公开(公告)号：US20190148692A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-16

申请号：US15907762

申请日：2018-02-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mikyong Yoo ,  Richard M. Mank

IPC: H01M2/14 ,  H01M2/16 ,  H01M2/18 ,  H01M10/0525

Abstract: Energy storage devices, battery cells, and batteries may include a battery cell component produced by methods including depositing a first separator layer over an electrode material, where the first separator layer includes a ceramic material. The methods may include depositing a second separator layer over the first separator layer, where the second separator layer includes an adhesive material. The methods may also include drying the second separator layer to form the battery cell component.

公开(公告)号：US20180309155A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-25

申请号：US16016580

申请日：2018-06-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lili Huang ,  Richard M. Mank

IPC: H01M10/04 ,  H01M2/26 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M10/42

CPC classification number: H01M10/0436 ,  H01M2/0267 ,  H01M2/266 ,  H01M2010/4278 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  Y10T29/49108

Abstract: A battery assembly can be formed on a base layer provided on a substrate, with a thin film battery stack including an anode layer, a cathode layer, and an electrolyte layer between the anode and cathode layers. The thin film battery stack can be attached to a pattern film layer with holes for electrical connection to the anode and cathode layers.

公开(公告)号：US09812677B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-07

申请号：US13872951

申请日：2013-04-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Richard M. Mank ,  Taisup Hwang

IPC: H01M2/02 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/04 ,  H01M10/058

CPC classification number: H01M2/0275 ,  H01M2/0212 ,  H01M2/026 ,  H01M2/0277 ,  H01M2/0287 ,  H01M10/0436 ,  H01M10/049 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/058 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T156/1002

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a battery cell. The battery cell includes a set of layers including a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating. The battery cell also includes a pouch enclosing the layers, which contains a first layer of polyether ether ketone (PEEK).

公开(公告)号：US09786887B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US15449494

申请日：2017-03-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mikyong Yoo ,  Richard M. Mank ,  Bookeun Oh

IPC: H01M2/16 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/0585 ,  H01M10/0587 ,  H01M4/133 ,  H01M4/66

CPC classification number: H01M2/1653 ,  H01M2/1646 ,  H01M2/1686 ,  H01M4/133 ,  H01M4/623 ,  H01M4/661 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/0585 ,  H01M10/0587

Abstract: Cell stacks are presented that include binders for wet and dry lamination processes. The cell stacks, when laminated, produce battery cells (or portions thereof). The cell stacks include a cathode having a cathode active material disposed on a cathode current collector. The cell stacks also include an anode having an anode active material disposed on an anode current collector. The anode is oriented towards the cathode such that the anode active material faces the cathode active material. A separator is disposed between the cathode active material and the anode active material and comprising a binder comprising a PVdF-HFP copolymer. In certain instances, an electrolyte fluid is in contact with the separator. Methods of laminating the cell stacks are also presented.

公开(公告)号：US20170250436A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-31

申请号：US15384764

申请日：2016-12-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bernd J. Neudecker ,  Shawn W. Snyder ,  Richard M. Mank

IPC: H01M10/02 ,  H01M2/18 ,  H01M4/38 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M4/134

CPC classification number: H01M2/18 ,  H01M4/134 ,  H01M4/1395 ,  H01M4/382 ,  H01M4/661 ,  H01M10/0445 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/058

Abstract: Lithium-metal batteries with improved dimensional stability are presented along with methods of manufacture. The lithium-metal batteries incorporate an anode cell that reduces dimensional changes during charging and discharging. The anode cell includes a container having a first portion and a second portion to form an enclosed cavity. The first portion is electrically-conductive and chemically-stable to lithium metal. The second portion is permeable to lithium ions and chemically-stable to lithium metal. The anode cell also includes an anode comprising lithium metal and disposed within the cavity. The anode is in contact with the first portion and the second portion. The cavity is configured such that volumetric expansion and contraction of the anode during charging and discharging is accommodated entirely therein.

公开(公告)号：US09634351B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US14214128

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher R. Pasma ,  George V. Anastas ,  Richard M. Mank

IPC: H01M10/04

CPC classification number: H01M10/0468 ,  H01M10/0431 ,  Y10T29/4911

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to the design and manufacture of a battery cell. The battery cell includes a jelly roll containing layers which are wound together, including a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating. The battery cell also includes a mechanical structure disposed around a perimeter of the jelly roll to maintain a structural integrity of the jelly roll. Finally, the battery cell includes a pouch enclosing the mechanical structure and the jelly roll, wherein the pouch is flexible.

