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Computerized data management Telecommunication services, namely, providing notification alerts via the Internet notifying vehicle owners regarding battery health and vehicle battery maintenance or replacement Batteries; Sensors for Batteries; Electric sensors; Battery monitoring apparatus to test battery health and streamline maintenance planning for land, air and water vehicles; data processing apparatus Installation, repair, and maintenance of batteries; Installation, repair, and maintenance of battery monitoring apparatus and instruments Remote testing of vehicle batteries; Design and development of computer hardware and software; Electronic data storage; Scientific and technological services; Cloud computing; Remote monitoring of vehicle batteries
A relay of a battery management system (BMS) is described. The relay includes a bus connection point, a stack connection point, a primary solid state relay (SSR) electrically connected to the bus connection point and the stack connection point. The primary SSR includes a first measurement point usable by the BMS for determining a first SSR state and a secondary SSR electrically connected to the bus connection point and the stack connection point. The secondary SSR is connected in parallel to the primary SSR and includes a second measurement point usable by the BMS for determining a second SSR state.
A battery system having a housing configured to receive a battery cell that is configured to generate thermal energy. The housing includes a first wall and a second wall, both of which are positioned proximate to the battery cell. The first wall and the second wall form in part a cell compartment. The battery system further includes a unitary heat sink having a first portion embedded into the first wall and a second portion embedded into the second wall.
H01M 50/296 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by terminals of battery packs
A suppression system is described. The suppression system includes a container having an internal space arranged to receive a battery, and an event monitor. The container includes one or more bags that include a suppression material. The one or more bags are arranged to discharge the suppression material at least to the internal space of the container based on one or more parameters and one or more control signals. The discharged suppression material is usable to control a battery event. The event monitor includes one or more sensors configured to measure the one or more parameters, which are transmittable by the event monitor to a monitoring device and trigger the one or more control signals.
A62C 35/13 - Permanently-installed equipment with containers for delivering the extinguishing substance controlled by a signal from the danger zone with a finite supply of extinguishing material
A62C 3/16 - Fire prevention, containment or extinguishing specially adapted for particular objects or places in electrical installations, e.g. cableways
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 50/682 - Containers for storing liquidsDelivery conduits therefor accommodated in battery or cell casings
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37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Arranging for delivery of vehicle batteries; Computerized data management. Telecommunication services, namely, providing notification alerts via the Internet notifying vehicle owners regarding battery health and vehicle battery maintenance or replacement Batteries; Electric sensors; Battery monitors; Monitoring devices for monitoring battery performance characteristics; Data processing apparatus; Sensors for batteries Installation, maintenance and repair of batteries and accumulators; Installation, repair, and maintenance of battery monitoring apparatus and instruments Delivery of goods Design and development of computer hardware and software; Electronic data storage; Remote testing of vehicle batteries; Remote monitoring of vehicle batteries; Scientific and technological services; Cloud computing
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Computerized data management Telecommunication services, namely, providing notification alerts via the Internet notifying vehicle owners regarding battery health and vehicle battery maintenance or replacement Batteries; Sensors for Batteries; Electric sensors; Battery monitoring apparatus to test battery health and streamline maintenance planning for land, air and water vehicles; data processing apparatus Installation, repair, and maintenance of batteries; Installation, repair, and maintenance of battery monitoring apparatus and instruments Remote testing of vehicle batteries; Design and development of computer hardware and software; Electronic data storage; Scientific and technological services; Cloud computing; Remote monitoring of vehicle batteries
Disclosed is a vehicle comprising a vehicle system having a system having a number of loads defining a load profile; a validated battery comprising one or more batteries which can fulfill the load profile; an integrated battery selected from the validated battery, the integrated battery selected for longevity relative to other batteries; wherein the validated battery is provided within the vehicle. Further disclosed is a battery longevity predictor comprising a plurality of battery factors; a plurality of electrical load factors; a plurality of cycling or crank data; an output; wherein the output comprises a battery longevity predictor based on the plurality of battery factors, plurality of vehicle loads, and the plurality of cycling or crank data.
G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
B60K 6/28 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the electric energy storing means, e.g. batteries or capacitors
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
G01R 31/00 - Arrangements for testing electric propertiesArrangements for locating electric faultsArrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
G01R 31/367 - Software therefor, e.g. for battery testing using modelling or look-up tables
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
8.
NEGATIVE MASS FOR LEAD-ACID BATTERY ELECTRODES AND LEAD-ACID BATTERY INCLUDING SAME
A blended expander formula for use in the preparation of lead acid battery electrodes is disclosed. The mixture comprises fine particle barium sulfate, a first oxylignin, a second oxylignin, and a carbonaceous material. A method, a negative paste, and a negative electrode including the blended expander mixture are also disclosed. A lead-acid absorbent glass mat battery is further disclosed.
H01M 4/20 - Processes of manufacture of pasted electrodes
H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
H01M 4/68 - Selection of materials for use in lead-acid accumulators
H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
H01M 50/296 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by terminals of battery packs
The present disclosure relates to methods by which lead from spent lead-acid batteries may be extracted, purified, and used in the construction of new lead-acid batteries. A method includes: (A) forming a mixture including a carboxylate source and a lead-bearing material; (B) generating a first lead salt precipitate in the mixture as the carboxylate source reacts with the lead-bearing material; (C) increasing the pH of the mixture to dissolve the first lead salt precipitate; (D) isolating a liquid component of the mixture from one or more insoluble components of the mixture; (E) decreasing the pH of the liquid component of the mixture to generate a second lead salt precipitate; and (F) isolating the second lead salt precipitate from the liquid component of the mixture. Thereafter, the isolated lead salt precipitate may be converted to leady oxide for use in the manufacture of new lead-acid batteries.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
Batteries; Sensors for Batteries; Electric sensors; Vehicle idle monitoring and shutoff system, namely, electronic monitors and monitor modules for monitoring the time of idling of a vehicle and turning off the vehicle after a certain amount of idling; battery performance monitors for land, air and water vehicles; battery monitors; Battery testing apparatus. computerized data management. Installation, repair and maintenance of measuring, signalling and monitoring apparatus and instruments. Scientific services and design relating thereto; Industrial analysis and research services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software. Advisory services relating to intellectual property licensing; Consultancy relating to computer software licensing.
