Band-shaped battery system

Abstract

A ribbon battery module is provided that can be positioned between a cross-beam of a trailer, a cargo hold of a truck, or the like. The ribbon battery modules may be connected to provide suitable power to the transportation climate control system. The strip battery module may be positioned at a ground clearance of 700 mm or greater. The ribbon battery module may be secured using a guard plate that covers the connectors and locks the module in place.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to battery systems for transport vehicles, particularly with batteries configured to fit between crossbeams of a truck, trailer, or other transport unit. BACKGROUND

[0002] Emissions and other requirements have led to electrification of transport climate control systems. Large format batteries suitable for providing continuous power to transport climate control systems can be large and difficult to integrate into a truck, trailer, or other transport unit. Furthermore, batteries disposed at a height on a vehicle can be subject to high standards of durability and crash resistance, thus adding weight to such batteries relative to the power and energy that such batteries are capable of storing and supplying. SUMMARY

[0003] The present disclosure relates to battery systems for transport vehicles, particularly with batteries configured to fit between crossbeams of a truck, trailer, or other transport unit.

[0004] The battery can be provided as a strip module configured to be positioned between crossbeams of a trailer or between a cargo bed of a truck. By providing multiple such modules, a battery can be provided that meets the power and energy requirements of a transport refrigeration system while allowing the battery to be securely positioned between crossbeams used to construct the trailer or cargo bed. Positioning between crossbeams can place the battery at a height that is less at risk of damage from crashes, road debris, and the like, allowing for a lighter construction of the modules and improving the power-to-weight ratio of the battery. Modules can be removed to allow customization of the overall battery size and configuration. The modules can include protection for electrical connections and provide safety for the battery modules. The modular nature of a battery comprising multiple strip modules can increase the serviceability of the battery by allowing replacement of only particular modules. The modular nature of such a battery can also reduce the incidence of system-wide failures caused by single point failures within the battery system. Additionally, such modules can use lower cost components in certain places due to the use of lower current within the individual modules, for example allowing the use of transistors or solid state relays in place of contactors. The modules can be positioned adjacent or spaced apart, for example to account for other accessories of the trailer or truck, such as lift gates, fuel tanks, and the like.

[0005] In an embodiment, a battery module includes a housing, a positive terminal, a negative terminal, and a plurality of cell modules. The battery module also includes a data connection. The positive terminal, the negative terminal, and the data connection are all disposed on a same side of the housing; and a width of the housing is 12 inches or less.

[0006] In an embodiment, at least 60% of a volume of the housing is formed of a polymeric material.

[0007] In an embodiment, a width of the housing is 10 inches or less.

[0008] In an embodiment, each of the plurality of cell modules includes a cell battery management system connected to the data connection of the battery module.

[0009] In an embodiment, the positive terminal includes at least one of a solid state relay, a transistor, or a contactor, and the negative terminal includes at least one of a solid state relay, a transistor, or a contactor.

[0010] In an embodiment, the transport climate control system includes an electric compressor, a condenser, an expander, an evaporator, one or more fans, and a plurality of battery modules. Each of the plurality of battery modules includes a housing, a positive terminal, a negative terminal, and a plurality of cell modules. The battery module further includes a data connection. The positive terminal, the negative terminal, and the data connection are all disposed on a same side of the housing; and a width of the housing is 12 inches or less.

[0011] In an embodiment, the plurality of battery modules are configured to provide voltage to operate at least the electric compressor. In an embodiment, the electric compressor includes a variable frequency drive. In an embodiment, the voltage provided by the plurality of battery modules is up to 420 volts.

[0012] In an embodiment, the transport climate control system further includes a controller connected to each of the plurality of battery modules through respective data connections of the battery modules. In an embodiment, the respective data connections of the plurality of battery modules are daisy-chained to one another.

[0013] In an embodiment, the transport vehicle includes a cargo bed, an electric transport climate control system configured to affect a temperature of the cargo bed, and a plurality of battery modules. Each of the plurality of battery modules includes a housing, a positive terminal, a negative terminal, and a plurality of cell modules. The battery module further includes a data connection. The positive terminal, the negative terminal, and the data connection are all disposed on a same side of the housing; and a width of the housing is 12 inches or less.

[0014] In an embodiment, the transport vehicle is a trailer. In an embodiment, the trailer includes a plurality of crossbeams, and each of the plurality of battery modules is disposed between a pair of adjacent crossbeams of the plurality of crossbeams. In an embodiment, each of the one or more battery modules is positioned at least 700 millimeters above the ground. In an embodiment, the transport vehicle further includes at least one fender configured to retain at least one of the plurality of battery modules between respective adjacent crossbeams of the plurality of crossbeams.

[0015] In an embodiment, the transport vehicle is a truck.

[0016] In an embodiment, the transport vehicle further includes a bracket located below a cargo bed of the truck, wherein some of the plurality of battery modules are attached to the bracket.

[0017] In an embodiment, the transport vehicle further includes a bracket located on a wall of the cargo hold, wherein at least some of the plurality of battery modules are attached to the bracket.

[0018] In an embodiment, the plurality of battery modules are configured to provide a voltage to operate an electric transport climate control system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] FIG. 1A A perspective view of a climate controlled transport unit with a transport climate control system attached to a tractor according to one embodiment is shown.

[0020] FIG. 1B A side view of a truck with a transport climate control system according to one embodiment is shown.

[0021] FIG. 2A A strip battery module according to an embodiment is shown.

[0022] FIG. 2B An exploded view of a strip battery module according to FIG. 2A an embodiment is shown.

[0023] FIG. 2C An exploded view of a unit module according to an embodiment is shown.

[0024] FIG. 3A A battery module mounted into a trailer according to an embodiment is shown.

[0025] FIG. 3B A battery module secured to a trailer according to an embodiment is shown.

[0026] FIG. 4 A battery module mounted into a truck according to an embodiment is shown.

[0027] FIG. 5 A battery module mounted on a frame according to an embodiment is shown.

[0028] FIG. 6A A schematic view of a battery module according to an embodiment is shown.

[0029] FIG. 6B An architecture of a battery system according to an embodiment is shown.

[0030] FIG. 6C An architecture of a battery system according to an embodiment is shown.

[0031] FIG. 7A A schematic view of a battery module according to an embodiment is shown.

[0032] FIG. 7BThe architecture of a battery system according to an embodiment is shown.

[0033] FIG. 7C The architecture of a battery system according to an embodiment is shown.

[0034] FIG. 8 A schematic diagram of a transport climate control system according to an embodiment is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0035] This disclosure relates to battery systems for transport vehicles, particularly those having a strip-shaped battery configured to be mounted between the crossbeams of a truck, trailer, or other transport unit.

