Improvement brought to the batteries.

Device to assemble and connect two piles of 4,5 volts

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR THE BATTERY AUTHENTIFIZIERUNG FOR WIRELESS ONES AND OTHER DEVICES

BATTERY PILE ARRANGEMENT

Protection structure for the protection of vehicle batteries

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schutzstruktur (1) zum Schutz von Fahrzeugbatterien, wobei die Schutzstruktur (1) zumindest einen Fangbereich (2) zur Verteilung der Energie mit zumindest einem - bei bestimmungsgemäßer Verwendung hinsichtlich einer Fahrbahnoberfläche, auf der sich ein mit der Schutzstruktur (1) versehenes Fahrzeug bewegt, im Wesentlichen vertikalen - Fangabschnitt (5, 6, 7, 8) und zumindest zwei - bei bestimmungsgemäßer Verwendung hinsichtlich einer Fahrbahnoberfläche im Wesentlichen horizontalen - Deformationselementen (10, 11) mit einer ersten Deformationsdicke (a). Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine verbesserte Schutzstruktur (1) anzugeben. Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine eingangs angegebene Schutzstruktur (1) erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass ein Blockbereich (3) zur Absorption und zur Verteilung der Energie vorgesehen ist und Fangbereich (2) und/oder Blockbereich (3) jeweils als Fachwerkstruktur mit mehreren Blechprofilen ausgebildet sind. Der Blockbereich ...

Battery power supply used in a hazardous location for an industrial truck

Vorgesehen ist eine Batteriestromversorgung (1) für ein in einem explosionsgefährdeten Bereich eingesetztes Flurförderfahrzeug (8), mit einem, einen Gehäusekörper (47) und einen Deckel (4) aufweisenden Gehäuse (2), wobei der Gehäusekörper (47) einen Aufnahmeraum (48) zur Aufnahme eines Batterietrogs (3) besitzt, der einen Innenraum (20) mit einer darin angeordneten Traktionsbatterie (25) aufweist, und der Deckel (4) mit Sicherungsmitteln (53) lösbar am Gehäusekörper (47) festlegbar ist und der Batterietrog (3) einen Batterietrogdeckel (49) und einen Boden (16) mit sich vom Boden (16) weg erstreckenden Wänden (17, 18) besitzt, wobei mindestens eine Wand (17, 18) in einem dem Boden (26) benachbarten Bereich eine die Wand (17, 18) bis zum Innenraum (20) durchsetzende Ausnehmung (19) aufweist.

NICKEL HYDROGEN STORAGE BATTERY.

ENCLOSURE FOR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS INSTALLED IN LOCATIONS WHERE A FLAMMABLE GAS OR VAPOR IS EXPECTED TO BE PRESENT

The present invention provides an electrical component enclosure for installation in a location where a flammable gas or vapor is expected to be present. The electrical component enclosure incorporates a catalyst for inducing a reaction to convert a flammable fluid to a non-flammable product, thereby reducing the flammable fluid concentration and reducing the likelihood of the flammable fluid being ignited. The enclosure preferably permits the free exchange of gas and vapor between the surrounding atmosphere and the enclosure interior.

REDUNDANT BATTERY CONNECTIONS

An electronic module having a circuit card with a power supply is provided. The electronic module has two independent battery-return paths. One of the two independent battery-return paths is connectable to a battery-return side of a primary battery, and another of the two independent battery-return paths is connectable to a battery-return side of a secondary battery that replaces the primary battery when the primary battery fails. The two independent battery-return paths are connected together at a battery-return pin of the power supply.

EXHAUST SYSTEM

An energy storage device vapour or produced gas exhaust system is provided for use with a device comprising a plurality of energy storage modules (2), electrically connected in series in a cubicle (1) and a plurality of energy storage cubicles, electrically connected in parallel. The exhaust system further comprises a cubicle exhaust duct (11) connected to each of the energy storage modules (2) in one cubicle (1) and an opening between each of the energy storage modules and the exhaust duct. The system further comprises a common exhaust duct (12) connected to each cubicle exhaust duct (11) of the plurality of cubicles (1), an extractor fan (13), a fluid inlet (15) for the extractor fan comprising a duct (16) connected to a source of air and a fluid outlet (14) for the extractor fan. The extractor fan (13), the fluid inlet (15) and the fluid outlet (14) are all located at an outlet end of the common exhaust duct. The cross section of the fluid inlet (15) is smaller than the cross section ...

BATTERY PACK FOR USE DOWNHOLE HAVING TORSION-LIMITING MEANS

An elongate battery pack for use in MWD drilling apparatus having torsion damping means at one or both ends thereof to reduce or eliminate "high g" rotational accelerations and decelerations being transmitted from the drill string to the battery pack within the MWD apparatus. In one embodiment the torsion damping means comprises torsion limiting means in the form of an electrical connector which allows electrical communication between the battery pack and remaining components of the MWD apparatus, but which allows relative rotational movement between (i) the MWD apparatus and its associated electrical leads connected to the battery pack, and (ii) the electrical leads in the battery pack connected to the battery therein.

Casing assembly for lithium battery of wrist watch

The assembly comprises a cage-like circle (11) surrounding the movement. A battery holding circle (14) is embedded in the cage-like circle at a given angular position. The lithium battery (15) is held within the battery holding circle by a contact lamella (23) which also ensures electrical connection between the earth of the movement and the positive terminal of the battery. The contact lamella (23) includes a first part which extends diametrically across the underside of the battery, and a second part crossing the battery circle in the direction of the main cage-like outer circle.

PROCEDURE FOR THE SHROUD AT LEAST ONE ARTICLE IN A CONTAINER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS PROCEDURE COVERED UP ELECTRO-CHEMICAL CELL.

ELECTRIC CELL NOT USING AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE.

Battery booster of the jump leads type for use in starting vehicles when battery discharged comprises container enclosing battery, electronic circuit, fuse, charge level indicator and negative and positive clamps with swan neck formation

The battery booster of the jump leads type for use in starting vehicles when their battery is discharged comprises a container enclosing a battery, an electronic circuit, a fuse, a charge level indicator and negative and positive clamps with swan neck formation. The clamps can be put away in locations incorporated in the container. The locations for the clamps are such that the clamps are protected in complete safety, thus avoiding any short-circuit which their contact with each other might cause. The charge level indicator is composed of several light-emitting diodes, activated by a button.

Device for mounting a lithium battery in an electronic wristwatch and contactor to connect it with movement.

Battery power supply for an industrial truck fitted in an explosive environment.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Batteriestromversorgung für ein in einem explosionsgefährdeten Bereich eingesetztes Flurförderfahrzeug mit einem, einen Gehäusekörper und einen Deckel aufweisenden Gehäuse, wobei der Gehäusekörper einen Aufnahmeraum zur Aufnahme eines Batterietrogs (3) besitzt, der einen Innenraum mit einer darin angeordneten Traktionsbatterie aufweist, und der Deckel mit Sicherungsmitteln lösbar am Gehäusekörper festlegbar ist und der Batterietrog einen Batterietrogdeckel (49) und einen Boden mit sich vom Boden weg erstreckenden Wänden (17, 18) besitzt, wobei mindestens eine Wand (17, 18) in einem dem Boden benachbarten Bereich eine die Wand (17, 18) bis zum Innenraum durchsetzende Ausnehmung (19) aufweist Ferner betrifft die Erfindung ein Flurförderfahrzeug.

Bus bar attachment device and bus bar attachment method

A bus bar attachment device having a bus bar supply part that supplies a bus bar (70) on top of a pallet (110), and a pressing part (130) that butts two adjacent surfaces, of the bus bar supplied by the bus bar supply part, against two adjacent wall surfaces of a bus bar positioning part of the pallet. By means of the bus bar supply part the bus bar is supplied to a position where the two surfaces of the bus bar oppose the two wall surfaces of the bus bar positioning part, so the position with respect to a battery (10C) is determined very precisely.

Battery pack and method for manufacturing the battery

Battery system and electrically driven vehicle equipped with battery system

Battery protection device

Electronic device

There is provided an electronic device includes a lock member disposed at a part of a peripheral wall of a battery pack loading section so as to be freely shift between a lock position for locking a loaded battery pack and an unlock position for releasing the lock; an unlock restricting member provided so as to be freely shift between a restriction position for restricting the lock member from being shifted to the unlock position and a non-restriction position for releasing the restriction; and a restricting member abutting portion provided at the outer surface of the battery pack, for abutting against the unlock restricting member to shift the unlock restricting member to the non-restriction position, when the unlock restricting member is located at the restriction position even though no battery pack is loaded in the battery pack loading section.

Electrochemical device

To provide an electrochemical device which can excellently maintain connection of a conductive lid to a rigid case. A conductive lid (12) has a reinforcing portion (RP) on the inner side of an annular portion to be welded (PP). The portion to be welded (PP) of the conductive lid (12) and the frame portion to be welded (11d) of a rigid case (11) are connected to each other by welding. Stress generated due to an increase of inner pressure of a rigid package (10) due to reflow soldering and the like is relaxed by means of the reinforcing portion (RP) even when the stress is concentrated on the interface between the rigid case (11) and the conductive lid (12).

New energy battery pack

User feedback through end effector of surgical instrument

A surgical instrument includes a handle assembly and a transmission assembly including an end effector. The end effector includes a visual indicator, such as dots disposed on a clamp arm, to emit light from at least one LED disposed between the clamp arm and a clamp pad. The LED is connectable to a power source. An outer sheath of the end effector is extruded to include a first set of electrical conduits. A distal assembly of the end effector includes the clamp arm, clamp pad, LED, and a second set of electrical conduits to mate with the first set of electrical conduits when the distal assembly is snap-fit into the extruded outer sheath. An ultrasonic surgical instrument includes an outer sheath configured to transmit light from an internally housed LED along portions of the outer sheath.

The housing part of the module bus bar structure

PILE ELECTRIQUE A PLUSIEURS ELEMENTS

LA PILE SELON L'INVENTION COMPREND UN ENSEMBLE 14 CONSTITUE D'UNE PLURALITE D'ELEMENTS 1, 1, 1 COMPORTANT UNE BORNE POSITIVE ET UNE BORNE NEGATIVE SITUEES DANS LE MEME PLAN, UNE PREMIERE PLAQUE ISOLANTE 19 PLACEE SUR L'ENSEMBLE ET COMPORTANT UNE PLURALITE DE TROUS, DES PIECES DE CONNEXION 17, 17, SITUEES SUR CETTE PLAQUE ET TRAVERSANT LES TROUS POUR RELIER LES ELEMENTS EN SERIE, UNE SECONDE PLAQUE ISOLANTE 22 PLACEE SUR LES PIECES DE CONNEXION ET TRAVERSEE PAR DEUX TROUS; DES CONDUCTEURS POSITIFS ET NEGATIF 18, 16 TRAVERSANT LES TROUS DES PREMIERE ET SECONDE PLAQUES ET UNE PLAQUE DE RACCORDEMENT 27 PLACEE SUR LA SECONDE PLAQUE ET COMPORTANT UNE BORNE POSITIVE EXTERIEURE 26 ET UNE BORNE NEGATIVE EXTERIEURE 25. IL EST AINSI POSSIBLE D'EVITER DESCONTACTS ENTRE LES PIECES DE CONNEXION ET LES CONDUCTEURS POSITIF ET NEGATIF. EN OUTRE, COMME TOUS LES ELEMENTS PEUVENT ETRE DANS LA MEME DIRECTION, LES TRAVAUX DE MONTAGE SONT TRES SIMPLIFIES.

Automatic switch for electric incandescent lamps burning in explosive gas

Alkaline accumulator battery

BATTERY ELECTRIC AND MANUFACTORING PROCESS OF INTERNAL CONNECTIONS FOR THIS BATTERY

Separator for electric batteries

POROUS COATING UNDER WEAK WEIGHT

BATTERY SEVERAL ELEMENTS

Corrugated carton for vehicle accumulator - has handles to assist carriage and may carry installation instructions and advertising text.

Energy storage device with a protective layer of metal or metal alloy to absorb thermo-mechanical deformation without cracking, notably for micro-batteries

Une couche de protection (7) constituée d'un métal ou alliage métallique capable d'absorber des déformations thermomécaniques importantes sans faire apparaître de fissures est décrite pour les systèmes de stockage d'énergie. En particulier, le métal ou l'alliage métallique a un coefficient de dilatation inférieur à 6.10-6°C-1, ou possédant une dureté Vickers inférieure à 40. La couche de protection peut être associée à une deuxième couche (6) en céramique isolante. Un procédé de dépôt est décrit. Cette protection est avantageuse principalement pour les microbatteries (10), dont les constituants sont réactifs à l'air.

Portable pulse generator for electric fences - has assembly formed on base serving as lid for primary power source

ACCUMULATOR BATTERY

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

case of secondary battery and secondary battery thereof

이차전지 모듈의 전극 리드 용접 방법 및 이를 이용한 컴팩트한 이차전지 모듈

... 본 발명은 컴팩트한 이차전지 모듈에 관한 것으로서, 이웃하는 셀들의 제1 리드와 제2 리드가 겹쳐지는 다수의 리드 용접부들이 카트리지 측벽에 미리 결정된 패턴으로 위치되고, 각각의 셀을 수납하면서 적층된 다수의 카트리지들을 포함하는 카트리지 조립체; 및 각각의 리드 용접부에 상응하게 위치되어 용접될 수 있는 다수의 버스 바들이 마련되고 카트리지 조립체의 측면에 배치될 수 있는 센싱 하우징을 구비하고; 카트리지 조립체에 센싱 하우징이 결합될 때, 카트리지의 측벽으로부터 외측 방향으로 제1 리드, 제2 리드 및 버스 바가 순차적으로 위치된 상태에서 버스 바의 방향에서 용접된다.

BATTERY PACK WITH IMPROVED SAFETY

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a battery pack comprises: at least one battery cell; a pack case for accommodating the battery cell; a first fixed terminal electrically connected to the battery cell and fixed to the pack case; a second fixed terminal fixed to the pack case and connected to an external connector or an adjacent battery pack; and a bus bar having one side connected to the first fixed terminal in a longitudinal direction and the other side connected to the second fixed terminal in the longitudinal direction. The pack case includes a pair of rotation pressing units installed to apply rupture pressure to the bus bar by being rotated by an expansion force induced by a swelling phenomenon of the battery cell. According to one embodiment of the present invention, when an abnormal phenomenon such as an overcurrent flowing in a battery pack due a short circuit or the like, occurs, a flow path of the current can be quickly and securely blocked, thereby securing ...

NFC ANTENNA STRUCTURE, AND BATTERY PROTECTION CIRCUIT PACKAGE INCLUDING SAME

The present invention relates to an NFC antenna structure and a battery protection circuit package, which are advantageous for integration and miniaturization. The present invention includes: at least one lead frame comprising multiple leads separated from each other; and an encapsulant sealing at least one part of the lead frame. At least one part of the leads forms at least one part of an antenna loop. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 ...

