COOLING DUCTS FOR BATTERIES
A bipolar plate includes a first conductive plate and a second conductive plate. The bipolar plate further includes a substrate between the first and second conductive plates. The bipolar plate further includes a plurality of cooling ducts extending from the first conductive plate, through the substrate, and to the second conductive plate. The cooling ducts are configured to permit the flow of a cooling liquid. The bipolar plate may be used in the assembly of a battery, such as a lead-acid battery or other suitable battery.
1 . A bipolar plate, comprising:
a first conductive plate;
a second conductive plate;
a substrate between the first and second conductive plates; and
a plurality of cooling ducts extending from the first conductive plate, through the substrate, and to the second conductive plate;
wherein the cooling ducts are configured to permit the flow of a cooling liquid.