A nonaqueous electrolyte includes an organic solvent containing a carbonate solvent and 10 to 50 wt % of methyl acetate, based on a total weight of the organic solvent; and a plurality of lithium salts dissolved in the organic solvent. The lithium salts include 0.25 to 4.5 wt % of lithium difluorophosphate, 0.25 to 3 wt % of lithium bis(oxalato)borate, each based on a total weight of the nonaqueous electrolyte, and lithium hexafluorophosphate.
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LITHIUM-CFX BATTERY COMPRISING SOLID POLYMER ELECTROLYTE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE LITHIUM-CFX BATTERY
A non-aqueous battery includes: an anode containing lithium, a lithium alloy, or a combination thereof; a cathode includes a cathode active material layer, which contains the a cathode active material and a first solid polymer electrolyte, wherein the cathode active material contains a fluorinated carbon; and a second solid polymer electrolyte between the anode and the cathode, wherein the first and second solid polymer electrolytes independently comprise an ionically conducting polymer and an additive comprising inorganic particles, a lithium salt, an ionic liquid, or a combination thereof. The fluorinated carbon includes a first fluorinated carbon (CFx1, 0.9
A venting system for a battery includes a venting material disposed proximate to each cell of a plurality of electrochemical cells of the battery, the venting material configured to allow materials ejected due to a thermal event to flow through the venting material. The system also includes a venting device disposed in a fixed position relative to the venting material and the plurality of cells, the venting device including a structure for each cell. The structure includes a wall surrounding an area corresponding to a respective cell and extending away from the respective cell, the wall defining a venting path configured to direct ejected materials away from the respective cell.
A non-aqueous electrolyte for a lithium-ion cell includes a base electrolyte consisting of lithium hexafluorophosphate or lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide or a combination thereof in methyl propionate; about 2 to about 15 parts by weight, preferably about 6 to about 15 parts by weight of vinylene carbonate; and about 0.5 to about 5 parts by weight, preferably about 2 to about 5 parts by weight of an additive comprising lithium difluorophosphate, lithium difluoro(oxalate)borate, lithium bis(oxalate)borate, or a combination thereof, wherein the content of the vinylene carbonate and the additive are each based on a total weight of the base electrolyte, the vinylene carbonate, and the additives.
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NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE AND BATTERIES CONTAINING THE SAME
A. non-aqueous electrolyte for a lithium-ion cell includes a base electrolyte consisting of lithium hexafluorophosphate or lithium bis(tluorosulfonyl)imide or a combination thereof in methyl propionate; about 2 to about 15 parts by weight, preferably about 6 to about 15 parts by weight of vinylene carbonate; and about 0.5 to about 5 parts by weight, preferably about 2. to about 5 parts by weight of an additive comprising lithium difluorophosphate, lithium difluoro(oxalate)borate, lithium bis(oxalate)borate, or a combination thereof, wherein the content of the vinylene carbonate and. the additive are each based on a total weight of the base electrolyte, the vinylene carbonate, and the additives.
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H01M 10/0568 - Matériaux liquides caracterisés par les solutés
H01M 10/0569 - Matériaux liquides caracterisés par les solvants
6.
SYSTEM FOR REDUCING BATTERY CELL FAILURE PROPAGATION RISK OF A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
Aspects of the present disclosure include systems, apparatuses, or methods for a system for reducing battery cell failure propagation risk includes a rechargeable battery including a plurality of rechargeable cells connected in series, parallel, or a combination of series and parallel and a BMS coupled with the batter-. The BMS includes a processor and a memory including computer-executable instructions to receive information indicative of a status of each of the rechargeable cells: determine that a particular rechargeable cell is likely in a failure condition; identify a group of rechargeable cells that is in within one hop of tire rechargeable cell that is likely in the failure condition; couple the group of rechargeable cells to a discharging system without coupling the rechargeable cell in the failure condition to the discharging system; and discharge the group of rechargeable cells to a target SOC.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
H01M 50/213 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules ayant une section transversale courbée, p. ex. ronde ou elliptique
7.
SYSTEM FOR REDUCING BATTERY CELL FAILURE PROPAGATION RISK OF A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
Aspects of the present disclosure include systems, apparatuses, or methods for a system for reducing battery cell failure propagation risk includes a rechargeable battery including a plurality of rechargeable cells connected in series, parallel, or a combination of series and parallel and a BMS coupled with the battery. The BMS includes a processor and a memory including computer-executable instructions to receive information indicative of a status of each of the rechargeable cells; determine that a particular rechargeable cell is likely in a failure condition; identify a group of rechargeable cells that is in within one hop of the rechargeable cell that is likely in the failure condition; couple the group of rechargeable cells to a discharging system without coupling the rechargeable cell in the failure condition to the discharging system; and discharge the group of rechargeable cells to a target SOC.
G01R 31/396 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour le test ou la surveillance d’éléments particuliers ou de groupes particuliers d’éléments dans une batterie
G01K 3/00 - Thermomètres donnant une indication autre que la valeur instantanée de la température
G01R 31/3835 - Dispositions pour la surveillance de variables des batteries ou des accumulateurs, p. ex. état de charge ne faisant intervenir que des mesures de tension
H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
H01M 50/213 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules ayant une section transversale courbée, p. ex. ronde ou elliptique
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
8.
ALUMINUM ANODE, ALUMINUM ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL, AND BATTERY INCLUDING THE ALUMINUM ANODE
An anode for an aluminum electrochemical cell includes an aluminum alloy having a particle size of 1 micrometer to 60 micrometers, the aluminum alloy including 98 weight percent to 99.999 weight percent of aluminum and 0.001 weight percent to 2 weight percent of a dopant containing magnesium, gallium, tin, or a combination thereof, each based a total weight of the aluminum alloy, and wherein iron, copper, silicon, zinc, and nickel, if present in the aluminum alloy, is each independently contained in an amount of less than 0.001 weight percent, based on a total weight of the aluminum alloy; and wherein the anode has a porosity of 0.1% to 60%, based on a total volume of the anode.
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9.
WIRE BOND FUSE DOWN-SELECT FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
Cell assemblies and methods for assembling cell assemblies include installing a plurality of cells within a cell housing and electrically connecting each cell to each other cell through at least one wire bond, wherein each wire bond is selected to conduct current from a respective cell during normal operation and to sever such electrical connection through the wire bond when a predetermined current exceeds a threshold value for a predetermined period of time.
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A header for an electrochemical cell includes a planar plate configured to cover an internal volume of the electrochemical cell, and a side wall extending from an upper surface of the planar plate in a direction perpendicular to the upper surface. The header also includes a recess defined by the upper surface of the planar plate and the side wall, and a first step and a second step on a lower surface of the planar plate, the first step and the second step configured to seal the internal volume. An aspect of an electrochemical cell includes an anode, a cathode, a cell casing and the header.
112233, 0.8 X3 <1.2) or a combination thereof, wherein the first, second, and third fluorinated carbons have distinct discharge capacities when discharged to 2.5 volts.
A cell terminal assembly including: an outer terminal configured to be disposed at an external location of a cell, the outer terminal including a feedthrough passage, the feedthrough passage including a recess having a seating surface; and an inner terminal including an electrically inner terminal including a feedthrough member electrically connecting the conductive body to the outer terminal, the feedthrough member including a head portion having a shape that conforms to a shape of the recess and the seating portion and secures the feedthrough member thereto.
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H01M 50/567 - Bornes caractérisées par leur procédé de fabrication par des moyens de fixation, p. ex. vis, rivets ou boulons
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BATTERY ASSEMBLIES, COMPONENTS THEREOF, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
Battery cells, battery cell units, battery modules, and battery assemblies are described. The cells of such components include a prismatic shaped cell housing including a slanted wall. Substantially planar positive and negative electrodes are arranged within the housing. The slanted wall defines a pocket within the housing between edges of the electrodes and an interior surface of the slanted wall and the pocket is configured to collect gas generated within the housing. A vent is formed on the slanted wall of the housing proximate the pocket. The vent is initially in a closed state and configured to open upon an increase in pressure within the housing to allow pressure and/or gases to leave the cell cavity through the vent. The battery cell units, battery modules, and battery assemblies may include such cells.
