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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Acid-lead battery electrode comprising a network of pores passing therethrough, and production method

Номер: US20120003543A1
Автор: Angel Zhivkov Kirchev, Nina Kircheva
Принадлежит: Commissariat a lEnergie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives CEA

A structure including a network of parallel, homogeneous pores extending through the structure, and an outer frame around the lateral faces of the structure. The structure and the frame are made of carbon. The electrode is covered by a layer based on lead. The pores are filled with an active material based on lead.

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Номер записи: 1
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Separators, batteries, systems, and methods for idle start stop vehicles

Номер: US20120070713A1
Автор: J. Kevin Whear, Jeffrey K. Chambers, John R. Timmons, Tejas R. Shah
Принадлежит: Individual

In accordance with at least selected embodiments or aspects, the present invention is directed to improved, unique, and/or high performance ISS lead acid battery separators, such as improved ISS flooded lead acid battery separators, ISS batteries including such separators, methods of production, and/or methods of use. The preferred ISS separator may include negative cross ribs and/or PIMS minerals. In accordance with more particular embodiments or examples, a PIMS mineral (preferably fish meal, a bio-mineral) is provided as at least a partial substitution for the silica filler component in a silica filled lead acid battery separator (preferably a polyethylene/silica separator formulation). In accordance with at least selected embodiments, the present invention is directed to new or improved batteries, separators, components, and/or compositions having heavy metal removal capabilities and/or methods of manufacture and/or methods of use thereof.

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Номер записи: 2
05-04-2012 дата публикации

Identifying and amerliorating a deteriorating condition for battery networks in-situ

Номер: US20120084032A1
Автор: John McHardy, Kurt Salloux, Paul Nicholas Chatt, Stanley Chait
Принадлежит: Individual

A temperature is measured for each terminal of the battery unit. The magnitude and sign of a temperature differential is calculated from the temperatures. The temperature differential is then correlated to a deteriorating condition of the battery unit.

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Номер записи: 3
19-04-2012 дата публикации

Battery Separator With Improved Oxidation Stability

Номер: US20120094183A1
Автор: Jörg Deiters, Klaus Heinrich Ihmels
Принадлежит: DARAMIC LLC

The invention relates to a thermoplastic polymer-based battery separator, which contains a compound of formula R (OR 1 ) n (COOM x+ 1/x ) m . In said formula, R represents a non-aromatic hydrocarbon group comprising between 10 and 4,200 carbon atoms, which can be interrupted by oxygen atoms, R 1 represents H, —(CH 2 ) k COOM x+ 1/x or —(CH 2 ) k —SO 3 M x+ 1/x , whereby k stands for 1 or 2, M represents an alkali or earth alkaline metal ion, H + or NH 4 + , whereby not all variables of M are defined simultaneously as H + , n stands for 0 or 1, m stands for 0 or a whole number from 10 to 1,400 and x stands for 1 or 2. The ratio of oxygen atoms to carbon atoms in the compound according to the aforementioned formula ranges between 1:1.5 and 1:30 and n and m cannot simultaneously represent zero.

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Номер записи: 4
17-05-2012 дата публикации

Surface modified glass fibers

Номер: US20120121975A1
Автор: George C. Zguris, Mohan Rajaram
Принадлежит: Hollingsworth and Vose Co

Compositions including glass fibers with a high surface atomic percentage of oxygen bonded to silicon wherein the fibers form at least part of a battery separator or other battery component.

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Номер записи: 5
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Lead storage battery charging control method, charging control circuit, power source device, and lead storage battery

Номер: US20120161719A1
Автор: Harumi Murochi, Kazuyuki Shimada, Tomoya Kikuchi, Yasuyuki Yoshihara
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

Disclosed is a charging control method including: a full charging step of charging a lead storage battery until the battery is fully charged; a refresh charging step of performing refresh charging of charging the lead storage battery with a predetermined refresh charging quantity of electricity after the lead storage battery has been fully charged; and a refresh charging quantity setting step of setting the refresh charging quantity of electricity in the refresh charging step for the lead storage battery which has been fully charged at a present time, depending on a temperature of the lead storage battery throughout a deficient charging period, the deficient charging period being a period from a time when the lead storage battery has been fully charged at a previous time to a time when the lead storage battery has been fully charged at the present time in the full charging step.

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Номер записи: 6
27-12-2012 дата публикации

Winding assembly for electrochemical cells, methods of making the winding assembly, and the electrochemical cell

Номер: US20120328912A1
Автор: David Robert Mihara, Hongbo Zhang, Xiangjun Wang
Принадлежит: Exide Technologies LLC

A winding assembly including positive and negative electrodes and a separator sheet wound in an overlying relationship such that the separator sheet is positioned between the positive and negative electrodes, and such that an exposed edge of the positive electrode is spaced longitudinally from an unexposed edge of the negative electrode at one end, and such that an exposed edge region of the negative electrode is spaced longitudinally from an unexposed edge of the positive electrode at an opposite end, and wherein a portion of the positive electrode proximate to the exposed edge of the positive electrode comprises a first plurality of apertures and a portion of the negative electrode proximate to the exposed edge of the negative electrode comprises a second plurality apertures.

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Номер записи: 7
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Battery

Номер: US20130071708A1
Автор: Darwin Danton Delans
Принадлежит: Onepoint Solutions LLC

A battery is provided with a container, one cell wide, having a top, a bottom, two end walls, a closed side wall and an open side. Plural plate elements are formed by connecting together a plurality of positive plates, each with a tab on one side, and a plurality of negative plates, each with a tab on an opposite side. The plural plate elements are inserted face first and positioned through the open side into the container. A separate cover seals the open side of the container and compresses the plural plate elements in the container. The battery may be either a sealed, valve-regulated, lead acid type or a lithium ion type. The container may have one or more cells and head space which serves as an electrolyte reservoir. The container also has holes formed in the two end walls. A pre-cast post is arranged either in each of the holes on one side of a multi-cellular container or in a single hole in each opposite end wall of a single-cell container. A transitional strap connects adjacent holes formed in the end walls of the multi-cellular container on a side opposite from the pre-cast posts. The separate cover has at least one hole formed therein. A vent plug is installed in the hole formed in the separate cover. The pre-cast post includes a central copper insert surrounded by a lead terminal which is partially surrounded by a plastic collar.

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Номер записи: 8
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Light-Weight Bipolar Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries and Methods Therefor

Номер: US20130130096A1
Автор: Lev Frank
Принадлежит: AIC BLAB

Light-weight VRLA batteries comprise a thin lead substrate that is supported by non-conductive, preferably plastic frames that provide structural stability to accommodate stress and strain in the bipole assembly. In particularly preferred batteries, the plastic frames are laser welded together and phantom grids and electrode materials are coupled to the respective sides of the lead substrate. Where the phantom grid is an ultra-thin lead grid, the lead grid is preferably configured to provide a corrosion reserve of less than 10 charge-discharge cycles and the bipole assembly is charged in an in-tank formation process. Where the phantom grid is a non-conductive grid, the lead grid is preferably a plastic grid and the bipole assembly is charged in an in-container formation process. Consequently, weight, volume, and production costs are significantly reduced while specific energy is substantially increased. 1. A bipolar electrode assembly , comprising:a first non-conductive frame defining a first window, wherein the first frame is coupled to a second non-conductive frame defining a second window;a lead foil disposed between and coupled to the first and second frames such that opposite first and second sides of the lead foil are accessible through the first and second windows, respectively;wherein at least one of the first and second non-conductive frames further comprises an enhanced adhesive comprising a viscosity modifier and a coupling agent, wherein the enhanced adhesive is positioned between the lead foil and the at least one of the first and second non-conductive frames;a first phantom grid coupled to a positive electrode material, wherein the first grid and the positive electrode material are positioned in the first window and are conductively coupled to the first side of the lead foil; anda second phantom grid coupled to a negative electrode material, wherein the second grid and the negative electrode material are positioned in the second window and are ...

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Номер записи: 9
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Automobile battery and method for manufacturing pole plates

Номер: US20130164575A1
Автор: Dae Ung Kim, Kyu Hyeong Lee, Sung Joon Kim
Принадлежит: Global Battery Co Ltd

A battery includes anode plates, formed as a mesh by forming cuts in series on a lead plate strip rolled into a uniform thickness, for storing electricity in a chemically reactive state by expansion processing, cathode plates formed as a mesh for storing electricity in a chemically reactive state, separators between the anode and cathode plates for electrical insulation, mechanical separation, and the impregnation of an AGM with electrolyte, such that the chemical reaction for storing electricity is facilitated and the pressure in the cell remains constant, upper and lower cases made of polypropylene and containing the anode plates, cathode plates, separators, and electrolyte in a plurality of mutually separate cells, and a cap coupled into the screw holes formed in the cell units in the upper case, for discharging gas generated during charge and discharge when the pressure of the gas is over a permissible level.

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Номер записи: 10
18-07-2013 дата публикации

Lead-acid safety battery capping device v-2

Номер: US20130183557A1
Автор: William R. Schwarz
Принадлежит: Individual

A battery capping device that rotates a plurality of breach locking battery caps by way of bars (rails) turning caps and/or sequence of caps for the simultaneous removal or installation of a multiplicity of battery caps. The present invention is designed for low profile in height and lateral space with ambidextrous access resulting from the bars (rails) being of truss bridge design with Lateral Digital Grip Protrusions as well as a Center Actuator Cap. The invention is specifically designed for inexpensive fabrication via the plastic injection molding process. The “LEAD-ACID SAFETY BATTERY CAPPING DEVICE V-2” incorporates the benefits of the “LEAD-ACID SAFETY BATTERY CAP” U.S. Pat. No. 6,746,795 B2, Schwarz.

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Номер записи: 11
05-12-2013 дата публикации

LIQUID LEAD STORAGE BATTERY AND BATTERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20130320758A1
Автор: Fujiwara Yoshiomi
Принадлежит: GS Yuasa International Ltd.

A liquid lead storage battery includes a negative electrode plate, a positive electrode plate and an electrolyte solution. The both plates are arranged so as to face each other in a thickness direction and immersed in the electrolyte solution. The negative electrode plate includes an active material containing carbon. An elastic sheet formed of a porous material is arranged between the negative electrode plate and the positive electrode plate so as to press the negative electrode plate from both sides in the thickness direction. 1. A liquid lead storage battery comprising a negative electrode plate , a positive electrode plate and an electrolyte solution , the both plates being arranged so as to face each other in a thickness direction and immersed in the electrolyte solution , whereinthe negative electrode plate includes an active material containing carbon, andan elastic sheet formed of a porous material is arranged between the negative electrode plate and the positive electrode plate so as to press the negative electrode plate from both sides in the thickness direction.2. The liquid lead storage battery according to claim 1 , wherein a microporous thin film sheet claim 1 , which is porous and thinner than the elastic sheet and has an average pore diameter smaller than that of the elastic sheet claim 1 , is arranged between the positive electrode plate and the elastic sheet.3. The liquid lead storage battery according to claim 2 , wherein the elastic sheet abuts directly on the surface of the negative electrode plate.4. The liquid lead storage battery according to claim 3 , wherein the film sheet abuts directly on the surface of the positive electrode plate.5. The liquid lead storage battery according to claim 1 , wherein the elastic sheet has a porosity of more than 90% and 95% or less claim 1 , or an average pore diameter of 100 μm or more.6. The liquid lead storage battery according to claim 5 , wherein the elastic sheet has a porosity of more than 90% and 95% ...

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Номер записи: 12
26-12-2013 дата публикации

Embossed separators, batteries and methods

Номер: US20130344373A1
Автор: Eric H. Miller, Jeffrey K. Chambers, John R. Timmons
Принадлежит: DARAMIC LLC

An improved, new, modified, or more robust embossed battery separator for a storage battery, a method for its production, an envelope embossed separator, batteries including the embossed separators and/or envelopes, and/or related methods for the production and/or use of the embossed separators, embossed envelopes, and/or batteries including such embossed separators and/or envelopes.

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Номер записи: 13
16-01-2014 дата публикации

METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A BATTERY

Номер: US20140017561A1
Автор: Davies Gavin, Jones Adam, Morgan Adam
Принадлежит: ATRAVERDA LIMITED

A method of joining a substrate for a bipolar electrode of a bipolar battery to a frame for supporting the bipolar electrode for use in the bipolar battery includes the implanting of a thermoplastic material in the substrate. The substrate and the frame are then vibration welded together at a frequency in the range of 50 Hz to 1 kHz to melt the thermoplastic material. The melted thermoplastic material forms a continuous or substantially continuous loop around the substrate to join the substrate and the frame together. A bipolar battery comprising a substrate and a frame joined together by the method, and a substrate for a bipolar electrode for use in the method are also described. 1. A method of joining a substrate for a bipolar electrode of a bipolar battery to a frame for supporting the bipolar electrode for use in the bipolar battery , the method comprising:implanting a thermoplastic material in the substrate; andvibration welding the substrate and the frame at a frequency in the range of 50 Hz to 1 kHz to at least partially melt the thermoplastic material such that it forms a continuous or substantially continuous loop around the substrate to join the substrate and the frame together.2. The method of wherein the vibration welding seals the substrate and the frame together.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vibration welding seals the substrate and the frame together in a continuous manner.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate and the frame have an interlocking configuration.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises titanium suboxide having the formula TiOwhere n is 4 or greater.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the frequency is in the range of 50 Hz to 260 Hz.7. A bipolar battery comprising a substrate for a bipolar electrode of a bipolar battery and a frame for supporting the bipolar electrode for use in the bipolar battery joined together by the method as defined in .8. A substrate for a bipolar electrode for use in the method ...

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Номер записи: 14
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Composite Current Collector and Methods Therefor

Номер: US20140072868A1
Автор: Lev Frank
Принадлежит: EAST PENN MANUFACTURING CO.,

Contemplated lead acid batteries include a monolithic lead/lead alloy composite foil that is preferably formed by cladding mechanically unstressed lead and lead alloy foils. In such batteries, a light-weight non-conductive grid is placed onto the lead alloy side of the composite foil, which is most preferably pre-treated with a lead-containing adhesive that improves retention of the grid and improves retention and intimate electric contact of the positive active material. 1. A bipole assembly for a bipolar lead acid battery , comprising:a monolithic lead/lead alloy composite foil having a first surface and a second surface, and a lead/lead alloy fusion interface between the first surface and the second surface;wherein the first surface is formed from the lead and wherein the second surface is formed from the lead alloy; anda non-conductive grid disposed on the second surface, or a grid formed by the second surface using the lead alloy.2. The bipole assembly of wherein the lead/lead alloy composite foil is a lead alloy-clad lead foil.3. The bipole assembly of wherein the lead/lead alloy composite foil has a thickness of equal or less than 0.2 mm.4. The bipole assembly of wherein the second surface is a grid-shaped low-pressure cold spray deposition layer.5. The bipole assembly of wherein at least one of the first and second surfaces further comprise Ti4O7 particles.6. The bipole assembly of further comprising a layer of a lead oxide containing adhesive disposed between the second surface and at least one of the non-conductive grid and a positive active material.7106. The bipole assembly of further comprising a polymer frame () to which the monolithic lead/lead alloy composite foil is coupled via an enhanced sealant.8. A method of producing a bipole assembly for a bipolar lead acid battery claim 1 , comprising:building a monolithic lead/lead alloy composite foil having a first surface and a second surface, and a lead/lead alloy fusion interface between the first ...

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Номер записи: 15
20-03-2014 дата публикации

BATTERY AND ASSEMBLY METHOD

Номер: US20140079985A1
Автор: Borden Peter Gustave
Принадлежит: Gridtential Energy, Inc.

An example includes a method including forming a battery electrode by disposing an active material coating onto a silicon substrate, assembling the battery electrode into a stack of battery electrodes, the battery electrode separated from other battery electrodes by a separator, disposing the stack in a housing, filling the interior space with electrolyte, and sealing the housing to resist the flow of electrolyte from the interior space. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a stack of battery electrodes, comprising:a first battery electrode comprising a silicon wafer and an active material disposed on the silicon wafer; anda second battery electrode disposed in the stack with the first electrode, physically spaced apart from the first electrode, anda housing, with the stack of battery electrodes disposed in the housing; andelectrolyte disposed in the housing and in contact with the first electrode and the second electrode.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a first face of the first electrode is exposed to an exterior of the apparatus claim 1 , the second electrode is of a different polarity claim 1 , and a second face of the second electrode is exposed to an exterior of the apparatus claim 1 , opposite the first face.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the active material includes lead claim 1 , the electrolyte includes sulfuric acid claim 1 , the silicon wafer is formed of metallurgical grade silicon wafer of a resistivity less than or equal to 1 Ω-centimeter claim 1 , and the electrodes are arranged in a bipolar configuration claim 1 , and further comprising:a seal coupled between the housing and the stack to define an interior space extending between the first electrode and the second electrode, the seal adapted to resist a flow of electrolyte from the interior space;a cover coupled to the housing; anda cover seal between the cover and the housing, the cover seal adapted to resist the flow of the electrolyte from inside the interior space.4. The apparatus of in ...

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Номер записи: 16
27-03-2014 дата публикации

BATTERY PLATE WITH MULTIPLE TABS AND MIXED PORE DIAMETERS

Номер: US20140087238A1
Автор: Bhandari Mukesh, Kelley Kurtis C., Stone Mathew
Принадлежит: Firefly International Energy Group, Inc.

A battery electrode assembly comprises a porous electrode plate having a plurality of large and small pores, a pore insert within a plurality of pores, the pore insert maintaining an electrolyte in the pores substantially throughout a discharge/charge cycle. The pore insert may be a gelled electrolyte. The pore insert may be a particulate material. The electrodes may be used in a battery having cells with opposing positive and negative tabs connected in series by an intercell connector. 1. A battery electrode assembly comprising:a porous electrode plate having a plurality of pores;a pore insert, said pore insert being within a plurality of said pores, said pore insert maintaining an electrolyte in said pores substantially throughout a discharge/charge cycle.2. The battery electrode assembly of wherein said pore insert is a gelled electrolyte.3. The battery electrode assembly of wherein said pore insert is a particulate material.4. The battery electrode assembly of wherein said particulate material is inserted in a plurality of pores claim 3 , said pores having a minor dimension of at least about 50 microns.5. The battery electrode assembly of wherein said particulate material that reduces a distance between any two particles or a particle and a pore wall establishes a functional capillary pore diameter.6. The battery electrode assembly of wherein said functional capillary pore diameter had a minor dimension of less than about 10 microns.7. The battery electrode assembly of wherein said porous electrode plate is one of a carbon foam or a porous graphite.8. The battery electrode assembly of wherein said porous electrode plate has larger pores being over 50 micons in a minor dimension and smaller pores being under 50 microns in a minor dimension.9. The battery electrode assembly of wherein the larger pores are designed to act as reservoirs for electrolyte in close proximity to the active lead materials.10. The battery electrode assembly of wherein said pores and said ...

