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21-03-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY PACK CASE HAVING NOVEL STRUCTURE

Номер: US20130071719A1
Автор: CHUNG Chae Ho, Im Ye Hoon, LEE BumHyun, Lee Jin Kyu
Принадлежит: LG CHEM, LTD.

Disclosed herein is a battery pack case in which a battery module having a plurality of stacked battery cells or unit modules (‘unit cells’) is mounted, wherein the battery pack case is provided at the upper part and the lower part thereof with a coolant inlet port and a coolant outlet port, respectively, which are directed in opposite directions such that a coolant to cool the unit cells can flow from one side to the other side of the battery module in a direction perpendicular to a cell stacking direction, the battery pack case is further provided with a flow space (‘coolant introduction part’) extending from the coolant inlet port to the battery module and another flow space (‘coolant discharge part’) extending from the battery module to the coolant outlet port, and the flow channel width of the coolant introduction part and/or the flow channel width of the coolant discharge part is greater than that of each of the unit cells, thereby achieving uniform distribution of the coolant. 1. A battery pack case in which a battery module having a plurality of stacked battery cells or unit modules (‘unit cells’) is mounted , wherein the battery pack case is provided at an upper part and a lower part thereof with a coolant inlet port and a coolant outlet port , respectively , which are directed in opposite directions such that a coolant to cool the unit cells can flow from one side to the other side of the battery module in a direction perpendicular to a cell stacking direction , the battery pack case is further provided with a flow space (‘coolant introduction part’) extending from the coolant inlet port to the battery module and another flow space (‘coolant discharge part’) extending from the battery module to the coolant outlet port , and a flow channel width of the coolant introduction part and/or a flow channel width of the coolant discharge part is greater than that of each of the unit cells , thereby achieving uniform distribution of the coolant.2. The battery pack ...

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Номер записи: 1
21-03-2013 дата публикации

LITHIUM ION BATTERIES

Номер: US20130071742A1
Автор: Fuller Timothy J., Halalay Ion C., Jackson Thomas C., Zou Lijun
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A lithium ion battery includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a microporous polymer separator soaked in an electrolyte solution. The microporous polymer separator is disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. An ion exchange polymer material is any of i) incorporated as a binder in any of the positive electrode or the negative electrode, ii) deposited onto a surface of any of the positive electrode or the negative electrode, iii) incorporated into the microporous polymer separator, or iv) deposited onto a surface of the microporous polymer separator. Examples of methods for making the ion exchange polymer material for use in the lithium ion batteries are also disclosed herein. 1. A lithium ion battery , comprising:a positive electrode;a negative electrode;a microporous polymer separator soaked in an electrolyte solution, the microporous polymer separator disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode; andan ion exchange polymer material any of i) incorporated as a binder in any of the positive electrode or the negative electrode, ii) deposited onto a surface of any of the positive electrode or the negative electrode, iii) incorporated into the microporous polymer separator, or iv) deposited onto a surface of the microporous polymer separator.4. The lithium ion battery as defined in wherein the is selected from the group consisting of polyolefins claim 3 , polyethylene terephthalate claim 3 , polyvinylidene fluoride claim 3 , polyamides claim 3 , polyurethanes claim 3 , polycarbonates claim 3 , polyesters claim 3 , polyetheretherketones claim 3 , polyethersulfones claim 3 , polyimides claim 3 , polyamide-imides claim 3 , polyethers claim 3 , polyoxymethylene claim 3 , polybutylene terephthalate claim 3 , polyethylenenaphthenate claim 3 , polybutene claim 3 , polyolefin copolymers claim 3 , acrylonitrile-butadiene styrene copolymers claim 3 , polystyrene copolymers claim 3 , polymethylmethacrylate claim 3 , ...

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Номер записи: 2
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Rigid Cell Separator for Minimizing Thermal Runaway Propagation within a Battery Pack

Номер: US20130078494A1
Автор: Hermann Weston Arthur
Принадлежит: TESLA MOTORS, INC.

A spacer assembly, comprised of a plurality of rigid spacers, is provided that is configured for use with a cell mounting bracket within a battery pack. The spacer assembly maintains the positions of the batteries within the battery pack during a thermal event and after the cell mounting bracket loses structural integrity due to the increased temperature associated with the thermal event. By keeping the battery undergoing thermal runaway in its predetermined location within the battery pack, the minimum spacing between cells is maintained, thereby helping to minimize the thermal effects on adjacent cells while ensuring that the cooling system, if employed, is not compromised. As a result, the risk of thermal runaway propagation is reduced. 1. A thermal runaway propagation prevention system for use with a plurality of batteries contained within a battery pack , the thermal runaway propagation prevention system comprising:a cell mounting bracket configured to hold at least a portion of each of said plurality of batteries within a predetermined location and with a minimum battery-to-battery separation distance, wherein said cell mounting bracket is fabricated from a first material with a first melting temperature; and{'b': 1', '5, 'a spacer assembly comprised of a plurality of rigid spacers independent and separate from said cell mounting bracket, said plurality of rigid spacers configured to fit between adjacent batteries of said plurality of batteries and maintain each of said plurality of batteries within said predetermined location and with said minimum battery-to-battery separation distance, wherein each of said plurality of rigid spacers has a height dimension between and % of the overall height of each of said plurality of batteries, wherein each of said plurality of rigid spacers is comprised of a second material with a second melting temperature, wherein said second melting temperature is greater than said first melting temperature, wherein said second ...

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Номер записи: 3
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Single-Layer Lithium Ion Battery Separator

Номер: US20130078525A1
Автор: Morin Brian G., Schaeffer James L.
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a microporous polymeric battery separator comprised of a single layer of enmeshed microfibers and nanofibers. Such a separator accords the ability to attune the porosity and pore size to any desired level through a single nonwoven fabric. As a result, the inventive separator permits a high strength material with low porosity and low pore size to levels unattained. The combination of polymeric nanofibers within a polymeric microfiber matrix and/or onto such a substrate through high shear processing provides such benefits, as well. The separator, a battery including such a separator, the method of manufacturing such a separator, and the method of utilizing such a separator within a battery device, are all encompassed within this invention. 1. An insulating , nonconductive microporous polymeric battery separator comprised of a single layer of enmeshed microfibers and nanofibers.2. The battery separator of claim 1 , wherein said microfibers are entangled with one another;wherein said separator exhibits interstices between each entangled microfiber; and wherein said interstices include nanofibers present therein.3. The battery separator of exhibiting a mean flow pore size of less than 2000 nm.4. The battery separator of exhibiting a mean flow pore size of less than 1000 nm.5. The battery separator of exhibiting a Gurley air resistance of less than 566 seconds/100 cc.6. The battery separator of exhibiting a Gurley air resistance of less than 566 seconds/100 cc.7. The battery separator of exhibiting a thickness of less than 100 microns.8. The battery separator of exhibiting an ionic resistivity of less than 956 Ohm—cm.9. The battery separator of in which said microfibers comprise fibrillated microfibers.10. The battery separator of claim 9 , wherein said microfibers have an average fiber diameter greater than 1000 nm.11. The battery separator of claim 9 , wherein said microfibers have an average fiber diameter greater than 3000 nm.12. The ...

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Номер записи: 4
28-03-2013 дата публикации

POROUS NANOWEB AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20130078527A1
Автор: Lee Moo-Seok
Принадлежит: KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC.

Disclosed is a porous nanoweb including first and second nanofilaments, which facilitates to perform heat resistance simultaneously with a shutdown function for preventing a battery explosion caused by an abnormal heat generation, and to realize small thickness and easy control of porosity, wherein, if the porous nanoweb is used as a battery separator for a secondary battery, it allow the good battery efficiency and good safety owing to the low resistance, the porous nanoweb comprising the first nanofilament having a melting temperature not more than 200° C.; and the second nanofilament having a melting temperature not less than 210° C. 1. A porous nanoweb comprising:a first polymer having a melting temperature not more than 200° C.; anda second polymer having a melting temperature not less than 210° C.2. The porous nanoweb of claim 1 ,wherein the porous nanoweb comprises a first nanofilament formed of the first polymer and a second nanofilament formed of the second polymer.3. The porous nanoweb of claim 2 ,wherein the first and second nanofilaments have an average diameter of 0.005˜5 μm, and the porous nanoweb has a thickness of 1˜30 μm and a porosity of 40˜90%.4. The porous nanoweb of claim 2 ,wherein the first and second nanofilaments constitute a single nanoweb.5. The porous nanoweb of claim 2 ,wherein the porous nanoweb comprises a first sub-nanoweb comprising the first nanofilament and a second sub-nanoweb comprising the second nanofilament.6. The porous nanoweb of claim 1 ,wherein the porous nanoweb comprises a composite nanofilament, andwherein the composite nanofilament comprises:a core formed of the second polymer; anda sheath surrounding the core, the sheath being formed of the first polymer.7. The porous nanoweb of claim 1 ,wherein the first polymer is polyurethane, polyethylene, polypropylene, copolymer thereof, or mixture thereof, andwherein the second polymer is polyimide.8. The porous nanoweb of claim 1 ,wherein a content of the second polymer in the ...

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Номер записи: 5
04-04-2013 дата публикации

LITHIUM ION BATTERY

Номер: US20130084475A1
Автор: GU Huijun
Принадлежит:

A lithium ion battery including a lithium ion battery core, a cylindrical aluminum shell, a positive guide needle of the anode, a negative guide needle of the cathode, a rubber seal having a circular recess in the outside of the side wall, and a sealing band. The battery core is arranged within the shell. The positive and negative guide needles are led out from under the seal. The battery core together with the rubber seal is sealed in the shell via the sealing band which is molded from an insulated moldable material by rolling. The sealing band is applied only to the top portion of the shell, the side wall of the seal, and the edge of the top wall of the seal. The bottom wall of the shell is provided with a pressure relief valve. 2. The lithium ion battery of claim 1 , wherein the positive guide needle of anode and the negative guide needle of cathode are respectively riveted to an anode ear and a cathode ear.3. The lithium ion battery of claim 1 , wherein said pressure relief valve is X-shaped or Y-shaped.5. The lithium ion battery of claim 4 , wherein the positive guide needle of anode and the negative guide needle of cathode are respectively riveted to an anode ear and a cathode ear.6. The lithium ion battery of claim 4 , wherein said pressure relief valve is X-shaped or Y-shaped.7. In a method for making a lithium ion battery claim 4 , the battery comprising: a) a battery core; b) a cylindrical shell for containing said battery core; said cylindrical shell being made of aluminum; and said cylindrical shell comprising a bottom wall claim 4 , an opening claim 4 , and a first cylindrical side wall having an upper portion being disposed around said opening and a lower portion; c) a positive guide needle of an anode; d) a negative guide needle of a cathode; e) a rubber plug for confining said battery core in said cylindrical shell; said positive guide needle of the anode and said negative guide needle of the cathode being led out from under said rubber plug; said ...

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Номер записи: 6
04-04-2013 дата публикации

SEPARATOR AND ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME

Номер: US20130084483A1
Автор: Ha Jeong-Min, Jin Sun-Mi, Kim Jong-Hun, Lee Joo-Sung, Ryu Bo-Kyung
Принадлежит: LG CHEM, LTD.

Disclosed is a separator. The separator includes a porous substrate, and a porous coating layer formed on at least one surface of the porous substrate and including a mixture of inorganic particles and a binder polymer. A continuous or discontinuous patterned layer is formed on the surface of the porous coating layer to allow an electrolyte solution to permeate therethrough. The continuous or discontinuous patterned layer may be formed with continuous grooves to allow an electrolyte solution to permeate therethrough. Due to this structure, the wettability of the separator with an electrolyte solution is improved, shortening the time needed to impregnate the electrolyte solution into the separator. 1. A separator comprisinga porous substrate, anda porous coating layer formed on at least one surface of the porous substrate and comprising a mixture of inorganic particles and a binder polymer,wherein a continuous or discontinuous patterned layer with continuous or discontinuous grooves is formed on the surface of the porous coating layer to allow an electrolyte solution to permeate therethrough.2. The separator according to claim 1 , wherein the grooves have a depth corresponding to 1 to 20% of the thickness of the porous coating layer.3. The separator according to claim 1 , wherein the grooves have a width of 0.1 to 50 mm.4. The separator according to claim 1 , wherein the porous substrate is a porous polyolefin substrate.5. The separator according to claim 4 , wherein the porous polyolefin substrate is made of a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene claim 4 , polypropylene claim 4 , polybutylene and polypentene.6. The separator according to claim 1 , wherein the inorganic particles are selected from the group consisting of inorganic particles having a dielectric constant of at least 5 claim 1 , inorganic particles having the ability to transport lithium ions claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.710. The separator according to claim 6 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 7
11-04-2013 дата публикации

SEPARATOR FOR NONAQUEOUS SECONDARY BATTERY, AND NONAQUEOUS SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20130089770A1
Автор: Nishikawa Satoshi
Принадлежит: TEIJIN LIMITED

An object of the invention is to provide a separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery, which has good adhesion to electrodes, is capable of ensuring sufficient ion permeability even after attachment to electrodes, and further includes an adhesive porous layer having dynamic physical properties sufficient to withstand heat pressing and a uniform porous structure. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery of the invention includes a porous substrate and an adhesive porous layer that is formed on at least one side of the porous substrate and contains a polyvinylidene-fluoride-based resin. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery is characterized in that the adhesive porous layer has a porosity of 30 to 60% and an average pore size of 1 to 100 nm. 1. A separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery , comprising a porous substrate and an adhesive porous layer that is formed on at least one side of the porous substrate and contains a polyvinylidene-fluoride-based resin ,the separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery being characterized in that the adhesive porous layer has a porosity of 30% or more and 60% or less and an average pore size of 1 nm or more and 100 nm or less.2. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery according claim 1 , characterized in that the adhesive porous layer has a porosity of 30% or more and 50% or less claim 1 , and the polyvinylidene-fluoride-based resin contains vinylidene fluoride in an amount of 98 mol % or more.3. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery according to claim 1 , characterized in that the weight of the adhesive porous layer formed on one side of the porous substrate is 0.5 g/mor more and 1.5 g/mor less.4. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery according to claim 1 , characterized in that the adhesive porous layer is formed on both front and back sides of the porous substrate.5. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery according to claim 4 , characterized in that{'sup': 2', '2, ...

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Номер записи: 8
11-04-2013 дата публикации

SEPARATOR FOR NONAQUEOUS SECONDARY BATTERY, AND NONAQUEOUS SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20130089771A1
Автор: Nishikawa Satoshi
Принадлежит: TEIJIN LIMITED

An object of the invention is to provide a separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery, which has good adhesion to electrodes and is also capable of ensuring sufficient ion permeability even after attachment to an electrode. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery of the invention includes a porous substrate and an adhesive porous layer formed on at least one side of the porous substrate and containing a polyvinylidene-fluoride-based resin. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery is characterized in that the polyvinylidene-fluoride-based resin has a weight average molecular weight of 600,000 to 3,000,000. 1. A separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery , comprising a porous substrate and an adhesive porous layer that is formed on at least one side of the porous substrate and contains a polyvinylidene-fluoride-based resin ,the separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery being characterized in that the polyvinylidene-fluoride-based resin has a weight average molecular weight of 600,000 or more and 3,000,000 or less.2. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery according to claim 1 , characterized in that the polyvinylidene-fluoride-based resin has a weight average molecular weight of 600 claim 1 ,000 or more and 1 claim 1 ,500 claim 1 ,000 or less.3. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery according to claim 1 , characterized in that the separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery has a Gurley value of 50 sec/100 cc or more and 800 sec/100 cc or less.4. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery according to claim 1 , characterized in that the separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery has a porosity of 30% or more and 60% or less.5. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery according to claim 1 , characterized in that the value obtained by subtracting the Gurley value of the porous substrate from the Gurley value of the separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery with the adhesive porous layer formed thereon is ...

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Номер записи: 9
11-04-2013 дата публикации

SEPARATOR FOR NONAQUEOUS SECONDARY BATTERY, AND NONAQUEOUS SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20130089772A1
Автор: Nishikawa Satoshi
Принадлежит: TEIJIN LIMITED

An object of the invention is to provide a separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery, which has good adhesion to electrodes and is also capable of ensuring sufficient ion permeability even after attachment to electrodes. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery of the invention includes a porous substrate and an adhesive porous layer that is formed on at least one side of the porous substrate and contains a polyvinylidene-fluoride-based resin. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery is characterized in that the adhesive porous layer has a crystal size of 1 to 13 nm. 1. A separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery , comprising a porous substrate and an adhesive porous layer that is formed on at least one side of the porous substrate and contains a polyvinylidene-fluoride-based resin ,the separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery being characterized in that the adhesive porous layer has a crystal size of 1 nm or more and 13 nm or less.2. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery according to claim 1 , characterized in that the weight of the adhesive porous layer formed on one side of the porous substrate is 0.5 g/mor more and 1.5 g/mor less.3. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery according to claim 1 , characterized in that the adhesive porous layer is formed on both front and back sides of the porous substrate.4. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery according to claim 3 , characterized in that the total weight of the adhesive porous layers formed on both sides of the porous substrate is 1.0 g/mor more and 3.0 g/mor less claim 3 , and the difference between the weight of the adhesive porous layer on one side and the weight of the adhesive porous layer on the other side is 20% or less of the total weight.5. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery according to claim 1 , characterized in that the value obtained by subtracting the Gurley value of the porous substrate from the Gurley value of the separator ...

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Номер записи: 10
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Electrochemical cells with improved separator and electrolyte

Номер: US20130089792A1
Автор: Eric Navok, Fred Joseph Berkowitz, Michael Dean Sliger, Michael Pozin, Nikolai Nikolaevich Issaev
Принадлежит: Gillette Co LLC

An electrochemical cell is described. The electrochemical cell includes an anode, a cathode, a separator between said anode and said cathode, and an electrolyte. The electrolyte includes a salt dissolved in an organic solvent. The separator in combination with the electrolyte has an area specific resistance less than 2 ohm-cm 2 . The electrochemical cell has an interfacial anode to cathode ratio of less than about 1.1.

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Номер записи: 11
18-04-2013 дата публикации

NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20130095352A1
Автор: Nakanishi Naoya, Nohma Toshiyuki, Yamauchi Yasuhiro
Принадлежит: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a pressure-sensitive elastic element reliably operating at a desired operating pressure. The battery includes an outer can having an opening; an electrode assembly which is housed in the outer can and comprises a positive electrode having a positive electrode current collector and a negative electrode having a negative electrode current collector; a sealing plate sealing the opening; an external electrode terminal whose one end is engaged with the throughhole of the sealing plate and whose other end projects outside the sealing plate; and a pressure-sensitive elastic element which is disposed inside the sealing plate in the battery and deforms in accordance with an increase in the gas pressure in the battery, the external electrode terminal. The external electrode terminal includes therein a hole connecting the outside of the battery and the space in contact with the outer side of pressure-sensitive elastic element. 1. A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising:a prismatic outer can having an opening;an electrode assembly housed in the outer can and including a positive electrode and a negative electrode;a sealing plate sealing the opening;a current collecting tab electrically connected to either the positive electrode or the negative electrode;an external electrode terminal projecting outside the sealing plate;a diaphragm disposed at a position of the battery, the position being inner than the sealing plate and outer than the current collecting tab, the diaphragm being electrically connected to the external electrode terminal and the current collecting tab;a lead for electrically connecting the external electrode terminal and the diaphragm;a first insulating member interposed between the sealing plate and the lead; anda second insulating member interposed between the diaphragm and the current collecting tab,whereinthe second insulating member has a throughhole, and a electric conduction path between the ...

