Battery pack

One embodiment of the present invention relates to a battery module and a battery pack including a pack case for packaging the battery module. The pack case comprises: a case base for supporting a battery module; a case body coupled to the case base; and a case cover coupled to the case body, wherein the case base, the case body, the case cover are sealed to each other along the edges thereof by means of a sealant member.

Akkumulatorenbatterie.

Battery module

A battery module includes a plurality of rechargeable batteries, each rechargeable battery including a case having an opening at one side and an electrode assembly inserted inside the case; and a sealing layer disposed between an opening of at least one case and a case of a neighboring rechargeable battery, wherein the opening of the at least case is covered by the case of the neighboring rechargeable battery.

Einzelzelle und Batterie aus einer Mehrzahl von Einzelzellen

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Einzelzelle (1) für eine Batterie mit einem innerhalb eines Zellengehäuses angeordneten Elektrodenstapel (7), wobei das Zellengehäuse aus zwei elektrisch leitenden, im Wesentlichen parallel gegenüberliegend angeordneten und schalenförmig mit einem randseitig umlaufenden Schalenflansch (5) ausgebildeten Gehäuseseitenwänden (2, 3) ausgeformt ist, wobei die Schalenflansche (5) unter Ausbildung eines Flanschbereichs (12) stoffschlüssig miteinander verbunden und elektrisch voneinander isoliert sind, wobei Polkontaktfahnen (11) des Elektrodenstapels (7) elektrisch leitend mit den Gehäuseseitenwänden (2, 3) verbunden sind. Erfindungsgemäß ist zumindest eine der Gehäuseseitenwände (2, 3) den Flanschbereich (12) zumindest einer Gehäusekante des Zellengehäuses zumindest abschnittsweise überragend ausgebildet, wobei der den Flanschbereich (12) überragende Abschnitt (13) der Gehäuseseitenwand (2, 3) in Richtung eines Zellinneren (9) und in Richtung eines Schalenbodens (10 ...

Casings for Alkaline Batteries

... 1,153,148. Composite battery casing having integral valves. JOSEPH LUCAS (INDUSTRIES) Ltd. 18 Oct., 1966 [27 Oct., 1965], No. 45595/65. Heading H1B. A casing for an alkaline battery comprises a plurality of parts which interengage to define the cells of the battery and define integral valves for controlling admission of electrolyte to the cells. Preferably the parts defining the cells other than the end cells are identical. Fig. 2 shows how a plurality of two-sided trays 11 having walls 12 and 13 interengage to define cells 22. Fig. 4 shows how on one (upper) side the wall 12 has a cut-out 15 which is blocked by the slightly larger tongue 17 provided by wall 13. This tongue is flexible and acts as a valve, permitting entry of electrolyte. Fig. 5 shows a manifold having an electrolyte entry hole 25 and two rows of lugs 26 and 27 which block alternating valves in the sequence of cells, each cell having two such valves, one of which thus remains accessible to electrolyte.

BATTERY PACK PROTECTIVE FRAME AND BATTERY PACK

The present disclosure provides a battery pack protective frame and a battery pack. The battery pack protective frame comprises a plurality of frame components connected together. Each frame component comprises: a sealing portion extending in an up-down direction for sealing a plurality of battery assemblies to be mounted; a battery fixed portion protruding from a lower portion of the sealing portion toward an inner side in an inner-outer direction for fixing the plurality of battery assemblies to be mounted; and a protective portion protruding from the lower portion of the sealing portion toward an outer side in the inner-outer direction for connecting with a vehicle fixing member. The battery pack comprises a lower box body, a plurality of battery assemblies, a box cover, a gasket, a bottom plate and a protective plate. The lower box body comprises the battery pack protective frame.

Mehrzellige Starterbatterie

Prismatisches Batteriemodul und Methode zu seiner Herstellung

STORAGE CELL BATTERY

... 1455496 Storage battery casing COMPAGNIE EUROPEENNE D'ACCUMULATEURS 7 May 1974 [10 May 1973 21 March 1974] 20169/74 Heading H1B A storage battery comprises six cells 1 ... 6 each having its individual plastics casing, adjacent walls of the casings being thermowelded or cemented together. The cells are connected in series by connector bar passing through the adjacent walls connecting the facing plate straps 11, 12, a seal ring 13 being provided, the seal ring having an external groove in which the casing walls engage. The battery is carried by a strap 15 having handles 21, 22 and is retained by strips 16, 18 located on the filler tubes 17, 19. In a modification (Fig. 4, not shown) adjacent cells are spaced by a plastics strip interposed between the adjacent walls, the seal ring also penetrating the strip.

CONTAINERS FOR BATTERIES AND METHODS OF MAKING THEM

... 1407834 Battery boxes ROBERT BOSCH GmbH 22 Sept 1972 [24 Sept 1971] 43933/72 Heading H1B Battery cases 11, 12, 13 of a thermoplastics material are joined together to form a battery of a desired size by preforming the abutting walls 113, 121, 123, 131 to produce a duct into which a thermoplastics material 15 in molten slab may be injected. In the embodiment of Fig. 3 the walls such as 113, 121 are preformed with a groove 151, 152, respectively and the duet may have the shape shown in Fig. 5. Recesses and projections 18b, 18a locate the eases which are clamped together until the material 15 has hardened. In another ernbodiment, Fig. 4, abutting walls 30, 33 are formed, respectively, with a groove 31 and a tongue 32 which does not fill the groove to provide a duct for the injection of thermoplastics material 34.

SECONDARY BATTERY MODULE

FRAME AND BATTERY MODULE

The present disclosure provides a frame and a battery module. The frame is composed of a peripheral wall, the peripheral wall encloses to form a receiving cavity closed in a circumferential direction and opened at two ends in an axial direction, the peripheral wall is provided with at least one adhesive injection hole passing through the peripheral wall. The battery module comprises a plurality of secondary batteries arranged side by side, the frame and an adhesive. The secondary batteries are received in the receiving cavity. The adhesive comprises: a first part which adheres every two adjacent secondary batteries; a second part which adheres two secondary batteries positioned at outermost sides of the plurality of secondary batteries in an arrangement direction with the peripheral wall; a third part which adheres a lower side of the first part and a lower side of the second part with the peripheral wall.

GLUE POURING STRUCTURE AND BATTERY MODULE PROVIDED WITH GLUE POURING STRUCTURE

This application relates to a potting structure (20) and a battery module (100). The potting structure (20) includes: a box (21) in which an accommodation cavity (211) is provided. An accommodation opening (212) that communicates with the accommodation cavity (211) is made on an end face (215) of the box (21) in a first direction. A potting channel (216) is further provided in the box (21). The accommodation cavity (211) includes a bottom wall (213) opposite to the accommodation opening (212) and a sidewall (214) connected to the bottom wall (213). The potting channel (216) includes a potting inlet (2163) formed on the end face (215) and a potting outlet (2164) formed on the sidewall (214). The potting structure (20) and battery module (100) do not require an outlet of the potting structure (20) to be aligned with an inlet of the glue holding space. Instead, after the cell assembly (10) is put into the box (21) of the potting structure (20), the glue enters the glue holding space directly ...

Batteriezelle mit einem Gehäuse aus Halbschalen

Es wird eine Batteriezelle, insbesondere eine Lithium-Ionen-Batteriezelle beschrieben, mit einem Gehäuse (1), umfassend eine Bodenfläche (12), mindestens 4 Seitenflächen (14a, 14b) und eine Deckelfläche (13), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gehäuse (1) aus zwei Gehäusehalbschalen (20, 30) aufgebaut ist.

Umhüllung für ein Batteriemodul

Es wird ein Batteriemodul (100), umfassend zumindest ein Batteriezellsystem (1) mit zumindest zwei Batteriezellen (11), insbesondere Pouchzellen (10), beschrieben, wobei das Batteriemodul (100) eine bewegungsflexible Umhüllung (20) aufweist, welche eine hermetische Feuchtigkeitsbarriere darstellt, die das gesamte Batteriezellsystem (1) sowie den Spannungsabgriff (22) des Batteriemoduls (100) umhüllt, wobei die einzelnen Batteriezellen (11) eine feuchtigkeitsdurchlässige Verpackung, insbesondere eine feuchtigkeitsdurchlässige Pouchfolie (3), aufweisen.

Improvements in or relating to galvanic batteries

... 420,999. Batteries. OLDHAM & SON, Ltd., and MAIR, T. G., 36, Hyde Road, Denton, near Manchester. Aug. 3, 1933, No. 21842. [Class 53] An accumulator container is divided into compartments by a partition 4 which passes through slots in the walls of the container as shown in plan in Fig. 3. A liquidtight joint may be made by cementing the partition to the container where it passes through the slots and by covering the projecting portions of the partition by celluloid strips 5 cemented to the container. At the bottom of each compartment is a plate 8 having electrode supports 9. The edges of the plates 8 extend upwardly above the slots in the container. The partition is reinforced by angular strips 10 and by a bar 12 which is grooved to embrace the upper end of the partition and extends through the sides of the container where it is secured to an insulating ring surrounding the container. Perforated strengthening plates 14 are secured to both sides of the partition at its upper end. Specification ...

SELECTIVE CURE OF ADHESIVE IN MODULAR ASSEMBLIES

Methods and systems for decreasing costs (expense, mass, and/or cure time) associated with use of adhesives when assembling modularized components, particularly for assemblies having many elements such as for example battery modules used in electric vehicles. The methods and systems enable use of high-wettability adhesives (defined generally in this application as low viscosity and/or low surface tension adhesives) for assembling such modularized components. A first method including (a) dispensing a high- wettability adhesive into a first module fixture populated with a plurality of elements wherein the first module fixture provides a plurality of bonding wells with each bonding well accepting a first portion of one or more of the elements with the module fixture including one more apertures communicated with one or more of the bonding wells, the adhesive being selectively curable upon application of a curing modality; (b) applying the curing modality selectively to a first portion of the ...

SELECTIVE CURE OF ADHESIVE IN MODULAR ASSEMBLIES

Methods and systems for decreasing costs (expense, mass, and/or cure time) associated with use of adhesives when assembling modularized components, particularly for assemblies having many elements such as for example battery modules used in electric vehicles. The methods and systems enable use of high-wettability adhesives (defined generally in this application as low viscosity and/or low surface tension adhesives) for assembling such modularized components. A first method including (a) dispensing a high-wettability adhesive into a first module fixture populated with a plurality of elements wherein the first module fixture provides a plurality of bonding wells with each bonding well accepting a first portion of one or more of the elements with the module fixture including one more apertures communicated with one or more of the bonding wells, the adhesive being selectively curable upon application of a curing modality; (b) applying the curing modality selectively to a first portion of the ...

BATTERY PACK

A battery pack includes a battery module including a plurality of battery cells; a housing accommodating the battery cells, the housing having a bottom plate and a plurality of side walls extending from the bottom plate; and a middle cover covering the battery module, the middle cover having a body and a coupling flange extending away from the body and located between one of the side walls and the battery module.

УСТРОЙСТВО АДАПТАЦИИ АККУМУЛЯТОРНОЙ БАТАРЕИ

Полезная модель относится к области электротехники, а именно к устройству адаптации литий-ионной аккумуляторной батареи для её фиксирования в аккумуляторном отсеке вилочного электропогрузчика. Повышение надежности фиксирования аккумуляторной батареи между стенками аккумуляторного отсека вилочного электропогрузчика является техническим результатом, который достигается за счет того, что устройство адаптации выполнено в виде металлической прямоугольной рамы с расположением между корпусом аккумуляторного модуля и корпусом балластного устройства аккумуляторной батареи, при этом в боковых стенках рамы выполнены отверстия, в которых размещены средства крепления в виде резьбовых стержневых элементов для механического соединения с корпусом аккумуляторного модуля и корпусом балластного устройства аккумуляторной батареи, при этом резьбовые стержневые элементы установлены в отверстиях рамы и снабжены гайками для фиксирования упорных пластин в выбранных положениях. 5 ил.

Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Batterieanordnung

Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Batterieanordnung (101, 201, ...), umfassend zumindest eine erste elektrochemische Zelle (102, 202, ...) und zumindest eine zweite elektrochemische Zelle (102, 202, ...), wobei jede elektrochemische Zelle eine Umhüllung (103, 203, ...) aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein Umhüllungsteil (104, 105, 112; 204, 205, 212; ...) der Umhüllung (103, 203, ...) der ersten elektrochemischen Zelle (102, 202, ...) mit einem Umhüllungsteil (104, 105, 112; 204, 205, 212; ...) der Umhüllung (103, 203, ...) der zweiten elektrochemischen Zelle (102, 202, ...) stoffschlüssig verbunden wird.

Sealing method for battery holder.

A sealing method for a battery holder. A first jig circles the edge periphery of the opening of a can so as to define and fix the shape of the opening of the can. Then a second jig is inserted into the interior of the can through the opening of the can so as to set the shape of the edge of the opening of the can by way of the metal stretching property of the metal sheet, and the side surface of the can is planar. Finally, a cover is placed on the opening of the can to be sealed by way of thermal welding. The present solution employs a jig to automatically restore a distorted can to the correct shape, which can make the entire process of sealing battery holders manufactured batchwise automatic and save manual costs.

CASINGS FOR ACCUMULATORS

... 1388668 Casings ROBERT BOSCH GmbH 13 Oct 1972 [15 Oct 1971] 47233/72 Heading B8P [Also in Division H1] An accumulator casing comprises at least two cell compartments 11, 12 Fig. 3, of thermoplastics material wherein an outer wall 113 of a first compartment abuts an outer wall 121 of a second compartment, which outer walls are mechanically joined by a dovetailed joint including a groove 14 in one wall and corresponding strip 15 in the other, and a common welded joint is provided across the edge of the walls 113, 121 which are adapted to receive a lid or cover. Preferably each relevant outer wall i.e. 113, 121, has at least one groove 14 and one strip 15. The common welded joint may be formed by an injection welded seam, Fig. 4 (not shown), which builds up the abutting walls until they are flush with the tops of the other walls. In another embodiment, Fig. 6, a cover 60 is injection welded on to cell compartments 30, 40 at the same time as weld seal 50 is formed across the edge of abutting ...

Improvements in or relating to galvanic batteries

... 387,079. Batteries. OLDHAM & SON, Ltd. and WILDE, W. D., 36, Hyde Road, Denton, near Manchester. Dec. 5, 1931, No. 33799. [Class 53.] The cells of a storage battery are of rhomboidal shape so that when three are placed together they' form a polygon in plan as shown in Fig. 4, which readily fits the cylindrical case of a miner's lamp. The cells are secured together by a false bottom 2 as described in Specification 381,645 and are provided with a cover 3 as described in Specification 386,400. The cover has moulded in it connecting members and contacts 5, 9, and the cells may be provided with filling plugs and gas vents 12, 13 situated in their side walls as described in Specification 380,561.

BATTERY COVER ASSEMBLY, SINGLE-CELL BATTERY, BATTERY MODULE, POWER BATTERY PACK, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A battery cover assembly includes a cover plate, an electrode inner terminal and an electrode outer terminal. The electrode inner terminal is electrically connected to the electrode outer terminal through a current interrupt structure disposed on the cover plate. The current interrupt structure includes a sealed chamber configured to fill a gas-producing medium therein. The sealed chamber is configured to make the gas-producing medium to be electrically connected to positive electrodes and negative electrodes of a battery. When a voltage difference between the positive electrodes and negative electrodes of the battery exceeds a rated value, the gas-producing medium is capable of producing gas, to disrupt the electrical connection between the electrode inner terminal and the electrode outer terminal under the action of the pressure of the gas.