H01M 50/367 - Passages internes d’évacuation des gaz dans le couvercle ou le boîtier de la batterieSystèmes d’évent à double couvercle
H01M 10/647 - Éléments prismatiques ou plans, p. ex. éléments de type poche
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A nonaqueous electrolyte includes an organic solvent containing a carbonate solvent and 10 to 50 wt% of methyl acetate, based on a total weight of the organic solvent; and a plurality of lithium salts dissolved in the organic solvent. The lithium salts include 0.25 to 4.5 wt% of lithium difluorophosphate, 0.25 to 3 wt% of lithium bis(oxalato)borate, each based on a total weight of the nonaqueous electrolyte, and lithium hexafluorophosphate.
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H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p. ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodesBatteries à l'ion lithium
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15.
NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE AND BATTERIES CONTAINING THE SAME
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H01M 10/0568 - Matériaux liquides caracterisés par les solutés
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A venting system for a battery includes a venting material disposed proximate to each cell of a plurality of electrochemical cells of the battery, the venting material configured to allow materials ejected due to a thermal event to flow through the venting material. The system also includes a venting device disposed in a fixed position relative to the venting material and the plurality of cells, the venting device including a structure for each cell. The structure includes a wall surrounding an area corresponding to a respective cell and extending away from the respective cell, the wall defining a venting path configured to direct ejected materials away from the respective cell.
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H01M 10/52 - Enlèvement des gaz situés à l'intérieur de l'élément secondaire, p. ex. par absorption
H02H 7/18 - Circuits de protection de sécurité spécialement adaptés aux machines ou aux appareils électriques de types particuliers ou pour la protection sectionnelle de systèmes de câble ou de ligne, et effectuant une commutation automatique dans le cas d'un changement indésirable des conditions normales de travail pour pilesCircuits de protection de sécurité spécialement adaptés aux machines ou aux appareils électriques de types particuliers ou pour la protection sectionnelle de systèmes de câble ou de ligne, et effectuant une commutation automatique dans le cas d'un changement indésirable des conditions normales de travail pour accumulateurs
A venting system for a battery includes a venting material disposed proximate to each cell of a plurality of electrochemical cells of the battery, the venting material configured to allow materials ejected due to a thermal event to flow through the venting material. The system also includes a venting device disposed in a fixed position relative to the venting material and the plurality of cells, the venting device including a structure for each cell. The structure includes a wall surrounding an area corresponding to a respective cell and extending away from the respective cell, the wall defining a venting path configured to direct ejected materials away from the respective cell.
H02H 7/18 - Circuits de protection de sécurité spécialement adaptés aux machines ou aux appareils électriques de types particuliers ou pour la protection sectionnelle de systèmes de câble ou de ligne, et effectuant une commutation automatique dans le cas d'un changement indésirable des conditions normales de travail pour pilesCircuits de protection de sécurité spécialement adaptés aux machines ou aux appareils électriques de types particuliers ou pour la protection sectionnelle de systèmes de câble ou de ligne, et effectuant une commutation automatique dans le cas d'un changement indésirable des conditions normales de travail pour accumulateurs
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ALUMINUM ANODE, ALUMINUM ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL, AND BATTERY INCLUDING THE ALUMINUM ANODE
An anode for an aluminum electrochemical cell includes an aluminum alloy having a particle size of 1 micrometer to 60 micrometers, the aluminum alloy including 98 weight percent to 99.999 weight percent of aluminum and 0.001 weight percent to 2 weight percent of a dopant containing magnesium, gallium, tin, or a combination thereof, each based a total weight of the aluminum alloy, and wherein iron, copper, silicon, zinc, and nickel, if present in the aluminum alloy, is each independently contained in an amount of less than 0.001 weight percent, based on a total weight of the aluminum alloy; and wherein the anode has a porosity of 0.1% to 60%, based on a total volume of the anode.
An anode for an aluminum electrochemical cell includes an aluminum alloy having a particle size of 1 micrometer to 60 micrometers, the aluminum alloy including 98 weight percent to 99.999 weight percent of aluminum and 0.001 weight percent to 2 weight percent of a dopant containing magnesium, gallium, tin, or a combination thereof, each based a total weight of the aluminum alloy, and wherein iron, copper, silicon, zinc, and nickel, if present in the aluminum alloy, is each independently contained in an amount of less than 0.001 weight percent, based on a total weight of the aluminum alloy; and wherein the anode has a porosity of 0.1% to 60%, based on a total volume of the anode.
Cell assemblies and methods for assembling cell assemblies include installing a plurality of cells within a cell housing and electrically connecting each cell to each other cell through at least one wire bond, wherein each wire bond is selected to conduct current from a respective cell during normal operation and to sever such electrical connection through the wire bond when a predetermined current exceeds a threshold value for a predetermined period of time.
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H01M 50/502 - Interconnecteurs pour connecter les bornes des batteries adjacentesInterconnecteurs pour connecter les cellules en dehors d'un boîtier de batterie
H01M 50/509 - Interconnecteurs pour connecter les bornes des batteries adjacentesInterconnecteurs pour connecter les cellules en dehors d'un boîtier de batterie caractérisées par le type de connexion, p. ex. connexions mixtes
H01M 50/531 - Connexions d’électrodes dans un boîtier de batterie
H01M 50/574 - Dispositifs ou dispositions pour l’interruption du courant
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21.
WIRE BOND FUSE DOWN-SELECT FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
Cell assemblies and methods for assembling cell assemblies include installing a plurality of cells within a cell housing and electrically connecting each cell to each other cell through at least one wire bond, wherein each wire bond is selected to conduct current from a respective cell during normal operation and to sever such electrical connection through the wire bond when a predetermined current exceeds a threshold value for a predetermined period of time.
H01M 50/583 - Dispositifs ou dispositions pour l’interruption du courant en réponse au courant, p. ex. fusibles
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H01M 50/531 - Connexions d’électrodes dans un boîtier de batterie
H01M 50/574 - Dispositifs ou dispositions pour l’interruption du courant
H02H 7/18 - Circuits de protection de sécurité spécialement adaptés aux machines ou aux appareils électriques de types particuliers ou pour la protection sectionnelle de systèmes de câble ou de ligne, et effectuant une commutation automatique dans le cas d'un changement indésirable des conditions normales de travail pour pilesCircuits de protection de sécurité spécialement adaptés aux machines ou aux appareils électriques de types particuliers ou pour la protection sectionnelle de systèmes de câble ou de ligne, et effectuant une commutation automatique dans le cas d'un changement indésirable des conditions normales de travail pour accumulateurs
B60L 3/04 - Coupure de l'alimentation en énergie en cas de fausse manœuvre
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ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS AND HEADERS HAVING SEALING FEATURES
A header for an electrochemical cell includes a planar plate configured to cover an internal volume of the electrochemical cell, and a side wall extending from an upper surface of the planar plate in a direction perpendicular to the upper surface. The header also includes a recess defined by the upper surface of the planar plate and the side wall, and a first step and a second step on a lower surface of the planar plate, the first step and the second step configured to seal the internal volume. An aspect of an electrochemical cell includes an anode, a cathode, a cell casing and the header.
A header for an electrochemical cell includes a planar plate configured to cover an internal volume of the electrochemical cell, and a side wall extending from an upper surface of the planar plate in a direction perpendicular to the upper surface. The header also includes a recess defined by the upper surface of the planar plate and the side wall, and a first step and a second step on a lower surface of the planar plate, the first step and the second step configured to seal the internal volume. An aspect of an electrochemical cell includes an anode, a cathode, a cell casing and the header.
