Abstract: A battery assembly includes a sealed battery cell container holds a positive and negative electrode and an electrolyte. Deflection-responsive means engages at least one outer face of the container and is responsive to deflection thereof for operating a cut-off switch to break the electrical continuity of the battery assembly. Flat battery cell containers may be stacked in different arrangements within a coupling structure, the arrangements defining either a cavity between the coupling structure and an adjacent container face, or a cavity between faces of adjacent cell containers. A membrane switch received in the cavity is actuated by bulging of a cell container wall. A control circuit operates the cut-off switch in response to actuation of the membrane switch.

Abstract: Rechargeable lithium batteries are described comprising an airtight container, electrodes immersed in an electrolytic solution and spaced apart by means of one or more separators, electrical contacts connected to the electrodes and a means for sorbing harmful substances formed of a multilayer polymeric sheet (10) comprised of an inner layer (12) of a polymeric material containing particles (11) of one or more getter materials for the sorption of the harmful substances, and at least one external protective layer (13) of a polymeric material impermeable to the electrolyte, wherein all the polymeric materials are permeable to the harmful substances.

Abstract: A nonaqueous secondary battery comprises a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a separator interposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, wherein at least one of the positive electrode and the negative electrode is provided with a current collector composed of a film-like or fibrous resin layer having a conductive layer on both sides, and the separator has a higher thermal deformation temperature than the resin layer.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery includes a battery case surrounding an electrode assembly. The battery case may include a cap plate having a vent hole, the cap plate being attached to the battery case, a vent plate disposed over and covering the vent hole, and a member protruding from an area of the cap plate surrounding the vent hole, the vent plate being on the member.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a bare cell; a circuit module on the bare cell and electrically connected to the bare cell; a loop antenna attached to the bare cell and electrically connected to the circuit module; and a PTC device on the loop antenna and electrically connected to the circuit module.

Abstract: A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first electrode and the second electrode, a case accommodating the electrode assembly, a cap assembly including a cap plate having a first through-hole and coupled to the case and a short-circuiting member electrically coupled to one of the first and second electrodes, and a displacement plate in the first through-hole and spaced from a bottom surface of the short-circuiting member at a first position, and configured to be separated from the first through-hole and to contact the bottom surface of the short-circuiting member at a second position.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to manufacture a sealed cell having a highly conductive sealing body with a safety valve at high productivity. In order to accomplish above object, the present invention espouses a method of manufacturing a sealed cell including: preparing a terminal cap and a safety valve, the terminal cap including an external terminal projecting toward the outside of the cell, and a flange, and the safety valve including a conductive contact portion projecting toward the inside of the cell, and a peripheral portion and having an outer periphery bent toward the outside of the cell so as to form a bent portion; temporarily fixing the safety valve and the terminal cap together at the bent portion after coupling the safety valve and the terminal cap to each other; and conductively adhering the flange and the peripheral portion to each other near the bent portion.

Abstract: A method for simultaneous co-generation of electric energy and hydrogen by totally electrochemical means which includes an electricity storage phase by electrolysis of an electrolysable metal solution and formation of a hydrogen-electrolysable metal battery cell and, an electricity recovery and hydrogen generation phase by operation of said battery cell. The electrolysable metal is chosen from zinc, nickel and manganese.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery, including an electrode assembly having a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator, a first terminal electrically connected to the first electrode plate, a case accommodating the electrode assembly and the first terminal, and a cap assembly sealing the case. The first terminal includes a first collector plate in the case electrically connected to the first electrode plate of the electrode assembly, a first electrode terminal exposed to a top surface of the cap assembly, the first electrode terminal having a first terminal hole passing through a top and bottom surface of the first electrode terminal, and a first connection terminal having a first side electrically connected to the first electrode terminal and a second side electrically connected to the first collector plate, the first connection terminal having a first fuse hole at the first side.

Abstract: A pressure equalizing element for a housing comprises a head section, a body section, and a duct, through which air can pass and which extends through the head section and the body section. A drying element, which has a desiccant that draws moisture from air flowing through the duct, is arranged in the duct. The disclosure further relates to a battery having said pressure equalizing element and to a motor vehicle having said battery.

Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein for a pressure valve for a battery pack comprising a housing that has a cavity, a first plate inside the cavity and an expansible chamber inside the cavity between the first plate and the bottom of the housing. The first plate and the expansible chamber have openings that are in fluid communication with a gas inside the battery pack. The expansible chamber is deformable in order to contract or expand in response to changes in pressure in the gas within the battery pack and the first plate is movable relative to the bottom of the housing.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for catalytic recombination of gases for alkaline batteries with shortened zinc anode. The invention concerns a device for catalytic recombination of gases formed when charging a zinc anode alkaline battery, characterized in that it consists of a catalytic mass in contact with a crosslinked cellular metal foam serving as catalyst support and heat dissipating structure, said catalytic mass consisting of a mixture of carbon black including metal of platinum metals, and of a hydrophobic binder, the whole assembly being heat-treated to cause the hydrophobic binder of said catalytic mass to be sintered. Said device is advantageously connected to one of the terminals of the battery or to any other metal part constituting part of the cover of the battery case, so as to promote discharge of the calories produced.

Abstract: A quencher for a flow cell battery is described. The quencher utilizes a quench solution formed from FeCl2 in a dilute HCl solution in order to quench chlorine emissions from the flow cell battery. A quench sensor is further described. The quench sensor monitors the concentration level of FeCl2 in the quench solution and may also monitor the level of the quench solution in the quencher.

Abstract: The leakage of smoke produced from the inside of a battery is to be prevented, and more secure use is to be enabled. A lithium ion battery houses an electrode group in a battery can together with an electrolyte solution. The electrode group includes a positive electrode and a negative electrode prepared through a separator. The battery can is a hermetically sealed metal container including a cap. The battery can includes a portion in the battery can. The portion at least one of adsorbs and absorbs smoke or a gas component produced from the inside of the battery can.

Abstract: A multi-layer composite getter is described. Also described is a method for the manufacturing of the multi-layer composite getter and electrochemical devices for energy storage that employ the multi-layer composite getter.

Abstract: A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery includes a current interruption mechanism in at least one of a conductive pathway from the positive electrode sheet to the outside of the outer body and a conductive pathway from the negative electrode sheet to the outside of the outer body. The current interruption mechanism interrupts electric current when the pressure in the outer body exceeds a predetermined value. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains an overcharge inhibitor. The overcharge inhibitor is contained in an amount of 3.0% or more and 4.5% or less with respect to the spatial volume in the outer body in terms of volume ratio. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent output characteristics in a low temperature condition and can sufficiently ensure reliability even when the battery is overcharged through two-step charging in a low temperature condition.

Abstract: Rechargeable lithium batteries are described, comprising an airtight container, electrodes immersed in an electrolytic solution and spaced apart by means of one or more separators, electrical contacts connected to the electrodes and means (10) for sorbing harmful substances, the means comprising a polymeric housing (11, 12) being permeable to said harmful substances but impermeable to the electrolyte and containing one or more getter materials (14) for the sorption of said harmful substances.

Abstract: Design of a rapidly rechargeable gas battery is disclosed. In one embodiment, a rapidly rechargeable gas battery is constructed of a plurality of high surface area, gas adsorbing electrodes and an electrolyte, wherein, during charging operation, gases are formed and adsorbed at the plurality of electrodes such that they generate an electrochemical potential for discharge of the cell formed by electrodes and electrolyte until the state-of-charge has become negligible (deep discharge). The rapidly rechargeable gas battery is designed such that it can withstand high charging current and a deep discharge without irreversible changes in the electrode materials.

Abstract: A battery pack including at least a battery and a casing for accommodating the battery, in which the casing has a ventilation hole communicating with the outside of the casing, and a mesh member made of metal for covering at least the ventilation hole is provided at the side surface of the casing. Preferably, the mesh member is coated with an insulating resin.

Abstract: An energy storage system includes an electric component, a solvent, and a protective device which chemically binds the decomposition products of the solvent. Any damage to the surroundings, which could be caused by the decomposition products of the solvent, can be prevented using the novel energy storage system.

Abstract: A pressurized underground enclosure includes a battery venting system having a battery within a battery box in a sealed enclosure. A first pipe is fluidly connected to the battery box and an ambient atmosphere and includes a vacuum generator for reducing a pressure in the battery box. A second pipe is fluidly connected to the battery box and the ambient atmosphere and includes a one-way valve permitting airflow to the battery box and precluding airflow from the battery box to the ambient atmosphere. The enclosure includes a scissors lift including scissor linkage units having arms pivotally connected at terminal ends and at central positions. The scissor linkage units are moveable from a retracted to an extended position by pneumatic cylinders. The internal pressurization of the enclosure is selectively released and locking mechanisms are retracted before a rack of the scissors lift is extended through an opening of the enclosure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a negative electrode for a rechargeable lithium battery. The steps include vacuum-drying a negative electrode precursor, the negative electrode precursor comprising a negative active material and an aqueous binder. The steps may further include vacuum-drying a lithium cell battery that includes a vacuum-dried negative electrode.

