Module backbone system
An apparatus and battery system are disclosed. The apparatus includes a first panel, a first bus bar, and a second panel. The first panel includes a first upper surface and a first lower surface. The first upper surface includes a first cavity extending into the first upper surface towards the first lower surface. The first bus bar is within the first cavity. The second panel has a second lower surface in direct contact with the first upper surface. The second lower surface extends over a substantial portion of the first cavity.
1. An apparatus comprising:
a first panel including an first upper surface and a first lower surface;
wherein the first upper surface includes a first cavity extending into the first upper surface towards the first lower surface;
a first bus bar within the first cavity;
a second panel having a second lower surface in direct contact with the first upper surface;
wherein the second lower surface extends over a substantial portion of the first cavity;
wherein the first bus bar includes a back coupling element extending outward from the first lower surface;
wherein the first cavity includes a back opening, the back opening extending from the first upper surface to the first lower surface;
wherein the back coupling element extends through the back opening; and
wherein the first cavity positions the back coupling element to align with the back opening.
2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first cavity includes an inner surface; and
wherein the first bus bar is contained within the inner surface.
3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first bus bar and the first cavity are approximately equal in size.
4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:
wherein the first upper surface includes a second cavity extending into the first upper surface towards the first lower surface;
a second bus bar within the second cavity; and
wherein the first bus bar is spaced from the second bus bar.