摘要:
A battery comprising: a cell housing having at least one fluid entry port for the passage of a fluid into said cell housing; a first fluid consuming electrode disposed within said cell housing; a second electrode disposed within said cell housing; and a fluid regulating system disposed so as to selectively allow fluid to enter into said at least one fluid entry port so as to reach said first fluid consuming electrode, wherein said fluid regulating system comprises: a moving plate disposed adjacent an outer surface of said cell housing and having at least one plate aperture for moving in and out of alignment with said at least one fluid entry port, and an actuator comprising a shape memory alloy component for moving said moving plate when heat is applied to said shape memory alloy component.
摘要:
A battery is provided that comprises at least one fluid consuming cell and a fluid regulating system. The at least one fluid consuming cell comprises: a cell housing comprising one or more fluid entry ports for the passage of a fluid into the cell, the cell housing further comprising a first housing component and a second housing component, a gasket disposed between the first and second housing components; a first fluid consuming electrode disposed within the cell housing; and a second electrode disposed within the cell housing. The fluid regulating system comrpises a valve for adjusting the rate of passage of the fluid into the first fluid consuming electrode. The valve comprises a plate having at least one aperture. The plate is positioned inside the cell housing and has at least one peripheral edge that is pressed against an inside surface of the cell housing by the gasket.
摘要:
An electronic device having a battery compartment sized to receive one or more fluid consuming batteries is provided. The device includes one or more fluid entry ports, which can be in the cover of the battery compartment. A fluid flow restrictor is compressed between the fluid entry ports in the device and the fluid entry ports in the fluid consuming battery such that a rate of flow of fluid from outside the device to the battery's fluid consuming electrode is controlled by a compressed portion of the fluid flow restrictor. The fluid flow restrictor can include a foam material. A seal can also be provided at or near the periphery of the fluid flow restrictor; the seal can be a more highly compressed portion of the fluid flow restrictor or a separate component such as an O-ring seal.
摘要:
A battery comprising: a cell housing having at least one fluid entry port for the passage of a fluid into said cell housing,- a first fluid consuming electrode disposed within said -cell housing; a second electrode disposed within said cell housing; and a fluid regulating system disposed in fluid communication with said at least one fluid entry port to selectively allow fluid to enter into said at least one fluid entry port to reach said first fluid consuming electrode, said fluid regulating system comprising a valve having an open position and a closed position and said fluid regulating system further comprising a chassis comprising a fluid passage extending between an inside port in fluid communication with said at least one fluid.entry port and an outside port in fluid communication with the outside environment, such that fluid released from the cell housing is able -to pass through the fluid passage in the chassis to the outside.environment when said valve is in the closed position.
摘要:
A battery with a cell housing having at least one fluid entry port for the passage of a fluid into said cell housing; a first fluid consuming electrode disposed within said cell housing; a second electrode disposed within said cell housing; and a fluid regulating system disposed so as to selectively allow fluid to enter into said at least one fluid entry port so as to reach said first fluid consuming electrode, wherein said fluid regulating system comprises: a moving plate disposed adjacent an outer surface of said cell housing and having at least one plate aperture for moving in and out of alignment with said at least one fluid entry port, and an actuator comprising a shape memory alloy component for moving said moving plate when heat is applied to said shape memory alloy component. An alternative independent claim includes an actuator for moving said moving plate, and a lid covering said moving plate and providing a passage for fluid to said moving plate.
摘要:
The combination of a device and a battery for providing energy to the device, the combination comprising at least one fluid consuming electrochemical cell and a fluid regulating system capable of regulating the flow of fluid into the cell, wherein the fluid regulating system comprises: a valve for blocking the flow of a fluid into the cell when the valve is in a closed position and for passing the fluid therethrough and into the cell when the valve is in an open position; and an electrical circuit comprising: an actuator for moving the valve from a first position to a second position in response to a flow of current therethrough; a switch for initially closing the circuit when the valve is in the first position; and a pair of electrical contacts that are in contact with each other when the valve is in the first position and are not in contact with each other when the valve is in the second position
摘要:
Battery comprising fluid consuming cell with cell housing comprising one or more fluid entry ports, housing further comprising a first housing component and a second housing component, a gasket disposed therebetween, a first fluid consuming electrode disposed within said cell housing in electrical contact with said first housing component, and a second electrode disposed within said cell housing in electrical contact with said second housing component; and a fluid regulating system comprising a valve for adjusting the rate of passage of the fluid into said first fluid consuming electrode and an actuator for operating said valve, said actuator is responsive to a cell voltage appearing between said first and second housing components of said cell housing, wherein said at least one fluid consuming cell further comprises an electrical conductor passing through a portion of said gasket to electrically couple said second housing component to said actuator.
摘要:
A gas consuming battery is provided with an air regulating system for regulating the flow of air into the battery. The battery includes a gas consuming cell having a cell housing with air entry ports for the passage of a gas contained in the air into the cell housing. A first gas consuming electrode and a second electrode are disposed within the cell housing. The air regulating system includes a valve having a moving plate disposed adjacent to another plate. In an embodiment, the moving plate and the other plate both have one or more apertures therethrough that at least partially align in an open valve position and are misaligned in a closed valve position. The air regulating system can also include an actuator for moving the moving plate relative to the fixed plate to open and close the valve. A sealing medium including a fluid containment layer and a fluid partially contained with the fluid containment layer is disposed between the moving plate and fixed plate to provide enhanced valve operation and sealing effectiveness. The fluid containment layer includes a porous material, and the fluid has a maximum wicking height, on a vertical strip of the porous material, that is equal to or greater than a maximum interfacial dimension between the valve plates.
摘要:
A battery comprising: a cell housing having at least one fluid entry port for the passage of a fluid into said cell housing,- a first fluid consuming electrode disposed within said -cell housing; a second electrode disposed within said cell housing; and a fluid regulating system disposed in fluid communication with said at least one fluid entry port to selectively allow fluid to enter into said at least one fluid entry port to reach said first fluid consuming electrode, said fluid regulating system comprising a valve having an open position and a closed position and said fluid regulating system further comprising a chassis comprising a fluid passage extending between an inside port in fluid communication with said at least one fluid.entry port and an outside port in fluid communication with the outside environment, such that fluid released from the cell housing is able -to pass through the fluid passage in the chassis to the outside.environment when said valve is in the closed position.