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Document | Title | Date |
20080206603 | Arrangement Having a Battery | 08-28-2008 |
20080213633 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack is provided which can be suitably used in a case where charging of a dedicated secondary battery in a portable terminal device is difficult. The battery pack is mounted in a battery mounting section in a portable cellular phone (portable terminal device) proper. In the battery pack, alkaline accumulators are connected in series. Alkaline accumulators generate electromotive forces having a voltage (3V) being lower than that of the dedicated secondary battery. A power source circuit has a boosting-type DC/DC converter which boosts a voltage of the alkaline accumulators being connected in series at a level being same as that of the dedicated secondary battery (for example, 4.5V), and outputs the boosted voltage. An electrical double layer capacitor has a capacity to feed stable power to an internal circuit in which power consumption increases or decreases in a burst manner and is charged by application of an output of the power source circuit and stores the power. | 09-04-2008 |
20080248335 | Bipolar Battery Cell and Assembled Battery For a Vehicle - The invention relates to a bipolar battery cell having a built-in discharge circuit that can automatically balance the charged conditions. The bipolar battery cell includes a plurality of bipolar electrodes, each including a collector having a positive-electrode layer on one surface and a negative-electrode layer on another surface. The bipolar battery cell further includes a plurality of electrolyte layers that exchange ions between the bipolar electrodes, and a discharge circuit that electrically connects adjacent bipolar electrodes. The discharge circuit is provided on the same surface of at least one layer of the positive-electrode layers, the negative-electrode layers, or the electrolyte layers. Multiple bipolar battery cells are combined to form an assembled battery for vehicular applications. | 10-09-2008 |
20080261086 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND FUEL CELL - A base insulating layer of an FPC board includes a rectangular first insulating portion and a second insulating portion that outwardly extends from one side of the first insulating portion. A conductor layer is formed on one surface of the base insulating layer. The conductor layer includes a pair of rectangular collector portions and a pair of extraction conductor portions that extend in a long-sized shape from the collector portions. One collector portion is formed in a first region of the first insulating portion of the base insulating layer, and the other collector portion is formed in a second region of the first insulating portion. One extraction conductor portion extends from the one collector portion to the second insulating portion, and the other extraction conductor portion extends from the other collector portion to the second insulating portion. | 10-23-2008 |
20080261087 | PACK TYPE BATTERY - A pack type battery includes a bare cell having a top edge, a bottom edge, and opposing side surfaces. A protective circuit module is electrically coupled to the bare cell by a lead plate. A substrate cover is attached to the bare cell and covers the protective circuit module. A pair of elongate cell covers are provided, each elongate cell cover including a base for covering an edge of the bare cell and a skirt extending from longitudinal edges of the base for covering a portion of the opposing side surfaces. A label covers the opposing side surfaces of the bare cell and the skirt of each elongate cell cover. | 10-23-2008 |
20080292913 | BATTERY PACK - A battery case including: first case body having a main wall and opposing side walls; a second case body including a second main wall and opposing side walls. The first and second side walls include coupling parts to be coupled together when the first and second case bodies are pressed together to form a space to receive a bare cell. The battery case can also include clips to couple the first and second side walls. | 11-27-2008 |
20080305367 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack including: a bare cell, a case to house the bare cell, having at least one hole formed therein; a protection circuit board connected to bare cell; an adhesive applied onto the case, and to the bare cell via the hole, and a label attached to the bare cell and the case, by the adhesive. | 12-11-2008 |
20080318088 | Battery pack for cordless devices - A battery pack including a housing, a terminal block, a printed circuit board electrically connected to the terminal block, at least one battery cell, and a spark gap device on the printed circuit board to provide electrostatic discharge protection and disposed between the printed circuit board and the terminal block. | 12-25-2008 |
20090011286 | Battery device with plural joined-together batteries - A battery device includes a battery set, and a casing; the casing includes a right covering part and a left covering part, which are joined together to provide a holding room for the battery set; the battery set include at least two batteries, and are held in the casing with positive and negative poles thereof being exposed through front and tail ends of the casing respectively; a socket is held in the casing, and electrically connected with the positive and the negative poles of the battery set; thus, after a plug of a charger is inserted in the socket, the single-part batteries together will be charged through the charger without the battery device being located on the charger. | 01-08-2009 |
20090029193 | CID retention device for Li-ion cell - A low pressure current interrupt device (CID) activates at a minimal threshold internal gauge pressure in a range of, for example, between about 4 kg/cm | 01-29-2009 |
20090035608 | INTERSECTING BATTERY CAVITIES - A system comprising a first battery cavity and a second battery cavity adjacent to the first battery cavity. Both of the first and second battery cavities are oriented in a common direction. The system also comprises a third battery cavity which comprises at least part of the first battery cavity and at least part of the second battery cavity. The third battery cavity is oriented in a different direction than the common direction. | 02-05-2009 |
20090068501 | Protection circuit board, battery pack including the protection circuit board and method of fabricating the protection circuit board - A protection circuit board resulting in a compact battery pack having a higher capacity than a conventional battery pack of the same size, a battery pack including the protection circuit board and a method of fabricating the protection circuit board includes: a first lead terminal disposed on a first side of the protection circuit board; and a first aperture for exposing the first lead terminal to a second side of the protection circuit board. The battery pack also includes: a bare cell including an electrode terminal; a second lead terminal arranged over the electrode terminal; and a protection circuit board electrically connected to the second lead terminal and the bare cell, and having an aperture for exposing the second lead terminal arranged the first side of the protection circuit board to the second side of the protection circuit board. | 03-12-2009 |
20090081485 | Battery pack - Disclosed is a battery pack that enables its outer case to be formed in small thickness regardless of formability and material property, and has enhanced twisting resistance. The battery pack includes a bare cell for generating electricity, a circuit member provided at an upper part of the bare cell and electrically coupled to the bare cell, a frame case formed so as to expose front and back parts of the bare cell externally while covering the bare cell including the circuit member, and a film sheet connected to the frame case so as to cover the front and back parts of the bare cell. | 03-26-2009 |
20090087691 | Electric Power Generation Device - An electric power generation device includes a cell body and a secondary electric power generator. The cell body has an electrolyte, a fuel electrode and an air electrode. The secondary electric power generator is joined to at least one of the fuel and air electrodes and includes P- and N-type thermoelectric conversion members. With the electric power generation device, the cell body generates electric power at temperatures higher than or equal to an power generation start temperature, and at the same time, the P- and N-type thermoelectric conversion members joined to the cell body and functioning as a thermocouple produce electric power by utilizing the Seebeck effect. | 04-02-2009 |
20090087692 | Rechargeable battery - A secondary battery having a hard case that is integrally formed to be able to reduce the number of parts and the fabrication process. The secondary battery includes at least one bare cell, a circuit part electrically coupled to the at least one bare cell and a case covering the circuit part coupled to the at least one bare cell, wherein the case includes a main case arranged on a first surface of the at least one bare cell and at least one sub case arranged on at least one different surface of the at least one bare cell that is adjacent to the first surface of the at least one bare cell, each of the at least one sub case being integral to the main case. | 04-02-2009 |
20090092859 | Electrode assembly, secondary battery having the electrode assembly, and methods of manufacturing the electrode assembly - An electrode assembly which prevents materials from being damaged and improves safety by joining a plate and an electrode tab created by a high-frequency induction heating method. Also included is a secondary battery using the electrode assembly. The electrode assembly is formed by stacking and winding a positive electrode plate to which a positive electrode tab is joined, a negative electrode plate to which a negative electrode tab is joined, and a separator, and is characterized in that a bonded side is formed by surface-welding the entire welded part of either the positive electrode tab and the positive electrode plate or the negative electrode tab and the negative electrode plate, or both of the positive electrode tab and the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode tab and the negative electrode plate forming a bonded side. | 04-09-2009 |
20090092860 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack has a unit cell including a battery case having an opening and made of metal and including a sealing plate closing and sealing the opening of the battery case and made of metal, a circuit board having a safety circuit, and a holding member holding the circuit board, and employs a structure in which at least part of the holding member is fixed to the unit cell by laser welding. By the employment of such a structure, the battery pack can be provided in which the holding member holding the circuit board can reliably be fixed to the unit cell and of which total cost can be reduced by saving of labor of assembly that is achieved by simplification of a structure for fixing the holding member to the unit cell. | 04-09-2009 |
20090098416 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, a rigid covering member, and a protection circuit board. The secondary battery includes a battery element and a flexible covering member formed of a first laminated film composed of a first heat-bonding layer, a first metal layer, and a first outer covering layer which are laminated successively. The flexible covering material is sealed along around the battery element while leaving electrode terminals of the positive and negative electrodes extended outside the battery element. The rigid covering member covers the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery together with the flexible covering member, and is formed of a second laminated film composed of a second heat-bonding layer, a second metal layer, and a second outer covering layer which are laminated successively. The flexible covering member and the rigid covering member are bonded by melting the second heat-bonding layer without melting the first outer covering layer. | 04-16-2009 |
20090098417 | BATTERY PACK AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A battery pack including a battery cell, a circuit board electrically connected to the battery cell, a first cover, and a second cover. The battery cell includes a battery element, a rectangular first packaging component, a recess, and a rectangular second packaging component. The battery element is housed in the recess, the first packaging component and the second packaging component are stacked so that the second packaging component covers the opening of the recess, the periphery of the opening is sealed, both ends of the second packaging component are abutted at the outer bottom surface of the recess of the first packaging component, and the first outer resin layer and the second inner resin layer are bonded by heat seal adhesive layer. | 04-16-2009 |
20090098418 | Battery pack and method of fabricating the same - A battery pack and a method of fabricating the same. The battery pack includes a bare cell including an electrode terminal, a protection circuit board electrically connected to the bare cell, the protection circuit board including a plurality of metal tabs arranged at opposite ends thereof, and a case surrounding the protection circuit board, the case being perforated by a plurality of first apertures arranged at locations that correspond to ones of the plurality of metal tabs. The method includes arranging a bare cell having a cap plate and an electrode terminal passing through a terminal aperture in the cap plate, electrically connecting a protection circuit board to the bare cell, the protection circuit board having metal tabs arranged at both ends thereof and arranging a case to surround the protection circuit board, the case being perforated by a plurality of first apertures that are arranged at locations that correspond to ones of the metal tabs. | 04-16-2009 |
20090110964 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack that allows a cover to be firmly fixed with a simple structure and that has superior impact resistance is provided. The battery pack is a battery pack | 04-30-2009 |
20090117412 | Rechargeable battery - In a rechargeable battery, a case is combined with an upper surface of a bare cell by being fixed to a lead plate electrically coupling a protection circuit board of a protection circuit module to the bare cell. Alternatively, the case is combined with the bare cell by being fixed to the protection circuit board so as not to be separated from the bare cell, thereby improving the reliability of the products. | 05-07-2009 |
20090130494 | BOARD ASSEMBLY FOR RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND BATTERY PACK USING THE SAME - A board assembly for a rechargeable battery includes a cover case including a cover plate, and side walls disposed on a circumference of the cover plate and including respective openings that are offset from each other; and a circuit board mounted between the side walls of the cover case. | 05-21-2009 |
20090155631 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack that does not increase contact resistance when an impact is applied to a bare cell and a protection circuit module. The battery pack includes: a bare cell having a surface on which at least one coupling groove is formed; a protection circuit module electrically connected to the bare cell; at least one coupling member having one end coupled to the protection circuit module and another end in which at least one coupling hole corresponding to the at least one coupling groove of the bare cell is formed, and tightly adhered to the bare cell; at least one screw bolt coupled to the at least one coupling groove through the at least one coupling hole; and at least one space formed in an opening part of the at least one coupling groove, having a diameter greater than that of the coupling groove. Therefore, the battery pack does not increase the contact resistance between the bare cell and the protection circuit module against an external impact. | 06-18-2009 |
20090155632 | Protection circuit assembly and battery pack having the same - A protection circuit assembly and a battery pack including the same, which can simplify a manufacturing process and increase productivity. The protection circuit assembly includes a protection circuit board including a connection terminal, and a first lead plate connected to the connection terminal and having a coupling hole. The battery pack includes a bare cell having a protrusion, and a protection circuit assembly electrically connected with the bare cell and including a first lead plate having a coupling hole. Accordingly, the battery pack includes a protection circuit assembly including a lead plate having a coupling hole, and a bare cell including a structure inserted into the coupling hole, and thus it is possible to simplify a manufacturing process and increase productivity. | 06-18-2009 |
20090214899 | BATTERY LAYOUT INCORPORATING FULL METAL EDGE SEAL - A first current collector on the first surface of the substrate and a second current collector having a first surface and a perimeter. One of the first and second current collector is an anode current collector and the other is a cathode current collector. The battery also comprises a cathode material having a perimeter, the cathode material being located on the cathode current collector; an electrolyte layer having a perimeter, the electrolyte separating the cathode material from the anode current collector; an insulation layer having a perimeter, the insulation layer together with the electrolyte layer separating the anode current collector from the cathode material and the cathode current collector. A first passivation layer generally overlies at least the perimeter of the cathode material, the perimeter of the electrolyte, and the perimeter of the insulation layer, the first passivation layer being electrically coupled to the first current collector and forming a continuous metal to metal seal around a defined area of the first current collector. The first passivation layer has a via opening. A second passivation layer is electrically coupled to the second current collector through the via opening of the first passivation layer. | 08-27-2009 |
20090220825 | Battery Pack and Battery Protection Method - A battery protection operation having higher safety is performed in a battery pack. Presence/absence of plural abnormal states including at least an overcharge state and an overdischarge state based on detected results of voltage between a positive terminal and a negative terminal of a battery cell as well as an overcurrent charge state and an overcurrent discharge state indicating that charge current and discharge current are excessive respectively based on detected results of charge and discharge current of the battery cell are determined at any time and an abnormality determination flag showing a determination result of respective abnormal states as a flag is stored. In addition, control states A to D according to combinations of respective operation states of the a discharge current shut-off circuit selectively shutting off discharge current of the battery cell and a charge current shut-off circuit selectively shutting off charge current of the battery cell are defined, and to which control state the state should be changed will be determined based on a value of the abnormality determination flag. | 09-03-2009 |
20090269620 | BATTERY PACK - Provided is a battery pack, which can prevent easy detachment of a welded part between a cap plate and a case due to external impact, thereby enhancing hermeticity and reliability. | 10-29-2009 |
20090291329 | BATTERY WITH LEADS | 11-26-2009 |
20090291330 | Battery with enhanced safety - A battery includes a cell casing; a first terminal; a second terminal in electrical communication with the cell casing and electrically insulated from the first terminal; an electrode assembly in the cell casing; a current interrupt device (CID) in electrical communication with the first terminal and the first electrode or with the second terminal and the second electrode; and insulation that interrupts potential electrochemical communication between the first electrode and the second terminal or between the second electrode and the first terminal. The electrode assembly includes a first electrode in electrical communication with the first terminal, a second electrode in electrical communication with the second terminal, and an electrolyte between the first and second electrodes. The insulation interrupts potential electrochemical communication between the first electrode and the second terminal or between the second electrode and the first terminal when under a charging or overcharging condition and when the CID is activated, thereby interrupting the electrical communication between the first terminal and the first electrode or between the second terminal and the second electrode. | 11-26-2009 |
20090297891 | Battery pack - A battery pack that implements an electrical coupling structure between a bare cell and a protection circuit module without welding includes: a bare cell including an electrode assembly, a can receiving the electrode assembly and a cap assembly sealing an opening of the can; a protection circuit module provided with a pin that is electrically coupled to an electrode terminal of the bare cell; and a top case, receiving the protection circuit module, and combined with the bare cell. | 12-03-2009 |
20090297892 | Flexible Voltage Nested Battery Module Design - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide flexible, multi-voltage battery modules having multiple cells that are nested together. The cells can be, for example, cylindrical lithium ion cells. To increase cell package density, the cells can be disposed in a nested configuration so that adjacent cell centers form equilateral triangles. The cells can be placed in a housing or case with interlocking tabs that allow multiple modules to be connected together. Within a module, the cells can be connected in different configurations by buss bars at the top and the bottom of the battery cells. The different configurations may provide different voltages for the module. | 12-03-2009 |
20090317664 | ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY SOURCE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OF SUCH AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY SOURCE - An electrochemical energy source, comprising: a substrate, and at least one stack deposited onto said substrate, the stack comprising at least the active layers: an anode, a cathode, and an intermediate solid-state electrolyte separating said anode and said cathode. An electronic device provided with an electrochemical energy source according to the invention and a method for the manufacturing of an electrochemical source according to the invention. | 12-24-2009 |
20090317665 | Secondary battery - A secondary battery including an electrode assembly having a positive electrode and a negative electrode, a can accommodating the electrode assembly and electrically connected to one of the positive electrode and negative electrode, a cap assembly sealing a top opening of the can, and a discharge inducing member configured to electrically connect the can and the other of the positive electrode and negative electrode and cause current drain when the secondary battery is compressed. | 12-24-2009 |
20100003544 | ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY SOURCE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND METHOD MANUFACTURING SUCH AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY SOURCE - An electrochemical energy source, comprising: a substrate, and at least one stack deposited onto said substrate, the stack comprising: an anode, a cathode, and an intermediate electrolyte separating said anode and said cathode; and at least one electron-conductive barrier layer being deposited between the substrate and the anode, which barrier layer is adapted to at least substantially preclude diffusion of active species of the stack into said substrate. | 01-07-2010 |
20100028723 | POWER CELL APPARATUS WITH THREE DIMENSIONAL INTERCONNECT - An integrated power cell having three dimensional interconnected component cells is provided. The integrated power cell includes a plurality of individual battery cells connected in serial and parallel form to create a battery pack. The battery back is coupled to control circuitry by low resistance lead connections. The cell includes a plurality of blocks of individual component batteries, each battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal. A first compound connector couples all of the positive terminals of a first block of cells to each other and to all of the negative terminals of a second, adjacent block of cells. A second compound connector couples all of the negative terminals of the first block of cells to each other and to all of the positive terminals of a third, adjacent block of cells. A compound positive lead connector couples one set of terminals and a compound negative lead connector coupled another set of terminals to an input circuit and an output circuit. | 02-04-2010 |
20100035090 | OFF-STATE DEGRADATION PREVENTION IN A FUEL CELL WITHOUT ON-STATE LOSSES USING SELF CONTROLLED ELEMENT - A fuel cell system that employs a technique for reducing MEA degradation during system shut-down that occurs as a result of the hydrogen and air being present in the fuel cell stack flow channels. The fuel cell system includes a non-linear load element, such as a positive temperature coefficient resistor, electrically coupled to each fuel cell in the fuel cell stack. The non-linear element operates such that it has high electrical conduction at low cell voltages and low electrical conduction at high cell voltages. During system shut-down, the voltage that is generated as a result of the hydrogen and air interaction in the fuel cells that creates a low cell voltage is drawn from the fuel cell and dissipated by the element. During system operation, the fuel cell potentials are relatively high and the resistance of the element goes up so that less current flows through the element, thus reducing electrical losses. | 02-11-2010 |
20100081015 | INTEGRAL CAP ASSEMBLY HAVING PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT MODULE, AND SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME - An integral cap assembly comprising a top cap mounted as a base plate to an opening of a battery can and a cap subassembly including a protective circuit module and the like integrally mounted on the top cap, a method for manufacturing a secondary battery comprising the same, and a secondary battery manufactured thereby are disclosed. The cap assembly is provided as an integral member comprising the top cap acting as the base plate, and the cap subassembly having the protective circuit module provided thereon, thereby simplifying a manufacturing process of the battery while minimizing frequency of defective products. Additionally, the integral cap assembly is manufactured through insert injection molding, thereby providing notable advantages over the conventional technology. | 04-01-2010 |
20100092805 | PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT MODULE AND SECONDARY BATTERY HAVING THE SAME - A protection module capable of being utilized by a secondary battery regardless of the external mounting structure of the secondary battery for mounting the secondary battery to an external device. Accordingly, it is unnecessary to separately manufacture a protective circuit module according to the external mounting structure of the battery. The secondary battery includes: a plurality of bare cells each of which includes a can, an electrode assembly, and a cap assembly; a first protective circuit module located on the upper surface of the bare cells that is formed by the cap assemblies; and a secondary protective circuit module located on a side surface of the bare cells that is formed by curved surfaces of the cans. The first protective circuit module and the second protective circuit module are electrically connected to each other. | 04-15-2010 |
20100098973 | BATTERY PACK OF EXCELLENT PRODUCTABILITY AND STRUCTURAL STABILITY - Disclosed herein is a battery pack including a battery cell, an insulative mounting member coupled to the battery cell in a specific coupling structure, a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element having a lower connection plate directly coupled to the battery cell while the lower connection plate is not bent, and an insulative cap, whereby the number of the members for electrical connection and electrical insulation is reduced, with the result that the assembly process of the battery pack is greatly simplified, the dead space is reduced, with the result that the capacity of the battery in the same-sized battery pack is maximized, and the structural stability of the battery pack against an external force is improved. | 04-22-2010 |
20100098974 | Protective circuit module and rechargeable battery including the same - A protective circuit module and a rechargeable battery including the same, the protective circuit module including a circuit board main body having an electrode terminal tab configured to electrically connect to an electrode terminal of a bare cell, a chip-type PTC device on the circuit board main body, and a heat transfer member connected to the chip-type PTC device and the electrode terminal tab. | 04-22-2010 |
20100119881 | ELECTRONIC CURRENT INTERRUPT DEVICE FOR BATTERY - The present invention provides a protection circuit disposed in a lithium-ion cell for protection of the lithium-ion cell. The protection circuit includes a first protection module, a second protection module, an integrated circuit module, a thermal sensor or thermocouple, a switch, a fuse and/or a resistor. | 05-13-2010 |
20100124674 | Battery pack - A battery pack including a bare cell, a protective circuit module electrically connected to the bare cell, and a case assembly overlying the bare cell and protective circuit module, the case assembly including a cover case and a fixing member; the cover case and the fixing member of the case assembly both being integral with each other. | 05-20-2010 |
20100129687 | Circuit board for secondary battery and secondary battery with the circuit board - A secondary battery and to a circuit board for the secondary battery. The circuit board having a structure for enhancing the safety of a secondary battery, and a secondary battery with the same. The circuit board for a secondary battery includes an insulation layer, a terminal pad layer formed on the insulation layer, and a plating layer formed on the terminal pad layer. The thickness of the plating layer is greater than 20 micrometers. The plating layer is made of nickel. The secondary battery further includes a circuit protection device, and a bare cell electrically connected to the circuit protection device, wherein circuit protection device including a first lead plate electrically connected to the plating layer of the circuit board, the plating layer of the circuit board being made of the same material as that of the first lead plate of the circuit protection device. | 05-27-2010 |
20100136373 | Secondary battery - An easily assembled pack type secondary battery. The secondary battery includes a bare cell, a protection circuit module having a circuit board and coupled with the bare cell, and a top case covering the circuit board of the protection circuit module and having a coupling slot into which at least part of the circuit board is fitted. The secondary battery allows the top case to be attached to the protective circuit module and the bare cell without having to use an adhesive and without requiring an injection molding technique. | 06-03-2010 |
20100136374 | PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT MODULE AND SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - A protective circuit module and a secondary battery including the same. The secondary battery includes: an electrode assembly, a can to house the electrode assembly, and a cap assembly to seal an opening of the can. The protective circuit module includes: a first module electrically connected to the cap assembly; a second module electrically connected to a closed end of the can; and a third module electrically connecting the first module and the second module. The first module includes a mounting portion that is disposed in a groove between the can and the cap assembly. | 06-03-2010 |
20100143753 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a bare cell; a circuit module on the bare cell and electrically connected to the bare cell; a loop antenna attached to the bare cell and electrically connected to the circuit module; and a PTC device on the loop antenna and electrically connected to the circuit module. | 06-10-2010 |
20100151280 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery includes a bare cell and a protection circuit module electrically connected to the bare cell. The protection circuit module includes a flexible printed circuit board including a circuit board body and a terminal-forming portion providing a first external terminal and a second external terminal and a support member to which the terminal-forming portion is attached, the support member having a support surface spaced from the circuit board body. | 06-17-2010 |
20100151281 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a bare cell including a cap plate and an electrode terminal insulated from the cap plate and a circuit module including a circuit board having a first short side, a second short side generally opposite the first short side, a first long side and a second long side generally opposite the first long side. The circuit board includes a base lead plate attached to the circuit board and a base fixing protrusion extending from the base lead plate, wherein the circuit module is on and electrically connected to the bare cell. The battery pack also includes an upper cover covering the circuit module, the upper cover including a base fixing groove adapted to receive the base fixing protrusion, wherein base fixing protrusion is in the base fixing groove. | 06-17-2010 |
20100151282 | SECONDARY BATTERY - The present invention relates to a secondary battery. The present invention is aimed to provide a secondary battery having a thin upper case formed of a metal. The secondary battery includes a bare cell; a protection circuit module having a circuit board; an upper case formed of a metal and having a cover plate for covering the circuit board of the protection circuit module; and a case-insulating layer formed on an external surface of the cover plate of the upper case. | 06-17-2010 |
20100159287 | SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING PROTECTION CIRCUIT MODULE - Disclosed is a secondary battery that enhances the coupling strength between a protection circuit module and a bare cell. The secondary battery includes: a bare cell; and a protection circuit module including a circuit board and at least one coupling member coupling the circuit board to the bare cell by welding, the coupling member including a first coupling portion having a substantially plate-like shape coupled to the bare cell by welding and at least a through-hole formed inside the edge of the first coupling portion. | 06-24-2010 |
20100159288 | CAP ASSEMBLY AND SECONDARY BATTERY HAVING THE SAME - Provided are a cap assembly for a secondary battery. The cap assembly includes a cap-up, a PTC thermistor disposed under the cap-up, a vent disposed under the PTC thermistor, and an insulating plate disposed between the vent and the cap-up and preventing contact between the vent and the PTC thermistor. Here, the vent includes a curling part bent to cover an external surface of the insulating plate. Further, the secondary battery includes an electrode assembly, a can accommodating the electrode assembly and having an opening, and the cap assembly which seals the can. | 06-24-2010 |
20100159289 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery includes a cylindrical bare cell including a cylindrical can configured as a first electrode and an electrode cap configured as a second electrode, the electrode cap coupled with the cylindrical can and a protection circuit module including a circuit board facing the electrode cap, a first electrode tab electrically connecting the circuit board to the cylindrical and a second electrode tab electrically connecting the circuit board to the electrode cap of the cylindrical bare cell. | 06-24-2010 |
20100159290 | SECONDARY BATTERY - Disclosed is a secondary battery comprising: a bare cell; a protection circuit module having a board having a first hole formed by opening a portion of a first short edge thereof and located on the bare cell; and a first lead plate located between the bare cell and the protection circuit module to support portions of the board located on opposite sides of the first hole about the first hole thereby. | 06-24-2010 |
20100159291 | SECONDARY BATTERY WITH PROTECTION CIRCUIT MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A secondary battery with a protection circuit module and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The secondary battery includes a bare cell, and a protection circuit board including a circuit board and a coupling member positioned at least one side in the longitudinal direction of the circuit board to couple the circuit board to the bare cell. The coupling member includes a coupler fixed to the circuit board, and first and second supports respectively extending from the coupler and spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the circuit board. | 06-24-2010 |
20100159292 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery is disclosed. The secondary battery includes a bare cell, a protection circuit module located on a lateral side of the bare cell, and first and second holders disposed between the bare cell and the protection circuit module. The first holder and the second holder are coupled with the protection circuit module. | 06-24-2010 |
20100173179 | ARRANGEMENT HAVING AT LEAST ONE BATTERY - A battery pack having at least one battery with two electrical contacts in which a parallel circuit comprising a first and a second resistor is arranged between a first contact and a first pole, the first resistor switches off at a first temperature, the second resistor switches off at a second temperature, the first temperature is higher than the second temperature, and the first resistor has a higher current carrying capability than the second resistor. The circuit serves as fuse protection for the battery against overheating both when the battery is charging and when the battery is discharging | 07-08-2010 |
20100178531 | High efficiency energy conversion and storage systems using carbon nanostructured materials - An energy storage device structure comprises a first electrode layer, an electrolyte layer and a second electrode layer. At least one of the electrode layers comprise a metallic base layer, a layer of carbon nanotubes grown on the base layer and a layer of carbon nanoparticles disposed on the carbon nanotube layer, the carbon nanoparticle layer being arranged to face the electrolyte layer. The structure has much larger width and length than thickness, so it is rolled up or folded and then hermetically sealed to form an energy storage unit. The layer of carbon nanotubes is grown on the metallic base layer by a chemical vapor deposition process at a temperature no higher than 550° C. The carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube layer are at least partially aligned in a direction that is perpendicular to the surface of the metallic base layer. | 07-15-2010 |
20100178532 | SEAL STRUCTURE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A seal structure is provided for an energy storage device. The seal structure includes a first sealing glass composition and a second sealing glass composition joining an ion-conducting first ceramic to an electrically insulating second ceramic. The first sealing glass composition includes less than or equal to about 20 weight percent silica based on the weight of the first sealing glass composition. The second sealing glass composition includes greater than or equal to about 40 weight percent silica based on the weight of the second sealing glass composition. A method for making the seal structure is provided. An article comprising the seal structure is also provided. | 07-15-2010 |
20100178533 | REDOX FLOW BATTERY - A redox flow battery, in particular a vanadium redox flow battery, with at least two functional units, for example at least two stages with at least one battery cascade, or at least two battery cascades, has a device for electrically decoupling at least one of these units. In order to ensure fault-free and functionally reliable operation of an energy supply system on the basis of such a redox flow battery alongside best-possible efficiency, a device for connecting a decoupled functional unit to at least one store for electrical energy is provided. | 07-15-2010 |
20100178534 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack that includes a bare cell, a protection circuit module arranged on the bare cell and a case arranged on the protection circuit module, wherein the protection circuit module and the case include coupling members to couple the protection circuit module to the case. | 07-15-2010 |
20100178535 | Secondary battery with protection circuit module - A secondary battery with a protection circuit module integrated with a structural reinforcing support. The secondary battery includes a bare cell, a protection circuit module. The protection circuit module includes a circuit board, and a structural reinforcing support coupling the bare cell and the circuit board of the protection circuit module. The structural reinforcing support is integrated with the protection circuit module in order to prevent separation of the protection circuit module from the bare cell. | 07-15-2010 |
20100178536 | Battery pack - The present invention relates to a battery pack including a bare cell for charge/discharge of an electric current; a protection circuit board electrically connected to the bare cell and protecting the bare cell against overcharge/discharge thereof; a connector serving as a current path between the bare cell and an external apparatus; a cover frame disposed on the bare cell to cover the protection circuit board; and a connector housing where the connector is disposed and which is exposed to the outside of the cover frame. The assembly strength of the battery pack is improved due to solid mounting of the connector housing on the protection circuit board and non-separable connection of the connector housing and the cover frame. | 07-15-2010 |
20100190040 | Use Extender Device - The use extender device ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100196744 | Integrated Electronic Device and Methods of Making the Same - An integrated electronic device, and its method of manufacture, are provided. The integrated electronic device can include an electronic assembly, such as an active RFID assembly, that is electrically coupled to a thin printed flexible electrochemical cell. In one example, the electronic assembly and the electrochemical battery are provided on a single substrate. In one example method of manufacture, the entire cell to be made on a printing press to integrate the battery directly with the electronic assembly. | 08-05-2010 |
20100196745 | BATTERY PACK AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A battery pack and a method of manufacturing the same. The battery pack includes: a package member formed of a laminate strengthened sheet; and a support plate coupled to at least a portion of the package member to form a case having a space for receiving an electrode assembly. The manufacturing method of the battery pack includes: forming an electrode assembly; forming a case for receiving the electrode assembly by coupling a solid support plate to at least a portion of a package member formed of a laminate strengthened sheet; inserting the electrode assembly into the case; and electrically connecting the electrode assembly to a terminal assembly. | 08-05-2010 |
20100203362 | ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - An energy storage device comprising at least one negative electrode, wherein each negative electrode is individually selected from (i) an electrode comprising negative battery electrode material; (ii) an electrode comprising capacitor electrode material; (iii) a mixed electrode comprising either—a mixture of battery and capacitor electrode material or—a region of battery electrode material and a region of capacitor electrode material, or—a combination thereof, and wherein the energy storage device either comprises at least one electrode of type (iii), or comprises at least one electrode of each of types (i) and (ii),—at least one positive electrode, wherein the positive electrode comprises positive battery electrode material and a charging ability-increasing additive, such as one or a mixture of: (a) carbon nanomaterial, vapour grown carbon fibre, fullerene, or a mixture thereof, and (b) tin dioxide conductive materials. | 08-12-2010 |
20100203363 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND BATTERY PACK HAVING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a connector assembly and a battery pack having the same. For this purpose, provided are a connector assembly with optimized size and mounting area of the connector assembly serving as a current-carrying medium of the battery pack, and improved bond strength between the connector terminal and the housing, and a battery pack having the same. | 08-12-2010 |
20100203364 | Energy Conversion Cell Having a Dielectrically Graded Region to Alter Transport, and Methods Thereof - Energy conversion devices and methods for altering transport of reaction species therein include use of a dielectrically graded structure (e.g., region, layer). For example, in photon energy conversion devices (e.g., solar cells) or in chemical energy conversion devices (e.g., fuel cells) one or more non-electric structures which provide a gradient in dielectric constant are positioned within the cell to alter the direction and/or rate of transport of a photo-generated or chemical reaction-generated species. | 08-12-2010 |
20100209743 | Secondary battery with protection circuit module - A secondary battery including a first bare cell, a second bare cell disposed to face at least a portion of the first bare cell, and a protection circuit module including a circuit board having an electrical circuit device mounted thereon and at least one connection tab between the first and second bare cells, the connection tab electrically connecting the circuit board to the first and second bare cells. | 08-19-2010 |
20100215994 | BUILT-IN CHARGE CIRCUIT FOR SECONDARY BATTERY AND SECONDARY BATTERY WITH THE BUILT-IN CHARGE CIRCUIT - A secondary battery which includes a built-in charge circuit. The secondary battery includes a bare cell having a positive electrode and a negative electrode; a protection circuit section electrically connected to the bare cell; a positive electrode charge/discharge terminal and a negative electrode charge/discharge terminal electrically connected to the protection circuit section; a charge circuit section for supplying a charging current to the protection circuit section; and a positive electrode charge terminal and a negative electrode charge terminal electrically connected to the charge circuit section, wherein the charge circuit section includes a first reverse-current prevention part, and a second reverse-current prevention part for preventing damage of the first reverse-current prevention part due to the reversed charge. | 08-26-2010 |
20100221584 | Battery Pack with Electronic Monitoring Device Integrated in the Housing Cover - A battery pack for an electric power tool has a housing and a housing cover that closes off the housing. Battery cells are arranged in the housing and electrically conductingly connected to one another. An electronic circuit for monitoring operating parameters of the battery cells is provided wherein the electronic circuit is mounted on a circuit board and is arranged in the housing. The housing cover has an inner side facing the battery cells. The inner side has a receptacle that is delimited by an outer receptacle rim. The circuit board is received in the receptacle and is spaced from a bottom of the receptacle so that a filling space is provided between circuit board, bottom of the receptacle, and the receptacle rim. A cured potting compound fills out the filling space. | 09-02-2010 |
20100233518 | HIGH ENERGY-DENSITY RADIOISOTOPE MICRO POWER SOURCES - A method of constructing a solid-state energy-density micro radioisotope power source device. In such embodiments, the method comprises depositing the pre-voltaic semiconductor composition, comprising a semiconductor material and a radioisotope material, into a micro chamber formed within a power source device body. The method additionally includes heating the body to a temperature at which the pre-voltaic semiconductor composition will liquefy within the micro chamber to provide a liquid state composite mixture. Furthermore, the method includes cooling the body and liquid state composite mixture such that liquid state composite mixture solidifies to provide a solid-state composite voltaic semiconductor, thereby providing a solid-state high energy-density micro radioisotope power source device. | 09-16-2010 |
20100247979 | BATTERY MODULE INTERFACE - Disclosed herein are a battery module interface including a printed circuit board provided at the front and rear thereof with power connectors and communication connectors for connection with a battery module and an external circuit and a sheathing plate coupled to the printed circuit board such that the rear connectors are exposed to the outside, a battery module having the battery module interface mounted thereto, and a middle- or large-sized battery pack including a plurality of battery modules. | 09-30-2010 |
20100255351 | FUSE FOR BATTERY CELLS - A battery system comprises a battery cell having a cell body and a voltage terminal extending out of the cell body and having first and second terminal edges; a busbar to which an upper end of the voltage terminal is electrically connected; and a zipper fuse formed in a portion of the terminal between the cell body and the busbar, wherein the zipper fuse comprises an array of perforations through the voltage terminal and extending across the voltage terminal from the first edge to the second edge. | 10-07-2010 |
20100255352 | ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR BATTERY, NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY AND BATTERY PACK - According to one embodiment, a non-aqueous electrolyte battery includes an outer package, a positive electrode housed in the outer package, a negative electrode housed with a space from the positive electrode in the outer package and including an active material, and a non-aqueous electrolyte filled in the outer package. The active material includes a lithium-titanium composite oxide particle, and a coating layer formed on at least a part of the surface of the particle and including at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Zr, Fe, Nb, Co, Ni, Cu and Si, an oxide of at least one metal selected from the group or an alloy containing at least one metal selected from the group. | 10-07-2010 |
20100261041 | Rechargeable battery - In a rechargeable battery, a case is combined with an upper surface of a bare cell by being fixed to a lead plate electrically coupling a protection circuit board of a protection circuit module to the bare cell. Alternatively, the case is combined with the bare cell by being fixed to the protection circuit board so as not to be separated from the bare cell, thereby improving the reliability of the products. | 10-14-2010 |
20100266875 | Fuel Cell Power Management Module - A power management module adapted to be connected between a fuel cell and an output power bus, the power management module being operative to regulate the amount of power being delivered by the fuel cell to the output power bus. | 10-21-2010 |
20100266876 | FUEL CELL POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - There is provided a fuel cell power generation system in which power loss in a power line electrically connecting a stack and a power conversion circuit, thereby attaining high power generation efficiency. A reformer | 10-21-2010 |
20100266877 | BATTERY PACK AND BATTERY PACK MANUFACTURING METHOD - In a battery pack in which a protective circuit is fitted to a unit cell and accommodated in an exterior cover, a frame is provided in the exterior cover, the frame being fixed to the unit cell and supporting the protective circuit, where a protruding portion protruded from the frame and an engaging hole provided in the unit cell are engaged with each other. As a result of this, when external force acts on the exterior cover, movement of the frame integrated with the exterior cover can be inhibited. | 10-21-2010 |
20100273031 | Battery Pack For Cordless Devices - A battery pack including a housing, a terminal block, a printed circuit board electrically connected to the terminal block, at least one battery cell, and a spark gap device on the printed circuit board to provide electrostatic discharge protection and disposed between the printed circuit board and the terminal block. | 10-28-2010 |
20100291413 | Secondary battery - A secondary battery includes a bare cell including a can, an electrode assembly, and a cap assembly, wherein the cap assembly includes a protection circuit assembly. | 11-18-2010 |
20100291414 | Battery Thermal Management System - In certain embodiments, a battery thermal management system includes at least one battery, at least one thermoelectric device in thermal communication with the at least one battery, and a conduit comprising an inlet configured to allow a working fluid to enter and flow into the conduit and into thermal communication with the at least one thermoelectric device. The conduit further comprises an outlet configured to allow the working fluid to exit and flow from the conduit and away from being in thermal communication with the at least one thermoelectric device. The battery thermal management system can further include a first flow control device which directs the working fluid through the inlet of the conduit and a second flow control device which directs the working fluid through the outlet of the conduit. The first flow control device and the second flow control device are each separately operable from one another. | 11-18-2010 |
20100297478 | Lead Acid Battery - An object of the invention is to provide a lead acid battery having a liquid surface sensor ( | 11-25-2010 |
20100304190 | BATTERY HAVING A/S LABEL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Disclosed is a battery in which an A/S label is disposed in a plastic member of the battery and a method for manufacturing the same. According to the present invention, the A/S label is prevented from being separated and disappeared and from being exchanged or modified arbitrarily by a battery user. | 12-02-2010 |
20100316891 | SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING PROTECTION CIRCUIT MODULE - A secondary battery including a bare cell, a protection circuit module provided with a circuit board, and a coupling member adapted to connect the bare cell to the protection circuit module. The coupling member has a bare cell coupling portion coupled to the bare cell, first and second circuit board coupling portions coupled to the circuit board, and first and second connecting portions connecting the bare cell coupling portions to the first and second circuit board coupling portions, respectively. The first and second connecting portions are inclined against a normal, or perpendicular, with respect to the bare cell coupling portion | 12-16-2010 |
20100316892 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack is disclosed. The battery pack includes a bare cell comprising a cap plate and an electrode terminal positioned on a center region of the cap plate; an insulating layer positioned over the cap plate, wherein the insulating layer comprises a first terminal hole formed in a region corresponding to the electrode terminal; and a protective circuit module positioned over the insulating layer, wherein the protective circuit module comprises a protective circuit board having a second terminal hole formed in a region corresponding to the electrode terminal. | 12-16-2010 |
20100316893 | SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING PROTECTION CIRCUIT MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A secondary battery including a protection circuit module and a method for manufacturing the secondary battery. The secondary battery includes: a bare cell having an electrode assembly; a protection circuit module having a circuit board having a first coupling pad and a first welding pad spaced apart from each other; and at least one electrode tab joined to the first coupling pad of the circuit board by welding and electrically connected to the electrode assembly. The first coupling pad is electrically connected to the first welding pad. | 12-16-2010 |
20100323224 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery. A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly; a can containing the electrode assembly and including a plate, a wall extending from the plate in a first direction to a first end and defining a first cavity having a first opening opposite the plate, and a first extension wall extending from the first end in the first direction to a second end, the first extension wall defining a second cavity having a second opening opposite the plate; and a cap assembly comprising a cap plate and sealing the first cavity at the first opening. | 12-23-2010 |
20100323225 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery, including a bare cell provided with coupling portion, a protection circuit module provided with a circuit board, and connecting member electrically connecting the bare cell to the protection circuit module. The coupling portion has a contact recess. The protection circuit module is adapted to control the charging/discharging of the bare cell. the connecting member has a bare cell connecting portion. The bare cell connecting portion has an insertion portion inserted into the contact recess. | 12-23-2010 |
20100323226 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack that includes a holder to accommodate bare cells and a lead plate electrically connected to the holder. The lead plate includes female and male coupling members such that the holder is easily assembled with the lead plate and an error occurring when the holder and the lead plate are coupled with each other may be prevented. The lead plate may not separate from the holder after assembling the holder with the lead plate. | 12-23-2010 |
20100330398 | Semiconductor device, battery protection circuit and battery pack - A bidirectional Trench Lateral Power MOSFET (TLPM) can achieve a high breakdown voltage and a low on-resistance. A plurality of straight-shaped islands having circular portions at both ends are surrounded by a trench arrangement. The islands provide first n source regions and a second n source region is formed on the outside of the islands. With such a pattern, the breakdown voltage in the case where the first n source regions are at a high potential can be higher than the breakdown voltage in the case where the second n source region is at a high potential. Alternatively, in the case of not changing the breakdown voltage, the on-resistance can be reduced. | 12-30-2010 |
20100330399 | FLEXIBLE BATTERY CONTAINER AND METHOD OF USE - A flashlight apparatus including a body portion formed from a woven material, the body portion having a longitudinal length and forming at least part of an adjustable cavity for containing at least one battery, and a head portion coupled to the body portion and having at least one of an illumination source for providing illumination and a connector for connecting the flashlight to another device. Accordingly, the flashlight can supply power to the another device. The body portion can adjust (e.g., its length and diameter—or area) to the size and number of battery cells contained therein. | 12-30-2010 |
20110003178 | Microporous Films, Methods for Their Production, and Applications Thereof - The invention relates to a microporous membrane having a relatively low heat shrinkage values along planar axes of the membrane. The invention also relates to a battery separator formed by such microporous membrane, and a battery comprising such a separator. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method for making the multi-layer, microporous polyolefin membrane, a method for making a battery using such a membrane as a separator, and a method for using such a battery. | 01-06-2011 |
20110003179 | PROTECTION CIRCUIT BOARD, SECONDARY BATTERY, AND BATTERY PACK - A protection circuit board, a secondary battery, and a battery pack including a secondary battery. In embodiments of a protection circuit board, as well as a secondary battery and a battery pack including a protection circuit board, a secondary protection device is disposed in a board body of the protection circuit board for facilitating fabrication and improving performance of the secondary protection device without using an additional structure for insulating the secondary protection device and the secondary battery. | 01-06-2011 |
20110003180 | BATTERY PACK AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING BATTERY PACK - A battery pack and a method of manufacturing the battery pack. An embodiment of a battery pack includes: a bare cell including an electrode assembly, a can containing the electrode assembly and having an opening at an end thereof for receiving the electrode assembly, and a cap plate sealing the opening; a protection circuit module for protecting the bare cell during charging; and a lead plate press-fit coupled to the cap plate and electrically connecting the bare cell to the protection circuit module. | 01-06-2011 |
20110003181 | BATTERY PACK AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A battery pack comprising a battery cell coupled to a circuit module and a method of fabricating the same are disclosed. A battery pack comprises a battery cell, a circuit module coupled to the battery cell, wherein the circuit module comprises a top surface, a bottom surface, and terminals on the top surface, a lead plate comprising an extension region extending from the bottom surface of the circuit module to a top region of the battery cell to couple the battery cell to the circuit module, and a cover coupled to the circuit module and the battery cell to expose the terminals to an exterior. The lead plate includes at least a first rib protruding upward from the extension region that contacts a top surface of the battery cell. | 01-06-2011 |
20110008650 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack that prevents a circuit module from being bent and improves durability against an external impact. The battery pack includes a bare cell on which an electrode terminal protrudes from a surface thereof, a circuit module disposed on the surface of the bare cell, a first lead plate coupled to a side of the circuit module, the first lead plate being connected to the surface of the bare cell, and a first holder disposed between the circuit module and the surface of the bare cell, the first holder being coupled to the first lead plate. | 01-13-2011 |
20110008651 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack is disclosed. An embodiment of the battery pack includes a bare cell comprising a first surface, a positive electrode and a negative electrode; a circuit module disposed over the first surface and comprising a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal; a first lead plate disposed over the first surface and coupled to the positive electrode and the positive electrode terminal; and a second lead plate disposed over the first surface and coupled to the negative electrode and the negative electrode terminal; wherein the first surface of the bare cell is curved, and each lead plate has a curvature conforming to the first surface. | 01-13-2011 |
20110008652 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery is disclosed. The secondary battery comprises a bare cell, a protective circuit module (PCM) comprising a circuit board to control charge and discharge of the bare cell, a connection member electrically connecting the bare cell to the PCM, and a coupling screw coupling the connection member with the bare cell. The circuit board includes a screw hole through which the coupling screws pass. | 01-13-2011 |
20110008653 | POLYMER BATTERY PACK - A polymer battery pack including: a polymer bare cell; a frame surrounding the polymer bare cell and having protrusions formed on a top thereof; and a case positioned on the top of the frame and having grooves formed on a bottom thereof to correspond to the protrusions. The protrusions and the grooves are coupled to each other. | 01-13-2011 |
