GoPro, Inc.
APPARATUS FOR BATTERY COOLING CONSIDERING BATTERY EXPANSION

Abstract:

Disclosed herein are implementations of a cooling apparatus for use with a battery or battery pack. The battery may be a lithium-ion battery, and the battery pack may be two or more lithium-ion batteries. A cooling apparatus may include a heatsink. The heatsink may have a clearance portion configured to allow expansion of the lithium-ion battery. The cooling apparatus may include a metal plate coupled to the heatsink. The heatsink may be configured to contact the battery on at least three sides.