DESC:FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
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THE PATENT RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10 and Rule 13)

TITLE OF INVENTION:
A POWER PATH ASSEMBLY FOR AN ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (ESS)

APPLICANT:
EXPONENT ENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED
An Indian entity having address as:
No. 76/2, Site No. 16, Khatha, No 69, Singasandra Village, Begur Hobli, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka (IN) – 560068.

The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS AND PRIORITY
The present application claims priority from the Indian patent application, having application number 202341018076, filled on 17th March 2023, incorporated herein by a reference.
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present disclosure relates to a field of batteries and battery modules. More specifically, the present invention relates to a battery assembly architecture. More particularly, the present application discloses an assembly comprising a battery management system (BMS) and a power path that may be used in the context of electric vehicles and other energy storage/consumption applications.
BACKGROUND
This section is intended to introduce the reader to various aspects of art, which may be related to various aspects of the present disclosure that are described or claimed below. This discussion is believed to be helpful in providing the reader with background information to facilitate a better understanding of the various aspects of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it should be understood that these statements in this background section are to be read in this light, and not as admissions of prior art. Similarly, a problem mentioned in the background section or associated with the subject matter of the background section should not be assumed to have been previously recognized in the prior art. The subject matter in the background section merely represents different approaches, which in and of themselves may also correspond to implementations of the claimed technology.
An efficient encasing and effective thermal management are essential for improving the performance and durability of a battery cell as well as a battery assembly (also known as a battery pack/module or an energy storage system) in the field of battery architecture, preferably for electric vehicles (EVs). This creates more room for other crucial components and ensures optimum power output throughout the battery assembly's shelf life. As a result, the electric vehicle's performance has improved.
In conventional assemblies, a battery assembly typically consists of a battery array and a shell or housing. The battery array could be made up of a number of individual batteries, also known as cells or storage/battery cells, that could also be organized in a certain order inside the shell. A tray and an upper cover may be included in the shell, and the higher cover and tray may be joined to create an accommodating cavity. The battery array could then be put into the roomy cavity. A sealing adhesive may also be used to attach the tray and upper cover. The tray and upper cover may both have cooling channels for the sole purpose of cooling the battery array. The only parts of the battery assembly that receive cooling from such a cooling setup are the battery cells. All the other electrical components (like connectors, BMS, etc.) of the battery assembly, without any provision of a cooling mechanism, are still in continuous heating condition. This leads to an early degradation of the battery assembly before the estimated time period.
Further in the evolving trend of fast charging of electric vehicle batteries through using fast chargers, there are evident thermal issues in the power path circuit of the batteries. The power path may comprise an electrical circuitry passing current from a power source to the BMS or the Battery module/cells. In the scenario of fast charging, a large amount of current passes through the battery cells, which in lacking proper thermal conditioning, leads to heating of the power path. Additionally, the conventional cooling mechanism (i.e., through using cooling plates) is not helping to cool down heating of BMS and power path circuitry, while cooling the battery cells. Further, mounting of BMS and power path circuitry in the conventional battery assembly may lead to wastage of battery connecting components and other resources along with space wastage in compact EV space. Improper mounting of BMS and power path circuitry can also lead to non-serviceability scenarios in the EV space.
Modern developments as described above also lack a well-designed cooling mechanism for both the battery assembly, BMS and the power path. Thus, the aforementioned conventional systems and methods for cooling the battery assembly along with mounting and cooling of the BMS are not efficient, both practically and commercially.
Thus, there is this long-standing need for a combined battery architecture with an efficient mounting and conditioning mechanism for a battery management system (BMS) as an integral part of a battery assembly so as to preserve and improve the efficacy of the battery assembly as well as a conditioning station in conditioning the battery assembly so that an optimum condition of the battery assembly is maintained.
SUMMARY
This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to the field of battery assembly architecture comprising a battery assembly along with a power path assembly and a battery management system (BMS) assembly, and more particularly, related to a battery assembly for mounting and conditioning of the BMS and power path. This summary is not intended to identify the essential features of the claimed subject matter nor is it intended for use in determining or limiting the scope of the claimed subject matter.
In one implementation, a power path assembly for an energy storage system (ESS) is disclosed. The assembly may comprise a plurality of cells. Each cell from the plurality of cells may comprise one or more terminals. Further, each terminal from the one or more terminals may comprise a terminal axis. Further, the assembly may comprise a battery management system (BMS), a plurality of power path, and a base plate. Further, the BMS and the plurality of power path may be coupled with the base plate. Further, the plurality of cells may be arranged such that one or more terminals of each cell may be placed in the same orientation. Furthermore, the base plate may be arranged in a direction perpendicular to the terminal axis of the plurality of cells.