FUSE CAP

The present invention relates to a fuse cap. The fuse cap (20) of the present invention is coupled to a fuse (14) installed in a battery (10), and blocks the fuse (14) and a surrounding component from the outside. The fuse cap comprises: a cap body which is coupled to the fuse, and blocks the fuse; a cover which is connected through a hinge unit on one side of the cap body, and can be opened and closed around the hinge unit; and a tightly attaching unit which is provided on a side wall of the cap body to be tightly attached to an outer surface of the battery, and has a stacking groove having a position corresponding to a front end of the side wall to be the bottom so as to insert a latching end formed on a side wall of the other fuse cap. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

ANNEALING PREVENTION APPARATUS OF FASTENING STRUCTURE OF BATTERY

The present invention relates to an annealing prevention apparatus of a fastening structure of a battery which can certainly prevent annealing of a nut. According to the present invention, the annealing apparatus of a fastening structure of a battery comprises: a casing installed to surround a fastening structure formed by a bot and a nut in the outside of a battery housing, and having an opening in one side; and a cover for opening and closing the opening of the casing. The cover has a gripping socket for gripping the nut by covering an outer surface of the nut. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 ...

비수 전해액, 그 비수 전해액을 사용한 비수 전해액 이차 전지, 그리고 그 비수 전해액 이차 전지를 사용한 전지 팩 및 전자 기기

... 이차 전지의 사이클 특성을 향상시키는 것이 가능한 비수 전해액과 당해 비수 전해액을 사용한 비수 전해액 이차 전지를 제공한다. 본 기술의 일 형태에 관한 비수 전해액은 전해질염과 비수 용매를 구비한다. 전해질염은, 주 전해질염으로서의 이미드염과, 리튬비스옥살레이트보레이트(LiBOB), 리튬플루오로옥살레이트보레이트(LiFOB), 리튬디플루오로옥살레이트보레이트(LiDFOB)로 이루어지는 군에서 선택되는 적어도 1종의 리튬옥살레이트보레이트를 포함한다. 비수 용매는 할로겐화 쇄상 탄산에스테르 및 할로겐화 환상 탄산에스테르로 이루어지는 군에서 선택되는 적어도 1종의 할로겐화 탄산에스테르를 포함한다.

BATTERY MODULE, BATTERY PACK COMPRISING THE BATTERY MODULE AND VEHICLE COMPRISING THE BATTERY PACK

SWELLING TAPE FOR FILLING GAP CAPABLE OF PREVENTING LOOSING OF AN ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND FIXING THE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY TO INSIDE A CAN OF A BATTERY CELL

PURPOSE: A swelling tape for filling gap is provided to implement three dimensional formation by mutual balancing of the anchoring force of an adhesive layer and the power generated by expansion of the a substrate layer. CONSTITUTION: A swelling tape for filling gap comprises a substrate layer which transfigures into a longitudinal direction when the tape is in contact with fluid and an adhesive layer which is formed into a parallel direction from the longitudinal direction of the substrate layer on one side of the substrate layer. The substrate layer has strain towards the longitudinal direction according to chemical formula 1 of 10% or greater. The chemical formula 1 is as follows: strain towards the longitudinal direction = (L2 - L1) / L1 × 100. In the chemical formula 1, L1 is an initial length before contacting of the substrate layer with fluid and L2 is the length of the substrate layer measured after contacting the substrate layer with fluid for 24 hours at the room temperature or ...

BATTERY MODULE AND BATTERY PACK INCLUDING SAME

The present invention provides a battery module which can have weldability improved and can have fixation power ensured if a bus bar is welded at the part of two or more electrode leads being combined via ultrasonic welding. The battery module according to the present invention comprises: a first electrode lead included in one secondary battery among multiple vertically stacked secondary batteries and having the shape of a plate composed of metal; a second electrode lead included in a secondary battery other than the secondary battery including the first electrode lead, having the shape of a plate composed of metal different from the first electrode lead, electrically connected to the first electrode lead by allowing an upper surface to be in contact with the lower surface of the first electrode lead, and having a lack region, where a part does not exist on the lower surface of the first electrode lead; and a bus bar having the shape of a plate composed of metal and combined in contact ...

BATTERY MODULE

Disclosed is a battery module which has a simple structure and excellent assemblability by stably maintaining a secondary battery lamination body without coupling parts. In addition, the battery module has small volume and is light-weighted. According to the present invention, the battery module comprises: a plurality of pouch-type secondary batteries; and a plurality of interior fixing members which are mutually stacked, in which at least one portion is interposed between the secondary batteries and which is fixed by being bonded to the pouch-type secondary batteries by an adhesive. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the structural simplification of the battery module and reduction in the volume thereof are possible, and processability in the production is also improved. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 ...

BATTERY MODULE

Disclosed is a battery module which has a simple structure, a small volume, and a light weight, and also secures excellent assemblability and stable cooling performance. According to the present invention, the battery module comprises: a plurality of secondary batteries vertically arranged while being horizontally laid and comprising both an electrode assembly and a pouch exterior material which stores the electrode assembly in an inner space and has a sealing part; and a plurality of cartridges reciprocally stacked in a vertical direction, made of thermal conductive materials, and coupled by touching the sealing part while covering the sealing part of the secondary battery. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 ...

BELTHOLDER HAVING AUXILIARY BATTERY

PURPOSE: A beltholder having an auxiliary battery is provided to extend a battery life of PCS without changing it's size and weight by using a battery in a housing instead of a main battery when PCS is not used. CONSTITUTION: A beltholder is assembled with a hand set holder and a housing for a auxiliary battery to supply a power with a PCS. When PCS is placed in a hand set holder microprocessor(125) controls a signal determining whether an auxiliary battery(40) is operated or not with estimating a critical voltage value caused by a current on a R2 resistor. In case that the auxiliary battery(40) charge is not low, a switch1(115) is closed and the auxiliary battery(40) is discharged, and synchronously the main battery is blocked by opening a switch2(120). COPYRIGHT 2000 KIPO ...

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BATTERY PACK

A battery pack comprises a plurality of battery modules (100) and an outer case (20) housing the battery modules. The battery modules are connected in series by connection members connecting the external terminals to each other. The battery modules are divided into groups each having two ends, the voltage difference between which becomes at least 60 V or less, wherein the external terminals of adjacent inter-group battery modules are connected to each other in series by a first connection member (30a) and the external terminals of intra-group battery modules are connected to each other in series by a second connection member (30b). When water is intruded into the outer case, the first connection member (30a) is electrically cut off more preferentially than the second connection member (30b).

BATTERY MODULE WITH HIGH THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY AND ASSEMBLING METHOD THEREOF

A battery module with high thermal conductivity and its assembling method are disclosed. The battery module includes multiple battery cells, a primary retaining frame, a secondary retaining frame, common electrodes and a heatsink device. The primary and second retaining frames are combined together to constitute accommodation chambers for housing the battery cells and formed with interference flanged to secure the battery cells in position. Upon being inserted into the accommodation chambers, the battery cells are electrically connected to the common electrodes. The heatsink device is then coupled to the primary retaining frame and/or the secondary retaining frame, such that the heatsink device abuts against the top common electrode and/or the bottom common electrode of the battery cells.

BATTERY CONNECTING BODY AND POWER SUPPLY DEVICE

The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a battery connecting body which is capable of maintaining a state wherein a connecting member is covered by a cover part; and a power supply device. A bus bar module (1) is provided with: a plurality of bus bars (3) which connect a plurality of batteries (20) in series by connecting electrodes (22, 23) of adjacent batteries among the plurality of batteries (20) that are arranged so that the electrodes (22, 23) are aligned in a straight line; and a case (7) which houses the plurality of bus bars. The case (7) is provided with: a plurality of bus bar housing parts (8) which house the bus bars; and a cover part (9) that covers the openings of the plurality of bus bar housing parts. The cover part (9) is held by the bus bars (3).

BATTERY MODULE

The present invention controls reduction of binding force of fastening members acting on a battery stack under a low-temperature environment. A battery module (10) according to one aspect is provided with a stack comprising a plurality of batteries (30), separators (70) provided on the batteries (30), and a pair of end plates (80a, 80b) disposed on both end portions of the plurality of batteries (30) in a stacking direction thereof. Binding bars (90a-d) are fixed to the pair of end plates (80a, 80b) so as to tightly fasten the plurality of batteries (30). When the temperature changes from 30ºC to -30ºC, a shrinkage ΔL per unit length in a longitudinal direction of the binding bars (90a-d) is greater than a shrinkage ΔS per unit length in the stacking direction of the stack.

BATTERY MODULE

A battery module comprises a plurality of secondary batteries and a battery cover, wherein: the secondary batteries are disposed adjacent to each other; each of the secondary batteries has a battery case having a wall portion equipped with an open valve that is constructed so as to open when the inner pressure of the battery case rises up to a threshold value; and the battery cover faces the wall portion. The battery cover has a plurality of cover members provided side by side in a direction toward which the secondary batteries are disposed adjacent to each other. The cover members include at least adjacent first and second cover members. The first cover member has a first edge portion and the second cover member has a second edge portion overlapped with the first edge portion.

BATTERY UNIT

In order to obtain a compact configuration in a battery unit provided with a flat battery and a substrate and capable of charging the flat battery in a noncontact manner, a battery unit (1) is provided with: a flat battery (2) which can be charged and discharged; a substrate (3) on which circuit components (51) for controlling the charge of the flat battery (2) are mounted; and a power reception coil (4) which receives power with which the flat battery (2) is charged from a power supply coil in a noncontact manner. The flat battery (2) has a closed-end cylindrical positive electrode can (10) and a closed-end cylindrical negative electrode can (20) attached to the positive electrode can (10) so as to cover an opening. The flat battery (2), the substrate (3) and the power reception coil (4) are stacked in the thickness direction of the flat battery (2).

BATTERY LID, BATTERY ACCOMMODATING CASE, AND MOBILE TERMINAL

This battery lid is provided with: an annular protrusion (31) that protrudes toward the outside from a side surface side, and has a cross-sectional shape in the protrusion direction that has an annular form; and a fitting part (32) that protrudes in a perpendicular direction to the protrusion direction of the annular protrusion (31) from the inside of the annular form on one side of a surface that includes the annular protrusion (31), and fits into an opening (21h) of a battery accommodating chamber (21) of a case (20).

CELL INSTALLATION STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

A cell installation structure (10) for a vehicle comprises: a battery frame upper (22) made of a fiber-reinforced resin to which a cell (16) disposed on the vehicle-body underside of a floor panel (12) is attached; a battery frame lower (24) made of a fiber-reinforced resin constituting a closed-cross-section structure with the battery frame upper (22); and an intermediate member (30) made of a fiber-reinforced resin, interposed between the battery frame upper (22) and the battery frame lower (24), and having a plurality of top end parts (32B) brought in contact with or in proximity to the bottom surface (24A) of the battery frame upper (22), and a plurality of bottom end parts (32C) brought in contact with or in proximity to the top surface (24A) of the battery frame lower (24). Strength is thereby enhanced against loads inputted from the vehicle-body underside of a battery frame (20) molded of a fiber-reinforced resin material.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING, COOLING, CONNECTING AND PROTECTING BATTERIES

A system and method mounts batteries in a substrate or insert to a substrate, electrically connects them via a set of conductors, and cools them using air, or cooling tubes having a flow of air or coolant running in opposite directions past each of the batteries.

BUS BAR ATTACHMENT DEVICE AND BUS BAR ATTACHMENT METHOD

A bus bar attachment device having a bus bar supply part that supplies a bus bar (70) on top of a pallet (110), and a pressing part (130) that butts two adjacent surfaces, of the bus bar supplied by the bus bar supply part, against two adjacent wall surfaces of a bus bar positioning part of the pallet. By means of the bus bar supply part the bus bar is supplied to a position where the two surfaces of the bus bar oppose the two wall surfaces of the bus bar positioning part, so the position with respect to a battery (10C) is determined very precisely.

THREAD-TYPE FLEXIBLE BATTERY

The present invention relates to a ring type optical transmission system having a redundancy structure, which employs Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM). The system has a Central Office (CO) for generating optical signals of different wavelengths, multiplexing the optical signals and outputting a multiplexed optical signal, an optical coupler for dividing and transmitting the multiplexed optical signal to different communication lines, and one ring type distribution network formed by the different communication lines through a plurality of optical wavelength add/drop multiplexers, wherein a master optical circulator for outputting optical signals, which are dropped by a corresponding optical wavelength add/drop multiplexer, to a first port and outputting an optical signal, which is received from a second port, to the optical wavelength add/drop multiplexer connected thereto, and an slave optical circulator for outputting optical signals, which are dropped by the optical wavelength add ...

SINGLE MOTOR, DUAL CLUTCH MARINE VESSEL TOILET

L'invention concerne un système de circulation de fluide (10) comprenant un moteur bidirectionnel (16), un premier logement (18) pourvu d'un orifice d'entrée de fluide (50) et d'un orifice de sortie de fluide (52), un second logement (48) pourvu d'un orifice d'entrée de fluide (48b) et d'un orifice de sortie de fluide (36), un arbre d'entraînement (30) couplé de manière fonctionnelle au moteur de façon à entraîner un premier dispositif de transfert de fluide (54) associé au premier logement et un second dispositif de transfert de fluide (60) associé au second logement (48). Lorsque le moteur entraîne l'arbre d'entraînement dans une première direction, le premier dispositif de transfert de fluide transfère le fluide de l'orifice d'entrée du premier logement à l'orifice de sortie du premier logement, puis dans un dispositif de retenue du fluide (12). Lorsque le moteur entraîne l'arbre d'entraînement dans la direction opposée, le second dispositif de transfert de fluide transfère le fluide ...

Precursor for the production of positive electrode active material comprising metal oxides having multilayered structure and positive electrode active material for lithium secondary battery produced using the same

The present invention provides a precursor for the production of a positive electrode active material for a secondary battery comprising: a core composed of transition metal hydroxides including nickel(Ni) and manganese(Mn) and further including anions other than hydroxyl groups(OH), or transition metal hydroxides including nickel(Ni), manganese(Mn) and cobalt(Co) and further including anions other than hydroxyl groups(OH); and a shell composed of transition metal hydroxides including cobalt(Co) and further including anions other than hydroxyl groups(OH), and a positive electrode active material for lithium secondary battery produced using the same.

Electronic control system for a bicycle

An electronic control system for a bicycle comprising a first containment unit for an electronic device or for a power supply device and a second containment unit for a power supply device or for an electronic device. The two units are mechanically removably connected to each other through snap fastening means provided with an actuation button.