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Номер записи: 17
13-01-2022 дата публикации

Catalyst device for lead-acid battery, and lead-acid battery

Номер: US20220013819A1
Автор: Kotaro Kobayashi
Принадлежит: WL Gore and Associates GK

Provided is a catalyst device for a lead-acid battery, the catalyst device being capable of reducing gas release from an electrolyte solution and a decrease in electrolyte solution due to the leakage, thus providing a lead-acid battery having a long life, and being capable of ensuring safety even in excessive flow of gas. Also provided is a lead-acid battery including the catalyst device. A catalyst device for a lead-acid battery, including: a catalyst layer including a catalyst to accelerate a reaction for generating water or water vapor from oxygen and hydrogen; and a porous membrane including thermoplastic resin having a melting point or a glass transition temperature of 160° C. or less, and wherein at least one surface of the catalyst layer is in contact with the porous membrane, and the porous membrane has a planar size being equal to or greater than that of the catalyst layer. Also a lead-acid battery including the catalyst device.

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Номер записи: 18
07-01-2021 дата публикации

VENT ADAPTER FOR LEAD-ACID BATTERY SYSTEMS

Номер: US20210005857A1
Автор: Juds Jeffrey H., Liedhegner Joseph E.
Принадлежит:

A vent adapter for a lead-acid battery includes a first side configured to mate with a vent port of the lead-acid battery via a first connector having a first geometry; and a second side in fluid communication with the first side and configured to mate with a vent passage of an automobile via a second connector having a second geometry, wherein the first and second geometries have respective shapes that are different from one another. 1. A battery system , comprising: a housing;', 'a plurality of lead-acid battery cells disposed within the housing;, 'a lead-acid battery comprisinga vent port in the housing configured to vent gases evolved from the plurality of lead-acid battery cells; a first connector substantially matched in shape and size with the vent port to enable an interference fit between the vent port and the first connector; and', 'a second connector having a different shape than the vent port of the lead acid battery; and, 'a vent adapter configured to fluidly couple the vent port with a vent connector having a different geometric shape, comprisingwherein the lead-acid battery has a first battery group designation, and the second connector is substantially matched in shape and size with a different vent port of a second battery group designation so as to mimic the different vent port of another lead-acid battery having the second battery group designation.2. (canceled)3. The battery system of claim 1 , wherein the first battery group designation is BCI group 65 and the second group designation is BCI group 66.4. The battery system of claim 1 , wherein the first battery group designation is BCI group 24F claim 1 , and the second connector comprises a keyed receptacle configured to receive and form an interference fit with a keyed vent tube.5. The battery system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second group designations have maximum dimension requirements within approximately 10% of one another.6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. The battery system of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 19
08-01-2015 дата публикации

LEAD-ACID BATTERY DESIGN HAVING VERSATILE FORM FACTOR

Номер: US20150010807A1
Автор: ALBANO Fabio, DHAR Subhash, ESPINEL Jorge, KOETTING William, Nielson Michael, Tom Kwok
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An electrochemical storage device is disclosed. The device comprises a first electrochemical cell and a second electrochemical cell disposed in a common casing and each comprising an anode and a cathode. The anode of the first electrochemical cell is disposed opposite the cathode of the second electrochemical cell. The device further comprises a separator disposed between the anode of the first electrochemical cell and the cathode of the second electrochemical cell. The anode of the first electrochemical cell and the cathode of the second electrochemical cell are electrically insulated and in communication through an ionically conductive medium adsorbed in the separator. The device further comprises a common current collector disposed on the anode of the first electrochemical cell and the cathode of the second electrochemical cell. The first and second electrochemical cells are electrically connected and insulated from ionic conduction. 120-. (canceled)21. An electrochemical storage device , comprising:a first electrochemical cell and a second electrochemical cell disposed in a common casing and each comprising an anode and a cathode, wherein the anode of the first electrochemical cell is disposed opposite the cathode of the second electrochemical cell;a separator disposed between the anode of the first electrochemical cell and the cathode of the second electrochemical cell, wherein the anode of the first electrochemical cell and the cathode of the second electrochemical cell are electrically insulated and in communication through an ionically conductive medium adsorbed in the separator; anda common current collector disposed on the anode of the first electrochemical cell and the cathode of the second electrochemical cell, wherein the first and second electrochemical cells are electrically connected and insulated from ionic conduction and wherein the ionic separation of said first and second electrochemical cells mitigates shunt currents.22. The device of claim 21 , ...

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Номер записи: 20
14-01-2016 дата публикации

GAUNTLET MOTIVE BATTERY

Номер: US20160013519A1
Автор: BROWN Joe Ernest
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An improved gauntlet wet cell battery provides a plurality of elongated hollow spines filled with active material in a cathode array. Bottom ends of the cathode array are closed with an electrically conductive bottom end cap that electrically and mechanically interconnects the free ends of each spine so as to close and substantially rigidly locate the free ends of said spines with respect to one another. In this manner, electrical continuity between the spines is maintained even if one of the spines fractures, cracks, or otherwise becomes mechanically disassociated from an upper portion of the same spine. 1. An improved gauntlet wet cell battery , comprising:a substantially fluid-impervious battery case;an anode plate;a gauntlet cathode array having a plurality of elongated hollow spines filled with an active material, each spine of the array defining a top end and a distal free end, the spines being electrically and mechanically interconnected at the top ends by an integral structure;a substantially conductive bottom end cap electrically and mechanically interconnected with the spine free ends so as to close and substantially rigidly locate the free ends with respect to one another;a plurality of ion-permeable fabric covers substantially encasing the elongated spines; andan electrolyte in solution with water in the battery case such that the anode plate, gauntlet cathode array, bottom end cap, and fabric covers are all substantially received in the battery case.2. The improved gauntlet wet cell battery of claim 1 , including an ion-porous separator between the anode plate and cathode array.3. The improved gauntlet wet cell battery of claim 1 , wherein the anode plate is also an array having a plurality of elongated hollow spines filled with an active material claim 1 , each spine of the array defining a top end and a distal free end claim 1 , the spines being electrically and mechanically interconnected at the top and bottom ends by an integral conductive structure ...

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Номер записи: 21
09-01-2020 дата публикации

METAL OXIDES IN LEAD-ACID BATTERIES

Номер: US20200014030A1
Автор: "OKEEFFE Cormac", HAMILTON Anita, HO Marvin
Принадлежит: Trojan Battery Ireland Ltd.

Disclosed is a lead acid battery having a negative electrode plate and a positive electrode plate, each plate formed of a lead-antimony grid coated with an active material. A separator is disposed between the first and second electrode plate faces and an electrolyte solution immersing the negative electrode plate, the positive electrode plate the separator. At least one of the lead-antimony electrode grids, the separator or the electrolyte solution contains TiO, an amount sufficient to suppress the migration of antimony from the positive electrode plate to the negative electrode plate. 1. A lead acid battery comprising:a housing containinga negative electrode plate for a lead acid battery having a first face anda positive electrode plate for a lead acid battery having a second face opposing the first face, where the electrode plates are comprised of a lead-antimony grid coated with an active material;a separator disposed between the first and second electrode plate faces and{'sub': '2', 'an electrolyte solution immersing the negative electrode plate, the positive electrode plate the separator, where at least one of the lead-antimony electrode grids, the separator or the electrolyte solution containing TiOin an amount sufficient to suppress the migration of antimony from the positive electrode plate to the negative electrode plate.'}2. The lead acid battery of wherein the lead acid battery is a flooded lead acid battery.3. The lead acid battery of wherein the TiOis Rutile TiOor Anatase TiO.4. The lead acid battery of wherein the concentration of TiOin the electrolyte solution is from about 0.1 to about 20 g/ml.5. The lead acid battery of wherein the concentration of TiOin the electrolyte solution is from about 0.25 to about 15 g/ml6. The lead acid battery of wherein the concentration of TiOin the electrolyte solution is from about 0.5 to about 10 g/ml.7. The lead acid battery of wherein the electrolyte is HSO.8. The lead acid battery of wherein at least one face of ...

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Номер записи: 22
09-01-2020 дата публикации

FIBER-CONTAINING MATS WITH ADDITIVES FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF LEAD ACID BATTERIES

Номер: US20200014080A1
Автор: Guo Zhihua
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Fiber-containing mats for lead acid batteries are described. The mats may include a plurality of fibers, a binder holding the plurality of fibers together, and one or more additives incorporated into the mat, where the additives may include one or more compounds selected from benzyl benzoate and a glycol ester. Additional fiber-containing mats include a plurality of woven or non-woven fibers and the one or more additives. The fiber-containing mats having the one or more additives may be used in lead-acid batteries that include a positive and negative electrode, a separator, and one or more pasting mats. 1. A lead acid battery comprising:a positive electrode comprising lead oxide;a negative electrode comprising a lead alloy;a separator that electrically insulates the negative electrode from the positive electrode;one or more pasting mats in contact with at least one of the positive electrode and the negative electrode; andone or more additives comprising benzyl benzoate.2. The lead acid battery of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pasting mats comprise:a positive electrode pasting mat in contact with the positive electrode; anda negative electrode pasting mat in contact with the negative electrode.3. The lead acid battery of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pasting mats comprise a positive electrode pasting mat claim 1 , and wherein the positive electrode pasting mat comprises:a plurality of fibers; anda binder.4. The lead acid battery of claim 3 , wherein the one or more additives are incorporated directly onto the plurality of fibers though a sizing composition that is applied to the plurality of fibers.5. The lead acid battery of claim 3 , wherein the one or more additives are incorporated into the binder through a binder composition that includes the one or more additives.6. The lead acid battery of claim 5 , wherein the one or more additives are reversibly reacted with the binder claim 5 , and wherein the one or more additives are released into an electrolyte ...

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Номер записи: 23
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Non-Intrusive Correlating Battery Monitoring System and Method

Номер: US20160018473A1
Автор: Joseph D. Rocci, Michael Louis Quelly, Walter Michael Wilczewski
Принадлежит: Phoenix Broadband Technologies LLC

There is disclosed a system and method for determining whether a battery or battery system has encountered a thermal failure and/or end of service life condition. The battery monitoring system is configured to generate a plurality of alarms based on the occurrence of a number of conditions in the battery system.

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Номер записи: 24
19-01-2017 дата публикации

TEXTURED LEAD-ACID BATTERY HOUSING

Номер: US20170018743A1
Автор: Andersen Glenn W.
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In one embodiment, a lead-acid battery includes a hydrophobic texture of an outer surface of a housing, where the hydrophobic texture is configured to resist formation of a residue on the outer surface of the housing when the lead-acid battery is undergoing a formation process in a water bath. 1. A lead-acid battery , comprising:a hydrophobic texture of an outer surface of a housing, wherein the hydrophobic texture is configured to resist formation of a residue on the outer surface of the housing when the lead-acid battery is undergoing a formation process in a water bath.2. The lead-acid battery of claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic texture comprises a plurality of nanostructures configured to limit contact between water and the outer surface of the housing.3. The lead-acid battery of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of nanostructures is formed in the housing with an injection mold.4. The lead-acid battery of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of nanostructures is formed in the housing with a laser.5. The lead-acid battery of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of nanostructures comprises contours claim 2 , protrusions claim 2 , grooves claim 2 , recesses claim 2 , other suitable structural features claim 2 , or a combination thereof.6. The lead-acid battery of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises a vent to emit exhaust gases from the housing claim 1 , and wherein electrolyte inadvertently escapes through the vent.7. The lead-acid battery of claim 6 , wherein the vent comprises the hydrophobic texture on an interior surface such that adherence of the electrolyte to the interior surface is resisted and outward flow of the exhaust gases is encouraged.8. The lead-acid battery of claim 7 , wherein the hydrophobic texture directs the electrolyte toward the housing such that the electrolyte does not block an opening of the vent.9. The lead-acid battery of claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic texture is configured to facilitate beading of water particles of the water bath on the ...

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Номер записи: 25
26-01-2017 дата публикации

BATTERY SYSTEM, HOUSING & VEHICLE INCLUDING BATTERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20170021712A1
Автор: Gamache Jason, Leonard Michael W., Ojeda Peter A.
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A battery system for use in a vehicle is disclosed. The battery system includes a tray having a plurality of battery receptacles. A plurality of batteries are also provided, each battery in the plurality of batteries being received in a battery receptacle. A conductive layer in electrical communication with the plurality of batteries and a terminal for electrically coupling to a vehicle are also provided in the battery system. A cover interlocks with the tray. The cover carries a computer and a diagnostic identification system for the plurality of batteries. A housing for a battery system and a vehicle including a battery system are also disclosed. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. (canceled)19. (canceled)20. (canceled)21. A battery system for use in a vehicle comprising:a plurality of batteries, each battery from the plurality of batteries having a positive battery terminal and a negative battery terminal;a conductive layer comprised of conductive material in electrical communication with the plurality of batteries for electrically coupling to a vehicle.22. The battery system of claim 21 , wherein the conductive layer is a one-piece wiring harness including a plurality of connectors.23. The battery system of claim 22 , wherein the plurality of connectors couple the positive battery terminal and the negative battery terminal of each battery from the plurality of batteries to the conductive layer.24. The battery system of claim 22 , wherein the plurality of connectors are coupling elements received on each said positive battery terminal and said negative battery terminal and spaced along the wiring harness so as to be positioned over each said positive battery terminal and said negative battery terminal from each of the plurality of batteries.25. The battery system of ...

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Номер записи: 26
21-01-2021 дата публикации

VAPOR PRESSURE BARRIERS FOR LEAD ACID BATTERIES FOR IMPROVED WATER LOSS PERFORMANCE, SEPARATORS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF

Номер: US20210020883A1
Автор: Chambers Jeffrey K., Perry James, Roberts Margaret R., Whear J. Kevin
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New or improved lead acid batteries with vapor pressure barriers and/or improved battery separators, as well as systems, vehicles, and/or methods of manufacture and/or use thereof are disclosed herein. In at least select embodiments, the instant disclosure provides new or improved lead acid batteries with a vapor pressure barrier. In at least select embodiments, the instant disclosure provides new or improved lead acid battery vapor pressure barriers along with new or improved battery separators, and/or methods of manufacture and/or use thereof. In at least select embodiments, the instant disclosure provides a new or improved lead acid battery with a vapor pressure barrier that reduces the water loss from the battery. In at least select embodiments, a method of reducing the water loss of a lead acid battery may include providing a vapor pressure barrier, such as a layer of oil, inside the lead acid battery along with an improved battery separator. 115-. (canceled)16. A battery separator comprising an oil layer on a porous membrane or mat , wherein the oil layer comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of naturally derived oils and synthetically derived oils.17. The battery separator of claim 16 , wherein the oil layer comprises a paraffinic oil.18. The battery separator of claim 16 , wherein the oil layer comprises a napthenic oil.19. The battery separator of claim 16 , wherein the oil layer comprises a polyalphaolefin (PAO) oil.20. The battery separator of claim 16 , wherein the oil layer comprises an oil with polyester functionalities.21. The battery separator of claim 16 , wherein the oil layer comprises a mineral oil.22. The battery separator of claim 21 , wherein the oil layer comprises white mineral oil.23. The battery separator of claim 16 , wherein the oily layer comprises two or more naturally derived oils claim 16 , two or more synthetically derived oils claim 16 , or a mixture of at least one naturally derived oil and at least one ...

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Номер записи: 27
22-01-2015 дата публикации

LIQUID LEAD-ACID BATTERY AND IDLING STOP VEHICLE USING LIQUID LEAD-ACID BATTERY

Номер: US20150024257A1
Автор: KYO Masaaki
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A volume Ve of an electrode group thereof is calculated by Ve=(Sp+Sn)×D!2, where Sp represents an electrode plate area of a positive electrode plate, Sn represents an electrode plate area of a negative electrode plate, D represents the internal dimension of a container in the direction in which the electrode plates of the electrode group are laminated. A ratio (Vp+Vn)/Ve is 0.27 to 0.32, where Vp+Vn is the sum volume of the total pore volume Vp of a positive active material and the total pore volume Vn of the negative active material contained in the electrode group, and Ve is the volume of the electrode group. A ratio Vp/Ve is 0.13 to 0.15, where Vp is the total pore volume of the positive active material and Ve is the volume of the electrode group. 1. A liquid lead-acid battery comprisingan electrode group comprising a lamination of a positive electrode plate in which a positive active material is carried by a positive current collector and a negative electrode plate in which a negative active material is carried by a negative current collector;an electrolyte solution which has flowability and in which the electrode group is immersed; anda container storing the electrode group and the electrolyte solution, {'br': None, 'i': Ve', 'Sp+Sn', 'D/, '=()×2'}, 'wherein when a volume Ve of the electrode group is calculated by'}where Sp represents an electrode plate area of the positive electrode plate, Sn represents an electrode plate area of the negative electrode plate, and D represents internal dimension of the container in a direction in which the electrode plates of the electrode group are laminated,a ratio (Vp+Vn)/Ve is 0.27 to 0.32, where Vp+Vn is a sum volume of a total pore volume Vp of the positive active material and a total pore volume Vn of the negative active material contained in the electrode group, and Ve is a volume of the electrode group, anda ratio Vp/Ve is 0.13 to 0.15, where Vp is the total pore volume of the positive active material and Ve is the ...

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Номер записи: 28
24-01-2019 дата публикации

SEPARATORS, BATTERIES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR IDLE START STOP VEHICLES

Номер: US20190023901A1
Автор: Chambers Jeffrey K., Shah Tejas R., Timmons John R., Whear J. Kevin
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In accordance with at least selected embodiments or aspects, the present invention is directed to improved, unique, and/or high performance ISS lead acid battery separators, such as improved ISS flooded lead acid battery separators, ISS batteries including such separators, methods of production, and/or methods of use. The preferred ISS separator may include negative cross ribs and/or PIMS minerals. In accordance with more particular embodiments or examples, a PIMS mineral (preferably fish meal, a bio-mineral) is provided as at least a partial substitution for the silica filler component in a silica filled lead acid battery separator (preferably a polyethylene/silica separator formulation). In accordance with at least selected embodiments, the present invention is directed to new or improved batteries, separators, components, and/or compositions having heavy metal removal capabilities and/or methods of manufacture and/or methods of use thereof. 1. A lead acid battery separator comprising:a microporous membrane including polymer, oil, and a filler, and at least two of the following: features that help minimize acid stratification, that occupies approximately 15% less volume than traditional separators, has negative cross ribs, has a multitude of small mini-ribs in the horizontal direction, has a mechanical barrier that will hinder an acid gradient from developing, has hundreds of mini dams to keep heavier acid from flowing downward, has hundreds of mini dams which create hundreds of mini pools of acid uniformly across the surface of the electrode, and that improves power delivery and reduces acid stratification in micro-hybrid batteries.2. The battery separator according to claim 1 , wherein the filler comprises silica claim 1 , phosphate induced metal stabilization mineral claim 1 , apatite claim 1 , ground fish meal claim 1 , fish bone powder claim 1 , zeolite claim 1 , or a mixture thereof.3. The battery separator according to claim 2 , wherein the phosphate ...