[0036] FIG. 1A An embodiment of a climate-controlled transport unit 102 attached to a tractor unit 103 is shown. The climate-controlled transport unit 102 includes a transport climate control system 100 for a transport unit 105. The tractor unit 103 is attached to and configured to tow the transport unit 105. FIG. 1A The transport unit 105 shown is a trailer. It should be understood that the embodiments described herein are not limited to tractor units and trailer units, but can be applied to any type of transport unit (e.g., trucks, containers (such as containers on flatbeds, intermodal containers, ocean containers, etc.), box trucks, semi-tractor units, buses, or other similar transport units).

[0037] The transportation climate control system 100 includes a climate control unit (CCU) 110 that provides environmental control (e.g., temperature, humidity, air quality, etc.) within the climate-controlled space 106 of the transportation unit 105. The transportation climate control system 100 also includes a programmable climate controller 107 and one or more sensors (not shown) configured to measure one or more parameters of the transportation climate control system 100 (e.g., ambient temperature outside the transportation unit 105, space temperature within the climate-controlled space 106, ambient humidity outside the transportation unit 105, space humidity within the climate-controlled space 106, etc.) and transmit the parameter data to the climate controller 107.

[0038] The CCU 110 is disposed on the front wall 108 of the transport unit 105. In other embodiments, it should be understood that the CCU 110 may be disposed, for example, on the roof or another wall of the transport unit 105. The CCU 110 includes a transport climate control loop that connects, for example, a compressor, condenser, evaporator, and expansion valve to provide conditioned air within the climate-controlled space 106. The CCU 110 may be an electric CCU that draws power from one or more battery modules (not shown) disposed between the crossbeams of the transport unit 105.

[0039] Climate controller 107 may include a single integrated control unit 112, or a distributed network that may include climate controller elements 112, 113. The number of distributed control elements in a given network may depend on the specific application of the principles described herein. Climate controller 107 may also optionally receive power from one or more battery modules.

[0040] Human-Machine Interface (HMI) 114 may be included in the cab 116 of the tractor unit 103. The HMI may include a display 119. The HMI 114 includes user inputs such as a touchscreen, keypad, keyboard, touchpad or ball, mouse, microphone configured to receive voice commands, etc. In one embodiment, the HMI 114 is a mobile device, such as a smartphone including an application configured to accept parameter input. In one embodiment, the HMI 114 is an in-dashboard navigation system.

[0041] HMI 114 is operatively connected to climate controller 107. The operative connection can be wired or wireless, for example, via a controller area network (CAN) bus, BLUETOOTH... TM It can use 802.11 WiFi or other such standards and employ corresponding hardware. The climate controller 107 is configured to receive one or more parameters from the HMI 114. The climate controller 107 can be configured, for example, to receive the energy level of stored energy from an energy storage management system connected to one or more battery modules.

[0042] The climate-controlled transport unit 102 may include a door sensor 118 located at a door (not shown) of the climate-controlled space 106 and configured to determine whether the door of the climate-controlled space 106 is open or closed. The door sensor 118 may be, for example, a mechanical, electrical, or optical sensor. The door sensor 118 may communicate with the climate controller 107, for example, via wired or wireless communication.

[0043] FIG. 1BA temperature-controlled inline truck 120 is depicted, comprising a climate-controlled space 122 for transporting cargo and a transport climate control system 124. The transport climate control system 124 includes a climate control unit (CCU) 126 mounted to the front wall 128 of the loading space 112. The CCU 126 is controlled via a climate controller 130 to provide climate control within the climate-controlled space 122. Among other components, the CCU 126 may also include a transport climate control loop connecting, for example, a compressor, condenser, evaporator, and expansion valve, to provide climate control within the climate-controlled space 122. The CCU 126 may be an electrically powered climate control system. The CCU 126 may be powered by one or more battery modules (not shown). The battery modules may be positioned between the crossbeams of the inline truck 120 below the climate-controlled space 122. In one embodiment, the battery modules may be mounted on a frame or other suitable support, such as those described below. FIG. 5 As shown.

[0044] The transportation climate control system 124 also includes a programmable climate controller 130 and one or more sensors (not shown) configured to measure one or more parameters of the transportation climate control system 124. The climate controller 130 is configured to control the operation of the transportation climate control system 124, which includes a transportation climate control loop. The straight truck 120 includes the above-mentioned... FIG. 1A The HMI 114 is located in the cab 132 and is operatively connected to the climate controller 130.

[0045] The straight truck 120 may include a door sensor 134 located at a door (not shown) of the climate-controlled space 122 and configured to determine whether the door (not shown) of the climate-controlled space 122 is open or closed. The door sensor 134 may be, for example, a mechanical, electrical, or optical sensor. The door sensor 134 communicates with the climate controller 130, for example, via wired or wireless communication.

[0046] FIG. 2A A strip-shaped battery module according to an embodiment is shown. The battery module 200 includes a housing 202, a positive terminal 204, a temperature-controlled fluid connection 206, a negative terminal 208, and a data connection 210.

[0047] The housing 202 defines the exterior of the battery. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the housing 202 may be made of a lightweight material that is relatively lighter than a metal housing of the same size as the housing 202. As a non-limiting example, the housing 202 may be made of a polymer or a composite material comprising a polymer. In one embodiment, the housing 202 may include a composite polymer material comprising reinforcing fibers in a suitable polymer matrix. In one embodiment, the housing 202 may include fillers, coatings, and materials for shielding against electromagnetic interference. This may include, for example, nonwoven felt laminated between reinforcing fibers to shield against electromagnetic interference. In one embodiment, the housing 202 or a component thereof may be formed by compression molding, injection molding, etc. The housing 202 may be configured to be mounted such that when mounted in a vehicle, the housing 202 is at least 700 mm above the ground, thereby being unaffected by standards such as battery crush test standards. The housing 202 may be configured to be mounted between crossbeams in a trailer or truck cargo bed. For example, the housing 202 may have a width of fourteen inches or less. In one embodiment, the housing 202 has a width of twelve inches or less. In one embodiment, housing 202 has a width of ten inches or less. In another embodiment, housing 202 has a width of eight inches or less. Housing 202 may include one or more attachment features 230 configured to allow attachment of battery module 200 to a vehicle, frame, bracket, or other suitable support, for example, by providing openings configured to receive bolts or other mechanical fasteners.

[0048] The positive terminal 204 is disposed on the battery module 200, making it accessible when the battery module 200 is installed in the vehicle. The positive terminal 204 allows electrical connection between the battery module 200 and other electrical components, such as other battery modules, loads, etc. Battery modules 200 used together can be daisy-chained.