A cell terminal assembly including: an outer terminal configured to be disposed at an external location of a cell, the outer terminal including a feedthrough passage, the feedthrough passage including a recess having a seating surface; and an inner terminal including an electrically conductive body configured to be disposed within a housing of the cell, the inner terminal including a feedthrough member electrically connecting the conductive body to the outer terminal, the feedthrough member including a head portion having a shape that conforms to a shape of the recess and the seating portion and secures the feedthrough member thereto.
A cell terminal assembly including: an outer terminal configured to be disposed at an external location of a cell, the outer terminal including a feedthrough passage, the feedthrough passage including a recess having a seating surface; and an inner terminal including an electrically conductive body configured to be disposed within a housing of the cell, the inner terminal including a feedthrough member electrically connecting the conductive body to the outer terminal, the feedthrough member including a head portion having a shape that conforms to a shape of the recess and the seating portion and secures the feedthrough member thereto.
Battery cells, battery cell units, battery modules, and battery assemblies are described. The cells of such components include a prismatic shaped cell housing including a slanted wall. Substantially planar positive and negative electrodes are arranged within the housing. The slanted wall defines a pocket within the housing between edges of the electrodes and an interior surface of the slanted wall and the pocket is configured to collect gas generated within the housing. A vent is formed on the slanted wall of the housing proximate the pocket. The vent is initially in a closed state and configured to open upon an increase in pressure within the housing to allow pressure and/or gases to leave the cell cavity through the vent. The battery cell units, battery modules, and battery assemblies may include such cells.
Battery cells, battery cell units, battery modules, and battery assemblies are described. The cells of such components include a prismatic shaped cell housing including a slanted wall. Substantially planar positive and negative electrodes are arranged within the housing. The slanted wall defines a pocket within the housing between edges of the electrodes and an interior surface of the slanted wall and the pocket is configured to collect gas generated within the housing. A vent is formed on the slanted wall of the housing proximate the pocket. The vent is initially in a closed state and configured to open upon an increase in pressure within the housing to allow pressure and/or gases to leave the cell cavity through the vent. The battery cell units, battery modules, and battery assemblies may include such cells.
H01M 4/02 - Électrodes composées d'un ou comprenant un matériau actif
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H01M 50/30 - Aménagements pour faciliter l’échappement des gaz
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H01M 50/103 - Boîtiers primairesFourreaux ou enveloppes caractérisés par leur forme ou leur structure physique prismatique ou rectangulaire
H01M 50/107 - Boîtiers primairesFourreaux ou enveloppes caractérisés par leur forme ou leur structure physique ayant une section transversale courbe, p. ex. ronde ou elliptique
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ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS AND METHODS OF USING AND MAKING THE SAME
The disclosure provides an electrochemical cell that may comprise a housing; a cathode connection, in the housing, that is associated with a cathode; an anode connection, in the housing, that is associated with an anode; an electrolyte; and a header assembly. The header assembly can include a cathode connection assembly; an anode connection assembly; and a stepped header body that includes (a) a first step portion having a first thickness and first step surface, (b) a second step portion having a second thickness and a second step surface, and the first thickness being thicker than the second thickness. The disclosure may also provide systems and methods of making such a cell.
H01M 50/197 - Éléments de scellement caractérisés par le matériau ayant une structure en couches
H01M 50/20 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports
H01M 50/188 - Éléments de scellement caractérisés par la position des éléments de scellement les éléments de scellement étant arrangés entre le couvercle et la borne
29.
BATTERIES AND METHODS OF USING AND MAKING THE SAME
Batteries and methods of using and making batteries are provided. A cell can include a housing; a cathode current collector, in the housing, including a cathode tab and a cathode plate. The cathode tab can include a tab area. The cathode plate can include a plate area and a peripheral edge that surrounds at least a portion of the plate area. The peripheral edge can include a plurality of partial perforations. The plate area can include a plurality of interior perforations. The cell can further include an anode current collector, in the housing, including an anode tab; an anode, in the housing, provided adjacent the anode current collector; and a cathode, in the housing, provided adjacent to the cathode current collector.
The present disclosure relates to an energy module having a plurality of energy generating cells, and at least one cooling plate having opposing surfaces. The cooling plate is disposed between an adjacent pair of the energy generating cells such that the opposing surfaces of the cooling plate are in contact with surfaces of the adjacent pair of energy generating cells. The cooling plate has at least one coolant flow channel configured to receive a coolant flow therethrough to limit propagation of heat from one to the other of either one of the adjacent pair of energy generating cells when either one of the adjacent pair of energy generating cells fails.
H01M 10/6557 - Composants solides comprenant des canaux d'écoulement ou des tubes pour un échange de chaleur disposés entre les éléments
F28D 1/03 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur comportant des ensembles de canalisations fixes pour une seule des sources de potentiel calorifique, les deux sources étant en contact chacune avec un côté de la paroi de la canalisation, dans lesquels l'autre source de potentiel calorifique est une grande masse de fluide, p. ex. radiateurs domestiques ou de moteur de voiture avec des canalisations d'échange de chaleur immergées dans la masse du fluide avec des canalisations en forme de plaques ou de laminés
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H01M 10/6555 - Barres ou plaques disposées entre les éléments
H01M 50/209 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules prismatiques ou rectangulaires
H01M 50/293 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par des éléments d’espacement ou des moyens de positionnement dans les racks, les cadres ou les blocs caractérisés par le matériau
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H01M 10/651 - Moyens de commande de la température associés de façon structurelle avec les éléments caractérisés par des paramètres spécifiés par une valeur numérique ou une formule mathématique, p. ex. rapports, tailles ou concentrations
H01M 10/653 - Moyens de commande de la température associés de façon structurelle avec les éléments caractérisés par des matériaux électriquement isolants ou thermiquement conducteurs
31.
BATTERIES AND METHODS OF USING AND MAKING THE SAME
The disclosure provides a cell that may comprise (1) a housing; (2) an anode current collector, in the housing, including a first connection, and the anode current collector including a first plate with perforations and a second plate with perforations, the anode current collector further including a tab that connects the first plate and the second plate; (3) a cathode current collector, in the housing, including a second connection; (4) a first anode, in the housing, provided between the cathode current collector and the first plate; (5) a second anode, in the housing, provided between the cathode current collector and the second plate; and (6) a cathode, in the housing, provided adjacent to the cathode current collector. The disclosure may also provide systems and methods of making such a cell.
A coin cell having a hermetic design withstands high performance applications including high temperature missions from a drop in replacement envelope. The coin cell can include a container having a bottom wall and a surrounding wall that form an interior volume, and the surrounding wall can include an inner, upper peripheral edge, at a top of the surrounding wall. The coin cell can include an anode assembly; a cathode assembly; and a header ring including a header ring outer surface and a header ring inner surface that defines an opening. The coin cell can include an insulator ring that includes an insulator ring outer surface that extends along and inside of the header ring inner surface, and an insulator ring inner surface that defines an opening within the insulator ring. A pin can be provided in the opening of the insulator ring. The coin cell can include an electrolyte.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
13 - Armes à feu; explosifs
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Batteries, lead acid storage batteries, lithium-ion batteries, lithium-manganese dioxide batteries, lithium-sulfur dioxide batteries, lithium-carbon monofluoride batteries, lithium-thionyl chloride batteries, nickel hydrogen batteries, thermal batteries, silver-zinc batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, solar batteries; battery packs; batteries for vehicles; rechargeable electric batteries; electrical cells; ignition batteries; electrical power supplies; renewable battery systems to supply backup power; battery cases; battery chargers; battery testers Pyrotechnic devices, namely, igniters, inertial set-back igniters, gas generators, cutters, switches, and forward or reverse motion actuators, fuzes, and infrared emitters Assembly of products for others; assembly of batteries for others; providing technical information in the field of power generation Custom design and development of batteries; testing of products for others; testing of stationary batteries for others; testing of batteries in the aerospace and defense industries; consulting services in the fields of performance and safety testing of batteries; consulting in the field of mechanical, fracture and thermal analysis engineering; consulting in the field of spacecraft power subassembly design engineering; consulting in the field of battery, power and energy engineering; consulting in the field of explosive and pyrotechnic device engineering; consulting in the field of battery package engineering
Some embodiments are directed to a dual activation mode thermal battery for powering a load. The thermal battery can include a first power source activable upon receiving mechanical energy. The thermal battery can also include a second power source activable through one of the electrical power produced by the first power source and external electrical stimuli, the second power source is configured to, upon activation provide a voltage for powering the load, wherein the first power source and the second power source are thermally thermally and electrically isolated and the initiator thermal energy output from one initiator is prevented from initiating the other power source directly.