Fixing of a battery with varying size in an electric box

Un système de maintien d'une batterie (3) dans un coffret d'interface de télécommande d'interrupteur permet de bloquer la batterie (3) selon ses six axes sans nécessiter d'outils spécifiques et de façon simple. Le système comprend : - une sangle (70) de fixation réglable ; - une platine (30) de support de batterie avec au moins une encoche (74) pour l'ajustement de la sangle (70), et des inserts (62) pour la fixation de moyens de butée coulissants (50) ; - une plaque latérale (10) ; - une équerre d'adossement (40) qui comporte au moins une encoche (72) pour l'ajustement de la sangle (70), et sert aussi de butée (42) en profondeur ; - des moyens de butée (50) coulissants qui peuvent être fixés par deux vis dans les inserts de la platine de support (30). La sangle (70) permet le maintien selon deux axes, et les moyens de butée ajustable (50) selon le troisième axe. Le système de glissière offre les possibilités d'ajustement et d'adaptation aux différentes dimensions de batteries (3), sans ...

THIN FILM BATTERY ON AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT OR CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD THEREOF

Control apparatus for switching a battery pack

A control apparatus (10) for a battery pack (12) having two power receptacles (14,16) coupled to an electric circuit (22,24) that includes a switch (24) for selectively delivering power to the receptacles (14,16). The control apparatus (10) includes [1] a structure (26) for retaining the receptacles (14,16) a predetermined distance apart; [2] a cover (28) moveable on the retaining structure (26) so as to selectively expose a selected one of the receptacles (14,16) while simultaneously covering the nonselected one; and [3] a protuberance (32) coupled to the cover (28) for engaging the switch (24) and translating movement of the cover (28) into operable movement of the switch (24).

ELECTRIC SUPPLYING DEVICE FOR MOTOR DRIVEN HAND TOOL OR MOTOR DRIVEN WORKING EQUIPMENT*ESPECIALLY LAWN MOWER

CORD LOT ELECTRICAL TOOL TOOLS

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF INTERNAL CONNECTIONS FOR AN ELECTRICAL BATTERY

Preventing the aeration of cabinets with batteries

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Schrank mit mindestens einer im Schrank angeordneten Batterie, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die mindestens eine Batterie einen Entlüftungsanschluss aufweist und an dem Entlüftungsanschluss ein Schlauch oder Rohr angeschlossen ist, der bzw. das aus dem Schrank herausgeführt ist bzw. mit einem aus dem Schrank herausgeführten Schlauch oder Rohr verbunden ist.

CORD LOT ELECTRICAL TOOL TOOLS

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF INTERNAL CONNECTIONS FOR AN ELECTRICAL BATTERY

ROBOT WITH AN AUTOMATIC DEVICE FOR THE EXCHANGE OF THE BATTERIES OF ITS TOOLS

Protective cover for electrical batteries

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM AND FIRE CONTROL METHOD OF THE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

Provided are an energy storage system which enhances the accuracy of a fire management system so as to enable precise determination and suppression of fire, and a fire management method for an energy storage system. The energy storage system according to the present invention comprises a container, a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, and a fire management system, wherein the fire management system comprises: a fire extinguishing equipment and a control board; a smoke detector, a heat detector and a spark detector which are installed inside the container; and a duct smoke detector installed in a duct of the HVAC system. The control board has a mode for actuating the fire extinguishing equipment when the smoke detector, heat detector and spark detector all detect fire, a mode for actuating the fire extinguishing equipment when the duct smoke detector detects fire, and a mode for actuating the fire extinguishing equipment with a manual control button operation.

Sliding structure for stacked electric power modules

A sliding structure for stacked electric power modules is provided. The sliding structure includes a left slide structure and a right slide structure extending in a movement direction at a left top edge and a right top edge of the electric power module respectively. A left bottom edge and a right bottom edge of each electric power module are respectively provided with a counterpart left slide structure and a counterpart right slide structure extending in the movement direction and corresponding to the left slide structure and the right slide structure respectively. Multiple electric power modules are allowed to be stacked through the sliding structure.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING, COOLING, CONNECTING AND PROTECTING BATTERIES

A system and method mounts batteries in a substrate or insert to a substrate, electrically connects them via a set of conductors, and cools them using air, or cooling tubes having a flow of air or coolant running in opposite directions past each of the batteries.

BATTERY FOR ORTHOPEDIC DRIVE ASSEMBLY

A cordless rechargeable replaceable battery assembly powered drive assembly including a motor for driving orthopedic surgical instruments in which the battery has silver and zinc oxide electrodes in sodium hydroxide electrolyte to provide low voltage high current power. The battery cells are vented through a porous polymeric curtain to restrict expulsion of electrolyte, a two speed transmission is provided to change drive speeds, and a brush holder on the motor has contacts adapted to be connected in different combinations to change the motor rotation direction.

RESERVE BATTERY

... "RESERVE BATTERY" A replaceable low-cost reserve battery is easily activated by twisting a knob. Charging is accomplished inside the vehicle through use of the cigar lighter circuit. A hook is provided to both lock the activating knob and support the reserve battery during the changing process, which will take approximately 10 minutes. Means to regulate and visually indicate the delivery of current is provided to prevent excessive current from blowing the fuse in the cigar lighter circuit.

BATTERY HOUSING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Disclosed is a housings for lithium based batteries, suitable for large format batteries, and a method of manufacturing such housings using direct electroplating resin technology. The housing, while maintaining stack pressure and acting as a moisture and electrolyte barrier, is lighter in weight, smaller in volume, and is safer than conventional metal housings. The manufacturing process is well suited for automation and is less expensive than current manufacturing processes.

POLYMER FORMULATIONS FOR GETTERING HYDROGEN

A novel composition comprising organic polymer molecules having carbon-carbon double bonds, for removing hydrogen from the atmosphere within enclosed spaces. Organic polymers molecules containing carbon-carbon double bonds throughout their structures, preferably polybutadiene, polyisoprene and derivatives thereof, intimately mixed with an insoluble catalyst composition, comprising a hydrogenation catalyst and a catalyst support, preferably Pd supported on carbon, provide a hydrogen getter composition useful for removing hydrogen from enclosed spaces even in the presence of contaminants such as common atmospheric gases, water vapor, carbon dioxide, ammonia, oil mists, and water. The hydrogen getter composition disclosed herein is particularly useful for removing hydrogen from enclosed spaces containing potentially explosive mixtures of hydrogen and oxygen.

PINNED CELL ARRAY FOR AN ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

BATTERY ARRAY SAFETY COVER FOR AN ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

VEHICLE BATTERY UNIT

A battery unit (10) having multiple high-voltage batteries (31a-33a) housed in a battery case (50), wherein the battery case (50) is provided with a bottom plate (51A) for mounting the high-voltage batteries (31a-33a) thereon and a cover (52) for covering the batteries from above. The bottom plate (51A) is provided with a plate-like tray (54), lateral reinforcement members (55), and multiple brackets (53). The lateral reinforcement members (55) are arranged so as to connect at least adjoining brackets (53), and the lateral reinforcement members (55) and the brackets (53) are arranged in a grid pattern with the tray (54) positioned therebetween. The high-voltage batteries (31a-33a) are fixed to the lateral reinforcement members (55) such that the longitudinal direction of the batteries is aligned with the vehicle width direction, and the battery case (50) is fixed to the underside of the floor of the vehicle (V) by means of the brackets (53).

Battery pack

Electricity storage module

Power supply device and bus bar for battery cell

Battery module and battery pack

Battery module and vehicle equipped with same

Power supply device and vehicle provided with power supply device

For unit module with the fixing device of the stability of the battery module assembly

BATTERY PACK CASE HAVING NOVEL STRUCTURE

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 ...

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

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 ...

BATTERY PACK

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 ...

WORKPIECE-POSITIONING DEVICE AND WORKPIECE MANUFACTURING METHOD

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 ...

BATTERY HOUSING FOR ACCOMMODATING ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE CELLS

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. ...

BATTERY MODULE

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 ...

HANDLE PORTION OF HAND-HELD ELECTRIC TOOL

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 ...

Battery Unit for an Electric or Hybrid Vehicle

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 ...

BATTERY ASSEMBLY FOR BATTERY POWERED PORTABLE DEVICES

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. ...

BATTERY OF ACCUMULATORS OF EASY DESIGN AND ASSEMBLY

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 ...

COVER

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 ...

BATTERY PACK

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 ...

BATTERY MODULE AND BATTERY ASSEMBLY USED IN BATTERY MODULE

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 ...

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

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 ...

BATTERY STORING DEVICE

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 ...

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

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.

BATTERY DEVICE

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 ...

RACK FOR BATTERY PACKS

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 ...

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY SYSTEM

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 ...

Battery pack of compact structure

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.

BATTERY MODULE AND BATTERY PACK EMPLOYED WITH THE SAME

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 ...

BATTERY ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

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 ...

SECONDARY BATTERY MODULE

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 ...

CONNECTOR

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 ...

ELECTRICITY STORAGE DEVICE

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 ...

PACK CASE OF NOVEL STRUCTURE

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 ...

MODULE MOUNTING AND STRUCTURE WITH ADAPTOR PLATE

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 ...

Portable storage battery for electric vehicles and using method thereof

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.

STORAGE DEVICE

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 ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

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 ...

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

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 ...

BATTERY PACK

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 ...

POWER SUPPLY DEVICE

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 ...

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

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, ...

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

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 ...

BATTERY PACK

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 ...

ASSEMBLING PALLET FOR SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD OF THE SECONDARY BATTERY

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 ...

SWAPPABLE, CONFIGURABLE AND STRUCTURAL BATTERY PACK FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

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 ...

ELECTRIC TOOLS

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 ...

BATTERY CELL ASSEMBLIES

A battery cell assembly in accordance with an exemplary embodiment is provided. The assembly includes a first frame member having a first plurality of tabs extending away from a first peripheral edge of the first frame member. Each tab of the first plurality of tabs has a first coupling feature at a distal end of the respective tab. The assembly further includes a second frame member having a plurality of slots extending into a second peripheral edge of the second frame member. The assembly further includes a battery cell disposed between the first and second frame members, and each first coupling feature of each tab of the first plurality of tabs is configured to engage a respective slot of the plurality of slots of the second frame member to fixedly hold the first and second frame members together. 1. A battery cell assembly , comprising:a first frame member having a first plurality of tabs extending away from a first peripheral edge of the first frame member in a first direction, each tab of the first plurality of tabs having an aperture extending therethrough such that air flows through each aperture, the first frame member further having a first plurality of coupling members extending from an inner region of the first frame member and having distal ends proximate to the first peripheral edge, each coupling member of the first plurality coupling members extending generally perpendicular to a respective tab of the first plurality of tabs that is disposed proximate to the respective coupling member;a second frame member having a second plurality of tabs extending away from a second peripheral edge of the second frame member in the first direction, each tab of the second plurality of tabs having an aperture extending therethrough; anda battery cell disposed between the first and second frame members, and each tab of the second plurality of tabs of the second frame member is configured to engage a respective coupling member of the first plurality coupling members to ...

BATTERY MODULE AND POWER SOURCE UNIT

A battery pack includes a stack including a plurality of battery cells aligned, holding plates respectively provided on side faces of the stack for holding the stack, a coupling member disposed along a direction in which the battery cells are aligned and fixed to the holding plates to bind the plurality of battery cells, and an insulating member provided between the coupling member and the plurality of battery cells. The insulating member includes projecting portions disposed adjacent to and along at least one of side faces of the coupling member and projecting toward the coupling member. 1. A battery module comprising:a stack including a plurality of battery cells aligned;holding plates respectively provided on side faces of the stack for holding the stack;a coupling member disposed along a direction in which the battery cells are aligned, and fixed to the holding plates to bind the plurality of battery cells; andan insulating member provided between the coupling member and the plurality of battery cells,wherein the insulating member includes projecting portions disposed adjacent to and along at least one of side faces of the coupling member and projecting toward the coupling member.2. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the insulating member is formed as a tray that retains a wire harness.3. The battery module according to claim 1 ,wherein at least one of the battery cells includes a face opposing the coupling member and an electrode terminal provided on the face opposing the coupling member, andthe projecting portions include a first projecting portion disposed, when the face opposing the coupling member is oriented parallel to a vertical direction, adjacent to and along a lower face of the coupling member in the vertical direction.4. The battery module according to claim 3 ,wherein the projecting portions further include a second projecting portion disposed, when the face opposing the coupling member is oriented parallel to the vertical direction, ...

MODULAR AND PORTABLE BATTERY PACK POWER SYSTEM

A reconfigurable battery pack power system with interchangeable accessories has at least one modular, portable, rechargeable battery module having a first side, the first side having a first contour and a mounting port and a power output port, and at least one accessory module configured to receive power from the battery module. The accessory module has a second side with a second contour that mates with the first contour on the battery module, and has a power coupling connector and a fastener. The accessory module is interchangeably mateable with the battery module with the first and second contours nested together, and with the power output port engaged with the power coupling connector and with the fastener engaged with the mounting port, so that the battery module and the accessory module form a single integrated and substantially rigid structure. 1. A battery pack power system , comprising:a plurality of modular, portable, battery modules having various capacities that can be mixed and matched with one another into a first battery power pack configuration to provide power to a first load application, and then disassembled and re-assembled in a second battery power pack configured to provide power to a second load application, wherein at least one of the battery modules comprises a first mounting interface;one or more connectors for electrically chaining the battery modules to one another; andat least one accessory module that is connectible to any one of the battery modules, and operates using power from one or more of the battery modules,wherein the accessory module comprises a second mounting interface, and wherein the first mounting interface of the at least one battery module and the second mounting interface of the accessory module are configured to be coupled to one another to place the battery module and the accessory module into a coupled configuration in which the inverter module and the battery module form a single integrated and substantially rigid ...

POWER SOURCE UNIT

A power source unit includes a battery module including a stack and a coupling member that binds the stack, the stack including a plurality of battery cells aligned, and a container that accommodates therein the battery module. The container includes a projecting portion projecting from an inner wall of the container toward a surface of the battery module, and a top end portion of the projecting portion is located separately from the coupling member. 1. A power source unit comprising:a battery module including a stack and a coupling member that binds the stack, the stack including a plurality of battery cells aligned; anda container that accommodates therein the battery module,wherein the container includes a projecting portion projecting from an inner wall of the container toward a surface of the battery module, anda top end portion of the projecting portion is located separately from the coupling member.2. The power source unit according to claim 1 ,wherein the projecting portion is formed on an inner wall different from the inner wall opposing the coupling member.3. The power source unit according to claim 1 ,wherein at least one of the battery cells includes a safety valve located on a face of the battery cell opposing the coupling member, andthe coupling member includes a hollow space.4. The power source unit according to claim 3 ,wherein the battery cell further includes an electrode terminal on the face thereof opposing the coupling member, andthe face opposing the coupling member is oriented to oppose a side wall of the container.5. The power source unit according to claim 1 ,wherein at least one of the battery cells includes an electrode terminal on the face thereof opposing the coupling member, andthe face opposing the coupling member is oriented to oppose a side wall of the container.6. The power source unit according to claim 1 ,wherein the stack is held between holding plates respectively provided on side faces of the stack, the holding plates being ...