[0049] Temperature control fluid connection 206 is a port, opening, pipe, etc., configured to receive battery temperature control fluid. The battery temperature control fluid can be any suitable temperature control fluid used for heating or cooling the battery, such as a liquid or gas temperature control fluid. Temperature control fluid connection 206 can be configured to direct the received battery temperature control fluid to a temperature control feature located within battery module 200, such as those described below. FIG. 2B The temperature control board 216 is shown. The battery modules 200 used together may have temperature control fluid connections 206 daisy-chained to each other.

[0050] The negative terminal 208 is disposed on the battery module 200, making it accessible when the battery module 200 is installed in the vehicle. The negative terminal 208 allows electrical connection between the battery module 200 and other electrical components, such as other battery modules, loads, etc.

[0051] Data connection 210 allows communication with controllers included in battery module 200 (such as cell monitoring battery management systems (BMS) for each unit module, as described below) and FIG. 2C The BMS228 and the controller of the battery module 200 (shown) are connected for wired data communication.

[0052] FIG. 2B It shows that according to FIG. 2A An exploded view of the strip-shaped battery module. FIG. 2B In the exploded view, the housing 202 is opened by the separation of the substrate 212 and the lightweight outer shell 214. (As shown in...) FIG. 2B As can be seen in the exploded view, the battery module 200 also includes a temperature control board 216, multiple unit modules 218, and gaskets 220.

[0053] The substrate 212 is configured to be combined with the lightweight housing 214 to form as described above and as FIG. 2A The housing 202 is shown. In one embodiment, when the battery module 200 is mounted between the crossbeams of a trailer or the cargo compartment of a truck, or when the battery module 200 is mounted on a bracket or frame, the substrate 212 may be the outward-facing portion of the housing 202. The substrate 212 may include suitable features to be presented on the exterior of the battery module 200, such as positive terminals 204 and negative terminals 208, temperature control connection 206 and / or data connection 210, as discussed above. FIG. 2A As shown. The substrate 212 and the lightweight housing 214 can be combined to define the internal space of the battery module. The lightweight housing 214 can be formed from a lightweight material used for the housing 202 as described above, such as a polymer material. The dimensions of the lightweight housing 214 can be designed to fit between the crossbeams of a trailer or the cargo compartment of a truck.

[0054] Temperature control board 216 is configured to provide heating or cooling to unit module 218, for example, during operation of battery module 200, charging of battery module 200, or any other suitable situation where battery module 200 may require heating or cooling. Temperature control board 216 may be configured to receive battery temperature control fluid from temperature control connection 206 and exchange heat between battery temperature control fluid and unit module 218.

[0055] Unit module 218 is a smaller group of individual battery cells and as described below. FIG. 2CThe battery management system (BMS) 228 shown is arranged within a lightweight housing 214 to provide power supplied by the battery module 200. The unit modules 218 are sized to fit within the lightweight housing 214. The unit modules 218 can be provided in any suitable quantity, for example, to provide the desired current, voltage, and / or energy values ​​to the battery module 200. The unit modules 218 can be connected to each other in parallel, in series, or in any suitable combination of parallel and series connections to achieve the desired current and / or voltage values ​​for the battery module 200.

[0056] FIG. 2C An exploded view of the unit modules according to an embodiment is shown. FIG. 2C It shows that it can be included in, for example FIG. 2B One of the cell modules 218 in the battery module 200 shown. Cell module 218 may include a sleeve 222, which includes a top component 222a and a bottom component 222b. Sleeve 222 is configured to isolate cells 226 from each other to prevent external short circuits. Sleeve 222 may also be configured to house and / or isolate electronic devices, such as sensors, BMS 228, etc., to prevent short circuits. In one embodiment, sleeve 222 is formed of aluminum to facilitate heat transfer from temperature control plate 216. Sleeve 222 may be electrically isolated from the voltage of cells 226. Cell module 218 may also include a cell carrier 224, a plurality of cells 226, and a cell monitoring battery management system (BMS) 228. Cell carrier 224 may include one or more segments. Cell carrier 224 may define a plurality of channels, each channel configured to receive one of the cells 226 of cell module 218. The cell carrier 224 can be secured using fasteners (e.g., screws) so that the cell carrier holds the cell 226 in place by compressive force. The cell 226 can be any suitable battery cell for the cell module 218, with a non-limiting example being the 21700 cell. The cell 226 can also be other suitable types or shapes of cells, such as prismatic hard-shell cells, pouch cells, etc.

[0057] BMS228 may be a controller disposed in unit module 218 to monitor the operation of unit module 218. BMS228 may be configured to, for example, determine and / or report the operating status of unit 226, such as voltage and / or current data, temperature data, etc. of unit 226 or module 218, control the battery to protect unit 226 and / or optimize its performance, etc. In one embodiment, BMS228 of unit module 218 may be connected to the BMS of other unit modules of battery module 200. In one embodiment, BMS228 of unit module 218 may be connected to the controller of battery module 200. In one embodiment, BMS228 of unit module 218 may use, for example, control and communication circuitry (see example...). FIG. 6AThe control and communication circuitry 634 in the BMS228 is connected to an external device via data connection 210. The connection between the BMS228 and the unit module 218 can be a physical layer of electrical or optical isolation between the BMS228 and the unit module 218. The BMS228 can have a physical communication layer of electrical or optical isolation, configured to allow communication with other BMS228s in other unit modules using, for example, control and communication circuitry. The BMS228 can be configured to participate in a distributed battery management scheme, such as providing data to the controller of the scheme and / or implementing commands from the controller.

[0058] FIG. 3A A battery module installed in a trailer according to an embodiment is shown. FIG. 3A The trailer 300 is viewed from below in the view. The trailer 300 includes multiple crossbeams 302. Multiple battery modules 304 are attached to the trailer 300. Each battery module 304 can be positioned between a pair of adjacent crossbeams 302. Each battery module 304 provides a positive terminal 306 and a negative terminal 308.

[0059] Crossbeam 302 is a beam provided transversely to the longitudinal axis of the trailer (e.g., from the road side to the curb side of the trailer). Crossbeam 302 can be any suitable material, such as steel, aluminum, etc. Crossbeam 302 can be distributed along the bottom of the trailer's cargo compartment. The crossbeam 302 and the space therebetween can be accessed from the underside of the trailer's cargo compartment. Crossbeam 302 can be distributed at any suitable spacing. In one embodiment, at least some crossbeams 302 are spaced fourteen inches or about fourteen inches or less from adjacent crossbeams. In one embodiment, at least some crossbeams 302 are spaced twelve inches or about twelve inches or less from adjacent crossbeams. In one embodiment, at least some crossbeams 302 are spaced eight inches or about eight inches or more from adjacent crossbeams.

