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 ...

CONTACT PIN ASSEMBLY FOR CENTER HOLE OF BATTERY CELL

A contact pin assembly (100A, 100B, 100C, 100D) for a center hole of a battery cell, comprising a housing (101), at least one lead-out conductor (103, 104) and an insulating sealing substance (102 and being able to be in sealing connection with a battery cell housing (300) to form an annular cavity. The cavity can accommodate an electrode group (200) containing a center hole, and contact regions allowing for circuit extension are provided at two ends of a needle-like structure of the lead-out conductors (103, 104), respectively. The compound contact pin assembly (100A, 100B, 100C, 100D) can be used to achieve polarity separation of a cylindrical battery cell in the center hole of the electrode group (200), subverting the original design of using a battery cell housing and a cover as a positive electrode and a negative electrode, releasing the space of the cylindrical battery cell originally used for an insulating housing cover, and increasing the energy density of the battery cell.

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.

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.

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.

Battery module

The present disclosure provides a battery module, comprising: a plurality of batteries stacked in a length direction L of the battery module; and an end plate located at an end of the plurality of batteries in the length direction L. The end plate is provided with at least one end plate mounting hole, and each of the at least one end plate mounting holes extends along a height direction H of the battery module. The end plate includes an inner wall and an external wall that are disposed opposite to each other in the length direction L, and an axis of each of the at least one end plate mounting holes includes a first distance L1 from the inner wall and a second distance L2 from the external wall. The first distance L1 is greater than the second distance L2.

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.

Battery and electric equipment

The invention discloses a battery and electric equipment. The battery comprises a battery cell module, a first bracket, a coating film and a first bonding substance, the battery cell module comprises a plurality of battery cells, each battery cell comprises a battery cell shell and an electrode terminal, the battery cell shell comprises a main body part and a sealing part, the main body part comprises a first end and a second end along a first direction, and the electrode terminal extends out of the sealing part; the first bracket is arranged at the first end, and the first bracket and the battery cell module are arranged in a first direction; the first bracket comprises a bottom wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a third side wall and a fourth side wall; the wrapping film at least wraps part of the battery cell shell, the wrapping film is connected with the outer side of the first side wall, the outer side of the second side wall, the outer side of the third side wall and the ...

TRACTION BATTERY PACK ASSEMBLY HAVING A BARRIER BETWEEN CELL STACKS

A battery pack assembly includes a first cell stack having a first side and a second side. The first side is transverse to the second side. A second cell stack is adjacent the first side of first cell stack. A divider has a barrier portion and an attachment portion. The barrier portion is disposed between the first side of the first cell stack and the second cell stack. The attachment portion is secured directly to the second side of the first cell stack.

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.

High-strength battery pack protection box body and manufacturing method

The invention discloses a high-strength battery pack protection box body and a manufacturing method, the high-strength battery pack protection box body comprises a lower sealing assembly, two side reinforcing assemblies, a transverse reinforcing assembly, a longitudinal reinforcing assembly and an upper sealing assembly, and the two side reinforcing assemblies are composed of cross beam supporting pieces and supporting connecting pieces. The connecting pieces are welded between the cross beams to form a three-dimensional section shape, so that the axial crushing resistance is improved, meanwhile, a latticed mounting structure is formed between the reinforcing assemblies on the two sides to separately mount the independent battery packs, and the situation that the overall power supply of the battery packs is affected when part of the battery packs are extruded and damaged due to concentrated arrangement is avoided; the practicability of the protection box body is improved; the sealing ring ...

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 ...

BATTERY MODULE CAPABLE OF DELAYING THERMAL RUNAWAY AND VEHICLE USING SAME

Provided are a battery module delaying thermal runaway and a vehicle using the same, and the field of lithium-ion battery detection is related. The battery module delaying thermal runaway includes a box body and a plurality of thermal runaway sealing assemblies. The plurality of thermal runaway sealing assemblies have the same structure and are arranged side by side in the box body, and adjacent ones of the plurality of thermal runaway sealing assemblies are electrically connected to form the module. The box body includes a front-end plate and a back-end plate. Each of the plurality of thermal runaway sealing assemblies includes an enclosure and at least two cells. Foam for buffering and heat insulation is disposed between adjacent ones of the at least two cells. The enclosure coats the outer side of the at least two cells. The upper end of the enclosure is sealed, and two sides of the enclosure are opened and disposed to correspond to the front-end plate and the back-end plate of the box ...

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.

MANUFACTURE OF COMPONENTS FOR BATTERIES

The present invention provides a method of producing a set of mechanically connected cells (200), especially for use in a vehicle traction battery (704). The method comprises placing successive layers of cells into a fixture, and joining each new layer to the existing layers using a layer of adhesive.

UV COATING FOR DIELECTRIC INSULATION

A UV curable dielectric coating is described. The curable coating can include one of more acrylate monomers, a urethane prepolymer, a crosslinker, at least one adhesion promoter, a photoinitiator, and optionally one or more fillers and/or additives. The coating can be used to insulate battery cells and battery packs, such as those used in electric vehicles. The coatings can be easily applied and quickly cured. The cured coatings can have high adhesion strength, even after exposure to wet conditions.

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.

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.

UV COATING FOR DIELECTRIC INSULATION

Battery pack

The invention provides a battery pack, comprising: a battery module comprising a plurality of detachably connected coamings and a plurality of battery modules arranged in the coamings; the battery module comprises a battery bracket for accommodating a battery cell; the battery brackets of the adjacent battery modules are hermetically connected; and an accommodating cavity is formed between the coaming and the battery module and is filled with an adhesive material. According to the invention, the plurality of battery modules are subjected to glue pouring and curing outside the box body to form the battery module with an integrated structure, and then the battery module is carried into the box body, so that the assembly of the battery pack can be completed. Through the arrangement, on one hand, the glue filling difficulty is reduced, the overall assembling efficiency of the battery pack is improved, the battery pack assembling time is shortened, on the other hand, the stability of the battery ...

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 ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING POWER STORAGE MODULE, GRIPPING JIG, AND POSITION CORRECTING JIG

A main object of the present disclosure is to provide a method for producing a power storage module capable of inhibiting interference of a nest and a frame body during arranging the frame body in a side surface of a layered member. The present disclosure achieves the object by providing a method for producing a power storage module, the method including a preparing step of preparing a layered member, and a frame body arranging step of arranging a frame body in a side surface of the layered member, wherein a frame body bonding jig and a position correcting jig are used in the frame body arranging step.

BATTERY, POWER CONSUMPTION APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING BATTERY

The present application provides a battery, a power consumption apparatus, and a method for producing a battery. The battery includes a box body, a battery module and a mounting plate, the battery module is disposed in the box body and includes a battery cell arrangement structure and a first end plate, the battery cell arrangement structure includes a plurality of battery cells stacked and is disposed on one side of the battery cell arrangement structure, the first end plate is fixedly connected to the battery cell arrangement structure, the mounting plate is disposed between the first end plate and the box body and is fixedly connected to the box body; the first end plate has a first elastic support part configured to be capable of abutting the mounting plate, being squeezed by the battery cell arrangement structure and deforming when the battery cell arrangement structure expands.

ELECTRODE SHEET AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR, BATTERY, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

This application provides an electrode plate and a preparation method thereof, a battery, and an electronic apparatus, and relates to the field of energy storage technologies. The electrode plate includes a current collector and membranes disposed on a surface of the current collector, where at least one of the membranes is provided with a tab slot, the tab slot is apart from an edge of the electrode plate along a width direction, and the tab slot exposes the surface of the current collector; the membrane provided with the tab slot is provided with a notch connecting to the tab slot on a side, where the notch runs through the current collector along a direction perpendicular to the membrane, and the notch has an arc-shaped surface between two adjacent inner wall faces. In this application, the notch running through the current collector and connecting to the tab slot is formed in the electrode plate, and the notch has an arc-shaped surface between two adjacent inner wall faces. Compared ...

Elektrischer Energiespeicher für ein Kraftfahrzeug sowie Verfahren zum Herstellen eines elektrischen Energiespeichers

Die Erfindung betrifft einen elektrischen Energiespeicher (10), aufweisend ein erstes Zellmodul (12) und ein zweites Zellmodul (14), wobei jedes der Zellmodule (12, 14) zumindest zwei Batteriezellen (16) aufweist, wobei das erste Zellmodul (12) und das zweite Zellmodul (14) benachbart zueinander angeordnet sind, wobei ein Zwischenraum (26) zwischen Zellmodulen (12, 14) hinsichtlich einer ersten Raumrichtung (28) durch eine erste Wand (22) und hinsichtlich einer zweiten Raumrichtung durch eine zweite Wand (24) begrenzt wird, wobei ein Dichtband (30) zwischen den Wänden (22 ,24) angeordnet ist, dass das Dichtband (30) die erste Wand (22) und die zweite Wand (24) berührt und dass der Zwischenraum (26) zumindest hinsichtlich einer dritten Raumrichtung (32) begrenzt wird, wobei ein Klebstoff (36) den Zwischenraum (26) ausfüllt, dass die erste Wand (22) mit der zweiten Wand (24) durch den Klebstoff (36) miteinander verklebt sind. Ferner betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zum Herstellen eines ...

Power storage device

A power storage device includes a plurality of power storage modules laminated, a conductive plate and a sealing member. The conductive plate and the sealing member are provided between the power storage modules adjacent to each other in a laminating direction of the power storage modules. The plurality of power storage modules each have an electrode laminate, an electrolytic solution, and a sealing body. The electrode laminate has electrode exposed portions exposed from the sealing body at one end and the other end in the laminating direction. Between the power storage modules adjacent to each other in the laminating direction, the conductive plate is disposed between the electrode exposed portions opposing each other to be in contact with the electrode exposed portions, and at least a portion between the sealing bodies opposing each other is filled with the sealing member.

BATTERY CASE AND BATTERY DEVICE

The invention discloses a battery case and a battery device. A groove is disposed on a side surface of a boundary beam facing a bottom plate. The groove is disposed around an accommodating space formed by the boundary beam and the bottom plate. A sealing strip is disposed in the groove along an extending direction of the groove, and the sealing strip is in contact with the bottom of the groove and the bottom plate, respectively. The sealing of the connection between the boundary beam and the bottom plate may be implemented by the sealing strip.

BATTERY PACK AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A battery pack and an electric vehicle are provided. The battery pack includes a cell array and two first reinforcing plates. The cell array includes a number of cells. Each of the cells is defined with a length L, a thickness D, and a height H between the length L and the thickness D. The number of cells are arranged along a thickness direction, and the cells are adhered to each other by a structural adhesive. The two first reinforcing plates are arranged opposite to each other and are respectively adhered to two surfaces of the cell array along the arrangement direction of the cells, and are configured to constrain relative positions between the cells.

KLEBSTOFF AUF URETHANBASIS ZUM BEFESTIGEN UND ABDICHTEN VON BATTERIEPACKGEHÄUSEBAUGRUPPEN

Diese Offenbarung stellt einen Klebstoff auf Urethanbasis zum Befestigen und Abdichten von Batteriepackgehäusebaugruppen bereit. Diese Offenbarung legt ausführlich beispielhafte Batteriepackausgestaltungen zur Verwendung in elektrifizierten Fahrzeugen dar. Ein beispielhaftes Batteriepack kann eine mehrteilige Gehäusebaugruppe und einen Klebstoff auf Urethanbasis beinhalten. Der Klebstoff auf Urethanbasis kann sowohl als Befestigungselement zum Aneinanderbefestigen der Gehäusebaugruppenkomponenten als auch als Dichtung zum Blockieren des Eindringens von Feuchtigkeit in das Innere des Batteriepacks fungieren. Es werden zudem zugehörige Batteriepackmontageverfahren offenbart.

POWER STORAGE DEVICE AND VEHICLE-MOUNTED STRUCTURE THEREOF

A power storage device includes: a first case (100) that accommodates a plurality of stacked first power storage cells (10A); and a second case (200) that accommodates a plurality of stacked second power storage cells (10B). The first case (100) has a first reinforcement portion (120, 30A) extending in a first direction, and the second case (200) has a second reinforcement portion (220, 30B) extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction. The first case (100) and the second case (200) are provided to overlap with each other along a third direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction, and are joined to each other.

Barrier seal assemblies for sealing vehicle electrical housings

This disclosure details exemplary barrier seal assemblies for sealing vehicle electrical housings. The vehicle electrical housings may include any electrical housing utilized within a vehicle, including but not limited to battery pack housings and electrical connector assemblies. An exemplary barrier seal assembly may include a primary seal, a barrier seal, and a carrier that extends between the primary seal and the barrier seal. The barrier seal assembly is configured to reduce the ingress of corrosion inducing substances into an interior of vehicle electrical housings.