BATTERY PACK OF EXCELLENT STRUCTURAL STABILITY

Disclosed is a battery pack including a battery module array having battery modules which are arranged in a lateral direction in two or more rows, each of the battery modules configured with battery cells or unit modules, each of which has two or more battery cells mounted therein, are stacked in a state in which the battery cells or the unit modules are erected vertically, a base plate on which the battery modules are stacked in a vertically erected state, a pair of main members provided at the front and rear of the battery module array, opposite ends of each of the main members being fastened to an external device, a pair of end plates disposed in contact with the front and rear of the battery module array such that the lower end of each of the end plates is fixed to the base plate, and supporting bars. 1. A battery pack comprising:a battery module array having battery modules which are arranged in a lateral direction in two or more rows, each of the battery modules being configured to have a structure in which battery cells or unit modules, each of which has two or more battery cells mounted therein, are stacked in a state in which the battery cells or the unit modules are erected vertically;a base plate on which the battery modules are stacked in a vertically erected state;a pair of main members provided at a front and rear of the battery module array to support load of the battery modules, opposite ends of each of the main members being fastened to an external device;a pair of end plates disposed in tight contact with the front and rear of the battery module array in a state in which a lower end of each of the end plates is fixed to the base plate; andsupporting bars connected between upper parts or side parts of the end plates so as to interconnect and support the end plates, whereineach of the end plates is formed in the shape of a single body having a size corresponding to the front or rear of the battery module array to minimize deformation of the battery ...

ELECTRIC STORAGE APPARATUS

Provided is an electric storage apparatus including: an electric storage device; a circuit module; and an enclosure for housing the electric storage device, wherein: any one thereof includes an engaging portion; any one of the remaining ones includes an engaged portion; and the engaging portion and the engaged portion are engageable with and disengageable from each other. 1. An electric storage apparatus comprising:an electric storage device;a circuit module; andan enclosure for housing the electric storage device, wherein:any one of the enclosure and the circuit module includes an engaging portion;the other one of the enclosure and the circuit module includes an engaged portion; andthe engaging portion and the engaged portion are engageable with and disengage able from each other.2. The electric storage apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:The circuit module includes a circuit and a case for housing the circuit;the enclosure including:an enclosure body for housing the electric storage device from an open surface of the enclosure body;an inner cover attached to the surface of the enclosure body; andan outer cover for covering the inner cover, wherein:any one of the inner cover and the case includes an engaging portion;the other one of the inner cover and the case includes an engaged portion; andthe engaging portion and the engaged portion are engageable with and disengageable from each other.3. The electric storage apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the circuit module is a circuit;the enclosure including:an enclosure body for housing the electric storage device from an open surface of the enclosure body;an inner cover attached to the surface of the enclosure body; andan outer cover for covering the inner cover, wherein:any one of the inner cover and the circuit includes an engaging portion;the other one of the inner cover and the circuit includes an engaged portion; andthe engaging portion and the engaged portion are engageable with and disengageable from ...

CELL HOUSING FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS FOR ASSEMBLY OF AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE

A cell housing for an electrochemical cell for assembly of an electrochemical energy storage, particularly configured for use in a motor vehicle, which is of substantially rigid configuration and comprises a first housing side wall and a second housing side wall opposite said first housing side wall. The first housing side wall further comprises a first coolant channel and the second housing side wall further comprises a second coolant channel. 1. A cell housing for an electrochemical cell for assembly of an electrochemical energy storage , particularly configured for use in a motor vehicle , wherein the cell housing is of substantially rigid configuration , the cell housing comprising:a first housing side wall; anda second housing side wall opposite said first housing side wall,wherein the first housing side wall comprises a first coolant channel and that the second housing side wall comprises a second coolant channel, andwherein a coolant flow connection from the first coolant channel of the first housing side wall to the second coolant channel of the second housing side wall is further disposed within the cell housing.2. The cell housing according to claim 1 , wherein the coolant flow connection is arranged on one end of the first coolant channel and on another end of the second coolant channel.3. The cell housing according to claim 1 , wherein the first coolant channel is of substantially meandering form over virtually the entire first housing side wall and/or that the second coolant channel is of substantially meandering form over virtually the entire second housing side wall.4. The cell housing according to any claim 1 , wherein the first coolant channel and the second coolant channel are of symmetrical configuration.5. The cell housing according to claim 4 , wherein the first housing side wall of the one cell housing is configured to contact a first housing side wall of an adjacently arranged cell housing and/or wherein the second housing side wall of the one ...

Frame System for Battery Cells and Battery Module

A quadrangular frame system for accommodating at least one battery cell and a battery module with the quadrangular frame system. The frame system is characterized by good force transmission, inexpensive production and simple fitting. 110-. (canceled)11. A quadrangular frame system having an interior space for accommodating at least one battery cell , the frame system comprising:first and second pressure plates forming two mutually opposed sides of the frame systemfirst and second side parts forming two further sides of the frame system, said first and second side parts extending between said first and second pressure plates and each having ends facing said first and second pressure plates, respectively, and being attached to said first and second pressure plates at corners of the frame system;tabs formed in a canted manner to said ends of each of said first and second side parts and engaging said pressure plates from behind with a form lock, with said tabs bearing against the respective sides of said pressure plates facing away from the interior of the frame system, and said tabs being fastened to the respective said pressure plates with at least one or both of a force-locking or form-locking engagement.12. The quadrangular frame system according to claim 11 , wherein each of said tabs is formed with at least one recess and said pressure plates are formed with openings claim 11 , wherein a respective said opening is aligned with a recess in a respective said tab claim 11 , and wherein respective fastening elements engage through a recess in a respective said tab into the respectively aligned opening in a respective said pressure plate.13. The quadrangular frame system according to claim 12 , wherein said at least one recess in a tab is a through-bore claim 12 , said openings in the pressure plates are formed as recesses or indentations.14. The quadrangular frame system according to claim 12 , wherein said at least one recess in a tab has an inner thread for meshing ...

BATTERY MODULE AND A METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING BATTERY MODULES

Provided are: a battery module which not only facilitates the work of serial and/or parallel coupling a plurality of stacked cell cartridges but also improves safety for workers during the coupling work; and a method for assembling battery modules. 1. A battery module comprising:a plurality of stacked cell cartridges to generate current;bus bars to electrically interconnect the stacked cell cartridges;a bus bar plate having bus bar receiving grooves, in which the bus bars are received; anda plate cover coupled to the bus bar plate to cover the bus bars received in the bus bar receiving grooves.2. The battery module according to claim 1 , whereineach of the cell cartridges has a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal, andafter the bus bars, the bus bar plate, and the plate cover are coupled to one another, the positive electrode terminals and the negative electrode terminals of the cell cartridges are inserted into the bus bar plate or the plate cover so that the positive electrode terminals and the negative electrode terminals are connected to the bus bars.3. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the bus bar plate and the plate cover are formed of insulators.4. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the bus bar receiving grooves are obliquely formed at the bus bar plate.5. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the bus bar receiving grooves are vertically formed at the bus bar plate.6. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the cell cartridges are stacked to have a plurality of rows claim 1 ,the battery module further comprises a jump bar to electrically interconnect the cell cartridges stacked in different rows, andthe bus bar plate is further provided with a jump bar receiving groove, in which the jump bar is received.7. The battery module according to claim 6 , wherein the jump bar received in the jump bar receiving groove is covered by the plate cover together with the bus bars.8. The battery ...

Battery charging system and mobile and accessory devices

Various embodiments of the present invention are directed at a method and system for recharging batteries for wireless electronic devices. According to one embodiment, a battery charging and monitoring system is disclosed. The system includes a host machine providing a plurality of charging slots and a plurality of wireless devices coupled to and powered by a plurality of batteries. The host machine is adapted to communicate with the plurality of wireless devices through a plurality of wireless links to monitor the plurality of batteries coupled to the wireless devices. According to another embodiment, an electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device is adapted to couple with at least a rechargeable battery and to negotiate with the rechargeable battery for an agreed range of power parameters. The electronic device is further adapted to accept power from and to provide power to the rechargeable battery at the agreed range of power parameters. 17-. (canceled)8. A housing for a rechargeable battery comprising:an electrical component including a communication and control circuit configured to couple to a battery core, to monitor the battery core, and to generate power signals, the electrical component further configured to communicate with an electronic device by transmitting and receiving communication signals, wherein the electrical component is configured to couple to the electronic device via a first terminal and a second terminal, and wherein the power signals and the communication signals are provided to the electronic device via the first terminal and the second terminal.9. The housing of further comprising:a battery core configured to house battery chemicals; anda plurality of sensors for measuring a respective plurality of properties associated with the battery core,wherein the electrical component is further adapted to derive a plurality of quality assessments of the battery core based on the measurements from the plurality of sensors, wherein the ...

BATTERY RETENTION SYSTEM FOR A POWER TOOL

A battery retention system for a power tool having a motor, a drive mechanism coupled to the motor, and an output element coupled to the drive mechanism. The battery retention system includes a battery pack for powering the motor, the battery pack being removably coupled to the power tool. The battery retention mechanism also includes a first mating feature for coupling the battery pack to the power tool and a second mating feature for coupling the battery pack to the power tool independently from the first mating feature. The second mating feature is configured to couple the battery pack to the power tool when the first mating feature is disengaged. 1. A battery retention system for a power tool having a motor , a drive mechanism coupled to the motor , and an output element coupled to the drive mechanism , the battery retention system comprising:a battery pack for powering the motor, wherein the battery pack is removably coupled to the power tool;a first mating feature for coupling the battery pack to the power tool; anda second mating feature for coupling the battery pack to the power tool independently from the first mating feature, the second mating feature configured to couple the battery pack to the power tool when the first mating feature is disengaged.2. The battery retention system of claim 1 , wherein the second mating feature does not couple the battery pack to the power tool unless the first mating feature is disengaged.3. The battery retention system of claim 1 , wherein the first mating feature includes:a rail disposed on one of the battery pack and the power tool; anda spring arm disposed on the other of the battery pack and the power tool, wherein the spring arm engages the rail to retain the battery pack on the power tool.4. The battery retention system of claim 3 , wherein the second mating feature includes:a deflectable latch formed on one of the battery pack and the power tool; anda latch-receiving recess formed on the other of the battery pack ...

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

Battery assemblies are disclosed which may include a plurality of battery cells removably coupled to a support. The support may include trays which are stacked. The battery cells of each tray may be electrically connected together. The battery trays may include a battery support which extends under and supports a middle portion of the battery cells of the respective battery tray. The battery support may be a thermal sink for the battery cells. The plurality of cells may be coupled to a support with a compression member including a plurality of heat transfer members. 1. A battery system , comprising:a plurality of prismatic battery cells including a first cell having a first terminal extending from the first cell and a second cell having a second terminal extending from the second cell;a support locating the plurality of prismatic cells such that the first terminal of the first cell overlaps the second terminal of the second cell; anda compression member removably coupled to the support, the compression member holding the first terminal of the first cell in contact with the second terminal of the second cell, the compression member including a plurality of heat sink features.2. The battery assembly of claim 1 , wherein the compression member includes a plurality of heat transfer fins along an upper side.3. The battery system of claim 1 , wherein the compression member includes a base portion which holds the first terminal of the first cell in contact with the second terminal of the second cell and the plurality of heat sink features include a plurality of fins extending from the base portion on a side opposite of the first cell and the second cell.4. The battery system of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of fins define a conduit therebetween that receives a flow of air to cool the first and second cells.5. The battery system of claim 4 , wherein the conduit has a longitudinal axis which is parallel to a top face of the first cell and a top face of the second cell.6. ...

DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS FOR ELECTRIC STORAGE APPARATUS, AND ELECTRIC STORAGE APPARATUS

A diagnosis apparatus performing a diagnosis for reuse of an electric storage apparatus including a plurality of electric storage elements connected electrically in series includes a voltage sensor detecting a voltage of each of a plurality of blocks, the plurality of electric storage elements being divided into the blocks; a current sensor detecting a current in the electric storage apparatus; and a controller calculating an internal resistance of each of the blocks based on outputs from the voltage sensor and the current sensor. The controller specifies the highest of the internal resistances of the plurality of blocks as a criterion to perform the diagnosis for the reuse of the electric storage apparatus. 1. A diagnosis apparatus performing a diagnosis for reuse of an electric storage apparatus including a plurality of electric storage elements connected electrically in series , comprising:a voltage sensor detecting a voltage of each of a plurality of blocks, the plurality of electric storage elements being divided into the blocks;a current sensor detecting a current in the electric storage apparatus; anda controller calculating an internal resistance of each of the blocks based on outputs from the voltage sensor and the current sensor,wherein the controller specifies the highest of the internal resistances of the plurality of blocks as a criterion to perform the diagnosis for the reuse of the electric storage apparatus.2. The diagnosis apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein each of the blocks has more than one of the electric storage elements.3. The diagnosis apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein each of the blocks corresponds to each of the electric storage elements.4. The diagnosis apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the electric storage apparatus is mounted on a vehicle and outputs an energy for use in running of the vehicle.5. A diagnosis method of performing a diagnosis for reuse of an electric storage apparatus including a plurality of electric ...

BATTERY PACK

There is provided a battery pack capable of improving the safety thereof. The battery pack includes a battery array, side plates, a top cover and end plates. The battery array includes a plurality of battery cells aligned in a first direction. The battery array is formed as a hexahedron having (1-1)th, (1-2)th, (2-1)th (2-2)th, (3-1)th and (3-2)th planes. The top cover is provided to the (1-1)th plane of the battery array, and has reinforcing frames respectively formed at both sides based on the first direction. The reinforcing frame includes vertical and horizontal frames. The end plates are provided to the (3-1)th and (3-2)th planes, respectively. The end plates are fixed to the top cover. A holding part pressing both sides of the top cover on the (1-1)th plane are provided to the side plates, respectively. 1. A battery pack comprising:a battery array comprising a plurality of battery cells;a pair of end plates, one of the pair of end plates at each end of the battery array;a pair of side plates, one of the pair of side plates on each side of the battery array; anda cover generally covering the battery array and containing a reinforcing member therein.2. The battery pack of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises a first cover on the battery array and a second cover fastened to the first cover.3. The battery pack of claim 2 , wherein the first cover comprises a wall extending therefrom claim 2 , wherein the wall contains the reinforcing member.4. The battery pack of claim 3 , wherein the reinforcing member extends substantially along an entire length of the wall.5. The battery pack of claim 3 , wherein the reinforcing member has a substantially L-shaped cross-section.63. The battery pack of claim 3 , wherein the wall is substantially L-shaped having a first portion and a second portion substantially perpendicular to the first portion claim 3 , wherein the reinforcing member is in at least one of the first portion and the second portion.7. The battery pack of claim 6 ...