[0060] Each battery module 304 is configured to be fitted into a space formed between two adjacent crossbeams 302. A non-limiting example of a battery module 304 that can be used in a trailer 300 is the battery module 200 as described above and shown in Figure 2. The battery module 304 may have any suitable shape capable of being fitted between adjacent crossbeams 302, for example, having a suitable width based on the distribution of the crossbeams 302. In one embodiment, the height of the battery module 304 may allow the body or housing of the battery module 304 not to extend below the bottom of the crossbeams 302. In one embodiment, the positive terminal 306 and / or the negative terminal 308 may extend below the bottom of the crossbeams 302. In one embodiment, the battery module 304, when mounted between the crossbeams 302, may have a lowest point at least 700 mm above the ground. The battery modules 304 may be provided in parallel and / or series connection between the positive terminal 306 and the negative terminal 308 in any suitable number and arrangement to power at least the electric transport climate control unit. The battery module 304 can be secured to the crossbeams 302 using any suitable fasteners or mechanical connections (such as bolts, corresponding engagement features, etc.). In one embodiment, the battery module 304 can be secured, for example, by using a lock or any other suitable security feature as a connection or reinforcement connection. In one embodiment, as... FIG. 3B The skid plate 310 shown can be used to cover the fasteners used to secure the battery module 304 between the crossbeams 302.

[0061] FIG. 3B A battery module fixed to a trailer according to an embodiment is shown. FIG. 3B In this configuration, a protective plate 310 is provided on each of the corresponding positive terminal 306 and negative terminal 308 of the battery module 304. The protective plate 310 protects one or more features of the battery module 304, such as... FIG. 3AThe positive terminal 306 and negative terminal 308 are shown, along with temperature control fluid connections, data connections, etc. Each of the guard plates 310 can be configured to extend across at least two adjacent crossbeams 302. Each guard plate 310 can be configured to extend across at least one battery module. In one embodiment, each guard plate 310 is configured to extend across multiple battery modules 310. In one embodiment, two guard plates 310 may extend over a particular battery module 304, for example, such that one guard plate 310 extends over a corresponding positive terminal 306 of the battery module 304, and the other guard plate 310 extends over a corresponding negative terminal 308 of the battery module 304. The guard plates 310 can be attached to the battery module 304 and / or crossbeams 302 by any suitable fasteners or mechanical connections (such as bolts, corresponding engagement features, etc.). In one embodiment, the guard plate 310 can be secured, for example, by using a lock or any other suitable security feature as a connection or reinforcement connection.

[0062] FIG. 4 A battery module mounted in a truck according to an embodiment is shown. The truck 400 includes one or more lower mounting brackets 402, each containing one or more battery modules 404. The lower mounting brackets 402 may be attached to beams 406 and / or chassis 408 of the truck 400. Beams 406 may be connected to crossbeams 410, which support a cargo compartment 412. A protective plate 414 may be provided to cover at least a portion of the battery modules 404, for example, to protect one or more features of the one or more battery modules 404, including, for example, various connections, fastening points, etc.

[0063] One or more lower mounting brackets 402 may be disposed below the cargo compartment of truck 400. The lower mounting bracket 402 may be configured to hold one or more battery modules 404. The lower mounting bracket 402 may include one or more attachment features for allowing attachment of the battery modules 404, such as openings for receiving fasteners or locks, mechanical interface features, etc. The lower mounting bracket 402 may be mounted to truck 400 by any suitable attachment (such as welding, mechanical fasteners, docking mechanical features, etc.). In one embodiment, the lower mounting bracket 402 may be configured to hold the battery modules 404 at a height of 700 mm or higher when the lower mounting bracket and battery modules 404 are mounted on truck 400. In one embodiment, the lower mounting bracket 402 may be positioned such that the battery modules 404 are mounted such that the long axis of the battery modules 404 is transverse to the crossbeam 410.

[0064] Battery module 404 can be any suitable battery module capable of powering the transport climate control system of truck 400 and configured to be mounted in the lower mounting bracket 402. A non-limiting example of battery module 404 is as described above. FIG. 2A to FIG. 2CThe battery module 200 is shown in Figure 3. Battery module 404 can be provided in parallel and / or series connection between its respective positive and negative terminals in any suitable number and arrangement to power at least the electric transport climate control unit. Battery module 404 can be secured to lower mounting bracket 402 by any suitable fastener or mechanical connection (such as bolts, corresponding engagement features, etc.). In one embodiment, the battery module 404 can be secured, for example, by using a lock or any other suitable security feature as a connection or reinforcement connection. Alternatively, instead of lower mounting bracket 402, battery module 404 can be mounted between crossbeams 410 in truck 400, as described above with respect to trailer 300, and battery module 304 is mounted between crossbeams 302 as shown in Figure 3.

[0065] Truck 400 includes a cargo compartment 412. The cargo compartment 412 may include at least one space where the temperature is controlled by a transport climate control system powered by a battery module 404. The cargo compartment 412 may be supported by one or more of beams 406, chassis 408 of the truck 400, or crossbeams 410. A lower mounting bracket may be connected to any one or more of beams 406, chassis 408, and / or crossbeams 410.

[0066] In one embodiment, the lower mounting bracket 402 may be applied under a trailer (such as trailer 300 shown in FIG. 3 and discussed above) and attached to its suitable features, such as crossbeam 302.

[0067] FIG. 5 A battery module mounted on a frame according to an embodiment is shown. Truck 500 includes a transport climate control unit 502 on the front wall 504 of cargo compartment 506. The transport climate control unit 502 is configured to provide climate control to cargo compartment 506. The transport climate control unit 502 may be an electric transport climate control system. The transport climate control unit 502 may be part of a transport climate control system, for example, including multiple components of a transport climate control system disposed within a housing. Frame 508 is also disposed on the front wall 504.

[0068] The frame 508 supports one or more battery modules 510. The frame 508 may be positioned below the transport climate control unit 502. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the frame 508 may extend over a portion of the transport climate control system.

[0069] Frame 508 may be configured to allow attachment of one or more battery modules 510. Battery modules 510 may be attached to frame 508. Battery modules 510 may be any suitable battery module capable of powering the transport climate control unit 502 and configured to be attached to frame 508. Non-limiting examples of battery modules 510 are as described above and... FIG. 2A to FIG. 2CThe battery module 200 is shown in the diagram. Battery module 510 can be provided in parallel and / or series connection between its respective positive and negative terminals in any suitable number and arrangement to power the transport climate control unit 502. Battery module 510 can be secured to frame 508 by any suitable fastener or mechanical connection (such as bolts, corresponding engagement features, etc.). In one embodiment, the battery module 510 can be secured, for example, by using a lock or any other suitable security feature as a connection or reinforcement connection.

