公开(公告)号：US20160064961A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14843611

申请日：2015-09-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Derek J. DiCarlo ,  Hongli Dai ,  Richard M. Mank

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/007 ,  H02J7/0047 ,  H02J7/0052

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system that manages use of a battery in a portable electronic device. During, operation, the system monitors indicators of user behavior associated with charging and discharging of the battery in the portable electronic device by a user, wherein the indicators of user behavior can include a state-of-charge of the battery, a charging pattern associated with charging of the battery, usage of applications on the portable electronic device, a user setting on the portable electronic device, a scheduled event or alarm on the portable electronic device, a power consumption pattern on the portable electronic device, a time of day, or the location of the portable electronic device. Next, the system modifies a charging technique for the battery based on the monitored indicators of user behavior to manage at least one of a cycle life of the battery, swelling in the battery, and a runtime of the battery.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例提供一种管理便携式电子设备中的电池的使用的系统。 在操作期间，系统监视由用户对便携式电子设备中的电池的充电和放电相关联的用户行为的指示，其中用户行为的指示符可以包括电池的充电状态，相关联的充电模式 在便携式电子设备上的应用程序的使用，便携式电子设备上的用户设置，便携式电子设备上的预定事件或警报，便携式电子设备上的功耗模式，时间， 或便携式电子设备的位置。 接下来，系统基于所监视的用户行为指示来修改电池的充电技术，以管理电池的循环寿命，电池膨胀和电池的运行时间中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20150303416A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：US14692689

申请日：2015-04-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

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

IPC: H01M2/10 ,  H01M10/04 ,  H01M10/052

CPC classification number: H01M2/1022 ,  H01M2/021 ,  H01M2/1027 ,  H01M2/204 ,  H01M10/0431 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/0565 ,  H01M10/0587 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  Y02E60/122 ,  Y10T29/49108

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a battery pack for use with a portable electronic device. The battery pack includes a first set of cells with different capacities electrically coupled in a parallel configuration. Cells within the first set of cells may also have different thicknesses and/or dimensions. The first set of cells is arranged within the battery pack to facilitate efficient use of space within a portable electronic device. For example, the first set of cells may be arranged to accommodate components in the portable electronic device.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例提供了一种用于便携式电子设备的电池组。 电池组包括具有以并联配置电耦合的不同容量的第一组电池。 第一组细胞内的细胞也可以具有不同的厚度和/或尺寸。 第一组电池被布置在电池组内，以便于有效利用便携式电子设备中的空间。 例如，第一组单元可以被布置成容纳便携式电子设备中的组件。

公开(公告)号：US20150236371A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14617449

申请日：2015-02-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ramesh C. Bhardwaj ,  Richard M. Mank

IPC: H01M10/052 ,  H01M4/66 ,  H01M4/38 ,  H01M4/583 ,  H01M10/056 ,  H01M4/133

CPC classification number: H01M10/052 ,  H01M4/133 ,  H01M4/382 ,  H01M4/583 ,  H01M4/663 ,  H01M4/667 ,  H01M4/668 ,  H01M10/056 ,  H01M10/0562 ,  H01M2220/30

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a battery cell. The battery cell includes a cathode current collector containing graphene, a cathode active material, an electrolyte, an anode active material, and an anode current collector. The graphene may reduce the manufacturing cost and/or increase the energy density of the battery cell.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例提供电池单元。 电池单元包括含有石墨烯的阴极集电器，阴极活性材料，电解质，阳极活性材料和阳极集电器。 石墨烯可能降低制造成本和/或增加电池单元的能量密度。

公开(公告)号：US20150194654A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-09

申请号：US14148033

申请日：2014-01-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bookeun Oh ,  Sang Young Yoon ,  Richard M. Mank

IPC: H01M2/16 ,  H01M2/14 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H01M10/04

CPC classification number: H01M2/1686 ,  H01M2/145 ,  H01M2/1646 ,  H01M2/1653 ,  H01M2/168 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  Y10T29/4911

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to the design and manufacture of a battery cell. The battery cell contains a set of layers, including a cathode with an active coating, an anode with an active coating, and a composite separator containing an adhesion polymer layer that does not reflow after a thermal treatment of the battery cell is performed to laminate the layers together. The battery cell also includes a pouch enclosing the layers, wherein the pouch is flexible.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例涉及电池单元的设计和制造。 电池单体包含一组层，包括具有活性涂层的阴极，具有活性涂层的阳极和含有在电池单元的热处理后不回流的粘合聚合物层的复合隔板，以层压 层叠在一起 电池单元还包括封闭层的袋，其中袋是柔性的。

公开(公告)号：US20140272543A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14207080

申请日：2014-03-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sheba Devan ,  Richard M. Mank ,  George V. Anastas ,  Jack B. Rector, III ,  Qingcheng Zeng ,  Shouwei Hao ,  Adnan N. Jafri

IPC: H01M10/04

CPC classification number: H01M10/0436 ,  H01M2/1646 ,  H01M2/1653 ,  H01M10/049 ,  H01M10/0585 ,  H01M2002/0205 ,  Y10T29/49108

