Patents by Inventor Donald P. H. Wu
Donald P. H. Wu has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20140024228Abstract: A safety secondary battery pack formed by bridge connection of secondary battery cells and fuses is provided with a plurality of secondary battery cell groups and fuses, wherein the secondary battery cells and the fuses are connected in bridge mode, each of the positive or negative terminals of the secondary battery cells is provided with a fuse. Hence, the respective battery cell groups of the present invention can still work properly in the case that any single battery cell fails. When any of the secondary battery cells fails and the current flowing through the fuse exceeds the rated value, the fuse electrically connected to the failed secondary battery cell will be blown to stop current from flowing, so that the failed secondary battery cell is isolated from the rest good secondary battery cells to improve safety of the battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: ENERGY CONTROL LIMITEDInventor: Donald P.H. WU
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Publication number: 20130307482Abstract: A device and method for charging a plurality of parallel-connected non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries with parallel-connected chargers, wherein a second charger which parallel connected to the first charger is additionally arranged to ensure that the charge process can be continued, and the charge process can be performed without battery management system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Inventor: Donald P.H. WU
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Publication number: 20130309536Abstract: A housing structure for holding square secondary batteries is provided with a first and a second assembling surfaces which are formed with a plurality of receiving grooves and ribs, the receiving grooves are aligned in pairs in such a manner that a receiving space is defined between every pair of receiving grooves, a deformation space is defined between every pair of ribs, and the batteries are received in the receiving spaces. The distance between a lateral surface of a square secondary battery and an opposite lateral surface of a neighboring square secondary battery equals a width of the deformation space, a distance between two lateral surfaces of a same square secondary battery is defined as a thickness of the square secondary battery, and the width of the deformation space is greater than or equal to ? of the thickness of the square secondary battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Inventor: Donald P.H. WU
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Patent number: 8409745Abstract: A terminal pole head for a battery pack comprises a base element, an isolating element and the top element that assembled one upon another, so that the assembly is easy, and the appearance is smooth after assembly. Further, the base element and the top element are isolated more safely. The isolating element covers the main body of the base element with the first and the second connecting portions exposed only, so that it can avoid the occurrence of short circuit of the base element and the top element caused by mistake touch of metal object. In addition, the base element and the top element are formed with the first connecting portions, the second connecting portions, and the connecting plates, so that connecting points are scattered, which is quite important for the big power battery pack, solving the problem of temperature rise due to excessively high single point resistance.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Energy Control LimitedInventor: Donald P. H. Wu
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Publication number: 20130015012Abstract: A chassis for an electric vehicle comprises: a base frame, a front frame, a rear frame, two side frames, four suspension devices and four wheels. The front frame and the rear frame have the front arc-shaped tube and the arc-shaped rear tube fixed to the base frame, the arc-shaped tubes can not only reduce the number of tubes required but also increase the area of thrust force as compared to the straight tubes. Besides, the arc of the arc-shaped tubes avoids a connection point of an acute angle, thus preventing stress concentration while improving the structural strength of the chassis. Further, the arc-shaped front tube, the arc-shaped rear tube, the front connecting tube and the rear connecting tube are hollow, which contributes to light weight of the chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: ENERGY CONTROL LIMITEDInventor: DONALD P.H. WU
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Publication number: 20120328914Abstract: A safe battery assembly structure comprises a plurality of secondary battery cells mounted on one side of a rack, and a positive guiding strip, a negative guiding strip, and a plurality of fuses mounted on the other side of the rack in such a manner that the secondary battery cells is electrically connected to the positive and negative guiding strips by the fuses and the connecting members, and each of secondary battery cells has its own fuse, so that the secondary battery cells are mounted on one side of the rack while the fuses and positive and negative guiding strips are all mounted on the other side of the rack, thus making it easy for visual checking, assembling, replacement, and maintenance of the components of the battery assembly, and also allowing a plurality of such battery assemblies to be safely arranged side by side or stacked on one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: ENERGY CONTROL LIMITEDInventor: DONALD P.H. WU
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Publication number: 20120266453Abstract: A method for forming low-resistance electric connection points for a battery cell with two external nickel electrode terminals, when the graphite alloy connecting member is brought into contact with the external nickel terminals of the battery cell, graphite will be separated out of the graphite alloy connecting member, and the nickel will be separated out of the external nickel terminals of the battery cell, and then the graphite and the nickel are dissolved into each other, so that the graphite alloy connecting member and the external nickel electrode terminals of the battery cell are melted and seamlessly connected. Hence, the resistance of the battery cell is reduced to the least, while the discharge and conductivity performance of the battery cell are improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventor: Donald P. H. WU