Abstract: This invention provides a battery, such as a lithium-ion battery, that includes an encapsulated fire-retardant material. In some embodiments, stable polymer spheres are used to encapsulate an effective fire-retardant material. Under normal operating conditions, the fire-retardant material does not contact the electrolyte, cathode, or anode, thus minimizing performance reduction that occurs when fire-retardant materials are in the direct presence of the electrolyte. Under thermal runaway or excessive temperatures, the fire retardant material vaporizes through the melted encapsulating phase, thereby releasing fire-retardant material to minimize or prevent flammability in the battery.

Abstract: A cylindrical lithium rechargeable battery includes a core member made of a material that is softer than steel use stainless and has specific gravity lower than that of steel use stainless. The core member may prevent deformation and breakage of a cap assembly.

Abstract: A main object of the present invention is to provide a safe and highly-reliable all-solid-state lithium secondary battery using a sulfide-based solid electrolyte material which can restrain generation of hydrogen sulfide gas, in case a large amount of water is entered into a battery case by an accident such as submersion associated with a breakage of the container. To attain the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides an all-solid-state lithium secondary battery using a sulfide-based solid electrolyte material, characterized in that the battery has a metal salt M-X comprising a metal element “M” and an anionic part “X” in a battery case thereof, and further characterized in that a metal cation of the metal salt M-X generated by disassociation caused with water can react with a sulfide ion generated by a reaction between the sulfide-based solid electrolyte material and the water.

Abstract: In an electrochemical energy store device, the electrochemically active components (11, 13, 21, 23, 31, 33), or additional components (12, 22, 32), are designed and/or arranged in a hermetically sealed container such that they inhibit the process of a chemical reaction of the electrochemically active components of the energy store device as soon as positive pressure builds, or could build, inside the container as a result of said chemical reaction. Preferably, the flow (14, 34, 35) of a movable component into the area of a chemical reaction, in which said movable component participates as a reactant, is inhibited or suppressed, at least locally, as soon as positive pressure build, or could build, inside the container as a result of said chemical reaction.

Abstract: A secondary battery has a safety vent, and the safety vent has an asymmetric structure and provides a substantial opening for the battery, instead of having a local crack, to rapidly vent to atmosphere in order to prevent the secondary battery from bursting when the internal pressure of a battery increases excessively or external impact is applied thereto. The secondary battery includes an electrode assembly charging/discharging functions, a can housing the electrode assembly, a cap assembly that includes a cap plate closing up an open part of the can, and a safety vent having an asymmetric track shape that is provided in the cap plate of the cap assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing an electrochemical device, comprising the steps of: charging an electrochemical device using an electrode active material having a gas generation plateau potential in a charging period to an extent exceeding the plateau potential; and degassing the electrochemical device. An electrochemical device, which comprises an electrode active material having a gas generation plateau potential in a charging period, and is charged to an extent exceeding the plateau potential and then degassed, is also disclosed. Some electrode active materials provide high capacity but cannot be applied to a high-capacity battery due to the gas generation. This is because a battery using such electrode active materials should be charged to an extent exceeding the gas generation plateau potential in order to realize a high capacity. To solve the problems caused by the gas generation, the battery is charged to an extent exceeding the plateau potential, and then degassed.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes an electrode assembly, a case containing the electrode assembly, and a cap assembly. The electrode assembly includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first and second electrodes. The cap assembly is coupled to the case. The cap assembly includes a tab that is electrically connected to the first electrode and a deformable plate that is electrically connected to the second electrode. The deformable plate also includes a notch that is opened due to an increase of pressure. The deformable plate deforms as a result of increased pressure and electrically contacts the first tab, short circuiting the rechargeable battery.

Abstract: Provided is a battery case cover which can be produced through a single process, by integrally forming the structural components of a battery case cover such as a recovering part, a cell partition part and a gas inlet part on the bottom surface, while forming the recovering part in the shape of a pipe and applying a vent cap mode to the gas inlet part.

Abstract: A hermetic battery including: a safety valve through which gas generated in the battery due to increase in pressure in the battery is discharged outside the battery, wherein the safety valve includes a first safety valve 9a, 10 which is operated at a first operating pressure, and a second safety valve 15a which is operated at a second operating pressure higher than the first operating pressure, a rate at which the gas is discharged while the second safety valve 15a is operated is higher than a rate at which the gas is discharged while the first safety valve 9a, 10 is operated, and the first safety valve 9a, 10 is closed at least while the second safety valve 15a is operated.