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Номер записи: 12
18-04-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY MODULE

Номер: US20130095355A1
Автор: Okutani Oose, Shimizu Keisuke
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

A case of a battery module includes a battery chamber , and an exhaust chamber . A member having a lower melting point than a melting point of the case is provided on an inner surface of the case located in a release direction of gas. 1. A battery module comprising:a plurality of cells arranged and housed in a case, whereinthe case includes a battery chamber housing the plurality of cells, and an exhaust chamber through which a gas released from one of the cells is released to outside the case, anda member having a lower melting point than the case is provided on an inner surface of the case located in a release direction in which the gas is released from the cell to the exhaust chamber.2. The battery module of claim 1 , whereinthe melting point of the member is higher than or equal to 200° C.3. The battery module of claim 1 , whereinthe member includes two or more stacked layers, andthe layer located apart from the inner surface of the case has a lower melting point than the layer located near the inner surface of the case.4. The battery module of claim 1 , whereinthe member includes two or more stacked layers, andthe layer located apart from the inner surface of the case has a lower heat capacity than the layer located near the inner surface of the case.5. The battery module of claim 1 , whereinthe member includes two or more stacked layers made of an identical material, andthe layer located apart from the inner surface of the case is thinner than the layer located near the inner surface of the case.6. The battery module of claim 1 , whereinthe member is provided on the entire inner surface of the case located in the release direction.7. The battery module of claim 1 , whereinthe cells are lithium ion secondary batteries. The present invention relates to battery modules.In recent years, reusable secondary batteries have been used as power sources of, e.g., portable electronic devices or mobile telecommunication devices to save resources and energy. Use of such ...

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Номер записи: 13
18-04-2013 дата публикации

CELL MODULE

Номер: US20130095356A1
Автор: Fujikawa Masato, Naito Keisuke, Shimizu Keisuke, Yokoyama Tomohiko
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

Batteries are accommodated in a case , wherein the batteries each include an opening portion for releasing gas produced in an associated one of the batteries to outside the battery, the case is partitioned into an accommodation section configured to accommodate the batteries and an exhaust passage configured to expel the gas released from at least one of the opening portions of the batteries to outside the case , the opening portions of the batteries are allowed to communicate with the exhaust passage through sealed connection passages , and a one-way open valve which is configured to open only along a direction from the opening portion of the battery to the exhaust passage is provided in an intermediate portion or at an end of each of the connection passages 2. The battery module of claim 1 , whereinthe case is partitioned into the accommodation section and the exhaust passage by a flat plate placed in the case.3. The battery module of claim 2 , whereinthe opening portion is provided in a protrusion of each of the batteries,the flat plate is placed in such a manner that each of the protrusions of the batteries is inserted into an associated one of through holes formed in the flat plate and battery cases of the batteries are in contact with the flat plate at portions surrounding the protrusions, andthe through holes form the connection passages.4. The battery module of claim 2 , whereinthe flat plate includes a plurality of hollow members formed thereon,an inner periphery of each of the hollow members is engaged with an outer periphery of an associated one of the battery cases of the batteries, andthe hollow members form the connection passages.5. The battery module of claim 2 , whereineach of the protrusions of the batteries extends with an end opened and is engaged with an inner surface of an associated one of the through holes of the flat plate, andthe protrusions form the connection passages.6. The battery module of claim 2 , whereina plate member is placed in ...

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Номер записи: 14
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Lithium Iron Disulfide Battery

Номер: US20130095358A1
Автор: Huang Weiwei, Schubert Mark A., Wendling Matthew T.
Принадлежит: EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, INC.

A lithium-iron disulfide battery with improved high temperature performance is disclosed. The separator characteristics are deliberately selected to be compatible with the electrolyte at the intended temperature. Additional or alternative modifications can be made in the form of a scaffold or laminated structure. A preferred polymer for such separators is polyimide. 1. An electrochemical cell comprising:an anode consisting essentially of lithium or a lithium alloy;a cathode coated onto a solid current collector, said cathode coating comprising iron disulfide as an active material;a high temperature polymeric separator comprising a polymer having a melting point;an electrolyte having a solubility parameter;wherein the anode, the cathode and the separator are spirally wound; andwherein, when the cell is discharged at a rate of 0.01 C or less and a temperature of 70° C. or greater, the solubility parameter of the electrolyte is large enough relative to the melting point of the polymer to prevent premature voltage dropoff.2. The cell according to claim 1 , wherein the separator comprises polyimide.3. The cell according to claim 2 , wherein the separator is a bi-layer further comprising polyethylene.4. The cell according to claim 3 , wherein the polyimide is less than 30 microns claim 3 , the polyethylene is greater than 10 microns and a total thickness for the bi-layer separator is less than 50 microns.5. An electrochemical cell comprising:an anode consisting essentially of lithium or a lithium alloy;a cathode coated onto a solid current collector, said cathode coating comprising iron disulfide as an active material;a high temperature polymeric separator having a scaffold structure comprising a first polymer and filling polymer comprising a second polymer;a liquid electrolyte that is distinct from the separator;wherein the anode, the cathode and the separator are spirally wound;wherein the liquid electrolyte is at least partially absorbed by the second polymer; ...

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Номер записи: 15
18-04-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY PACK

Номер: US20130095359A1
Автор: Kusunoki Toshiki, MASUDA Yoshihiro, Yoshioka Toshiki
Принадлежит: Lithium Energy Japan

A battery pack includes a stack case, spacers, and inner cover members as insulating members. The stack case accommodates a plurality of single cells arranged in line. Each of the spacers is disposed between adjacent single cells. The inner cover member is provided for each of the single cells, and is disposed on a surface of the single cell where terminals are provided. The inner cover member includes a base portion opposed to a surface of the single cell between terminals and terminal insulating portions provided on both ends of the base portion and covering the terminals. The inner cover member is attached to the spacer. 1. A battery pack comprising:a plurality of single cells;a case which accommodates the plurality of single cells arranged in line; andinsulating members each provided for each of the single cells, the insulating members being disposed on a surface of the single cells where terminals are provided.2. The battery pack according to claim 1 , wherein each of the insulating members includes a terminal insulating portion for covering the terminal of the single cell.3. The battery pack according to claim 2 , further comprising spacers disposed between the adjacent single cells.4. The battery pack according to claim 3 , wherein the insulating members is attached to the spacer.5. The battery pack according to claim 4 , wherein the spacer includes an insulating wall disposed between the terminals of the adjacent single cells not connected with each other claim 4 , andwherein the insulating member is attached to the insulating wall.6. The battery pack according to claim 5 , wherein the insulating wall is provided with a pair of engaging holes claim 5 ,wherein an engaging projection is provided on the insulating members for one of the single cells opposed to each other across the insulating wall, the engaging projection being engaged with the one of the pair of engaging holes, andwherein another engaging projection is provided on the insulating members for ...

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Номер записи: 16
18-04-2013 дата публикации

SEPARATOR FOR NONAQUEOUS SECONDARY BATTERY, AND NONAQUEOUS SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20130095365A1
Автор: Nishikawa Satoshi
Принадлежит: TEIJIN LIMITED

An object of the invention is to provide a separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery, which has good adhesion to electrodes and is also capable of ensuring sufficient ion permeability even after attachment to an electrode. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery of the invention includes a porous substrate and an adhesive porous layer formed on at least one side of the porous substrate and containing a polyvinylidene-fluoride-based resin. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery is characterized in that the adhesive porous layer has a crystallinity of 20 to 35%. 1. A separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery , comprising a porous substrate and an adhesive porous layer that is formed on at least one side of the porous substrate and contains a polyvinylidene-fluoride-based resin ,the separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery being characterized in that the adhesive porous layer has a crystallinity of 20 to 35%.2. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery according to claim 1 , characterized in that the weight of the adhesive porous layer formed on one side of the porous substrate is 0.5 to 1.5 g/m.3. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery according to claim 1 , characterized in that the adhesive porous layer is formed on both front and back sides of the porous substrate.4. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery according to claim 3 , characterized in that{'sup': 2', '2, 'the total weight of the adhesive porous layers formed on both sides of the porous substrate is 1.0 g/mor more and 3.0 g/mor less, and'}the difference between the weight of the adhesive porous layer on one side and the weight of the adhesive porous layer on the other side is 20% or less of the total weight on both sides.5. The separator for a nonaqueous secondary battery according to claim 1 , characterized in that the value obtained by subtracting the Gurley value of the porous substrate from the Gurley value of the separator for a nonaqueous ...

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Номер записи: 17
25-04-2013 дата публикации

WORKPIECE-POSITIONING DEVICE AND WORKPIECE MANUFACTURING METHOD

Номер: US20130097853A1
Автор: Kitagawa Shin-ichiro, Nakazawa Hiroyuki
Принадлежит:

A workpiece-positioning device includes a workpiece holder of holding a workpiece, a workpiece holder up/down mechanism of moving the workpiece holder up and down, and a free pallet movement mechanism of freely moving a pallet parallel to a reference plane to shift the pallet to a position where the workpiece held by the workpiece holder is lowered so that a positioning pin of the pallet is inserted into a positioning hole made in the workpiece. 14-. (canceled)5. A workpiece-positioning device comprising:a workpiece holder of holding a workpiece;a workpiece holder up/down mechanism of moving the workpiece holder up and down; anda free pallet movement mechanism of freely moving a pallet parallel to an upper surface of a platform with the pallet lifted from the platform to shift the pallet separated movably from the platform to a position where the workpiece held by the workpiece holder is lowered so that a positioning pin of the pallet is inserted into a positioning hole made in the workpiece.6. The workpiece-positioning device according to claim 5 ,wherein the pallet on which the workpiece is set is placed on a platform of a facility of a succeeding process.7. The workpiece-positioning device according to claim 5 ,wherein the free pallet movement mechanism is a mechanism of lifting the pallet by ejecting air from an opening formed in the upper surface of the platform.8. A workpiece manufacturing method comprising:a holding process of holding a workpiece;a free pallet movement process of freely moving a pallet separated movably from a platform parallel to an upper surface of the platform with the pallet lifted from the platform; anda lowering process of lowering the workpiece so that a positioning pin of the pallet is inserted into a positioning hole made in the workpiece as the pallet is shifted to a position where the workpiece is located.9. The workpiece manufacturing method according to claim 8 ,wherein the workpiece is a battery cell pack. The present invention ...

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Номер записи: 18
25-04-2013 дата публикации

SEPARATOR FOR VALVE REGULATED LEAD-ACID BATTERY, AND VALVE REGULATED LEAD-ACID BATTERY

Номер: US20130101887A1
Автор: MORI Keita, Sugiyama Shoji
Принадлежит: NIPPON SHEET GLASS COMPANY, LIMITED

A separator for a valve regulated lead-acid battery comprises a paper sheet made by a wet papermaking process, mainly made of glass microfibers, wherein the separator is a structure having a three-layer laminated structure which comprises two thin-fiber layers and one thick-fiber layer, wherein the two thin-fiber layers cover both surfaces of the thick-fiber layer in the thicknesswise direction of the separator to constitute the three-layer laminated structure, wherein each of the thin-fiber layers is made of glass fibers having an average fiber diameter of 0.4 to 1.0 μm as the glass microfibers and has an average pore diameter of 3.5 μm or less, and the thick-fiber layer is made of glass fibers having an average fiber diameter of 1.3 to 4.0 μm as the glass microfibers and has an average pore diameter which is 4.0 μm or more and which is 1.5 times or more that of the thin-fiber layer, wherein the average fiber diameter of the glass fibers in the all layers of the separator is 1.2 μm or more, and the thickness ratio of the thin-fiber layers to the thick-fiber layer in the all layers of the separator is 10/90 to 50/50. In the valve regulated lead-acid battery, both the improvement of the compressive force lowering prevention and the improvement of the electrolyte stratification prevention can be achieved, improving the movement property of the electrolyte within the separator. 1. A separator for a valve regulated lead-acid battery , comprising a paper sheet made by a wet papermaking process , mainly made of glass microfibers , characterized in that the separator is a structure having a three-layer laminated structure which comprises two thin-fiber layers and one thick-fiber layer , wherein the two thin-fiber layers cover both surfaces of the thick-fiber layer in the thicknesswise direction of the separator to constitute the three-layer laminated structure , wherein each of the thin-fiber layers is made of glass fibers having an average fiber diameter of 0.4 to 1.0 μm ...

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Номер записи: 19
25-04-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY SEPARATOR AND BATTERY

Номер: US20130101888A1
Автор: KATAYAMA Hideaki, MATSUMOTO Nobuaki
Принадлежит: HITACHI MAXELL, LTD.

Provided are a battery separator with which a battery with improved safety can be formed, and a battery including the separator. The battery separator of the present invention includes a multilayer porous film including at least a resin porous film (I) and a heat-resistant porous layer (II) predominantly composed of heat-resistant fine particles. The battery separator shuts down at a temperature of 100 to 150° C. and at a speed of 50 Ω/min·cmor higher. The battery of the present invention includes a positive electrode having an active material capable of intercalating and deintercalating Li ions, a negative electrode having an active material capable of intercalating and deintercalating Li ions, an organic electrolyte and the battery separator of the present invention. 1. A battery separator comprising a multilayer porous film comprising at least a resin porous film (I) and a heat-resistant porous layer (II) predominantly composed of heat-resistant fine particles , wherein the battery separator shuts down at a temperature of 100 to 150° C. and at a speed of 50 Ω/min·cmor higher.2. The battery separator according to claim 1 , wherein a post-shutdown resistance of the battery separator is 500 Ω/min·cmor higher.3. The battery separator according to claim 1 , wherein the resin porous film (I) is a laminated film having a plurality of layers claim 1 , and at least two of the plurality of layers are predominantly composed of different types of resins.4. The battery separator according to claim 3 , wherein the resin porous film (I) is a laminated film including a layer predominantly composed of a resin having a melting point of 80 to 150° C. and a layer predominantly composed of a resin having a melting point of higher than 150° C. claim 3 , and the layer predominantly composed of the resin having a melting point of higher than 150° C. is disposed between the heat-resistant porous layer (II) and the layer predominantly composed of the resin having a melting point of 80 to ...

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Номер записи: 20
25-04-2013 дата публикации

Composite porous membrane, method for producing composite porous membrane and battery separator using same

Номер: US20130101889A1
Автор: Masanori Nakamura, Michihiko Irie, Naoki Mizuno, Yoshitaka Ayuzawa
Принадлежит: TORAY INDUSTRIES INC

A composite porous membrane including a porous membrane A formed of a polyolefin-based resin; and a porous membrane B containing a heat-resistant resin and laminated on the porous membrane A, wherein the porous membrane A satisfies formulas (A) to (C), the composite porous membrane satisfies formula (D), and the composite porous membrane satisfies formulas (F) and (F) wherein thickness of porous membrane A<10 μm formula (A); 0.01 μm≦average pore diameter of porous membrane A≦1.0 μm formula (B); 30% porosity of porous membrane A≦70% formula (C); thickness of entire composite porous membrane≦13 μm formula (a); peel strength at interface between porous membrane A and porous membrane B≧1.0 N/25 mm formula (E); 20≦Y−X≦100 formula CO and wherein X is a gas permeation resistance (seconds/100 ccAir) of porous membrane A, and Y is a gas permeation resistance (seconds/100 ccAir) of the composite porous membrane.

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Номер записи: 21
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Lithium-sulphur battery

Номер: US20130108899A1
Автор: Tim Schaefer
Принадлежит: Li Tec Battery GmbH

The invention relates to a lithium-sulphur battery, comprising (a) a first electrode comprising lithium, (b) a second electrode comprising sulphur and/or a lithium sulphide, (c) a separator between the electrodes (a) and (b), (d) an electrolyte in the separator, characterised in that the separator comprises a non-woven fabric made of polymer fibres.

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Номер записи: 22
02-05-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY HOUSING FOR ACCOMMODATING ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE CELLS

Номер: US20130108901A1
Автор: Hohenthanner Claus-Rupert, Schaefer Tim
Принадлежит: LI-TEC BATTERY GMBH

A battery housing comprises a cell compartment element () which at least partially delimits a cell compartment. Said cell compartment is designed to accommodate at least one electrochemical energy storage cell. A lid element () which is designed to be connected to the cell compartment element () obturates the cell compartment at least in sections thereof. The lid element () preferably comprises at least one fastening pin () and/or a bore () for a fastening pin for fastening the battery housing. 115-. (canceled)16. A battery housing , comprising:a cell compartment element at least partially delimiting a cell compartment for accommodating at least, one electro-chemical energy storage cell; anda cover element, connected to said cell compartment element, including a hollow space, a tempering medium being selectively fluidly conducted at least one of to and from the cell compartment element through the hollow space.17. The battery housing according to claim 16 , furtherat least one additional cell compartment element, the cover element also being connected to the at least one additional cell compartment; andat least one additional hollow space in the cover element for conducting the tempering medium;wherein the tempering medium flows through at least one of the hollow space and the additional hollow space.18. The battery housing according to claim 17 , wherein:the tempering medium flows through the hollow space and the additional hollow space in any order.19. The battery housing according to claim 17 , wherein:the tempering medium flows through a plurality of the cell compartment elements in parallel,20. The battery housing according to claim 16 , further including:a mechanism incorporated into the over element for actively conducting the tempering medium flow.21. The battery housing according to claim 17 , wherein:the hollow spaces of the cover element open and close as a function of at least one of external control commands and a temperature of the tempering medium.22. ...

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Номер записи: 23
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Electrical Insulator for Electrochemical Cell

Номер: US20130108903A1
Автор: Beaver Dale, Bibby Keith M., Fontaine Lucien, Gardner William H., Martin Charles E.
Принадлежит:

An insulation portion for an electrochemical cell having a plurality of slots into which bent electrode tabs are slid through during an assembly process of an electrochemical cell. A latch is disposed adjacent the slots and is movable from a resting position to a biased position to engage the electrode tabs. Attachment of the insulation portion to the electrochemical cell and bending of the electrode tabs can be robotically performed, such that controllers of an attachment device and bending device are in communication with each other. 1. An insulator for engaging a plurality of electrode tabs of an electrochemical cell , the insulator comprising:a plurality of fingers separated from each other by a slot, the slot including a closed end and an open end; anda latch disposed adjacent the open end of the slot,wherein the latch is movable from a resting position to a biased position.2. The insulator of claim 1 , wherein a peripheral edge extends along an outermost one of the fingers to form a wall.3. The insulator of claim 1 , wherein when the latch is in the biased position a path of entry for at least one of the electrode tabs is increased claim 1 , and the path of entry is decreased when the latch is in the resting position.4. The insulator of claim 1 , wherein a periphery of the latch has grooves that correspond to the fingers.5. The insulator of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of slots are provided claim 1 , and one of the slots is between each adjacent pair of fingers and between an outermost finger and the peripheral edge.6. The insulator of claim 1 , wherein the insulator is extended in an arc shape and comprises a peripheral edge.7. The insulator of claim 6 , wherein the fingers merge with each other at a base portion claim 6 , the base portion extending from the peripheral edge to an innermost one of the fingers.8. The insulator of claim 6 , comprising a rib that is extended from the peripheral edge to an inner peripheral portion of the insulator for engagement ...

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Номер записи: 24
02-05-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY MODULE

Номер: US20130108909A1
Автор: ISHII Kaoru, Matsuo Hirotatsu, Takatsu Ryoichi, Todoroki Naoto
Принадлежит: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.

Disclosed is a battery module which comprises a cell unit that comprises cells, and a case that contains the cell unit. The case comprises: a first member which has a first guide portion, and a second member which has a second guide portion that is fitted into the first guide portion by being slid on the first guide portion. 1. A battery module comprising:a cell unit including unit cells housed in a case, the case comprising:a first member having a first guide portion; anda second member having a first rail portion configured to slide along the first guide portion to thereby engage the first member with the second member.2. The battery module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the unit cell is a flat battery claim 1 , and the first guide portion is configured to extend from the first member in a direction perpendicular to a main surface of the unit cell.3. The battery module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the case further comprises a fixing portion provided on at least one of the first guide portion and the first rail portion configured to allow insertion of the second member while inhibiting withdrawal of the second member.4. The battery module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the case is a rectangular parallelepiped shape and the first member comprises:a pair of opposing main surfaces between which the cell unit is received such that the pair of opposing mail surfaces is respectively in contact with opposing main surfaces of the cell unit in the stacking direction, wherein the first guide portion extends from one of the main surfaces of the first member proximate an edge of the main surface;an end wall surface extending between ends of the pair of opposing main surfaces and in abutment with an end of the cell unit; anda first side opening between side edges of the pair of opposing main surfaces, wherein the second member covers the first side opening and abuts a side of the cell unit.5. The battery module as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the first member has a second ...

