公开(公告)号：US20180063943A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15787676

申请日：2017-10-18

Applicant: CelLink Corporation

Inventor： Kevin Michael Coakley ,  Malcolm Brown

IPC: H05K1/02 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H01L33/64

CPC classification number: H05K1/0209 ,  H01L33/647 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K2201/10106

Abstract: Provided are interconnect circuits for combined electrical and thermal energy transfer to devices connected to these circuits. Also provided are methods of fabricating such interconnect circuits. An interconnect circuit may include an electro-thermal conductor and at least one insulator providing support to different portions of the conductor with respect to each other. The insulator may include one or more openings for electrical connections and/or heat exchange with the electro-thermal conductor. The portions of the conductor may be electrically isolated from each other in the final circuit. Initially, these portions may be formed from the same conductive sheet, such as a metal foil having a thickness of at least about 50 micrometers. This thickness ensures sufficient thermal transfer in addition to providing excellent electrical conductance. In some embodiments, the conductor may include a surface coating to protect its base material from oxidation, enhancing electrical connections, and/or other purposes.

公开(公告)号：US20170034902A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US15259518

申请日：2016-09-08

Applicant: CelLink Corporation

Inventor： Kevin Michael Coakley ,  Malcolm Brown

IPC: H05K1/02 ,  H05K1/18

CPC classification number: H05K1/0209 ,  H01L33/647 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K2201/10106

Abstract: Provided are interconnect circuits for combined electrical and thermal energy transfer to devices connected to these circuits. Also provided are methods of fabricating such interconnect circuits. An interconnect circuit may include an electro-thermal conductor and at least one insulator providing support to different portions of the conductor with respect to each other. The insulator may include one or more openings for electrical connections and/or heat exchange with the electro-thermal conductor. The portions of the conductor may be electrically isolated from each other in the final circuit. Initially, these portions may be formed from the same conductive sheet, such as a metal foil having a thickness of at least about 50 micrometers. This thickness ensures sufficient thermal transfer in addition to providing excellent electrical conductance. In some embodiments, the conductor may include a surface coating to protect its base material from oxidation, enhancing electrical connections, and/or other purposes.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于将电和热能组合的连接到连接到这些电路的设备的互连电路。 还提供了制造这种互连电路的方法。 互连电路可以包括电热导体和至少一个绝缘体，其相对于彼此提供对导体的不同部分的支撑。 绝缘体可以包括用于与电热导体电连接和/或热交换的一个或多个开口。 导体的部分可以在最终电路中彼此电隔离。 最初，这些部分可以由相同的导电片形成，例如具有至少约50微米厚度的金属箔。 除了提供优异的导电性之外，该厚度确保了足够的热转印。 在一些实施例中，导体可以包括表面涂层以保护其基材免受氧化，增强电连接和/或其它目的。

公开(公告)号：US12218385B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-04

申请号：US17180605

申请日：2021-02-19

Applicant: CelLink Corporation

Inventor： Kevin Michael Coakley ,  Malcolm Brown ,  Paul Tsao

IPC: H01M50/581 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M50/503 ,  H01M50/522 ,  H01M50/526 ,  H05K1/11 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K3/40 ,  H01M10/42 ,  H05K1/02

Abstract: Provided are interconnects for interconnecting a set of battery cells, assemblies comprising these interconnects, methods of forming such interconnects, and methods of forming such assemblies. An interconnect includes a conductor comprising two portions electrically isolated from each other. At least one portion may include two contacts for connecting to battery cells and a fuse forming an electrical connection between these two contacts. The interconnect may also include an insulator adhered to the conductor and mechanically supporting the two portions of the conductor. The insulator may include an opening such that the fuse overlaps with this opening, and the opening does not interfere with operation of the fuse. In some embodiments, the fuse may not directly interface with any other structures. Furthermore, the interconnect may include a temporary substrate adhered to the insulator such that the insulator is disposed between the temporary substrate and the conductor.

