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公开(公告)号:US10321588B1
公开(公告)日:2019-06-11
申请号:US15276417
申请日:2016-09-26
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Bryan Holmdahl , James Robert Lim , Yuting Yeh , David Wang , Kok Yen Cheng
Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for a flexible battery. The systems, methods, and computer-readable media described herein may improve user experiences and prolong the battery's life. In an example embodiment described herein, a flexible battery may comprise a first battery portion positioned in a grip portion and having a first thickness, and a second battery portion positioned in a second portion having a second thickness that is less than the first thickness, wherein the second battery portion is bendable in the at least one direction, and the first battery portion is rigid.
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公开(公告)号:US10312697B1
公开(公告)日:2019-06-04
申请号:US14744782
申请日:2015-06-19
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Marcel Colman Eric Stieber , Sagnik Kar , David Tuzman , Vidhyananth Ramasamy Venkatasamy , James Robert Lim
Abstract: Method and systems for dynamic current redistribution in electronic devices with external power storage devices are disclosed. The dynamic current redistribution system includes a set of policies for each state of the electronic device. Depending on a device state, the system identifies the policies to be put in place, and directs current according to the policies. The electronic device may be connected to an external power source in one state, an external battery device in another state, and may be connected to both in a third state.
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公开(公告)号:US09496582B1
公开(公告)日:2016-11-15
申请号:US14223094
申请日:2014-03-24
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: James Robert Lim , Yuting Yeh , Erik Avy Vaknine , David Wang
CPC classification number: H01M10/0436 , H01M4/02 , H01M4/62 , H01M4/70 , H01M10/0525 , H01M10/0585
Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a flexible battery structure comprising patterned active layers. An example battery structure comprises a sheet of current collector material, first and second active layers, and a first electrolyte layer. The first active layer may be disposed on the sheet and may comprise a plurality of active material portions and a plurality of slots, where each of the plurality of slots separates a set of at least to adjacent active material portions.
Abstract translation: 各种实施例涉及包括图案化有源层的柔性电池结构。 示例性电池结构包括集电体材料片,第一和第二有源层以及第一电解质层。 第一有源层可以设置在片材上,并且可以包括多个活性材料部分和多个狭槽,其中多个狭槽中的每一个分开至少相邻的活性材料部分的一组。
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公开(公告)号:US10553846B1
公开(公告)日:2020-02-04
申请号:US15084335
申请日:2016-03-29
Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Inventor: James Robert Lim , Chia-Jean Wang , Ryan Michael Fleming
IPC: H01M2/10 , H01M8/04007 , H01M10/617 , H01M10/655
Abstract: Described are techniques for improving the functionality of a computing device by regulating the temperature of an energy storage device used to power the computing device. A housing that encloses the energy storage device may include a first portion having a thermal conductivity that exceeds that of a second portion. The first portion may be configured to contact or be positioned proximate to a user's body or other heat-producing object during use. Heat from the user's body or other object may be conducted through the first portion of the housing toward the energy storage device. The less-conductive second portion of the housing may reduce the rate at which heat from the energy storage device is transmitted into the ambient environment. As a result, the temperature of the energy storage device may increase, improving the performance thereof.
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公开(公告)号:US10361406B1
公开(公告)日:2019-07-23
申请号:US15277867
申请日:2016-09-27
Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Inventor: David Wang , Ramez Nachman , James Robert Lim , Bryan Holmdahl , Yuting Yeh , Matthew Wong
IPC: H01M14/00 , H01M2/02 , H01M2/08 , H01M10/0525 , H01M10/42
Abstract: A power source, designed to be bent or flexed during use, may include a layer of anode material having a length greater than a layer of cathode material to accommodate for movement of the cathode or anode layers during flexing of the power source. An enclosure containing the cathode and anode materials may include an inner protective layer proximate to the cathode and anode layers and a water-impermeable layer external to the inner protective layer. The water-impermeable layer may have a pleated or corrugated configuration that may be extended when the power source is bent under application of a flexure stress, preventing damage or deformation to the water-impermeable layer.
