公开(公告)号：US20160093848A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-31

申请号：US14501095

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Richard M. DeKeuster ,  Robert J. Mack ,  Stephen D. Cash

IPC: H01M2/10 ,  H01M2/30 ,  H01M4/525 ,  H01M10/42 ,  H01M4/505 ,  H01M4/485 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/6563

CPC classification number: H01M2/1077 ,  H01M4/485 ,  H01M4/505 ,  H01M4/525 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/425 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/6563 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  Y02E60/122 ,  Y02P70/54 ,  Y02T10/7011

Abstract: Present embodiments include a series of lithium battery modules having a plurality of electrochemical cells having different electrical characteristics such as voltages and/or capacities. The battery modules are each constructed using components, architectures, production methods, among other things, in common with each other. The lithium ion battery modules may include a first battery module type having a first capacity and a first voltage, a second battery module type having a second capacity and a second voltage, and, in some embodiments, additional battery module types (e.g., a third battery module type having a third capacity and a third voltage) having different voltages and/or capacities. The lithium ion battery modules may all have the same footprint.

Abstract translation: 本实施例包括一系列锂电池模块，其具有多个具有不同电特性如电压和/或电容的电化学电池。 电池模块各自使用组件，架构，生产方法等构成，彼此相同。 锂离子电池模块可以包括具有第一容量和第一电压的第一电池模块类型，具有第二容量和第二电压的第二电池模块类型，并且在一些实施例中可以包括附加的电池模块类型（例如，第三电池模块 具有不同电压和/或容量的具有第三容量和第三电压的电池模块类型。 锂离子电池模块可能都具有相同的占位面积。

公开(公告)号：US20160064722A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14802846

申请日：2015-07-17

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Robert J. Mack ,  Richard M. DeKeuster ,  Ken Nakayama ,  Jonathan P. Lobert

IPC: H01M2/30 ,  H01M2/20 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M2/10

CPC classification number: H01M2/305 ,  B60L11/1851 ,  B60L11/1877 ,  B60L11/1879 ,  H01M2/1072 ,  H01M2/1077 ,  H01M2/206 ,  H01M2/26 ,  H01M2/307 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M2200/20 ,  H01M2220/10 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  Y02T10/7011 ,  Y02T10/7016 ,  Y02T10/705

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a group of electrically interconnected battery cells disposed within a housing. The disclosure also includes a major terminal of a battery module configured to be coupled to a load for powering the load. One or more portions of the major terminal are disposed within a recess in a surface of the housing. The present disclosure also includes a bus bar that provides an electrical pathway between the group of electrically interconnected battery cells and the major terminal. The bus bar is disposed within the housing.

Abstract translation: 本公开包括设置在壳体内的一组电互连电池单元。 本公开还包括电池模块的主终端，其被配置为耦合到用于为负载供电的负载。 主端子的一个或多个部分设置在壳体的表面中的凹部内。 本公开还包括汇流条，该汇流条在电互连电池单元组与主端子之间提供电路径。 母线设置在外壳内。

公开(公告)号：US20160049630A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14828149

申请日：2015-08-17

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Jason D. Fuhr ,  Joerg Birkholz ,  Jonathan P. Lobert ,  Marco Jansen ,  Martin Wiegmann ,  Richard M. DeKeuster ,  Robert J. Mack

IPC: H01M2/20 ,  B21D35/00 ,  B21D22/02

CPC classification number: H01M2/206 ,  B21D22/02 ,  B21D35/001 ,  H01M2/1077 ,  H01M10/482 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/6563 ,  H01M2220/20

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a battery module having a power assembly that includes a plurality of battery cells and a plurality of bus bars that electrically couples a terminal of each of the plurality of battery cells to a terminal of an adjacent battery cell of the plurality of battery cells. The battery module also includes a lead frame that includes a plurality of cell taps respectively electrically coupled to the plurality of bus bars of the power assembly, and a plurality of leads that extends from the plurality of cell taps. The lead frame also includes a plurality of broken interconnects that electrically isolates the plurality of cell taps from one another and electrically isolates the plurality of leads from one another.