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Номер записи: 29
26-01-2017 дата публикации

LOAD-MANAGED ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY GENERATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170025711A1
Автор: Hyde Roderick A., JR. Lowell L., Kare Jordin T., Wood
Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

Described embodiments include a system and a method. A system includes a controllable electrochemical cell configured to output electric power. The controllable cell includes an electrolyte and a first working electrode configured to transfer electrons to or from the electrolyte. The controllable cell includes a second working electrode configured to transfer electrons to or from the electrolyte. The controllable cell includes a gating electrode spaced-apart from the second working electrode. The gating electrode is configured, if biased relative to the second working electrode, to modify an electric charge, field, or potential in the space between the electrolyte and the second working electrode. The controllable cell includes a control circuit coupled to the gating electrode of the controllable cell and configured to apply a biasing signal responsive to an electrical property of an external electrical load coupled to the controllable cell. 1. A method comprising:receiving indicia of an electrical property of an electrical load coupled to a controllable electrochemical cell; andbiasing a gating electrode of the controllable cell in response to the indicia of the electrical property of the electrical load, the controllable cell configured to output electric power and including a working electrode configured to transfer electrons to or from an electrolyte of the controllable cell, and the gating electrode spaced-apart from the working electrode and configured if biased relative to the working electrode to modify an electric charge, field, or potential in the space between the electrolyte and the working electrode.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving includes receiving indicia indicative of a current draw or a voltage drop across output terminal electrodes of the controllable cell coupled with the electrical load.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving includes receiving indicia of an electric power requirement of the electrical load.4. The method ...

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Номер записи: 30
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Light-Weight Bipolar Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries and Method

Номер: US20160028071A1
Автор: Lev Frank
Принадлежит: East Penn Manufacturing Co.

Light-weight VRLA batteries comprise a thin lead substrate that is supported by non-conductive, preferably plastic frames that provide structural stability to accommodate stress and strain in the bipole assembly. In particularly preferred batteries, the plastic frames are laser welded together and phantom grids and electrode materials are coupled to the respective sides of the lead substrate. Where the phantom grid is an ultra-thin lead grid, the lead grid is preferably configured to provide a corrosion reserve of less than 10 charge-discharge cycles and the bipole assembly is charged in an in-tank formation process. Where the phantom grid is a non-conductive grid, the lead grid is preferably a plastic grid and the bipole assembly is charged in an in-container formation process. Consequently, weight, volume, and production costs are significantly reduced while specific energy is substantially increased. 1. A lead acid battery bipole for use in a valve regulated lead acid battery comprising a non-conductive phantom grid coupled to a material selected from the group consisting of positive active material , negative active material , and lead oxide paste , and wherein a weight ratio of the positive active material to the phantom grid is equal or less than 0.50.2. The lead acid battery bipole of wherein the positive active material or the negative active material is washed and dried active material.3. The lead acid battery bipole of wherein a weight ratio of the positive active material to the phantom grid is equal or less than 0.40.4. The lead acid battery bipole of wherein a weight ratio of the positive active material to the phantom grid is equal or less than 0.25.5. A valve regulated lead acid battery comprising a plurality of non-conductive phantom grids and having a metallic lead and/or metallic lead alloy content of equal or less than 10 g/Ah in fully discharged condition and a specific energy content of at least 45 Wh/kg.6. The valve regulated lead acid battery ...

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Номер записи: 31
25-01-2018 дата публикации

MULTI-REGION BATTERY SEPARATORS

Номер: US20180026247A1
Автор: Ashirgade Akshay, Jiang Zhiping
Принадлежит: Hollingsworth & Vose Company

Disclosed is a battery separator, comprising two fiber regions comprising glass fibers, and a middle fiber region disposed between them comprising larger average diameter fibers and specified amounts of silica, or fine fibers, or both; and processes for making the separator. Also disclosed is a battery separator, comprising a fiber region and either one or two silica-containing region(s) adjacent thereto, each of the regions containing a specified amount of silica; and processes for making the separator. Such separators are useful, e.g., in lead-acid batteries. 1. A battery separator , comprising:a middle fiber region;a first peripheral fiber region; anda second peripheral fiber region;wherein the middle fiber region comprises fibers having an average diameter of greater than or equal to about 2 μm; andwherein each of the first and second peripheral fiber regions independently comprises glass fibers having an average diameter from about 0.1 to about 2 μm;provided that the average diameter of the fibers of the middle fiber region is larger than the average diameter of the fibers of each of the first and second peripheral fiber regions;wherein the middle fiber region is disposed between the first peripheral fiber region and the second peripheral fiber region;wherein the thickness of the middle fiber region constitutes 1-49% of the total fiber region thickness; andwherein the thickness of the first peripheral fiber region is different from the thickness of the second peripheral fiber region.2. A lead-acid battery comprising a negative plate claim 1 , a positive plate claim 1 , and a battery separator according to claim 1 , wherein the battery separator is disposed between the negative and positive plates.3. The battery separator according to claim 1 , wherein the middle fiber region comprises glass fibers having an average diameter from 2 to about 50 μm.4. The battery separator according to claim 1 , wherein the middle fiber region comprises fibers having an average ...

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Номер записи: 32
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Lead Acid Battery Cell Connecting Assembly

Номер: US20180026253A1
Автор: McCaskey Scott Allen
Принадлежит: East Penn Manufacturing Co.

A cell connecting assembly is provided and includes a plurality of cells, a plurality of outer cell connectors, and a pair of inner cell connectors. The cells are provided in an odd number arrangement which is greater than one, with each cell having a plurality of plates of differing polarity. The outer cell connectors connect the plurality of cells to provide a single series electrical current path and each outer cell connector is alternatively positioned on opposite sides of a longitudinal centerline of the assembly. The pair of inner cell connectors connected to each other along the longitudinal centerline of the assembly. 1. A cell connecting assembly , comprising:a plurality of cells provided in an odd number arrangement greater than one, each cell having a plurality of plates of differing polarity;a plurality of outer cell connectors connecting the plurality of cells to provide a single series electrical current path and each of the plurality of outer cell connectors alternatively positioned on opposite sides of a longitudinal centerline of the assembly; anda pair of inner cell connectors connected to each other along the longitudinal centerline of the assembly.2. The cell connecting assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of outer cell connectors include a plurality of straps connecting all the plurality of plates with the same polarity within each cell.3. The cell assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the plurality of outer cell connectors include a first set of flags positioned on side of the longitudinal center line that are aligned across a length of the assembly.4. The cell assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the plurality of outer cell connectors further includes a second set of flags positioned on an opposite side with respect to the first set of flags along the length thereof.5. The cell connecting assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the pair of inner cell connectors includes a pair of inner flags positioned about the ...

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Номер записи: 33
25-01-2018 дата публикации

LEAD ACID BATTERY

Номер: US20180026310A1
Автор: CHIBA Takeshi, Izumi Kenji, KOJIMA Yu, OGASAWARA Etsuko, Sato Yoshinobu, SUGIE Kazuhiro
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A lead acid battery including: a positive electrode plate including a positive electrode grid and a positive electrode active material; a negative electrode plate including a negative electrode grid and a negative electrode active material; an electrode plate group including the positive electrode plate, the negative electrode plate, and a separator interposed between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate; a battery container including a plurality of cell chambers each accommodating the electrode plate group and an electrolyte; and a lid sealing an opening of the battery container. A ratio P/N of mass P of the positive electrode active material to mass N of the negative electrode active material is 1.25 or more and 1.65 or less. The negative electrode grid contains bismuth in an amount of 1 ppm or more and 300 ppm or less. 1. A lead acid battery comprising:a positive electrode plate including a positive electrode grid and a positive electrode active material;a negative electrode plate including a negative electrode grid and a negative electrode active material;an electrode plate group including the positive electrode plate, the negative electrode plate, and a separator interposed between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate;a battery container including a plurality of cell chambers each accommodating the electrode plate group and an electrolyte; anda lid sealing an opening of the battery container;a ratio P/N of mass P of the positive electrode active material to mass N of the negative electrode active material being 1.25 or more and 1.65 or less,the negative electrode grid containing bismuth in an amount of 1 ppm or more and 300 ppm or less.2. The lead acid battery of claim 1 , wherein the ratio P/N is more than 1.43 and 1.65 or less.3. The lead acid battery of claim 1 , wherein the ratio P/N is 1.25 or more and 1.43 or less claim 1 , and the negative electrode active material contains carbon in an amount of 0.10 ...

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Номер записи: 34
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Alkaline electrolyte regeneration

Номер: US20220045390A1
Автор: Aviel DANINO, Ilya Yakupov, Mark Weaver, Nicola Menegazzo, Sean Henry GALLAGHER
Принадлежит: PHINERGY LTD

Methods and systems for electrolyte regeneration are provided, which regenerate a spent alkaline electrolyte (SE) comprising dissolved aluminum hydrates from an aluminum-air battery, by electrolysis, to precipitate aluminum tri-hydroxide (ATH) and form regenerated alkaline electrolyte, and adding a same-cation salt to an anolyte used in the electrolysis to supplant a corresponding electrolyte cation. The regeneration may be carried out continuously and further comprise mixing the SE and the same-cation salt in a salt tank configured to deliver the anolyte, removing the regenerated alkaline electrolyte from a catholyte tank configured to deliver the catholyte, and filtering the ATH from a solution delivered from the salt tank to the anolyte. Optionally, the salt may be a buffering salt, and in some cases chemical reactions may be used to enhance the regeneration by electrolysis.

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Номер записи: 35
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Recycling electrochemical cells and batteries

Номер: US20160036099A1
Автор: Timothy W. Ellis
Принадлежит: Rsr Technologies Inc

Methods for separating and recycling battery and electrochemical cell materials are disclosed.

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Номер записи: 36
01-02-2018 дата публикации

WOUND CELL

Номер: US20180034109A1
Автор: GENG Jibin, Wang Kefei, YUAN Qingfeng, ZENG Qiao
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Provided is a wound cell, formed by successively stacking and winding of first separator, first electrode plate, second separator and second electrode plate from head ends thereof, the first separator is located at innermost side of the flat-shaped cell; a first and second electrode tab is electrically connected with the first and second electrode plate, respectively; the first and second electrode tabs are located on a flat plane of the flat-shaped cell along a length direction thereof and do not overlap each other in a thickness direction thereof; a distance from the first or second electrode tab to a tail end of the first or second current collector is no larger than ⅓ of total length of the first or second current collector, a sum of number of layers of the first separator and the second separator at the innermost side of the cell is no more than two. 1. A wound cell , wherein the wound cell is a flat-shaped cell formed by successively stacking and winding of a first separator , a first electrode plate , a second separator and a second electrode plate from respective head ends thereof , the first separator is located at an innermost side of the flat-shaped cell; the first electrode plate comprises a first current collector with a first active material layer coated on a surface of the first current collector , the second electrode plate comprises a second current collector with a second active material layer coated on a surface of the second current collector; a first electrode tab is electrically connected with the first electrode plate , and a second electrode tab is electrically connected with the second electrode plate; both the first electrode tab and the second electrode tab are located on a flat plane of the flat-shaped cell along a length direction of the cell , and neither the first electrode tab nor the second electrode tab overlap with each other in a thickness direction of the cell;wherein a distance from the first electrode tab to a tail end of the ...

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Номер записи: 37
05-02-2015 дата публикации

Reformed battery grids

Номер: US20150037683A1
Автор: Jack E Mclane, John O. Wirtz, John W. Wirtz
Принадлежит: Wirtz Manufacturing Co Inc

A method of making a grid for a battery plate of a lead-acid battery. A substantially planar web is manufactured to include a plurality of spaced apart and interconnected wire segments, which at least partially define substantially planar surfaces, have a plurality of transverse lands, and interconnect at a plurality of nodes to define a plurality of open spaces between the wire segments. The web is reformed to change the cross-sectional shape of the wire segments. Other aspects may include simultaneously reducing the thickness of at least a portion of the web while reshaping the wire segments, and/or providing a controlled surface roughness on at least one of the surfaces of the web to increase surface area of the grid and thereby promote adhesion of an electrochemically active material to the grid.

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Номер записи: 38
01-05-2014 дата публикации

Over-Saturated Absorbed Glass Mat Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Battery Comprising Carbon Additives

Номер: US20140120386A1
Автор: John Harold Miller, Layna Lanier Mendlinger, Sudhakar JAGANNATHAN, Travis Zachary Torrey
Принадлежит: Exide Technologies LLC

Disclosed herein is a absorbed glass matt (AGM) valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery, comprising: a positive plate comprising a positive active material; a negative plate comprising a negative active material; wherein the negative active material comprises a composition comprising a carbon additive; an AGM separator; and an electrolyte; wherein the positive plate, the negative plate, the separator, and the electrolyte are disposed in a container comprising a valve; and wherein the electrolyte is present in an amount that ranges from 100 to 150% by volume based on the total pore volume of the separator.

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Номер записи: 39
31-01-2019 дата публикации

ELECTRODE STACKING DEVICE AND ELECTRODE STACKING METHOD

Номер: US20190036149A1
Автор: ASAI Shinya, GODA Yasuyuki, NISHIHARA Hiroyasu, SAKURAI Hayato
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKI

An electrode stacking device includes a stacking unit that is disposed between a positive electrode conveying unit conveying a separator-equipped positive electrode and a negative electrode conveying unit conveying a negative electrode, and includes a plurality of stages of stacking sections on which the separator-equipped positive electrode and the negative electrode are stacked, a conveying control unit that controls a drive section to hold a plurality of the separator-equipped positive electrodes at height positions corresponding to the plurality of stages of stacking section and controls a drive section to hold a plurality of the negative electrodes at height positions corresponding to the plurality of stages of stacking sections, a push-out unit that simultaneously pushes out the plurality of separator-equipped positive electrodes toward the plurality of stages of stacking sections, and a push-out unit that simultaneously pushes out the plurality of negative electrodes toward the plurality of stages of stacking sections. 1. An electrode stacking device that stacks an electrode supplied by a conveying device and forms an electrode stacked body , the electrode stacking device comprising:an electrode support section configured to receive the electrode supplied by the conveying device and support the electrode;a circulation member having a loop shape that extends in a vertical direction, and in which the electrode support section is formed on an outer peripheral surface;a stacking unit that is disposed on a side opposite to the conveying device with the circulation member interposed therebetween, and includes a plurality of stages of stacking sections on which the electrode is stacked;a push-out section configured to simultaneously push out a plurality of the electrodes, which are respectively supported on a plurality of the electrode support sections, toward the plurality of stages of stacking sections; anda control unit configured to control circulation and ...

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Номер записи: 40
30-01-2020 дата публикации

SEPARATORS WITH FIBROUS MAT, LEAD ACID BATTERIES USING THE SAME, AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH

Номер: US20200035974A1
Автор: Krishnamoorthy Ahila, Miller Eric H., Perry James P., Whear J. Kevin
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In at least one embodiment, a separator is provided with a fibrous mat for retaining the active material on an electrode of a lead-acid battery. New or improved mats, separators, batteries, methods, and/or systems are also disclosed, shown, claimed, and/or provided. For example, in at least one possibly preferred embodiment, a composite separator is provided with a fibrous mat for retaining the active material on an electrode of a lead-acid battery. In at least one possibly particularly preferred embodiment, a PE membrane separator is provided with at least one fibrous mat for retaining the active material on an electrode of a lead-acid battery. In accordance with at least certain embodiments, aspects and/or objects, the present invention, application, or disclosure may provide solutions, new products, improved products, new methods, and/or improved methods, and/or may address issues, needs, and/or problems of PAM shedding. NAM shedding, electrode distortion, active material shedding, active material loss, and/or physical separation, electrode effectiveness, battery performance, battery life, and/or cycle life, and/or may provide new battery separators, new battery technology, and/or new battery methods and/or systems that address the challenges arising from current lead acid batteries or battery systems, especially new battery separators, new battery technology, and/or new battery methods and/or systems adapted to prevent or impede the shedding of active material from the electrodes, preferably or particularly in enhanced flooded lead acid batteries, PSoC batteries, ISS batteries, ESS batteries, and/or the like. 164-. (canceled)65. A lead-acid battery separator assembly comprising:a separator layer;a nonwoven fibrous mat;said fibrous mat being disposed adjacent to said separator layer; and{'sup': 2', '2', '2', '2, 'wherein said fibrous mat has: an electrical resistance in the range of approximately 6 mΩ·cmto approximately 14 mΩ·cm, an average pore size of less than ...

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Номер записи: 41
08-02-2018 дата публикации

COATED LEAD ACID BATTERY ELECTRODE PLATES; METHOD FOR MAKING COATED ELECTRODE PLATES AND LEAD ACID BATTERIES CONTAINING COATED ELECTRODE PLATES

Номер: US20180040879A1
Автор: "OKEEFFE Cormac", HO Marvin
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Disclosed are electrode plates for a lead acid battery. The electrode plates are formed of an electrode plate having a face, the electrode plate comprising a lead or lead alloy grid coated with an active material and the electrode plates having a porous, non-woven mat comprised of polymer fibers coating on the face of the electrode plate, as well as a method for making the coated electrode plates and lead acid batteries containing the coated electrode plates. 1. An electrode plate for a lead acid battery having a coating comprising:an electrode plate for a lead acid battery having a face, the electrode plate comprising a lead or lead alloy grid coated with an active material anda porous, non-woven mat comprised of polymer fibers coating on the face of the electrode plate.2. The electrode plate of wherein the lead alloy is a lead-antimony claim 1 , a lead-calcium or a lead-tin grid.3. The electrode plate of wherein the alloy is a lead-antimony alloy.4. The electrode plate of wherein the active material is a lead oxide active material.5. The electrode plate of wherein the polymer fibers have a fiber diameter of from about 5 nm and about 30 μm.6. The electrode plate of wherein the polymer fibers have a fiber diameter of from 500 nm to about 1 μm.7. The electrode plate of wherein the polymer fiber coating has a surface area of from 5 m2/g to about 500 m2/g.8. The electrode plate of wherein the polymer fiber coating has a surface area of from 50 m2/g to about 200 m2/g.9. The electrode plate of wherein the polymer fiber coating has a porosity of from 30% to about 90%.10. The electrode plate of wherein the polymer fiber coating has a porosity of from about 50% to about 70%.11. The electrode plate of wherein the polymer fiber coating has a thickness of from about 2 μm to about 2 mm.12. The electrode plate of wherein the polymer fiber coating has a thickness of from about 5 μm to about 500 μm.13. The electrode plate of wherein the polymer fiber coating has a thickness of ...

