公开(公告)号：US10446876B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-15

申请号：US16037468

申请日：2018-07-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher R. Pasma ,  YooEup Hyung ,  Brian K. Shiu ,  Stephen J. Wisler

IPC: H01M2/02 ,  H01M2/04 ,  H01M2/26 ,  H01M10/0587 ,  H01M4/36 ,  H01M4/02

Abstract: Energy storage devices, battery cells, and batteries of the present technology may include a housing characterized by a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The housing may include a circumferential indentation proximate the first end. The housing may define a first interior region between the first end and the circumferential indentation, and the housing may define a second interior region between the circumferential indentation and the second end. The batteries may include a set of electrodes located within the housing. The set of electrodes may be positioned within the second interior region of the housing. The batteries may include a cap at least partially contained within the first interior region of the housing. The batteries may also include a first insulator positioned within the housing. The first insulator may extend across the circumferential indentation from the cap to the set of electrodes.

公开(公告)号：US12191511B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-07

申请号：US16874355

申请日：2020-05-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kyle Tse ,  Abhishek P. Shiwalkar ,  Shawn G. Fink ,  Christopher R. Pasma ,  Hirotsugu Oba ,  Brian K. Shiu

IPC: H01M50/531 ,  H01M50/186 ,  H01M50/191 ,  H01M50/533

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to an electrical feedthrough for a battery cell. The electrical feedthrough may include a pin configured to form an external battery terminal, an insulator surrounding the pin and configured to electrically isolate the pin, a channel, and a serpentine tab electrically coupled to the pin at a first end. The serpentine tab is nested within the channel to minimize use of space within an enclosure of the battery cell thereby increasing energy capacity of the battery cell by eliminating the need to allot space within the enclosure to accommodate the tab.

公开(公告)号：US11431047B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-30

申请号：US16040719

申请日：2018-07-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher R. Pasma ,  Brian K. Shiu

IPC: H01M50/119 ,  H01M50/145 ,  H01M50/191 ,  H01M10/0585 ,  H01M50/172 ,  H01M50/116 ,  H01M50/543

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to an electrical feedthrough for a battery cell. The electrical feedthrough may include a rivet, an outer gasket, an inner gasket, a terminal and an insulator. The rivet compresses the outer gasket, inner gasket, and terminal to create a hermetic seal at an opening through an enclosure of the battery cell. The inner gasket includes a recessed portion for seating of the terminal to prevent rotation of the terminal with respect to the inner gasket, a protrusion for engaging a corresponding notch on the terminal to further prevent rotation of the terminal with respect to the inner gasket, and a mating surface for attaching to the insulator to align and position the insulator within the enclosure. The insulator is positioned between the battery cell and the inner gasket to prevent physical and electrical contact between the set of layers and the feedthrough.

公开(公告)号：US11145925B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-12

申请号：US16211433

申请日：2018-12-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brian K. Shiu ,  Christopher R. Pasma ,  Gerald K. Cheung ,  Haran Balaram ,  Junhua Liu

IPC: H01M50/186 ,  H01M10/04 ,  H01M50/191 ,  H01M50/107 ,  H01M50/543

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to an electrical feedthrough for a cylindrical battery cell. The electrical feedthrough may include an annular channel having an outer sidewall, an inner sidewall, and a base; an insulator formed of glass having an overmold portion; and a pin extending through the insulator and configured to form an external battery terminal. The insulator is bonded to the inner sidewall of the annular channel and a portion of the base of the annular channel. The overmold portion prevents electrical contact between a set of electrodes and the electrode feedthrough.

公开(公告)号：USD843933S1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-26

申请号：US29582221

申请日：2016-10-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Designer： Joss Giddings ,  Christopher R. Pasma ,  David M. Rockford ,  Mikael Silvanto ,  Stephen Jacobs Wisler

公开(公告)号：US20180083312A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15711273

申请日：2017-09-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brian K. Shiu ,  Christopher R. Pasma ,  Haran Balaram

IPC: H01M10/0525 ,  H02G3/02 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M2/06 ,  H01M2/08 ,  H01M2/30

CPC classification number: H01M10/0525 ,  H01M2/021 ,  H01M2/0262 ,  H01M2/0285 ,  H01M2/065 ,  H01M2/08 ,  H01M2/305 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  H02G3/02 ,  H02G3/083

Abstract: Electrical feedthroughs are presented that are integrated within a wall of a battery housing. In some embodiments, an electrical feedthrough includes a battery housing defining an opening. The electrical feedthrough also includes a collar disposed around the opening and forming a single body with the wall. The electrical feedthrough also includes an electrically-conductive terminal disposed through the collar. The electrical feedthrough additionally includes an electrically-insulating material disposed between the collar and the electrically-conductive terminal and forming a seal therebetween. In some embodiments, the wall has a thickness equal to or less than 1 mm. In some embodiments, the collar protrudes into the battery housing. In other embodiments, the collar protrudes out of the battery housing. In some embodiments, a cross-sectional area of the electrically-conductive terminal is at least 40% of an area bounded by an outer perimeter of the collar. Batteries incorporating the electrical feedthroughs are also presented.

