Master Thesis - OUFTI-1

Master Thesis - OUFTI-1 Master Thesis - OUFTI-1

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Figure 3.18: Schematics of the box The dierent steps of the cover's design are summarized here: • Firstly, just as for the "base plate" and the reinforcers of the box, the thickness of the cover was xed to 1 mm. To avoid a waste of mass, the cover's dimensions were restricted to their minimal value. However, some reinforcements have to be added around the holes of the connection screws to avoid any stress concentration. These reinforcements allow to obtain a lighter design. This step is illustrated in Figure 3.19. Figure 3.19: Reinforcements around the connection holes 61

• Then, the thermostats, that will be placed on the cover side, have to be in direct contact with the batteries. However, the role of the support, which is to prevent the batteries' bulge, must not to be forgotten. This fact does not allow to increase the height of the entire cover. So, some notches have to be manufacture in the cover to allow the thermostats' integration. This step is illustrated in Figure 3.20. Figure 3.20: Notches for the thermostats • An important fact that must be noted is that the thickness of the batteries is not constant. Indeed, there is a small part, including an electrical insulator, which is of negligible thickness. So, to avoid any bulge of the thicker part, some end stops must be added under the cover. This step is illustrated in Figure 3.21. Figure 3.21: End stops • Finally, as for the box, some weld toes are added to obtain the nal design of the cover presented in Figure 3.22. 62

Figure 3.18: Schematics of the box<br />

The dierent steps of the cover's design are summarized here:<br />

• Firstly, just as for the "base plate" and the reinforcers of the box, the thickness of<br />

the cover was xed to 1 mm. To avoid a waste of mass, the cover's dimensions were<br />

restricted to their minimal value. However, some reinforcements have to be added<br />

around the holes of the connection screws to avoid any stress concentration. These<br />

reinforcements allow to obtain a lighter design. This step is illustrated in Figure 3.19.<br />

Figure 3.19: Reinforcements around the connection holes<br />

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