Detection of over-current shorts in a battery pack using pattern recognition
    32.
    发明授权
    Detection of over-current shorts in a battery pack using pattern recognition 有权
    使用模式识别检测电池组中的过电流短路

    公开(公告)号:US08618775B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-31

    申请号:US13343993

    申请日:2012-01-05

    摘要: A controller identifies a condition of a hazardous internal short by comparing patterns of series element voltages to the last known balance condition of the series elements. If the loaded or resting voltage of one or more contiguous series elements uniformly drop from the previously known condition by an amount consistent with an over-current condition, an over-current internal short circuit fault is registered. The desired response is to prevent the affected series elements from heating to a hazardous temperature by summoning the maximum heat rejection capability of the system until the short ceases and the affected elements cool, the cooling function is no longer able to operate due to low voltage, or the affected series string has drained all of its energy through the short. Also includes are responses that allow the battery pack to continue to power the cooling system even though it may enter an over-discharged state.

    摘要翻译: 控制器通过将串联元件电压的模式与串联元件的最后已知平衡条件进行比较来识别危险内部短路的状况。 如果一个或多个连续的串联元件的负载或静止电压从先前已知的状态均匀地下降与过电流状态一致的量,则注册过电流内部短路故障。 所需的响应是通过召唤系统的最大排热能力来防止受影响的串联元件加热到危险温度,直到短路停止并且受影响的元件冷却,由于低电压,冷却功能不再能够工作, 或者受影响的串串通过短路耗尽了所有的能量。 还包括允许电池组继续为冷却系统供电的响应,即使它可能进入过度放电状态。

    Selective cure of adhesive in modular assemblies
    33.
    发明授权
    Selective cure of adhesive in modular assemblies 有权
    模块化组件中粘合剂的选择性固化

    公开(公告)号:US08322393B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-04

    申请号:US13244665

    申请日:2011-09-25

    IPC分类号: B32B37/00 B32B37/12

    摘要: The system includes a module fixture supporting a plurality of elements, the module fixture defining a plurality of bonding wells with each bonding well accepting a first portion of one or more of the elements with the module fixture including one or more apertures communicated with one or more of the bonding wells with the bonding wells having a nominal depth; and a dispensing system, coupled to the module fixture, for dispensing a high-wettability adhesive into each the bonding well and surrounding each the element substantially filling the bonding well up to the nominal depth without significant overfill, the adhesive being selectively curable upon application of a curing modality; and a curing structure for selectively exposing the adhesive to the curing modality as the adhesive emerges from the apertures during dispensation of the adhesive.

    摘要翻译: 该系统包括支撑多个元件的模块固定装置,模块固定装置限定多个结合井,每个结合井接受一个或多个元件的第一部分,模块固定装置包括一个或多个与一个或多个孔连通的孔 的键合井具有标称深度; 以及分配系统,其耦合到所述模块固定装置,用于将高润湿性粘合剂分配到每个所述粘合井中并且围绕每个所述元件将所述元件基本上填充到所述标称深度,直到所述标称深度,而不会显着过度填充,所述粘合剂在施加 治愈方式; 以及固化结构,用于在粘合剂分配期间粘合剂从孔中露出以选择性地将粘合剂暴露于固化模态。

    Battery thermal event detection system using an electrical conductor with a thermally interruptible insulator
    36.
    发明授权
    Battery thermal event detection system using an electrical conductor with a thermally interruptible insulator 有权
    使用具有热可中断绝缘体的电导体的电池热事件检测系统

    公开(公告)号:US08154256B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-10

    申请号:US12455248

    申请日:2009-05-28

    IPC分类号: H01M10/46

    摘要: A method and apparatus is provided for determining when a battery, or one or more batteries within a battery pack, undergoes an undesired thermal event such as thermal runaway. The system uses an insulated conductive member mounted in close proximity to, or in contact with, an external surface of the battery or batteries to be monitored. A voltage measuring system is coupled to the conductive core of the insulated conductive member, the voltage measuring system outputting a first signal when the temperature corresponding to the battery or batteries is within a prescribed temperature range and a second signal when the temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature that falls outside of the prescribed temperature range.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种方法和装置,用于确定电池或电池组中的一个或多个电池何时经历不期望的热事件,例如热失控。 该系统使用绝缘导电构件,其安装在要监视的电池或电池的外表面附近或与其接触。 电压测量系统耦合到绝缘导电构件的导电芯,当与电池或电池相对应的温度在规定的温度范围内时,电压测量系统输出第一信号,当温度超过预定温度时,电压测量系统输出第二信号 超出规定的温度范围。

    Battery pack with cell-level fusing
    37.
    发明授权
    Battery pack with cell-level fusing 有权
    电池组与电池级熔断器

    公开(公告)号:US08133608B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-13

    申请号:US12850282

    申请日:2010-08-04

    摘要: A battery pack, or battery pack module, is provided that achieves improved battery pack performance, system reliability and system safety while impacting only a small region of the battery pack/battery module, and thus having only a minor impact on battery pack cost, complexity, weight and size. The battery pack/battery module is designed such that the fusible interconnects associated with a single battery, or a specific fusible interconnect associated with a single battery, will be the last interconnect(s) to fuse during a short circuit event. The risk of sustained arcing for the predetermined interconnect(s) is minimized through the use of rapid clearing interconnects. As a result, the risk of damage and excessive heating is also minimized.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种电池组或电池组件,其在仅影响电池组/电池模块的较小区域的同时,可以实现电池组性能提高,系统可靠性和系统安全性,从而对电池组成本,复杂性影响较小 ,重量和尺寸。 电池组/电池模块被设计成使得与单个电池相关联的可熔互连或与单个电池相关联的特定可熔互连将是在短路事件期间熔断的最后一个互连。 通过使用快速清除互连来最小化预定互连的持续电弧的风险。 结果,损坏和过度加热的风险也被最小化。

    Battery thermal event detection system using a thermally interruptible electrical conductor
    40.
    发明授权
    Battery thermal event detection system using a thermally interruptible electrical conductor 有权
    使用热中断电导体的电池热事件检测系统

    公开(公告)号:US08059007B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-15

    申请号:US12455198

    申请日:2009-05-28

    IPC分类号: G08B21/00

    CPC分类号: H01M10/486 H01M10/613

    摘要: A method and apparatus is provided for determining when a battery, or one or more batteries within a battery pack, undergoes an undesired thermal event such as thermal runaway. The system uses a conductive member mounted in close proximity to, or in contact with, an external surface of the battery or batteries to be monitored. A resistance measuring system such as a continuity-tester or an ohmmeter is coupled to the conductive member, the resistance measuring system outputting a first signal when the temperature corresponding to the battery or batteries is within a prescribed temperature range and a second signal when the temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature that falls outside of the prescribed temperature range.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种方法和装置,用于确定电池或电池组中的一个或多个电池何时经历不期望的热事件,例如热失控。 该系统使用安装在要监视的电池或电池的外表面或与其接触的导电构件。 诸如连续性测试仪或欧姆表之类的电阻测量系统耦合到导电部件,当与电池或电池相对应的温度在规定的温度范围内时,电阻测量系统输出第一信号,当温度 超过规定温度范围以外的规定温度。