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公开(公告)号:US20240291121A1
公开(公告)日:2024-08-29
申请号:US18115233
申请日:2023-02-28
Applicant: BAE Systems Controls Inc.
Inventor: Michael Mallery , Brian Cortes , Matthew S. Boecke , Robert J. Arbogast , Laura Dionisio , Peter J. Arnold
IPC: H01M50/578 , B60L3/04 , B60L50/60 , B64D27/24 , H01M50/51
CPC classification number: H01M50/578 , B60L3/04 , B60L50/60 , B64D27/24 , H01M50/51 , B60L2200/10 , B64D2221/00 , H01M2220/20
Abstract: A battery assembly includes a first plurality of battery cells, a second plurality of battery cells, and a switch between the first plurality of battery cells and the second plurality of battery cells. In an example, the first plurality of battery cells, the switch, and the second plurality of battery cells are connected in series to a load. In an example, the first plurality of battery cells, the second plurality of battery cells, and the switch are within an enclosure, which is within a pressure regulated section of an aircraft. The load may be external to the enclosure. The battery assembly further includes a controller configured to open the switch and the disconnect the first plurality of battery cells from the second plurality of battery cells, in response to an air pressure proximal to the first and second pluralities of battery cells falling below a threshold level.
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公开(公告)号:US20240312671A1
公开(公告)日:2024-09-19
申请号:US18121225
申请日:2023-03-14
Applicant: BAE Systems Controls Inc.
Inventor: Matthew S. Boecke , Joshua P. Stewart , Arthur P. Lyons , Robert J. Vovos , Jeffrey E. Coughlin , Brad J. Mulcahy
Abstract: A polyphase cable includes a first conductor, a first shield including conductive material coaxially around the first conductor, and a first insulating material between and separating the first conductor and the first shield. The polyphase cable further includes a second conductor, a second shield including conductive material coaxially around the second conductor, and a second insulating material between and separating the second conductor and the second shield. In an example, the first shield is in physical contact, and in electrical contact, with the second shield. In an example, the polyphase cable is configured to conduct polyphase Alternating Current (AC) having a frequency of at least 100 Hertz (Hz) and/or at most 10,000 Hz. In an example, one or both of a first end and a second end of one or both of the first shield and the second shield are configured to be grounded.
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公开(公告)号:US20240313272A1
公开(公告)日:2024-09-19
申请号:US18121223
申请日:2023-03-14
Applicant: BAE Systems Controls Inc.
Inventor: Joshua P. Stewart , Matthew S. Boecke , Peter J. Arnold , Jay R. Johnson , Jamie-Lynn Ganoung , Thomas E. Yale, JR. , Robert J. Arbogast , William J. Doak
IPC: H01M10/42
CPC classification number: H01M10/4285
Abstract: A system for testing thermal runaway in a battery cell includes a first layer of first dielectric material at least in part wrapped around the battery cell, and a wire at least in part wrapped around the first layer of first dielectric material. The system further includes a second layer of second dielectric material at least in part wrapped around the wire, and a power source configured to supply power to the wire. In an example, the first layer of first dielectric material includes a polyimide film, and the second layer of second dielectric material includes mica. The system further includes a temperature sensor in contact with the first layer, the second layer, and/or the battery cell. A controller is to receive a temperature reading from the temperature sensor, and control a power supplied by the power source to the wire, based at least in part on the temperature reading.
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公开(公告)号:US20230344069A1
公开(公告)日:2023-10-26
申请号:US18028906
申请日:2021-09-30
Applicant: BAE Systems Controls Inc.
Inventor: William J. Doak , Christopher P. Akulis , Peter J. Arnold , Matthew S. Boecke , Dan A. Snavely , Joshua P. Stewart
IPC: H01M50/342 , H01M10/658 , H01M10/0525 , H01M50/213
CPC classification number: H01M50/3425 , H01M10/658 , H01M10/0525 , H01M50/213 , H01M2200/20
Abstract: A lithium-ion battery assembly includes a plurality of battery cells in a spaced-apart and generally parallel arrangement, each cell of the battery cells extending along a central axis and having a first end portion with a negative terminal and a second end portion with a positive terminal. The assembly includes a first capture plate and a second capture plate, where at least the first capture plate defines capture plate openings corresponding to the plurality of battery cells, the first capture plate spaced from and oriented generally parallel to the second capture plate. Each of the plurality of battery cells extends between the first and second capture plates and is coaxially arranged with one of the capture plate openings in the first capture plate. The assembly optionally includes a body between the capture plates, the body defining a void for each battery cell.
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公开(公告)号:US20240253167A1
公开(公告)日:2024-08-01
申请号:US18160571
申请日:2023-01-27
Applicant: BAE Systems Controls Inc.
Inventor: Jeffrey E. Coughlin , Peter J. Arnold , Joseph W. Sienko , Matthew S. Boecke , Joshua P. Stewart
CPC classification number: B23K37/0426 , B23K31/125 , B23K2101/36
Abstract: Welding plates and a welding system are provided. A welding plate comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion comprises a plurality of recesses. Each recess comprises an elastomer configured to compress under a force and a tip. A proximal end of the tip is in contact with the elastomer. The elastomer has a durometer rating less than a predetermined threshold. The second portion may be mounted to the first portion. The second portion has a plurality of first openings. Each first opening corresponds to a recess. A respective tip extends through a respective first opening. Each tip is slidably mounted within the welding plate. Each tip has a central opening forming a welding channel.
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公开(公告)号:US20240017844A1
公开(公告)日:2024-01-18
申请号:US18352763
申请日:2023-07-14
Applicant: BAE Systems Controls Inc.