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Номер записи: 25
09-05-2013 дата публикации

PRESSURE-RELIEF MECHANISM TO IMPROVE SAFETY IN LITHIUM-POLYMER BATTERY CELLS

Номер: US20130115491A1
Автор: Bhardwaj Ramesh C., Hwang Taisup, Mank Richard M.
Принадлежит: Apple Inc.

The disclosed embodiments relate to a battery cell which includes a weakness for relieving pressure. This battery cell includes a jelly roll comprising layers which are wound together, including a cathode with an active coating, a separator and an anode with an active coating. The jelly roll also includes a first conductive tab coupled to the cathode and a second conductive tab coupled to the anode. The jelly roll is enclosed in a flexible pouch, wherein the first and second conductive tabs extend through seals in the pouch to provide terminals for the battery cell. This pouch includes a weakness which yields when internal pressure in the pouch exceeds a threshold to create a hole which releases the internal pressure. 1. A battery cell with a weakness for relieving pressure , comprising:a jelly roll comprising layers which are wound together, including a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating;a pouch, which encloses the jelly roll, wherein the pouch is flexible;a first conductive tab coupled to the cathode; anda second conductive tab coupled to the anode;wherein the first and second conductive tabs extend through seals in the pouch to provide terminals for the battery cell; andwherein the pouch includes a weakness which yields when internal pressure in the pouch exceeds a threshold to create a hole which releases the internal pressure.2. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein the pouch includes multiple weaknesses at different locations on the pouch.3. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein the weakness includes one of:a corner of the pouch which is cut;a pattern of tiny holes formed in a seal for the pouch; anda thinned region of the pouch material.4. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein the weakness is located on one of:a side seal for the pouch;a terrace seal for the pouch;a corner of the pouch;a fold in the pouch material; anda location on a surface of the pouch which is not part of a seal.5. The battery cell of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 26
09-05-2013 дата публикации

HANDLE PORTION OF HAND-HELD ELECTRIC TOOL

Номер: US20130115498A1
Автор: ITO Miyabi, KONDO Eiji, KONDO Tomoyuki, SUGIMOTO Manabu
Принадлежит:

Three battery cells can be arranged such that one battery cell is situated on the front side of a handle portion and that the remaining two battery cells are situated on the rear side thereof while being arranged laterally side by side. Also, a handle portion can be generally of a triangular cross-sectional configuration whose apex portion is situated on the front side of the handle portion and whose base portion is situated on the rear side thereof; and the handle portion is grasped by bringing fingertips into contact with the apex portion () on the front side. 15-. (canceled)6. A rechargeable type battery pack engageable with a housing of a hand-held electric tool , comprising:a battery case and three cylindrical battery cells disposed at least partially within the battery case, the three battery cells including a first battery cell, a second battery cell and a third battery cell; 'a first fixation claw disposed at a right-side surface of a lower portion of the battery case;', 'wherein the second and third battery cells are arranged laterally side by side at a position on a rear side of the first battery cell;'}a second fixation claw disposed at a left-side surface of the lower portion of the battery case;a first anti-slip portion coupled to the first fixation claw and configured to prevent the fingertips from moving toward a front side of the battery case; anda second anti-slip portion coupled to the first fixation claw and configured to prevent the fingertips from moving toward a front side of the battery case.7. The rechargeable type battery pack according to claim 6 , wherein:the first anti-slip portion includes a first front portion protruding laterally outwards from the first anti-slip portion; andthe second anti-slip portion includes a second front portion protruding laterally outwards from the second anti-slip portion.8. The rechargeable type battery pack according to claim 6 , further comprising:a first guard portion disposed on a front side of the first ...

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Номер записи: 27
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Battery Unit for an Electric or Hybrid Vehicle

Номер: US20130115499A1
Автор: Joye Olivier
Принадлежит:

The accumulator assembly comprises a plurality of electrical energy accumulator elements superimposed along a stacking axis, each element comprising connecting electrodes spacers positioned axially between at least some of said connecting electrodes, and assembly bars extending axially through the apertures in the connecting electrodes and in the spacers. The assembly further comprises end plates which interact with the assembly bars to clamp the connecting electrodes and the spacers axially, and resilient prestressing means which interact with at least one of the end plates to exert axial prestressing forces on the stacked connecting electrodes and spacers. 1. An accumulator assembly comprising a plurality of electrical energy accumulator elements superimposed along a stacking axis , each element comprising connecting electrodes , spacers positioned axially between at least some of said connecting electrodes , and assembly bars extending axially through the apertures in the connecting electrodes and in the spacers , characterized in that it comprises end plates which interact with the assembly bars to clamp the connecting electrodes and the spacers axially , and resilient prestressing means which interact with at least one of the end plates to exert axial prestressing forces on the stacked connecting electrodes and spacers.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the prestressing means are positioned axially between a head of each assembly bar and the corresponding end plate.3. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein each of the prestressing means comprises at least one axially resilient annular washer.4. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the spacers are placed axially between the connecting electrodes of adjacent accumulator elements.5. The assembly according to claim 1 , comprising electrically conductive spacers.6. The assembly according to claim 5 , further comprising insulating spacers.7. The assembly according to claim 6 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 28
09-05-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY ASSEMBLY FOR BATTERY POWERED PORTABLE DEVICES

Номер: US20130115500A1
Автор: Devan Sheba, Hagadone Scott J., McClure Stephen R., Valentine Val
Принадлежит: Apple Inc.

A battery assembly includes at least a plurality of battery cells that includes at least a first and a second battery cell each attached to a distributed battery monitoring unit, the second battery cell being associated with an external circuit, the second battery cell connected to a battery management unit (BMU) by way of a pre-formed battery contact shaped to accommodate the external circuit. The plurality of battery cells are electrically connected to at least the BMU such that each of the plurality of battery cells are substantially aligned with each other thereby preserving a battery profile corresponding to unconnected battery cells. 123-. (canceled)24. A method , comprising:receiving a plurality of battery cells in a shipping configuration;processing the shipping configuration to form a pre-assembly configuration of the plurality of battery cells;electrically connecting at least a first one of the plurality of battery cells to a corresponding distributed battery management unit (dBMU);pre-forming a battery contact associated with a second battery cell, the pre-formed battery contact shaped to accommodate an external circuit proximate to the second battery cell;moving the second battery cell such that the pre-formed battery contact is in proximity to a dBMU contact;electrically connecting the pre-formed battery contact to the dBMU contact; andplacing the connected second battery cell back in an original orientation to form a battery assembly with the at least the first one of the plurality of battery cells.25. The method of claim 24 , further comprising providing the battery assembly for installation in an electronic device claim 24 , the battery assembly fitting within a battery profile.26. The method of claim 25 , wherein each of the plurality of battery cells in the shipping configuration fit within the battery profile.27. The method of claim 24 , wherein each of the plurality of battery cells in the shipping configuration are electrically unconnected.28. ...

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Номер записи: 29
09-05-2013 дата публикации

SEPARATOR FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

Номер: US20130115519A1
Автор: JUNG Hun-Gi, Kang Na Rae, KIM Jung Hoon, LEE So Young, Lee Young Moo, Misdan Nurasyikin, Sun Yang-Kook
Принадлежит: ICUF-HYU (Industry-University Cooperation Foundati Hanyang Unversity

Provided is a separator for a rechargeable lithium battery including a porous support including a polymer derived from polyamic acid or a polymer derived from polyimide, wherein the polyamic acid and the polyimide include a repeating unit prepared from aromatic diamine including at least one ortho-positioned functional group relative to an amine group and dianhydride. 1. A separator for a rechargeable lithium battery comprisinga separator for a rechargeable lithium battery including a porous support including a polymer derived from polyamic acid or a polymer derived from polyimide,wherein the polyamic acid and polyimide may include a repeating unit prepared from aromatic diamine including at least one ortho-positioned functional group relative to an amine group, and dianhydride.2. The separator for a rechargeable lithium battery of claim 1 , wherein the functional group comprises OH claim 1 , SH claim 1 , or NH.3. The separator for a rechargeable lithium battery of claim 1 , wherein the polymer is derived from thermal rearrangement of the polyamic acid or the polyimide claim 1 , and has a ratio of thermally rearranged repeating units (thermal rearrangement rate) of about 10 mol % to about 100 mol % claim 1 , based on the total amount of a repeating unit in the polyamic acid or polyimide.4. The separator for a rechargeable lithium battery of claim 1 , wherein the polymer derived from polyamic acid and polymer derived from polyimide has a fractional free volume (FFV) of about 0.18 to about 0.40.5. The separator for a rechargeable lithium battery of claim 1 , wherein the polymer derived from polyamic acid and polymer derived from polyimide has an interplanar distance of about 550 pm to about 800 pm measured by X-ray diffraction (XRD).11. The separator for a rechargeable lithium battery of claim 6 , wherein the Q is selected from C(CH) claim 6 , C(CF) claim 6 , O claim 6 , S claim 6 , S(═O) claim 6 , or C(═O).13. The separator for a rechargeable lithium battery of claim ...

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Номер записи: 30
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Separator for cylindrical cells

Номер: US20130118005A1
Автор: SLIVAR Djuro
Принадлежит: HIBAR SYSTEMS, LTD.

Separator for cylindrical cell of the outwardly guided type, wherein a sheet material is wound around a mandrel, and starting from the winding step until the insertion of a separator into the cell, an outward support is used that renders the binding of neighboring turns of the separator winding unnecessary, and the separator sheet has an extended portion, with the extension being at least equal to the radius of the separator cylinder, and with this extended portion being wetted with distilled or de-ionized water until the material softens and the winding and the mandrel are rotated and the bottom part is folded back and heat fused to close the separator cylinder. 16-. (canceled)7. A method for making the cylindrical separator closed at the bottom as claimed in claim 7 , for batteries with a hollow cylindrical interior claim 7 , comprising the steps of:providing a sheet separator material of predetermined length and width, wherein the width being at least as long as the length of the cylindrical portion of the separator plus and extended portion being at least as long as the half diameter of the separator;winding said sheet material around a mandrel by rotating said mandrel, wherein said mandrel extending till the end of said cylindrical portion of the separator and having a head portion at the lower end shaped to define the required profile of said closed bottom part;supporting the outside of the winding by means of a stationary winding nest;applying a predetermined amount of water to said extended portion during any of the foregoing steps to soften said sheet material at the extended portion;guiding said rotating mandrel and separator when placed in said winding nest above a stationary rail provided with a forming groove with varying profile so that said extending portion is engaged in said groove that has a profile conforming to that of said head portion to gradually fold said wetted extended portion from the edge towards the central zone and to close thereby the ...

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Номер записи: 31
16-05-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY OF ACCUMULATORS OF EASY DESIGN AND ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130122341A1
Автор: Chatroux Daniel, De Paoli Lionel, Desbois-Renaudin Matthieu
Принадлежит: Commissariat A L'Energie Atomique Et Aux Energies Alternatives

A battery comprises electrochemical accumulators of which a subset defines a first stage of electrically parallel-connected accumulators and another subset defines a second stage of electrically parallel-connected accumulators. Each accumulator of the first stage is series-connected to an accumulator of the second stage by a third distinct electrical connector defined by a through-bore. 112-. (canceled)13. An apparatus comprising a battery , said battery comprising first electrochemical accumulators having first and second axial ends having respective first and second electrical connection terminals formed thereon , second electrochemical accumulators having first and second axial ends having respective first and second electrical connection terminals formed thereon , first and second holders disposed so as to be facing each other , a third holder disposed so as to be facing said second holder , wherein said first , second , and third holders are electrically insulating , wherein each holder comprises recesses and passages made between each recess and recesses adjacent to said recess , said second holder comprising a plurality of recesses made in a first face and a plurality of recesses made in a second face , said recesses of said first and second faces facing each other and communicating by through-bores , said first axial ends of said first electrochemical accumulators being placed in a respective recess of said first holder , said second axial end of the first electrochemical accumulators being placed in a respective recess of said second holder , said first axial end of said second electrochemical accumulators being placed in a respective recess of said second face of said second holder , said second axial end of said second electrochemical accumulators being placed in a respective recess of said third holder , said recesses being configured to restrict axial and transverse motions of said electrochemical accumulators and to maintain separation of said ...

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Номер записи: 32
16-05-2013 дата публикации

COVER

Номер: US20130122343A1
Автор: Fukunaga Miyuki
Принадлежит: Yazaki Corporation

A battery cover includes a first cover portion, a second cover portion, and a coupling portion that is arranged in a position lower than upper surfaces of the first cover portion and the second cover portion, between the first cover portion and the second cover portion. The coupling portion includes a connection portion that is fixed to the second cover portion and a hinge portion that is thinner than the connection portion. The hinge portion is provided such that hinge end portions on both sides are thicker than a hinge center portion. Each of the hinge end portions is formed such that a side end surface thereof is a curved surface which is gently inclined from the side of the first cover portion to the side of the second cover portion and that an upper surface thereof is formed into a substantially arc-shaped curved surface which is thinnest in its center and inclined upward to gradually become thicker from the center toward both support ends. 1. A cover comprising:a first cover portion;a second cover portion; anda coupling portion that is arranged in a position lower than upper surfaces of the first cover portion and the second cover portion, between the first cover portion and the second cover portion, whereinthe coupling portion includes a connection portion that is fixed to at least any one of the first cover portion and the second cover portion and a hinge portion that is thinner than the connection portion,the second cover portion is provided rotatably with respect to the first cover portion using the hinge portion as a supporting point for rotation,the hinge portion is provided such that hinge end portions on both sides are thicker than a hinge center portion, andeach of the hinge end portions is formed such that a side end surface thereof is a curved surface which is gently inclined from a side of the first cover portion to a side of the second cover portion and that an upper surface thereof is formed into a substantially arc-shaped curved surface which is ...

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Номер записи: 33
16-05-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY SPACE, BATTERY PROTECTING DEVICE AND POWER BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME

Номер: US20130122346A1
Автор: Jiang Luxia, Zhu Jianhua
Принадлежит:

A battery spacer is provided. The battery spacer () comprises a first spacing plate () and a second spacing plate () aligned with and spaced from each other in a longitudinal direction and a plurality of beams () parallel to and spaced from each other in a transverse direction. Each beam () is connected between the first and second spacing plates () in the longitudinal direction and protrudes outwardly from a plane formed by back surfaces of the first and second spacing plates (). The beams () are configured to securely receive at least tabs of cell cores between neighboring beams (). A battery protecting device and a power battery are provided as well. 1. A battery spacer , comprising:a first spacing plate and a second spacing plate aligned with and spaced from each other in a longitudinal direction; anda plurality of beams parallel to and spaced from each other in a transverse direction, each beam being connected between the first and second spacing plates in the longitudinal direction and protruding outwardly from a plane formed by back surfaces of the first and second spacing plates, whereinthe beams are configured to receive at least tabs of electric cores between neighboring beams.2. The battery spacer according to claim 1 , wherein each of the beams has a U-shape configuration.3. The battery spacer according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of via holes are formed on each of the first and second spacing plates respectively.4. The battery spacer according to claim 3 , wherein each beam is configured to have a length corresponding to a width of the tab of the electric core in the longitudinal direction.5. The battery spacer according to claim 3 , wherein the length of each beam is about 10%-90% of a width of the tab of the electrical core in the longitudinal direction.6. The battery spacer according to claim 5 , wherein the length of each beam is about 30%-70% of a width of the tab of the electrical core in the longitudinal direction.7. The battery spacer ...

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Номер записи: 34
16-05-2013 дата публикации

POWER STORAGE DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20130122347A1
Автор: Ehara Yukio, Fukuda Yasutake, Harada Hiroyuki, Horikawa Keiji, Itaya Masaharu, Sawada Manabu, Ueba Yuusuke, UEDA Yasuhiko
Принадлежит: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

A power storage device having: a laminated body formed by providing a separator layer between a first electrode which is one of a cathode and an anode and a second electrode which is the other electrode; an electrolyte; and a package which houses the laminated body and the electrolyte. At least two first electrode composite sheets are included which are each obtained by integrating a first collector electrode, a first electrode active material layer provided on one principal surface of the first collector electrode, and a separator layer covering at least part of the one principal surface, and the other principal surface of the first collector electrode of one first electrode composite sheet out of the at least two first electrode composite sheets is opposed to, and bonded to, the other principal surface of the first collector electrode of the other first electrode composite sheet. 1. A power storage device , comprising:a laminated body having a first electrode and a second electrode;an electrolyte; anda package which houses the laminated body and the electrolyte,wherein at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode include at least two first electrode composite sheets, each of the at least two first electrode composite sheets including a first collector electrode, a first electrode active material layer on a first surface of the first collector electrode, and a first separator layer covering at least part of the first surface of the first collector electrode, andwherein, of the at least two first electrode composite sheets, the respective first surfaces of each of the first collector electrodes are opposed to, and bonded to, each other.2. The power storage device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode further include a second electrode composite sheet comprising a second collector electrode claim 1 , a second electrode active material layer on a second surface of the second collector electrode ...

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Номер записи: 35
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Manufacturing method of secondary battery, secondary battery, and assembled battery

Номер: US20130130079A1
Автор: Sumio Mori, Tomonori Kako
Принадлежит: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD

A secondary battery includes an opening portion provided to a case. A first sealing body is provided to the opening portion, the first sealing body being displaced or deformed by a pressure difference between an inside and an outside of the case in such manners that the first sealing body is pressed by internal pressure to allow outflow of inside air from the opening portion when the internal pressure in the case is higher than external pressure and that the first sealing body is pressed by the external pressure to prevent entry of outside air from the opening portion when the internal pressure in the case is lower than the external pressure. Pressure in a space surrounded with the case and the first sealing body is set to be lower than pressure outside the space.

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Номер записи: 36
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Electricity supply element and ceramic separator thereof

Номер: US20130130091A1
Автор: Szu-Nan Yang
Принадлежит: Prologium Holding Inc

An electricity supply element and the ceramic separator thereof are provided. The ceramic separator is adapted to separate two electrode layers of the electricity supply element for permitting ion migration and electrical separation. The ceramic separator is made of ceramic particulates and the adhesive. The adhesive employs dual binder system, which includes linear polymer and cross-linking polymer. The adhesion and heat tolerance are enhanced by the characteristic of the two type of polymers. The respective position of the two electrode layers are maintained during high operation temperature to improve the stability, and battery performance. Also, the ceramic separator enhances the ion conductivity and reduces the possibility of the micro-short to increase practical utilization.

