32) are configured to facilitate a passage for the flow of a condensed liquid.
Further, each of the first hole (16) of the first apertured projections (14a) and the second apertured projections (14b) of the cover plate are configured to receive the at least one fastener (30) therein. The fastener (30) is defined by a first threaded portion (30a), a second threaded portion (30b), and a central flange portion (30c). Therefore, the fasteners (30) facilitate the mounting of the cooling plate (90) with the frame case (80) of the battery pack assembly. In addition, the cover plate (100) further comprises a plurality of caps (34). The caps (34) are configured to be fitted on the operative outer surface (100b) of the cover plate. and each of the caps (34) are further configured to be received by the first apertured projections (14a), the second apertured projections (14b) and the third apertured projections (14c).
In an embodiment, each of the caps (34) are mounted either by push-fit, snap-fit or rotatably to each of the first apertured projections (14a), the second apertured projections (14b) and the third apertured projections (14c).
In an embodiment, the at least one fastener (30) is selected from a group consisting of end threaded stud bolts, or double ended stud bolts
Further, the present disclosure also envisages a method of mounting the cover plate (100) on the cooling plate (90) of the battery pack assembly. The method comprises the following steps:
• providing the frame case (80) with the plurality of cross members (80a) and the central member (80b), the cross members and the central member are defining a plurality of battery module slots (10) therein;
• providing the cooling plate (90) with the plurality of channels for the flow of coolant;
• arranging the cooling plate (90) over an operative surface of the frame case (80);
• providing a plurality of fasteners (30), defined by the first threaded portion (30a), the second threaded portion (30b) and the central flange portion (30c);
• inserting the first threaded portion (30a) of the plurality of fasteners through the cooling plate (90) thereby received by the cross members (80a) or the central member (80b) of the frame case;
• tightening the plurality of fasteners (30) on the cross members or the central member;
• providing the cover plate (100) with the plurality of first holes (16) therein;
• arranging an operative inner surface (100a) of the cover plate over the cooling plate (90);
• allowing the plurality of first holes (16) defined on the cover plate to be received by the second threaded portion (30b) of the fasteners;
• providing a plurality of screws (38);
• inserting the plurality of screws (38) in the first holes (16) from an operative outer surface (100b) of the cover plate;
• tightening the plurality of screws (38) on the second threaded portion (30b);
• providing a plurality of caps (34); and
• locking the first holes (16) of the cover plate by inserting the caps (34) from the operative outer surface.
In an embodiment, the method further comprises aligning a plurality of fourth holes (36a) defined on the cooling plate with the plurality of holes (36b) defined on the cross members and the central member.
The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided for purposes of illustration and not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Individual components of a particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particular embodiment, but, are interchangeable. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the present disclosure, and all such modifications are considered to be within the scope of the present disclosure.
TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS AND ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE
The present disclosure described herein above has several technical advantages including, but not limited to, the realization of the cover plate for the cooling plate of the battery pack assembly, that:
• has symmetric cover plate and thus offers ease of manufacturing;
• offers uniform stiffness on both symmetric portion of the cover plate;
• does not increase the height of the battery pack assembly;
• reduces the weight of the battery pack assembly;
• facilitates uniform temperature distribution of the cooling plate;
• minimizes the flow rate deviation or re-routing of coolant;
• requires minimal space for mounting;
• facilitates ease of mounting to the cooling plate; and
• avoids ingress of dust or liquid into the cooling plate.
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
The use of the expression “at least” or “at least one” suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the components and component parts of the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment as well as other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation. , Claims:WE CLAIM:
1. A cover plate (100) for a cooling plate (90) of a battery pack assembly, said cover plate (100) comprising:
• an operative inner surface (100a) of said cover plate;
• an operative outer surface (100b) of said cover plate;
• a first depressed portion (12a), a second depressed portion (12b) and a central rib portion (12c), defined on said operative outer surface (100b) of said cover plate;
• a plurality of plateau-shaped first apertured projections (14a), configured on said first depressed portion (12a);
• a plurality of plateau-shaped second apertured projections (14b), configured on said second depressed portion (12b);
• a plurality of plateau-shaped third apertured projections (14c), configured on said central rib portion (12c);
• first holes (16), provided on each of said first apertured projections (14a), said second apertured projections (14b), and said third apertured projections (14c) of said cover plate;
• a plurality of ring-shaped valleys (18), contouring each of said first apertured projections (14a) and said second apertured projections (14b);
• a plurality of first button elements (22a), configured to be affixed on said ring-shaped valleys (18);
• a plurality of second button elements (22b), configured to be affixed on said ring-shaped valleys (18);
• second holes (20), provided on each of said first button elements (22a), and said second button elements (22b);
• at least one apertured strip element (24), extending longitudinally, configured to be affixed on said central rib portion (12c);
• a plurality of a plateau-shaped fourth apertured projection (14d), configured on an operative outer surface of said apertured strip element (24); and
• third holes (26), configured on each of said fourth apertured projection (14d).
