This is a design I’m working on. The idea behind the wave pattern is so that they can be stacked without losing all too much space compared to rectangular cell packs.
I’m putting a 60C thermal fuse in between each cell pair. Should a cell overheat, the fuse will pop and render the pack useless. This is an additional safety feature on top of a BMS and periodic manual checkups with a thermal camera.
The idea behind all cells pointing upwards (positive facing up) is also a safety feature. Should one start to vent or catch fire the flames will go up immediately triggering an extinguisher above the cell pack.
Let me know what you think! I’m not finished with it yet but if you want the design files already let me know I’ll send them to you.
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Looks awesome. How much space is between the batteries? Could you push air through the gaps to cool them?
Thanks! There’s about 3mm space in between the batteries so air would easily flow through. I’m not sure if that is preferable though, ideally the cells do not get warm at all.