In another implementation, a method for assembling a power path assembly of an energy storage system (ESS) is disclosed. The method may comprise one or more steps for arranging the power path assembly. The method may comprise a step of arranging a plurality of cells in a way such that one or more terminals of each cell of the plurality of cells may be placed in the same orientation. Further, each terminal from the one or more terminals may comprise a terminal axis. Further, the method may comprise a step of coupling a battery management system (BMS) and a plurality of power path on a base plate. Furthermore, the method may comprise a step of arranging the base plate in a direction perpendicular to the terminal axis of the plurality of cells.
The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the Figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the Figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the like features and components.
Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of a power path assembly (100) for an energy storage system (ESS), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
Figure 2 illustrates a ghosted view (200) of conditioning fluid, passing through a plurality of conditioning plates, for conditioning of BMS and a plurality of power path, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
Figure 3 illustrates a flowchart (300) describing a method for assembling a power path assembly (100) of an energy storage system (ESS), in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
It should be noted that the accompanying figures are intended to present illustrations of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. These figures are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. It should also be noted that accompanying figures are not necessarily drawn to scale.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Before the present system and method are described, it is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the system and its arrangement as described, as there can be multiple possible embodiments which are not expressly illustrated in the present disclosure. The present disclosure overcomes one or more shortcomings of the prior art and provides additional advantages discussed throughout the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure. It is also to be understood that the terminology used in the description is for the purpose of describing the versions or embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the present application.
The terms “comprise”, “comprising”, “include(s)”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a setup, system or method that comprises a list of components or steps does not include only those components or steps but may include other components or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or system or method. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus preceded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
Reference throughout the specification to “various embodiments,” “some embodiments,” “one embodiment,” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in various embodiments,” “in some embodiments,” “in one embodiment,” or “in an embodiment” in places throughout the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
In the various embodiments disclosed herein, ‘a battery assembly’ may be interchangeably read and/or interpreted as ‘a battery module’ or ‘a battery pack’ ‘an energy storage system’ or ‘an energy storage apparatus’ or the like. Further, ‘an adhesive’ may be interchangeably read and/or interpreted as ‘a glue’ or ‘a sealant’ or the like. A ‘a battery cell’ may further be interchangeably read and/or interpreted as a ‘cell’ or a ‘storage cell’ or an ‘energy storage cell’ or an ‘energy storage device’ or the like.
Referring to Figure 1, a block diagram of a power path assembly (100) for energy storage system (ESS), is illustrated in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The assembly (100) comprises a plurality of cells (104), a side cover (105), a base plate (106), a plurality of power path (108), an adhesive (109), and a plurality of conditioning plates (101,110). Further, the assembly (100) may comprise a plurality of spacers, a plurality of battery management system (BMS). In one embodiment, each cell from the plurality of cells (104) may comprise one or more terminals, more specifically a positive terminal (cathode) and a negative terminal (anode). Further, each terminal from the one or more terminal may comprise a terminal axis. The terminal axis may refer to an axis passing through one or more terminals of the plurality of cells (104). In one embodiment, the plurality of cells (104) may be arranged such that one or more terminals of each cell from the plurality of cells (104) may be placed in the same orientation. Further, the plurality of cells (104) may be arranged according to a coordinate system in a three-dimensional space. Further, the coordinate system may comprise X-orientation, Y-orientation and Z-orientation. The X-orientation may correspond to a horizontal axis, the Z-orientation may correspond to a vertical axis, and the Y-orientation may correspond to an axis perpendicular to the X-orientation and the Z-orientation. Furthermore, each cell from the plurality of cells (104) may be placed in a way such that the terminal axis of each cell (104) may be parallel to one of, the X-orientation, Y-orientation, and a combination thereof.
In one embodiment, the BMS and the plurality of power path (108) may be coupled with the base plate (106). In an exemplary embodiment, the BMS and the plurality of power path (108) coupled with the base plate (106) using the adhesive (109). The adhesive (109) may correspond to a thermally conductive, electrically insulated and structural member adhesive. In an exemplary but non-limited embodiment, the adhesive (109) may correspond to Polyurethane acrylate adhesive. In an implementation, the base plate (106) may be arranged in a direction perpendicular to the terminal axis of the plurality of cells (104). The base plate (106) may correspond to a C-shape flange. Further, the base plate (106) may comprise a top side (106b) and the bottom side (106a).