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
computerized data management Advisory services relating to intellectual property licensing; Consultancy relating to computer software licensing Batteries; Sensors for Batteries; Electric sensors; Vehicle idle monitoring and shutoff system, namely, electronic monitors and monitor modules for monitoring the time of idling of a vehicle and turning off the vehicle after a certain amount of idling; battery performance monitors for land, air and water vehicles; battery monitors; Battery testing apparatus Installation, repair and maintenance of measuring, signalling and monitoring apparatus and instruments Scientific services and design relating thereto; Industrial analysis and research services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software
12.
INTELLIGENT BATTERY SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS FOR INTELLIGENT BATTERY SYSTEMS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND OPERATING INTELLIGENT BATTERY SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS OF THE SAME
Disclosed is a lead assembly for a battery system, a battery or battery system having the lead assembly, and a method of manufacturing or assembling the lead assembly, the battery, or battery system. The battery system can be a lead-acid battery system having multiple compartments. A first compartment can be a battery cells compartment and a second compartment can be a battery monitoring system (BMS) compartment. In an embodiment, multiple posts extend through bushings from the first compartment to the second compartment. A lead assembly couples the posts to the BMS. Also disclosed are various bushing designs, and various programmable circuit designs and arrangements.
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 50/289 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs
H01M 50/552 - Terminals characterised by their shape
H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
An apparatus arranged for establishing an electrical connection to battery cells is described. The apparatus includes a bushing, a post, and a weld. The bushing has a bushing first portion and a bushing second portion. The post is in physical contact with the bushing. The weld is welded using laser welding and includes bushing material and post material. A weld first portion extends away at least from the bushing. A weld second portion is contiguous to the weld first portion, within the bushing, and over the post. A weld third portion is contiguous to the weld second portion, within the bushing, and surrounding the post. The weld has a first depth measured from the bushing first portion and/or a second depth measured from the bushing second portion. The first depth and/or the second depth meet or exceed a depth minimum threshold.
A battery system includes a lithium ion battery configured to couple to an electrical system, and a battery management system configured to electrically couple to the lithium ion battery and to control one or more recharge parameters of the lithium ion battery. The battery management system is programmed with an electrochemical model, and the battery management system is configured to monitor parameters of the lithium ion battery, and to control the one or more recharge parameters of the lithium ion battery based on the electrochemical model and the one or more monitored parameters. The electrochemical model determines lithium plating reaction kinetics at an anode of the lithium ion battery, determines a quantity of plated lithium at the anode of the lithium ion battery, or both, and indicates a relationship between the one or more monitored parameters and the lithium plating reaction kinetics, the quantity of plated lithium, or both.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Clothing, namely, shirts and T-shirts; footwear; headwear; T-shirts Batteries; galvanic batteries; polymer lithium-ion batteries; fuel cells; rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles; parts and accessories for batteries; battery chargers; voltmeters for electric batteries for land, air and water vehicles; battery monitors for land, air and water vehicles; grids for batteries, namely, conductive grids for batteries; component parts of batteries, namely, internal frames for the purpose of providing structural durability; component parts of batteries, namely, vent caps; industrial batteries; downloadable mobile application software for use with battery monitoring, battery diagnostic, and battery safety devices to monitor the performance of a battery; downloadable mobile application software for education relating to battery technology
A mounting clip for a battery housing is provided. The mounting clip includes a support structure including a recess extending partially into the support structure, wherein the recess is configured to receive a printed circuit board and the recess is configured to enable the printed circuit board to move within the recess to dampen loading.
H01M 50/284 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with incorporated circuit boards, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB]
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
Disclosed is a battery comprising a cover; a housing having a base, two side walls, and two end walls; a cell wall spanning between the first and second side walls defining two cells; a battery element provided within a cell, the battery element having a bottom; an element bottom gap, the element bottom gap defined in a first and second dimension by the cell width and length, and a third dimension by the distance between the base and bottom of the battery element.
A battery housing for a battery module is disclosed. The battery housing has a plurality of exterior walls surrounding a base forming an internal section which is configured to receive one or more battery cells. The internal section has a bottom surface. A heat sink is joined to the bottom surface of the battery housing by a plastic deformation of a portion of the housing. A cover encloses the internal section of the battery housing. A battery module and a method of installation of a heat sink in a battery housing are also disclosed.
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
H01M 50/289 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs
Systems and methods for improving operation of an automotive battery system including an automotive electrical system comprising a battery system that uses operational parameters, predicted internal resistance of a battery expected over a prediction horizon, and real-time internal resistance of a battery to increase performance and reliability. The battery system includes a battery electrically coupled to electrical devices in the automotive system, sensors coupled to the battery that determine terminal voltage of battery, and a battery control system communicatively coupled to sensors. The battery control system determines a charging power limit used to control supply of electrical power to the battery when charging the battery, based on predicted internal resistance when measured terminal voltage of the battery is not greater than a lower voltage threshold and based on a real-time internal resistance of the battery when the measured terminal voltage of the battery is greater than the lower voltage threshold.
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
A lead assembly of a battery comprising a plurality of battery cells is described. The lead assembly includes a plurality of leads. Each lead has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The first end includes a first connector, and the second end includes a second connector. The second connector of one or more leads is couplable to a corresponding battery cell of the plurality of battery cells. Further, the lead assembly includes a lead frame enclosing at least a portion of each of the leads of the plurality of leads.
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/264 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
H01M 50/296 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by terminals of battery packs
H01M 50/325 - Re-sealable arrangements comprising deformable valve members, e.g. elastic or flexible valve members
H01M 50/383 - Flame arresting or ignition-preventing means
H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
H01M 50/507 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising an arrangement of two or more busbars within a container structure, e.g. busbar modules
A thermal exchanger for a battery is described. The battery includes one or both of a first stack and a second stack of battery cells. The thermal exchanger includes a thermal exchanger leg portion and a thermal exchanger foot portion. The thermal exchanger leg portion is positionable to thermally couple to one or both of the first stack and the second stack of battery cells. Further, the thermal exchanger leg portion is arranged to transfer thermal energy from one or both of the first stack and second stack to the thermal exchanger foot portion.
Disclosed herein is a battery system including a housing, a battery terminal disposed on a first side of the housing of the battery module, and a cover disposed on the housing, wherein the cover comprises a battery terminal cover extending from the cover. The battery terminal cover is configured to adjust between a first position and a second position. The battery terminal cover, in the first position, is configured to at least partially shroud the battery terminal, and in the second position, is configured to expose the battery terminal.