Inventor: Matthew S. Boecke , Arthur P. Lyons
CPC classification number: B64D27/24 , B64D31/06 , B64D2027/026
Abstract: An energy management system (EMS) for an aircraft is provided. The aircraft may have one of a plurality of propulsion systems such as a parallel hybrid electric propulsion system, a parallel turbo electric propulsion system, an electric propulsion system, a turbo electric propulsion system and a turbo hybrid electric propulsion system. The EMS comprises redundant control paths for controlling safety critical operation. Each redundant control path is configured to independently determine whether to electrically isolate a line replaceable unit (LRU) from a high voltage DC link (HVDC link) based on status information from the LRU. The isolation is based on the independent determination. The HVDC link is used for propulsion. The number of the redundant control paths and components may be depending on the type of the propulsion system.
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公开(公告)号:US20240313287A1
公开(公告)日:2024-09-19
申请号:US18121229
申请日:2023-03-14
Applicant: BAE Systems Controls Inc.
Inventor: Benjamin T. Webster , Peter J. Arnold , Joshua P. Stewart , Jay R. Johnson , Matthew S. Boecke
IPC: H01M10/613 , H01M10/625 , H01M10/6554
CPC classification number: H01M10/613 , H01M10/625 , H01M10/6554
Abstract: A method includes forming a cold plate including conductive material and having a plurality of openings, and coating the cold plate with dielectric coating. The method further includes placing the cold plate proximal to a metal plate including one or more metals, and exposing the cold plate to moisture and/or water. In an example, a minimum lateral distance between the cold plate and the metal plate is at most 0.5 inch. The method further includes, while the cold plate is exposed to the moisture and/or the water, applying a voltage across the cold plate and the metal plate, and measuring a resultant leakage current through the cold plate. A thickness of the dielectric coating on an edge of an opening of the plurality of openings is at least 0.003 inch.
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公开(公告)号:US20240291055A1
公开(公告)日:2024-08-29
申请号:US18115228
申请日:2023-02-28
Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS CONTROLS INC.
Inventor: Brian Cortes , Matthew S. Boecke , Robert J. Arbogast , Michael Mallery , Laura Dionisio
IPC: H01M10/48 , H01M10/42 , H01M50/204 , H01M50/342 , H01M50/578 , H01M50/581 , H02H1/00 , H02H7/18
CPC classification number: H01M10/482 , H01M10/425 , H01M10/486 , H01M50/204 , H01M50/3425 , H01M50/578 , H01M50/581 , H02H1/0007 , H02H7/18 , H01M2010/4278 , H01M2200/20
Abstract: A battery assembly includes an enclosure including a plurality of battery cells, and a sensor within the enclosure. The sensor is configured to measure a parameter within the enclosure, and generate a sense signal. The battery assembly further includes a processor within the enclosure, wherein the processor is configured to process the sense signal and generate information associated with the sense signal. A first communication link is configured to transmit, from the enclosure to a system that is external to the enclosure, a discrete signal indicative of whether the sense signal indicates a fault condition. A second communication link is configured to transmit, from the enclosure to the system, a digital signal including the information. Thus, transmitting the discrete signal over the first communication link and the information associated with the sense signal over the second communication link provides redundancy and improves reliability of the battery assembly.
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公开(公告)号:US20240222821A1
公开(公告)日:2024-07-04
申请号:US18093140
申请日:2023-01-04
Applicant: BAE Systems Controls Inc.
Inventor: Michael Mallery , Laura Dionisio , Matthew S. Boecke , Brian Cortes , Robert J. Arbogast
IPC: H01M50/578 , H01M10/42 , H01M10/48 , H01M50/342
CPC classification number: H01M50/578 , H01M10/425 , H01M10/48 , H01M50/3425 , H01M2010/4278 , H01M2200/20
Abstract: A battery assembly includes an enclosure, an outgas sensor within the enclosure, a pressure relief device within the enclosure, a pressure relief sensor within the enclosure, and a processor within the enclosure. The outgas sensor is configured to sense an outgas event of one or more battery cells within the enclosure and output a first sense signal. The pressure relief device is configured to release gas pressure from the enclosure, in response to pressure within the enclosure exceeding a threshold value. The pressure relief sensor is configured to sense a pressure release event caused by the pressure relief device and output a second sense signal. The processor is configured to receive the first sense signal and the second sense signal, and to transmit information associated with the first and second sense signals to a system that is external to the enclosure.
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公开(公告)号:US20240204379A1
公开(公告)日:2024-06-20
申请号:US18539469
申请日:2023-12-14
Applicant: BAE Systems Controls Inc.
Inventor: Joshua P. Stewart , Matthew S. Boecke , Jay R. Johnson , Peter J. Arnold
IPC: H01M50/583 , H01M10/42 , H01M10/48 , H01M50/213 , H01M50/503 , H01M50/509
CPC classification number: H01M50/583 , H01M10/425 , H01M10/482 , H01M50/213 , H01M50/503 , H01M50/509 , H01M2200/103 , H01M2220/20
Abstract: A battery system, battery packs and battery modules are disclosed. The battery module comprises a plurality of cells mounted within a housing. The housing has a plurality of openings respectively for a corresponding cell. The module has a plurality of groups of cells. Each group comprises a plurality of parallel connected cells from among the plurality of cells. The plurality of groups is connected in series. The module has a plurality of current limiting elements. Each current limiting element are electrically connected in a parallel path to one or both terminals of cells which are parallelly connected. The current limiting elements may be passive or active elements. The current limiting elements may be integrated in or separate from busbars which are connected to terminals of the cells.
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