BATTERY PACK

A battery pack includes a battery holder, a plurality of battery cells, and a case. The battery holder has accommodating holes for respectively accommodating the plurality of battery cells on a first side and at least one concave groove formed by removing one portion of the battery holder on a lateral side. The battery holder further has a plurality of first coupling members formed on a second side. The case substantially covers the battery holder having the plurality of battery cells accommodated therein. A first portion of the case has at least one coupling rib coupled to the concave groove. A second portion of the case has at least one second coupling member coupled to the first coupling member. 1. A battery pack comprising:a plurality of battery cells;a battery holder having accommodating holes for respectively accommodating the plurality of battery cells and at least one concave groove formed by removing one portion of the battery holder; anda case covering the battery holder having the plurality of battery cells accommodated therein, and having at least one coupling rib coupled to the concave groove.2. The battery pack according to claim 1 , wherein the battery holder further comprises a first coupling member provided on a surface thereof which faces the case claim 1 , and the case further comprises a second coupling member coupled to the first coupling member.3. The battery pack according to claim 2 , wherein any one of the first and second coupling members is accommodated in the other of the first and second coupling members so that the first and second coupling members are coupled to each other.4. The battery pack according to claim 3 , wherein each of the first and second coupling members comprises a plurality of partition walls claim 3 , and at least one of the first and second coupling members has a shape having an opened top.5. The battery pack according to claim 4 , wherein the first coupling member comprises:a first partition wall;a second partition ...

ELECTRICITY STORAGE DEVICE AND VEHICLE

An electricity storage device includes a first battery stack (15), a second battery stack (11 to 14), and a case (22) that accommodates the first battery stack and the second battery stack. Each of the first battery stack and the second battery stack includes a plurality of cells (151) that are aligned and the second battery stack is placed under the first battery stack. The supporting member (80) that supports the first battery stack is placed between the first battery stack and the second battery stack and is fixed to the case. 1. An electricity storage device comprising:a first battery stack including a plurality of cells that are aligned;a second battery stack, including a plurality of cells that are aligned, that is placed under the first battery stack;a case that accommodates the first battery stack and the second battery stack; anda supporting member that is fixed to the case and supports the first battery stack, the supporting member being placed between the first battery stack and the second battery stack, whereinthe case includes an inner wall formed of electrically insulating material and a reinforcement frame that is exposed to an outside of the case and is formed of metal, andthe supporting member is formed of metal, penetrates the inner wall, and is in contact with the reinforcement frame.2. (canceled)3. The electricity storage device according to claim 1 , further comprising a wire harness claim 1 , including a shielded wire claim 1 , that is used to charge and discharge the first battery stack and the second battery stack claim 1 ,wherein the shielded wire is connected to the supporting member at a portion different from a portion, at which the supporting member is in contact with the reinforcement frame.4. The electricity storage device according to claim 1 , whereina plurality of the second battery stacks are aligned along the first battery stack, andthe reinforcement frame is positioned between adjacent two of the second battery stacks.5. The ...

BATTERY MODULE AND BATTERY PACK INCLUDINDG THE SAME

A battery module and battery pack, the battery module including a pair of end plates facing each other; a plurality of battery units arranged in a first direction between the end plates; a first side plate extending along a first side of the plurality of battery units, the first side plate being coupled to the end plates; a second side plate extending along a second side of the plurality of battery units, the second side plate being coupled to the end plates and being disposed opposite to the first side plate; a first coupling member, the first coupling member coupling the end plates to the first side plate; and a second coupling member, the second coupling member coupling the end plates to the second side plate, wherein the first coupling member and the second coupling member are disposed in asymmetrical positions with respect to a central line of the end plates. 120.-. (canceled)21. A battery module , comprising:a pair of end plates facing each other;a plurality of battery units arranged in a first direction between the end plates;at least one first restraint member extending along a first side of the plurality of battery units, the at least one first restraint member being coupled to the end plates;at least one second restraint member extending along a second side of the plurality of battery units, the at least one second restraint member being coupled to the end plates and being disposed opposite to the first restraint member;a first coupling structure, the first coupling structure coupling one of the end plates to the at least one first restraint member;a second coupling structure, the second coupling structure coupling the one end plate to the at least one second restraint member,wherein the first coupling structure and the second coupling structure are asymmetrical with respect to a central line of the one end plate, the central line extending in a plane of the one end plate and being equidistant from the first restraint member and the second restraint member ...

BICYCLE ELECTRIC POWER SOURCE ASSEMBLY

A bicycle electric power source assembly comprises a tubular member, an electric power source member and a restricting member. The tubular member includes an inner peripheral surface, an outer peripheral surface and a through hole that passes through the tubular member between the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface. The electric power source member is disposed inside the tubular member. The electric power source member includes a restriction accepting part. The restricting member is disposed in the through hole. The restricting member includes a restricting part that engages with the restriction accepting part to restrict relative movement of the electric power source member with respect to the tubular member in an axial direction of the tabular member. 1. A bicycle electric power source assembly comprising:a tubular member including an inner peripheral surface, an outer peripheral surface and a through hole that passes through the tubular member between the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface;an electric power source member disposed inside the tubular member, the electric power source member including a restriction accepting part; anda restricting member disposed in the through hole, the restricting member including a restricting part that engages with the restriction accepting part to restrict relative movement of the electric power source member with respect to the tubular member in an axial direction of the tubular member.2. The bicycle electric power source assembly as recited in claim 1 , further comprisesa positioning member arranged in a gap formed between the electric power source member and the inner peripheral surface of the tubular member, and positioning the electric power source member with respect to a radial direction of the tubular member while the electric power source member is disposed within the tubular member.3. The bicycle electric power source assembly as recited in claim 2 , whereinthe gap is an ...

POWER STORAGE MODULE, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND WORKING MACHINE

A plurality of cell units is stacked. A pressurizing mechanism applies a compressive force in a stacked direction to a stacked structure of the cell units. Each of the cell units includes a power storage cell, and a frame body which supports the power storage cell. The frame body includes a positioning portion which restrains a relative position with respect to a direction perpendicular to the stacked direction of the frame bodies adjacent in the stacked direction. The positioning portion positions the frame bodies with respect to the direction perpendicular to the stacked direction. A margin is kept in a direction in which the frame bodies are closer in the stacked direction in a state where the compressive force is applied to the stacked structure due to pressurization through the pressurizing mechanism. 1. A power storage module comprising:a plurality of cell units which are stacked; anda pressurizing mechanism which applies a compressive force in a stacked direction to a stacked structure of the cell units,wherein each of the cell units includes:a power storage cell; anda frame body which supports the power storage cell,the frame body includes a positioning portion which restrains a relative position with respect to a direction perpendicular to the stacked direction of the frame bodies adjacent in the stacked direction, andthe positioning portion includes a structure which positions the frame bodies with respect to the direction perpendicular to the stacked direction and leaves a margin in a direction in which the frame bodies are closer in the stacked direction in a state where the compressive force is applied to the stacked structure due to pressurization through the pressurizing mechanism.2. The power storage module according to claim 1 ,wherein the frame body has a shape which encloses the power storage cell when viewed with a visual line parallel to the stacked direction.3. The power storage module according to claim 1 ,wherein each of the cell units ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING BATTERY MODULES OR BATTERY SYSTEMS HAVING A PLURALITY OF BATTERY CELLS

A method for producing battery modules or battery systems having a plurality of battery cells includes interconnecting and optionally arranging the battery cells with cell connectors to form the battery module or battery system architecture. The method also includes fitting the battery module or battery system with terminals and packaging all the battery cells of the battery module or system in a common plastic sheath by injection molding, so that the battery cells and cell connectors of the battery module or system are surrounded substantially completely by the plastic sheath. The battery module terminals or battery system terminals remain accessible from outside. A battery module or battery system can be produced in accordance with the method of the disclosure. 1. A method for producing battery modules or battery systems having a plurality of battery cells , comprising:interconnecting and optionally arranging battery cells of the plurality of battery cells with cell connectors to form one of a battery module architecture and a battery system architecture;fitting terminals to one of the battery module and the battery system;packaging all of the battery cells in a common plastic sheath by encapsulating injection-molding, so that the battery cells and cell connectors are surrounded substantially completely by the plastic sheath, while the terminals remain accessible from outside the plastic sheath.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein packaging all of the battery cells by encapsulation injection-molding includes using a plastic for the encapsulation injection-molding which contains at least one of polyamide claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polybutylene terephthalate claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , polyaryl sulfones claim 1 , polyethylene terephthalate claim 1 , polyoxymethylene and polyurethane.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one of the battery cells is a lithium-ion battery cell.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORE

In an electrochemical energy store having a housing (I) and having at least one electrochemical cell () arranged in the housing (I), at least one wall of the housing (I) is coated or impinged on at least in regions with an extinguishing agent or an extinguishing agent additive (-). 117-. (canceled)18. An electrochemical energy store , comprising:a housing; andat least one electrochemical cell disposed inside the housing,wherein at least an area of at least one wall of the housing is coated with or exposed to an extinguishing agent or extinguishing agent additive, and wherein the extinguishing agent or extinguishing agent additive is a gel or a viscous or viscoelastic fluid.19. The electrochemical energy store according to claim 18 , wherein the at least one electrochemical cell comprises a plurality of electrochemical cells claim 18 , between which an extinguishing agent or an extinguishing agent additive is arranged at least in regions.20. The electrochemical energy store according to claim 19 , wherein the plurality of electrochemical cells are frameless claim 19 , prismatic electrochemical cells that are connected electrically via their lateral faces or contacts.21. The electrochemical energy store according to claim 18 , wherein at least the at least one electrochemical cell is at least partially coated or impinged upon with an extinguishing agent or an extinguishing agent additive.22. The electrochemical energy store according to claim 21 , wherein the extinguishing agent or extinguishing agent additive is laminated on lateral faces of the at least one electrochemical cell at least in regions.23. The electrochemical energy store according to claim 18 , wherein the extinguishing agent or extinguishing agent additive is a solid or an elastically deformable material or is contained in a solid or an elastically deformable material.24. The electrochemical energy store according to claim 18 , wherein the extinguishing agent or extinguishing agent additive is arranged ...

BATTERY HAVING A COOLING PLATE AND MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A CORRESPONDING BATTERY

A battery includes at least one battery module having a lower face, a cooling plate having an upper face, and a fixing system configured for the at least one battery module. The at least one battery module is arranged on the upper face of the cooling plate and connected to the cooling plate. The fixing system has at least one fixing strap. The at least one battery module is fixed on the cooling plate by the at least one fixing strap in such a way that the lower face of the battery module is in direct contact with the upper face of the cooling plate. A motor vehicle includes the battery. 1. A battery , comprising:at least one battery module having a lower face,a cooling plate having an upper face, anda fastening system arranged on the upper face of the cooling plate and connected to the cooling plate,wherein the fastening system comprises at least one fixing strap, and the at least one battery module is fastened to the cooling plate by the at least one fixing strap in such a manner that the lower face of the battery module is in direct contact with the upper face of the cooling plate.2. The battery as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one battery module is fastened to the cooling plate by the fastening system with a predefined contact pressure.3. The battery as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the direct contact of the lower face of the battery module with the upper face of the cooling plate is embodied in a heat conducting manner.4. The battery as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one fixing strap is configured in a planar manner.5. The battery as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one fixing strap is made from metal.6. The battery as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one fixing strap is configured from two part-fixing straps that are joined together under tensile stress.7. The battery as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the lower face of the battery module directly contacts in its entirety the upper face of the cooling plate.8. The battery as ...

BATTERY CASE

A battery case for a power tool, comprising a body defining a cavity configured to receive a battery, a body surface of the battery case being formed to have a curved outward profile. 1. A battery case for a power tool , comprising a body defining a cavity configured to receive a battery , the cavity including a bottom wall , complying substantially to the bottom-most surface of the battery , and at least two sidewalls that enclose the battery , and wherein the bottom surface of the battery case being formed to have a substantially curved outward profile.2. A battery case as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the body is formed of a flexible claim 1 , resilient material and is arranged to be held in place by resilient deformation of the case against the battery sidewalls.3. A battery case as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the body is formed of a flexible claim 1 , resilient material claim 1 , and wherein at least one sidewall comprises a lip portion that is arranged to resiliently engage a surface of the battery.4. A battery case as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the lip portion is arranged to resiliently engage the top surface of the battery.5. A battery case as claimed in that further comprises an external surface recess that is positioned in proximate to the cavity opening and arranged to receive a fastener.6. A battery case as claimed in wherein the flexible claim 2 , resilient material claim 2 , comprises silicon rubber.7. A battery case as claimed in wherein the silicon rubber has a Shore A harness value between 50 and 60.8. A battery case as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the flexible claim 2 , resilient material claim 2 , comprises Thermoplastic Polyurethane.9. A battery case as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the Thermoplastic Polyurethane has a Shore A value between 50 and 60.10. battery case as claimed in wherein the body of the battery case comprises one or more snap fit elements protruding from one or more sidewalls and wherein the elements are configured to engage ...

BATTERY DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND BATTERY SYSTEM

Disclosed is a battery device including a battery enclosure incorporating a battery cell. The battery device further includes an output terminal that outputs power of the battery cell. The battery enclosure includes a first surface, a second surface, a first step surface, a second step surface, a first engaging portion, a second engaging portion, a first groove, and a second groove formed in the second step surface and the second engaging portion, and a recess is provided in at least one of the first step surface and the second step surface. 18-. (canceled)9. A battery case to incorporate a battery cell and an output terminal to output power from the battery cell , the battery case comprising:a first surface;a second surface approximately perpendicular to the first surface;a first step surface provided with and approximately parallel to the second surface with a predetermined step on one side of the second surface in a crosswise direction;a second step surface provided with and approximately parallel to the second surface with a predetermined step on an other side of the second surface in the crosswise direction;a first engaging portion protruding from the one side of the second surface with predetermined width and thickness in the crosswise direction;a second engaging portion protruding from the other side of the second surface with predetermined width and thickness in the crosswise direction; anda recess provided in at least one of the first and second step surfaces, whereinthe first step surface extends between opposing first and second ends of the first step surface in a lengthwise direction,the second step surface extends between opposing first and second ends of the second step surface in the lengthwise direction, andthe first ends of the first and second step surfaces are at respective corners between the first and second step surfaces and the first surface.10. The battery case according to claim 9 , wherein the second ends of the first and second step ...