INNER CASE OF BATTERY MODULE ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE'S BATTERY PACK

Disclosed is an inner case of a battery module assembly in which four battery modules, each having a plurality of cylindrical secondary battery cells (hereinafter, also referred to as cells), are electrically connected in series. The inner case includes a side frame making contact with two facing sides among sides of the battery module assembly, an upper frame making contact with an upper surface of the battery module assembly, and an electrode post electrically connected to an electrode of the battery module assembly and located at a top of the upper frame. Therefore, it is possible to provide an inner case of a stable and economic battery module including a plurality of secondary battery cells.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE

A method for producing an energy storage device for at least one electrochemical energy storage unit is provided. The method includes a step of providing the at least one electrochemical energy storage unit suitable for providing energy for a drive of a vehicle, and a step of at least partially insert molding the at least one electrochemical energy storage unit in a casting compound in order to produce the energy storage device, wherein the at least one electrochemical energy storage unit is positively or adhesively connected to the casting compound in the insert molding step.

BATTERY APPARATUS FOR AN ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN VEHICLE

A battery apparatus for an electrically driven vehicle, having at least one battery module including individual battery cells is provided. The battery module has a module housing, which, for the purpose of regulating the temperature of the battery cells, is at least partly filled with temperature-regulating liquid and has a primary sealing apparatus to prevent leakage of the temperature-regulating liquid from the module housing. The battery module is furthermore accommodated in a module space of an enveloping housing, which has a secondary sealing apparatus to prevent leakage of temperature-regulating liquid from the enveloping housing.

WELDING TECHNIQUES FOR POLYMERIZED LITHIUM ION BATTERY CELLS AND MODULES

A lithium ion (Li-ion) battery cell includes a housing. The housing includes side walls coupled to and extending from a first portion of the housing to form an opening in the housing opposite the first portion of the housing. The housing includes an electrically nonconductive polymeric (e.g., plastic) material. An electrochemical cell element is disposed in the housing and immersed in electrolyte that is also disposed in the housing. The Li-ion battery cell also includes a cover including an electrically nonconductive polymeric material. The cover is disposed over the opening in the housing and sealed to the housing via a seal. The seal is configured to resist or prevent ingress of moisture into the housing and to resist or prevent egress of the electrolyte from the housing.

Battery module and battery pack including same

A battery module, which includes at least one battery cell and a module case for packaging the at least one battery cell, wherein the module case includes: a top cover configured to cover an upper side of the at least one battery cell; and a side plate configured to cover all of opposing side surfaces of the top cover and opposing side surfaces of the at least one battery cell and configured to be coupled to the top cover by fitting.

Separator for non-aqueous type secondary battery, and non-aqueous type secondary battery

The present invention provides a separator for a non-aqueous type secondary battery that is provided with a porous substrate and an adhesive porous layer provided at one or both surfaces of the porous substrate, the adhesive porous layer including the following polyvinylidene fluoride-based resin A and the following polyvinylidene fluoride-based resin B. Polyvinylidene fluoride-based resin A includes a constituent unit derived from vinylidene fluoride (VDF) and a constituent unit derived from hexafluoropropylene (HFP), the proportion of the constituent unit derived from HFP with respect to the total constituent units being from 0.5 to 1.5 mol%. Polyvinylidene fluoride-based resin B includes a constituent unit derived from VDF and a constituent unit derived from HFP, the proportion of the constituent unit derived from HFP with respect to the total constituent units being in excess of 1.5 mol%.

BATTERY MODULE, BATTERY PACK INCLUDING SAME, AND VEHICLE

A battery module includes a plurality of battery cell assemblies, each battery cell assembly including at least one battery cell, and a module frame extending in a longitudinal direction of the plurality of battery cell assemblies, the module frame accommodating therein the plurality of battery cell assemblies in a row in the longitudinal direction.

BATTERY PACK AND VEHICLE

This application relates to a battery pack and a vehicle. The battery pack includes a box and a cell module. The box contains a cavity with an opening on one side. The cell module is accommodated in the cavity. A plurality of limiting grooves are spaced apart on an inner sidewall of the cavity. Convex ribs in one-to-one correspondence with and in fit with the limiting grooves are disposed on an outer sidewall of the cell module. A potting clearance that communicates with the opening is defined by a part of the inner sidewall of the cavity and a part of the outer sidewall of the cell module. The part of the inner sidewall of the cavity is configured to avoid the limiting grooves, and the part of the outer sidewall of the cell module is configured to avoid the convex ribs.

Improvements in and relating to casings for electric accumulators or batteries

... 398,957. Accumulators. PLUMMER, R. J. and CEAG, Ltd., Queen's Road, Barnsley. May 21, 1932, No. 14512. [Class 53.] An accumulator comprises two or more cells a fixed in an outer container e, all of which may be made from seamless drawn celluloid tubes. When two cells are used they may be of semicylindrical shape as shown in Fig. 1. The cell walls d which abut may project above the container e and each cell is provided with a dished bottom b secured in position by adhesive. The bottoms may be strengthened by celluloid rods c and the cells are separated from the bottom of the outer container by a ridge h formed in the latter. Each cell is provided with a lid consisting of a semicircular plate i secured to a dished member k which fits into the cell where it may be fixed by adhesive, or a block l may be secured to the lid and to the upstanding wall d of the cell. The lugs n of the plates project through the covers and carry nuts to which are screwed lead covers o carrying spring contacts p.

EXCHANGEABLE SPLIT PROFILE BATTERY CELL CARRIER

A frame for a battery pack includes: a first end beam; a second end beam; and one or more intermediate beams between the first end beam and the second end beam. Each of the beams is orientated along a first direction that is perpendicular to a virtual plane, and includes: a first plate having a first side, and a second side opposite to the first side of the first plate; a second plate having a first side, and a second side opposite to the first side of the second plate; and a coupling means slidably coupling the second side of the first plate to the second side of the second plate to inhibit any displacement of the first plate relative to the second plate, except for a shifting of the first plate relative to the second plate in or against the first direction.

Method of manufacturing power storage module

A method of manufacturing a power storage module includes: stacking a plurality of power storage cells along a first direction; compressing the plurality of power storage cells along the first direction; aligning the plurality of power storage cells in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction after relieving pressing force of the compressing; compressing the plurality of power storage cells along the first direction after aligning the plurality of power storage cells in the second direction; disposing a restraint portion on both sides in the first direction with respect to the plurality of power storage cells under application of pressing force of the compressing; and restraining the plurality of power storage cells by the restraint portion along the first direction by relieving, after disposing the restraint portion, the pressing force of the compressing.

AKKUMULATORENBATTERIE

Batteriezelle, Batteriemodul und dessen Verwendung

Batteriezelle mit einer Vielzahl von übereinander positionierten Elektrodenstapeln (12, 14, 16), die eine gleiche Abfolge einer positiven Elektrode (108), eines Separators (110) und einer negativen Elektrode (112) aufweisen, wobei ein positiver (102) bzw. negativer (116) Stromsammler auf einer ersten bzw. zweiten Großfläche (108, 118), aufweisend eine positive bzw. negative Elektrode der übereinander positionierten Elektrodenstapel fixiert ist.

Electric storage batteries

An electric storage battery includes a plurality of packs 11 of positive and negative battery plates having insulating separators therebetween, with conductive bars 13 supporting the packs 11 in spaced relationship and electrically interconnecting opposite polarity plates in adjacent packs 11. A plurality of cell casings 15 enclose the plate packs 11 to define cell compartments for receiving electrolyte in use, each cell casing 15 being formed in at least two interengaging parts shaped to receive therebetween the or each conductive bar 13 connecting the associated plate pack 11 to an adjacent pack 11. An outer container 16 composed of a foamed material is moulded around said cell casings 15 to surround the cell casings 15 and seal the casings against electrolyte escape in use. The portion of the outer container 16 located uppermost in use is formed with a plurality of apertures which communicate with respective holes in the cell casings 15 respective, and means is provided for sealing the ...

ELECTRIC STORAGE BATTERIES

STRUCTURE OF CONNECTION AMONG CIRCUIT BODY, BUS BAR AND ELECTRONIC ELEMENT

A structure of connection among a circuit body, a bus bar and an electronic element includes a circuit body configured by a flexible board on which a wiring pattern is provided, a bus bar attached to a mounting surface of the circuit body, and an electronic element attached to the mounting surface so as to connect the bus bar and the wiring pattern. The bus bar has a fixed portion extending along the mounting surface. The fixed portion is fixed to the mounting surface so that a restricted area which restricts deformation of the mounting surface is formed in a periphery of the fixed portion. The electronic element is arranged in the restricted area and is fixed to the mounting surface.

Conformal wearable battery

A battery system includes a plurality of non-cylindrical shaped battery cells arranged on, and physically affixed to, a flexible printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB may include a bend axis that facilitates folding of the flexible PCB to form an upper portion of the flexible PCB and a lower portion of the flexible PCB. A central stiffener may be positioned between the upper portion and the lower portion of the flexible PCB using an adhesive foam tape to form a battery assembly. The battery system may include a flexible housing with an internal cavity that receives the battery assembly. The central stiffener, and the adhesive foam tape, may provide a degree of rigidity and/or absorption to the PCB to reduce localized deformation of the PCB when the battery system experiences shock forces and to prevent damage to components of the battery assembly. The stiffener may be formed from non-metallic material.

Batteriegehäuse und Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Batteriegehäuses

Es wird ein Batteriegehäuse bereitgestellt, insbesondere für eine HV-Batterie, aufweisend ein erstes Gehäuseteil (1), ein zweites Gehäuseteil (2) und eine zwischen dem ersten Gehäuseteil (1) und dem zweiten Gehäuseteil (2) angeordnete Kontaktschicht (5), welche ein elektrisch leitfähiges und elastisches Material aufweist. Ferner wird ein entsprechendes Herstellungsverfahren bereitgestellt.

Batterievorrichtung für ein elektrisch angetriebenes Fahrzeug

Batterievorrichtung (10) für ein elektrisch angetriebenes Fahrzeug, aufweisend wenigstens ein Batteriemodul (20) mit einer Mehrzahl von einzelnen Batteriezellen (22), wobei das Batteriemodul (20) ein Modulgehäuse (24) aufweist, welches zur Temperierung der Batteriezellen (22) zumindest teilweise mit Temperierflüssigkeit gefüllt ist und eine primäre Dichtvorrichtung (26) gegen einen Austritt der Temperierflüssigkeit aus dem Modulgehäuse (24) aufweist, wobei weiter das Batteriemodul (20) in einem Modulraum (32) eines Umgehäuses (30) aufgenommen ist, welches eine sekundäre Dichtvorrichtung (36) gegen einen Austritt von Temperierflüssigkeit aus dem Umgehäuse (30) aufweist.

Improvements relating to vessels or receptacles for electric accumulators

... 290,885. Kraushaar, W. Sept. 16, 1927. Cells.-A celluloid &c. vessel for electric accumulators formed of two semi-cylindrical hollow bodies a secured together has a strengthening plate c between adjacent faces of the parts a. a strengthening strip d across the bottom of the vessel along the joint between the parts, and a strengthening ring or rings e round the top ot the vessel.

ELEKTROFAHRZEUG-BATTERIEGEHÄUSE MIT DICHTUNGSMITTEL UND DICHTUNGSWULSTHÖHENERHALTUNG

Batteriegehäuse von Elektrofahrzeugen und Verfahren zum Zusammenbauen von Batteriegehäusen von Elektrofahrzeugen umfassen ein Basisteil zum Halten einer oder mehrerer Batterien, die eine Antriebskraft für ein rein elektrisches oder hybrides Elektrofahrzeug liefern. Ein Batteriegehäuse für ein Elektrofahrzeug umfasst einen Abdeckteil, der mit dem Basisteil zusammenpasst, um die eine oder mehreren Batterien zu umschließen, und ein Dichtungsmittel, um eine Verbindung zwischen dem Basisteil und dem Abdeckteil um den gesamten Umfang des Gehäuses herum zu erzeigen und das Gehäuse basierend auf einer einheitlichen Höhe des Dichtungsmittels um den Umfang des Gehäuses herum abzudichten.

Sealing method for battery holder.

Improvements in or relating to galvanic batteries

... 381,645. Galvanic batteries. OLDHAM & SON, Ltd. and HOLT, H., 36, Hyde Road, Denton, near 3Zanchester. Aug. 5, 1931, No. 22207. [Class 53.] Two or more separate cells are joined together by a member 3 in the form of a tray in which the cells fit tightly. One of the cells may be cemented or otherwise fixed to the tray, the others being pressed into position. To prevent vertical movement of the detachable cells they may be attached to the fixed cell by a strip 4 cemented in position. The strip 4 is removed when it is desired to separate the cells. Filling openings and plugs 6 may be provided in the sides of the cells as described in Specification 380,561.

Cell pack for nickel-metal hydride batteries

BATTERY MODULE ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE'S BATTERY PACK

Disclosed is a battery module assembly for a vehicle's battery pack, which has four battery modules, among which two battery modules are arranged in parallel and two battery modules are stacked and provided on the two battery modules arranged in parallel, wherein cylindrical secondary battery cells respectively included in the battery modules are electrically connected in parallel by means of plates respectively disposed at tops of the two battery modules arranged in parallel, wherein the two battery modules arranged in parallel are electrically connected in parallel by means of a lower metal plate disposed on the two battery modules arranged in parallel, wherein cylindrical secondary battery cells respectively included in the battery modules are electrically connected in parallel by means of metal plates respectively disposed at tops and bottoms of the two battery modules stacked on the two battery modules arranged in parallel, and wherein the four battery modules are electrically connected ...

BIOLOGICAL-ALKALI ION HYBRID BATTERY

Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) that employ bioactive materials at the anode and alkaline metal ions at the cathode. The bioactive materials can include microbes and/or enzymes to convert an organic feed stock into electron donors to be received at the anode. The MFCs can beneficially be housed in an anaerobic environment.

Battery pack

The disclosure relates to a battery pack. The battery pack comprises: a casing; a cover, which is disposed to cover the casing; a battery assembly, which is disposed within an enclosed space formed by the casing and the cover; and an end assembly, which includes a panel and two or more connectors fixed to the panel. The battery assembly is electrically connected to a device outside the enclosed space by the connectors. The panel is sealedly connected to the casing or the cover, and is fixedly connected to the casing by a bracket. In the battery pack according to the embodiment of the disclosure, the end assembly integrated with two or more connectors is fixed to the casing by the bracket, thus the weight of the connectors is borne by the bracket and the connectors are not easy to be detached.

Verfahren zum Verschließen eines Batteriefaches

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Verschließen eines Batteriefaches, das folgende Schritte umfasst: Setzen einer ersten Spannvorrichtung (200) um die Ränder der Öffnung (120) des Behälters (110) herum, um die Form der Öffnung (120) des Behälters (110) zu begrenzen und fixieren; Einstöpseln einer zweiten Spannvorrichtung (300) über die Öffnung (120) des Behälters (110) in den Innenraum des Behälters (110), wobei durch die Eigenschaft der metallischen Elastizität des Metallbleches die Form der Ränder der Öffnung (120) des Behälters (110) fixiert wird und die seitlichen Oberflächen (123) des Behälters (110) in einen ebenen Zustand gebracht werden; und Setzen des Deckels (150) auf die Öffnung (120) des Behälters (110) und Zusammenschmelzen des Deckels (150) und des Behälters (110) miteinander durch Schmelzen, um das Akkufach zu verschließen. Mit den Spannvorrichtungen kann die Form des Behälters (110) automatisch wiederhergestellt werden, sodass der verformte Behälter (110) in die ursprüngliche ...