A cooling system for a ball mill used for production of a lead oxide is disclosed. The system has an internal nozzle configured to introduce water into an interior of a rotating ball mill drum, and a water conduit on an exterior of the rotating drum and configured for external water delivery so as to deliver water on the drum exterior. A control system may also be provided for control of the cooling system. A method is also disclosed.
B02C 17/18 - Disintegrating by tumbling mills, i.e. mills having a container charged with the material to be disintegrated with or without special disintegrating members such as pebbles or balls Details
B02C 17/04 - Disintegrating by tumbling mills, i.e. mills having a container charged with the material to be disintegrated with or without special disintegrating members such as pebbles or balls with unperforated container
A bus bar including a first end comprising a first material and a second end comprising a second material and a method of manufacture are provided. The first end is designed to be coupled to a terminal of a first battery cell of a battery module and includes a first collar disposed on the first end designed to receive and surround the terminal of the first battery cell of the battery module. The second end is designed to be coupled to a terminal of a second battery cell of the battery module and includes a second collar disposed on the second end designed to receive and surround the terminal of the second battery of the battery module. The first and second batteries of the battery module are adjacent to one another. Moreover, the bus bar includes a joint electrically and mechanically coupling the first end and the second end.
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 1/02 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric heating circuits
B60L 1/14 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric lighting circuits
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60L 50/16 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by engine-driven generators, e.g. generators driven by combustion engines with provision for separate direct mechanical propulsion
B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 50/61 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries by batteries charged by engine-driven generators, e.g. series hybrid electric vehicles
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60L 58/21 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having the same nominal voltage
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
B60R 16/033 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries
G01R 31/3835 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC involving only voltage measurements
G01R 31/385 - Arrangements for measuring battery or accumulator variables
G01R 31/52 - Testing for short-circuits, leakage current or ground faults
H01H 47/32 - Energising current supplied by semiconductor device
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 10/6551 - Surfaces specially adapted for heat dissipation or radiation, e.g. fins or coatings
H01M 50/20 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/264 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
H01M 50/287 - Fixing of circuit boards to lids or covers
H01M 50/291 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by their shape
H01M 50/30 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
H01M 50/308 - Detachable arrangements, e.g. detachable vent plugs or plug systems
H01M 50/35 - Gas exhaust passages comprising elongated, tortuous or labyrinth-shaped exhaust passages
H01M 50/358 - External gas exhaust passages located on the battery cover or case
H01M 50/367 - Internal gas exhaust passages forming part of the battery cover or caseDouble cover vent systems
H01M 50/50 - Current conducting connections for cells or batteries
H01M 50/502 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing
H01M 50/507 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising an arrangement of two or more busbars within a container structure, e.g. busbar modules
H01M 50/528 - Fixed electrical connections, i.e. not intended for disconnection
H01M 50/529 - Intercell connections through partitions, e.g. in a battery casing
H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
H01M 50/571 - Methods or arrangements for affording protection against corrosionSelection of materials therefor
H01M 50/572 - Means for preventing undesired use or discharge
H01M 50/583 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to current, e.g. fuses
H01M 50/597 - Protection against reversal of polarity
H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
H02H 7/18 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for batteriesEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for accumulators
H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
36.
INTELLIGENT LEAD-ACID BATTERY MODULE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
Intelligent lead-acid battery system capable of monitoring a parameter (e.g., voltage, temperature) of one or more battery cells of a lead-acid battery. In one implementation, the battery system includes a housing having a cells compartment, a battery monitoring system (BMS) compartment, and a wall disposed between the cells compartment and the BMS compartment. A first post and a second post are associated with a battery cell. The first post and the second post protrude through the wall between the cells compartment to the BMS compartment. A voltage sensor electrically couples to the first post and the second post to monitor the voltage of the battery cell. A temperature sensor can couple to the first or second or both posts. The intelligent AGM battery system can predict the battery module's state of health, state of charge, module status, power capability, life expectancy, etc.
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
G01R 31/374 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] with means for correcting the measurement for temperature or ageing
G01R 31/379 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] specially adapted for the type of battery or accumulator for lead-acid batteries
G01R 31/3842 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC combining voltage and current measurements
G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
Intelligent lead-acid battery system capable of monitoring a parameter (e.g., voltage, temperature) of one or more battery cells of a lead-acid battery. In one implementation, the battery system includes a housing having a cells compartment, a battery monitoring system (BMS) compartment, and a wall disposed between the cells compartment and the BMS compartment. A first post and a second post are associated with a battery cell. The first post and the second post protrude through the wall between the cells compartment to the BMS compartment. A voltage sensor electrically couples to the first post and the second post to monitor the voltage of the battery cell. A temperature sensor can couple to the first or second or both posts. The intelligent AGM battery system can predict the battery module's state of health, state of charge, module status, power capability, life expectancy, etc.
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
G01R 31/374 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] with means for correcting the measurement for temperature or ageing
G01R 31/379 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] specially adapted for the type of battery or accumulator for lead-acid batteries
G01R 31/3842 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC combining voltage and current measurements
G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
Intelligent lead-acid battery system capable of monitoring a parameter (e.g., voltage, temperature) of one or more battery cells of a lead-acid battery. In one implementation, the battery system includes a housing having a cells compartment, a battery monitoring system (BMS) compartment, and a wall disposed between the cells compartment and the BMS compartment. A first post and a second post are associated with a battery cell. The first post and the second post protrude through the wall between the cells compartment to the BMS compartment. A voltage sensor electrically couples to the first post and the second post to monitor the voltage of the battery cell. A temperature sensor can couple to the first or second or both posts. The intelligent AGM battery system can predict the battery module's state of health, state of charge, module status, power capability, life expectancy, etc.
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
G01R 31/374 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] with means for correcting the measurement for temperature or ageing
G01R 31/379 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] specially adapted for the type of battery or accumulator for lead-acid batteries
G01R 31/3842 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC combining voltage and current measurements
G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
Intelligent lead-acid battery system capable of monitoring a parameter (e.g., voltage, temperature) of one or more battery cells of a lead-acid battery. In one implementation, the battery system includes a housing having a cells compartment, a battery monitoring system (BMS) compartment, and a wall disposed between the cells compartment and the BMS compartment. A first post and a second post are associated with a battery cell. The first post and the second post protrude through the wall between the cells compartment to the BMS compartment. A voltage sensor electrically couples to the first post and the second post to monitor the voltage of the battery cell. A temperature sensor can couple to the first or second or both posts. The intelligent AGM battery system can predict the battery module's state of health, state of charge, module status, power capability, life expectancy, etc.