H01M 6/36 - Éléments à action différée contenant un électrolyte et rendus opérationnels par des moyens physiques, p. ex. éléments thermiques
H01M 6/38 - Éléments à action différée contenant un électrolyte et rendus opérationnels par des moyens physiques, p. ex. éléments thermiques par des moyens mécaniques
Some embodiments are directed to a dual activation mode thermal battery for powering a load. The thermal battery can include a first power source activable upon receiving mechanical energy. The thermal battery can also include a second power source activable through one of the electrical power produced by the first power source and external electrical stimuli, the second power source is configured to, upon activation provide a voltage for powering the load, wherein the first power source and the second power source are thermally and electrically isolated and the initiator thermal energy output from one initiator is prevented from initiating the other power source directly.
H01M 6/38 - Éléments à action différée contenant un électrolyte et rendus opérationnels par des moyens physiques, p. ex. éléments thermiques par des moyens mécaniques
H01M 6/50 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien, p. ex. pour le maintien de la température de fonctionnement
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High energy density non-aqueous electrochemical cell with extended operating temperature window
A non-aqueous electrochemical cell including a lithium anode, a solid cathode, a first separator and a second separator disposed between the anode and the cathode, and an electrolyte in fluid communication with the anode, the cathode, and the first and the second separators, the first separator having a higher melting point (or shut-down) temperature than the melting point (or shut-down) temperature of the second separator.
H01M 4/133 - Électrodes à base de matériau carboné, p. ex. composés d'intercalation du graphite ou CFx
H01M 4/38 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'éléments simples ou d'alliages
H01M 4/583 - Matériau carboné, p. ex. composés au graphite d'intercalation ou CFx
H01M 4/134 - Électrodes à base de métaux, de Si ou d'alliages
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p. ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodesBatteries à l'ion lithium
H01M 2/16 - Séparateurs; Membranes; Diaphragmes; Eléments d'espacement caractérisés par le matériau
H01M 10/0567 - Matériaux liquides caracterisés par les additifs
H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
An improved electrolyte including a fire-retardant additive suitable for application in wide temperature cell and/or battery operation with safer cell design, a battery including the electrolyte and a separator optionally containing a fire-retardant additive, improved electrical and thermal conductive electrodes are disclosed. The presence of the fire-retardant additive reduces flammability of the electrolyte and improved the overall safety of the battery.
An improved electrolyte including a fire-retardant additive suitable for application in wide temperature cell and/or battery operation with safer cell design, a battery including the electrolyte and a separator optionally containing a fire-retardant additive, improved electrical and thermal conductive electrodes are disclosed. The presence of the fire-retardant additive reduces flammability of the electrolyte and improved the overall safety of the battery.
A62D 1/08 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendiesEmploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies contenant des liquides volatils ou chargés de gaz
H01L 31/024 - Dispositions pour le refroidissement, le chauffage, la ventilation ou la compensation de température
H01M 6/16 - Éléments avec électrolytes non aqueux avec électrolyte organique
H01M 6/20 - Éléments avec électrolytes non aqueux avec électrolyte solide fonctionnant à haute température
40.
Hybrid energy storage system, renewable energy system including the storage system, and method of using same
This disclosure generally relates to stabilizing energy provided by an energy source, and more particularly to systems and methods for using multiple types of energy storage devices to selectively capture and provide energy. An energy source provides energy, and the energy storage devices selectively capture energy provided by the energy source in excess of an immediate energy requirement of a load and selectively provide energy when the immediate energy requirement of the load exceeds the energy provided by the energy source.
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H02J 3/14 - Circuits pour réseaux principaux ou de distribution, à courant alternatif pour règler la tension dans des réseaux à courant alternatif par changement d'une caractéristique de la charge du réseau par interruption, ou mise en circuit, des charges du réseau, p. ex. charge équilibrée progressivement
41.
Li—Si—Sn alloy, anode material of the alloy, and batteries including same
An alloy includes lithium, silicon and tin. An anode may be formed of an anode material containing the alloy of lithium, silicon and tin. The anode material may include an electrolyte. The anode material may be a pressed powder pellet that is solid at ambient temperature. A battery, for example, a thermal battery, can contain an electrolyte-separator, a cathode, and/or an anode with the alloy of lithium, tin and silicon. The anode formed of the alloy consisting of lithium, tin and silicon can have a melting point from about 500° C. to about 600° C. or higher making it suitable for use in a thermal battery.
An improved alkali metal halide cell including an anode module having at least (i) one planar module including a porous assembly and (ii) that encloses an active anode material in an anode reservoir; and a cathode having active cathode material; where the porous assembly is coated with a thin ion-conducting layer that separates the active anode material enclosed within the anode module from the cathode material, and the anode and cathode are contained in a housing having one or more compartments.
A bypass module including a plurality of P-Channel MOSFETs connected in parallel to form a P-Channel MOSFET array, a plurality of N-Channel MOSFETs connected in parallel to form a N-Channel MOSFET array, and a control module to control switching of the P-Channel MOSFET array and the N-Channel MOSFET array is disclosed. A battery or load management device used to switch higher current and low voltages is disclosed. A battery bypass and bypass method for charge, discharge, and charge limiting control for various types of batteries is disclosed.
A bypass module including a plurality of P-Channel MOSFETs connected in parallel to form a P-Channel MOSFET array, a plurality of N-Channel MOSFETs connected in parallel to form a N-Channel MOSFET array, and a control module to control switching of the P-Channel MOSFET array and the N-Channel MOSFET array is disclosed. A battery or load management device used to switch higher current and low voltages is disclosed. A battery bypass and bypass method for charge, discharge, and charge limiting control for various types of batteries is disclosed.
H03K 17/00 - Commutation ou ouverture de porte électronique, c.-à-d. par d'autres moyens que la fermeture et l'ouverture de contacts
H03K 17/687 - Commutation ou ouverture de porte électronique, c.-à-d. par d'autres moyens que la fermeture et l'ouverture de contacts caractérisée par l'utilisation de composants spécifiés par l'utilisation, comme éléments actifs, de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs les dispositifs étant des transistors à effet de champ
H03K 17/08 - Modifications pour protéger le circuit de commutation contre la surintensité ou la surtension
H03K 17/12 - Modifications pour augmenter le courant commuté maximal admissible
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H02J 9/00 - Circuits pour alimentation de puissance de secours ou de réserve, p. ex. pour éclairage de secours
45.
HIGH ENERGY DENSITY NON-AQUEOUS ELECTRO-CHEMICAL CELL
A non-aqueous electrochemical cell including a lithium anode, a solid cathode, a first separator and a second separator disposed between the anode and the cathode, and an electrolyte in fluid communication with the anode, the cathode, and the first and the second separators, the first separator having a higher melting point (or shut-down) temperature than the melting point (or shut-down) temperature of the second separator.
An improved lithium-sulfur battery containing a surface-functionalized carbonaceous material. The presence of the surface-functionalized carbonaceous material generates weak chemical bonds between the functional groups of the surface-functionalized carbonaceous material and the functional groups of the polysulfides, which prevents the polysulfide migration to the battery anode, thereby providing a battery with relatively high energy density and good partial discharge efficiency.
