公开(公告)号：US20180366712A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-20

申请号：US16113623

申请日：2018-08-27

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Perry M. Wyatt ,  Daniel B. Le ,  Ryan S. Mascarenhas ,  Brian C. Sisk

IPC: H01M2/20 ,  B60L7/16 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  B60R16/033 ,  B60L11/18 ,  H01M2/06 ,  H01M10/06 ,  H01M10/052

CPC classification number: H01M2/206 ,  B60L7/16 ,  B60L58/20 ,  B60R16/033 ,  H01M2/06 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/06 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7066

Abstract: A 12 volt automotive battery system includes a first battery coupled to an electrical system, in which the first battery include a first battery chemistry, and a second battery coupled in parallel with the first battery and selectively coupled to the electrical system via a first switch, in which the second battery includes a second battery chemistry that has a higher coulombic efficiency than the first battery chemistry. The first switch couples the second battery to the electrical system during regenerative braking to enable the second battery to capture a majority of the power generated during regenerative braking. The 12 volt automotive battery system further includes a variable voltage alternator that outputs a first voltage during regenerative braking to charge the second battery and a second voltage otherwise, in which the first voltage is higher than the second voltage.

公开(公告)号：US10106038B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-23

申请号：US14013392

申请日：2013-08-29

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Junwei Jiang ,  Patrick T. Hurley ,  Perry M. Wyatt ,  Thomas M. Watson

IPC: B60L1/08 ,  B60L7/10 ,  B60L11/18 ,  H01M10/42 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H01M4/131 ,  H01M4/136

Abstract: An energy storage system for supporting dual electrical functions of a vehicle includes an energy storage unit having a plurality of energy storage modules connected in series, a plurality of sensing units for sensing state of charges of the plurality of energy storage modules, and a pair of primary voltage terminals. The series connected plurality of energy storage modules is connectable across the pair of primary voltage terminals during a key-on state of the vehicle to supply energy storage power at a first voltage level to support primary electrical functions of the vehicle. The energy storage system is further configured to select a subset of the plurality of energy storage modules during a key-off state of the vehicle to connect across a pair of secondary voltage terminals using a switch network to supply energy storage power at a second voltage level.

公开(公告)号：US20170225584A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-10

申请号：US15254645

申请日：2016-09-01

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Zhihong H. Jin ,  Christian Kuper ,  Perry M. Wyatt

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  G01R31/36

CPC classification number: B60L11/1861 ,  B60L3/0038 ,  B60L3/0046 ,  B60L3/12 ,  B60L11/1857 ,  B60L2240/547 ,  B60L2240/549 ,  B60L2240/80 ,  B60L2260/44 ,  G01R31/3606 ,  G01R31/3651 ,  G01R31/3679 ,  Y02T10/7011 ,  Y02T10/7044 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y10S903/951

Abstract: A battery system may include a battery that in operation couples to an electrical system, and a battery control module that in operation electrically couples to the battery. The battery control module may read battery data, estimate a state of charge of the battery based at least in part on the battery data, and estimate a state of charge error of the battery based on magnitudes of state of charge error sources. Additionally, the battery control module may update a state of health estimation of the battery when the state of charge error of the battery exceeds a predetermined threshold.

公开(公告)号：US09496588B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-15

申请号：US13954755

申请日：2013-07-30

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Thanh T. Nguyen ,  James Pinon ,  Akshay Aggarwal ,  Perry M. Wyatt

IPC: H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/6563 ,  H01M10/647 ,  H01M10/6556 ,  H01M10/6551 ,  H01M10/6567 ,  H01M10/6555 ,  H01M10/6554 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/659 ,  H01M10/6562

CPC classification number: H01M10/625 ,  B60L1/00 ,  B60L1/003 ,  B60L3/0046 ,  B60L11/12 ,  B60L11/1859 ,  B60L11/1866 ,  B60L11/1868 ,  B60L11/1874 ,  B60L11/1877 ,  B60L11/1879 ,  B60L2210/12 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/647 ,  H01M10/6551 ,  H01M10/6554 ,  H01M10/6555 ,  H01M10/6556 ,  H01M10/6562 ,  H01M10/6563 ,  H01M10/6567 ,  H01M10/659 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  Y02T10/7011 ,  Y02T10/7061 ,  Y02T10/7066 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y02T10/7233 ,  Y02T90/16

Abstract: A system includes a battery module having a heat sink outer wall feature and a plurality of battery cells. The battery module also includes a plurality of internal heat fins interleaved with the plurality of battery cells, wherein each of the plurality of internal heat fins is in thermal communication with at least one of the plurality of battery cells and in thermal communication with the heat sink outer wall feature. The battery module further includes a plurality of phase change material (PCM) layers interleaved with the plurality of battery cells, wherein each of the plurality of PCM layers is configured to be in thermal communication with at least one of the plurality of battery cells and in thermal communication with at least one of the plurality of internal heat fins.