Abstract translation: 本公开内容包括具有电源组件的电池模块，电源组件包括多个电池单元和将多个电池单元中的每一个的端子电耦合到多个电池中的相邻电池单元的端子的多个汇流条 细胞。 电池模块还包括引线框架，其包括分别电耦合到电力组件的多个汇流条的多个单元抽头以及从多个单元抽头延伸的多个引线。 引线框架还包括多个断开的互连，其将多个电池插头彼此电隔离并将多个引线彼此电隔离。

公开(公告)号：US20150072174A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14230387

申请日：2014-03-31

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Richard M. DeKeuster ,  Edward J. Soleski ,  Robert J. Mack ,  Gary P. Houchin-Miller ,  Stephen D. Cash ,  Lisa L. Winders ,  Jack L. Johnson

IPC: H01M10/42 ,  H01M10/058 ,  H01M10/04

CPC classification number: H01M2/22 ,  B60L1/003 ,  B60L1/02 ,  B60L1/14 ,  B60L3/0046 ,  B60L3/12 ,  B60L11/123 ,  B60L11/14 ,  B60L11/1803 ,  B60L11/1851 ,  B60L11/1861 ,  B60L11/1864 ,  B60L11/1874 ,  B60L11/1877 ,  B60L11/1879 ,  B60L15/20 ,  B60L2210/10 ,  B60L2210/40 ,  B60L2240/34 ,  B60L2240/545 ,  B60L2240/547 ,  B60L2240/549 ,  B60L2250/10 ,  B60L2260/26 ,  B60L2270/20 ,  B60R16/03 ,  B60R16/033 ,  G01R31/025 ,  G01R31/362 ,  G01R31/3627 ,  H01H47/325 ,  H01M2/1077 ,  H01M2/1205 ,  H01M2/1211 ,  H01M2/1252 ,  H01M2/20 ,  H01M2/206 ,  H01M2/24 ,  H01M2/305 ,  H01M2/32 ,  H01M2/34 ,  H01M2/342 ,  H01M4/661 ,  H01M4/665 ,  H01M10/04 ,  H01M10/0413 ,  H01M10/058 ,  H01M10/425 ,  H01M10/4257 ,  H01M10/482 ,  H01M10/486 ,  H01M10/6551 ,  H01M2010/4271 ,  H01M2010/4278 ,  H01M2200/103 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  H01M2250/20 ,  H01R12/716 ,  H02H7/18 ,  H02J7/0021 ,  H02J7/0063 ,  H05K1/0262 ,  H05K1/0263 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K3/32 ,  H05K2201/10492 ,  H05K2201/1053 ,  H05K2201/10545 ,  Y02T10/6217 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7016 ,  Y02T10/7044 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7061 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y02T10/7216 ,  Y02T10/7241 ,  Y02T10/7275 ,  Y10T29/49108 ,  Y10T29/4911 ,  Y10T29/49114

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a battery module for use in a vehicle is presented. The method may include disposing battery cells into a lower housing and disposing a lid assembly over the battery cells. The lid assembly may include a lid and bus bar interconnects disposed on the lid. The method may also include disposing a printed circuit board (PCB) assembly onto the lid assembly and electrically coupling portions of the lid assembly, portions of the PCB assembly, and the battery cells to each other.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种制造用于车辆的电池模块的方法。 该方法可以包括将电池单元设置在下壳体中并且将盖组件设置在电池单元上。 盖组件可以包括设置在盖上的盖和母线互连。 该方法还可以包括将印刷电路板（PCB）组件设置在盖组件上并将盖组件的部分，PCB组件的部分和电池单元彼此电耦合。

公开(公告)号：US20130089775A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：US13644417

申请日：2012-10-04

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Robert J. Mack

IPC: H01M2/02 ,  H01M2/04

CPC classification number: H01M2/0242 ,  H01M2/0404 ,  H01M2/043 ,  H01M2/0434 ,  H01M2/0473 ,  H01M4/20 ,  H01M4/57 ,  H01M4/73 ,  H01M10/06 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  Y02E60/126 ,  Y10T29/49108