POWER SUPPLY DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A power supply device structure wherein connection terminals of a battery case are held in a floating state inside the battery case, without using screws or soldering. A battery pack for mounted to and detached from a vehicle includes the battery case for accommodating battery cells for supplying electric power to an electric motor. Battery case side terminals are accommodated in an insulator block. A plurality of ribs, project from a wall part of the battery case and are disposed along an outer surface of the insulator block. The insulator block is provided at its outer circumference with two flanges and an intermediate part located therebetween. The outer circumferential surface of the intermediate part is loosely fitted in an opening of the battery case, with a gap therebetween. 1. A power supply device for an electric vehicle , that comprises a battery case for accommodating battery cells for supplying electric power to an electric motor of the electric vehicle and that can be mounted to and detached from the electric vehicle ,wherein the power supply device further comprises:an insulator block for accommodating battery case side terminals connected to vehicle body side terminals provided on a side of a vehicle body of the electric vehicle;a plurality of ribs projecting from a wall part of the battery case to the inside of the battery case and disposed along an outer surface of the insulator block with a predetermined gap between the plurality of ribs and the outer surface, in order to hold the insulator block inside the battery case;the battery case is provided with an opening to be penetrated by the insulator block with the battery case side terminals exposed to the outside; anda portion of the insulator block that penetrates the opening is provided with two flanges making contact with an inner edge of the opening from the inside and outside of the battery case, and an outer circumferential surface of an intermediate part formed by the two flanges is loosely ...

PRISMATIC ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL

Systems are disclosed for battery modules having a plurality of electrochemical cells and cooling systems. According to one embodiment, a battery system includes a plurality of battery modules. Each battery module includes a plurality of electrochemical cells in thermal contact with a heat sink. The heat sink may utilize a plurality of fins and a fluid (e.g., air) to cool or heat the electrochemical cells. The electrochemical cells each have a positive terminal blade and a negative terminal blade that function as external terminals for the cell. The negative terminal blade is electrically isolated from the cover of the cell and is configured to be coupled to an internal negative terminal of the cell. 1. An electrochemical cell , comprising:a prismatic container; andan electrode assembly configured to be disposed in the prismatic container, the electrode assembly having a plurality of positive electrode plates and a plurality of negative electrode plates, the plurality of positive electrode plates each having a first tab that extends from an end of each respective positive electrode plate, and the plurality of negative electrode plates each having a second tab that extends from an end of each respective negative electrode plate.2. The electrochemical cell of claim 1 , wherein the first tabs of each positive electrode plate are crimped together claim 1 , and the second tabs of each negative electrode plate are crimped together.3. The electrochemical cell of claim 2 , wherein each respective positive electrode plate and each respective negative electrode plate is electrically isolated from one another by separators disposed between each respective positive electrode plate and each respective negative electrode plate.4. The electrochemical cell of claim 3 , having a negative current collector conductively coupled to the crimped tabs of the plurality of negative electrode plates.5. The electrochemical cell of claim 4 , having a negative terminal conductively coupled to ...

BATTERY UNIT

Disclosed is a battery unit, including: battery modules that include battery cells having electrodes, and a first case having a first surface and a second surface facing the first surface, the battery cell being received in the first case so that the electrode faces the first surface; and a second chassis having a plurality of recesses that is formed by disposing a pair of support members in parallel along one direction at a predetermined distance. The plurality of battery modules is received in the plurality of recesses so that each first surface is aligned. 1. A battery unit , comprising;battery modules that include battery cells having electrodes, and a first case having a first surface and a second surface facing the first surface, the battery cell being received in the first case so that the electrode faces the first surface; anda second chassis having a plurality of recesses that is formed by disposing a pair of support members in parallel along one direction at a predetermined distance,wherein the plurality of battery modules is received in the plurality of recesses so that each first surface is aligned.2. The battery unit according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of battery modules is received in the plurality of recesses by disposing the second surfaces in two columns so as to face each other.3. The battery unit according to claim 1 , further comprising:a buffer disposed between the support member and the battery module.4. The battery unit according to claim 1 , wherein the battery module includes bus bars that connect the electrodes of the plurality of battery cells with each other and a control substrate that controls the battery cells.5. The battery unit according to claim 1 , wherein the first case has a vent hole.6. The battery unit according to claim 1 , wherein the second chassis has a portrait shape extending in a vertical direction and the plurality of battery modules is received in the plurality of recesses so that the first surface of the ...

Protector for electrochemical element

A system for protecting an electrochemical element from an external shock includes an electrochemical element, a bag-shaped aluminum laminate film configured to receive and entirely cover the electrochemical element, and a protector configured to cover the electrochemical element and the bag-shaped aluminum laminate film. The protector includes a frame having corners and a plurality of recesses disposed at an inner surface of the corners. When the electrochemical element is received in the bag-shaped aluminum laminate film and an interior of the bag-shaped aluminum laminate film is vacuumed, a plurality of wrinkled portions are formed at corners of the bag-shaped aluminum laminate film. The plurality of recesses of the protector are configured to receive the plurality of wrinkled portions of the bag-shaped aluminum laminate film such that portions of the protector other than the plurality of recesses are in intimate contact with the bag-shaped aluminum laminate film.

Terminal base of power supply device for electric vehicle

A terminal base of a power supply device for electric vehicle wherein electrical connection terminals on the vehicle body side can be easily connected to electrical connection terminals on the battery pack side. A base is provided with an opening for accepting an insulator board on which male-side terminals are held. The opening is provided with first lower and upper guides and with second lower and upper guides. A first edge of the insulator board is clamped by the first lower and upper guides from the lower and upper sides. A second edge opposed to the first edge of the insulator board is clamped by the second lower and upper guides from the lower and upper sides. In this manner, the insulator board is supported in a floating state. The tip of each of the male-side terminals is beveled for mating with the female-side terminals during connection.

BATTERY MODULE

A battery module in which the temperature of a cell with an increased high temperature due to an abnormal state can be quickly reduced so that the high temperature does not affect adjacent cells is provided. 1. A battery module , comprising:a plurality of cells that are secondary batteries; anda case housing the cells, whereinthe case includes a plurality of housing parts respectively housing the cells,each of the cells is not in contact with an associated one of the housing parts, andwhen a gas is generated in at least one of the cells to cause the cell to expand, the cell comes into contact with an associated one of the housing parts so that heat from the cell is conducted to the case.2. The battery module of claim 1 , whereinthe case has a thermal conductivity of 50 W/mK or more.3. The battery module of claim 1 , whereina holding member having a thermal conductivity of 0.5 W/mK or less and an insulating property is located in part of a space between each of the cells and an associated one of the housing parts, andthe holding member isolates each of the cells from the associated one of the housing parts.4. The battery module of any one of claims 1 , whereineach of the cells has a columnar shape, andeach of the housing parts surrounds a side surface of an associated one of the cells.5. The battery module of claim 4 , whereinthe holding member is made of rings fixed to the side surface of each of the cells near upper and lower ends of the side surface. The present disclosure relates to battery modules each including a plurality of secondary batteries.With recent diversification of electronic devices, battery modules in each of which a plurality of batteries with high capacity, high voltage, high power, and high levels of safety are housed in a housing are needed. In particular, to provide a battery or a battery module with a high level of safety, there is a known technique that provides the battery or the battery module with various protective means such as a ...

Power supply device for electric vehicle

A battery pack includes a battery case for accommodating battery cells for mounting to and detaching from an electric vehicle. Male-side terminals are accommodated in a terminal base provided on the vehicle body side with battery side terminals being provided that are connected to the male-side terminals from above. An upper surface of the terminal base is formed with vehicle body side engagement parts with battery case side engagement parts being provided that are engaged with the vehicle body side engagement parts from above. The vehicle body side engagement parts are disposed at positions deviated to one side from the vehicle-width-directional center. The battery case side engagement parts are disposed at positions deviated to vehicle-width-directionally one side of the battery case, and are formed at vehicle-longitudinal-directionally both end portions of the battery case, in order that the battery case side engagement parts can fit the vehicle body side engagement parts.

Battery, Battery Assembly, and User Equipment

A battery, a battery assembly, and a user equipment are disclosed. The battery includes a circuit board and a cell. The circuit board includes a first contact, a second contact, a third contact, a fourth contact, a battery management module, and a control switch. The first contact reports a capacity of the cell in the battery, or in the battery and a cascaded battery to an upper-level battery or an electricity load; the second contact receives and output the capacity of the cell in the cascaded battery; when the control switch is opened, the third contact is connected to the cell in the battery to charge or discharge the cell in the battery; when the control switch is closed, the fourth contact is connected to the third contact; and the battery management module triggers opening or closing of the control switch. 1. A battery comprising:a circuit board; anda cell,wherein the circuit board comprises a first contact, a second contact, a third contact, a fourth contact, a battery management module, and a control switch,wherein the first contact is connected to the battery management module and is electrically connected to an upper-level battery or is connected to an electricity load,wherein the first contact is configured to report a capacity of the cell in the battery or report the capacity of the cell in the battery and a capacity of a cell in a cascaded battery behind the battery to the upper-level battery or the electricity load,wherein the second contact is connected to the battery management module and is electrically connected to a lower-level battery,wherein the second contact is configured to receive the capacity of the cell in the cascaded battery behind the battery and output the capacity of the cell in the cascaded battery behind the battery to the battery management module,wherein the third contact is connected to the upper-level battery or the electricity load,wherein the third contact is configured to, when the control switch is opened, connect to the ...

Battery pack

A battery pack including a housing connectable to and supportable by a hand-held power tool; a first battery cell defining a first axis and having opposite first cell ends; a second battery cell defining a second axis and having opposite second cell ends; a third battery cell defining a third axis; and a terminal for electrically connecting the battery pack to the hand-held power tool. The second battery cell and the third battery cell may be arranged with the second axis and the third axis in a common plane, the first battery cell may be arranged with the first axis non-parallel to the common plane and have one remote first cell end. The terminal may be supported on the housing, in the direction of the first axis, between the one first cell end and the common plane and, in a direction of the second axis, between the second cell ends.

BATTERY PACK

A battery pack having increased resistance against external impact by increasing a coupling strength between a bare cell and a case, resulting in increased reliability and quality. The battery pack includes a bare cell, a circuit module electrically connected to the bare cell, a frame case surrounding the bare cell and including a channel groove arranged at a region facing the bare cell, a coupling reinforcement portion arranged in the channel groove to couple the frame case to the bare cell and a metal label attached to side surfaces of the bare cell. 1. A battery pack , comprising:a bare cell;a circuit module electrically connected to the bare cell;a frame case surrounding the bare cell and including a channel groove arranged at a region facing the bare cell;a coupling reinforcement portion arranged in the channel groove to couple the frame case to the bare cell; anda metal label attached to side surfaces of the bare cell.2. The battery pack of claim 1 , wherein the coupling reinforcement portion is comprised of a bonding material.3. The battery pack of claim 1 , wherein the coupling reinforcement portion is comprised of a bonding material selected from a group consisting of urethane and modified silicone.4. The battery pack of claim 1 , wherein the coupling reinforcement portion is comprised of a bonding material exhibiting a shrinkage rate of 20% or less upon a curing process.5. The battery pack of claim 1 , wherein the coupling reinforcement portion is comprised of a bonding material that includes a ceramic.6. The battery pack of claim 5 , wherein an amount of the ceramic is in a range of 20 wt % to 80 wt % based on the total weight of the bonding material.7. The battery pack of claim 1 , wherein the coupling reinforcement portion is comprised of at least one material selected from a group consisting of Al(OH) claim 1 , AlO claim 1 , SiO claim 1 , TiO claim 1 , ZrO claim 1 , ZnO claim 1 , SiNand boron nitride (BN).8. The battery pack of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Battery pack

A battery pack may include a drainage device provided at a bottom portion of the housing case. The drainage device may include a drain hole communicating between the inside and the outside of the housing case, so that water introduced into the housing case is discharged to the outside of the housing case. The drainage device may be disposed between two of the terminal members that are connected to electrodes of the battery cells.

BATTERY PACK OF IMPROVED DURABILITY

Disclosed herein is a battery pack including a bracket coupled between at least one side supporting member and a rear mounting member to distribute load of battery modules to a rear mounting member via the at least one side supporting member, thereby effectively supporting vibration of the battery pack in a forward and backward direction and load of the battery pack. 1. A battery pack comprising:(a) a battery module array having battery modules arranged in two or more rows, each of the battery modules being configured to have a structure in which battery cells or unit modules, each of which has two or more battery cells mounted therein, stacked in a state in which the battery cells or the unit modules are erected in an upside-down fashion;(b) a pair of side supporting members (a front supporting member and a rear supporting member) to support a front and rear of the battery module array, respectively, in tight contact with outermost battery modules of the battery module array;(c) lower end supporting members coupled to lower ends of the side supporting members to support a lower end of the battery module array;(d) two or more first upper mounting members coupled to upper ends of the side supporting members and lower ends of the battery modules, one end of each of the first upper mounting members being fastened to an external device;(e) a second upper mounting member coupled to upper ends of first upper mounting members such that the second upper mounting member intersects the first upper mounting members at right angles, opposite ends of the second upper mounting member being fastened to the external device;(f) a rear mounting member disposed at a rear of the battery module array, opposite ends of the rear mounting member being fastened to the external device; and(g) a bracket coupled between at least one of the side supporting members and the rear mounting member to distribute load of the battery modules to the rear mounting member via the side supporting members.2 ...

SYSTEM FOR THE STORAGE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY FOR A VEHICLE WITH ELECTRIC PROPULSION AND PRESENTING CYLINDRICAL CHEMICAL BATTERIES EMBEDDED IN A SUPPORT MATRIX

A system for the storage of electric energy for a vehicle with electric propulsion, which presents a longitudinal direction, which is parallel to the direction of the rectilinear motion, and a transverse direction, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction; the storage system is provided with a pack of chemical batteries, which are connected to each other in series and in parallel and comprise respective electrochemical cells; each chemical battery has a cylindrical shape having a central symmetry axis; and a support matrix made of plastic material is provided, inside which the chemical batteries are embedded so that the chemical batteries are completely covered by the support matrix itself. 1. A system for the storage of electric energy for a vehicle with electric propulsion that extends in a longitudinal direction that is parallel to a direction of motion , and a transverse direction that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction comprising:a pack of chemical batteries, which are connected to each other in series and in parallel and comprise respective electrochemical cells, wherein each chemical battery has a cylindrical shape having a central symmetry axis;{'b': '22', 'wherein a support matrix () made of plastic material is provided, inside which the chemical batteries are embedded so that the chemical batteries are completely covered by the support matrix.'}2. A storage system according to claim 1 , wherein the support matrix has an adjusted mechanical strength claim 1 , which is lower than the mechanical strength of the single chemical batteries so as to collapse by getting deformed in case of crash.3. A storage system according to claim 1 , wherein the support matrix has an adjusted mechanical strength which is lower than the mechanical strength of the single chemical batteries to collapse during a crash by deforming while the single chemical batteries maintain shape and are displaced with respect to the support matrix.4. A storage system ...

Stationary electric power system and method for manufacturing stationary electric power system

A stationary electric power system including a low profile secondary battery that includes a battery body including an electric power generating element accommodated in an exterior package member. The low profile secondary battery includes a spacer disposed between the battery body and other battery body when the other battery body is stacked on the battery body. The spacer fixes the battery body in a predetermined position. The battery body and the spacer are connected with each other through an elastic body.

