Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
029730000 | Storage cell or battery | 20 |
20080271311 | DEVICE FOR ASSEMBLING A BANDED FUEL CELL STACK - A device for assembling a banded fuel cell stack with at least one custom-fit band comprises a frame, a base to support the stack while assembling, a press plate that is movable toward and away from the base to compress the stack under a constant force, band folding means to fold the band around the compressed stack such that the ends of the band overlap and welding means for welding the overlapped ends of the band. A method for assembling the banded fuel cell stack with at least one custom-fit band is also described. The device can be used to fit a plurality of compression bands around the assembled stack. | 11-06-2008 |
20090013521 | Reconstituted battery pack, reconstituted battery pack producing method, reconstituted battery pack using method, and reconstituted battery pack control system - A reconstituted battery pack producing method comprises an obtaining process for obtaining, by use of one of a first charged-state control device having ever controlled a charged state of a used battery pack when it was used before and a second charged-state control device arranged to control the charged state of the used battery pack as with the first charged-state control device, a reference-time charge amount charged in each used secondary battery constituting the used battery pack; a selecting process for selecting more than one of the used secondary batteries close to each other in the reference-time charge amount from a group of the used secondary batteries whose reference-time charge amounts have been obtained; and an assembling process for combining and assembling the selected used secondary batteries into a new reconstituted battery pack. | 01-15-2009 |
20090013522 | Method for manufacturing lithium secondary battery and apparatus for manufacturing the same - A manufacturing method of the present invention includes ejecting a melt | 01-15-2009 |
20090293264 | Apparatus for Sealing Tube Plates of Batteries - The present invention relates to an apparatus for sealing tube plates of batteries, preferably lead-acid batteries, comprising a base body, on which projections are arranged, and when the apparatus is arranged in the intended manner, the projections engage at the end in the tubes of the tube plate. | 12-03-2009 |
20100205801 | Plant for the electrochemical formation of lead-acid batteries - Improved plant for the electrochemical formation of lead-acid batteries, which comprises a circuit for circulating the electrolytic solution for the purpose of controlling its temperature and electrolytic concentration, provided with supply means for conveying into the cells via a first distribution header a first flow of electrolytic solution at a constant piezometric pressure and return means for removing under a vacuum by means of a suction header the first flow of electrolytic solution from the cells. A cap, which comprises an inlet pipe connected via a first connecting line to the first distribution header and an outlet pipe, is removably mounted in a sealed manner on each cell. Each cap also comprises at least one ventilation pipe which connects the internal environment of the cell, present underneath the lid, to the external environment which is at atmospheric pressure, so as to dilute the formation of inflammable gases inside said cell. | 08-19-2010 |
20110072651 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A THERMAL BATTERY - An automated system and method for manufacturing a thermal battery is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system comprises a press system, a stacking system, and an enclosing system to automate the manufacturing process of thermal batteries. A method of manufacturing a thermal battery using the system is also disclosed. An automated tracking, storage, and retrieval system for pellets used in the manufacturing process and a pellet pairing system are also disclosed. | 03-31-2011 |
20110247204 | INTEGRATED MANDREL - Provided is an electric storage battery including a jelly roll type electrode assembly having a mandrel. The mandrel includes a positive portion, a negative portion and a removable portion. In some embodiments, the mandrel is planar having two faces with a groove on each of the positive and negative portions. The grooves can be on the same or different faces of the mandrel. The grooves are dimensioned to accommodate a positive and negative feedthrough pin. The electrodes are wrapped around the mandrel using the removable portion to wind the mandrel. Once wrapped, the removable portion can be detached. The positive portion and the negative portion are left in the electrode assembly insulated from each other. The mandrel allows tighter wrapping of the jelly roll assembly, increasing battery miniaturization and also results in electrode assemblies in which after-placement of tabs does not result in burrs or shorting. | 10-13-2011 |
20120260498 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FUEL CELL STACK ASSEMBLY - A method and apparatus for assembling a fuel cell stack is disclosed, wherein the apparatus includes a plurality of dunnage cassettes adapted to cooperate with a plurality of containers, a fixture, and an assembly device to simultaneously assemble a plurality of membrane electrode assemblies together with a plurality of bipolar plates. | 10-18-2012 |
20140259646 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING BATTERY PARTS - Systems and methods for producing battery parts, such as battery parts, are described herein. In one embodiment, a battery part machine is configured transform a profile of one or more acid rings on a battery part from a first cross-section to a second cross-section. The machine can include a rotatable spindle configured to receive the battery part, and a first tool and a second tool configured to engage the battery part. The orientation of the first tool and the second tool can be configured to engage the battery part at adjustable to polish, crimp, flare or otherwise transform the profile of the acid rings thereon to produce a finished battery part. An operator can input operating parameters to a machine controller to adjust the finished profile of the acid rings produced by the machine without requiring disassembly thereof. | 09-18-2014 |
20140304983 | SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING BATTERY PLATES AND ARRANGEMENT THEREOF IN THE PROVIDED BATTERY HOUSING - A system for processing battery plates and arrangement thereof in the battery housing, including transportation apparatuses and individual processing stations, such as insertion stations, tin bath, and a lead casting station. The battery plates which are to be processed are arranged as plate stacks in a plurality of clamping cassettes which are equipped with the plate stacks arranged in a vertically oriented transportation apparatus which rotates in a circle. The plate stacks and the individual processing stations rotate in a vertically oriented circular movement and can be supplied to the clamping cassette which is positioned in the processing station. | 10-16-2014 |