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Номер записи: 37
23-05-2013 дата публикации

SEPARATOR WITH INCREASED PUNCTURE RESISTANCE

Номер: US20130130092A1
Автор: Berg Margitta, Falusi Sandra, Geiger Sigrid, Hirn Klaus, Kasai Maxim, Roth Michael, Waschinski Christian, WEBER Christoph
Принадлежит: CARL FREUDENBERG KG

A separator with a main part which is made of nonwoven material, and is provided with a coating. The coating contains filler particles, cellulose, and flexible organic binder particles. The filler particles and flexible organic binder particles are connected to each other by the cellulose. Such a separator exhibits high permeability with increased mechanical stability. The cellulose of the separator contains cellulose derivatives that have a chain length of at least 100 repeating units, preferably a chain length of at least 200 repeating units. 1: A separator , comprising a body of nonwoven , the body comprising a coating , wherein the coating comprises:filler particles;cellulose;flexible organic binder particles,wherein the filler particles and the flexible organic binder particles are joined to each other by the cellulose, andwherein the cellulose comprises a cellulose derivative having a chain length of at least 100 repeat units.2: The separator of claim 1 , wherein the cellulose comprises a cellulose derivative comprises a cellulose ether.3: The separator of claim 1 , wherein the coating comprises a non-ionic surfactant comprising a octylphenol ethoxylate claim 1 , a nonylphenol ethoxylate claim 1 , an alkylated ethylene oxide/polypropylene oxide copolymer claim 1 , or a mixture of one or more of any of these.4: The separator of claim 1 , wherein the flexible organic binder particles make up a fraction of at least 2% by weight of the coating.5: The separator of claim 1 , wherein the binder particles comprise a polyester claim 1 , polyamide claim 1 , polyether claim 1 , polycarboxylate claim 1 , polycarboxylic acid claim 1 , polyvinyl compound claim 1 , polyolefin claim 1 , rubber claim 1 , halogenated polymer claim 1 , polyvinyl pyrrolidone claim 1 , polyacrylic acid claim 1 , polyacrylate claim 1 , polymethacrylic acid claim 1 , polymethacrylate claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , polyvinyl alcohol claim 1 , polyvinyl acetate claim 1 , polyacrylamide claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 38
23-05-2013 дата публикации

ALKALINE BATTERY SEPARATORS WITH ION-TRAPPING MOLECULES

Номер: US20130130093A1
Автор: Bofinger AnnaMaria, Christian Paul A., Drake Javit A., Mezini Tatjana, Wang Yichun
Принадлежит: THE GILLETTE COMPANY

Battery separators are disclosed which include an ion selective polymeric film, composite film, or multi-layer containing an immobilized chelating agent. 1. A battery separator comprising:two nanoporous layers, anda chelating layer between the two nanoporous layers,wherein the chelating layer comprises a chelating agent capable of forming a complex with cathodic metal ions.2. The battery separator of claim 1 , wherein the two nanoporous layers have pores larger than a size of hydrated hydroxide ion and smaller than a size of the chelating agent and complex.3. The battery separator of claim 1 , wherein the chelating agent comprises a cyclodextrin.4. The battery separator of claim 1 , wherein the chelating agent comprises a derivative of EDTA.5. The battery separator of claim 4 , wherein the EDTA derivative is selected from the group consisting of CDTA claim 4 , HEDTA claim 4 , TTHA claim 4 , EGTA claim 4 , DTPA claim 4 , NTA claim 4 , and mixtures thereof.6. The battery separator of claim 5 , wherein the EDTA derivative is HEDTA.7. The battery separator of claim 1 , wherein a concentration of chelating agent in the polymeric film is at least 0.1 μg per square centimeter of geometric surface area of the battery separator.8. The battery separator of claim 1 , wherein:the battery separator comprises a slurry, solution, or suspension; andthe slurry, solution or suspension comprises the chelating agent in a carrier.9. A method of making a battery separator comprising:disposing a chelating-agent-containing layer between two nanoporous layers.10. The method of claim 9 , further comprising forming the chelating layer by forming a solution claim 9 , dispersion or slurry of a chelating agent in a carrier This invention relates to alkaline battery separators with ion-trapping molecules.Several cathode chemistries of high energy density and/or rate capability (e.g., Bi-oxides, Cu-oxides, oxides of high valence state Fe, oxides of high valence state Mn) exhibit limited shelf-life ...

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Номер записи: 39
23-05-2013 дата публикации

GAS PHASE DEPOSITION OF BATTERY SEPARATORS

Номер: US20130130120A1
Автор: GORKOVENKO ALEXANDER, JR. WILLIAM HUBERT, PARK BENJAMIN YOUNG, SCHANK, ZAOUK RABIH BACHIR
Принадлежит: ENEVATE CORPORATION

In certain embodiments, a battery component comprises an electrode and a separator deposited on a surface of the electrode is provided. The separator comprises a porous poly(para-xylylene) film. In some embodiments, the electrode can include at least one cavity or protrusion, and the separator layer can be gas phase deposited directly on the electrode. In certain embodiments, methods of making a battery component are also provided. 1. A battery component comprising:an electrode; anda separator deposited on a surface of the electrode, wherein the separator comprises a porous poly(para-xylylene) film.2. The battery component of claim 1 , wherein the separator is deposited in a substantially conformant manner.3. The battery component of claim 1 , wherein the surface of the electrode comprises at least one cavity or protrusion.4. The battery component of claim 3 , wherein at least one of the cavity or protrusion has a length that is more than about 5 mils.5. The battery of claim 1 , wherein the electrode comprises a material that reacts with or absorbs ions.6. The battery of claim 1 , wherein the electrode comprises carbon.7. A method of making a battery component of comprising:gas phase depositing a composition onto an electrode, the composition comprising a first component selected from the group consisting of polymers, dimers and monomers, and a second component selected from the group consisting of polymers, dimers and monomers, the first component being different than the second component, the first component and the second component each form separate polymer phases and together form a layer; andremoving at least a portion of the second component to form a separator comprising a porous polymer film on the electrode.8. The method of claim 7 , further comprising:activating a first dimer; andpyrolysing the first dimer to form the first component.9. The method of claim 8 , further comprising:activating a second dimer; andpyrolysing the second dimer to form the second ...

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Номер записи: 40
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Porous membrane for secondary battery, production method therefor, and use thereof

Номер: US20130130123A1
Автор: Osamu Kobayashi, Takuya Kaneda
Принадлежит: Zeon Corp

A porous membrane for a secondary battery including non-electroconductive particles and a binder for a porous membrane, wherein the non-electroconductive particles are particles of a polymer, an arithmetic mean value of a shape factor of the non-electroconductive particles is 1.05 to 1.60, a variation coefficient of the shape factor is 16% or less, and a variation coefficient of a particle diameter of the non-electroconductive particles is 26% or less; manufacturing method thereof; and an electrode, a separator and a battery having the same.

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Номер записи: 41
23-05-2013 дата публикации

CROSS-LINKED BATTERY ELECTRODE SEPARATOR

Номер: US20130130125A1
Автор: Hauser Ray L.
Принадлежит:

A cross-linked microporous polymeric battery electrode separator membrane is described. Such membranes, which would otherwise be soluble above a particular, generally high temperature in selected battery electrolyte systems, once at least in part cross-linked, swell in the electrolyte at the particular higher temperature instead of dissolving. When the membrane separators are restrained between solid electrodes in a battery, the separator cannot increase in bulk volume, and the swelling occurs within the pores with the pore volume decreasing from its original bulk volume. The drop in pore volume causes the battery current density to drop, thereby reducing the heat generation within the hot area of the battery. This process provides a measure of safety against overheating and fires, and the battery is capable of continued usage if the overheating is localized. 1. A microporous lithium ion battery electrode separator comprising: a cross-linked polymer capable of swelling without dissolving , at least 1% by volume when unrestrained and exposed to battery electrolyte at temperatures above the normal operating temperature of said battery.2. The separator of claim 1 , wherein the polymer is chosen from polyvinylidene fluoride claim 1 , polysulfone claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , acrylic polymers claim 1 , methacrylic polymers claim 1 , acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene terpolymers claim 1 , and copolymers thereof.3. The separator of claim 2 , wherein copolymers of polyvinylidene fluoride are chosen from vinylidene and hexafluoropropylene.4. The separator of claim 2 , where copolymers of polysulfone are chosen from polyether sulfones claim 2 , polyphenyl sulfones claim 2 , acrylic-styrene copolymers claim 2 , butadiene-styrene copolymers claim 2 , and thermoplastic elastomers.5. The separator of claim 1 , wherein the polymer comprises continuous or discontinuous fibers disposed therein.6. The separator of claim 5 , wherein the fibers comprise mineral fibers.7. The separator ...

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Номер записи: 42
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Multi-Layered Coating Providing Corrosion Resistance to Zirconia Based Electrolytes

Номер: US20130130146A1
Автор: Batawi Emad El, PETERSEN ERIC, Stephenson Richard, Touma Mina
Принадлежит: Bloom Energy Corporation

A solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stack including a plurality of SOFCs and a plurality of interconnects. Each interconnect is located between two adjacent SOFCs, and each interconnect contains a Mn or Co containing, electrically conductive metal oxide layer on an air side of the interconnect. The SOFC stack also includes a barrier layer located between the electrically conductive metal oxide layer and an adjacent SOFC. The barrier layer is configured to prevent Mn or Co diffusion from the electrically conductive metal oxide layer to the adjacent SOFC. 1. A solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stack , comprising:a plurality of SOFCs;a plurality of interconnects, each interconnect located between two adjacent SOFCs, and each interconnect comprising a Mn or Co containing, electrically conductive metal oxide layer on an air side of the interconnect; anda barrier layer located between the electrically conductive metal oxide layer and an adjacent SOFC, the barrier layer configured to prevent Mn or Co diffusion from the electrically conductive metal oxide layer to the adjacent SOFC.2. The SOFC stack of claim 1 , wherein the SOFC stack further comprises a silica based glass or glass ceramic seal located between each interconnect and a cathode electrode of each adjacent SOFC.3. The SOFC stack of claim 2 , wherein the barrier layer is located on the interconnect between the electrically conductive metal oxide layer and the seal.4. The SOFC stack of claim 2 , wherein the barrier layer is located on a cathode side of the SOFC electrolyte between the seal and the adjacent SOFC.5. The SOFC stack of claim 2 , wherein the SOFC stack comprises a first barrier layer located between the electrically conductive metal oxide layer and the seal and a second barrier layer located between the seal and a cathode side of the electrolyte the adjacent SOFC.6. The SOFC stack of claim 1 , wherein the barrier layer comprises at least one of a clay claim 1 , a ceramic claim 1 , an alkali earth silicate or a ...

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Номер записи: 43
30-05-2013 дата публикации

Method for Reducing Self Discharge in an Electrochemical Cell

Номер: US20130133166A1
Автор: Dennes T. Joseph, Mazur Stephen
Принадлежит: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY

A method for reducing the self discharge rate and the variability in the self discharge rate of an electrochemical cell, wherein a porous separator is inserted between a cathode and an anode of the cell and the porous separator contains a nanoweb that comprises a plurality of nanofibers that may contain a fully aromatic polyimide and the fully aromatic polyimide has a degree of imidization of greater than 0.51 where degree of imidization is the ratio of the height of the imide C—N absorbance at 1375 cmto the C—H absorbance at 1500 cm. 1. A method for reducing the self discharge rate and the variability in the self discharge rate of an electrochemical cell by inserting a porous separator between a cathode and an anode of said cell and wherein said porous separator comprises a nanoweb that further comprises a plurality of nanofibers wherein the nanofibers consist essentially of a fully aromatic polyimide comprising monomer units derived from PMDA/ODA and the fully aromatic polyimide has a degree of imidization greater than 0.51 where degree of imidization is the ratio of the height of the imide C—N absorbance at 1375 cmto the C—H absorbance at 1500 cm.2. The method of claim 1 , in which the degree of imidization is greater than 0.53.3. The method of claim 1 , in which the degree of imidization is greater than 0.55.4. The method of claim 1 , in which the ratio of the standard deviation of the seven day open circuit percent self discharge capacity to the average percent self discharge capacity measured on six samples is 0.125 or less.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrochemical cell is a lithium primary battery or lithium ion secondary battery.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrochemical cell is a capacitor.7. A method for reducing the self discharge rate and the variability in self discharge rate of an electrochemical cell by inserting a porous separator between a cathode and an anode of said cell and wherein said porous separator comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 44
30-05-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY PACK

Номер: US20130136956A1
Автор: Inaoka Osamu, Nakano Masaya, Takatsu Takao, Yoneda Haruhiko
Принадлежит: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

The purpose of the present invention is to improve, using a simple configuration, mechanical and electrical connection precision so a battery pack is properly connected, both mechanically and electrically, to a device. A battery pack detachably mounted in a device for supplying power to the device to operate the device includes at least one rechargeable secondary battery (), a battery case () housing the secondary battery (), a mounting mechanism for mechanically mounting the battery case () in the device, an electrical connection connected electrically to the device for supplying power to the device, and a pack circuit board () securing the electrical connection. The battery case () is divided into a first casing and a second casing, the pack circuit board () is secured to the inside surface of the first casing, and the mounting mechanism is installed so the mounting mechanism is at least partially exposed on the surface of the first casing. 1. The battery pack comprising:{'b': '1', 'at least one rechargeable secondary battery (),'}{'b': 31', '1, 'a battery case () housing the secondary battery (),'}{'b': '31', 'a mounting mechanism for mechanically mounting the battery case () in the device,'}an electrical connection connected electrically to the device for supplying power to the device, and{'b': '74', 'a pack circuit board () securing the electrical connection;'}{'b': 31', '74, 'the battery case () being divided into a first casing and a second casing, the pack circuit board () being secured to the inside surface of the first casing, and the mounting mechanism being installed so the mounting mechanism is at least partially exposed on the surface of the first casing.'}236363674763674363676aaa. A battery pack according to claim 1 , wherein the first casing has a column-shaped portion () protruding from the inner surface in an erect position and an insertion pin () protruding from an edge of the column-shaped portion () claim 1 , the pack circuit board () has a boss ...

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Номер записи: 45
30-05-2013 дата публикации

SMART BATTERY SEPARATORS

Номер: US20130136957A1
Автор: BRILMYER George H., WIMBERLY Robert A.
Принадлежит: MP ASSETS CORPORATION

A separator for an energy storage cell that is provided by a microporous web that includes an irreversible porosity-controlling agent a method for changing an operating characteristic of an energy storage cell. 1. A separator for an energy storage cell comprising a microporous web wherein the web further comprises an irreversible porosity-controlling agent.2. The separator of claim 1 , wherein the microporous web comprises a non-woven fibrous matrix.3. The separator of claim 1 , wherein the microporous web comprises a flexible rubber separator.4. The separator of claim 1 , wherein the microporous web comprises a web made from a mixture of a polymer and silica.5. An energy storage cell comprising the separator of claim 1 , wherein the energy storage cell is selected from primary and secondary energy storage cells.6. The separator of claim 1 , wherein the porosity-controlling agent is selected from the group consisting of agents that change size as a function of temperature claim 1 , agents that change size as a function of pH claim 1 , agents that change size as a function of pressure claim 1 , and agents that change size as a function of temperature claim 1 , pH claim 1 , and/or pressure to provide a change in an overall porosity of the separator.7. The separator of claim 1 , wherein the irreversible porosity-controlling agent comprises fluid-filled microspheres.8. The separator of claim 7 , wherein the separator comprises from about 5 to about 50 percent by weight of the fluid-filled microspheres.9. The separator of claim 1 , wherein the non-woven fibrous matrix comprises a glass mat fibrous matrix.10. The separator of claim 1 , wherein the non-woven fibrous matrix comprises a polyolefin fibrous matrix.11. The separator of claim 1 , wherein the irreversible porosity-controlling agent comprises microspheres derived from the group consisting of poly(vinylidene chloride-co-acrylonitrile) materials and methacrylonitrile-acrylonitrile materials.12. A method for changing ...

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Номер записи: 46
30-05-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY MODULE AND BATTERY ASSEMBLY USED IN BATTERY MODULE

Номер: US20130136969A1
Автор: Nagayama Masatoshi, Nakashima Takuya, Yasui Shunsuke
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

A battery module includes a plurality of battery assemblies stacked together. Each of the battery assemblies includes an insulating case which accommodates a plurality of cells. A first connection plate connects the same polarities of the cells, and a second connection plate connects polarities opposite the same polarities of the cells. The first connection plate includes a first connection terminal which protrudes in a direction opposite a direction toward the second connection plate. The second connection plate includes a second connection terminal which protrudes in a direction toward the first connection terminal. The first connection terminal protrudes outwardly of the case. The second connection terminal protrudes inwardly of the case. In the battery assemblies adjacent to each other in a stacking direction, the first connection terminal of one battery assembly and the second connection terminal of the other battery assembly are fitted to each other. The first connection terminal of one battery assembly protrudes inwardly of the case of the other battery assembly. 1. A battery module , comprising:a plurality of battery assemblies stacked together, wherein an insulating case which accommodates a plurality of cells and in which same polarities of the plurality of cells are aligned,', 'a first connection plate which connects the same polarities of the plurality of cells in parallel, and', 'a second connection plate which connects polarities opposite the same polarities of the plurality of cells in parallel,, 'each of the battery assemblies includes'}the first connection plate and the second connection plate are located opposite each other with respect to the cells,the first connection plate includes a first connection terminal which protrudes in a direction opposite a direction toward the second connection plate,the second connection plate includes a second connection terminal which protrudes in a direction toward the first connection terminal,the first ...

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Номер записи: 47
30-05-2013 дата публикации

POWER SOURCE APPARATUS, AND VEHICLE AND POWER STORAGE SYSTEM EQUIPPED WITH THE POWER SOURCE APPARATUS

Номер: US20130136970A1
Автор: Kume Masao, Kurokawa Yoshihiro
Принадлежит: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

The power source apparatus is made up of an arrangement of a plurality of battery blocks having a plurality of rectangular battery cells with endplates disposed at the ends. A base-panel that carries battery blocks disposed in a horizontal plane, and floor-panels disposed on top of battery blocks and configured with upper surfaces capable of carrying other battery blocks are provided. Battery block endplates have upper attachment sections to attach a floor-panel disposed on the upper surfaces of the endplates, and lower attachment sections to attach a base-panel or floor-panel disposed at the lower surfaces of the endplates. 1. A power source apparatus comprising: a plurality of rectangular battery cells, and', 'endplates disposed at both ends;, 'a plurality of battery blocks, each battery block comprisinga base-panel that carries battery blocks disposed in a horizontal plane; andfloor-panels disposed on top of battery blocks and configured with upper surfaces capable of carrying other battery blocks;wherein the battery block endplates comprises:upper attachment sections to attach a floor-panel disposed on the upper surfaces of the endplates; andlower attachment sections to attach a base-panel or floor-panel disposed at the lower surfaces of the endplates.2. The power source apparatus as cited inwherein the lower attachment sections are made up of through-holes that extend from the upper to lower surfaces of an endplate,wherein a base-panel or floor-panel disposed at the lower surface of the endplate is attached via fastener material inserted through the through-holes, andwherein the upper attachment section is positioned laterally (in a direction perpendicular to the battery block vertical stacking direction) on the endplate outward or inward of the upper openings of the lower attachment section through-holes.3. The power source apparatus as cited in wherein the upper attachment section is positioned laterally (in a direction perpendicular to the battery block ...

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Номер записи: 48
30-05-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY STORING DEVICE

Номер: US20130136971A1
Автор: IGARASHI Youichi
Принадлежит: YOKOGAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION

A battery storing device may include: a case member having a positive terminal and a negative terminal and configured to store a battery therein; a positive pole coil spring in contact with a positive electrode of the battery; a negative pole coil spring in contact with a negative electrode of the battery; and a first support comprising a sidewall support section having an elastic force that is able to fix the battery while absorbing a size difference of the battery allowed according to a standard, and configured to support a sidewall of the battery. 1. A battery storing device comprising:a case member having a positive terminal and a negative terminal and configured to store a battery therein;a positive pole coil spring in contact with a positive electrode of the battery;a negative pole coil spring in contact with a negative electrode of the battery; anda first support comprising a sidewall support section having an elastic force that is able to fix the battery while absorbing a size difference of the battery allowed according to a standard, and configured to support a sidewall of the battery.2. The battery storing device according to claim 1 , wherein the first support further comprises a first battery fixing section configured to support one end surface of the battery.3. The battery storing device according to claim 2 , wherein the sidewall support section comprises:a sidewall support member connected to one end of the first battery fixing section and in contact with the sidewall of the battery; andan elastic member configured to apply the elastic force with respect to the sidewall support member.4. The battery storing device according to claim 2 , wherein the first battery fixing section comprises:a plurality of fixing members disposed along an edge of the one end surface of the battery and configured to support the one end surface of the battery; anda hole through which the positive pole coil spring and the negative pole coil spring are inserted.5. The battery ...

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Номер записи: 49
30-05-2013 дата публикации

Nonaqueous secondary battery electrode, nonaqueous secondary battery including the same, and assembled battery

Номер: US20130136972A1
Автор: Nobuhiro Ogihara
Принадлежит: Toyota Central R&D Labs Inc

A nonaqueous secondary battery electrode contains, as an electrode active material, a layered composition including organic backbone layers containing an aromatic compound that is a dicarboxylic acid anion having two or more aromatic ring structures and having the two carboxylic acid anions of the dicarboxylic acid anion bonded to diagonally opposite positions of the aromatic compound and alkali metal element layers containing an alkali metal element coordinated to oxygen contained in the carboxylic acid anion to form a backbone. The nonaqueous secondary battery electrode is preferably used as a negative electrode. In addition, the layered composition is preferably formed in layers by π-electron interaction of the aromatic compound and has a monoclinic crystal structure belonging to the space group P2 1 /c.