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Номер записи: 42
08-05-2014 дата публикации

Plant and process for the electrochemical formation of lead-acid batteries

Номер: US20140123475A1
Автор: Farina Pietro
Принадлежит: SOVEMA S.p.A

Plant for the electrochemical formation of lead-acid batteries, which comprises an external circuit () in which an electrolytic solution flows with controlled temperature; such solution traverses the single cells () provided with metering caps () provided with an inlet duct () connected with a first connector to a distribution manifold () of the circuit and with an outlet duct connected with a second connector to return means () of the circuit. The plant also comprises suction means connected to the distribution manifold () and actuatable to suck, with the feeding to the distribution manifold () interrupted, the electrolytic solution contained in the distribution manifold () as well as possible lumps therewith that have stopped in the inlet ducts and/or in the first connectors for feeding the cells (). 21722. Improved plant for the electrochemical formation of lead-acid batteries according to claim 1 , wherein each metering cap () is connected to the outside environment by means of a third connector ().39291021092. Improved plant for the electrochemical formation of lead-acid batteries according to claim 1 , which comprises a plurality of connector spouts () claim 1 , each fixed to said distribution manifold () claim 1 , connected to said first connector duct () and provided with a calibrated section for metering the flow of electrolytic solution that feeds the cell () claim 1 , being smaller than the section of the corresponding first connector (); said suction means being susceptible of sucking lumps present in said connector spouts ().4929. Improved plant for the electrochemical formation of lead-acid batteries according to claim 3 , wherein said connector spouts () project with their supply mouth into said distribution manifold ().5909. Improved plant for the electrochemical formation of lead-acid batteries according to claim 1 , wherein said suction means comprise a suction duct () connected to said distribution manifold () and in communication with an electric ...

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Номер записи: 43
15-02-2018 дата публикации

METAL OXIDES IN LEAD-ACID BATTERIES

Номер: US20180047990A1
Автор: "OKEEFFE Cormac", HAMILTON Anita, HO Marvin
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Disclosed is a lead acid battery having a negative electrode plate and a positive electrode plate, each plate formed of a lead-antimony grid coated with an active material. A separator is disposed between the first and second electrode plate faces and an electrolyte solution immersing the negative electrode plate, the positive electrode plate the separator. At least one of the lead-antimony electrode grids, the separator or the electrolyte solution contains TiO, an amount sufficient to suppress the migration of antimony from the positive electrode plate to the negative electrode plate. 1. A lead acid battery comprising:a housing containinga negative electrode plate for a lead acid battery having a first face anda positive electrode plate for a lead acid battery having a second face opposing the first face, where the electrode plates are comprised of a lead-antimony grid coated with an active material;a separator disposed between the first and second electrode plate faces and{'sub': '2', 'an electrolyte solution immersing the negative electrode plate, the positive electrode plate the separator, where at least one of the lead-antimony electrode grids, the separator or the electrolyte solution containing TiOin an amount sufficient to suppress the migration of antimony from the positive electrode plate to the negative electrode plate.'}2. The lead acid battery of wherein the lead acid battery is a flooded lead acid battery.3. The lead acid battery of wherein the TiOis Rutile TiOor AnataseTiO.4. The lead acid battery of wherein the concentration of TiOin the electrolyte solution is from about 0.1 to about 20 g/ml.5. The lead acid battery of wherein the concentration of TiOin the electrolyte solution is from about 0.25 to about 15 g/ml6. The lead acid battery of wherein the concentration of TiOin the electrolyte solution is from about 0.5 to about 10 g/ml.7. The lead acid battery of wherein the electrolyte is HSO.8. The lead acid battery of wherein at least one face of an ...

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Номер записи: 44
15-02-2018 дата публикации

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY WITH WAFER CURRENT COLLECTOR AND ASSEMBLY METHOD

Номер: US20180047992A1
Автор: Moomaw Daniel Jason, Mui Collin Kwok Leung
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Apparatus and techniques herein related battery plates. For example, a first battery plate can include a conductive silicon wafer. A first mechanical support can be located on a first side of the conductive silicon wafer. A first active material can be adhered to the first mechanical support and the first side of the conductive silicon wafer, the first active material having a first polarity. In an example, the battery plate can be a bipolar plate, such as having a second mechanical support located on a second side of the conductive silicon wafer opposite the first side, and a second active material adhered to the second mechanical support and the second side of the conductive silicon wafer, the second material having an opposite second polarity. 1. A method for providing a bipolar battery plate , the method comprising:applying an active material to a first mechanical support, the first active material having a first polarity;adhering the first mechanical support including the first active material to a conductive silicon wafer;applying a second active material to a second mechanical support; andadhering the first and second mechanical supports including the first and second active materials to the conductive silicon wafer to provide the bipolar battery plate;wherein the conductive silicon wafer comprises a first silicide between the first active material and the bulk of the silicon wafer2. The method of claim 1 , comprising forming a first adhesion layer located between the first active material and the first silicide layer.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first adhesion layer includes lead.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conductive silicon wafer is n-doped.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conductive silicon wafer is one of mono-crystalline or multi-crystalline.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first and second mechanical supports include a plastic.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first and second mechanical supports include lead.8. A ...

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Номер записи: 45
25-02-2021 дата публикации

Unloading Apparatus

Номер: US20210053771A1
Автор: Ryland Stuart
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A battery cast-on-strap machine unloading apparatus includes a first and a second unit. Each unit includes a rotary drive mechanism; and, a pinion co-axial with and directly driveable by the rotary drive mechanism. The apparatus further includes an elongate rack. The rack includes teeth along a first side and an opposing second side. The first and second units are mounted adjacent to each other on the rack. Operation of each drive mechanism causes rotation of the respective pinion to be converted into linear motion of the respective unit along the rack. Adjacent rotary drive mechanisms are located on opposing sides of the rack, such that the pinion of the first unit meshes with the teeth along the first side of the rack, and the pinion of the adjacent second unit meshes with the teeth along the opposing second side of the rack. 1. A battery cast-on-strap machine unloading apparatus , the apparatus comprising: a rotary drive mechanism; and,', 'a pinion co-axial with and directly driveable by the rotary drive mechanism; and,, 'a first and a second unit, each unit comprisingan elongate rack, the rack comprising teeth along a first side and an opposing second side,wherein the first and second units are mounted adjacent to each other on the rack; and wherein operation of each drive mechanism causes rotation of the respective pinion to be converted into linear motion of the respective unit along the rack; and,wherein adjacent rotary drive mechanisms are located on opposing sides of the rack, such that the pinion of the first unit meshes with the teeth along the first side of the rack, and the pinion of the adjacent second unit meshes with the teeth along the opposing second side of the rack.2. The unloading apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a plurality of units split into a first array and a second array claim 1 , the first array being offset along the length of the rack with respect to the second array claim 1 , such that adjacent units of the first array are ...

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Номер записи: 46
03-03-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR WELDING CELL INTERCONNECTORS, AND WELDING ELECTRODE ARRANGEMENT FOR SAID METHOD

Номер: US20220069423A1
Автор: Etemad Ramin
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Welding electrode arrangement and method for welding one interconnector of two adjacent electrochemical cells of a rechargeable battery. The two electrochemical cells are disposed to be separated by means of a housing partition. The interconnectors are disposed to face one another on two opposite sides of the housing partition. An opening is disposed in a region of the housing partition. The method comprises contacting the interconnectors with a welding electrode arrangement. The welding electrode arrangement has at least one pair of welding electrodes. One welding electrode of the at least one pair of welding electrodes contacts in each case one of the interconnectors by means of an insert part. The method further comprises welding the interconnectors in such a manner that the material of the interconnectors melts at least in regions and is connected in a materially bonded manner through the opening in the housing partition.

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Номер записи: 47
14-02-2019 дата публикации

LEAD-ACID BATTERY SEPARATORS, ELECTRODES, BATTERIES, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF

Номер: US20190051946A1
Автор: Chambers Jeffrey K., Perry James P., Spickard Larry A., Timmons John R., Whear J. Kevin
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New or improved battery separators for lead-acid batteries that include a carbon or mineral additive applied to the separator. In possibly preferred embodiments, the battery separator may include engineered carbon materials applied to the battery separator to modify sulfate crystal formation while decreasing the detrimental consequences of excessive gas evolution into the negative electrode itself. In one embodiment, a method of enhancing the lead-acid energy storage performance of a lead-acid battery may include delivering carbon to the negative active material surface of the battery separator where the carbon may effectively enhance charge acceptance and improve life cycle performance of a lead-acid battery. 1. A battery separator for a lead-acid battery with enhanced lead-acid energy storage performance.2. The battery separator of comprising:an additive, layer, surface treatment, or coating applied to the battery separator for enhancing lead-acid energy storage performance of the lead-acid battery.3. The battery separator of wherein the additive is a carbon or mineral additive applied to at least one surface of the separator.4. The battery separator of wherein the additive comprises engineered carbon materials applied to the battery separator to modify sulfate crystal formation while decreasing the detrimental consequences of excessive gas evolution into a negative electrode.5. The battery separator of wherein the engineered carbon materials are selected from the group consisting of: carbon black; graphite; activated carbon; and combinations thereof.6. The battery separator of wherein the additive is applied to a negative active material (NAM) surface of the battery separator.7. The battery separator of wherein the additive slows the sulfation effect under partial state of charge (PSoC) conditions claim 3 , wherein:sulfate crystal growth is directly influenced by available surface area (nucleation sites) within a plate of the battery;increased surface area ...

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Номер записи: 48
25-02-2021 дата публикации

METALLIC ACCOMMODATING FRAME FOR LEAD STORAGE BATTERY, BATTERY PACK, AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING GROUND FAULT

Номер: US20210057693A1
Автор: KARITANI Kenji, Kimura Tetsuya, MUKAITANI Ichiroh, OGASAHARA Yoshitaka, TSUJII Nobunaga
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A metallic accommodating frame is the metallic accommodating frame for a lead storage battery that accommodates the lead storage battery including an electrode group in which a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate are stacked with a separator interposed therebetween, and a battery case for accommodating the electrode group, in which the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate are formed by filling an electrode material into a grid body having a protrusion that projects outwardly from a frame forming an outline in a plan view. The metallic accommodating frame includes: a conductive housing-having an opening that opens horizontally, and accommodating the lead storage battery therein; and a first protector that is disposed between a first surface facing the protrusion among surfaces forming the battery case of the lead storage battery accommodated in the housing and the housing, and is made of an insulating material. 1. A metallic accommodating frame for a lead storage battery that accommodates the lead storage battery including an electrode group in which a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate are stacked with a separator interposed therebetween , and a battery case for accommodating the electrode group , in which the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate are formed by filling an electrode material into a grid body having a protrusion that projects outwardly from a frame forming an outline in a plan view , the metallic accommodating frame comprising:a conductive housing having an opening that opens horizontally, and accommodating the lead storage battery therein; anda first protector that is disposed between a first surface facing the protrusion among surfaces forming the battery case of the lead storage battery accommodated in the housing and the housing, and is made of an insulating material.2. The metallic accommodating frame for the lead storage battery according to claim 1 , wherein a ...

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Номер записи: 49
25-02-2021 дата публикации

SEPARATORS FOR ENHANCED FLOODED BATTERIES, BATTERIES, AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20210057699A1
Автор: Deiters Jörg, Krishnamoorthy Ahila, Kuwelkar Kanak, Miller Eric H., MIYAKE Naoto, Naiha Mohammed, Saffel Robert W., Whear J. Kevin
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A battery separator has performance enhancing additives or coatings, fillers with increased friability, increased ionic diffusion, decreased tortuosity, increased wettability, reduced oil content, reduced thickness, decreased electrical resistance, and/or increased porosity. The separator in a battery reduces the water loss, lowers acid stratification, lowers the voltage drop, and/or increases the CCA. The separators include or exhibit performance enhancing additives or coatings, increased porosity, increased void volume, amorphous silica, higher oil absorption silica, higher silanol group silica, reduced electrical resistance, a shish-kebab structure or morphology, a polyolefin microporous membrane containing particle-like filler in an amount of 40% or more by weight of the membrane and ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene having shish-kebab formations and the average repetition periodicity of the kebab formation from 1 nm to 150 nm, decreased sheet thickness, decreased tortuosity, separators especially well-suited for enhanced flooded batteries. 124-. (canceled)25. A polyolefinic battery separator having an electrical resistance no greater than about 160 mΩ·cm , no greater than about 140 mΩ·cm , or no greater than about 120 mΩcm.26. The polyolefinic battery separator of claim 25 , wherein the electrical resistance is no greater than about 100 mΩ·cm claim 25 , no greater than about 80 mΩ·cm claim 25 , or no greater than about 60 mΩ·cm.27. The polyolefinic battery separator of claim 25 , wherein the electrical resistance is no greater than about 50 mΩ·cm claim 25 , no greater than about 40 mΩ·cm claim 25 , no greater than about 30 mΩ·cm claim 25 , or no greater than about 20 mΩ·cm.28. The polyolefinic battery separator of claim 25 , wherein the separator has a backweb thickness from 40 microns to 500 microns.29. The polyolefinic battery separator of claim 28 , wherein the backweb thickness is from 40 microns to 400 microns.30. The polyolefinic battery separator ...

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Номер записи: 50
25-02-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRICAL POWER STORAGE DEVICES

Номер: US20210057756A1
Автор: Gruenstern Robert G., Meissner Eberhard, Sturgeon Richard M., Subbarraman Ramachadran, Symanski James, Wetzel Dennis A., Wruck William J.
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An electrical storage device includes high surface area fibers (e.g., shaped fibers and/or microfibers) coated with carbon (graphite, expanded graphite, activated carbon, carbon black, carbon nanofibers, CNT, or graphite coated CNT), electrolyte, and/or electrode active material (e.g., lead oxide) in electrodes. The electrodes are used to form electrical storage devices such as electrochemical batteries, electrochemical double layer capacitors, and asymmetrical capacitors. 135-. (canceled)36. A lead-acid battery comprising:a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator between die positive electrode and the negative electrode; anda carbon additive comprising fibers comprising a graphite, wherein the positive electrode, negative electrode, the separator and the additive are contained within a housing having electrolyte.37. The lead-acid battery of claim 36 , wherein the carbon additive comprises a combination of carbons at least one of which is said graphite.38. The battery of claim 37 , wherein the carbon additive comprises a combination of carbons including said graphite and a carbon layer.39. The battery of claim 36 , wherein the carbon additive comprises high surface area graphite fibers.40. The battery of claim 36 , wherein the high surface area carbon additive is expanded graphite.41. The battery of claim 36 , wherein the carbon additive is provided in electrode active material.42. The lead-acid battery of claim 41 , wherein the carbon additive is provided in negative electrode active material.43. The battery of claim 36 , wherein the carbon additive fibers have a cross sectional diameter ranging from about 1 micron to about 100 microns.44. The battery of claim 36 , wherein the carbon additive fibers are configured to help optimize charge acceptance.45. The battery of claim 36 , wherein the carbon additive is porous.46. A lead-acid battery comprising:a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator between the positive electrode and the ...

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Номер записи: 51
23-02-2017 дата публикации

SEPARATORS, BATTERIES, BATTERY STRINGS WITH IMPROVED PERFORMANCE, AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20170054123A1
Автор: Miller Eric H., Wu Yanxia
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Improved battery separators are disclosed herein for use in various lead acid batteries, and in particular lead acid battery strings. The improved separators, batteries, battery strings, methods, and vehicles disclosed herein provide substantially increased battery life, substantially reduced battery fail rate, and substantially higher voltage uniformity among the various batteries in a battery string. The improved battery strings may be advantageously employed in high depth of discharge applications such as electric bicycles, golf carts (or golf cars), uninterrupted power supply (UPS) backup power battery strings, and the like. 1. A battery string comprising:two or more monoblock VRLA batteries wired in series, wherein a total voltage of the battery string is at least 12 volts;each monoblock battery comprises an alternating sequence of positive and negative electrodes, a separator is disposed between each of the electrodes, the separator comprises a microporous polyolefin layer and at least one layer comprising one or more fibrous materials; andthe battery string exhibits improved voltage uniformity and cycle life when compared with a battery string comprising a conventional AGM battery separator.2. The battery string according to claim 1 , wherein the microporous polyolefin layer comprises one or more polyolefins and a filler.3. The battery string according to claim 1 , wherein the microporous polyolefin layer comprises polyethylene.4. The battery string according to claim 1 , wherein the fibrous material comprises glass fibers.5. The battery string according to claim 1 , wherein the fibrous material comprises polymeric fibers.6. The battery string according to claim 1 , wherein the microporous polyolefin layer is flat.7. The battery string according to claim 1 , wherein the microporous polyolefin layer is ribbed claim 1 , embossed claim 1 , and/or textured.8. The battery string according to claim 1 , wherein the microporous polyolefin layer further comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 52
23-02-2017 дата публикации

BATTERY HEATER CONTROLLERS AND INFRASTRUCTURE CABINETS INCLUDING BATTERY HEATER CONTROLLERS

Номер: US20170054187A1
Автор: KRZYWOSZ Michael M., PHILIPPS Matthew Alan
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Battery heater controllers and infrastructure cabinets including battery heater controllers are disclosed. Example battery heater controllers may include an input terminal for receiving an AC input voltage, an output terminal for providing an AC output voltage to a battery heater, a thermistor for sensing an ambient temperature, and an electronic relay coupled between the input terminal and the output terminal to selectively interrupt the AC output voltage provided to the battery heater based on the ambient temperature sensed by the thermistor. Example infrastructure cabinets and methods are also disclosed. 1. A battery heater controller comprising:an input terminal for receiving an AC input voltage;an output terminal for providing an AC output voltage to a battery heater;a thermistor for sensing an ambient temperature; andan electronic relay coupled between the AC input and the AC output to selectively interrupt the AC output voltage provided to the battery heater based on the ambient temperature sensed by the thermistor.2. The battery heater controller of claim 1 , further comprising an AC to DC converter coupled between the input terminal claim 1 , the thermistor and the electronic relay to provide a DC voltage to the thermistor and the electronic relay.3. The battery heater controller of claim 2 , wherein the AC to DC converter includes a transformer and a rectifier.4. The battery heater controller of claim 3 , wherein the transformer includes a 120 VAC to 24 VAC transformer and the rectifier includes a 24 VAC to 24 VDC rectifier.5. The battery heater controller of claim 1 , further comprising a visual indicator to indicate operation of the controller when the controller is providing an AC output voltage to the battery heater.6. The battery heater controller of claim 5 , further comprising a test button coupled to the visual indicator to activate the visual indicator when the test button is pressed and the controller is capable of providing the AC output voltage ...

