Battery Tray Leak Sensing Through a Bus Bar Conductor

The high-voltage conductor serves dual purposes: it provides electrical connectivity for power transmission and simultaneously functions as a liquid detection sensor. By making the conductor multi-functional, the system achieves reliable leak detection without adding separate detection components, thus resolving the contradiction between improved detection capability and reduced device complexity

The existing high-voltage conductor structure serves itself by detecting liquid presence through changes in its own electrical properties when liquid contacts it. This self-service approach eliminates the need for separate detection systems, maintaining simplicity while enabling reliable leak detection

Instead of using complex pumps or active drainage systems to manage liquid accumulation, the tray employs a sloped surface that passively directs liquid flow toward the reservoir through gravity. This inverted approach using gravitational force simplifies the overall system while improving liquid management effectiveness

The sloped tray surface creates a hydraulic flow path that naturally guides liquid accumulation toward the reservoir. By utilizing gravitational hydraulic principles rather than mechanical pumping systems, the design improves liquid management while minimizing added complexity

The high-voltage conductor is designed to perform both its primary electrical function and secondary liquid detection function. By making the existing conductor multi-functional rather than adding separate safety components, the system achieves early leak detection for safety improvements without significantly increasing manufacturing costs

The conductor detects liquid leaks by monitoring changes in its own electrical characteristics when liquid contacts it. This self-service detection mechanism enables early safety warnings without requiring additional expensive safety systems, thus improving safety while controlling manufacturing costs