An improved electrolyte including a strontium additive suitable for lithium-sulfur batteries, a battery including the electrolyte, and a battery including a separator containing a strontium additive are disclosed. The presence of the strontium additive reduces sulfur-containing deposits on the battery anode, thereby providing a battery with relatively high energy density and good partial discharge performance.
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H01M 4/38 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'éléments simples ou d'alliages
H01M 4/58 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de composés inorganiques autres que les oxydes ou les hydroxydes, p. ex. sulfures, séléniures, tellurures, halogénures ou LiCoFyEmploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de structures polyanioniques, p. ex. phosphates, silicates ou borates
48.
Lithium-sulfur battery and methods of preventing insoluble solid lithium-polysulfide deposition
An improved lithium-sulfur battery containing a surface-functionalized carbonaceous material. The presence of the surface-functionalized carbonaceous material generates weak chemical bonds between the functional groups of the surface-functionalized carbonaceous material and the functional groups of the polysulfides, which prevents the polysulfide migration to the battery anode, thereby providing a battery with relatively high energy density and good partial discharge efficiency.
H01M 4/58 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de composés inorganiques autres que les oxydes ou les hydroxydes, p. ex. sulfures, séléniures, tellurures, halogénures ou LiCoFyEmploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de structures polyanioniques, p. ex. phosphates, silicates ou borates
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
An improved electrolyte including a strontium additive suitable for lithium- sulfur batteries, a battery including the electrolyte, and a battery including a separator containing a strontium additive are disclosed. The presence of the strontium additive reduces sulfur-containing deposits on the battery anode, thereby providing a battery with relatively high energy density and good partial discharge performance.
A thermal battery includes a first conductive layer containing an anode material separated from a second conductive layer containing a cathode material by a separator layer containing a separator material; and a flexible pyrotechnic heat source, wherein the first conductive layer, the separator layer, and the second conductive layer are rolled together to form the spiral wound configuration. A method of manufacturing a thermal spiral wound battery includes preparing three slurries, each containing one of an anode material, a cathode material, and a separator material, depositing each of the materials from the slurries onto conductive substrates to form three layers, stacking the layers, and winding the layers together into a spiral wound configuration.
A method for generating a weld path aligned along a seam between two parts uses a computer having a control unit and a storage medium. The method includes aligning a crosshair line at a plurality of points along the seam and storing a position value for each of the plurality of points in the storage medium; calculating a width and a height of the seam based on the stored position values of each of the plurality of points; and generating the weld path based on the height and the width of the seam.
B23K 26/28 - Soudage de joints continus curvilignes
B23K 31/12 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux relatifs à la recherche des propriétés, p. ex. de soudabilité, des matériaux
A submersible power supply apparatus provides the ability to provide power for recharging batteries used to operate underwater vehicles, manned and unmanned. A battery charging station apparatus containing at least one modular reserve battery magazine with a plurality of compartments is provided. A plurality of reserve battery modules may be respectively provided in the plurality of compartments, each of the plurality of reserve battery modules being configured to provide power when a reserve battery provided therein is activated.
A battery includes an anode containing a lithium material, a cathode containing sulfur and a porous conducting medium, and an electrolyte, wherein the electrolyte contains an additive selected from the group consisting of an organic surfactant additive, an inorganic additive, and a mixture thereof. The organic surfactant additive may be a fluorosurfactant.
H01M 4/38 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'éléments simples ou d'alliages
H01M 4/58 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de composés inorganiques autres que les oxydes ou les hydroxydes, p. ex. sulfures, séléniures, tellurures, halogénures ou LiCoFyEmploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de structures polyanioniques, p. ex. phosphates, silicates ou borates
A submersible power supply apparatus provides the ability to provide power for recharging batteries used to operate underwater vehicles, manned and unmanned. A battery charging station apparatus containing at least one modular reserve battery magazine with a plurality of compartments is provided. A plurality of reserve battery modules may be respectively provided in the plurality of compartments, each of the plurality of reserve battery modules being configured to provide power when a reserve battery provided therein is activated.
A biasing mechanism for pressurizing an electrolytic solution of a reserve battery cell, the biasing mechanism containing a compressed spring and a trigger operatively associated with the compressed spring. The trigger is configured to release the compressed spring to pressurize the electrolytic solution.
A power supply apparatus has at least one modular reserve battery magazine with a plurality of compartments. A plurality of reserve battery modules may be respectively replaceably provided in corresponding ones of the plurality of compartments, each of the plurality of reserve battery modules being configured to provide power when a reserve battery provided therein is activated. Each reserve battery module of the plurality of reserve battery modules includes a sleeve and a reserve battery provided within the sleeve, the sleeve being configured to fit within one of the plurality of compartments in a predetermined orientation. Each sleeve may be detachably connectable within any compartment of the plurality of compartments and includes electrical connections so that each reserve battery module of the plurality of reserve battery modules is separately replaceable while the power supply apparatus remains remotely located.
A power supply apparatus has at least one modular reserve battery magazine with a plurality of compartments. A plurality of reserve battery modules may be respectively replaceably provided in corresponding ones of the plurality of compartments, each of the plurality of reserve battery modules being configured to provide power when a reserve battery provided therein is activated. Each reserve battery module of the plurality of reserve battery modules includes a sleeve and a reserve battery provided within the sleeve, the sleeve being configured to fit within one of the plurality of compartments in a predetermined orientation. Each sleeve may be detachably connectable within any compartment of the plurality of compartments and includes electrical connections so that each reserve battery module of the plurality of reserve battery modules is separately replaceable while the power supply apparatus remains remotely located.
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Power supply apparatus with reserve battery modules and method for providing backup power
A power supply apparatus has at least one modular reserve battery magazine with a plurality of compartments. A plurality of reserve battery modules may be respectively replaceably provided in corresponding ones of the plurality of compartments, each of the plurality of reserve battery modules being configured to provide power when a reserve battery provided therein is activated. Each reserve battery module of the plurality of reserve battery modules includes a sleeve and a reserve battery provided within the sleeve, the sleeve being configured to fit within one of the plurality of compartments in a predetermined orientation. Each sleeve may be detachably connectable within any compartment of the plurality of compartments and includes electrical connections so that each reserve battery module of the plurality of reserve battery modules is separately replaceable while the power supply apparatus remains remotely located.
H01M 6/32 - Éléments à action différée activés par une addition externe d'électrolyte ou de composants d'un électrolyte
H01M 6/38 - Éléments à action différée contenant un électrolyte et rendus opérationnels par des moyens physiques, p. ex. éléments thermiques par des moyens mécaniques
H01M 6/44 - Groupement d'éléments primaires en batteries d'éléments tubulaires ou cupuliformes
H01M 16/00 - Combinaisons structurelles de différents types de générateurs électrochimiques
At least a portion of the enclosure of a thermal battery is formed of a ceramic material that is non-porous and electrically-non-conductive. The thermal battery includes at least one cell, a squib that when activated causes the at least one cell to become active, and an enclosure that surrounds the at least one cell and the squib. Squib terminals and battery terminals extend through the enclosure and are electrically connected to the squib and to the at least one cell, respectively. At least the portion of the enclosure through which the squib and battery terminals extend is formed of the ceramic material. The enclosure includes a container and a header. At least the header is made from the ceramic material, and preferably both the container and the header are made from the ceramic material. The ceramic material may include AI2O3.
Methods of manufacturing a battery include the steps of forming a plurality of cathodes that each include a flag tab of a securing profile, forming a plurality of anodes that each include a tabbed portion of a securing profile, and stacking the cathodes and the anodes to create an electrode stack. The stacking step includes the steps of layering in alternating order the anodes and the cathodes with at least one layer of separator physically insulating each anode from each cathode, aligning the cathodes with a first alignment means, and aligning the anodes with a second alignment means.
A battery case houses a battery with a plurality of non-prismatic electrochemical cells and at least one electronic component. The battery case includes a plurality of cell housings and at least one electronic component housing that accommodates the at least one electronic component. The plurality of cell housings each (1) define an internal space sized to accommodate one of the electrochemical cells, and (2) include (a) an internal surface at least a portion of which is shaped to substantially correspond to a non-prismatic exterior surface of the one of the electrochemical cells to be housed by the cell housing, and (b) an external surface at least a portion of which follows contours of a corresponding portion of the inner surface.
