System and method for roller interconnection of battery cells
    12.
    发明授权
    System and method for roller interconnection of battery cells 有权
    电池单元辊互连的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09337451B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-10

    申请号:US13954738

    申请日:2013-07-30

    Abstract: A battery module includes a power assembly including a first battery cell and a second battery cell in a stacked orientation relative to each other. The first battery cell includes a first tab electrode extending therefrom, and the second battery cell includes a second tab electrode extending therefrom. The battery module also includes an interconnect assembly configured to facilitate electrically coupling the first tab electrode with the second tab electrode. The interconnect assembly includes a roller housing structure about which the first and second tab electrodes at least partially conform such that the first and second tab electrodes are positioned in an opening defined by the roller housing structure. The interconnect assembly also includes a roller disposed in the opening of the roller housing structure such that the first and second tab electrodes are secured in electrical communication.

    Abstract translation: 电池模块包括电源组件,其包括相对于彼此堆叠取向的第一电池单元和第二电池单元。 第一电池单元包括从其延伸的第一突片电极,并且第二电池单元包括从其延伸的第二突片电极。 电池模块还包括互连组件,其被配置为便于将第一突片电极与第二突片电极电耦合。 所述互连组件包括辊壳体结构,所述第一和第二突片电极至少部分地适配于所述辊壳体结构,使得所述第一和第二突片电极位于由所述辊壳体结构限定的开口中。 互连组件还包括设置在辊壳体结构的开口中的辊,使得第一和第二突片电极被电连接固定。

    Printed circuit board interconnect for cells in a battery system
    15.
    发明授权
    Printed circuit board interconnect for cells in a battery system 有权
    用于电池系统中的电池的印刷电路板互连

    公开(公告)号:US09553343B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-24

    申请号:US13954765

    申请日:2013-07-30

    Abstract: A system includes a cell interconnect board including a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed proximate a power assembly having a plurality of pouch battery cells, including at least a first battery cell and a second battery cell in a stacked orientation relative to each other. The cell interconnect board includes an interconnect spanning a slot in the cell interconnect board and configured to receive a first tab electrode extending from the first battery cell and a second tab electrode extending from the second battery cell, such that the first and second tab electrodes are in contact with each other. The system also includes a sensor configured to measure a parameter associated with the power assembly.

    Abstract translation: 一种系统包括单元互连板,其包括布置在具有多个袋电池单元的功率组件附近的印刷电路板(PCB),所述多个袋电池单元至少包括相对于彼此堆叠取向的第一电池单元和第二电池单元。 单元互连板包括横跨单元互连板中的槽的互连,并被配置为接收从第一电池单元延伸的第一接头电极和从第二电池单元延伸的第二接头电极,使得第一和第二接头电极为 彼此接触。 该系统还包括被配置为测量与功率组件相关联的参数的传感器。

    System and method for crimping interconnection of battery cells
    17.
    发明授权
    System and method for crimping interconnection of battery cells 有权
    压接电池单元互连的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09385355B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-05

    申请号:US13954830

    申请日:2013-07-30

    Abstract: A battery module includes a power assembly including a first battery cell and a second battery cell in a stacked orientation relative to each other. The first battery cell includes a first tab electrode extending therefrom, and the second battery cell includes a second tab electrode extending therefrom. The battery module also includes an interconnect assembly configured to facilitate electrically coupling the first tab electrode with the second tab electrode with the first and second battery cells in the stacked orientation. The interconnect assembly includes a crimping element disposed over the first and second tab electrodes. The crimping element is configured to apply a compressive force to the first and second tab electrodes such that the first and second tab electrodes are secured in electrical communication via direct contact.