BATTERY MODULE, BATTERY PACK, AND VEHICLE

CONTACT PIN ASSEMBLY FOR CENTER HOLE OF BATTERY CELL

The disclosure provides a pin assembly for a cell. The cell includes an electrode assembly comprising a central hole, and the pin assembly includes a housing, at least one electrode lead, and an insulating part. The housingincludes a tube including a top opening and a bottom opening. The tube is disposed in the central hole of the cell. The insulating part is fully or partially disposed in the tube. The at least one electrode lead penetrates through the insulating part; a lower end ofthe at least one electrode lead is electrically connected to a positive electrode and/or a negative electrode of the cell, thereby leading out the polarity of the cell.

Battery module

A battery module includes at least one battery cell; a first plate disposed on one side of the at least one battery cell to dissipate heat generated by the at least one battery cell externally; and a second plate disposed on the other side of the at least one battery cell to dissipate heat generated by the at least one battery cell externally, wherein an electrode lead of the at least one battery cell is disposed between the first plate and the second plate, and is disposed to be biased toward the first plate.

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.

BATTERY ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A BATTERY ARRANGEMENT

A battery arrangement for a motor vehicle, with a first battery module including at least one first battery cell and a second battery module including at least one second battery cell. Here, the first battery module has a first module housing with a first interior space in which the at least one first battery cell is arranged, and the second battery module has a second module housing with a second interior space in which the at least one second battery cell is arranged. The first and second interior spaces are designed to be sealed with respect to one another.

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 PACK, ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR BATTERY PACK, AND DISASSEMBLY METHOD FOR BATTERY PACK

A battery pack, an assembly method for battery pack, and a disassembly method for battery pack are provided. The battery pack includes a battery box and a battery. The battery is provided in the battery box. The battery box includes a main frame, and the main frame includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion are stacked up, and the first portion and the second portion are detachably connected to each other. The battery is connected to the first portion, or the battery is connected to the second portion.

Electrode Stack Assembly for a Metal Hydrogen Battery

An electrode stack can include a plurality of anode assemblies, each anode assembly including at least one anode layer attached to an anode tab; a plurality of cathode assemblies, each cathode assembly including at least one cathode layer attached to a cathode tab; a plurality of separators; an anode feedthrough bridge arranged to engage each anode tab of each of the plurality of anode assemblies; a cathode feedthrough bridge arranged to engage each cathode tab of each of the plurality of cathode assemblies; an anode feedthrough terminal coupled to the anode feedthrough bridge; and a cathode feedthrough terminal coupled to the cathode feedthrough bridge, wherein the plurality of anode assemblies and the plurality of cathode assemblies are alternately arranged and separated by the plurality of separators to form an electrode stack. A battery is also presented.

SECONDARY BATTERY

A battery module includes a battery assembly including a plurality of sub-packing units, the plurality of sub-packing units respectively including a cell housing, at least one battery cell accommodated in an internal space of the cell housing, and at least one vent hole disposed in the cell housing and connecting the internal space to an outside of the cell housing, and a flame blocking structure coupled to the battery assembly, and including an inlet hole connected to the vent hole, an inner chamber communicating with the inlet hole, an outlet hole communicating with the inner chamber and the outside, and at least one partition wall protruding into the inner chamber.

Thermal management for a conformal wearable battery

A battery system with a passive thermal management system is formed from a plurality of battery cells arranged on a printed circuit board assembly. In some cases, the printed circuit board assembly may include a flexible printed circuit board that is folded along an axis forming an upper and lower portion of the printed circuit board assembly. The thermal management system may include fire-blocking foam members individually attached to each battery cell. The battery cells may be arranged in a grid-like pattern to allow for a spacing arrangement between the battery cells to keep a failing battery cell from negatively affecting an adjacent battery cell. In addition, the flexible printed circuit card may include a fuse for each battery cell to shut off any current flow to a faulty battery cell if it begins to fail causing current flow to exceed beyond a predetermined current limit. The battery system may be a conformal wearable battery.

BATTERY MODULE, BATTERY DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING A BATTERY MODULE

The invention relates to battery modules, battery devices and to methods for producing a battery module.

Electric vehicle battery enclosure with sealant and seal bead height maintenance

Electric vehicle battery enclosures and methods of assembling electric vehicle battery enclosures involve a base portion to hold one or more batteries that provide motive power to an all-electric or hybrid electric vehicle. An electric vehicle battery enclosure includes a cover portion to mate with the base portion to enclose the one or more batteries, and a sealant to create a bond between the base portion and the cover portion around an entire perimeter of the enclosure and to seal the enclosure based on a uniform height of the sealant around the perimeter of the enclosure.

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 ...

Novel button cell and preparation process thereof

The novel button battery comprises a bottom shell and an upper cover which are matched with each other, a positive plate is fixedly mounted on the bottom shell, a negative plate is fixedly mounted on the upper cover, a placement base is fixedly mounted on the positive plate, and a battery cell is placed in the placement base in an opening and closing manner; an upper positioning shell matched with the battery cell is fixedly mounted on the negative plate, an electricity sensing pasting plate is fixedly mounted in the upper positioning shell through a plurality of extrusion spring columns, a sealing ring is fixedly mounted in the bottom shell, a fixing mechanism is mounted between the bottom shell and the upper cover, and an insulating mechanism is mounted between the bottom shell and the upper cover. The invention has the advantages that the welding fixation between the upper cover and the bottom shell of the button cell can be quickly realized by adopting extrusion limiting and rotary ...

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- ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BATTERY PACK

Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a battery pack which has an upper plate configured to have a seating surface, on which battery modules are seated, and a plurality of members configured to separate the seating surface of the upper plate into a plurality of regions. The method includes calculating height tolerances of the seating surface in the respective regions, determining application amounts of the gap filler in the respective regions based on the calculated height tolerances in the respective regions, and applying the determined application amounts of the gap filler in the respective regions.

Battery pack

A battery pack for optimizing the structure of the battery pack includes a case, a battery module and a blocking member. The case includes an accommodating cavity and a drain hole in communication with the accommodating cavity. The battery module is contained inside the accommodating cavity. The blocking member is mounted to the case, wherein the blocking member is disposed on one side of the battery module in a width direction. At least a part of the blocking member is arranged between the battery module and the drain hole to block a binder for fixing the battery module from entering the drain hole. The reservoir cavity is provided, such that the liquid flow into a reservoir portion to prevent dangers such as short-circuit occurring in the battery module when liquid is accumulated inside the case.

Battery, power consumption apparatus, and method for producing battery

The present application provides a battery, a power consumption apparatus, and a method for producing a battery. The battery includes a box body, a battery module and a mounting plate, the battery module is disposed in the box body and includes a battery cell arrangement structure and a first end plate, the battery cell arrangement structure includes a plurality of battery cells stacked and is disposed on one side of the battery cell arrangement structure, the first end plate is fixedly connected to the battery cell arrangement structure, the mounting plate is disposed between the first end plate and the box body and is fixedly connected to the box body; the first end plate has a first elastic support part configured to be capable of abutting the mounting plate, being squeezed by the battery cell arrangement structure and deforming when the battery cell arrangement structure expands.

A BATTERY DEVICE WITH PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE PROPAGATION

Abstract: A battery device (3) is provided. The battery device comprises a casing having a plurality of sides (10a-10f) including a bottom side, a top side opposite to said bottom side, two lateral sides, a front side, and a rear side opposite to said front side, wherein the plurality of sides are assembled to form a sealed container, and a battery cell pack (20) located within the sealed container. The casing comprises at least one outlet (31) arranged at at least one of the plurality of sides. The sealed container is configured to prevent heated gases generated upon a malfunction of the battery cell pack from escaping the casing except via the at least one outlet. The battery device further comprises a filter (13) arranged at said at least one outlet for limiting at least flames from escaping the casing, and terminals for connection of the battery device to a load, another battery device or an external power source, arranged at the front side, and wherein said at least one outlet is arranged ...

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 ...

BATTERY, POWER CONSUMPTION APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING BATTERY

The present application provides a battery, a power consumption apparatus, and a method for producing a battery. The battery includes a box body, a battery module and a mounting plate, the battery module is disposed in the box body and includes a battery cell arrangement structure and a first end plate, the battery cell arrangement structure includes a plurality of battery cells stacked and is disposed on one side of the battery cell arrangement structure, the first end plate is fixedly connected to the battery cell arrangement structure, the mounting plate is disposed between the first end plate and the box body and is fixedly connected to the box body; the first end plate has a first elastic support part configured to be capable of abutting the mounting plate, being squeezed by the battery cell arrangement structure and deforming when the battery cell arrangement structure expands.

Protective housing of a battery pack incorporating channels for transporting a heat-transfer fluid

The invention relates to a casing for protecting at least one electric battery module (M), comprising at least one element (9) for thermal regulation of said at least one module (M) in which a heat-transfer fluid flows. According to the invention, the protective housing comprises at least one duct (10), for conveying heat-transfer fluid, that extends in at least one wall of the protective casing (B, 1, 2, 3, 4) and is in fluid connection with said at least one thermal regulation element (9).

BATTERY MODULE AND BATTERY PACK INCLUDING THE SAME

A battery module includes a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked; a module frame that wraps the battery cell stack and has an open part formed on the lower side; and an upper thermal conductive resin layer located between the upper surface of the battery cell stack and the module frame. The battery cell stack is exposed in the downward direction through the open part.

Modular approach for advanced battery modules having different electrical characteristics

Present embodiments include a series of lithium battery modules having a plurality of electrochemical cells having different electrical characteristics such as voltages and/or capacities. The battery modules are each constructed using components, architectures, production methods, among other things, in common with each other. The lithium ion battery modules may include a first battery module type having a first capacity and a first voltage, a second battery module type having a second capacity and a second voltage, and, in some embodiments, additional battery module types (e.g., a third battery module type having a third capacity and a third voltage) having different voltages and/or capacities. The lithium ion battery modules may all have the same footprint.

BATTERY MODULE, BATTERY PACK AND VEHICLE, EACH INCLUDING THE SAME

A battery module, and a battery pack and a vehicle, each including the battery module. The battery module includes a frame; a plurality of battery cells arranged in the frame; a heat sink in contact with one side of the battery cell; and a cooling fin in contact with the heat sink and in contact with the other side of the battery cell.

Method for manufacturing battery pack

Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a battery pack which has an upper plate configured to have a seating surface, on which battery modules are seated, and a plurality of members configured to separate the seating surface of the upper plate into a plurality of regions. The method includes calculating height tolerances of the seating surface in the respective regions, determining application amounts of the gap filler in the respective regions based on the calculated height tolerances in the respective regions, and applying the determined application amounts of the gap filler in the respective regions.

POWER STORAGE DEVICE

A power storage device includes a plurality of power storage modules laminated, a conductive plate and a sealing member. The conductive plate and the sealing member are provided between the power storage modules adjacent to each other in a laminating direction of the power storage modules. The plurality of power storage modules each have an electrode laminate, an electrolytic solution, and a sealing body. The electrode laminate has electrode exposed portions exposed from the sealing body at one end and the other end in the laminating direction. Between the power storage modules adjacent to each other in the laminating direction, the conductive plate is disposed between the electrode exposed portions opposing each other to be in contact with the electrode exposed portions, and at least a portion between the sealing bodies opposing each other is filled with the sealing member.

Module layer and battery system made therefrom

A module layer and to a battery system made therefrom, which, as a device for supplying and storing electrical energy between two final end components, comprises a number of battery modules that are electrically connected to one another in series. Each module here consists of a number of elementary cells, which are generally lithium-ion batteries. The module layer is embodied as a structural unit, wherein the cells in the module layer are positioned next to one another in a tray, in an upright position on a base element of the tray, and are enclosed by an outer frame that is embodied as a heat sink and constitutes the rim of the tray, the outer frame has a seal, and the module layer has a section of a central shaft into which bus bars protrude, which produce a conductive connection with the cells of the respective module layer.

Method for Producing a Battery Module, Battery Module, Traction Battery, and Electrically Operable Motor Vehicle

A method for producing a battery module for a traction battery of an electrically operable motor vehicle includes providing battery cells, providing a holding device for the battery cells, which has receiving chambers for the battery cells, at least partially coating an outer side of the battery cells and/or an inner side of the receiving chambers with a microencapsulated adhesive, and inserting the battery cells into the receiving chambers, wherein the insertion movement causes a force to be exerted on the microencapsulated adhesive, by way of which force the microencapsulated adhesive is activated and cured to fix the battery cells in the receiving chambers.