In one embodiment, the assembly (100) may comprise the plurality of conditioning plates (101,110). Each conditioning plate from the plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110) may comprise an inlet to insert conditioning fluid into the conditioning plate and an outlet for exiting the conditioning fluid from the conditioning plate. In one implementation, the plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110) may be configured for conditioning one of, the plurality of cells (104), the BMS, the plurality of power path (108), the base plate (106), and a combination thereof, using the conditioning fluid. The conditioning fluid may correspond to one of, cold fluid, hot fluid, and a combination thereof. Further, the conditioning fluid may flow inside the plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110) in a serpentine manner.
Further, the plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110) may comprise a first conditioning plate (101) and a second conditioning plate (110). The first conditioning plate (101) may be attached on the first side of the plurality of cells (104). The second conditioning plate (110) may be attached on a second side of the plurality of cells (104). Furthermore, the first side of the plurality of cells (104) may be opposite to the second side of the plurality of cells (104). In one embodiment, the first conditioning plate (101) and the second conditioning plate (110) may be attached to the plurality of cells (104) using the adhesive (109). The adhesive (109) may correspond to a thermally conductive, electrically insulated and structural member adhesive. In an exemplary but non-limited embodiment, the adhesive (109) may correspond to Polyurethane acrylate adhesive. In an implantation, the first conditioning plate (101) may be attached to the top side (106b) of the base plate (106) using an adhesive layer (109b). Further, the second conditioning plate (110) may be attached to the bottom side (106a) of the base plate (106) using an adhesive layer (109a).
In an embodiment, the first conditioning plate (101) may be attached to the top side of the plurality of cells (104). Further, the second conditioning plate (110) may be attached to the bottom side of the plurality of cells (104). In a related embodiment, the first conditioning plate (101) may be attached to the top side (106b) of the base plate (106) and the second conditioning plate (110) may be attached to the bottom side (106a) of the base plate (106b). Further, the base plate (106) may be arranged in a direction parallel to the side cover (105) of the plurality of cells (104). Furthermore, the first side of the plurality of cells (104) may be configured to be different from the second side of the plurality of battery cells (104).
In another embodiment, the assembly (100) may comprise the side cover (105) for covering the plurality of cells (104). Further, the side cover (105) may be designed to cover the plurality of cells (104) from a plurality of sides other than the first side of the plurality of cells (104) and the second side of the plurality of cells (104). In an implementation, the base plate (106) may be arranged in a direction parallel to the side cover (105) of the plurality of cells (104). Furthermore, the conditioning may comprise at least one of the temperature conditioning, pressure conditioning, or electrical charging of the plurality of cells (104), and a combination thereof.
In a non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of cells (104) may be arranged in a fixture, like the battery module case, or by using the plurality of spacers. The plurality of spacers may be utilized for ensuring an equal spacing between the plurality of battery cells. The fixture may also be configured to ensure equal spacing of the plurality of battery cells via the fixture tolerances.
In another non-limiting embodiment, the thermally conductive and electrically insulative adhesive may be applied to a minor face (top and bottom faces) of each cell (104) from the plurality of cells (104). Then, the plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110) may be glued to the minor faces of the plurality of cells (104). As soon as the adhesive gets cured, the assembly (100) with structurally bonded plurality of cells (104) may be formed. Also, the assembly (100) may be formed as a thermally conductive cell assembly. The assembly (100) may be configured for maintaining an electrical isolation between the plurality of cells (104) and the plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110).
In an embodiment, the plurality of spacers may form a spacers assembly which may be used between each cell (104) and the plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110). The spacers assembly may consist of a plastic sheet bonded with a double-sided tape, which may be either silicone based or acrylic based adhesive. Further, this double-sided tape may be applied to the body of each cell (104). In this case, the thickness of the plastic sheet may be maintained and designed to have multiple isolation values as required by the battery assembly to be manufactured. At least two spacers may be used for each cell (104).
Now referring to the Figure 2, a ghosted view (200) of conditioning fluid, passing through the plurality of conditioning plates, for conditioning of the BMS and the plurality of power path (108), is illustrated in accordance with an embodiment of present subject matter. The flow of conditioning fluid may comprise fluid flow (201, 201a, 201b). In one exemplary embodiment, the conditioning fluid may either be a cold fluid or a hot fluid, depending on thermal requirements of the plurality of cells (104). In an exemplary embodiment, the conditioning may correspond to at least one of temperature conditioning, pressure conditioning, or electrical charging of the plurality of cells (104), and a combination thereof. In another embodiment, the BMS and the plurality of power path (108) electrical circuitry may be attached to the plurality of cells (104) and the plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110), using the adhesive (109). Further, the adhesive (109) may further be selected as a fast-curing adhesive. The adhesive (109), being thermally conductive and electrically insulative, may act as an energy transfer medium for the cell assembly as well as the battery management system (BMS) and the plurality of power path (108) electrical circuitry. The adhesive (109) may transfer energy from, the plurality of battery cells (104) and all the components of the BMS and the plurality of power path (108) electrical circuitry, to the conditioning fluid flowing through the plurality of conditioning channels in the plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110). In one embodiment, the energy transfer may correspond to either transfer heat from the conditioning fluid to the cells or extract heat from the cells/BMS/power path electrical circuitry.