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
G01R 31/374 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] with means for correcting the measurement for temperature or ageing
G01R 31/379 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] specially adapted for the type of battery or accumulator for lead-acid batteries
G01R 31/3842 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC combining voltage and current measurements
G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
The present disclosure discloses a cooling plate, comprising: a cooling plate body, an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe. The cooling plate body has a first side plate, a second side plate and a fluid channel. The first side plate and the second side plate being disposed facing each other, and a cavity being formed between the first side plate and the second side plate. The fluid channel being provided in the cavity between the first side plate and the second side plate. The fluid channel having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet pipe is in fluid communication with the inlet of the fluid channel, and the outlet pipe is in fluid communication with the outlet of the fluid channel. The first side plate, the second side plate and the fluid channel in the cooling plate body are integrally formed by extrusion.
H01M 10/656 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by the type of heat-exchange fluid
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/289 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs
41.
BATTERY SPECIFICATION LOOKUP AND AGGREGATION METHOD
Disclosed is a system for testing batteries, comprising: a battery tester comprising: a tester scanner or camera for capturing an obtained battery identifier; a tester network hardware for transmitting the obtained battery identifier; and a server comprising: a database having data, the data comprising at least one historic battery identifier and associated historic battery characteristic and configured to compare the data with the obtained battery identifier; wherein the battery tester is configured to capture a battery identifier from a battery and transmit the battery identifier to the server.
G06Q 10/0639 - Performance analysis of employeesPerformance analysis of enterprise or organisation operations
G06F 16/955 - Retrieval from the web using information identifiers, e.g. uniform resource locators [URL]
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
H04N 1/00 - Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmissionDetails thereof
42.
DETERMINATION OF BATTERY TEMPERATURE AND TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT LOCATION USING MODELS
A method for estimation of temperature distribution of a battery (10) is described. The method is implemented by the battery management system (BMS). The battery has a shell that includes a housing and a cover. The housing and the cover of the shell define an interior space. The method includes determining at least one of a finite element analysis (FEA) and a thermal model and computational fluid dynamic (CFD) thermal model based on at least one temperature value associated with a temperature of the interior space, determining a reduced order model (ROM) based on at least one of the FEA thermal model and the CFD thermal model, and determining a location inside the battery for placement of a battery sensor configurable to measure temperature. The location is determined based upon at least one of the FEA thermal model, the CFD thermal model, and the ROM.
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
A battery monitoring network is provided that includes a battery. The battery monitoring network also includes a battery monitoring system integrated within the battery. The battery monitoring system includes a diagnostic system configured to monitor or to store one or more battery parameters of the battery. Additionally, the battery monitoring system includes a transmitter configured to transmit data indicative of the one or more battery parameters of the battery. Furthermore, battery monitoring network includes a cloud-based computing network having a remote server configured to receive the data indicative of the one or more battery parameters of the battery. Moreover, the cloud-based computing network is configured to interface with a plurality of battery monitoring systems, and includes an internet connection.
B60L 50/15 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by engine-driven generators, e.g. generators driven by combustion engines with additional electric power supply
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
G01R 31/382 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
44.
CURRENT MEASUREMENT ARRANGEMENTS FOR PRECISION CURRENT MONITORING IN BATTERY APPLICATIONS
A battery management system (BMS) associated with a battery is described. The battery includes one or more battery cells. The BMS includes a first shunt and a second shunt. The first shunt has a first shunt resistance value for measuring a current within an upper subrange of a range of current. The second shunt has a second shunt resistance value for measuring the current within a lower subrange of the range of current. The BMS is configured to determine a current measurement mode for measuring the current associated with the battery using one or both of the first shunt and the second shunt, where the current measurement mode being determined based on one or more parameters, measure the current based on the current measurement mode, and perform one or more actions based on one or both of the current measurement mode and the measured current.
G01R 1/20 - Modifications of basic electric elements for use in electric measuring instrumentsStructural combinations of such elements with such instruments
G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
G01R 31/382 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC
A thermal management system associated with a vehicle and at least one battery with an air conditioning (AC) system having a first AC line and a first communication link. The thermal management system includes a fan in fluid communication with the at least one battery and a sensor to measure a temperature of the of the at least one battery. The thermal management system includes a battery management system (BMS) in communication with the sensor and the fan, the BMS configurable to communicate with the AC system. The BMS determines, via the sensor, the temperature of the at least one battery and performs thermal management of the at least one battery at least by causing the AC system and the fan to one or both of cool and heat the at least one battery based on the determined temperature.
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 10/6563 - Gases with forced flow, e.g. by blowers
H01M 10/663 - Heat-exchange relationships between the cells and other systems, e.g. central heating systems or fuel cells the system being an air-conditioner or an engine
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
46.
CRUSH AND SWELLING PROTECTION OF BATTERY COMPONENTS
A battery protection system to protect a battery with a base layer and a cell housing is described. The cell housing has a first and second portion and the second portion has an extended portion that extends outwardly from the first portion. The battery protection system has a battery housing with at least one compartment, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end. The at least one compartment is sized to releasably receive the cell housing, the first end of the battery housing is releasably securable to the base layer, and the second end is open to receive the first portion of the cell housing. The battery protection system has a second layer sized to be received within the at least one compartment of the battery housing and the base layer, the cell housing, and the second layer provide a battery protection function.
H01M 50/24 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries from their environment, e.g. from corrosion
H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/289 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs
One embodiment of the present disclose describes systems and methods responsible for reducing errors in a battery model used in the operation of a battery control system. The battery control system may operate based on a predicted response of the battery derived from the battery model. If the battery model is not calibrated/validated, errors in the battery model may propagate through the predicted response of the battery to the operation of the battery control system. A calibration stimulus may result in a difference between an actual response of the battery and the predicted response of the battery to the same calibration stimulus. A validation technique, which uses a difference between the predicted response and the actual response of the battery to the calibration stimulus as a method to calibrate the battery model, may protect the battery control system from the contribution of errors from an uncalibrated battery model.