MODULE LAYER AND BATTERY SYSTEM MADE THEREFROM

A module layer and to a battery system made therefrom, which, as a device for supplying and storing electrical energy between two final end components, comprises a number of battery modules that are electrically connected to one another in series. Each module here consists of a number of elementary cells, which are generally lithium-ion batteries. The module layer is embodied as a structural unit, wherein the cells in the module layer are positioned next to one another in a tray, in an upright position on a base element of the tray, and are enclosed by an outer frame that is embodied as a heat sink and constitutes the rim of the tray, the outer frame has a seal, and the module layer has a section of a central shaft into which bus bars protrude, which produce a conductive connection with the cells of the respective module layer.

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.

Battery pack

The problem addressed by the present invention is that of efficiently fixing a cell group to a case of a battery pack. In order to solve the problem, the housing (80) has a partition wall (85) extending in the extending direction (X) and protruding in the protruding direction (Z) therein. The cell group (30G) has a plurality of battery cells (30) arranged in the extension direction (X) on the side of the partition wall (85). The paste (P) fills a gap (g) between the partition wall (85) and the monomer group (30G). The partition wall 85 has an injection path 90. The injection path 90 has: an injection port 91 for injecting the paste P; and a discharge port (99) that communicates with the injection port (91) and opens into the gap (g).

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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 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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 ...

Hand-held electronic device and battery unit

A non-limiting example hand-held electronic device includes a battery accommodating portion provided with an attaching portion which is formed in a rectangular shape in plain by longer first sides and shorter second sides, and formed with concave portions at corresponding positions on the first sides. A first battery unit is attached to the attaching portion by fitting first ends which form shorter sides of the first battery unit into the concave portions. When a second battery unit is to be attached to the same attaching portion, a second battery unit is attached within the first sides and the second sides without using the concave portions.

Rechargeable battery pack

A rechargeable battery pack according to one or more exemplary embodiments of the present invention includes: unit cells including rechargeable batteries stacked along a first direction; rechargeable battery modules including the unit cells and electrically connected to each other, and including end plates at outermost ends of the rechargeable battery modules; and a combining member connecting the end plates of the rechargeable battery modules, wherein each of the end plates includes: a main body facing the unit cells; a flange bent from the main body and facing the combining member; a first fastening member connecting the flange to the combining member; and a handling opening in the main body at a side of the first fastening member.

Removable Battery Pack

A battery for a mobile device includes: a battery housing including an inner wall, an opposing outer wall, a rear wall, and an opposing forward wall, the rear and forward walls each joining the inner and outer walls; an electrical contact disposed on the inner wall, configured to engage with an electrical interface within a device housing; a seal on the inner wall surrounding the electrical contact and a further portion of the inner wall, and configured to engage a complementary surface within the device housing; a hook extending from the forward wall, configured to engage the device housing to establish a pivot axis of the battery housing during battery insertion and removal; and a latch extending from the rear wall, biased towards an extended position to secure the battery within the device housing, and movable to a retracted position to release the battery from the device housing.

HANDLE

A battery pack includes a housing, at least one battery cell, and a handle assembly. The battery cell is disposed within the housing. The handle assembly is coupled to the housing. The handle assembly includes a first handle catch, an elongate flexible member, a second handle catch, and a grip layer. The elongate flexible member has a first end and a second end. The elongate flexible member is coupled to the first handle catch. The first handle catch is disposed nearer to the first end than to the second end. The second handle catch is coupled to the elongate flexible member nearer to the second end than to the first end. The grip layer is disposed on at least a portion of each of the first handle catch, the elongate flexible member, and the second handle catch. 1. A battery pack comprising:a housing,at least one battery cell disposed within the housing, and a first handle catch,', 'an elongate flexible member having a first end and a second end, the elongate flexible member coupled to the first handle catch, the first handle catch disposed nearer to the first end than to the second end,', 'a second handle catch coupled to the elongate flexible member nearer to the second end than to the first end, and', 'a grip layer disposed on at least a portion of each of the first handle catch, the elongate flexible member, and the second handle catch., 'a handle assembly coupled to the housing, the handle assembly including'}2. The battery pack of claim 1 , wherein the grip layer envelops a majority of the elongate flexible member.3. The battery pack of claim 2 , wherein the elongate flexible member is insert molded within the grip layer.4. The battery back of claim 2 , wherein the handle assembly further includes a first fastener coupling the first handle catch to the elongate flexible member and a second fastener coupling the second handle catch to the elongate member claim 2 , andwherein, the grip layer is disposed on at least a portion of each of the first fastener and the ...

METHOD AND SUPPORT DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING A BATTERY HOUSING WHEN INSERTING A BATTERY MODULE

A method for supporting a battery housing when a battery module is inserted. A support device includes a support for supporting the battery housing. Here, the support has several mutually movable pin elements for setting down the battery housing. A negative shape corresponding to a shape of a base bottom side of a housing base of the battery housing by the pin elements is set on the basis of a selective displacement of the support along a predetermined translational direction of movement in that each pin element is displaced from a respective starting position to a respective end position when it reaches the base bottom side and locked at the respective end position by a locking unit. After the negative shape has been set, the support is displaced by a defined offset distance opposite to the direction of movement. 1. A method for supporting a battery housing when inserting a battery module , whereinthe battery module is arranged within the battery housing in such a way that a support surface of the battery module and a corresponding support surface of a base top side of a housing base of the battery housing is coupled to one another in a thermally conductive manner by applying a pressing force by a heat-conducting material positioned between the two support surfaces,a support device with a support is provided for supporting the battery housing on a base bottom side of the housing base opposite the base top side, whereinthe support comprises multiple pin elements which can move relative to one another for setting down the battery housing and a locking unit for locking the pin elements, whereina negative shape corresponding to a shape of the base bottom side of the housing base of the battery housing is set by the pin elements based on a displacement of the support along a predetermined translational movement direction in that each pin element is displaced from a respective starting position to a respective end position due to ongoing displacement of the support when ...

BATTERY OR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL FIXTURE

A device for applying compressive force to electrochemical cells or batteries with superior pressure distribution, which includes first and second external plates; a first internal plate positionable adjacent to the first external plate, and comprising an external dimension corresponding to an external dimension of the first external plate and an internal dimension defining a first aperture corresponding to the exterior dimensions of an electrochemical cell or battery; a second internal plate positionable adjacent to the second external plate, and comprising external dimension corresponding to an external dimension of the second external plate and an internal dimension defining a second aperture corresponding to the exterior dimensions of the electrochemical cell or battery; and a plurality of fasteners configured to extend through the first and second external plates and the first and second internal plates to apply pressure to the electrochemical cell or battery positioned between the first and second internal plates. 1. An electrochemical cell or battery pressure application device , comprising:first and second external plates;a first internal plate positionable adjacent to the first external plate, and comprising an external dimension corresponding to an external dimension of the first external plate and an internal dimension defining a first aperture corresponding to the exterior dimensions of an electrochemical cell or battery;a second internal plate positionable adjacent to the second external plate, and comprising external dimension corresponding to an external dimension of the second external plate and an internal dimension defining a second aperture corresponding to the exterior dimensions of the electrochemical cell or battery; anda plurality of fastener sets configured to extend through the first and second external plates and the first and second internal plates for applying pressure to the electrochemical cell or battery positioned between the first ...

Battery module

A battery module including a plurality of battery cells that prevents the movement of the battery cells due to impact and has excellent cooling performance of the battery cells includes a battery cell group including a laminate of a plurality of flattened rectangular battery cells stacked in a thickness direction of the battery cells, and a housing storing the battery cell group. The battery cell group includes a plurality of cell holders configured to hold the individual battery cells from both sides in the thickness direction, and a plurality of side plates disposed at both ends of the plurality of battery cells in a width direction via the plurality of cell holders. Each of the cell holders has a restriction portion configured to restrict movement of the corresponding battery cell in a direction intersecting the thickness direction, and fixing portions that engage with the side plates.

Mounting apparatus for battery module

A mounting apparatus for securing a battery module to an enclosure includes a bracket and a latching member. The bracket is secured to the enclosure and defines a receiving space for receiving the battery module. The latching member is attached to the bracket and includes a resilient portion and a blocking flange perpendicularly connected to the resilient portion. The blocking flange is engaged with the battery module to prevent the battery module from disengaging from the receiving space, and the resilient portion is resiliently deformable to disengage the blocking flange from the battery module so that the battery module is easily installed or detached from the enclosure without extra tools.

VEHICLE

A vehicle includes a drive battery unit including a battery unit case, a pair of left and right battery side frames, and a plurality of fixing members. The drive battery unit is fixed to the vehicle. The battery unit case includes a left side wall and a right side wall. One of the pair of left and right battery side frames is disposed on a left side of the left side wall of the battery unit case. Another of the pair of left and right battery side frames is disposed on a right side of the right side wall of the battery unit case. Each of the fixing members is fixed to the pair of left and right battery side frames, and a length of each of the fixing members in the front-rear direction is longer than a length thereof in the vehicle width direction. 1. A vehicle comprising:a drive battery unit disposed under a floor panel, wherein: a battery unit case which accommodates a plurality of battery cells,', 'a pair of left and right battery side frames which extends in a front-rear direction of the vehicle, and', 'a plurality of fixing members through which fastening members are inserted;, 'the drive battery unit includes'}the drive battery unit is fixed to the vehicle by inserting the fastening members into the fixing members;the battery unit case includes a left side wall and a right side wall which face each other in a vehicle width direction and extend in the front-rear direction;one of the pair of left and right battery side frames is disposed on a left side of the left side wall of the battery unit case;another of the pair of left and right battery side frames is disposed on a right side of the right side wall of the battery unit case; andeach of the fixing members is fixed to the pair of left and right battery side frames, and a length of each of the fixing members in the front-rear direction is longer than a length thereof in the vehicle width direction.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein: a cylindrical portion which is hollow in an upper-lower direction,', ...

Terminal Block Protective Cover and Battery Module Including the Same

The battery module includes: a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked; a terminal block electrically connected to the battery cell stack; a housing accommodating the battery cell stack in a form of an opened side surface on which the terminal block is formed; an insulating cover covering an opening of the housing, a terminal block through hole exposing the terminal block to the outside being formed on one side of the insulating cover; and a terminal block protective cover accommodating the terminal block exposed to the outside. A portion of the terminal block protective cover being melted in a situation of a certain temperature or higher to cover and insulate an outer surface of the terminal block, thereby insulating the terminal block and preventing the short circuit in a thermal runaway situation. 1. A battery module comprising:a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked;a terminal block electrically connected to the battery cell stack;a housing accommodating the battery cell stack;an insulating cover covering an opening of the housing and having a terminal block through hole exposing the terminal block to an outside and being formed on one side of the insulating cover; anda terminal block protective cover accommodating the terminal block exposed to the outside, the terminal block protective cover being melted at a predetermined temperature and insulating the terminal block by covering the terminal block.2. The battery module of claim 1 , wherein the terminal block protective cover comprises a coupling protrusion extending in one direction claim 1 ,a coupling slot is formed in the insulating cover, andthe coupling protrusion is coupled to the coupling slot by sliding on the coupling slot.3. The battery module of claim 1 , the insulating cover further comprising shielding plates formed on one side and the other side of the terminal block exposed to the outside through the terminal block through hole.4. The ...

BATTERY BOX

This application discloses a battery box, including a battery case and a plurality of batteries accommodated in the battery case. The batteries are bonded to an inner wall of the battery case by using an adhesive, a coefficient of thermal expansion of the adhesive is α in units of ppm/° C., a coefficient of thermal conductivity of the adhesive is β in units of W/mK, and a ratio of α and β meet a relation of 15≤α/β≤80. In the battery box in this application, the battery case and the plurality of batteries accommodated in the battery case are bonded by using the adhesive. When the coefficient of thermal conductivity of the adhesive matches the coefficient of thermal expansion, heat conduction requirements of the battery box can be satisfied, and the adhesive can also be prevented from cracking or peeling off under heat stress due to alternating temperatures during use of the battery box, thereby improving safety performance of the battery box. 1. A battery box , comprising a battery case and a plurality of batteries accommodated in the battery case , wherein the batteries are bonded to an inner wall of the battery case by using an adhesive , a coefficient of thermal expansion of the adhesive is α in units of ppm/° C. , a coefficient of thermal conductivity of the adhesive is β in units of W/mK , and a ratio of α and β meet a relation of 15≤α/β≤80.2. The battery box according to claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the coefficient of thermal expansion α and the coefficient of thermal conductivity β of the adhesive meet a relation of 25≤α/β≤45 claim 1 , wherein the coefficient of thermal expansion α is in units of ppm/° C. and the coefficient of thermal conductivity β is in units of W/mK.3. The battery box according to claim 1 , wherein the coefficient of thermal expansion α of the adhesive is 30 ppm/° C. to 55 ppm/° C. and preferably 30 ppm/° C. to 45 ppm/° C.; and the coefficient of thermal conductivity β of the adhesive is 0.6 W/mK to 1.9 W/mK and preferably 0.8 W/mK to 1. ...