Such assembly (100) may result in building the cell assembly using a single adhesive. This may also ensure that the cell assembly may be thermally stable and structurally effective for any kind of mechanical vibrations. This may further confirm an electrical insulation of the plurality of cells (104) from the plurality of power path (108). The mechanical vibrations exerted on the cell assembly may be any mechanical/frictional vibrations while the battery assembly may be used in an automobile.
In an exemplary embodiment, the conditioning plate from the plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110) may have a plurality of mounting holes for fixing the cell assembly to a rigid support. The rigid support may be an automobile floor. The cell assembly acts as a unibody where everything is bonded together ensuring that the complete cell assembly architecture acts as a single unit during an automotive vibration scenario. Such unibody architecture may create better stiffness than a conventional architecture and may use the structural strength of each battery cell as a battery assembly structure.
In a non-limiting embodiment, each spacer from the plurality of spacers may be made of plastic or glass beads. Each spacer may also ensure an equal thickness of the adhesive (109) being applied between the plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110) and each cell (104). This uniform adhesive thickness may create a uniform stiffness across the cell assembly which is absent in the conventional cell module designs. Each spacer may also ensure an equal spacing between the plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110) and each cell (104), when each cell (104) is pressurized towards the plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110).
Now referring to Figure 3, a flow diagram (300) describing a method for assembling a power path assembly (100) of an energy storage system (ESS) is illustrated, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The method steps to be performed are as follows:
In step 301, a method (300) may arrange a plurality of cells (104) in a way such that one or more terminals of each cell (104) of the plurality of cells (104) may be placed in the same orientation. Further, each terminal from the one or more terminals may comprise a terminal axis.
In step 302, the method (300) may couple a battery management system (BMS) and a plurality of power path (108) on a base plate (106).
In step 303, the method (300) may arrange the base plate (106) in a direction perpendicular to the terminal axis of the plurality of cells (104).
The embodiments illustrated above, especially related to a power path assembly (100) for an energy storage system (ESS), may provide, but not limited to, following technical advancements:
• Efficient usage of space for maximum space utilization.
• Provide effective serviceability of BMS and a plurality of power path (108)
• Thermally conductive mounting of the BMS and the plurality of power path (108).
• Electrically insulative mounting of the BMS and the plurality of power path (108).
• Simultaneous conditioning of the plurality of cells (104) as well as the BMS using a single conditioning mechanism for the battery assembly.
• Proper thermal contact is ensured between the plurality of cells (104) and the plurality of conditioning plates, and the BMS.
• No separate conditioning mechanism required for BMS or other electrical components of the battery assembly.
• Structural isolation of the battery assembly components and the BMS.
• The battery assembly along with the BMS is formed as a unibody architecture.
• Provides better structural integrity and stiffness of the battery assembly.
• Equal spacing between the plurality of cells (104) is maintained due to the use if spacer stickers.
• The battery assembly acts as a cage for equal load distribution throughout the plurality of cells (104).
• Prolonged shelf-life of the battery cells, and thus the battery assembly.
Various modifications to the embodiment will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art and the generic principles herein may be applied to other embodiments. However, one of ordinary skill in the art will readily recognize that the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the embodiments illustrated but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and features described herein.
The foregoing description shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in any limiting sense. A person of ordinary skill in the art would understand that certain modifications could come within the scope of this disclosure.
The embodiments, examples and alternatives of the preceding paragraphs or the description and drawings, including any of their various aspects or respective individual features, may be taken independently or in any combination. Features described in connection with one embodiment are applicable to all embodiments, unless such features are incompatible.
,CLAIMS:We Claim:
1. A power path assembly (100) for an Energy Storage System (ESS), characterized in that, wherein the assembly (100) comprising:
a plurality of cells (104),wherein each cell from the plurality of cells (104) comprises one or more terminals, wherein each terminal from the one or more terminals comprise a terminal axis;
a battery management system (BMS);
a plurality of power path (108); and
a base plate (106), wherein the BMS and the plurality of power path (108) are coupled with the base plate (106),
wherein the plurality of cells (104) is arranged such that one or more terminals of each cell is placed in the same orientation, wherein the base plate (106) is arranged in a direction perpendicular to the terminal axis of the plurality of cells (104).

2. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of cells (104) are arranged according to a coordinate system in a three-dimensional space, wherein:
the coordinate system comprises X-orientation, Y-orientation and Z-orientation, wherein the X-orientation corresponds to a horizontal axis, the Z-orientation corresponds to a vertical axis, and the Y-orientation corresponds to an axis perpendicular to the X-orientation and the Z-orientation; and
wherein each cell from the plurality of cells (104) is placed in a way such that the terminal axis of each cell (104) is parallel to one of, the X-orientation, the Y-orientation, and a combination thereof.

3. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base plate (106) corresponds to a C-Shape flange, wherein the base plate (106) comprises a top side (106b) and a bottom side (106a).

4. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the assembly (100) comprises a plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110), wherein the plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110) is configured for conditioning one of, the plurality of cells (104), the BMS, the plurality of power path (108), the base plate (106), and a combination thereof, using conditioning fluid.

5. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110) comprises a first conditioning plate (101) and a second conditioning plate (110), wherein the first conditioning plate (101) is attached on a first side of the plurality of cells (104), wherein the second conditioning plate (110) is attached on a second side, opposite to the first side, of the plurality of cells (104).

6. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the first conditioning plate (101) is attached to a top side of the plurality of cells (104), and the second conditioning plate (110) is attached to a bottom side of the plurality of cells (104).

7. The assembly (100) as claimed in claims 3 and 5, wherein the first conditioning plate (101) is attached to the top side (106b) of the base plate (106), and the second conditioning plate (110) is attached to the bottom side (106a) of the base plate (106).

8. The assembly (100) as claimed in claims 1 and 5, wherein the assembly (100) comprising a side cover (105) for covering the plurality of cells (104), wherein the side cover (105) is designed to cover the plurality of cells (104) from a plurality of sides other than the first side and the second side of the plurality of cells (104).

9. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the base plate (106) is arranged in a direction parallel to the side cover (105) of the plurality of cells (104).

10. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the assembly (100) comprises an adhesive (109), wherein the adhesive (109) corresponds to a thermally conductive, electrically insulated and structural member adhesive, wherein the adhesive (109) corresponds to Polyurethane acrylate adhesive.

11. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110) are attached to one of, the plurality of cells (104), the base plate (106), the side cover (105), and a combination thereof, using the adhesive (109), wherein the first conditioning plate (101) is attached to the top side (106b) of the base plate (106) using an adhesive layer (109b), wherein the second conditioning plate (110) is attached to the bottom side (106a) of the base plate (106) using an adhesive layer (109a).

12. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the conditioning fluid corresponds to one of, cold fluid, hot fluid, and a combination thereof; wherein the conditioning fluid flows inside the plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110) in a serpentine manner.

13. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the conditioning comprises at least one of temperature conditioning, pressure conditioning, or electrical charging of the plurality of cells (104), and a combination thereof.

14. A method (300) for assembling a power path assembly (100) of an Energy Storage System (ESS), characterized in that, wherein the method (300) comprising:
arranging (301) a plurality of cells (104) in a way such that one or more terminals of each cell (104) of the plurality of cells (104) are placed in same orientation, wherein each terminal from the one or more terminals comprise a terminal axis;
coupling (302) a battery management system (BMS) and a plurality of power path (108) on a base plate (106); and
arranging (303) the base plate (106) in a direction perpendicular to the terminal axis of the plurality of cells (104).

15. The method (300) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the method (300) comprises arranging the plurality of cells (104) according to a coordinate system in a three-dimensional space,
wherein the coordinate system comprises X-orientation, Y-orientation and Z-orientation, wherein the X-orientation corresponds to a horizontal axis, the Z-orientation corresponds to a vertical axis, and the Y-orientation corresponds to an axis perpendicular to the X-orientation and the Z-orientation,
wherein each cell (104) from the plurality of cells (104) is placed in a way such that the terminal axis of each cell (104) is parallel to one of, the X-orientation, the Y-orientation, and a combination thereof.

16. The method (300) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the method (300) comprises arranging a plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110) with the plurality of cells (104), wherein the plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110) corresponds to a first conditioning plate (101) and a second conditioning plate (11), wherein the first conditioning plate (101) is attached on a first side of the plurality of cells (104), wherein the second conditioning plate (110) is attached on a second side, opposite to the first side, of the plurality of cells (104).

17. The method (300) as claimed in claim 16, wherein the method (300) comprises attaching the first conditioning plate (101) to a top side of the plurality of cells (104), and attaching the second conditioning plate (110) to a bottom side of the plurality of cells (104).

18. The method (300) as claimed in claim 16, wherein the method (300) comprises attaching the first conditioning plate (101) to a top side (106b) of the base plate (106), and attaching the second conditioning plate (110) to a bottom side (106a) of the base plate (106).

19. The method (300) as claimed in claim 16, wherein the method (300) enables the plurality of conditioning plate (101, 110) for conditioning one of, the plurality of cells (104), the BMS, the plurality of power path (108), the base plate (106), and a combination thereof, using conditioning fluid flowing inside the plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110).

20. The method (300) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the method (300) comprises covering the plurality of cells (104) using a side cover (105), wherein the side cover (105) is designed to cover the plurality of cells (104) from a plurality of sides other than the first side and the second side of the plurality of cells (104).

21. The method (300) as claimed in claim 20, wherein the method (300) comprises arranging the base plate (106) in a direction parallel to the side cover (105) of the plurality of cells (104).

22. The method (300) as claimed in claim 16, wherein the method (300) comprises attaching the the plurality of conditioning plates (101, 110) to one of, the plurality of cells (104), the base plate (106), the side cover (105), and a combination thereof, using an adhesive (109); wherein the first conditioning plate (101) is attached to the top side (106b) of the base plate (106) using an adhesive layer (109b), wherein the second conditioning plate (110) is attached to the bottom side (106a) of the base plate (106) using an adhesive layer (109a).

Dated this 17th Day of March 2023

Deepak Pawar
Agent for the Applicant
IN/PA- 2052