NOVELTY - The module (18) has a battery connector fixed on an inner surface of a cover that is coupled to multiple rigid conductors and a load connector. The battery connector is connected to a battery cell that is located within a housing (14). A controller and a battery connection circuit are arranged on the cover and coupled to the rigid conductors. The battery connection circuit is in communication with the controller and configured to establish or break an electrical connection between the battery cell and an electrical load in response to a signal from the controller.    USE - Battery control module for use with a battery pack (claimed) that is used to supply electrical power to an electrically powered vehicle and a back-up electrical power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The module incorporates the battery connection circuitry and the battery charging circuitry into a single assembly that eliminates the need for separate flexible wire cables to connect the battery connection circuitry and the battery charging circuitry. The housing provides an electrical shielding for the battery cells to prevent accidental contact with a terminal of the battery cell to avoid undesirable electric currents, EMI from being generated when the battery cells are charging or discharging electrical current from interfering with other electrical devices and dirt, moisture or other environmental contaminants from contacting the battery cells. The module can control a connection between the battery cells and the electrical load in order to prevent high currents during initial connection of the battery pack to the electrical load and to disconnect the battery pack from the electrical load if an electrical fault is detected. The module can interconnect the battery connection circuitry and the battery charging circuitry via rigid conductors within the battery control module in order to provide a compact package due to the elimination of flexible wire cables, so that packaging space is reduced. The module can be replaced without removing the housing, while the battery control module can be mounted to the outside of the housing within the opening of the housing and simplify assembly process for the battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The load connector is characterized as a high voltage, high current connector. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack for an electrical load and an electrical source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    Housing (14)    Opening (16)    Battery control module (18)    Battery terminals (22)