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Номер записи: 53
10-03-2022 дата публикации

WATER LOSS REDUCING PASTING MATS FOR LEAD-ACID BATTERIES

Номер: US20220077470A1
Автор: Huusken Robert
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A non-woven fiber mat for lead-acid batteries is provided. The non-woven fiber pasting mat includes glass fibers coated with a sizing composition; a binder composition; and one or more additives. The additives reduce water loss in lead-acid batteries. 1. A lead-acid battery comprising:a positive electrode having a first face and a second face opposite said first face and a negative electrode having a first face and a second face opposite said first face, wherein each of said positive and negative electrode is immersed within an electrolyte;{'claim-text': ['a plurality of fibers coated with a sizing composition;', 'a binder composition; and', 'one or more additives, said one or more additives comprising one or more of rubber additives, rubber derivatives, aldehyde, aldehyde derivatives, metal salts, fatty alcohol ethyoxylates (alkoxylated alcohols with terminal OH group), ethylene-propylene oxide block copolymers, sulphate esters (alkylsulphates and alkylether sulphates), sulphonate esters (alkyl and olefin sulphonates), phosphate esters, sulphosuccinates, polyacrylic acid, polyaspartic acid, perfluoroalkylsulfonic acid, polyvinylalcohol, lignin, lignin derivatives, phenol formaldehyde resin, cellulose, and wood flour,', 'wherein said one or more additives are operable to reduce water loss in the lead-acid battery.'], '#text': 'a fiber pasting mat at least partially covering at least one of said first and second faces of at least one of said positive and said negative electrode, said fiber pasting mat comprising:'}2. The lead-acid battery of claim 1 , wherein said fibers comprise one or more of glass fibers claim 1 , polyester fibers claim 1 , polyolefin fibers claim 1 , nylon fibers claim 1 , aramid fibers claim 1 , poly(phenylene sulfide) fibers claim 1 , carbon fibers claim 1 , silicon carbide (SiC) fibers claim 1 , and boron nitride fibers.3. The lead-acid battery of claim 2 , wherein said glass fibers have an average diameter of about 0.2 microns to about 30 ...

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Номер записи: 54
10-03-2022 дата публикации

LEAD-ACID BATTERY SEPARATORS, ELECTRODES, BATTERIES, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF

Номер: US20220077505A1
Автор: Chambers Jeffrey K., Perry James P., Spickard Larry A., Timmons John R., Whear J. Kevin
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New or improved battery separators for lead-acid batteries that include a carbon or mineral additive applied to the separator. In possibly preferred embodiments, the battery separator may include engineered carbon materials applied to the battery separator to modify sulfate crystal formation while decreasing the detrimental consequences of excessive gas evolution into the negative electrode itself. In one embodiment, a method of enhancing the lead-acid energy storage performance of a lead-acid battery may include delivering carbon to the negative active material surface of the battery separator where the carbon may effectively enhance charge acceptance and improve life cycle performance of a lead-acid battery. 124-. (canceled)25. A battery separator for a lead-acid battery comprising , a battery separator made of polyolefin or a battery separator made of polyolefin laminated to a glass layer , a polymer layer , a non-woven layer , or a woven layer whereinan additive having a surface area (BET) of from 10 to 5,000 sqm/g is provided on a surface of the battery separator that faces the positive electrode or on a surface of the battery separator that faces the negative electrode.26. The battery separator of claim 25 , wherein the additive has a surface area (BET) of from 500 to 3 claim 25 ,000 sqm/g.27. The battery separator of claim 25 , wherein the additive has a surface area (BET) of from 1 claim 25 ,500 to 3 claim 25 ,000 sqm/g.28. The battery separator of claim 25 , wherein the battery separator comprises a battery separator made of polyolefin.29. The battery separator of claim 25 , wherein the battery separator comprises a battery separator made of polyolefin laminated to a glass layer.30. The battery separator of claim 25 , wherein the battery separator comprises a battery separator made of polyolefin laminated to a non-woven.31. The battery separator of claim 25 , wherein the battery separator comprises a battery separator made of polyolefin laminated to a ...

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Номер записи: 55
10-03-2022 дата публикации

BIPOLAR LEAD ACID BATTERY CELLS WITH INCREASED ENERGY DENSITY

Номер: US20220077506A1
Автор: Eskra Michael David, Johnson Richard Thomas, Ralston Paula Margaret
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A bipolar lead acid battery with increased energy density is provided. The battery includes a number of lead acid wafer cell that each comprise a negative electrode having a negative electrode plate and a negative active material positioned on the negative electrode plate, as well as a positive electrode having a positive electrode plate and a positive active material positioned on the positive electrode plate. The positive electrode plate comprises a metal foil with a conductive film thereon, such as a titanium foil or substrate with a titanium silicide coating thereon. The lead acid wafer cell also includes a separator between the negative and positive electrodes, wherein the separator includes an electrolyte for transferring charge between the negative and positive electrodes. 1. A bipolar lead acid battery comprising:{'claim-text': ['a negative electrode including a negative electrode plate and negative active material;', 'a positive electrode including a positive electrode plate and positive active material, the positive plate comprising a metal foil with an electrically conductive film thereon;', 'a separator between the electrodes, wherein the separator includes an electrolyte; and', 'a cell enclosure surrounding the negative and positive electrodes and the separator that seals the cell so as to contain the electrolyte within the cell, the cell enclosure comprising a plurality of perforations therein that provide for electrical connectivity between adjacent cells.'], '#text': 'a stack of at least two cells electrically arranged in series with a positive face of each cell contacting a negative face of an adjacent cell, wherein each of the cells comprises:'}2. The bipolar lead acid battery of wherein the metal foil comprises a titanium foil and the electrically conductive film comprises a titanium silicide coating.3. The bipolar lead acid battery of wherein the titanium silicide coating is a pore-free titanium silicide coating.4. The bipolar lead acid battery ...

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Номер записи: 56
21-02-2019 дата публикации

Separators, lead acid batteries, and methods and systems associated therewith

Номер: US20190058175A1
Автор: Mohammed Naiha, Surendra Kumar Mittal
Принадлежит: DARAMIC LLC

Disclosed herein are novel or improved separators, battery separators, lead acid battery separators, batteries, cells, and/or methods of manufacture and/or use of such separators, battery separators, lead acid battery separators, cells, and/or batteries. In accordance with at least certain embodiments, the present disclosure or invention is directed to novel or improved battery separators for lead acid batteries. In addition, disclosed herein are methods, systems and battery separators for enhancing battery life, reducing water loss, reducing float current, minimizing internal resistance increase, reducing failure rate, reducing acid stratification and/or improving uniformity in at least lead acid batteries. In accordance with at least particular embodiments, the present disclosure or invention is directed to an improved separator for lead acid batteries wherein the separator includes improved coatings, improved configurations, and/or the like.

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Номер записи: 57
21-02-2019 дата публикации

LEAD-ACID BATTERY

Номер: US20190058180A1
Автор: HASEGAWA Mikihito, KOJIMA Yu
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Provided is a lead-acid battery where a positive electrode shelf of one of two elements accommodated in cell chambers disposed adjacently to each other and a negative electrode shelf of the other element are electrically connected to each other through a penetrating connection body penetrating a partition wall, the penetrating connection body includes a positive electrode side member continuously formed with the positive electrode shelf and a negative electrode side member continuously formed with the negative electrode shelf, and the positive electrode side member and the negative electrode side member form a welded portion filled in a penetration hole formed in the partition wall for forming cell chambers by partitioning and are brought into close contact with a periphery of the penetration hole. In such an a lead-acid battery, a distance A between upper end surfaces of the positive electrode shelf and the negative electrode shelf and a lower end portion of the penetration hole is set to 3 mm to 5 mm, a distance B between an upper end portion of the penetration hole and an upper end portion of the penetrating connection body is set to 3 mm to 5 mm, a distance C between the upper end portion of the penetrating connection body and a level of the electrolyte solution is set to 0 mm or more, and a height of the positive electrode grid portion and the negative electrode grid portion is set to 100 mm or more. 1. A lead-acid battery comprising:a container;a partition wall which forms a plurality of cell chambers by partitioning the container;a plurality of elements each of which is accommodated in each of the plurality of cell chambers;an electrolyte solution accommodated in the plurality of cell chambers respectively; anda lid which closes opening portions of the plurality of cell chambers,whereineach of the elements includes a plurality of positive electrodes, a positive electrode shelf which connects the plurality of positive electrodes parallel to each other, a ...

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Номер записи: 58
21-02-2019 дата публикации

ADVANCE INDICATION OF SHORT-CIRCUIT CONDITIONS IN A WETCELL BATTERY

Номер: US20190058226A1
Автор: Coq Marc H., Fishbune Richard J., Maresh Mark E., Swenson Eric B.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A wet-cell in a battery is configured with a set of i-electrodes. A collection surface inside the wet-cell is identified where electrically conductive debris accumulates to an expected height. A first i-electrode of a first polarity in the set of i-electrodes is configured to be located at substantially the expected height inside the wet-cell. A second i-electrode of a second polarity in the set of i-electrodes is configured to be located at substantially the expected height inside the wet-cell. A first indication device is installed where the first i-electrode and the second i-electrode are configured in an electrical circuit via the first indication device, wherein when the electrically conductive debris has accumulated up to the expected height, makes simultaneous electrical contact with the first i-electrode and the second i-electrode and activates the first indication device. 1. An apparatus comprising:a wet-cell in a battery, the wet-cell comprising and a set of i-electrodes;a collection surface inside the wet-cell, wherein electrically conductive debris accumulates on the surface to an expected height;a first i-electrode of a first polarity in the set of i-electrodes located at substantially the expected height inside the wet-cell;a second i-electrode of a second polarity in the set of i-electrodes located at substantially the expected height inside the wet-cell; andthe electrically conductive debris, when accumulated up to the expected height, causing a first indication by making simultaneous electrical contact with the first i-electrode and the second i-electrode.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a third i-electrode of the first polarity in the set of i-electrodes located at substantially a second expected height inside the wet-cell, wherein electrically conductive debris accumulates on the collection surface to the second expected height, wherein the electrically conductive debris causes a second indication when the electrically conductive ...

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Номер записи: 59
02-03-2017 дата публикации

LEAD ACID SAFETY BATTERY CAP SYSTEM

Номер: US20170062777A1
Автор: Schwarz Edward
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A battery cap system for use in an electric storage battery is provided. The storage battery has a battery case and a cover positionable thereon. The cover is formed with through openings through which terminal posts extend for connecting the battery in an appropriate electrical circuit. The battery cover is formed with one or more cell access openings. The batterycap system comprises an elongated closure housing having a top side, a bottom side, a first end, and a second end. An outer wall forms an outside perimeter of the closure housing. A first stopper receiving aperture is formed in the first end of the closure housing, a second stopper receiving aperture is formed in the second end of the closure housing, and a third stopper receiving aperture is formed between the first end of the closure housing and the second end of the closure housing. The closure housing is semi-flexible to accommodate different sizes of batteries. 1. A lead-acid safety battery cap system for use in an electric storage battery , the electric storage battery having a battery case and a cover positionable on the battery case , the cover being formed with through openings through which terminal posts extend for connecting the battery in an appropriate electrical circuit , the battery cover formed with one or more cell access openings , the battery cap system comprising:an elongated closure housing having a top side, a bottom side opposite the top side, a first end and a second end opposite the first end;an outer wall forms an outside perimeter of the closure housing;a first stopper receiving aperture is formed in the first end of the closure housing;a second stopper receiving aperture is formed in the second end of the closure housing; anda third stopper receiving aperture is formed approximately halfway between the first end of the closure housing and the second end of the closure housing;wherein the closure housing is semi-flexible to accommodate different sizes of batteries.2. The battery ...

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Номер записи: 60
02-03-2017 дата публикации

LEAD-ACID BATTERY

Номер: US20170062875A1
Автор: FUNO Shinya, SAITO Kazuma
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A lead-acid battery disclosed in the present specification includes: a container storing an element formed of a plurality of electrodes and an electrolyte solution; and a lid member fixed to an upper portion of the container. The lid member includes: a middle lid having a lid plate configured to seal an opening of the container; a cylindrical exhaust sleeve formed in a plateau portion formed on the lid plate in a penetrating manner and configured to discharge a gas generated in the container therethrough; and a recessed portion disposed adjacently to the exhaust sleeve and formed on a lower surface of the plateau portion in an upwardly recessed manner. The exhaust sleeve has a communication hole which communicates with the inside of the recessed portion and the inside of the exhaust sleeve. 1. A lead-acid battery comprising:a container storing a plurality of electrodes and an electrolyte solution; anda lid member fixed to an upper portion of the container, wherein a lid plate configured to seal an opening of the container;', 'a cylindrical exhaust sleeve formed in the lid plate in a penetrating manner and configured to discharge a gas generated in the container therethrough; and', 'a recessed portion disposed adjacently to the exhaust sleeve and formed on an inner surface of the lid plate in an outwardly recessed manner, and, 'the lid member includesthe exhaust sleeve has a communication hole which communicates with the inside of the recessed portion and the inside of the exhaust sleeve.2. The lead-acid battery according to claim 1 , whereinthe exhaust sleeve has a projecting portion which projects toward the inside of the exhaust sleeve.3. The lead-acid battery according to claim 2 , whereina wall portion of the exhaust sleeve having the communication hole extends downward toward the inside of the container from a lower surface of the projecting portion.4. The lead-acid battery according to claim 3 , whereinthe wall portion having the communication hole is disposed ...

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Номер записи: 61
04-03-2021 дата публикации

BIPOLAR LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERY

Номер: US20210066759A1
Автор: Zijin Lin
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Provided is a bipolar lead-acid battery relating to the technical filed of battery. The bipolar lead-acid battery includes a housing () with a battery cavity () inside and a plurality of single cells () provided in the battery cavity (), each of the single cells () has an inner cavity () for electrolyte injection, and the inner cavity () of each single cell () is independent of one another, and the housing () has a plurality of air-distributing chambers () communicating with the inner cavity () of the each of the single cells () in one-to-one correspondence above the battery cavity (), wherein the housing () further has a common pressure chamber (), the air-distributing chambers () communicate with the common pressure chamber () through vents (), respectively. The bipolar lead-acid battery has the advantages that it can be successfully manufactured and can be used normally, and solves the problems of short service life and unsuccessful manufacture of the existing battery. 1. A bipolar lead-acid battery comprising a housing with a battery cavity inside and a plurality of single cells provided in the battery cavity , each of the single cells having an inner cavity for electrolyte injection , and the inner cavity of the each of the single cells being independent of one another , and the housing having a plurality of air-distributing chambers communicating with the inner cavity of the each of the single cells in one-to-one correspondence above the battery cavity , wherein the housing further has a common pressure chamber , all the air-distributing chambers communicate with the common pressure chamber through vents , respectively.2. The bipolar lead-acid battery according to claim 1 , wherein the common pressure chamber is located above the air-distributing chambers claim 1 , and the vents are respectively connected to a bottom of the common pressure chamber.3. The bipolar lead-acid battery according to claim 1 , wherein the vents of the air-distributing chambers are ...

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Номер записи: 62
08-03-2018 дата публикации

Forming of Battery Components

Номер: US20180065174A1
Автор: Ormerod Mark
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The present invention generally relates to the forming of battery components and in particular, but not exclusively, to such apparatus for use in manufacturing cast on straps during the manufacture of batteries. More specifically the invention relates to a mould for forming battery components, a cast on strap machine for moulding battery components and a lead delivery apparatus for a cast on strap machine. 1. A mould for forming battery components comprising:a first mould body comprising a first plurality of mould cavities;a second mould body comprising a second plurality of mould cavities; andwherein said first mould body and said second mould bodies are configured to be moveable between:a moulding position in which the first plurality and second plurality of mould cavities are aligned; anda fill position in which the first plurality and second plurality of mould cavities are displaced from the aligned position and are proximal to a molten metal feed.2. A mould as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in the aligned position the first and second mould bodies form a single moulding apparatus.3. A mould as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the mould is an elongate mould defining a series of mould cavities spaced along a longitudinal direction of the mould and wherein the first mould body and the second mould body each comprise a longitudinal half of the elongate mould.4. A mould as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the first plurality of mould cavities and the second plurality of mould cavities jointly define a plurality of pairs of mould cavities spaced along the longitudinal direction of the mould.5. A cast on strap machine for moulding battery components claim 3 , the machine comprising:a molten metal delivery apparatus;a battery plate positioning device; anda mould comprising a first mould body comprising a first plurality of mould cavities and a second mould body comprising a second plurality of mould cavities; and wherein the machine further comprisesa mould positioner configured ...

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Номер записи: 63
08-03-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CASTING CONNECTORS

Номер: US20180065175A1
Автор: ARZT Christian, BULTERMANN Bernd, PROKOP Rainer Richard, SIMONITSCH Lukas Martin, SPARI Christian Gunther
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A metering unit () for molten lead is paired with the molding cavity () of a molding block (). The metering unit () includes a cylinder (), to which molten lead is supplied via a blockable line (), and a piston (), which can be lifted in order to transfer molten lead into the molding cavity () in order to cast pole connectors onto battery plate lugs. 1. A method for casting pole connectors onto lugs of battery plates , the method comprising:{'b': 6', '13, 'providing a molding block () with at least one molding cavity (); and'}{'b': '13', 'casting a pole connector onto the lugs of the battery plates by filling the molding cavity () with a selectable, predetermined amount of liquid lead and allowing the lead to solidify,'}the method further comprising, prior to the casting step,{'b': 14', '13', '6', '1', '2, 'adjusting the predetermined amount of liquid lead that is necessary in each said filling with a metering system () that is paired with the molding cavity () in the molding block () and that comprises a cylinder () and a piston () that is movable in said cylinder,'}{'b': 4', '2', '1', '14', '4, 'the adjusting step including selecting a retracted, fill position of the piston with a stroke unit () that adjusts a static position of the piston () in the cylinder () of the metering system (), and moving the piston to the selected, retracted fill position by adjusting the static position of the piston with the stroke unit (), and'}{'b': 13', '14', '13', '2', '1', '14', '4, 'transferring the liquid lead to the molding cavity () from the metering system () from below into the molding cavity (), into which cavity the lugs of the battery plates project, by moving the piston () from the adjusted static position into the cylinder () of the metering unit () with the stroke unit ().'}2216. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the transferring step includes moving the piston () in the cylinder () toward the molding block ().31314. The method according to claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 64
12-03-2015 дата публикации

Separator for electrochemical cell and method for its manufacture

Номер: US20150072219A1
Автор: Angela KNAPP, Gregory B. LESS, Susan J. Babinec
Принадлежит: A123 Systems LLC

An electrode/separator assembly for use in an electrochemical cell includes a current collector; a porous composite electrode layer adhered to the current collector, said electrode layer comprising at least electroactive particles and a binder; and a porous composite separator layer comprising inorganic particles substantially uniformly distributed in a polymer matrix to form nanopores and having a pore volume fraction of at least 25%, wherein the separator layer is secured to the electrode layer by a solvent weld at the interface between the two layers, said weld comprising a mixture of the binder and the polymer. Methods of making and using the assembly are also described.