20110014501 | FAIL SAFE SERVICEABLE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY PACK - A fail safe battery pack is disclosed and claimed wherein first and second housings are affixed together. A plurality of battery cells reside within and fixedly engage the first and the second housings. First and second. printed circuit boards (PCBs) reside within first and second lattice structures of the first and second housings. A variable bias device resides in the first and/or second lattice structure of the first and second housing and engages the first and/or second PCBs. When the bias of the variable bias device is sufficiently large it overcomes a plurality of fixed mechanically biased devices operating between the PCB and the plurality of battery cells and tending to separate same and causes the PCB to electrically communicate with the plurality of battery cells. When the bias of the variable bias device is sufficiently small, the plurality of fixed mechanically biased devices separates the PCB and the plurality of battery cells rendering the battery cells in an electrically safe condition. | 01-20-2011 |
20110014502 | SECONDARY BATTERY WITH ENHANCED CONNECTION OF PROTECTION CIRCUIT UNIT TO CAP PLATE - In the secondary battery, a lead plate is provided so as not to overlap the position of the sealing unit of the electrolyte injection hole to enhance the fixation of the lead plate to the upper surface of the cap plate of a cap assembly. The position of a connection terminal of a protective circuit unit corresponds to the position of the lead plate and together with the connection terminal shape the connection terminal is prevented from being exposed to the outside during hot-melt molding. | 01-20-2011 |
20110020672 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK HAVING EXCELLENT ENERGY DENSITY AND PCM ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell, and a protection circuit module (PCM) assembly, configured in a specific structure, coupled to the top of the battery cell. The secondary battery pack includes a battery cell having an electrode assembly mounted in a battery case together with an electrolyte in a sealed state, a protection circuit module (PCM) assembly including a PCM and connection members, the PCM assembly being provided with a through-hole for connection, an insulative mounting member mounted at the top of the battery cell, an insulative cap coupled to an upper end of the battery cell. One of the connection members, i.e., the connection member (A), protrudes from one end of the PCM assembly such that a region of the connection member (A) electrically connected to the battery cell is exposed upward from the PCM assembly. The other connection member, i.e., the connection member (B), is coupled to the bottom of the PCM such that at least a portion of the connection member (B) is exposed upward from the PCM assembly through the through-hole for connection. The electrical connection between the connection members and the electrode terminals of the battery cell is achieved at the top of the PCM while the insulative mounting member and the PCM assembly are loaded on the battery cell. | 01-27-2011 |
20110027621 | Instrumented fluid-surfaced electrode - An electrochemical device (such as a battery) includes at least one electrode having a fluid surface and one or more sensors configured to detect an operating condition of the device. Fluid-directing structures may modulate flow or retain fluid in response to the sensors. An electrolyte within the device may also include an ion-transport fluid, for example infiltrated into a porous solid support. | 02-03-2011 |
20110027622 | BATTERY PACK AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING BATTERY PACK - A method of manufacturing a battery pack of a plurality of bare cells is disclosed. The method comprises: preparing a protective circuit module comprising N pads, wherein each pad comprises a first half pad and a second half pad, N is a natural number greater than 1, the plurality of bare cells comprises M tabs, and M is a natural number equal to N; connecting first through M | 02-03-2011 |
20110039128 | BATTERY PACK AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A battery pack and a method of manufacturing the same provide a battery pack that can improve durability against external impacts and increase efficiency in a manufacturing process and reduce the number of manufacturing processes. The battery pack includes a bare cell, a circuit module electrically coupled to the bare cell, a tube-type case surrounding the bare cell, a top cover covering the circuit module, the top cover being coupled to the tube-type case, and a bottom cover covering a bottom surface of the bare cell. | 02-17-2011 |
20110039129 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK AND PTC ELEMENT HAVING EXCELLENT PRODUCTION PROCESS PROPERTY - Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell having an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure mounted in a battery case together with an electrolyte in a sealed state, an insulative mounting member having openings through which electrode terminals of the battery cell are exposed outward, the insulative mounting member being constructed in a structure in which connection members and a protection circuit board are loaded on the top of the insulative mounting member, the insulative mounting member being mounted to the top of the battery cell, and an insulative cap coupled to an upper end of the battery cell for covering the insulative mounting member in a state in which the connection members and the protection circuit board are loaded on the insulative mounting member, wherein the insulative mounting member is provided at an upper part thereof with at least one coupling groove, the connection members and the protection circuit board are provided with through-holes communicating with the coupling groove, and a predetermined mechanical fastening member is inserted into the coupling groove through the through-holes, thereby achieving the coupling of the connection members and the protection circuit board to the insulative mounting member. | 02-17-2011 |
20110039130 | PCM OF IMPROVED ASSEMBLING TYPE STRUCTURE AND BATTERY PACK EMPLOYED WITH THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a protection circuit module (PCM) including a protection circuit for controlling overcharge, overdischarge, and overcurrent of a battery, wherein a pair of connection members are attached to the bottom of the PCM, while the connection members are electrically connected to the protection circuit, the connection members being constructed by bending a sheet material into a predetermined shape, to form groove-shaped connection structures into which plate-shaped electrode terminals of a battery cell are inserted and coupled. Each of the connection members includes a lower connection plate, a pair of rear extensions, and front extensions. | 02-17-2011 |
20110039131 | SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A secondary battery in which electric connection between an electrode tab of a bare cell and a connection tab of a protective circuit module is performed by welding the electrode tab of the bare cell to the connection tab of the protective circuit module that form a battery pack. A process is provided so that electrode tabs of two or more laminated bare cells are easily and precisely welded to a single, or more, connection tabs by a worker. The welding process is effectively performed and welding strength between the tabs increases. | 02-17-2011 |
20110039132 | SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING A SENSOR TO DETERMINE IF BATTERY IS HEATED ABOVE A PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE - A secondary battery includes at least one bare cell having a first electrode and a second electrode, a Protection Circuit Module (PCM) electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode of the bare cell, and an abnormal temperature sensing member provided on a surface of the bare cell and electrically connected to the PCM. The abnormal temperature sensing member is electrically short-circuited when the bare cell is heated above a predetermined temperature. | 02-17-2011 |
20110039133 | Secondary battery - A battery includes an external terminal, a thermal fuse, a bare cell, an electrode assembly disposed within the bare cell and electrically coupled to the external terminal via the thermal fuse, such that the thermal fuse electrically disconnects the electrode assembly from the external terminal when a temperature of the battery reaches a predetermined value, a top cover, a protective circuit module within the top cover and on the bare cell, and a thermally insulating top sheet disposed on the thermal fuse, between the thermal fuse and the protective circuit module, the top sheet having a recess configured to receive the thermal fuse, such that the top sheet covers the top surface of the thermal fuse. | 02-17-2011 |
20110039134 | HEAT TRANSFER MEMBER FOR BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a battery cell including a cell tab, a protective circuit board including an internal terminal coupled to the cell tab and a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device connected to the internal terminal, and a heat transfer member contacting the cell tab. The heat transfer member may be attached to the cell tab as well as the PTC device. Heat generated in the battery cell, the cell tab, and the internal terminal is quickly transferred to the PTC device through the heat transfer member to quickly interrupt current flow when the battery cell is exposed to high temperature. Therefore, the battery pack may have the improved stability and reliability. | 02-17-2011 |
20110045321 | BATTERY PACK CONTAINING PCM EMPLOYED WITH SAFETY MEMBER - Disclosed herein is a battery pack including a battery cell having an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure mounted in a battery case together with an electrolyte in a sealed state, and a protection circuit module (PCM) electrically connected to the battery cell, wherein the PCM is provided with a safety device of which a circuit is cut off when temperature is high or a large amount of current flows. | 02-24-2011 |
20110045322 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK HAVING PCM ASSEMBLY AND INSULATING MOUNTING MEMBER OF NOVEL STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell, a protection circuit module (PCM) assembly having a connection member (A), an insulative mounting member having a connection member (B) embedded therein, and an insulative cap. The connection member (B) is coupled to a second electrode terminal of the battery cell by welding, such that the connection member (B) is electrically connected to the second electrode terminal of the battery cell, in a state in which the insulative mounting member is mounted on the battery cell. The connection member (A) is coupled to a first electrode terminal of the battery cell upward from a PCM, such that the connection member (A) is electrically connected to the first electrode terminal of the battery cell. The electrical connection between the PCM assembly and the connection member (B) is achieved in a physical contact fashion. | 02-24-2011 |
20110052938 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery includes a module frame capable of supporting a protection circuit module in a stable manner. The secondary battery includes a bare cell including a cap plate, a protection circuit module, and a module frame provided between the cap plate and the protection circuit module to support the protection circuit module. The module frame is made of a conductive material to electrically connect the cap plate and the protection circuit module to each other. | 03-03-2011 |
20110052939 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery, including a cylindrical bare cell including a cylindrical can and a cap assembly coupled with the cylindrical can, wherein the cap assembly forms a first electrode and the cylindrical can forms a second electrode; a protective circuit module (PCM) separated from the cap assembly, connected to the cap assembly by a first connecting tab, and connected to the cylindrical can by a second connecting tab; a first external terminal provided on a top of the PCM; and a second external terminal electrically connected to the PCM and provided on a bottom surface of the cylindrical can. | 03-03-2011 |
20110052940 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery, including a bare cell, a protective circuit module (PCM) disposed on a top surface of the bare cell, the PCM comprising an external terminal a top surface thereof, and a printed circuit board (PCB) terminal disposed on the external terminal, the PCB terminal being electrically connected to the external terminal and an external device. | 03-03-2011 |
20110052941 | SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A secondary battery secondary battery includes a bare cell having an electrode terminal, and a protective circuit module having a circuit board and a lead plate. The protective circuit module is electrically connected to the bare cell such that the electrode terminal and the circuit board are connected to each other through the lead plate. The lead plate includes a first plate mounted on the circuit board, and a second plate foldably connected to the first plate. | 03-03-2011 |
20110052942 | ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR BATTERY, NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY AND BATTERY PACK - According to one embodiment, an active material for a battery includes a titanium composite oxide. The titanium composite oxide contains a monoclinic β-type titanium composite oxide as its main phase and has a ratio (A | 03-03-2011 |
20110059337 | PROTECTION CIRCUIT FOR SECONDARY BATTERY, BATTERY PACK, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A protection circuit for protecting a secondary battery includes a temperature detector unit detecting a secondary battery temperature to output a detected signal indicating the detected temperature, an overcharge alarm determination unit determining whether the temperature is equal to or above an upper limit of a standard-temperature range based on the detected signal, and subsequently selecting a first overcharge alarm voltage when the temperature is below the upper limit thereof, or a second overcharge alarm voltage when the temperature is equal to or above the upper limit thereof to output a signal indicating whether a secondary battery voltage is equal to or above the selected one of the first and second overcharge alarm voltages, and an alarm signal generator unit generating, when the secondary battery voltage is equal to or above the selected one of the first and second overcharge alarm voltages, an alarm signal based on the output signal. | 03-10-2011 |
20110059338 | Battery Pack - A battery pack having increased resistance against an external impact by increasing a coupling strength between a bare cell and a case resulting in increased reliability and quality. The battery pack includes a bare cell; a circuit module electrically connected to the bare cell; a frame case surrounding the bare cell and including a channel groove arranged at a region facing the bare cell; and a coupling reinforcement portion arranged in the channel groove to couple the frame case to the bare cell. | 03-10-2011 |
20110064972 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK OF COMPACT STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell having an electrode assembly mounted in a battery case together with an electrolyte, a protection circuit module (PCM) having a protection circuit for controlling overcharge, overdischarge, and overcurrent of the battery cell, an insulative mounting member mounted to a top cap of the battery cell, and an insulative cap coupled to the upper end of the battery cell, wherein the top cap is provided with at least one protrusion-type electrode terminal, and the top cap is provided at a partial region where the protrusion-type electrode terminal is not formed with a space (depression space) depressed downward by a predetermined depth. The insulative mounting member is provided with a through-hole (a first through-hole) corresponding to the protrusion-type electrode terminal and a through-hole (a second through-hole) corresponding to the depression space, the PCM is provided with a coupling through-hole corresponding to the first through-hole, and the coupling of the insulative mounting member and the PCM to the battery cell is achieved by successively fixedly inserting the protrusion-type electrode terminal through the first through-hole of the insulative mounting member and the coupling through-hole of the PCM. | 03-17-2011 |
20110064973 | ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - Provided are an electrode assembly and a secondary battery including the same. The electrode assembly includes a positive electrode having a positive electrode coating portion, a negative electrode having a negative electrode coating portion, and a separator disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The negative electrode coating portion includes lithium titanate oxide (LTO). An area of the positive electrode coating portion is larger than that of the negative electrode coating portion. Accordingly, all materials in the LTO contained in the negative electrode coating portion participate in charge/discharge operations, so that generation of gas due to an additional reaction occurring between LTO and electrolyte may be suppressed, thereby effectively preventing the secondary battery from swelling. | 03-17-2011 |
20110064974 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack that includes a bare cell, a bottom case and a resin part disposed on a lower surface of the bare cell. The bottom case has a number of holes. The resin part is disposed on a surface of the bare cell affixing the bottom case to the bare cell. Further, a number of protrusions is provided and composed of the same material as the resin part in which each protrusion corresponds to a hole. The protrusions and the holes have a circular, tetragonal or polygonal cross sectional shape in which upon thermal compression of the protrusions the bottom case is solidly coupled to the resin part. | 03-17-2011 |
20110064975 | Rechargeable Battery - In a rechargeable battery, a case is combined with an upper surface of a bare cell by being fixed to a lead plate electrically coupling a protection circuit board of a protection circuit module to the bare cell. Alternatively, the case is combined with the bare cell by being fixed to the protection circuit board so as not to be separated from the bare cell, thereby improving the reliability of the products. | 03-17-2011 |
20110070465 | PROTECTION CIRCUIT MODULE AND BATTERY INCLUDING THE PROTECTION CIRCUIT MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE BATTERY - This document describes a protection circuit module including an integrated protection circuit chip and a secondary battery. According to execution examples in this document, the foregoing integrated protection circuit chip is attached at the bottom of a protection circuit module, and penetration hole equivalent to the projection of a battery cell is formed in the center of the protection circuit module. With this protection circuit module, it is possible to have a battery that the integrated protection circuit chip of the protection circuit module is included in the groove which is formed in the battery cell, and the projection of the battery cell is inserted into the penetration hole of the protection circuit module. | 03-24-2011 |
20110070466 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK PROVIDING EXCELLENT PRODUCTIVITY AND STRUCTURAL STABILITY - Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell having an electrode assembly mounted in a battery case together with an electrolyte, the battery case having an open top sealed by a top cap, a protection circuit module having a protection circuit for controlling overcharge, overdischarge, and overcurrent of the battery cell, an insulative mounting member constructed in a structure in which the protection circuit module is loaded at a top of the insulative mounting member, the insulative mounting member being mounted to the top cap of the battery cell, and an insulative cap coupled to an upper end of the battery cell for covering the insulative mounting member in a state in which the protection circuit module is loaded on the insulative mounting member, wherein the top cap is provided with a pair of protrusion-type electrode terminals (a first protrusion-type electrode terminal and a second protrusion-type electrode terminal) connected to a cathode and an anode of the electrode assembly, respectively, the insulative mounting member is provided with through-holes corresponding to the protrusion-type electrode terminals, the protection circuit module is provided with through-holes corresponding to the protrusion-type electrode terminals, and the coupling of the insulative mounting member and the protection circuit module to the battery cell is achieved by successively fixedly inserting the protrusion-type electrode terminals through the through-holes of the insulative mounting member and the protection circuit module. | 03-24-2011 |
20110070467 | Battery with a plurality of flat cells forming a cell assembly - The invention relates to a battery (B) with a plurality of flat cells ( | 03-24-2011 |
20110076520 | Secondary battery - Disclosed is a secondary battery that includes a bare cell, a first circuit module, and a second circuit module. The bare cell includes an electrode terminal connected to one type of polarity of the battery and a plate terminal connected to another type of polarity of the battery. The first and second circuit modules are disposed on an upper surface of the plate terminal, and are disposed at opposite sides of the electrode terminal. External terminals, which are mounted on the second circuit module and are electrically coupled to an external device, are positioned higher than the electrode terminal. This structure of the battery minimizes the size of the battery. | 03-31-2011 |
20110076521 | BATTERY UNIT AND SECONDARY BATTERY ASSEMBLY EQUIPPED WITH THE BATTERY UNIT - According to one embodiment, a battery unit includes a first cell unit, a second cell unit and a third cell unit arranged adjacent to the first cell unit, respectively. Each cell unit includes a plurality of secondary battery cells, and the respective secondary battery cells are formed of a main body of a substantially rectangular solid shape and a pair of first and second electrodes of different polarities each other pulled out from one end of the main body. A first bus bar connects the first electrodes of the first cell unit and the second electrodes of the second cell unit in a first line, and a second bus bar connects the second electrodes of the first cell unit and the first electrodes of the third cell unit in a second line. | 03-31-2011 |
20110076522 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND FUEL CELL - An FPC board includes a base insulating layer. The base insulating layer is composed of a first insulating portion and a second insulating portion. A bend portion is provided in the first insulating portion. A conductor layer is formed on one surface of the base insulating layer. The conductor layer is composed of a collector portion and a drawn-out conductor portion. A cover layer is formed to cover the conductor layer. A liquid crystal polymer is used as a material for the base insulating layer. | 03-31-2011 |
20110081559 | LOW NOISE BATTERY - A method and battery are provided comprising a case having a first electrode and a second electrode, a first conductor having a first portion for directing a first current from a first electrode, a second conductor having a first portion for directing a second current from a second electrode, a second portion of the first conductor for carrying the first current in a first direction, and a third portion of the first conductor for carrying the first current respectively in a second direction. The first portion of the first conductor and the first portion of the second conductor are substantially symmetric and proximate. The second portion and the third portion are outside a case, and the first direction is substantially opposite from the second direction. The second portion and the third portion are proximate and separated by an insulator. | 04-07-2011 |
20110081560 | CURRENT INTERRUPTING DEVICE AND SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING CURRENT INTERRUPTING DEVICE - Disclosed are a current interrupting device and a secondary battery including the same. According to an embodiment, a current interrupting device comprises a first terminal; a second terminal; a fuse coupled to the first and second terminals; and a fuse body surrounding an exterior of the fuse to seal the fuse, wherein the first and second terminals include thin portions connected to the fuse, and the thin portions have a thickness less than a thickness of other portions of the first and second terminals. | 04-07-2011 |
20110086242 | BATTERY PACK AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a battery cell including a case and at least one cell tab, the case including a lip, the cell tab protruding through the lip, and a protective circuit module including a circuit board located at a top side of the lip, at least one electrode tab located on the circuit board, and at least one circuit device located at the circuit board, and the at least one cell tab is connected to the at least one electrode tab. | 04-14-2011 |
20110086243 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack is disclosed. An embodiment of the battery pack includes a bare cell, wherein the bare cell comprises a terminal; a circuit module coupled with the bare cell, wherein the circuit module comprises a protective device; and a cover disposed over the circuit module and coupled with the bare cell; wherein the circuit module comprises a through-hole, the cover comprises a protrusion, the protrusion engages with the through-hole, and the through-hole enables welding of the protective device of the circuit module to the terminal of the bare cell through the through-hole. | 04-14-2011 |
20110086244 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery that includes a lower case and a label that are securely adhered to each other. The secondary battery includes a bare cell that receives an electrode assembly and having one end to which an electrode terminal is exposed, a protective circuit module electrically connected to the electrode terminal to control charging and discharging, an upper case accommodating the protective circuit module and installed at an upper portion of the bare cell, a hollow label having its top and bottom ends opened, accommodating the bare cell and including a bent portion adhered to the upper case at the top end and bent to extend inward at the bottom end, and a lower case sealing the bottom end of the label. | 04-14-2011 |
20110086245 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack including a bare cell including an electrode assembly inserted therein, a holder case fixed to one side of the bare cell, a protective circuit board seated on the holder case and including a protection circuit electrically connected to the bare cell to control charging or discharging thereof, a first metal member fixed to the protective circuit board, and a second metal member fixed to the holder case and connected to the first metal member. | 04-14-2011 |
20110086246 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE COMPRISING A SOLAR CELL, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND APPARATUS COMPRISING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - The invention relates to a semiconductor device includes a substrate ( | 04-14-2011 |
20110091746 | FUEL CELLS - This invention provides a redox fuel cell comprising an anode and a cathode separated by an ion selective polymer electrolyte membrane; means for supplying a fuel to the anode region of the cell; means for supplying an oxidant to the cathode region of the cell; means for providing an electrical circuit between the anode and the cathode; a non-volatile catholyte solution flowing in fluid communication with the cathode, the catholyte solution comprising a redox mediator which is at least partially reduced at the cathode in operation of the cell, and at least partially regenerated by, optionally indirect, reaction with the oxidant after such reduction at the cathode, and a transition metal complex of a multidentate N-donor ligand as a redox catalyst catalysing the regeneration of the mediator the multi-dentate N-donor ligand comprising at least one heterocyclic substituent selected from pyrrole, imidazole, 1,2,3-triazole, 1,2,4-triazole, pyrazole, pyridazine, pyrimidine, pyrazine, indole, tetrazole, quinoline, isoquinoline and from alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, alkaryl, alkenaryl, aralkyl, aralkenyl groups substituted with one or more of the aforesaid heterocyclic groups. | 04-21-2011 |
20110091747 | BATTERY ASSEMBLY - The embodiment provides a battery assembly or pack that can fix a coupling tap to an exact position by closely adhering a plurality of bare cells without flowing when the plurality of bare cells are welded with the coupling tap. The battery assembly according to the embodiment includes: a plurality of bare cells that have electrode terminals formed on upper surfaces thereof; an internal frame that receives the plurality of bare cells and has an internal terminal exposing part that exposes the electrode terminals; and a coupling tap that is seated on the internal terminal exposing part of the internal frame to couple the plurality of electrode terminals, wherein a rib hanger that fixes the coupling tap is further formed on the upper of the internal frame. With the constitution as described above, defects of a product are reduced, making it possible to improve productivity. | 04-21-2011 |
20110091748 | CYLINDRICAL LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY - A cylindrical lithium ion secondary battery includes an electrode assembly; a center pin positioned within the electrode assembly and having upper and lower ends that are closed; a can containing the electrode assembly and the center pin; and a cap assembly coupled to the top of the can. The center pin can include a body extending a predetermined length with its upper and lower end open and at least one closure member adapted to close the upper and lower ends of the body and to melt or fracture at a predetermined temperature. The center pin body may also or alternatively include a circuit member positioned inside the center pin and adapted to be short-circuited in the case of overcharging and to consume current. | 04-21-2011 |
20110097606 | BATTERY PACK WITH PRECISE DIMENSIONS - The battery pack has a battery cell | 04-28-2011 |
20110097607 | HOLDER CASE AND BATTERY PACK HAVING THE SAME - A holder case for a battery pack is disclosed. The holder case includes two pieces which are selectively engageable so that the length of the holder case can be varied. | 04-28-2011 |
20110097608 | PCM assembly and prismatic type secondary battery using the same - A protection circuit module (PCM) assembly for use with a battery cell includes a base circuit board on which a plurality of electronic elements are mounted, and a first electrode output terminal formed on the base circuit board. The PCM assembly is to be coupled to a top portion of the battery cell and electrically connected to the first electrode lead and the second electrode lead. The first electrode output terminal is to be directly connected to a first terminal of an external device and to be electrically connected to an electrode terminal of the battery cell to form a first output stage. A second electrode lead at a side of the base circuit board is to be directly connected to a second terminal of the external device and is to be connected to the can or the cap plate to form a second output stage. | 04-28-2011 |
20110097609 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTEGRATED-CIRCUIT BATTERY DEVICES - A combined battery and device apparatus and associated method. This apparatus includes a first conductive layer, a battery comprising a cathode layer; an anode layer, and an electrolyte layer located between and electrically isolating the anode layer from the cathode layer, wherein the anode or the cathode or both include an intercalation material, the battery disposed such that either the cathode layer or the anode layer is in electrical contact with the first conductive layer, and an electrical circuit adjacent face-to-face to and electrically connected to the battery. Some embodiments further include a photovoltaic cell and/or thin-film capacitor. In some embodiments, the substrate includes a polymer having a melting point substantially below 700 degrees centigrade. In some embodiments, the substrate includes a glass. For example, some embodiments include a battery deposited directly on the back of a liquid-crystal display (LCD) device. | 04-28-2011 |
20110104519 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK - A secondary battery pack having a connecting member connecting a secondary battery to a protection circuit module. The secondary battery pack includes at least one secondary battery; a case accommodating the battery; a protection circuit module to protecting the battery; and a connecting member connecting the at least one secondary battery to the protection circuit module. The connecting member includes a first plate having a plurality of conductive patterns spaced apart from one another; and a second plate surrounding the first plate. The second plate has at least one cut-away portion on a bent portion of the first plate. | 05-05-2011 |
20110104520 | SECONDARY BATTERY AND BATTERY PACK USING THE SAME - A secondary battery and a battery pack using the same are provided. In the secondary battery, an electrode terminal extending from an electrode assembly is structurally and electrically connected to a lead tab to turn on a circuit, and if swelling arises, the lead tab coupled to a pouch case is spaced apart from the electrode terminal due to expansion of the pouch case to break the structural connection between the electrode terminal and the lead tab, thereby turning off the circuit. | 05-05-2011 |
20110104521 | BATTERY SYSTEM AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME - In a casing, battery blocks are positioned so that a distance between a printed circuit board attached to an end surface of each of the battery blocks and an end surface opposed to the printed circuit board is greater than a distance between the end surface of the battery block, to which no printed circuit board is attached, and an end surface of the casing, which is opposed to the end surface of the battery block. | 05-05-2011 |
20110104522 | PORTABLE POWER SOURCE APPARATUS CAPABLE OF HOLDING CIRCULAR CYLINDRICAL BATTERIES - A portable power source apparatus has a closing surface | 05-05-2011 |
20110104523 | CAP ASSEMBLY OF CYLINDRICAL RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND CYLINDRICAL RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A cap assembly of a cylindrical rechargeable battery includes an integrated gasket obtained by integrating a first gasket covering a top cap, a PTC element, and a safety vent and a second gasket covering a CID. The rechargeable battery including the cap assembly has the advantages of increasing a contact area between a safety vent and a gasket by integrating the existing dual-gasket structure to thereby increase a sealing effect, increasing a short circuit reactivity of the CID by freely changing the gasket structure according to the diameter of the current interrupting member to thereby improve stability, simplify components, and reduce a production unit cost. | 05-05-2011 |
20110111264 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND FUEL CELL - A rectangular collector portion is formed on each of a first insulating portion and a second insulating portion. A cover layer is provided on the first insulating portion to cover the collector portion, and a cover layer is provided on the second insulating portion to cover the collector portion. A seal region is provided on the first insulating portion to surround the cover layer. A seal region is provided on the second insulating portion to surround the cover layer. Rectangular drawn-out conductor portions are formed on the back surface of the base insulating layer. The collector portion and the drawn-out conductor portion are electrically connected to each other, and the collector portion and the drawn-out conductor portion are electrically connected to each other. | 05-12-2011 |
20110111265 | PROTECTION CIRCUIT BOARD FOR SECONDARY BATTERY AND SECONDARY BATTERY USING THE SAME - A protection circuit board for a secondary battery is constructed with an electrically insulating substrate, a printed circuit board pattern formed on the electrically insulating substrate, a protection circuit part electrically connected to the printed circuit board pattern, a charge-and-discharge terminal formed on the electrically insulating substrate and electrically connected to the printed circuit board pattern and the protection circuit part, and a test terminal formed on the electrically insulating substrate and electrically connected to the printed circuit board pattern and the protection circuit part. The test terminal is constructed with an electroless plated layer formed on the test terminal. | 05-12-2011 |
20110117390 | SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - In order to allow a standardized high-capacity cell to selectively have high-output or high-capacity characteristics, a secondary battery includes a can for accommodating an electrode assembly and an electrolyte; a cap assembly mounted on the can; first metal foil attached on a top surface of the cap assembly or a bottom surface of the can; a circuit protection element attached on the first metal foil; and second metal foil attached on the circuit protection element, wherein a size and a shape of the second metal foil is determined such that a portion of the second metal foil does not overlap the circuit protection element. | 05-19-2011 |
20110117391 | BATTERY PACK - Provided is a battery pack formed by coupling a cover case and a bare cell. The battery pack includes: a bare cell including a cap plate having a surface in which at least one screw receiving groove is formed; a cover case disposed at a side of the cap plate, and having a surface in which at least one mounting groove is formed and a hole penetrating a center of the mounting groove; and at least one tapping screw including a head part and a body part that are mounted in the mounting groove of the cover case, wherein the body part penetrates the hole and is coupled to the screw receiving groove of the cap plate; wherein the cap plate includes a protruding unit formed in the second surface of the cap plate in correspondence to the screw receiving groove of the cap plate. | 05-19-2011 |
20110117392 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery including a bare cell having an electrode terminal provided at a side of the bare cell and a cap plate insulated from the electrode terminal; a protective circuit module provided on a surface of the bare cell and electrically connected to the electrode terminal and the cap plate; a secondary protective element connecting the electrode terminal to the protective circuit module and provided between the bare cell and the protective circuit module; and a holder provided between the bare cell and the protective circuit module to support the protective circuit module, and including an accommodation part accommodating the secondary protective element, wherein at least one of the holder or the protective circuit module includes at least one passage. | 05-19-2011 |
20110117393 | THERMO-MECHANICALLY ACTIVATED CURRENT INTERRUPTER - A safety current interrupter device for a rechargeable cell is provided comprising a deformable material ( | 05-19-2011 |
20110117394 | POUCH TYPE SECONDARY BATTERY - A pouch type secondary battery which can prevent a cut portion from electrically contacting a protective circuit module, thereby preventing an electrical short circuit and acceleration of corrosion of a core material and enhancing safety includes an electrode assembly having a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator; a pouch case made of a flexible material, and having a container, insulated at least on its inner surface and accommodating the electrode assembly, and sealing portions along an edge of the container, the sealing portions including a first sealing portion through which electrode taps of the electrode assembly extend from the pouch case, and a second sealing portion and a third sealing portion respectively positioned at opposite sides of the first sealing portion, the second an third sealing portions being folded at least one time; a protective circuit module connected to the electrode tips and mounted on an outer surface of the first sealing portion; and a short circuit protector formed in at least one among the first through third sealing portions to prevent an electrical short circuit between each sealing portion and the protective circuit module. | 05-19-2011 |
20110123836 | PROTECTION CIRCUIT MODULE FOR SECONDARY BATTERY AND BATTERY PACK HAVING THE SAME - There are provided a protection circuit module for a secondary battery and a battery pack having the same. In one embodiment, a protection circuit module includes a mounting substrate and at least one connecting member positioned at one side of the mounting substrate. The connecting member is provided with a first layer having a first surface, a second layer having a second surface opposite to the first surface, and at least one spacer that allows the first and second surfaces to be spaced apart from each other. | 05-26-2011 |
20110123837 | BATTERY PACK - The battery pack comprises: a bare cell including a can, wherein the can includes an opening on one side, and a cap plate sealing the opening of the can, wherein the cap plate has at least one groove formed on one surface; a circuit board including at least one lead tab. wherein the lead tab is coupled to the cap plate by a fixing body; and a coupling member coupled with the fixing body in the groove. The coupling member and the bare cell are made of different materials. Therefore, in the battery pack, the internal resistance between the bare cell and the protective circuit board does not increase, or the cover case is not separated when an external shock is applied. | 05-26-2011 |
20110123838 | SECONDARY BATTERY AND CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY SUITABLE FOR SECONDARY BATTERY - Disclosed are a secondary battery and a circuit board assembly suitable for the secondary battery. The secondary battery includes a bare cell including an electrode terminal, a circuit board electrically connected to the electrode terminal and arranged on a top surface of the bare cell. The circuit board includes an installation part having a smaller thickness than rest of the circuit board. The secondary battery further includes a temperature device installed on the installation part of the circuit board to sense temperature variation of the bare cell. | 05-26-2011 |
20110123839 | SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD OF MAKING SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery and a method for making the secondary battery, which are capable of preventing separation between a metal plating layer and a flexible printed circuit board, and improving adhering force between a battery pack and the flexible printed circuit board, through a structure of a metal plating layer and protective layer of the flexible printed circuit board. The secondary battery includes an insulation layer with a first and second surface, a first line pattern layer formed on the first surface of the insulation layer, a first protective layer formed on the insulation layer and the first line pattern layer to define a first opening that exposes a portion of the first line pattern layer, and a first metal plating layer formed in the first opening. The first protective layer contacts the first line pattern layer and a side surface of the first metal plating layer. | 05-26-2011 |
20110123840 | Secondary battery - A secondary battery includes a bare cell, a protective circuit module, a lead plate connecting the protective circuit module with the bare cell, and a cap plate in a top of the bare cell, the cap plate including at least one clad metal layer. | 05-26-2011 |
20110123841 | ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - An electrode assembly and a secondary battery including the same are disclosed. An electrode assembly includes a positive electrode including a positive electrode coating portion coated on a surface of a positive electrode collector; a negative electrode including a negative electrode coating portion coated on a surface of a negative electrode collector; and a separator between the positive and negative electrodes. The positive electrode and the negative electrode are stacked, and the positive electrode coating portion and the negative electrode coating portion on surfaces facing each other have a same area, or an area of the positive electrode coating portion is greater than an area of the negative electrode coating portion within a tolerance range. | 05-26-2011 |
20110123842 | Semiconductor Device for Protecting Battery Cell, Protection Circuit Module and Battery Pack Having the Same - A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes an integrated circuit that senses a voltage of a battery cell and outputs a control signal; a charge switch that is electrically coupled to the integrated circuit and interrupts a charge path according to the control signal output from the integrated circuit; at least one first lead electrically coupled to the integrated circuit; a second lead electrically coupled to the charge switch; and a sealing portion that seals the integrated circuit, charge switch, the at least one first lead and the second lead. | 05-26-2011 |
20110129694 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery having a protecting circuit module (PCM) and a secondary protection device. The battery includes a metal tab of the PCM and a metal tab of the secondary protection device that are connected to each other on the top of the PCM. One or more of the tabs are bent to bring the tabs in closer proximity to facilitate welding therebetween. | 06-02-2011 |
20110129695 | Battery Pack - A battery pack includes a bare cell having a pair of first side portions, a pair of second side portions, and a pair of plane portions, each of which are opposite to each other. The second side portions and the plane portions are connected to ends of the first side portions. A protection circuit module is electrically connected to the bare cell. An inner frame exposes one side portion of the pair of first side portions and accommodates the bare cell. An outer frame exposes the pair of plane portions and accommodates the bare cell, the protection circuit module and the inner frame. In the battery pack, outer ribs extending away from the bare cell are further formed at the inner frame that comes in contact with the pair of second side portions of the bare cell so that the outer frame is surrounded by the outer ribs. | 06-02-2011 |
20110129696 | BATTERY PACK - There is provided a battery pack in which a pair of ribs are formed at an inner frame to extend toward plane portions of a bare cell, so that the inner frame can be fixed at the exact position of the bare cell. In one embodiment, a battery pack includes a bare cell having a pair of first side portions opposite to each other, a pair of second side portions opposite to each other, and a pair of plane portions opposite to each other. The second side portions and the plane portions are connected to ends of the first side portions. A protection circuit module is electrically connected to the bare cell. An inner frame is provided between the bare cell and the protection circuit module. The inner frame has at least a pair of ribs opposite to each other while extending toward the plane portions of the bare cell. | 06-02-2011 |
20110129697 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery includes a protection circuit module (PCM) electrically connected to a bare cell. The bare cell is wrapped with a first sheet, a water permeable second sheet placed on the first sheet, and a submergence label placed between the first sheet and the water permeable second sheet. The submergence label indicates if the bare cell has been exposed to moisture. The label sheet further has a stacking structure, wherein the second sheet is placed on top of the first sheet and the submergence label is interposed between the first sheet and the second sheet. Accordingly, it is possible to determine whether a user has disassembled, modified, or reused the battery and it is possible to easily verify whether or not the secondary battery has been submerged in a liquid due to a user's carelessness or mistake. | 06-02-2011 |
20110129698 | Secondary battery and method of manufacturing the same - A secondary battery and a method of manufacturing the same, the secondary battery including a bare cell for charging and discharging electricity; a protective circuit module for protecting the bare cell; an upper case, the upper case being coupled to the protective circuit module and disposed at an upper part of the bare cell; a protective film surrounding an external surface of the bare cell; and a resin molding unit disposed in the protective film, in the upper case, and in a lower part and on a bottom surface of the bare cell. | 06-02-2011 |
20110129699 | Battery pack - A battery pack including a bare cell, the bare cell having a pair of first side portions opposite to each other, a pair of second side portions opposite to each other, and a pair of plane portions opposite to each other, the second side portions and the plane portions being connected to ends of the first side portions; a protection circuit module electrically connected to the bare cell; an inner frame between the bare cell and the protection circuit module, the inner frame accommodating the bare cell and exposing one side portion of the pair of first side portions; and an outer frame, the outer frame accommodating the bare cell, the protection circuit module, and the inner frame and exposing the pair of plane portions. | 06-02-2011 |
20110129700 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack that easily replaces a protective circuit module according to a capacitance of battery cells and an external environment and including a commonly usable protective circuit module irrespective of an outer appearance of the battery pack. The battery pack includes a plurality of battery cells, a battery case in which the plurality of battery cells are disposed, a protective circuit part electrically connected to the battery cells, and a protective circuit module in which the protective circuit part is disposed. The battery case and the protective circuit module are physically separable from and connectable to each other. | 06-02-2011 |
20110129701 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery is disclosed. In one embodiment, the secondary battery includes i) a first electrode plate having two opposing surfaces, wherein the first electrode plate comprises a first electrode collector and a first electrode coating portion disposed on at least one of the two surfaces of the first electrode collector and ii) a second electrode plate having two opposing surfaces, wherein the second electrode plate comprises a second electrode collector and a second electrode coating portion disposed on at least one of the two surfaces of the second electrode collector. The secondary battery may further include a separator disposed between the first and second electrode plates and electrically insulating the first and second electrode plates from each other. The first electrode plate may further include a first electrode tab that extends from a first side surface of the first electrode collector, wherein the first side surface connects the two opposing surfaces of the first electrode collector, and wherein the first electrode coating portion extends to an extension region of the first electrode tab. The second electrode plate may further include a second electrode tab that extends from a second side surface of the second electrode collector, where in the second side surface connects the two opposing surfaces of the second electrode collector, and wherein the second electrode coating portion extends to an extension region of the second electrode tab. | 06-02-2011 |
20110135968 | Power Control Module and Battery Pack Including the Same - Disclosed are a power control module and a battery pack having the same. The battery pack includes a housing, a battery cell received in the housing and including a power terminal, a power control module provided at one side thereof with a first connection terminal, provided at an opposite side thereof with a battery connection terminal connected with the power terminal, and having a structure in which chip parts are packaged, and a cell cover coupled with an upper portion of the housing. | 06-09-2011 |
20110135969 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack including a bare cell; a protection circuit module electrically coupled to the bare cell; an outer frame accommodating the bare cell and the protection circuit module, wherein a first surface of a first side of the outer frame contacts the protection circuit module; and a first projection on a second surface of the first side of the outer frame opposite to the first surface. | 06-09-2011 |
20110135970 | CIRCUIT SUBSTRATE MODULE AND BATTERY MODULE USING THE SAME - A circuit substrate module and a battery module using the circuit substrate module are disclosed. The battery module includes: a plurality of battery units, wherein each battery unit comprises a plurality of battery cells, a case for accommodating the plurality of battery cells, a plurality of electrode terminals, and a plurality of communication connectors coupled to the battery cells and protruding out of the case; a circuit substrate module mounted on the plurality of battery units and comprising a circuit substrate, wherein a plurality of circuit substrate connectors are coupled to the plurality of communication connectors, wherein the plurality of circuit substrate connectors are coupled to a single external connector that is configured to be coupled to an external device. | 06-09-2011 |
20110135971 | Secondary Battery - A secondary battery comprises an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, a separator interposed between the first electrode and the second electrode for insulating the first electrode and the second electrode from each other, a first electrode tab extending from one side of the first electrode, a second electrode tab extending from one side of the second electrode, and a pouch including a body and a cover. The body of the pouch includes a receiving part for accommodating the electrode assembly, and a body sealing part extending from the receiving part. The cover of the pouch includes a covering part corresponding to the receiving part of the body, and a cover sealing part corresponding to the body sealing part. At least two insulation layers and a conductive layer interposed between the insulation layers are provided at the body and the cover of the pouch, respectively. The first electrode tab and the second electrode tab are electrically connected to the conductive layers of the body and the cover of the pouch, respectively. | 06-09-2011 |
20110143172 | Battery Pack Having Protection from Static Electricity - In a battery pack, an electrostatic protective part is disposed on a side surface of a protective circuit module so as to protect the protective circuit module from static electricity introduced from the outside, thus improving the reliability of a battery. The battery pack includes a battery cell, a protective circuit module electrically connected to the battery cell and including an electrostatic protective part on a side surface thereof, and a case accommodating the battery cell and the protective circuit module. The electrostatic protective part is formed by applying solder on a conductive foil. | 06-16-2011 |
20110151283 | THIN FILM LITHIUM-BASED BATTERIES AND ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICES FABRICATED WITH NANOCOMPOSITE ELECTRODE MATERIALS - Thin-film lithium-based batteries and electrochromic devices ( | 06-23-2011 |
20110151284 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack including a reinforcement plate having a metal layer and a heat sealing layer, wherein the reinforcement plate is attached to a battery cell to reinforce the battery cell, thus improving reliability regarding product quality. The battery pack includes a battery cell, a circuit module electrically connected to the battery cell, a top cover installed on an upper portion of the battery cell, and a reinforcement plate attached to the battery cell. | 06-23-2011 |
20110151285 | Battery pack and method for fabricating the same - A battery pack and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The battery pack includes a plurality of battery cells connected in series or in parallel to each other, a protective circuit module (PCM) controlling charging and discharging of the plurality of battery cells, and a coverlay electrically connecting the plurality of battery cells to the PCM, wherein the coverlay includes a plurality of wires, each of the plurality of wires includes battery connecting pads provided at its one end, the battery connecting pads connected to the battery cells, and module connecting pads provided at it's the other end, the module connecting pads connected to the PCM, and a solder layer is formed on the battery connecting pads. | 06-23-2011 |
20110151286 | High performance energy storage devices - A lead-acid battery comprising:
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20110151287 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack that does not utilize an insulating tape simplifies a manufacturing processes of external case and furthermore the battery pack has improved resistance against bending. The battery pack includes a chargeable and dischargeable bare cell, a circuit member electrically coupled to the bare cell, and a frame case to cover an entire outside surface of the bare cell excluding a pair of long sides of the bare cell. The frame case includes at least two round parts. | 06-23-2011 |
20110151288 | METAL TAB AND SECONDARY BATTERY USING THE SAME - A secondary battery and a manufacturing method thereof, the secondary battery including a bare cell having an electrode terminal connected thereto; a protection circuit board (PCB) substrate; and a metal tab to connect the PCB substrate to the electrode terminal, disposed in an accommodating groove of the PCP substrate. The metal tab includes wing portions laid across the accommodating groove, a terminal contact portion that comes in contact with the electrode terminal, and curved portions disposed between the terminal contact portion and the wing portions. | 06-23-2011 |
20110159323 | Secondary battery - A secondary battery includes a bare cell, and a protection circuit module electrically connected to the bare cell, the protection circuit module including a circuit board including a welding hole therethrough and a welding pad adjacent to the welding hole, and an electrode terminal tab positioned between the circuit board and the bare cell, the electrode terminal tab having a terminal connection portion and a board connection portion electrically connected to the bare cell and the circuit board, respectively, wherein the welding hole exposes the terminal connection portion of the electrode terminal tab, and the welding pad is electrically connected to the board connection portion of the electrode terminal tab. | 06-30-2011 |
20110159324 | BATTERY PACK, HOLSTER, AND EXTENDIBLE PROCESSING AND INTERFACE PLATFORM FOR MOBILE DEVICES - A battery pack is provided for a mobile communication device, comprising a casing defining a cavity that conforms, at least partially, to the outer shape of the mobile communication device and one or more rechargeable power cells housed within the thickness of the casing. An internal interface engages a corresponding interface on the mobile communication device to provide power from the one or more rechargeable cells to the mobile communication device. An external interface is electrically coupled to the internal interface in order to transmit signals from the mobile communication device to an external device and may further serve to recharge the one or more rechargeable power cells. The battery pack may also serve as an extendible platform by providing additional integrated communication interfaces and/or processors that can be utilized by the mobile communication device to extend its communication and/or processing capabilities. | 06-30-2011 |
20110171497 | MODULAR INTRINSICALLY-SAFE FIELD DEVICE POWER MODULE - A modular, intrinsically-safe power module assembly is provided. The assembly includes a rigid conduit adapter configured to mount to a conduit of a field device. A housing, having an interior, is operably coupled to the rigid conduit adapter and is physically supported by the rigid conduit adapter. At least one non-rechargeable battery is disposed within the housing. Intrinsic safety circuitry is coupled to the at least one non-rechargeable battery, and is coupled to a connector that mates with a cooperative connector in the rigid conduit adapter. | 07-14-2011 |
20110171498 | Pouch type battery - A pouch type battery, including a pouch type bare cell having a terrace and having an electrode tab adjacent to the terrace, the terrace being an empty space defined where a sealing area of the electrode tab is not bent, the sealing area positioned in a direction in which the electrode tab extends, a protective circuit board electrically connected to the electrode tab, the protective circuit board positioned in the terrace and including a protection circuit, an upper case supporting the protective circuit board and encasing an upper portion of the bare cell, and a first barrier protruding downwardly from the upper case and electrically separating the protective circuit board from the electrode tab. | 07-14-2011 |
20110171499 | SLIM LINE BATTERY PACK - A battery pack is configured to reduce weight, enhance battery identification, ensure proper placement of a lid retaining the battery, and facilitate battery pack removal. The battery pack has one or more cells that lack an outer coverage except for a polymer sheathing. The battery pack includes a mating notch on a terminal plate and may include a fingernail notch and/or one or more guide rails. The fingernail notch may be a single depression formed to allow a fingernail to slip onto the battery pack, may be a single depression and a ledge that are side-by-side, or may be formed of multiple ledges and/or depressions. There may be a single guide rail or multiple guide rails. Each guide rail preferably has a hollow interior section that is crossed by one or more ribs or segments. | 07-14-2011 |
20110177362 | SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Provided are a secondary battery that reduces space restriction during the formation of a protective circuit module (PCM) and improves reliability of a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device and a method of fabricating the secondary battery. The secondary battery includes a battery cell including a cell tab and the PCM. The PCM includes a circuit board, a first terminal, a second terminal, and the PTC device. The circuit board includes an upwardly exposed external terminal. The first terminal is disposed below the circuit board and has one end connected to the cell tab and the extending other end. The second terminal is disposed below the circuit board and has one end connected to the external terminal and the extending other end. The PTC device is disposed between the first terminal and the second terminal and below the circuit board. | 07-21-2011 |
20110177363 | INTEGRAL CAP ASSEMBLY HAVING PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT MODULE, AND SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME - An integral cap assembly comprising a top cap mounted as a base plate to an opening of a battery can and a cap subassembly including a protective circuit module and the like integrally mounted on the top cap, a method for manufacturing a secondary battery comprising the same, and a secondary battery manufactured thereby are disclosed. The cap assembly is provided as an integral member comprising the top cap acting as the base plate, and the cap subassembly having the protective circuit module provided thereon, thereby simplifying a manufacturing process of the battery while minimizing frequency of defective products. Additionally, the integral cap assembly is manufactured through insert injection molding, thereby providing notable advantages over the conventional technology. | 07-21-2011 |
