FILL PORT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY ENCLOSURE

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20120111444A1
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12942465

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An apparatus and method providing for coolant agent ingress of a high energy density battery enclosure during an internal thermal event. A solution includes a specialized battery enclosure and, in some embodiments, an associated vehicle structure providing a normally closed, pressure activated fill port. Preferably the fill port is positioned so an operator of the fill port is clear from any hot gases exiting from the enclosure.

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TESLA MOTORS INC3500 DEER CREEK ROAD PALO ALTO CA 94304

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Hermann, Weston A Palo Alto, US 11 131
Kelty, Kurt R Palo Alto, US 9 180

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