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Номер записи: 50
30-05-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY DEVICE

Номер: US20130136975A1
Автор: Uchida Masataka
Принадлежит: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A battery device including a plurality of unit cells that include a pair of electrode terminals, a casing main body that includes an opening portion and a top plate that closes an upper portion, and that accommodates insertion of the unit cells from the opening portion while the pair of electrode terminals faces upward, a temporary pressing portion, a terminal connection member that abuts the pair of electrode terminals of the unit cell that is accommodated in the casing main body, and electrically connects the electrode terminals of the unit cells adjacent to each other, and a cover portion that includes a battery biasing member that biases the unit cell upward in a state where the opening portion is closed and makes the electrode terminals abut the terminal connection member, and that is provided so as to be opened and closed in the opening portion. 17-. (canceled)8. A battery device comprising:a plurality of unit cells that include a pair of electrode terminals that protrudes from one end surface;a casing main body that includes an opening portion that is formed in a lower portion and a top plate that closes an upper portion, and that accommodates insertion of the unit cells from the opening portion while the pair of electrode terminals faces upward;a temporary pressing portion that can support the unit cells in a state where the unit cells are accommodated in the casing main body;a terminal connection member that is provided on an inner surface of the top plate, abuts the pair of electrode terminals of the unit cell that is accommodated in the casing main body, and electrically connects the electrode terminals of the unit cells adjacent to each other; anda cover portion that includes a battery biasing member that biases the unit cell upward in a state where the opening portion is closed and makes the electrode terminals abut the terminal connection member, and that is provided so as to be opened and closed in the opening portion.9. The battery device according ...

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Номер записи: 51
30-05-2013 дата публикации

COMPONENTS FOR BATTERY CELLS WITH INORGANIC CONSTITUENTS OF LOW THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY

Номер: US20130136981A1
Автор: Beier Wolfram, Dahlmann Ulf, Lentes Frank-Thomas, Peuchert Ulrich, Roemer-Scheuermann Gabriele, Roters Andreas, Schmidbauer Wolfgang, Schneider Meike
Принадлежит: SCHOTT AG

A lithium-ion battery cell is provided that includes at least one inorganic, multi-functional constituent that has a low thermal conductivity and is suitable for reducing or restricting thermal anomalies at least locally. 133-. (canceled)34. A lithium-ion battery cell , comprising:at least one glass-based component comprising a substantially oxidic, temperature-stable, poorly thermally conductive particle,said particle being selected from the group consisting of a glass material, a glass-based material, and a glass-ceramic material,wherein said glass-based component is in a position within the battery cell selected from the group consisting of in a separator, at the separator, in an anode, at the anode, in a cathode, at a cathode, and in a liquid or polymer electrolyte,wherein said glass-based component has a thermal conductivity of less than 2.5 W/K·m and is suitable to separate and/or locally restrict thermal anomalies.36. The lithium-ion cell as claimed in claim 34 , wherein the thermal conductivity is less than 2.5 W·K·m.37. The lithium-ion cell as claimed in claim 34 , wherein said glass-based component is an inorganic claim 34 , multi-functional constituent selected from the group consisting of glass claim 34 , glass-ceramic claim 34 , phase-demixed glass claim 34 , and multi-phase glass.38. The lithium-ion cell as claimed in claim 37 , wherein said component is chemically stable in an electrolyte solution comprising LiPFso that during a one-week storage of the powder in the electrolyte solution at 60° C. claim 37 , not more than 1 mass % of the glass-based material is dissolved.39. The lithium-ion cell as claimed in claim 34 , wherein said glass-based component is a predominantly oxidic glass and has a fraction of non-oxidic elements that does not exceed 35 mass %.40. The lithium-ion cell as claimed in claim 34 , wherein said glass-based component comprises at least 80% of oxygen as an anion and is free of chalcogenide anions except oxygen.41. The lithium-ion ...

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Номер записи: 52
06-06-2013 дата публикации

END COVER ASSEMBLY FOR BATTERY AND BATTERY CONTAINING THE SAME

Номер: US20130143078A1
Автор: Che Guoyong, SUN Huajun
Принадлежит: Shenzhen BYD Auto R&D Company Limited and BYD Company Limited

An end cover assembly for a battery with a core comprises a contact terminal, a conductive element, and a thermistor. The conductive element is in electrical communication with the core of the battery. The thermistor is disposed between the terminal and the conductive element. The thermistor electrically connects the terminal and the conductive element when the temperature of the battery is below a predetermined temperature. The thermistor electrically disconnects the terminal and the conductive element when the temperature of the battery is above the predetermined temperature. 1. An end cover assembly for a battery with a core comprising:a contact terminal; a first section being generally flat and generally parallel to the rim of the terminal;', 'a second section integral with the first section, extending from the perimeter of the first section in a direction perpendicular to the first section and toward the protruding section of the terminal; and', 'a third section integral with the second section, extending from the second section in a direction perpendicular to the second section and inward toward the protruding section of the terminal; and, 'a conductive element in electrical communication with the core of the battery, the conductive element comprisinga thermistor disposed between the terminal and the conductive element;wherein the thermistor electrically connects the terminal and the conductive element when the temperature of the battery is below a predetermined temperature; and wherein the thermistor electrically disconnects the terminal and the conductive element when the temperature of the battery is above the predetermined temperature.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the thermistor comprises a polymer.3. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a pressure release device.4. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein the pressure release device is an opening on the terminal.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the terminal is formed of steel.6. The assembly ...

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Номер записи: 53
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Separator and nonaqueous electrolytic secondary battery including the same

Номер: US20130143089A1
Автор: Akihiko Miyazaki, Minoru Teshima, Sumio Mori
Принадлежит: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD

A separator for a battery according to the present disclosure (present separator) is held between a positive electrode and a negative electrode of the battery and includes an inorganic layer formation part and an inorganic layer non-formation part formed at an end. In addition, a nonaqueous electrolytic secondary battery according to the present disclosure includes: an electrode assembly including: a positive electrode having an active material layer including a positive electrode active material and a positive electrode current collector foil exposure part; a negative electrode having an active material layer including a negative electrode active material and a negative electrode current collector foil exposure part; and the present separator held between the positive electrode and the negative electrode; a case for housing the electrode assembly; and an electrolyte held between the positive electrode and the negative electrode.

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Номер записи: 54
06-06-2013 дата публикации

RACK FOR BATTERY PACKS

Номер: US20130143092A1
Автор: KAMIYA Hitoshi, NAGATANI Yuta, TAKEYAMA Mikine
Принадлежит: NGK Insulators, Ltd.

A rack for battery packs for transporting battery modules which are stored therein, and includes a bottom frame and struts located at four corners of the bottom frame. A fitting projection is formed at an upper end of each of the struts, a fitting hole into which the fitting projection is fitted is formed in a bottom part of each of the struts. When the rack is stacked one on top of another by fitting the fitting projection of each of the struts of a lower rack into the projection hole of each of the struts of an upper rack, the rack for battery pack can be used as an installation rack. Accordingly, a separate installation rack is not necessary, and returning a transportation rack is not necessary, either. 1. A rack for battery pack comprising:a bottom frame; andstruts erected at four corners of the bottom frame, the rack storing therein battery modules to be transported,wherein a fitting projection is formed at an upper end of each of the struts,a fitting hole into which the fitting projection is fitted is formed in a bottom part of each of the struts,the rack for battery pack can be used as an installation rack when stacked one on top of another by fitting the fitting projection of each of the struts of a lower rack into the projection hole of each of the struts of an upper rack.2. The rack for battery pack according to claim 1 ,wherein an upper portion of the fitting projection is tapered.3. The rack for battery pack according to claim 1 ,wherein a plate-like member for load distribution is arranged between lower ends of the struts that make a pair.4. The rack for battery pack according to claim 3 ,wherein the plate-like member has a U-shaped cross section with rounded bottom corners thereof.5. The rack for battery pack according to claim 1 ,Wherein a spacer is provided, the spacer being inserted between each of the struts of the lower rack and each of the struts of the upper rack during transportation or during storage in a warehouse. The present invention ...

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Номер записи: 55
06-06-2013 дата публикации

LAMINATED POROUS FILM, SEPARATOR FOR NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY, AND NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20130143095A1
Автор: Nemoto Tomoyuki, Takagi Yoshihito
Принадлежит: MITSUBISHI PLASTICS, INC.

A laminated porous film, where a coating layer (layer II) containing a filler (a), a resin binder (b) and an adhesive agent (c) is laminated on at least one surface of a polyolefin resin porous film (layer I), is provided. The adhesion between the polyolefin resin porous film that serves as a base film and the coating layer is high. The laminated porous film has heat resistance and exhibits excellent properties when used as a separator for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. 1. A laminated porous film , comprising:a porous polyolefin resin film layer I; anda coating layer II; a filler,', 'a resin binder, and', 'an adherence agent,, 'wherein the layer II comprisesandthe layer II is laminated on at least one surface of the layer I.2. The laminated porous film of claim 1 , wherein the adherence agent comprises a nitrogen-comprising organic compound.3. The laminated porous film of claim 1 , wherein the adherence agent is at least 0.5 mass % per 100 mass % of the resin binder.4. The laminated porous film of claim 1 , wherein a difference between peel-off strengths of the layer I and the layer II is at least 1N/15 mm.5. The laminated porous film of claim 1 , wherein the laminated porous film has a β crystal activity.6. A separator for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising the laminated porous film of .7. A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising the separator of .8. The laminated porous film of claim 1 , wherein the layer I comprises a polypropylene resin or a polyethylene resin.9. The laminated porous film of claim 1 , wherein the laminated porous film has a β crystal activity degree of at least 20%.10. The laminated porous film of claim 8 , wherein the layer I comprises a polyethylene resin with a density of 0.910 to 0.970 g/cm.11. The laminated porous film of claim 8 , wherein the layer I comprises a polyethylene resin comprising a porousness acceleration compound.12. The laminated porous film of claim 1 , wherein the filler has ...

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Номер записи: 56
06-06-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRODE PROTECTION IN BOTH AQUEOUS AND NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS, INCLUDING RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERIES

Номер: US20130143096A1
Автор: Affinito John D., Geronov Yordan M., Mikhaylik Yuriy V., Sheehan Christopher J.
Принадлежит: Sion Power Corporation

Electrode protection in electrochemical cells, and more specifically, electrode protection in both aqueous and non-aqueous electrochemical cells, including rechargeable lithium batteries, are presented. In one embodiment, an electrochemical cell includes an anode comprising lithium and a multi-layered structure positioned between the anode and an electrolyte of the cell. A multi-layered structure can include at least a first single-ion conductive material layer (e.g., a lithiated metal layer), and at least a first polymeric layer positioned between the anode and the single-ion conductive material. The invention also can provide an electrode stabilization layer positioned within the electrode, i.e., between one portion and another portion of an electrode, to control depletion and re-plating of electrode material upon charge and discharge of a battery. Advantageously, electrochemical cells comprising combinations of structures described herein are not only compatible with environments that are typically unsuitable for lithium, but the cells may be also capable of displaying long cycle life, high lithium cycling efficiency, and high energy density. 1. An electrochemical cell comprising:an electrode comprising:a first electroactive layer comprising an active electrode species;a second electroactive layer comprising the active electrode species, wherein at least some of the active electrode species in the second electroactive layer is depleted and replated upon discharge and charge, respectively, of the electrochemical cell; anda polymer layer separating the first electroactive layer from the second electroactive layer.2. An electrochemical cell as in claim 1 , wherein the polymer layer comprises a polyacrylate.3. An electrochemical cell as in claim 1 , wherein the polymer layer is conductive to ions of an alkali metal.4. An electrochemical cell as in claim 3 , wherein the polymer layer is conductive to lithium ions.5. An electrochemical cell as in claim 4 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 57
13-06-2013 дата публикации

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20130149566A1
Автор: Yau Chi W.
Принадлежит:

A rechargeable battery system can include features to facilitate determination of the charge state of a battery or a battery power unit. A rechargeable battery system can include a battery case that can hold a plurality of batteries. The batteries held by the battery case can include a tab located on a portion of the battery, such as, the terminal. The tab can include indicia of the charge state of the battery, and can be detached when the battery is at least partially discharged. The tab can facilitate determination of the charge state of the battery by allowing identification of batteries with the tab attached and batteries from which the tab has been detached. 1. A rechargeable battery system , comprising:a first battery having first and second opposing ends;a first battery terminal at said first end of said first battery; anda removable tab applied to said first terminal of said first battery, said removable tab covering the terminal to prevent electrical contact therewith, and bearing indicia thereon indicating that said first battery is in a charged state;wherein said first battery is in a substantially fully charged state.2. The rechargeable battery system of claim 1 , further comprising a battery case containing a plurality of rechargeable batteries including said first battery.3. The rechargeable battery system of claim 2 , the plurality of rechargeable batteries further comprising a second said battery in said case claim 2 , wherein said second battery has no removable tab and is not in a substantially fully charged state.4. The rechargeable battery system of claim 1 , wherein said first battery comprises a 1.2 to 1.5V battery.5. The rechargeable battery system of claim 1 , wherein said first battery is selected from the group comprising an AAA battery claim 1 , an AA battery claim 1 , a C battery claim 1 , a D battery claim 1 , or a 9V battery.6. The rechargeable battery system of claim 1 , wherein said first battery comprises a battery power unit.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 58
13-06-2013 дата публикации

LITHIUM ION BATTERY WITH AMORPHOUS ELECTRODE MATERIALS

Номер: US20130149567A1
Автор: Schaefer Tim
Принадлежит: LI-TEC BATTERY GMBH

Lithium-ion battery comprising: (a) a positive electrode comprising an amorphous chalcogenide which comprises lithium ions or which can conduct lithium ions; (b) a negative electrode; (c) a separator between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, wherein the separator comprises a non-woven material composed of fibres, preferably polymer fibres; (d) a non-aqueous electrolyte. 1. A lithium ion battery comprising:(a) a positive electrode comprising at least one amorphous chalcogenide which comprises lithium ions or which can conduct lithium ions;(b) a negative electrode;(c) a separator between the positive and the negative electrode, wherein the separator comprises a non-woven material composed of fibers; and(d) a non-aqueous electrolyte.2. The lithium ion battery according to claim 1 , wherein the chalcogenide isa lithium-containing compound of one or more of the chalcogen elements of oxygen, sulfur, selenium and tellurium; ora lithium-containing compound of one or more of the chalcogen elements of oxygen, sulfur, selenium and tellurium with one or more metals, transition metals, arsenic, germanium, phosphorus, antimony, boron, in particular lead, aluminum, gallium, indium, titanium; ora compound of one or more of the chalcogen elements of oxygen, sulfur, selenium and tellurium with one or more metals, transition metals, arsenic, germanium, phosphorus, antimony, boron, in particular lead, aluminum, gallium, indium, titanium able to conduct lithium ions.3. The lithium ion battery according to claim 1 , wherein the elements contained in the amorphous chalcogenide are not in a stoichiometric ratio.4. The lithium ion battery according to claim 1 , wherein the chalcogenide is selected from a lithium phosphate; a lithium phosphate containing a transition metal; a mixed oxide of lithium oxide and one or more transition metal oxides; a transition metal oxide able to conduct lithium ions; or a mixture of two or more thereof.5. The lithium ion battery according to ...

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Номер записи: 59
13-06-2013 дата публикации

POWER BATTERY AND ANTI-EXPLOSION DEVICE THEREOF

Номер: US20130149568A1
Автор: DENG Pinghua, GUO Zhijun, WANG Peng, Zhang Heng
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to the power battery technology, especially to a power battery and anti-explosion device thereof, comprising an anti-explosion disc disposed in an anti-explosion bore. The surface of the anti-explosion disc is attached with an anti-explosion ring and an anti-explosion patch, the anti-explosion ring and the anti-explosion patch are at the same side of the anti-explosion disc and the anti-explosion ring and the anti-explosion patch form an annular groove. Compared with the prior art, the anti-explosion device has a simple structure, accurate explosion pressure, high intensity and it is not easy to be damaged. When the power battery is abnormal in use and the inner side has high pressure, the anti-explosion disc will explode under certain pressure to prevent explosion of the battery. It improves the safety of the power battery. 114123231235. An anti-explosion device for power battery comprising an anti-explosion disc () disposed in an anti-explosion bore () , wherein the surface of the anti-explosion disc () is attached with an anti-explosion ring () and an anti-explosion patch () , the anti-explosion ring () and the anti-explosion patch () are at the same side of the anti-explosion disc () and the anti-explosion ring () and the anti-explosion patch () form an annular groove ().21. The anti-explosion device for power battery of claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the anti-explosion disc () is smaller than 0.1 mm.32. The anti-explosion device for power battery of claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the anti-explosion ring () is smaller than 3 mm.43. The anti-explosion device for power battery of claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the anti-explosion patch () is smaller than 3 mm.523. The anti-explosion device for power battery of claim 1 , wherein the inner diameter of the anti-explosion ring () is larger than the diameter of the anti-explosion patch ().65. The anti-explosion device for power battery of claim 1 , wherein the width of the annular ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

Battery pack of compact structure

Номер: US20130149571A1
Автор: Bumhyun Lee, Dalmo Kang, Jin Kyu Lee, Jong Moon Yoon, Minjung Kim
Принадлежит: LG Chem Ltd

Disclosed herein is a battery pack including a battery module including a cell module stack having a structure in which a plurality of cell modules, each of which includes a battery cell mounted in a cartridge, is vertically stacked, a lower end plate to support a lower end of the cell module stack, an upper end plate to fix an uppermost cartridge of the cell module stack disposed on the lower end plate, and a voltage detection assembly to detect voltages of the battery cells, a box type pack case in which the battery module is mounted, a pack cover coupled to the pack case, and fastening extension members protruding upward from the battery module to couple the battery module to the pack case and the pack cover.

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Номер записи: 61
13-06-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY MODULE AND BATTERY PACK EMPLOYED WITH THE SAME

Номер: US20130149577A1
Автор: LEE BumHyun, Lee Jin Kyu, SHIN Yong Shik, YOON Jong Moon
Принадлежит: LG CHEM, LTD.

Disclosed is a battery module having a plurality of battery cells, the battery module including a cell module stack having a structure in which a plurality of cell modules having the battery cells mounted in cartridges is vertically stacked, a lower end plate supporting a lower end of the cell module stack, and an upper end plate fixing an uppermost cartridge of the cell module stack disposed on the lower end plate, wherein the cartridges and the upper and lower end plates are provided with through holes formed such that the through holes communicate with one another, a fixing member is inserted through the through holes and coupled to the upper and lower end plates, and the fixing member and the through holes are configured to have a horizontal sectional structure to restrain rotation of the fixing member when rotational force for fastening is applied to the fixing member. 1. A battery module having a plurality of battery cells , the battery module comprising:a cell module stack having a structure in which a plurality of cell modules having the battery cells mounted in cartridges is vertically stacked;a lower end plate to support a lower end of the cell module stack; andan upper end plate to fix an uppermost cartridge of the cell module stack disposed on the lower end plate, whereinthe cartridges, the upper end plate, and the lower end plate are provided with through holes formed such that the through holes communicate with one another, a fixing member is inserted through the through holes and coupled to the upper end plate and the lower end plate, and the fixing member and the through holes are configured to have a horizontal sectional structure to restrain rotation of the fixing member when rotational force for fastening is applied to the fixing member.2. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing member is provided at opposite ends thereof with fastening grooves.3. The battery module according to claim 2 , wherein fastening members are inserted ...

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Номер записи: 62
13-06-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20130149584A1
Автор: Myers Scott, Sloey Jason, Wang Erik, Weber Trent
Принадлежит: Apple Inc.

A battery assembly for use in an electronic device. The battery assembly may include a battery cell, a battery connector for providing power from the battery cell to the electronic device, and a flex circuit electrically coupling the battery cell to the electronic device. The battery connector may be located adjacent the battery cell, and may include one or more alignment mechanisms so that conductive pads connector align properly with corresponding conductive elements of the electronic device. The battery cell may be fixed to the electronic device using an adhesive layer placed between the cell and the electronic device. A tab may extend beyond the periphery of the battery cell to allow a user to pull or peal the battery cell from the electronic device for replacement or repair. 125-. (canceled)26. A method of assembling a battery assembly for use with an electronic device , comprising:providing a battery cell substantially in the form of a box comprising:a top surface,a bottom surface,elongated side walls, andshortened side walls;placing a battery connector, operative to transfer power from the battery cell to the electronic device and separate from the battery cell, adjacent a shortened side wall of the battery cell; andcoupling a flex circuit to the top surface of the battery cell and to the battery connector, the flex circuit operative to electrically couple the battery cell to the battery connector.27. The method of claim 26 , wherein the battery connector comprises a hole operative to receive a mechanical fastener claim 26 , the mechanical fastener operative to engage a portion of the electronic device to secure the battery connector.28. The method of claim 26 , wherein the battery connector comprises a post operative to extend into an indentation of the electronic device to align the battery connector.29. The method of claim 26 , wherein the battery connector comprises at least one pad operative to transfer power claim 26 , and at least one pad operative to ...