20110183160 | BATTERY ASSEMBLY - A battery assembly that standardizes a protective circuit module to be commonly used for various types of bare cells. The battery assembly includes a bare cell, and an adaptor structure positioned on a first end portion of the bare cell and having a seat in which the protective circuit module is seated. The adaptor structure electrically connects the protective circuit module to the bare cell. The protective circuit module has a standardized shape operationally connectable to various types of bare cells. | 07-28-2011 |
20110183161 | CYLINDRICAL LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - A cylindrical lithium secondary battery includes an anode and a cathode, capable of occluding or emitting lithium ions; a non-aqueous electrolyte; and a CID (Current Interrupt Device) for intercepting electric current and lowering inner pressure when the inner pressure of the secondary battery is increased. The cylindrical lithium secondary battery may ensure the safety of the battery with respect to overcharging and also at the same time prevent the problem wherein the CID is activated too early, such that the battery stops its operation when the battery is used in a high-temperature environment. | 07-28-2011 |
20110183162 | Surface Mountable PPTC Device with Integral Weld Plate - A surface mount circuit protection device includes a laminar PTC resistive element having first and second major surfaces and a thickness therebetween. A first electrode layer substantially coextensive the first surface is formed of a first metal material of a type adapted to be soldered to a printed circuit substrate. A second electrode layer formed at the second major surface includes structure forming or defining a weld plate. The metal weld plate has a thermal mass and thickness capable of withstanding resistance micro spot welding of a strap interconnect without significant resultant damage to the device. The device is preferably surface mounted to a printed circuit board assembly forming a battery protection circuit connected to a battery/cell by battery strap interconnects, wherein one of the battery strap interconnects is micro spot welded to the weld plate of the device. | 07-28-2011 |
20110189507 | EXTENDED ENERGY STORAGE UNIT - An integrated energy storage unit includes a container and a battery housed within the container. The battery includes a positive battery terminal, a negative battery terminal, and a battery electrolyte. A capacitor is housed within the container, separate from the battery. The capacitor includes a positive capacitor terminal, a negative capacitor terminal, and a capacitor electrolyte. A plurality of connectors electrically couple the battery and the capacitor in parallel. A positive lead is electrically coupled to the positive battery terminal and the positive capacitor terminal. The positive lead extends from the container. A negative lead is electrically coupled to the negative battery terminal and the negative capacitor terminal. The negative lead extends from the container. | 08-04-2011 |
20110189508 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND FUEL CELL INCLUDING THE SAME - Collector portions, connection conductor portions and drawn-out conductor portions are formed on one surface of a base insulting layer of an FPC board. The collector portions, the connection conductor portions and the drawn-out conductor portions are covered with cover layers. The cover layers contain a resin composition. The resin composition has moisture permeability of not more than 150 g/(m | 08-04-2011 |
20110189509 | FRAME MEMBER AND BATTERY PACK EMPLOYED WITH THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a frame member including an upper frame member having one major surface to which a protection circuit module (PCM) is mounted, and a lower frame member coupled with the upper frame member, the upper and lower frame members being provided at opposite major surfaces thereof with semi-cylindrical battery receiving parts corresponding to outer surfaces of the cylindrical unit cells mounted between the upper and lower frame members, a spacer provided at opposite major surfaces of a rectangular frame with pluralities of semi-cylindrical battery receiving parts corresponding to outer surfaces of the cylindrical batteries, the battery receiving parts being partially open such that the battery receiving parts communicate with neighboring battery receiving parts on the same plane, and a battery pack including the frame member and the spacer. | 08-04-2011 |
20110195281 | SECONDARY BATTERY - The secondary battery includes an electrode assembly, an outer case housing the electrode assembly, and a protective circuit module electrically connected to a first electrode tab and a second electrode tab that extend from the electrode assembly. The protective circuit module includes a circuit board including a first connecting pad and a second connecting pad that are connected to the first electrode tab and the second electrode tab, respectively. One of the first connecting pad and the second connecting pad is formed of a material including copper, and is embedded by a certain depth into the circuit board. | 08-11-2011 |
20110195282 | CAP ASSEMBLY AND SECONDARY BATTERY USING THE SAME - A cap assembly for a secondary battery in which an insulating member is disposed in a partial or entire terminal plate, resulting in improved stability. The cap assembly includes a terminal plate and an insulating member. The insulating member is disposed in a partial or entire region of the terminal plate other than a region to which a negative electrode tab is welded. | 08-11-2011 |
20110200849 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly comprising a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator located between the first and second electrode plates; a case housing the electrode assembly; and at least one short circuit inducing member electrically coupled to the first electrode plate or the second electrode plate of the electrode assembly and adapted to induce a short circuit in the rechargeable battery when the shape of the rechargeable battery is changed. | 08-18-2011 |
20110206948 | POWER SOURCE APPARATUS WITH ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DISPOSED IN THE BATTERY BLOCKS - The power source apparatus is provided with battery blocks | 08-25-2011 |
20110206949 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND BATTERY PACK CONTAINING COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A communication device includes a first JK flip-flop (FF) outputting a first output signal in response to a first input signal at a J-input and a reversed signal of the first input signal at a K-input, and a second JK FF outputting a second output signal in response to a second input signal at a J-input and a reversed signal of the second input signal at a K-input. A clock input to a NAND gate ( | 08-25-2011 |
20110212348 | BATTERY MODULE AND BATTERY PACK USING THE SAME - A battery module | 09-01-2011 |
20110217570 | ELECTRICITY SUPPLY SYSTEM AND PACKAGE STRUCTURE THEREOF - A package structure and its related electricity supply system are disclosed. Two substrates of the package structure are directly or indirectly served as current collectors of the electricity supply system. The sealing frame of the package structure is made of several adhesive layers having high moisture-resistance and/or high gas-resistance. Hence, the package structure mentioned may not only provide a novel electrical conduction module to lower the intrinsic impedance of the electricity supply system itself but prevent the moisture and the gas outward from the electricity supply unit inside the package structure as well. Consequently, the electrical performance and safety of the electricity supply system are both improved. | 09-08-2011 |
20110217571 | BATTERY PACK AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A battery pack comprising a bare cell and a protection circuit module positioned on top of the cap plate of the bare cell and a cover. Threaded connectors are used to connect the cover to the bare cell. The threaded connectors are chemically polished to enhance the engagement between the connectors and the cap plate. | 09-08-2011 |
20110223447 | POWER PACK REMOVAL DEVICE FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A label for a power pack, the label including: a label body comprising a first side and a second side, the second side comprising an adhesive for coupling to an underside surface of the power pack; and a pull tab coupled to the label body for extending from the underside surface of the power pack to protrude from a power pack-receiving cavity of a portable electronic device when a cover of the power pack-receiving cavity is removed. | 09-15-2011 |
20110229743 | Power assembly - The invention relates to an inventive electrochemical device and an inventive metal-air fuel cell and Zinc-air fuel cell are also revealed. The inventive electrochemical device can also be used as an amplifier, a power generator, a detector, a photoelectric conversion device or a charger. | 09-22-2011 |
20110229744 | Battery and Portable Electronic Apparatus - A battery which can be assembled by using reduced man-hours. The battery has a battery cell ( | 09-22-2011 |
20110236726 | BATTERY PACK - There is provided a battery pack capable of unfolding support members in the use of an external device having the battery pack joined thereto, and inserting the support members respectively into groove portions in the movement of the external device. The battery pack includes at least one battery cell. A case accommodates the battery cells, and is formed as a portion of the external appearance of an external device. The battery pack further includes groove portions formed in a region at which the battery cells are not positioned in the interior of the case and support members respectively inserted into or protruded from the groove portions. Accordingly, the external device can be more conveniently used, and the external appearance of the external device can be formed slimmer in the movement of the external device. | 09-29-2011 |
20110236727 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK - A secondary battery pack includes a battery cell having an electrode assembly, a case housing the electrode assembly, and a first electrode tab and a second electrode tab electrically coupled to the electrode assembly; and a protection circuit module coupled to the battery cell, wherein the protection circuit module includes a printed circuit substrate; and a temperature safety device embedded in the printed circuit substrate. | 09-29-2011 |
20110236728 | BATTERY MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A battery module | 09-29-2011 |
20110244274 | BATTERY PACKS - A battery pack includes a circuit board and a battery cell group disposed within a battery case. The battery cell group includes a plurality of cylindrical battery cells staggered from each other so that the battery cell group includes at least a first battery cell stage and a second battery cell stage. The first battery cell stage is positioned on the side of the circuit board. The second battery cell stage is positioned adjacent to the first stage on the side away from the circuit board. The first battery cell stage includes a first battery cell and a second battery cell positioned at opposite ends of the first battery cell stage and a central battery cell positioned between the first and the second battery cell. The central battery cell is spaced from the circuit board by a distance, so that the central battery cell does not interfere with the circuit elements of the circuit board. | 10-06-2011 |
20110244275 | BATTERY - A battery has an at least partially electrically conducting housing, a first charge carrier, a second charge carrier, and a battery cover. The battery cover encompasses a printed circuit board that has a first circuit board contact and a second circuit board contact. The circuit board contacts are electrically connected to the charge carriers. | 10-06-2011 |
20110244276 | STRUCTURE OF THIN BATTERY COVERED BY OUTER PACKAGING FILM, BATTERY PACK, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BATTERY PACK - To provide a thinner, lighter battery pack and to reduce the cost by eliminating the need for a battery case. A thin battery pack structure using an outer packaging film (battery pack) is constructed by a flat and rectangular shaped battery cell, a flat and rectangular shaped frame portion accommodating the battery cell, a circuit board unit disposed on the outer side surface of the frame portion, a cap portion mounted on one ends of the frame portion and the battery cell so as to sandwich the circuit board unit with the outer side surface of the frame portion, and an outer packaging film for integrally covering the rectangular battery cell and the frame portion. | 10-06-2011 |
20110250473 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK - A second battery pack is provided. Since a plurality of wires electrically connected to the output terminals of a PCB are installed surrounding at least a part of the PCB, the tensile strength of the wires may be improved. | 10-13-2011 |
20110250474 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery comprises a bare cell comprising an electrode assembly and a pouch housing the electrode assembly, wherein the bare cell comprises a first side at one end of the bare cell; a molded portion covering at least a part of the first side of the bare cell; and a circuit module disposed over the molded portion. | 10-13-2011 |
20110250475 | BATTERY PACK AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A battery pack includes: a battery having a main surface; and a resin layer capable of being integrated with an armor member armoring the battery so that at least a part of the main surface of the battery is exposed and covering the main surface of the battery, wherein the resin layer is formed by curing a reaction curable resin having a viscosity of not less than 80 mPa·second to less than 1000 mPa·second and a thickness of the resin layer on the main surface of the battery ranges from 0.05 mm to smaller than 0.4 mm. | 10-13-2011 |
20110250476 | BATTERY PACKS - A battery pack includes a battery case, a cell assembly including a plurality of battery cells accommodated in the battery case, a circuit board disposed within the battery case, and a plurality of lead members electrically connecting between the circuit board and the battery cells. The lead members extend across at least one space positioned between the circuit board and the battery cells. | 10-13-2011 |
20110256428 | BATTERY PACK - The present invention provides a battery pack which comprises a case for defining a space; a first and second cell boxes set inside the space for accepting battery cells; a first, second and third conductors for electrically connecting the electrodes of the battery cells set in the first and second cell boxes; a conductive layout formed on the inside surface of the case for electrically connecting the battery cells; and a circuit board disposed in the space and connected with the battery cells through the conductive layout and the first, second and third conductors. The first cell box, the second cell box, the circuit board and/or at least one of the battery cells is capable of being taken apart from the battery pack and replaced in a non-destructive way. | 10-20-2011 |
20110262777 | CONNECTING MEMBER OF ELECTRODE TERMINALS FOR PREPARATION OF CORE PACK - Disclosed herein is an electrode terminal connecting member to connect two or more battery cells in series and/or in parallel to each other so as to manufacture a battery cell core pack, wherein the electrode terminal connecting member includes a plate body having a size sufficient to connect electrode terminals of the battery cells arranged in at least 2×2 matrix to each other, and the electrode terminals of the battery cells are directly coupled to the plate body in a state in which the plate body is not bent. | 10-27-2011 |
20110262778 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK - Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell having an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure mounted in a battery case together with an electrolyte in a sealed state, an insulative mounting member having openings, through which electrode terminals of the battery cell are exposed to the outside, the insulative mounting member being configured to have a structure in which a safety element is mounted to the top of the insulative mounting member, the insulative mounting member being disposed in direct contact with the top of the battery cell, and an insulative cap coupled to the top of the battery cell so that the insulative cap surrounds the insulative mounting member in a state in which the safety element is mounted to the insulative mounting member, wherein the battery case is provided at the top thereof with a coupling groove, and the insulative cap is provided at the bottom thereof with a coupling protrusion formed in a shape corresponding to the coupling groove, the coupling of the insulative cap to the battery cell being achieved by the insertion of the coupling protrusion into the coupling groove. | 10-27-2011 |
20110268995 | FUEL CELL STORING STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - Heat generated from a fuel cell is released effectively. A fuel cell unit | 11-03-2011 |
20110268996 | PROTECTION CIRCUIT MODULE AND RECHARGEABLE BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - A protection circuit module of a rechargeable battery comprises a substrate formed of a flexible insulator and including a circuit supporting unit and a wiring supporting unit extending from the circuit supporting unit; a conductive circuit pattern unit formed on the circuit supporting unit; a conductive wiring unit formed on the wiring supporting unit, wherein the wiring unit is electrically connected to the circuit pattern unit and extends along the wiring supporting unit; circuit elements electrically connected to the circuit pattern unit and formed on one surface of the circuit supporting unit; and a reinforcement unit formed on an opposing surface of the circuit supporting unit and supporting the circuit supporting unit. | 11-03-2011 |
20110268997 | BATTERY HAVING SIMPLIFIED DESIGN - A battery comprising a cell stack comprising at least one individual cell in a cell housing, an electronic component part, electrical conductors between the cell stack and the electronic component part and an injection-molded part which substantially completely surrounds the electrical conductors and is connected in form-fitting fashion both the cell stack and to the electronic component part and connects the cell stack and the electronic component part to one another, outer contact faces of the battery also being integrated in the electronic component part in addition to at least one electronic circuit. | 11-03-2011 |
20110268998 | NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY CONTAINING A NEGATIVE ELECTRODE OF LITHIUM-TITANIUM COMPOSITE OXIDE, BATTERY PACK AND VEHICLE - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery, containing a case and provided in the case, a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode comprises a lithium-titanium composite oxide, wherein a crystallite diameter of the lithium-titanium composite oxide is not larger than 6.9×10 | 11-03-2011 |
20110281140 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack including a rechargeable battery cell; an electrode tap that is partially exposed from an outside of the rechargeable battery cell; a protection circuit module (PCM) comprising a protection circuit with respect to the rechargeable battery cell; and a connection block disposed on the PCM, for electrically connecting the electrode tap to the PCM. | 11-17-2011 |
20110281141 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a bare cell including an electrode assembly arranged within a can having an opening that is sealed by a cap plate, a protective circuit module (PCM) arranged on the cap plate, a lead member connecting the PCM to the cap plate; a coupling member inserted into the cap plate and coupled to the lead member. The coupling member is made out of a different material than that of the cap plate, each of the coupling member and the lead member include nickel. By including such a coupling member, the strength and durability of the weld connecting the cap plate to the PCM is improved and the contact resistance is lowered. | 11-17-2011 |
20110281142 | LITHIUM-ION POWER BATTERY - The present disclosure relates to a lithium-ion power battery. The lithium-ion power battery has a power density greater than or equal to 500 W/kg and includes at least one battery unit including a positive electrode and a negative electrode, a separator, an electrolyte solution, and an external encapsulating shell. The separator is sandwiched between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and the electrolyte solution is filled between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The positive electrode, the negative electrode, the separator, and the electrolyte solution are encapsulated in the external encapsulating shell. The positive electrode defines a plurality of first through-holes. The negative electrode defines a plurality of second through-holes corresponding to the first through-holes. | 11-17-2011 |
20110281143 | LITHIUM-ION STORAGE BATTERY - The present disclosure relates to a lithium-ion storage battery. The lithium-ion storage battery has a capacity greater than or equal to 20 Ah and includes at least one battery unit. The battery unit includes a positive electrode and a negative electrode, a separator, an electrolyte solution, and an external encapsulating shell. The separator is sandwiched between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and the electrolyte solution is filled between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The positive electrode, the negative electrode, the separator, and the electrolyte solution are encapsulated in the external encapsulating shell. The positive electrode defines a number of first through-holes. The negative electrode defines a number of second through-holes. Each of the second through-holes corresponds to one first through-hole. | 11-17-2011 |
20110281144 | CYLINDRICAL SECONDARY BATTERY PACK - Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a cylindrical battery cell having an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure mounted in a battery case together with an electrolyte in a sealed state, an insulative mounting member having an opening, through which a cathode terminal of the battery cell is exposed upward, the insulative mounting member being configured to have a structure in which a protection circuit module (PCM) assembly is disposed at the top of the insulative mounting member, the insulative mounting member being mounted to the top of the battery cell, a PCM assembly including a PCM having an external input and output terminal formed at the top thereof and connecting members coupled to the bottom of the PCM, the connecting members being connected to a protection circuit of the PCM, and an insulative cap coupled to the top of the battery cell so that the insulative cap surrounds the PCM assembly in a state in which the external input and output terminal is exposed, wherein the cathode terminal and an anode terminal of the battery cell are electrically connected to external input and output terminals via the connecting members through the PCM in a state in which the insulative mounting member and the PCM assembly are disposed on the battery cell. | 11-17-2011 |
20110287283 | BATTERY CHARGE/DISCHARGE PROTECTION CIRCUIT - The present invention relates to a battery charge/discharge protection circuit that protects an associated battery from charge/discharge damage. The charge/discharge protection circuit includes a first terminal, a second terminal, a charge over-current detection circuit, a discharge over-current detection circuit, a short circuit detection circuit, and a PMOS transistor. A drain electrode and a gate electrode of the PMOS transistor are connected to the first terminal and the second terminal respectively. A source electrode of the PMOS transistor is connected to the charge over-current detection circuit, the discharge over-current detection circuit and the short circuit detection circuit, such that when a voltage above an overvoltage threshold is supported by the charger, the voltage of the source electrode of the PMOS transistor is maintained above a negative threshold voltage and the elements in these circuits do not receive such a voltage output by the charger. | 11-24-2011 |
20110287284 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack which can improve welding efficiency of a lead plate by performing welding in a state in which the lead plate is in close contact with a bare cell, and can prevent leakage of an electrolyte by preventing welding failure of the lead plate. The battery pack includes a bare cell having an electrode terminal protruding on a first surface of the bare cell, a circuit module disposed on the first surface of the bare cell, and a first lead plate coupled to one side of the circuit module and connected to the first surface of the bare cell. The first lead plate includes at least one bent portion, and a first notch recess is formed in the at least one bent portion. | 11-24-2011 |
20110293968 | Starch-based battery system - The present invention is directed to a starch-based battery system. The starch-based battery system uses a rheological and replaceable starch gluten electrolyte that generates colloidal starch gel adhesive contacted with and/or attached on electrodes to generate current for powering electronic devices. The starch-based battery system that includes control circuit and standard cap module replaces a conventional dry cell battery or is integrated with electronic devices to power, for example, flash-light, lighting ornaments or magnetic actuated motion products and toys. In other embodiments of the invention, the starch-based battery system is integrated into a device for attracting aquatic life forms in an aquatic environment, wherein the starch-based battery powers a light source and/or sound source and also the starch gluten electrolyte acts as bait for attracting aquatic life forms within the aquatic environment. | 12-01-2011 |
20110293969 | INTEGRATED BATTERY AND IC - Consistent with an example embodiment, there is an apparatus comprising a carrier, a laminated battery provided on a major surface of the carrier, and an integrated circuit. The laminated battery includes a bottom electrode layer, an electrolyte layer, and a top electrode layer. The integrated circuit is connected to the bottom electrode layer and the top electrode layer. The integrated circuit is surrounded by the laminated battery on the major surface of the carrier. | 12-01-2011 |
20110293970 | SECONDARY BATTERY PROTECTING CIRCUIT AND HYBRID POWER SOURCE EQUIPMENT - Disclosed herein is a secondary battery protecting circuit connected in parallel with a nonaqueous secondary battery, the secondary battery protecting circuit including: a first voltage detecting circuit; a second voltage detecting circuit; a switch section; and a heat radiating section. | 12-01-2011 |
20110293971 | Battery Module - The present invention discloses a battery module including a casing capable of supporting a plurality of battery cells and having a circuit board holding structure, a circuit board held by the circuit board holding structure, a plurality of conducting buses disposed on the casing for electrically connecting the plurality of battery cells and the circuit board, and a plurality of battery cell sets, each of which including a battery holder and at least two battery cells, where any two of the plurality of battery cell sets are independent in structure and thereby can be affixed to the casing or detached from the casing respectively. | 12-01-2011 |
20110300412 | Battery pack - A battery pack including a bare cell, the bare cell including a first surface, a second surface, a pair of short side surfaces, and a pair of long side surfaces; a circuit module on the first surface of the bare cell, the circuit module being electrically connected to the bare cell; and a frame covering a portion of the bare cell including the circuit module thereon, wherein the frame has a protrusion part at interior portions of side surfaces thereof, the protrusion part being coupled to the short side surfaces of the bare cell. | 12-08-2011 |
20110300413 | BATTERY-OPERATED WIRELESS-COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A combined battery and wireless-communications apparatus and method. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a support, a first conductive layer deposited on a first surface area of the support, a thin-film battery including a cathode layer, a solid-state electrolyte layer, and an anode layer deposited such that either the anode layer or the cathode layer is in electrical contact with the first conductive layer, an antenna mounted to the support structure, and an electronic communications circuit mounted to the support and electrically coupled to the battery and the antenna to transceive radio communications. Other embodiments include an energy-receiving device mounted to the support structure, and an electronic communications circuit mounted to the support structure and including a recharging circuit, the recharging circuit electrically coupled to the battery and the energy-receiving device to recharge the battery using energy received by the energy-receiving device. | 12-08-2011 |
20110300414 | CAP ASSEMBLY AND RECHARGEABLE BATTERY HAVING THE SAME - A cap assembly, having a reduced number of components and a simplified assembling process, and a secondary battery having the same. A cap assembly includes a cap plate having a first hole, a first electrode terminal inserted into and extending out from the first hole of the cap plate, the first electrode terminal including an upper terminal part, a lower terminal part, and a connection part electrically connecting the upper terminal part with the lower terminal part; and an injection resin molding between the first hole and the first electrode terminal to seal the first hole around the first electrode terminal. | 12-08-2011 |
20110300415 | BATTERY SYSTEM - A battery system includes a battery pack configured to include at least a plurality of battery cells that are connected in series, a monitor that monitors a state of the plurality of battery cells, and a controller to which an output of the monitor is supplied, a battery pack module in which the battery pack in a first order to the battery pack in an Nth order are connected in series, and an integrated controller that is connected with the battery pack in the first order of the battery pack module. Isolators are respectively disposed among the battery pack in the first order to the battery pack in the Nth order, and a signal is transmitted from the battery pack in an order of n−1 (N≧n≧2) to the battery pack in an order of n via one of the isolators. | 12-08-2011 |
20110305925 | BATTERY PACK AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A battery pack blocks a current flowing between battery cells coupled in parallel among a plurality of battery cells coupled in series and in parallel while measuring voltages so as to prevent a battery cell in a low-voltage state from being automatically charged through a battery cell coupled in parallel to the battery cell in a low-voltage state, and the battery pack accurately determines whether there is an abnormal battery cell by detecting voltages of battery cells coupled in series, thereby performing accurate measurement. | 12-15-2011 |
20110305926 | BATTERY PROTECTING CIRCUIT, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND BATTERY PACK - A battery pack is disclosed. The battery pack has an analog front end which senses if a failure occurs in a microcontroller, and interrupts charging and discharging of the battery in response to the failure. | 12-15-2011 |
20110311842 | ELECTRIC CELL ARRANGEMENT - An electric cell arrangement includes a plurality of secondary batteries connected in series with each other. With a combination of secondary batteries of different types, the electric cell arrangement provides a range of operating voltage and a capacity that is better fit for the need of an electric power consuming device. | 12-22-2011 |
20110311843 | LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY WITH EXTERNAL SHEATH - A lithium polymer battery comprising an internal sheath, reinforcement members, and an external sheath and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The lithium polymer battery comprises a pouch-type internal sheath with an electrode assembly positioned therein and a protective circuit module that is attached to the surface thereof to control the charging and discharging processes of the electrode assembly. The battery further comprises reinforcement members that couple with surfaces of the internal sheath and an external sheath for integrally enclosing the internal sheath and the reinforcement members. The external sheath may comprise a tube, a thermally contractible tube, or a melted resin. | 12-22-2011 |
20120003505 | Battery pack - A battery pack includes one or more battery cells arranged in one direction and electrically connected to one another, a battery management system (BMS) substrate connected to electrode terminals of the battery cells and configured to control charging and discharging of the battery cells, a housing with a space to receive the battery cells, an upper cover connected to an upper part of the housing, and a connector connected to the BMS substrate, the connector protruding above and extending along an upper surface of the upper cover. | 01-05-2012 |
20120003506 | ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, METHOD OF FABRICATING ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, AND SECONDARY BATTERY INCLUDING ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - An electrode assembly that includes a positive electrode assembly including a number of positive electrodes each having a positive electrode non-coating portion at a certain position, and a positive electrode tab coupling all the positive electrode non-coating portions, a negative electrode assembly including a plurality of negative electrodes each having a negative electrode non-coating portion at a certain position, and a negative electrode tab coupling all the negative electrode non-coating portions, and a separator disposed between each positive electrode and each negative electrode to insulate a region between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The positive electrodes of the positive electrode assembly and the negative electrodes of the negative electrode assembly are stacked alternately. | 01-05-2012 |
20120003507 | BATTERY SYSTEM HAVING AN OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF MORE THAN 60 V DIRECT CURRENT VOLTAGE - The invention relates to a battery system having an output voltage of more than 60 V direct current voltage. In the invention, at least two voltage sources having an output voltage of less than 60 V each, each having at least one contact, via which the at least two voltage sources can be connected in series by at least one conductive connection. A battery housing is provided in which the at least two voltage sources are arranged. According to the invention, at least one reversible, interruptible, conductive connection is functionally designed such that a series circuit of the at least two voltage sources can be created by the conductive connection when the battery housing is closed and upon opening the battery housing, a series circuit of the at least two voltage sources is reversibly interruptible. The invention further relates to a motor vehicle having the battery system. | 01-05-2012 |
20120009443 | Battery Pack for a Lithium Polymer Battery - A polymer battery pack assembly comprising a mounting frame having a first cavity defining a first mounting location and a second cavity defining a second mounting location, the first and second cavities being separated from each other; a top case mounted on the second mounting location, the top case having a third cavity defining a third mounting location; a lithium polymer battery cell mounted within the first mounting location, the battery cell having a positive tap and a negative tap extending beyond the first cavity towards the second mounting location; and a protection circuit module mounted in the third mounting location, the protection circuit module being electrically connected to the positive tap and the negative tap when the top case is mounted to the mounting frame such that the protection circuit module fits into said second cavity. | 01-12-2012 |
20120009444 | BATTERY PACK - An embodiment of the present invention relates to a battery pack including a plurality of bare cells each having a cap assembly and a bottom positioned to correspond to the cap assembly; a protection circuit module mounted on the bare cells; a cover frame covering the bare cells and composed of a first frame and two second frames; and an enclosure member covering the bare cells. | 01-12-2012 |
20120015215 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - A rechargeable battery pack comprises a cell pack comprising unit cells formed with rechargeable batteries; a protection circuit module; a temperature sensor attached to a unit cell having the fastest speed of temperature increase among the unit cells, and connected to the protection circuit module. A method includes a classifying step including selecting unit cells within a predetermined range of voltage-current characteristic and classifying the unit cells by a speed of temperature increase; a cell packing step connecting the unit cells, disposing a unit cell having the fastest speed of temperature increase to a position where a temperature sensor is connected and then connecting the classified unit cells to form a cell pack; a connecting step for installing a protection circuit module to a position where the temperature sensor is connected and then connecting the temperature sensor with the unit cell and the protection circuit module with the temperature sensor. | 01-19-2012 |
20120015216 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a plurality of secondary batteries fixed in a frame to be enclosed by an outer frame. The battery pack includes at least first and second battery cells having an electrode terminal and a frame surrounding a periphery of the first and second battery cells. The frame has at least one opening corresponding to the electrode terminal of the first and second battery cells. | 01-19-2012 |
20120015217 | POLYMER BATTERY PACK AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A polymer battery pack includes a core pack having a protective circuit module attached to a bare cell, a case having the core pack coupled thereto, the protective circuit module having a portion exposed to an exterior of the case, and a resin enclosing at least a portion of the protective circuit module that is exposed to the exterior of the case. A method of manufacturing a polymer battery pack includes forming a bare cell, forming a core pack having a protective circuit module, coupling the core pack to an interior of the case such that the protective circuit module is exposed to an exterior of the case, and molding the protective circuit module with a resin such that a terminal on the protective circuit module is exposed to an exterior of the resin. | 01-19-2012 |
20120021255 | BATTERY PACK AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OF CHARGING AND DISCHARGING OF THE SAME - A battery pack capable of safely control charging and discharging and a method of controlling this charging and discharging. The battery pack includes a battery assembly at least one battery cell, a protective circuit board electrically connected to the battery assembly, and an outer terminal electrically connecting the battery assembly to an external power supply or an external load. The protective circuit board includes a charging and discharging device charging and discharging the battery assembly, a temperature device measuring the temperature of the battery assembly; and a charging and discharging controller electrically connected to the battery assembly, the charging and discharging device, and the temperature device and controlling the charging and discharging of the battery assembly. The temperature device is set to measure the temperature of the battery assembly in the state in which the charging and discharging of the battery assembly stops. | 01-26-2012 |
20120021256 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery includes a bare cell having a can, a cap plate on the can, and an electrode terminal protruding from the cap plate; a protection circuit module on the bare cell, the protection circuit module including a circuit board; a temperature sensitive device coupled to the circuit board; and a first lead plate electrically coupled to the circuit board and to the electrode terminal. | 01-26-2012 |
20120028080 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH HEATER SYSTEM - A portable electronic device includes a body for housing processing circuitry, the body configured for being carried or worn by a user. A battery is coupled with the body for providing power to the processing circuitry. A flexible heater unit is disposed adjacent to the battery, the flexible heater unit is operable to generate heat when powered to transfer heat to the battery. A photonic power source is configured for being carried or worn by a user and operatively coupled with the flexible heater unit to provide electrical power to the flexible heater unit. | 02-02-2012 |
20120028081 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery includes a bare cell comprising an electrode assembly; a protection circuit module electrically coupled to the bare cell; an upper case including a first case and a second case opposite to the first case joined together, the upper case generally encompassing the protection circuit module; and at least one support rib on at least one of the first case and the second case supporting the protection circuit module. | 02-02-2012 |
20120028082 | Battery pack - A battery pack including a cap plate; a bare cell, the bare cell being sealed by the cap plate; and a circuit board facing the cap plate, wherein the circuit board includes opening units adjacent to edges thereof, the opening units providing an opening for coupling the circuit board to the cap plate. | 02-02-2012 |
20120028083 | PROTECTION CIRCUIT MODULE WITH THERMISTOR AND BATTERY PACK INCLUDING THE SAME - A protection circuit module with a thermistor and a battery pack including the same. In one embodiment, a battery pack includes a protection circuit module and one or more bare cells. The protection circuit module includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having a protection circuit portion, a flexible film electrically connected to the PCB, and a thermistor mounted on the flexible film and configured to sense a temperature of bare cells and transfer the sensed temperature to the PCB. The one or more bare cells are electrically connected to the protection circuit module. Accordingly, the thermistor is mounted on the flexible film, so that it is possible to obtain the reliability of measuring the temperature of the battery pack. | 02-02-2012 |
20120028084 | SPACER FOR BATTERY PACK AND BATTERY PACK COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a spacer used in a battery pack having a plurality of battery cells mounted in a pack case, wherein the spacer is configured to have a top shape corresponding to the inner shape of the pack case in vertical section and a bottom shape corresponding to the outer circumferential shape of the battery cells in vertical section so that the spacer can be mounted in a space defined between the battery cells and the pack case, grooves, in which electrical connection members are mounted, are formed at the top of the spacer, and the spacer includes at least one temperature detection member mounting part including a horizontal opening open in one direction or in opposite directions and a vertical opening communicating with the horizontal opening so that a temperature detection member is inserted from one side of the spacer and mounted in a space defined between the battery cells. In the spacer, the temperature detection member is inserted into the horizontal opening from one side of the spacer so that the temperature detection member can be fixed between the battery cells and the spacer, and therefore, a process of bonding the temperature detection member is omitted. Also, the electrical connection members for electrical connection between the battery cells and between the battery cells and a protection circuit member are mounted in the grooves so that the electrical connection members are fixed in an insulated state, thereby preventing the occurrence of a short circuit due to vibration or impact and simplifying an assembly process. | 02-02-2012 |
20120028085 | LITHIUM ION BATTERY FOR RAILROAD LOCOMOTIVE - Battery apparatus for use in starting railroad locomotives includes a portable housing. A Lithium Iron Phosphate chemistry Lithium ion battery is carried within the housing. The battery has a positive output lead and a negative output lead accessible from the exterior of the housing. A low voltage and high voltage protection module is positioned within the housing and connected to the positive output lead and the negative output lead. The module is constructed to switch the battery into a “sleeping mode” when the battery voltage reaches a low voltage or a high voltage condition. Output terminals are mounted on an exterior surface of the housing in a location available to be connected to a locomotive by interconnecting cables. When the voltage protection module switches the battery into the “sleeping mode” a push button on the housing is used to reactivate the apparatus. | 02-02-2012 |
20120034494 | External terminal assembly and battery pack including the same - An external terminal assembly for establishing a connection between a battery pack and an electrical connector of an external device and a battery pack including the same, the external terminal assembly including an external terminal, the external terminal being electrically connectable to the electrical connector of the external device; a terminal holder on a protection circuit substrate, the terminal holder fixing a position of the external terminal; and a top case covering the protection circuit substrate and the terminal holder, the top case including holes exposing the external terminal. | 02-09-2012 |
20120034495 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack comprises a battery cell, a circuit module electrically connected to the battery cell, a first case covering one side of the battery cell, a second case covering an opposite side of the battery cell and one side of the circuit module, wherein the second case is coupled to the first case, and a third case covering an opposite side of the circuit module, wherein the third case is coupled to the first case and the second case. | 02-09-2012 |
20120034496 | HIGH CURRENT CONNECTION DEVICE FOR ENERGY STORAGE - The present invention relates to a high current connection device for contacting multiple energy storage units of an energy storage in parallel and/or in series, having the following characteristics: two poles for connecting the high current connection device to a current consumer, at least two positive terminal contacting connections for connecting to positive terminals of the energy storage units, at least two negative terminal contacting connections for connecting to negative terminals of the energy storage units, a printed circuit board for receiving the poles, the positive terminal contacting connections and the negative terminal contacting connections, and wherein each positive terminal contacting connection is assigned to one negative terminal contacting connection and one energy storage unit. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an energy storage in particular for hybrid vehicles, comprising multiple energy storage units, wherein the energy storage units are electrically connected in parallel and/or in series to each other by the high current connection device described above, and/or wherein the energy storage can be connected to a current consumer via the high current connection device. | 02-09-2012 |
20120040209 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK OF NOVEL STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell including first and second electrode terminals of specific structures, a protection circuit module (PCM) including connection members A and B connected to the first and second electrode terminals and an electrically insulated top cap, wherein a connection portion of the connection member B connected to the second electrode terminal of the battery cell is located at the bottom of the PCB so that the connection member B is electrically connected to the second electrode terminal via the safety element, the connection member A is coupled to the bottom of the PCB in a state in which the connection member A protrudes from one end of the PCB in the lateral direction so that a connection portion of the connection member A connected to the first electrode terminal of the battery cell is exposed through a corresponding one of the through holes formed at the top cap, a coupling hole is formed at the protruding portion of the connection member A, and wherein coupling members are coupled into the respective coupling grooves of the battery cell through the through holes of the top cap in a state in which the PCM and the top cap are disposed at the top of the battery cell, and the connection member A is mechanically coupled and electrically connected to the first electrode terminal by a corresponding one of the coupling members. | 02-16-2012 |
20120045665 | BATTERY PACK - The embodiment relates to a battery pack having improved durability and safety by forming fixing ribs in a holder case mounted on a plurality of battery cells to fix the battery cells and a lead wire in implementing the battery pack. A battery pack according to the present invention includes: a plurality of battery cells electrically connected by connection tabs; a holder case covering a portion of the outer surfaces of the battery cells; a protection circuit module mounted on the holder case; and a lead wire connecting the protection circuit module with the battery cells, in which the holder case has at least one fixing rib that fixes the battery cells and guides the lead wire. | 02-23-2012 |
20120045666 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack having a holder case capable of preventing short-circuit between a cap plate and an electric terminal, instead of a washer, thereby increasing a coupling force between the holder case and a bare cell while minimizing the volume of the battery pack. The battery pack includes a bare cell including an electrode assembly, a can accommodating the electrode assembly, and a cap assembly for finishing an upper opening of the can, a holder case including a bottom portion covering one side surface of the bare cell, first and second support portions formed at first and second sides of the bottom portion, and an insulating portion fixed while covering a portion of a cap plate forming the cap assembly, a protection circuit module coupled to an upper portion of the holder case, and a cover case fixed to one side surface of the bare cell while covering the holder case and the protection circuit module. | 02-23-2012 |
20120045667 | BATTERY PACK HAVING WATERPROOF STRUCTURE - A battery pack includes terminals ( | 02-23-2012 |
20120058368 | ELECTRICAL STORAGE DEVICE - An electrical storage device includes: a battery assembly that is constituted by electrically connecting a plurality of battery cells with one another through a conductive member; a casing in which the battery assembly is housed; a control unit that is placed on an upper surface of the casing, and monitors a physical state of the plurality of battery cells; electric components that include a high-rate circuit and a low-rate circuit of the battery assembly; and a protection member that protects the electric components, wherein: an uppermost surface of the protection member and an uppermost surface of the control unit are arranged to be leveled with each other. | 03-08-2012 |
20120064376 | BATTERY PACK - A pouch-type battery pack that includes a bare cell, a protection circuit module and a top case. The bare cell has a plurality of electrode leads extending to the exterior of the bare cell. The protection circuit module is provided with electrode terminals that come in contact with the electrode leads, respectively. The top case is coupled to the bare cell while surrounding the protection circuit module. | 03-15-2012 |
20120064377 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack is described. In one aspect it can securely connect a connecting tab extending from a protective circuit board and a sensing tab drawn out from a sensing terminal of each battery cell using a connection hook extending from a case. According to some embodiments, the battery pack may include a plurality of battery cells connected in series with respect to at least one sensing terminal arranged from a first large current terminal to a second large current terminal, a sensing terminal circuit including a sensing tab having a first throughhole formed inward and drawn out from the sensing terminal. a protective circuit module including a connecting tab having a second throughhole corresponding to the first throughhole formed inward and overlapping and electrically connected to the sensing tab. and a battery case for receiving the plurality of battery cells, the sensing terminal circuit and the protective circuit module. | 03-15-2012 |
20120064378 | SMART PROTECTION FOR A BATTERY PACK - A circuit and method are disclosed for providing smart protection to a battery pack against abnormal operation with an electrical switch. The battery cell of the battery pack is monitored to control the electrical switch. If abnormal operation occurs, the electrical switch will turn off to disconnect the battery cell. Once the abnormal condition disappears, the electrical switch will turn on and the battery cell will return to normal state. | 03-15-2012 |
20120070697 | Prismatic secondary battery - A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly having a positive electrode tab and a negative electrode tab, a can housing the electrode assembly, a cap assembly sealing a top opening of the can, and a protective circuit module in a space between the cap assembly and the electrode assembly. | 03-22-2012 |
20120070698 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a bare cell sealed by a cap plate, a circuit board disposed on the cap plate, a cover coupled to the cap plate, and a size control unit formed between the upper cover and the circuit board. | 03-22-2012 |
20120070699 | Circuit-Substrate Supporting Device and a Battery Unit with the Same - A circuit substrate, a plurality of supporting members that are arranged at intervals in a longitudinal direction of the circuit substrate and support both longitudinal ends of the circuit substrate, and a housing onto which the supporting members are fixed are included. | 03-22-2012 |
20120070700 | ELEMENT FOR REGULATING THE INTERNAL GAS PRESSURE IN LITHIUM-ION CELLS - A lithium-ion cell, including a housing, a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator situated between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, which is distinguished by an element for regulating the internal gas pressure, which does not permit discharge of gas from the lithium-ion cell. | 03-22-2012 |
20120070701 | METHOD FOR SECURING THE OPERATION OF AN ELECTRIC BATTERY - The invention relates to a method for securing the operation of an electric battery comprising a plurality of electrical energy-generating elements which are mounted within an electricity production circuit, said method providing for monitoring the occurrence of a malfunction of each of said elements and, in case a malfunction of an element is detected, to actuate a shunting of said defective element so the electrical current no longer crosses through said defective element while maintaining the production circuit closed. The invention also relates to a battery in which such a method can be implemented. | 03-22-2012 |
20120070702 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack including: a bare cell; a holder disposed at an end of the bare cell, having a connection groove on a side surface thereof; a protection circuit board seated in the holder; and an outer case disposed upon a side of the bare cell, having a connection protrusion mated with the connection groove, to secure the holder. Another battery pack includes: a bare cell including an electrode assembly and an cell case to accommodate the electrode assembly, including an outer casing and a inner casing, the cell case having a connection protrusion disposed at an edge of at least one of the outer and inner casings; a holder disposed at an end of the bare cell, having a connection groove to mate with the connection protrusion and thereby secure the holder; and a protection circuit board seated in the holder. | 03-22-2012 |
20120082870 | ELECTRICITY SUPPLY SYSTEM - An electricity supply system includes a circuit substrate, a first electrode substrate, a second electrode substrate, a first package unit, and a second package unit. The circuit substrate includes at least a separating area. The first electrode substrate includes a first current collector and a first active material layer, which is disposed opposed to the separating area and is located between the separating area and the first current collector. The second electrode substrate includes a second current collector and a second active material layer, which is disposed opposed to the separating area and is located between the separating area and the second current collector. The first and second package units are located between the first electrode substrate, the second electrode substrate and the circuit substrate respectively. | 04-05-2012 |
20120088126 | BATTERY ASSEMBLY - A battery assembly comprises: an electrode assembly including a positive electrode plate, a negative electrode plate, and a separator disposed between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate; a case for accommodating the electrode assembly; and an alignment member for aligning the case, wherein a depressed portion is formed on at least one side of the case, corresponding to the alignment member. | 04-12-2012 |
20120088127 | Energy Storage And Output System - An electrical power supply system is disclosed. The power supply system has an energy storage device, which may include two energy packs connected in parallel, each pack comprising two banks of cells electrically connected in parallel, and each bank comprising seven energy cells electrically connected in series. The cells may be lithium-ion cells, such as those containing LiFePo. In one embodiment of the invention, the cells are rated to deliver about 3.3 volts during normal operation. | 04-12-2012 |
20120100398 | APPLE-IPAD HOLDER TYPE BATTERY PACK - An APPLE-iPad holder type battery pack configured to hold and charge an APPLE-iPad, having a pair of high-definition speakers for output of audio signal from the APPLE-iPad and a support pivotally hinged to the back side thereof for supporting the APPLE-iPad on a flat surface in one of a series of tilting positions. | 04-26-2012 |
20120100399 | BATTERY UNIT - A battery unit includes: a main accommodation casing that includes a power output terminal; at least one sub-module that is accommodated in the main accommodation casing; and a control unit that is accommodated in the main accommodation casing and controls at least one of charging and discharging of a unit battery, wherein in the sub-module, two or more battery blocks are accommodated inside a sub-accommodation casing so that the terminals of the battery blocks each including a plurality of unit batteries are not exposed and the battery blocks are connected to each other through an electric connection member. | 04-26-2012 |
20120100400 | INSTRUMENT CONNECTION TYPE UNIT PACK COMBINED CELL CARTRIDGE - The present invention relates to an instrument connection type unit pack combined cell cartridge assembled into a compound cell interconnection mesh, and to a combined cartridge electricity storage device assembled into a compound unit interconnection mesh in which a plurality of cell cartridges are electrically interconnected. The unit pack combined cell cartridge of the present invention is configured such that a plurality of cells are interconnected into a unit pack using a suitable device (bus bar), and a plurality of unit packs are interconnected into a unitary cartridge using a suitable device (intermediate conductor plate). The combined cartridge electricity storage device of the present invention is configured such that a plurality of unit pack combined cartridges are accommodated in an outer case and interconnected into a serial or parallel compound interconnection structure to form a unitary system. The present invention interconnects cells, unit packs and cartridges using an easily connectible or separable instrument, to thereby allow for ease of assembly and improve productivity. In addition, the number of cells used in a unit pack, the number of unit packs used in a cartridge, and the number of cartridges used in an electricity storage device can be adjusted and changed to change current capacity and voltage capacity with ease. | 04-26-2012 |
20120100401 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a plurality of battery modules including a plurality of cells | 04-26-2012 |
20120107648 | LEAD PLATE WITH A MOUNTING PORTION BEING HEAVIER THAN ITS JOINT PORTION - A lead plate for connecting a printed circuit board (PCB) of a secondary battery to an bare cell includes a mounting portion connected to the PCB, a joint portion connected to the bare cell, a surface area of the joint portion facing the bare cell being smaller than a surface area of the mounting portion facing the PCB, and a step portion connecting the mounting portion and the joint portion to each other. | 05-03-2012 |
20120114978 | Energy Storage Module - This invention comprise an energy storage module consisting of surface mounted solid state energy cells attached to a rigid circuit board with tabbed ends that act as positive and negative electrodes. The solid state energy cells are attached to each other by use of surface connection links on the rigid circuit board. The rigid circuit board is then inserted into a battery can with interior connection points that can accommodate the insertion of a tabbed end of the rigid circuit board so that positive voltage can be directed out to one external terminal end of the battery can and negative voltage can be directed out to another external terminal of the battery can. | 05-10-2012 |
20120114979 | CYLINDRICAL SECONDARY BATTERY OF IMPROVED SAFETY - Provided is a cylindrical battery in which an electrode assembly fabricated by rolling a cathode/separator/anode and an electrolyte are provided in a cylindrical can, wherein a cap assembly mounted on the opening top of the cylindrical can comprises: a safety vent provided with a predetermined notch, to allow breakage due to high-pressure gas of the battery, a current interruptive device to interrupt current, welded to the bottom of the safety vent, and a gasket for the current interruptive device to surround the periphery of the current interruptive device, wherein the current interruptive device comprises two or more through holes to allow exhaustion of gas, wherein the through holes have a size of 20 to 50% with respect to the total area of the current interruptive device. | 05-10-2012 |
20120114980 | FUEL CELL DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - Fuel cell device comprising a fuel cell assembly with at least one polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell and a fuel delivery means for providing a fuel flow. The device is provided with means for pre burning adapted to burn fuel entering the fuel cell assembly during the start up phase until the fuel flow is increased to a predetermined level and/or the oxygen concentration is decreased to a predetermined level. A method of operating the assembly comprises the steps of initiating the start up phase by causing the fuel delivery means to deliver a fuel flow, whereby a means for pre burning burns off fuel entering the fuel cell assembly, monitoring the fuel flow and/or the oxygen concentration and when the fuel flow is increased to a predetermined level and/or the oxygen concentration is decreased to a predetermined. | 05-10-2012 |