END PLATE SECURING STRUCTURE AND BATTERY DEVICE

This end end plate securing structure comprises a battery case capable of housing a plurality of battery cells in a stacked state, and an end plate for pressing the plurality of battery cells in a stacking direction, and holds the plurality of battery cells in the battery case by securing the end plate to the battery case. The end plate has a recessed groove that is provided in an end surface, a securing member that is disposed in the recessed groove to be projectable from and retractable into the end surface, and a biasing member that is disposed in the recessed groove and biases the securing member in a projection direction. The battery case has an engagement part that engages with the securing member. The end plate is secured to the battery case by engagement of the securing member of the end plate with the engagement part.

Busbar

The present invention refers to a busbar for electrically connecting a plurality of cells of a battery module. In order to electrically disconnect the battery cells from each other upon thermal runaway of at least one of the cells or short circuit, the busbar includes a core and a shell at least partially made of a first material, said first material being an electrically conducting material, wherein the core is at least partially made of a second material having a coefficient of thermal expansion which is significantly higher than the coefficient of thermal expansion of the first material.

BATTERY FRAME, BATTERY GROUP, BATTERY PACK, AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING BATTERY GROUP

Embodiments of this application provide a battery frame, a battery group, a battery pack, and a method for assembling a battery group. The battery frame according to the embodiments of this application includes at least two frames. The at least two frames are sequentially connected along a first direction. Among the at least two frames, any two adjacent frames are rotatably connected to each other, so that the battery frame is foldable. The foldability of the battery frame according to the embodiments of this application diversifies the battery frame effectively. 1. A battery frame , comprising at least two frames , wherein each of the at least two frames comprises a pallet and side plates , the side plates are peripherally connected to the pallet and comprise a first side plate and a second side plate that are arranged oppositely along a first direction , the first direction is parallel to a plane in which the pallet is located , and the at least two frames are sequentially connected along the first direction; among the at least two frames , any two adjacent frames are rotatably connected to each other , so that the battery frame is in either an unfolded state or a folded state; when the battery frame is in the unfolded state , the at least two frames are disposed alongside in the first direction; when the battery frame is in the folded state , the at least two frames are stacked along a second direction; and the second direction is perpendicular to the plane in which the pallet is located.2. The battery frame according to claim 1 , wherein the battery frame comprises at least three frames; and claim 1 , among any three adjacent frames claim 1 , a middle frame is folded in an opposite direction against two frames located on two opposite sides of the middle frame.3. The battery frame according to claim 2 , wherein among any three adjacent frames claim 2 , the middle frame is rotatably connected to a frame on a first side of the middle frame through a first rotation ...

Battery module

The invention relates to a battery module having a multiplicity of battery cells (4), wherein the battery module (1) has a housing (2) with an interior space (3) in which the multiplicity of battery cells (4) is accommodated, wherein a housing wall (5, 6) of the housing (2) has a multiplicity of projections (7) facing toward the interior space (3) of the housing (2), wherein in each case two adjacent projections (7) delimit a flow channel (8) designed for a flow of temperature-control fluid, wherein the multiplicity of battery cells (4) makes direct contact in each case with the multiplicity of projections (7).

POWER SOURCE DEVICE, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ELECTRICITY STORAGE DEVICE EMPLOYING SAME

Power supply device includes: a plurality of secondary battery cells each having a prismatic exterior can and constant cell thickness; a pair of end plates covering both end surfaces of battery stack body in which the plurality of secondary battery cells are stacked; and a plurality of fastening members each having a plate shape extending in a stack direction of the plurality of secondary battery cells and disposed on an opposing side surface of battery stack body to fasten end plates to each other. Each of the plurality of fastening members has wavy portion in which a plurality of wavy pieces bent in a cross-sectional view are periodically disposed at an interval according to the cell thickness. 1. A power supply device comprising:a plurality of secondary battery cells each including a prismatic exterior can and a cell thickness and the cell thickness being constant;a pair of end plates covering both end surfaces of a battery stack body including the plurality of secondary battery cells are stacked; anda plurality of fastening members each including a plate shape extending along stacking of the plurality of secondary battery cells and disposed on opposite side surfaces of the battery stack body to fasten the end plates to each other,wherein each of the plurality of fastening members includes a wavy portion including a plurality of wavy pieces bent in a cross-sectional view are periodically disposed at an interval according to the cell thickness.2. The power supply device according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the wavy pieces is disposed for the plurality of secondary battery cells.3. The power supply device according to claim 1 , wherein each of the wavy pieces is disposed for a corresponding of the cell thicknesses.4. The power supply device according to claim 1 , wherein each of the wavy pieces is bent in a chevron shape in a direction of expanding outward of the battery stack body.5. The power supply device according to claim 1 , wherein the wavy portion ...

POWER SUPPLY DEVICE, ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND POWER STORAGE DEVICE PROVIDED WITH SAID POWER SUPPLY DEVICE, AND FASTENING MEMBER FOR POWER SUPPLY DEVICE

A power supply device includes a battery stack body including a plurality of secondary battery cells are stacked, a pair of end plates covering both end surfaces of the battery stack body, and a plurality of fastening members each disposed on an opposing side surface of the battery stack body to fasten the end plates to each other. Fastening member includes end-part fastening parts fixed to the end plates at both ends in a longer direction, and intermediate coupling part coupling end-part fastening parts to each other, and intermediate coupling part has a plate shape extending along a side surface of the battery stack body, and includes a plurality of rows of coupling bars formed in a wave shape in front view of fastening member. At the time of expansion of the secondary battery cells, the power supply device elastically deforms coupling bar in a plane along the side surface of the battery stack body so that intermediate coupling part stretches in the stack direction of the secondary battery cells. 1. A power supply device comprising:a battery stack body including a plurality of secondary battery cells with a prismatic exterior can are stacked;a pair of end plates covering both end surfaces of the battery stack body, the both end surfaces being ends along stacking of the battery stack body; anda plurality of fastening members each disposed on a corresponding one of side surfaces of the battery stack body to fasten the end plates to each other, the side surfaces facing each other, whereineach of the plurality of fastening members includesend-part fastening parts at both ends of the fastening member, the both ends being ends along a length of the fastening member, each of the end-part fastening parts being fixed to a corresponding one of the end plates, andan intermediate coupling part coupling between the end-part fastening parts,the intermediate coupling part includesa plurality of coupling bars each including a plate shape extending along a side surface of the ...

BATTERY MODULE

A battery module includes an output electrode base and an end plate, and the output electrode base is inserted into and fitted to the end plate. A first limiting element is disposed on the output electrode base, a limiting plate is disposed on the end plate, and the first limiting element is fitted to the limiting plate. A stop hole is provided in one of the output electrode base and the end plate, and a second limiting element is disposed on the other. The second limiting element is accommodated in the stop hole; and the second limiting element is fitted to the stop hole. The first limiting element is fitted to the limiting plate and the second limiting element is fitted to the stop hole to limit the relative movement of the output electrode base and the end plate. 1. A battery module , comprising an output electrode base and an end plate , wherein the output electrode base is inserted into and fitted to the end plate;a first limiting element is disposed on the output electrode base; a limiting plate is disposed on the end plate; and the first limiting element is fitted to the limiting plate to limit relative movement of the output electrode base and the end plate along a first direction;a stop hole is provided in one of the output electrode base and the end plate, and a second limiting element is disposed on the other of the output electrode base and the end plate; the second limiting element is accommodated in the stop hole; and the second limiting element is fitted to the stop hole to limit relative movement of the output electrode base and the end plate along a second direction; andan extension direction of the first direction is opposite to an extension direction of the second direction.2. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the end plate comprises a body;the stop hole is provided in the body along a height direction of the battery module; andthe output electrode base comprises a base plate, and the second limiting element protrudes from the base ...

BATTERY CASE AND BATTERY MODULE

The present application provides a battery case and a battery module. The battery case includes a bottom plate; and a plurality of circumferentially spaced extensions formed by extending horizontally outward along the bottom plate, and each extension is bended at least once to form a case side arm, and a cavity of the battery case is enclosed by the case side arms and the bottom plate, and end faces for connection of the case side arms are bended to form connecting portions, and two adjacent connecting portions are snap-fitted to fix the adjacent case side arms to each other. 1. A battery case , wherein comprising:a bottom plate; anda plurality of extensions circumferentially spaced, the plurality of extensions being formed by extending horizontally outward along the bottom plate, whereineach of the plurality of extensions is bended at least once to form a case side arm and a cavity of the battery case is enclosed by the case side arms and the bottom plate, andwherein end faces for connection of the case side arms are bended to form connecting portions, and two adjacent connecting portions are snap-fitted to fix the adjacent case side arms to each other.2. The battery case according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting portions comprise first connecting portions and second connecting portions;the case side arms comprise:at least two end plates, end faces for connection of the at least two end plates being bended to form the first connecting portions; andat least two side plates, an end plate being arranged between the adjacent side plates, end faces for connection of the side plates being bended to form the second connecting portions; andadjacent first connecting portion and second connecting portion are snap-fitted together.3. The battery case according to claim 2 , wherein the at least two end plates are bended to form at least one reinforcing arm claim 2 , and the reinforcing arm is arranged parallel to the bottom plate; andthe reinforcing arm is located outside ...

Battery pack

A battery pack includes single fixing brackets respectively fixed to an end portion of the battery module in a battery cell stack direction which has a total terminal positive electrode and an end portion of the battery module in the battery cell stack direction which has a total terminal negative electrode connecting and fixing brackets connecting and fixing between end portions adjacent in an arrangement direction in the battery cell stack direction which have no total terminal positive electrode or total terminal negative electrode, a connection mechanism that connects both side ends of each of the adjacent single fixing bracket and connecting and fixing bracket in the arrangement direction to each other so as to be relatively movable in the battery cell stack direction, and an electrical connection member that electrically connects a total positive electrode and a total negative electrode.

BATTERY CELL MACROMODULE HOUSING, CONTACTING DEVICE FOR A BATTERY CELL MACROMODULE HOUSING, HOUSING COVER FOR A CONTACTING DEVICE FOR A BATTERY CELL MACROMODULE HOUSING AND A BATTERY CELL MACROMODULE

A battery cell macromodule housing having a housing shell comprising two longitudinal walls and two end walls, the longitudinal walls being arranged perpendicular to the end walls, and the longitudinal walls and the end walls each being parallel to and spaced apart from each other so that the walls annularly enclose the interior space. The housing shell further has a plurality of positioning indentations formed on the inner sides of the walls, respectively, for positioning a battery cell perpendicular to the passage plane enclosed by the walls. The positioning indentations in the end walls are spaced further apart than the positioning indentations in the longitudinal walls. 1. Battery cell macromodule housing for accommodating a plurality of cylindrical battery cells in an interior space of the battery cell macromodule housing ,having a housing shell which comprises two longitudinal walls and two end walls, the longitudinal walls being arranged perpendicularly to the end walls, and the longitudinal walls and the end walls each lying opposite one another at a distance from one another in parallel, so that the walls enclose the interior space in an annular manner,the inner sides of the walls each having a plurality of positioning indentations which are each configured for positioning a battery cell perpendicular to the passage plane enclosed by the walls, the inner sides of the walls each having separating elements arranged between adjacent positioning indentations, which project into the interior space, the longitudinal walls being longer than the end walls and the positioning indentations in the end walls being at a greater distance from one another than the positioning indentations in the longitudinal walls,wherein the battery cell macromodule housing is closed at the upper side and/or the lower side of the housing shell by a covering, which comprises two superimposed plates, of which an outer plate is made of a material with high thermal conductivity and of which ...