Batteriemodul mit Batteriezellsystem und Umhüllung

Es wird ein Batteriemodul (100) umfassend zumindest ein Batteriezellsystem (1) mit zumindest zwei Batteriezellen (11), insbesondere Pouchzellen (10), beschrieben, wobei das Batteriezellsystem (1) eine Pouchfolie (3) und zumindest zwei Elektrodenverbunde (5) umfasst, wobei ein Elektrodenverbund (5) zumindest eine Anode und zumindest eine Kathode umfasst, und wobei die Pouchfolie (3) voneinander separierte, insbesondere nebeneinander liegende, Taschen (12) zum Einbringen zumindest je eines Elektrodenverbunds (5) bildet, sodass jede Tasche (12) mit Elektrodenverbund (5) eine Pouchzelle (10) bildet, und wobei die Taschen (12) insbesondere im Betriebszustand des Batteriemoduls (100), physisch über die Pouchfolie (3) faltbar miteinander verbunden sind und wobei das Batteriemodul (100) eine bewegungsflexible, faltbare Umhüllung (20) aufweist, die das gesamte Batteriezellsystem (1) sowie den Spannungsabgriff des Batteriemoduls (100) umhüllt.

Prismatic battery module and method for manufacturing the same

A prismatic battery module employs a prismatic battery case having a single space formed by connecting a plurality of prismatic cell cases in series. Positive and negative electrode plates are alternately stacked via a separator, and lead portions are formed by projecting side portions of the positive and negative electrode plates opposite to each other. Collectors are connected to the lead portions on both sides of the electrode plate group, and adjacent collectors of associated electrode plate groups are connected to each other by using an electroconductive adhesive or the like. Then, the electrode plate groups being connected in series are disposed in the prismatic battery case. Thereafter, a sealing material is applied to each space between each of the outer peripheries of the adjacent collectors and the wall surface of the prismatic battery case to partition the plurality of cell cases from one another. The resulted construction allows the battery module to reduce the electrical communication ...

ELECTRIC POWER STORAGE MODULE

An electric power storage module includes an electric power storage device, a holder that holds the electric power storage device, and reinforcing members of the holder. The electric power storage device includes a plurality of cylindrical electrode assemblies, and a film outer covering body that includes a plurality of containers that individually wrap the plurality of electrode assemblies and a sealing part that seals the containers and connects the plurality of containers to each other. The holder includes a side plate extending in the array direction of the plurality of electrode assemblies, the side plate having a plurality of recesses arranged in the array direction and into which the respective containers are fitted. Each of the reinforcing members includes a first groove that extends in the array direction, is arranged together with the holder in an axial direction of the electrode assemblies, and into which the side plate is fitted on a surface facing the holder side.

Method of assembling a bipolar battery

Energiespeichervorrichtung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Energiespeichervorrichtung sowie ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Energiespeichervorrichtung mit zwei oder mehreren Energiespeicherzellen (14) mit jeweils mindestens einem Elektrodenstapel und/oder Elektrodenwickel und zwei oder mehreren schalenförmigen Behältern (10) mit jeweils einer Bodenfläche (11), einer Schalenwand (12) und einer gegenüber der Bodenfläche (11) befindlichen Öffnung (13), wobei in den schalenförmigen Behältern (10) jeweils eine Energiespeicherzelle (14) angeordnet ist. Zur Vereinfachung des Aufbaus bzw. der Herstellung werden die schalenförmigen Behälter (10) in der Weise aneinander gereiht oder übereinander gestapelt, dass jeweils ein erster schalenförmiger Behälter (10), in welchem eine Energiespeicherzelle (14) angeordnet ist, mit seiner Bodenfläche (11) in einen zweiten schalenförmigen Behälter (10), in welchem eine Energiespeicherzelle (14) angeordnet ist, eingeführt ist bzw. wird.

Textured lead-acid battery housing

In one embodiment, a lead-acid battery includes a hydrophobic texture of an outer surface of a housing, where the hydrophobic texture is configured to resist formation of a residue on the outer surface of the housing when the lead-acid battery is undergoing a formation process in a water bath.

Structure of connection among circuit body, bus bar and electronic element

A structure of connection among a circuit body, a bus bar and an electronic element includes a circuit body configured by a flexible board on which a wiring pattern is provided, a bus bar attached to a mounting surface of the circuit body, and an electronic element attached to the mounting surface so as to connect the bus bar and the wiring pattern. The bus bar has a fixed portion extending along the mounting surface. The fixed portion is fixed to the mounting surface so that a restricted area which restricts deformation of the mounting surface is formed in a periphery of the fixed portion. The electronic element is arranged in the restricted area and is fixed to the mounting surface.

MIDDLE OR LARGE-SIZED BATTERY PACK ASSEMBLY

Disclosed herein is a battery pack including (a) a module assembly including two or more battery modules, each of which includes a chargeable and dischargeable battery cell, the battery modules being stacked to have a two layer structure including an upper layer and a lower layer while being in contact with each other in a lateral direction, (b) a first upper layer connection member and a second upper layer connection member mounted at the upper layer module assembly, (c) a first lower layer connection member and a second lower layer connection member mounted at the lower layer module assembly, (d) a pair of side support members, (e) insulation members mounted at interfaces between the sides of the upper and lower layer module assemblies and the side support members, and (f) a first lower end support member and a second lower end support member.

Batteriegehäuse

Batteriegehäuse für ein elektromotorisch angetriebenes Fahrzeug mit einem einen Boden (2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3) und daran angeformte Seitenwände (3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3) mit einem Montageflansch (4) aufweisenden Wannenteil (1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3) und mit einer das Wannenteil (1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3) außenseitig umgebenden, eine Hohlkammer (11, 11.1, 11.2) aufweisenden Rahmenstruktur (5, 5.1, 5.2), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Seitenwände (3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3) mit ihrem Montageflansch (4) zugleich Teil der Rahmenstruktur (5, 5.1, 5.2) sind und damit das Wanneninnere von der Hohlkammer (11, 11.1, 11.2) der Rahmenstruktur (5, 5.1, 5.2) trennen, und dass die Rahmenstruktur (5, 5.1, 5.2) zumindest zwei weitere, an das Wannenteil (1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3) angeschlossene Rahmenteile (6, 8; 3.1, 4.1, 13; 3.2, 4.2, 13.1) zur Vervollständigung der Rahmenstruktur (5, 5.1, 5.2) aufweist, von denen ein erstes Rahmenteil (6, 3.1, 3.2) einen der Seitenwand (3, 3.1, 3.2) des Wannenteils (1, 1.1, 1.2) gegenüberliegenden Schenkel (3.1 ...

Modulgehäuse für ein stapelbares Batteriemodul, Batteriemodul sowie Batteriestapel

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Modulgehäuse (10) für ein stapelbares Batteriemodul (1), wobei mehrere Batteriemodule (1) in einer Stapelrichtung (S) zu einem Batteriestapel (100) stapelbar sind, aufweisend einen Bodenabschnitt (20) und einen umlaufenden Wandabschnitt (30). Ferner betrifft die Erfindung ein Batteriemodul (1) für einen Batteriestapel (100) mit einem Modulgehäuse (10) sowie mehreren Batterieeinheiten (2), wobei die Batterieeinheiten im Modulgehäuse (10) angeordnet sind. Auch betrifft die Erfindung einen Batteriestapel (100) aus mehreren in einer Stapelrichtung (S) gestapelten Batteriemodulen (1).

Selective cure of adhesive in modular assemblies

Methods and systems for decreasing costs (expense, mass, and/or cure time) associated with use of adhesives when assembling modularized components, particularly for assemblies having many elements such as for example battery modules used in electric vehicles. The methods and systems enable use of high-wettability adhesives (defined generally in this application as low viscosity and/or low surface tension adhesives) for assembling such modularized components. A first method including (a) dispensing a high-wettability adhesive into a first module fixture populated with a plurality of elements wherein the first module fixture provides a plurality of bonding wells with each bonding well accepting a first portion of one or more of the elements with the module fixture including one more apertures communicated with one or more of the bonding wells, the adhesive being selectively curable upon application of a curing modality; (b) applying the curing modality selectively to a first portion of the ...

BATTERY PACK

In order to provide a highly-reliable battery pack that has resistance to vibration, a battery pack of the present invention is characterized by including a plurality of unit batteries 100 stacked and bonded together with a two-sided adhesive tape 460, the unit batteries 100 including a laminate film casing material by which an electrode laminated body that includes a sheet positive electrode, a sheet negative electrode, and a separator, and an electrolytic solution are sealed, wherein a total outer circumference length of the two-sided adhesive tape 460 is longer than an outer circumference length of an electrode laminated area 105 that is an area corresponding to a location where the electrode laminated body is stored in the laminate film casing material.

Conformal wearable battery

A molded housing of a conformal wearable battery (CWB) encloses an electronic component and include an electrically conductive contact component embedded within an exterior wall to conduct electricity between an interior and an exterior of the casing. A flexible printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) for a conformal wearable battery (CWB) is enclosed in a cavity within the molded housing and includes attachment sections for a plurality of battery cells that are arranged in a grid-like pattern on a same side of the flexible PCBA. A visco-elastic shock-absorbing member installed between the upper and lower portion of the flexible PCBA when configured in a folded configuration. Each battery cell is joined to the flexible PCBA via a welding process. Each battery cell has a visco-elastic shock-absorbing member attached individually to each battery cell of the plurality of battery cells. When folded to fit within the cavity of the molded housing, the flexible PCBA forms a three-dimensional grid ...

Batterie und entsprechende Herstellungsmethode

Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Einzelzelle, Einzelzelle und elektrochemischer Energiespeicher

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Einzelzelle (1) für einen elektrochemischen Energiespeicher, wobei die Einzelzelle (1) ein Zellgehäuse (2) aus zwei Gehäuseteilen (2.1, 2.2) umfasst. Erfindungsgemäß wird ein Randbereich (2.1.1) zumindest eines ersten Gehäuseteiles (2.1) nach einem Aneinanderanordnen der Gehäuseteile (2.1, 2.2) zumindest abschnittsweise derart kalt umgeformt, dass eine form- und/oder kraftschlüssige Verbindung zwischen den beiden Gehäuseteilen (2.1, 2.2) hergestellt wird. Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung eine mittels des Verfahrens hergestellte Einzelzelle (1) und einen elektrochemischen Energiespeicher mit einer Anzahl solcher elektrisch seriell und/oder parallel verschalteter Einzelzellen (1).

BATTERY PACK INCLUDING TRAY STOPPER FOR PREVENTING SPRING BACK OF PACK COVER

Disclosed is a battery pack, which includes at least one battery module and electric parts electrically connected to the at least one battery module, a tray configured to support the at least one battery module and the electric parts at an upper surface thereof, and a pack cover having a rim that faces a rim of the tray, the pack cover being coupled to the tray to cover the battery module and the electric parts, wherein the tray includes a tray stopper provided at the rim of the tray and bent upwards to support the rim of the pack cover from an outer side toward an inner side.

BATTERY STRUCTURE AND BATTERY HOUSING

Disclosed are designs for batter assemblies. In some embodiments, a battery assembly includes: a battery housing is made from a first material; a battery structure disposed in the battery housing and is made from a second material different from the first material; and a battery comprising a plurality of battery cells disposed on the battery structure; and wherein the battery housing is sealed.

Gehäuse für einen elektrochemischen Energiespeicher

Gehäuse für einen elektrochemischen Energiespeicher, umfassend ein elektrisch leitendes Gehäuse und ein elektrisch isolierendes Gehäuseteil, wobei das elektrisch leitende Gehäuseteil mit dem elektrochemischen Energiespeicher elektrisch verbindbar ist und das Gehäuse mittels zumindest eines Gehäuseteils kraft- und/oder formschlüssig verbindbar ist.

BATTERY UNIT

A battery unit comprises a battery case, and a plurality of battery modules stored and held in the battery case. The battery case includes a bottom wall and a partition. The plurality of battery modules are mounted on the bottom wall. The partition is provided and erected on the bottom wall. The partition separates the battery modules adjacent in a second direction traversing a first direction. The first direction is oriented from a first end of the battery case at which an inlet is formed to a second end at which an outlet is formed. The partition extends along a plane where the battery modules face each other in the second direction along the battery modules. The partition is inclined in the extending direction.

Battery module with battery cell system and enclosure

A battery module (100) comprising at least one battery cell system (1) having at least two battery cells (11), wherein the battery cell system (1) comprises a pouch film (3) and at least two electrode composites (5), wherein an electrode composite (5) comprises at least one anode and at least one cathode, and wherein the pouch film (3) forms pockets (12) separated from one another, in particular situated alongside one another, for introducing respectively at least one electrode composite (5), such that each pocket (12) together with electrode composite (5) forms a pouch cell (10), and wherein the pockets (12) are connected to one another physically in a foldable manner via the pouch film (3) and wherein the battery module (100) has a movement-flexible, foldable enclosure (20), which encloses the entire battery cell system (1) and the voltage tap of the battery module (100).

ZU EINER BLOCKEINHEIT VERSCHWEISSTE ZELLENGEFAESSE FUER AKKUMULATOREN

SELECTIVE CURE OF ADHESIVE IN MODULAR ASSEMBLIES

The system includes a module fixture supporting a plurality of elements, the module fixture defining a plurality of bonding wells with each bonding well accepting a first portion of one or more of the elements with the module fixture including one or more apertures communicated with one or more of the bonding wells with the bonding wells having a nominal depth; and a dispensing system, coupled to the module fixture, for dispensing a high-wettability adhesive into each the bonding well and surrounding each the element substantially filling the bonding well up to the nominal depth without significant overfill, the adhesive being selectively curable upon application of a curing modality; and a curing structure for selectively exposing the adhesive to the curing modality as the adhesive emerges from the apertures during dispensation of the adhesive.

Multi-cell battery module with integral cooling and assembly aids

A battery pack includes a frame member, first and second lithium ion cells, and an isolation plate. The frame member includes a floor, walls formed perpendicular to the floor, and an aperture defined by the walls. The frame member is formed from an electrically non-conductive plastic. The first lithium ion cell includes a first positive terminal, a first negative terminal, and a first electrically conductive housing. The first positive terminal is electrically connected to the first electrically conductive housing. The second lithium ion cell includes a second positive terminal, a second negative terminal, and a second electrically conductive housing. The second positive terminal is electrically connected to the second electrically conductive housing. The isolation plate directly contacts both the first and second electrically conductive housings and electrically isolates the first electrically conductive housing from the second electrically conductive housing. The isolation plate is formed ...

INTEGRIERTE GESCHLOSSENE SEKUNDÄRBATTERIE

Monoblock Batterie mit Wärmtauschvorrichtung mittels Durchleiten einer Flüssigkeit

Molten salt battery and connected body of the molten salt batteries

This molten-salt battery is provided with a battery vessel for housing a power generation element that contains molten salt. The battery vessel is provided with a vessel body (1) and a lid (7). An aperture (1E) is provided to the upper surface of the vessel body (1). The lid (7) is fitted in the aperture (1E) of the vessel body (1) and is welded to the vessel body (1). A step (1G) is formed to the aperture (1E) of the vessel body (1) along the inner edge of the vessel body (1). By means of the step (1G), the rim (7A) of the lid (7) is supported with respect to the upper corner of side walls (1A, 1B). Laser light is radiated from above to the rim (7A) of the lid (7) and the upper surface of the side walls (1A, 1B) adjacent thereto. In this way, the rim (7A) of the lid (7) is welded to the vessel body (1). The molten-salt battery connected body is configured from a plurality of molten-salt batteries. The molten-salt batteries are connected aligned in the horizontal direction in the state ...