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
G01R 31/367 - Software therefor, e.g. for battery testing using modelling or look-up tables
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
The present disclosure provides an electrode plate loading system, comprising a negative electrode plate placement device, a positive electrode plate placement device, a negative electrode plate pickup device, a positive electrode plate pickup device, a negative electrode plate vibrating and separating device, a positive electrode plate vibrating and separating device, a negative electrode plate transport device, and a positive electrode plate transport device. The negative electrode plate pickup device converts horizontally placed sets of negative electrode plates into vertically placed sets. The positive electrode plate pickup device converts horizontally placed sets of positive electrode plates into vertically placed sets. The negative electrode plate vibrating and separating device separates vertically placed negative electrode plate sets by means of vibration. The positive electrode plate vibrating and separating device separates vertically placed positive electrode plate sets by means of vibration. The negative electrode plate transport device and the positive electrode plate transport device respectively transport the sets of vertically placed negative electrode plates and the sets of vertically placed positive electrode plates on the negative electrode plate vibrating and separating device and the positive electrode plate vibrating and separating device to an encapsulating machine. The present electrode plate loading system has the advantages of converting horizontally placed negative electrode plates and positive electrode plates into vertically placed plates and conveying said plates to the encapsulating machine.
A charger configured for charging a battery is described. The charger is removably connectable to the battery and comprises an actuator, a power supply, and processing circuitry in communication with the actuator and the power supply. The actuator is configured to request a switch between a first charge mode and a second charge mode to be performed. The processing circuitry is configured to select one of the first charging mode and the second charging mode based at least in part on whether the switch has been requested, where the selected first charging mode triggers the power supply to charge the battery up to a first SOC threshold, and the selected second charging mode triggers the power supply to charge the battery up to a second SOC threshold. The power supply is configured to charge the battery using one of the first charging mode and the second charging mode.
A plug is described. The plug is removably connectable to a battery and comprises a communication interface and a processing circuitry in communication with the communication interface. The processing circuitry is configured to select one of a first operation mode and a second operation mode based on at least one of a request to switch between the first operation mode and the second operation mode; and at least one parameter associated with the battery. The selected first operation mode triggers the battery to operate using set of processes, and the selected second operation mode triggers the battery to operate using a second set of processes. The first set of processes is a subset of the second set of processes. The communication interface is configured to transmit a first indication indicating one of the selected first operation mode and the selected second operation mode.
A battery management system (BMS) of a battery that has a plurality of cells is described. The BMS is electrically couplable to each cell of the plurality of cells and is configured to determine a capability of the battery to provide one or more output parameters usable for performing a safety function within a predetermined time. The capability is determined based on one or more cell parameters associated at least with one or more cells of the plurality of cells. The BMS is further configured to perform one or more actions based on the determined capability.
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 58/00 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles
G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
54.
DETERMINING REMOVAL EFFICIENCY OF FILTER MATERIALS
A testing system comprising a first filter, a second filter, a first sampling filter, and a second sampling filter is described. The first filter is arranged to receive air and perform a first stage filtering of the air. The second filter is arranged to receive air from the first filter after the first stage filtering is performed and to perform a second stage filtering of the air. The first sampling filter is positioned between the first and second filters, arranged to receive the air that is effluent from the first filter after the first stage filtering is performed, and arranged for testing efficiency of the first stage filtering. The second sampling filter is arranged to receive the air that is effluent from the second filter after the second stage filtering is performed and arranged for testing efficiency of the second stage filtering.
A method, system, node and device are disclosed. A collector device configured to communicate with a vehicle system, a health node and at least one sensor is described. The collector device includes a communication interface configured to receive at least one measurement from the at least one sensor; and transmit battery data using at least one of a first communication link and a second communication link. The collector device further includes processing circuitry configured to determine the battery data based at least in part on the received at least one measurement; and determine at least one of the first communication link and the second communication link for transmitting the battery data to the health node. The at least one of the first and second communication links is determined based at least in part on a usability of the second communication link to transmit the battery data.
G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
The present disclosure relates to a battery module that includes a housing having a first protruding shelf along a first perimeter of the housing, a second protruding shelf along a second perimeter of the housing, where the first and second protruding shelves each include an absorptive material configured to absorb a first laser emission. The battery module also includes an electronics compartment cover configured to be coupled to the housing via a first laser weld, and a cell receptacle region cover configured to be coupled to the housing via a second laser weld. The electronics compartment cover has a first transparent material configured to transmit the first laser emission toward the first protruding shelf and the cell receptacle region cover has a second transparent material configured to transmit the first laser emission or a second laser emission toward the second protruding shelf.
B29L 31/34 - Electrical apparatus, e.g. sparking plugs or parts thereof
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 1/06 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric heating circuits fed by the power supply line using only one supply
B60L 7/12 - Dynamic electric regenerative braking for vehicles propelled by DC motors
B60L 50/16 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by engine-driven generators, e.g. generators driven by combustion engines with provision for separate direct mechanical propulsion
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
A method for bonding components of a lithium ion battery module includes positioning an energy absorbing insert adjacent to a first thermoplastic layer of the lithium ion battery module and to a second thermoplastic layer of the lithium ion battery module. Energy is applied to the energy absorbing insert to melt the energy absorbing insert and thereby fuse the first thermoplastic layer to the second thermoplastic layer. The first thermoplastic layer is a transmissive or semi-transmissive layer configured to allow the energy the pass through the first thermoplastic layer for absorption by the energy absorbing insert.
H01M 50/231 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the material of the casings or racks having a layered structure
A housing and a battery module including a housing. The housing has a frame portion and a base portion. The base portion can include a base that functions as a heat sink to draw heat away from the cell assembly. The frame portion has a first material (e.g., a polymeric material) with a first thermal conductivity and the base has a second material with a second thermal conductivity (e.g., metal) greater than the first thermal conductivity. The base is coupled to the frame portion by an adhesive. In one method of coupling, the frame portion includes a shelf. Formed in the shelf can be a groove, a spillway formed in the shelf, and a channel providing a pathway through the shelf from the groove to the spillway.
H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
B60R 16/033 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
H01M 50/691 - Arrangements or processes for draining liquids from casingsCleaning battery or cell casings
Intelligent lead-acid battery system capable of monitoring a parameter (e.g., voltage, temperature) of one or more battery cells of a lead-acid battery. In one implementation, the battery system includes a housing having a cells compartment, a battery monitoring system (BMS) compartment, and a wall disposed between the cells compartment and the BMS compartment. A first post and a second post are associated with the battery cell. The first post and the second post protrude through the wall between the cells compartment to the BMS compartment. A voltage sensor electrically couples to the first post and the second post to monitor the voltage of the battery cell. A temperature sensor can couple to the first or second or both posts. The intelligent AGM battery system can predict the battery module's state of health, state of charge, module status, power capability, life expectancy, etc.
