HONEYCOMB-LIKE THERMAL INSULATION FOR BATTERY ARRAYS

A battery array insulating and separating structure for implementation with multiple lithium-ion cells is disclosed. Such an article is configured in a manner to permit the disposition of individual batteries in close proximity to one another while simultaneously being separated from any contact with an insulating material therebetween. The configuration is a honeycomb-like structure preventing any contact between batteries placed therein as well as protection from heat transfer from one battery to another therein. Such a separating/insulating article thus allows for safer utilization of multiple battery cells within a close-quarter array thereof, ostensibly preventing or at least significantly reducing the propensity of a single (or multiple) battery subject to a short or other damaging phenomenon from deleteriously affecting any other batteries within the array through such heat transfer possibilities. A method of utilizing such a unique honeycomb-like array with multiple separate battery cells simultaneously is also encompassed within this disclosure.