BATTERY MOUNTING STRUCTURE AND WORKING MACHINE

With the object of providing a battery mounting structure and working machine which can improve the degrees of freedom in layout of constituent components including a battery, without restrictions in the mounting direction of the battery, it is configured to include a placement member provided at an upper part of an electrical component, a battery which is provided detachably to the placement member and drives the electrical component, and a connection member which extends from the electrical component towards the battery and can electrically connect the electrical component and the battery. 1. A battery mounting structure comprising:a placement member provided at an upper part of an electrical component;a battery which is provided to be attachable and detachable relative to the placement member and drives the electrical component; anda connection member which extends from the electrical component to the battery and is capable of electrically connecting the electrical component and the battery.2. The battery mounting structure according to claim 1 , wherein the battery has an engaged part claim 1 , andwherein the placement member has an engaging member which engages with the engaged part to fix the battery on the placement member.3. The battery mounting structure according to claim 2 , wherein the engaging member has a pressing part which can apply a load towards the placement member on the battery claim 2 , in an engaged state with the battery claim 2 , andwherein an elastic member is disposed between the placement member and the battery.4. The battery mounting structure according to claim 3 , wherein the engaging member has a movable part which is mounted to the placement member claim 3 , and the pressing part is provided continuously to the movable part claim 3 , andwherein the engaged part is disposed on a top face of the battery.5. The battery mounting structure according to claim 4 , wherein the movable part is swingably mounted to the placement member claim 4 ...

POWER SUPPLY DEVICE, ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND POWER STORAGE DEVICE INCLUDING POWER SUPPLY DEVICE, FASTENING MEMBER FOR POWER SUPPLY DEVICE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FASTENING MEMBER FOR POWER SUPPLY DEVICE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING POWER SUPPLY DEVICE

A power supply device, which is provided to prevent deformation and breakage of a fastening member used to fasten a battery stack and provide increased strength of connection of the fastening member with an end plate, includes a battery stack including a plurality of secondary battery cells that are stacked, a pair of end plates to cover both end faces of the battery stack, and a plurality of fastening members disposed at opposed side faces of the battery stack to fasten the end plates together. Fastening member includes fastening body extending in a direction of stacking of the secondary battery cells and locking block fixed to an inner face of each of both ends in longer direction of the fastening body. The end plates each have a fitting part in an outer peripheral surface of the end plate to guide locking block into the fitting part and a stopper abutting on locking block. Fastening body and locking block of fastening member are fixed to each other through a joint interface between fastening body and locking block. The joint interface includes local joint region that is a part of a joint surface size and surface joint region that is a whole of the joint surface size through which the locking block and the fastening body are joined together. 1. A power supply device comprising:a battery stack including a plurality of secondary battery cells that are stacked, each of the secondary battery cells including an exterior can that is prismatic in shape;a pair of end plates covering both end faces of the battery stack in a direction of stacking of the battery stack; anda plurality of fastening members disposed at opposed side faces of the battery stack to fasten the end plates to each other,wherein each of the plurality of the fastening members includes:a fastening body in a shape of a flat sheet, the fastening body extending in the direction of stacking of the secondary battery cells; anda locking block joined to an inner face of each of both ends in longer direction of ...

Inflation pump box with detachable power supply

An inflation pump box with a detachable power supply comprising a box housing and a battery pack connected to a surface of the box housing, wherein the surface of the box housing is provided with a cavity which is internally provided with a connection block connected to the box housing, a snap-in plate is detachably connected above the connection block, the center of the snap-in plate is provided with a battery chamber for installing the battery pack, slideways for enabling the battery pack to slide are provided on two sides of the battery chamber, a lock bar for fixing the battery pack is provided in front of the battery chamber, a lock block is provided in the center of the battery chamber, and the lock block is internally connected to a contact sheet which is detachably fitted and connected to the battery pack. The box is convenient for the user.

Energy Storage Power Supply Capable of Stacking Battery Packs

The utility model discloses an energy storage power supply capable of stacking battery packs, comprising an energy storage power supply host and a battery pack, wherein the bottoms of the front and back sides of the energy storage power supply host are fixedly connected with corresponding rotating shafts. The number of battery packs can be adjusted according to needs when going out for work. In the transportation process, each battery pack can be disassembled through the connecting arm and the auxiliary arm, and the host of the energy storage power supply can also be disassembled separately, and then assembled before use, which is simple and convenient. 1151521133444113665467588598510910. An energy storage power supply capable of stacking battery packs , comprising an energy storage power supply host () and a battery pack () , wherein the bottom of the energy storage power supply host () is connected with the top of the battery pack () , a handle () is fixedly connected to the top center line position of the energy storage power supply host () , the bottoms of the front and back sides of the energy storage power supply host () are fixedly connected with corresponding rotating shaft () , the top of the rotating shaft () is movably connected with a bonding plate () , the shape of the bonding plate () is L-shaped , the bonding plate () is tightly attached to the outer surface of the energy storage power supply host () , the top is attached to the top of the energy storage power supply host () , the bottom of the rotating shaft () is movably connected with a connecting is plate () , the connecting plate () is attached to the outer wall of the battery pack () , the bonding plate () and the connecting plate () are provided with corresponding fixing holes , the fixing hole is threaded with a fixing bolt () , the front and back sides of the battery pack () are fixedly connected with corresponding connecting rods () , the upper end of the connecting rod () far away from the ...

END PLATE AND BATTERY MODULE

A battery module in which surface pressure is made uniform within a surface of each of the stacked battery cells with a simple and compact configuration is provided. A battery module in which a stacked body of a plurality of battery cells is pinched and held by end plates (first end plate and second end plate) from both end sides in a stacking direction is provided. In each of the end plates, a facing surface facing the stacked body includes a protruding surface portion. In each of the end plates, an opposite surface on the opposite side of the facing surface may include a recessed surface portion. 1. An end plate , a plurality of the end plates pinching and holding a stacked body of a plurality of battery cells constituting a battery module from both end sides in a stacking direction , the end plate comprising;a facing surface facing the stacked body, the facing surface including a protruding surface portion.2. The end plate according to claim 1 , further comprising an opposite surface on an opposite side of the facing surface claim 1 , wherein the opposite surface includes a recessed surface portion.3. The end plate according to claim 1 , whereinthe end plates are connected to each other with a plurality of connecting members that connect a plurality of pairs of pressure receiving portions each providing a pair between the end plates on the both end sides, and a section modulus between own two pressure receiving portions is small at an intermediate position between the pressure receiving portions and is large on the pressure receiving portion side.4. An end plate claim 1 , a plurality of the end plates pinching and holding a stacked body of a plurality of battery cells constituting a battery module from both end sides in a stacking direction claim 1 , whereinthe end plates are connected to each other with a plurality of connecting members that connect a plurality of pairs of pressure receiving portions each providing a pair between the end plates on the both end ...

BATTERY MODULE

Provided is a battery module in which torsion residual stress in a rod-shaped connecting member that fastens end plates is minimized so that looseness of the end plate fastening member can be prevented during use. A battery module in which a stacked body of a plurality of battery cells is pinched and held by two end plates from both end sides in a stacking direction, includes a rod-shaped connecting member. The rod-shaped connecting member applies tension in directions opposite to each other to the two end plates on both the end sides. The rod-shaped connecting member includes fastening portions adjacent to one end plate, and includes a detent mechanism part in the vicinity of the fastening portions. 1. A battery module in which a stacked body of a plurality of battery cells is pinched and held by two end plates from both end sides in a stacking direction , the battery module comprising:a rod-shaped connecting member applying tension in directions opposite to each other to the two end plates on both the end sides,the rod-shaped connecting member including a fastening portion adjacent to one of the two end plates and including a detent mechanism part in a vicinity of the fastening portion.2. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein one of the two end plates claim 1 , which is away from the fastening portion of the rod-shaped connecting member claim 1 , includes a spigot joint portion that is coaxial with the detent mechanism part.3. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the rod-shaped connecting member has a smaller diameter in an intermediate portion in a longitudinal direction than in an end portion.4. The battery module according to claim 2 , wherein the rod-shaped connecting member has a smaller diameter in an intermediate portion in a longitudinal direction than in an end portion. This application is based on and claims the benefit of priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2021-025554, filed on 19 Feb. 2021, the content of which is ...

BATTERY MODULE AND BATTERY PACK INCLUDING THE SAME

A battery module including: a cell assembly including a battery cell stack containing a plurality of battery cells; a housing surrounding the cell assembly; and an end plate covering front and rear surfaces of the cell assembly that are present at an opening of the housing. The housing includes a frame member covering a lower portion and side portions of the cell assembly, an upper plate covering an upper portion of the cell assembly, and first and second fixing portions. The first and second fixing portions have different coupling shapes, and are formed along the edges of the upper plate that is coupled with the frame member. 1. A battery module comprising:a cell assembly including a battery cell stack comprising a plurality of battery cells;a housing surrounding the cell assembly;an end plate covering front and rear surfaces of the cell assembly,a first fixing portion, andat least one second fixing portion,wherein the housing comprises a frame member covering a lower portion and side portions of the cell assembly, and an upper plate covering an upper portion of the cell assembly, andwherein a coupling shape of the first fixing portion is different from a coupling shape of the at least one second fixing portion has, andwherein the first and second fixing portions are formed at edges of the upper plate.2. The battery module of claim 1 , wherein:the first fixing portion is a welding portion, and the second fixing portion comprises a hook or a screw.3. The battery module of claim 2 , wherein:the battery module comprises a plurality of second fixing portions,each of the plurality of second fixing portions comprises a protruding portion on a bottom surface thereof,the protruding portion is coupled to a hole formed in the frame member, andthe plurality of the second fixing portions are spaced apart from each other at the edges of the upper plate.4. The battery module of claim 3 , wherein:the frame member comprises a bottom portion that supports the lower portion of the ...

ADAPTER FOR BATTERY COMPARTMENT

An adapter for use with a battery compartment of an electronic device is provided. The adapter includes a first section adapted to receive a first portion of at least one first battery. The adapter also includes a second section disposed adjacent to the first section. The second section is adapted to receive a second portion of the at least one first battery. The adapter further includes an articulating joint disposed between the first section and the second section. The articulating joint is adapted to selectively articulate the first section relative to the second section to move the adapter between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the adapter is adapted to be aligned in the battery compartment. In the second position, the adapter is adapted to be removably secured in the battery compartment. 1. An adapter for use with a battery compartment of an electronic device , the adapter comprising:a first section adapted to receive a first portion of at least one first battery;a second section disposed adjacent to the first section, the second section adapted to receive a second portion of the at least one first battery; andan articulating joint disposed between the first section and the second section, the articulating joint adapted to selectively articulate the first section relative to the second section to move the adapter between a first position and a second position,wherein, in the first position, the adapter is adapted to be aligned in the battery compartment, andwherein, in the second position, the adapter is adapted to be removably secured in the battery compartment.2. The adapter of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the first position claim 1 , the first section is inclined relative to the second section.3. (canceled)4. The adapter of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the second position claim 1 , the first section is substantially parallel to the second section.5. The adapter of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the second position claim 1 ...

HOOK COUPLING STRUCTURE AND BATTERY PACK CASE USING SAME

Discussed is a hook coupling structure and a battery pack case using the hook coupling structure, and the hook coupling structure includes an upper structure body comprising a hook part that extends downward from an edge thereof and has an end portion bent to an inside thereof; and a lower structure body comprising a protrusion part and coupled to the upper structure body, the protrusion part being lifted upward from an edge thereof and disposed inside the hook part, wherein the lower structure body further comprises a locking projection that is formed, at a position corresponding to an upper portion of the hook part of the upper structure body, by protruding an inner surface of the lower structure body outward, and wherein the hook part is inserted between the locking projection and the protrusion part to establish a coupling. 1. A hook coupling structure comprising:an upper structure body comprising a hook part that extends downward from an edge thereof and has an end portion bent to an inside thereof; anda lower structure body comprising a protrusion part and coupled to the upper structure body, the protrusion part being lifted upward from an edge thereof and disposed inside the hook part,wherein the lower structure body further comprises a locking projection that is formed, at a position corresponding to an upper portion of the hook part of the upper structure body, by protruding an inner surface of the lower structure body outward, andwherein the hook part is inserted between the locking projection and the protrusion part to establish a coupling.2. The hook coupling structure of claim 1 , wherein the hook part comprises:a first bent surface that is a surface formed through bending and is in contact with the protrusion part of the lower structure body; anda second bent surface that is a surface formed through bending and is in contact with the locking projection.3. The hook coupling structure of claim 2 , wherein the first bent surface of the hook part has a ...