BATTERY PACKS SUITABLE FOR USE WITH BATTERY POWERED APPLIANCES

Cooling air intake port (), cooling air exhaust port (), and securing walls (), which contact and secure the side surfaces of one or more battery cells (), may be defined within two battery pack housing halves (). When battery pack () is assembled, at least one cooling air passage () is defined by the side surfaces of the battery cells, the interior surface of the battery pack housing, and the securing walls. The cooling air passage connects the cooling air intake port to the cooling air exhaust port. By forcing cooling air through the cooling air passage, the battery cells can be effectively and efficiently cooled. 1. A battery pack comprising:a plurality of battery cells;a housing substantially enclosing the plurality of battery cells;a cooling air intake port and a cooling air exhaust port defined in the housing;at least one cooling air passage extending between the cooling air intake port and the cooling air exhaust port, the at least one cooling air passage being at least partially defined by peripheral side surfaces of the battery cells and an inner surface of the housing, whereby cooling air directly communicates with the peripheral side surfaces of the battery cells; andat least one air direction changer disposed within the at least one cooling air passage, the at least one air direction changer being formed on the inner surface of the housing that defines at least one cooling air passage.2. The battery pack as in claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises separate top and bottom halves and the air direction changer is formed on an inner surface of the bottom half of the housing.3. The battery pack as in claim 2 , wherein the at least one air direction changer has a constant cross-section profile along a longitudinal direction of the plurality of battery cells.4. The battery pack as in claim 3 , wherein the air direction changer includes a slope.5. The battery pack as in claim 4 , wherein an inclination of the slope is concave.6. The battery pack as in claim 1 ...

BATTERY PACK OF IMPROVED STABILITY

Disclosed herein is a battery pack wherein a rectangular battery having an electrode assembly and an electrolyte contained therein in a sealed state is received in a pack case, and an insulating material is filled in a space defined between the inner surface of the upper end of the pack case and the upper end of the battery, whereby the battery pack is manufactured with a reduced thickness, the assembly process of the battery pack is very simple, and short circuit of the battery pack or suspension of power supply from the battery pack, which may occur as the battery is moved, is effectively prevented even when the battery pack falls down or external impacts are applied to the battery pack. 1. A battery pack comprising:a rectangular battery having an electrode assembly, which includes cathodes, anodes, and separators, and an electrolyte contained in a sealed state;a pack case having an inner space to receive the rectangular battery, the pack case being one of a frame-shaped member that surrounds only side surfaces of the battery and a frame-shaped member that surrounds only side surfaces and a lower surface of the battery; andan insulating material filled in an empty space defined between an inner surface of the upper end of the pack case and an upper end of the battery.2. The battery pack according to claim 1 , wherein the battery is a pouch-shaped battery.3. The battery pack according to claim 1 , wherein the insulating material is thermally melted to fill in the empty space between the inner surface of the upper end of the pack case and the upper end of the battery and is solidified in place.4. The battery pack according to claim 1 , wherein the insulating material is filled in a remaining empty space between side surfaces of the battery and the frame-shaped member.5. The battery pack according to claim 1 , further comprising a packing label applied to an to an outer surface of the battery.6. The battery pack according to claim 1 , wherein the frame-shaped member ...

BATTERY MODULE OF IMPROVED STABILITY

Disclosed herein is a battery module having a plurality of plate-shaped battery cells, each of which has electrode terminals respectively formed at the upper end and the lower end thereof, the battery module including two or more battery cells, a buffering member disposed at the interface between the battery cells to restrain movement of the battery cells and to buffer volume change of the battery cells during charge and discharge of the battery cells, and a pair of module housings coupled to entirely cover the outside of a stack of the battery cells excluding the electrode terminals of the battery cells, each of the module housings being formed of a sheet.

BATTERY MODULE

A battery module includes a first battery bracket, a second battery bracket, and a liquid cold heat-dissipating mechanism. The first battery bracket and the second battery bracket are stacked on each other. Each of the first battery bracket and the second battery bracket includes plural hollow portions for accommodating plural battery cells. The liquid cold heat-dissipating mechanism is used for removing heat from the plural battery cells. The liquid cold heat-dissipating mechanism includes an input channel, an output channel, a first flow-channel plate, at least one first connecting member, and at least one second connecting member. After a cooling liquid is introduced into the input channel, the cooling liquid is sequentially transferred through the first end of the first flow-channel plate, the first flow channel, the second end of the first flow-channel plate and the second connecting member, and discharged from the output channel.

BATTERY PACK OF COMPACT STRUCTURE

Disclosed herein is a battery pack including (a) a battery module assembly arranged in a lateral direction, (b) a pair of a front support member and a rear support member to cover the front and rear of outermost battery modules of the battery module assembly, (c) at least one upper end connection member to connect the front support member and the rear support member to each other at the upper end of the battery module assembly, and (d) at least one lower end connection member to connect the front support member and the rear support member to each other at the lower end of the battery module assembly, wherein the cartridge is provided at the lower end thereof with a fastening hole, via which the at least one lower end connection member is mounted. 1. A battery pack comprising:(a) a battery module assembly having a structure in which two or more battery modules, each of which comprises a plurality of unit modules, each of which comprises two or more battery cells, mounted in a cartridge in a state in which the unit modules are connected in series and/or parallel to each other, are arranged in a lateral direction such that the battery modules are disposed in tight contact with each other or adjacent to each other in a state in which the battery modules are electrically connected to each other;(b) a pair of a front support member and a rear support member to cover a front and rear of outermost battery modules of the battery module assembly;(c) at least one upper end connection member to connect the front support member and the rear support member to each other at an upper end of the battery module assembly to support an upper part of the battery module assembly; and(d) at least one lower end connection member to connect the front support member and the rear support member to each other at a lower end of the battery module assembly to support a lower part of the battery module assembly, whereinthe cartridge is provided at a lower end thereof with a fastening hole, via ...

BATTERY HOLDER

A battery holder is equipped with a support unit having a battery holding hole, and a holder unit interposed between the battery holding hole and the battery. The holder unit has a first spacer and a second spacer. The first spacer has a support part that supports the battery in the support unit. The second spacer is formed using a material with a lower melting point than the melting point of the material of the first spacer, this is inserted in the heat shielding space, and when the second spacer is melted by heat and flows out from the heat shielding space, the constitution is such that the heat shielding space shifts the heat insulation space. 1. A battery holder for holding a plurality of batteries , the holder comprising:a support unit having battery holding holes for inserting each battery, anda holder unit interposed between an outer surface of the battery and an inner surface of the battery holding hole for supporting the battery in the support unit,wherein the holder unit includes a first spacer and a second spacer interposed to be laminated between the battery and the battery holding hole, whereinthe first spacer is made of a first material, and has a support part for supporting the battery in the support unit so as to form a heat shielding space between the outer surface of the battery and the inner wall of the battery holding hole, andthe second spacer is made of a second material that has a lower melting point than the melting point of the first material, and inserted in the heat shielding space, wherein the second spacer is configured to form a heat insulation space when the second spacer melts by heat, and flows out from the heat shielding space.2. The battery holder according to whereinthe first spacer includes a round cylinder shaped core main body for fitting and holding the battery,the second spacer is laminated on an outer circumference surface of the core main body and is arranged so as to contact the inner wall of the battery holding hole, ...

BATTERY TRAY AND COVER FOR UNDERGROUND MINING EQUIPMENT

A battery-powered mining machine comprising a battery tray and a plurality of batteries. The battery tray including at least one battery partition, the battery partition made entirely of plastic. The plurality of batteries in the battery tray to provide power to the mining machine, the plurality of batteries held in place by the battery partition. 1. A battery-powered mining machine comprising:a battery tray including at least one battery partition, the battery partition made entirely of plastic; anda plurality of batteries in the battery tray to provide power to the mining machine, the plurality of batteries held in place by the battery partition.2. A battery-powered mining machine as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the battery partition is made of plastic claim 1 , which may include any of claim 1 , or any combination of polyurethane claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , or polyethylene.3. A battery-powered mining machine as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the battery partition includes at least one spacer.4. A battery-powered mining machine as set forth in claim 3 , wherein the spacer is made of plastic claim 3 , which may include any of claim 3 , or any combination of polyurethane claim 3 , polypropylene claim 3 , or polyethylene.5. A battery-powered mining machine as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a plastic battery tray cover mounted on the battery tray for enclosing the batteries in the battery tray.6. A battery-powered mining machine as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the battery tray weighs 5 to 15 percent less than a traditional steel battery tray.7. A battery tray enclosing one or more batteries claim 1 , the battery tray mounted to a chassis of a battery-powered mining machine claim 1 , the battery tray comprising:at least one battery partition, the battery partition including spacers, the battery partition made entirely of plastic.8. A battery tray as set forth in claim 7 , wherein the battery partition is made of plastic claim 7 , which may include ...

LOCKING STRUCTURE FOR COVER

An object of the present invention is to provide a cover that is made less prone to be removed even if receiving an impact due to falling or the like, and an operation for removing the cover is made easy. An engaging piece position regulating member made of a viscoelastic body such as an urethane-based resin is provided on a left side of an elastically-deformable engaging piece of a cover, which allows an engaging projection of the engaging piece to leave from an engaging hole when the cover is removed from a device casing by manual operation and inhibits the engaging projection of the engaging piece from leaving from the engaging hole when a rate of deformation larger than a rate of deformation by manual operation is provided to the engaging piece by an impact due to falling or the like. 19-. (canceled)10. A cover lock structure comprising:a device casing;a cover mounted on the device casing so as to be removable or be able to be opened and closed;an engaging part provided to any one of the device casing and the cover;an elastically-deformable engaging piece provided to either one of the device casing and the cover and to be removably engaged with the engaging part; andan engaging piece position regulating member provided to the other and allowing the engaging piece to leave from the engaging part when the cover is removed from the device casing or opened by manual operation and inhibiting the engaging piece from leaving from the engaging part when a rate of deformation larger than a rate of deformation by the manual operation is provided to the engaging piece.11. The cover lock structure according to claim 10 , wherein the engaging piece position regulating member is provided to the other on a direction side in which the engaging piece leaves from the engaging part.12. The cover lock structure according to claim 11 , wherein the engaging piece position regulating member includes any of a viscoelastic body claim 11 , a dilatant fluid claim 11 , and a patty silicon ...

LAWN-CARE APPARATUS

A lawn-care apparatus includes a battery-compartment having an access opening and a roof section. The roof section is configured to provide cover to the battery-compartment. A battery may be inserted into the battery-compartment through the access opening without displacing the roof section. 1. A lawn-care apparatus , comprising: electrical contacts configured to engage with a battery, and', 'a roof section configured to substantially prevent precipitation from entering the battery-compartment and reaching the electrical contacts, wherein a battery is inserted or ejected from the battery-compartment without displacing the roof section., 'a battery-compartment including2. The lawn-care apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the battery-compartment has an access opening, andthe battery-compartment is substantially horizontal or upwardly-inclined with respect to an operating plane of the apparatus, and away from the access opening.3. A lawn-care apparatus comprising: 'the battery-component is substantially horizontal or upwardly-inclined with respect to an operating plane of the apparatus, and away from the access opening.', 'a battery-compartment having an access opening, wherein'}4. The lawn-care apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the access opening is forward-facing with respect to an operating direction of the apparatus.5. The lawn-care apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the battery-compartment is located towards a front of the apparatus claim 4 , with respect to the operating direction of the apparatus.6. The lawn-care apparatus according to claim 3 , further comprising a removable battery.7. The lawn-care apparatus according to claim 6 , further comprising: 'the battery has a center of mass located no further than 150 mm behind a rotational axis of the at least one front wheel with respect to the direction of operation of the apparatus, when the battery is engaged with the battery-compartment.', 'at least one front wheel aligned with a direction of ...

BATTERY UNIT

A battery unit that prevents an expansion of a battery cell, and that can prevent an increase in size of the battery unit or an increase in the number of components. The battery unit includes a box-like battery case that accommodates therein a battery module having a generally rectangular solid shape and including plural sheet-like battery cells stacked flat in a vertical direction of a vehicle body. The battery unit includes: a bottomed box-like casing body that forms a part of the battery case and into which the battery module is accommodated from above the vehicle body; and a fixing plate that abuts on a top surface of the battery module. The battery module is fixed to the casing body with pressure being applied to the battery module from above the vehicle body, by fastening the fixing plate to the casing body. 1. A battery unit including a box-like battery case that accommodates therein a battery module having a generally rectangular solid shape and including plural sheet-like battery cells stacked flat in a vertical direction of a vehicle body , the battery case being mounted to the vehicle body , the battery unit comprising:a bottomed box-like casing body that forms a part of the battery case and into which the battery module is accommodated from above the vehicle body; anda fixing plate that abuts on a top surface of the battery module,wherein: the battery module is configured to be fixed to the casing body with pressure being applied to the battery module from above the vehicle body, by fastening the fixing plate to the casing body;plural battery modules are arranged;the fixing plate is a long member spanning across the plural battery modules; anda fastening portion for the fixing plate is provided near an opening of the casing body.2. The battery unit according to claim 1 , wherein:the battery module includes a battery cell accommodating case accommodating the battery cells; anda partition plate sandwiched between the battery cells is provided on an inner ...

BATTERY MODULE

A battery module includes a pair of side plates arranged along two wall faces, opposing to each other in a stacking direction of battery cells, of wall faces of the battery module, a lower plate that swingably supports one end of the pair of side plates by a hinge mechanism and that is arranged along one wall face of the battery module, and an upper plate that is arranged along the wall face of the battery module so as to be opposite to the lower plate, and that connects the other ends of the pair of side plates, wherein the side plates and the upper plate are tightened and fixed by use of a fastening member with pressure being applied in the stacking direction of the battery cells in order to fix the battery module. 1. A battery module having a shape of a generally rectangular solid and formed by stacking plural rectangular battery cells , the battery module comprising:at least four plates covering the battery module from four directions; andat least two hinge mechanisms located on the corner of the battery module, and supporting the plates so as to be relatively swingable, the plates including:a pair of side plates arranged along two wall faces, opposing to each other in a stacking direction of the battery cells, of wall faces of the battery module;the lower plate that swingably supports one end of the pair of side plates by the hinge mechanism and that is arranged along one wall face of the battery module; andthe upper plate that is arranged along the wall face of the battery module so as to be opposite to the lower plate, and that connects the other ends of the pair of side plates to each other, whereinthe side plates and the upper plate are tightened and fixed by use of a fastening member with pressure being applied in the stacking direction of the battery cells in order to fix the battery module.2. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the battery module has a structure in which the battery cells and separators claim 1 , which are arranged to ...