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Номер записи: 65
12-03-2015 дата публикации

VALVE REGULATED LEAD-ACID BATTERY, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND MOTORCYCLE

Номер: US20150072224A1
Автор: Harada Aya, Tsutsumi Takao
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A valve regulated lead-acid battery includes a negative electrode plate, a positive electrode plate, and a solution-retainer interposed between the negative electrode plate and the positive electrode plate and retaining an electrolyte solution. The negative electrode plate includes a surface layer in which Si is contained in an electrode material. An alkali metal element is contained in the electrolyte solution. 1. A valve regulated lead-acid battery comprising:a negative electrode plate;a positive electrode plate; anda solution-retainer interposed between the negative electrode plate and the positive electrode plate and retaining an electrolyte solution,wherein the negative electrode plate includes a surface layer in which Si is contained in an electrode material, andan alkali metal element is contained in the electrolyte solution.2. The valve regulated lead-acid battery according to claim 1 , wherein a concentration of Si in a spongy lead in the surface layer is 15% by mass or more and 30% by mass or less in SiO2 equivalent.3. The valve regulated lead-acid battery according to claim 1 , wherein the surface layer has a thickness of 0.03 mm or more and 0.3 mm or less.4. The valve regulated lead-acid battery according to claim 1 , wherein the alkali metal element is selected from a group consisting of Na claim 1 , Li and K.5. The valve regulated lead-acid battery according to claim 1 , wherein the alkali metal element is contained in an amount of 5 g/L or more and 25 g/L or less in the electrolyte solution in sulfate equivalent.6. The valve regulated lead-acid battery according to claim 1 , wherein the alkali metal element is Na.7. The valve regulated lead-acid battery according to claim 1 , wherein the alkali metal element is contained in an amount of 10 g/L or more and 20 g/L or less in the electrolyte solution in sulfate equivalent.8. The valve regulated lead-acid battery according to claim 1 , wherein Na is contained as the alkali metal element in an amount of 10 ...

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Номер записи: 66
17-03-2022 дата публикации

CLOSED-LOOP LEAD ACID BATTERY RECYCLING PROCESS AND PRODUCT

Номер: US20220085424A1
Автор: Graven Corey L., Kawai Hiroko, LeMieux Jeramy W., Muellerweiss Edmund A., Rigby Craig W., Searl Jason D., Wycklendt Brian K.
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A closed-loop system of tracking and managing the recycling and manufacturing a lead acid battery is described herein. The system includes collecting one or more used lead acid batteries, collecting data related to the one or more lead acid batteries, and processing the one or more lead acid batteries. Processing the one or more lead acid batteries includes separate the batteries into lead, polymer, acid, and separator components and isolate the components, The lead and polymer are then recycled, and data is collected related to the recycled lead and recycled polymer. A new lead acid battery is created using the recycled lead and the recycled polymer and provided to a point of sale location. 1. A closed-loop process of managing recycling and manufacturing a lead acid battery , the process comprising:collecting one or more used lead acid batteries from a point of sale location;collecting, via a first terminal, first data related to the one or more lead acid batteries collected;processing, at a second location, the one or more lead acid batteries collected so as to separate the batteries into lead, polymer, acid, and separator components and isolate said components;recycling the lead and the polymer;collecting, via a second terminal, second data related to the recycled lead and recycled polymer;creating a new lead acid battery using the recycled lead and the recycled polymer; andproviding the new lead acid battery to the point of sale location.2. The process of claim 1 , further comprising measuring a weight of the batteries using a scale claim 1 , wherein the weight of the batteries is the first data.3. The process of claim 1 , further comprising measuring a weight of the recycled lead and recycled polymer using a scale claim 1 , wherein the weight of the recycled lead and recycled polymer is the second data.4. The process of claim 1 , further comprising comparing the first data and the second data.5. The process of claim 4 , further comprising determining a ...

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Номер записи: 67
10-03-2016 дата публикации

LEAD-ACID BATTERY DESIGN HAVING VERSATILE FORM FACTOR

Номер: US20160072121A9
Автор: DHAR Subhash, ESPINEL Jorge, KOETTING William, Martin Frank, Nielson Michael, Tom Kwok
Принадлежит: ENERGY POWER SYSTEMS LLC

An electrochemical storage device comprises a plurality of layer electrodes each including a first charged sector and a second charged sector. The plurality of layer electrodes are assembled with respect to each other such that the first charged sector of a first plate of the plurality of layer electrodes is laid below the second charged sector of a second plate of the plurality of layer electrodes located immediately above the first plate. The charges of the first charged sectors of the first and second plates have a first sign and the charges of the second charged sectors of the first and second plates have a second sign that is opposite the first sign. The device also comprises a separator sector located, and enabling ionic charge exchange, between the first charged sector of the first plate and the second charged sector of the second plate. 1. An electrochemical storage device , comprising:a plurality of layer electrodes, wherein each layer electrode includes a first charged sector and a second charged sector, wherein the second charged sector is charged oppositely compared to the first charged sector, and wherein the plurality of layer electrodes are assembled with respect to each other such that the first charged sector of a first plate of the plurality of layer electrodes is laid below the second charged sector of a second plate of the plurality of layer electrodes located immediately above the first plate, wherein the charges of the first charged sectors of the first and second plates have a first sign and the charges of the second charged sectors of the first and second plates have a second sign that is opposite the first sign;a separator sector located, and enabling ionic charge exchange between the first charged sector of the first plate and the second charged sector of the second plate.2. The electrochemical storage device of claim 1 , wherein the second charged sector of the first plate is laid below the first charged sector of the second plate claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 68
08-03-2018 дата публикации

BATTERY

Номер: US20180069201A1
Автор: MARCUS Dean Shane
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A battery which includes a case and an electrical energy storage arrangement inside the case, wherein the case includes at least one fastener formation for a fastener which is used to secure the case to an anchor point thereby to restrict unwanted movement of the case. 1. A battery which includes a case and an electrical energy storage arrangement inside the case , wherein the case includes at least one fastener formation for a fastener which is used to secure the case to an anchor point thereby to restrict unwanted movement of the case.2. A battery according to wherein the case includes a body of substantially parallelepiped form which has a front end claim 1 , a rear end claim 1 , an upper end claim 1 , a lower end claim 1 , and two opposed sides claim 1 , and wherein the lower end includes at least part of the fastener formation.3. A battery according to wherein the case includes a base above which the energy storage arrangement is located and an elongate passage below the base which extends from the front end to the rear end and the fastener formation is accessible only via the passage.4. A battery according to wherein the fastener has a threaded body and a head which embodies unique formations so that a dedicated tool is required to actuate the fastener.5. A battery according to wherein the anchor point is on another battery or batteries or is in a cabinet in which the battery is installed.6. A battery assembly which includes a cabinet claim 1 , and four side-by-side batteries positioned inside the cabinet claim 1 , each battery being according to claim 1 , and the case of each battery is secured to an anchor point inside the cabinet. This invention relates generally to a battery and more particularly to a battery which includes a security arrangement which helps to prevent unauthorised detachment of the battery from an installed location.The invention is described hereinafter with reference to a telecommunication environment but this is exemplary only and non- ...

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Номер записи: 69
15-03-2018 дата публикации

CONTINUOUS LEAD STRIP CASTING LINE, CASTER, AND NOZZLE

Номер: US20180071816A1
Автор: Romeo Michael
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In one embodiment, a lead strip caster for battery grids includes a ladle, a nozzle, and a pair of rollers. The lead strip caster produces a continuous lead strip for use as battery positive plate grids. The ladle has an inlet to receive molten lead and has an outlet. The nozzle has at least one passage that communicates with the outlet of the ladle in order to receive molten lead from the ladle. The first roller is situated at a first exterior side of the nozzle. The first roller rotates via a first driver. The second roller is situated at a second exterior side of the nozzle. The second roller rotates via a second driver. 1. A lead strip caster for battery plate grids , the caster comprising:a ladle having an inlet to receive molten lead, the ladle having an outlet;a nozzle having a passage that communicates with the outlet of the ladle to receive molten lead from the ladle;a first roller situated at a first exterior side of the nozzle, the first roller rotatable via a first driver, the first roller having a first outer surface; anda second roller situated at a second exterior side of the nozzle, the second roller rotatable via a second driver, the second roller having a second outer surface;wherein, during use of the lead strip caster, molten lead exiting the passage of the nozzle comes into contact with the first outer surface of the first roller and comes into contact with the second outer surface of the second roller, the molten lead progressively hardening as it moves downstream of the passage in contact with the first and second outer surfaces.2. The lead strip caster of claim 1 , wherein the ladle and the nozzle exhibit a generally horizontal orientation relative to each other.3. The lead strip caster of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , from the outlet of the ladle and downstream to exiting the passage of the nozzle claim 1 , molten lead flows along a generally lateral course.4. The lead strip caster of claim 1 , wherein the inlet of the ladle is located at a ...

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Номер записи: 70
19-03-2015 дата публикации

PRODUCING ELECTRODES FOR LEAD-ACID BATTERIES

Номер: US20150079440A1
Автор: Reich Tatjana
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The invention relates to a method for producing electrodes () for lead-acid batteries (). An electrode () that has been produced comprises at least one upper and/or one lower frame element as well as a lattice-shaped region () that extends away from said upper or lower frame element () and has a plurality of openings, the upper and/or lower frame element () being of a greater thickness (D) than the lattice-shaped region (). Said method comprises the steps of: a) producing a profiled strip-shaped blank () using a casting method in which the strip-shaped blank () is formed, solely by means of said casting method, to have a greater thickness (D) on one side in at least one of the regions () which should eventually form the upper or lower frame element (), than the thickness in regions () which should eventually form the lattice-shaped region (), and b) producing said lattice-shaped region () with the openings in a subsequent expanded metal process. The invention also relates to an installation for producing electrodes for lead-acid batteries, an electrode, and a lead-acid battery. 11430141291091012. A method for manufacturing electrodes () for lead-acid batteries () , wherein a produced electrode () has at least one upper and/or one lower frame element as well as a meshed region () extending away from the upper and/or lower frame element ( , ) and comprising a plurality of openings , wherein the upper and/or the lower frame element ( , ) is of greater thickness (D) than the meshed region () , said method comprising the steps of:{'b': 2', '2', '3', '5', '7', '9', '10', '4', '6', '12, 'a) producing a profiled strip blank () in a casting process, wherein only by means of the casting process is the strip blank () formed to be of greater thickness (D) on one side in at least one of the regions (, , ) which will ultimately form the upper or lower frame element (, ) than in the regions (, ) which are to ultimately form the meshed region (),'}{'b': '12', 'b) producing the ...

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Номер записи: 71
17-03-2016 дата публикации

Multi-Region Battery Separators

Номер: US20160079581A1
Автор: Ashirgade Akshay, Jiang Zhiping
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Disclosed is a battery separator, comprising two fiber regions comprising glass fibers, and a middle fiber region disposed between them comprising larger average diameter fibers and specified amounts of silica, or fine fibers, or both; and processes for making the separator. Also disclosed is a battery separator, comprising a fiber region and either one or two silica-containing region(s) adjacent thereto, each of the regions containing a specified amount of silica; and processes for making the separator. Such separators are useful, e.g., in lead-acid batteries. 119-. (canceled)20. A battery separator , comprising:a fiber region; and (a) a silica-containing region adjacent to the fiber region, or', '(b) a first silica-containing region and a second silica-containing region, wherein the fiber region is disposed between the first silica-containing region and the second silica-containing region;, 'either'}wherein the fiber region and each silica-containing region contains fibers having an average diameter from about 2 to about 25 μm;wherein the fiber region contains less than 2% by weight silica; andwherein each silica-containing region independently contains greater than or equal to 2% by weight silica.21. The battery separator according to claim 20 , wherein each silica-containing region independently contains 2 to about 30% by weight silica.22. The battery separator according to claim 20 , wherein the thickness of the fiber region constitutes greater than or equal to 25% of the total separator thickness claim 20 , and the thickness of the silica-containing region(s) constitutes greater than or equal to 30% of the total separator thickness.23. (canceled)24. A lead-acid battery comprising a negative plate claim 20 , a positive plate claim 20 , and a battery separator according to claim 20 , wherein the battery separator is disposed between the negative and positive plates.25. The battery separator according to claim 20 , wherein the fiber region comprises fibers having ...

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Номер записи: 72
16-03-2017 дата публикации

Laminated oxidation protected separator

Номер: US20170077479A1
Автор: Eric H. Miller, J. Kevin Whear, Jeffrey K. Chambers, John R. Timmons, Pierre A. HAUSWALD
Принадлежит: DARAMIC LLC

A battery separator for a lead acid battery addresses the issues of acid stratification and separator oxidation arising from contaminants. The separator includes a microporous membrane and a diffusive mat affixed thereto. The diffusive mat has a three hour wick of: at least about 2.5 cm. The diffusive mat may be made of synthetic fibers, glass fibers, natural fibers, and combinations thereof. The diffusive mat may include silica. The separator may include a rubber.

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Номер записи: 73
24-03-2022 дата публикации

COMPOSITE LAYERS OR SEPARATORS FOR LEAD ACID BATTERIES

Номер: US20220094015A1
Автор: Krishnamoorthy Ahila, Manickam Kumar, Saffel Robert
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Disclosed herein are novel or improved fibrous layers, composites, composite separators, separators, composite mat separators, composite mat separators containing fibers and silica particles, battery separators, lead acid battery separators, and/or flooded lead acid battery separators, and/or batteries, cells, and/or methods of manufacture and/or use of such fibrous layers, composites, composite separators, separators, battery separators, lead acid battery separators, cells, and/or batteries. In addition, disclosed herein are methods, systems, and battery separators for enhancing battery life, reducing internal resistance, reducing metalloid poisoning, reducing acid stratification, and/or improving uniformity in at least enhanced flooded batteries. 135.-. (canceled)36. A battery separator comprising embossed ribs or other embossments , and wherein the battery separator comprises fibers.37. The battery separator of claim 36 , wherein the battery separator comprises embossed ribs.38. The battery separator of claim 36 , wherein the fibers comprise glass fibers claim 36 , synthetic fibers claim 36 , ceramic fibers claim 36 , or combinations thereof.39. The battery separator of claim 38 , wherein the fibers comprise glass fibers.40. The battery separator of claim 38 , wherein the fibers comprise glass fibers and synthetic fibers.41. The battery separator of claim 36 , comprising fibers claim 36 , silica claim 36 , and binder.42. The battery separator of claim 41 , wherein the fibers comprise glass fibers claim 41 , synthetic fibers claim 41 , ceramic fibers claim 41 , or combinations thereof.43. The battery separator of claim 42 , wherein the fibers comprise glass fibers and synthetic fibers.44. The battery separator of claim 41 , wherein the silica is flocculated silica.45. The battery separator of claim 41 , wherein the binder is a resin binder or a polymeric binder.46. An AGM Battery comprising the battery separator of .47. An AGM Battery comprising the battery ...

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Номер записи: 74
05-03-2020 дата публикации

Cooling ducts for batteries

Номер: US20200076027A1
Автор: Jesus Florencio Perez Lopez
Принадлежит: Trojan Battery Co LLC

A bipolar plate includes a first conductive plate and a second conductive plate. The bipolar plate further includes a substrate between the first and second conductive plates. The bipolar plate further includes a plurality of cooling ducts extending from the first conductive plate, through the substrate, and to the second conductive plate. The cooling ducts are configured to permit the flow of a cooling liquid. The bipolar plate may be used in the assembly of a battery, such as a lead-acid battery or other suitable battery.

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Номер записи: 75
18-03-2021 дата публикации

LEAD-ACID BATTERY

Номер: US20210083234A1
Автор: AKIMOTO Takashi
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A lead-acid battery () is provided with a lid (). A communication chamber () is formed inside the lid (). The communication chamber () is provided with an internal flow passage forming part () forming an internal flow passage (Q) which communicates with a vent hole () and is located on the other side in a first direction than the vent hole (). At least a part of the surface of the internal flow passage forming part () has an uneven part (T). 1. A lead-acid battery comprising:a container having an opening on one side in a first direction and formed with a housing chamber communicating with the opening;a positive electrode and a negative electrode housed in the housing chamber of the container; anda lid disposed so as to close the opening of the container and has a discharge port formed on an outer surface of the lid, whereina communication chamber and an external flow passage forming part are formed inside the lid,the communication chamber is surrounded by a partition wall between the housing chamber and the communication chamber, a facing wall that faces the partition wall in the first direction, and a sidewall that connects the partition wall and the facing wall,the external flow passage forming part is adjacent to the communication chamber through the sidewall and forms an external flow passage that communicates with the discharge port of the lid,a communication hole communicating with the housing chamber is formed in the partition wall,a vent hole communicating with the external flow passage is formed in the sidewall,the communication chamber is provided with an internal flow passage forming part forming an internal flow passage, the internal flow passage communicating with the vent hole and located on the other side in the first direction than the vent hole, andat least a part of a surface of the internal flow passage forming part has an uneven part.2. The lead-acid battery according to claim 1 , whereinthe internal flow passage forming part includes a flow ...

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Номер записи: 76
18-03-2021 дата публикации

LEAD-ACID BATTERY

Номер: US20210083235A1
Автор: AKIMOTO Takashi
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A lead-acid battery () is provided with a lid (). An external flow passage () communicating with a communication chamber () through a vent hole () and communicating with a discharge port () of a lid () is formed inside the lid (). A compartment fence () continuously extending over the entire width of the external flow passage () is formed in the external flow passage (). A residual volume is larger than the volume of the communication chamber (), the residual volume being obtained by subtracting, from the total volume of a plurality of external spaces () divided by the compartment fence (), the volume of the discharge-side external space () closest to the discharge port among the plurality of external spaces. 1. A lead-acid battery comprising:a container having an opening on one side in a first direction and formed with a housing chamber communicating with the opening;a positive electrode and a negative electrode housed in the housing chamber of the container; anda lid disposed so as to close the opening of the container and has a discharge port formed on an outer surface, whereina communication chamber and an external flow passage are formed inside the lid,the communication chamber communicates with the housing chamber through the communication hole,the external flow passage is surrounded by at least a partition wall between the housing chamber and the external flow passage and a facing wall that faces the partition wall in the first direction, the external flow passage communicating with the communication chamber through a vent hole and communicating with the discharge port of the lid,a compartment fence is formed on the facing wall in the external flow passage, the compartment fence protruding toward the partition wall and continuously extending over an entire width of the external flow passage in a direction intersecting with the external flow passage, anda residual volume is larger than a volume of the communication chamber, the residual volume being obtained ...