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to the manufacture of a battery cell. The battery cell includes a first set of layers including a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating. The separator may include a ceramic coating and a binder coating over the ceramic coating. During manufacturing of the battery cell, the layers are stacked, and the binder coating is used to laminate the first set of layers within the first sub-cell by applying at least one of pressure and temperature to the first set of layers. One or more fiducials are also disposed on each electrode from a set of electrodes for the battery cell and/or a fixture for the electrodes. The one or more fiducials may be used to align the electrodes during stacking of the set of electrodes.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例涉及电池单元的制造。 电池单元包括第一组层，包括具有活性涂层的阴极，隔膜和具有活性涂层的阳极。 分离器可以包括陶瓷涂层和陶瓷涂层上的粘合剂涂层。 在制造电池单元期间，层叠层，并且粘合剂涂层用于通过将压力和温度中的至少一个施加到第一组层来将第一组层压在第一子电池内。 从用于电池单元的一组电极和/或电极的固定器也在每个电极上设置一个或多个基准。 在该组电极堆叠期间，可以使用一个或多个基准来对齐电极。

公开(公告)号：US20140272541A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14040585

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lili Huang ,  Richard M. Mank

IPC: H01M10/04

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.

Abstract translation: 可以在设置在基板上的基底层上形成电池组件，其中在阳极层和阴极层之间具有阳极层，阴极层和电解质层的薄膜电池堆叠。 薄膜电池堆可以附着到具有用于与阳极和阴极层电连接的孔的图案膜层。

公开(公告)号：US20140272528A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14207018

申请日：2014-03-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sheba Devan ,  Richard M. Mank ,  George V. Anastas ,  Jack B. Rector, III ,  Qingcheng Zeng ,  Shouwei Hao ,  Adnan N. Jafri

IPC: H01M10/04

CPC classification number: H01M10/0436 ,  H01M2/1646 ,  H01M2/1653 ,  H01M10/049 ,  H01M10/0585 ,  H01M2002/0205 ,  Y10T29/49108

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to the manufacture of a battery cell. The battery cell includes a first set of layers including a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating. The separator may include a ceramic coating and a binder coating over the ceramic coating. During manufacturing of the battery cell, the layers are stacked, and the binder coating is used to laminate the first set of layers within the first sub-cell by applying at least one of pressure and temperature to the first set of layers.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例涉及电池单元的制造。 电池单元包括第一组层，包括具有活性涂层的阴极，隔膜和具有活性涂层的阳极。 分离器可以包括陶瓷涂层和陶瓷涂层上的粘合剂涂层。 在制造电池单元期间，层叠层，并且粘合剂涂层用于通过将压力和温度中的至少一个施加到第一组层来将第一组层压在第一子电池内。

公开(公告)号：US20140272190A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14040597

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lili Huang ,  Richard M. Mank

IPC: B05D3/06

CPC classification number: H01M4/131 ,  H01M4/0423 ,  H01M4/0471 ,  H01M4/139 ,  H01M4/1391 ,  H01M2004/021 ,  Y02E60/122 ,  Y02P70/54

Abstract: A method of annealing a thin film deposited on a substrate. According to the method, the thin film deposited on the substrate is provided. The provided thin film is irradiated with electromagnetic radiation until a predetermined crystal quality of the thin film is achieved. The spectral band of the electromagnetic radiation is selected such that the thin film is substantially absorptive to the electromagnetic radiation and the substrate is substantially transparent to the electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract translation: 沉积在基板上的薄膜退火的方法。 根据该方法，提供沉积在基板上的薄膜。 用电磁辐射照射所提供的薄膜，直到达到预定的薄膜晶体质量。 选择电磁辐射的光谱带，使得薄膜基本上吸收电磁辐射，并且衬底对电磁辐射基本上是透明的。

公开(公告)号：US20140265915A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14040581

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lili Huang ,  Richard M. Mank

IPC: H01M2/10

CPC classification number: H01M2/1094 ,  H01M2/026 ,  H01M2/0267 ,  H01M2/0287 ,  H01M10/0436 ,  H01M10/044 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/0585 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  Y10T29/49115

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 encapsulated, and assembled into a battery system with electrical power connections for the anode and cathode layers.

Abstract translation: 可以在设置在基板上的基底层上形成电池组件，其中在阳极层和阴极层之间具有阳极层，阴极层和电解质层的薄膜电池堆叠。 薄膜电池堆可以被封装并组装成具有用于阳极层和阴极层的电力连接的电池系统。

公开(公告)号：US20140050955A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-20

申请号：US13627175

申请日：2012-09-26

Applicant: APPLE INC.

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

IPC: H01M10/36 ,  H01M10/04

CPC classification number: H01M10/04 ,  H01M2/0212 ,  H01M2/0287 ,  H01M10/0587 ,  Y10T29/49108 ,  Y10T29/4911

Abstract: The described embodiments relate to the design of a package for a battery cell. This battery cell includes a jelly roll with layers that are wound together, including a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating. Moreover, a pouch encloses the battery cell. Furthermore, a mechanical support structure, within the pouch, surrounds a portion of an outer surface of the jelly roll.

Abstract translation: 所描述的实施例涉及用于电池单元的封装的设计。 该电池单元包括具有卷绕在一起的层的果冻卷，包括具有活性涂层的阴极，隔膜和具有活性涂层的阳极。 而且，一个小袋包围电池单元。 此外，袋内的机械支撑结构围绕果冻卷的外表面的一部分。