公开(公告)号：US12040511B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-16

申请号：US18414170

申请日：2024-01-16

Applicant: CelLink Corporation

Inventor： Kevin Michael Coakley ,  Malcolm Brown ,  Paul Tsao

IPC: H01M50/581 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M50/503 ,  H01M50/522 ,  H01M50/526 ,  H05K1/11 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K3/40 ,  H01M10/42 ,  H05K1/02

CPC classification number: H01M50/581 ,  H01M10/482 ,  H01M50/503 ,  H01M50/522 ,  H01M50/526 ,  H05K1/118 ,  H05K1/189 ,  H05K3/4092 ,  H01M10/4257 ,  H01M2200/103 ,  H05K1/0265 ,  H05K2201/0397 ,  H05K2201/056 ,  H05K2201/09081 ,  H05K2201/10037 ,  H05K2201/10181 ,  Y02E60/10

Abstract: Provided are interconnects for interconnecting a set of battery cells, assemblies comprising these interconnects, methods of forming such interconnects, and methods of forming such assemblies. An interconnect includes a conductor comprising two portions electrically isolated from each other. At least one portion may include two contacts for connecting to battery cells and a fuse forming an electrical connection between these two contacts. The interconnect may also include an insulator adhered to the conductor and mechanically supporting the two portions of the conductor. The insulator may include an opening such that the fuse overlaps with this opening, and the opening does not interfere with the operation of the fuse. In some embodiments, the fuse may not directly interface with any other structures. Furthermore, the interconnect may include a temporary substrate adhered to the insulator such that the insulator is disposed between the temporary substrate and the conductor.

公开(公告)号：US10172229B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-01

申请号：US15787676

申请日：2017-10-18

Applicant: CelLink Corporation

Inventor： Kevin Michael Coakley ,  Malcolm Brown

IPC: H01L33/64 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K1/18

Abstract: Provided are interconnect circuits for combined electrical and thermal energy transfer to devices connected to these circuits. Also provided are methods of fabricating such interconnect circuits. An interconnect circuit may include an electro-thermal conductor and at least one insulator providing support to different portions of the conductor with respect to each other. The insulator may include one or more openings for electrical connections and/or heat exchange with the electro-thermal conductor. The portions of the conductor may be electrically isolated from each other in the final circuit. Initially, these portions may be formed from the same conductive sheet, such as a metal foil having a thickness of at least about 50 micrometers. This thickness ensures sufficient thermal transfer in addition to providing excellent electrical conductance. In some embodiments, the conductor may include a surface coating to protect its base material from oxidation, enhancing electrical connections, and/or other purposes.

公开(公告)号：US20160073506A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US14836946

申请日：2015-08-26

Applicant: CelLink Corporation

Inventor： Kevin Michael Coakley ,  Malcolm Brown

IPC: H05K3/00

CPC classification number: H05K3/0058 ,  H01L23/5386 ,  H01M2/202 ,  H01M2/206 ,  H01M10/4257 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H05K1/0268 ,  H05K1/118 ,  H05K1/189 ,  H05K3/4092 ,  H05K2201/0397 ,  H05K2201/056 ,  H05K2201/09081 ,  H05K2201/10037

Abstract: Provided are interconnect circuits for interconnecting arrays of battery cells and methods of forming these interconnect circuits as well as connecting these circuits to the battery cells. An interconnect circuit may include a conductive layer and one or more insulating layers. The conductive layer may be patterned with openings defining contact pads, such that each pad is used for connecting to a different battery cell terminal In some embodiments, each contact pad is attached to the rest of the conductive layer by a fusible link formed from the same conductive layer as the contact pad. The fusible link controls the current flow to and from this contact pad. The insulating layer is laminated to the conductive layer and provides support to the contacts pads. The insulating layer may also be patterned with openings, which allow forming electrical connections between the contact pads and cell terminals through the insulating layer.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于互连电池单元阵列的互连电路以及形成这些互连电路的方法以及将这些电路连接到电池单元。 互连电路可以包括导电层和一个或多个绝缘层。 导电层可以用限定接触焊盘的开口图案化，使得每个焊盘用于连接到不同的电池单元端子。在一些实施例中，每个接触焊盘通过由相同的形成的可熔连接件连接到导电层的其余部分 导电层作为接触垫。 熔断链路控制来自该接触焊盘的电流。 绝缘层被层压到导电层上并提供对接触垫的支撑。 绝缘层也可以用开口图案化，这允许通过绝缘层在接触焊盘和电池端子之间形成电连接。