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Номер записи: 77
12-06-2014 дата публикации

HIGH CAPACITY LEAD ACID BATTERY

Номер: US20140162133A1
Автор: WANG Xiaogang
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A high capacity lead acid battery includes a hybrid electrolyte system and a complex grid system. The hybrid electrolyte system includes an acid gel and adsorbed glass mat. The complex grid system includes a normal grid, a sub-grid and a basement. 1. A lead acid battery comprising:at least one electrode plate having a complex grid system; anda hybrid electrolyte system.2. A lead acid battery as set forth in wherein said complex grid system comprises a conductive and corrosive resistant basement and a grid having edges with a sub-grid structure.3. A lead acid battery as set forth in wherein said basement is one of a composite claim 2 , metal coated with conductive and corrosive resistant film claim 2 , conductive polymer claim 2 , and lead/lead alloy.4. A lead acid battery as set forth in wherein at least one of said grid and said sub-grid is one of a composite claim 2 , metal coated with conductive and corrosive resistant film claim 2 , polymer coated with conductive and corrosive resistant film claim 2 , conductive polymer claim 2 , and lead/lead alloy.5. A lead acid battery as set forth in or wherein said composite comprises a lead bulk and a tin or lead tin alloy micro-grid.6. A lead acid battery as set forth in or wherein said composite has a micro-grid for an internal structure.7. A lead acid battery as set forth in wherein said micro-grid is a grid having at least one of edge width and mesh dimensions in micrometer scale.8. A lead acid battery as set forth in wherein said micro-grid is a grid having at least one of edge width and mesh dimensions in micrometer scale.9. A lead acid battery as set forth in wherein said grid has a pattern of at least one of a bar claim 2 , circle claim 2 , diamond claim 2 , honeycomb claim 2 , and rectangular.10. A lead acid battery as set forth in wherein said grid has a pattern of at least one of a bar claim 7 , circle claim 7 , diamond claim 7 , honeycomb claim 7 , and rectangular.11. A lead acid battery as set forth in wherein ...

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Номер записи: 78
22-03-2018 дата публикации

WOUND CELL

Номер: US20180083319A1
Автор: Wang Kefei, XIAO Liangzhen, ZENG Qiao
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Provided is a wound cell, formed by winding of a first and second separator, a first and second electrode plate from start ends thereof, outermost circle of second electrode plate includes second single-side coated area, surface of which facing center of the wound cell is second blank current collector area not coated with second active material, portion of first electrode plate opposite to second blank current collector area includes first single-side coated area, surface of which away from the center of the wound cell is first blank current collector area not coated with first active material; tail end of first electrode plate contains first blank foil area, portion of second electrode plate opposite to first blank foil area contains second blank foil area; start ends of first and second single-side coated area are located at two opposite sides in thickness direction of the cell. 1. A wound cell , wherein the wound cell comprises a flat-shaped cell formed by winding of a first separator , a first electrode plate , a second separator and a second electrode plate from respective start ends thereof , a first electrode tab is connected with the first electrode plate , a second electrode tab is connected with the second electrode plate; the first electrode plate comprises a first current collector with a first active material coated on two opposite surfaces of the first current collector , the second electrode plate comprises a second current collector with a second active material coated on two opposite surfaces of the second current collector ,wherein an outermost circle of the second electrode plate comprises a second single-side coated area, a surface of the second single-side coated area facing a center of the wound cell is a second blank current collector area which is not coated with the second active material, a portion of the first electrode plate opposite to the second blank current collector area comprises a first single-side coated area, a surface of the ...

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Номер записи: 79
02-04-2015 дата публикации

MULTIFUNCTIONAL CELL FOR STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20150093629A1
Автор: Manning Andrew James, Risser Steven, Sayre Jay
Принадлежит: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

An electrochemical device comprises one or more anode, cathode, and separator. In some embodiments, the separator is also an electrolyte. In addition it has two or more current collectors. The anode and cathode are between the two current collectors and each is adhered to an adjacent current collector. The separator is between the anode and cathode and adhered to the anode and cathode. The current collectors are a barrier, and are bonded together to create a sealed container for the anode, cathode, and separator. The electrochemical device may be integrated into a composite panel suitable for uses such as structural load bearing panels or sheets for aircraft wings or fuselage, composite armor, torpedo, missile body, consumer electronics, etc. The electrochemical device may include, but is not limited to, energy storage (batteries, supercapacitors), and energy generation (fuel cells). 1. An electrochemical device comprising one or more anode , cathode , and separator; and two or more current collectors;wherein the anode and cathode are between the two current collectors and each is adhered to an adjacent current collector, and the separator is between the anode and cathode and adhered to the anode and cathode;wherein the current collectors are a barrier; andwherein the current collectors are bonded together to create a sealed container for the anode, cathode, and separator.2. The electrochemical device of claim 1 , wherein the device is hermetically sealed inside the current collectors.3. The electrochemical device of claim 1 , additionally comprising a perimeter seal claim 1 , wherein the perimeter seal is bonded between the two current collectors.4. The electrochemical device of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises two or more anodes claim 1 , cathodes claim 1 , or both.5. The electrochemical device of claim 1 , wherein the outer anodes or cathodes are the current collectors.6. The electrochemical device of claim 1 , wherein at least one electrode is double-sided ...

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Номер записи: 80
25-03-2021 дата публикации

NAPLES AND Pb-Sb-Sn YELLOWS - COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF USE

Номер: US20210091374A1
Автор: BIN LI ZHI, Mitchener Gary R., ROTHSTEIN SARAH A.
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A method of manufacturing a lead-acid battery, including the steps of making paste from leady oxide, sulfuric acid, lead powder, Naples Yellow, and water, pasting a lead-containing alloy grid to define an uncured battery plate, curing the pasted battery plate, positioning the cured plate in a lead-acid battery cell, and charging the cell convert the basic lead sulfate crystal structures into lead dioxide containing one or more of the ancient pigments. 1. A method of manufacturing a lead-acid battery , comprising in combination:a) making a paste from leady oxide, sulfuric acid, water, and one of the group comprising Naples Yellow, lead tin yellow, and combinations thereof;b) pasting a lead-containing metallic grid to define an uncured battery plate;c) curing the uncured battery plate to yield a cured battery plate;d) positioning the cured battery plate in a lead-add battery cell; ande) charging the cell to yield a formed plate.2. The method of wherein step c) is carried out in an environment of high relative humidity and at an elevated temperature.3. The method of wherein during step c) claim 1 , lead and leady oxides react with sulfuric acid in the presence of Naples Yellow to form lead sulfate crystals having tetrabasic lead sulfate morphology.4. The method of wherein step a) is making a paste from leady oxide claim 1 , sulfuric acid claim 1 , water claim 1 , lead powder claim 1 , and one of the group comprising Naples Yellow claim 1 , lead tin yellow claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The method of wherein during e) claim 1 , the lead sulfate crystal structure converted to lead dioxide containing Naples Yellow.6. The method of wherein Naples Yellow is selected from the group comprising PbSbO claim 1 , PbSbO claim 1 , and mixtures thereof; and{'sub': 2', '4', '3', '2', '6', '6.5, 'wherein lead-tin yellow is selected from the group comprising PbSnO, PbSnO, Pb2SnO, PbSbSnO, and combinations thereof.'}7. The method of wherein the paste is made from 200 grams leady ...

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Номер записи: 81
05-05-2022 дата публикации

ELECTRODE PLATE OF AN ELECTROCHEMICAL BATTERY AND ELECTROCHEMICAL BATTERY COMPRISING SUCH ELECTRODE PLATE

Номер: US20220140350A1
Автор: Bauder Detlef, Dudenbostel Andreas, Johns Frank, Porscha Peter
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An electrochemical battery is disclosed. The electrochemical battery has an electrode plate comprising a frame and a generally flat grid connected to the frame, the frame comprising at least a top frame member having a contact lug, wherein the grid comprises a plurality of grid wires and a plurality of window-like open areas between the grid wires, further comprising an active mass within the open areas and/or on the grid wires, wherein the electrode plate comprises on one outer surface or on both opposing outer surfaces of the active mass a pattern of grooves, wherein the grooves extend diagonally from a position closer to the top frame member to a position further away from the top frame member. A method for producing an electrode plate is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 82
05-05-2022 дата публикации

FRICTION ENHANCING CORE SURFACE OF BATTERY SEPARATOR ROLL AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20220140443A1
Автор: Pekala Richard W., Stock Jennifer
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Rolls of battery separator material and related methods are disclosed. A roll of battery separator material includes a core including an outside surface, a separator material rolled around the core, and a friction enhancing surface on at least a portion of the outside surface of the core to prevent the separator material from lateral migration relative to the outside surface of the core.

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Номер записи: 83
21-03-2019 дата публикации

HYBRID METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORK SEPARATORS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS

Номер: US20190089006A1
Автор: Cai Mei, Dai Fang, DAILLY Anne M., Yang Li
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A hybrid separator for an electrochemical cell is provided, along with methods of making the hybrid separator. The hybrid separator includes a first metal-organic framework comprising copper and having a plurality of first pores and a second distinct metal-organic framework comprising indium or zinc and having a plurality of second pores. The hybrid separator is capable of adsorbing one or more lithium salts in at least one of the plurality of first pores or the plurality of second pores so as to be ionically conductive. The hybrid separator may have a conductivity greater than or equal to about 0.1 mS/cm to less than or equal to about 1 mS/cm and is substantially free of any polymeric binder. 1. A hybrid separator for an electrochemical cell that cycles lithium ions , the hybrid separator in a sheet form comprising a first metal-organic framework (MOF) comprising copper (Cu) and having a plurality of first pores and a second distinct metal-organic framework (MOF) comprising indium (In) or zinc (Zn) and having a plurality of second pores , wherein the hybrid separator is capable of adsorbing one or more lithium salts in at least one of the plurality of first pores or the plurality of second pores so as to be ionically conductive.2. The hybrid separator of claim 1 , wherein the hybrid separator is substantially free of any polymeric binder.3. The hybrid separator of claim 1 , wherein the hybrid separator comprises greater than or equal to about 30 wt. % to less than or equal to about 80 wt. % of the first metal-organic framework (MOF) and greater than or equal to about 30 wt. % to less than or equal to about 80 wt. % of the second metal-organic framework (MOF) claim 1 , andwherein the hybrid separator adsorbs greater than or equal to about 10 wt. % to less than or equal to about 85 wt. % of a total combined mass of the hybrid separator having adsorbed the one or more lithium salts.4. The hybrid separator of claim 1 , wherein the one or more lithium salts comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 84
09-04-2015 дата публикации

CONDUCTIVE MAT FOR BATTERY ELECTRODE PLATE REINFORCEMENT AND METHODS OF USE THEREFOR

Номер: US20150099153A1
Автор: Asrar Jawed, Dietz Albert G., Guo Zhihua, Nandi Souvik
Принадлежит: JOHNS MANVILLE

According to one embodiment, a plate or electrode for a lead-acid battery includes a grid of lead alloy material, a paste of active material applied to the grid of lead alloy material, and a nonwoven fiber mat disposed at least partially within the paste of active material. The nonwoven fiber mat includes a plurality of fibers, a binder material that couples the plurality of fibers together, and a conductive material disposed at least partially within the nonwoven fiber mat so as to contact the paste of active material. In some embodiments, the nonwoven fiber mat may have an electrical resistant of less than about 100,000 ohms per square to enable electron flow on a surface of the nonwoven fiber mat. 1. A lead-acid battery comprising:a positive electrode;a negative electrode;a separator positioned between the positive electrode and the negative electrode so as to electrically insulate the positive and negative electrodes, the separator including a nonwoven fiber mat that reinforces the separator; and a plurality of fibers;', 'a binder material that couples the plurality of fibers together; and', 'a conductive material disposed on at least one surface of the additional fiber mat or throughout the additional fiber mat so as to contact the positive or the negative electrode, wherein the additional fiber mat has an electrical resistant of less than about 100,000 ohms per square so as to enable electron flow on the surface of the additional fiber mat., 'an additional fiber mat positioned adjacent either the positive electrode or the negative electrode to reinforce the positive or negative electrode, wherein the fiber mat comprises2. The lead-acid battery of claim 1 , wherein the additional fiber mat has an electrical resistant of less than about 50 claim 1 ,000 ohms per square.3. The lead-acid battery of claim 1 , wherein the separator also includes a conductive material disposed on at least one surface of the nonwoven fiber mat or throughout the nonwoven fiber mat such ...

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Номер записи: 85
09-04-2015 дата публикации

BATTERY ELECTRODE PLATE REINFORCEMENT MAT HAVING IMPROVED WETTABILITY CHARACTERISTICS AND METHODS OF USE THEREFOR

Номер: US20150099155A1
Автор: Asrar Jawed, Dietz, Guo Zhihua, III Albert G., Nandi Souvik
Принадлежит: JOHNS MANVILLE

According to one embodiment, a nonwoven fiber mat for reinforcing a plate or electrode of a lead-acid battery includes a plurality of glass fibers and an acid resistant binder that couples the plurality of glass fibers together. The nonwoven fiber mat also includes a wetting component that is applied to the glass fibers and/or nonwoven fiber mat to increase the wettability of the nonwoven fiber mat such that the nonwoven fiber mat exhibits an average water wick height of at least 0.5 cm after exposure to water for 10 minutes conducted according to method ISO8787. The wetting component may be dissolvable in an acid solution of the lead-acid battery such that a significant portion of the nonwoven fiber mat is lost due to dissolving of the wetting component. 1. A nonwoven fiber mat for reinforcing a plate or electrode of a lead-acid battery , the nonwoven fiber mat comprising:a plurality of glass fibers;an acid resistant binder that couples the plurality of glass fibers together to form the nonwoven fiber mat; anda wetting component applied to the nonwoven fiber mat to increase the wettability of the nonwoven fiber mat such that the nonwoven fiber mat has or exhibits an average water wick height of at least 0.5 cm after exposure to water for 10 minutes conducted according to method ISO8787, wherein the wetting component is dissolvable in an acid solution of the lead-acid battery such that a significant portion of the nonwoven fiber mat is lost due to dissolving of the wetting component.2. The nonwoven fiber mat of claim 1 , wherein the wetting component comprises a hydrophilic functional group of the acid resistant binder.3. The nonwoven fiber mat of claim 1 , wherein the wetting component comprises a hydrophilic binder that is blended or combined with the acid resistant binder claim 1 , wherein the hydrophilic binder is dissolvable in acid.4. The nonwoven fiber mat of claim 1 , wherein the wetting component comprises a plurality of cellulose fibers that are bonded ...

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Номер записи: 86
19-03-2020 дата публикации

BATTERY PLATE LOADING MECHANISM

Номер: US20200091542A1
Автор: Turner Nigel
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A battery plate loading system includes a battery plate separator apparatus having a work surface for receiving a stack of battery plates, and a loading mechanism including an arm coupled to the work surface. The arm is pivotable to move the work surface between a substantially horizontal position and a substantially vertical position. A pallet has a surface arranged to receive a plurality of stacks of battery plates, each stack being arranged in at least a first or a second orientation; and, a robot head arrangement configured to transfer stacks of battery plates from the pallet to the battery plate separator apparatus. The robot head arrangement includes a sensor configured to detect the orientation of each stack. The pivotable arm is configured to move the work surface to the substantially horizontal position or to the substantially vertical position in response to the detected orientation of a selected stack. 1. A battery plate loading system , the system comprising: a work surface for receiving a stack of battery plates; and,', 'a loading mechanism comprising an arm coupled to the work surface; the arm being pivotable around an axis to move the work surface between a substantially horizontal position and a substantially vertical position;, 'a battery plate separator apparatus, the apparatus comprisinga pallet comprising at least one surface arranged to receive a plurality of stacks of battery plates, each stack being arranged in at least a first or a second orientation; and,a robot head arrangement configured to transfer stacks of battery plates from the pallet to the battery plate separator apparatus;wherein the robot head arrangement comprises a sensor configured to detect the orientation of each stack on the pallet prior to the transfer of each stack to the battery plate separator apparatus; and,wherein the pivotable arm is configured to move the work surface to the substantially horizontal position or to the substantially vertical position in response to ...

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Номер записи: 87
01-04-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRICAL POWER STORAGE DEVICES

Номер: US20210098795A1
Автор: Gruenstern Robert G., Meissner Eberhard, Sturgeon Richard M., Subbarraman Ramachadran, Symanski James, Wetzel Dennis A., Wruck William J.
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An electrical storage device includes high surface area fibers (e.g., shaped fibers and/or microfibers) coated with carbon (graphite, expanded graphite, activated carbon, carbon black, carbon nanofibers, CNT, or graphite coated CNT), electrolyte, and/or electrode active material (e.g., lead oxide) in electrodes. The electrodes are used to form electrical storage devices such as electrochemical batteries, electrochemical double layer capacitors, and asymmetrical capacitors. 135-. (canceled)36. An electrode comprising:a charge collector comprising a mat of high surface area fibers;wherein the charge collector is loaded with electrode active material; andwherein the high surface area fibers comprise a carbon selected from the group consisting of graphite, expanded graphite, activated carbon, carbon black, carbon nanofibers, and carbon nanotubes.37. The electrode of claim 36 , where the high surface area fibers have a cross sectional diameter ranging from about 1 micron to about 100 microns.38. The electrode of claim 36 , wherein the fibers are shaped fibers.39. The electrode of claim 36 , wherein the fibers are microfibers.40. The electrode of claim 36 , wherein the mat is formed of a woven or non-woven mesh in a pattern to adhere and/or support the active material.41. The electrode of claim 36 , wherein the high surface area fibers are formed from a polymer.42. A lead-acid battery comprising:a positive electrode and a negative electrode contained within a housing having electrolyte;the negative electrode comprising a mat of high surface area fibers comprising a carbon selected from the group consisting of graphite, expanded graphite, activated carbon, carbon black, carbon nanofibers, and carbon nanotubes, wherein the high surface area fibers are loaded with electrode active material.43. The battery of claim 42 , further comprising a separator between the positive electrode and the negative electrode.44. The battery of claim 42 , wherein the high surface area fibers ...