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
G01R 31/374 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] with means for correcting the measurement for temperature or ageing
G01R 31/379 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] specially adapted for the type of battery or accumulator for lead-acid batteries
G01R 31/3842 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC combining voltage and current measurements
G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
HOUSING FOR ELECTRICAL POWER STORAGE DEVICE, ELECTRICAL POWER STORAGE DEVICE INCLUDING THE HOUSING, AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE ELECTRICAL POWER STORAGE DEVICE
Female-style terminals for an electrical power storage device is described herein. The terminals include one or more features that provide a more secure connection between a vehicle connector and the terminal compared to traditional clamp-style connectors. The terminals can include an annular ring or groove. The terminals can additionally or alternatively include a threaded portion and one or more protrusions. The electrical power storage device includes a cover, a portion of the cover adjacent to the terminal includes a keyed section to secure the connector. The disclosed terminals reduce or eliminate movement of the connector relative to the terminal, thereby reducing wear and increasing the performance of the connection.
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/296 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by terminals of battery packs
H01M 50/55 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on the same side of the cell
H01M 50/552 - Terminals characterised by their shape
Example terminals on a battery cover and example battery covers are described herein. The example terminals provide a more secure connection between a terminal and a connector. Additionally, the example terminals may be shaped such that only specific batteries or battery types can be used with certain vehicles or connectors. The example battery covers may include terminal covers and handles that are integrated into the design of the cover such that a top surface of the cover is planar.
H01M 50/296 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by terminals of battery packs
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
A battery system includes a housing configured to receive a battery cell, where the battery cell is configured to output thermal energy as a byproduct of electrical energy generation and/or consumption, a wall of the housing positioned proximate to the battery cell, and a plurality of fins extending from the wall, where the plurality of fins is configured to absorb thermal energy from the battery cell and dissipate the thermal energy to air, or a heat sink, or both, and where a fin of the plurality of fins comprises a channel configured to facilitate a flow of the air between the fin of the plurality of fins and an adjacent fin of the plurality of fins.
H01M 10/6551 - Surfaces specially adapted for heat dissipation or radiation, e.g. fins or coatings
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 50/24 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries from their environment, e.g. from corrosion
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
A lead assembly of a battery is described. The battery includes a plurality of posts associated with a plurality of battery cells. The lead assembly includes a plurality of leads, and each lead is electrically couplable to one post of the plurality of posts. The lead assembly also includes a lead assembly layer physically couplable to the battery. The lead assembly layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. At least a portion of each lead of the plurality of leads is positioned between the first surface and the second surface of the lead assembly layer or on the first surface of the lead assembly layer.
H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
H01M 50/507 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising an arrangement of two or more busbars within a container structure, e.g. busbar modules
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
H01M 50/284 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with incorporated circuit boards, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB]
H01M 50/296 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by terminals of battery packs
H01M 50/298 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the wiring of battery packs
H01M 50/516 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by welding, soldering or brazing
H01M 50/553 - Terminals adapted for prismatic, pouch or rectangular cells
H01M 50/552 - Terminals characterised by their shape
H01M 50/567 - Terminals characterised by their manufacturing process by fixing means, e.g. screws, rivets or bolts
A system for determining a battery cell parameter of one or more battery cells of a battery is described. The system includes a BMS which includes a plurality of electrical connection points and a lead guide with a plurality of openings. Each opening is arranged to receive and guide a corresponding BMS connector to a corresponding electrical connection point on the BMS. Each opening has a first portion with a first end and a second portion with a second end. The first end has a first diameter. A diameter of the first portion has a tapered diameter from the first end of the first portion to the second portion. The BMS also includes processing circuitry electrically coupled to one or more electrical connection points and configured to determine the battery cell parameter of the battery cell(s) at least via the corresponding electrical connection point.
H01M 50/298 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the wiring of battery packs
H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
H01M 50/552 - Terminals characterised by their shape
H01M 50/284 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with incorporated circuit boards, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB]
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
A lead-acid battery is disclosed. The lead-acid battery has a container with a cover and includes one or more compartments. One or more cell elements are provided in the one or more compartments. The one or more cell elements comprise a positive electrode, the positive electrode having a positive substrate and a positive electrochemically active material on the positive substrate; a negative electrode, the negative electrode having a negative substrate and a negative active mass on the negative substrate, wherein the negative active mass comprises a leady oxide, a synthetic organic expander, a very fine particle barium sulfate, and plurality of conductive carbons; and an absorbent glass mat separator between the positive plate and the negative plate. Electrolyte is provided within the container. A negative electrode for a lead-acid battery and a battery having improved performance are also disclosed.
A lead connection for coupling a first end of a lead (50) to a post (18) and a bushing (22) of a battery is described. The lead connection includes a first weld (40, 42) that includes the bushing and the post welded to the bushing. The lead connection also includes a second weld (70, 72). The second weld includes the first weld and the first end of the lead. At least a portion of the first weld is distributed around and over the first end of the lead to electrically couple first end of the lead to the bushing and the post.
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
B23K 31/00 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups
A second cover couplable to a first cover is described. The second cover includes a shell that includes a first cover space and a second cover space. The first cover space is a common space arranged to receive a gas from the battery and is physically separated from the second cover space and the gas from the battery. The second cover also includes at least one vent port and at least one valve in the first cover space. The at last one valve has an inlet side and an outlet side. The inlet side is in fluid communication with the first cover space. The outlet side is in fluid communication with the at least on vent port. The at least one valve is arranged to open and release the gas to the at least one vent port when a gas pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold.
A device configured to communicate with one or more of an accessory, a battery management system (BMS), and a server is described. The device comprises processing circuitry configured to obtain one or more of a vehicle parameter, a battery parameter, and an accessory parameter from one or more of the accessory, the BMS, and the server. The processing circuitry is further configured to determine a maintenance parameter based on the one or more of the vehicle parameter, the battery parameter, and the accessory parameter. The processing circuitry is further configured to determine one or more maintenance actions based on the one or more determined maintenance parameters.
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
A system for determining a temperature value of a battery cell is described. The system includes a post directly couplable to the battery cell. The post has a post temperature corresponding to a temperature associated with the battery cell. The system also includes a thermally conductive pad coupled to the post and a sensor. The sensor is physically coupled to the thermally conductive pad and configured to measure the temperature associated with the battery cell via the thermally conductive pad and the post. The system also includes a battery management system (BMS) that includes processing circuitry in communication with the sensor and configured to determine the temperature value of the battery cell based on the measured temperature associated with the battery cell.