Abstract: A container for a battery is disclosed. The container includes first and second side walls coupled to end walls and a base forming a recess. The side walls and end walls each have an edge. A container intercell partition wall is provided in the recess and has a segment which extends above the edge of any one or more of the first side wall, second side wall, and end walls. A cover is also provided having a cover intercell partition wall with a recessed area which accommodates the extended segment of the container intercell partition wall. The cover intercell partition wall may be coupled to the container intercell partition wall by a heat seal. A method of assembling a battery container is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于电池的容器。 容器包括联接到端壁的第一和第二侧壁以及形成凹部的底座。 侧壁和端壁各有一个边缘。 容器细胞间隔壁设置在凹部中并且具有在第一侧壁，第二侧壁和端壁中的任何一个或多个的边缘上方延伸的段。 还提供一种盖子，其具有一个具有凹槽区域的盖子间隙间隔壁，该凹陷区域容纳容器细胞间隔壁的延伸部分。 盖板间隔壁可以通过热封连接到容器槽间分隔壁。 还公开了组装电池容器的方法。

公开(公告)号：US10199631B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-05

申请号：US14675618

申请日：2015-03-31

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Robert J. Mack ,  Richard M. DeKeuster ,  Jennifer L. Czarnecki ,  Ken Nakayama ,  Matthew R. Tyler ,  Christopher M. Bonin ,  Xugang Zhang ,  Dale B. Trester ,  Jason D. Fuhr

IPC: H01M2/00 ,  H01M2/30 ,  H01M2/10 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M2/20 ,  H01M2/22 ,  H01M2/32 ,  H01M2/12 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/647 ,  H01M10/653 ,  H01M10/6551 ,  G01R31/36 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/42 ,  H01M2/24 ,  H01M10/6557 ,  H01M2/18 ,  H01M10/04 ,  H01M10/058 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M2/04 ,  H01M2/34 ,  H01M10/02 ,  H01M10/60 ,  H01M10/65

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a battery module having a housing and a stack of battery cells disposed in a receptacle area of the housing, where each battery cell has a top having a battery cell terminal and a bottom, where the top of the battery cells face outwardly away from the receptacle area. The battery module includes an integrated sensing and bus bar subassembly positioned against the stack of battery cells and has a carrier, a bus bar integrated onto the carrier, and a biasing member integrated onto the carrier. The bus bar electrically couples battery cells in an electrical arrangement, and the biasing member is between the top of each battery cell and the carrier, where the biasing member has a first material, more compliant than a second material of the carrier, and the biasing member biases the stack of battery cells inwardly toward the housing.

公开(公告)号：US09947908B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-17

申请号：US14339357

申请日：2014-07-23

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Robert J. Mack ,  William M. Cavanaugh

IPC: H01M2/12 ,  H01M2/04

CPC classification number: H01M2/1205 ,  H01M2/043 ,  H01M2/12 ,  H01M2/1223 ,  H01M2/1235 ,  H01M2/1252 ,  H01M2/1264 ,  H01M2220/20

Abstract: A system includes a vent housing configured to be installed on a lower housing of a battery module at a first side of the vent housing. The vent housing has a main body having an opening on a second side of the vent housing and an internal chamber coupled to the opening. The internal chamber includes a first wall having an internal burst vent configured to open at a first pressure threshold and a second wall having a ventilation vent comprising a gas-selective permeability layer.

公开(公告)号：US20180076438A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：US15263065

申请日：2016-09-12

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Richard M. DeKeuster ,  Robert J. Mack ,  John P. Dinkelman

IPC: H01M2/32 ,  H01M2/10 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M2/20 ,  H01M2/30 ,  H01M10/06 ,  B29C70/88 ,  B29C65/16

CPC classification number: H01M2/32 ,  B29C65/16 ,  B29C70/88 ,  B29K2023/12 ,  B29K2105/06 ,  B29L2031/3468 ,  H01M2/0257 ,  H01M2/1077 ,  H01M2/206 ,  H01M2/30 ,  H01M2/305 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/058 ,  H01M10/06 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M2010/4271 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  Y02T10/7011