Battery casing, film packaging battery, and methods for manufacture thereof

BATTERY MODULE, BATTERY PACK, AND VEHICLE

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of energy storage devices, and discloses a battery module, a battery package and a vehicle. The battery module can include a plurality of battery cells arranged in a horizontal direction, the battery cell can include an electrode assembly and a battery case, and the electrode assembly can be accommodated in the battery case. The electrode assembly can include a first electrode sheet, a second electrode sheet, and a separator disposed between the first and second electrode sheets, wherein the dimension of the battery module in the horizontal direction can be larger than that in the vertical direction of the battery module. The electrode assembly can be of a wound structure or of a laminated structure. The present disclosure can effectively reduce the expansion deformation of the battery module.

TAPING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SECONDARY BATTERY

A taping apparatus for a secondary battery, configured to adhere an adhesive member cut and provided as a single sheet to a secondary battery cell including an accommodating portion in which an electrode assembly is accommodated and a sealing portion folded in a direction of the accommodating portion and sealing an edge of the accommodating portion, includes a support unit supporting a portion of the adhesive member; and a roller unit continuously moving in at least one direction of the accommodating portion and the sealing portion and adhering the adhesive member supported by the support unit to the secondary battery cell.

BATTERY MODULE FOR VEHICLE'S BATTERY PACK

Disclosed is a battery module, which includes a plurality of cylindrical secondary battery cells (hereinafter, also referred to as cells), an upper frame having a plurality of grooves formed corresponding to an appearance of the cells, the grooves being opened to expose electrodes of the cells outwards, and a lower frame having a plurality of grooves formed corresponding to the appearance of the cells, the grooves being opened to expose electrodes of the cells outwards, wherein cell stoppers are formed at tops of the grooves formed in the upper frame and bottoms of the grooves formed in the lower frame to partially cover the tops and the bottoms of the cells so that the cells are not separated from the grooves. Therefore, it is possible to provide a battery module which may ensure mechanically stable connection when configuring an assembly including a plurality of battery modules.

BATTERY MODULE, BATTERY AND ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR BATTERY MODULE

A battery module includes: a housing including a mounting space; at least one electrode core assembly disposed in the mounting space; and a glue container connected with the at least one electrode core assembly and located in the mounting space, where the glue container includes a groove with an open end, and the open end of the groove is spaced apart from a top surface or a bottom surface of the housing.

Integrated sealed secondary battery

An integrated sealed secondary battery in which a plurality of cells are arranged in a row, cooling medium passages are formed on both sides on the row of the cell, and cooling medium passages are formed between adjacent cells such as to effect communication between the cooling medium passages on both sides.

Sealed Battery And Method Of Manufacturing The Sealed Battery

An object is to provide a sealed battery with reduced electric resistance from a power generation element to an external terminal of the battery and also having a large space for housing the power generation element, and a method of manufacturing the same. A sealed battery 100 comprises a power generation element 120 including positive electrode plates 121 each having a positive electrode active material layer and negative electrode plates 123 each having a negative electrode active material layer, which are alternately arranged. The power generation element 120 is configured such that negative electrode lead portions 123 r of the negative electrode plates 123 are provided extending in a predetermined direction. Further, the sealed battery 100 includes a battery case 110 housing the power generation element 120 . This battery case 100 includes a negative-electrode case member 115 made of an electrically conductive material and serving as a negative collector plate to which the negative ...

POUCH TYPE LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY

A pouch type lithium secondary battery including a medium- or large-sized battery module includes: a jelly-roll type electrode assembly; a resin-type first packing material that is formed of a two-layer structure having an inner resin layer and an outer resin layer, and for packing the jelly-roll type electrode assembly in the form of a unit cell; and a metal-type second packing material that integrally packs and contains two or more unit cells packed in the first packing material in the form of a module, and prevents moisture and gas penetration by a sealed structure. The pouch type lithium secondary battery is applicable particularly to medium- and large-sized batteries for EVs, p-HEVs, HEVs, and so on.

Anordnung von mindestens zwei übereinander gestapelten elektrischen Energiespeichern eines Kraftfahrzeuges

Anordnung von mindestens zwei übereinander gestapelten elektrischen Energiespeichern (14) eines Fahrzeuges, mit einem Fahrgestell in Rahmenbauweise, wobei ein zuunterst angeordneter Energiespeicher (14; 22) in horizontaler Richtung verschiebbar und unter einem darüber angeordneten Energiespeicher (14; 24) zumindest teilweise herausziehbar ist, wobei der zuunterst angeordnete Energiespeicher (14; 22) in einer unter dem darüber angeordneten Energiespeicher (14; 24) herausgezogenen Lage auf einer klappbaren Stützeinrichtung (49) absetzbar ist, wobei über dem zuoberst angeordneten Energiespeicher (14; 24) eine Trittplattform (58) angeordnet ist, und wobei die Trittplattform (58) in ihrer horizontalen Lage mittels der klappbaren Stützeinrichtung (49) verriegelbar ist.

Akkumulator mit galvanischen Zellen

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Akkumulator (10) mit wenigstens einer galvanischen Zelle (12), die eine in eine Ebene erstrecktes, als Flachkörper mit einer schmalen Seite gestaltetes galvanisches Element (13) umgebende Folienhülle (16) mit einer an der schmalen Seite und im Flachkörper umlaufenden und in die Ebene eines Flachkörpers ausgedehnte Randpartie (22) hat. Die Randpartie (20) weist einen die Folienhülle (16) abdichtende Versiegelungsnaht (18) auf, durch welche eine erste Anschlusselektrode (22) und eine von der ersten Anschlusselektrode (22) elektrisch getrennte zweite Anschlusselektrode (24) des galvanischen Elements (13) aus der Folie (16) geführt ist. Die Randpartie (20) ist zumindest teilweise in eine die Versiegelungsnaht (18) überdeckende Haltestruktur (40, 48, 50) aus Klebstoffmaterial eingebettet.

BIPOLAR BATTERY PLATE ASSEMBLY AND RELATED MECHANICAL COUPLING TECHNIQUE

A battery assembly, such as a bipolar battery assembly, generally includes a first casing segment comprising an optically-absorbing region defining a first feature, and a second casing segment comprising an optically-transmissive region, the second casing segment defining a second feature, the second feature sized and shaped to mate with the first feature. The first and second features form a hermetic seal comprising a welded joint. Fabrication of such an assembly can include physically mating the first casing with the second casing segment, and irradiating, such as using a laser, the optically-absorbing region defining the first feature through the optically-transmissive region to form the welded joint. The first or second casing segments can support a biplate, such as comprising a conductive substrate. A gasket or seal can be used such as to provide a further seal at or near a perimeter of the conductive substrate.

Battery casing, film packaging battery, and methods for manufacture thereof

The present invention provides a battery casing, a film packaging battery using the same, and methods for manufacture thereof. The present invention relates to a battery casing having a casing body formed from a laminated film having a metal foil and a welding layer, wherein the peripheral walls of the casing body are walls in which the wall surfaces, which rise up from a square-shaped bottom section by being folded, are joined by a top surface being welded to a resin molded body, which becomes a lid material welding surface.

Battery casing, film packaging battery, and methods for manufacture thereof

Battery housing

A battery case for a vehicle driven by an electric motor, said battery case comprising a tray part (1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3) which has a base (2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3) onto which side walls (3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3) having a mounting flange (4) are molded, and comprising a frame structure (5, 5.1, 5.2) which surrounds the tray part (1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3) on the outer side thereof and has a hollow chamber (11, 11.1, 11.2). The side walls (3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3) of the tray part (1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3) are at the same time part of the frame structure (5, 5.1, 5.2) and separate the tray interior from the hollow chamber (11, 11.1, 11.2) of the frame structure (5, 5.1, 5.2). The side walls (3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3) with their mounting flange (4) are part of the frame structure (5, 5.1, 5.2) and the frame structure (5, 5.1, 5.2) has at least two additional frame members (6, 8, 3.1, 4.1, 13, 3.2, 4.2, 13.1) connected to the tray part (1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3) for completing the frame structure (5, 5.1, 5.2), of which a first frame member (6, ...

Anordnung zur Bereitstellung einer möglichst großen Batteriekapazität

Leistungsspeichervorrichtung

Eine Leistungsspeichervorrichtung enthält eine Vielzahl laminierte Leistungsspeichermodule, eine leitende Platte und ein Dichtungselement. Die leitende Platte und das Dichtungselement sind zwischen den Leistungsspeichermodulen nebeneinander in einer Laminierrichtung der Leistungsspeichermodule angeordnet. Die mehreren Leistungsspeichermodule haben jeweils ein Elektrodenlaminat, eine Elektrolytlösung und einen Dichtungskörper. Das Elektrodenlaminat hat an dem einem Ende und an dem anderen Ende in der Laminierrichtung freigelegte Elektrodenabschnitte, die aus dem Dichtungskörper herausragen. Zwischen den in der Laminierrichtung nebeneinander liegenden Leistungsspeichermodulen ist die leitende Platte zwischen den einander gegenüberliegenden freigelegten Elektrodenabschnitten angeordnet, um mit den freigelegten Elektrodenabschnitten in Kontakt zu sein, und mindestens ein Abschnitt zwischen den einander gegenüberliegenden Dichtungskörpern ist mit dem Dichtungselement gefüllt.

MOLTEN LITHIUM-SULFUR BATTERY WITH SOLID ELECTROLYTE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

This invention relates to a lithium-sulfur battery and a method of manufacturing the same, and more particularly, to a molten salt-based lithium-sulfur battery and a method of manufacturing the same, in which a metal foam including lithium or a lithium alloy, as an anode active material, and sulfur or metal sulfide, as a cathode active material, is used as a support and a current collector, and a solid-state electrolyte is used to thus improve energy density and power output characteristics.

UV COATING FOR DIELECTRIC INSULATION

Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Energiespeichervorrichtung für ein Fahrzeug

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Energiespeichervorrichtung (200) für mindestens eine elektrochemische Energiespeichereinheit (210). Das Verfahren weist einen Schritt des Bereitstellens (110) der mindestens einen elektrochemischen Energiespeichereinheit (210); die geeignet ist, um Energie für einen Antrieb eines Fahrzeugs bereitzustellen und einen Schritt des zumindest teilweisen Umspritzens (120) der mindestens einen elektrochemischen Energiespeichereinheit (210) mit einer Vergussmasse auf, um die Energiespeichervorrichtung (200) herzustellen, wobei im Schritt des Umspritzens die mindestens eine elektrochemische Energiespeichereinheit (210) formschlüssig und/oder stoffschlüssig mit der Vergussmasse verbunden wird.

BARRIERENDICHTUNGSBAUGRUPPEN ZUM ABDICHTEN VON ELEKTROGEHÄUSEN EINES FAHRZEUGS

Diese Offenbarung beschreibt beispielhafte Barrierendichtungsbaugruppen zum Abdichten von Elektrogehäusen eines Fahrzeugs. Die Elektrogehäuse eines Fahrzeugs können ein beliebiges Elektrogehäuse beinhalten, das in einem Fahrzeug verwendet wird, wie unter anderem Batteriepackgehäuse und elektrische Steckverbinderbaugruppen. Eine beispielhafte Barrierendichtungsbaugruppe kann eine Primärdichtung, eine Barrierendichtung und einen Träger, der sich zwischen der Primärdichtung und der Barrierendichtung erstreckt, beinhalten. Die Barrierendichtungsbaugruppe ist dazu ausgelegt, das Eindringen von korrosionsinduzierenden Stoffen in ein Inneres von Elektrogehäusen eines Fahrzeugs zu verringern.

Temperature adjustment structure of electricity storage apparatus

A temperature adjustment structure adjusts the temperature of an electricity storage apparatus ( 10 ) in which a plurality of electricity storage elements ( 11 ) are juxtaposed in a predetermined direction (direction X), and has a first passageway and a second passageway that cause a temperature-adjusting gas to pass through different regions (a first region and a second region) in the electricity storage apparatus. The first passageway ( 21 a, 21 b ) causes the temperature-adjusting gas to pass a space between the electricity storage elements ( 11 ), which are adjacent to each other in the predetermined direction in the first region. The second passageway ( 21 c, 21 d ) causes the gas having passed through the first region to pass, in a direction that is different from the flowing direction of the gas within the first region, the space between electricity storage elements in the second region which are adjacent to each other in the predetermined direction.

In-Vehicle Electric Storage Device

An in-vehicle electric storage device includes: a battery block including a metal casing and battery cells; a control unit including a metal cabinet and a circuit board on which an electronic component is mounted, the control unit being on a top side of the battery block and monitoring a physical state of the battery cells; wherein the cabinet includes a case having a bottom plate and an open top surface and a cover closing the open top surface, the case has an internal boss protrudes toward inside of the case from a top side of the bottom plate and an external boss protrudes toward outside the case from a bottom side of the bottom plate, the circuit board is on a top side of the internal boss, and a top side of the casing is provided with a depressed portion in which the external boss is accommodated.

Self centering hinge design for concentric sealing of an enclosure

A waterproof, clam-shell style enclosure including a first cover, a second cover that is hingedly coupled to the first cover to pivot about an axis of rotation between an open state and a closed state defining an enclosed interior region of the enclosure, a seal positioned to limit or prevent the passage of fluid into the enclosed interior region of the enclosure, and a hinge that is configured to accommodate translation of the second cover with respect to the first cover in two different, perpendicular directions upon pivoting the second cover to a closed state to achieve uniform compression of the seal along its circumference.

M914 (ap/pvs-14 style) improved dual carriage head mount and dual battery compartment systems

An enhanced battery compartment associated with a night vision monocular device (NVMD) can support multiple battery types. For each battery type, a NVMD can receive an input voltage from a power source within an interior chamber of the enhanced battery compartment. The power source can be a AA battery or a CR123A battery and no additional adapter is required when the enhanced battery compartment has been attached to the NVMD. The NVMD can conform to an Army Navy Personal Viewer System 14 (AN/PVS-14) device. The NVMD can regulate the input voltage from the power source and provide an output voltage conforming to a pre-determined setting. In one embodiment, regulation of the input voltage can be performed by a component external to the enhanced battery compartment and installed in the NVMD, such as a subsystem or subassembly of the NVMD. The NVMD can activate a monocular subassembly associated with the NVMD utilizing the output voltage. The monocular subassembly can present a view of an environment within a viewport.

Battery module

A battery module according to one aspect of the present invention includes: a plurality of rechargeable batteries; a housing configured to house the plurality of rechargeable batteries and having a first fastening portion; a cover configured to couple to the housing and having a second fastening portion configured to couple to the first fastening portion by a tight fitting; and an elastic member configured to fit between the first and second fastening portions.

Battery pack

The present invention relates to a battery pack and the battery pack includes: a plurality of secondary batteries; a core pack including a protection circuit module; and a battery case composed of first and second sub-cases for accommodating the core pack, in which fastening portions combining the first sub-case with the second sub-case are formed, and adhesive members and grooves receiving the adhesive members are formed at the fastening portions.

Electric storage apparatus

An electric storage apparatus includes a plurality of electric storage components, and a holder holding each of the electric storage components at both end portions of each of the electric storage components in a longitudinal direction. The holder includes a plurality of guide portions provided within an orthogonal plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the electric storage component and configured to move both end portions of each of the electric storage components toward a predetermined holding position, and an opening portion formed at one end of each of the guide portions and configured to insert the end portion of the electric storage component into the guide portion.

Battery pack

An electrical combination including a driver drill capable of producing an average current draw of approximately 20-amps, a circular saw capable of producing an average current draw of approximately 20-amps, and a power tool battery pack operable to supply power to the driver drill and to the circular saw, the battery pack including a plurality of battery cells, the plurality of battery cells each having a lithium-based chemistry.

Battery module

A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells stacked together; first and second end plates located at a first end and a second end, respectively, of the stacked battery cells; and side plates and a bottom plate coupled to the first and second end plates, wherein at least one of the first end plate and the second end plate has a bent support portion that overlaps with at least a portion of the bottom plate.