Abstract translation: 系统包括具有散热器外壁特征的电池模块和多个电池单元。 电池模块还包括与多个电池单元交错的多个内部散热片，其中多个内部散热片中的每一个与多个电池单元中的至少一个热电连接并与散热器热连通 外墙功能。 电池模块还包括与多个电池单元交错的多个相变材料（PCM）层，其中多个PCM层中的每一个被配置为与多个电池单元中的至少一个电池单元热连通， 与多个内部散热片中的至少一个热连通。

公开(公告)号：US09438113B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US13954907

申请日：2013-07-30

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Perry M. Wyatt ,  Thanh T. Nguyen

IPC: G06F1/00 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H02M3/158 ,  H01M2/30 ,  H01M10/04 ,  H01M10/42 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/667 ,  H01M2/20 ,  H01M10/613 ,  G06F1/32

CPC classification number: H02M3/158 ,  B60L1/00 ,  B60L1/003 ,  B60L3/0046 ,  B60L11/12 ,  B60L11/1859 ,  B60L11/1866 ,  B60L11/1868 ,  B60L11/1874 ,  B60L11/1879 ,  B60L2210/12 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/32 ,  H01M2/206 ,  H01M2/305 ,  H01M10/0481 ,  H01M10/425 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/667 ,  H01M2010/4271 ,  H02M3/1582 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7061 ,  Y02T10/7066 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y02T10/7233 ,  Y10T307/685

Abstract: A battery module including a first positive terminal, a second positive terminal, a ground terminal, a power conversion circuit, and a power assembly. The power assembly includes a plurality of battery cells coupled in series and disposed in a stacked orientation relative to each other and configured to output a first voltage between the first positive terminal and the ground terminal. The power conversion circuit is electrically coupled to the power assembly and configured to receive the first voltage as an input and to output a second voltage different from the first voltage. The second positive terminal is electrically coupled to the power conversion circuit to receive the second voltage from the power conversion circuit.

Abstract translation: 一种电池模块，包括第一正极端子，第二正极端子，接地端子，电力转换电路和电力组件。 功率组件包括多个电池单元，其串联耦合并且相对于彼此以堆叠取向布置，并且被配置为在第一正极端子和接地端子之间输出第一电压。 功率转换电路电耦合到功率组件并被配置为接收作为输入的第一电压并输出不同于第一电压的第二电压。 第二正端子电耦合到电力转换电路以从电力转换电路接收第二电压。

公开(公告)号：US09337451B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US13954738

申请日：2013-07-30

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： James Pinon ,  Perry M. Wyatt ,  Thanh T. Nguyen

IPC: H01M2/10 ,  H01M2/20 ,  H01M2/06 ,  H01M2/22 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/6563 ,  H01M10/6551 ,  H01M10/6552

CPC classification number: H01M2/10 ,  H01M2/0275 ,  H01M2/06 ,  H01M2/1016 ,  H01M2/1077 ,  H01M2/1083 ,  H01M2/20 ,  H01M2/202 ,  H01M2/206 ,  H01M2/22 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/6551 ,  H01M10/6552 ,  H01M10/6563

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。

公开(公告)号：US20160089992A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-31

申请号：US14502158

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Daniel B. Le ,  Perry M. Wyatt

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0003 ,  B60L11/1868 ,  B60L2240/547 ,  H02J7/1423 ,  H02J7/1446 ,  Y02T10/7011 ,  Y02T10/7016 ,  Y02T10/7066 ,  Y02T10/92

Abstract: A 12 volt automotive battery system includes a first battery coupled to an electrical system, and the first battery includes a first battery chemistry. Further, the 12 volt automotive battery system includes a second battery coupled in parallel with the first battery and selectively coupled to the electrical system via a bi-stable relay. The second battery includes a second battery chemistry that has a higher coulombic efficiency than the first battery chemistry. Additionally, the bi-stable relay couples the second battery to the electrical system during regenerative braking to enable the second battery to capture a majority of the power generated during regenerative braking. Furthermore, the bi-stable relay maintains a coupling of the second battery to the electrical system when the vehicle transitions from a key-on position to a key-off position.

Abstract translation: 12伏汽车电池系统包括耦合到电气系统的第一电池，并且第一电池包括第一电池化学品。 此外，12伏特汽车电池系统包括与第一电池并联耦合的第二电池，并且经由双稳态继电器选择性地耦合到电气系统。 第二电池包括具有比第一电池化学物质更高的库仑效率的第二电池化学品。 此外，双稳态继电器在再生制动期间将第二电池耦合到电气系统，以使得第二电池能够捕获再生制动期间产生的大部分功率。 此外，当车辆从钥匙开启位置转换到钥匙关闭位置时，双稳态继电器保持第二电池与电气系统的耦合。

公开(公告)号：US20150202983A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14161834

申请日：2014-01-23

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Daniel B. Le ,  Perry M. Wyatt ,  Ryan S. Mascarenhas ,  Brian C. Sisk