[0070] In one embodiment, frame 508 can be used with a trailer, such as with the transport unit 102 described above and shown in FIG. 1 or the trailer 300 described above and shown in FIG. 3. In such an embodiment, battery module 510 can be secured to frame 508 as described above, and frame 508 can be attached to the front wall of the trailer.

[0071] FIG. 6A A schematic diagram of a battery module according to an embodiment is shown. The battery module 600 includes a temperature-controlled fluid inlet 602, a temperature-controlled fluid passage 604, and a temperature-controlled fluid outlet 606. The battery module 600 also includes a positive terminal 608, a negative terminal 610, and a plurality of unit modules 612. The positive terminal 608 can be connected to one of the unit modules 612 via a pre-charge circuit 614 and a contactor or solid-state relay 616. At least one of the unit modules 612 can be connected to the negative terminal 610, wherein the connection includes a current sensor 618 and a second contactor 620. In one embodiment, the respective contactor or solid-state relay 616, 620 may each be part of a high-voltage interlock circuit including, for example, a ground connection, a circuit breaker, etc. The battery module 600 also includes a battery management system (BMS) 622.

[0072] Battery module 600 is a high-voltage battery module, for example, a battery module configured to provide approximately 420V as the voltage of the battery module. Non-limiting examples of voltages provided by high-voltage battery modules such as battery module 600 may be in the range of 300V to 800V. In one embodiment, the voltage provided by a high-voltage battery module such as battery module 600 may be in the range of 300V to 420V. In one embodiment, the battery module is a hazardous voltage battery with a voltage of 60V or greater. Battery module 600 may be a battery module configured for use in a trailer or truck, such as those described above and respectively... FIG. 2A to FIG. 2C , FIG. 3A to FIG. 3B , FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 Battery modules 200, 304, 404, or 510 are shown. In a non-limiting embodiment, battery module 600 may be configured to store energy equal to or about 10 kilowatt-hours (kW*H) to equal to or about 13 kW*H.

[0073] Battery module 600 may include a temperature-controlled fluid loop comprising a temperature-controlled fluid inlet 602, a temperature-controlled fluid passage 604, and a temperature-controlled fluid outlet 606. The temperature-controlled fluid inlet 602 is configured to receive temperature-controlled fluid (such as a fluid) from a suitable temperature-controlled fluid source (such as a battery temperature control system that circulates the temperature-controlled fluid). The temperature-controlled fluid passage 604 is a channel configured to deliver the temperature-controlled fluid through the battery module. At least a portion of the temperature-controlled fluid passage 604 is configured to allow heat exchange, such that the temperature-controlled fluid can absorb heat from one or more components of battery module 600, thereby heating or cooling the components. Non-limiting examples of components include one or more loops of one or more unit modules 612, unit 624, and / or BMS 622. The temperature-controlled fluid passage may direct the temperature-controlled fluid to the temperature-controlled fluid outlet 606, where the temperature-controlled fluid may exit battery module 600, for example, return to the battery temperature control system, allowing the temperature-controlled fluid to circulate through one or more battery modules 604.

[0074] Unit module 612 can be any suitable module, such as those described above and FIG. 2B and FIG. 2C The unit module 218 is shown. Unit modules 612 may each include a unit 624 and a unit monitoring circuit 626. The unit 624 is any suitable battery cell for unit module 612, with a non-limiting example being a 21700 cell. The unit monitoring circuit 626 may include an integrated circuit configured to measure one or more operating conditions of the battery, such as one or more voltages, currents, temperatures, states of charge, presence of faults, etc. Unit module 612 may also include any suitable housing, retaining features, etc., as described in detail above and in FIG. 2C The features of unit module 218 are shown in the figure. In one embodiment, unit module 612 may be omitted, and unit 624 itself is placed directly in battery module 600.

[0075] Unit modules 612 can be connected in series and provided in sufficient numbers to achieve the desired voltage of battery module 600. For example, when battery module 600 is a 420V battery module and each unit module 612 is a 42V unit module, ten unit modules 612 can be provided and connected in series to provide 420V voltage to battery module 600. Each unit module may include a corresponding unit monitoring circuit 626. The unit monitoring circuits 626 can be connected to each other and / or to BMS 622, for example, by daisy-chaining the various unit monitoring circuits 626 of the various battery modules 612.

[0076] BMS 622 is configured to control battery module 600. BMS 622 may include power supply circuitry 630, cell monitoring circuitry 632, and control and communication circuitry 634. Power supply circuitry 630 can receive and distribute power to operate other components of BMS 622. Monitoring circuitry 632 may be connected to cell monitoring circuitry 628 and / or otherwise configured to measure, detect, or receive operating characteristics of battery module 600, such as voltage, current, temperature, state of charge, presence of faults, etc. BMS 622 may include any other suitable additional connections, such as connections to BMS power supply 636, battery wake-up 638, and circuit portions connected to high voltage interlock circuits (HVIL) B+ and HVIL B- 640, 642. Communication circuitry 634 may be connected to dedicated and / or public network connections 644, 646 to communicate with dedicated and / or public networks used for vehicle components (as a non-limiting example, such as a control area network (CAN) bus). In one embodiment, BMS 622 includes an isolated measurement circuit configured to typically measure the resistance of the battery module 600 relative to the chassis to which the battery module 200 is attached or otherwise corresponds, during startup or wake-up of the respective battery module 600. The isolated measurement circuit can measure the resistance from the positive and negative terminals of the battery to the battery itself, the chassis, and the vehicle chassis to which it is coupled.

[0077] FIG. 6B The architecture of a battery system according to an embodiment is shown. The battery system 650 includes a load 652 and a plurality of battery modules 654 configured to supply power to the load 652. 1-n As a non-limiting example, each battery module has 654. 1-n It can be a high-voltage battery module, such as those described above, and FIG. 6A Battery module 600 is shown in the image. Battery module 654 1-n Connected to a load, such that the positive terminal of the first battery module 6541 of the plurality of battery modules is connected to the load 652, and the final battery module 654 of the plurality of battery modules is connected to the load 652. n The negative terminal is connected to the load; otherwise, the battery module 654... 1-n They are connected in parallel. Battery module 654 1-n All other connections (such as battery wake-up, BMS power, common data connection and / or dedicated data connection) can, for example, be across battery module 654. 1-n A daisy chain connection.