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Номер записи: 63
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Separator Having Porous Coating Layer And Electrochemical Device Having The Same

Номер: US20130149587A1
Автор: Hong Jang-Hyuk, Kim Jong-Hun, Yu Hyung-Kyun
Принадлежит: LG CHEM, LTD.

The present invention relates to a separator comprising a porous substrate; and a porous coating layer formed on at least one surface of the porous substrate and comprising a mixture of first inorganic particles coated with a coupling agent on the surface thereof, second inorganic particles coated with a coupling agent on the surface thereof and a binder polymer, the first inorganic particles having an average diameter of 1 to 10 μm and the second inorganic particles having an average diameter of 50 to 500 nm. In accordance with the present invention, a separator having a porous coating layer comprising two kinds of inorganic particles which are coated with a coupling agent is manufactured to minimize a mechanochemical reaction, thereby inhibiting the production of unnecessary substances, and to easily introduce functional particles. 1. A separator , comprising:a porous substrate; anda porous coating layer formed on at least one surface of the porous substrate and comprising a mixture of first inorganic particles coated with a coupling agent on the surface thereof, second inorganic particles coated with a coupling agent on the surface thereof and a binder polymer, the first inorganic particles having an average diameter of 1 to 10 μm and the second inorganic particles having an average diameter of 50 to 500 nm.2. The separator according to claim 1 , wherein the porous coating layer further comprises functional particles.3. The separator according to claim 1 , wherein the weight ratio of the first inorganic particles:the second first inorganic particles ranges from 50:50 to 90:10.4. The separator according to claim 2 , wherein the functional particles are selected from a water scavenger claim 2 , a Mn scavenger claim 2 , an HF scavenger and a mixture thereof.5. The separator according to claim 1 , wherein the porous substrate is made of a polyolefin-based polymer.6. The separator according to claim 1 , wherein the porous substrate is made of a polyolefin-based ...

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Номер записи: 64
13-06-2013 дата публикации

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS COMPRISING CHELATE LIGANDS

Номер: US20130149588A1
Автор: Badine Daher Michael, GARSUCH Arnd, Gronwald Oliver, Lampert Jordan Keith, Leitner Klaus, Schroedle Simon, Volkov Aleksei
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to electrochemical cells comprising 1. An electrochemical cell comprising(A) at least one cathode comprising at least one lithium ion-containing transition metal compound,(B) at least one anode, and (a) at least one chemical compound which comprises at least one organic radical which derives from an organic chelate ligand, and', '(b) optionally at least one binder., '(C) at least one layer comprising'}2. The electrochemical cell according to claim 1 , wherein the lithium ion-containing transition metal compound present in cathode (A) is selected from manganese-containing spinels and manganese-containing transition metal oxides with layer structure.3. The electrochemical cell according to or claim 1 , wherein anode (B) is selected from anodes composed of carbon and anodes comprising Sn or Si.4. The electrochemical cell according to any of to claim 1 , wherein the chemical compound present in layer (C) is an organic or inorganic polymer.5. The electrochemical cell according to any of to claim 1 , wherein the chemical compound present in layer (C) is selected from the group consisting of polyvinylpyrrolidone claim 1 , polyimide claim 1 , polytetrafluoroethylene claim 1 , polyvinylidene fluoride claim 1 , melamine-formaldehyde resins claim 1 , polysulfones claim 1 , polyether sulfones and substituted styrene-divinylbenzene copolymers claim 1 , and also SiO claim 1 , AlO claim 1 , TiO claim 1 , ZrOand mixtures thereof.6. The electrochemical cell according to any of to claim 1 , wherein the chemical compound present in layer (C) is in particulate form claim 1 , in the form of a film or is present in homogeneous distribution in layer (C).7. The electrochemical cell according to any of to claim 1 , wherein the organic radical present in the chemical compound derives from an organic chelate ligand selected from the group of chelate ligands consisting of acetylacetone and salts thereof claim 1 , salicylimide and salts thereof claim 1 , N claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 65
13-06-2013 дата публикации

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS COMPRISING A NITROGEN-CONTAINING POLYMER

Номер: US20130149589A1
Автор: Gronwald Oliver, Leitner Klaus
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to electrochemical cells comprising 1. An electrochemical cell comprising(A) at least one cathode comprising at least one lithium ion-containing transition metal compound,(B) at least one anode, and (a) at least one polymer comprising monomer units comprising nitrogen-containing 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic aromatic structural units or comprising an organic radical which derives from α-aminophosphonic acid or from iminodiacetic acid, and', '(b) optionally at least one binder., '(C) at least one layer comprising'}2. The electrochemical cell according to claim 1 , wherein lithium ion-containing transition metal compound is selected from manganese-containing spinels and manganese-containing transition metal oxides with layer structure.3. The electrochemical cell according to or claim 1 , wherein anode (B) is selected from anodes composed of carbon and anodes comprising Sn or Si.5. The electrochemical cell according to any of to claim 1 , wherein the polymer present in layer (C) is a copolymer comprising the monomer units of N-vinylimidazole and N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone.6. The electrochemical cell according to any of to claim 1 , wherein the polymer present in layer (C) is in particulate form claim 1 , in the form of a film oder homogeneously distributed in layer (C).7. The electrochemical cell according to any of to claim 1 , wherein layer (C) comprises a binder (b) selected from the group of polymers consisting of polyvinyl alcohol claim 1 , styrene-butadiene rubber claim 1 , polyacrylonitrile claim 1 , carboxymethylcellulose and fluorinated (co)polymers.8. The electrochemical cell according to any of to claim 1 , wherein layer (C) has a mean thickness in the range from 9 to 50 μm.9. The electrochemical cell according to any of to claim 1 , wherein layer (C) is a separator.10. The electrochemical cell according to any of to claim 1 , wherein layer (C) additionally comprises a nonwoven (c).11. The electrochemical cell according to any of ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

SECONDARY BATTERY MODULE

Номер: US20130149591A1
Автор: Byun Sangwon, PARK Zin, YOON Haekwon
Принадлежит: SB LiMotive Co., Ltd.

A secondary battery module including a plurality of battery cells arranged in a direction, and a pair of end plates contacting outermost surfaces of the plurality of battery cells, and each of the pair of end plates includes an inclined plane. The secondary battery module maintains a stacked structure of the plurality of battery cells in a secure manner when an external force is applied, while minimizing or reducing damage of the battery cells. 1. A secondary battery module comprising:a plurality of battery cells arranged in a direction; anda pair of end plates contacting outermost surfaces of the plurality of battery cells,wherein each of the pair of end plates comprises an inclined plane.2. The secondary battery module of claim 1 , wherein each of the pair of end plates includes:an inner surface contacting a respective one of the outermost surfaces;the inclined plane opposite the inner surface;a top surface connecting the inner surface and the inclined plane;a bottom surface opposite and substantially parallel with the top surface;a first side surface connecting the inner surface, the inclined plane, the top surface, and the bottom surface; anda second side surface opposite and substantially parallel with the first side surface,wherein the inclined plane is inclined from one side to another side.3. The secondary battery module of claim 2 , wherein the top surface and the bottom surface are trapezoidal.4. The secondary battery module of claim 2 , wherein the pair of end plates includes:a first end plate contacting a first outermost surface of the outermost surfaces at a first end of the plurality of battery cells; anda second end plate contacting a second outermost surface of the outermost surfaces at a second end of the plurality of battery cells opposite the first end.5. The secondary battery module of claim 4 , wherein the inclined plane of the first end plate and the inclined plane of the second end plate are parallel with each other.6. The secondary battery ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

Ceramic Separator and Storage Device

Номер: US20130149613A1
Автор: Nakamura Ichiro, Yoshikawa Norihiro
Принадлежит: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

A ceramic separator that includes an inorganic filler and an organic constituent. The inorganic filler is in the range of 55 to 80% in terms of a pigment volume concentration, and the inorganic filler has an average particle diameter of 1 μm to 5 μm, and a grain size distribution with a slope of 1.2 or more based on an approximation by a Rosin-Rammler distribution. 1. A ceramic separator comprising:an inorganic filler; andan organic constituent,wherein the inorganic filler in a range of 55 to 80% on the basis of a pigment volume concentration, andthe inorganic filler has an average particle diameter of 1 μm to 5 μm, and a grain size distribution with a slope of 1.2 or more based on an approximation by a Rosin-Rammler distribution.2. The ceramic separator according to claim 1 , wherein the ceramic separator contains the inorganic filler in the range of 60 to 80% on the basis of the pigment volume concentration claim 1 , andthe inorganic filler has an average particle diameter of 3 μm to 5 μm.3. The ceramic separator according to claim 1 , wherein the ceramic separator contains the inorganic filler in the range of 60 to 75% on the basis of the pigment volume concentration.4. The ceramic separator according to claim 1 , wherein the organic constituent has a heatproof temperature of 150° C. or higher.5. The ceramic separator according to claim 1 , wherein the inorganic filler is selected from the group consisting of oxides and nitrides.6. The ceramic separator according to claim 5 , wherein the inorganic filler is selected from the group consisting of oxides of silica claim 5 , alumina claim 5 , titania claim 5 , magnesia claim 5 , and barium titanate.7. The ceramic separator according to claim 5 , wherein the inorganic filler is selected from the group consisting of silicon nitride and aluminum nitride.8. A storage device comprising:a positive electrode plate;a negative electrode plate; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the ceramic separator ...

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Номер записи: 68
13-06-2013 дата публикации

SEPARATOR FOR ALKALINE BATTERY, AND ALKALINE BATTERY

Номер: US20130149614A1
Автор: KUBO Yoshiyo, NAKAJIMA Osamu, Ogawa Kentarou
Принадлежит: NIPPON KODOSHI CORPORATION

An object of the present invention is to provide a separator for alkaline battery and an alkaline battery capable of reducing the internal resistance of the alkaline battery so as to improve the heavy load discharge performance. The separator for alkaline battery is a separator for separating a positive electrode active material and a negative electrode active material of the alkaline battery from each other, the separator containing 40% or more by weight of cellulose fibers, and 0.05% to 0.5% by weight of polyamine-epichlorohydrin resin in terms of resin solid content. The alkaline battery has its positive electrode active material and negative electrode active material separated from each other by the separator. 1. A separator for alkaline battery for separating a positive electrode active material and a negative electrode active material from each other in an alkaline battery , containing:40% by weight of cellulose fibers; and0.05% to 0.5% by weight of polyamine-epichlorohydrin resin in terms of resin solid content.2. The separator for alkaline battery according to claim 1 , further containing alkali-resistant synthetic fibers.3. The separator for alkaline battery according to containing claim 2 , as the alkali-resistant synthetic fibers claim 2 , 40% or less by weight of poorly-soluble polyvinyl alcohol fibers whose dissolution temperature in water is 95° C. or higher.4. The separator for alkaline battery according to containing claim 2 , as the alkali-resistant synthetic fibers claim 2 , 5% or less by weight of readily-soluble polyvinyl alcohol fibers whose dissolution temperature in water is 60° C. to 90° C.5. The separator for alkaline battery according to claim 1 , wherein mercerized pulp is used as the cellulose fibers.6. The separator for alkaline battery according to claim 1 , wherein lyocell fibers are used as the cellulose fibers.7. The separator for alkaline battery according to claim 1 , wherein cellulose fibers beaten to 500 ml to 0 ml CSF are used ...

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Номер записи: 69
13-06-2013 дата публикации

CONNECTOR

Номер: US20130149918A1
Автор: Fukushima Hirotaka, Kawai Ryuji
Принадлежит: Yazaki Corporation

A connector terminal includes a terminal connection portion S, a wire connection portion C, and a flange portion F. The connector housing includes a wire connection portion accommodation portion C that can accommodate the wire connection potion C and a terminal connection portion accommodation portion S that can accommodate the terminal connection portion S. A rear holder covers an opening of the connector housing and a part of the wire connection portion C is penetratingly inserted into a through-hole of the rear holder to form an accommodation space in which a pipe-shaped spacer S or a spring, into which the wire connection portion C is penetratingly inserted, can be disposed. 1wherein the connector terminal has one end at which a terminal connection portion, which is connected to a battery side connector terminal that is installed in the connector housing of the battery for vehicle installation, is installed, and the other end at which a wire connection portion, which is connected to a wire that is drawn from the rear side of the connector housing, is installed, wherein a flange portion that extends outwardly of the connector terminal is installed between the terminal connection portion and the wire connection portion,wherein the connector housing includes a wire connection portion accommodation portion which is successively formed in an opening into which the connector terminal is inserted from the rear side, has a diameter that is substantially equal to a diameter of the flange portion, and is adapted to accommodate the wire connection portion, and a terminal connection portion accommodation potion which is installed forward than the wire connection portion accommodation portion, has a diameter that is smaller than a diameter of the wire connection portion, and is adapted to accommodate the terminal connection portion, andwherein a rear holder, in which a through-hole into which a part of the wire connection portion is adapted to be penetratingly inserted is ...

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Номер записи: 70
20-06-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRICITY STORAGE DEVICE

Номер: US20130157103A1
Автор: Imai Masahiro, Murayama Ryogo, Osakabe Tomotaka, Wakasugi Mikio
Принадлежит:

An electricity storage device includes: a plurality of cells that are aligned in a predetermined direction; a pair of end plates that sandwich the plurality of cells in the predetermined direction; and a restraining member that extends in the predetermined direction, is fixed to the pair of end plates, and exerts a restraining force on the plurality of cells in the predetermined direction via the end plates. Each of the end plates includes a first plate and a second plate. The first plate has a plurality of ribs on a surface that faces the adjacent cell and is formed of insulating material. The second plate is fixed to the first plate on a side opposite to the surface that faces the adjacent cell and is formed of material stronger than the insulating material for the first plate. 17-. (canceled)8. An electricity storage device comprising:a plurality of cells that are aligned in a predetermined direction;a pair of end plates that sandwich the plurality of cells in the predetermined direction; anda restraining member that extends in the predetermined direction, is fixed to the pair of end plates, and exerts a restraining force on the plurality of cells in the predetermined direction via the end plates,wherein each of the end plates includes a first plate and a second plate, the first plate having a plurality of ribs on a surface that faces the adjacent cell and being formed of insulating material, the second plate being fixed to the first plate on a side opposite to the surface that faces the adjacent cell and being formed of material stronger than the insulating material for the first plate, andthe ribs for a closed space on a surface of the cell that is adjacent to the first plate.9. The electricity storage device according to claim 8 , wherein the first plate is formed of resin and the second plate is formed of metal.10. The electricity storage device according to claim 8 , wherein the first plate has a fastening portion claim 8 , formed in part of the plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 71
20-06-2013 дата публикации

Separator

Номер: US20130157109A1
Автор: Atsushi Asada, Juichi Ino
Принадлежит: Nippon Sheet Glass Co Ltd

The present invention provides an inexpensive separator having excellent heat resistance and causing no contraction even in a high temperature circumstance nor short circuit while maintaining a high porosity. This separator is characterized in that the flat surfaces of scaly particles are oriented in the extending direction of the surface of the separator, the scaly particles being arranged in layers in the thickness direction of the separator, and fibrous materials are interposed among the scaly particles.

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Номер записи: 72
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Modular battery pack apparatus, systems, and methods

Номер: US20130164567A1
Автор: Alexander L. Warren, David A. Cox, Joseph B. Phaneuf, Mark S. Olsson, Paul G. Stuart
Принадлежит: Seescan Inc

Modular sealed battery packs configured to provide enhanced performance and safety features, along with associated apparatus, systems, and methods for monitoring and controlling operation and use of such battery packs and associated coupled devices and systems are disclosed.

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Номер записи: 73
27-06-2013 дата публикации

PACK CASE OF NOVEL STRUCTURE

Номер: US20130164570A1
Автор: Bang Seunghyun, Kim Chun Yeon, Kim Soo Ryoung, Kwon Ho Sang, Park Young Sun
Принадлежит: LG CHEM, LTD.

Disclosed herein is a pack case for battery packs in which a battery cell array including two or more battery cells arranged in a lateral direction and a protection circuit module (PCM) including a protection circuit to control an operation of the battery pack are mounted, the pack case including a lower case, on which the battery cell array and the protection circuit module are mounted, and an upper case disposed above the lower case so that the upper case covers the lower case to fix the battery cell array and the protection circuit module in place, wherein a lower case is partitioned into a battery cell mounting part, on which the battery cells are mounted, and a protection circuit module mounting part, on which the protection circuit module is mounted, a partition wall is formed at an interface between the battery cell mounting part and the protection circuit module mounting part, and openings, through which electrode terminals of the battery cells are exposed toward the protection circuit module, are formed at portions of the partition wall corresponding to electrical connection regions between the electrode terminals of the battery cells and the protection circuit module. 1. A pack case for battery packs in which a battery cell array comprising two or more battery cells arranged in a lateral direction and a protection circuit module (PCM) comprising a protection circuit to control an operation of the battery pack are mounted , the pack case comprising:a lower case, on which the battery cell array and the protection circuit module are mounted; andan upper case disposed above the lower case so that the upper case covers the lower case to fix the battery cell array and the protection circuit module in place, whereinthe lower case is partitioned into a battery cell mounting part, on which the battery cells are mounted, and a protection circuit module mounting part, on which the protection circuit module is mounted, a partition wall is formed at an interface ...

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Номер записи: 74
27-06-2013 дата публикации

MODULE MOUNTING AND STRUCTURE WITH ADAPTOR PLATE

Номер: US20130164577A1
Автор: Insana Gary M., JOY KEVIN T., MCLAUGHLIN BARTON W., Oury Andrew P.
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A modular battery pack and method of making a battery pack. The modular structure includes an open box with an interlocking features to allow for flexibility in assembly of numerous battery pack configurations. The design is such that numerous sub-module assemblies are formed that can be fastened, connected or otherwise secured to a tray, frame or other underlying primary support structure. Aligned stacks of individual battery cells can be placed within the volume defined within the box-like structure so that portions of the box-like structure move in response to a spring-like force imparted by the stack of battery cells. Adapter plates facilitate the modular construction by an interlocking connection between the box-like structure and the underlying support structure. 1. A modular assembly for an automotive battery pack , said assembly configured to be secured to a primary support structure in said battery pack and comprising:a plurality of brackets spaced apart from one another along a bracket axis, said brackets defining a channel in at least one lateral edge thereof;a plurality of end plates formed along an end plate axis that is substantially normal to said bracket axis such that said end plates and said channels cooperate to form an interlocking box-like structure that defines a volume to accept a stacked placement of a plurality of battery cells therein, at least one of said end plates configured to move along said end plate axis in response to an expansion of said stacked placement while substantially maintaining said box-like structure; andat least one adapter plate cooperative with at least one of said brackets or at least one of said end plates to provide a securable connection to said primary support structure.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of respective surfaces formed within said defined volume by said brackets and said end plates defines a substantially planar shape.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein cooperation between said channel and a ...

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Номер записи: 75
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Portable storage battery for electric vehicles and using method thereof

Номер: US20130164580A1
Автор: Sanwa AU
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention discloses a portable storage battery for electric vehicles and a using method thereof. The portable storage battery includes storage battery units that include a storage battery casing, a storage battery cell is arranged in the storage battery casing, a socket is arranged at the end of the storage battery casing, and the socket is provided with a power plug. According to the invention, voltage required to drive one vehicle is in a manner of decentralization decomposed layer by layer, which brings convenience to both dismounting and mounting of the storage battery. The storage battery units are put in storage battery boxes in electric vehicles and connected with each other in series for use; in a case of out of power, the storage battery units are pulled out and then put into a charging cabinet to be connected with the charging cabinet through the socket to be charged.