Battery pack

Each battery module 100 includes a holder 20 accommodating cells 10 and made of a thermal conductive material, and a rectangular solid case 30 accommodating the holder 20. The holder 20 includes containers 21, in each of which one of the cells 10 is accommodated. The case 30 has a first side surface 30 a and a second side surface 30 b, which are parallel to side surfaces of the containers 21 of the holder 20, and face each other. The battery pack 200 is formed by stacking the battery modules 100 in a direction that the first side surface 30 a and the second side surface 30 b overlap each other. Spacers 50 a and 50 b, each of which has a predetermined width, are provided between adjacent two of the battery modules 100, at both ends of the first and second side surfaces 30 a and 30 b of the case 30 in a width direction, along a direction perpendicular to the width direction. The spacers 50 a and 50 b form a gap 60, through which a cooling medium flows, between the first and second side surfaces 30 a and 30 b.

Battery pack

A battery pack 200 includes stacked battery modules 100 each including a case 30 in which a plurality of cells 10 are accommodated, and an outlet 33 which is provided to the case 30 and through which gas released from the cell 10 is released outside the case 30 . The battery pack 200 is fixed to a rectangular parallelepiped framework 40 built by frame bodies each having a hollow structure, and the outlet 33 of each battery module 100 is connected to an intake port 61 provided to the framework 40 . Gas released through the outlet 33 of the battery module 100 flows through a hollow section of the frame body, and is released through an exhaust port 60 provided to the framework 40 to the outside.

Device for attaching an electric battery to the chassis of a motor vehicle

A device for attaching an electric battery to a chassis of a motor vehicle, and including a first quarter-turn attachment mechanism to be rigidly connected to the chassis of the motor vehicle, and a second quarter-turn attachment mechanism to be rigidly connected to the electrical battery, the first and second quarter-turn attachment mechanisms being configured to engage to attach the electric battery to the chassis of the motor vehicle.

Connection structure

The invention is a structure for connecting modules housing electrical storage cells to construct an electrical storage system. The structure has a pair of clips having a first coupling part for coupling with the other clip of the pair and a second coupling part for coupling with a case of a module. From a state in which the first coupling parts couple the pair of clips, adjacent modules are connected by coupling the second coupling parts of the pair of clips to the respectively corresponding cases, and the coupling of the first coupling parts is released when the connected modules are subjected to a separation operation with a prescribed force.

Structural enclosure for packaging power electronics for vehicle battery modules and methods of servicing and manufacturing vehicles using same

An apparatus for a vehicle is provided that includes a structural enclosure configured to attach to both first and second spaced battery module housings while spanning the gap between the spaced battery module housings. The structural enclosure is configured to support power electronics and is configured to allow connection of the power electronics to the battery modules through the structural enclosure. A method of servicing vehicles and a method of manufacturing vehicles is also provided.

Power supply apparatus for vehicle

A power supply apparatus includes a plurality of battery modules, a support plate, a plurality of first reinforcing projections, and a plurality of second reinforcing projections. The support plate supports the battery modules and includes a first plate and a second plate. The first plate thermally contacts bottom surfaces of the battery modules. The second plate is placed on a bottom surface of the first plate to define cooling spaces between the first and second plates. A coolant is to flow in the cooling spaces. The plurality of first reinforcing projections is provided on at least one of the first and second plates. The first reinforcing projections project into the cooling spaces and extend in a first direction. The plurality of second reinforcing projections is provided on a top surface of the first plate and extending in a second direction intersecting with the first direction.

Battery case for vehicle

A battery case for a vehicle includes a tray member ( 22 ) made of resin and configured to hold a battery ( 38 ), one or more beam members ( 30 ) arranged so as to extend in at least one of width and longitudinal directions of the tray member, the one or more beam members supporting the tray member and having a recess ( 50 ) formed therein, and a bottom wall ( 58 ) interposed between the tray member and the one or more beam members and closing an aperture plane of the recess of the one or more beam members to form a closed cross-section, the bottom wall being constituted by a continuous metal plate underlying a bottom plate of the tray member.

Customizable energy system and vehicle

A customizable energy system for a vehicle includes a plurality of interchangeable energy modules, wherein at least one of the plurality of interchangeable energy modules is an energy storage module configured for storing a first form of energy. The customizable energy system also includes a receptacle defining at least one cavity therein and configured for operatively communicating with the plurality of interchangeable energy modules, wherein the at least one cavity is configured for receiving any one of the plurality of interchangeable energy modules. Each of the plurality of interchangeable energy modules has a substantially similar shape and is interchangeably insertable into and removable from the at least one cavity.

Battery unit

The invention relates to a storage battery unit ( 1 ) with a battery cell ( 2 ), having a terminal ( 3 ), with edges ( 6 ) and an outside insulation ( 5 ) also enclosing the edges ( 6 ). According to the invention it is provided that a non-conducting, elastic element ( 4 ) is positioned on the terminal side between the battery cell ( 2 ) and the insulation ( 5 ), so that the terminal ( 3 ) is set back with respect to a level ( 7 ) of the elastic element ( 4 ), wherein the insulation ( 5 ) fixes the elastic element ( 4 ). A stable hold of the storage battery unit ( 1 ) in a housing is thus achieved with simultaneous mechanical protection of electrical contacts.

Battery system with heat-dissipation improvement and connecting circuit arrangement

A battery system includes a battery module, a frame for receiving the battery module, a cover covering the frame, a heat sink, a battery management circuit board and a battery balancing circuit board. The battery module includes a bracket assembly and a number of batteries fixed to the bracket assembly. The batteries are electrically connected to each other. The battery management circuit board is fixed to the bracket assembly and electrically connected to the batteries. The battery management circuit board is separated by a distance from the bracket assembly. The battery balancing circuit board is fixed to the heat sink and includes a battery balancing control module for controlling surplus electric energy of the batteries dissipated into thermal energy.

Rotary jig of battery cell and process of welding for battery cell using the same

Disclosed herein is a rotary jig for battery cells to successively manufacture battery cells having different sizes including a main body configured to have a hexahedral structure having a rotary rod mounted at a lower end thereof, the main body being provided at sides thereof with mounting frames having sizes corresponding to sizes of battery cells so that the battery cells can be uprightly mounted in the mounting frames in a state in which electrode terminals of the battery cells are exposed upward, a die disposed at a lower end of the main body, the die connected to the rotary rod so that the die can be rotated manually or by a rotary motor, and support members formed at the die to support the mounting frames of the main body and the battery cells mounted in the mounting frames, wherein the rotary rod is rotated so that resistance welding is performed with respect to a portion of one of battery cells to be welded using a welding rod located above the battery cell in a state in which the battery cells are mounted to the corresponding sides of the main body.

Battery tray retaining system

A battery tray can include a deck, first and second longitudinal and side walls and a clamping member. The walls can extend from the deck and cooperate with each other to form a container area for receiving one of a first and a second battery, where the first battery has a longer length than the second battery. The second longitudinal and side walls can include respective first and second battery hold down members each having a rib for engaging one of the first and second batteries. The first longitudinal and side walls can include respective first and second ramped members for urging at least the first battery into engagement with the battery hold down members. The first clamping member can be removably coupled to the battery tray relative to one of the first longitudinal or side walls and can engage the first or second battery positioned on the deck.

Cooling Device And Vehicle Battery Assembly

The invention refers to a cooling device ( 10 ) for a vehicle battery with at least one coolant line ( 12 ) and at least one separate clamping element ( 14 ), which is made of an elastic material, for pressing the coolant line ( 12 ) directly up against a flat surface of the vehicle battery. The coolant line ( 12 ) is flat, with an essentially flat upper surface ( 13 ) for contact with the flat face of the vehicle battery. The invention also concerns a vehicle battery assembly ( 100 ) with a vehicle battery that contains multiple battery elements ( 102 ) and a cooling device ( 10 ) such as that mentioned above.

Electronic device

An electronic device of the present invention has a battery storage structure with a battery pack inserted into a battery storage section provided in a device case, a battery electrode provided on a side surface of the battery pack that comes in contact with a connection electrode provided within the battery storage section and the battery storage section is openably/closably covered by a battery cover. This electronic device includes a locking member which engageably locks the battery pack into the battery storage section by sliding the battery pack into place, and a guide pressing section provided on the battery cover which presses the battery pack towards the connection electrode once inserted between inner surface parts positioned on opposite sides of the connection electrode of the battery storage section and the battery pack opposing side with the battery cover covering the battery storage section where the battery pack is stored.

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.

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 pack case

Disclosed herein is a battery pack case. An upper cover, a lower support base and each side cover form at least one seating depression extending in a sideways direction. Each of the front and rear covers has band locking depressions at positions corresponding to the seating depressions. Each band locking depression has a shape corresponding to a related one of fixing bands. Each fixing band includes a band body which is made of rubber, fabric or plastic and extends a predetermined length in one direction, and a locking protrusion provided on each of opposite ends of the band body. The locking protrusion has a structure corresponding to a related one of the band locking depressions. The locking protrusions of the fixing bands are inserted into the corresponding band locking depressions, thus fastening the elements including the front cover and the rear cover together.

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 module case

The present invention relates to a battery module case, and more particularly, to a battery module case in which sub-battery modules are slidably mounted in a vertical or horizontal direction, wherein each sub-battery module comprises one or more battery cells, electrode tabs extending in one direction from the respective battery cells, and a pouched type case consisting of aluminum laminate sheets for covering the surfaces of the battery cells, except for the surfaces on which the electrode tabs are formed. The battery module case of the present invention is formed into an assembly type structure to be coupled to the outer surfaces of the sub-battery modules, wherein the outer surfaces include surfaces on which the electrode tabs are formed. At least two or more sub-battery modules are stacked and arranged in parallel, such that the surfaces on which the electrode tabs are formed are aligned in the same direction.

Shovel

An electric motor receives electric power from an electricity storage module. A drive target is driven by the electric motor. The electricity storage module has a plurality of protection plates, which are stacked up in a stacked direction, and a plate-shaped electricity storage cell, which is interposed between the protection plates adjacent to each other. The protection plates have a positional restriction shape for restricting a relative position with respect to a positional restriction direction which is perpendicular to the stacked direction.

External battery-management module

A power supply for use in a portable electronic device is described. This power supply includes battery cells in separate locations that are electrically coupled by a power bus to a battery-management circuit board, which includes an integrated circuit with control logic that monitors the battery cells and that regulates charging and discharging of the battery cells. The battery cells are not enclosed in a common battery-pack housing so that the battery cells are mechanically separate from each other. Moreover, the battery-management circuit board is external to the battery cells and is not enclosed in the battery-pack housing. By excluding the battery-pack housing from the power supply, there may be more space available to expand the sizes, and thus the total capacities, of the battery cells.

Dynamic pressure control in a battery assembly

Operating a battery assembly that includes one or more rechargeable battery cells includes: monitoring one or more operational parameters of the battery cells; and dynamically controlling pressure applied to the one or more battery cells based at least in part on one or more of the monitored operational parameters.

Power supply device, vehicle and electric power storage device including power supply device, and battery cell

A power supply device includes a battery block that includes battery cells, and fasteners that securely hold the battery block. Each of the cells includes an exterior container, a wound electrode, a sealing plate, and a connector. The container has a rectangular exterior shape, and opens on one face. The electrode includes electrode and separator sheets that are wound so that the electrode and separator sheets are alternately superposed on each other. The sealing plate closes the opening of the container. The connector is fastened to the sealing plate and electrically connected to the electrode. The electrode has a thickness smaller than the opening width of the container. The electrode is suspended by connectors so that the electrode is spaced away from the bottom of the container. The fastener securely holds the battery block so that the electrodes are interposed between the interior surfaces of the containers.

Energy storage system for hybrid electric vehicle

An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises a primary enclosure, at least one battery array located within the primary enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the primary. The energy storage controller module is further connected to a hybrid control module of the hybrid vehicle by a low voltage connecter. A high voltage junction box is attached to a first end of the primary enclosure and having a plurality of high voltage connection terminals. At least one of the high voltage connection terminals is configured to receive a high voltage conductor connected between the energy storage module and an inverter of the hybrid vehicle. When multiple energy storage modules are used in conjunction, one module functions as a master module and one module functions as a slave module.

Battery systems for person support apparatus

A system for removably mounting at least one battery on a person support apparatus is disclosed. Various latching mechanisms and locations for mounting are disclosed. A recharging station for recharging the battery is disclosed.

Modular Share Pack Battery

Described is an energy share pack comprising a housing, at least one energy storage component within the housing, at least one energy conversion component within the housing, and a connection point for connecting to more than one of energy users, energy sources and other energy share packs simultaneously for sharing energy. The energy share pack may have an energy generation component for generating harvestable energy, and two or more ports of any combination of the following types: bidirectional power port, bidirectional USB port, unidirectional output power port, and unidirectional input power port. The share pack ports may operate simultaneously at different voltage levels, and at least one port may be bi-directional. Furthermore, the share packs may have an integrated display for providing information on the energy share pack in which the display is integrated and information about other energy share packs connected thereto.

Portable electronic device and battery fixing mechanism

A portable electronic device includes a main body, a battery, and a battery fixing mechanism including a button disposed through a button hole of the main body, first and second rod members, a first linkage rod pivoted to the first rod member and disposed in an oblique slot of the button, first and second transverse elastic members, and a rail member having transverse, oblique, and incurve rails. When a protruding rod of the first rod member moves in the transverse, oblique, or incurve rail, the rail member moves longitudinally to make the first rod member move transversely to be engaged with or separated from a first fixing hole of the battery. The first and second transverse elastic members are respectively disposed on the first and second rod members. The second rod member abuts against the first rod member for pushing the first rod member when the button is pressed.

Battery assembling apparatus and battery assembly manufacturing method

A battery assembling apparatus of one aspect of the invention comprises: first and second rotary tables arranged to face each other at points on respective outer circumferences and rotate in forward directions relative to each other; a battery holding part provided on the outer circumference of the first rotary table to hold a battery; a frame holding part provided on the outer circumference of the second rotary table to hold a frame; a battery supplying part for supplying batteries to the battery holding part at a position different from a facing position between the first and second rotary tables; a frame supplying part for supplying frames to the frame holding part at a position different from the facing position; and a discharging part for taking out an assembly of a battery and a frame assembled together from the facing position, the first and second rotary tables being rotated with a rotation speed ratio and in a phase relationship such that the battery holding part and the frame holding part face each other every time at the facing position. Accordingly, the batteries and the frames for accommodating the cells can be accurately assembled with high productivity.

Curable compositions, articles therefrom, and methods of making and using same

A curable composition includes a polyol component comprising one or more polyols; a functional butadiene component; and a thermally conductive filler. The thermally conductive filler is present in an amount of at least 20 wt. %, based on the total weight of the curable composition. The curable composition has, upon curing, a thermal conductivity of at least 0.5 W/(mK).

BATTERY CONTAINMENT SYSTEM

A battery containment system is provided that includes a unitary battery tray having a bottom and walls that from the bottom of said tray and defining a cavity within the tray. A cover is includes having a cover body portion and a first flange extending from the cover body portion, the cover body portion configured to overlie the cavity within the tray and the walls of the tray, the first flange of said cover configured to extend beyond the walls of the tray. A shield having a shield body portion and a second flange extending from the shield body portion, the shield body portion is configured to underlie the bottom of the tray, the second flange of the shield is configured to extend beyond the bottom of the tray and configured to engage the first flange of the cover. 1. A battery containment system comprising:a unitary battery tray having a bottom and a plurality of walls including a first side wall, a second side wall, a first end wall, and a second end wall, the plurality of walls extending from the bottom of said tray and defining a cavity within said tray;a cover having a cover body portion and a first flange extending from the cover body portion, the cover body portion configured to overlie the cavity within said tray and the plurality of walls of said tray, the first flange of said cover configured to extend beyond the plurality of walls of said tray; anda shield having a shield body portion and a second flange extending from the shield body portion, the shield body portion configured to underlie the bottom of said tray, the second flange of said shield configured to extend beyond the bottom of said tray and configured to engage the first flange of said cover.2. The battery containment system of further comprising at least one energy absorption component attached to the bottom of said tray external to and along at least one of the first side wall claim 1 , first end wall claim 1 , the second side wall claim 1 , and second end wall.3. The battery containment ...