POWER SUPPLY DEVICE, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND POWER STORAGE DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH THIS POWER SUPPLY DEVICE

In power supply device, binding bar is fixed to a pair of end plates disposed at both ends of battery stack formed by stacking a plurality of battery cells in order to suppress displacement of the battery cells by reducing deformation of the battery stack. Binding bar is provided with fixing piece of bracket fixed to base plate so as to protrude from a surface of binding bar. In binding bar, an middle part of the binding bar is defined as a fixing piece region, a straight part extending in a longitudinal direction at a part of an outer peripheral edge is defined as a bending line, a region excluding the bending line is cut along a cutting line and bent along the bending line, the fixing piece region is defined as fixing piece protruding outward, and fixing piece region is defined as opening window. Bracket includes a fixing part, rising part, and base plate connector, fixing piece is fixed to the fixing part, and binding bar is fixed to base plate via bracket. 1. A power supply device comprising:a battery stack including a plurality of prismatic battery cells stacked together;a pair of end plates, each of the pair of the end plates being disposed at a corresponding one of ends of the battery stack, the ends being ends in a stacked direction of the battery stack; anda binding bar coupled to the pair of the end plates, whereinthe binding bar is a metal sheet,the binding bar includes a fixing piece for fixing a bracket to a base plate, the fixing pieces being integrated with the binding bar and protruding from a surface of the biding bar,the binding bar defines a middle part of the binding bar in a longitudinal direction and a width direction as a fixing piece region constituting a fixing piece, a straight part extending in the longitudinal direction along a part of an outer peripheral edge of the fixing piece region as a bending line, and a region excluding the bending line on the outer peripheral edge of the fixing piece region as a cutting line, the cutting line ...

Battery Module and Manufacturing Method Thereof

The present disclosure relates to a battery module having a simplified structure and a method for manufacturing the same. The battery module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked; a first frame formed of an upper surface and front and rear surfaces to cover the upper surface and front and rear surfaces of the battery cell stack; and a second frame formed of a lower surface and left and right surfaces to cover the lower surface and left and right surfaces of the battery cell stack, wherein a guide is protrusively formed on at least one of the first frame and the second frame, wherein a guide insertion part into which the guide is inserted is formed to be recessed in a portion of the second frame and/or the first frame corresponding to the guide, and wherein the first frame and the second frame are coupled to each other through a first coupling part formed by inserting the guide into the guide insertion part, and a second coupling part formed by welding an edge of the first frame and an edge of the second frame. 1. A battery module comprising:a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked;a first frame having an upper surface and front and rear surfaces covering an upper surface and front and rear surfaces of the battery cell stack, respectively; anda second frame having a lower surface and left and right surfaces covering a lower surface and left and right surfaces of the battery cell stack, respectively,wherein a first one of the first frame or the second frame has a guide protrusively extending therefrom,wherein a second one of the first frame or the second frame has a guide insertion part recessed into a portion thereof, the guide insertion part having a shape corresponding to a shape of the guide, so that the guide fits into the guide insertion part, the guide and the guide insertion part together being a first coupling part, andwherein the ...

Battery system safety shield and method

Storage batteries connected in series in an uninterruptable or back-up power supply system may have voltage potential differences between exposed terminals or conductors that exceed safety limits. A demountable insulating shield having apertures may be positioned so that the series string may be broken into a plurality of series sub-strings having a lesser potential difference has a cover over the aperture through which the series string configuration may be connected and disconnected. The cover may he an insulating material removably fastened to the insulating shield or a sliding cover that is captivated to the insulating shield. When the series string has been divided in to the sub-strings, the insulating shield may be demounted from the structure housing the batteries so that the batteries or their connections may be serviced.

BATTERY PACK INCLUDING HOLD-DOWN BRACKET HAVING PROTRUSION STRUCTURE FORMED THEREON

Disclosed is a battery pack including a battery module assembly including two or more battery modules, each of the battery modules having one or more battery cells arranged adjacent to each other in the state of being mounted in cartridges, a base plate allowing the battery module assembly to be loaded thereon, and a hold-down bracket fixing the battery module assembly to the base plate, wherein each of the cartridges includes a step portion having a lower part protruding outwards, the hold-down bracket includes an upper end portion covering upper surfaces of the step portions of the cartridges, a lower end portion coupled to the base plate, and a middle portion connecting the upper end portion and the lower end portion to each other, and a protrusion structure protruding in a direction toward the base plate is formed on the lower end portion. 1. A battery pack comprising:a battery module assembly comprising two or more battery modules, each of the battery modules having one or more battery cells arranged adjacent to each other in a state of being mounted in cartridges;a base plate having the battery module assembly loaded thereon; anda hold-down bracket fixing the battery module assembly to the base plate, wherein:each of the cartridges comprises a step portion having a lower part protruding outwards,the hold-down bracket comprises an upper end portion covering upper surfaces of the step portions of the cartridges, a lower end portion coupled to the base plate, and a middle portion connecting the upper end portion and the lower end portion to each other, anda protrusion structure protruding in a direction toward the base plate is formed on the lower end portion of the hold-down bracket.2. The battery pack according to claim 1 , wherein only the protrusion structure of the lower end portion is in contact with the base plate in a state before the battery module assembly is coupled to the base plate.3. The battery pack according to claim 2 , wherein a maximum height ...

Automatic Active Locking Battery

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a battery housing configured to selectively lock a battery to the housing when the battery is operated into electrical communication with the housing. In an illustrative example, the housing may have a first indexing member configured to slidingly engage a second indexing member of the battery such that a power terminal of the housing is brought into register with a power terminal of the battery. The housing may, for example, have a control module operably coupled to the housing power terminal and configured to operate the (mechanical) locking module between a lock mode and an unlock mode. The control module may, for example, be configured to operate the locking module into the lock mode when the power terminals are operated into electrical connection with each other. Various embodiments may advantageously automatically lock and/or unlock a battery module in response to predetermined operations. 1. A power system comprising:a first battery housing configured to selectively receive a second battery housing coupled to a rechargeable battery;a first indexing member mechanically coupled to the first battery housing and configured to slidingly engage a second indexing member of the second battery housing such that a first power terminal of the first battery housing is brought into register with a second power terminal operably coupled to the rechargeable battery; and,a control module operably coupled to the first power terminal and to a mechanical locking module and configured to operate the mechanical locking module between a lock mode and an unlock mode,wherein, in response to an electrical connection being established between the first power terminal and the second power terminal, then the control module operates the mechanical locking module into the lock mode such that the second battery housing is releasably coupled to the first battery housing.2. The power system of claim 1 , wherein an external surface of the first ...

BATTERY WITH A CHANNEL THERETHROUGH

A battery comprises a housing, which includes a first aperture and a second aperture on opposite sides of the housing and on the same axis, creating a channel therethrough. The first aperture and the second aperture and channel may receive a battery hold-down rod (e.g., a J-hook rod) therethrough to secure the battery to a golf cart, vehicle, or other object. 1. A battery , comprising:a housing;a first aperture on a top of the housing;a second aperture on a bottom of the housing;wherein the first and second apertures are aligned to form a channel through the housing.2. The battery of claim 1 , further comprising a hold-down rod sized so as to be receivable through the channel.3. The battery of claim 2 , wherein the hold-down rod comprises a J-hook portion.4. The battery of claim 3 , wherein the hold-down rod comprises a threaded top portion.5. The battery of claim 1 , further comprising a cap positionable over the first aperture.6. The battery of claim 5 , wherein the cap receives a threaded top portion of a hold-down rod.7. The battery of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of handles.8. A battery claim 1 , comprising:a housing;a first aperture on a top of the housing;a second aperture on a bottom of the housing;wherein the first and second apertures are aligned to form a channel through the housing;a hold-down rod positionable through the first aperture, the channel, and the second aperture;the hold-down rod comprising a J-hook portion on a bottom end and a threaded top end, the J-hook configured to engage a crossbar;a cap receiving the threaded top end of the hold down rod; anda nut for securing the hold-down rod to the cap.9. The battery of claim 9 , further comprising at least one handle.10. The battery of claim 9 , comprising a plurality of handles.11. The battery of claim 10 , wherein each handle is received in a recessed portion of the housing claim 10 , each handle hingedly coupled to the respective recessed portion. This application is a continuation ...

Battery pack

A battery pack, which can be easily combined with a set and can increase capacity, is disclosed. The battery pack includes a bare cell having electrode terminals protruding on a first surface, and a lower cover coupled to a second surface of the bare cell. The lower cover includes a flange fastening part protruding away from the bare cell. The flange fastening part has a fastening hole formed therein.

Variable layer thickness in curved battery cell

Examples are disclosed herein that relate to curved batteries. One example provides a battery comprising an anode arranged on an anode substrate, a cathode arranged on a cathode substrate, the anode substrate being curved at a first curvature and the cathode substrate being curved at a second curvature, and a separator between the anode and the cathode. A thickness of the anode substrate and a thickness of the cathode substrate are determined based on the curvature of the respective substrate, such that the one of the anode substrate and the cathode substrate with a larger curvature has a larger thickness.

Blower

The invention provides a blower. The blower includes: a main body extending in a longitudinal direction, a battery pack supporting member arranged on the main body, and a battery pack arranged on the battery pack supporting member, the battery pack supporting member is separable with respect to the main body, which includes a body forming a battery pack receiving portion and a mounting portion being coupled with the main body, the battery pack supporting member and the battery pack are detachably coupled to the main body. According to the blower of the invention, the battery pack supporting member is engaged with the main body, and a single battery pack or a dual battery packs can be installed by installing battery pack supporting members with different structures on the main body of the blower, which facilitates the switching between the single battery pack and the dual battery packs.

Battery Pack

Provided is a battery pack having easily attachable and detachable battery modules, in which a plurality of battery modules are inserted, respectively, into receiving parts formed in a sub pack case, such that electrode terminals of the battery modules are coupled to a terminal stand formed at one side of the sub pack case to thereby be electrically connected to each other, and a sub pack case cover formed at the other side of the sub pack case is closed to fix the battery modules.

Secondary battery unit and humanoid robot

A secondary battery unit includes a first secondary battery module disposed at at least either one of a front part or a back part of a body of a humanoid robot, a second secondary battery module disposed around the body in a direction intersecting with a front-and-rear direction of the body, and a base coupling the first secondary battery module to the second secondary battery module. The base is detachably attached to the body, together with the first secondary battery module and the second secondary battery module.

SECONDARY BATTERY ACCOMMODATING STRUCTURE AND HUMANOID ROBOT

A secondary battery accommodating structure disposed at a humanoid robot includes an accommodating part for a secondary battery module, that is disposed inside cladding of a body of the humanoid robot and opens in a first direction that is a lateral direction, a fixing part that fixes the secondary battery module to the accommodating part, and a drawing space for the secondary battery module, located in the first direction with respect to the accommodating part, within the cladding of the body. The drawing space opens at least either one of upwardly or downwardly to allow in and out of the secondary battery module. 1. A secondary battery accommodating structure disposed at a humanoid robot , comprising:an accommodating part for a secondary battery module, that is disposed inside cladding of a body of the humanoid robot and opens in a first direction that is a lateral direction;a fixing part that fixes the secondary battery module to the accommodating part; anda drawing space for the secondary battery module, located in the first direction with respect to the accommodating part, within the cladding of the body,wherein the drawing space opens at least either one of upwardly or downwardly to allow in and out of the secondary battery module.2. The secondary battery accommodating structure of claim 1 , wherein the accommodating part is disposed at a back side of the body claim 1 , andwherein the first direction is a direction from the front of the body to the back.3. The secondary battery accommodating structure of claim 1 , wherein the accommodating part includes a first engaging part and a second engaging part that engage with the secondary battery module in an upper part and a lower part.4. The secondary battery accommodating structure of claim 1 , wherein the accommodating part includes at least two accommodating parts claim 1 , the at least two accommodating parts disposed at both sides in a left-and-right direction of the body with respect to the center of the body ...

