公开(公告)号：US20240106062A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-28

申请号：US18104285

申请日：2023-01-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dylan Erb ,  Nivay Anandarajah ,  Alexander Bartlett ,  Abraham B. Caulk ,  Edward T. Hillstrom ,  Evan D. Maley ,  Erik C. Ostergaard ,  Matthew I. Woods

IPC: H01M50/291 ,  H01M10/058 ,  H01M50/209 ,  H01M50/271

CPC classification number: H01M50/291 ,  H01M10/058 ,  H01M50/209 ,  H01M50/271 ,  H01M10/0525

Abstract: A battery pack can include a plurality of battery cells arranged adjacent one another in a row. The battery pack can include a first spacer plate aligned with and positioned adjacent the first cell of the plurality of battery cells, a second spacer plate aligned with and positioned adjacent the last cell of the plurality of battery cells, and a housing enclosing the plurality of battery cells. The housing can include a first sidewall positioned adjacent the first spacer plate and a second sidewall positioned adjacent the second spacer plate such that the plurality of battery cells can be positioned between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The battery pack can include a cover. A layer of adhesive can be disposed between the battery cells and the cover. Various techniques can be employed to improve the durability of the battery pack.

公开(公告)号：US20240106076A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-28

申请号：US18104276

申请日：2023-01-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dylan Erb ,  Abraham B. Caulk ,  Erik C. Ostergaard ,  Nivay Anandarajah ,  Alexander Bartlett ,  Edward T. Hillstrom ,  Evan D. Maley ,  Matthew I. Woods

IPC: H01M50/474 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/058 ,  H01M10/653 ,  H01M10/655 ,  H01M50/171 ,  H01M50/593

CPC classification number: H01M50/474 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/058 ,  H01M10/653 ,  H01M10/655 ,  H01M50/171 ,  H01M50/593

Abstract: A battery pack can include a plurality of battery cells arranged adjacent one another in a row. The battery pack can include a first spacer plate aligned with and positioned adjacent the first cell of the plurality of battery cells, a second spacer plate aligned with and positioned adjacent the last cell of the plurality of battery cells, and a housing enclosing the plurality of battery cells. The housing can include a first sidewall positioned adjacent the first spacer plate and a second sidewall positioned adjacent the second spacer plate such that the plurality of battery cells can be positioned between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The battery pack can include a cover. A layer of adhesive can be disposed between the battery cells and the cover. Various techniques can be employed to improve the durability of the battery pack.

公开(公告)号：US20240083324A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-14

申请号：US18367754

申请日：2023-09-13

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Matthew I. Woods ,  Dirk Lemke-Raedler

IPC: B60N3/02

CPC classification number: B60N3/02

Abstract: A support rail bracket includes a base. A securement portion is coupled to the base and configured to secure an end section of a support rail, which is graspable for support. A deformable portion is coupled to and extends between the base and the securement portion. The deformable portion is configured to resist movement of the end section in a first direction and deform to allow movement of the end section in a second direction that is approximately opposite the first direction.

公开(公告)号：US20240025324A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-25

申请号：US18221583

申请日：2023-07-13

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Pranay Kumar Reddy Valluru ,  Trent Storm ,  Lukas Hornung ,  Arturo Llamazares Domper ,  Matthew I. Woods

IPC: B60N3/02

CPC classification number: B60N3/026

Abstract: A support assembly includes a bracket coupled to a structural portion. The bracket is configured to prevent relative motion between the end portion and the bracket when a first load is applied in a first direction, and the bracket is configured to allow relative motion between the end portion and the bracket when a second load is applied in a second direction that is different than the first direction. In some implementations, relative motion may be allowed when the second load exceeds a threshold value.

公开(公告)号：US20240322329A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-26

申请号：US18582440

申请日：2024-02-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Evan D. Maley ,  Andrew J. Gunnion ,  Nivay Anandarajah ,  Daniel T. Williams ,  Yu-Hung Li ,  Anish Shah ,  Matthew I. Woods

IPC: H01M50/242 ,  H01M50/204 ,  H01M50/249 ,  H01M50/367

CPC classification number: H01M50/242 ,  H01M50/367 ,  H01M50/204 ,  H01M50/249 ,  H01M2220/20

Abstract: A battery pack includes an enclosure defining an enclosure interior, a stack of battery cells disposed in the enclosure interior between a first wall of the enclosure and a second wall of the enclosure, and a side beam extending from the first wall to the second wall and adjacent to the stack of battery cells. The side beam includes a plurality of interconnected elements forming a web, where a portion of the web is configured to collapse in response to a force against a side of the battery pack exceeding a threshold force.

公开(公告)号：US20240106058A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-28

申请号：US18104290

申请日：2023-01-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dylan Erb ,  Nivay Anandarajah ,  Alexander Bartlett ,  Abraham B. Caulk ,  Edward T. Hillstrom ,  Evan D. Maley ,  Erik C. Ostergaard ,  Matthew I. Woods

IPC: H01M50/264 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M50/209 ,  H01M50/231 ,  H01M50/282

CPC classification number: H01M50/264 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M50/209 ,  H01M50/231 ,  H01M50/282

Abstract: A battery pack can include a plurality of battery cells arranged adjacent one another in a row. The battery pack can include a first spacer plate aligned with and positioned adjacent the first cell of the plurality of battery cells, a second spacer plate aligned with and positioned adjacent the last cell of the plurality of battery cells, and a housing enclosing the plurality of battery cells. The housing can include a first sidewall positioned adjacent the first spacer plate and a second sidewall positioned adjacent the second spacer plate such that the plurality of battery cells can be positioned between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The battery pack can include a cover. A layer of adhesive can be disposed between the battery cells and the cover. Various techniques can be employed to improve the durability of the battery pack.