[0078] FIG. 6C The architecture of a battery system according to an embodiment is shown. The battery system 670 includes a load 672 and a plurality of battery modules 674 configured to supply power to the load 672. 1-x As a non-limiting example, each battery module has 674.1-x It can be a high-voltage battery module, such as those described above, and FIG. 6A The battery module 600 is shown in the image. FIG. 6C In the embodiment shown, multiple battery modules 674 1-x The battery modules can be divided into multiple groups 676a and 676b, each group including at least one battery module. In one embodiment, the number of batteries in each group is equal; for example, the first group 676a includes battery modules 1 to n, and the second group 676b includes battery modules n+1 to n+n. The positive terminal of the first battery module 6741 in the first group 676a can be connected to a load 672. Other battery modules within the first group 676a can be connected in parallel with each other. The final battery module 674 in the first group 676a... n The negative terminal can be connected to the first battery module 674 of the second group 676b. n+1 The positive terminal. The final battery module 674 of the second group 676b. x The negative terminal can be connected to load 672. Other battery modules within the second group 676b can be connected in parallel with each other. Battery module 674 1-x All other connections (such as battery wake-up, BMS power, common data connection and / or dedicated data connection) can, for example, be across battery module 674 1-x Daisy chain connection. When battery module 674... 1-x When each is a 420V battery module, FIG. 6C The connection shown for battery system 670 can provide a voltage of 840V to load 672. It should be understood that, although... FIG. 6C It includes two groups, 676a and 676b, but additional groups can be provided, wherein the positive terminal of the final battery module of each group is connected to the negative terminal of the first battery module of each consecutive group. This can be based on the battery module 674. 1-x The number of groups is selected based on the overall target voltage and the voltage of each corresponding module. For example, if each battery module is a 420V battery module, three groups can be used to provide a voltage of 1260V, four groups can be used to provide a voltage of 1680V, ​​and so on.

[0079] FIG. 7AA schematic diagram of a battery module according to an embodiment is shown. The battery module 700 includes a temperature-controlled fluid inlet 702, a temperature-controlled fluid channel 704, and a temperature-controlled fluid outlet 706. The battery module 700 also includes a positive terminal 708, a negative terminal 710, and a plurality of unit modules 712. The positive terminal 708 can be connected to one of the unit modules 712 via a pre-charge circuit 714 and a contactor or solid-state relay 716. At least one of the unit modules 712 can be connected to the negative terminal 710, wherein the connection includes a current sensor 718 and a second contactor or solid-state relay 720. In one embodiment, the respective contactor or solid-state relay 716, 720 may each be part of a high-voltage interlock circuit including, for example, a ground connection, a circuit breaker, etc. The battery module 700 also includes a battery management system (BMS) 722.

[0080] Battery module 700 is a low-voltage battery module, for example, a battery module configured to provide approximately 42V as the voltage of the battery module. A non-limiting example of the voltage provided by a low-voltage battery module (such as battery module 700) can be in the range of 30V to 42V. Battery module 700 can be a battery module configured for use in a trailer or truck, as described above and respectively... FIG. 2A to FIG. 2C , FIG. 3A to FIG. 3B , FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 Battery modules 200, 304, 404, or 510 are shown. In a non-limiting embodiment, battery module 700 may be configured to store energy equal to or about 10 kilowatt-hours (kW*H) to equal to or about 13 kW*H.

[0081] Battery module 700 may include a temperature-controlled fluid circuit including a temperature-controlled fluid inlet 702, a temperature-controlled fluid passage 704, and a temperature-controlled fluid outlet 706. The temperature-controlled fluid inlet 702 is configured to receive temperature-controlled fluid (such as a fluid) from a suitable temperature-controlled fluid source (such as a battery temperature control system that circulates the temperature-controlled fluid). The temperature-controlled fluid passage 704 is a channel configured to deliver the temperature-controlled fluid through the battery module. At least a portion of the temperature-controlled fluid passage 704 is configured to allow heat exchange, such that the temperature-controlled fluid can absorb heat from one or more components of the battery module 700, thereby cooling the components. Non-limiting examples of components include one or more loops of one or more units 724 and / or BMS 722. The temperature-controlled fluid passage may direct the temperature-controlled fluid to the temperature-controlled fluid outlet 706, whereby the temperature-controlled fluid may exit the battery module 700, for example, returning to the battery temperature control system that circulates the temperature-controlled fluid.

[0082] Unit module 712 can be any suitable module, such as those described above andFIG. 2B and FIG. 2C The unit module 218 is shown. Unit modules 712 may each include a unit 724 and a unit monitoring circuit 726. The unit 724 is any suitable battery cell for unit module 712; a non-limiting example of unit 724 is a 10s7p 21600 cell. The unit monitoring circuit 726 may include an integrated circuit configured to measure one or more operating conditions of the battery, such as one or more voltages, currents, state of charge, presence of faults, etc. Unit module 712 may also include any suitable housing, retaining features, etc., as described in detail above and... FIG. 2C Features of unit module 218 shown in the figure.

[0083] The unit modules 712 can be connected in series and provided in sufficient quantities to achieve the desired voltage of the battery module 700. For example, when the battery module 700 is a 42V battery module, and each unit module 712 is a 42V unit module, ten unit modules 712 can be provided and all connected in parallel to provide a 42V voltage to the battery module 700. Each unit module may include a corresponding unit monitoring circuit 728. The unit monitoring circuits 728 can be connected to each other and / or to the BMS 722, for example, through a daisy chain connecting the various unit monitoring circuits 726 of the various units.

[0084] BMS 722 is configured to control battery module 700. BMS 722 may include power supply circuitry 730, monitoring circuitry 732, and communication circuitry 734. Power supply circuitry 730 can receive and distribute power to operate other components of BMS 722. Monitoring circuitry 732 may be connected to cell monitoring circuitry 728 and / or otherwise configured to measure, detect, or receive operating characteristics of battery module 700, such as voltage, current, temperature, state of charge, presence of faults, etc. BMS 722 may include any other suitable additional connections, such as to BMS power supply 736, battery wake-up 738, and circuitry connected to high-voltage interlock circuits (HVIL) B+ and HVIL B- 740, 742. Communication circuitry 734 may be connected to dedicated and / or public network connections 744, 746 to communicate with dedicated and / or public networks used for vehicle components (as a non-limiting example, such as a control area network (CAN) bus). In one embodiment, the BMS 722 includes an isolated measurement circuit configured to typically measure the resistance of the battery module 600 relative to the chassis to which the battery module 200 is attached or otherwise corresponds, typically during startup or wake-up of the respective battery module 600. The isolated measurement circuit can measure the resistance from the positive and negative terminals of the battery to the battery itself, the chassis, and the vehicle chassis to which it is coupled.