BATTERY PACK FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, IN PARTICULAR HEATING ELEMENTS

A battery pack for supplying electrical components, in particular heating elements, includes a battery unit which has at least one battery received in a first housing part and a control unit for controlling a voltage to be output or a current to be output, the control unit having an electronic part received in a second housing part. According to the invention, the first and second housing parts are connected together detachably in a retaining position prescribed by a limit stop, contacts disposed on the first housing part in the retaining position having a conductive connection to contacts disposed on the second housing part. 1. A battery pack for powering electrical components , in particular heating elements , comprising a battery unit which has at least one battery received in a first housing part and a control unit for controlling a voltage to be output or a current to be output , the control unit having an electronic part received in a second housing part , wherein the first and second housing part are connected together detachably in a retaining position prescribed by a limit stop , wherein contacts disposed on the first housing part in the retaining position have a conductive connection to contacts disposed on the second housing part.2. The battery pack according to claim 1 , wherein at least one locking element is connected to the housing parts in a form-fit which restricts movement of the housing parts relative to each other.3. The battery pack according to claim 2 , wherein the locking element is configured as a clamping element for clamping the housing parts together and/or an as insertion element for insertion into the first and second housing part.4. The battery pack according to claim 3 , wherein the clamping element is configured for preventing a relative movement of the first housing part relative to the second housing part.5. The battery pack according to claim 3 , wherein at least two clamping elements are disposed overlapping the housing parts on ...

BATTERY PACK

A battery pack includes a region spaced a certain distance apart from a hole of a battery case. The region is different in surface roughness from the other regions of the battery case, and thus, a forming error of the hole may be visually detected, so as to decrease a condition setting time for controlling the forming error. 1. A battery pack , comprising:at least one battery cell; and a first case having a box shape with a first opening, the first case comprising a first placement plate disposed opposite to the first opening, at least one first hole penetrating the first placement plate, and a first region disposed on the first placement plate and spaced apart from a periphery of the first hole, with the first region being greater in surface roughness than other regions of the first case; and', 'a second case having a box shape with a second opening, the second case being coupled to the first case., 'a battery case accommodating the battery cell, the battery case comprising2. The battery pack as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first region is spaced apart from the periphery of the first hole by a distance ranging from about 1 mm to about 1.5 mm.3. The battery pack as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the first placement plate at the periphery of the first hole is about 0.4 mm or greater.4. The battery pack as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first region is disposed on an outer surface of the first placement plate.5. The battery pack as claimed in claim 4 , further comprising a first label that covers the outer surface of the first placement plate.6. The battery pack as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first hole is disposed inside the first region that has an approximately tetragonal shape claim 1 , and the first hole has a tetragonal shape.7. The battery pack as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second case comprises:at least one second hole penetrating a second placement plate which is disposed opposed to the second opening of the second case; anda ...

SECONDARY BATTERY DEVICE

According to one embodiment, a secondary battery device includes a secondary battery cell, a case configured to accommodate the secondary battery cell, and foam coating layers sandwiched between an outer surface of the secondary battery cell and an inner surface of the case and configured to hold the secondary battery cell. 1. A secondary battery device comprising:a secondary battery cell;a case configured to accommodate the secondary battery cell; andfoam coating layers sandwiched between an outer surface of the secondary battery cell and an inner surface of the case and configured to hold the secondary battery cell.2. The secondary battery device of claim 1 , wherein the foam coating layers are coated on the inner surface of the case and elastically abut against the outer surface of the secondary battery cell.3. The secondary battery device of claim 2 , wherein the case comprises a bottom wall opposing a bottom of the secondary battery cell claim 2 , a pair of first sidewalls standingly disposed along two opposite side edges of the bottom wall and opposing side surfaces of the secondary battery cell claim 2 , a pair of second sidewalls standingly disposed along another two opposite side edges of the bottom wall and opposing main surfaces of the secondary battery cell claim 2 , and a ceiling wall opposing an upper end surface of the secondary battery cell claim 2 , andthe foam coating layers are coated on an inner surface of the bottom wall or an inner surface of the ceiling wall and come into contact with the bottom or the upper end surface of the secondary battery cell.4. The secondary battery device of claim 3 , wherein the foam coating layers are coated on the inner surface of the bottom wall and the inner surface of the ceiling wall and come into contact with the bottom and the upper end surface of the secondary battery cell.5. The secondary battery device of claim 4 , wherein the bottom wall comprises a plurality of partition plates located between the first ...

Battery spill containment trays, battery spill containment systems, and methods of battery spill containment

Battery spill containment trays, battery spill containment systems, and methods of battery spill containment are provided. A spill containment system includes a tray mountable on a rack and including a support surface for supporting a device thereon; and an absorbent member removably installed on the tray below the support surface and configured to absorb a spilled substance of the device.

APPARATUS FOR WATERPROOFING BATTERY COVER IN A PORTABLE TERMINAL

An apparatus for waterproofing a battery cover in a portable terminal is provided, in which a rear case includes an opening for accommodating a battery, a battery cover covers the rear case, and a waterproofing module is disposed between the rear case and the battery cover. The waterproofing module is disposed along an inner periphery of the opening, thus sealing a water infiltration path between the battery cover and the rear case. 1. An apparatus for waterproofing a battery cover in a portable terminal , comprising:a rear case including a battery compartment and an opening for accessing said battery compartment;a battery cover for covering the rear case; anda waterproofing module interposed between the rear case and the battery cover, along an inner periphery of the opening, and provides a water tight seal between the battery cover and the rear case.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the waterproofing module comprises:a waterproofing plate disposed along a periphery of a bottom surface of the opening; anda waterproofing elastic seal formed integrally with the waterproofing plate and positioned to be pressed against an inner surface of the battery cover, when the battery cover is mounted on the rear case.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the waterproofing elastic seal further includes an elastic protrusion protruding toward the inner periphery of the opening claim 2 , and wherein the elastic protrusion is pressed against the inner surface of the battery cover claim 2 , when the battery cover is mounted on the rear case for sealing the water infiltration path.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the waterproofing module further comprises an engagement member for securing the waterproofing module along the periphery of the bottom surface of the opening.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the engagement member includes a double-sided tape.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a secure locking unit for stably locking the battery cover with the rear ...

BATTERY ARRAY, BATTERY SEPARATOR, AND VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH BATTERY ARRAY

The battery array is provided with a plurality of battery cells having a rectangular outline, insulating separators intervening between adjacent battery cells, a pair of endplates disposed at the ends of the battery cells stacked alternately with intervening separators, and binding bars that bind the endplates together. Partition plates, which are the parts of the separators sandwiched between adjacent battery cells, have thin regions established along regions opposite the upper ends of the battery cells, and the thin regions are formed thinner than partition plate regions opposite the center sections of the battery cells. 113-. (canceled)14. A battery array comprising:a plurality of battery cells having a rectangular outline;insulating separators intervening between adjacent battery cells;a pair of endplates disposed at the ends of battery cells stacked alternately with intervening separators; andbinding bars that bind the endplates together;wherein partition plates, which are the sections of the separators sandwiched between adjacent battery cells, have thin regions established along partition plate regions opposite the upper ends of the battery cells, and the thin regions are formed thinner than partition plate regions opposite the center sections of the battery cells.15. The battery array as cited in claim 14 , wherein the separators have thin regions established along partition plate regions opposite the perimeters of the battery cells claim 14 , and the thin regions are formed thinner than partition plate regions opposite the center sections of the battery cells.16. The battery array as cited in claim 14 , wherein boundaries between the thin regions and the center regions of the partition plates are formed in step shapes.17. The battery array as cited in claim 14 , wherein the thin regions are tapered and gradually become thinner towards the outer edges of the battery cells.18. The battery array as cited in claim 14 , wherein the width of the thin regions ...

Battery System

Provided is a battery system including battery modules each having a plurality of batteries and a battery module control unit for controlling the plurality of batteries, and battery pack control units for controlling a plurality of the battery module control units, wherein the plurality of the battery module control units are connected in serial by wires between modules, wherein each battery module control unit includes a first input/output terminal for inputting or outputting information to or from a battery module control unit of one adjacent battery module and a second input/output terminal for inputting or outputting information to or from a battery module control unit of another adjacent battery module, and wherein an input impedance of the first input/output terminal is smaller than an input impedance of the second input/output terminal. 1. A battery system comprising:battery modules each having a plurality of batteries and a battery module control unit for controlling the plurality of batteries; andbattery pack control units for controlling a plurality of the battery module control units,wherein the plurality of battery module control units are connected in serial by wires between modules,wherein each battery module control unit includes a first input/output terminal for inputting or outputting information to or from a battery module control unit of one adjacent battery module and a second input/output terminal for inputting or outputting information to or from a battery module control unit of another adjacent battery module, andwherein an input impedance of the first input/output terminal is smaller than an input impedance of the second input/output terminal.2. The battery system according to claim 1 ,wherein a resistor element is provided on the first input/output terminal side and a resistor element is not provided on the second input/output terminal side.3. The battery system according to claim 2 ,wherein a resistance value of the resistor element is 60Ω. ...

BATTERY

A battery has at least one fluid connection () and at least one holder () for fastening the battery () to a supporting structure. To reduce unwanted damage to the battery, the fluid connection () is combined with the holder () so that the holder () protects the fluid connection () from mechanical damage. 1. A battery , comprising: at least one fluid connection and at least one holder for fastening the battery to a supporting structure , the holder being disposed and configured relative to the fluid connection for protecting the fluid connection from mechanical damage.2. The battery of claim 1 , wherein the battery has a battery housing and the fluid connection is a connection stub projecting from the battery housing claim 1 , the holder at least partially surrounding the connection stub.3. The battery of claim 1 , wherein the holder projects at least as far from the battery housing as the fluid connection.4. The battery of claim 1 , wherein the holder is a bracket.5. The battery of claim 1 , wherein the holder comprises two supporting elements between which the fluid connection is arranged.6. The battery of claim 5 , wherein the supporting elements have substantially right-angled triangular shapes.7. The battery of claim 5 , wherein the holder has a fastening flange arranged above the fluid connection.8. The battery of claim 7 , wherein the fastening flange is connected integrally to the supporting elements.9. A holder and fluid connection for the battery of .10. A motor vehicle with a supporting structure to which the battery of is fastened. This application claims priority under 35 USC 119 to German Patent Appl. No. 10 2012 102 938.5 filed on Apr. 4, 2012, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.1. Field of the InventionThe invention relates to a battery with at least one fluid connection and with at least one holder for fastening the battery to a supporting structure. The invention further relates to a holder and/or a fluid connection ...

POWER STORAGE DEVICE

A power storage device includes a plurality of power storage elements () lined up along a predetermined arrangement direction; a dividing member () that is made of insulating material and arranged between two adjacent power storage elements; a pair of end plates () that sandwich the plurality of power storage elements, and apply restraining force thereto, in the arrangement direction; and a metal connecting member () that extends in the arrangement direction and is fixed to the pair of end plates. The dividing member includes a retaining portion () that is positioned between the power storage elements and the connecting member, and that retains the connecting member. 1. A power storage device comprising:a plurality of power storage elements lined up along a predetermined arrangement direction;a dividing member that is made of insulating material and arranged between two adjacent power storage elements;a pair of end plates that sandwich the plurality of power storage elements, and apply restraining force thereto, in the arrangement direction; anda metal connecting member that extends in the arrangement direction and is fixed to the pair of end plates,wherein the dividing member includes a retaining portion that is positioned between the power storage elements and the connecting member, and that retains the connecting member.2. The power storage device according to claim 1 , wherein the retaining portions of the two dividing members that are adjacent in the arrangement direction contact each other while lined up along the connecting member.3. The power storage device according to or claim 1 , wherein the retaining portion surrounds the connecting member in a plane orthogonal to the arrangement direction.4. The power storage device according to any one of to claim 1 , wherein the retaining portion is formed in a shape that follows an outer surface of the connecting member.5. The power storage device according to claim 2 , wherein two of the retaining portions that are ...

BATTERY BLOCK AND SECONDARY BATTERY MODULE

Provided are a battery block and a secondary battery module capable of holding a plurality of battery cells stably and so reducing a load applied to a welding part of a conductive member that is connected to an electrode by welding or the like. The battery block includes a lower holding frame and a middle holding frame, one of which includes two protrusions that are in contact with an outer peripheral face of each battery cell and the other includes a pressing part that presses the outer peripheral face of the battery cell inwardly in the radial direction. Then, one of an upper holding frame and the middle holding frame includes two protrusions that are in contact with an outer peripheral face of each battery cell and the other includes a pressing part that presses the outer peripheral face of the battery cell inwardly in the radial direction. 1. A battery block , comprising: a cylindrical plurality of battery cells arranged; and two holding members sandwiching the arrangement of the battery cells from a radial direction of the battery cells for holding , the two holding members facing each other , whereinone of the two holding members includes two protrusions in contact with an outer peripheral face of each battery cell, andthe other holding member includes a pressing part that presses the outer peripheral face of the battery cell inwardly in the radial direction.2. The battery block according to claim 1 , further comprising: an adhesive layer between the two holding members and the battery cell being held at the outer peripheral face by the two holding members.3. The battery block according to claim 2 , wherein the two holding members include a plurality of fastening means provided at intermediate positions between neighboring battery cells among the plurality of battery cells to fix the two holding members.4. The battery block according to claim 3 , wherein the two holding members comprise claim 3 , as alignment means claim 3 , a protrusion for alignment disposed ...

Electric storage system

An electric storage system is provided in which a protruding portion is provided in a lower portion of an outer wall surface of a submersion-prevention vessel accommodating a cell module, a fixing member for fixing the protruding portion is provided on a rear side of a top surface of a mounting base for mounting the submersion-prevention vessel, and a guide member that is formed so as to gradually expand in width toward a side opposite to a direction of slidably moving when mounting the submersion-prevention vessel is provided on both end portions of the fixing member.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND MODULE THEREOF

A rechargeable battery, and a module thereof, including a case accommodating an electrode assembly therein; a cap plate covering an opening of the case and having terminal holes; and electrode terminals installed in the terminal holes and electrically connected to the electrode assembly, the electrode terminals being protruded from lateral surfaces of the case adjacent the opening. 1. A rechargeable battery comprising:a case accommodating an electrode assembly therein;a cap plate covering an opening of the case and having terminal holes; andelectrode terminals installed in the terminal holes and electrically connected to the electrode assembly,wherein the electrode terminals are protruded from lateral surfaces of the case adjacent the opening.2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the case has support recesses formed on the lateral surfaces to support the protruded electrode terminals.3. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the cap plate comprises:a planar portion corresponding to the opening of the case; andlateral portions extending from end portions of the planar portion in a direction perpendicular to the planar portion.4. The rechargeable battery of claim 3 , wherein the lateral portions face each other at opposite sides of the planar portion and have the terminal holes formed therein.5. The rechargeable battery of claim 3 , wherein the lateral portions are connected to the lateral surfaces of the case claim 3 , and close support recesses formed on the lateral surfaces to support the electrode terminals.6. The rechargeable battery of claim 3 , further comprising lead tabs connected to uncoated regions of the electrode assembly claim 3 , the lead tabs corresponding to the lateral portions and connected to inner ends of the electrode terminals.7. The rechargeable battery of claim 6 , further comprising an insulator between the lead tabs and the lateral portions.8. The rechargeable battery of claim 7 , wherein the insulator comprises first ...