Central Connector for Vehicles Having a High-Voltage Accumulator

Please replace the original Abstract with the following new Abstract: A vehicle has a body and a high-voltage accumulator, which is attached to the body via fastening elements, and at least one central connector, which is different from the fastening elements and which is designed to support the body on the high-voltage accumulator. The central connector has a rubber mount with a threaded sleeve, which has a cylindrical wall with an internal thread and an external thread. The external thread is engaged with a compensation bushing. A screw element for connecting the body and rubber mount is screwed into the internal thread, and the rubber mount extends between the body and the high-voltage accumulator. 110.-. (canceled)11. A vehicle , comprising:a body;a high-voltage accumulator which is attached to the body by way of fastening elements; andat least one central connector, which differs from said fastening elements and which, for supporting the body, is configured on the high-voltage accumulator,wherein the central connector has a rubber mount with a threaded sleeve which has a cylindrically shaped wall with an internal thread and an external thread,wherein the external thread engages with a compensation bushing,wherein a screw element for connecting the body and the rubber mount is screwed into the internal thread, andwherein the rubber mount extends between the body and the high-voltage accumulator.12. The vehicle according to claim 11 , whereinthe screw element engages through an opening of the compensation bushing, andthe opening has a circlip which bears on the screw element.13. The vehicle according to claim 11 , whereinthe internal thread and the external thread have opposite threaded directions.14. The vehicle according to claim 11 , further comprising:a base plate, whereinthe rubber mount is fixedly connected to the high-voltage accumulator by way of the base plate, andthe threaded sleeve is connected to the base plate by way of a rubber element.15. The ...

Battery module with improved frame structure and frame assembly therefor

The present disclosure provides a battery module including: at least one cell; and a fame assembly including a lower plate configured to support a lower end surface of the cell, a side plate extending perpendicularly from any opposite edge ends of the lower plate and placed adjacent to an outermost side of the cell, and an upper plate coupled to an upper end of the side plate to cover an upper portion of the cell.

Regulated power sources

Disclosed herein are regulated power supplies. The power source delivers power to a system load and includes battery units. The power source also includes power flow devices coupled to the battery units that are configured to provide power from the battery units to the system load. Each power flow device corresponds to a respective one of the battery units, and includes a one direction current flow device connected in series with a current regulator between the respective battery unit and the system load.

BATTERY MODULE, BATTERY PACK, AND VEHICLE

This application provides a battery module, a battery pack, and a vehicle. The battery module includes batteries, a first end plate, and a second end plate. A first lug portion of the first end plate is provided with a first mounting hole. A second lug portion of the second end plate is provided with a second mounting hole. An area of a lower surface of the first lug portion is S, a distance from a central axis of the first mounting hole to a center line of the battery module is d, an area of a lower surface of the second lug portion is Sand a distance from a central axis of the second mounting hole to the center line of the battery module is d, where d>d, and Sd, and S Подробнее

BATTERY MODULE INCLUDING BASE PLATE HAVING GAS DISCHARGE PASSAGE, AND BATTERY PACK AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME

A battery module reduces the risk of secondary ignition or explosion and increases cooling efficiency. The battery module includes a cell assembly having a plurality of secondary batteries stacked on each other in a front and rear direction; and a base plate configured such that the plurality of secondary batteries of the cell assembly are mounted to an upper portion thereof, the base plate including at least one gas discharge passage having a sidewall elongated in the front and rear direction to communicate with the outside and an open portion formed by a top of the sidewall in one direction and at least one anti-inflammatory mesh sheet configured to cover the open portion. 1. A battery module , comprising:a cell assembly having a plurality of secondary batteries stacked on each other in a front and rear direction; and at least one gas discharge passage having a sidewall elongated in the front and rear direction to communicate with the outside; and', 'an open portion formed by a top of the sidewall in one direction and at least one anti-inflammatory mesh sheet configured to cover the open portion., 'a base plate configured such that the plurality of secondary batteries of the cell assembly are mounted to an upper portion thereof, the base plate including2. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the base plate includes a cooling member located at one side of the gas discharge passage so that the cell assembly is mounted to an upper portion thereof claim 1 , the cooling member having a coolant channel elongated in at least one direction to communicate with the outside claim 1 , a coolant injection port for injecting a coolant and a coolant discharge port for discharging the coolant.3. The battery module according to claim 2 , further comprising:a thermally conductive pad interposed between the cooling member of the base plate and the plurality of secondary batteries.4. The battery module according to claim 3 , wherein the thermally conductive pad has a ...

BATTERY MODULE

A battery module includes a cell assembly, where a cell in the cell assembly includes a cell body and a tab; and the battery module further includes: a first fastening band, configured to enclose the cell assembly in a thickness direction of the cell; and a second fastening band, configured to enclose the cell assembly in the thickness direction of the cell, where in a length direction of the cell, a distance between a projection location of the first fastening band and a first end of the cell body is less than or equal to L/4, a distance between a projection location of the second fastening band and a second end of the cell body is less than or equal to L/4, and L is length of the cell body. 1. A battery module , comprising:a cell assembly and a plurality of fastening bands;wherein a cell in the cell assembly comprises a cell body and a tab; andthe plurality of fastening bands comprises a first fastening band configured to enclose the cell assembly in a thickness direction of the cell and a second fastening band configured to enclose the cell assembly in the thickness direction of the cell;wherein, in a length direction of the cell, a distance between a projection location of the first fastening band and a first end of the cell body is less than or equal to L/4, a distance between a projection location of the second fastening band and a second end of the cell body is less than or equal to L/4, and L is length of the cell body.2. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the distance between the projection location of the first fastening band and the first end of the cell body is greater than or equal to 2 L/25.3. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the distance between the projection location of the second fastening band and the second end of the cell body is greater than or equal to 2 L/25.4. The battery module according to claim 3 , further comprising a housing claim 3 , wherein the housing comprises a casing claim 3 , the casing is provided ...

Energy storage system for hybrid electric vehicle

An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. The energy storage module further comprises a compliant tipped thermistor which may be installed within a flexible clip. The thermistor is positioned to monitor the temperature of one or more of the batteries within the energy storage system.

Battery Module with Double Fixing Structure and Manufacturing Method Thereof

Provided are a battery module having a double fixing structure and a manufacturing method thereof having a high coupling strength between members by fitting a recess portion formed at an end portion of a module housing accommodating the battery cells and an insertion portion formed at an end portion of a part for coupling of the battery module such as an upper cover coupled to a module housing to each other by end portions of the battery module, the upper cover, and a case part that accommodate a plurality of secondary battery cells formed in a double fixing structure, and applying a bond to the inside of the recess portion and fixing each part of the battery module through welding to the outside of the battery module. 1. A battery module having a double fixing structure , the battery module comprising:a plurality of battery cells formed to include a cathode, an anode, a separator, and an electrolyte;a module housing in which a space for accommodating the plurality of battery cells is formed;an upper cover disposed on an upper portion of the module housing and coupled to both end portions of the module housing;a front cover disposed on a front surface of the module housing; anda rear cover disposed on a rear surface of the module housing,wherein the end portion of the module housing is formed with a recess portion for accommodating an end portion of at least one of the upper cover, the front cover, and the rear cover, andwherein the end portion of at least one of the upper cover, the front cover and the rear cover is formed with an insertion portion inserted into the recess portion, so that the recess portion and the insertion portion are fitted to each other.2. The battery module of claim 1 , wherein the recess portion includes:a first protruding portion that protrudes upwardly and is disposed outside the module housing,a second protruding portion that protrudes upwardly and is disposed inside the module housing, anda bottom portion that connects lower sides of the ...

Battery pack

A battery pack includes a casing having an inner surface and a battery module accommodated in the casing. The battery module includes a battery unit and two end plates. The battery unit includes battery cells that are arranged side by side. The end plates hold the battery unit in between. At least one of the end plates has a projection that projects further toward the inner surface of the casing than the battery unit.

Battery pack

The present invention relates to a battery pack. The battery pack, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises: multiple cell modules which include cells generating electrical energy; a tray which supports the weight of the multiple cell modules; and a frame which divides the space for arranging the multiple cell modules, and which extends in the vehicle length direction and the vehicle width direction, forming a supply flow channel through which air flows.

In-vehicle device fixing structure and structure for fixing in-vehicle device

An in-vehicle device fixing structure includes: a base member including a bottom wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall; a box-shaped in-vehicle device including a first side face opposed to the first side wall, a second side face opposed to the second side wall, a third side face provided on a side opposite to the first side face, and a fourth side face provided on a side opposite to the second side face; a holding member including a third-side-face holding portion opposed to the third side face, a fourth-side-face holding portion opposed to the fourth side face, and a fastening portion attached to the bottom wall via a fastener and having a plate shape; and an in-vehicle device locking portion provided in at least the base member and the holding member, and configured to restrain a movement of the in-vehicle device toward the vehicle upper side.

Trapezoidal battery modules

A battery module comprising a housing defining an internal cell cavity and cells located in the cell cavity. The housing comprises two substantially parallel walls and an end structure extending between the two walls, the end structure defining an end of the housing in a first direction, the end structure being inclined with respect to the top and bottom walls such that the cell cavity extends in the first direction beyond the furthest extent of the top wall, and being configured such that the battery module can nest with asimilar battery module.

Electrical battery and associated vehicle

This electrical battery according to the present disclosure may comprise a housing including a lower part and an upper part; a plurality of electricity storage cells arranged in the housing and intended to together form a source of electrical energy for the battery; and at least one docking member of the plurality of cells. Each docking member may define an interior volume. Further, each electricity storage cell may be arranged in the interior volume and may be attached to the housing by means of one of the or the docking member. Each docking member may extend transversely into the housing and covers at least one side face of each cell. Each docking member may have an opening to the interior volume so that the opening opens to an exposed face of each cell arranged in the interior volume.

BATTERY MODULE FIXING

A battery module comprising a cell tray defining a plurality of cell holes for holding cells and a fixing hole for securing the battery module to a vehicle. The battery module further comprising a plurality of cells in the cell holes and a housing enclosing the cells, wherein the fixing hole is accessible outside the region enclosed by the housing. 1. A battery module comprising: a plurality of cell holes for holding cells; and', 'a fixing hole for securing the battery module to a vehicle;, 'a cell tray defininga plurality of cells in the cell holes; and 'wherein the fixing hole extends through the cell tray and is accessible outside the region enclosed by the housing.', 'a housing enclosing the cells;'}2. A battery module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the said housing is mechanically attached directly to the cell tray.3. A battery module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a liquid is present within the region enclosed by the housing.4. A battery module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the said fixing hole is rotationally symmetrical about a central axis.5. A battery module as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the said central axis of the fixing hole is a straight line.6. A battery module as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the shortest perpendicular distance between the said central axis of the fixing hole and any of the said plurality of cell holes is greater than the perpendicular distance between the said central axis of the fixing hole and the nearest outer surface of the battery module.7. A battery module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the cell holes extend through the cell tray in a first direction claim 1 , the fixing hole extends through the cell tray in a second direction claim 1 , and wherein there is an angular offset between the first and second directions8. A battery module as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the said angular offset between the first and second directions is 90°.9. A battery module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein both ends of the said fixing hole ...

BATTERY MODULE AND VEHICLE

A battery module and a vehicle. The battery module includes: a unit battery; an end plate located at an end of the battery module along a length direction; and an output pole base including a mounting part and a matching part which are fixedly connected, where the matching part is made of metal material and is fixedly connected to the end plate to limit the freedom degree of movement of the output pole base relative to the end plate along the height direction, the width direction and the length direction. The plastic structure of the output pole base is added a matching part made of metal material therein and is fixedly connected to the end plate by the matching part. 1. A battery module , comprising:a unit battery;an end plate located at an end of the battery module along a length direction;an output pole base comprising a mounting part and a matching part which are fixedly connected, wherein the matching part is made of metal material and is fixedly connected to the end plate to limit a freedom degree of movement of the output pole base relative to the end plate along a height direction, a width direction, and the length direction.2. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the matching part and the end plate have an interference fit claim 1 , or;the matching part and the end plate have a hardness difference, so that the matching part penetrates into the end plate, or a portion of the end plate can penetrate into the matching part.3. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the end plate comprises a matching wall that is made of metal material; and the matching part comprises one or more claws which are made of metal material and at least partially penetrate into the matching wall.4. The battery module according to claim 3 , wherein both sides of the matching wall are provided with the claws along the width direction of the battery module; andthe matching part also comprises a first connecting plate, and two ends of the first connecting plate ...

Battery assembly

A battery assembly includes a battery holding unit and a battery unit removably held by the battery holding unit. The battery unit includes a battery, a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion disposed on an end portion of the battery. The battery holding unit includes a holding member selectively engaging with the first engaging portion or the second engaging portion to hold the battery unit at a first position or a second position. When the holding member and the first engaging portion relatively move away from each other, the battery unit moves from the first position to the second position at which the holding member engages with the second engaging portion, and the second engaging portion is allowed to rotate along a surface of the end portion to disengage from the holding member and to remove the battery unit from the battery holding unit.

HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY-MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

The present disclosure includes: a mid-plate configured to support a bottom side of a battery module from a bottom side of a vehicle body; a fastening member fastened through a space in which the mid-plate and the battery module are mounted and configured to fix the mid-plate to the vehicle body; a mounting pipe provided at a top side of the mid-plate and configured to support a pressure applied to the vehicle body from a bottom side of the mid-plate, wherein the fastening member passes through the mounting pipe; a mounting support configured to fix the mounting pipe to the mid-plate, wherein the fastening member passes through the mounting support; and a shield plate coupled to the bottom side of the mid-plate and configured to surround a bottom-side coupling portion of the mounting support while allowing the fastening member to pass therethrough. 1. A high-voltage battery mounting structure for a vehicle , the structure comprising:a mid-plate configured to support a bottom side of a battery module from a bottom side of a vehicle body;a fastening member fastened through a space in which the mid-plate and the battery module are mounted and configured to fix the mid-plate to the vehicle body;a mounting pipe provided at a top side of the mid-plate and configured to support a pressure applied to the vehicle body from a bottom side of the mid-plate, wherein the fastening member passes through the mounting pipe;a mounting support configured to fix the mounting pipe to the mid-plate, wherein the fastening member passes through the mounting support; anda shield plate coupled to the bottom side of the mid-plate and configured to surround a bottom-side coupling portion of the mounting support while allowing the fastening member to pass therethrough.2. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the mounting support includes:a central portion being bent upward and configured to be coupled to a bottom side of the mounting pipe; anda peripheral portion having a top surface coupled to ...