H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/284 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with incorporated circuit boards, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB]
H01M 50/552 - Terminals characterised by their shape
H01M 50/298 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the wiring of battery packs
H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Batteries of all kinds and parts and accessories for batteries, including battery chargers, battery testers, cables, wires, cases, boxes, battery monitoring apparatus, switches, remote starters, guards, disconnects, converters, inverters, connectors, terminals, adapters, extensions, rings, alligator clips, socket adapters, charging plugs, booster/jumper cables, plugs, mounts, mounting kits. Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions; promotion of goods and services through sponsorship of sports events. Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
The present disclosure relates generally to systems and methods for recycling lead-acid batteries, and more specifically, relates to purifying and recycling the lead content from lead-acid batteries. A system includes a reactor that receives and mixes a lead-bearing material waste, a carboxylate source, and a recycled liquid component to form a leaching mixture yielding a lead carboxylate precipitate. The system also includes a phase separation device coupled to the reactor, wherein the phase separation device isolates the lead carboxylate precipitate from a liquid component of the leaching mixture. The system further includes a closed-loop liquid recycling system coupled to the phase separation device and to the reactor, wherein the closed-loop liquid recycling system receives the liquid component isolated by the phase separation device and recycles a substantial portion of the received liquid component back to the reactor as the recycled liquid component.
A battery having a first battery cell and a second battery cell with a spacer located between the first and second battery cells. The spacer comprises a polymer layer and one or more foam elements which are positioned in a substantially vertical direction on the polymer layer. The foam elements are positioned on the polymer layer to permit volumetric expansion of the battery cell. A method for allowing for volumetric expansion of battery cells within a battery. The method comprises placing a spacer between a first battery cell and a second battery cell. The spacer comprises a polymer layer and one or more foam elements positioned substantially vertically on the polymer layer so as to permit volumetric expansion of the battery cell.
H01M 50/293 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by the material
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/291 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by their shape
A lead-acid battery is disclosed. The lead-acid storage battery has a container with a cover, the container including one or more compartments. One or more cell elements are provided in the one or more compartments. The one or more cell elements include a positive plate, the positive plate having a positive grid and a positive electrochemically active material on the positive grid; a negative plate, the negative plate having a negative grid and a negative electrochemically active material on the negative grid, wherein the negative electrochemically active material comprises barium sulfate and an organic expander; and a separator between the positive plate and the negative plate. Electrolyte is provided within the container. One or more terminal posts extend from the cover and are electrically coupled to the one or more cell elements.
H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
H01M 4/73 - Grids for lead-acid accumulators, e.g. frame plates
H01M 10/08 - Selection of materials as electrolytes
A system and method for determination of and communicating replacement determinations and maintenance scheduling for battery mod ides is disclosed. The method includes calculating a life estimation for the battery module based on received information and collected data, the battery module may be in communication with, a server remote from the battery module, with the server having a value for enterprise acceptability for the battery module, the server may comprise a communication module to receive the information from the battery module, a processor; and memory operatively connected to the processor, with the processor executing the instructions for calculating a life estimation for the battery module based oh the received information and the collected data, further the system may provide a for a predictive maintenance program.
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
B60S 5/06 - Supplying batteries to, or removing batteries from, vehicles
G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
88.
BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, METHOD AND SYSTEM TO REDUCE POWER CONSUMPTION
a battery management system (BMS) removably connectable to at least one of a battery and an accessory is described. The accessory is operable by the BMS. The BMS includes processing circuitry configured to determine a first plurality of functions associated with the BMS and a second plurality of functions associated with the accessory based on BMS information and accessory information, respectively, determine at least one operation mode based on at least one parameter associated with the battery, the first plurality of functions, and the second plurality of functions, and operate at least one of the BMS and the accessory based on the determined at least one operation mode.
A battery module includes a housing having an opening and an electrochemical cell disposed in the housing. The electrochemical cell includes a first cell surface having electrode terminals and an second cell surface substantially opposite the first cell surface. The battery module also includes a heat sink integral with the housing and a thermally conductive adhesive bonded to the second cell surface and a heat sink surface that is facing the second cell surface. The thermally conductive adhesive can include a bonding shear strength and bonding tensile strength between the electrochemical cell and the heat sink of between approximately 5 megaPascals (MPa) and 50 MPa.
H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
H01M 10/6551 - Surfaces specially adapted for heat dissipation or radiation, e.g. fins or coatings
H01M 10/6555 - Rods or plates arranged between the cells
H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/24 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries from their environment, e.g. from corrosion
H01M 50/264 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
H01M 50/267 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders having means for adapting to batteries or cells of different types or different sizes
H01M 50/55 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on the same side of the cell
H01M 50/553 - Terminals adapted for prismatic, pouch or rectangular cells
A method for assembling a battery is described. The battery has a plurality of battery cells, a post assembly, a plurality of posts, and a plurality of straps. The method includes coupling each strap of the plurality of straps to one battery cell of the plurality of battery cells, coupling each post of the plurality of posts to one strap of the plurality of straps, where each one of the coupled posts is electrically coupled to one battery cell corresponding to the one strap, and performing an intercell coupling between at least a pair of battery cells of the plurality of battery cells by coupling a pair of posts of the plurality of posts.
H01M 10/14 - Assembling a group of electrodes or separators
H01M 10/16 - Suspending or supporting electrodes or groups of electrodes in the case
H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
H01M 50/516 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by welding, soldering or brazing
H01M 50/517 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by fixing means, e.g. screws, rivets or bolts
H01M 50/529 - Intercell connections through partitions, e.g. in a battery casing
H01M 50/536 - Electrode connections inside a battery casing characterised by the method of fixing the leads to the electrodes, e.g. by welding
H01M 50/541 - Connection of several leads or tabs of plate-like electrode stacks, e.g. electrode pole straps or bridges for lead-acid accumulators
H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
A method for assembling a battery is described. The battery has a case, a post assembly, a plurality of battery cells, and a first cover. The post assembly includes a plurality of posts. The first cover has a first plurality of openings. The method includes assembling the case, the post assembly, and the plurality of battery cells. The assembling includes coupling the post assembly to the plurality of battery cells by coupling each post of the plurality of posts to a corresponding battery cell of the plurality of battery cells and inserting the plurality of battery cells and the post assembly in the case. The method further includes coupling the first cover to the case. At least one post of the plurality of posts protrudes through at least one opening of the first plurality of openings and extends from the first cover.