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Publication number: 20120129026Abstract: A battery pack with a heat dissipation structure comprises two battery modules, four heat dissipation elements, and four spacing sleeves that are combined by four screws. The four heat dissipation elements and the four spacing sleeves are disposed between the two battery modules. The dissipation elements are in direct contact with the respective battery modules, so that the heat of the respective battery module will be conducted to the heat dissipation plates then dissipated into the air through the heat dissipation fins of the heat dissipation plates. Between the two battery modules is formed a heat dissipation channel, which can avoid the heat accumulation due to direct contact of the two battery modules while allowing the hot air in the heat dissipation channel to be exchanged to the cool air outside the battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventor: Donald P.H. Wu
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Publication number: 20120115006Abstract: A terminal pole head for a battery pack comprises a base element, an isolating element and the top element that assembled one upon another, so that the assembly is easy, and the appearance is smooth after assembly. Further, the base element and the top element are isolated more safely. The isolating element covers the main body of the base element with the first and the second connecting portions exposed only, so that it can avoid the occurrence of short circuit of the base element and the top element caused by mistake touch of metal object. In addition, the base element and the top element are formed with the first connecting portions, the second connecting portions, and the connecting plates, so that connecting points are scattered, which is quite important for the big power battery pack, solving the problem of temperature rise due to excessively high single point resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventor: Donald P.H. Wu
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Patent number: 8168316Abstract: A frame structure for collecting a plurality of batteries comprises a cover covers one end surface of the batteries with positive and negative terminals, and the positive and negative terminals of the batteries are protruded out of the cover. A base is provided for collecting the batteries. A plurality of jointing structures is inserted through both sides of the cover and the base. Such arrangements not only is portable and easy to disassemble, but also is environmental protection.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2007Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Energy Control LimitedInventor: Donald P. H. Wu
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Publication number: 20120040238Abstract: A conductive connecting structure for a core assembly of a second lithium battery is used as an electrical conductive connection to connect the core assembly to the positive or negative lead terminal. The conductive connecting member is a flexible structure. By such arrangements, even if there is a dimension error in the core or the case, which can be overcome by the deformation of the conductive connecting structures, and thus the battery can be assembled successfully. The bolt enables the conductive connecting member to be maintained in a close electrical contact with the positive or negative lead area, and the connecting portion is electrically connected to the positive lead terminal or the negative lead terminal of the case.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Inventor: DONALD P.H. WU
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Publication number: 20120009458Abstract: A connecting structure for exteriorly connecting a battery cell and a load comprises a battery cell exteriorly provided with a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal which are made of nickel-plated metal, a first connecting graphite block, and a second connecting graphite block. The battery cell is connected to a load through the first and the second connecting graphite blocks that are connected to the positive and the negative electrode terminals of the battery cell, respectively. The graphite is inexpensive and resistant to oxidation; whereas, the connecting graphite blocks and the nickel-plated metal made electrode terminals of the battery cell will melt together to form a carbon-nickel alloy after being brought into contact with one another, thus ensuring a smooth large-current discharge because of the reduction in resistance of external connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventor: Donald P.H. WU
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Publication number: 20100255361Abstract: A connecting structure for exteriorly connecting battery cells comprises at least one connecting graphite alloy block serving as a bridge for electrical connection between two battery cells in series or parallel configuration. The connecting graphite alloy block is directly connected to nickel-metal or nickel-plated electrode terminals of the battery cells in a close contact manner to realize a connection with high electric conductivity among the cells without utilization of conventional welding procedures. The connecting graphite alloy block is less expensive and less sensitive to oxidation; whereas, the connecting graphite alloy block and the positive as well as negative electrode terminals of the battery cells both being made of the nickel-plated metal will dissolve into each other while in mutual contact forming a carbon-nickel miscible alloy, thus ensuring a smooth large-current discharge because of the reduction in resistance of external connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventor: Donald P.H. Wu