MODULAR BATTERY SYSTEMS AND BATTERY MODULES THEREOF

A modular battery system and a battery module thereof are provided. The battery module comprises a peripheral sidewall, at least one battery cell and a connector structure. The peripheral sidewall defines a tubular space. The at least one battery cell is disposed in the tubular space. The connector structure is disposed on km edge of the peripheral sidewall and configured to fasten an external module including an open entrance to an external space. The edge defines an opening of the tubular space. When the connector structure fastens the external module, a fluid channel is formed by joining the opening defined by the edge and the open entrance of the external module, and a shape of the fluid channel is defined by the tubular space, a shape of each of the at least one battery cell and the external space. 1. A battery module , comprising:a peripheral sidewall defining a tubular space;at least one battery cell disposed in the tubular space; anda first connector structure disposed on a first edge of the peripheral sidewall and configured to fasten a first external module comprising a first open entrance to a first external space, the first edge defining a first opening of the tubular space,wherein when the first connector structure fastens the first external module, a fluid channel is formed by joining the first opening and the first open entrance, and a shape of the fluid channel is defined by the tubular space, a shape of each of the at least one battery cell and the first external space.2. The battery module of claim 1 , wherein:the first external module further comprises an electrode disposed at the first open entrance, andwhen the first connector structure fastens the first external module, at least one first terminal of the at least one battery cell is electrically coupled to the electrode via a conductive path located in the fluid channel.3. The battery module of claim 1 , further comprising:a fluid sealing component disposed on the periphery sidewall along the ...

POWER SOURCE FOR BURST OPERATION

A system, an electrical combination and a method for powering a load device. The combination may include a burst circuit configured to provide power to the load device to perform a burst operation, the burst circuit including a supercapacitor, a first switch between a power source and the supercapacitor and operable to control whether power is provided from the power source to charge the supercapacitor, and a second switch between the supercapacitor and the load device and operable to control whether power is provided from the supercapacitor to the load device; and an electronic processor configured to control the first switch and the second switch based at least in part on a voltage of the supercapacitor. 1. A battery pack comprising:a housing configured to be removably coupled to and supported by a device configured to receive power from the battery pack;a plurality of battery cells supported in the housing, the plurality of battery cells including a first battery cell having a first physical size and a second battery cell having a second physical size different than the first physical size; anda terminal configured to be electrically connected to the first battery cell and the second battery cell, wherein power is transferrable, via the terminal, from the first battery cell and the second battery cell to the device.2. The battery pack of claim 1 , wherein the first physical size and the second physical size include at least one of a diameter of a respective battery cell and a length of the respective battery cell.3. The battery pack of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes:a base configured to house the first battery cell, wherein the first physical size of the first battery cell is larger than the second physical size of the second battery cell; anda stem coupled to and extending from the base, wherein the stem is configured to be inserted into a battery receptacle of the device and wherein the stem is configured to house the second battery cell.4. The battery ...

Battery pack with guide rails for improved terminal alignment

A battery pack may include a battery cell, a cradle, a board and a housing. The cradle may be coupled with the battery cell and may include one or more guide members extending from and integrally formed with a surface of the cradle. The board may be mounted to the cradle and may include a plurality of terminal contacts electrically connected with the battery cell. The one or more guide members may be adapted to guide a device into engagement with the terminal contacts. The housing may at least partially enclose the cradle and the battery cell and may include one or more guide apertures and a plurality of terminal apertures. The one or more guide members may protrude through the one or more guide apertures. Each of the terminal apertures may be aligned with a corresponding one of the plurality of contacts.

Battery pack with cell fixing apparatus

A battery pack may include a plurality of cells arranged substantially adjacent to each other such that longitudinal centerlines of each of the cells are aligned substantially in parallel with each other in a first direction, a physical cell connection assembly that includes a cell-retaining portion disposed to contact each of the cells to hold the cells in a housing, an electrical cell connection assembly that includes a plurality of cell connectors disposed to contact at least selected ones of the cells in groups to facilitate electrical connection of the cells associated with each of the groups, a contact portion of each of the cell connectors being disposed to electrically connect electrodes of at least two of the cells, and a printed circuit board (PCB) configured to monitor electrical parameters associated with the cells based on electrical communication between the PCB and the electrical cell connection assembly. At least one cell connector of the cell connection assembly may include a holding portion that engages the physical cell connection assembly and a fixing portion that extends substantially perpendicular to the plane of the PCB to engage the PCB to facilitate holding of the PCB relative to the physical cell connection assembly.

Battery loading and unloading mechanism

Erroneous insertion of a battery into an imaging device is prevented. In a battery loading and unloading mechanism, a battery 2 is formed with projecting portions at longitudinal both ends of a back surface and along the back surface, the back surface being a surface opposite to an insertion surface of the battery, whereby even the battery formed in a flat rectangular parallelepiped and having the almost-square main surface can be prevented from being erroneously inserted into the device. The projecting portion has an inclined surface acutely inclined with respect to the back surface, and when the battery is unloaded from the device, unloading of the battery from the device is accelerated by the inclined surface undergoing contact pressure of the retaining means.

Electronic device

In a tape printing device including a battery housing portion, the battery housing portion includes a housing portion main body and a battery lid-which cover an opening portion of the housing portion main body, and the opening portion includes a top surface opening portion facing the bottom surface of the housing portion main body, a front surface opening portion which is formed on one peripheral wall of four peripheral walls of the housing portion main body and continues to the top surface opening portion, and reaches the bottom surface or the vicinity of the bottom surface.

POWER TOOL HAVING A MULTI-LATCH BATTERY INTERFACE

This application relates to a cordless power tool system including a set of cordless power tools, a set of rechargeable and removable battery packs, and a set of battery pack chargers. 1. A power tool comprising:a housing; anda battery receptacle formed in the housing or coupled to the housing, the battery receptacle capable of receiving a first battery pack having a first latching location or a second battery pack having a second latching location, the battery receptacle comprising a multi-latch mechanism configured to engage the latching location of first battery pack when receiving the first battery pack and engage the latching location of the second battery pack when receiving the second battery pack.2. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the battery receptacle comprises a power terminal block and at least one guide rail for guiding the battery packs along a receiving axis so as to make an electrical connection with the power terminal block.3. The power tool of claim 2 , wherein the first latching location is closer to the power terminal block than is the second latching location.4. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the multi-latch mechanism includes a first latch hook pivotable around a first pivot member and a second latch hook pivotable around a second pivot member.5. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the first battery pack comprises a pocket at the first latching location.6. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the second battery pack comprises a translating latch at the second latching location moveable via an actuator in a direction perpendicular to a receiving axis of the second battery pack.7. A power tool comprising:a housing; anda battery receptacle formed in the housing or coupled to the housing, the battery receptacle comprising a multi-latch mechanism comprising a first latch interface for engaging a first battery pack when the first battery pack is received in the battery receptacle and a second latch interface disposed at a distance from the ...

Battery Case Unlocking Apparatus, Battery Case, and Quick Battery Case Replacement System

A battery case unlocking apparatus, a battery case, and a quick battery case replacement system. The battery case unlocking apparatus comprises: a mount (), an extensible/retractable mechanism (), a transmission mechanism (), and a locking mechanism (). The locking mechanism () is used for locking and fixing a body () of a battery case to a battery holder () of an electric vehicle. The extensible/retractable mechanism () passes through the mount () and carries out extension/retraction movement in the mount () relative to the transmission mechanism () to drive the transmission mechanism () to move between the extensible/retractable mechanism () and the locking mechanism (), thereby controlling the locking or unlocking of the locking mechanism (). The battery case comprises the body () and the battery case unlocking apparatus. The quick battery case replacement system comprises: the battery holder (), a replacement device (), and the battery case. 1. A battery case unlocking apparatus , wherein , the battery case unlocking apparatus comprises:an extensible/retractable mechanism, a transmission mechanism and a locking mechanism;the locking mechanism is used for locking and fixing a body of the battery case to a battery holder of an electric vehicle;the extensible/retractable mechanism carries out extension/retraction movement relative to the transmission mechanism under an unlocking external force;the transmission mechanism is connected with the extensible/retractable mechanism at one end, and the other end of the transmission mechanism is connected with the locking mechanism;the extension/retraction movement of the extensible/retractable mechanism drives the transmission mechanism to move between the extensible/retractable mechanism and the locking mechanism, and the movement of the transmission mechanism controls the locking or unlocking of the locking mechanism;the locking mechanism comprises a locking box and a linkage part, a locking bracket, and a main locking ...

Battery Case Unlocking Apparatus, Battery Case, and Quick Battery Case Replacement System

A battery case unlocking apparatus, a battery case, and a quick battery case replacement system. The battery case unlocking apparatus comprises: a mount (), an extensible/retractable mechanism (), a transmission mechanism (), and a locking mechanism (). The locking mechanism () is used for locking and fixing a body () of a battery case to a battery holder () of an electric vehicle. The extensible/retractable mechanism () passes through the mount () and carries out extension/retraction movement in the mount () relative to the transmission mechanism () to drive the transmission mechanism () to move between the extensible/retractable mechanism () and the locking mechanism (), thereby controlling the locking or unlocking of the locking mechanism (). The battery case comprises the body () and the battery case unlocking apparatus. The quick battery case replacement system comprises: the battery holder (), a replacement device (), and the battery case. 1. A battery case unlocking apparatus , wherein , the battery case unlocking apparatus comprises:an extensible/retractable mechanism, a transmission mechanism and a locking mechanism;the locking mechanism is used for locking and fixing a body of the battery case to a battery holder of an electric vehicle;the extensible/retractable mechanism carries out extension/retraction movement relative to the transmission mechanism under an unlocking external force;the transmission mechanism is connected with the extensible/retractable mechanism at one end, and the other end of the transmission mechanism is connected with the locking mechanism;the extension/retraction movement of the extensible/retractable mechanism drives the transmission mechanism to move between the extensible/retractable mechanism and the locking mechanism, and the movement of the transmission mechanism controls the locking or unlocking of the locking mechanism;the transmission mechanism comprises an active pole, a driven pole, a connecting rod, a driving rod and a ...

Battery pack array frame designs with ratcheting retention features

A battery pack includes a grouping of battery cells and a plurality of array frames for retaining the grouping of battery cells. Each of the plurality of array frames includes a ratchet feature. A column bolt includes a raised surface configured to mate with the ratchet feature of each of the plurality of array frames to secure the plurality of array frames together.

Battery module

A battery module with a plurality of battery cells arranged in a first direction in a battery array, the battery module including a plurality of barriers in which a pair of adjoining ones of the barriers mount a battery cell therebetween, a frame having at least a pair of opposed frame members, the battery array and the barriers being between the opposed frame members and disposed internally thereof, the frame including a pair of end blocks at outermost sides of the battery array, side frames connecting the end blocks, and a degassing portion overlying vent portions of each of the plurality of battery cells and providing a passage for directing vented gas from the battery cells away from the battery module, the degassing portion rigidly supporting the battery cells and barriers of the battery array within the frame.

Battery pack

An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a battery pack including: a plurality of battery modules each including at least one battery cell; a housing supporting the plurality of battery modules which are arranged side by side in a first direction, the housing including a support wall that covers at least one surface of the plurality of battery modules and a barrier wall that is placed between the plurality of battery modules; a compression member provided on the housing and pressing the plurality of battery modules; and a cover coupled to the housing and covering the plurality of battery modules and the compression member.

Battery module

Discussed is a battery module including a plurality of pouch-type secondary batteries, each including an electrode assembly, an electrolyte, and a pouch exterior and arranged in a left-and-right direction while standing in an up-and-down direction and a cooling plate including a thermally conductive material, arranged under the plurality of pouch-type secondary batteries while lying in a horizontal direction, and having an upper surface to which lower portions of the secondary batteries are attached and fixed, wherein the lower portions of the secondary batteries are attached and fixed to the upper surface of the cooling plate via an adhesive, and the cooling plate includes an accommodation groove recessed downwards in portions of the cooling plate, to which the lower portions of the secondary batteries are attached, and configured to accommodate at least a portion of the adhesive.

BATTERY, DRIVING APPARATUS, AND VEHICLE

This application relates to a vehicle, a battery, and a driving apparatus, where the battery includes: a first box body; a second box body connected to the first box body; a plurality of battery units accommodated inside an enclosure defined by the first box body and the second box body; and a sealing gasket located between the first box body and the second box body whereby the first box body and the second box body are hermetically connected. The first box body and/or the second box body is provided with a first protruding portion, a side wall of the sealing gasket is provided with a notch portion, and the notch portion runs through the sealing gasket along a thickness direction of the sealing gasket, and the first protruding portion extends into the notch portion so that the first protruding portion fits with the notch portion. 1. A battery , comprising:a first box body;a second box body connected to the first box body;a plurality of battery units accommodated inside an enclosure defined by the first box body and the second box body; anda sealing gasket located between the first box body and the second box body whereby the first box body and the second box body are hermetically connected;wherein the first box body and/or the second box body is provided with a first protruding portion, a side wall of the sealing gasket is provided with a notch portion, and the notch portion runs through the sealing gasket along a thickness direction of the sealing gasket, and the first protruding portion extends into the notch portion whereby the first protruding portion fits with the notch portion.2. The battery according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing gasket claim 1 , after being compressed claim 1 , has a second thickness that is equal to a protrusion height of the first protruding portion.3. The battery according to claim 1 , wherein the first protruding portion is a cylindrical structure; andthe notch portion comprises a first side wall, wherein the first side wall is arc- ...

PORTABLE HEATER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE BATTERY

The present disclosure relates to portable forced air heaters and radiant heaters. Portable air forced air heaters include a blower, a blower housing, a burner disposed within the burner housing, a fuel tank in fluid communication with the burner, a fan pump and a battery connector. The battery connector of this disclosure allows for different batteries with different distinguishing features to be used. 1. A portable heater comprising:a housing;a burner disposed within the housing;one or more electrical components for operating the burner; and a plurality of electrical contacts;', 'a first connection arrangement for receiving a battery of a first type having a first set of interconnection features; and', 'a second connection arrangement for receiving a battery of a second type, the second battery type having a second set of interconnection features different from the first set of interconnection features., 'a power interface for connecting with one of a plurality of power sources, the power interface being configured to deliver power to the one or more electrical components from a connected power source, the power interface including2. The portable heater of claim 1 , wherein the power interface includes a third connection arrangement provided with electrical connections for receiving a female plug from an A/C power source.3. The portable heater of claim 1 , wherein the one or more electrical components includes one or more of an ignition coil claim 1 , a safety valve claim 1 , a fuel pump claim 1 , and a control board.4. The portable heater of claim 1 , wherein the first connection arrangement includes one or more first latch recesses.5. The portable heater of claim 4 , wherein the second connection arrangement includes one or more second latch recesses.6. The portable heater of claim 1 , wherein the power interface includes an adapter plate.7. The portable heater of claim 6 , wherein the adapter plate defines a major surface and one or more side surfaces that ...

Portable and modular energy storage with adjustable waveform characteristics for electric vehicles

A power system using multiple battery packs to generate a defined power output may include a plurality of modular battery packs, each of which may include: a first housing, a plurality of battery cells, a first interface that communicates information, and a second interface that transmits power. The power system may also include a second housing configured to removably receive the plurality of modular battery packs and a waveform generation circuit, and a processing system that is configured to receive the information from the battery packs indicating electrical waveform characteristics for power received from each, to cause the waveform generation circuit to aggregate the power received from the modular battery packs, and to cause the waveform generation circuit to generate an output electrical signal based on stored parameters.

Array frame design for electrified vehicle battery arrays

A battery pack according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a tray, an array frame positioned above the tray and that houses at least one battery cell and a retention clip mounted to the tray and engageable with a portion of the array frame. One of the portion and the retention clip is flexible and the other of the portion and the retention clip is rigid.

Removable battery fixing assembly of electric vehicle and fixing method thereof

A removable battery fixing assembly of an electric vehicle includes a removable battery module and a fixing device installed in the electric vehicle. The removable battery module has a main body with first and second side surfaces. A guiding bar is disposed on the first side surface. The fixing device includes a base, a driving part, a main transmission part, a guiding part, a first stopping part, and a second stopping part. When installing the removable battery module, the guiding bar is aligned with and moved along the guiding part. When moving the removable battery module to a specified position, the driving part drives the main transmission part horizontally, so that the first stopping part is correspondingly rotated to urge against an end part of the guiding bar. Meanwhile, the plural connection elements correspondingly drive the second stopping part to lock the second side surface of the removable battery module.