20120121936 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack including a battery cell including an electrode assembly arranged within a can and an electrode terminal electrically connected to the electrode assembly, the can having an opening sealed by a cap plate, a top case attached to the battery cell at a top portion of the battery cell, the top case having an inner space and a protective circuit module including a protection circuit board arranged within said inner space of said top case and electrically connected to the electrode assembly, wherein the top case includes a top portion opposite from the electrode assembly and first and second pairs of opposed sides, the first pair of opposed sides having an edge, a portion of the edge has a recessed interference preventing portion, the recessed interference preventing portion corresponds to a location of a weld connecting an electrode tap to the electrode terminal. | 05-17-2012 |
20120121937 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack is constructed with a plurality of bare cells having first and second electrodes, a protection circuit module having at least one through-holes, a first electrode lead electrically connecting the first electrodes and a second electrode lead electrically connecting the second electrodes, and a holder case having supports that support the bare cells. One end of each first and second electrode leads passes through the through-hole of the protection circuit module. The first and second electrode leads electrically connect the bare cells and balance the bare cells by transmitting at least one of voltage and current of the bare cells to the protection circuit module. | 05-17-2012 |
20120121938 | WATERPROOF BATTERY PACK - A battery pack for an electric bicycle is disclosed. In one embodiment, the battery pack includes i) a lower case having a top, a bottom and an interior space formed between the top and bottom and ii) a battery cell placed in the interior space of the lower case, wherein the battery cell has first and second surfaces opposing each other, and wherein the first surface of the battery cell is closer to the bottom of the lower case than the second surface of the battery cell. The battery pack may further include i) a protection circuit board mounted on the second surface of the battery cell and placed in the interior space of the lower case, ii) an upper case formed over the top of the lower case and iii) a separator case formed between the protection circuit board and the upper case. | 05-17-2012 |
20120121939 | PROTECTION CIRCUIT MODULE INCLUDING THERMISTOR AND SECONDARY BATTERY PACK HAVING THE SAME - A secondary battery comprises a bare cell and a protection circuit module comprising a printed circuit board and a thermistor. The thermistor comprises: a supporting member comprising an elastic material; a temperature sensor formed on the supporting member; a terminal configured to couple to a printed circuit board; and a conductive portion formed on the supporting member, wherein the conductive portion is connected to the terminal and to the temperature sensor. | 05-17-2012 |
20120121940 | BATTERY PACK - In a battery pack, a component for attaching a secondary protection device to a bare cell may be omitted to reduce manufacturing costs and improve productivity. The battery pack includes a bare cell, a flexible printed circuit board in which at least one portion thereof contacts the bare cell, the flexible printed circuit board being electrically coupled to the bare cell through a lead pattern surrounded by an insulation cover, a secondary protection device on the flexible printed circuit board, the secondary protection device being electrically coupled to the flexible printed circuit board through the lead pattern, and a protective circuit module electrically coupled to the flexible printed circuit board through the lead pattern. | 05-17-2012 |
20120121941 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell, a motor connected to the fuel cell, an FC boost converter which raises the output voltage of the fuel cell to output the voltage to the motor, an inverter, and a controller which controls the fuel cell, the FC boost converter and the inverter. When abnormality occurs in one of the FC boost converter and the inverter, an abnormality signal does not pass through a converter control unit or an inverter control unit but is transmitted to the other device, thereby enabling the stop of both the FC boost converter and the inverter. | 05-17-2012 |
20120121942 | BATTERY PACK - A battery having a can containing an electrode assembly and an electrolyte and a cap assembly with a cap plate having an electrolyte injection unit, the cap plate is coupled to the can and an upper cover is coupled to the cap plate. The battery further includes a gas sensor located within the cap assembly to detect leakage of the electrolyte into the cap assembly and a protective circuit module mounted to the upper cover and electrically coupled to the gas sensor, the protective circuit module is adapted to stop a charge/discharge operation of the battery and discharge the battery upon receipt of a signal from the gas sensor indicating detection of leakage of the electrolyte into the cap assembly. | 05-17-2012 |
20120121943 | Structure and Method for Extending Battery Life - A battery sleeve for extending the operational life of one or more batteries, the battery sleeve comprising a positive conductive electrode configured such that when the battery sleeve is coupled to at least one battery, the positive conductive electrode of the sleeve serves as the new positive terminal of the at least one battery. | 05-17-2012 |
20120121944 | BATTERY PACK, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING BATTERY PACK, AND MOLD FOR MANUFACTURING BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a formed portion coating at least a portion of the outer surface of a battery or a plurality of battery packs with reaction-curable resin; and spacers having dimension-absorbing ability and attached to the rear surface of the formed portion. | 05-17-2012 |
20120121945 | PROTECTION CIRCUIT MODULE AND BATTERY PACK INCLUDING THE SAME - A protection circuit module which is welded to a connection tab and a PTC device without affecting a printed circuit board, and a battery pack including the same are provided. One embodiment of the present invention provides a battery pack having a bare cell and a protection circuit module electrically connected to the bare cell. The protection circuit module includes a printed circuit board, a connection tab positioned on a bottom surface of the printed circuit board, and a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device electrically connected to the connection tab. The PTC device has a first lead coupled to a bottom surface of the connection tab, a PTC body electrically connected to the first lead, and a second lead electrically connected to the PTC body. | 05-17-2012 |
20120129010 | Battery pack - A battery pack includes at least one bare cell, a protection circuit module (PCM) external to the at least one bare cell, and at least one conductive tab connecting the bare cell to the PCM, the conductive tabs including a non-magnetic portion and a magnetic portion on a region of the non-magnetic portion. | 05-24-2012 |
20120129011 | Printed circuit board and battery pack using the same - A printed circuit board includes a base substrate, at least one through-hole in the base substrate, a connection tab extending through the through-hole, an electrical element on the base substrate and adjacent to the through-hole, and at least one groove portion in the base substrate and adjacent to the electrical element. | 05-24-2012 |
20120129012 | SECONDARY BATTERY - Provided is a secondary battery in which an insertion hole where an electrode terminal is insertable is defined in a center of a bottom case disposed under a can to connect batteries to each other in series. The secondary battery includes an electrode assembly including a positive electrode tab and a negative electrode tab, a can in which the electrode assembly is received, an insulation case inserted into a top opening of the can, the insulation case having a first hole and a second hole through which the positive electrode tab and the negative electrode tab pass, a protective circuit module disposed on the insulation case, the protective circuit module being electrically connected to the positive electrode tab and the negative electrode tab, and a cap assembly including a cap plate disposed on the protective circuit module to close the top opening of the can, the cap plate being electrically connected to the protective circuit module and an electrode terminal inserted into a through hole defined in the cap plate. | 05-24-2012 |
20120129013 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a plurality of bare cells electrically connected in series or parallel to one another, and a protection circuit module provided with a thermistor. In the battery pack, the protection circuit module is electrically connected to the bare cells, and the thermistor is provided to be parallel in the length direction of the protection circuit module between the bare cells and the protection circuit module so as to measure a variable resistance by sensing a temperature of the bare cells and to transfer the measured resistance as an electrical signal to the protection circuit module. | 05-24-2012 |
20120129014 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a bare cell that includes an electrode assembly, a case for accommodating the electrode assembly, and a cap plate arranged at one side of the case, a protection circuit board assembly for controlling charge/discharge of the bare cell, a battery protection device electrically connected to the protection circuit board assembly, and a first adhesive member. At least a part of the first adhesive member is disposed on the case. The first adhesive member crosses the battery protection device in a lengthwise direction of the battery protection device. | 05-24-2012 |
20120129015 | ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR BATTERIES, NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY, AND BATTERY PACK - According to one embodiment, an active material for batteries includes monoclinic β-type titanium composite oxide containing at least one element selected from the group consisting of V, Nb, Ta, Al, Ga, and In, the at least one element being contained in an amount of 0.03 wt % or more and 3 wt % or less. | 05-24-2012 |
20120129016 | ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR BATTERIES, NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY AND BATTERY PACK - According to one embodiment, an active material for batteries includes a titanium composite oxide, wherein the titanium composite oxide includes a monoclinic β-type titanium composite oxide as a main phase, and when an integral intensity of the main peak of the monoclinic β-type titanium composite oxide obtained with a wideangle X-ray diffraction method having a CuKα-ray as an X-ray source is 100, the relative value of the integral intensity of the main peak that presents the range of 2θ=25.1 to 25.5° attributed to at least one sub-phase selected from anatase-type TiO | 05-24-2012 |
20120129017 | BATTERY PACK AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A battery pack and a manufacturing method thereof enabling the streamlining of assembly work are provided. This battery pack comprises a printed circuit board | 05-24-2012 |
20120135276 | Reserve Power Source for Munitions - A method for producing electrical energy in a munition includes; initiating a thermal battery contained within the munition to generate electrical energy; dumping the electrical energy generated by the thermal battery into an electrical energy storage device before the thermal battery becomes inactive; and using the stored electrical energy in the electrical energy storage device over a period of time. The initiation device can be an inertial igniter, the electrical energy storage device can be a capacitor and the thermal battery, initiation device and electrical energy storage device can be configured such that the initiation device and electrical energy storage device sandwich the thermal battery. | 05-31-2012 |
20120135277 | LOCATION OF A FUEL CELL ON A MOBILE DEVICE - A mobile device having: a keyboard; a printed circuit board having at least one contact responsive to the keyboard; and a fuel cell assembly having: a fuel cell located between the keyboard and the printed circuit board, the fuel cell having a membrane and at least one aperture corresponding with the at least one contact; a tank adapted to store a fuel for the fuel cell; and piping connecting the tank with the fuel cell, where the fuel cell ventilates through the keyboard. Alternatively, the fuel cell acts as the printed circuit board and at least one contact for the keyboard is printed onto the fuel cell. | 05-31-2012 |
20120135278 | REDOX FLOW BATTERY - A redox flow battery comprising an electrode cell including a negative electrode cell, a positive electrode cell and a separator for separating them, in which at least one of the negative electrode cell and the positive electrode cell includes a slurry type electrode solution, a porous current collector and a casing; a tank for storing the slurry type electrode solution; and a pipe for circulating the slurry type electrode solution between the tank and the electrode cell. | 05-31-2012 |
20120141838 | WATERPROOF BATTERY - A waterproof battery includes a casing having an opening; a battery body received in the casing; a connecting unit disposed in the casing, wherein the connecting unit has a circuit board electrically connected to the battery body and a connector electrically connected to the circuit board and protruded from the opening; and a waterproof adhesive layer for being affixed to and thereby connecting an inner surface of the casing and a bottom side of the circuit board so as to hermetically seal the opening. Accordingly, the waterproof battery is capable of preventing water or liquid from intruding into the battery body to cause damage thereto, that is, a built-in capacity to be water-free. | 06-07-2012 |
20120141839 | BATTERY CASE AND BATTERY PACK USING THE SAME - A battery unit and a battery module having stack battery units. The battery unit includes a battery cell including electrode terminals and a case for housing the battery cell. The case further includes: a spacer that is disposed on facing portions of an edge of the case and protrudes in a thickness direction of the case, an inlet guide portion for guiding air for cooling the battery cell, and an outlet guide portion for guiding air to be discharged toward the electrode terminals. | 06-07-2012 |
20120141840 | FUEL SUPPLY AMOUNT ADJUSTMENT FILM, PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, AND FUEL CELL - A base insulating layer in an FPC board is used as a fuel supply amount adjustment film for a fuel cell. The base insulating layer in the FPC board has a plurality of anisotropic through pores. The anisotropic through pores respectively has openings on one surface and the other surface of the base insulating layer. The respective openings on the one surface and the other surface of the base insulating layer communicate with each other without diverging by a single communication path. The communication path has a shape that can specify a long axis and a short axis perpendicular to the long axis. The long axis extends in a direction intersecting the one surface and the other surface of the base insulating layer at a predetermined angle. | 06-07-2012 |
20120148876 | BATTERY MODULE - The present disclosure provides a battery module comprising: a battery pack having at least one single battery and at least one power splicer; a sampling module having a flexible circuit board, wherein at least one voltage sampling terminal and temperature sensor are disposed on the flexible circuit board, the temperature sensor being connected with the power splicer, the voltage sampling terminal being electrically connected with the power splicer; and a shell to enclose the battery pack and the sampling module. | 06-14-2012 |
20120148877 | Battery Pack for Integrating Multiple Single Batteries - A battery integration module or pack includes a first positioning plate for positioning the multiple single batteries in formation for integration at one end of the battery formation, a second positioning plate for positioning the multiple single batteries in formation for integration at the opposite end of the battery formation, the first and second plates aligned together over the formation of batteries to form a battery holder frame, a first printed circuit board (PCB) mounted to the outside surface of the first positioning plate, and a second printed circuit board (PCB) mounted to the outside surface of the second positioning plate. The first and or second printed circuit boards include conductive contact surfaces accessible to the battery terminals of the multiple single batteries in formation wherein contact between the contact surfaces of the printed circuit boards and the battery terminals is mitigated by intermediate conductive components. | 06-14-2012 |
20120148878 | Battery Park - A battery pack that includes a secondary battery, a resin structure including the secondary battery, and a flat-shaped, contactless power transfer coil embedded at a first face side of the resin structure. The resin structure contains a magnetic material at least at the first face side thereof. | 06-14-2012 |
20120156525 | BATTERY PACK AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A battery pack and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. A battery pack includes one or more bare cells. A protection circuit module is provided with a circuit portion and disposed parallel to a length direction of at least one of the bare cells. A connection tab is provided with at least one coupling member so as to electrically connect the protection circuit module to the bare cells. The connection tab is integrally formed with a connection end portion connected to the protection circuit module. Accordingly, a certain amount of coupling member is previously coupled to the connection tab, so that it is possible to improve the problem in a welding process and to implement an automated welding process. | 06-21-2012 |
20120156526 | POUCH CASE FOR SECONDARY BATTERY AND SECONDARY BATTERY USING THE SAME - A pouch case for a secondary battery in which the width of a metal layer in a plurality of layers to constitute the pouch case is formed narrower than those of other layers so that the metal layer is not exposed to an outer surface of the pouch case. A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly provided with one or more electrode tabs. A pouch case has the electrode assembly accommodated therein, and is formed of a plurality of layers. In the secondary battery, any one of the plurality of layers to constitute the pouch case is formed as a metal layer of which width is narrower than those of the other layers. | 06-21-2012 |
20120156527 | ASSEMBLED BATTERY MODULE - Provided is an assembled battery module in which a plurality of laminated cells can be assembled within a short time. An assembled battery module comprising: a plurality of laminated cells | 06-21-2012 |
20120164489 | POWER SOURCE APPARATUS EQUIPPED WITH A SERVICE PLUG AND VEHICLE CARRYING THAT POWER SOURCE APPARATUS - The power source apparatus of the present invention is provided with battery blocks | 06-28-2012 |
20120164490 | BATTERY MODULE | 06-28-2012 |
20120171520 | BATTERY PACK - Provided is a battery pack. The battery pack may prevent a center of a protective circuit module from being bent by external impacts during or after a process of manufacturing a battery pack. The battery pack includes a bare cell from which an electrode terminal protrudes, a circuit module disposed above the electrode terminal, a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) unit disposed between the bare cell and the circuit module, the PTC unit being electrically connected to the bare cell and the circuit module, and an electrode lead plate having one side contacting the electrode terminal and the other side contacting the PTC unit, the electrode lead plate having a top surface contacting a bottom surface of the circuit module. | 07-05-2012 |
20120171521 | MOBILE TERMINAL WITH USER IDENTIFICATION CARD INCLUDING PERSONAL FINANCE- RELATED INFORMATION AND METHOD OF USING A VALUE-ADDED MOBILE SERVICE THROUGH SAID MOBILE TERMINAL - The present invention enables a user to receive a financial service anywhere through a mobile terminal equipped with a UIM (User Identification Module) electronic card. In the present invention, a user enters his or her password to a mobile terminal with a UIM card including subscriber telephone number, finance, authorization, and personal information, then, if the entered password is correct, authorization is processed with a remote authorizing server based on the authorization information. After authorization, user's requesting service, e.g., payment service, transaction particulars inquiry service, prepaid card recharging service is conducted through a mobile network. | 07-05-2012 |
20120171522 | ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE CELL AND ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE MODULE INCLUDING THE SAME - The storage cell includes a flat roll electrode that includes a strip of positive electrode having a positive electrode current collector foil and a positive electrode layer formed thereon, a strip of negative electrode having an electrode current collector foil and a negative electrode layer formed, and a strip of electrically insulated separator, the strip of positive electrode and the strip of negative electrode being wound into a flat roll configuration with the strip of electrically insulated separator sandwiched therebetween; a sealed casing that hermetically seals the flat roll electrode impregnated with an electrolyte; a positive terminal and a negative terminal each electrically insulated from the sealed casing, connected to the positive current collector foil and the negative current collector foil, respectively. | 07-05-2012 |
20120177953 | BATTERIES WITH VARIABLE TERRACE POSITIONS - The disclosed embodiments provide a battery cell. The battery cell includes a jelly roll enclosed in a pouch, wherein the jelly roll includes layers which are wound together, including a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating. To create the pouch, a first cup and a second cup are formed in a flexible sheet of pouch material based on a terrace position in the battery cell that facilitates efficient use of space within a portable electronic device. The second cup is folded over the first cup, and a terrace seal is formed at the terrace position by sealing the jelly roll in the pouch along a rim of the first and second cups. | 07-12-2012 |
20120177954 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING ENERGY IN PLURAL ENERGY STORAGE UNITS - A system for managing energy stored in a plurality of series connected energy storage units has a plurality of energy storage unit controllers, each associated with one of the plurality of energy storage units, a balancing circuit between two of the energy storage units, being controlled by at least one of the energy storage unit controllers, a serial electrical interface between the energy storage unit controllers providing voltage isolated bi-directional communication, and a central controller in electrical communication with the energy storage unit controllers. A method for managing charge in a plurality of series connected energy storage units in which current is diverted from the first energy storage unit to the second energy storage unit. | 07-12-2012 |
20120183813 | BATTERY SYSTEM AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A battery system including a stably operating battery management unit and an energy storage system including the battery system is disclosed. The battery system includes a battery rack configured to store and provide power, a rack protection circuit configured to selectively connect and disconnect the battery rack to and from the input/output terminal, and a rack battery management system (BMS) configured to communicate with the battery rack and with the rack protection circuit. The rack BMS receives data from the battery rack and generates control signals for the rack protection circuit. In addition, the rack protection circuit includes a current path between the battery rack and the input/output terminal, and the rack BMS is excluded from the current path. | 07-19-2012 |
20120183814 | Method for Cold Starting a Fuel Cell System and Fuel Cell System of a Motor Vehicle - The operational availability of a motor vehicle with a fuel cell is increased by providing that a defined quantity of the output power of the fuel cell system is consumed by a power consumption component in the heating-up phase and/or in the warm-up phase and that the consumed quantity of the output power is converted into power loss by impressing a suitable current into at least one winding of an electric motor which is to be energized. | 07-19-2012 |
20120189873 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a battery cell; a lower case having an opening and a space housing the battery cell; an upper case coupled to the opening of the lower case and having a first coupling hole formed therein; a first lead tab having opposing sides coupled to the upper case, a central region between the opposing sides contacting an interior-facing surface of the upper case and having a second coupling hole, and an intermediate region between each of the opposing sides and the central region, the intermediate region being spaced from the interior-facing surface of the upper case; and a coupling unit coupling the first lead tab to the interior-facing surface of the upper case and penetrating the first coupling hole and the second coupling hole. | 07-26-2012 |
20120189874 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND FUEL CELL - A conductor layer having a predetermined pattern is formed on a base insulating layer so that its second main surface opposes the base insulating layer. A barrier layer having higher corrosion resistance to acids than that of the conductor layer is formed on its first main surface and a side surface of the conductor layer while the first main surface and the side surface of the conductor layer and the barrier layer are covered with a conductive cover layer. | 07-26-2012 |
20120189875 | GALVANIC ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS FOR GENERATING ALTERNATING CURRENT ELECTRICTY - Galvanic electrochemical cells ( | 07-26-2012 |
20120196157 | BATTERY - A battery has a housing ( | 08-02-2012 |
20120202092 | DISABLING A POWER PACK FROM A HOST DEVICE - This document discusses, among other things, a method for disabling an internal power pack comprising receiving a command from an external source at a processor for a portable electronic device. The command can instruct the portable electronic device to disable an internal power pack for the portable electronic device. The method also includes sending a signal from the processor to the internal power pack to disable the internal power pack in response to the command. | 08-09-2012 |
20120202093 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes: a core pack including a bare cell and a protection circuit module electrically coupled to the bare cell; a lower case receiving the core pack and having a receiving groove on a top surface of a sidewall of the lower case; and a cover plate including a base cover covering a front surface of the bare cell and side covers, a corresponding one of the side covers being inserted into the receiving groove, wherein each of the side covers is bent at least once. | 08-09-2012 |
20120208046 | Battery Pack - A battery pack having a cover frame configured to be tightly coupled to the four side surfaces of a bare cell. The cover frame includes a rectangular cell receiving part framed by four frame parts, wherein each of the four frame parts include a support section for supporting the lower case of the bare cell, and three of the frame parts include ribs supporting the upper case of the bare cell, wherein a fourth one of the frame parts includes tab receiving grooves supporting the electrode tabs extending from the bare cell. The cover frame further includes a protection circuit module receiving part adjacent to, and separated from the cell receiving part by the fourth one of the frame parts. | 08-16-2012 |
20120208047 | BATTERY ASSEMBLY - A battery pack including a core pack including a unit cell; a protection circuit module electrically connected to the core pack; and a frame including a first region accommodating the core pack and a second region accommodating the protection circuit module, the frame further including a supporting portion supporting the protection circuit module in the second region, and a partition wall dividing the first region and the second region from each other. | 08-16-2012 |
20120208048 | BATTERIES FOR POWER TOOLS AND METHODS OF MOUNTING BATTERY TERMINALS TO BATTERY HOUSINGS - A battery includes a battery housing and a plurality of battery terminals. The battery housing has a terminal mounting portion made of resin. The battery terminals are connectible with external terminals and are mounted to the terminal mounting portion so as to extend through the terminal mounting portion, so that each of the battery terminals has a first end positioned on one side of the terminal mounting portion and a second end positioned on an opposite side of the terminal mounting portion. At least one of the battery terminals is integrated with the terminal mounting portion, so that there is no substantial clearance between the at least one of the battery terminals and a part of the terminal mounting portion, through which the at least one of the battery terminals extends. | 08-16-2012 |
20120208049 | PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT MODULE AND SECONDARY BATTERY HAVING THE SAME - A secondary battery having a bare cell and a protective circuit module disposed over the bare cell and electrically connected to the bare cell via a first lead plate, in which the first lead plate includes a first plate, a second plate connected to the first plate, and a third plate arranged opposite to the first plate and connected to the second plate. | 08-16-2012 |
20120208050 | LITHIUM-ION BATTERY - A lithium-ion battery specially used for starting motorcycles, including a positive terminal, a negative terminal, an open-mouthed rectangular can, and a cover matching the can. The positive terminal and negative terminal are both fixed on the cover and the cover is fixed on the can. The lithium-ion battery further comprises a cell assembly, a positive lead, a negative lead, a cell bracket and at least three support cushions. A positive electrode and a negative electrode are arranged in the cell assembly. One end of the positive lead is fixed on the positive terminal and the other end is fixed on the positive electrode of the cell assembly, and one end of the negative lead is fixed on the negative terminal and the other end is fixed on the negative electrode of the cell assembly. | 08-16-2012 |
20120214023 | BATTERY PACK - Disclosed is a battery pack including guide recesses inside a case. The battery pack includes a core pack including a bare cell, and a protective circuit member electrically connected to the bare cell, a case accommodating the core pack, and an upper cover covering the core pack. The case includes a base plate, reinforcement plates vertically extending from edges of the base plate, and a resin part surrounding the reinforcement plates. A guide recess is disposed inside the resin part. | 08-23-2012 |
20120214024 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes: a core pack; a protection circuit module electrically connected to the core pack and including a connector for further electrically connecting to an external electronic device; and a metallic cover for covering the core pack and the protection circuit module while exposing the connector to the outside, the metallic cover including a protrusion adjacent to a ground portion of the connector. | 08-23-2012 |
20120214025 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack including: a core pack including a plurality of unit cells; a frame accommodating the core pack; and a cover covering the core pack, the cover including a bead corresponding to the unit cells, and including a metal. | 08-23-2012 |
20120214026 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a core pack including a unit cell; a protection circuit module electrically connected to the core pack and including a switch contact portion; a frame accommodating the core pack and the protection circuit module; and a cover including a recessed portion covering at least a part of the core pack, facing the switch contact portion, and extending toward the protection circuit module. | 08-23-2012 |
20120214027 | Battery Pack - A battery pack that prevents a short from being generated when an insulation film near coupling holes formed in the conforming cover is broken by the connection tab due to external impacts and penetrates into the wire while or after the connection tab is assembled with the conforming cover through the coupling holes. The battery pack includes battery cells, a connection tab connecting the battery cells to each other in series or parallel, a conforming cover having a wire and coupling holes formed at one side thereof to allow the connection tab to pass therethrough, the conforming cover electrically connected to the connection tab, a protection circuit module electrically connected to the conforming cover and controlling charging and discharging of the battery cells, and a reinforcing member surrounding at least both sides of upper and lower edges among outer peripheral portions of the coupling holes formed in the conforming cover. | 08-23-2012 |
20120219829 | HYBRID POWER SOURCE SYSTEM - To provide a hybrid power source system in which either a solar cell or a fuel cell and a secondary cell are combined with each other, and the secondary cell is used as an electric power buffer and which can maintain a high energy efficiency even when there is a change in a charging state of the secondary cell, a change in an operating condition, or a secular change in a member, prevent overcharging of the secondary cell, and suppress thermal deterioration of the solar cell or the fuel cell due to generation of a surplus electric power unable to be taken out. A hybrid power source system is composed of a solar cell module | 08-30-2012 |
20120219830 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE AND STRUCTURE OF MULTIPLE ELECTROCHEMISTRIES AND ENERGY GATHERING COMPONENTS WITHIN A UNIFIED STRUCTURE - A method for using an integrated battery and device structure includes using two or more stacked electrochemical cells integrated with each other formed overlying a surface of a substrate. The two or more stacked electrochemical cells include related two or more different electrochemistries with one or more devices formed using one or more sequential deposition processes. The one or more devices are integrated with the two or more stacked electrochemical cells to form the integrated battery and device structure as a unified structure overlying the surface of the substrate. The one or more stacked electrochemical cells and the one or more devices are integrated as the unified structure using the one or more sequential deposition processes. The integrated battery and device structure is configured such that the two or more stacked electrochemical cells and one or more devices are in electrical, chemical, and thermal conduction with each other. | 08-30-2012 |
20120225327 | BATTERY WITH EMBEDDED DETECTING UNITS - A battery includes multiple battery cells separated by isolating plates, and multiple detecting units coupled to the battery cells and operable for detecting a status of the battery cells. The battery further includes multiple interfaces coupled to the detecting units and operable for receiving detecting results indicating the status from the detecting units. After the battery is airproofed, the battery cells and the detecting units are enveloped inside the battery. | 09-06-2012 |
20120225328 | BATTERY PACK, ELECTRICITY STORAGE SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN VEHICLE, ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM, AND CONTROL SYSTEM - There is provided a battery pack including a current control element which is inserted in a discharge current path, and in which a thermostat and a heat sensitive resistance element whose resistance value increases in response to an increase in temperature are connected in parallel; and a detection unit that outputs an open signal indicating the opening of the contacts when it is detected that contacts of the thermostat are opened. | 09-06-2012 |
20120231299 | MOLDED RIGID CASINGS FOR NON-ACTIVE COMPONENTS OF LITHIUM-POLYMER BATTERIES - The disclosed embodiments provide a power source for use with a portable electronic device. The power source includes a battery cell sealed in a pouch along a terrace seal to form a sealed battery cell. The battery cell includes a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating. The power source also includes a rigid casing molded around a set of non-active components which include the terrace seal. | 09-13-2012 |
20120231300 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack including a core pack including a plurality of unit cells, the plurality of unit cells including a first unit cell including a first electrode tab extending in a first direction, and a second unit cell including a second electrode tab coupled to the first electrode tab at a first coupling region at which the second electrode tab overlaps the first electrode tab; and a lead member coupled to the first electrode tab at a second coupling region at which the lead member overlaps the first electrode tab, the second coupling region being different from the first coupling region. | 09-13-2012 |
20120231301 | Secondary Battery - A secondary battery having a compact design by using planar lead plates. In the secondary battery, a third lead plate is arranged on a top side of a protective circuit module, while the first and second lead plates are planar and are arranged on a bottom side of the protective circuit module. Therefore, a coupling height of a bare cell to the protective circuit module can be minimized to allow for an increased capacity of the bare cell. The protective circuit module may include an accommodation portion, such as a groove or a through hole, to accommodate a plug of an electrolyte injection hole in the cap plate. | 09-13-2012 |
20120231302 | CASE FOR BATTERY PACK AND BATTERY PACK HAVING THE SAME - A case for a battery pack includes a first case member including a first sidewall, a first rib extending from the first sidewall, and a coupling hook disposed on the first rib and a second case member including a second sidewall, a second rib spaced from and parallel to the second sidewall, a coupling hole defined in the second rib and coupled to the coupling hook. The first rib includes a reinforcement part disposed on an inner surface thereof facing the second rib. | 09-13-2012 |
20120231303 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack configured to prevent excess solder material from flowing down onto a protective circuit module (PCM) is disclosed. According to some aspects, the battery pack includes at least one battery cell, a protective circuit module (PCM) electrically connected to the battery cell, and a conductive tab configured to electrically connect the battery cell to the PCM. A tapered through hole is formed in the PCM so that the conductive tab is inserted into and fixed to the through hole. | 09-13-2012 |
20120237799 | ENERGY SOURCE DEVICES AND SYSTEMS HAVING A BATTERY AND AN ULTRACAPACITOR - A battery system includes an enclosure conforming to a standard form factor, such as a group specified by the Battery Council International. A battery and at least one ultracapacitor are disposed in the enclosure and interconnected to provide electrical energy at battery terminals. Control and/or regulation circuitry may also be provided in the enclosure and interconnected with the battery and ultracapacitor. The battery system may be designed to retrofit existing batteries, such as in vehicular and other applications. The use of a standard form factor allows for little or no alteration of the physical and electrical systems into which the battery system is placed. | 09-20-2012 |
20120237800 | PREVENTING CORROSION IN A FUEL CELL - The invention relates to a method for protecting a set of electrochemical cells (C | 09-20-2012 |
20120237801 | BATTERY PACK - [Object] To prevent elements in a pack main body and an electronic apparatus from malfunctioning even if the pack main body having an outer shape line-symmetric in up and down directions and left- and right-hand directions is incorrectly attached. | 09-20-2012 |
20120244389 | SLIM LINE BATTERY PACK - A battery pack is configured to reduce weight, enhance battery identification, ensure proper placement of a lid retaining the battery, and facilitate battery pack removal. The battery pack has one or more cells that lack an outer coverage except for a polymer sheathing. The battery pack includes a mating notch on a terminal plate and may include a fingernail notch and/or one or more guide rails. The fingernail notch may be a single depression formed to allow a fingernail to slip onto the battery pack, may be a single depression and a ledge that are side-by-side, or may be formed of multiple ledges and/or depressions. There may be a single guide rail or multiple guide rails. Each guide rail preferably has a hollow interior section that is crossed by one or more ribs or segments. | 09-27-2012 |
20120251848 | Rechargeable battery pack - A rechargeable battery pack for improving watertight performance for unit cells and a protection circuit module by draining water having permeated into a case while allowing inflow and outflow of cooling air into/out of the case. The rechargeable battery pack includes at least one unit cell including a rechargeable battery, and a case for supporting the unit cell and receiving the same, wherein the case includes a bottom, a reinforcing rib protruded in the bottom, and a drainage hole formed in the bottom beneath the reinforcing rib. | 10-04-2012 |
20120251849 | BATTERY PACK - A core pack and a battery pack using the same. A battery pack includes a plurality of bare cells electrically connected to one another. A protection circuit module (PCM) is positioned at an outside of the bare cells and electrically connected to the bare cells. A temperature measurement device is provided with a temperature sensing portion that senses the temperature of the bare cells, a contact portion connected to the PCM, and a connecting portion through which the temperature sensing portion and the contact portion are connected to each other. A case accommodates the bare cells, the PCM and the temperature measurement device. In the battery pack, the temperature sensing portion is positioned in a space formed between outer circumferential surfaces of bare cells disposed in parallel adjacent to each other. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the quality of the battery. | 10-04-2012 |
20120258335 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK - A rechargeable battery pack includes a plurality of unit cells adjacent to each other, each unit cell including a rechargeable battery, a case configured to house the unit cells and support side surfaces thereof, and a spacer compressed among the unit cells, the spacer including an elastic material and configured to exert an elastic force to support the unit cells. | 10-11-2012 |
20120258336 | HYBRID NEGATIVE PLATE FOR LEAD-ACID STORAGE BATTERY AND LEAD-ACID STORAGE BATTERY - [Problem] To provide a hybrid negative plate for a lead-acid storage battery, that inhibits decrease in hydrogen gas evolution potential and improves rapid discharge cycle characteristics in PSOC. | 10-11-2012 |
20120263976 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery including an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first and second electrodes; a first collecting part electrically connected to the first electrode; a second collecting part electrically connected to the second electrode; a case configured to receive the electrode assembly; a cap assembly including a cap plate configured to seal an opening of the case; and an auxiliary connection part electrically connected between the second collecting part and the cap plate, and the second collecting part includes at least two fuse parts, a first extension part, and a second extension part connected to the second electrode. | 10-18-2012 |
20120263977 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYBRID NEGATIVE PLATE FOR LEAD-ACID STORAGE BATTERY AND LEAD-ACID STORAGE BATTERY - There is provided a method for producing a hybrid negative plate for a lead-acid storage battery which is improved in the production working efficiency and the productivity and enhances the quick charge and discharge characteristics and the discharge characteristics at a low temperature under PSOC of a lead-acid storage battery. | 10-18-2012 |
20120263978 | ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An energy storage device and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The energy storage device includes a circuit board, a conductive cover disposed above the circuit board, a sealing structure, a metal coating layer, and an electrochemical cell. The sealing structure is disposed between the circuit board and the circumference of the conductive cover such that the circuit board, the conductive cover, and the sealing structure together form a sealed space where the electrochemical cell is disposed. The metal coating layer continuously covers a part of the conductive cover, an exposed portion of the sealing structure, and a part of the circuit board. Therefore, even if the energy storage device needs to be heated during a product assembly, the metal coating layer can keep the sealing structure structurally stable, and the electrolyte of the electrochemical cell will not leak; the whole energy storage device therefore can keeps undamaged. | 10-18-2012 |
20120270074 | BATTERY PACK - An embodiment of the present invention provides a battery pack comprising a plurality of battery cells; a protective circuit module coupled to at least two battery cells; and a case accommodating the battery cells and the protective circuit module, wherein the two battery cells are disposed on a surface of the case, and the protective circuit module is disposed between the two battery cells on the surface of the case. | 10-25-2012 |
20120270075 | SECONDARY BATTERY MODULE AND SECONDARY BATTERY PACK - A secondary battery module includes a plurality of plate shaped secondary cells; and a casing that is formed with a plurality of grooves extending in its depth direction, with at least one of the secondary cells being housed in a space defined between neighboring grooves, wherein: the plurality of grooves each extends from a lower portion of the casing towards an upper portion of the casing; and the plurality of secondary cells are electrically connected together in a space defined above the grooves and internal to the casing. | 10-25-2012 |
20120276419 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack is disclosed. In one embodiment, the battery pack includes i) a plurality of battery cells, ii) a first flexible board configured to electrically connect the battery cells to each other and having a plurality of first terminals. The battery pack also includes iii) a second flexible board contacting the first flexible board and having a plurality of second terminals which are electrically connected to the first terminals, wherein each of the second terminals comprises a plurality of protrusions and iv) a circuit module electrically connected to the second flexible board. | 11-01-2012 |
20120276420 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK OF NOVEL STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell having a first electrode terminal, a second electrode terminal and a pair of coupling grooves formed at the top of a battery case, a protection circuit module (PCM) including a protection circuit board (PCB), connection members A and B connected to the first electrode terminal and the second electrode terminal, respectively, and a safety element, and an electrically insulated top cap having through holes communicating with the respective coupling grooves. | 11-01-2012 |
20120276421 | POWER STORAGE DEVICE CELL, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR, AND ELECTRIC STORAGE DEVICE - A power storage device cell is configured to include a capacitor positive electrode, a lithium positive electrode, and a common negative electrode in which electrode layers are formed on a collector foil in which penetration holes are formed, and such that the capacitor positive electrode and the lithium positive electrode are directly connected; each of the electrode layers of the common negative electrode is formed of a carbon-based material in which graphite particles and hard carbon particles are mixed, and the proportion of the hard carbon particles in the carbon-based material is from 5% by weight to 70% by weight. | 11-01-2012 |
20120282494 | BATTERY PACK - Disclosed is a battery pack including an electrode assembly; a battery case housing the electrode assembly; a cap assembly on one side of the battery case; and a protection circuit module coupled to the cap assembly, wherein the cap assembly comprises a side wall extending from an edge of the cap assembly, and the side wall covers a portion of the protection circuit module. | 11-08-2012 |
20120282495 | POWER STORAGE DEVICE CELL, MANUFACTURING METHOD AND STORING METHOD THEREFOR, AND ELECTRIC STORAGE DEVICE - A power storage device cell is configured such that a capacitor positive electrode and a lithium positive electrode are directly connected with each other; a second electrode layer is formed of a material including particles of phosphoric-acid-type lithium compound having an olivine-type structure; the third electrode layers are formed mainly of particles of lithium titanate; and a third collector foil is formed of an aluminum foil. | 11-08-2012 |
20120282496 | FRAME FOR AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - The invention relates to a frame ( | 11-08-2012 |
20120295136 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack, including a casing receiving a battery module, the battery module comprising a plurality of batteries, a first cooling unit installed in a surface of the casing and introducing a coolant into the casing; and a second cooling unit installed in an opposite surface of the casing and discharging the coolant introduced into the casing by the first cooling unit to the outside of the casing, thus causing the coolant to flow in the casing, wherein the batteries of the battery module are laminated in a predetermined direction inside the casing, with a space defined between the batteries so that the coolant can pass through the space between the batteries; and an end of the space of the battery module is open toward the first cooling unit and an opposite end of the space is open toward the second cooling unit. | 11-22-2012 |
20120295137 | CATALYSTS FOR USE IN ELECTROCHEMICAL APPLICATIONS AND ELECTRODES AND DEVICES USING SAME - An electrode for reduction of an oxidant including a phosphorus-doped carbon-containing catalyst represented by the chemical formula CN | 11-22-2012 |
20120301747 | BATTERY PACK - The battery pack includes: a battery cell including a cell tab; a housing configured to accommodate the battery cell; a middle cover configured to close the housing in a state where the cell tab extends outward through the middle cover; a bus bar electrically connected to the cell tab extending outward through the middle cover; a sensing circuit board disposed on the bus bar and electrically connected to the bus bar; an isolation plate coupled to the middle cover to cover the bus bar and the sensing circuit board; and a battery management system disposed on the isolation plate and electrically connected to the sensing circuit board. | 11-29-2012 |
20120301748 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack having a can housing having an electrode assembly and electrolyte, this can may include a cap plate coupled to an open end of the can. A recess is provided on a surface of the cap plate. A metal plate made of a material different from the cap plate is embedded in the recess. The metal plate includes a plurality grooves on at least one surface. | 11-29-2012 |
20120301749 | CELL ASSEMBLY AND BATTERY SYSTEM - The purpose of the present invention is to provide a cell assembly in which single cells composed of secondary cells can be compactly linked, the single cells can be securely fixed in place so as not to become misaligned with each other; and to obtain a battery system in which cell assembly modules using the cell assembly can be compactly assembled. Cell assemblies (M | 11-29-2012 |
20120301750 | EXTENDED ENERGY STORAGE UNIT - An integrated energy storage unit includes a container and a battery housed within the container. The battery includes a positive battery terminal, a negative battery terminal, and a battery electrolyte. A capacitor is housed within the container, separate from the battery. The capacitor includes a positive capacitor terminal, a negative capacitor terminal, and a capacitor electrolyte. A plurality of connectors electrically couple the battery and the capacitor in parallel A positive lead is electrically coupled to the positive battery terminal and the positive capacitor terminal. The positive lead extends from the container. A negative lead is electrically coupled to the negative battery terminal mi{acute over (α)} the negative capacitor terminal. The negative lead extends from the container. | 11-29-2012 |
20120308848 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a main circuit board | 12-06-2012 |
20120308849 | BATTERY ASSEMBLY - The invention concerns a battery assembly ( | 12-06-2012 |
20120315507 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a plurality of batteries, a circuit board electrically connected to the batteries, a housing having a battery receiving unit to receive the plurality of batteries, the circuit board being at an end of the housing, and a fuse unit electrically connected between the batteries and the circuit board. The fuse unit is coupled to a fuse fixing unit at a side surface of the housing. | 12-13-2012 |
20120315508 | BATTERY MODULE - A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells, a plurality of holders, and a thermistor. Each of at least one of holders includes a thermistor holder. The thermistor supporter includes a pair of thermistor receiving segments, a pair of thermistor engagement segments, and a thermistor cover portion. The sensor casing includes a bias portion and an elastic claw portion. The bias portion is provided to press the sensor against one of the top surface and the bottom surface provided in the at least one of the battery cells by utilizing a reaction force generated by pressing the thermistor cover portion. The elastic claw portion has a width larger than the distance between the pair of thermistor receiving segments when the elastic claw portion is in a free state. | 12-13-2012 |
20120315509 | Fuel Cell Bypass Diode Structures and Attachment Methods - A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack which includes a plurality of fuel cells contacted in series by a plurality of interconnects. The various embodiments provide systems and methods for coupling a fuel cell stack with an electric bypass module within a hot zone. The bypass module may include elements for conducting a current between interconnects in a fuel cell stack and thereby bypass a failed fuel cell that has become a resistive parasitic load. | 12-13-2012 |
20120321912 | BATTERY DEVICES - A battery carrier configured to be mounted to a tool body of an electric tool for supplying electric power to the tool body may include a plurality of battery mount sections arranged in a juxtaposed relationship, each battery mount section may be configured to hold a battery that has a length along a longitudinal direction, the length of each mounted battery may be substantially the same, and the battery mount sections may be arranged and configured so that when batteries are mounted on the battery mount sections, longitudinal axes of the respective batteries mounted to the battery mount sections may extend at least partially parallel to each other. | 12-20-2012 |
20120321913 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR LONG-LIVED NEGATIVE ELECTRODE AND CAPACITOR BATTERY ADOPTING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a preparation method of a long cycle life negative electrode as well as the organic hybrid capacitor battery using this negative electrode. The preparation steps of the negative electrode include: blending all materials including carbon material with a fast lithium intercalation capability, and a binder, and adding in solvent; pressing the blended material to get an electrode plate of a certain thickness; stirring the conductive agent to a paste, and attaching it to a cathode current collector; attaching the electrode plate to the conductive agent coated negative current collector; Drying, grinding, cutting and vacuum drying to form a negative electrode. In the present invention, the process of pressing the electrode plate into shape first and then attaching to the negative current collector is used, which enables the negative electrode to have a high compressed density and cycle life. The organic hybrid super capacitor battery in the present invention has high energy density (up to 45-80 Wh/Kg), high power density (>4500 W/Kg), and can be widely used in electric vehicles, power tools, solar energy storage, wind energy storage, portable electric appliances and other fields. | 12-20-2012 |
20120321914 | ELECTRICITY SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES - The invention relates to an electricity supply system for vehicles, which has a connector device that includes an electronic board provided with a data microprocessor; a plurality of connector plugs arranged in parallel and connected to one another to couple to a plurality of removable rechargeable batteries; a connection to the electronic board provided with a continuous current BUS to couple to the electrical system of the engine of the corresponding vehicle; and a discriminator such that the electronic board is able to identify the electrical supply from any of the plurality of removable batteries, such that when the rechargeable batteries are discharged or low they can be recharged from an external electricity source such as the general electricity grid. | 12-20-2012 |
20120321915 | ELECTROCHEMICAL POWER DELIVERY VOLTAGE REGULATOR - An electrochemical power delivery voltage regulator. The regulator includes one or more fluid circuits having a first electrolyte solution with a primary redox couple and a secondary redox couple; and a second electrolyte solution with a further primary redox couple; a polyelectrode in contact with the first electrolyte solution; a further electrode in contact with the second electrolyte solution; and control means coupled to control a relative concentration of electroactive species of the secondary redox couple and thereby impact a mixed potential at the polyelectrode, such as to regulate a supply voltage of the electrochemical power delivery voltage regulator, in operation. The invention further concerns a corresponding method of voltage regulation and a system comprising such an electrochemical power and electrical consumers with consumer fluid circuits in fluid communication with respective one or more fluid circuits of the electrochemical power delivery voltage regulator. | 12-20-2012 |
20120328908 | Battery Pack - A battery pack comprises a battery module disposed inside a case, the battery module including a plurality of battery units, each including first and second lead tabs which protrude outside of each battery unit and which have bent portions. An insulation plate includes a plurality of ribs, wherein the bent portions of the lead tabs extend over the ribs, and a plurality of bus bars are disposed over the lead tabs and electrically connect the battery units serially with each other, the bus bars being fixed to the ribs. | 12-27-2012 |
20130004799 | BATTERY CELL ASSEMBLY OF NOVEL STRUCTURE AND BATTERY PACK EMPLOYED WITH THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a battery cell assembly including a battery cell array including two or more battery cells, each of which has an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure disposed in a battery case together with an electrolyte in a sealed state, arranged in the lateral direction, and a protection circuit module (PCM) connected to the upper end of the battery cell array to control the operation of the battery pack, wherein the outer sides of the battery cells or the outer side of the battery cell array is coated with a resin by insert injection molding excluding electrode terminals of the battery cells. | 01-03-2013 |
20130011699 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery includes a case, an electrode assembly in the case, a current collecting member electrically connected to the electrode assembly, a fuse part in the current collecting member, and an elastic member adjacent to the fuse part. The elastic member is configured to provide an elastic force to the fuse part. | 01-10-2013 |
20130011700 | Battery Pack - A battery pack that can easily combine battery cells stacked in a plurality of layers with each other and easily combine the battery cells with protection circuit devices while reducing manufacturing costs and while providing a compact design suitable for powering small electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablet PCs. The battery pack includes a plurality of first battery cells electrically connected to a first circuit board, a plurality of second battery cells electrically connected to a second circuit board, the second circuit board being electrically connected to the first circuit board and a circuit module electrically connecting the first and second circuit boards to an outside. | 01-10-2013 |
20130017417 | Aqueous Electrolyte Energy Storage Device - An electrochemical device including a housing and a stack of electrochemical cells in the housing. Each electrochemical cell includes an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, a separator located between the anode electrode and the cathode electrode and an electrolyte. The electrochemical device also includes a current collector located between adjacent electrochemical cells, an anode bus operatively connected to the anodes of the electrochemical cells in the stack and a cathode bus operatively connected to the cathodes of the electrochemical cells in the stack. The housing, the anode electrode, the cathode electrode, the separator, the anode bus and the cathode bus are non-metallic. | 01-17-2013 |
20130034750 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK OF NOVEL STRUCTURE - Disclosed is a secondary battery pack including an anode terminal and a cathode terminal of a battery cell, and being made of a plate-shaped conductive member, the anode terminal and the cathode terminal being electrically connected to a protection circuit module (PCM), a battery cell having the anode terminal and the cathode terminal formed at one end thereof, the battery cell being provided at the end thereof with a thermally welded surplus portion, and a PCM including a printed circuit board (PCB) having a protection circuit formed thereon, the PCB being provided at one side thereof with a cathode terminal connection portion and an anode terminal connection portion and at the other side thereof with an external input and output terminal connection portion, an external input and output terminal electrically connected to the protection circuit of the PCB via the external input and output terminal connection portion of the PCB. | 02-07-2013 |
20130034751 | ELECTRODE BOARD HAVING SECURITY DEVICE AND POWER BATTERY SYSTEM USING SAME - A power battery system includes a number of parallel groups that being connected in series and a number of improved electrode boards. Each of the parallel groups comprising a number of single batteries connected in parallel. Each of the improved electrode boards being connected between two neighbored parallel groups. Each of the improved electrode boards includes a number of electrode contact plate, a conductive substrate, and a number of security devices. Each electrode contact plate connects two neighbored single batteries of two neighbored parallel groups in series. Each of the security devices corresponds to an electrode connection plate and electrically connects an electrode connection plate to the conductive substrate. Each of the security devices fuses when one of the single batteries of a parallel group occurs short circuit. | 02-07-2013 |