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Номер записи: 76
27-06-2013 дата публикации

STORAGE DEVICE

Номер: US20130164586A1
Автор: Uchida Masataka
Принадлежит: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A storage device is provided where a stored object may be arranged appropriately on the shelf plate without using a partition member or a locking member and the shelf plate may store the stored object appropriately even though vibration or inclination occurs. A storage device includes a storage shelf having a shelf plate where a concave portion is formed at a predetermined arrangement position, and a stored object arranged at the predetermined arrangement position and having a convex portion which is fitted into the concave portion without being loosened substantially. 1. A storage device comprising:a storage shelf having a shelf plate where a concave portion is formed at a predetermined arrangement position; anda stored object arranged at the predetermined arrangement position and having a convex portion which is fitted into the concave portion without being loosened substantially.2. The storage device according to claim 1 ,wherein the shelf plate has a plurality of the predetermined arrangement positions and the stored objects are aligned and arranged respectively at the plurality of predetermined arrangement positions.3. The storage device according to claim 2 ,wherein the convex portion is substantially a rectangular or oval shape and the concave portion has a shape similar to the convex portion.4. The storage device according to claim 3 ,wherein the concave portion is a through hole which passes through a front and back surfaces of the shelf plate.5. The storage device according to claim 4 ,wherein the stored object is a battery system with a fixing portion that fixes the battery system, andthe convex portion is formed on the fixing portion. 1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a storage device and specifically, to a storage device which appropriately stores a stored object at a predetermined arrangement position thereof.Priority is claimed on Japanese Patent Application No. 2011-283860, filed on Dec. 26, 2011, the content of which is ...

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Номер записи: 77
27-06-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20130164588A1
Автор: Chan Chia-Huang, Liao Chin-Chang, Lin Yu-Chieh
Принадлежит:

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a base, a battery module and an upper cover. The battery module is disposed in the base. The battery module includes a tray and at least one battery unit. The battery unit is disposed on the tray. The upper cover is connected to the base and covers the battery module. 1. An electronic device comprising:a base;a battery module disposed in the base, the battery module having a tray and at least one battery unit, wherein the battery unit is disposed on the tray; andan upper cover connected to the base and covering the battery module.2. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the tray has a fixing portion claim 1 , and the battery unit is disposed in the fixing portion.3. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the battery module has a plurality of battery units claim 1 , the tray comprises a first fixing portion and a second fixing portion disposed opposite to each other claim 1 , and the battery units are respectively disposed in the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion.4. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the battery module has a first battery unit claim 1 , a second battery unit claim 1 , a third battery unit and a fourth battery unit claim 1 , the tray comprises a first fixing portion and a second fixing portion disposed opposite to each other claim 1 , the first battery unit and the second battery unit are disposed in the first fixing portion and a portion of the first battery unit is stacked under the second battery unit claim 1 , the third battery unit and the are fourth battery unit disposed in the second fixing portion claim 1 , and a portion of the third battery unit is stacked under the fourth battery unit.5. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the tray has a crossover portion connected to the base.6. The electronic device as recited in further comprising:a connecting member connecting the tray and the base.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 78
27-06-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRIC TOOL POWERED BY A PLURALITY OF BATTERY PACKS AND ADAPTER THEREFOR

Номер: US20130164589A1
Автор: Nishibe Kiyoshi, Ota Tomoyuki, SUZUKI Hitoshi
Принадлежит: MAKITA CORPORATION

An electric power tool comprises a main body supporting a tool and an electric motor housed in the main body for driving the tool. A plurality of first battery interfaces is configured to removably receive or attach a plurality of first battery packs and to electrically connect the plurality of attached first battery packs in series with the electric motor. A plurality of indicators is configured to communicate information concerning the respective conditions of the plurality of attached first battery packs. The plurality of indicators is arranged such that all of the indicators are simultaneously viewable by a user of the electric power tool. 149.-. (canceled)50. A power tool comprising:a tool housing;an electric load disposed within the tool housing;a first battery pack interface defined on the tool housing and electrically connected to the electric load, the first battery pack interface comprising a pair of guide rails configured to slidably receive and engage corresponding rails on the first battery pack in a detachable manner; anda second battery pack interface defined on the tool housing and electrically connected to the electric load, the second battery pack interface comprising a pair of guide rails configured to slidably and engage corresponding rails on the second battery pack in a detachable manner.51. The power tool as in claim 50 , wherein each of the first and second battery pack interfaces further comprises a latch receiving hole configured to engage with a latch member provided on the first and second slide-type battery packs claim 50 , respectively.52. The power tool as in claim 51 , wherein the first and second battery pack interfaces are arranged side by side on the tool housing.53. The power tool as in claim 52 , wherein the first and second battery pack interfaces are arranged on a rear portion of the tool housing.54. The power tool as in claim 53 , wherein the first and second battery pack interfaces are configured such that the first and ...

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Номер записи: 79
27-06-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY SEPARATOR FOR A STORAGE BATTERY

Номер: US20130164596A1
Автор: Cardillo Salvatore, Dreyer Daniel, Miller Eric H., Whear J. Kevin
Принадлежит: DARAMIC LLC

A battery separator for a lead acid (storage) battery is made from a thermoplastic sheet material. The sheet material has a central region flanked by peripheral regions. The central region includes a plurality of longitudinally extending ribs that are integrally formed from the sheet material. The peripheral regions are free of ribs and may include a densified structure. Also disclosed are a method of producing the foregoing separator, an envelope separator made from the sheet material, and a method of making the envelope separator. 1. A battery separator for a storage battery , said separator being made of a sheet material being based on a thermoplastic polymer , whereby said battery separator has a longitudinal direction and a width direction and has a central region and in the width direction at its side edges peripheral regions extending in the longitudinal direction , whereby the battery separator has longitudinal main ribs extending in the longitudinal direction and being formed integrally with the sheet material on at least one side of the sheet material , the main ribs having a distance with respect to each other , wherein the battery separator in its central region has a microporous structure having a porosity , and wherein the peripheral regions are essentially free from ribs.2. The battery separator according to claim 1 , wherein the peripheral regions have a densified structure the porosity of which is lower than the porosity of the microporous structure in the central region.3. The battery separator according to claim 2 , wherein the average porosity in the peripheral regions is at least 10% by volume lower than the average porosity in the central region.4. The battery separator according to claim 1 , wherein width of each peripheral region is at least by a factor of 1.5 larger than the average distance between adjacent main ribs.5. The battery separator according to wherein in the central region the sheet material between the main ribs has a thickness ...

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Номер записи: 80
27-06-2013 дата публикации

LITHIUM ION BATTERY SEPARATOR WITH SHUTDOWN PROPERTY

Номер: US20130164597A1
Автор: LEE Do Hoon, Park Dae Ho
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS CO., LTD.

Provided is a microporous separator for a lithium secondary battery having shutdown properties wherein the separator comprises a propylene random copolymer which has a melt index of 0.5-10 g/10 minutes and comprises one or more species of comonomers in the content of 0.1-8 wt %. 1. A microporous separator for a lithium secondary battery having a shutdown function , comprising a propylene random copolymer resin which has a melt index of 0.5-10 g/10 minutes at 230° C. and under 2.16 kg and comprises one or more comonomers in the amount of 0.1-8 wt %.2. The microporous separator according to claim 1 , which has a thickness of 1-100 μm and a porosity of 20-99% claim 1 , and exerts a shutdown function at the temperature of 137° C. or less.3. The microporous separator according to claim 1 , which is prepared via the processes of extrusion in the form of a non-porous film claim 1 , annealing and elongation at room temperature and then at a high temperature.43. The microporous separator according to any one of to claims 1 , which further comprises a microporous melt-down blocking layer on either or both sides thereof.5. The microporous separator according to claim 4 , wherein the microporous melt-down blocking layer is a microporous layer prepared from a high thermal-resistant polymer material having a melting point or glass transition temperature of 160° C. or more.6. The microporous separator according to claim 4 , wherein the microporous melt-down blocking layer is comprised of a polymer material and mineral particles claim 4 , and has a porous structure which is formed by empty spaces formed between mineral particles that are fixed by said polymer material that is a binder. This application claims the benefit and priority of Korean Application No. KR 10-2011-0139156 filed on Dec. 21, 2011. The entire disclosure of the above application is incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to a separator for a lithium secondary battery which has shutdown ...

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Номер записи: 81
27-06-2013 дата публикации

MICROPOROUS FILM, PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF THE FILM, AND USE OF THE FILM

Номер: US20130164598A1
Автор: Brant Patrick, ISHIHARA Takeshi, Kono Koichi, Miyaoka Satoshi
Принадлежит: Toray Battery Separator Film Co., Ltd.

The invention relates to microporous polymeric membranes suitable for use as battery separator film. The membrane comprises polyethylene, polypropylene, and polymethylpentene. The invention also relates to a method for producing such a membrane, batteries containing such membranes as battery separators, methods for making such batteries, and methods for using such batteries. 126-. (canceled)27. A membrane comprising a layer containing a polymer blend , the polymer blend comprising 45.0 wt. % to 77.0 wt. % polypropylene , 1.0 wt. % to 18.0 wt. % polymethylpentene , and 5.0 wt. % to 54.0 wt. % polyethylene , based on the weight of the polymer blend , wherein the membrane is microporous and has an electrochemical stability ≦50.0 mAh.28. The membrane of claim 27 , wherein the membrane further comprises a second layer claim 27 , wherein the second layer is microporous and comprises a second polymer blend.29. The membrane of claim 27 , wherein the membrane has a thickness ≦50.0 μm claim 27 , a meltdown temperature ≧170.0° C. claim 27 , and a normalized air permeability ≦50.0 seconds/100 cm/μm.30. The membrane of claim 27 , wherein the polypropylene has an Mw in the range of from 0.90×10to 2.0×10 claim 27 , an MWD≦20.0 claim 27 , and a ΔHm≧90.0 J/g.31. The membrane of claim 27 , wherein the polymethylpentene has an MFR in the range of from 0.1 dg/min to 28.0 dg/min and a Tm in the range of 223.0° C. to 235.0° C.32. The membrane of claim 28 , wherein the second polymer blend comprises 55.0 wt. % to 75.0 wt. % of a first polyethylene and 25.0 wt. % to 45.0 wt. % of a second polyethylene claim 28 , based on the weight of the second polymer blend claim 28 , and wherein the first polyethylene has a an Mw in the range of 1.0×10 to about 0.90×10and an MWD ≦20.0 and the second polyethylene has an Mw ≧1.0×10 claim 28 , an MWD ≦20.0 claim 28 , and a Tm ≧134° C.33. The membrane of claim 28 , wherein the membrane further comprises a third layer claim 28 , the third layer having a ...

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Номер записи: 82
27-06-2013 дата публикации

IONICALLY CONDUCTIVE MEMBRANES FOR PROTECTION OF ACTIVE METAL ANODES AND BATTERY CELLS

Номер: US20130164628A1
Автор: Katz Bruce D., Nimon Yevgeniy S., Visco Steven J.
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are ionically conductive membranes for protection of active metal anodes and methods for their fabrication. The membranes may be incorporated in active metal negative electrode (anode) structures and battery cells. In accordance with the invention, the membrane has the desired properties of high overall ionic conductivity and chemical stability towards the anode, the cathode and ambient conditions encountered in battery manufacturing. The membrane is capable of protecting an active metal anode from deleterious reaction with other battery components or ambient conditions while providing a high level of ionic conductivity to facilitate manufacture and/or enhance performance of a battery cell in which the membrane is incorporated. 1an active metal electrode having a first surface and a second surface; and. An electrochemical device component, comprising:{'sup': '−7', 'wherein the ionic conductivity of the membrane is at least 10S/cm.'}a protective membrane on the first surface of the electrode and having a smooth gap-free interface therewith, the membrane being ionically conductive and chemically compatible with the active metal on a side in contact with the active metal electrode, and substantially impervious, ionically conductive and chemically compatible with active metal corrosive environments on the other side; This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/336,459, filed Dec. 23, 2011, titled SOLID STATE BATTERY, now pending; which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/907,819, filed Oct. 19, 2010, titled IN SITU FORMED IONICALLY CONDUCTIVE MEMBRANES FOR PROTECTION OF ACTIVE METAL ANODES AND BATTERY CELLS, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,114,171, issued Feb. 14, 2012; which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/475,403, filed May 29, 2009, titled PROTECTIVE COMPOSITE BATTERY SEPARATOR AND ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE COMPONENT WITH RED PHOSPHORUS, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,838,144, issued Nov. 23, 2010; which is ...

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Номер записи: 83
27-06-2013 дата публикации

POLYMIDE BLEND NANOFIBER AND ITS USE IN BATTERY SEPARATOR

Номер: US20130164629A1
Автор: Chen Shuiliang, Cheng Chuyun, He Ping, Hou Haoqing, Kuang Xiaoming, Lv Xiaoyi, REN Jinsheng, ZHOU XIAOPING
Принадлежит: JIANGXI ADVANCE NANOFIBER S&T CO., LTD.

A polyimide blend nanofiber and its use in battery separator are disclosed. The polyimide blend nanofiber is made of two kinds of polyimide precursors by high pressure electrostatic spinning and then high temperature imidization processing, wherein one of the polyimide precursor does not melt under high temperature ,and the other is meltable at a temperature of 300-400° C. The polyimide blend nanofiber of present invention has high temperature-resistance, high chemical stability, high porosity, good mechanical strength and good permeability, and can be applied as battery separator. 1. A polyimide blend nanofibre , manufactured by subjecting a precursor of two polyimides to high-voltage electrostatic spinning and a high-temperature imidization treatment , characterized in that , said polyimide blend precursor is composed of a bicomponent of a precursor of polyimide nonmeltable at a high temperature and a precursor of polyimide meltable at 300-400° C.6. The polyimide blend nanofibre according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , the diameter of said fibre is 50-1000 nm.7. The polyimide blend nanofibre according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , the decomposition temperature of said fibre is higher than 500° C. and the melt temperature thereof is higher than 300° C.8. The polyimide blend nanofibre according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , the porosity of the porous membrane or nonwoven fabric composed of said fibre is higher than 75%.9. The polyimide blend nanofibre according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , the mechanical strength of the porous membrane or the nonwoven fabric composed of the fibre is 10-50 MPa and the electrical breakdown strength thereof is higher than 10 V/μm.10. Use of the porous membrane or the nonwoven fabric composed of the polyimide blend nanofibre according to in battery separators. The present invention relates to an electrostatic ally spun polyimide nanofibre and uses thereof, and in particular, a ...

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Номер записи: 84
04-07-2013 дата публикации

PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL STORAGE

Номер: US20130171370A1
Автор: Legner Steffen, Schaefer Tim
Принадлежит: LI-TEC BATTERY GMBH

A process is described for producing sheet- or plate-type objects, particularly for producing electrodes and/or separators for constructing an electrochemical energy storage, preferably designed for use in a motor vehicle, or for producing parts of such electrodes and/or such separators, wherein the sheet- or plate-type objects have a first object side surface and a second object side surface on the opposite side to the first object side surface. The production process includes the following steps: reducing (S′) the electrostatic charge on the first object side surface of the sheet- or plate-type objects by applying a plasma, particularly an atmospheric plasma, to act on the first object side surface of the sheet- or plate-type objects, and reducing (S″) the electrostatic charge on the second object side surface of the sheet- or plate-type objects by applying a plasma, particularly an atmospheric plasma, to act on the second object side surface of the sheet- or plate-type objects. 1. A process for producing sheet- or plate-type objects , particularly for producing electrodes and/or separators for constructing an electrochemical energy storage , preferably designed for use in a motor vehicle , or for producing parts of such electrodes and/or such separators , wherein the sheet- or plate-type objects have a first object side surface and a second object side surface on the opposite side to the first object side surface , characterised in that the production process includes the following steps:{'b': '5', '(S′) Reducing the electrostatic charge on the first object side surface of the sheet- or plate-type objects by applying a plasma, particularly an atmospheric plasma to act on the first object side surface of the sheet- or plate-type objects, and'}{'b': '5', '(S″) Reducing the electrostatic charge on the second object side surface of the sheet- or plate-type objects by applying a plasma, particularly an atmospheric plasma to act on the second object side surface of the ...

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Номер записи: 85
04-07-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY PACK

Номер: US20130171477A1
Автор: PARK Kwang-Young
Принадлежит: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.

A design for a battery pack that provides for a foolproof and easy assembly process, especially during when the protection circuit module is inserted into and combined with the battery case. The protection circuit module includes a circuit substrate with driving circuits arranged on both sides thereof. This circuit substrate is inserted between a first barrier rib of the battery case and a second barrier rib and arranged in parallel thereto. Supporting barrier ribs extending orthogonal from the barrier ribs towards the circuit substrate have a rounded top edge to guide the circuit substrate into the proper location in the battery case. The height of these supporting barrier ribs are formed at least as tall as the barrier ribs to prevent the circuit substrate or the driving circuits from contacting the barrier ribs during the insertion process. 1. A battery pack , comprising:a first case having a bottom portion, first and second housing spaces spaced-apart from each other by a dividing barrier rib having a first height and extending from the bottom portion;at least one battery cell arranged within the first housing space;a protection circuit module arranged within the second housing space; anda pair of supporting ribs arranged within the second housing space, and supporting the protection circuit module from the dividing barrier rib, at least one of the supporting ribs extending from the bottom portion and having a height of at least the first height.2. The battery pack of claim 1 , wherein the first case further comprises an auxiliary barrier rib extending from the bottom portion claim 1 , spaced-apart from the dividing barrier rib claim 1 , and defining the second housing space together with the dividing barrier rib.3. The battery pack of claim 2 , wherein the pair of supporting ribs comprise:a first supporting rib supporting the protection circuit module from the dividing barrier rib while having a height of at least the first height; anda second supporting rib ...

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Номер записи: 86
04-07-2013 дата публикации

POWER SUPPLY DEVICE

Номер: US20130171478A1
Автор: Ushijima Osamu
Принадлежит: GS Yuasa International Ltd.

A power supply device includes: a power storage element having an electrode terminal; and a fixing portion fixed to the power storage element on a second surface of the power storage element which is different from a first surface on which the electrode terminal is arranged. The fixing portion has a connection terminal for electrically connecting the electrode terminal and an external load. 1. A power supply device comprising:a power storage element having an electrode terminal; anda fixing portion fixed to the power storage element on a second surface of the power storage element which is different from a first surface on which the electrode terminal is arranged,wherein the fixing portion has a connection terminal for electrically connecting the electrode terminal and an external load.2. The power supply device according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of the power storage elements is arranged to form a stack claim 1 ,the power supply device further comprises a fastening member for fastening a pair of side surfaces of the stack opposed to each other in the arranging direction of the plurality of power storage elements, andthe fastening member is fixed to the fixing portion.3. The power supply device according to claim 1 , further comprising a managing unit for managing an operation regarding charge to or discharge from the power storage element claim 1 ,wherein the managing unit is provided on a surface which is different from the second surface of the power storage element.4. The power supply device according to claim 1 , wherein the power storage element has the first surface as an upper surface thereof claim 1 , the second surface as a side surface thereof claim 1 , and also has a surface opposed to the first surface and a surface opposed to the second surface claim 1 , anda distance between the first surface and the surface opposed to the first surface is smaller than a distance between the second surface and the surface opposed to the second surface.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 87
04-07-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY PACK AND METHOD OF INSPECTING STORAGE STATE OF SECONDARY BATTERY IN BATTERY PACK

Номер: US20130171481A1
Автор: Hotta Shin, Marutani Kentaro, Ozawa Atsushi, Uesaka Shinichi
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

A battery pack is provided. The battery pack has a plurality of secondary batteries and an inspection circuit. When the plurality of secondary batteries are classified into a first secondary battery group configured of secondary batteries selected from the plurality of secondary batteries and a second secondary battery group configured of remaining secondary batteries not belonging to the first secondary battery group, the inspection circuit creates a first data string of the secondary batteries configuring the second secondary battery group, based on a predetermined arithmetic rule, from identification marks of the secondary batteries configuring the first secondary battery group, obtains a second data string by examining identification marks of the secondary batteries configuring the second secondary battery group, subsequently compares the first data string with the second data string, and stops a function of the battery pack when the first data string and the second data string do not match. 1. A battery pack comprising:a plurality of secondary batteries; andan inspection circuit, whereineach of the secondary batteries is previously given an identification mark,when the plurality of secondary batteries are classified into a first secondary battery group and a second secondary battery group, the first secondary battery group being configured of secondary batteries selected from the plurality of secondary batteries, and the second secondary battery group being configured of remaining secondary batteries not belonging to the first secondary battery group,the inspection circuit creates a first data string of the secondary batteries configuring the second secondary battery group, based on a predetermined arithmetic rule, from the identification marks of the secondary batteries configuring the first secondary battery group, obtains a second data string by examining the identification marks of the secondary batteries configuring the second secondary battery group, ...