PORTABLE BATTERY CONTAINERS

Apparatus for protecting batteries from impact, dust, dirt, moisture, smoke, and flame comprised of a container that accepts modular battery inserts that releasably retain batteries. Apparatus for protecting batteries capable of capturing batteries between insertable structures and the protective container walls. The apparatus can include insertable structures that can be inserted into the container in multiple orientations to provide or restrict access to batteries retained in said insertable structures. The apparatus can include electronics within the container, configured to charge batteries stored in the container either by utilizing an onboard power source such as an additional battery or an external power source such as household alternating current power, or both. 1. A container system comprising:a first hollow structure and a second hollow structure pivotably associated with each other to permit relative rotation and opening and closing of the first hollow structure and the second hollow structure, the first hollow structure and the second hollow structure being apposed to each other and configured to create a sealed cavity when in a closed position; andat least one insertable structure configured to accept a battery and able to be releasably attached to at least one of the first hollow structure and the second hollow structure.2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the insertable structure includes a distal end and a proximal end claim 1 , the distal end having at least one distal end locking protrusion configured to engage a first recessed cavity of the second hollow structure claim 1 , the proximal end having a cantilevered member with a least one proximal end locking protrusion configured to engage a second recessed cavity of the second hollow structure.3. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the insertable structure includes a distal end and a proximal end claim 1 , and at least one flexible protrusion perpendicular to an axis of the ...

Buffer member, electrical storage module, and method for manufacturing buffer member

An electrical storage module includes: at least one electrical storage device; and a buffer member that is arranged in first direction X together with the electrical storage device and is configured to receive a load from the electrical storage device in first direction X. The buffer member includes a first layer portion and a second layer portion arranged in first direction X. The first layer portion has first softened portions each formed of a through hole or a recessed part. The second layer portion has second softened portion each formed of a through hole or a recessed part. The first softened portion and the second softened portion are at least partially displaced from each other as viewed in first direction X.

Battery Module and Method of Manufacturing Battery Cell Assembly

A battery module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a battery cell stack containing a plurality of battery cells stacked along one direction, and a module frame for housing the battery cell stack. The battery cells adjacent to each other in the battery cell stack are coupled together by a first adhesive member including a cured spray-type adhesive is cured. The first adhesive member follows at least one fluctuating pattern that extends along a direction different from the direction along which the plurality of battery cells are stacked.

BOX OF BATTERY, BATTERY, POWER CONSUMPTION DEVICE, AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING BATTERY

The present application provides a box of a battery, a battery, and a power consumption device. The box includes: a first component, including a first interface; a second component, configured to connect with the first component to form a chamber, the second component including a second interface, the second interface being configured to be arranged opposite to the first interface; a first locking mechanism, configured to lock the first component and the second component, so that the first interface and the second interface are sealed and connected; the first locking mechanism is configured to be actuated when an internal pressure of a chamber exceeds a preset value, so that the first interface and the second interface break away from a sealed state to relieve the internal pressure of the chamber. The pressure relief ability of the battery can be improved, and the safety of the battery can be enhanced. 1. A box of a battery , comprising:a first component, comprising a first interface;a second component, configured to connect with the first component to form a chamber, the second component comprising a second interface, the second interface being configured to be arranged opposite to the first interface;a first locking mechanism, configured to lock the first component and the second component, so that the first interface and the second interface are sealed and connected;wherein, the first locking mechanism is configured to be actuated when an internal pressure of the chamber exceeds a preset value, so that the first interface and the second interface break away from a sealed state to relieve the internal pressure of the chamber.2. The box according to claim 1 , wherein the first locking mechanism comprises an elastic element claim 1 , and the elastic element is configured to generate elastic deformation when the internal pressure of the chamber exceeds the preset value claim 1 , so that the first interface and the second interface break away from the sealed state.3. ...

Battery stack assemblies and methods for replacing a battery cell

In one embodiment, a battery stack assembly includes a plurality of sleeves, a plurality of battery cells, and one or more retention bands. The plurality of sleeves is arranged in a stack along a common plane, each of the plurality of sleeves including a slot. The plurality of battery cells are positioned within the plurality of sleeves such that at least a portion of each battery cell is accessible when positioned within a dedicated sleeve. The one or more retention bands extend through each of the slots formed in the plurality of sleeves, wherein the one or more retention bands facilitate application of compression across the stack, and release of compression allows a chosen cell to be withdrawn from the dedicated sleeve.

Lock mechanism

The lock mechanism of the present disclosure has a housing, a lid, a lock section, and a buffer member. The housing has a storage section, and a first groove and an opening that are disposed outside the storage section. The lid is removable from the device or disposed on it so as to be openable/closable, and covers the storage section. The lock section has a first protrusion to be fitted with the lid on one end and a second protrusion to be inserted in the opening on the other end. The buffer member, which is elastically deformable, is disposed in the first groove, and abuts the housing, the lid, and the second protrusion of the lock section. The lock section rotates on a rotation shaft disposed between the first protrusion and the second protrusion.

Releasable battery assembly of massage gun

A percussive massage gun includes a handle; a battery assembly including an upper shell, a lever, a tab formed with the lever, two first biasing members, a battery, a second biasing member biased between the tab and the battery, and a lower shell; and a connection member formed with the handle and releasably secured to the battery assembly. The battery is releasably fastened in the upper and lower shells. The upper shell includes a slot with the lever disposed through, and a through hole. The lever includes two pegs. The first biasing members are put on the pegs to push the lever through the through hole. The lower shell includes two bossed holes for complementarily receiving the pegs. 1a handle;a battery assembly including an upper shell, a lever, a tab formed with the lever, two first biasing members, a battery, a second biasing member biased between the tab and the battery, and a lower shell; anda connection member formed with the handle and releasably secured to the battery assembly;wherein the battery is releasably fastened in the upper and lower shells; the upper shell includes a slot with the lever disposed through, and a through hole; the lever includes two pegs; the first biasing members are put on the pegs to push the lever through the through hole to be positioned; and the lower shell includes two bossed holes for complementarily receiving the pegs.. A percussive massage gun comprising: The invention relates to therapeutic devices and more particularly to a percussive massage gun having a releasable battery assembly with improved safety and being convenient in use.Percussive massage is a rapid, percussive tapping, slapping and cupping of an area of the human body. Percussive massage is used to strengthen deep-tissue muscles. Percussive massage increases local blood circulation and can even help tone muscle areas. Percussive massage may be applied by electromechanical percussive massage devices which may include an electric motor for driving a ...

Battery Comprising Battery Cells Which Are Mechanically Connected to One Another

A battery, such as a lithium-ion battery, includes two battery cells electrically wired together. Each battery cell includes a battery cell housing, having a connecting structure. The connecting structure of one of the two battery cell housings is configured to engage the connecting structure of the other of the two battery housings in a force-fitting and an interlocking manner to mechanically connect the two battery cells.

Busbar and battery laminated body

A bus bar includes a first heat absorber that is joined to an output terminal of a first battery, a second heat absorber that is joined to an output terminal of a second battery, and a main body that electrically connects the first heat absorber to the second heat absorber. The first heat absorber and the second heat absorber have a heat capacity larger than a heat capacity of the main body. The main body has a first connecting part that is electrically connected to the first heat absorber, a second connecting part that is electrically connected to the second heat absorber, and a displacement absorber that is disposed between the first connecting part and the second connecting part and deforms in response to a relative displacement of the first battery and the second battery.

BATTERY MODULE AND VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH SAME

In order to provide a battery module and the like capable of maintaining a fastened state of a plurality of battery cells with high reliability, battery module includes a plurality of battery cells each having electrode terminals, a pair of end plates that cover both side end surfaces of battery stack including the plurality of stacked battery cells, and a plurality of fastening members that fastens end plates to each other. End plate forms overlapping portion that covers at least a portion of each fastening member covering each side surface of battery cells located on the both side end surfaces of battery stack, and overlapping portion and the fastening members are welded and fixed. According to the above configuration, by welding in a state in which a side surface of fastening member is further covered with overlapping portion, there is an advantage that firm fixation can be achieved while preventing disengagement of fastening member. 1. A battery module comprising:a plurality of battery cells each having electrode terminals;a pair of end plates that cover both side end surfaces of a battery stack including the plurality of stacked battery cells; anda plurality of fastening members that fasten the end plates to each other,wherein each of the end plates includes an overlapping portion that covers at least a portion of each of the fastening members covering each side surface of the battery cells located on the both side end surfaces of the battery stack, andthe overlapping portion and the fastening members are welded and fixed.2. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the overlapping portion is continuously formed along a vertical direction of each of the end plates.3. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the overlapping portion is formed so as to be flush with a side surface of each of the end plates.4. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein each of the end plates includes the overlapping portions formed on left and right side ...

Battery Storage Arrangement, Use of a Carrier, Method for Assembling a Battery Storage Arrangement, and Working Device

A battery storage arrangement for a working device, in particular for a vehicle, includes a battery storage and a carrier. The carrier has a monolithic screwing area having a thread. The battery storage is fastened to the carrier by way of a threaded fastener via the screwing area. 110.-. (canceled)11. A battery storage arrangement for a working device , comprising:a battery storage, anda carrier,wherein the carrier comprises a screw-on region that is embodied as one piece of material and is integral with the carrier and has a thread, andwherein the battery storage having a threaded fastener is attached to the carrier by way of the screw-on region.12. The battery storage arrangement according to claim 11 , whereinthe screw-on region is embodied as a solid material and/or as a full material region.13. The battery storage arrangement according to claim 11 , whereinthe screw-on region is embodied as a material region that is reshaped in an interior of the carrier.14. The battery storage arrangement according to claim 11 , wherein the screw-on region:in a screw-in direction has a depth of a value which lies in a range of approximately half to approximately double a diameter of the threaded fastener and/or lies in a range of approximately 3 times to approximately 5 times a wall thickness of a wall of the carrier.15. The battery storage arrangement according to claim 14 , wherein the screw-on region:has a width and/or a diameter of a value which corresponds to the diameter of the threaded fastener with respect to double a wall thickness of the screw-on region, lies in a range of maximal double the diameter of the threaded fastener and/or lies in a range of approximately 4 times to approximately 10 times the wall thickness of a wall of the carrier and/or of approximately 1 times to approximately double a screw length.16. The battery storage arrangement according to claim 11 , wherein the screw-on region:has a width and/or a diameter of a value which corresponds to the ...

TECHNOLOGIES FOR BATTERY RETENTION

Techniques for battery retention are disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment, a thin polyurethane strap is used to hold a battery in place. The strap only requires a small amount of volume, allowing for a higher volume (and higher capacity) for the battery. In order to accommodate swelling, a computing device that has a battery held in place with such a strap can have an open area above the battery. The strap may have ridges to contact the battery and the component above the battery beyond the open area. If the battery swells, the ridges may be pressed down, accommodating the swelling battery. 1. A computing device comprising:a processor unit;a memory;a battery configured to power the processor unit and the memory; andone or more straps extending along a surface of the battery to hold the battery in place.2. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more straps has a plurality of ridges.3. The computing device of claim 2 , wherein each of the plurality of ridges of each of the one or more straps is in contact with the surface of the battery and a component of the computing device spaced apart from the battery by at least 200 micrometers.4. The computing device of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of gaskets positioned between the surface of the battery and a case of the computing device.5. The computing device of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of gaskets are positioned near one or more edges of the battery.6. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more straps comprises a clip at an end of the corresponding strap configured to mate with a bracket to hold the corresponding strap in place.7. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more straps comprises a clip at each end of the corresponding strap configured to mate with a bracket to hold the corresponding strap in place.8. The computing device of claim 1 , further comprising a display.9. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein each of the one or ...

BATTERY MODULE AND ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS

A battery module, including N stacked battery cells and fastening members, where each fastening member connects and fastens at least two spaced-apart battery cells, so that a plurality of battery cells are fastened. This application further discloses an energy storage apparatus using the foregoing battery module, where in the foregoing battery module, there are fastening members provided on outer sides of the plurality of battery cells, and each of the fastening members connects and fastens two spaced-apart battery cells. The fastening members are easy to remove and install. By adding battery cells in the stacking direction of the battery cells, and connecting and fastening the battery cells by using the fastening members, a power supply capacity is easy to expand. 1. A battery module , comprising:N stacked battery cells, wherein N is greater than or equal to 3;a fastening member, wherein the fastening member connects and fastens at least two spaced-apart battery cells.2. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the fastening member is locked to the at least two spaced-apart battery cells.3. The battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the battery module comprises a plurality of fastening members claim 1 , each of the fastening members connects and fastens connection of the at least two spaced-apart battery cells.4. The battery module according to claim 3 , wherein in a stacking direction of the plurality of battery cells claim 3 , two adjacent odd-numbered battery cells are connected by using the fastening member claim 3 , or two adjacent even-numbered battery cells are connected by using the fastening member.5. The battery module according to claim 3 , wherein the each fastening member is provided with a plurality of spaced-apart connecting portions; wherein two connecting portions located on two ends are respectively connected to two battery cells located on two ends of the plurality of battery cells; and among rest connecting portions claim 3 , two ...