At least a portion of the enclosure of a thermal battery is formed of a ceramic material that is non-porous and electrically-non-conductive. The thermal battery includes at least one cell, a squib that when activated causes the at least one cell to become active, and an enclosure that surrounds the at least one cell and the squib. Squib terminals and battery terminals extend through the enclosure and are electrically connected to the squib and to the at least one cell, respectively. At least the portion of the enclosure through which the squib and battery terminals extend is formed of the ceramic material. The enclosure includes a container and a header. At least the header is made from the ceramic material, and preferably both the container and the header are made from the ceramic material.
A subsea system includes an electrically powered control system for controlling the subsea system and a replaceable reserve battery electrically coupled to the control system to provide backup and/or supplemental power to the control system when the reserve battery is activated. The reserve battery is provided in a housing having a first coupling, the subsea system includes a second coupling, and the first and second couplings are detachably connectable to each other and include electrical connections so that the reserve battery is replaceable while the subsea system remains below the sea-surface.
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Reserve battery to provide power for subsea applications
A subsea system includes an electrically powered control system for controlling the subsea system and a replaceable reserve battery electrically coupled to the control system to provide backup and/or supplemental power to the control system when the reserve battery is activated. The reserve battery is provided in a housing having a first coupling, the subsea system includes a second coupling, and the first and second couplings are detachably connectable to each other and include electrical connections so that the reserve battery is replaceable while the subsea system remains below the sea-surface.
H01M 6/36 - Éléments à action différée contenant un électrolyte et rendus opérationnels par des moyens physiques, p. ex. éléments thermiques
H01M 6/42 - Groupement d'éléments primaires en batteries
H01M 6/38 - Éléments à action différée contenant un électrolyte et rendus opérationnels par des moyens physiques, p. ex. éléments thermiques par des moyens mécaniques
65.
RESERVE BATTERY TO PROVIDE POWER FOR SUBSEA APPLICATIONS
A subsea system includes an electrically powered control system for controlling the subsea system and a replaceable reserve battery electrically coupled to the control system to provide backup and/or supplemental power to the control system when the reserve battery is activated. The reserve battery is provided in a housing having a first coupling, the subsea system includes a second coupling, and the first and second couplings are detachably connectable to each other and include electrical connections so that the reserve battery is replaceable while the subsea system remains below the sea-surface.
This disclosure generally relates to stabilizing energy provided by an energy source, and more particularly to systems and methods for using multiple types of energy storage devices to selectively capture and provide energy. An energy source provides energy, and the energy storage devices selectively capture energy provided by the energy source in excess of an immediate energy requirement of a load and selectively provide energy when the immediate energy requirement of the load exceeds the energy provided by the energy source.
An igniter includes a housing having a first end with an opening, a second end opposite the first end, a longitudinal axis extending from the first end to the second end, and a top surface with a weakened area. The igniter may further include a pyrotechnic material disposed within the housing, a header having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and a bridge element provided on the first end of the header and having lead wires on the second end of the header. The first end of the header may be inserted into the opening of the housing in a first direction so as to force the header against the pyrotechnic material. Flow of current through the bridge element heats the bridge element and ignites the pyrotechnic material, which causes the weakened area to rupture.
A eutectic formulation of KOH and NaOH is used as an electrolyte or an electrolyte-separator. An anode, and/or a cathode can contain the eutectic formulation of KOH and NaOH. A battery can contain an electrolyte-separator, an anode, and/or a cathode with the eutectic formulation of KOH and NaOH. The electrolyte in the electrolyte-separator can have a melting point from about 170° C. to about 300° C. making it suitable for use in a thermal battery that does not require a pyrotechnic device for certain high-temperature applications.
An igniter and a method of manufacturing the igniter in which the igniter includes a housing having a first end with an opening, a second end opposite the first end, a longitudinal axis extending from the first end to the second end, and a top surface with a weakened area. The igniter may further include a pyrotechnic material disposed within the housing, a header having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and a bridge element provided on the first end of the header and having lead wires on the second end of the header. The first end of the header may be inserted into the opening of the housing in a first direction so as to force the header against the pyrotechnic material. Flow of current through the bridge element heats the bridge element and ignites the pyrotechnic material, which causes the weakened area to rupture.
C06C 9/00 - Allumeurs chimiques par contactBriquets chimiques
F42B 3/11 - Amorces-détonateurs pour ces cartouches caractérisées par le matériau utilisé, p. ex. pour l'enveloppe de l'amorce-détonateur ou pour les fils électriques
A eutectic formulation of KOH and NaOH is used as an electrolyte or an electrolyte--separator. An anode, and/or a cathode can contain the eutectic formulation of KOH and NaOH. A battery can contain an electrolyte-separator, an anode, and/or a cathode with the eutectic formulation of KOH and NaOH. The electrolyte in the electrolyte- separator can have a melting point from about 170.degree.C to about 300.degree.C making it suitable for use in a thermal battery that does not require a pyrotechnic device for certain high- temperature applications.
A system and method use an open-circuit voltage (OCV) method of calculating a state-of-health (SOH) of a chemical battery. The OCV system and method includes charging the battery to a maximum charge potential, determining an open-circuit voltage (OCV) of the battery after waiting a predetermined period of time after completion of the charging, and determining the SOH of the battery based on the determined OCV of the battery. Another system and method use a time-to-charge (TTC) method of calculating a state-of-health (SOH) of a chemical battery. The TTC system and method includes monitoring and storing a charge time of the battery in a memory and scaling the stored charge time to form an SOH indication.
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
G01R 31/36 - Dispositions pour le test, la mesure ou la surveillance de l’état électrique d’accumulateurs ou de batteries, p. ex. de la capacité ou de l’état de charge
H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
72.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING BATTERY STATE-OF-HEALTH
A system and method use an open-circuit voltage (OCV) method of calculating a state-of-health (SOH) of a chemical battery. The OCV system and method includes charging the battery to a maximum charge potential, determining an open-circuit voltage (OCV) of the battery after waiting a predetermined period of time after completion of the charging, and determining the SOH of the battery based on the determined OCV of the battery. Another system and method use a time-to-charge (TTC) method of calculating a state-of- health (SOH) of a chemical battery. The TTC system and method includes monitoring and storing a charge time of the battery in a memory and scaling the stored charge time to form an SOH indication.
A cathode material suitable for use in non-aqueous electrochemical cells that includes copper manganese vanadium oxide and, optionally, fluorinated carbon. A non- aqueous electrochemical cell comprising such a cathode material, and a non-aqueous electrochemical cell that additionally includes a lithium anode.
H01M 4/50 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques de manganèse
H01M 4/58 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de composés inorganiques autres que les oxydes ou les hydroxydes, p. ex. sulfures, séléniures, tellurures, halogénures ou LiCoFyEmploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de structures polyanioniques, p. ex. phosphates, silicates ou borates
74.