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Номер записи: 88
16-04-2015 дата публикации

BATTERY FOR AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Номер: US20150104676A1
Автор: Okada Wataru, Saito Masao, Yasutomi Fumio
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A battery for automotive electrical system comprises a lead battery having an outer shape of a rectangular box and having length longer than the width, and a sub-battery connected in parallel to the lead battery. A first main terminal as a positive electrode terminal and a second terminal as a negative electrode terminal are disposed at both ends adjacent to a long side on an upper surface. The first main terminal as an output terminal of the lead battery is connected to a vehicle lead line, and the second main terminal is connected to the sub-battery. The sub-battery has a structure in which plural cells are stored in an outer case, and the outer case is disposed outside an end portion in the lengthwise direction of the lead battery and adjacent to the second main terminal of the lead battery, and the lead battery and the sub-battery are coupled. 1. A battery for automotive electrical system comprising:a lead battery having an outer shape of a rectangular box, and having the length (L) thereof which is longer than the width (W) thereof;a sub-battery being connected in parallel to the lead battery; anda first main terminal as a positive electrode terminal and a second main terminal as a negative electrode terminal being disposed at both ends adjacent to a long side on an upper surface of the rectangular box,wherein the first main terminal as an output terminal is connected to a lead wire for a vehicle, and the second main terminal is connected to the sub-battery,wherein the sub-battery has a structure in which plural cells are stored in an outer case, and the outer case is disposed outside an end portion in the lengthwise direction of the lead battery and adjacent to the second main terminal of the lead battery, and the lead battery and the sub-battery are coupled.2. The battery for automotive electrical system according to claim 1 , wherein in the sub-battery a second sub-terminal is connected to the second main terminal of the lead battery claim 1 , and is ...

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Номер записи: 89
06-04-2017 дата публикации

FUNCTIONALIZED LEAD ACID BATTERY SEPARATORS, IMPROVED LEAD ACID BATTERIES, AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20170098810A1
Автор: Appikatla Susmitha, Krishnamoorthy Ahila, Whear J. Kevin
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In accordance with at least selected embodiments, the present application or invention is directed to novel or improved porous membranes or substrates, separator membranes, separators, composites, electrochemical devices, batteries, methods of making such membranes or substrates, separators, and/or batteries, and/or methods of using such membranes or substrates, separators and/or batteries. In accordance with at least certain embodiments, the present application is directed to novel or improved porous membranes having a coating layer, battery separator membranes having a coating layer, separators, energy storage devices, batteries, including lead acid batteries including such separators, methods of making such membranes, separators, and/or batteries, and/or methods of using such membranes, separators and/or batteries. The disclosed separators and/or batteries have improved charge acceptance, improved surface conductivity, improved oxidation resistance, reduced acid stratification, improved resistance to metal contamination induced oxidation, reduced black residue, improved wettability, and/or improved stiffness. 1. A lead acid battery separator comprising a porous membrane or substrate having at least one electrically non-conductive , conductive or semiconductive layer , film , coating , deposition , or material comprising at least one of particles , fibers or materials of at least one of silica , fumed silica , silicon oxide , alumina , aluminum oxide , metal , metal oxide , cellulose , cellulosic material , glass , fiber glass , carbon , conductive carbon , or combinations , blends or mixtures thereof on at least one side thereof.2. The lead acid battery separator according to claim 1 , comprising a conductive carbon selected from graphite claim 1 , graphene claim 1 , carbon nanotubes claim 1 , graphene oxides claim 1 , carbon fibers claim 1 , and combinations claim 1 , blends or mixtures thereof.3. The lead acid battery separator according to claim 1 , comprising ...

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Номер записи: 90
08-04-2021 дата публикации

MIXING ELEMENT AND ACCUMULATOR

Номер: US20210104780A1
Автор: Dehnert Nadine, Koch lngo, Schwab Julius M., Werle Thorsten
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The invention relates to a mixing element designed to be installed into a housing of a liquid electrolyte-operated electrochemical accumulator in order to mix the electrolyte as a result of forces and/or motion exerted on the accumulator during operation, wherein the mixing element is designed as a hollow body provided with at least one respective opening at opposite end regions such that a channel is formed in the hollow body which leads into the at least one respective opening in the opposite end regions and is circumferentially delimited there by the material of the mixing element, wherein the mixing element comprises one or more securing and/or spacer ribs protruding from the external side of the mixing element and designed to contact parts of the accumulator housing in order to fix the mixing element in the accumulator and/or set a specific position of the mixing element relative to the housing parts. The invention further relates to a range of mixing elements as well as an accumulator having at least one mixing element. 113-. (canceled)14. A mixing element designed to be installed into a housing of an electrochemical accumulator operated by means of liquid electrolyte in order to mix the electrolyte as a result of forces and/or motion exerted on the accumulator during operation , wherein the mixing element is designed as a hollow body provided with at least one respective opening at opposite end regions such that a channel is formed in the hollow body which leads into the at least one respective opening in the opposite end regions and is circumferentially delimited there by the material of the mixing element , characterized in that the mixing element comprises one or more securing and/or spacer ribs protruding from the external side of the mixing element and designed to contact parts of the housing of the accumulator in order to fix the mixing element in the accumulator and/or set a specific position of the mixing element relative to the housing parts , ...

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Номер записи: 91
03-07-2014 дата публикации

MULTIFUNCTIONAL WEB FOR USE IN A LEAD-ACID BATTERY

Номер: US20140186660A1
Автор: Dumont-Roty Régis, Friedl-Goeppentin Lutz
Принадлежит: GLATFELTER GERNSBACH GMBH & CO. KG

The present invention relates to a multifunctional web for use in a lead-acid battery comprising natural fibres and heat-sealable fibres, the use of the multifunctional web in a lead-acid battery, a lead plate comprising a metal grid coated with a lead paste contacting the multifunctional web, a method of preparing the lead plate and a lead-acid battery assembly comprising the lead plate. 1. A multifunctional web for use in a lead-acid battery , the multifunctional web comprising natural fibers and heat-sealable fibers.2. The multifunctional web according to claim 1 , wherein said natural fibers and said heat-sealable fibres are comprised in one single layer.3. The multifunctional web according to claim 1 , comprising one claim 1 , two or more plies claim 1 , each ply comprising heat-sealable fibers claim 1 , natural fibers claim 1 , or both heat-sealable fibers and natural fibers.4. The multifunctional web according to claim 1 , wherein said heat-sealable fibers comprise bicomponent fibers.5. The multifunctional web according to claim 1 , wherein said natural fibers are contained in an amount of from 20 to 80 wt.-% based on the weight of the multifunctional web.6. The multifunctional web according to claim 1 , wherein said heat-sealable fibers are contained in an amount of from 20 to 80 wt.-% based on the weight of the multifunctional web.7. The multifunctional web according to claim 1 , wherein the grammage of the multifunctional web is of from 9 to 50 g/m.8. The multifunctional web according to claim 1 , further comprising a wet-strength agent.9. A method comprising utilizing a multifunctional web according to in a lead-acid battery.10. The method according to claim 9 , wherein the multifunctional web is used to support a lead paste.11. A lead plate claim 1 , comprising a metal grid coated with a lead paste contacting a multifunctional web as defined in .12. A method of preparing a lead plate claim 1 , comprising the steps of(i) applying a lead paste to a metal ...

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Номер записи: 92
04-04-2019 дата публикации

Method for Forming an Electrical Connection to a Conductive Fibre Electrode and Electrode So Formed

Номер: US20190103604A1
Автор: Abrahamson John, Christie Shane, Furkert Suzanne, Wong Yoon San
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A method for forming an electrical connection to a microscale electrically conductive fibre material electrode element, such as a carbon fibre electrode element of a Pb-acid battery, comprises pressure impregnating into the fibre material an electrically conductive lug material, such as molten Pb metal, to surround and/or penetrate fibres and form an electrical connection to the fibre material and provide a lug for external connection of the electrode element. Other methods of forming a lug for external connection are also disclosed. 1. A lead acid battery or cell including at least one electrode comprising as a current collector a conductive fibre material having an average interfibre spacing of less than 250 microns , comprising an electrically conductive lug material pressure impregnated into a lug zone part of the fibre material surrounding and/or penetrating the fibres and forming an electrical connection to the fibre material in said lug zone and providing a lug for external connection of the electrode element , and comprising and an active material in at least a part of the conductive fibre material other than in said lug zone , and wherein a surface to volume ratio of Pb particles in the active material is at least about 3 times greater than a surface to volume ratio of lug material in the lug zone.2. A lead acid battery or cell according to wherein the surface to volume ratio of Pb particles in the active material is at least about 10 times greater than a surface to volume ratio of lug material in the lug zone.3. A lead acid battery or cell according to wherein the surface to volume ratio of Pb particles in the active material is greater than about 2 m/cmand the surface to volume ratio of lug material in the lug zone is less than about 0.5 m/cm.4. A lead acid battery or cell according to wherein the surface to volume ratio of Pb particles in the active material is greater than about 1 m/cmand the surface to volume ratio of lug material in the lug zone is ...

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Номер записи: 93
04-04-2019 дата публикации

POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME

Номер: US20190103629A1
Автор: Koike Tomoyuki, KOISHI Akifumi, TAHARA Masahiko, TEZUKA Atsushi, TSUCHIYA Terumasa, WATANABE Munemitsu
Принадлежит: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.

A power supply system that is mountable on a vehicle includes a lithium-ion storage battery connected to an electrical load via two paths being a first path and a second path, a power generator capable of charging the lithium-ion storage battery, a first switch provided on the first path, an electrical resistance element provided on the second path, and a controller configured to control on/off of the power generator and perform on/off control of the first switch. According to a voltage increase request from the electrical load, the controller is configured to turn of the first switch such that a power supply to the lithium-ion storage battery through the first path from the power generator is cut. 1. A power supply system that is mountable on a vehicle , the power supply system comprising:a lithium-ion storage battery connected to an electrical load via a first path and a second path;a power generator capable of charging the lithium-ion storage battery;a first switch provided on the first path;an electrical resistance element provided on the second path; anda controller configured to control on/off of the power generator and perform on/off control of the first switch,wherein, according to a voltage increase request from the electrical load, the controller is configured to turn of the first switch such that a power supply to the lithium-ion storage battery through the first path from the power generator is cut, andwherein the controller is configured to switch the power generator to a power generation mode in which an input voltage of the electrical load increases such that a power generated by the power generator is supplied to the lithium-ion storage battery through the second path.2. The power supply system according to claim 1 ,wherein the controller comprises a determination unit configured to determine presence or absence of the voltage increase request; andwherein, when the determination unit has determined that the voltage increase request is present, the ...

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Номер записи: 94
19-04-2018 дата публикации

BATTERY MODULE

Номер: US20180108889A1
Автор: LIU Hanxiang, WANG Derong, ZHENG Lin
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The present disclosure provides a battery module, which comprises: a plurality of mono-batteries, each mono-battery has electrode terminals which are opposite in electrical polarity; and an electrical connection sheet connecting at least two corresponding electrode terminals, the electrical connection sheet is formed with at least one fusing portion, each fusing portion is positioned between two adjacent electrode terminals. The battery module further comprises: an insulating sheet supported on the fusing portion which is positioned between the two adjacent electrode terminals connected by the electrical connection sheet, when the fusing portion supporting the insulating sheet is fused and a fracturing slit is formed, the insulating sheet drops into the fracturing slit to electrically isolate two facing sides of the electrical connection sheet which are at the fracturing slit. Therefore it avoids the phenomenon of an electrical arc occurring at the fracturing slit and makes the electrical arc extinct. 1. A battery module , comprising:a plurality of mono-batteries arranged side by side, each mono-battery having electrode terminals which are opposite in electrical polarity; andan electrical connection sheet connecting at least two corresponding electrode terminals, the electrical connection sheet being formed with at least one fusing portion, each fusing portion being positioned between two adjacent electrode terminals connected by the electrical connection sheet;whereinthe battery module further comprises: an insulating sheet supported on the fusing portion which is positioned between the two adjacent electrode terminals connected by the electrical connection sheet, when the fusing portion supporting the insulating sheet is fused and in turn a fracturing slit is formed, the insulating sheet drops into the fracturing slit to electrically isolate two facing sides of the electrical connection sheet which are at the fracturing slit.2. The battery module according to ...

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Номер записи: 95
20-04-2017 дата публикации

Battery separator for extending the cycle life of a battery

Номер: US20170110702A1
Автор: Eric Henri Miller, John Kevin Whear, John Randolph Timmons
Принадлежит: DARAMIC LLC

A battery separator for extending the cycle life of a battery has a separator and a conductive layer. The conductive layer is disposed upon the separator. The conductive layer is adapted to be in contact with the positive electrode of the battery thereby providing a new route of current to and from the positive electrode.

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Номер записи: 96
11-04-2019 дата публикации

RETICULATED ELECTRODE FOR LEAD-ACID BATTERY AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20190109324A1
Автор: JAN JONATHAN
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A method for fabricating a reticulated lead electrode for a lead-acid battery, including: preparing a molten metal in a container; applying a DC voltage to the molten metal and the substrate; while the DC voltage is applied, placing a reticulated ceramic substrate in the molten metal; while the DC voltage is applied, withdrawing the substrate from the molten metal; and cooling the substrate. The method may be used to form reticulated electrodes for other types of batteries or capacitors. Also described is a method for making a reticulated ceramic substrate, including: adhering mineral fibers such as milled glass fibers on the surfaces of a reticulated PU substrate with an adhesive; coating the reticulated PU substrate with a ceramic slurry with the assistance ultrasonic waves; pre-baking the dried slurry at a low temperature to vaporizes the polymer substrate; and baking the substrate at sintering temperature of the ceramic slurry. 1. A method for fabricating a reticulated electrode for a battery , comprising:obtaining a reticulated ceramic substrate;preparing a molten metal in a container;applying a DC voltage to the molten metal and the substrate;while the DC voltage is applied, placing the substrate in the molten metal;while the DC voltage is applied, withdrawing the substrate from the molten metal; andcooling the substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the molten metal is molten lead.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the DC voltage is between 1 and 9 V.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of applying a DC voltage to the molten metal and the substrate includes coupling a positive end of a DC voltage source to the molten metal claim 1 , and coupling a negative end of the DC voltage source to the reticulated ceramic substrate.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the container is made of an electrically conductive material claim 4 , and wherein the positive end of a DC voltage source is coupled to the molten metal by a plurality of electrodes coupled to a ...

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Номер записи: 97
28-04-2016 дата публикации

A METAL ACCUMULATION INHIBITING AND PERFORMANCE ENHANCING SUPPLEMENT AND A SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING THE SUPPLEMENT

Номер: US20160118694A1
Автор: FITTER Johan C.
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The invention relates to a metal accumulation inhibiting and performance enhancing isolated or synthesized supplement for use in or in association with rechargeable electrochemical energy storage cells, and a system for delivering the supplement including articles of plastic, articles containing plastic, articles similar to plastic, plastic containers, apparatus, porous electrodes, liquids and electrolytes, in particular, articles, apparatus, electrodes, insolating sheets, liquids and electrolytes associated with rechargeable electrochemical energy storage cells incorporating one or more supplements. An effective amount of the supplement typically exhibits foaming of an electrolyte, providing a visual indicator of activity in attenuating metal deposition on, and thereby reducing metal accumulation on, various surfaces in the rechargeable electrochemical storage cell. 1. An enhanced performance rechargeable electrochemical energy storage cell comprising:a container, at least one positive electrode with a positive connector and at least one negative electrode with a negative connector, the electrodes disposed in the container, the container containing an acidic electrolyte;a quantity of an isolated or synthesized performance enhancing supplement being incorporated with at least one component of the rechargeable electrochemical energy storage cell selected from the group consisting of the container, the at least one negative electrode, at least one separator adapted to be disposed between the at least one positive electrode and the at least one negative electrode, the acidic electrolyte, and combinations thereof, forming a treated cell;wherein application of an electric potential across the positive and negative connectors sufficient to cause an electric current to flow therebetween, effects at least one performance enhancement of the rechargeable electrochemical energy storage cell selected from the group consisting of a reduction of metal transfer within the treated ...

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Номер записи: 98
07-05-2015 дата публикации

Electrode plate and electrode assembly, storage battery, and capacitor comprising electrode plate

Номер: US20150125750A1
Автор: Hejun Yu
Принадлежит: SHANGHAI ZULI NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY Co Ltd

An electrode plate and an electrode assembly, a storage battery, and a capacitor comprising the electrode plate are provided. The electrode plate consists of at least two positive plates or at least two negative plates and an insulating film sandwiched between the at least two positive plates or the at least two negative plates. The electrode plate can improve the electric field intensity, and the charge time of the storage battery comprising the electrode plate is greatly reduced when compared with that of a battery with an existing structure.

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Номер записи: 99
13-05-2021 дата публикации

LEAD-ACID BATTERY AND BATTERY PACK

Номер: US20210143516A1
Автор: Dai Fei, FANG Mingxue, GAO Genfang, GUO Xiaoqun, HOU Guoyou, Hu Shu, LI Yuenan, ZHANG Tianren, ZHAO Haimin, ZHOU Wenwei
Принадлежит: TIANNENG BATTERY GROUP CO., LTD.

A lead-acid battery includes a container and an intermediate cover. The container comprises six pole groups in linear arrangement in a longitudinal direction. Two of the pole groups on a farthest edge are provided with pole posts penetrating through the intermediate cover. The intermediate cover is fixed with two connection terminals. Each of the connection terminals comprise a first connecting part connected to the pole post and a second connecting part connected to an external wire. The two connection terminals are provided on a side of the intermediate cover in a width direction of thereof, and the second connecting part is led out from a side surface of the intermediate cover. One of the connection terminals is directly connected to one of the pole posts, and the other one of the connection terminals is connected to another one of the pole posts via an adapted cable. 1. A lead-acid battery , comprising a container and an intermediate cover; the container comprises six pole groups in linear arrangement in a longitudinal direction thereof; two of the pole groups on a farthest edge are provided with pole posts penetrating through the intermediate cover; the intermediate cover is fixed with two connection terminals; each of the connection terminals comprise a first connecting part connected to the pole post and a second connecting part configured to be connected to an external wire , wherein the two connection terminals are provided on a side of the intermediate cover in a width direction thereof , and the second connecting part is led out from a side surface of the intermediate cover; one of the connection terminals is directly connected to one of the pole posts; and the other one of the connection terminals is connected to another one of the pole posts via an adapter cable.2. The lead-acid battery according to claim 1 , wherein each of the connection terminals comprise a terminal body and a connecting plate; the intermediate cover is provided with a rubber tank ...

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Номер записи: 100