2. The cover plate (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of said first button elements (22a) and said second button elements (22b) are defined by a plateau-shaped apertured projection and flanges extended from a base of each of said first button elements (22a) and said second button elements (22b).
3. The cover plate (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said central rib portion (12c) is being disposed between a portion of said first depressed portion (12a) and said second depressed portion (12b).
4. The cover plate (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cover plate (100) is configured with a peripheral rim portion (28), extending around at least a portion of said first depressed portion (12a), said second depressed portion (12b) and said central rib portion (12c).
5. The cover plate (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one apertured strip element (24) is configured with flanges extending from a base of said apertured strip element (24).
6. The cover plate (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of said first button elements (22a) and said second button elements (22b) are configured to be welded to each of said ring-shaped valleys (18) and said apertured strip element (24) is configured to be welded to said central rib portion (12c) of said cover plate (100).
7. The cover plate (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of said first holes (16) of said first apertured projection (14a) is configured to be aligned with each of said second hole (20) of said first button elements (22a) and each of said first holes (16) of said second apertured projection (14b) is configured to be aligned with each of said second hole (20) of said second button elements (22b).
8. The cover plate (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein each of said first hole (16) of said first apertured projections (14a) and said second apertured projections (14b) are configured to receive at least one fastener (30) to mount the cooling plate (90) in between said cover plate (100) and a frame case (80) of the battery pack assembly.
9. The cover plate (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first depressed portion (12a) and said second depressed portion (12b) are configured to be symmetric to each other and said inner surface of said first depressed portion (12a) and said second depressed portion (12b) are configured with a plurality of conduit (32), extending longitudinally on said cover plate (100).
10. The cover plate (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cover plate (100) comprises a plurality of caps (34), each of said caps (34) are configured to be fitted on said outer surface (100b) of said cover plate, and each of said caps (34) are configured to be received by said first apertured projections (14a), said second apertured projections (14b) and said third apertured projections (14c).
11. The cover plate (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of said first button elements (22a) are configured to cover said first apertured projections (14a), each of said second button elements (22b) are configured to cover said second apertured projections (14b), and said apertured strip element (24) is configured to cover said third apertured projections (14c).
12. A method of mounting a cover plate (100) on a cooling plate (90) of a battery pack assembly, said method comprising following steps:
• providing a frame case (80), said frame case having a plurality of cross members (80a) and a central member (80b) to define a plurality of battery module slots (10) therein;
• providing a cooling plate (90), said cooling plate having a plurality of channels for the flow of coolant;
• arranging said cooling plate (90) over an operative surface of said frame case (80);
• providing a plurality of fasteners (30), said fasteners defined by a first threaded portion (30a), a second threaded portion (30b) and a central flange portion (30c);
• inserting the first threaded portion (30a) of said plurality of fasteners through said cooling plate (90) to thereby receive by said cross members (80a) or said central member (80b) of said frame case (80);
• tightening said plurality of fasteners (30) on said cross members (80a) or said central member (80b);
• providing said cover plate with a plurality of first holes (16) therein;
• arranging an operative inner surface of said cover plate (100) over said cooling plate (90);
• allowing said plurality of first holes (16) defined on said cover plate (100) to be received by said second threaded portion (30b) of said fasteners;
• providing a plurality of screws (38);
• inserting said plurality of screws (38) in said first holes (16) from an operative outer surface (100b) of said cover plate;
• tightening said plurality of screws (38) on said second threaded portion (30b);
• providing a plurality of caps (34); and
• locking each of said first holes (16) of said cover plate (100) by inserting said caps (34) from said operative outer surface (100b).
13. The method as claimed in claim 12, wherein said method of arranging said cooling plates (90) comprises aligning a plurality of fourth holes (36a) defined on said cooling plate with a plurality of holes (36b) defined on said cross members (80a) and said central member (80b).
14. The method as claimed in claim 12, wherein said method of inserting said plurality of fasteners (30), said fasteners are selected from a group consisting of end threaded stud bolts, or double ended stud bolts and said method of fixing said caps (34), each of said caps are configured to be push-fitted, or snap-fitted on said holes of said cover plate.

Dated this 01st day of March, 2023

_______________________________
MOHAN RAJKUMAR DEWAN, IN/PA – 25
of R.K.DEWAN & CO.
Authorized Agent of Applicant