Modified U-Tab for Accommodating Indeterminate Battery Tab Locations

    公开(公告)号:US20180090733A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-29

    申请号:US15423165

    申请日:2017-02-02

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H01M2/30 H01M2/22 H01M2220/30

    Abstract: Battery assemblies, as well as methods and processes for forming same. A battery assembly can include a first tab electrically connected to a first terminal of a battery and a second tab electrically connected to a second terminal of the battery. A battery assembly can also include a first conductive path (aka first section) having a first end, and a second conductive path (aka second section) having a second end. Another end of the first conductive path can be coupled an electronic device, such as an electric circuit. Another end of the second conductive path can be coupled to the electronic device as well. A space separates the first and second ends; the space formed by removing at least one portion of a U-shaped conductive path. The first conductive path and the first battery tab are connected. The second conductive path and the second battery tab are also connected.

    Modified U-tab for accommodating indeterminate battery tab locations

    公开(公告)号:US10109834B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-23

    申请号:US15423165

    申请日:2017-02-02

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Battery assemblies, as well as methods and processes for forming same. A battery assembly can include a first tab electrically connected to a first terminal of a battery and a second tab electrically connected to a second terminal of the battery. A battery assembly can also include a first conductive path (aka first section) having a first end, and a second conductive path (aka second section) having a second end. Another end of the first conductive path can be coupled an electronic device, such as an electric circuit. Another end of the second conductive path can be coupled to the electronic device as well. A space separates the first and second ends; the space formed by removing at least one portion of a U-shaped conductive path. The first conductive path and the first battery tab are connected. The second conductive path and the second battery tab are also connected.

    Coupling Tolerance Accommodating Contacts or Leads for Batteries
    7.
    发明申请
    Coupling Tolerance Accommodating Contacts or Leads for Batteries 审中-公开
    耦合容差容纳电池的触点或引线

    公开(公告)号:US20160064719A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-03

    申请号:US14832683

    申请日:2015-08-21

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A battery assembly includes a battery cell with leads extending from the battery and a circuit including a substrate and contacts that extend from the substrate. The leads are coupled to the contacts by mechanical or adhesive bonds located on sections of the contacts extending from the substrate. In various implementations, the circuit may include a variety of different components coupled to the substrate. Such components may be operable to perform a variety of functions such as regulating, monitoring, controlling, and/or otherwise managing the battery cell. Such components may include one or more battery management units, safety circuits, capacity gauges, and/or other components.

    Abstract translation: 电池组件包括具有从电池延伸的引线的电池单元和包括基板和从基板延伸的触点的电路。 引线通过位于从基板延伸的触点的部分上的机械或粘合剂结合到触头。 在各种实现中,电路可以包括耦合到衬底的各种不同的组件。 这样的组件可以用于执行各种功能,例如调节,监视,控制和/或以其他方式管理电池单元。 这样的组件可以包括一个或多个电池管理单元,安全电路,容量计和/或其他组件。

    METHODS FOR DETERMINING AND CONTROLLING BATTERY EXPANSION
    9.
    发明申请
    METHODS FOR DETERMINING AND CONTROLLING BATTERY EXPANSION 有权
    用于确定和控制电池膨胀的方法

    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.

    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。

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