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
H01M 50/284 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with incorporated circuit boards, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB]
H01M 50/533 - Electrode connections inside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the leads or tabs
H01M 50/54 - Connection of several leads or tabs of plate-like electrode stacks, e.g. electrode pole straps or bridges
H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
A battery device removably connectable at least to a first battery and a second battery is described. The battery device includes processing circuitry configured to determine a battery health condition of the first battery based at least in part on a plurality of first data samples, a plurality of second data samples, a plurality of third data samples, a plurality of fourth data samples, and a first spread. The plurality of first data samples is associated with the first sensor and a first electrical parameter of the first battery. The plurality of second data samples is associated with the first sensor and a second electrical parameter of the first battery. The plurality of third data samples is associated with the second sensor and a third electrical parameter of the second battery. One or more actions are performed based on the determination of the battery health condition.
G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
G01R 31/385 - Arrangements for measuring battery or accumulator variables
An electrical storage device includes high surface area fibers (e.g., shaped fibers and/or microfibers) coated with carbon (graphite, expanded graphite, activated carbon, carbon black, carbon nanofibers, CNT, or graphite coated CNT), electrolyte, and/or electrode active material (e.g., lead oxide) in electrodes. The electrodes are used to form electrical storage devices such as electrochemical batteries, electrochemical double layer capacitors, and asymmetrical capacitors.
H01M 4/68 - Selection of materials for use in lead-acid accumulators
H01G 11/24 - Electrodes characterised by structural features of the materials making up or comprised in the electrodes, e.g. form, surface area or porosityElectrodes characterised by the structural features of powders or particles used therefor
H01G 11/28 - Electrodes characterised by their structure, e.g. multi-layered, porosity or surface features arranged or disposed on a current collectorLayers or phases between electrodes and current collectors, e.g. adhesives
H01G 11/34 - Carbon-based characterised by carbonisation or activation of carbon
H01G 11/36 - Nanostructures, e.g. nanofibres, nanotubes or fullerenes
The present disclosure provides a battery pack including a housing, wherein the housing has a bottom portion and side walls extending upward around a periphery of the bottom portion; an upper portion opening is formed at top ends of the side walls extending upward; an upper cover is mounted on the upper portion opening of the housing; and the battery pack comprises: multiple flat battery cells; and a first end plate and a second end plate, wherein when the multiple battery cells are sequentially arranged and mounted into the housing from the upper portion opening, the first end plate and the second end plate are located at two end sides of the sequentially arranged multiple battery cells to laterally fix the sequentially arranged multiple battery cells. The two end plates may absorb deformation of the battery cell while expanding.
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
H01M 50/284 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with incorporated circuit boards, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB]
A battery system includes a lithium ion battery configured to couple to an electrical system, and a battery management system configured to electrically couple to the lithium ion battery and to control one or more recharge parameters of the lithium ion battery. The battery management system is programmed with an electrochemical model, and the battery management system is configured to monitor parameters of the lithium ion battery, and to control the one or more recharge parameters of the lithium ion battery based on the electrochemical model and the one or more monitored parameters. The electrochemical model determines lithium plating reaction kinetics at an anode of the lithium ion battery, determines a quantity of plated lithium at the anode of the lithium ion battery, or both, and indicates a relationship between the one or more monitored parameters and the lithium plating reaction kinetics, the quantity of plated lithium, or both.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
A battery module includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion defining a sealed volume. A plurality of electrochemical cells is provided in the volume, each of the plurality of electrochemical cells including a respective vent to enable a release of a gas into the volume when an internal pressure of the respective electrochemical cell reaches a threshold. A ventilation vent is coupled with the housing and in fluid communication with the volume. A burst vent is coupled with the housing and in fluid communication with the volume, the burst vent including a valve having a first valve portion and a second valve portion. The first and second valve portions enable a staged release of vented gases through the burst vent based on incremented thresholds.
A method, system (10) and apparatus are disclosed. A CMU (16) is described. The CMU (16) is electrically connectable to a plurality of energy storage units (14) configurable to provide power to a vehicle (12) including an exhaust. The CMU (16) is configured to determine a connection arrangement of two or more energy storage units (14) of the plurality of energy storage units (14) based on at least one parameter. The connection arrangement includes at least one connection type between the two or more energy storage units (14). The at least one parameter includes a temperature associated with the exhaust of the vehicle (12). The CMU (16) is further configured to cause the two or more energy storage units (14) to provide power to the vehicle (12) using the determined connection arrangement.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
B60L 1/08 - Methods or devices for control or regulation
B60L 58/20 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having different nominal voltages
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
B60L 58/19 - Switching between serial connection and parallel connection of battery modules
B60L 58/21 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having the same nominal voltage
B60W 20/16 - Control strategies specially adapted for achieving a particular effect for reducing engine exhaust emissions
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BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STRUCTURE AND BATTERY COMPRISING SAME
A battery management system structure has a housing having a housing interior and a housing exterior, a connector shell forming an interior and at least one electrically conductive signal pin. The connector shell is integrally formed with the housing and is positioned on the housing exterior. Each of the at least one electrically conductive signal pins has a first elongated portion positioned partially within the connector shell interior and extending into the housing interior, a second elongated portion positioned within the housing interior and a shoulder portion coupling the first elongated portion to the second elongated portion. The shoulder portion is arranged with a bend so that the first elongated portion is substantially orthogonal to the second elongated portion. A battery including the battery management system structure is also provided.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01R 9/00 - Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, e.g. terminal strips or terminal blocksTerminals or binding posts mounted upon a base or in a caseBases therefor
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
A vent adaptor for placement inside a vent aperture that is itself placed within a battery housing. The vent adaptor has a cylindrical portion and a seal to create a gas-tight seal around the vent aperture. Along the upper portion of the vent adaptor are teeth which function to lock the vent adaptor in various configurations depending on the number and orientation of the various teeth and their interaction with various indentations in the vent aperture. The cylindrical portion may also have ribs with various geometries spaced at particular intervals to prevent the egress of the vent adaptor from the vent aperture. The vent adaptor may have internal diameter of at least 5 millimeters to accommodate an appropriately sized vent tube. A batten 7 with a housing that contains a vent aperture and a vent adaptor located inside the vent aperture.