[0085] FIG. 7B The architecture of a battery system according to an embodiment is shown. The battery system 750 includes a load 752 and a plurality of battery modules 754 configured to supply power to the load 752. 1-n As a non-limiting example, each battery module has 754. 1-n It can be a low-voltage battery module, such as those described above, and FIG. 7A Battery module 700 is shown in the image. Battery module 754 1-n Connected to a load, such that the positive terminal of the first battery module 7541 of the plurality of battery modules is connected to the load 752, and the final battery module 754 of the plurality of battery modules is connected to the load 752. n The negative terminal is connected to the load, in addition to the battery module 754 1-n They are connected in parallel. Battery module 754 1-n All other connections (such as battery wake-up, BMS power, common data connection and / or dedicated data connection) can be daisy-chained across battery module 7541-n, for example.

[0086] FIG. 7C The architecture of a battery system according to an embodiment is shown. The battery system 770 includes a load 772 and a plurality of battery modules 774 configured to supply power to the load 772. 1-x As a non-limiting example, each battery module has 774. 1-x It can be a low-voltage battery module, such as those described above, and FIG. 7A The battery module 700 is shown in the image. FIG. 7C In the embodiment shown, multiple battery modules 774 1-x The battery modules can be divided into multiple groups 776a and 776b, each group including at least one battery module. In one embodiment, the number of batteries in each group is equal; for example, the first group 776a includes battery modules 1 to n, and the second group 776b includes battery modules n+1 to n+n. The positive terminal of the first battery module 774a in the first group 776a can be connected to a load 772. Other battery modules within the first group 776a can be connected in parallel with each other. The negative terminal of the final battery module 7741 in the first group 776a can be connected to the first battery module 774 in the second group 776b. n+1 The positive terminal. The final battery module 774 of the second group 776b. x The negative terminal can be connected to load 772. Other battery modules within the second group 776b can be connected in parallel with each other. Battery module 774 1-x All other connections (such as battery wake-up, BMS power, public data connection and / or private data connection) can, for example, be across battery module 774. 1-x Daisy chain connection. When battery module 774... 1-x When each is a 42V battery module,FIG. 7C The connection shown for battery system 770 can provide 84V to load 772. It should be understood that, although... FIG. 7C It includes two groups 776a and 776b, but additional groups can be provided, wherein the positive terminal of the final battery module of each group is connected to the negative terminal of the first battery module of each consecutive group. This can be based on the battery module 774. 1-x The number of groups is selected based on the overall target voltage and the voltage of each corresponding module. For example, if each battery module is a 42V battery module, three groups can be used to provide 126V, four groups can be used to provide 168V, and so on.

[0087] FIG. 8 A schematic diagram of a transportation climate control system according to an embodiment is shown. The transportation climate control system 800 includes a compressor 802, a condenser 804, an expander 806, and an evaporator 808. The transportation climate control system 800 also includes a condenser fan 810, an evaporator fan 812, and a controller 814. The transportation climate control system 800 also includes one or more battery modules 816.

[0088] The transport climate control system 800 is a system configured to provide climate control to the regulated space of a transport vehicle (e.g., the cargo compartment of a trailer or truck). The transport climate control system 800 may include, for example, as described above, and FIG. 1A At least a portion of the CCU 110 of the trailer 102 shown herein, as described above and in FIG. 1B The CCU126 of the straight truck 120 is shown in the figure. The transport climate control system 800 may optionally include any other suitable components, such as heaters. In one embodiment, the transport climate control system 800 is a multi-zone system including multiple evaporators 808, evaporator fans 812, and other features such as optional heaters.

[0089] Compressor 802 can be any suitable compressor for compressing the working fluid of the transport climate control system 800. Compressor 802 can be an electric compressor. Condenser 804 is configured to receive compressed working fluid from compressor 802 and allow heat exchange to condense the working fluid. Working fluid can flow from condenser 804 to expander 806. Expander 806 is configured to expand the working fluid received from condenser 804. In one embodiment, expander 806 is an electronic expansion valve, a controllable expander, or other expander powered in operation. Working fluid can flow from expander 806 to evaporator 808. Evaporator 808 is a heat exchanger in which the working fluid can absorb heat to provide cooling to the space regulated by transport climate control system 800. Optionally, transport climate control system 800 may include condenser fan 810 and / or evaporator fan 812. Condenser fan 810 is a fan configured to direct airflow above condenser 804 to facilitate heat transfer at condenser 804. Condenser fan 810 can be an electric fan. The condenser fan 810 may have a controllable speed, for example, controlled by the controller 814. The evaporator fan 812 is a fan configured to direct airflow through the evaporator 808 to facilitate heat transfer at the evaporator 808 and / or distribute airflow to a space regulated by the transport climate control system 800. The evaporator fan 812 may be an electric fan. The evaporator fan 812 may have a controllable speed, for example, controlled by the controller 814.

[0090] Controller 814 is a controller configured to control the operation of the transport climate control system 800, including but not limited to the operation of compressor 802, expander 806, one or more condenser fans 810 and / or one or more evaporator fans 812. Controller 814 may include any one or more suitable processors, memories and / or other suitable components. Controller 814 may be configured to receive power from one or more battery modules 816.

[0091] One or more battery modules 816 are configured to power the transport climate control system 800 or its components to allow operation of the transport climate control system 800. The one or more battery modules 816 can be any suitable battery module, wherein a non-limiting example of the battery module 816 is as described above and FIG. 2A to FIG. 2CThe battery module 200 is shown in the diagram. Components of the transport climate control system 800, which can be powered by one or more battery modules 816, may include, but are not limited to, a compressor 802, an expander 806, one or more condenser fans 810, one or more evaporator fans 812, and / or a controller 814. It should be understood that any suitable connections and / or components may be provided to allow one or more battery modules 816 to provide power to the transport climate control system 800, such as power modules, any suitable inverters, converters, power electronics, and / or other such devices for adjusting, regulating, or distributing power from one or more battery modules 816. In one embodiment, one or more battery modules 816 may power a power distribution unit (PDU) 818. The PDU 818 may be configured to receive power from one or more inputs including one or more battery modules 816. The one or more inputs may also optionally include one or more of the following: a grid-connected AC-DC converter, an electric power take-off (ePTO) from a vehicle battery, an electric vehicle axle generator, an alternator, etc.

[0092] aspect:

[0093] It should be understood that any aspect of aspects 1-5 can be combined with any aspect of aspects 6-11 or 12-20. It should be understood that any aspect of aspects 6-11 can be combined with any aspect of aspects 12-20.

[0094] Aspect 1. A battery module, comprising: case; Positive extreme; Negative extreme; Multiple unit modules; and Data connection; The positive terminal, the negative terminal, and the data connection are all located on the same side of the housing; and the width of the housing is 12 inches or less.

[0095] Aspect 2, the battery module according to aspect 1, wherein at least 60% of the volume of the housing is formed of a polymer material.

[0096] Aspect 3: The battery module according to any one of aspects 1-2, wherein the width of the housing is 10 inches or less.