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Номер записи: 88
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Nickel-zinc rechargeable pencil battery

Номер: US20130171482A1
Автор: Cecilila Maske, Jeffrey Phillips, Samaresh Mohanta
Принадлежит: PowerGenix Systems Inc

A rechargeable pencil battery has a hollow cylindrical positive electrode including nickel hydroxide; a gelled negative electrode comprising at least one of zinc and a zinc compound; a separator interposed between the hollow cylindrical positive electrode and the gelled negative electrode; and a negative electrode current collector inserted into the gelled negative electrode. Rechargeable batteries of the invention are capable of between about 50 and 1000 cycles from a fully charge state to a fully discharged state at a discharge rates of about 0.5 C or greater, in some embodiments about 1 C or greater. Batteries of the invention have a ratio of length to diameter of between about 1.5:1 and about 20:1, and therefore can be longer than typical commercially available batteries but also include batteries of commercial sizes e.g. AAAA, AAA, AA, C, D, sub-C and the like.

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Номер записи: 89
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Battery and battery system

Номер: US20130171483A1
Автор: Hiroshi Obuse, Minoru Yagi, Ryoichi Okuyama, Shinichi Wada, Tokuo Inamasu, Tsutomu Watanabe, Yohei Shibata, Yoshinobu Yasunaga
Принадлежит: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD, Kurita Water Industries ltd

[PROBLEM] In space-conservative fashion, at low cost, and with high efficiency, to carry out absorption of gas produced at the interior of a battery. [SOLUTION MEANS] Secondary battery 21 is provided with case 3 in which positive electrode 10 and negative electrode 11 are sealed together with electrolyte, and with explosion prevention valve 4 for allowing escape of high-pressure gas present at the interior of case 3 when pressure within case 3 rises; and is further provided with gas absorber 13 or 14 for absorbing high-pressure gas. Gas absorber 13 , includes gas-absorbent material 6 and capsule 5 , which comprises hot-melt material, and is provided within case 3 , this capsule 5 including, at the interior thereof, gas-absorbent material 6 . Furthermore, gas absorber 14 , which may be provided outside case 3 , may include gas-absorbent material 6 ; cartridge case 14 a which houses, at the interior thereof, gas-absorbent material 6 ; gas inlet valve 14 b for causing high-pressure gas to flow thereinto; and gas outlet valve 14 c for causing high-pressure gas to flow out therefrom.

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Номер записи: 90
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Accumulator Assembly for a Battery of an Electric or Hybrid Vehicle, Provided with a Deformable Connector Support

Номер: US20130171486A1
Автор: Auguet Thierry, Joye Olivier
Принадлежит:

The accumulator assembly comprises a plurality of electrical energy accumulator elements each comprising connecting electrodes , assembly means linking said electrodes, a connector for connecting an external component to the assembly, and a connector support . The support comprises a mounting base borne by the assembly means and a fixing lug supporting the connector and configured in such a way as to allow a movement of the connector relative to the mounting base in response to an external stress exerted on said connector and/or on the fixing lug. 1. An accumulator assembly comprising a plurality of electrical energy accumulator elements each comprising connecting electrodes , assembly means linking said electrodes , a connector for connecting an external component to the assembly , a connector support comprising a mounting base borne by the assembly means and a fixing lug supporting the connector and configured in such a way as to allow a movement of the connector relative to the mounting base in response to an external stress exerted on said connector and/or on the fixing lug.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing lug is elastically deformable in at least one direction.3. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing lug comprises a connecting part extending from the mounting base and a fixing part in extension of said connecting part and supporting the connector.4. The assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the connecting part comprises at least one bent portion.5. The assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the fixing part extends transversally relative to the mounting base.6. The assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the accumulator elements are superposed on a stacking axis claim 3 , the fixing part extending along the stacking axis.7. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the connector support is made of a single piece.8. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the assembly means comprise spacers arranged axially ...

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Номер записи: 91
04-07-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY PACK

Номер: US20130171488A1
Автор: Kaneko Takashi, Yoshinaga Tomofumi
Принадлежит:

In a battery pack (), first and second battery stacks () are connected to each other via a connection member (), each battery stack being formed by arranging multiple individual batteries () in a row direction. The connection member () is formed by repeatedly connecting a first connection part () and a second connection part (), the first connection part () extending from the first battery stack () to the second battery stack () in an orthogonal direction, in which one end portion () thereof supports the first battery stack () and another end portion () supports the second battery stack (), the second connection part () extending from the end portion () of the first connection part () on the first battery stack () side toward the second battery stack () in a direction oblique to the orthogonal direction in a plan view. 1. A battery pack comprising:a battery-stack group formed by arranging a plurality of battery stacks in a plurality of rows in an orthogonal direction orthogonal to a row direction, each battery stack being formed by arranging a plurality of individual batteries in the row direction; anda connection member configured to connect a certain battery stack of the battery-stack group to another battery stack of the battery-stack group adjacent to the certain battery stack, wherein a plurality of first connection parts extending from the certain battery stack to the adjacent battery stack in the orthogonal direction, in which one end portion of each first connection part supports the certain battery stack and another end portion of each first connection part supports the adjacent battery stack, and', 'a second connection part located between at least one pair of first connection parts adjacent to each other among the plurality of first connection parts, the second connection part connecting an end portion of one of the pair of first connection parts on the certain battery stack side to an end portion of another one of the pair of first connection parts on ...

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Номер записи: 92
04-07-2013 дата публикации

STACKED SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20130171497A1
Автор: ENOMOTO Shinsuke, Kumeuchi Tomokazu
Принадлежит: NEC ENERGY DEVICES, LTD.

The present invention relates to a stacked secondary battery that includes a laminated body, the laminated body including: a first electrode () in which a first electrode active material () is applied to both surfaces of a sheet-shaped collector (), the first electrode having a first region () to which the first electrode active material has been applied and a second region () to which the first electrode active material has not been applied; a second electrode () in which a second electrode active material () different in polarity from the first electrode active material is applied to both surfaces () of a sheet-shaped collector; and a porous separator (), the first and second electrodes being stacked via the porous separator, the first and second electrodes being stacked via the porous separator. In the stacked secondary battery, there were problems that the active material is shed from the first electrode or the second electrode and passes through the separator, and thus a short circuit between the electrodes occurs during use. The present invention solves the above problems by folding a portion () of the porous separator of the stacked secondary battery that faces the second region () of the first electrode and the region () of the second electrode, to which the second electrode active material has been applied, into a plurality of layers. 18.-. (canceled)9. A stacked secondary battery comprising:a laminated body, the laminated body comprising: a first electrode in which a first electrode active material is applied to both surfaces of a sheet-shaped collector; a second electrode in which a second electrode active material different in polarity from the first electrode active material is applied to both surfaces of a sheet-shaped collector; and a porous separator, the first and second electrodes being stacked via the porous separator,wherein at least a portion of a peripheral edge of the porous separator facing the first electrode and the second electrode is ...

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Номер записи: 93
04-07-2013 дата публикации

POROUS MEMBRANE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20130171499A1
Автор: CHO Hee Min, Kim Byung Hyunn, KIM Seong Tae, PARK Jung Goo, Ryu Si Ju, YANG Jae Won
Принадлежит:

A porous membrane contains a polyethylene resin, in a core layer, pores of sizes that are relatively larger than those of pores in each of skin layers on the opposite sides are distributed, and the skin layers on the opposite sides have substantially same pore characteristics. A method for manufacturing a porous membrane includes the steps of: obtaining a mixture of a liquid-type paraffin oil and a solid-type paraffin wax; adding the mixture to a polyethylene resin to obtain a raw material resin mixture; extruding and cooling the raw material resin mixture; stretching the raw material resin mixture; and immersing the stretched raw material resin mixture in an organic solvent to extract a mixture of the oil and the wax. 1. A porous membrane including a polyethylene resin , fibers of the polyethylene resin being piled up in multiple layers , in which micro pores are formed so as to extend in a horizontal direction ,{'b': 1', '1, 'wherein an average diameter (α) of the micro pores at a horizontal surface of a core layer is larger than an average diameter (β) of the micro pores at a horizontal surface of each of skin layers on opposite sides; and'}wherein the skin layers have a substantially same pore characteristic.21111. The porous membrane according to claim 1 , wherein a ratio (α)/(β) of the average diameter (α) to the average diameter (β) is no less than 1.5.3. A porous membrane including a polyethylene resin claim 1 , fibers of the polyethylene resin being piled up in multiple layers claim 1 , in which micro pores are formed so as to extend in a horizontal direction claim 1 ,{'b': 2', '2, 'wherein an area proportion (α) of an area occupied by the micro pores in a horizontal surface of a core layer is larger than an area proportion (β) of an area of the micro pores in a horizontal surface of each of skin layers on opposite sides; and'}wherein the skin layers have a substantially same pore characteristic.42222. The porous membrane according to claim 3 , wherein a ...

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Номер записи: 94
04-07-2013 дата публикации

SEPARATORS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS

Номер: US20130171500A1
Автор: Carlson Steven A., Xu Zhong
Принадлежит:

Provided are separators for use in batteries and capacitors comprising (a) at least 50% by weight of an aluminum oxide and (b) an organic polymer, wherein the aluminum oxide is surface modified by treatment with an organic acid to form a modified aluminum oxide, and wherein the treatment provides dispersibility of the aluminum oxide in aprotic solvents such as N-methyl pyrrolidone. Preferably, the organic acid is a sulfonic acid, such as p-toluenesulfonic acid. Also preferably, the organic polymer is a fluorinated polymer, such as polyvinylidene fluoride. Also provided are electrochemical cells and capacitors comprising such separators. 1. A separator for an electric current producing cell , wherein said separator comprises a microporous layer comprising (a) at least 50% by weight of an aluminum oxide and (b) an organic polymer , wherein said aluminum oxide is surface modified by treatment with an organic acid to form a modified aluminum oxide , and wherein said treatment provides dispersibility of said aluminum oxide in aprotic solvents , and said organic polymer comprises a first fluorinated organic monomer and a second organic monomer or said organic polymer comprises a polyvinylidene fluoride polymer.2. The separator of claim 1 , wherein said organic acid is a sulfonic acid.3. The separator of claim 2 , wherein said sulfonic acid is an aryl sulfonic acid claim 2 , preferably a toluenesulfonic acid.4. The separator of claim 1 , wherein said organic acid is a carboxylic acid.5. The separator of claim 1 , wherein said aluminum oxide comprises a hydrated aluminum oxide of the formula AlO·xHO claim 1 , wherein x is in the range of 1.0 to 1.5 claim 1 , and wherein said hydrated aluminum oxide is surface modified by treatment with an organic acid to form a modified hydrated aluminum oxide.6. The separator of claim 5 , wherein said separator comprises 60 to 90% by weight of said modified aluminum oxide.7. The separator of claim 5 , wherein said microporous layer has an ...

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Номер записи: 95
04-07-2013 дата публикации

SEPARATOR, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME

Номер: US20130171501A1
Автор: Bae Yoon-Jung, Son Jeong-Man
Принадлежит: LG CHEM, LTD.

Provided is a separator including a plate-like porous substrate, and a porous thin-film coating layer formed on at least one surface of the plate-like porous substrate, and containing crosslinked polyester formed by polymerization of a multifunctional phenol compound having at least two phenol groups with a multifunctional acyl halide compound of an aromatic compound having at least two acyl halide groups. 1. A separator comprising:a plate-like porous substrate; anda porous thin-film coating layer formed on at least one surface of the plate-like porous substrate, and the porous thin-film coating layer containing crosslinked polyester prepared by polymerization of a multifunctional phenol compound having at least two phenol groups with a multifunctional acyl halide compound of an aromatic compound having at least two acyl halide groups.2. The separator according to claim 1 ,wherein the multifunctional amine compound is any one amine selected from the group consisting of metaphenylenediamine, paraphenylenediamine, piperazine, cycloaliphatic secondary diamine, N,N′-dimethyl-1,3-phenylenediamine, N,N′-diphenylethylene diamine, benzathine, xylene diamine, and mixtures thereof.3. The separator according to claim 1 ,wherein the multifunctional acyl halide compound is any one aromatic acyl halide selected from trimezoyl chloride, isophthaloyl chloride, terephthaloyl chloride, and mixtures thereof.4. The separator according to claim 1 ,wherein the plate-like porous substrate is a polyolefin-based porous membrane.5. The separator according to claim 4 ,wherein the polyolefin-based porous membrane is formed from any one polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polybutylene and polypentene.6. The separator according to claim 1 ,wherein the plate-like porous substrate has a thickness of 5 μm to 50 μm, a pore size of 0.01 μm to 50 μm, and a porosity of 10% to 95%.7. A method for manufacturing a separator defined in claim 1 , the method comprising: ...

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Номер записи: 96
11-07-2013 дата публикации

MICROPOROUS POLYOLEFIN FILM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME

Номер: US20130177755A1
Автор: CHEONG SANGBAE, Jung Inhwa, Kang Gwigwon, Kim Hyungmin, Rhee Jang-Weon, WOO YOUNGJUN
Принадлежит: SK INNOVATION CO., LTD.

Provided are a microporous polyolefin film usable as a separator for a lithium ion secondary battery and a method for preparing the same, the microporous polyolefin film including one or more layers, wherein the microporous polyolefin has a thickness of 5˜40 μm, a porosity of 30˜60%, a puncture strength of 0.22 N/μm or higher, and a quality factor of 20 gf/(sec/100 cc) or greater, so that the microporous polyolefin film can have excellent mechanical strength, permeability, and heat shrinkage characteristics, and thus, is suitably used for a separator for a high-capacity and high-output battery. 1. A microporous polyolefin film where one or more layers are laminated , wherein the microporous polyolefin comprising a polyethylene layer having a maximum pore diameter of 0.1 μm , which is measured by a bubble point method; wherein the microporous polyolefin film has a thickness of 5˜40 μm , a porosity of 30˜60% , and a puncture strength of 0.22 N/μm or higher; and wherein a quality factor of the microporous film , which is defined by Equation 1 below , is 20 gf/(sec/100 cc) or greater.{'br': None, 'i': Q', 'S', 'P×HS, 'Quality Factor()=/()\u2003\u2003[Equation 1]'}S: puncture strength (gf)P: time to permeate gas (Gurley, sec/100 cc)HS: shrinkage ratio in transverse direction at 130° C. for 1 hour2. The microporous polyolefin film of claim 1 , wherein the time to permeate gas of the microporous polyolefin film is 340 sec/(100 cc×20 μm) or less.3. The microporous polyolefin film of claim 1 , wherein the puncture strength of the microporous polyolefin film is 0.28N/μm or greater.4. The microporous polyolefin film of claim 2 , wherein the quality factor of the microporous polyolefin film is 25 or greater.5. The microporous polyolefin film of claim 2 , wherein the quality factor of the microporous polyolefin film is 30 or greater.6. The microporous polyolefin film of claim 2 , wherein the quality factor of the microporous polyolefin film is 40 or greater.7. A method for ...

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Номер записи: 97
11-07-2013 дата публикации

ASSEMBLING PALLET FOR SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD OF THE SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20130177793A1
Автор: Seki Tetsuo
Принадлежит:

To provide a secondary-battery assembling pallet configured to support a plurality of types of secondary batteries, a secondary-battery assembling pallet () for a secondary battery including end plates () placed on both ends of battery cells () arranged side by side and a lower case () placed on a lower part includes a primary positioning pin () and a secondary positioning pin () for positioning the end plates (), a seat pin () for supporting a stack assembly () of the secondary battery, and a base (). The primary positioning pin () is fixed to the base () and the secondary positioning pin () is movably held on the base (). 1. An assembling pallet for a secondary battery including end plates placed on both sides of a plurality of battery cells arranged side by side and a lower case for mounting the battery cells on a vehicle body , whereinthe pallet includes a positioning pin for positioning the end plates, a support seat for supporting the end plates and a stack assembly of the secondary battery, and a base plate,the positioning pin includes a primary positioning pin and a secondary positioning pin, the primary positioning pin is fixed to the base plate, and the secondary positioning pin is held on the base plate and configured to be movable relative to the primary positioning pin.2. The assembling pallet for a secondary battery according to claim 1 , wherein the primary positioning pin and the secondary positioning pin are formed in a stepped shape claim 1 , each pin including a tip portion for positioning the end plates and a support part for supporting the lower case claim 1 ,the support part is formed with a height equal to the support seat, andthe primary positioning pin, the secondary positioning pin, and the support seat are inserted and placed in the base plate.3. A method of manufacturing a secondary battery by placing a lower case on an assembling pallet claim 1 , and placing a stack assembly on the lower case claim 1 , the stack assembly consisting of a ...

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Номер записи: 98
11-07-2013 дата публикации

SWAPPABLE, CONFIGURABLE AND STRUCTURAL BATTERY PACK FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Номер: US20130177795A1
Автор: DONATO John, Jones Anthony, Power Kevin
Принадлежит: TATA TECHNOLOGIES PTE LTD

An apparatus for swappable battery packaging for electric vehicle, the apparatus is contributing for dual purpose of protecting the batteries and providing contribution to the overall structural performance of the vehicle. The apparatus offer self repairable battery packing system to even a novice user thereof, offering each of replacement or recharging operations. 1. An apparatus for battery packaging for an electric vehicle , the apparatus comprising:a plurality of battery modules, each of the battery module having a first electrical receptacle at bottom thereof;a housing commensurating with geometry of the battery module, the housing is adapted to compactly accommodate the plurality of battery modules;an internal base surface of the housing covered with an electro-mechanical insulator and a pair of bus bar mounted thereon, the electro-mechanical insulator is adapted to extend electrical contacts to the first electrical receptacle of each of the battery modules;a plurality of interlocking blocks affixed at an outer surface of at least one face of the housing, each interlocking block having a hole on the surface thereof;a plurality of locator pins disposed on an adjoining vertical surface of the vehicle, each of the locator pin is adapted to mechanically secure the corresponding interlocking block;a slidable ratchet beneath the interlocking blocks comprising plurality of alternately placed slidable depressions to lock the interlocking blocks there within; anda second electrical receptacle extending from at least one surface of the housing for establishing an electrical connection with the corresponding electrical contact of the vehicle.2. The apparatus for battery packaging according to claim 1 , further comprises an interlocking bar fixed to the structural part of the vehicle body adapted to secure the housing using ratcheting mechanism.3. The apparatus for battery packaging according to claim 1 , further comprises a lid for the housing attached using screw to ...

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Номер записи: 99
11-07-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRIC TOOLS

Номер: US20130177796A1
Автор: KONDO Eiji
Принадлежит: MAKITA CORPORATION

A battery housing portion S includes regulating members adapted to fit grooves of a battery pack having a T-shape cross section, so that the battery pack can be housed in the battery housing portion S in the state that the both regulating members fit the grooves. The regulating members regulate housing orientation of the battery pack , so that misjudgment about orientation of the battery pack is prevented. In addition, if the orientation has been misjudged, an operator can notice such misjudgment immediately, thereby improving the operability during mounting the battery pack 1. An electric tool comprising:a first battery cell and a second battery cell that extend in a vertical direction and are arranged adjacent to each other in a right-left direction;a third battery cell extending in the vertical direction and being disposed in front of the first battery cell and the second battery cell;a battery case housing the first to third battery cells;a positive terminal connecting port and a negative terminal connecting port that are disposed on an upper end of the battery case;a battery pack configured to have the three battery cells mounted within the battery case and having a first fixing claw disposed on one side of the battery pack;a handle body housing at least part of the battery pack and engaging with the first fixing claw; anda tool body being connected with the handle body and housing an electric motor.2. The electric tool according to claim 1 ,wherein the battery case has a positioning convex portion on the upper end thereof,the positive terminal connecting port and the negative terminal connecting port are disposed on the positioning convex portion, andthe handle body has a positioning concave portion receiving the positioning convex portion.3. The electric tool according to claim 2 , whereinthe positioning convex portion is positioned over the third battery cell; andthe positioning concave portion is positioned at a front area of the handle body.4. The electric ...

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Номер записи: 100