公开(公告)号：US20150263378A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：US14214128

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Christopher R. Pasma ,  George V. Anastas ,  Richard M. Mank

IPC: H01M10/04

CPC classification number: H01M10/0468 ,  H01M10/0431 ,  Y10T29/4911

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to the design and manufacture of a battery cell. The battery cell includes a jelly roll containing layers which are wound together, including a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating. The battery cell also includes a mechanical structure disposed around a perimeter of the jelly roll to maintain a structural integrity of the jelly roll. Finally, the battery cell includes a pouch enclosing the mechanical structure and the jelly roll, wherein the pouch is flexible.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例涉及电池单元的设计和制造。 电池单元包括含有层的胶卷，其卷绕在一起，包括具有活性涂层的阴极，隔膜和具有活性涂层的阳极。 电池单元还包括围绕果冻卷的周边设置的机械结构，以保持果冻卷的结构完整性。 最后，电池单元包括封闭机械结构和果冻卷的袋，其中袋是柔性的。

公开(公告)号：US20250096380A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-20

申请号：US18972740

申请日：2024-12-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kyle Tse ,  Abhishek P. Shiwalkar ,  Shawn G. Fink ,  Christopher R. Pasma ,  Hirotsugu Oba ,  Brian K. Shiu

IPC: H01M50/186 ,  H01M50/191 ,  H01M50/531 ,  H01M50/533

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to an electrical feedthrough for a battery cell. The electrical feedthrough may include a pin configured to form an external battery terminal, an insulator surrounding the pin and configured to electrically isolate the pin, a channel, and a serpentine tab electrically coupled to the pin at a first end. The serpentine tab is nested within the channel to minimize use of space within an enclosure of the battery cell thereby increasing energy capacity of the battery cell by eliminating the need to allot space within the enclosure to accommodate the tab.

公开(公告)号：US12087915B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-10

申请号：US18116186

申请日：2023-03-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher R. Pasma ,  YooEup Hyung ,  Brian K. Shiu ,  Stephen J. Wisler

IPC: H01M10/0587 ,  H01M4/02 ,  H01M4/36 ,  H01M50/116 ,  H01M50/119 ,  H01M50/166 ,  H01M50/171 ,  H01M50/531 ,  H01M50/533 ,  H01M50/56

CPC classification number: H01M10/0587 ,  H01M4/36 ,  H01M50/116 ,  H01M50/166 ,  H01M50/171 ,  H01M50/531 ,  H01M50/533 ,  H01M50/56 ,  H01M2004/028 ,  H01M50/119 ,  H01M2220/30

Abstract: Energy storage devices, battery cells, and batteries of the present technology may include a housing characterized by a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The batteries may include a set of electrodes located within the housing. The set of electrodes may be positioned within the interior region of the housing. The set of electrodes may include a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode may include a tab coupled with a surface of the housing at a distal end and coupled with the first electrode at a proximal end. The tab may be coupled with a first surface of the first electrode. A first insulating material may be applied along a second surface of the first electrode across a section corresponding to a location where the tab is coupled with the first electrode. The batteries may also include a cap at least partially contained within the interior region of the housing. The cap may be characterized by a first surface facing the set of electrodes.

公开(公告)号：US11936053B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-19

申请号：US17866736

申请日：2022-07-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brian K. Shiu ,  Christopher R. Pasma ,  Andrew Meyers ,  Haran Balaram

IPC: H01M10/10 ,  H01M50/105 ,  H01M50/536 ,  H01M50/553 ,  H01M50/562 ,  H01M50/593

CPC classification number: H01M50/105 ,  H01M50/536 ,  H01M50/553 ,  H01M50/562 ,  H01M50/593

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to electrical feedthroughs for thin battery cells. A battery cell enclosure includes a terraced portion having a reduced thickness relative to another portion of the enclosure. The enclosure includes an opening disposed on a horizontal surface of the terraced portion for receiving the electrical feedthrough. Because the feedthrough is disposed on the horizontal surface of the terraced portion, the feedthrough may be over-sized thereby reducing the resistance and impedance of the feedthrough without increasing the height or thickness of the enclosure.