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Patent number: 7699131Abstract: An electric wheelchair comprises: a chair assembly and a wheel assembly. The wheel assembly is mounted at the bottom of the chair assembly. The chair assembly includes a seat, a first frame, a second frame, and a third frame, which are pivotally connected to form a four-bar linkage mechanism, so that the seat and the respective frames of the electric wheelchair will be folded synchronously in the same direction when the electric wheelchair is being folded, and the folding direction of the chair assembly is vertical to the axis of the drive wheels of the wheel assembly, thus allowing the disabled user to fold the chair assembly and to disassemble the wheel assembly quickly and effortlessly.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Pihsiang Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Donald P. H. Wu
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Patent number: 7670718Abstract: A Battery Assembly comprises a rack assembly, a plurality of guiding strips, two polar heads, a plurality of lithium batteries and safety units. The guiding strips are connected to the polar heads and are disposed on the rack assembly, respectively. The rack assembly has a containing space for accommodating the lithium batteries, and each lithium battery is connected to the guiding strip by a guiding piece via one safety unit, such that the lithium batteries are connected in parallel, thus providing enough power with a small size. In addition, each safety unit can cut off the broken lithium battery separately, so as to avoid the immediate shut-off of the electric power.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2007Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Energy Control LimitedInventor: Donald P. H. Wu
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Patent number: 7654356Abstract: A folding electric scooter comprises a chassis. The front end of the chassis is disposed with a front wheel and a handlebar used to control the direction of the front wheel. The handlebar is a folding structure. The rear end of the chassis is pivotally coupled with a rear rack. The rear rack is disposed with a rear wheel, a motor and a battery. The motor and the battery are used to offer the power to the rear wheel. In addition, the rear rack is disposed with a folding four-bar linkage, which forms the seat. By such arrangements, when the folding electric scooter is not in use, the four-bar linkage can be folded to fold the seat, and the handlebar can be synchronously folded, thus minimizing the whole volume to facilitate the transportation and the storage.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2007Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Pihsiang Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Donald P. H. Wu
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Publication number: 20090092890Abstract: A frame structure for collecting a plurality of batteries comprises a cover covers one end surface of the batteries with positive and negative terminals, and the positive and negative terminals of the batteries are protruded out of the cover. A base is provided for collecting the batteries. A plurality of jointing structures is inserted through both sides of the cover and the base. Such arrangements not only is portable and easy to disassemble, but also is environmental protection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2007Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventor: Donald P.H. WU
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Publication number: 20090061298Abstract: An independent separating type power battery assembly comprises a rack assembly, a plurality of guiding strips, two polar heads, a plurality of lithium batteries and safety units. The guiding strips are connected to the polar heads and are disposed on the rack assembly, respectively. The rack assembly has a containing space for accommodating the lithium batteries, and each lithium battery is connected to the guiding strip by a guiding piece via one safety unit, such that the lithium batteries are connected in parallel, thus providing enough power with a small size. In addition, each safety unit can cut off the broken lithium battery separately, so as to avoid the immediate shut-off of the electric power.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventor: Donald P.H. WU
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Publication number: 20090020350Abstract: A folding electric scooter comprises a chassis. The front end of the chassis is disposed with a front wheel and a handlebar used to control the direction of the front wheel. The handlebar is a folding structure. The rear end of the chassis is pivotally coupled with a rear rack. The rear rack is disposed with a rear wheel, a motor and a battery. The motor and the battery are used to offer the power to the rear wheel. In addition, the rear rack is disposed with a folding four-bar linkage, which forms the seat. By such arrangements, when the folding electric scooter is not in use, the four-bar linkage can be folded to fold the seat, and the handlebar can be synchronously folded, thus minimizing the whole volume to facilitate the transportation and the storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2007Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventor: Donald P.H. WU
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Publication number: 20080245592Abstract: An electric wheelchair comprises: a chair assembly and a wheel assembly. The wheel assembly is mounted at the bottom of the chair assembly. The chair assembly includes a seat, a first frame, a second frame, and a third frame, which are pivotally connected to form a four-bar linkage mechanism, so that the seat and the respective frames of the electric wheelchair will be folded synchronously in the same direction when the electric wheelchair is being folded, and the folding direction of the chair assembly is vertical to the axis of the drive wheels of the wheel assembly, thus allowing the disabled user to fold the chair assembly and to disassemble the wheel assembly quickly and effortlessly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventor: Donald P. H. Wu