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/06

CPC classification number: B60L11/1868 ,  B60L7/10 ,  B60L11/14 ,  B60L11/1812 ,  B60L11/1862 ,  B60L2210/14 ,  B60L2240/547 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/06 ,  H01M10/345 ,  H01M10/441 ,  H01M16/00 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  Y02E60/122 ,  Y02E60/124 ,  Y02E60/126 ,  Y02T10/70 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7011 ,  Y02T10/7016 ,  Y02T10/7044 ,  Y02T10/7066 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y02T10/7225 ,  Y02T90/127 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: A 12 volt automotive battery system includes a first battery coupled to an electrical system, in which the first battery includes a first battery chemistry. The first battery is charged with a relatively constant first voltage, in which an alternator outputs the relatively constant first voltage. The 12 volt automotive battery system further includes a second battery coupled in parallel with the first battery and selectively coupled to the electrical system via a DC/DC converter, in which the second battery includes a second battery chemistry that has a higher coulombic efficiency than the first battery chemistry. The DC/DC converter boosts the first voltage to a second voltage to charge the second battery during regenerative braking, in which the second voltage is higher than a maximum charging voltage of the first battery.

Abstract translation: 12伏汽车电池系统包括耦合到电气系统的第一电池，其中第一电池包括第一电池化学品。 第一电池以相对恒定的第一电压充电，其中交流发电机输出相对恒定的第一电压。 12伏特汽车电池系统还包括与第一电池并联耦合的第二电池，并且经由DC / DC转换器选择性地耦合到电气系统，其中第二电池包括第二电池化学物质，其具有比 第一次电池化学。 DC / DC转换器将第一电压升压到第二电压，以在再生制动期间对第二电池充电，其中第二电压高于第一电池的最大充电电压。

公开(公告)号：US20150037647A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：US13954755

申请日：2013-07-30

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Thanh T. Nguyen ,  James Pinon ,  Akshay Aggarwal ,  Perry M. Wyatt

IPC: H01M10/625

CPC classification number: H01M10/625 ,  B60L1/00 ,  B60L1/003 ,  B60L3/0046 ,  B60L11/12 ,  B60L11/1859 ,  B60L11/1866 ,  B60L11/1868 ,  B60L11/1874 ,  B60L11/1877 ,  B60L11/1879 ,  B60L2210/12 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/647 ,  H01M10/6551 ,  H01M10/6554 ,  H01M10/6555 ,  H01M10/6556 ,  H01M10/6562 ,  H01M10/6563 ,  H01M10/6567 ,  H01M10/659 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  Y02T10/7011 ,  Y02T10/7061 ,  Y02T10/7066 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y02T10/7233 ,  Y02T90/16

Abstract: A system includes a battery module having a heat sink outer wall feature and a plurality of battery cells. The battery module also includes a plurality of internal heat fins interleaved with the plurality of battery cells, wherein each of the plurality of internal heat fins is in thermal communication with at least one of the plurality of battery cells and in thermal communication with the heat sink outer wall feature. The battery module further includes a plurality of phase change material (PCM) layers interleaved with the plurality of battery cells, wherein each of the plurality of PCM layers is configured to be in thermal communication with at least one of the plurality of battery cells and in thermal communication with at least one of the plurality of internal heat fins.

Abstract translation: 系统包括具有散热器外壁特征的电池模块和多个电池单元。 电池模块还包括与多个电池单元交错的多个内部散热片，其中多个内部散热片中的每一个与多个电池单元中的至少一个热电连接并与散热器热连通 外墙功能。 电池模块还包括与多个电池单元交错的多个相变材料（PCM）层，其中多个PCM层中的每一个被配置为与多个电池单元中的至少一个电池单元热连通， 与多个内部散热片中的至少一个热连通。

公开(公告)号：US20150037626A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：US13954798

申请日：2013-07-30

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Robert G. Malcolm ,  Mark Niedzwiecki ,  Perry M. Wyatt ,  Thanh T. Nguyen

IPC: H01M2/20

CPC classification number: H01M2/206 ,  B60L11/1879 ,  H01M2/10 ,  H01M2/1005 ,  H01M2/1011 ,  H01M2/1077 ,  H01M2/202 ,  H01M2/204 ,  H01M10/0481 ,  H01M10/0486 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M10/486 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/647 ,  H01M10/6551 ,  H01M10/6555 ,  H01M10/659 ,  H01M2010/4271 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/705

Abstract: A battery cell assembly for use in a battery module including a battery cell that includes a positive electrode and a negative electrode and a rigid frame coupled to the battery cell. The rigid frame includes a first frame connector and a second frame connector. The frame is configured to facilitate electrical coupling of the positive electrode of the battery cell with the first frame connector, and to facilitate electrical coupling of the negative electrode of the battery cell with the second frame connector. The first and second frame connectors are configured to interface with frame connectors of other battery cell assemblies to facilitate physical and electrical connection of a plurality of battery cell assemblies disposed in a stacked orientation relative to each other.

Abstract translation: 一种用于电池模块的电池单元组件，包括：电池单元，其包括正电极和负电极;以及刚性框架，其耦合到所述电池单元。 刚性框架包括第一框架连接器和第二框架连接器。 该框架被配置为便于电池单元的正电极与第一框架连接器的电耦合，并且促进电池单元的负极与第二框架连接器的电耦合。 第一和第二框架连接器被配置为与其它电池单元组件的框架连接器相接合，以便于相对于彼此以堆叠方向布置的多个电池组件的物理和电连接。