公开(公告)号：US09583781B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US13869242

申请日：2013-04-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Taisup Hwang ,  Richard M. Mank ,  Bookeun Oh

IPC: H01M10/04 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M2/26

CPC classification number: H01M10/0431 ,  H01M2/0275 ,  H01M2/26 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  Y10T29/4911

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a battery cell. The battery cell includes a set of layers which are wound together to form a jelly roll, including a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating. The battery cell also includes a pouch enclosing the layers, wherein the pouch is flexible. To increase a current flow in the battery cell, a first set of conductive tabs is coupled to a cathode substrate of the cathode, and a second set of conductive tabs is coupled to an anode substrate of the anode.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例提供电池单元。 电池单元包括一组层，它们卷绕在一起以形成果冻卷，包括具有活性涂层的阴极，分离器和具有活性涂层的阳极。 电池单元还包括封闭层的袋，其中袋是柔性的。 为了增加电池单元中的电流，第一组导电接头连接到阴极的阴极衬底，第二组导电接头连接到阳极的阳极衬底。

公开(公告)号：US20160064780A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14838395

申请日：2015-08-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Daniel W. Jarvis ,  David M. DeMuro ,  Hongli Dai ,  Julian Malinski ,  Julien Marcil ,  Meng Chi Lee ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh ,  Rishabh Bhargava ,  Steven D. Sterz ,  Richard M. Mank ,  Soundararajan Manthiri ,  Vijayasekaran Boovaragavan

IPC: H01M10/42

CPC classification number: H01M10/4257 ,  G01R31/3606 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M10/445 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M2010/4271 ,  H01M2220/30

Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting and compensating for expansion of rechargeable batteries over time. An expansion detector may be coupled to or positioned proximate a rechargeable battery to monitor for expansion thereof. After expansion exceeding a selected threshold is detected, the expansion detector may report the expansion to an associated processing unit. The processing unit may undertake to arrest further rechargeable battery expansion by modifying or changing one or more characteristics of charging and/or discharging circuitry coupled to the rechargeable battery. For example, the processing unit may charge the rechargeable battery at a lower rate or with reduced voltage after detecting expansion.

Abstract translation: 随着时间的推移，可充电电池的扩展检测和补偿的方法和系统。 扩展检测器可以耦合到或靠近可再充电电池定位以监测其扩展。 在扩展超过所选择的阈值之后，扩展检测器可以将扩展报告给相关的处理单元。 处理单元可以通过修改或改变耦合到可再充电电池的充电和/或放电电路的一个或多个特性来进一步阻止进一步的充电电池膨胀。 例如，处理单元可以在检测到扩展后以较低的速率或降低的电压对可充电电池充电。

公开(公告)号：US20140106194A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14135124

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ramesh C. Bhardwaj ,  Taisup Hwang ,  Richard M. Mank

IPC: H01M10/04

CPC classification number: H01M10/0431 ,  H01M10/0404 ,  H01M10/0587 ,  Y10T29/49108 ,  Y10T29/4911

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a battery cell which includes a set of jelly rolls enclosed in a pouch. Each jelly roll includes layers which are wound together, including a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating. The battery cell also includes a first set of conductive tabs and a second set of conductive tabs. Each of the first set of conductive tabs is coupled to the cathode of one of the jelly rolls, and each of the second set of conductive tabs is coupled to the anode of one of the jelly rolls. At least one of the first set and one of the second set of conductive tabs extend through seals in the pouch to provide terminals for the battery cell.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例提供一种电池单元，其包括封装在袋中的一组果冻卷。 每个果冻卷包括卷绕在一起的层，包括具有活性涂层的阴极，隔离物和具有活性涂层的阳极。 电池单元还包括第一组导电接头和第二组导电接头。 所述第一组导电片中的每一个耦合到所述果冻辊之一的阴极，并且所述第二组导电片中的每一个连接到所述果冻辊之一的阳极。 第一组和第二组导电片中的至少一个延伸穿过袋中的密封件以提供用于电池单元的端子。

公开(公告)号：US08598849B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-03

申请号：US13785972

申请日：2013-03-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ramesh C. Bhardwaj ,  Taisup Hwang ,  Richard M. Mank

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/04

CPC classification number: H02J7/00 ,  G01R31/3648 ,  G01R31/3662 ,  H01M10/48

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a system that monitors a battery in a portable electronic device. During operation, the system applies a pulse load to the battery and determines an impedance of the battery by measuring a voltage of the battery during the pulse load. Next, the system assesses a health of the battery based on the impedance. Finally, the system uses the assessed health to manage use of the battery in the portable electronic device.