Battery cap with cut-out sections

    公开(公告)号:US11611132B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-21

    申请号:US16840154

    申请日:2020-04-03

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Various embodiments described herein relate to a battery that includes a battery cap with one or more cut-out sections. The battery cap may be used to at least partially cover a circuit board that is proximate an end of a battery cell. In various examples, the cut-out sections may be configured to accommodate one or more cell tabs of the battery that protrude above the circuit board.

    Battery pack with overmolded module

    公开(公告)号:US11552339B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-10

    申请号:US16880076

    申请日:2020-05-21

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Battery systems according to embodiments of the present technology may include a battery including a first electrode terminal and a second electrode terminal accessible along a first surface of the battery. The battery systems may also include a module electrically coupled with the battery. The module may include a first mold extending toward the battery. The first mold may define a recess along a first surface of the first mold proximate the first electrode terminal and the second electrode terminal. The module may include a first conductive tab electrically coupling the module with the first electrode terminal. The first electrode terminal may be at least partially positioned within a space defined by the recess defined by the first mold. The module may also include a second conductive tab electrically coupling the module with the second electrode terminal.

    CELL PACKAGING TECHNIQUES
    6.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220013834A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-01-13

    申请号:US17484471

    申请日:2021-09-24

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Battery systems according to embodiments of the present technology may include a battery cell having an electrode tab extending from an edge of the battery cell. The systems may also include a module electrically coupled with the battery cell. The module may be characterized by a first surface, a height, and a second surface opposite the first surface. A conductive tab coupled along the first surface of the module may extend from a first end parallel to a plane of the first surface. The conductive tab may be characterized by a curvature proximate a midpoint of the conductive tab. A distal region of the conductive tab may return back across the first surface of the module substantially parallel to the first surface. A distal portion of the electrode tab may be fixedly coupled with the distal region of the conductive tab.

    BATTERY PACK WITH OVERMOLDED MODULE
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200381783A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-12-03

    申请号:US16880076

    申请日:2020-05-21

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Battery systems according to embodiments of the present technology may include a battery including a first electrode terminal and a second electrode terminal accessible along a first surface of the battery. The battery systems may also include a module electrically coupled with the battery. The module may include a first mold extending toward the battery. The first mold may define a recess along a first surface of the first mold proximate the first electrode terminal and the second electrode terminal. The module may include a first conductive tab electrically coupling the module with the first electrode terminal. The first electrode terminal may be at least partially positioned within a space defined by the recess defined by the first mold. The module may also include a second conductive tab electrically coupling the module with the second electrode terminal.

    Over-Molded Printed Circuit Board Connector
    8.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190081362A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-14

    申请号:US15857099

    申请日:2017-12-28

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An over-molded printed circuit board may be used in a battery pack. The over-molded printed circuit board can include a printed circuit board having electronic components, such as battery management circuitry, disposed thereon. A flex connector can be attached to the printed circuit board. An over-mold can formed about the printed circuit board, for example, by injection molding an epoxy resin, polyamide, or other suitable material. The over-mold may facilitate routing of the flex connector at a desired angle from the battery back and may also have a geometry that provides a supporting mechanical interface between the cells of the battery pack and the printed circuit board. Battery packs so constructed may be installed in electronic devices, such as mobile telephones, smart phones, tablet computers, laptop computers, media players, etc.

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