20130034752 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK WITH IMPROVED SAFETY - Disclosed is a secondary battery pack including an anode terminal of a battery cell, the anode terminal being made of a plate-shaped conductive member, the anode terminal being electrically connected to a protection circuit module (PCM) via a safety element, a cathode terminal of the battery cell, the cathode terminal being made of a plate-shaped conductive member, the cathode terminal being directly electrically connected to the PCM, a battery cell having the anode terminal and the cathode terminal formed at one end thereof, the battery cell being provided at the end thereof with a thermally welded surplus portion, and a PCM including a printed circuit board (PCB) having a protection circuit formed thereon. | 02-07-2013 |
20130034753 | STORAGE BATTERY MODULE - A storage battery module is provided in which, even in a case where the storage battery module is formed by integrally assembling a plurality of secondary batteries, the secondary batteries can be compactly assembled while non-uniformity in battery temperature distribution is prevented, and wiring connection work is facilitated. Using a secondary battery RB (RB | 02-07-2013 |
20130040170 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK OF NOVEL STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including an anode and cathode terminal of a battery cell, the anode and cathode terminal being made of a plate-shaped conductive member, and being electrically connected to a PCM, a battery cell having the anode and cathode terminal formed at one end thereof, the battery cell being provided at the end thereof with a thermally welded surplus portion, and a PCM including a PCB having a protection circuit formed thereon, the PCB being provided at one side thereof with a cathode and an anode terminal connection portion and at the other side thereof with an external input and output terminal connection portion, an external input and output terminal electrically connected to the protection circuit of the PCB via the external input and output terminal connection portion of the PCB, and an electrically insulative PCM case. | 02-14-2013 |
20130045397 | BATTERY PACK AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THE SAME - A battery pack having a case where connection tabs can be accurately positioned within the case and where welding holes in the case are formed to provide access to a welding rod and to allow heat to escape. Connection tabs are fixed into a lower case, batteries are arranged in the case, and then a welding process is performed to attach electrode tabs of the battery to the connection tabs so that the batteries can be connected together, to an external terminal and to a protection circuit module. | 02-21-2013 |
20130045398 | FUEL CELL VEHICLE - A fuel cell vehicle includes under a floor of the vehicle: a fuel cell generating electric power through an electrochemical reaction between reaction gases; a fluid supply/discharge unit for the fuel cell; and a converter converting electric power from the fuel cell, the converter being contained in a center tunnel provided, at a center in a vehicle width direction, so as to be curved toward a cabin along a vehicle axis in a front-back direction, the fuel cell and the unit being arranged on a rear side of the vehicle relative to the converter and arranged in the vehicle width direction, wherein the converter is provided to be offset toward the fuel cell with respect to a centerline of the center tunnel along the vehicle axis and to be offset toward the unit with respect to a centerline of the fuel cell along the vehicle axis. | 02-21-2013 |
20130059170 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly including a first electrode having a first polarity and a second electrode having a second polarity, the second polarity being different from the first polarity; a case housing the electrode assembly; a first terminal electrically connected to the first electrode; a cap plate coupled to an opening of the case; a first lower insulating member between the first electrode and the cap plate; and a first short-circuit member between the first terminal and the first lower insulating member, and configured to be deformed to electrically connect the first electrode to the cap plate, wherein the first terminal includes a first fixing portion electrically connected to the first electrode. | 03-07-2013 |
20130059171 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack having a battery cell. The battery cell includes a terrace portion, a protection circuit module that is electrically connected to the battery cell and is placed on the terrace portion, and a frame that houses the battery cell and the protection circuit module and covers at least the protection circuit module. | 03-07-2013 |
20130059172 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROPULSION SYSTEM AND METHOD UTILIZING SOLID-STATE RECHARGEABLE ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS - A vehicle propulsion system comprising a plurality of solid state rechargeable battery cells configured to power a drivetrain. In accordance with once aspect of the invention, a transportation system that is powered at least in part by electricity stored in the form of rechargeable electrochemical cells. According to an embodiment of the present invention, these cells are combined in series and in parallel to form a pack that is regulated by charge and discharge control circuits that are programmed with algorithms to monitor state of charge, battery lifetime, and battery health. | 03-07-2013 |
20130065087 | ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM - An energy storage system including a battery cell, a tray for receiving the battery cell, and a rack for receiving the tray. The rack includes a connector unit. The connector unit is configured to connect to the tray inserted into the rack and to vibrate together with the tray when the tray vibrates due to, for example, an earth quake or external impact applied to the rack, thereby preventing an electric connection between the tray and the connector unit from being broken. | 03-14-2013 |
20130071696 | POUCH-TYPE BATTERY WITH IMPROVED SAFETY BY COATING SEALING UNIT WITH FLAME RETARDANT AND HEAT RESISTANT RESIN COMPOSITION PREPARED BY MIXING FLAME RETARDANT MATERIAL AND HEAT RESISTANT MATERIAL TO THERMOPLASTIC RESIN OR THERMOSETTING RESIN AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a pouch-type lithium secondary battery comprising: an electrode assembly which includes an anode, a separator, and a cathode; and a pouch which has a groove for accommodating the electrode assembly and an edge of which the upper and lower parts are formed in a flange type by being bonded around the groove, wherein in at least a part of the edge that is formed in the flange type, an end of the edge is covered by a flame retardant and heat resistant resin composition wherein a flame retardant material and a heat resistant material are mixed to a thermoplastic resin or a thermosetting resin, thereby improving safety. | 03-21-2013 |
20130071697 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery capable of being formed to be relatively small by reducing the sizes of internal devices and compactly locating the internal devices. Accordingly, the volume of the secondary battery is reduced and the capacity thereof is maintained, thereby increasing the capacity density of the secondary battery. In one embodiment, the secondary battery includes a bare cell having a cap plate and a protection circuit module on the bare cell and including a printed circuit board surface-contacting the cap plate. | 03-21-2013 |
20130078484 | BATTERY UNIT - A battery unit | 03-28-2013 |
20130078485 | INTERCONNECTORS FOR A BATTERY ASSEMBLY - A battery module includes multiple electrochemical cells, a circuit board, and multiple interconnectors. Each electrochemical cell includes a terminal. Each of the interconnectors is coupled to the circuit board and to a terminal of one of the electrochemical cells. Each of the interconnectors is a resilient spring-type interconnector. | 03-28-2013 |
20130084471 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A battery includes an electrode assembly including a first electrode and a second electrode, a first electrode terminal, and a first current collecting member electrically connecting the first electrode terminal and a first electrode uncoated region of the first electrode. The first current collecting member includes a first terminal connection region, a side plate extending downwardly from the first terminal connection region towards the first electrode uncoated region, a first current collecting piece extending from the side plate, the first current collecting piece being in contact with the first electrode uncoated region, and a fuse between the side plate and the first current collecting piece. | 04-04-2013 |
20130084472 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK OF NOVEL STRUCTURE - Disclosed is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell having an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure disposed in a battery case together with an electrolyte in a sealed state, the battery case being provided at an upper end thereof with a first electrode terminal, a second electrode terminal, and a pair of fastening grooves, a protection circuit module (PCM) including a protection circuit board (PCB) having a protection circuit formed thereon, connection members A and B connected to the first electrode terminal and the second electrode terminal, respectively, and a safety element, an insulative mounting member, and an electrically insulative top cap. | 04-04-2013 |
20130089755 | Battery Pack - A battery pack and a lead electrode for a battery pack. A lead electrode includes a plurality of end connecting portions, each connectable to a battery cell or a protection circuit module, and a body portion connecting the plurality of end connecting portions and having a thickness greater than a thickness of the end connecting portions. | 04-11-2013 |
20130089756 | CONNECTOR AND BATTERY PACK INCLUDING THE SAME - A battery pack having a connector that is designed to work outdoors or in a moist environment. The battery pack includes a case including a first case attached to a second case to enclose an inner space within, a plurality of rechargeable batteries arranged within the inner space and a connector arranged within the inner space of the case, being exposed to an outside of the battery pack to enable a device external to the battery pack to be electrically connected via the connector to the rechargeable batteries, wherein the connector is arranged to form a waterproof barrier between an outside of the battery pack and a remainder of the inner space of the case not occupied by the connector. | 04-11-2013 |
20130089757 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery including a case, and a cap plate, a protective circuit module that is electrically connected to the bare cell. A protection element that is installed between the bare cell and the protective circuit module. A protection element cover member that is positioned between the protection element and the protective circuit module and that covers the protection element, and a protection element coupling member that is positioned between the bare cell and the protection element. The protection element is attached to the bare cell, wherein the protection element coupling member is coupled to a protrusion on the cap plate. | 04-11-2013 |
20130095350 | BATTERY PACK AND POWER TOOL - A battery pack, includes: a battery set including at least one battery cell; a protection IC configured to protect plural kinds of the battery sets, which produce different voltages, from overcharging and overdischarging, the protection IC including terminals for setting the different voltages of the battery sets; and a board configured to mount, on a surface of the board, circuit components including the protection IC and a connection unit which is connected to the terminals based on the produced voltage of the battery set to be connected to the protection IC. | 04-18-2013 |
20130101869 | INTEGRATED CELL VOLTAGE SENSE LINE FUSING - Lithium-ion batteries, unlike other chemistries, may need the voltage of every cell monitored. This may employ a wiring harness or interconnect board that connects the leads of each cell to battery monitoring electronics. These leads can be protected from each other by one or more methods including physical segregation, insulation, and fusing. If a fuse is used it can be located as close as possible to the terminal of the cell. The fuse can be located inside the sealed compartment of the cell itself. The leads would be passed out of the cell in a second location allowing the use of alternative sense lead wiring harnesses or interconnect board designs that save on packaging cost and volume. By locating the fuse inside the cell, design and validation efforts involved in placing a fuse inline with the wiring harness are eliminated. | 04-25-2013 |
20130101870 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first and second electrodes; a case housing the electrode assembly; a cap plate covering an opening of the case; an electrode terminal extending through the cap plate; a lead tab including a fuse part and connecting the electrode terminal and the electrode assembly; and an auxiliary discharge path between opposite sides of the fuse part and having a second electrical resistance value greater than a first electrical resistance value of the fuse part. | 04-25-2013 |
20130101871 | PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT MODULE AND BATTERY PACK HAVING THE SAME - A protective circuit module includes a printed circuit board; and an electronic device on the printed circuit board, the electronic device including: an integrated circuit chip; at least one electrical component electrically coupled to the integrated circuit chip; and an encapsulating portion, the encapsulating portion encapsulating the integrated circuit chip and a portion of the at least one electrical component, wherein another portion of the at least one electrical component is outside the encapsulating portion. | 04-25-2013 |
20130101872 | ELECTRICITY SUPPLY SYSTEM AND ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ELEMENT THEREOF - An electricity supply system and electricity supply element thereof is provided. The electricity supply system is made of a plurality of electricity supply elements by stacking or rolling. Each electricity supply element includes a substrate, two current collector layers and two active material layers. The substrate has a plurality of holes and the current collector layers, the active material layers are disposed on two sides respectively. Therefore, the ion migration is permitted by the holes and the electricity is outputted by the current collector layers. Hence, by this new structure of the electricity supply element, the resistance is decreased. | 04-25-2013 |
20130108892 | Apparatus and Associated Methods | 05-02-2013 |
20130108893 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH THERMOELECTRIC CELL MODULE | 05-02-2013 |
20130108894 | SECONDARY BATTERY | 05-02-2013 |
20130115481 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack including: a bare cell including an electrode assembly, a can accommodating the electrode assembly, and a terminal electrically coupled to the electrode assembly; a protection circuit module electrically connected to the bare cell; and a first lead plate connected between the protection circuit module and the terminal, and the protection circuit module is offset from the terminal in a first direction toward a side of the bare cell at a first end of the bare cell. | 05-09-2013 |
20130115482 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack that can prevent an electrical short of a lead tab that electrically connects a battery cell and a protective circuit module. The battery pack includes a plurality of battery cells, a protective circuit module electrically connected to the battery cells, a case including a lower case in which the battery cells and the protective circuit module are mounted, and an upper case coupled to the lower case, a cell tab electrically connected to electrode terminals of the battery cells and extending to the outside of the case, a protective circuit electrically connected to the protective circuit module and extending to the outside of the case, and a connection tab formed at the outside of the case and electrically connecting the cell tab and the protective circuit tab. | 05-09-2013 |
20130122329 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK - A rechargeable battery pack may be used with a protection circuit module in common for serial or parallel connection of unit cells. The rechargeable battery pack may include a plurality of unit cells for forming a rechargeable battery by providing an electrode assembly to a pouch, a protection circuit module electrically connected to the unit cells, and a connector connected to the protection circuit module. The protection circuit module may include a serial protection circuit for electrically connecting the unit cells in series and a parallel protection circuit for electrically connecting the unit cells in parallel. | 05-16-2013 |
20130122330 | LITHIUM CELLS AND BATTERIES WITH IMPROVED STABILITY AND SAFETY, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF, AND APPLICATION IN MOBILE AND STATIONARY ELECTRICAL ENERGY ACCUMULATORS - The invention relates to a battery comprising an electrode separator arrangement filled with an electrolyte, characterised in that the electrode separator arrangement is at least partially covered with a casting compound (FIG. | 05-16-2013 |
20130130065 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK - A rechargeable battery pack includes a plurality of unit cells adjacent to each other along a first direction in a pouch, the pouch having a terrace portion at one side surface, and a vertical portion on and perpendicular to the terrace portion, a protection circuit module (PCM) electrically connected to the unit cells, the PCM including a concave groove, and the vertical portion of the pouch fitting into the concave groove, and an adhesion member connecting the PCM and the terrace portion of the pouch, the adhesion member including a separation portion configured to concavely separate and fit the vertical portion of the pouch. | 05-23-2013 |
20130130066 | BUTTON CELL COMPRISING A COIL ELECTRODE WITH A THERMAL FUSE - A button cell closed without flanging includes a housing formed of two housing halves including a cell cup and a cell lid, an electrically insulating seal separating the cell cup and the cell lid, an electrode-separator assembly including at least one positive and at least one negative electrode arranged inside the housing, metal diverters electrically connecting the at least one positive and the at least one negative electrode to the housing halves, and a thermal fuse connected to or integrated into one of the diverters. | 05-23-2013 |
20130136954 | FUEL CELL LAYER - MEAs are formed in regions corresponding to openings provided in a substrate. Each MEA includes an electrolyte membrane, an anode catalyst layer, and a cathode catalyst layer. The substrate has a first gas-impermeable region and a second gas-impermeable region between adjacent MEAs. A third gas-impermeable region is provided between the first gas-impermeable region and the second gas-impermeable region. The third gas-impermeable region having conductive property constitutes a part of interconnector. | 05-30-2013 |
20130136955 | High Thermal Conductivity Battery Assembly - The invention relates to a battery assembly with high thermal conductivity. The battery assembly comprises a metal case having a hollow accommodation cavity formed therein, a plurality of battery cells installed parallel to one another within the metal case, and a common electrode for connection to the other electrode in each of the battery cells. Each of the battery cells has two electrodes, with one of the electrodes that corresponds to those of the rest of the battery cells being connected in a thermally conductive manner to the metal case. The invention takes advantage of high thermal conductivity of metallic material and dissipates heat by connecting the metal case to the battery electrodes. The invention further comprises fixation troughs formed on the metal case, thereby reducing the size of the assembly. | 05-30-2013 |
20130136956 | BATTERY PACK - The purpose of the present invention is to improve, using a simple configuration, mechanical and electrical connection precision so a battery pack is properly connected, both mechanically and electrically, to a device. A battery pack detachably mounted in a device for supplying power to the device to operate the device includes at least one rechargeable secondary battery ( | 05-30-2013 |
20130143074 | BATTERY PACK AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed are a battery pack and a method of manufacturing the same, in which a case accommodating a core pack including a bare cell and a protection circuit member is integrally formed as a single body by using a foam, thereby improving impact resistance of the core pack and improving working efficiency and productivity without the need of an adhesive coating step. The battery pack includes a core pack including a bare cell and a protection circuit member attached to one side of the bare cell, a case formed of a foam and accommodating the core pack, and a shielding layer formed on a surface of the protection circuit member. | 06-06-2013 |
20130143075 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes: a plurality of batteries; a circuit board electrically connected to the batteries; a cell guide between adjacent ones of the batteries, the cell guide including a first cell guide and a second cell guide, and the first cell guide and the second cell guide being disposed perpendicular to each other; and a case accommodating the plurality of batteries and the circuit board. | 06-06-2013 |
20130149560 | AUXILIARY ELECTRODE FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERY - An auxiliary electrode for a lithium-ion battery includes a lithium source material. The auxiliary electrode is configured to selectively couple to a negative electrode of a lithium-ion battery to provide lithium for formation of a solid-electrolyte-inter-phase layer on a negative electrode. | 06-13-2013 |
20130149561 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a pouch-type bare cell having a sealing region positioned in an extraction direction of an electrode lead; a protecting circuit module positioned in the sealing region of the bare cell and connected to the electrode lead; and a top case implemented in a shape in which only a surface facing the sealing region is opened and the other surfaces are integrally formed to cover the protecting circuit module. In the battery pack, a bottom surface of the top case comes in surface contact with a top surface of the bare cell, and the shape of the bottom surface of the top case is implemented in a bent shape so as to correspond to the shape of the top surface of the bare cell. | 06-13-2013 |
20130149562 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a pouch-type bare cell, a protecting circuit module, a top case and a protecting circuit module support part. The pouch-type bare cell has a sealing region positioned in an extraction direction of an electrode lead. The protecting circuit module is positioned in the sealing region and connected to the electrode lead. The top case surrounds the protecting circuit module. The protecting circuit module support part is provided between the top case and the protecting circuit module. Accordingly, the protecting circuit module support part is formed between the top case and the protecting circuit module, so that it is possible to prevent a component mounted on the protecting circuit module from being damaged by an external impact and to prevent the inflow of a foreign matter from the outside of the battery pack, thereby improving the reliability and safety of the battery pack. | 06-13-2013 |
20130149563 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a bare cell, a protecting circuit module, a top case and an integrated insulator. The bare cell has a terrace part that is a sealing region positioned in an extraction direction of an electrode lead. The protecting circuit module is positioned at the terrace part and connected to the electrode lead. The top case surrounds the protecting circuit module. The integrated insulator covers at least the top case, and includes a first insulating member facing a top surface of the top case and having two first long sides opposite to each other and two first short sides opposite to each other, a second insulating member provided to extend from each of the first long sides and having a second long side and second short sides opposite to each other, and a third insulating member provided to extend from each of the second short sides. | 06-13-2013 |
20130149564 | BATTERY PACK CONTAINING PCM EMPLOYED WITH SAFETY MEMBER - A battery pack including a battery cell having an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure mounted in a battery case together with an electrolyte in a sealed state, and a protection circuit module (PCM) electrically connected to the battery cell. The PCM includes a protection circuit board (PCB) electrically connected to the battery cell, the PCB being provided on a region where a circuit is connected with a conductive pattern including a fusing part, having relatively high resistance, configured to fuse itself for interrupting the flow of current when a large amount of current is conducted. | 06-13-2013 |
20130157084 | BATTERY PACK OF COMPACT STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is a battery pack including a battery cell array including two or more battery cells, each of which has an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure disposed in a battery case together with an electrolyte in a sealed state, arranged in the lateral direction, a protection circuit module (PCM) connected to the upper end of the battery cell array to control the operation of the battery pack, a pack case in which the battery cell array and the protection circuit module are disposed, and a spacer mounted between the pack case and the battery cell array to provide a space accommodating the increase in thickness of the battery cell array during charge and discharge of the battery pack. | 06-20-2013 |
20130157085 | BATTERY PACK OF NOVEL STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is a battery pack including (a) a battery cell array comprising two or more battery cells, each of which has an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure disposed in a battery case together with an electrolyte in a sealed state, arranged in the lateral direction, (b) a protection circuit module (PCM) including connection terminals connected to electrode terminals of the battery cells by resistance welding, metal plates to electrically connect the battery cells to each other, and a protection circuit to control an operation of the battery pack, the PCM being connected to the upper end of the battery cell array, and (c) a pack case in which the battery cell array and the protection circuit module are disposed, wherein electrical connection regions between cathode terminals of the battery cells and the protection circuit module are configured to have a structure in which conductive plates attached to the tops of the respective connection terminals of the protection circuit module are welded so that the conductive plates surround the respective cathode terminals of the battery cells. | 06-20-2013 |
20130164565 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A DISTRIBUTED ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE BUSES - Systems and methods for transferring energy between segments of energy storage elements. At least one defined characteristics of each of two or more energy storage segments is monitored by at least one monitoring device, and a difference in at least one of the defined characteristics is determined between the two or more energy storage segments. Based on the determined difference, a control device commands a balancing circuit to transfer energy from at least one of the two or more energy storage segments to at least another of the two or more energy storage segments. | 06-27-2013 |
20130164566 | REACTION CHAMBER ARRANGEMENT AND A METHOD FOR FORMING A REACTION CHAMBER ARRANGEMENT - A reaction chamber arrangement is provided, the reaction chamber arrangement including a first chemical reaction chamber; a second chemical reaction chamber; an isolation member between the first chemical reaction chamber and the second chemical reaction chamber, wherein a first electrode is mounted on a first side of the isolation member, an exposed surface of the first electrode facing into the first chemical reaction chamber and wherein a second electrode is mounted on a second side of the isolation member, an exposed surface of the second electrode facing into the second chemical reaction chamber; and an electronic component configured to measure or control at least one of the first chemical reaction chamber and the second chemical reaction chamber, wherein the electronic component is arranged between and connected to the first electrode and the second electrode, and at least partially surrounded by an isolation material of the isolation member. | 06-27-2013 |
20130164567 | MODULAR BATTERY PACK APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Modular sealed battery packs configured to provide enhanced performance and safety features, along with associated apparatus, systems, and methods for monitoring and controlling operation and use of such battery packs and associated coupled devices and systems are disclosed. | 06-27-2013 |
20130164568 | PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT MODULE - A battery module including a battery including a connection terminal; and a battery cell; and a protective circuit module including a printed circuit board having an inner surface that faces the battery, an outer surface that opposes the inner surface, and a terminal opening, and including a conductive pattern around a periphery of the terminal opening and an insulating part around the periphery of the terminal opening, wherein the connection terminal extends from the battery cell to the outer surface of the printed circuit board through the terminal opening, the conductive pattern is coupled with the battery cell through the connection terminal, and the insulating part contacts a portion of the conductive pattern that is closest to the terminal opening. | 06-27-2013 |
20130164569 | PACKAGING OF THERMISTOR IN A BATTERY ASSEMBLY - A battery assembly having a plurality of battery modules capable of powering a traction motor of a vehicle. First and second end frames are provided on the battery modules. A plurality of battery cells is disposed between the first and second end frames. The first end frame of one of the battery modules has a first pocket. The second end frame of an adjacent battery module has a second pocket. The first and second pockets are aligned when the battery assembly is assembled to define a receptacle. A thermistor is disposed in the receptacle. The thermistor extends through the first pocket of the first end frame and at least partially into the second pocket of the second end frame. | 06-27-2013 |
20130164570 | PACK CASE OF NOVEL STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is a pack case for battery packs in which a battery cell array including two or more battery cells arranged in a lateral direction and a protection circuit module (PCM) including a protection circuit to control an operation of the battery pack are mounted, the pack case including a lower case, on which the battery cell array and the protection circuit module are mounted, and an upper case disposed above the lower case so that the upper case covers the lower case to fix the battery cell array and the protection circuit module in place, wherein a lower case is partitioned into a battery cell mounting part, on which the battery cells are mounted, and a protection circuit module mounting part, on which the protection circuit module is mounted, a partition wall is formed at an interface between the battery cell mounting part and the protection circuit module mounting part, and openings, through which electrode terminals of the battery cells are exposed toward the protection circuit module, are formed at portions of the partition wall corresponding to electrical connection regions between the electrode terminals of the battery cells and the protection circuit module. | 06-27-2013 |
20130171476 | SECONDARY BATTERY - Mechanical connections between a fixing member, a bare secondary battery cell and a protection circuit module by pressurizing a bare cell by a fastening member are disclosed. The secondary battery is capable of stably fixing an upper case and the bare cell. The secondary battery may include a bare cell including an electrode assembly in the inside thereof and formed with a fixing groove in both sides of a top surface; a protection circuit module electrically connected to the bare cell; and an upper case surrounding the protection circuit module and formed with the fastening hole in the position corresponding to the fixing groove. A bottom surface of the upper case not formed with the fastening hole may be formed with an adhering portion contacting the top surface of the bare cell and a space portion not contacting the top surface of the bare cell. | 07-04-2013 |
20130171477 | BATTERY PACK - A design for a battery pack that provides for a foolproof and easy assembly process, especially during when the protection circuit module is inserted into and combined with the battery case. The protection circuit module includes a circuit substrate with driving circuits arranged on both sides thereof. This circuit substrate is inserted between a first barrier rib of the battery case and a second barrier rib and arranged in parallel thereto. Supporting barrier ribs extending orthogonal from the barrier ribs towards the circuit substrate have a rounded top edge to guide the circuit substrate into the proper location in the battery case. The height of these supporting barrier ribs are formed at least as tall as the barrier ribs to prevent the circuit substrate or the driving circuits from contacting the barrier ribs during the insertion process. | 07-04-2013 |
20130171478 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A power supply device includes: a power storage element having an electrode terminal; and a fixing portion fixed to the power storage element on a second surface of the power storage element which is different from a first surface on which the electrode terminal is arranged. The fixing portion has a connection terminal for electrically connecting the electrode terminal and an external load. | 07-04-2013 |
20130171479 | Battery Assembly - Disclosed is a battery assembly. The battery assembly includes a battery, a front cover enclosing a front end of the battery, a back cover enclosing a back end of the battery and an antenna assembled with the battery. The battery includes a core, and includes a top surface, a bottom surface and a side surface connecting the top surface and the bottom surface. The antenna includes a first output end and a second output end attached to the side surface of the battery, and a loop extending from the first and second output ends. | 07-04-2013 |
20130177783 | BATTERY PACK AND METHOD OF MONITORING REMOVAL OF SECONDARY BATTERY IN BATTERY PACK - A battery pack and a simple construction is provided. The battery pack includes a plurality of secondary batteries, a housing storing the plurality of secondary batteries, and an inspection circuit stored in the housing. The housing includes a main body section and a closing member to close an opening for taking the plurality of secondary batteries in and out of the main body section, and includes a plurality of fixing members for fixing the closing member on the main body section, the plurality of fixing members being made of a conductive material. An attachment state of the fixing members with respect to the closing member and the main body section is monitored by the inspection circuit, and an attachment order of the fixing members with respect to the closing member and the main body section is memorized by the inspection circuit. | 07-11-2013 |
20130183543 | POWER SOURCE UNIT - A power source unit includes a battery main body including at least one battery cell, an electric device located on the battery main body, and a wall located along a lateral side of parts included in the electric device. The wall is taller than a height of the parts. | 07-18-2013 |
20130183544 | BATTERY MODULE AND POWER SOURCE UNIT - A battery pack includes a stack including a plurality of battery cells aligned, holding plates respectively provided on side faces of the stack for holding the stack, a coupling member disposed along a direction in which the battery cells are aligned and fixed to the holding plates to bind the plurality of battery cells, and an insulating member provided between the coupling member and the plurality of battery cells. The insulating member includes projecting portions disposed adjacent to and along at least one of side faces of the coupling member and projecting toward the coupling member. | 07-18-2013 |
20130189547 | Battery Banks, Connector Assemblies, and Battery Connecting Methods - Methods for controlling the usage of individual and/or groups of batteries within a bank of batteries are provided. Methods for connecting batteries are also provided. Battery connector boards are provided. Battery banks are also provided. Battery connector assemblies are provided. | 07-25-2013 |
20130189548 | Secondary cell and method of operating same - A secondary cell ( | 07-25-2013 |
20130189549 | ELECTRIC STORAGE APPARATUS - Provided is an electric storage apparatus including: an electric storage device; a circuit module; and an enclosure for housing the electric storage device, wherein: any one thereof includes an engaging portion; any one of the remaining ones includes an engaged portion; and the engaging portion and the engaged portion are engageable with and disengageable from each other. | 07-25-2013 |
20130196179 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery includes a case having an interior and an exterior, an electrode assembly having a first electrode and a second electrode, the electrode assembly being disposed in the interior of the case, an electrode terminal, an electrode connection portion, the electrode connection portion being electrically connected to the electrode terminal through a fuse portion, the fuse portion being positioned between and extending between the electrode connection portion and the electrode terminal. | 08-01-2013 |
20130196180 | Battery Pack - A battery pack having at least two battery cells arranged parallel to each other, a protection circuit module adjacent to at least one of the battery cells, and a temperature measuring member attached to the protection circuit module and extending between, and in contact with, the two battery cells, the temperature measuring member measuring a temperature of one of the battery cells, the temperature measuring member being fixedly and removably attached to the at least one of the battery cells. | 08-01-2013 |
20130196181 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack that has one or more batteries and a protection circuit module. The battery pack includes protection tab members that connect to the batteries and the tab members include a tab that has a coupling component that extends towards the batteries. The battery pack also includes a conductive member that connects the connection tab member to the protection circuit module. The battery pack also includes spacers that receive the connection tabs and that couple to the coupling component of the connection tabs and are interconnected to the conductive member and the spacers. | 08-01-2013 |
20130196182 | PTC Device and Secondary Battery Having the Same - A PTC device as well as an electrical device such as a battery pack or a dry-cell type secondary cell containing a PTC device and a secondary cell is made more compact. The PTC device includes (1) a PTC component including a laminar polymer PTC element having an electrically conductive filler and a polymer material, and a metal electrode disposed on a surface of each side of the polymer PTC element; and (2) a lead positioned at least in part on the metal electrode of the PTC component, and connected to the metal electrode by an electrically conductive material. An exposed part of the electrically conductive material is covered by a protective member including a polypropylene resin, a nylon resin or an epoxy resin. | 08-01-2013 |
20130202916 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a first bare cell and a second bare cell having positive electrodes electrically connected to each other at a first node and negative electrodes electrically connected to each other at the second node, a first protective device connected between the positive electrode of the first bare cell and the first node, and a protective circuit module electrically connected between the first bare cell and second bare cell. | 08-08-2013 |
20130202917 | PTC Device and Secondary Battery Equipped with Same - The present invention provides a PTC device which makes more compact a PTC device as well as an electrical device such as a battery pack comprising the PTC device and a secondary battery or a dry-cell type secondary battery. The PTC device includes a PTC component including a laminar polymer PTC element containing an electrically conductive filler, and a polymer material, and a metal electrode disposed on a surface of each side of the polymer PTC element. A lead is positioned at least in part on the metal electrode of the PTC component, and connected to the metal electrode by an electrically conductive material. An exposed part of the conductive material is covered by a protective member containing a material that is able to absorb or envelop an alkali. | 08-08-2013 |
20130202918 | BATTERY PROTECTING CIRCUIT, BATTERY PROTECTING DEVICE, AND BATTERY PACK - A disclosed battery protecting circuit for protecting a secondary battery including at least first and second cells connected in series includes a first terminal connected on a high potential side of the first cell; a second terminal connected on a low potential side of the first cell and a high potential side of the second cell; a third terminal connected on a low potential side of the second cell; a charge abnormality detecting circuit detecting abnormality of the charged state of the secondary battery; a shifting circuit shifting electric potential of the second terminal on a side of the first terminal or a third terminal when a disconnection occurs between the secondary battery and the second terminal; a disconnection detecting circuit detecting the disconnection based on the electric potential of the second terminal; and a latching circuit retaining a result detected by the disconnection detecting circuit. | 08-08-2013 |
20130202919 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a plurality of battery cells having electrodes and arranged parallel to each other, a holder case accommodating the plurality of battery cells, a protective circuit module mounted on an outer surface of the holder case, a lead line electrically connecting the protective circuit module to the plurality of battery cells, and a connection tab including a body and an extending member. The body is electrically connected to the electrodes of the plurality of the battery cells and the extending member extends from the body. The extending member includes a lead-line soldering member having the lead line soldered thereto and a lead-line pressing member pressing on the lead line from above the lead-line soldering member. | 08-08-2013 |
20130209838 | LARGE FORMAT BATTERY PACKAGING SYSTEM - A large format battery packaging system provides for safety, efficiency and reliability of chemically generated DC current. Each cell is immersed or submerged in a thermally conductive dielectric medium for the purpose of consistently regulating cell temperature. Internal electronics may also be employed to manage both the charge and discharge cycles and the heat generated therefrom. | 08-15-2013 |
20130216866 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK OF EMBEDDED TYPE WITH NOVEL STRUCTURE - A secondary battery pack is provided. The secondary battery pack has a structure in which a protection circuit module (PCM) is mounted to a top of a plate-shaped battery cell having electrode terminals formed at an upper end thereof, the PCM includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having a protection circuit formed thereon, a safety element electrically connected between one of the electrode terminals of the battery cell and the protection circuit of the PCB, an external input and output terminal electrically connected to the protection circuit of the PCB, and an electrically insulative module case to cover the PCB and the safety element in a state in which the external input and output terminal extends outside. The PCM is loaded on an upper end case extension portion of the battery cell in a state in which the PCM is electrically connected to the electrode terminals of the battery cell. | 08-22-2013 |
20130216867 | Electrochemical energy converter device with a cell housing, battery with at least two of these electrochemical energy converter devices and alsomethod for producing an electrochemical energy converter device - An electrochemical energy converter device ( | 08-22-2013 |
20130216868 | ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR BATTERIES, NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY, AND BATTERY PACK - According to one embodiment, an active material for batteries includes monoclinic β-type titanium composite oxide containing at least one element selected from the group consisting of V, Nb, Ta, Al, Ga, and In, the at least one element being contained in an amount of 0.03 wt % or more and 3 wt % or less. | 08-22-2013 |
20130224523 | BATTERY CELL CASE - Disclosed herein is a battery cell case. The battery cell case includes a front case plate and a rear case plate which are separably coupled to each other. The structures of the front and rear case plates are symmetrical structures, so that the battery cell case can be easily assembled in such a way that the front and rear case plates are coupled to each other with the battery cell disposed therebetween and are fastened to each other by holders fitted over the opposite ends of the case plates. In another embodiment, the structures of the front and rear case plates may be asymmetrical structures so that the front and rear case plates can be coupled with each other in an insert coupling manner without using a separate tool or fastening means. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224524 | LITHIUM BATTERY - The present invention relates to a lithium battery and, more particularly, to a lithium battery, in which the structure of a battery module contained in the lithium battery is simplified, thus reducing the size of the entire lithium battery, and which includes a connector by which two or more lithium batteries are mechanically coupled to each other so that in response to a required amount of power, an appropriate number of lithium batteries can be easily connected to each other. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224525 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack having a case configured to prevent deformation. The battery pack includes a plurality of bare cells, a circuit module electrically connected to the plurality of bare cells, and a case accommodating the plurality of bare cells and the circuit module. The case includes a first case having one side opened to accommodate the plurality of bare cells and the circuit module and a second case covering the opened one side of the first case. The first case has a first planar part that is a bottom surface on which the plurality of bare cells are mounted, and first case side parts bent from the first planar part and extending toward the second case. The first case has corners formed by connecting neighboring first case side parts. A first rib unit is formed at inside of at least one of the corners. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224526 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a battery cell including an electrode assembly, a case accommodating the battery cell inside the battery pack, an external terminal at an upper outside portion of the case, the external case being electrically connected to the battery cell, the external terminal having a protruding end, a foreign substance receiver at the upper outside portion of the case, the foreign substance receiver being between the protruding end of the external terminal and the case being positioned to trap foreign substances generated at the external terminal, and a magnetic body installed inside the foreign substance receiver, the magnetic body being spaced apart from the external terminal. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224527 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack operable to provide power to a hand-held power tool, the battery pack including a housing connectable to and supportable by the hand-held power tool; a terminal for electrically connecting the battery pack to the hand-held power tool; a cylindrical first battery cell within the housing and defining a first axis; a cylindrical second battery cell within the housing and defining a second axis; and a cylindrical third battery cell within the housing and defining a third axis. The second battery cell and the third battery cell may be arranged with the second axis and the third axis in a common plane, and the first battery cell may be arranged with the first axis non-parallel to the common plane. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224528 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack including a housing connectable to and supportable by a hand-held power tool; a first battery cell defining a first axis and having opposite first cell ends; a second battery cell defining a second axis and having opposite second cell ends; a third battery cell defining a third axis; and a terminal for electrically connecting the battery pack to the hand-held power tool. The second battery cell and the third battery cell may be arranged with the second axis and the third axis in a common plane, the first battery cell may be arranged with the first axis non-parallel to the common plane and have one remote first cell end. The terminal may be supported on the housing, in the direction of the first axis, between the one first cell end and the common plane and, in a direction of the second axis, between the second cell ends. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224529 | BATTERY PACK OF NOVEL STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is a battery pack having a plurality of battery cells electrically connected to each other, the battery cells being chargeable and dischargeable, wherein the battery pack includes two or more kinds of battery groups having different capacities or sizes, wherein each of the battery groups includes two or more battery cells having the same capacity or size, the battery cells in each of the battery groups are connected in series to each other, and the battery cells between the battery groups are connected in parallel to each other. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224530 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack having increased resistance against external impact by increasing a coupling strength between a bare cell and a case, resulting in increased reliability and quality. The battery pack includes a bare cell, a circuit module electrically connected to the bare cell, a frame case surrounding the bare cell and including a channel groove arranged at a region facing the bare cell, a coupling reinforcement portion arranged in the channel groove to couple the frame case to the bare cell and a metal label attached to side surfaces of the bare cell. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224531 | ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR BATTERY, NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY AND BATTERY PACK - According to one embodiment, a non-aqueous electrolyte battery includes an outer package, a positive electrode housed in the outer package, a negative electrode housed with a space from the positive electrode in the outer package and including an active material, and a non-aqueous electrolyte filled in the outer package. The active material includes a lithium-titanium composite oxide particle, and a coating layer formed on at least a part of the surface of the particle and including at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Zr, Fe, Nb, Co, Ni, Cu and Si, an oxide of at least one metal selected from the group or an alloy containing at least one metal selected from the group. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224532 | BATTERY ASSEMBLY - Battery assembly comprising a plurality of battery blocks, where each battery block comprises a first metal plate fixedly connected to the positive terminals of a plurality of rechargeable battery cell members and a second metal plate fixedly connected to the negative terminals of the cell members, further comprising a printed circuit board provided with an electronic circuit configured to monitor, control and/or balance said battery blocks, where the metal plates of subsequent battery blocks are fixedly connected to each other such that the battery blocks are electrically configured in series, and where the PCB is mechanically fixed to mounting flanges of the metal plates with mounting means that also provides an electric connection between the metal plates and the PCB. The advantage of the invention is that a self-supporting battery assembly that can be produced in a cost-effective way is provided. | 08-29-2013 |
20130230745 | CURRENT INTERRUPTING DEVICE AND SECONDARY BATTERY USING THE SAME - A current interrupting device and a secondary battery including the same. The current interrupting device includes a thermal fuse; a pair of conductive plates that are respectively connected to two opposite ends of the thermal fuse; and a sealing member which surrounds and seals the thermal fuse, wherein each of the conductive plates includes a connecting unit which is connected to the thermal fuse, and wherein at least one of the pair of conductive plates includes a deformation inducing unit which is arranged close to the connecting unit and has a smaller cross-sectional area than a cross-sectional area of the connecting unit. | 09-05-2013 |
20130230746 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery including a battery cell; a protection circuit module electrically connected to the battery cell; a top case covering the protection circuit module; and a bottom case covering a bottom surface of the battery cell, and the bottom case includes one or more trenches formed in a direction away from the bottom surface of the battery cell. | 09-05-2013 |
20130236745 | BATTERY PACK ASSEMBLY - A battery pack assembly allowing automated single ended bonding directly between a battery cell and a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is disclosed. The pack assembly comprises: a caddy, soft and malleable pad, plastic cell lattice, PCB, and plurality of ultrasonic wire or ribbon bonds. The pad includes a first group of apertures and is set on the top of battery cells. The cell lattice includes a second group of apertures and is set on the top of the pad. The PCB includes a third group of apertures and is set on the top of the cell lattice. The ultrasonic wire or ribbon bonds directly connect positive contacts and negative contacts of the battery cells with the PCB. A battery pack assembly allowing equalizing of the temperature potentials of every battery cell in the pack is also disclosed. The pack assembly comprises: a phase change material, soft and malleable pad, and caddy. | 09-12-2013 |
20130244060 | BATTERY PACK - Disclosed is a battery pack that makes it possible to decrease a lead time of an insulating tape attaching process, and re-attach an insulating member. The battery pack includes a plurality of battery cells, a protection circuit module that controls charging and discharging of the battery cells, a first connecting plate electrically connecting the battery cells to each other, a second connecting plate electrically connected to the first connecting plate, and bent from the first connecting plate; and an insulating member disposed between the battery cell and the first and second connecting plates. The insulating member includes a first region placed between neighboring ones of the battery cells, and a plurality of second regions that are bent from the first region and are placed on outer surfaces of the neighboring battery cells, respectively. | 09-19-2013 |
20130244061 | HYBRID BATTERY SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A battery module for an electric vehicle or a hybrid electric vehicle having two or more battery components having different electrochemistries. | 09-19-2013 |
20130244062 | SECONDARY BATTERY CELL, BATTERY PACK, AND ELECTRIC POWER CONSUMPTION DEVICE - Provided is a secondary battery cell that can certainly prevent detachment of an integrated circuit from the secondary battery cell and attachment of the integrated circuit to another secondary battery cell, a battery pack including such secondary battery cells, and an electric power consumption device including such a battery pack. | 09-19-2013 |
20130252032 | BATTERY MODULE - A battery module includes battery cells arranged side-by-side in a stacked configuration, the battery cells having positive and negative cell terminals. Buss bars are electrically connected to corresponding cell terminals to electrically connect adjacent battery cells. A battery cover coupled to the battery cells. A module controller is held by the battery cover and is electrically connected to the buss bars to monitor a voltage of the corresponding buss bar. | 09-26-2013 |
20130252033 | INTELLIGENT BATERY PACK MODULE - Apparatus and associated methods provide an intelligent battery pack interface module for mounting to an electrochemical cell assembly and having circuitry for establishing electrical connection with the cells. The circuitry may establish electrical connection in a parallel or series manner, for example. In an illustrative example, the circuitry may provide control and management operational functions. In some examples, the module may include a base and cover which cooperate to form a housing, where the base may include an alignment structure for alignment with cell terminals. In some examples, the circuitry may be located within the housing. Various examples may include handles extending from the module. In some examples, the handles may automatically retract upon release. The handles may retract to present a low profile so as not to interfere with connection of the module to a cable received in a plane substantially perpendicular to a gravity vector, for example. | 09-26-2013 |
20130260182 | PCB with Both High and Low Current Traces for Energy Storage Modules - A printed circuit board (PCB) for an energy storage module is disclosed which includes a first side having a plurality of low current traces useful for monitoring and balancing applications and a second side coated with high current traces, useful for current or power transmission purposes. Vias connect the high current traces to the low current traces thereby electrically connecting both sides of the board together. The disclosed PCB is particularly useful for energy storage modules whereby monitoring and/or balancing of the modules is required in addition to the transmission of high current levels for power applications. | 10-03-2013 |
20130260183 | THREE DIMENSIONAL SOLID-STATE BATTERY INTEGRATED WITH CMOS DEVICES - A solid-state battery structure having a plurality of battery cells formed in a substrate. The plurality of battery cells includes a first current collector layer overlying a first insulating layer and a first electrode layer overlying the first current collector layer. The battery structure further includes a second current collector layer overlying a patterned second electrode layer. The patterned second electrode layer overlies the substrate and forms a plurality of sub-arrays of the battery cells. The battery structure further includes a second insulating layer overlying the second current collector layer. The second insulating layer substantially laterally surrounds first and second contact pads. The first pad is electrically connected to the first current collector layer and the second pad is electrically connected to the second current collector layer. The first and second contact pads are in electrical communication, through at least two electrical wires, with a circuit located upon the substrate. | 10-03-2013 |
20130260184 | BATTERY SEPARATOR, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A BATTERY SEPARATOR, BATTERY, BATTERY PACK, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A battery separator includes a porous base material and a heat-resistant layer. The porous base material includes a first surface, a second surface opposed to the first surface, and a hole. The hole is formed in the porous base material and causes the first surface and the second surface to communicate with each other. The heat-resistant layer is configured to cover at least the first surface and a surface of the hole. The heat-resistant layer is formed of an inorganic material and deposited by an atomic layer deposition method. | 10-03-2013 |
20130266823 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK - A rechargeable battery pack includes a plurality of unit cells, a protection circuit module, flexible printed circuit boards, and a case. The plurality of unit cells are comprised of a rechargeable battery and divided into a first group of unit cells and a second group of unit cells. The protection circuit module electrically protects the unit cells. The flexible printed circuit boards connect the unit cells to the protection circuit module. The case is equipped with the unit cells, the protection circuit module and the flexible printed circuit boards. The flexible printed circuit board forms a concave groove retracting corresponding to a positive electrode lead tab or a negative electrode lead tab in one of the first group of unit cells and the second group of unit cells, and include a bending part corresponding to the concave groove. | 10-10-2013 |
20130266824 | ULTRACAPACITOR AND INTEGRATED BATTERY COMBINATION - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for a combined battery/capacitor energy storage device. In one aspect, the device includes a housing with an integrated battery housing portion, a capacitor housing portion, and a housing lid. A plurality of battery electrodes and electrolyte are contained directly within the integrated battery housing portion and are configured to form an integrated battery within the integrated battery housing portion. The capacitor is connected in parallel with the battery and contained within the capacitor housing portion. A first device terminal and a second device terminal extending through the housing. | 10-10-2013 |
20130266825 | ULTRACAPACITOR AND BATTERY DEVICE WITH STANDARD FORM FACTOR - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for a battery system. The battery system includes an enclosure, a battery disposed within the enclosure; and at least one ultracapacitor. The ultracapacitor is disposed within the enclosure and coupled to the battery to provide electrical energy via battery terminals. The enclosure conforms to a standard form factor for a battery that comprises one or more conventional storage cells without an ultracapacitor. | 10-10-2013 |
20130266826 | ULTRACAPACITOR/BATTERY COMBINATION AND BUS BAR SYSTEM - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for a combined battery/capacitor energy storage device. The energy storage device includes an energy storage device housing, with a battery housing portion, a capacitor housing portion, and a housing lid. The energy storage device includes a battery disposed within the battery housing portion. The battery includes a first battery terminal extending through a battery lid enclosing the battery housing portion. The energy storage device includes a capacitor disposed within the capacitor housing portion and connected in parallel with the battery. The capacitor includes a first capacitor terminal. The energy storage device includes a first bus bar electrically connecting the first battery terminal and the first capacitor terminal. The energy storage device includes a first external device terminal extending through the energy storage device housing and configured to electrically connect to the first battery terminal and the bus bar. | 10-10-2013 |