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公开(公告)号:US20190123311A1
公开(公告)日:2019-04-25
申请号:US16005465
申请日:2018-06-11
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: James Robert Lim , David Eric Peters , Ramez Nachman , Christopher Thomas Li , Stewart Robin Shearer
Abstract: An apparatus comprises an electrochemical energy storage device, a non-conductive film at least partially covering the electrochemical energy storage device, and a nano-grain metallic film at least partially covering the non-conductive film. The electrochemical energy storage device may include a cathode electrode layer, an anode electrode layer, and a separator layer therebetween.
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公开(公告)号:US09997746B1
公开(公告)日:2018-06-12
申请号:US14678773
申请日:2015-04-03
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: James Robert Lim , David Eric Peters , Ramez Nachman , Christopher Thomas Li , Stewart Robin Shearer
CPC classification number: H01M2/0285 , B65B11/00 , B65B55/00 , C25D1/00 , H01M2/021 , H01M2/026 , H01M2/0277 , H01M2/0287 , H01M10/0436 , H01M2002/0297 , H01M2220/30
Abstract: An apparatus comprises an electrochemical energy storage device, a non-conductive film at least partially covering the electrochemical energy storage device, and a nano-grain metallic film at least partially covering the non-conductive film. The electrochemical energy storage device may include a cathode electrode layer, an anode electrode layer, and a separator layer therebetween.
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公开(公告)号:US09983621B1
公开(公告)日:2018-05-29
申请号:US14946307
申请日:2015-11-19
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Anoop Menon , James Robert Lim , Yuting Yeh
IPC: G06F1/16
CPC classification number: G06F1/1626
Abstract: A power storage unit (e.g., a battery) may replace the structural components that support the display of an electronic device. The power storage unit may be adhered to the back surface of the display to provide structural support and to allow for bend or flex of the display. A self-healing layer may prevent or inhibit leaking of materials from within the power storage unit if the power storage unit is cracked or pierced. Alternatively, the power storage unit may be built on a flexible circuit that is associated with the display of the electronic device, where the flexible circuit/power storage unit may be folded around the display and affixed to the back surface of the display. The power storage unit may also be built on substrate associated with the back surface of the display. These configurations may cause a significant reduction in the depth or thickness of the electronic device.
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公开(公告)号:US09837681B2
公开(公告)日:2017-12-05
申请号:US14740500
申请日:2015-06-16
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: James Robert Lim , Thomas Gang Wang , David Wang , David Tuzman , Poon-Keong Ang , Vidhyananth Ramasamy Venkatasamy
CPC classification number: H01M10/0436 , G09G3/2092 , G09G2330/021 , G09G2330/027 , H01M10/0525 , H01M10/441 , H01M10/46 , H01M2220/30 , H02J7/0054
Abstract: A small capacity battery for powering electronic devices, such as an e-book reader, is provided. This small capacity battery is designed to produce low area-specific resistance, which maintains usable operating voltages even during periods of high current draw. As a result, a lighter and smaller form-factor battery may provide the same battery capacity as a larger and heavier conventional battery. A user may then be provided with a lightweight and small form-factor electronic device that achieves an extended battery life.
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公开(公告)号:US09836114B1
公开(公告)日:2017-12-05
申请号:US14854508
申请日:2015-09-15
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: James Robert Lim , Poon-Keong Ang , Mudit Sunilkumar Khasgiwala , Vidhyananth Ramasamy Venkatasamy , Thomas Gang Wang
CPC classification number: G06F1/3293 , G06F1/325 , G06F1/3265 , G09G3/20 , G09G3/344 , G09G3/3466 , G09G3/348 , G09G2320/0626 , G09G2330/021 , G09G2330/025 , G09G2370/16 , G09G2380/14
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for optimizing battery life in an electronic device. The device is configured to make periodic assessments of battery capacity by measuring the DC resistance value of the battery cell during the execution of a power-consuming operation. If the measured DC resistance value reaches a threshold level, the device can initiate a power-saving mode in which an operating parameter of the device is adjusted to decrease power consumption.
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