Layered composite current collector with plurality of openings, methods of manufacture thereof, and articles including the same
A current collector including: a polymer film including a first major surface, an opposite second major surface, and a plurality of openings extending through a thickness of the polymer film; a first layer on the first major surface of the polymer film; a second layer on the second major surface of the polymer film; and a third layer on an inner surface of an opening of the plurality of openings, wherein the third layer contacts the first layer and the second layer, and wherein the first layer, the second layer, and the third layer each independently has an electrical conductivity of greater than 10 Siemens per meter.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
13 - Armes à feu; explosifs
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Batteries, lead acid storage batteries, lithium-ion batteries, lithium-manganese dioxide batteries, lithium-sulfur dioxide batteries, lithium-carbon monofluoride batteries, lithium-thionyl chloride batteries, nickel hydrogen batteries, thermal batteries, silver-zinc batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, solar batteries; battery packs; batteries for vehicles; rechargeable electric batteries; electrical cells; ignition batteries; electrical power supplies; renewable battery systems to supply backup power; battery cases; battery chargers; battery testers; Pyrotechnic devices, namely, igniters, inertial set-back igniters, gas generators, cutters, switches, and forward or reverse motion actuators, fuzes, and infrared emitters (1) Assembly and testing of batteries, power systems, energetic devices and pyrotechnics for others; providing technical information in the field of power generation; Custom design and development of batteries; consulting services in the field of testing of batteries; consulting in the field of mechanical, fracture and thermal analysis engineering; consulting in the field of spacecraft power subassembly design engineering; consulting in the field of battery, power and energy engineering; consulting in the field of explosive and pyrotechnic device engineering; consulting in the field of battery package engineering.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
13 - Armes à feu; explosifs
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Batteries, lead acid storage batteries, lithium-ion batteries, lithium-manganese dioxide batteries, lithium-sulfur dioxide batteries, lithium-carbon monofluoride batteries, lithium-thionyl chloride batteries, nickel hydrogen batteries, thermal batteries, silver-zinc batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, solar batteries; battery packs; batteries for vehicles; rechargeable electric batteries; electrical cells; ignition batteries; electrical power supplies; renewable battery systems to supply backup power; battery cases; battery chargers; battery testers. Pyrotechnic devices, namely, igniters, inertial set-back igniters, gas generators, cutters, switches, and forward or reverse motion actuators, fuzes, and infrared emitters. Assembly of products for others; assembly of batteries for others. Custom design and development of batteries; consulting services in the field of testing of batteries; consulting in the field of mechanical, fracture and thermal analysis engineering; consulting in the field of spacecraft power subassembly design engineering; consulting in the field of battery, power and energy engineering; consulting in the field of explosive and pyrotechnic device engineering; consulting in the field of battery package engineering; testing of products for others; testing of batteries for others; providing technical information in the field of power generation.
77.
Thermal battery cathode materials containing nickel disulfide and batteries including same
H01M 6/36 - Éléments à action différée contenant un électrolyte et rendus opérationnels par des moyens physiques, p. ex. éléments thermiques
H01M 4/48 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques
H01M 4/58 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de composés inorganiques autres que les oxydes ou les hydroxydes, p. ex. sulfures, séléniures, tellurures, halogénures ou LiCoFyEmploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de structures polyanioniques, p. ex. phosphates, silicates ou borates
An activation mechanism for a reserve battery cell generally includes a housing with a chamber containing an electrolytic solution and a delivery device configured to discharge the electrolytic solution from the housing. The delivery device includes a compressed spring configured to be released in response to an external force to initiate the discharge of the electrolytic solution from the housing.
H01M 6/38 - Éléments à action différée contenant un électrolyte et rendus opérationnels par des moyens physiques, p. ex. éléments thermiques par des moyens mécaniques
H01M 6/36 - Éléments à action différée contenant un électrolyte et rendus opérationnels par des moyens physiques, p. ex. éléments thermiques
79.
NON-AQUEOUS CELL HAVING A MIXTURE OF FLUORINATED CARBON CATHODE MATERIALS
The present disclosure relates generally to a cathode material suitable for use in a non-aqueous electrochemical cell that comprises a mixture of fluorinated carbon materials, and more particularly such a cell that comprises a mixture of three fluorinated carbon materials that each have distinct (from each other) discharge profiles (e.g., distinct voltages and capacities). The present disclosure additionally relates to a non-aqueous electrochemical cell comprising such cathode material and, in particular, to such a non-aqueous electrochemical cell that is lithium-based (i.e., a lithium, or lithium ion, non-aqueous electrochemical cell).
The present invention is directed at a system for automatically manufacturing thermal batteries. In the present invention, thermal batteries are manufactured using a press system, a stacking system and an enclosing system. The present invention uses a tracking, storage, and/or retrieval system to track various components used in the manufacturing process to improve manufacturing quality and to track the various components throughout the manufacturing process.
An automated system and method for manufacturing a thermal battery is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system comprises a press system, a stacking system, and an enclosing system to automate the manufacturing process of thermal batteries. A method of manufacturing a thermal battery using the system is also disclosed. An automated tracking, storage, and retrieval system for pellets used in the manufacturing process and a pellet pairing system are also disclosed.
B23P 19/00 - Machines effectuant simplement l'assemblage ou la séparation de pièces ou d'objets métalliques entre eux ou des pièces métalliques avec des pièces non métalliques, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformationOutils ou dispositifs à cet effet dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus dans d'autres classes
H01M 6/36 - Éléments à action différée contenant un électrolyte et rendus opérationnels par des moyens physiques, p. ex. éléments thermiques
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Hybrid energy storage system, renewable energy system including the storage system, and method of using same
This disclosure generally relates to stabilizing energy provided by an energy source, and more particularly to systems and methods for using multiple types of energy storage devices to selectively capture and provide energy. An energy source provides energy, and the energy storage devices selectively capture energy provided by the energy source in excess of an immediate energy requirement of a load and selectively provide energy when the immediate energy requirement of the load exceeds the energy provided by the energy source.
The present disclosure relates generally to indicating an end of life condition of an electrochemical device, and more particularly to systems and methods for sensing and determining an end of life condition in a cell comprising a high capacity cathode material suitable for use in a non-aqueous electrochemical cell. The high capacity cathode material has an amorphous or semi-crystalline form of copper manganese oxide, and optionally fluorinated carbon. The present disclosure additionally relates to transmitting the determined end of life condition to a user or monitoring device of the cell.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
H01M 4/48 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques
84.
Non-aqueous electrochemical cell having a mixture of at least three cathode materials therein
The present disclosure relates generally to a high capacity cathode material suitable for use in a non-aqueous electrochemical cell that comprises a mixture of at least three different cathode materials, and more specifically a mixture of fluorinated carbon, an oxide of copper and an oxide of manganese. The present disclosure additionally relates to a non-aqueous electrochemical cell comprising such a cathode material and, in particular, to such a non-aqueous electrochemical cell that can deliver a higher capacity than a conventional cell, and/or that possesses an improved end-of-life indication.
H01M 4/58 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de composés inorganiques autres que les oxydes ou les hydroxydes, p. ex. sulfures, séléniures, tellurures, halogénures ou LiCoFyEmploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de structures polyanioniques, p. ex. phosphates, silicates ou borates
H01M 4/50 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques de manganèse
H01M 4/52 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques de nickel, de cobalt ou de fer
H01M 4/54 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques d'argent
H01M 4/62 - Emploi de substances spécifiées inactives comme ingrédients pour les masses actives, p. ex. liants, charges
85.
Thermal battery cathode materials and batteries including same
Ternary or quaternary electrolyte material for use in thermal batteries that is substantially free of binders is disclosed. Composites of electrodes and electrolytes that contain the electrolyte material and batteries that contain the electrolyte material are also disclosed.
Ternary or quaternary electrolyte material for use in thermal batteries that is substantially free of binders is disclosed. Composites of electrodes and electrolytes that contain the electrolyte material and batteries that contain the electrolyte material are also disclosed.
H01M 6/36 - Éléments à action différée contenant un électrolyte et rendus opérationnels par des moyens physiques, p. ex. éléments thermiques
H01M 6/20 - Éléments avec électrolytes non aqueux avec électrolyte solide fonctionnant à haute température
H01M 6/18 - Éléments avec électrolytes non aqueux avec électrolyte solide
H01M 4/58 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de composés inorganiques autres que les oxydes ou les hydroxydes, p. ex. sulfures, séléniures, tellurures, halogénures ou LiCoFyEmploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de structures polyanioniques, p. ex. phosphates, silicates ou borates
Cathode materials for use in thermal batteries are disclosed. The cathode material includes a primary active material and an amount of a bi-metal sulfide such as CuFeS2. Batteries (e.g., thermal batteries) that contain such cathode materials are also disclosed.