20130266827 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROPULSION SYSTEM AND METHOD UTILIZING SOLID-STATE RECHARGEABLE ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS - A vehicle propulsion system comprising a plurality of solid state rechargeable battery cells configured to power a drivetrain is disclosed. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a transportation system that is powered at least in part by electricity stored in the form of rechargeable electrochemical cells. According to an embodiment of the present invention, these cells are combined in series and in parallel to form a pack that is regulated by charge and discharge control circuits that are programmed with algorithms to monitor state of charge, battery lifetime, and battery health. | 10-10-2013 |
20130266828 | ELECTRIC STORAGE CELL AND ELECTRIC STORAGE APPARATUS - An electric storage cell includes a casing configured to house an electric storage element and electrolyte, a charging reception antenna connected to the electric storage element and configured to receive electric power transmitted from a power feeding unit in a contactless manner, and a discharging transmission antenna connected to the electric storage element and configured to transmit electric power stored in the electric storage element in a contactless manner. The charging reception antenna and the discharging transmission antenna are arranged in the casing. | 10-10-2013 |
20130273396 | BATTERY BOX - A battery box suitable for various applications to support, for example, outdoor lighting requirements. The battery box may utilize one or a plurality of compressive seals to prevent water ingress and makes use of a stacked configuration of components to facilitate assembly and construction. | 10-17-2013 |
20130280558 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery that includes an electrode assembly, a case having an inner space and receiving the electrode assembly, and a protective circuit module mounted with a protective element controlling charge and discharge of the electrode assembly, wherein the protective circuit module includes a circuit board installed with the protective element and a metal part fixed to the circuit board and combined to the case. | 10-24-2013 |
20130280559 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING VENTING OF A SEALED STORAGE CELL - In a system and method for detecting venting of a sealed storage cell, the sealed storage cell comprises a container with a sealing cap adapted to be detached from the container and move in the presence of gas overpressure inside the container to allow venting of the storage cell. The detection system comprises a printed circuit board with a central portion designed to be situated opposite the sealing cap, a peripheral portion surrounding the central portion and connected to the central portion by a hinge adapted to flex during movement of the sealing cap, and at least one frangible portion adapted to break upon movement of the sealing cap. An electrical printed track connects the peripheral portion to the central portion through the hinge and frangible portion(s), and is designed to be broken upon breaking of the frangible portion(s) following movement of the sealing cap. | 10-24-2013 |
20130288081 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ASSEMBLY, BATTERY DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An electrical connection assembly is provided to electrically connect with at least one electrical contact of an electronic apparatus. The electrical connection assembly includes an insulating casing, a circuit board and a resilient conductive element. An inner space is defined in the insulating casing, and at least one opening is defined on the insulating casing for communicating the inner space and the exterior of the insulating casing. The circuit board is disposed in the inner space of the insulating casing. The resilient conductive element includes a connecting side for fixing on and electrically connecting with the circuit board. The resilient conductive element further includes a compressible side for facing the opening and being exposed therethrough. The thickness of the resilient conductive element is reduced when an external force is applied thereon and recovers when the external force is removed. | 10-31-2013 |
20130295416 | RECHARGEABLE SECONDARY BATTERY - A battery includes an electrode assembly including a pair of electrodes and having a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side, the second side being opposite the first side; a short circuit induction member, the short circuit induction member being attached to and electrically connected to one electrode of the electrodes, the short circuit induction member including a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, the third side of the electrode assembly facing the third portion, the third portion mechanically and electrically connecting the first portion to the second portion, the electrode assembly being interposed between the first portion and the second portion such that the first side of the electrode assembly is between the first portion and the second side, the fourth side of the electrode assembly being at least partially exposed by the short circuit induction member; and a case. | 11-07-2013 |
20130295417 | SECONDARY BATTERY - The present invention relates to a secondary battery. The present invention is aimed to provide a secondary battery having a thin upper case formed of a metal. The secondary battery includes a bare cell; a protection circuit module having a circuit board; an upper case formed of a metal and having a cover plate for covering the circuit board of the protection circuit module; and a case-insulating layer formed on an external surface of the cover plate of the upper case. | 11-07-2013 |
20130302651 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack including a plurality of battery cells, each including an electrode terminal; and a circuit board assembly including: a first circuit board electrically connecting the electrode terminals of adjacent battery cells of the plurality of battery cells; a second circuit board electrically connected to the first circuit board; and a connection wire electrically connected between the second circuit board and the first circuit board. | 11-14-2013 |
20130309527 | Apparatus and Associated Methods - An electrode, the electrode including a conducting layer configured to act, in use, as a charge collector to provide an electrical path for generated and/or stored charge through the conducting layer; a barrier layer, the barrier layer configured to cover a portion of a surface of said conducting layer such that, when the electrode is in contact with an electrolyte, the electrolyte is prevented from substantially contacting and corroding the conducting layer at the covered portion; and an active electrode element configured for use in generation and/or storing charge, the active electrode element positioned in a non-covered portion in electrical contact with the conducting layer to prevent the electrolyte from substantially contacting and corroding the conducting layer in the non-covered portion and to also be exposed to said electrolyte to allow for the generation and/or storage of charge and provide the generated/stored charge to the conducting layer. | 11-21-2013 |
20130309528 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes one or more bare cells and a housing accommodating the bare cells. In the battery pack, the housing is includes first and second layers, and the second layer is partially coated on an inner surface of the first layer. | 11-21-2013 |
20130316195 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A SMALL POWER SOURCE FOR AN IMPLANTABLE DEVICE - An example includes apparatus including a non-thin-film battery, that can include an implantable housing, electronics disposed in the implantable housing, and a battery disposed in the implantable housing, the battery comprising: a plurality of cells electrically connected to one another, with at least one cell including a stack including at least one substantially planar anode having a thickness greater than 1 micrometer and at least one substantially planar cathode having a thickness greater than 1 micrometer, and a cell housing enclosing the stack of substantially planar anodes and cathodes and displacing less than approximately 0.024 cubic centimeters, wherein the plurality of cells are interconnected in at least one of series and parallel, and terminals interconnecting the battery and the electronics. | 11-28-2013 |
20130323536 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK - Disclosed is a rechargeable battery pack which can reduce the number of parts and simplify the assembly process. The rechargeable battery pack includes an electrode assembly performing charging and discharging operations, a protection circuit module insulation assembly, and a case accommodating the electrode assembly and bonded to the protection circuit module insulation assembly, the protection circuit module insulation assembly further including an electrolyte injection opening formed by penetration and a sealing plug sealing the electrolyte injection opening. | 12-05-2013 |
20130323537 | NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY AND PACK BATTERY - According to one embodiment, a non-aqueous electrolyte battery includes an outer package, a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte, wherein the negative electrode includes a current collector and a negative electrode layer formed on at least one surface of the current collector, and the negative electrode layer includes a titanium oxide compound having a crystal structure of monoclinic titanium dioxide as an active material and a non-fluororesin, the titanium oxide compound being modified with at least one ion selected from alkali metal cations. | 12-05-2013 |
20130323538 | BATTERY UNIT AND ELECTRICAL DEVICE - A battery unit provided with a flat battery and a substrate having a circuit formed thereon is provided in a compact form as a whole. The battery unit ( | 12-05-2013 |
20130330574 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a case, an electrode assembly received by the case, a cap plate combined with the opening of the case, a protective circuit board electrically connected with a first electrode of the electrode assembly, and a protective device attached on a top surface or side surface of the protective circuit board, electrically connected with a second electrode of the electrode assembly, and electrically connected with the protective circuit board. | 12-12-2013 |
20130330575 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK - A rechargeable battery including a bare cell having an end portion including a first surface portion and a second surface portion projecting from the first surface portion; an insulating member having a first insulating portion attached to the first surface portion and a second insulating portion attached to the second surface portion, the second insulating portion being partially separated from the second surface portion, the first insulating portion forming an angle with the second insulating portion; and a protection circuit module electrically connected to the bare cell, the protection circuit module being disposed on the second insulating member. | 12-12-2013 |
20130330576 | BATTERY PACK - The present invention relates to a battery pack including a housing, a latch mechanism, a printed circuit board connected to electrical terminals, and an internal frame. The housing includes a first and second portion. The first portion includes openings that receive the latch mechanism and openings that receive the terminals. The battery pack also includes a latch cover that protects against water infiltrating between the openings and the latch mechanism, and a terminal cover that protects against water infiltrating between the first housing portion and the terminals. Water that enters the battery pack is directed to the bottom of the battery pack. The water is then drained through openings in the lower housing portion. The internal frame includes openings that secure batteries within the lower housing portion with the help of wedges that are positioned in between adjacent rows of batteries. | 12-12-2013 |
20130337291 | CELLULAR FUSIBLE LINK AND BATTERY MODULE CONFIGURATION - Implementations described and claimed herein provide a battery unit having a first plurality of cells oriented in a first direction and a second plurality of cells oriented in a second direction. The first plurality of cells have a corresponding first plurality of terminals with a first polarity, and the second plurality of cells have a corresponding second plurality of terminals having a second polarity that is an opposite polarity of the first polarity. A conducting surface electrically connects the first and second pluralities of terminals and has a plurality of fuses, each fuse associated with one of the second plurality of terminals. Each fuse has an elongated perforation defining an enclosed surface having a resistive aperture. In general, each resistive aperture is oriented relative to resistive apertures of at least one adjacent fuse such that a substantially even current path is provided to each of the second plurality of terminals. | 12-19-2013 |
20130337292 | MOISTURE RESISTANT ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - The disclosure extends to moisture resistant energy storage devices, such as rechargeable batteries, and associated methods of forming the same. An energy storage device, such as a rechargeable battery, may comprise a cell including at least one electrical terminal and a circuit board electrically coupled to the at least one electrical terminal. The rechargeable battery may also include a moisture resistant coating on at least a portion of at least one of a surface of the cell and a surface of the circuit board. A moisture resistant coating may reside between the circuit board and the cell. | 12-19-2013 |
20130344352 | Battery Protection Structures - A battery may have a foil battery pack with leads that are coupled to a printed circuit board. Battery protection structures formed from an insulating material such as plastic may be used to protect the foil battery pack. The foil battery pack may have a rectangular shape with front and rear faces surrounded by a rectangular peripheral edge. The battery protection structures may have a ring shape that surrounds the peripheral edge while leaving the front and rear faces exposed to minimize the size of the battery protection structures. An elastomeric material may be used to form the battery protection structures. The elastomeric material may allow the battery protection structures to stretch when the battery pack expands during use. Two shots of plastic may be incorporated into the battery protection structures to provide both puncture resistance and the ability to stretch during use. | 12-26-2013 |
20130344353 | SECONDARY BATTERY WITH PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT MODULE - A secondary battery with a protective circuit module including a rechargeable bare cell having a first electrode and a second electrode and a protective circuit module having a protective circuit for the rechargeable bare cell. A conductive bonding layer is located on the protective circuit module and a secondary protective element assembly is attached to the protective circuit module by the conductive bonding layer. A first lead plate electrically connects the secondary protective element assembly to the first electrode, and a second lead plate electrically connects the protective circuit module to the second electrode. | 12-26-2013 |
20140004388 | BATTERY PACK AND CASE | 01-02-2014 |
20140004389 | EXOTHERMIC COMPONENT, ELECTRODE CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRICAL ENERGY CELL AND CELL ASSEMBLY, AS WELL AS A MANUFACTURING AND ACTUATION METHOD | 01-02-2014 |
20140004390 | BATTERY PACK | 01-02-2014 |
20140004391 | REGENERATIVE FUEL CELL WITH CATHOLYTE COMPRISING A POLYOXOMETALATE AND A VANADIUM (IV) - COMPOUND | 01-02-2014 |
20140004392 | CONNECTING STRUCTURE FOR SECONDARY BATTERY AND BATTERY PACK INCLUDING THE SAME | 01-02-2014 |
20140011056 | BATTERY UNIT WITH SWELL LIMITER FOR CELL - A battery unit is provided which includes an assembled battery module equipped with a plurality of cells, a control board on which a charging/discharging controller is mounted, a storage case in which the assembled battery module, and the control board are disposed, and a swell limiter. The assembled battery module includes a battery body in which the cells are stacked over a bottom plate The swell limiter is located on the opposite side of the assembled battery module than the bottom plate is. The swell limiter is separate from the battery body when any of the cells is not swelling and works to make physical contact with the battery body when any of the cells has swollen to suppress swelling of the cell. | 01-09-2014 |
20140017519 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a plurality of battery cells including an electrode portion; a holder case accommodating the plurality of battery cells; and a printed circuit module (PCM) mounted to an outer surface of the holder case, the holder case including a fastening portion fixing the PCM to the holder case, the fastening portion being at a region of the holder case corresponding to an edge portion of the PCM. | 01-16-2014 |
20140017520 | ACTIVE MATERIAL, NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY, AND BATTERY PACK - According to one embodiment, an active material includes an element M and a monoclinic crystal structure represented by the formula TiNb | 01-16-2014 |
20140017521 | BATTERY PACK AND ELECTRIC BICYCLE - To provide a battery pack that is less likely to be affected by vibrations, shocks and the like and has a stable characteristic, and an electric bicycle that uses the battery pack. | 01-16-2014 |
20140017522 | PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT MODULE FOR SECONDARY BATTERY AND BATTERY PACK USING THE SAME - A protective circuit module for a secondary battery. The protective circuit module includes a circuit board. At least one protection control circuit element for preventing overcharge and over-discharge of the secondary battery is mounted on the circuit board. A first conductive pad is coupled to the circuit board. A positive temperature coefficient device is between the at least one protection control circuit and the first conductive pad such that when a secondary battery temperature reaches a threshold value, resistance of the positive temperature coefficient device is increased and battery current is reduced. | 01-16-2014 |
20140023884 | Liquid Composite Compositions Using Non-Volatile Liquids and Nanoparticles and Uses Thereof - A solvent composition comprising an organic solvent; dispersed nanoparticles; and a non-volatile electrolyte is provided. A method of forming a liquid composite composition is provided. | 01-23-2014 |
20140023885 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK - Disclosed is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell having an anode and a cathode terminal formed at one face having a sealed surplus portion and a protection circuit module (PCM) electrically connected to the battery cell via the anode and the cathode terminal, wherein the PCM includes a board having a protection circuit formed thereon, the board being provided with an anode terminal connection part and a cathode terminal connection part connected to the anode terminal and the cathode terminal, respectively, the board is coupled to the anode terminal and the cathode terminal of the battery cell via the anode terminal connection part and the cathode terminal connection part and is mounted to the sealed surplus portion of the battery cell, and the secondary battery pack further includes a frame mounted to the PCM and the battery cell so as to surround the PCM and the battery cell. | 01-23-2014 |
20140030556 | CIRCUIT BOARD TO CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTOR WITH VERTICAL AND LONGITUDINAL ASSEMBLY ALIGNMENT FEATURES - An electrical connector assembly and a battery pack system utilizing the electrical connector assembly are described. The electrical connector assembly includes a first connector body defining a first locating pin and a second connector body defining a first location socket. The first connector body may also define a second locating socket and the second connector body may define a second locating pin having the same shape as the first locating pin and first locating socket. The electrical connection between the first and second connector bodies is established by a conductor connected between the terminals. The locating pins and locating sockets provide lateral location of the terminals relative to each other. The terminals or the conductor may define a U-shaped portion that provides longitudinal and vertical assembly tolerance of the terminals in the first connector body relative to the terminals in the second connector body. | 01-30-2014 |
20140030557 | CURRENT BREAKING DEVICE AND BATTERY PACK HAVING THE SAME - A battery pack includes a protective circuit configured to operate when a voltage of the battery is lower than a first voltage or higher than a second voltage or when a current greater than a particular current is detected, and the protective circuit includes a circuit board including a wire pattern, a current breaking device electrically connected to the wire pattern and formed patternwise on the circuit board, and a controller configured to control the current breaking device. | 01-30-2014 |
20140030558 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a lead tab, a connection member positioned on a protective circuit module, the connection member connecting the protective circuit module and the lead tab and having a first through-hole, and a soldering member inserted into the connection member through the first through-hole so as to form a connection between the connection member and the lead tab. | 01-30-2014 |
20140037994 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery including a circuit board unnecessitating a cut-out portion is provided. The secondary battery includes a battery cell having a cell tab, a protective circuit module electrically connected to the cell tab and having a circuit pattern formed therein, and a connection tab attached to the protective circuit module and electrically connected to the circuit pattern, wherein the connection tab includes a conductive layer adhered to the protective circuit module and including a first plating layer formed on the conductive layer and a second plating layer formed on the first plating layer, and the cell tab is welded to the connection tab. | 02-06-2014 |
20140037995 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack having improved safety while implementing its small size and light weight. The battery pack includes an electrode assembly, a protective circuit module and an electrode tab. The electrode assembly has an electrode tab. The protective circuit module has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. In the protective circuit module, the first surface is positioned to face a surface to which the electrode tab of the electrode assembly is extended. The connection tab is positioned on the second surface of the protective circuit module so as to connect the electrode tab and the protective circuit module. | 02-06-2014 |
20140044995 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a case; a plurality of battery cells accommodated in the case; a protection circuit module electrically connected to the plurality of battery cells; and a spacer located between neighboring battery cells and electrically insulating the battery cells from each other, wherein a width of at least one of an upper portion and a lower portion extending along a length of each spacer is greater than a width of a center portion of the spacer, and wherein a side surface of at least one of the upper portion and the lower portion of the spacer is rounded. | 02-13-2014 |
20140044996 | BATTERY CELL - A battery cell ( | 02-13-2014 |
20140044997 | ACTIVE MATERIAL, NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY, AND BATTERY PACK - According to one embodiment, an active material containing a monoclinic oxide is provided. The monoclinic oxide is represented by the formula Li | 02-13-2014 |
20140044998 | HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A high voltage battery for a motor vehicle and which includes cells and a system for controlling and monitoring the cells and the functioning of the battery system. | 02-13-2014 |
20140050944 | FUSED COVER ASSEMBLY FOR BATTERY SYSTEM - A fused cover assembly for a battery system. The fused cover assembly includes an attachment means configured to attach the assembly to a battery formed of a plurality interconnected cells, and a plurality of fused connections configured to make electrical contact with the interconnected cells and thereby provide a sense connection to the cells of the battery that is fused. If the sense connection to the battery cells is short-circuited, a fuse device open-circuits to protect the cell from being damaged. | 02-20-2014 |
20140050945 | INTRINSICALLY SAFE BATTERY PACK - An intrinsically safe battery pack assembly ( | 02-20-2014 |
20140050946 | PROTECTION APPARATUS FOR BATTERY PACK AND BATTERY PACK HAVING THE SAME - A protection apparatus for a battery pack and a battery pack having the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the apparatus includes 1) a bare cell, 2) a protection circuit module positioned on the bare cell, and wherein the protection circuit module comprises first and second contact pads and 3) a protection apparatus positioned on the protection circuit module. The protection apparatus includes 1) a body portion having first and second surfaces opposing each other, 2) a first connecting portion positioned on the first surface of the body portion, wherein at least part of the first connecting portion is disposed adjacent to the center of the body portion and directly contacts the first contact pad and 3) a second connecting portion positioned on the second surface of the body portion. | 02-20-2014 |
20140050947 | Hybrid Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices - Electrochemical energy devices such as batteries, flow cells and EDLCs that employ redox active electrolytes are disclosed. Redox active electrolytes for use in these devices also are disclosed that includes one or more redox active salts and optional additive salts. Electrochemical energy devices such as batteries, flow cells and EDLCs that employ the disclosed electrolytes may exchange more than one electron per redox species and may achieve much higher energy densities. | 02-20-2014 |
20140050948 | BATTERY UNIT - The battery unit ( | 02-20-2014 |
20140057137 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack that includes at least one battery, a protective circuit module electrically connected to the battery, a case accommodating the battery and the protective circuit module, and a film-shaped cover covering the case. The battery pack has an edge portion of the cover is welded to a top end of the case. | 02-27-2014 |
20140057138 | Fuel Cell Comprising at Least Two Stacked Printed Circuit Boards with a Plurality of Interconnected Fuel Cell Units - A fuel cell comprising at least two stacked fuel cell boards ( | 02-27-2014 |
20140065447 | HYBRID CAPACITOR-BATTERY AND SUPERCAPACITOR WITH ACTIVE BI-FUNCTIONAL ELECTROLYTE - An electrode includes a substrate having a carbon nanostructure (CNS) disposed thereon and a coating including an active material conformally disposed about the carbon nanostructure and the substrate. The electrode is used in a hybrid capacitor-battery having a bifunctional electrolyte capable of energy storage. | 03-06-2014 |
20140065448 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack is disclosed. The battery pack includes a battery cell, a protection circuit module, and a temperature sensor, which are each held by a case. The case includes a dedicated space for the temperature sensor and a fixing element to fix the temperature sensor in the dedicated space. | 03-06-2014 |
20140065449 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly including a negative electrode and a positive electrode; a case housing the electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled to an opening of the case; a negative terminal and a positive terminal penetrating the cap plate and connected to the negative electrode and the positive electrode, respectively; an external short-circuit unit separately provided between the negative terminal and the cap plate and configured to short-circuit the negative terminal on the cap plate; and a thermistor for connecting the positive terminal and the cap plate, wherein the thermistor is configured to have reduced resistance when its temperature is increased. | 03-06-2014 |
20140065450 | SECONDARY BATTERY, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, BATTERY PACK, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A secondary battery includes: a cathode; an anode; and an electrolytic solution, wherein the anode includes an anode active material layer, the anode active material layer being provided on part of an anode current collector, and a breaking elongation δ2 (percent) of the anode current collector in a second region is larger than a breaking elongation δ1 (percent) of the anode current collector in a first region, the second region not being provided with the anode active material layer, and the first region being provided with the anode active material layer. | 03-06-2014 |
20140072831 | BATTERY PACK - The battery pack includes a first case, a second case coupled with the first case, a plurality of battery cells which are received between the first case and the second case and are positioned side-by-side, and a label comprising a first surface attached to an outer surface of the first case and a second surface attached to an outer surface of the second case, in which a side coupling portion of the first case and the second case forms an outwardly convex round shape, the label comprises an intermediate surface which encloses an outer circumferential surface of the side coupling portion, and the intermediate surface is formed continuous from the first surface and the second surface. Thus, area and thickness of a label-attached portion of a case on which a label is attached may be minimized, allowing a slim structure of a battery pack. | 03-13-2014 |
20140072832 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes an electrode assembly, a protective circuit module and a battery case. The electrode assembly is composed of first and second electrode plates, a separator interposed between the first and second electrode plates, and first and second electrode tabs respectively connected to the first and second electrode plates. The protective circuit module is connected to the first and second electrode tabs. The battery case accommodates the electrode assembly and has a sealing portion provided at an edge thereof. In the battery pack, the first and second electrode tabs are extracted to the outside of the battery case through the sealing portion and then bent at an end of the sealing portion so as to face the battery case, and a protective circuit module is provided between the battery case and the first and second electrode tabs. | 03-13-2014 |
20140072833 | CAPACITOR ELECTRODES FOR LEAD-ACID BATTERY WITH SURFACE-MODIFIED ADDITIVES - Electrodes, which may be composite capacitor electrodes, include carbon fibers, illustratively chopped carbon fibers having an aspect ratio of from about 100-5000, have been treated with a non-ionic surfactant, specifically the polyoxyethyleneglycol octophenyl ether, Triton X-100, to increase the hydrophilicity of the fibers. The capacitive electrodes prepared with the surface-modified carbon fibers exhibit increased charge acceptance. | 03-13-2014 |
20140072834 | POWER CELL AND POWER CHIP ARCHITECTURE - A power cell comprises a membrane with a first side and a second side. The membrane has a geometric structure encompassing a volume. The power cell also has a cover that is coupled to the membrane to separate the first flow path from the second flow path at the membrane. In the power cell, first and second catalyst is in gaseous communication with respective first flow path and second flow path and in ionic communication with respective first and second sides of the membrane. Furthermore, a first electrode is electrically coupled to the first catalyst on the first side of the membrane, and a second electrode is electrically coupled to the second catalyst on the second side of the membrane. In another embodiment, the power cell further includes a substrate on which the membrane is coupled. | 03-13-2014 |
20140072835 | BATTERY PACK STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - In a battery pack structure for electric vehicles that a battery module, a junction box, and a battery controller for battery management are mounted in a battery-pack-case internal space, clearances, ensured when the battery module is mounted in the case internal space, are configured as temperature-adjustment air passages through which temperature-adjusting air flows. The junction box and the battery controller are arranged at positions spaced apart from each other and facing one straight passage part of the temperature-adjustment air passages. Furthermore, a weak-electric harness, via which the junction box and the battery controller are connected to each other, is wired along the straight passage part, thus ensuring smooth flow of temperature-adjusting air, while improving both the harness-wiring workability and the harness durability. | 03-13-2014 |
20140079959 | Battery for Motorized Vehicles - A light-weight electrochemical battery for use in motorsports vehicles, an embodiment of this invention, includes features to cost-effectively protect the battery's cells from over-charging, and reduce manufacturing effort by solving mechanical, thermal and electrical needs with common structures, as well as reducing the number of manufactured parts by using interchangeable components. | 03-20-2014 |
20140079960 | BATTERY SYSTEM AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM - A battery system includes a master rack that has a first battery pack and a master battery management system, which master battery management system controls the first battery pack, and includes a slave rack that has a second battery pack and a slave battery management system, which the slave battery management system controls the second battery pack in response to a command from the master battery management system. The slave battery management system reports information as to a state of the second battery pack, and the master battery management system controls the first battery pack after the master battery management system receives the information from the slave battery management system. | 03-20-2014 |
20140093749 | THIN BATTERY - A thin battery having an electric connector is provided. The electric connector can be used for plugging a mating connector along a first direction or a second direction. Therefore, when a mating connector is provided on mobile electronic equipment, the thin battery according to the present disclosure can be connected to the mobile electronic equipment along the first direction or second direction through the electric connector, thereby supplying power to it. Apart from the electric connector, the thin battery also includes a base plate, a first flange, a second flange, a third flange, a cover plate, at least two positioning blocks, a battery cell, and a circuit board. The cover plate can be bent toward the base plate and be clamped with the base plate. The electric connector is disposed between the base plate and a top sealing area, and is exposed from the opening. | 04-03-2014 |
20140093750 | THIN BATTERY - A thin battery integrating an electric connector and a battery cell is provided, including a battery cell, a circuit board, an electric connector, and an adhesive tape. The battery cell includes a top sealing area, a first electrode bar, and a second electrode bar. The first electrode bar and the second electrode bar are disposed in the top sealing area of the battery cell. The circuit board is disposed in the top sealing area and includes a first and a second electrode welding pad. The electric connector is disposed in the top sealing area and connected electrically to the circuit board. The adhesive tape wraps the battery cell and the circuit board. The thin battery can be connected to the mobile electronic equipment, having a mating connector, along a first direction or a second direction through the electric connector, thereby supplying power. | 04-03-2014 |
20140093751 | HOUSING ASSEMBLY, SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO SECONDARY CELLS AND SAID HOUSING ASSEMBLY, AS WELL AS A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE HOUSING ASSEMBLY - A housing assembly ( | 04-03-2014 |
20140093752 | POWER BATTERY ASSEMBLY - A power battery assembly is provided. The power battery assembly comprises a battery circuit having at least one battery module and a relay. A normally open contact of the relay is connected with the battery circuit in series. The power battery assembly also comprises a controller for controlling the normally open contact of the relay. An input end and an output end of the relay are connected with the controller. The power battery assembly further comprises a fuse protector connected with the battery circuit in series. | 04-03-2014 |
20140093753 | BATTERY PACK INCLUDING AN ELECTRIC HARNESS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A battery pack including an electric coupling assembly. The battery pack includes a top housing, a bottom housing, a plurality of battery cells, a harness, and a circuit board. The harness includes a frame and electric coupler assembly having a plurality of internal and external electric couplings. The internal and external electric couplings include cell couplings and circuit board couplings. | 04-03-2014 |
20140099519 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The battery pack includes a plurality of battery cells connected in series or in parallel to each other, a protective circuit module (PCM) controlling charging and discharging of the plurality of battery cells, and a coverlay electrically connecting the plurality of battery cells to the PCM, wherein the coverlay includes a plurality of wires, each of the plurality of wires includes battery connecting pads provided at its one end, the battery connecting pads connected to the battery cells, and module connecting pads provided at it's the other end, the module connecting pads connected to the PCM, and a solder layer is formed on the battery connecting pads. | 04-10-2014 |
20140106184 | Battery and Mobile Terminal for Detecting Battery Cell Deformation - A battery capable of detecting battery cell deformation is provided. The battery includes a battery cell, a grounded encapsulation part, and a film that is located between the battery cell and the encapsulation part and keeps a separation between the film and the encapsulation part. The film is deployed with a serial impedance cabling, where a resistance value of the serial impedance cabling changes as the length of the serial impedance cabling changes. When deformation of the battery cell exceeds a predetermined value, the film is capable of bearing extrusion of the battery cell and becomes deformed, so that the serial impedance cabling contacts the encapsulation part, so as to short-circuit the serial cabling of a certain length to ground. The battery provided in the embodiments of the present invention is capable of improving safety of the battery cell. | 04-17-2014 |
20140120379 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a bare cell; a holder case positioned at the top of the bare cell; and a top case that covers the holder case. In the battery pack, a protruding portion is formed in a short side portion of the holder case, and a receiving portion is formed at a position corresponding to the protruding portion in the top case. Accordingly, the protruding portion is inserted into the receiving portion, so that it is possible to provide the battery pack stronger against external impact. | 05-01-2014 |
20140120380 | ACTIVE MATERIAL - According to one embodiment, an active material is provided. The active material includes orthorhombic system oxide represented by the following formula: Li | 05-01-2014 |
20140120381 | SECONDARY BATTERY PROTECTING CIRCUIT AND HYBRID POWER SOURCE EQUIPMENT - Disclosed herein is a secondary battery protecting circuit connected in parallel with a nonaqueous secondary battery, the secondary battery protecting circuit including: a first voltage detecting circuit; a second voltage detecting circuit; a switch section; and a heat radiating section. | 05-01-2014 |
20140134460 | ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM - A rack and an energy storage system, the rack including guide plates for co-operation with battery trays to be arranged in the rack; tray supporting units for holding the battery trays, the tray supporting units being coupled with the guide plates; and tray fixing units on the guide plates, the tray fixing units fixing the tray supporting units in place and substantially constraining the tray supporting units against displacement. | 05-15-2014 |
20140134461 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery having high heat dissipation ability is provided. A secondary battery including a plurality of positive electrodes and a plurality of negative electrodes in an outer package, wherein the plurality of positive electrodes are connected to each other outside the outer package without being connected to each other inside the outer package, or wherein the plurality of negative electrodes are connected to each other outside the outer package without being connected to each other inside the outer package, or wherein the plurality of positive electrodes are connected to each other outside the outer package without being connected to each other inside the outer package and the plurality of negative electrodes are connected to each other outside the outer package without being connected to each other inside the outer package. In addition, the secondary battery, wherein the plurality of positive electrodes are connected to each other outside the outer package without being connected to each other inside the outer package, the outer package includes an electrolytic solution containing an additive, the plurality of positive electrodes contain lithium, and the plurality of positive electrodes are connected to each other outside the outer package after a potential is applied to at least one positive electrode between the plurality of positive electrodes until a potential equal to or less than a potential at which the additive is reductively decomposed is reached. | 05-15-2014 |
20140134462 | BATTERY MODULE OF IMPROVED STABILITY - Disclosed herein is a battery module having a plurality of battery cells electrically connected to each other, the battery module including a voltage sensing unit including voltage sensing terminals electrically connected to electrode terminal connection portions of the battery cells and a conduction part connected to the voltage sensing terminals to transmit voltages detected by the voltage sensing terminals to a module control unit and a signal cutoff unit located between the voltage sensing terminals and the conduction part to interrupt transmission of the detected voltages when a short circuit occurs in the conduction part. | 05-15-2014 |
20140141287 | BATTERY PACK AND BATTERY CONTROL MODULE - A battery pack containing a plurality of battery cells having a housing and defining an opening within the housing and a battery control module configured to be disposed within the opening of the battery pack. The battery control module may contain circuitry for controlling a connection between the battery pack and an electric load or electric source and for controlling the charging of the battery cells. The circuitry within the battery control module is connected by rigid conductors, such as conductive traces on a circuit board or bus bars rather than flexible wire cables. The battery control module may be configured to be removed for serving the battery pack without removing the battery pack housing. The battery pack may further include a battery voltage monitor configured to monitor a terminal voltage of each battery cell and send a digital signal representing the voltage to the battery control module. | 05-22-2014 |
20140141288 | BATTERY ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE AND VEHICLE HAVING THE SAME - A battery assembly for a vehicle and a vehicle having the battery assembly are provided. The battery assembly includes a battery housing in which air-conditioned air is introduced into a front thereof and is discharged from a rear thereof, a plurality of battery rows that are disposed in the battery housing so as to be perpendicular to a flow of the air-conditioned air, the battery rows forming through-holes through which the air-conditioned air flows, and being disposed in parallel to each other, one after another, from the front to the rear of the battery housing, and an internal duct that is disposed between a pair of adjacent battery rows among the battery rows having open front and rear end faces so that the air-conditioned air flows into the front end face through the rear end face. | 05-22-2014 |
20140141289 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK - Disclosed is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell having a cathode and anode terminal formed at one face having a sealed surplus portion and a protection circuit module (PCM) electrically connected to the cell via the cathode and anode terminal, wherein the PCM includes a board having a cathode terminal connection part connected to the cathode terminal and an anode terminal connection part connected to the anode terminal and an electrically insulative case configured to receive the board through an open face thereof. The board, connected to the cathode terminal and anode terminal of the battery cell via the cathode terminal connection part and the anode terminal connection part, is mounted to the sealed surplus portion of the cell in a state in which the board is disposed in the case so that the cathode and anode terminal are exposed through the open face of the case. | 05-22-2014 |
20140147703 | BATTERY SAFETY CIRCUIT AND TAB PLACEMENT AND ORIENTATION - In a first embodiment, a battery pouch has a long edge seal and a short edge seal. An electrical connection tab is positioned on the short edge seal and at least a portion of a power control module is positioned on the long edge seal. In a second embodiment, a battery pouch has a long edge seal and a short edge seal. An electrical connection tab and at least a portion of a power control module are positioned on the long edge seal. | 05-29-2014 |
20140147704 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK INCLUDING THE SAME - A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly including a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator between the first and second electrode plates, a can having a hexahedral shape with one opened side to accommodate the electrode assembly therein, the can further including a first side surface and a second side surface, the second side surface being opposite to the first side surface, a cap plate sealing the opened side of the can, and an insulation film attached to at least one side surface selected from the first side surface and the second side surface. | 05-29-2014 |
20140147705 | BATTERY PACK - The present invention relates to a battery pack. The battery pack includes a plurality of battery cells arranged side-by-side, a lead plate electrically connecting the plurality of battery cells, a protection circuit module electrically connected with the plurality of battery cells, and a temperature sensor electrically connected with the protection circuit module to measure a temperature of the plurality of battery cells, wherein the lead plate has hole into which the temperature sensor is inserted, for fixing the position of the temperature sensor. By the above construction, the installation position of the temperature sensor is specified, so that the temperature sensor may be prevented from being damaged and the reliability of the temperature sensor may be enhanced. | 05-29-2014 |
20140147706 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK - Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell having an anode terminal and a cathode terminal formed at one face having a sealed surplus portion and a protection circuit module (PCM) electrically connected to the battery cell via the anode terminal and the cathode terminal, wherein the PCM includes a board having a protection circuit formed thereon, the board being provided with an anode terminal connection part and a cathode terminal connection part connected to the anode terminal and the cathode terminal, respectively, a PCM case configured to receive the board through an open face thereof so that the PCM case surrounds the board, and an electrically insulative lid to close the open face of the PCM case. | 05-29-2014 |
20140147707 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK - A battery pack including a battery cell having an anode and cathode terminal at one face having a sealed surplus portion and a protection circuit module (PCM) connected to the cell via the anode and cathode terminal, the PCM including a board having a protection circuit thereon, the board being provided with an anode and cathode terminal connection part connected to the anode and cathode terminal, respectively, and a PCM case configured to receive the board through an open face thereof so that the PCM case surrounds the board. The board is coupled to the anode and cathode terminal of the cell via the anode and cathode terminal connection part, the board is disposed in the PCM case in a state in which the board is parallel to the cell, and the PCM case, in which the board is disposed, is mounted to the sealed surplus portion of the cell. | 05-29-2014 |
20140147708 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A SMALL POWER SOURCE FOR AN IMPLANTABLE DEVICE - An example includes apparatus including a non-thin-film battery, that can include an implantable housing, electronics disposed in the implantable housing, and a battery disposed in the implantable housing, the battery comprising: a plurality of cells electrically connected to one another, with at least one cell including a stack including at least one substantially planar anode having a thickness greater than 1 micrometer and at least one substantially planar cathode having a thickness greater than 1 micrometer, and a cell housing enclosing the stack of substantially planar anodes and cathodes and displacing less than approximately 0.024 cubic centimeters, wherein the plurality of cells are interconnected in at least one of series and parallel, and terminals interconnecting the battery and the electronics. | 05-29-2014 |
20140154530 | BATTERY PACK AND VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH SAME - A battery pack includes a single cell having a cylindrical shape, the single cell having a positive electrode at one end of the single cell and a negative electrode at the other end of the single cell, a plurality of the single cells being arranged in a radial direction of the single cell; a fuse; a first bus bar connected via the fuse to one electrode, from among the positive electrode and the negative electrode; a second bus bar directly connected to the other electrode, from among the positive electrode and the negative electrode; and a retaining member configured to retain the plurality of single cells from the radial direction of the single cell, in a manner such that when the fuse is disconnected, retaining force with which the single cell is retained by the retaining member decreases and the single cell moves in a direction away from the fuse. | 06-05-2014 |
20140154531 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a battery assembly having a plurality of battery cells, a busbar module that includes a plurality of conductors and an insulating member which holds the conductors, a battery control unit provided at an end portion of the battery assembly in an arrangement direction of the battery cells, and an extraction conductor that connects a total electrode terminal connected to the battery assembly to a main circuit terminal of the battery control unit. The extraction conductor has a water escape portion which is located below an imaginary line connecting the total electrode terminal to the main circuit terminal, and an upper end of the water escape portion is formed at a location that is lower than a lower end of the main circuit terminal. | 06-05-2014 |
20140154532 | MULTI CELL CARRIERS - Battery cell carriers that have a semi-rigid elastomeric cell carrier body with a plurality of closely spaced apart, substantially parallel and substantially cylindrical channels. Each channel has a length, with neighboring channels sharing a sidewall therebetween. The channels are configured to hold at least a major portion of a length of a respective battery cell. | 06-05-2014 |
20140162089 | Rechargeable Battery Pack and Electrical Hand Tool Device - The invention relates to a rechargeable battery pack, for use with an electrical hand tool device and which includes at least two series-connected rechargeable battery cells and/or rechargeable battery cell blocks, and an electronics unit having a printed circuit board, and wherein sheet metal conductors for electrically connecting the series-connected rechargeable battery cells and/or rechargeable battery cell blocks are provided, and wherein the sheet metal conductors are connected directly to the printed circuit board. | 06-12-2014 |
20140162090 | LARGE FORMAT ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE HOUSING AND MODULE - An assembly includes non-load bearing housings, each housing including several cavities. Each cavity includes a stack of freely stacked electrochemical storage cells in the housings. Each electrochemical storage cell includes an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, and a separator located between the anode electrode and the cathode electrode. The assembly is configured such that pressure applied to the assembly is born by the freely stacked electrochemical storage cells. | 06-12-2014 |
20140178715 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a bare cell; a cap plate coupled to the bare cell; and a protective circuit module on the cap plate, wherein the protective circuit module includes a first printed circuit board and a second printed circuit board on the first printed circuit board. | 06-26-2014 |
20140178716 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a battery cell; a case comprising a first case and a second case coupled together and accommodating the battery cell, wherein the first case includes a first rib extending circumferentially around the first case and generally defining a battery cell accommodation space for the battery cell around an interior of the first rib, the first rib having a ridged section comprising alternating thick portions and thin portions. | 06-26-2014 |
20140178717 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a bare cell having a groove on a first surface thereof; a protective circuit module on the first surface of the bare cell; and a terminal portion being coupled to the protective circuit module by a coupling, wherein at least a portion of the groove is located to generally correspond to the coupling. | 06-26-2014 |
20140178718 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE - An electrochemical device includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and an electrolyte solution. The positive electrode is formed of an electrode material including an anion doped conductive polymer. The negative electrode is formed of an electrode material capable of absorbing and releasing a lithium ion. The electrolyte solution includes a lithium ion and an anion, the electrolyte solution being in contact with the positive electrode and the negative electrode. | 06-26-2014 |
20140193669 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack including a case, which is improved by preventing deformation, such as warp, from occurring to the case, is provided. The battery pack includes one or more batteries, a protective circuit module (PCM) electrically connected to the batteries, a case accommodating the batteries and the PCM, and one or more warp preventing portions inserted into a frame forming the case and formed along the lengthwise direction of the case. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the case of the battery pack from being warped or distorted. | 07-10-2014 |
20140193670 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack including a battery cell; a protection circuit module (PCM) electrically coupled to the battery cell; a case including internally defined positions for housing the battery cell and the PCM and having a hole; a connector extending through the hole and protruding from the case, the connector electrically coupling the battery cell to an external device; and a sealing member located substantially parallel to an extending direction of the connector and adjacent to an inner side of the case and sealing the hole. | 07-10-2014 |
20140199562 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly including a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator interposed between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate, a first current collector plate electrically coupled to the first electrode plate and including a fuse, a second current collector plate electrically coupled to the second electrode plate, a case accommodating the electrode assembly, the first current collector plate, and the second current collector plate, a cap assembly sealing the case and including a cap plate, a first electrode terminal electrically coupled to the first current collector plate and a second electrode terminal electrically coupled to the second current collector plate, the first electrode terminal and the second electrode terminal passing through the cap plate, and an insulation cover surrounding a region between the cap plate and the electrode assembly, the region including the first electrode terminal and the fuse. | 07-17-2014 |
20140199563 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery including a case in which an electrode assembly is accommodated; a cap plate coupled with the case; a protection circuit board coupled with the cap plate, the protection circuit board being electrically connected with a first electrode of the electrode assembly; and a protection element coupled with the cap plate, the protection element electrically coupling a second electrode of the electrode assembly with the protection circuit board. | 07-17-2014 |
20140205863 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery, which can improve safety by maintaining a short-circuit state when the internal pressure of the rechargeable battery exceeds a critical pressure due to overcharge (or any other reason). In one embodiment, the rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly, a case accommodating the electrode assembly, a cap assembly sealing the case and including a cap plate, and a short-circuit member including a first short-circuit plate coupled to the cap plate and a second short-circuit plate on a surface of the first short-circuit plate facing toward the electrode assembly and coupled to the cap plate. | 07-24-2014 |
20140205864 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK - A rechargeable battery pack includes a plurality of battery cells, a connection tab electrically coupled to one or more terminals of the battery cells, a connection plate electrically coupled to the connection tab, and having an opening for accommodating a protruding portion of the connection tab, and a protective circuit module electrically coupled to the connection plate, and having a combination groove, wherein the connection plate is on a first surface of the protective circuit module to face the combination groove, and wherein the first surface of the protective circuit module faces the connection tab. | 07-24-2014 |
20140205865 | BATTERY MONITORING SYSTEM, SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, BATTERY ASSEMBLY SYSTEM, BATTERY MONITORING IC - Provides a battery monitoring system including a battery cell number setting section that sets each LSI with the respectively individual number of battery cells C to which they are connected. When a command to sequentially measure the battery voltage of the battery cells is input, a cell selection control section compares the setting value with the commanded measurement start battery cell number. When the setting value is equal to or greater, performs measurement in sequence starting from the battery cell corresponding to the measurement start battery cell number. When the setting value is less, measurement is performed in sequence starting from the battery cell corresponding to the setting value. In a boost control section, during when the battery voltages with 3 higher potential battery cells is measured, a power source voltage is boosted by a charge pump and is supplied to first and second buffer amplifier. | 07-24-2014 |
20140212695 | FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT AS HIGH VOLTAGE INTERCONNECT IN BATTERY MODULES - A system and method for improving on conventional techniques for connecting energy storage elements of a high-voltage battery pack. A tuned flexible printed circuit individually coupled to each electrode of each cell of a matrix of cells of the battery pack provides improved manufacturability and reliability. | 07-31-2014 |
20140212696 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack is disclosed. In one aspect, the battery pack includes a plurality of battery cells electrically connected to each other and comprising first and second outermost battery cells positioned at opposite ends thereof and a case accommodating the battery cells. The battery pack also includes a barrier wall formed between the battery cells and the case and a traversing tab positioned between the case and the barrier wall and electrically connecting the first and second outermost battery cells. At least one embodiment can facilitate a welding process while preventing a conductive tab connecting battery cells to a protective circuit module from being short-circuited. | 07-31-2014 |
20140212697 | BATTERY PACK - Provided is a battery pack that includes: unit batteries disposed in parallel with each other and the unit batteries are prismatic type; a connecting substrate for electrically coupling the unit batteries; a plurality of tabs which extend from the connecting substrate, electrically connect the unit batteries and the connecting substrate, and are bent so that the connecting substrate is adjacently disposed to first surfaces of the unit batteries; a protection circuit module electrically connected with the connecting substrate; and a lead which extends from the protection circuit module, electrically connect the connecting substrate and the protection circuit module and are bent so that the protection circuit module is adjacently disposed to second surfaces of the unit batteries. | 07-31-2014 |
20140212698 | BATTERY PACK - Provided is a battery pack including: square-shaped unit batteries arranged side-by-side; a substrate for electrically connecting the unit batteries to each other; a metal layer formed on a first side of the substrate; and a protection circuit module that is electrically connected to the substrate, wherein the substrate comprises an area reduction portion of which an area is partially reduced, and the metal layer is formed to correspond to the area reduction portion. | 07-31-2014 |
20140212699 | PROTECTION CIRCUIT MODULE INTEGRATED CAP ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CAP ASSEMBLY AND SECONDARY BATTERY - A protection circuit module (PCM) integrated cap assembly includes a cap plate including an electrically conductive material and defining a through hole passing from a first surface of the cap plate to a second surface of the cap plate, a wiring unit including an electrically conductive material and a circuit pattern, and facing the first surface of the cap plate, wherein a first edge of the wiring unit is electrically coupled to the cap plate, and wherein a second edge of the wiring unit extends through the through hole of the cap plate a first insulating unit in a space of the circuit pattern a second insulating unit between the second edge of the wiring unit and a portion of the cap plate defining the through hole, and at least one electrical component coupled to the circuit pattern. | 07-31-2014 |
