NOVELTY - The battery module comprises battery cells having electrical terminals extending from battery portions, an interconnect board (90) having apertures for receiving the electrical terminals, an elastomeric layer (100) having apertures, a potting compound (110) disposed on the elastomeric layer such that the elastomeric layer prevents the potting compound from contacting the battery portions, an interconnect carrier (80) having apertures, and interconnect members disposed on the interconnect board. The elastomeric layer is disposed proximate to the interconnect board.    USE - Used as a battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module provides excellent technical effect of utilizing an elastomeric member thus preventing a potting compounds from contacting battery portions or pouches of battery cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery module comprises battery cells having electrical terminals extending from battery portions, an interconnect board (90) having apertures for receiving the electrical terminals, an elastomeric layer (100) having apertures, a potting compound (110) disposed on the elastomeric layer such that the elastomeric layer prevents the potting compound from contacting the battery portions, an interconnect carrier (80) having apertures, and interconnect members disposed on the interconnect board. The elastomeric layer is disposed proximate to the interconnect board such that the electrical terminals extend through the apertures of the interconnect board and further extend through apertures of the elastomeric layer. The interconnect carrier is disposed between the battery cells and the interconnect board such that the electrical terminals extend through the apertures of the interconnect carrier, extend through the apertures of the interconnect board and extend through the apertures of the elastomeric layer, and includes a base portion and peripheral side walls that are coupled to the base portion and hold the potting compound. The interconnect board includes an electrical connector. The elastomeric layer has an additional aperture configured to receive the electrical connector, and is made of a rubber compound. The interconnect members are coupled to the electrical terminals. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of a battery module.    Interconnect carrier (80)    Interconnect board (90)    Elastomeric layer (100)    Potting compound. (110)