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of batteries and battery modules, and more specifically, relates to a system and method for manufacturing terminal assemblies for lithium-ion battery modules. A disclosed battery module includes a terminal block assembly that is secured to a polymer housing of the battery module. The terminal block assembly includes a terminal post having a post portion and a base portion that extends outward from a central axis of the post portion. The terminal block assembly also includes a bus bar coupled to the base portion of the terminal post without welding, wherein the bus bar includes a trough disposed near the terminal post. The terminal block assembly further includes a polymer portion overmolding at least the trough of the bus bar to form a drainage channel near the terminal post.

公开(公告)号：US09911951B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-06

申请号：US14501241

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Richard M. DeKeuster ,  Jason D. Fuhr ,  Robert J. Mack ,  Jonathan P. Lobert ,  Jennifer L. Czarnecki

IPC: H01M2/10 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M10/42 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/04

CPC classification number: H01M2/1077 ,  H01M10/0481 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/425 ,  H01M2220/20

Abstract: A battery module includes a housing including a first interior surface, a second interior surface opposite the first interior surface, and a compressed cell assembly disposed within an interior space of the housing between the first and second interior surfaces. The compressed cell assembly includes a plurality of prismatic battery cells arranged in a cell stack that includes a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a retaining wall disposed between the first end of the cell stack and the first interior surface of the housing. The retaining wall includes a first surface in contact with the first end of the cell stack and a second surface opposite the first surface that contacts the first interior surface of the housing. The first and second interior surfaces are configured to maintain the compressed cell assembly in a compressed state having a compression force above a predetermined threshold.

公开(公告)号：US09812693B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-07

申请号：US14675661

申请日：2015-03-31

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Richard M. DeKeuster ,  Robert J. Mack ,  Edward J. Soleski ,  Jennifer L. Czarnecki

IPC: H01M2/30 ,  H01M2/10 ,  H01M2/20 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M2/22 ,  H01M2/32 ,  H01M2/12 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/647 ,  H01M10/653 ,  H01M10/6551 ,  G01R31/36 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/42 ,  H01M10/6557 ,  H01M2/24 ,  H01M2/18 ,  H01M10/04 ,  H01M10/058 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M2/04 ,  H01M2/34 ,  H01M10/02 ,  H01M10/60 ,  H01M10/65

CPC classification number: H01M2/305 ,  G01R31/362 ,  G01R31/3658 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M2/04 ,  H01M2/10 ,  H01M2/1005 ,  H01M2/1016 ,  H01M2/1072 ,  H01M2/1077 ,  H01M2/1083 ,  H01M2/12 ,  H01M2/1205 ,  H01M2/1211 ,  H01M2/1217 ,  H01M2/1241 ,  H01M2/1252 ,  H01M2/1294 ,  H01M2/18 ,  H01M2/20 ,  H01M2/206 ,  H01M2/22 ,  H01M2/24 ,  H01M2/30 ,  H01M2/32 ,  H01M2/34 ,  H01M10/02 ,  H01M10/0413 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/058 ,  H01M10/4207 ,  H01M10/4257 ,  H01M10/482 ,  H01M10/60 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/647 ,  H01M10/65 ,  H01M10/653 ,  H01M10/6551 ,  H01M10/6557 ,  H01M2010/4271 ,  H01M2220/10 ,  H01M2220/20

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lithium-ion battery module including a housing having a base, a battery cell in the housing, and a battery module terminal coupled to the battery cell via an electrical pathway, wherein the battery module terminal provides an electrical output when coupled to an electrical load, and wherein the electrical pathway is defined by a first portion, a second portion, and an interconnecting portion connecting the first and second portions. The first portion has a plurality of first conductive components coupled to one another within first connection planes using a first conductive material, and the first connection planes are substantially parallel to the base. The second portion has a plurality of second conductive components coupled to one another within second connection planes using a second conductive material, different from the first conductive material, and the second connection planes are crosswise to the first connection planes.