20140212700 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery including a bare cell having an electrode lead; a protective circuit module connected to the electrode lead; a top case at least partially surrounding the protective circuit module; and a bottom case attached to a lower surface of the bare cell is disclosed. In the secondary battery, the bottom case includes first and second films on the lower surface of the bare cell, and the second film has an opening. | 07-31-2014 |
20140212701 | BATTERY CELL - A battery cell including an electrode assembly, a case and a protection element is disclosed. The electrode assembly is electrically coupled to electrode tabs. The case houses the electrode assembly and includes a sealing portion formed at an edge thereof and a mounting portion at the sealing portion and housing a protection element electrically coupled to one of the electrode tabs. | 07-31-2014 |
20140212702 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes an electrode assembly, a lower case and an upper case. The electrode assembly has first and second electrode tabs. The lower case has an opening, and accommodates the electrode assembly so that the first and second electrode tabs face the opening. The upper case includes a protective circuit module and a molding portion integrally injection-molded with the protective circuit module, and seals the opening. In the battery pack, the protective circuit module has first and second terminals directly connected to the respective first and second electrode tabs. | 07-31-2014 |
20140212703 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a magnesium ion rechargeable battery, allowing electrical charge and discharge regardless the type of the electrolyte, and improving the cycle characteristic and the electrical charge and discharge efficiency. The battery pack includes a storage case, a magnesium ion rechargeable battery which contains a positive terminal and a negative terminal, and a protection circuit which possesses an over-charge protection function and an over-discharge function. The magnesium ion rechargeable battery and the protection circuit are stored in the storage case. The magnesium ion rechargeable battery includes a positive plate, a negative plate and an electrolyte. The negative plate includes a material for the negative plate of the magnesium ion rechargeable battery. The material for the negative plate of the magnesium ion rechargeable battery includes magnesium metal and an allotrope of carbon. The magnesium metal and the allotrope of carbon are in at least partial contact with each other. | 07-31-2014 |
20140220387 | BATTERY PACK - Provided is a battery pack. The battery pack includes; a first battery cell and a second battery cell; a protection circuit module (PCM) that is located between the first and second battery cells and is electrically connected to the first and second battery cells; a thermal sensor that is electrically connected to the PCM and measures a temperature of the first battery cell; and a frame that accommodates the first battery cell, the second battery cell, and the PCM, wherein the frame includes a seating unit on which the PCM is seated, and the seating unit comprises a hole for inserting the thermal sensor to fix a position of the thermal sensor. Accordingly, damage to the thermal sensor is prevented and reliability of the thermal sensor is increased. | 08-07-2014 |
20140220388 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack including a plurality of battery cells; a protective circuit module electrically connected to the plurality of battery cells, the protective circuit module being for establishing an electrical connection with an external electronic device; a case accommodating the plurality of battery cells and the protective circuit module, the case including a first case and a second case coupled to the first case; an adhesive sheet attached to at least a portion of an outer surface of the case, the adhesive sheet including a base sheet and a bubble prevention part on the base sheet; and a protective cover interposed between the protective circuit module and the adhesive sheet. | 08-07-2014 |
20140220389 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack is disclosed. In one aspect the battery pack includes a battery cell including an electrode assembly and a pouch that seals the electrode assembly and a frame that accommodates the battery cell, wherein the frame comprises i) a main frame that surrounds the battery cell and ii) a rib that crosses the main frame. The pouch includes i) a pair of side-wing units each having a shape substantially similar to a side surface of the battery cell and extending in a direction and ii) a terrace unit connected to the side-wing units. Each of the side-wing units includes an extension unit that extends on the terrace unit along the direction. The frame includes an insertion unit into which the extension unit is inserted, and the rib is located on the terrace unit. According to embodiments, the capacity of the battery pack increases. | 08-07-2014 |
20140220390 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK - A rechargeable battery pack configured to prevent a frame from being damaged due to external impact forces while insulating a protection circuit module from short circuit is described. In an exemplary embodiment, the rechargeable battery pack may include a plurality of unit cells made up of a rechargeable battery connected to a frame which accommodates and supports the unit cells and having a loading portion sandwiched between the unit cells. The rechargeable battery pack may further comprise an electrically insulating holder connected to a loading portion, and a protection circuit module electrically connected to the unit cells and installed into the holder. | 08-07-2014 |
20140220391 | POWER SOURCE APPARATUS, AND VEHICLE AND POWER STORAGE DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH THAT POWER SOURCE APPARATUS - A power source apparatus provided with a battery stack having a plurality of rectangular shaped rechargeable battery cells stacked together, a circuit board carrying electronic circuitry electrically connected with the rechargeable battery cells, a circuit board holder disposed on the upper surface of the battery stack that establishes circuit board storage space to hold the circuit board, and a conducting shield plate installed on top of the circuit board holder that closes-off at least the upper surface of the circuit board storage space holding the circuit board inside. | 08-07-2014 |
20140234668 | Battery Housing with Single-Side Electrical Interconnects - A battery housing includes a battery frame that holds a plurality of battery cells. Each battery cell includes a positive terminal and a conducting structure at one end, a negative terminal at the opposite end, and a conductive shell that electrically couples the negative terminal to the conducting structure. An interconnect creates an electrical connection between two cells by contacting either the conducting structure or the positive terminal of each cell. The cells are positioned so that the positive terminals, conducting structures, and interconnect are all on the same side of the battery frame. As a result, the interconnect can be shorter in length. | 08-21-2014 |
20140234669 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly including a first and second electrode, and a separator interposed between the first and second electrode; a case receiving the electrode assembly and having a top end opening; a cap assembly sealing the top end opening of the case, the cap assembly including a first terminal part and a second terminal part outwardly protruding; and a first collector plate received inside the case and electrically connecting the first electrode and the first terminal part, wherein the first collector plate includes a first lead part including a first electrode connection part connected to the first electrode, a first terminal connection part connected to the first terminal part, and a first connecting part electrically connecting the first electrode connection part and the first terminal connection part; and a first resin part on the first lead part, the first resin part covering the first connecting part. | 08-21-2014 |
20140234670 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a bare cell; an insulation member mounted on one surface of the bare cell; and an upper case covering the one surface of the bare cell, and having at least one coupling portion for coupling between the upper case and the bare cell. In the battery pack, the coupling portion includes an avoidance portion (e.g., a notch) for avoiding contact between the coupling portion and the insulation member. | 08-21-2014 |
20140234671 | FUEL-CELL SYSTEMS OPERABLE IN MULTIPLE MODES FOR VARIABLE PROCESSING OF FEEDSTOCK MATERIALS AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Fuel cells for selectively reacting a feedstock material with or without generating electricity, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A fuel cell system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a first electrode positioned in a first region, a second electrode positioned in a second region, an ion-transport medium between the first and second regions, and an electrical circuit connected between the first and second electrodes. The system is operable in a first mode to react the feedstock material by a non-electricity-generating reaction to produce a product and in a second mode to react the feedstock material by an electricity-generating reaction to produce electricity. A controller receives an input (e.g., corresponding to a change in demand for electricity) and causes the system to switch between operating in the first mode and operating in the second mode in response to the input. | 08-21-2014 |
20140234672 | CABLE-TYPE SECONDARY BATTERY CAPABLE OF WIRELESS CHARGE - The present invention provides a cable-type secondary battery capable of wireless charge. The cable-type secondary battery according to the present invention can be applied in a wireless charging method, thereby being conveniently charged as compared with conventional batteries which are charged with wires, and has a charging coil configured in a wound form, which can overcome the problem of local charge caused by the shape of conventional cable-type batteries. Also, the charging coil is formed in a packaging to act as a reinforcement material, thereby enhancing the mechanical property of the cable-type secondary battery. | 08-21-2014 |
20140248514 | BATTERY DEVICE - Provided is a battery device with high safety, which has improved accuracy of overcurrent detection. In the battery device, an overcurrent detection terminal of a battery state monitoring circuit is connected to a node between a discharge control switch and a charge control switch via a resistor. | 09-04-2014 |
20140255731 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK - A rechargeable battery pack includes a rechargeable battery, a mount frame wrapped around at least part of the rechargeable battery, an outer case wrapped around the mount frame, the outer case including a first case and a second case installed into the mount frame, and the first case including at least one coupling protrusion portion protruding from an outer side of the first case into the mount frame, and a protective circuit module electrically connected to the rechargeable battery, the protective circuit including a dummy plate protruding from an edge of the protective circuit into the mount frame, and the dummy plate being fixed to the coupling protrusion portion. | 09-11-2014 |
20140255732 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK - A rechargeable battery pack includes a rechargeable battery, a mount frame wrapping at least part of the rechargeable battery, an outer case wrapped around the mount frame, the outer case including a first case including a first protrusion portion protruding therefrom, and a second case having a second protrusion portion protruding therefrom, the first protrusion portion being fixed to the second protrusion portion, and a protective circuit module electrically connected to the rechargeable battery. | 09-11-2014 |
20140272476 | PRISMATIC BATTERY PACK WITH NOVEL STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is a prismatic battery pack including an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure impregnated with an electrolyte, a prismatic container, in which the electrode assembly is mounted, the prismatic container having at least one depressed groove formed at a bottom thereof in a longitudinal direction of the prismatic battery pack, a cap plate coupled to an open upper end of the prismatic container, in which the electrode assembly is mounted, a protection circuit module (PCM) including a protection circuit to control operation of the prismatic battery pack, the PCM being loaded on the cap plate, and an insulative cap mounted to the prismatic container while surrounding the PCM. | 09-18-2014 |
20140287273 | Portable Ground Power Source for Starting Aircraft - Methods and apparatus for a portable ground power source for starting aircraft. An apparatus includes a Li-ion battery pack and a NATO connector integrated into a single unit and packaged inside a light weight plastic housing. | 09-25-2014 |
20140287274 | BATTERY PACK WITH ANTENNA - Provided is a battery pack including a battery cell; a ferrite layer at a side surface of the battery cell; a film antenna at a side surface of the ferrite layer; and a reinforcement layer between the battery cell and the ferrite layer. | 09-25-2014 |
20140287275 | PROTECTION APPARATUS FOR BATTERY PACK, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE PROTECTION APPARATUS, AND BATTERY PACK HAVING THE PROTECTION APPARATUS - A protection apparatus for a battery pack includes a conduction portion including a pad portion, and a connection portion outside of the pad portion and electrically coupled to the pad portion and a bare cell; and an insulation portion covering at least a portion of the conduction portion, wherein the pad portion and the connection portion are coplanar. | 09-25-2014 |
20140287276 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack including a plurality of bare cells, a protective circuit module having a thermistor, and a case accommodating the bare cells and the protective circuit module therein is disclosed. The case may include a mounting portion having the thermistor mounted thereon and a first rib portion. The mounting portion may form a separate space between the mounting portion and the bare cells. The first rib portion may be positioned in the separate space. Accordingly, the thermistor may be guided to a particular position within the case by the first rib portion, thereby preventing damage to the thermistor. | 09-25-2014 |
20140287277 | ENERGY STORAGE STRUCTURES AND FABRICATION METHODS THEREOF - Energy storage structures and fabrication methods are provided. The method include: providing first and second conductive sheet portions separated by a permeable separator sheet, and defining, at least in part, outer walls of the energy storage structure, the first and second surface regions of the first and second conductive sheet portions including first and second electrodes facing first and second (opposite) surfaces of the permeable separator sheet; forming an electrolyte receiving chamber, defined, at least in part, by the first and second surface regions, including: bonding the first and second conductive sheet portions, and the permeable separator sheet together with at least one bonding border forming a bordering frame around at least a portion of the first and second electrodes; and providing an electrolyte within the electrolyte receiving chamber, including in contact with the first and second electrodes, with the electrolyte being capable of passing through the permeable separator sheet. | 09-25-2014 |
20140287278 | Battery Having a Brick Architecture Including Cells Arranged in Series or in Parallel - Battery comprising several cells disposed in several modules ( | 09-25-2014 |
20140287279 | METHOD FOR BATTERY CELL OF NOVEL STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a battery cell having an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure disposed in a battery case made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy together with an electrolyte in a sealed state, the method including (a) anodizing an entire surface of the battery case in a state in which a connection opening section, to which charge pins used to activate the battery cell are connected, is formed at a bottom of the battery case, (b) mounting the electrode assembly in the battery case and connecting a cap plate to an open upper end of the battery case by laser welding, (c) injecting an electrolyte through an electrolyte injection port of the cap plate and activating the battery cell, and (d) replenishing the electrolyte and sealing the electrolyte injection port. | 09-25-2014 |
20140287280 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK OF EMBEDDED TYPE OF NOVEL STRUCTURE - A secondary battery pack including a battery cell having first and second electrode terminals at a top thereof, an electrically insulative mounting member having an opening, through which the second terminal is exposed, the mounting member being mounted to a top of the cell, a protection circuit module (PCM) including a protection circuit board (PCB), having a protection circuit, loaded on the mounting member, a connection member (A) connected to the first terminal, and a connection member (B) connected to the second terminal, the PCB being provided with a through hole, through which the connection member (B) is exposed, and an insulative cap coupled to an upper end of the cell to surround the mounting member in which the connection members and the PCB are loaded on the mounting member, wherein the sum of a height of the PCM and a height of the cap is 3.0 mm or less. | 09-25-2014 |
20140295215 | ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS - An energy storage apparatus includes: an energy storage device including an electrode terminal; an outer housing containing the energy storage device; a first outer electrode attached to an outside of the outer housing; an electrical device disposed inside the outer housing; a first electrical conductor electrically connecting the first outer electrode and the electrical device; and a second electrical conductor electrically connecting the electrical device and the electrode terminal. The electrode terminal and the first outer electrode are disposed on opposite sides of the electrical device in a plane along a surface of the energy storage device. | 10-02-2014 |
20140295216 | BATTERY MODULE FOR VEHICLE - An object of exemplary embodiments is to prevent increasing the height of a battery module housing a battery pack and a junction box. In the junction box, resin cases of a high-profile relay and an electric component are fixed to the shielding case wall. A low-voltage electric wire or a high-voltage electric wire is laid out on the metal plate. A resin case cover is put on when the relay and electric component is fixed to the bottom wall or the metal plate. The low-voltage electric wire or the high-voltage electric wire is covered with the case cover, predetermined contact portions of the relay and the electric component are exposed, the low-voltage electric wire or the high-voltage electric wire and a bus bar are disposed on the case cover, and the bus bar, the low-voltage electric wire or the high-voltage electric wire are connected to the exposed contact portions. | 10-02-2014 |
20140302347 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL INCLUDING AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - An electrochemical cell has a housing. The housing has at least one open end and a sidewall. The sidewall has a recess. An anode; a cathode; a separator disposed between the anode and the cathode; and an electrolyte are included within the housing. An end cap assembly is placed within the at least one open end of the housing. An integrated circuit is positioned within the recess in the sidewall. | 10-09-2014 |
20140302348 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL INCLUDING AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - An electrochemical cell has a housing. The housing has at least one open end and a sidewall. The sidewall has a recess. An anode; a cathode; a separator disposed between the anode and the cathode; and an electrolyte are included within the housing. An end cap assembly is placed within the at least one open end of the housing. An integrated circuit is positioned on a surface of the end cap. | 10-09-2014 |
20140302349 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL INCLUDING AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - An electrochemical cell has a housing. The housing has at least one closed end. An anode; a cathode; a separator disposed between the anode and the cathode; and an electrolyte are included within the housing. An integrated circuit is positioned on a surface of the closed end of the housing. | 10-09-2014 |
20140302350 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL INCLUDING AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - An electrochemical cell has a housing. The housing has at least one open end and a sidewall. An anode; a cathode; a separator disposed between the anode and the cathode; and an electrolyte are included within the housing. A label is affixed to an external surface of the sidewall of the housing. The label includes a recess and an integrated circuit positioned within the recess. | 10-09-2014 |
20140302351 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL INCLUDING AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - An electrochemical cell has a housing. The housing has at least one open end and a sidewall. An anode; a cathode; a separator disposed between the anode and the cathode; and an electrolyte are included within the housing. A magnetic diverter is affixed to an external surface of the sidewall of the housing. The magnetic diverter includes a recess. An integrated circuit is positioned within the recess. | 10-09-2014 |
20140302352 | CAPACITIVE COMMUNICATION LAYER FOR CELL INTEGRATED BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A battery module that includes a plurality of battery cells having cell elements that are electrically coupled. Each cell includes a first capacitor plate pair having a first capacitor plate and a second capacitor plate at a first side of the cell element. Each cell also includes a second capacitor plate pair having a first capacitor plate and a second capacitor plate positioned at a second side of the cell element. The first capacitor plate at the second side of one cell element is capacitively coupled to the first capacitor plate at the first side of the cell element in an adjacent cell and the second capacitor plate at the second side of the one cell element is capacitively coupled to the second capacitor plate at the first side of the cell element in the adjacent cell so as to provide DC breaking. | 10-09-2014 |
20140302353 | POWER TOOL BATTERY PACK - A power tool battery pack includes a lower side case, an upper side case fixed to the lower side case, a battery cell in the lower side case and a circuit board connected to the battery cell. A plurality of electrical signal terminals are arranged in parallel on the circuit board, and the circuit board includes at least one slit between adjacent pairs of the plurality of signal terminals to make it difficult for any water that reaches the circuit board to electrically short two of the signal terminals together. Alternately or in addition, a wall structure may be provided between the terminals for reducing the likelihood that water reaching one of the signal terminals will be able to electrically connect two of the signal terminals. | 10-09-2014 |
20140308543 | BATTERY PACK - A window portion allowing the terminal of the cell to be inserted through is opened in the board holder, and projecting portions are provided projecting inward in the window portion in plural locations of the edge sides facing the window portion in the board holder. And the plural projecting portions in the board holder each decrease in cross-sectional size toward the tips of the plural projecting portions, the board holder is engaged in position by the tips of the plural projecting portions at least partially contacting the under surface of the terminal of the cell which is exposed to the sealing plate side without being covered by a gasket. | 10-16-2014 |
20140315047 | SYSTEM OF POWER BATTERIES FOR DETERMINING THE IMPEDANCE OF A STAGE - An accumulator battery system has stages, a power connection, a controller, and circuits. The stages are series-connected. Each has an electrochemical accumulator and a switch. A power connection connects a load to the stages. Each the circuit is associated with a stage. Each circuit generates a voltage variation at terminals of its associated stage, and applies, to a switch of the associated stage, a binary sequence at a frequency. The sequence differs from those of other stages, thus allowing distinguishing between stages based on the sequence. The controller, which is connected to the stages by the power connection, measures a voltage variation across terminals of the stage in response to application of the binary sequence to the stage, identifies a stage from which the variation originates by searching for its associate sequence, and determines, from the variation, an impedance of the identified stage for that frequency. | 10-23-2014 |
20140322562 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a plurality of unit cells; a protective circuit module on the plurality of unit cells and coupled to the unit cells, and an upper cover on the protective circuit module and including openings defined in its sides. Each of the unit cells includes a can, an electrode assembly accommodated in the can, a cap plate coupled to the can, and a holder between the unit cell and the protective circuit module and including protrusions coupled to the openings of the upper cover. The unit cells are oriented side by side along a first direction such that the cap plates are exposed along the same direction, and the protective circuit module includes grooves defined in its sides and corresponding to the protrusions of the holder. | 10-30-2014 |
20140329113 | Electric Vehicle Running Control System - An electric vehicle running control system is provided. The electric vehicle running control system comprises a heating circuit coupled with an in-vehicle battery and configured to heat the in-vehicle battery. The vehicle running control system further comprises a load capacitor and a first current storage element. The first current storage element may be coupled with the load capacitor and the heating circuit respectively configured to reduce interference between the heating circuit and the load capacitor. | 11-06-2014 |
20140335378 | ELECTRIC STORAGE DEVICE, SUBSTRATE ASSEMBLY, AND ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR ELECTRIC STORAGE DEVICE - An electric storage device includes a plurality of electric storage elements, a substrate, and a bus bar. The plurality of electric storage elements are arranged in a predetermined direction. An electrode terminal of each of the electric storage elements penetrates through the substrate. The bus bar is coupled to the electrode terminal penetrating through the substrate. The bus bar electrically couples the plurality of electric storage elements to each other. A voltage detecting line and an electronic circuit are mounted to the substrate. The voltage detecting line is electrically coupled to the electrode terminal. The voltage detecting line is configured to detect a voltage of each of the electric storage elements. The electronic circuit is coupled to the voltage detecting line. | 11-13-2014 |
20140335379 | BATTTERY UNIT - The battery unit ( | 11-13-2014 |
20140342190 | Rechargeable storage battery with improved performance - A battery pack is provided for use with a wide variety of electronic and electrical equipment. Included is a battery pack for a cordless power device. The battery pack has a housing defining a hollow cavity, with a plurality of rechargeable energy cells disposed within the hollow cavity of the housing. The number of energy cells is divisible by numbers other than 8. A single control circuit is electrically coupled to the energy cells for controlling the operation of the energy cells during charging and discharging of the energy cells. In one example, the output voltage of energy cells is substantially less than that of an electrical series of 8 energy cells. Nonetheless, dual output voltages are provided, by employing a voltage boost feature in the control circuit. | 11-20-2014 |
20140342191 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a plurality of battery cells; a case accommodating the battery cells; a protective circuit module comprising a circuit board adjacent to the battery cells; a temperature sensitive element on the protective circuit module; and a flexible printed circuit board comprising a conductive pattern layer, wherein the conductive pattern layer is thermally connected to the temperature sensitive element. | 11-20-2014 |
20140342192 | Self-Charging Powerpack - A self-charging power pack ( | 11-20-2014 |
20140349141 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes: a battery cell; a first printed circuit board (PCB) including a temperature safety device electrically connected with the battery cell; and a second PCB electrically connected with the first PCB and controlling charging and discharging operation, wherein the first PCB includes a lead tab electrically connected with the temperature safety device, and a base substrate bound with the lead tab by soldering to support the same. The first PCB including the temperature safety device electrically connected with the battery cell and that is arranged on a charging/discharging path of the battery cell may be manufactured through a simplified process. | 11-27-2014 |
20140349142 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BATTERY CELL OF NOVEL STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a battery cell having an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure disposed in a battery case made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy together with an electrolyte in a sealed state, the method including (a) anodizing an entire surface of the battery case in a state in which an uncoated margin section having a predetermined length is provided downward from an outer circumference of an upper end of the battery case, (b) mounting the electrode assembly in the battery case and connecting a cap plate to an open upper end of the battery case by laser welding, (c) injecting an electrolyte through an electrolyte injection port of the cap plate and activating the battery cell, and (d) replenishing the electrolyte and sealing the electrolyte injection port. | 11-27-2014 |
20140349143 | Battery Pack for Use with Hand-Held Electric Power Tool - A battery pack ( | 11-27-2014 |
20140356650 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell which generates electrical energy by reacting a hydrogen gas from a hydrogen gas supply source and an oxidizing agent gas from an oxidizing agent gas supply source, a hydrogen circulating pump which is provided in a hydrogen circulation path and transfers hydrogen gas of the hydrogen circulation path to the fuel cell, and control means. When the supply of hydrogen gas from the hydrogen gas supply source to the fuel cell is discontinued, the control means discontinues the supply of oxidizing agent gas from the oxidizing agent gas supply source to the fuel cell and activates the hydrogen circulating pump such that electrical energy generated in the fuel cell is supplied to the hydrogen circulating pump. | 12-04-2014 |
20140356651 | Battery Pack Including Fluid Resistant Over Mold - A battery pack for supplying energy to propel a vehicle is disclosed. In one example, a battery pack includes a thermoplastic over mold for providing resistance to liquid is disclosed. The battery pack may have increased resistance to battery pack degradation. | 12-04-2014 |
20140363702 | FLEXIBLE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND RECHARGEABLE BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - The electrode assembly of the present invention having an electrode layer including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode includes a stacking portion where the electrode layer is overlapped and disposed, and a connection formed between the stacking portions to connect the stacking portions and having a smaller thickness than the stacking portion. | 12-11-2014 |
20140363703 | SECONDARY BATTERY PACK OF COMPACT STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is a secondary battery pack including a battery cell having an electrode assembly mounted in a battery case together with an electrolyte, a protection circuit module (PCM) having a protection circuit for controlling overcharge, overdischarge, and overcurrent of the battery cell, an insulative mounting member mounted to a top cap of the battery cell, and an insulative cap coupled to the upper end of the battery cell, wherein the top cap is provided with at least one protrusion-type electrode terminal, and the top cap is provided at a partial region where the protrusion-type electrode terminal is not formed with a space (depression space) depressed downward by a predetermined depth. The insulative mounting member is provided with a through-hole (a first through-hole) corresponding to the protrusion-type electrode terminal and a through-hole (a second through-hole) corresponding to the depression space, the PCM is provided with a coupling through-hole corresponding to the first through-hole, and the coupling of the insulative mounting member and the PCM to the battery cell is achieved by successively fixedly inserting the protrusion-type electrode terminal through the first through-hole of the insulative mounting member and the coupling through-hole of the PCM. | 12-11-2014 |
20140363704 | Battery Comprising a Number of Individual Cells Connected Electrically to One Another and Method for Maintaining, Repairing and/or Optimizing such a Battery - A battery includes a number of single cells interconnected in series and/or in parallel, the electrical poles of which for the electrical interconnection are connected to one another in a positive-fit and/or integrally bonded manner, directly or by means of cell connectors. The battery also includes a battery monitoring unit connected to the electrical poles and/or to the cell connectors in a positive-fit and/or integrally bonded manner. The electrical poles of the single cells, the cell connectors, and/or the battery monitoring unit have redundant contact areas for the positive-fit and/or integrally bonded connection. In each case only one of the contact areas which are redundant with one another is connected in a positive-fit and/or integrally bonded manner, and the further contact area(s) is/are not connected. | 12-11-2014 |
20140377591 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack that prevents arbitrary disassembly, and yet, that can be separated, includes a battery cell, a case for accommodating the battery cell therein, and a holder enclosing the case. A first engagement portion is formed on an outer surface of the case, and a second engagement portion is formed on an inner surface of the holder for coupling with the first engagement portion. | 12-25-2014 |
20140377592 | ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure includes various assemblies to be used with one or more energy storage devices. In one embodiment, an energy storage device assembly can include a plurality of energy storage devices, and each of these energy storage devices can include a first projecting electrode and a second projecting electrode. The energy storage devices can be connected to each other through a weld, which can directly bond the adjacent first and second projecting electrodes of adjacent energy storage devices to one another. This configuration can allow each of the energy storage devices to be connected together in series. | 12-25-2014 |
20140377593 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a secondary battery, including an electrode tab extending from the secondary battery, the electrode tab including a first alignment portion and a protective circuit module including a tab mounting portion, the tab mounting portion including a second alignment portion that engages the first alignment portion. | 12-25-2014 |
20140377594 | BATTERY UNIT - A battery unit in one aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a plurality of cell assemblies, a positive electrode connection terminal, a negative electrode connection terminal, a plurality of switch sections, a control section, and a simultaneous on-suppression section. When an on-command signal is output from the control section to at least two of the plurality of the switch sections, the simultaneous on-suppression section performs one of enabling the on-command signal to one of the at least two switch sections and disabling the on-command signal to all of the at least two switch sections, so as to suppress the at least two switch sections from being turned on at the same time. | 12-25-2014 |
20150010782 | BATTERY PACK TEMPERATURE CONTROL STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A battery pack temperature control structure is provided for an electric vehicle, and basically includes a battery module, a heavy-current disconnecting switch and a temperature control unit. The battery module is mounted in an inner space of the battery pack case. The heavy-current disconnecting switch disconnects, by a manual operation, a battery high-power circuit in the battery module. The temperature control unit is mounted in the inner space of the battery pack case for producing a temperature-controlled air to be blown to the battery module. The heavy-current disconnecting switch is disposed in an upper space position within the inner space of the battery pack case. The temperature control unit is disposed in a space position that is lower than the heavy-current disconnecting switch and that overlaps with the heavy-current disconnecting switch in the vehicle vertical direction. | 01-08-2015 |
20150010783 | METHOD, MODULE FOR ACTIVATING BATTERY AND TERMINAL - The disclosure provides a method, module and terminal for automatically activating a battery. The module for activating the battery comprises a detection unit, an activation unit and a control unit. The method for activating the battery comprises the following steps: a value of at least one first working parameter and a value of at least one second working parameter of the battery are periodically collected, recorded and uploaded; a key section of the at least one first working parameter is determined and a variation value of the second working parameter corresponding to the key section of the first working parameter is computed; and the variation value of the second working parameter is compared with a preset value, the using state of the battery is determined according to a comparison result, and the battery is activated according to the using state. | 01-08-2015 |
20150010784 | SEALED NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY - The present invention provides a sealed nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery which is equipped with a current interrupt device that is actuated by a rise in internal pressure of a battery case and in which the current interrupt device is actuated in a speedy and stable manner during an overcharge. In the sealed nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, an electrode body formed by a positive electrode | 01-08-2015 |
20150017484 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a plurality of unit batteries arranged side by side in a first direction, each unit battery including a can accommodating an opening including an electrode assembly having a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator between the electrode plates, and a cap plate sealing the opening. The plurality of unit batteries may be arranged side by side in the first direction with all the cap plates exposed in the same direction. The battery pack may further include a protection circuit module adjacent to the cap plate with a circuit board extending in the first direction and a protection device coupled to it, wherein each unit battery further includes a first terminal on a first area of the cap plate and a second terminal on a second area of the cap plate, each coupled to the unit battery and the protection circuit module. | 01-15-2015 |
20150017485 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell and a secondary cell as power supply sources to a load, in which, during normal operation, a first control part allows a first converter (boost converter at the fuel cell side) to control an output voltage of the fuel cell and a second control part allows a second converter (boost converter at the secondary cell side) to control an output voltage to a first load side, whereas during an occurrence of an abnormality of the secondary cell, the first control part allows the first converter to control an output voltage thereof and the second control part allows the second converter to control an output voltage to a second load side. | 01-15-2015 |
20150017486 | MCM-48 TEMPLATED CARBON COMPOSITIONS, ELECTRODES, CELLS, METHODS FOR MAKING AND METHODS FOR USING - There is a composition comprising templated carbon. The templated carbon has a carbon microstructure that is complementary with a three-dimensional framework of MCM-48 silica particles used in a process for making the templated carbon. There is also an electrode including a circuit contact and a cathode composition. The cathode composition comprises sulfur compound and templated carbon. The templated carbon in the cathode composition has a carbon microstructure that is complementary with a three-dimensional framework of MCM-48 silica particles used in a process for making the templated carbon. | 01-15-2015 |
20150024239 | Cover for Batteries - A battery module comprises a plurality of electrically interconnected battery cells, a module cover, and a battery cell monitoring unit. The battery cells include at least one terminal cover. The battery cell monitoring unit is positioned on an inner face of the at least one terminal cover. | 01-22-2015 |
20150030889 | POWER STORAGE DEVICE - A power storage device includes a battery containing body, an electronic device unit, and a chassis for housing them, wherein at a side surface portion of the chassis, an opening for inserting and removing the battery containing body and the electronic device unit is provided; an openable and closable pivoting member is provided inside the opening, the pivoting member, when closed, preventing removal of the battery containing body, and when opened, preventing insertion of the electronic device unit as removed; and the electronic device unit is housed and disposed adjacent to the battery containing body, and includes an opening prevention guide capable of engaging with the pivoting member and thereby preventing the pivoting member from being opened when the electronic device unit is housed. | 01-29-2015 |
20150030890 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes battery stacks each formed of battery cells stacked on one another and bus bars disposed at a first end side of the battery stack for connection between electrode terminals of the battery cells, a battery pack case housing the battery stacks, a fan device disposed inside the battery pack case for circulating fluid within the battery pack case and a spacer disposed between respective adjacent battery cells to guide the fluid to flow in a direction from the first end side to a second end side opposite to the first end side along lateral sides of the battery cells. Each of the battery cells includes a battery cell case as an outer shell thereof that includes an exposed portion having a predetermined exposed length by which the battery cell case projects from an end at the first end side of the spacer. | 01-29-2015 |
20150037616 | LITHIUM ION BATTERY WITH LEAD ACID FORM FACTOR - A lithium ion battery module includes a housing with dimensions that conform to overall dimensions for a standard lead acid battery. The lithium ion battery module also includes a plurality of lithium ion battery cells arranged in a stack within the housing and a heat sink outer wall feature of the housing. The heat sink outer wall feature substantially extends in at least one direction to an outermost dimension of the standard lead acid battery. | 02-05-2015 |
20150037617 | SELECTIVELY CONDUCTING BATTERY CASING - An electrochemical cell casing may be made from a non-conducting material. A conducting area may be formed on the casing. For example the conductive area may include a charge collector and/or a link and/or a terminal. The conducting area may be formed for example by coatings and/or deposits and/or molded interconnect device technology and/or multicomponent molding. An electrochemical cell may be modular. The cell may have interlocking features for stacking into a compound battery. An electrochemical cell may have an arbitrary shape, for instance prismatic. The cell may be flexible. The cell may fit into a standard battery receptacle. | 02-05-2015 |
20150037618 | PROTECTING CASE - Provided is a protecting case for protecting an electronic device. The protecting case includes a protecting case body portion and a sliding case portion having an auxiliary battery cell embedded therein, the sliding case portion being electrically connected with the electronic device, supplying power to the electronic device, and being inserted into/drawn out from the protecting case body portion by sliding movement. | 02-05-2015 |
20150037619 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK - A rechargeable battery pack including a unit battery cell; a frame surrounding perimeter sides of the unit battery cell; a protective circuit module electrically connected to the unit battery cell and supported within the frame; and a pair of case members coupled to the frame and covering respective first and second sides of the unit battery cell, the first and second sides being opposite each other, and the frame includes a circuit installation part at a side of the frame and supporting the protective circuit module. | 02-05-2015 |
20150037620 | ELECTRODE, SECONDARY BATTERY, BATTERY PACK, ELECTRIC VEHICLE, ELECTRIC POWER STORAGE SYSTEM, ELECTRIC POWER TOOL, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A secondary battery includes: a cathode; an anode; and a non-aqueous electrolytic solution, wherein the cathode includes a second lithium-containing compound having an olivine-type crystal structure, a photoelectron spectrum of oxygen 1s obtained by surface analysis of the cathode with the use of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy includes a third peak and a fourth peak, the third peak having an apex in a range in which binding energy is equal to or larger than 530 electron volts and less than 533 electron volts, and the fourth peak having an apex in a range in which binding energy is from 533 electron volts to 536 electron volts both inclusive and having spectrum intensity smaller than spectrum intensity of the third peak, and a ratio IE/ID between a spectrum intensity ID of the third peak and a spectrum intensity IE of the fourth peak is larger than ¼. | 02-05-2015 |
20150037621 | ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - Embodiments of the disclosure set forth energy storage devices. Some example energy storage devices include a first hybrid capacitor, a first battery and an electric double-layer capacitor. The first hybrid capacitor includes a first positive electrode, a first negative electrode and a first electrolyte. The first battery couples to the first hybrid capacitor and includes a second positive electrode, a second negative electrode and a second electrolyte. The electric double-layer capacitor couples to the first battery and includes a third positive electrode, a third negative electrode and a third electrolyte. The first positive electrode includes the second positive electrode. | 02-05-2015 |
20150044511 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes at least one battery cell having a first conductive tab and a second conductive tab, a protection circuit board electrically connected to the first and second conductive tabs, and a temperature sensitive element on the protection circuit board. The temperature sensitive element is adjacent, but electrically insulated from, a connection region where at least one of the first and second conductive tabs is connected to the protection circuit board, the connection region being between the temperature sensitive element and the battery cell. | 02-12-2015 |
20150044512 | POWER STORAGE DEVICE - A power storage device including a battery containing body and a chassis for housing the body, further including
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20150044513 | CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, CATHODE, SECONDARY BATTERY, BATTERY PACK, ELECTRIC VEHICLE, ELECTRIC POWER STORAGE SYSTEM, ELECTRIC POWER TOOL, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A secondary battery capable of obtaining superior battery characteristics is provided. The cathode according to the technology includes a lithium-containing compound. The lithium-containing compound is a compound obtained by inserting an element M2 different from an element M1 in a crystal structure of a surface layer region of a composite oxide represented by a general formula of Li | 02-12-2015 |
20150044514 | PROTECTION MEMBER - To realize a protection member that makes a flux amount applied on a fusible conductor uniform, and improves variation of fusing characteristics. The protection member includes an insulating substrate, a heating body, an insulating member, two electrodes, a heating body internal electrode, a fusible conductor layered from the heating body internal electrode to the two electrodes, and configured to fuse a current path between the two electrodes by heating, flux applied on the fusible conductor to superimpose with the heating body, and a cover member covering at least the fusible conductor and attached to the insulating substrate. The cover member further includes a plurality of cylindrical projection portions facing the heating body and formed on an inner surface of the cover member to be in contact with the flux. | 02-12-2015 |
20150044515 | BATTERY PACK WITH LOCALLY CONTROLLED DISCONNECT SAFEGUARDS - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an improved battery packaging design. The battery pack design may include a battery cell, a plurality of transistors, and a controller. The transistors may be coupled to the terminals of the battery cell in an H-bridge configuration. The controller may control the transistors to bypass the battery cell based on the current flowing between the output terminals of the battery pack. In such a manner, the controller may prevent damage to the battery cell and improve the overall safety of the battery pack in hazardous conditions. | 02-12-2015 |
20150044516 | High Surface Area and Low Structure Carbon Blacks for Energy Storage Applications - The present invention, in part, relates to a carbon black having a) a nitrogen BET surface area (BET) of from about 600 m | 02-12-2015 |
20150050522 | LITHIUM-RICH LAYERED OXIDE CATHODES AND RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES CONTAINING LITHIUM-RICH LAYERED OXIDES - The present disclosure relates to an electrochemically active lithium-rich layered oxide having the general formula Li | 02-19-2015 |
20150050523 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes: a battery cell including one or more coupling holes formed in a terrace part; and a case accommodating the battery cell and including a fixing protrusion configured to be coupled to the coupling hole. The battery cell further includes: an electrode assembly in which a positive electrode plate, a separator, and a negative electrode plate are sequentially stacked; a pouch in which the electrode assembly is sealed; and a lead tab connected to the electrode assembly and partially exposed to an outside of the pouch. | 02-19-2015 |
20150050524 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING INTERNAL OHMIC RESISTANCE OF FUEL CELL SYSTEM - An apparatus and a method for measuring the internal ohmic resistance of a fuel cell system, in which the resistance can be easily measured through a current interruption method even while the fuel cell system is operated. An interrupter and an external energy consumption device are connected in parallel to each other between a fuel cell and a main energy consumption device such that current to the external energy consumption device is applied and interrupted by switching the interrupter on/off even while the fuel cell system is maintained in operation as is, thereby making it possible to easily measure the internal ohmic resistance of the fuel cell. | 02-19-2015 |
20150050525 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK - A rechargeable battery pack includes a frame accommodating a unit cell including a rechargeable battery; a protection circuit module electrically connected to the unit cell and in the frame; and a pair of cases coupled to opposite sides of the frame and accommodating the unit cell and the protection circuit module, and wherein the frame has coupling grooves in the sides and wherein each of the pair of cases comprises coupling protrusions, the coupling protrusions of each case being alternately coupled to the coupling grooves. | 02-19-2015 |
20150050526 | SUPPORT PLATE FOR PROTECTION MODULE AND BATTERY MODULE HAVING THE SAME - A support plate for a protection module, and a battery module including the same. A support plate for a protection module of a battery module includes: a plate-shaped plate portion; and a support unit protruded or recessed from the plate portion and coupled to a protection member configured to control charging and discharging of a rechargeable battery, and the plate portion and the support unit are integrally formed. | 02-19-2015 |
20150056475 | SCALABLE HIGHLY AVAILABLE MODULAR BATTERY SYSTEM - A modular battery pack system including a plurality of battery sub-modules operably connected in parallel and an isolation system configured to discretely isolate any one of the battery sub-modules from the remaining battery sub-module(s). The isolation system, in one embodiment, may utilize an ORing FET for each of the battery sub-modules, with each ORing FET operably connected at its input with an output of a corresponding battery sub-module and operably connected at its output with the output of the other ORing FETs. The modular battery pack system may further include a conditioning system for conditioning a battery sub-module by discharging at least a portion of the battery sub-module. Each battery sub-module may be operably and discretely connected to the conditioning system, such that conditioning is selectively applicable to any one or more of the battery sub-modules. | 02-26-2015 |
20150056476 | METHODS OF EXTENDING THE LIFE OF BATTERY - Methods for extending the life of a battery output regulated voltages from output terminals configured to interface with input terminals of battery powered devices. A method includes receiving a battery electrical power output from the battery. The voltage output by the battery decreases from a battery first output voltage to a battery second output voltage during use of the battery. The electrical power output is used to drive a converter that outputs a converter electrical power having a converter output voltage greater than the battery second output voltage. The converter electrical power is output from output terminals configured to interface with input terminals of a battery powered device. The converter is configured and supported relative to the battery to interface with one or more output terminals of the battery. | 02-26-2015 |
20150064502 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack can stably fix a protection circuit module (PCM) to a battery cell while insulating the PCM. The battery pack includes a battery cell including an electrode assembly, and a case accommodating the electrode assembly and a terrace from which an electrode tab electrically connected to the electrode assembly protrudes, a PCM including a circuit board positioned on the terrace, and an electrode terminal formed on a top surface of the circuit board and connected to the electrode tab, a first insulation tape surrounding the PCM and allowing the PCM to be positioned on a top surface of the terrace, and a second insulation tape surrounding both side surfaces of the case, wherein the first insulation tape includes a body part surrounding the PCM and the terrace and a wing part protruding to both sides of the body part and fixing the body part to the case. | 03-05-2015 |
20150064503 | BATTERY CONTAINING BODY AND POWER STORAGE DEVICE - A battery containing body having a flat shape that can be inserted to and removed from a power storage device, wherein a handle is provided at an end portion on a front side in a direction of insertion, and at least at a lower end portion from among the lower end portion and an upper end portion when the battery containing body is inserted upright, a recess portion for supporting the lower end portion is provided. | 03-05-2015 |
20150064504 | BATTERY MODULE HAVING CONNECTING TAB - Disclosed is a battery module including a plurality of rechargeable batteries, a protective circuit board controlling charging and discharging of the rechargeable batteries, and a connecting tab for combining the rechargeable batteries with the protective circuit board such that the connecting tab is provided with a catching protrusion which is inserted into a hole of the protective circuit board and thereby supports the protective circuit board. | 03-05-2015 |
20150064505 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack is disclosed. In one aspect, the battery pack includes a battery cell and a protective circuit module electrically connected to the battery cell. The protective circuit module includes a substrate and a protective device mounted on the substrate. The battery pack also includes a lower frame including an accommodation space for the battery cell and the protective circuit module and a cover coupled to the lower frame and covering at least a portion of the protective circuit module. The cover includes a protrusion protruding the lower frame and having an uneven surface and the lower frame includes a groove. The protrusion is placed in the groove and secured therein by interference fitting. | 03-05-2015 |
20150064506 | Solid State Battery with Offset Geometry - In one embodiment, a solid state battery includes a first cell stack including a first solid-electrolyte separator positioned between a first cathode and a first anode, a first base layer including a first base portion positioned directly beneath the first anode, and including a first lateral extension extending laterally beyond the first anode, a second cell stack beneath the first base layer and including a second solid-electrolyte separator positioned between a second cathode and a second anode, a second base layer including a second base portion positioned directly beneath the second anode, and including a second lateral extension extending laterally beyond the second anode, wherein the second base portion extends laterally beyond the first lateral extension, and a multiplexor (i) in electrical communication with the first base portion through the first lateral extension, and (ii) in electrical communication with the second base portion through the second lateral extension. | 03-05-2015 |
20150064507 | BATTERY PACK - An embodiment of the present invention provides a battery pack comprising a plurality of battery cells; a protective circuit module coupled to at least two battery cells; and a case accommodating the battery cells and the protective circuit module, wherein the two battery cells are disposed on a surface of the case, and the protective circuit module is disposed between the two battery cells on the surface of the case. | 03-05-2015 |
20150064508 | BATTERY PACK CONTAINING PCM EMPLOYED WITH SAFETY MEMBER - A battery pack including a battery cell having an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure mounted in a battery case together with an electrolyte in a sealed state, and a protection circuit module (PCM) electrically connected to the battery cell. The PCM includes a protection circuit board (PCB) electrically connected to the battery cell, the PCB being provided on a region where a circuit is connected with a conductive pattern including a fusing part, having relatively high resistance, configured to fuse itself for interrupting the flow of current when a large amount of current is conducted. | 03-05-2015 |
20150072173 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK - A rechargeable battery pack includes a rechargeable battery, a mount frame wrapping at least part of the rechargeable battery, an outer case wrapped around the mount frame, the outer case including a first case having a first lead unit protruding therefrom, and a second case having a second lead unit therefrom, the first lead unit and the second lead unit being inserted into and fixed to an inside of the mount frame, and a protective circuit module electrically connected to the rechargeable battery. | 03-12-2015 |
20150072174 | LAYERED BATTERY MODULE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A method of manufacturing a battery module for use in a vehicle is presented. The method may include disposing battery cells into a lower housing and disposing a lid assembly over the battery cells. The lid assembly may include a lid and bus bar interconnects disposed on the lid. The method may also include disposing a printed circuit board (PCB) assembly onto the lid assembly and electrically coupling portions of the lid assembly, portions of the PCB assembly, and the battery cells to each other. | 03-12-2015 |
20150072175 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VENTING PRESSURIZED GAS FROM A BATTERY MODULE - Present embodiments are directed to a battery module including a venting assembly and a method of manufacturing the battery module. The venting assembly may, in certain embodiments, be designed to vent gases from a plurality of battery cells disposed in a housing of the battery module. Each of the plurality of battery cells may include a battery cell vent. The venting assembly may include a lid designed to be coupled to the housing and disposed over the battery cells in the housing. In some embodiments, the lid includes a vent chamber formed in the lid and designed to receive and direct gases vented from the plurality of battery cells away from the battery module. | 03-12-2015 |
20150072176 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING CONNECTIONS OF A BATTERY MODULE - A battery module includes a housing and battery cells disposed in the housing, each of the battery cells including two terminals. The battery module also includes bus bar cell interconnects including a first material, where each bus bar cell interconnect is configured to electrically couple two adjacent battery cells via an electrical coupling with a first terminal of one of the adjacent battery cells and a second terminal of the other adjacent battery cell, where at least one of the first and second terminals includes the first material. The battery module includes welds, each weld being disposed at a corresponding welding point to directly couple one of the bus bar cell interconnects with the corresponding at least one terminal including the first material. Each welding point is accessible for welding from a position above the battery cells when the interconnects are disposed over the battery cells. | 03-12-2015 |
20150072177 | BATTERY MODULE LID ASSEMBLY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A lid assembly for use in a battery module includes a lid with apertures extending through the lid in a vertical direction, where each of the apertures is configured to receive a terminal of a battery cell of the battery module. The lid assembly also includes one or more extensions extending away from the lid in the vertical direction. Each of the one or more extensions is configured to couple the lid to a printed circuit board assembly of the battery module. The lid assembly also includes walls extending away from the lid in the vertical direction. Each of the walls is configured to extend between a first terminal of a first battery cell and a second terminal of a second battery cell. | 03-12-2015 |
20150072178 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a plurality of bare cells, a first case covering one side of the bare cells, and a second case covering an opposite side of the bare cells and fastened to the first case. The first case may include fastening hooks formed on a sidewall of the first case, and the second case may include fastening grooves formed on a sidewall of the second case, the fastening grooves to be fastened to the fastening hooks, the fastening hooks including first fastening hooks protruding on a first region of the sidewall of the first case, the first fastening hooks being spaced apart from the plurality of bare cells in a first direction of the first case, the fastening hooks further including second fastening hooks protruding in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the first fastening hooks and the second fastening hooks being alternately arranged. | 03-12-2015 |
