US 12,438,225 B2
Battery assemblies, motor vehicles, and methods fixturing battery components utilizing fast-set adhesives
Jason Battiato, Washington, MI (US); and Kenneth C. Hickey, Brighton, MI (US)
Assigned to GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US)
Filed by GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US)
Filed on Jan. 12, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/096,215.
Prior Publication US 2024/0243415 A1, Jul. 18, 2024
Int. Cl. H01M 50/289 (2021.01); B60K 1/04 (2019.01); H01M 50/204 (2021.01); H01M 50/502 (2021.01)
CPC H01M 50/289 (2021.01) [B60K 1/04 (2013.01); H01M 50/204 (2021.01); H01M 50/502 (2021.01); H01M 2220/20 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A battery assembly, comprising:
a battery housing;
a plurality of battery cells disposed in the battery housing;
first and second shear plates attached to opposing first and second housing sides, respectively, of the battery housing and sandwiching therebetween the battery cells;
a first adhesive layer disposed between the battery cells and the first shear plate, the first adhesive layer including a first adhesive having a first chemical composition with a first curing time, and a second adhesive having a second chemical composition, distinct from the first chemical composition, with a second curing time, faster than the first curing time; and
a second adhesive layer disposed between the battery cells and the first or second shear plate, spaced from the first adhesive layer, and including the first and second adhesives.