20150052741 | HORIZONTAL HIGH SPEED STACKING FOR BATTERIES WITH PRISMATIC CANS - A system and method for stacking battery cells or related assembled components. Generally planar, rectangular (prismatic-shaped) battery cells are moved from an as-received generally vertical stacking orientation to a generally horizontal stacking orientation without the need for robotic pick-and-place equipment. The system includes numerous conveyor belts that work in cooperation with one another to deliver, rotate and stack the cells or their affiliated assemblies. The belts are outfitted with components to facilitate the cell transport and rotation. The coordinated movement between the belts and the components promote the orderly transport and rotation of the cells from a substantially vertical stacking orientation into a substantially horizontal stacking orientation. The approach of the present invention helps keep the stacked assemblies stable so that subsequent assembly steps—such as compressing the cells or attaching electrical leads or thermal management components—may proceed with a reduced chance of error. | 02-26-2015 |
20150340725 | DOUBLE-FOLDING DEVICE FOR SOFTLY-PACKAGED LITHIUM ION BATTERIES - The present invention belongs to the technical field of lithium ion battery production equipment, and particularly relates to a double-folding device for softly-packaged lithium ion batteries, comprising a rack, and a loaded-material positioning mechanism, a primary folding mechanism and a secondary folding mechanism which are arranged on the rack in turn. A bonding layer arrangement mechanism is further provided between the primary folding mechanism and the secondary folding mechanism. In comparison to the prior art, in the present invention, by providing, between the primary folding mechanism and the secondary folding mechanism, a bonding layer arrangement mechanism which is configured as a mechanism capable of online monitoring the arrangement of a bonding layer and automatically adjusting the glue dispensing position and glue volume, the real-time adjustment of the dispensing position and volume of glue is realized. | 11-26-2015 |
20150372642 | COMPACT APPARATUS FOR THE SEMI-AUTOMATIC HORIZONTAL ASSEMBLY OF PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS - Compact apparatus for the semi-automatic horizontal assembly of photovoltaic panels with solar cells, made up of a multi-function workstation in the form of a pilot system integrating multiple working and conveying means which carry out the various operations concomitantly and in a coordinated way. On the sides of the working surface there is the loading zone of the cells, the loading zone of the conductive ribbons and a pair of longitudinal rails which are intended to guide two mobile gantries, which roto-translate above the working surface, from one loading zone to the other, being equipped for the purpose of assembly. In particular, the compact apparatus is versatile in use and allows to obtain already in the experimental laboratory phases the levels of accuracy and control of an industrial system, for the purpose of optimizing the product and the assembly technologies reducing wastes and faults. | 12-24-2015 |
20160111745 | APPARATUS FOR ACTIVATING MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR FUEL CELLS - An apparatus for activating a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for fuel cells includes: a frame. A plurality of separation plates are disposed on an upper side of a base plate, which is disposed on a top portion of the frame, to move straightly in a length direction. The plurality of separation plates are spaced apart from each other with the MEA interposed therebetween in the direction in which the separation plates move. A tilt unit, which is connected to the frame and the base plate, upwardly tilt the base plate with respect to the frame and remove a coolant generated when the MEA is activated. | 04-21-2016 |
20160126527 | BATTERY PARTS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Battery parts, such as battery terminals, and associated systems and methods for making same. In one embodiment, a battery part has a sealing region or sealing bead located on a lateral face of an acid ring for increasing resistance to leakage therepast as the battery container shrinks. Another embodiment includes a forming assembly for use with, for example, a battery part having a bifurcated acid ring with spaced apart lips. The forming assembly can include movable forming members that can be driven together to peen, crimp, flare or otherwise form the lips on the bifurcated acid ring. | 05-05-2016 |
20170237108 | MANUFACTURING DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR BATTERY | 08-17-2017 |
20220140301 | APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY SUPPLYING ELECTRODE PLATE - An apparatus for automatically supplying an electrode plate, may include: a magazine provided by stacking a plurality of electrode plates; a lifting unit provided on the magazine, and on which the electrode plate is seated; and a sensing member provided in the lifting unit, and configured to sense an electrode plate disposed in a lowermost position of the electrode plates. | 05-05-2022 |
029731000 | Including deforming means | 3 |
20120246917 | CONTINUOUS PRESS APPARATUS FOR ELECTRODE BAND PLATE - A continuous press apparatus presses an electrode band plate having a band-shaped metal foil collector on which an electrode active material is formed at intervals in a longitudinal direction. The apparatus includes a pair of press rollers, gap adjusting means for adjusting a gap between the press rollers, detecting means for detecting that a rear end of the electrode active material portion arrives at the position between the press rollers, and the gap adjusting means adjust the gap between the press rollers in response to the detection. | 10-04-2012 |
20140325833 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRODE SHEETS AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - According to the method for manufacturing electrode sheets, in a first cutting step, an original sheet, including a belt-shaped metal foil and an electrode material coated thereon in a lengthwise direction to form a plurality of coated portions spaced at a predetermined gap, is cut at a location between the coated portions. In a pressing step, the original sheet strips having been cut in the first cutting step are pressed. In this case, the original sheet strips that are pressed by the rolling device are independent from each other. Therefore, the effect produced in rolling of the coated portions remains within each of the original sheet strips. In addition, distortions occurring in the original sheet strips can be prevented from affecting each other and the occurrence of wrinkles can be inhibited. | 11-06-2014 |
20150107097 | GAS CELL, GAS CELL MANUFACTURING APPARATUS, AND GAS CELL MANUFACTURING METHOD - A manufacturer of gas cells performs an arrangement process of arranging solid substances at positions corresponding to holes each of which is provided on each of a plurality of cells. Then, the manufacturer of the gas cells performs an accommodation process of accommodating gas in inner spaces of the cells through an air flow path connected to the holes. Further, the manufacturer of the gas cells performs a sealing process of sealing the spaces by melting the solid substances to close the holes corresponding to the solid substances. | 04-23-2015 |