[0097] Aspect 4: The battery module according to any one of aspects 1-3, wherein each of the plurality of unit modules includes a unit battery management system connected to a data connection of the battery module.

[0098] Aspect 5: The battery module according to any one of Aspects 1-4, wherein the positive terminal includes at least one of a solid-state relay, a transistor, or a contactor, and the negative terminal includes at least one of a solid-state relay, a transistor, or a contactor.

[0099] Aspect 6. A transportation climate control system, comprising: Electric compressor; Condenser; Expander; Evaporator; One or more fans; and A plurality of battery modules, each of the plurality of battery modules comprising: case; Positive extreme; Negative extreme; Multiple unit modules; and Data connection; The positive terminal, the negative terminal, and the data connection are all located on the same side of the housing; and the width of the housing is 12 inches or less.

[0100] Aspect 7, the transport climate control system according to aspect 6, wherein the plurality of battery modules are configured to provide voltage to at least operate the electric compressor.

[0101] Aspect 8. The transport climate control system according to aspect 7, wherein the electric compressor includes a variable frequency drive.

[0102] Aspect 9: The transport climate control system according to any one of Aspects 7-8, wherein the voltage provided by the plurality of battery modules is up to 420 volts.

[0103] Aspect 10. The transport climate control system according to any one of aspects 6-9 further includes a controller connected to each of the plurality of battery modules via a corresponding data connection of the battery modules.

[0104] Aspect 11, the transport climate control system according to aspect 10, wherein the corresponding data connections of the plurality of battery modules are daisy-chained together.

[0105] Aspect 12. A transport vehicle, comprising: cargo hold; An electric transport climate control system configured to influence the temperature of the cargo compartment; and A plurality of battery modules, each of the plurality of battery modules comprising: case; Positive extreme; Negative extreme; Multiple unit modules; and Data connection; The positive terminal, the negative terminal, and the data connection are all located on the same side of the housing; and the width of the housing is 12 inches or less.

[0106] Aspect 13, the transport vehicle according to aspect 12, wherein the transport vehicle is a trailer.

[0107] Aspect 14. The transport vehicle according to aspect 13, wherein the trailer includes a plurality of crossbeams, and each of the plurality of battery modules is disposed between a pair of adjacent crossbeams in the plurality of crossbeams.

[0108] Aspect 15, the transport vehicle according to aspect 14, wherein each of the one or more battery modules is positioned at least 700 mm above the ground.

[0109] Aspect 16. The transport vehicle according to any one of aspects 14-15 further includes at least one guard plate, said at least one guard plate being configured to hold at least one of the plurality of battery modules between corresponding adjacent crossbeams of the plurality of crossbeams.

[0110] Aspect 17. The transport vehicle described in any of aspects 12-16, wherein the transport vehicle is a truck.

[0111] Aspect 18. The transport vehicle according to any one of aspects 12, 13 or 17 further includes a bracket located below the cargo compartment of the truck, wherein some of the plurality of battery modules are attached to the bracket.

[0112] Aspect 19. The transport vehicle according to any one of aspects 12, 13 or 17 further includes a bracket located on the wall of the cargo compartment, wherein at least some of the plurality of battery modules are attached to the bracket.

[0113] Aspect 20: The transport vehicle according to any one of aspects 12-19, wherein a plurality of battery modules are configured to provide voltage to operate the electric transport climate control system.

[0114] The examples disclosed in this application are to be considered illustrative rather than limiting in all respects. The scope of the invention is indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description; and all modifications in the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included therein.

Claims

1. A battery module comprising: a housing; a positive terminal; a negative terminal; a plurality of cell modules; and a data connection; wherein the positive terminal, the negative terminal, and the data connection are all disposed on a same side of the housing; and a width of the housing is 12 inches or less. At least 60% of a volume of the housing is formed of a polymeric material.

2. The battery module of claim 1, wherein, The width of the housing is 10 inches or less.

3. The battery module of any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein, Each of the plurality of cell modules includes a cell battery management system connected to the data connection of the battery module.

4. The battery module of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The positive terminal includes at least one of a solid state relay, a transistor, or a contactor, and the negative terminal includes at least one of a solid state relay, a transistor, or a contactor.

5. The battery module of any one of claims 1-4, wherein, 6. A transport climate control system comprising: an electric compressor; a condenser; an expander; an evaporator; one or more fans; and a plurality of battery modules, each of the plurality of battery modules comprising: a housing, a positive terminal, a negative terminal, a plurality of cell modules, and a data connection; wherein the positive terminal, the negative terminal, and the data connection are all disposed on a same side of the housing; and a width of the housing is 12 inches or less. The plurality of battery modules are configured to provide voltage to operate at least the electric compressor. The electric compressor includes a variable frequency drive.

7. The transport climate control system of claim 6, wherein, The voltage provided by the plurality of battery modules is up to 420 volts.

8. The transport climate control system of claim 7, wherein, 10. The transport climate control system of any of claims 6-9, further comprising a controller connected to each of the plurality of battery modules through respective data connections of the battery modules.

9. The transport climate control system of either of claims 7 and 8, wherein, Respective data connections of the plurality of battery modules are daisy-chained to one another.

12. A transport vehicle comprising:

11. The transport climate control system of claim 10, wherein, a cargo hold; an electric transport climate control system configured to affect a temperature of the cargo hold; and a plurality of battery modules, each of the plurality of battery modules comprising: a housing, a positive terminal, a negative terminal, a plurality of cell modules, and a data connection; wherein the positive terminal, the negative terminal, and the data connection are all disposed on a same side of the housing; and a width of the housing is 12 inches or less. The transport vehicle is a trailer. The trailer includes a plurality of crossbeams, and each of the plurality of battery modules is disposed between a pair of adjacent crossbeams of the plurality of crossbeams.

13. The transportation vehicle of claim 12, wherein, Each of one or more of the battery modules is positioned at least 700 millimeters above a ground surface.

14. The transportation vehicle of claim 13, wherein, 16. The transport vehicle of any of claims 14 and 15, further comprising at least one guard configured to hold at least one of the plurality of battery modules between respective adjacent crossbeams of the plurality of crossbeams.

15. The transportation vehicle of claim 14, wherein, The transport vehicle is a truck. Some of the plurality of battery modules are attached to the bracket.

17. The transportation vehicle of any of claims 12-16, wherein, 19. The transport vehicle of any of claims 12-18, further comprising a bracket located on a wall of the cargo hold, wherein at least some of the plurality of battery modules are attached to the bracket.

18. The transport vehicle of any of claims 12-17, further comprising a cradle positioned below a cargo bed of the truck, wherein, ​ ​ 20. The transportation vehicle of any of claims 12-19, wherein, The plurality of battery modules are configured to provide voltage to operate the electrically powered transportation climate control system.

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