公开(公告)号：US6057670A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-02

申请号：US185582

申请日：1998-11-04

Applicant: Michael S. Sink ,  Glen V. Bowling

Inventor： Michael S. Sink ,  Glen V. Bowling

IPC: H01M2/30 ,  H01M10/46 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H01M10/44

CPC classification number: H02J7/0024

Abstract: A smart charge connector is provided incorporating a switching feature allowing the cells in a multi-cell battery to be uniformly charged. When engaged with a charger, the smart connector will connect the cells in parallel so that all cells within the same battery will be charged uniformly to the same voltage level eliminating the uneven charging that occurs when cells are charged in series connected strings. During normal operation the connector connects the cells of the battery in series to supply a battery output voltage. However, when the connector is engaged with a charger, the cells are connected in parallel to be charged by a source of electrical power at a voltage higher than the battery output voltage. The connector includes a number of switch contacts that are activated when the connector is engaged with the charger allowing the cells to be charged in parallel. The switch contacts automatically reconnect the cells in series upon removal of the charger.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种智能充电连接器，其具有允许多电池电池中的电池均匀充电的开关特征。 当与充电器接合时，智能连接器将并联连接电池，使同一电池内的所有电池均匀均匀地充电到相同的电压电平，消除了当电池串联连接的串中充电时发生的不均匀充电。 在正常操作期间，连接器串联连接电池单元以提供电池输出电压。 然而，当连接器与充电器接合时，电池并联连接，以高于电池输出电压的电压由电源充电。 连接器包括多个开关触点，当连接器与充电器接合时，该开关触点被激活，允许电池并联充电。 取下充电器后，开关触点自动重新连接电池。

公开(公告)号：US5651255A

公开(公告)日：1997-07-29

申请号：US595915

申请日：1996-02-06

Applicant: Salah M. Oweis ,  James G. Snyder ,  Louis d'Ussel ,  Denis Virey

Inventor： Salah M. Oweis ,  James G. Snyder ,  Louis d'Ussel ,  Denis Virey

IPC: F16L59/02 ,  F17C11/00

CPC classification number: F16L59/027

Abstract: A loosely wrapped multi-layer thermal insulation structure is provided by coextensively winding, a continuous thin metal foil and a superimposed continuous low thermal conductivity porous material spacer about a mandrel, preferably functioning as an inner metallic shell for such loosely wound metal foil and spacer assembly. A plurality of narrow low thermal conductivity porous material strips are interposed between adjacent turns of the spiral wound metal foil and spacer assembly at laterally spaced positions throughout the assembly to form localized, narrow dense wound material areas defining an integral load-bearing system for the thermal insulation structure. Longitudinally extending permanent getter material strips may be bonded to the outer peripheral surface of the inner metallic shell defining gas passages for gas diffusion within the metal foil and spacer assembly. The metal foil may be perforated to facilitate that action.

Abstract translation: 松散缠绕的多层保温结构通过共轴缠绕，连续的薄金属箔和围绕心轴的叠加的连续的低导热性多孔材料隔离件提供，优选用作用于这种松散卷绕的金属箔和间隔件组件的内部金属壳 。 多个狭窄的低导热性多孔材料条被插入在螺旋缠绕的金属箔和间隔件组件的相邻匝之间的横向间隔位置处，以在整个组件中形成局部的，窄的致密的卷绕材料区域，其限定用于热的整体式承载系统 绝缘结构。 纵向延伸的永久吸气材料条可以结合到内金属外壳的外周表面，该内金属外壳限定用于在金属箔和间隔件组件内气体扩散的气体通道。 金属箔可以被穿孔以便于该作用。

公开(公告)号：US5314544A

公开(公告)日：1994-05-24

申请号：US62213

申请日：1993-05-18

Applicant: Salah Oweis

Inventor： Salah Oweis

IPC: B08B5/02 ,  B23K3/03 ,  H01M2/26 ,  B08B5/00 ,  B08B7/02

CPC classification number: B08B5/02 ,  B23K3/0392 ,  H01M2/26

Abstract: A localized surface area of an open foam type metal substrate of an electrochemical cell electrode, where the substrate is filled with active material and compressed, is subjected to light pressure scrubbing by a heated soldering iron tip subjected to ultrasonic vibration to quickly dislodge the active material network of the open foam type metal substrate. Compressed air at approximately 100 psi is blown through the open foam type metal substrate to remove dislodged active material particles from the foam type metal substrate to permit effective welding of a metal terminal connection to the substrate at the localized area after cleaning. Alternatively, both opposite surfaces of the open foam type metal substrate at the localized area may be brushed to initially dislodge the active material from the pores of the open foam type metal substrate and the dislodged particles blown through the substrate from one surface to the other. Preferably, suction is applied to the opposite surface of the substrate from that subjected to the compressed air blowing to facilitate the removal of dislodged particles of active material.

Abstract translation: 电化学电池电极的开放型泡沫金属基板的局部表面积，其中衬底填充有活性材料并压缩，通过受到超声振动的加热烙铁头进行轻压擦洗，以快速移除活性材料 网状开孔型金属基板。 大约100psi的压缩空气通过开放式泡沫金属基材吹出，以从泡沫型金属基材中除去脱落的活性物质颗粒，以便在清洁之后在局部区域有效地焊接金属端子连接到基板。 或者，打开泡沫型金属基底在局部区域的两个相对表面可以被刷洗，以便首先从开放泡沫型金属基底的孔隙中移出活性物质，并将从基底吹出的脱落的颗粒从一个表面移开到另一个表面。 优选地，将吸力施加到基体的相对表面，而不是受到压缩空气吹扫的吸附，以便于除去活性物质的脱落颗粒。