    Abstract translation: 电池模块包括电源组件,其包括相对于彼此堆叠取向的第一电池单元和第二电池单元。 第一电池单元包括从其延伸的第一突片电极,并且第二电池单元包括从其延伸的第二突片电极。 电池模块还包括互连组件,该互连组件被配置成便于以第一和第二电池单元以堆叠方向将第一接片电极与第二接头电极电耦合。 互连组件包括设置在第一和第二突片电极之上的压接元件。 压接元件构造成对第一和第二突片电极施加压缩力,使得第一和第二突片电极通过直接接触固定在电连接中。

    System and method for detecting battery failure during a non-operating event
    18.
    发明授权
    System and method for detecting battery failure during a non-operating event 有权
    在非操作事件期间检测电池故障的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09347995B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-24

    申请号:US13757228

    申请日:2013-02-01

    Abstract: A system is provided for monitoring an energy-storing apparatus during a non-operating event of a mechanism that draws energy from the energy-storing apparatus, which includes a plurality of energy-storing cells. The system includes a plurality of sensing units, each of which is coupled to a subset of the plurality of cells and is configured to monitor conditions of the corresponding subset of cells during the non-operating event. The system further includes a wireless communication unit and a power source. The wireless communication unit is coupled to each of the sensing units and configured to communicate a signal indicative of one of the monitored conditions of the corresponding subset of cells to a computing device. The power source provides energy to the sensing units and the wireless communication unit during the non-operating event.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种用于在从包括多个能量存储单元的能量存储装置抽取能量的机构的非操作事件期间监测能量存储装置的系统。 该系统包括多个感测单元,每个感测单元耦合到多个单元的子集,并且被配置为在非操作事件期间监视相应的单元子集的状况。 该系统还包括无线通信单元和电源。 无线通信单元耦合到每个感测单元并且被配置为将指示相应的小区子集的监视条件之一的信号传送到计算设备。 电源在非操作事件期间向感测单元和无线通信单元提供能量。

    BATTERY MODULE WITH PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL
    19.
    发明申请
    BATTERY MODULE WITH PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL 有权
    具有相变材料的电池模块

    公开(公告)号:US20150037648A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-05

    申请号:US13954800

    申请日:2013-07-30

    Abstract: In an embodiment, a system includes a battery module, a battery cell assembly that is a component of the battery module, and a battery cell of the battery cell assembly, wherein the battery cell is configured to generate heat during operation. The battery cell assembly also includes a phase change material (PCM) disposed along a thermal pathway within the battery cell assembly that transfers the heat generated by the battery cell away from the battery cell during operation. The PCM is configured to conduct a first portion of the heat generated by the battery cell during operation. Further, the PCM is configured to absorb a second portion of the heat generated by the battery cell to affect a phase change within at least a portion of the PCM.

    Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中,系统包括电池模块,作为电池模块的组件的电池单元组件和电池单元组件的电池单元,其中电池单元被配置为在运行期间产生热量。 电池单元组件还包括沿着电池单元组件内的热路径设置的相变材料(PCM),其在操作期间将电池单元产生的热量从电池单元传送出去。 PCM被配置为在操作期间传导由电池单元产生的热的第一部分。 此外,PCM被配置为吸收由电池单元产生的热的第二部分,以影响PCM的至少一部分内的相位变化。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CRIMPING INTERCONNECTION OF BATTERY CELLS
    20.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CRIMPING INTERCONNECTION OF BATTERY CELLS 有权
    用于电池电池互连的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150037642A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-05

    申请号:US13954830

    申请日:2013-07-30

    Abstract: A battery module includes a power assembly including a first battery cell and a second battery cell in a stacked orientation relative to each other. The first battery cell includes a first tab electrode extending therefrom, and the second battery cell includes a second tab electrode extending therefrom. The battery module also includes an interconnect assembly configured to facilitate electrically coupling the first tab electrode with the second tab electrode with the first and second battery cells in the stacked orientation. The interconnect assembly includes a crimping element disposed over the first and second tab electrodes. The crimping element is configured to apply a compressive force to the first and second tab electrodes such that the first and second tab electrodes are secured in electrical communication via direct contact.

    Abstract translation: 电池模块包括电源组件,其包括相对于彼此堆叠取向的第一电池单元和第二电池单元。 第一电池单元包括从其延伸的第一突片电极,并且第二电池单元包括从其延伸的第二突片电极。 电池模块还包括互连组件,该互连组件被配置成便于以第一和第二电池单元以堆叠方向将第一接片电极与第二接头电极电耦合。 互连组件包括设置在第一和第二突片电极之上的压接元件。 压接元件构造成对第一和第二突片电极施加压缩力,使得第一和第二突片电极通过直接接触固定在电连接中。

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