Secondary Battery Module

Please substitute the new Abstract submitted herewith for the original Abstract: A secondary battery module includes a plurality of battery blocks each obtained by stacking a plurality of battery cells. The secondary battery module includes a holding member adapted to hold the plurality of battery blocks and including a pair of opposed end plates, a pair of opposed side plates, and a section plate arranged between the adjacent battery blocks to partition the battery blocks; and an inter-block bus bar provided across the section plate and adapted to electrically connect the adjacent battery blocks. The inter-block bus bar has a fuse portion. 1. A secondary battery module with a plurality of battery blocks each obtained by stacking a plurality of battery cells , comprising:a holding member adapted to hold the plurality of the battery blocks, the holding member including a pair of opposed end plates, a pair of opposed side plates, and a section plate arranged between the adjacent battery blocks to partition the battery blocks; andan inter-block bus bar provided across the section plate and adapted to electrically connect the adjacent battery blocks,wherein the inter-block bus bar has a fuse portion.2. The secondary battery module according to claim 1 ,wherein:the section plate has a narrow face arranged along a stacked direction of the battery cells, andthe fuse portion of the inter-block bus bar is provided so as to face the narrow face of the section plate.3. The secondary battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the fuse portion is formed narrower or/and thinner than other portions of the inter-block bus bar.4. The secondary battery module according to claim 1 , further comprising a housing adapted to house the plurality of the battery blocks held by the holding member claim 1 ,wherein:the section plate is fastened to the housing with a fastening member, and the fastening member is disposed near the fuse portion.5. A secondary battery module with at least one ...

ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS

In an embodiment, a plurality of energy storage devices arranged in a first direction, an adjacent member sandwiched between the energy storage devices, a holding member that holds the energy storage devices and the adjacent member, an insulating member sandwiched between the energy storage devices and the holding member, a bus bar, and a bus bar holding member that holds the bus bar and is arranged along the plurality of energy storage devices are provided, in which the bus bar holding member has an elastic deformation portion, and the elastic deformation portion abuts on one of the adjacent member and the insulating member, and presses the bus bar holding member against the other of the adjacent member and the insulating member. 1. An energy storage apparatus , comprising:a plurality of energy storage devices arranged in a first direction;an adjacent member sandwiched between two adjacent energy storage devices among the plurality of energy storage devices;a holding member that holds the plurality of energy storage devices and the adjacent member;an insulating member sandwiched between the plurality of energy storage devices and the holding member;a bus bar that electrically connects external terminals of the energy storage devices; anda bus bar holding member that holds the bus bar and is arranged along the plurality of energy storage devices, whereinthe bus bar holding member has an elastic deformation portion, andthe elastic deformation portion abuts on one of the adjacent member and the insulating member, and presses the bus bar holding member against the other of the adjacent member and the insulating member.2. The energy storage apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe adjacent member has a convex part, andthe elastic deformation portion has a first regulating part that is located beside the convex part in the first direction and thereby regulates movement of the bus bar holding member in the first direction.3. The energy storage apparatus according to ...

MEDICAL DEVICE BATTERY RETENTION AND EJECTION ELEMENT

Systems to retain a battery within, and to eject a battery from, a battery receptacle of a medical device, such as a portable defibrillator, are described. A battery receptacle of a medical device includes an element that is configured to engage an inserted battery to prevent, or reduce, movement of the battery within the receptacle and to assist with removing the battery from the receptacle. In an example, the element is a monolithic structure that includes a retention portion and an ejection portion. The retention portion is positioned at a side wall of the battery receptacle, and the ejection portion terminates in a free end positioned a distance from the side wall. When the battery is inserted into the battery receptacle, the retention portion exerts a retention force on a side surface of the battery, and the ejection portion exerts an ejection force on an end surface of the battery. 1. A portable defibrillator comprising:a battery receptacle configured to receive a battery; and a retention portion having a curvature and positioned at a side wall of the battery receptacle and configured to contact, and exert a retention force on, a side surface of the battery when the battery is inserted into the battery receptacle;', 'an ejection portion that terminates in a free end positioned a distance from the side wall, wherein the free end of the ejection portion has a rolled lip and is configured to contact, and exert an ejection force on, an end surface of the battery when the battery is inserted into the battery receptacle;', 'a bent portion interposed between the retention portion and the ejection portion, the bent portion causing the ejection portion to be oriented at an acute angle relative to the retention portion prior to insertion of the battery into the battery receptacle; and', 'a mounting portion configured to mount the element to the side wall of the battery receptacle via a hole defined in the mounting portion, wherein the retention portion is interposed ...

Battery pack with slide-in battery assembly

A battery pack according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an enclosure and a battery assembly retained relative to the enclosure. One of the battery assembly and the enclosure includes a groove configured to receive a flange of the other of the battery assembly and the enclosure as the battery assembly is slid into engagement with the enclosure.

Composite end plate and battery module

The present disclosure relates to a composite end plate and a battery module. The composite end plate comprises a first rigid plate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other in a thickness direction of the first rigid plate, and comprising a first end portion, a first intermediate portion and a second end portion continuously distributed in a length direction of the first rigid plate; and a second rigid plate comprising a first free end, a second intermediate portion and a second free end continuously distributed in the length direction, wherein the first rigid plate and the second rigid plate are made of different materials, the second intermediate portion is disposed opposite to the first surface, the first free end is connected to the first end portion, and the second free end is connected to the second end portion.

Composite end plate and battery module

The disclosure relates to a composite end plate and a battery module. The composite end plate comprises a first surface and a second surface, and comprises a rigid base plate comprising two ends and a rigid connecting plate extending in a height direction of the composite end plate. The rigid connecting plate and the rigid base plate are made of different materials. The rigid connecting plate comprises a first connecting segment, an intermediate transitional segment and a second connecting segment. The second connecting segment comprises a transferring section connected to the intermediate transitional segment and a free-end section. The two ends are fixedly connected to two respective rigid connecting plates. The first connecting segment and the free-end section are embedded in the rigid base plate. The transferring section can be fixedly connected to an external structural component. The composite end plate can be firmly connected to the side plate.

Composite end plate and battery module

The present disclosure relates to a composite end plate and a battery module. The composite end plate comprises a rigid substrate, which has a first surface and a second surface that are opposite in a thickness direction of the rigid substrate, the first surface is disposed facing batteries; a rigid connecting plate, which comprises a connecting portion and a hook portion that is bent toward the connecting portion, the hook portion is embedded in the rigid substrate to connect the rigid connecting plate to the rigid substrate, the connecting portion is located on the second surface for connecting and fixing with an external structural member, and a material of the rigid connecting plate is different from that of the rigid substrate. The composite end plate according to the present disclosure can improve the structural strength of the battery module.

Clamping device, and battery module comprising same

Disclosed are a clamping device and a battery module comprising the same, the clamping device being suitable for reducing the number of screw coupling portions of long bolts at a lower plate, a battery stack, and an upper plate, and for securing, in a balanced manner, the battery stack, the lower plate and the upper plate by means of the long bolts. The clamping device according to the present invention comprises: a support; and pressing parts respectively protruded from one end and the other end of the support, wherein the support and the pressing parts define a bent part along the central portion of the outer circumference while forming a band shape, and the pressing parts include locking holes which intersect with the bent portion.

Battery Module and Battery Pack Having the Same

There is provided a battery module, in which a relatively wide contact area between an end plate and a lifting device may be secured when the battery module is elevated, the rigidity of the end plate may be sufficiently secured when the battery module is elevated, while forming a relatively thin end plate. The battery module includes a cell stack provided by stacking a plurality of battery cells, a module case accommodating the cell stack, an end plate disposed on front side and rear side of the module case, and a lifting support portion disposed on the end plate and having a support surface in surface contact with a lifting device.

BATTERY PACK

A battery pack is configured to be coupled to a power tool. The battery pack includes a housing having a cavity. The battery pack includes a battery cell carrier having first and second carriages. The first and second carriages support a plurality of battery cells therebetween. The battery cell carrier is configurable in different configurations based on a size of the plurality of battery cells supported between the first and second carriages. The battery pack includes a plurality of mounting features between the housing and the battery cell carrier. The plurality of mounting features is configured to alternatively secure the different configurations of the battery cell carrier to the housing. 1. A battery pack configured to be coupled to a power tool , the battery pack comprising:a battery cell carrier including first and second carriages, the first and second carriages configured to be spaced a first distance relative to each other to support a plurality of first battery cells therebetween, the first and second carriages configured to be spaced a second distance relative to each other to support a plurality of second battery cells therebetween;a housing including a cavity, the cavity configured to receive the battery cell carrier when the first and second carriages are spaced at the first distance, the cavity configured to receive the battery cell carrier when the first and second carriages are spaced at the second distance;a plurality of mounting posts coupled to one of the housing and the battery cell carrier; anda plurality of mounting apertures formed in the other one of the housing and the battery cell carrier,wherein the plurality of mounting apertures is configured to enable the first and second carriages to be secured to the housing when the first and second carriages are spaced at the first distance, wherein the plurality of mounting apertures is configured to enable the first and second carriages to be secured to the housing when the first and second ...

BATTERY HOLDING DEVICE, BATTERY SYSTEM, AIRCRAFT AND METHOD FOR CHANGING A BATTERY FOR AN AIRCRAFT

A battery holding device for an electrically driven aircraft, including a battery holder for accommodating at least one battery, a connection for establishing electrical contact between the at least one battery and an electrical drive of the aircraft, and a primary securing device for locking the at least one battery in the battery holder. The important factor is that the battery holding device includes at least one secondary securing device for locking the at least one battery in the battery holder, wherein the secondary securing device can be closed and released independently of the primary securing device. The invention also relates to a battery system, to an aircraft and to a corresponding method. 1. A battery holding device for an electrically driven aircraft , comprising:a battery holder for accommodating at least one battery;a connection for establishing electrical contact between the at least one battery and an electrical drive of the aircraft;a primary securing device for locking the at least one battery in the battery holder; andat least one secondary securing device for locking the at least one battery in the battery holder, wherein the secondary securing device is closeable and releasable independently of the primary securing device.2. The battery holding device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one secondary securing device comprises at least one of a mechanical latch claim 1 , a form fit claim 1 , at least one hook claim 1 , or at least one clip.3. The battery holding device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one secondary securing device is configured such that a connection for establishing electrical contact between the at least one battery and a drive of the aircraft is establishable only in a closed state of the secondary securing device.4. The battery holding device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one secondary securing device is configured such that the secondary securing device blocks a connection for ...

Battery Module and Manufacturing Method Thereof

The present disclosure relates to a battery module having a connector for connecting a flexible printed circuit board, and a manufacturing method thereof. The battery module includes a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked, first and second busbar frames formed respectively on front and rear surfaces of the battery cell stack, and a flexible printed circuit board connecting the first and second busbar frames. The flexible printed circuit board includes a first flexible printed circuit board part and a second flexible printed circuit board part which is distinct from the first flexible printed circuit board part, and the first flexible printed circuit board part and the second flexible printed circuit board part are connected to each other via a connector. 1. A battery module comprising:a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked;first and second busbar frames formed respectively on front and rear surfaces of the battery cell stack; anda flexible printed circuit board connecting the first and second busbar frames,wherein the flexible printed circuit board includes a first flexible printed circuit board part and a second flexible printed circuit board part which is distinct from the first flexible printed circuit board part, and the first flexible printed circuit board part and the second flexible printed circuit board part are connected to each other via a connector.2. The battery module of claim 1 , wherein the connector is formed at the a center of the flexible printed circuit board to connect the first flexible printed circuit board part and the second flexible printed circuit board part.3. The battery module of claim 1 , wherein the connector is formed at one ends of both the first flexible printed circuit board part and the second flexible printed circuit board part.4. The battery module of claim 1 , wherein the battery cell stack includes a battery cell fixing part for fixing the plurality of battery ...

Energy storage apparatus

Provided is an energy storage apparatus which includes: a plurality of energy storage devices which respectively have an external terminal and are arranged in a row in a first direction; an adjacent member disposed between the energy storage devices disposed adjacently to each other in the first direction; and a bus bar which connects the external terminals of the energy storage devices disposed on both sides of the adjacent member to each other. The bus bar includes: a first connecting portion connected to one external terminal; a second connecting portion connected to the other external terminal; and a portion which extends in a projecting manner in a direction away from the adjacent member in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction or a portion which extends in a recessed manner in a direction that the portion approaches the adjacent member in the second direction in a state where the portion is spaced-apart from the adjacent member between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.