Battery module

A battery module includes at least one cell group, and a heat dissipating member coupled to one side of the at least one cell group to externally dissipate heat generated in the at least one cell group, wherein the at least one cell group includes at least one battery cell stack, a flame retardant cover coupled to the battery cell stack to encase both side surfaces and an upper portion of the battery cell stack, and a flame retardant member disposed between an upper surface of the battery cell stack and the flame retardant cover and formed of a porous material.

BATTERY PACK AND TERMINAL

The present disclosure relates to a battery pack and terminal, comprising: a first cell set comprising at least one first cell; a second cell set juxtaposed with the first cell set in a first direction and comprising at least one second cell; a third cell juxtaposed with the first cell set and the second cell set in a second direction. A positive pole lug of the third cell and a negative pole lug of the third cell are located at an end of the third cell facing toward the first cell and the second cell. The first cell set, the third cell and the second cell set are sequentially connected in series; the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. 1. A battery pack comprising:a first cell set comprising at least one first cell;a second cell set, juxtaposed with the first cell set in a first direction and comprising at least one second cell; anda third cell, juxtaposed with the first cell set and the second cell set in a second direction, wherein a positive pole lug of the third cell and a negative pole lug of the third cell are located at an end of the third cell facing toward the at least one first cell and the at least one second cell,wherein the first cell set, the third cell, and the second cell set are sequentially connected in series, andwherein the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.2. The battery pack of claim 1 , whereina positive pole lug of the at least one first cell forms a positive pole lug of the battery pack, and a negative pole lug of the at least one second cell forms a negative pole lug of the battery pack; andthe positive pole lug of the third cell is connected to a negative pole lug of the first cell set, and the negative pole lug of the third cell is connected to a positive pole lug of the second cell set.3. The battery pack of claim 1 , whereina plurality of the first cells are stacked onto one another in the second direction; anda plurality of the second cells are stacked onto one another in the second ...

Energy Storage Cabinet

The present application discloses an energy storage cabinet, including a battery management module and a battery assembly. The battery management module is located on the side wall of the battery assembly, and the battery management module is electrically connected to the battery assembly. In the energy storage cabinet according to the present application, because the battery management module is located on the side wall of the battery assembly, the mounting height of the battery management module is effectively reduced, which is convenient for workers to control the battery management module, further facilitates the operation of the energy storage cabinet, and improves the safety of workers operating the energy storage cabinet. 1. An energy storage cabinet , comprising:a battery management module; anda battery assembly electrically connected to the battery assembly, whereinthe battery management module is located on a side wall of the battery assembly.2. The energy storage cabinet according to claim 1 , further comprising a base mounted below the bottommost battery assembly claim 1 , wherein the base is provided with an electrical connection assembly whose two ends are respectively electrically connected to the bottommost battery assembly and the battery management module.3. The energy storage cabinet according to claim 2 , wherein the base is electrically connected to the battery assembly and the battery management module through a hot-plug assembly.4. The energy storage cabinet according to claim 2 , wherein the battery management module is mounted on the base claim 2 , the battery management module is detachably connected to the base claim 2 , and the base is detachably connected to the battery assembly.5. The energy storage cabinet according to claim 1 , wherein the battery management module is electrically connected to the battery assembly through a hot-plug assembly or a cable assembly.6. The energy storage cabinet according to claim 1 , wherein the battery ...

Battery pack assembly

A battery pack assembly ( 1 ) comprises a first holding frame ( 10 A) and a second holding frame ( 10 B) for holding a plurality of cells ( 15 A, 15 B . . . 15 Z) therebetween, a conductor ( 11 A) for engaging the plurality of cells ( 15 A, 15 B . . . 15 Z) and having at least a first contact ( 17 A) for engaging a first cell terminal (TA) and a second contact ( 17 B) for engaging a second cell terminal (TB), a resilient member ( 13 A) being located between the conductor ( 11 A) and one of the first or second holding frame ( 10 A, 10 B) to bear against the conductor ( 11 A) adjacent the first contact (TA) and second contact (TB).

Power storage module

A power storage module includes: a heat sink that has a first bolt insertion hole; a frame that has a second bolt insertion hole through which a bolt is inserted; and a power storage unit that is stacked on the frame. The power storage unit includes a threaded portion that has a screw hole into which the bolt is screwed. The bolt is screwed into the screw hole of the threaded portion, with the bolt being inserted through the first bolt insertion hole and the second bolt insertion hole. A gap is formed between the heat sink and the frame.

Battery pack

A battery pack includes a battery module having a plurality of battery cells; a lower plate on which the plurality of battery modules are placed; a support member coupled to the lower plate to support the battery module; and a mounting nut coupled to the lower plate and coupled to the support member so that the battery module is fastened by means of a bolt, wherein the battery module is in contact with the support member.

Lithium battery module

A lithium battery module includes a sealed housing, a fixture and at least one soft-shell capacitor assembly. A one-way exhaust structure is disposed on the sealed housing. The fixture is accommodated in the sealed housing. The at least one soft-shell capacitor assembly is disposed on the fixture. The soft-shell capacitor assembly is pressed and fixed by the fixture while a vent is formed on the soft-shell capacitor assembly. Thereby, the sealed housing and the one-way exhaust structure are capable of isolating the environment and controlling the pressure relief and exhaust.

Sealing nut for electric vehicles

A sealing nut for securing a battery vent to a battery cover includes an upper body, a base, a fang extending from the base in a direction opposite the upper body, a flange extending from the base in the direction opposite the upper body, and a channel formed between the fang and the flange. The channel extends annularly around the base and is configured to receive a seal member.

Electric storage device

An electric storage device includes a first connection plate, a second connection plate, a fastening member, and a plurality of storage modules. The plurality of storage modules are provided between the first connection plate and the second connection plate in a stacking direction. Each of the plurality of storage modules includes a plurality of rectangular storage cells stacked in the stacking direction to provide a stack of storage cells. The plurality of storage modules are arranged next to each other in a direction that crosses the stacking direction. The plurality of storage modules are clamped between the first connection plate and the second connection plate and fastened together by the fastening member. At least one of the first connection plate and the second connection plate is fastened to the plurality of storage modules in the stacking direction by the fastening member.

Power supply device

A power supply device includes: a housing; a plurality of batteries stored in the housing; a plate member arranged between the plurality of batteries; an air inlet pipe arranged above the batteries and provided with an air inlet for introducing air from the outside of the housing to guide the air toward the batteries; a fastening portion configured to fasten the air inlet pipe on the plate member; and a recess structure provided around the fastening portion of the air inlet pipe and recessed toward the batteries, wherein the recess structure has a bottom portion and a sidewall portion, the bottom portion has a surface with an acute angle in a direction away from the air inlet, and the sidewall portion is connected to the bottom portion.

BATTERY PACK AND COMBINATION OF THE BATTERY PACK AND A POWER TOOL

A battery pack includes a casing, a cell group, a bracket, cell connection pieces, and output terminals. A plane where the output terminals of the battery pack are located is defined as an upper plane, a plane where the output terminals of the cell group are located is defined as a front plane, and a plane perpendicular to the upper plane and the front plane is defined as a side plane. One of the cell connection pieces includes a bracket-fixed surface, a cell connection surface, and a power supply output surface. The bracket-fixed surface is fixed on the bracket and parallel to the side plane. The cell connection surface is connected to the power supply output terminals of the cell group and parallel to the front plane. The power supply output surface is connected to the output terminals and parallel to the upper plane.

ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE AND ELECTRIC TOOL SYSTEM

The disclosure provides an electric energy storage device which includes four energy units with a substantially same voltage value. Each energy unit is provided with a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The electric energy storage device comprises a socket with eight independently arranged electrode terminals that are connected with the four energy units. The disclosure also provides an electric tool system using the electric energy storage device. The electric tool is provided with plugs that may be connected with the four energy units in different states, allowing the electric energy storage device to output multiple voltages.

Battery module assembly with novel structure

Disclosed herein is a battery module assembly including two or more battery modules, each of which includes two or more plate-shaped battery cells vertically stacked such that electrode leads of the battery cells are arranged in one direction, each of the battery modules having terminal parts connected to an outside, a base plate including module receiving parts, on tops of which the battery modules are loaded in a state in which electrode terminals of the battery modules are arranged in one direction, the base plate being provided at an outer edge thereof with upwardly bent side walls, an upper cover plate including downwardly bent side walls formed at opposite sides thereof on the basis of the electrode terminals of the battery modules, the upper cover plate being fixed on the base plate to form a top of the battery module assembly, a plate-shaped assembly cover loaded on tops of the battery modules and coupled to the battery modules in a fastening fashion, the assembly cover fixing a cable, and an electrically insulative module cover mounted on the electrode leads of the battery cells and fixed to the base plate and an assembly cover in a fastening fashion.

Energy storage apparatus

An energy storage apparatus includes: an energy storage device; an insulating adjoining member adjoining the energy storage device in a first direction; a conductive opposite member facing the energy storage device and the adjoining member in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction; an insulating member disposed between the energy storage device and adjoining member and the opposite member; and a conductive fastening member disposed through the insulating member in the second direction to fasten the adjoining member to the opposite member. At least one of the adjoining member and the insulating member includes an opposite projection projecting toward an other of the adjoining member and the insulating member and facing a periphery of the fastening member, and the opposite projection is in contact with the other of the adjoining member and the insulating member.

Assembly and method for containing contaminants within an interior area of a traction battery pack

An exemplary traction battery assembly includes, among other things, a container disposed about a portion of a fastened joint within an interior of a traction battery enclosure. The container is configured to hold contaminants to block the contaminants from contacting a surface of a component housed within the interior. An exemplary contaminant containing method includes, among other things, within an interior area of a traction battery enclosure, holding contaminants within a container to block the contaminants from contacting a surface of a component housed within the interior. The container is disposed about a fastened joint within the interior area.

Vehicle battery retaining apparatus and method of use

A battery retaining apparatus for securing one or more batteries in place within a vehicle, the battery retaining apparatus includes a base bar to extend across the one or more batteries, the bas bar has bolt receiving holes; bolts to insert through the bolt receiving holes; a top bar to engage with the base bar to prevent access to the bolts; and a lock extending through the top bar; the lock is to lock the top bar and the base bar together, thereby preventing access to the bolts; and the battery retaining apparatus prevents removal of the one or more batteries.

Battery pack and power tool assembly

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a power tool assembly, including a tool body and a battery pack. The battery pack includes: an accommodated cell unit, a battery pack electrode base, a mounting cavity, and a locking apparatus. At least one of a power tool and the battery pack is configured with a plug socket seal member. The battery pack further includes an upper-lower housing body seal member disposed at a connection between an upper housing body and a lower housing body. When the upper housing body is coupled to the lower housing body, the upper-lower housing body seal member blocks communication between the outside and the mounting cavity. The locking apparatus is mounted on a battery pack housing, and the locking apparatus is isolated outside the mounting cavity.

Battery Holder and Dispensing Package

A battery holding and dispensing device can hold a plurality of batteries, in an assortment of battery sizes. The battery holding and dispensing device includes a frame having a plurality of compartments sized and shaped to each receive a battery of a particular battery size and each having a detent for releasably retaining the battery in the compartment. Each compartment has at least one opening in the bottom and lower side to expose a corner of the battery to allow finger ejection of the battery from the compartment past the detent, and to allow the user to touch the batteries to ascertain battery size by feel. The assortment of batteries held in the frame is preferably pre-selected to correspond to the batteries needed by a particular profession. An arrangement for illuminating the frame is provided.

Battery module having improved safety and operational lifespan

The present disclosure discloses a battery module capable of preventing a battery cell from being damaged by vibration or impact. The battery module according to the present disclosure is characterized such that it includes a battery cell, a first cover disposed adjacent to the battery cell to cover one surface of the battery cell, and a first elastic member having elasticity, which is interposed between the battery cell and the first cover.

Enclosure seal and sealing method

An exemplary enclosure assembly includes, among other things, first and second pieces of an enclosure having an interior area. The first and second pieces are pressed vertically together at an interface. A gasket seal seals the interface at a position outside the interface relative to the interior area. An exemplary enclosure securing method includes, among other things, sealing an interface by compressing a gasket seal horizontally between first and second enclosure pieces of an enclosure that provides an interior area. The first and second pieces are pressed vertically together along the interface.

Battery module with foil arranged between battery cells

In an embodiment, a battery module includes a plurality of battery cells arranged in a plurality of rows and columns, and foil arranged between two or more adjacent battery cells among the plurality of battery cells.

Portable Battery Case Capable of Suppressing Fires

The portable battery case capable of suppressing fires includes a fire resistant case, a fire resistant lid, a lid fastener, at least one port, a temperature gage. The fire resistant case includes an outer layer, an intermediate layer that is made of fire resistant material, an inner layer, and a chamber. The chamber is delineated within the inner layer to secures the battery. The outer layer is hermetically connected to the inner layer so that the intermediate layer can be interposed between the inner layer and the outer layer. The fire resistant lid is terminally connected to the outer layer. The chamber is enclosed by the fire resistant lid and the lid fastener. The port is laterally integrated onto the fire resistant case in order to insert a power case. The temperature gage is laterally integrated onto the fire resistant case.

Hybrid electric vehicle battery cover with electrical disconnect

A battery system includes a battery cover, a battery access panel removably connected to the battery cover, and a service disconnect switch. The service disconnect switch includes an electrical interlock switch. The service disconnect switch has a first position cooperating with the battery access panel to prevent removal of the access panel from the battery cover. In the first position, the service disconnect connects a traction battery to circuitry. The service disconnect also has a second position, the second position being displaced from the access panel and disconnecting the battery.

BATTERY PACK ASSEMBLY

A battery pack assembly, the assembly comprises a first holding frame (10A′) and second holding frame (10B′), a plurality of cells (15A′, 15B′ . . . 15Z′) having terminals (TA′, TB′ . . . TZ') at each end thereof, fastening means (12A′, 12B′ . . . 12Z′) for reversibly holding the first and second holding frames (10A′, 10B′) with respect to one another in a closed condition, an electrically conductive conductor plate (11A′, 11B′) for providing electrical contact to at least two of said plurality of cells (15A′, 15B′ . . . 15Z′), the conductor plate (11A′, 11B′) having respective protrusions for making contact with each of said at least two cells (15A′, 15B′ . . . 15Z′), the first holding frame bearing directly against said conductor plate (11A′, 1B′) to cause the protrusions (17A′, 17B′ . . . 17Z′) of the conductor plate (11A′, 11B′) to make electrical contact with said at least two cells (15A′, 15B′ . . . 15Z′) in said closed condition. 1. A battery pack assembly , the assembly comprising a first and second holding frame , a plurality of cells having terminals at each end thereof , one or more fasteners for reversibly holding the first and second holding frames with respect to one another in a closed condition , an electrically conductive conductor plate for providing electrical contact to at least two of said plurality of cells , the electrically conductive conductor plate having respective protrusions for making contact with each of said at least two cells , the first holding frame bearing directly against said electrically conductive conductor plate to cause the protrusions of the electrically conductive conductor plate to make electrical contact with said at least two cells in said closed condition.2. An assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the assembly comprises more than one electrically conductive conductor plate.3. An assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the electrically conductive conductor plate is fabricated from sheet metal.4. An assembly according ...

Battery pack for a hand-held power tool

A battery pack is described for a handheld power tool, the battery pack having a battery pack housing and at least one cell holder. The cell holder accepts at least one battery cell. The battery pack housing has at least one foldable hinge, the hinge connecting a first element and a second element to one another. The first element and the second element are made in one piece and pivotable relative to one another.