20150072179 | SEALED BATTERY - Disclosed is a sealed battery capable of suppressing time degradation of a CID. A battery ( | 03-12-2015 |
20150072180 | SMART BATTERY PROVIDED WITH A POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE MANAGEMENT CIRCUIT - The smart battery includes an electronic circuit for managing the supply voltage connected to a battery. The electronic circuit includes a battery end-of-life detector, a management unit, an oscillator stage, a DC-DC converter powered on when the supply voltage of the battery is close or equal to a battery end-of-life threshold, and a data or command communication interface. The data or command communication interface is a 1-wire interface which is connected to a positive supply voltage terminal of the smart battery for transmitting a modulated data or command signal through one of the supply voltage terminals. The modulated signal transmitted by the interface may include battery end-of-life information. | 03-12-2015 |
20150072181 | STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR EXTENDING BATTERY LIFE - A battery sleeve for extending the operational life of one or more batteries, the battery sleeve comprising a positive conductive electrode configured such that when the battery sleeve is coupled to at least one battery, the positive conductive electrode of the sleeve serves as the new positive terminal of the at least one battery. | 03-12-2015 |
20150079425 | BYPASS SWITCH - A bypass switch includes a pair of fixed conductors connected in parallel with a battery cell, a movable conductor disposed in a vertical direction with respect to the pair of fixed conductors, and a thermally actuated device. In the thermally actuated device, a single diode that generates heat by being energized, a metal plate, and solder are stacked and sandwiched between a first and second heat-insulating spacers. When the battery cell malfunctions, the diode is energized and generates heat that is transferred to the solder through the metal plate, causing the solder to melt, and thereby the thermally actuated device to be displaced. Displacement of the thermally actuated device causes the movable conductor to be displaced in the vertical direction with respect to the fixed conductors and inserted between the fixed conductors, electrically connecting the fixed conductors and forming a bypass circuit to short-circuit the malfunctioned battery cell. | 03-19-2015 |
20150086809 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT STRUCTURE AND A BATTERY STRUCTURE - According to various embodiments, an integrated circuit structure may include: an electronic circuit being arranged on a surface of a carrier, and a solid state electrolyte battery being at least partially arranged within the carrier, wherein at least a part of the solid state electrolyte battery being arranged within the carrier is overlapping with the electronic circuit along a direction parallel to the surface of the carrier. | 03-26-2015 |
20150086810 | FAN AND PCB MOUNTING IN FUEL CELL STACK ASSEMBLIES - A fuel cell stack assembly ( | 03-26-2015 |
20150086811 | BATTERY MODULE, BATTERY PACK AND VEHICLE - According to one embodiment, a battery module including two nonaqueous electrolyte batteries electrically connected in series is provided. Each of the nonaqueous electrolyte batteries includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode contains an iron-containing phosphorus compound represented by Li | 03-26-2015 |
20150086812 | BATTERY SYSTEM FOR SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING BLENDED CATHODE MATERIAL, AND APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING THE SAME - Disclosed is a battery system for a secondary battery including a blended cathode material, and an apparatus and method for managing a secondary battery having a blended cathode material. The blended cathode material includes at least a first cathode material and a second cathode material. The first and second cathode materials have different operating voltage ranges. When the secondary battery comes to an idle state or a no-load state, the battery system detects a voltage relaxation occurring by the transfer of operating ions between the first and second cathode materials. | 03-26-2015 |
20150093603 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a pouch, an electrode assembly in the pouch, an electrode lead, the electrode lead being electrically coupled to the electrode assembly and extending from a sealing portion of the pouch, the sealing portion having a first thickness in a first region corresponding to the electrode lead and a second thickness in a second region adjacent to the electrode lead, the second thickness being less than the first thickness, and a protecting circuit module, the protecting circuit module including a substrate, a temperature control portion, and a connecting tab, the substrate having a first surface mounted on the first region, the first surface of the substrate being spaced apart from the second region, the connecting tab coupling the temperature control portion to the substrate, the connecting tab being configured such that a first surface of the temperature control portion contacts the second region of the sealing portion. | 04-02-2015 |
20150093604 | Safety Apparatus and Protection Method of Secondary Battery for Electric Vehicle Using Switch - The present invention relates to a safety apparatus and a protection method of a secondary battery, which can prevent explosion and fire of the secondary battery using a switch or a rupture switch attached on the outside of the secondary battery if a swelling degree of the secondary battery reaches a predetermined value when the secondary battery is swelled due to abnormal usage such as overcharge, short-circuit, reverse-connection and heat-exposure of large-capacity lithium polymer battery. | 04-02-2015 |
20150099144 | Extended Battery - A battery for use in an electronic device having a user-accessible battery compartment, including a connection module accommodatable in the battery compartment, and an extension module attached to and in electrical connection with the connection module. The extension module is larger than the battery compartment, such that, when the battery in installed, the connection module is disposed in the battery compartment, and the extension module covers the battery compartment and a portion of the electronic device other than the battery compartment. | 04-09-2015 |
20150099145 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY HAVING SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTRUSION - A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly including first and second electrodes; a case accommodating the electrode assembly; a cap plate having a short-circuit opening; a first terminal coupled to the first electrode; a second terminal coupled to the second electrode; and a short-circuit member at the cap plate, corresponding to the short-circuit opening, and configured to deform to electrically couple the first and second electrodes; and a short-circuit protrusion at the second terminal and configured to contact the short-circuit member, wherein a surface roughness of the short-circuit protrusion is greater than that of the cap plate. | 04-09-2015 |
20150104671 | POWER BATTERY - This invention belongs to the field of power battery technologies, and in particular, to a power battery. The power battery comprises a battery shell, a cell accommodated in the battery shell, an electrolyte filled inside the battery shell, and a top cover assembled in a sealed way to the battery shell; a cathode tab and an anode tab are positioned on a front end of the cell; and a cathode transit plate is positioned between the top cover and the cathode tab, wherein a melting region is positioned on the cathode transit plate. Compared with the prior art, this invention, by providing the melting region on the cathode transit plate, is capable of effectively separating the top cover from the cell thereby protecting the top cover from damages when an inner short-circuit or an outer short-circuit occurs on the battery; moreover, the melting region forms a fragile place for a current, and when a large current is generated due to an inner short-circuit or an outer short-circuit of the battery, the region where the melting region is located may melt immediately, where a melting position is accurate and sensitivity is high, thereby greatly improving safety performance of the battery. In addition, this invention has a simple structure, may be implemented easily, and may be applied for industrial production. | 04-16-2015 |
20150104672 | SAFETY DEVICE OF LITHIUM-ION BATTERY - This invention belongs to the lithium-ion battery field, and in particular, to a safety device of a lithium-ion battery. The safety device of a lithium-ion battery comprises a top cover plate, a first electrode post, a second electrode post, an explosion-proof valve, and a conductive plate, wherein the first electrode post, the second electrode post, and the explosion-proof valve are respectively positioned on the top cover plate; the first electrode post is electrically connected to the top cover plate; the second electrode post is assembled in an insulated way to the top cover plate; and the second electrode post is electrically connected to the conductive plate; where an air-pressured flip plate is further positioned on the top cover plate, and a cut is positioned on the air-pressured flip plate. The device may be used to avoid a safety problem caused by overcharging when an accident occurs on a cell, and release energy of the faulty cell through an outer short-circuit, thereby avoiding a more serious safety accident and ensuring safety performance of the battery. | 04-16-2015 |
20150104673 | DAISY-CHAIN COMMUNICATION BUS AND PROTOCOL - In some embodiments, an apparatus is provided that includes a bi-directional communication bus, a set of battery sections connected to the bi-directional communication bus, and a battery manager circuit bi-directional communication bus. Each of the battery sections of the set has a clock circuit. The battery manager circuit is configured to communicate with the set of battery sections via the bi-directional communication bus using a synchronous master-slave communication protocol, in which symbols transmitted by the battery manager circuit include respective timing trigger segments and respective data segments. Each battery section of the set of battery sections is configured and arranged to adjust a frequency or a phase of the respective clock circuit of the battery section, relative to timing of the timing trigger segments. | 04-16-2015 |
20150104674 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery includes a short-circuit path connected to a first terminal and spaced from a second terminal. The short-circuit path changes direction at least once, and may be formed from one or more conductive surfaces. The short-circuit path establishes a first short circuit when the battery receives a force in a first direction, and a second short circuit when the battery receives a force in a second direction. Each short-circuit path delivers a current to a fuse coupled to the second terminal. The first and second short circuits are established independently from one another based on different forces applied to the battery. | 04-16-2015 |
20150104675 | Electrochemical Cell Module - Provided is an electrochemical cell module in which a plurality of electrochemical cell modules may be used in a combined state. In an electrochemical cell module | 04-16-2015 |
20150104676 | BATTERY FOR AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - A battery for automotive electrical system comprises a lead battery having an outer shape of a rectangular box and having length longer than the width, and a sub-battery connected in parallel to the lead battery. A first main terminal as a positive electrode terminal and a second terminal as a negative electrode terminal are disposed at both ends adjacent to a long side on an upper surface. The first main terminal as an output terminal of the lead battery is connected to a vehicle lead line, and the second main terminal is connected to the sub-battery. The sub-battery has a structure in which plural cells are stored in an outer case, and the outer case is disposed outside an end portion in the lengthwise direction of the lead battery and adjacent to the second main terminal of the lead battery, and the lead battery and the sub-battery are coupled. | 04-16-2015 |
20150104677 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a battery cell, a protection circuit module, and a case. The battery cell has a terminal. The protection circuit module has a through-hole at a region corresponding to the terminal. The case is coupled to the battery cell and covers the protection circuit module. The protection circuit module includes at least one protrusion adjacent the through-hole. | 04-16-2015 |
20150111068 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery, which can improve safety during a longitudinal compression test by reinforcing strength of a cap plate, is provided. In one embodiment, the secondary battery includes an electrode assembly, a can accommodating the electrode assembly, and cap plate coupled to a top portion of the can and sealing the can, wherein a reinforcement unit is formed on at least one side of the cap plate. | 04-23-2015 |
20150111069 | SECONDARY BATTERY MODULE - A secondary battery module includes a plurality of secondary batteries arranged in parallel with each other, each of the plurality of secondary batteries including an electrode assembly, a case accommodating the electrode assembly, first and second electrode terminals electrically coupled to the electrode assembly, and a short circuit member electrically coupled to the first electrode terminal and configured to protrude towards outside of the case when an internal pressure in the case increases, a plurality of first connection members coupling the plurality of secondary batteries to each other in series, and a second connection member having one side facing a short circuit member of one of the plurality of secondary batteries and an other side electrically coupled to a second electrode terminal of a secondary battery arranged at a last position from among the plurality of secondary batteries. | 04-23-2015 |
20150125718 | FIELD ACTIVATION FUEL CELL - An electric field activated fuel cell. Electrodes have sharp tips and are subjected to electric fields to generate ions. Ion conductive media may include polar solvents, liquid electrolytes, solid electrolytes and nonpolar solvent with phase transfer catalysts. Charge leaks preferentially from sharp electrode surface tips. Ionized fluid atoms and molecules migrate across the ion conductive media, leading to reaction completion and newly formed products. | 05-07-2015 |
20150132611 | Thermal Management And Connection Device For A Battery Module - The present invention concerns a thermal management and connection device for a battery module ( | 05-14-2015 |
20150132612 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING A BATTERY AT AN OPERATING TEMPERATURE - The invention relates to a device and method for maintaining a battery at an operating temperature. Said device for maintaining a first battery at an operating temperature is characterized in that it comprises: a heating circuit ( | 05-14-2015 |
20150132613 | BATTERY PACK AND ELECTRIC DEVICE INCLUDING BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a rechargeable battery, a battery information memory unit configured to store battery type information relating to a type of the rechargeable battery, and an information output unit configured to output the battery type information from the battery pack. | 05-14-2015 |
20150140360 | COMPOSITIONS, LAYERINGS, ELECTRODES AND METHODS FOR MAKING - There is a cell comprising an article comprising a hydrocarbon ionomer. The article may be any element in the cell, such as an interior wall, or a modification to an element, such as a film, a membrane, and a coating. The hydrocarbon ionomer is any polymer with ionic functionality, and not containing halogen or halogen-containing substituents. The hydrocarbon ionomer may also be included in a composition within an element of the cell, such as a porous separator. The cell also comprises a positive electrode including sulfur compound, a negative electrode, a circuit coupling the positive electrode with the negative electrode, an electrolyte medium and an interior wall of the cell. In addition, there are methods of making the cell and methods of using the cell. | 05-21-2015 |
20150140361 | Method For Producing A Non-Aqueous Secondary Battery - A non-aqueous secondary battery production method is provided. The method comprises constructing a preconditioning cell that comprises a positive electrode comprising a positive electrode active material, a preconditioning electrolyte solution comprising a supporting salt and a fluorine-containing non-ionic compound, and a preconditioning negative electrode (step S | 05-21-2015 |
20150140362 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes at least one battery cell, a protection circuit module electrically connected to the at least one battery cell, and a frame including the at least one battery cell and the protection circuit module. The battery pack also includes a label adjacent to the at least one battery cell, protection circuit module, and frame. The label includes a noise preventing portion in a direction different from a lengthwise direction of the frame. | 05-21-2015 |
20150140363 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a plurality of bare cells, a protection device on the plurality of bare cells, a connecting tab configured to electrically couple the bare cells to the protection device, and a protective circuit module positioned on the bare cells. The protective circuit module has a plurality of openings at positions where the connecting tab is coupled with the bare cells and/or the protection device. | 05-21-2015 |
20150140364 | BATTERY CASE - A battery case is disclosed. In one aspect, the battery case includes a front case and an attaching/detaching mechanism. The front case includes a first surface corresponding to a front end portion of a battery module placed in parallel to a bottom surface thereof, and a first flange portion extending toward the battery module from the periphery of the first surface, the first flange portion having an opening formed in an upper surface thereof. The attaching/detaching mechanism includes an elastic member positioned between the front case and a front end portion of the battery module, cover members respectively surrounding both ends of the elastic member, an extending member extended upward from one area of each cover member, and a press member respectively formed toward both the ends of the elastic portion at end portions of the extending member. | 05-21-2015 |
20150147595 | Energy Storage Device, System having an Energy Storage Device, and Method for Operating an Energy Storage Device - An energy storage device for generating an n-phase supply voltage includes a plurality of energy supply branches that are connected in parallel, each of which is connected to an output connector of the energy storage device. Each of the energy supply branches includes a plurality of energy storage modules that are connected in series, each having at least one energy storage cell, and having a plurality of coupling modules connected to one of the plurality of energy storage modules, respectively, each configured to couple, or to bridge, the connected energy storage module with the energy supply branch. The energy storage device further includes a control system. | 05-28-2015 |
20150147596 | LEAD-ACID BATTERY - A lead-acid battery includes a battery chamber containing therein a sulfate-based electrolyte solution, a lead-based negative electrode unit, a lead dioxide-based positive electrode unit, a separator unit spaced apart from one of the lead-based negative electrode unit and the lead dioxide-based positive electrode unit by a gap unit, and a capacitor electrode unit made of a carbon-based fiber material, and configured to be fitted in the gap unit so as to be brought into direct contact with said one of the lead-based negative electrode unit and the lead dioxide-based positive electrode unit. | 05-28-2015 |
20150147597 | BATTERY SYSTEM, METHOD FOR PRODUCING BATTERY SYSTEM, AND BATTERY CONTROL APPARATUS - The object of the present invention is to provide a battery system in which reductive decomposition of a Ge-containing solid electrolyte material is restricted. The present invention attains the object by providing a battery system including a battery and a control apparatus, wherein the battery has a cathode active material layer containing a cathode active material, an anode active material layer containing a Si-containing anode active material, and an electrolyte layer formed between the cathode active material layer and the anode active material layer, at least one of the anode active material layer and the electrolyte layer contains a Ge-containing solid electrolyte material, and the control apparatus is an apparatus to control an electric potential of the Si-containing anode active material so as to be reduction potential or less of the Ge-containing solid electrolyte material. | 05-28-2015 |
20150147598 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING BATTERY AND BATTERY - A method for producing a battery resulting from the joining with a plurality of weld nuggets therebetween of a foil layered part, at which foil exposed portions exposing an aluminum foil overlap, and a positive terminal member made of aluminum, includes: a formation step for forming at the foil layered part a foil welded part at which are formed, by welding aluminum foils together by means of ultrasonic welding, a first high-position part at at least a section of a surface to be joined, and a plurality of first low-position parts distributed at scattered points within the first high-position part; and a resistance-welding step for contacting the first high-position part to the positive terminal member, generating weld nuggets at the first low-position part by flowing an electric current, and resistance-welding the foil welded part and the positive terminal member with the weld nuggets therebetween. | 05-28-2015 |
20150147599 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes one or more battery cells including a plurality of electrode tabs, a protective circuit module connected to the electrode tabs of the one or more battery cells, a frame accommodating the battery cells and the protective circuit module, and a protective tape covering the protective circuit module and the electrode tabs, a first surface of the protective tape including a plurality of grooves corresponding to the electrode tabs. | 05-28-2015 |
20150147600 | CAP FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - An electrochemical cell includes: a cell can; electrolyte and an active-material roll in the cell can; and a cap that closes at least one opening of the cell can, the cap comprising: a substantially flat member that covers the opening, the substantially flat member having a separation portion defined therein; and a diaphragm that covers the separation portion on an inside of the substantially flat member. | 05-28-2015 |
20150303446 | Protective Circuit Module, and Battery Module Comprising Same - A protection circuit module has a substrate; a signal receiving connection terminal mounted on the substrate; a circuit portion mounted on the substrate, and electrically connected to signal receiving connection terminal; a first cover positioned over a first side of the substrate; and a second cover positioned over an opposite second side of the substrate, and into which the substrate is positioned. | 10-22-2015 |
20150303529 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A rechargeable battery according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a case, an electrode assembly received by the case, a cap plate combined with the opening of the case, a protective circuit board electrically connected with a first electrode of the electrode assembly, and a protective device attached on a top surface or side surface of the protective circuit board, electrically connected with a second electrode of the electrode assembly, and electrically connected with the protective circuit board. | 10-22-2015 |
20150311486 | BATTERY PACK - Provided is a battery pack. The battery pack includes: a case including a cavity; a core pack that inserts into the cavity and comprising a plurality of batteries; a first cover coupled to a side of the case; and a second cover coupled to the other side of the case. The case further includes a plurality of guide grooves formed in inner corners of the case and extending in a length direction of the case, and the core pack further includes a plurality of ridges that respectively slide into the guide grooves in the length direction of the case. | 10-29-2015 |
20150311494 | MOISTURE-RESISTANT AND ANTI-CORROSIVE ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - The disclosure extends to protectively coated energy storage devices, such as rechargeable batteries, and associated methods of forming the same. An energy storage device, such as a rechargeable battery, may comprise a cell including at least one electrical terminal and a circuit board electrically coupled to the at least one electrical terminal. The rechargeable battery may also include a protective coating on at least a portion of at least one of a surface of the cell and/or at least one surface of the circuit board. The protective coating may reside between the circuit board and the cell. The protective coating may comprise a moisture resistant coating that will withstand exposure to corrosive agents, including electrolytes, corrosive gases and dust. | 10-29-2015 |
20150311545 | SULFUR MANAGEMENT AND UTILIZATION IN MOLTEN METAL ANODE SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS FUELS CELLS - Embodiments of a molten metal anode solid oxide fuel cell (MMA-SOFC) system comprise a first MMA-SOFC and a second MMA-SOFC, a fuel contactor integral with the first MMA-SOFC or in fluid communication with the first MMA-SOFC, a molten metal conduit configured to deliver molten metal from a first molten metal anode to a second molten metal anode, and one or more external electric circuits, wherein a first molten metal anode is configured to oxidize molten metal to produce metal oxides and electrons, the fuel contactor is configured to reduce the metal oxides and produce metals and metal sulfides in the molten metal upon reaction with sulfur-containing fuel. The second molten metal anode is configured to oxidize the metal sulfides in the metal sulfides-containing molten metal to produce metals and electrons, and the external electric circuits are configured to generate power from the electrons produced in the first and second MMA-SOFCs. | 10-29-2015 |
20150311568 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a battery cell unit including a plurality of terminals for transmitting signals and current; an outer cover covering an upper portion of the battery cell unit to shield the terminals from surrounding factors; a flexible circuit board unit between the outer cover and the battery cell unit and contacting the terminals, the flexible circuit board unit including a first portion extending outward through a side of the outer cover in the first direction, a second portion bent from the first portion and around the edge of the outer cover, and a third portion bent from the second portion in a second direction, the third portion forming an angle with the upper surface of the outer cover; and a fixing part on the outer cover and accommodating the third portion of the flexible circuit board unit. | 10-29-2015 |
20150318581 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BATTERY PROTECTION - An electrical combination. The combination comprises a hand held power tool, a battery pack and a controller. The battery pack includes a battery pack housing connectable to and supportable by the hand held power tool, a plurality of battery cells supported by the battery pack housing, each of the plurality of battery cells having a lithium-based chemistry, being individually tapped and having an individual state of charge. A communication path is provided by a battery pack sense terminal and a power tool sense terminal. The controller is operable to monitor a state of charge of a number of battery cells less than the plurality of battery cells and to generate a signal based on the monitored state of charge of the number of battery cells less than the plurality of battery cells, the signal being operable to control the operation of the hand held power tool. | 11-05-2015 |
20150325886 | Battery Management System and Battery System - A control circuit is configured to monitor and control the operation of a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery includes a plurality of interconnected battery cells which are connected to at least one pole connection of the battery by at least one circuit element such that the at least one pole can be electrically decoupled from the rechargeable battery. The control circuit further includes at least one cell monitoring device configured to detect operational parameters of at least one battery cell, and a first control device configured to determine battery properties by evaluating operational parameters. The first control device is connected to the at least one cell monitoring device by a first interface. The control circuit further includes a second control device configured to control the at least one circuit element and which is connected to the at least one cell monitoring device by a second interface. | 11-12-2015 |
20150333360 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SECONDARY BATTERY - In the case where a film, which has lower strength than a metal can, is used as an exterior body of a secondary battery, a current collector provided in a region surrounded by the exterior body, an active material layer provided on a surface of the current collector, or the like might be damaged when force is externally applied to the secondary battery. A secondary battery that is durable even when force is externally applied thereto is provided. A region that is easily partly bent and a region that is not easily partly bent owing to a protective material provided in the region are intentionally formed to obtain the durable secondary battery. | 11-19-2015 |
20150333369 | BATTERY AND BATTERY PACK - A battery and a battery pack that includes the battery are provided. The battery includes a positive electrode including a positive electrode active material and a first current collector; a negative electrode including a negative electrode active material and a second current collector; a separator; a fluidic electrolyte; and a polymer layer including a polymeric material; wherein at least a portion of the polymer layer is provided between the separator and at least one of the positive electrode active material and the negative electrode active material; and wherein the fluidic electrolyte is provided in at least a void portion adjacent to at least one of the first current collector and the second current collector. | 11-19-2015 |
20150349345 | METHOD FOR FORMING ELECTRODE, ELECTRODE, STORAGE BATTERY, AND ELECTRIC DEVICE - An electrode improved for achieving a storage battery having both a high electrode strength and favorable electrode conductivity is provided. The electrode includes graphene and a modified polymer in an active material layer or includes a layer substantially formed of carbon particles and an active material layer including a modified polymer over a current collector. The modified polymer has a poly(vinylidene fluoride) structure and partly has a polyene structure or an aromatic ring structure. The polyene structure or the aromatic ring structure is sandwiched between poly(vinylidene fluoride) structures. | 12-03-2015 |
20150349375 | SECONDARY BATTERY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A secondary battery suitable for a portable information terminal or a wearable device is provided. An electronic device having a novel structure which can have various forms and a secondary battery that fits the forms of the electronic device are provided. In the secondary battery, sealing is performed using a film provided with depressions or projections that ease stress on the film due to application of external force. A pattern of depressions or projections is formed on the film by pressing, e.g., embossing. | 12-03-2015 |
20150349391 | INDICATOR CIRCUIT DECOUPLED FROM A GROUND PLANE - The invention is directed towards an indicator circuit. The indicator circuit includes a ground plane; an antenna; a decoupler component; and an integrated circuit. The antenna includes at least one antenna trace; a first antenna terminal; and a second antenna terminal. The decoupler component includes a first decoupler component terminal and a second decoupler component terminal. The integrated circuit is electrically coupled to the first antenna terminal and the second antenna terminal. The integrated circuit is electrically coupled to the first decoupler component terminal. The second decoupler component terminal is electrically connected to the ground plane. | 12-03-2015 |
20150364745 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack is disclosed. In one aspect, the battery pack includes first and second battery units having a substantially prismatic shape and separated from each other, and a protective circuit module electrically connected to the first and second battery units. The battery pack also includes a case accommodating the first and second battery units, a rib formed between the first and second battery units, and a temperature sensor accommodated in a space defined by the rib. Lateral sides of the first and second battery units face each other. | 12-17-2015 |
20150380775 | Structural improvement of upper cover of intelligent storage battery - A structural improvement of an upper cover of an intelligent storage battery is provided. A circuit mounting area and a terminal mounting area are provided on the upper surface of its upper cover body. A cap covers the circuit mounting area. A LCD screen and a circuit board are mounted on an inner lateral surface of a top plate of the cap. A conductive adhesive tape is clamped between one end of the LCD screen and a corresponding lateral plate of the cap. A connection terminal in corresponding contact with the bottom of the conductive adhesive tape is arranged on the circuit board. The top plate inclines downward and outward. The inclined plate has a larger mounting area, and can accordingly be provided with a LCD screen which has a larger area; and the conductive adhesive tape is staggered with the edge of the circuit board. | 12-31-2015 |
20160005552 | High Permittivity Nanocomposites for Electronic Devices - The invention pertains to the field of electronic devices and the preparation thereof. In an aspect is an electronic device comprising a nanocomposite of carbon nanodomains homogeneously embedded in an insulating ceramic matrix, wherein the size and distribution of carbon nanodomains is such that the nanocomposite has a permittivity of greater than or equal to 200. | 01-07-2016 |
20160005948 | THERMOELECTRIC GENERATION MODULE - A thermoelectric generation module having: a base material; a plurality of electrodes disposed on the base material; and a thermoelectric conversion layer that coats each of the electrodes individually leaving a portion of the electrode to which a wiring is to be connected, wherein the thermoelectric conversion layer adheres to the base material around the electrode excluding the portion of the electrode to which the wiring is to be connected. | 01-07-2016 |
20160006005 | ELECTRONIC POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - An electronic power supply device supplies electric power from a plurality of battery cells to an electronic power equipment and has an inner case for housing the plurality of battery cells and an outer case for housing the inner case. The electronic power supply device is designed to protect the plurality of battery cells from water damage and from an impact in the event that the electronic power supply device is accidentally dropped. | 01-07-2016 |
20160006039 | BIOCOMPATIBLE ELECTROCHEMICAL SUPERCAPACITOR - A supercapacitor to be submerged in a medium containing a biological material and an oxidant, wherein the anode comprises a first enzyme that can catalyse the oxidation of the biological material and the cathode comprises a second enzyme that can catalyse the reduction of the oxidant, and wherein each of the anode and cathode electrodes consists of a solid agglomerate of a conductive material mixed with the first or the second enzyme, said agglomerate having a specific surface that is larger than or equal to 20 m | 01-07-2016 |
20160006080 | DEVICE FOR PROVIDING AN ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE AS WELL AS DRIVE ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD - A device supplying an electrical voltage from a battery system includes a series connection composed of a first battery submodule supplying a first battery submodule voltage and at least one second battery submodule supplying a second battery submodule voltage, a first voltage conversion module receiving the first battery submodule voltage and converting the first battery submodule voltage into an AC output voltage to be supplied to an electrical component connected to the first voltage conversion module, and a coupling device electrically connecting the first voltage conversion module to the first battery submodule and to the at least one second battery submodule such that the first voltage conversion module receives a sum voltage composed of the first battery submodule voltage and the second battery submodule voltage. | 01-07-2016 |
20160013140 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME, AND NETWORK SYSTEM | 01-14-2016 |
20160013520 | Connectable Battery Module | 01-14-2016 |
20160020442 | BATTERY PACK - The object of the present invention is to provide a battery pack that can reduce the thickness of the entire battery while ensuring that the film-packaged batteries adhere to each other. The battery pack of the present invention includes: film-packaged battery assembly | 01-21-2016 |
20160020494 | LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY PACK, AS WELL AS ELECTRONIC DEVICE, CHARGING SYSTEM, AND CHARGING METHOD USING SAID PACK - A lithium secondary battery pack of the present invention includes: a lithium secondary battery including an electrode body formed of a positive electrode and a negative electrode facing each other and a separator interposed therebetween, and a non-aqueous electrolyte; a PTC element; and a protection circuit including a field effect transistor. The lithium secondary battery has an energy density per volume of 450 Wh/L or more, the lithium secondary battery has a current density of 3.0 mA/cm | 01-21-2016 |
20160028047 | BATTERY PACK - Provided is a battery pack including a bare cell including a terrace unit having a curved shape; a support body on the terrace unit; and a flexible printed circuit board that is disposed on the support body and electrically connected to the bare cell, wherein the support body includes a first surface corresponding to the curved shape of the terrace unit, and a second surface on which the flexible printed circuit board is disposed, and the second surface includes a plurality of flat surfaces disposed in a length direction of the terrace unit. | 01-28-2016 |
20160043357 | PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY - A portable power supply may include housing and an elastomeric material disposed about the periphery of the housing to minimize damage to the housing if it is dropped or comes into contact with liquids or other contaminants. The elastomeric material may be formed in a single piece and may also form a door for selectively closing ports in the power supply. | 02-11-2016 |
20160049261 | SUPERCAPACITOR - Embodiments provide a hybrid supercapacitor exhibiting high energy and power densities enabled by a high-performance lithium-alloy anode coupled with a porous carbon cathode in an electrolyte containing lithium salt. Embodiments include a size reduced silicon oxide anode, a boron-doped silicon oxide anode, and/or a carbon coated silicon oxide anode, which may improve cycling stability and rate performance. Further embodiments include a hybrid supercapacitor system using a Li-active anode in an electrolyte including LiPF6 in a mixture of ethylene carbonate, diethyl carbonate, and dimethyl carbonate (EC:DEC:DMC, 2:1:2 by vol.) and 10 wt % fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC), which may reduce the self-discharge rate. | 02-18-2016 |
20160056444 | BATTERY PROTECTION CIRCUIT MODULE PACKAGE - Disclosed is a battery protection circuit module package capable of easily achieving high integration and size reduction. The battery protection circuit module package includes a terminal lead frame including a first internal connection terminal lead and a second internal connection terminal lead provided at two edges of the terminal lead frame and electrically connected to electrode terminals of a battery bare cell, and a plurality of external connection terminal leads provided between the first and second internal connection terminal leads and serving as a plurality of external connection terminals, and a device package including a substrate mounted on the terminal lead frame to be electrically connected to the terminal lead frame, and providing a battery protection circuit device thereon. | 02-25-2016 |
20160056510 | ASSEMBLED BATTERY SYSTEM, STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING ASSEMBLED BATTERY SYSTEM - An assembled battery system includes: a control unit having a cell monitoring unit for obtaining battery information by monitoring the battery state of each secondary battery belonging to a storage battery module and a wireless communication unit for, inside a metal chassis housing the storage battery module, wirelessly transmitting the battery information; and a management device for, inside the metal chassis, wirelessly communicating with and managing each of the storage battery modules. The management device transmits to each of the storage battery modules a measurement instruction including information specifying the next measurement timing at predetermined intervals and controls the cell monitoring unit to measure, according to the measurement instruction, the battery states of the storage batteries concurrently among a storage battery modules. | 02-25-2016 |
20160064702 | WELDING PROCESS FOR SEALING A BATTERY MODULE - The present disclosure relates to a battery module that includes a housing having a first protruding shelf along a first perimeter of the housing, a second protruding shelf along a second perimeter of the housing, where the first and second protruding shelves each include an absorptive material configured to absorb a first laser emission. The battery module also includes an electronics compartment cover configured to be coupled to the housing via a first laser weld, and a cell receptacle region cover configured to be coupled to the housing via a second laser weld. The electronics compartment cover has a first transparent material configured to transmit the first laser emission toward the first protruding shelf and the cell receptacle region cover has a second transparent material configured to transmit the first laser emission or a second laser emission toward the second protruding shelf. | 03-03-2016 |
20160064719 | Coupling Tolerance Accommodating Contacts or Leads for Batteries - A battery assembly includes a battery cell with leads extending from the battery and a circuit including a substrate and contacts that extend from the substrate. The leads are coupled to the contacts by mechanical or adhesive bonds located on sections of the contacts extending from the substrate. In various implementations, the circuit may include a variety of different components coupled to the substrate. Such components may be operable to perform a variety of functions such as regulating, monitoring, controlling, and/or otherwise managing the battery cell. Such components may include one or more battery management units, safety circuits, capacity gauges, and/or other components. | 03-03-2016 |
20160064750 | MICROVALVE - A microvalve assembly ( | 03-03-2016 |
20160072115 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery includes a bare cell and a protective circuit module. The protective circuit module includes a protective circuit board, a first terminal, and a second terminal. The first and second terminals are electrically connected to positive and negative electrode tabs of the bare cell. The positive electrode tab and the negative electrode tab are respectively soldered to the first terminal and the second terminal, solder layers are on respective surfaces of the positive electrode tab soldered to the first terminal, and a solder layer is on one or more of the second terminal or the negative electrode tab. | 03-10-2016 |
20160072155 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack is disclosed. In one aspect, the battery pack includes a plurality of bare cells connected in series or in parallel and a protective circuit module electrically connected to the bare cells and including a plurality of circuit components on a first surface thereof. The battery pack also includes a plurality of terminals formed on the first surface of the protective circuit module and configured to be electrically connected to an external device. At least one of the terminals is spaced apart from the first surface of the protective circuit module and wherein at least one of the circuit components is formed between the at least one terminal and the first surface of the protective circuit module. | 03-10-2016 |
20160072156 | Universal cell - This invention is related to a universal cell, the universal cell includes a positive terminal, a first conductor, a voltage balance circuit, a positive tab, an electrode spiral, a negative tab, a negative terminal, and battery container. The universal cell utilizes a characteristic of voltage balance circuit that the universal cell can be connected with another universal cell in parallel without generating a current-circulation loss at an idle state, a charge state, or a discharge state. | 03-10-2016 |
20160087251 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a plurality of battery units. Each battery unit includes a can, an electrode assembly accommodated in the can and including a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator between the first and second electrode plates, and a cap plate closing the can. The battery units are arranged side by side in a first direction. A protective circuit module is placed on the battery units and electrically connected to the battery units. An upper cover is placed on the protective circuit module; and a lower cover is positioned under the battery units and opposite the upper cover. The lower cover includes shock preventing portions protruding outward at both ends thereof. | 03-24-2016 |
20160087275 | ACTIVE MATERIAL, NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY AND BATTERY PACK - According to one embodiment, there is provided an active material. The active material includes particles. Each of the particles includes a core phase and a shell phase surrounding at least a part of the core phase. The core phase includes a first monoclinic niobium-titanium composite oxide. The shell phase includes a second monoclinic niobium-titanium composite oxide. An oxidation number of titanium in the core phase is larger than an oxidation number of titanium in the shell phase, and/or an oxidation number of niobium in the core phase is larger than an oxidation number of niobium in the shell phase. | 03-24-2016 |
20160087276 | ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR BATTERY, NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY, AND BATTERY PACK - In general, according to one embodiment, the active material for a battery contains a niobium composite oxide represented by the formula: Li | 03-24-2016 |
20160097818 | FILTER CIRCUIT - By configuring low-pass filters each with a resistor and a capacitor, noise is removed. Based on a reference value of DC voltage that appears at output terminals of a battery pack circuit, a lowering portion of capacitance that arises in the respective capacitors is estimated in advance, and a compensation value is included in the resistance value of the respective resistors such that the cutoff frequencies of the low-pass filters are within an intended range. Even when a high voltage is handled, the variance in cutoff frequencies can be prevented from arising and the noise in an unnecessary frequency domain can be adequately reduced. | 04-07-2016 |
20160099443 | TOP CAP ASSEMBLY FOR SECONDARY BATTERY - Provided is a top cap assembly for a cylindrical type secondary battery, including a CID short-circuiting member, which interrupts an electric current when a high voltage is generated in the cylindrical type secondary battery, a safety vent connected to an upper part of the CID short-circuiting member and including a plurality of notches, which are broken when a voltage equal to or greater than an allowable voltage of the CID short-circuiting member is generated, to discharge gas from the cylindrical type secondary battery, a top cap connected to the safety vent and disposed on the uppermost end of an upper opening part of the cylindrical type secondary battery, a gasket surrounding and sealing an outer circumferential surface of the CID short-circuiting member, and a heat resistant member preventing heat transfer between the gasket and the safety vent. | 04-07-2016 |
20160099583 | POWER CONNECTOR FOR A BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The present disclosure is directed to an improved energy storage system. The energy storage system includes an energy storage device having positive and negative terminals, a battery management system configured to monitor and control the energy storage device, and a power connector configured to electrically couple the battery management system with the energy storage device. The power connector includes a housing and positive and negative bus bars, each containing a positive and negative interface pin, respectively. The interface pins are operatively coupled to the positive and negative terminals of the energy storage device to form a power connection. The housing contains separate, opposing side walls defining an open passageway therebetween. Thus, the open passageway provides air cooling across the power connection. | 04-07-2016 |
20160104581 | Integrated Super-Capacitor - A super-capacitor has a substrate, at least two porous electrodes integrated within the substrate, and an electrolyte extending between the at least two porous electrodes. The electrolyte is integrated with the substrate, and is positioned within the substrate. The at least two porous electrodes and electrolyte are configured to store charge as a super-capacitor. | 04-14-2016 |
20160111225 | ELECTRODE FOR A COMBINATION OF SUPERCAPACITOR AND BATTERY AND ALSO PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - An electrode ( | 04-21-2016 |
20160111692 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - The first case has an outer surface extending portion at which the end edge side of the first case extends toward the second case side at an outer surface side of the main body case, and also has an inner surface extending portion at which the end edge side of the first case extends along an inner surface of the second case, and the outer surface extending portion and the inner surface extending portion of the first case sandwich the step-shaped projection of the second case in a state where the first case and the second case are joined, and upper end edges of the holder side walls support a lower end edge of the inner surface extending portion by contacting. | 04-21-2016 |
20160111763 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - The invention relates to a rechargeable battery includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a separator, and electrolyte. The first electrode includes a first supercapacitor electrode, a first battery electrode, a first current collector, and a first connector. The first battery electrode is sandwiched between the first supercapacitor electrode and the first current collector. The first supercapacitor electrode and the first current collector are electrically connected via the first connector. | 04-21-2016 |
20160118700 | TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT - A vehicle traction battery assembly includes at least one battery cell array, and an electronics assembly configured to manage power flow of the battery assembly. The vehicle traction battery assembly also includes a thermal plate defining a first portion in contact with the at least one array and a second portion in contact with the electronics assembly. During power flow, both of the at least one array and the electronics assembly exchange heat with the thermal plate. | 04-28-2016 |
20160126511 | SECONDARY BATTERY AND SECONDARY BATTERY PACK INCLUDING THE SAME - A secondary battery, includes a bare cell including an upper surface having an electrode terminal and side surfaces perpendicular to the upper surface; and a first coverlay and a second coverlay electrically connected to the bare cell, the side surfaces including a pair of first side surfaces that are in parallel with each other, and a pair of second side surfaces connecting the pair of first side surfaces to each other and having a smaller area than that of the pair of first side surfaces, the first coverlay including a first region on the upper surface, and a second region bent perpendicularly from the first region and on one of the pair of the second side surfaces, the second coverlay including a third region on the first region, and a fourth region bent perpendicularly from the third region and on the second region. | 05-05-2016 |
20160126521 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY CELL - A rechargeable battery cell comprises a separator ( | 05-05-2016 |
20160126531 | BATTERY PACK INCLUDING BUSHING FOR CONNECTING END PLATE - Disclosed is a battery pack including a bushing for connecting an end plate. The battery pack according to the present disclosure connects an upper housing and an end plate for a battery module assembly by the bushing. | 05-05-2016 |
20160126532 | MULTI-ELECTRODE ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A multi-electrode device that includes an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, and a gate electrode situated between the anode and cathode, and having an electrolyte. The multi-electrode device can be a secondary (rechargeable) electrochemical cell. The gate electrode is permeable to at least one mobile species which is redox-active at at least one of the anode and cathode. The gate electrode has a resistance that is lower than that of a conductive non-uniform morphological feature that could be grown on the anode. The gate electrode provides the ability to avoid, recognize, and remove the presence of such non-uniform morphological features, and provides an electrical electrode that can be used to remove such non-uniform morphological features. | 05-05-2016 |
20160126598 | JELLYROLL-TYPE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND SECONDARY BATTERY COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed is a jellyroll-type electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator interposed between the electrodes folded together, in which the first electrode has a non-coating part and a first electrode tab attached onto the non-coating part, the non-coating part representing a part of the first electrode not coated with an active material, and the at least double-folded-layer separator is disposed between the first electrode tab and the second electrode. | 05-05-2016 |
20160133987 | CURVED ELECTRODE STACK AND BATTERY PACK INCLUDING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are an electrode stack including at least one positive electrode, at least one negative electrode, and at least one separator, wherein the positive electrode, the negative electrode, and the separator are stacked such that the separator is disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, one end of each of the positive electrode and the negative electrode does not intersect the other end of each of the positive electrode and the negative electrode, a stacked surface of each of the positive electrode, the negative electrode, and the separator includes a curved surface, and the negative electrode has an arc length equal to or greater than that of the positive electrode while the separator has an arc length greater than that of the positive electrode in a state in which the positive electrode, the negative electrode, and the separator are curved, and a battery pack including the same. | 05-12-2016 |
20160141594 | BATTERY PROTECTION CIRCUIT MODULE PACKAGE, BATTERY PACK AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING SAME - Provided are a battery protection circuit module package capable of achieving high integration and size reduction, and a battery pack and an electronic device including the same. The battery protection circuit module package includes a lead frame including a plurality of leads space apart from each other, and capable of being coupled and electrically connected to electrode tabs of a battery cell, battery protection circuit devices mounted on the lead frame and including a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) structure, and an encapsulant for encapsulating the battery protection circuit devices to expose a part of the lead frame. | 05-19-2016 |
20160141730 | Method of Controlling Different Kinds of Battery Cells and Electronic Device for Same - In acccordance with an embodiment of a disclosure, a battery pack is disclosed that includes a first battery cell of a first battery type, a second battery cell of a second battery type, a sensor enabled to measure a current and/or a voltage of the first battery cell and/or the second battery cell, a controller enabled to compare a measured current with a current threshold and/or a measured voltage with a voltage threshold, and a switching circuit enabled to connect to the controller one of the first battery cell and the second battery cell, based on a result of the comparison. | 05-19-2016 |
20160149176 | MOBILE POWER SUPPLY - A mobile power supply includes a case, a control circuit board, a power storage module, a heating element and a thermal sheet. The case is with a hole formed thereon. The control circuit board is disposed in the case. A plurality of electrical connectors is welded on the control circuit board and is exposed by the case. The power storage module is disposed in the case and electrically connected to the control circuit board. The heating element is disposed on the case and exposed at the hole. The heating element is electrically connected to the control circuit board. The thermal sheet is attached to the case and in contact with the heating element. Thereby, the mobile power supply may provide heat and be used for heat preservation or for keeping warm. | 05-26-2016 |
20160149270 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO DETECT AND MANAGE BATTERY PACK CELL SWELL - A method and apparatus for detecting and responding to cell swell in one or more cells of a battery includes receiving one or more indications of cell swell from switching circuitry associated with a cell, determining if the battery is fit for purpose based on the one or more indications, and performing an action responsive to the one or more indications and whether the battery is fit for purpose. | 05-26-2016 |
20160156070 | NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY | 06-02-2016 |
20160156072 | BATTERY PACK | 06-02-2016 |
20160164098 | FLEXIBLE SECONDARY BATTERY, ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Provided is a flexible secondary battery that can achieve both flexibility and high capacity. The flexible secondary battery has flexibility and includes a lithium ion secondary battery including: a positive electrode and a negative electrode at least one of which contains a flexibilizer in its active material layer; and a Mn-containing active material contained in the positive electrode, wherein a degree of decompression inside the lithium ion secondary battery is 100 to 1000 Pa. | 06-09-2016 |
20160164134 | Lithium Battery, Method for Manufacturing a Lithium Battery, Integrated Circuit and Method of Manufacturing an Integrated Circuit - A lithium battery includes a cathode, an anode integrally formed within a silicon substrate, wherein a surface portion of the silicon substrate is patterned to form a plurality of sub-structures, and an electrolyte. | 06-09-2016 |
20160164146 | STRUCTURE OF BATTERY PROTECTION CIRCUIT MODULE PACKAGE COUPLED WITH HOLDER, AND BATTERY PACK HAVING SAME - A battery pack includes a structure of a battery protection circuit module package coupled with a holder, the structure including a basic package including a lead frame consisting of leads spaced apart from each other, and protection circuit elements provided on the lead frame, and an encapsulant and a holder simultaneously produced by disposing the basic package in a first injection mold and injecting a melt of resin into the first injection mold to perform an insert injection molding process, a battery core pack coupled with the structure, and an upper case for casing an upper part of the battery core pack to embed the structure therein. The encapsulant encapsulates the protection circuit elements to expose parts of the lead frame. The encapsulant and the basic package configure the battery protection circuit module package. The holder is coupled to the battery protection circuit module package due to the molding process. | 06-09-2016 |
20160164147 | BATTERY PACK WITH PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT BOARD AND ELECTRIC BICYCLE INCLUDING THE BATTERY PACK - To provide a battery pack that is less likely to be affected by vibrations, shocks and the like and has a stable characteristic, and an electric bicycle that uses the battery pack. | 06-09-2016 |
20160164152 | RECHARGEABLE ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - A rechargeable energy storage device is disclosed. In at least one embodiment the energy storage device includes an air electrode providing an electrochemical process comprising reduction and evolution of oxygen and a capacitive electrode enables an electrode process consisting of non-faradic reactions based on ion absorption/desorption and/or faradic reactions. This rechargeable energy storage device is a hybrid system of fuel cells and ultra-capacitors, pseudo-capacitors, and/or secondary batteries. | 06-09-2016 |
20160172647 | ASSEMBLED BATTERY | 06-16-2016 |
20160172653 | BATTERY CONTAINMENT | 06-16-2016 |
20160172654 | BATTERY MODULE ASSEMBLY HAVING COMMUNICATION TERMINALS OF BMS PROTRUDING FROM FRONT THEREOF | 06-16-2016 |
20160172729 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY FROM A FUEL AND AN OXIDANT USING A CAPACITOR | 06-16-2016 |
20160181587 | PORTABLE JUMP STARTER APPARATUS WITH SIMPLIFIED SAFETY PROTECTION | 06-23-2016 |
20160181590 | RECHARGABLE BATTERY WITH INTERNAL CURRENT LIMITER AND INTERRUPTER | 06-23-2016 |
20160181629 | INTERFACE SEAL FOR A FUEL CARTRIDGE | 06-23-2016 |
20160190651 | NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE BATTERY AND BATTERY PACK - According to one embodiment, a nonaqueous electrolyte battery includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode contains a negative electrode active material having a Li insertion/extraction potential of 0.4 V (vs. Li/Li | 06-30-2016 |
20160190657 | CURRENT INTERRUPTION DEVICE AND ELECTRICITY STORAGE DEVICE USING THE CURRENT INTERRUPTION DEVICE - A current interruption device includes a deforming plate, a contact plate and a conducting plate which configure a current path. The deforming plate includes one surface on an opposite side from the contact plate facing a first space, a pressure of which is retained to a same pressure as the internal pressure of the casing and the other surface opposed to the contact plate facing a second space, a pressure of which is retained to a same pressure as an external pressure of the casing. When the internal pressure rises above the predetermined level, the second contact portion is separated from the conducting plate by deformation of the deforming plate toward the contacting plate. | 06-30-2016 |
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