A method of determining whether a stack of components in a device are in a desired order includes irradiating each of the components in the device with an energy beam. The radiation emissions from each of the irradiated components are detected with a radiation detector. The detected radiation emissions are analyzed using a central processing unit (CPU) to determine whether the components in the device are stacked in the desired order.
This disclosure generally relates to stabilizing energy provided by an energy source, and more particularly to systems and methods for using multiple types of energy storage devices to selectively capture and provide energy. An energy source provides energy, and the energy storage devices selectively capture energy provided by the energy source in excess of an immediate energy requirement of a load and selectively provide energy when the immediate energy requirement of the load exceeds the energy provided by the energy source.
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H02J 7/35 - Fonctionnement en parallèle, dans des réseaux, de batteries avec d'autres sources à courant continu, p. ex. batterie tampon avec des cellules sensibles à la lumière
91.
NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL HAVING A MIXTURE OF AT LEAST THREE CATHODE MATERIALS THEREIN
The present disclosure relates generally to a high capacity cathode material suitable for use in a non-aqueous electrochemical cell that comprises a mixture of at least three different cathode materials, and more specifically a mixture of fluorinated carbon, an oxide of copper and an oxide of manganese. The present disclosure additionally relates to a non-aqueous electrochemical cell comprising such a cathode material and, in particular, to such a non-aqueous electrochemical cell that can deliver a higher capacity than a conventional cell, and/or that possesses an improved end-of-life indication.
H01M 4/505 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques de manganèse d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes contenant du manganèse pour insérer ou intercaler des métaux légers, p. ex. LiMn2O4 ou LiMn2OxFy
H01M 4/485 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes pour insérer ou intercaler des métaux légers, p. ex. LiTi2O4 ou LiTi2OxFy
H01M 4/58 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de composés inorganiques autres que les oxydes ou les hydroxydes, p. ex. sulfures, séléniures, tellurures, halogénures ou LiCoFyEmploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de structures polyanioniques, p. ex. phosphates, silicates ou borates
The present disclosure relates generally to indicating an end of life condition of an electrochemical device, and more particularly to systems and methods for sensing and determining an end of life condition in a cell comprising a high capacity cathode material suitable for use in a non-aqueous electrochemical cell. The high capacity cathode material has an amorphous or semi-crystalline form of copper manganese oxide, and optionally fluorinated carbon. The present disclosure additionally relates to transmitting the determined end of life condition to a user or monitoring device of the cell.
H01M 4/485 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes pour insérer ou intercaler des métaux légers, p. ex. LiTi2O4 ou LiTi2OxFy
H01M 4/505 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques de manganèse d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes contenant du manganèse pour insérer ou intercaler des métaux légers, p. ex. LiMn2O4 ou LiMn2OxFy
H01M 4/58 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de composés inorganiques autres que les oxydes ou les hydroxydes, p. ex. sulfures, séléniures, tellurures, halogénures ou LiCoFyEmploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de structures polyanioniques, p. ex. phosphates, silicates ou borates
H01M 6/50 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien, p. ex. pour le maintien de la température de fonctionnement
H01M 4/48 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques
H01M 4/50 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques de manganèse
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
H01M 4/583 - Matériau carboné, p. ex. composés au graphite d'intercalation ou CFx
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Non-aqueous cell having amorphous or semi-crystalline copper manganese oxide cathode material
The present disclosure relates generally to a high capacity cathode material suitable for use in a non-aqueous electrochemical cell that comprises copper manganese oxide, which may be in amorphous or semi-crystalline form, and optionally fluorinated carbon. The present disclosure additionally relates to a non-aqueous electrochemical cell comprising such a cathode material and, in particular, to such a non-aqueous electrochemical cell that can deliver a higher capacity than conventional cell.
The present disclosure relates generally to a high capacity cathode material suitable for use in a non-aqueous electrochemical cell that comprises copper manganese oxide, which may be in amorphous or semicrystaline form, and optionally fluorinated carbon. The present disclosure additionally relates to a non-aqueous electrochemical cell comprising such a cathode material and, in particular, to such a non-aqueous electrochemical cell that can deliver a higher capacity than a conventional cell.
H01M 4/485 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes pour insérer ou intercaler des métaux légers, p. ex. LiTi2O4 ou LiTi2OxFy
H01M 4/505 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques de manganèse d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes contenant du manganèse pour insérer ou intercaler des métaux légers, p. ex. LiMn2O4 ou LiMn2OxFy
H01M 4/58 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de composés inorganiques autres que les oxydes ou les hydroxydes, p. ex. sulfures, séléniures, tellurures, halogénures ou LiCoFyEmploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs de structures polyanioniques, p. ex. phosphates, silicates ou borates
A system and method for charging a rechargeable, or secondary, battery including a series string of cells, includes a topology of charging sources that selectively provides charging current to cells that need to be charged, but avoids overcharging cells that are already charged above a predetermined voltage threshold. Based on individual cell voltage measurements, the charging current is controlled in a manner to direct charging current to the battery cell(s) needing charge until these cells are fully charged, and by-passes battery cells that are fully charged or become fully charged.
An improved cathode (104) suitable for lithium-sulfur batteries, a battery (100) including the cathode (104), and a battery including a separator (106) containing inorganic fillers are disclosed. The cathode (104) includes sulfur and a metal oxide and optionally includes an additional polymeric material. The metal oxide reduces dissolution of sulfur at the cathode (104) and reduces sulfur-containing deposits on the battery anode (102), thereby providing a battery (100) with relatively high energy density and good partial discharge performance. The separator (106) also reduces unwanteddiffusion of sulfur species.
An improved cathode (104) suitable for lithium-sulfur batteries, a battery (100) including the cathode (104), and a battery including a separator (106) containing inorganic fillers are disclosed. The cathode (104) includes sulfur and a metal oxide and optionally includes an additional polymeric material. The metal oxide reduces dissolution of sulfur at the cathode (104) and reduces sulfur-containing deposits on the battery anode (102), thereby providing a battery (100) with relatively high energy density and good partial discharge performance. The separator (106) also reduces unwanted diffusion of sulfur species.
A system and method for charging a rechargeable, or secondary, battery including a series string of cells, includes a topology of charging sources that selectively provides charging current to cells that need to be charged, but avoids overcharging cells that are already charged above a predetermined voltage threshold. Based on individual cell voltage measurements, the charging current is controlled in a manner to direct charging current to the battery cell(s) needing charge until these cells are fully charged, and by-passes battery cells that are fully charged or become fully charged.
An improved cathode suitable for lithium-sulfur batteries, a battery including the cathode, and a battery including a separator containing inorganic fillers are disclosed. The cathode includes sulfur and a metal oxide and optionally includes an additional polymeric material. The metal oxide reduces dissolution of sulfur at the cathode and reduces sulfur-containing deposits on the battery anode, thereby providing a battery with relatively high energy density and good partial discharge performance. The separator also reduces unwanted diffusion of sulfur species.
The present invention generally relates to a thermal battery testing apparatus and a method for testing a thermal battery. The method includes one or more of the following steps: connecting the thermal battery in series with a resistance; connecting the thermal battery and resistance in series with a sinusoidal voltage source; applying a sinusoidal voltage to the thermal battery, measuring an impedance, reactance and/or capacitance across two terminals of the thermal battery, comparing the measured impedance, reactance and/or capacitance to a reference impedance, reactance and/or capacitance; and indicating whether the tested thermal battery is “in family” or “out of family.” The battery testing apparatus may include a testing device configured to apply a sinusoidal voltage to the thermal battery and to measure the impedance, reactance and/or capacitance across two terminals of the thermal battery. The testing apparatus may further be configured to report “out of family” batteries.
G01N 27/42 - Mesure du dépôt ou de la libération de matériaux d'un électrolyteCoulométrie, c.-à-d. mesure de l'équivalent de Coulomb du matériau dans un électrolyte
