A battery support includes a rigid, thermally conductive upper plate having first and second opposing major surfaces. The support also includes at least one lower plate disposed on the second major surface and comprising a plurality of protrusions extending away from the second major surface and in
A battery support includes a rigid, thermally conductive upper plate having first and second opposing major surfaces. The support also includes at least one lower plate disposed on the second major surface and comprising a plurality of protrusions extending away from the second major surface and in fluid communication, the plurality of protrusions defining a first manifold portion, a second manifold portion, and plurality of non-linear passages extending along a first direction between the first and second manifolds, a cross-section of the plurality of protrusions defining the plurality of non-linear passages comprising a curved portion with a width that is at least twice the height of the curved portion. The support further includes a first conduit in fluid communication with the first manifold portion and a second conduit in fluid communication with the second manifold portion.
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1. A battery support, comprising: a rigid, thermally conductive upper plate having first and second opposing major surfaces, the upper plate supporting a battery on the upper surface;at least one lower plate disposed on the second major surface side of the upper plate and providing a plurality of pr
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A battery support, comprising: a rigid, thermally conductive upper plate having first and second opposing major surfaces, the upper plate supporting a battery on the upper surface;at least one lower plate disposed on the second major surface side of the upper plate and providing a plurality of protrusions extending away from the second major surface and in fluid communication, the plurality of protrusions defining a first manifold portion, a second manifold portion, and plurality of non-linear passages extending along a first direction between the first and second manifolds, a cross-section of the plurality of protrusions defining the plurality of non-linear passages having a curved portion with a width that is at least about twice the height of the curved portion, wherein the plurality of non-linear passages are spaced apart from the battery;a first conduit in fluid communication with the first manifold portion; and a second conduit in fluid communication with the second manifold portion. 2. The battery support of claim 1, wherein the width of the curved portion is at least about four times the height. 3. The battery support of claim 1, wherein the curved portion defines an area of a circular segment. 4. The battery support of claim 3, wherein the height of the circular segment is less than or equal to about 80% of the radius associated with the circular segment. 5. The battery support of claim 1, wherein the plurality of non-linear passages include a plurality of serpentine passages. 6. The battery support of claim 5, wherein the plurality of serpentine passages extend along zigzag paths. 7. The battery support of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of non-linear passages includes a semi-circular portion. 8. The battery support of claim 1, wherein the plurality of passages are in a nested arrangement. 9. The battery support of claim 1, wherein each of the first and second manifold portions provides a passage extending along a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. 10. The battery support of claim 9, wherein each of the first and second conduits extends along the second direction. 11. The battery support of claim 1, wherein the plurality of non-linear passages are positioned underneath the battery. 12. A battery support, comprising: a rigid, thermally conductive upper plate having first and second opposing major surfaces;at least one lower plate disposed on the second major surface and providing a plurality of protrusions extending away from the second major surface and in fluid communication, the plurality of protrusions defining a first manifold portion, a second manifold portion, and plurality of non-linear passages extending along a first direction between the first and second manifolds, a cross-section of the plurality of protrusions defining the plurality of non-linear passages having a curved portion with a width that is at least about twice the height of the curved portion;a first conduit in fluid communication with the first manifold portion; and a second conduit in fluid communication with the second manifold portion, wherein the first and second conduits are disposed on the first major surface, and wherein the upper plate provides at least one first manifold opening providing fluid communication between the first manifold and the first conduit and at least one second manifold opening providing fluid communication between the second manifold and the second conduit. 13. A battery support, comprising: a rigid, thermally conductive upper plate having first and second opposing major surfaces;at least one lower plate disposed on the second major surface and providing a plurality of protrusions extending away from the second major surface and in fluid communication, the plurality of protrusions defining a first manifold portion, a second manifold portion, and plurality of non-linear passages extending along a first direction between the first and second manifolds, a cross-section of the plurality of protrusions defining the plurality of non-linear passages having a curved portion with a width that is at least about twice the height of the curved portion;a first conduit in fluid communication with the first manifold portion; and a second conduit in fluid communication with the second manifold portion, further comprising at least a first mechanical seal disposed between the first conduit and the first manifold, at least a second mechanical seal disposed between the second conduit and the second manifold, and at least a third mechanical seal disposed between the upper and lower plates. 14. A battery support, comprising: a rigid, thermally conductive upper plate having first and second opposing major surfaces;at least one lower plate disposed on the second major surface and providing a plurality of protrusions extending away from the second major surface and in fluid communication, the plurality of protrusions defining a first manifold portion, a second manifold portion, and plurality of non-linear passages extending along a first direction between the first and second manifolds, a cross-section of the plurality of protrusions defining the plurality of non-linear passages having a curved portion with a width that is at least about twice the height of the curved portion;a first conduit in fluid communication with the first manifold portion; anda second conduit in fluid communication with the second manifold portion, further comprising a coating disposed over the first major surface. 15. A method of providing thermal control for a battery pack, comprising: disposing a battery pack on a first major surface of a substantially rigid thermally conductive upper plate;directing at least one fluid into a plurality of non-linear paths along a second major surface of the upper plate, the plurality of non-linear paths configured to reduce formation of a boundary layer and reduce a pressure drop along the plurality of the non-linear paths, the upper plate being positioned between the battery pack and the plurality of non-linear paths; andregulating a temperature of the battery pack by adjusting at least one of a flow rate and a temperature of the fluid. 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising the steps of: obtaining at least one lower plate providing a plurality of protrusions in fluid communication, the plurality of protrusions defining a first manifold portion, a second manifold portion, and plurality of non-linear passages extending along a first direction between the first and second manifolds, a cross-section of the plurality of protrusions defining the plurality of non-linear passages having a curved portion with a width that is at least about twice the height of the curved portion; attaching the lower plate to the second major surface of the upper plate so that the plurality of protrusions extend away from the upper plate; and directing the fluid through the protrusions. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein the width of the curved portion is at least about four times the height. 18. The method of claim 16, wherein the plurality of non-linear passages include a plurality of serpentine passages. 19. The method of claim 16, wherein the plurality of non-linear passages include a plurality of semi-circular portions. 20. The method of claim 16, wherein the plurality of non-linear passages are in a nested arrangement. 21. The method of claim 16, wherein each of the first and second manifold portions include passages extending along a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction.
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