Abstract:
A long-sized FPC board extending in an X-direction is connected in common to a plurality of bus bars on the side of one ends of a plurality of battery cells. Similarly, a long-sized FPC board extending in the X-direction is connected in common to a plurality of bus bars on the side of the other ends in a Y-direction of the plurality of battery cells. Each FPC board has a configuration in which a plurality of conductor lines are formed on an insulating layer, and has bending characteristics and flexibility. Each FPC board is arranged on the plurality of battery cells while being bent double.
Abstract:
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 taps 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.
Abstract:
Systems and method for providing sensors in batteries are provided. In certain aspects of the disclosure, a battery comprises a housing dimensioned to fit within a battery compartment of the communication device, a battery cell configured to supply power to the communication device, one or more sensors within the housing configured to measure a condition external to the battery and to received power from the battery cell, and an interface configured to interface the one or more sensors with a processing system in the communication device.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a battery module including two or more plate-shaped battery cells sequentially stacked, wherein each of the plate-shaped battery cells is constructed in a structure in which an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure is mounted in a battery case formed of a laminate sheet including a resin layer and a metal layer, and a heat exchange member, including a plurality of heat exchange plates and a frame to which the heat exchange plates are connected, is mounted at one side of a stack of the battery cells for removing heat generated from the battery cells during the charge and discharge of the battery cells.
Abstract:
An object is to provide a sealed battery with reduced electric resistance from a power generation element to an external terminal of the battery and a method of manufacturing the same. A sealed battery 100 comprises a power generation element 120 including positive electrode plates 121 each having a positive electrode active material layer and negative electrode plates 123 each having a negative electrode active material layer, which are alternately arranged. The power generation element 120 is configured such that negative electrode lead portions 123r of the negative electrode plates 123 are provided extending in a predetermined direction. Further, the sealed battery 100 includes a battery case 110 housing the power generation element 120. This battery case 100 includes a negative-electrode case member 115 made of an electrically conductive material and serving as a negative collector plate to which the negative electrode lead portions 123r are connected.
Abstract:
A hydrogen-absorbing alloy for an alkaline storage battery with high power characteristics and excellent output power stability and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The hydrogen-absorbing alloy for an alkaline storage battery of the invention is represented by ABn (A: LaxReyMg1-x-y, B: Nin-zTz, Re: at least one element selected from rare earth elements including Y (other than La), T: at least one element selected from Co, Mn, Zn, and Al, and z>0) and has a stoichiometric ratio n of 3.5 to 3.8, a ratio of La to Re (x/y) of 3.5 or less, at least an A5B19 type structure, and an average C axis length α of crystal lattice of 30 to 41 Å.
Abstract:
There are provided at least one aqueous secondary battery and at least one nonaqueous secondary battery having a smaller capacity than that of the aqueous secondary battery. The aqueous secondary battery and the nonaqueous secondary battery are connected in series to constitute a battery pack.
Abstract:
A thickener for use in an alkaline battery provides a gel viscosity ratio (N1h/N12h) of 0.7 to 1.3, the gel viscosity ratio (N1h/N12h) being a ratio of a viscosity (N1h) of a gel after being left to stand for one hour to a viscosity (N12h) of the gel after being left to stand for twelve hours (where the gel viscosity is a viscosity of a gel composed of 2.0 parts by weight of the thickener, 200 parts by weight of zinc powder, and 100 parts by weight of 37 wt % aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide, measured at 40° C. according to JIS K7117-1: 1999). An alkaline battery having a negative electrode gel in which the thickener of the present invention is used is provided. The alkaline battery exhibits improved long-term retention of discharge characteristics (discharge amount and discharge time), and improved impact resistance.
Abstract:
A rechargeable electric tool includes a warning device which monitors a voltage of a power source battery and indicates a warning by means of an LED or a buzzer when the power source voltage is reduced to be equal to or lower than a reference voltage. The tool is configured such that, even when the warning is indicated, a control to interrupt a power supply to a motor is not performed, thereby enabling a usual operation in response to an activating operation on a trigger switch.
Abstract:
The invention provides a power storage device capable of preventing reduced energy efficiency of the power storage device and of avoiding variations in temperature distribution. The power storage device includes a positive electrode and a negative electrode, and a solid electrolyte layer placed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode and including a group of particles, wherein the density of particles in a first area of the solid electrolyte layer is lower than the density of particles in a second area which has higher heat radiation than the first area.