Abstract: Design of a rapidly rechargeable gas battery is disclosed. In one embodiment, a rapidly rechargeable gas battery is constructed of a plurality of high surface area, gas adsorbing electrodes and an electrolyte, wherein, during charging operation, gases are formed and adsorbed at the plurality of electrodes such that they generate an electrochemical potential for discharge of the cell formed by electrodes and electrolyte until the state-of-charge has become negligible (deep discharge). The rapidly rechargeable gas battery is designed such that it can withstand high charging current and a deep discharge without irreversible changes in the electrode materials.

Abstract: Battery element 2 is sandwiched between and surrounded by casing films 4, 5 each having a thermo-fusing resin layer, and is sealed by thermally fused region 6 formed by thermally fusing around the overall periphery. Cross-link structure portion 13 is formed in part of thermally fused region 6 by cross-linking casing film 5, and gas release chamber 12 is formed with its leading end positioned in cross-link structure portion 13. Gas release chamber 12 is a portion which is surrounded by thermally fused region 6 along its periphery, and in which casing films 4, 5 are not thermally fused. Tube 14 which is open at both ends is connected to gas release chamber 12, while sandwiched between casing films 4, 5, with its leading end positioned in gas release chamber 12.

Abstract: A secondary battery has a safety vent formed on a can accommodating an electrode assembly. The safety vent is formed in a groove shape and the depth of the groove varies. The fracture site of the safety vent is controlled by adjusting the depth of the safety vent. The safety vent is prevented from damaging the electrode assembly when the electrode assembly is inserted in the can, and contacts the safety vent.

Abstract: A secondary battery prevents shorts between electrodes by discharging an electrode assembly downward through a can provided with notches at a lower part thereof when the battery is vertically compressed. The secondary battery includes: an electrode assembly; a can having an upper opening to receive the electrode assembly and a notched part at a lower part thereof; and a cap assembly to seal the can.

Abstract: A closure assembly for an electrochemical cell including a container and an end assembly sealing an open end of the container in order to minimize mass or weight loss of the cell due to electrolyte vapor transmission is disclosed. The end assembly is provided with a vent member capable of venting a fluid when the pressure within the cell exceeds a predetermined limit; a contact member operatively in electrical contact with a conductive contact of the end assembly and a current collector of an electrode of the cell; and an insulating, polymeric seal member disposed at least between conductive components of the closure assembly having different polarities. In a preferred embodiment, the seal member has a selected dimensional ratio in order to minimize vapor transmission of the electrolyte through the seal member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sealed secondary battery provided with a current cut-off device which employs an inexpensive and uncomplicated construction, without the need to mount a separate current cut-off device on the battery body. A sealed secondary battery (10) comprises a battery casing (11) and a sealing plate (12), an electrode body (21) and current collecting plates (22, 22) provided on the inside of this casing (11). A contact section (11c) formed as part of the bottom (11a) of this battery casing (11) is bowed further inwards towards the negative electrode-side current collecting plate (22b) than the peripheral section of the bottom (11a) of this battery casing (11).

Abstract: A lithium ion secondary battery has a shape memory safety vent adapted to discharge internal compressed gas by temporarily being opened when the temperature reaches a predetermined level to avoid a swelling phenomenon of the battery and improve safety. The lithium ion secondary battery includes an electrode assembly having first and second electrode plates wound a number of times with a separator interposed between them; a can having an opening formed on a side thereof to contain the electrode assembly; and a cap plate adapted to cover the can and provided with a vent hole on a side thereof, to which a safety vent adapted to deform at a predetermined temperature and discharge gas from inside the can to the exterior is coupled.

Abstract: A battery comprises a first terminal in electrical communication with a first electrode of the battery, a second terminal in electrical communication with a second electrode of the battery, a battery can electrically insulated from the first terminal, and at least one current interrupt device in electrical communication with the battery can. The battery can includes a cell casing and a lid which are in electrical communication with each other. At least a portion of the battery can is at least a component of the second terminal, or is electrically connected to the second terminal. The current interrupt device includes a first conductive plate in electrical communication with the second electrode, and a second conductive plate in electrical communication with the first conductive plate.

Abstract: A safety mechanism for a laminate battery. An exterior case (5) consists of two molded sheets (5a) made of laminate sheets, superposed upon one another, and bonded together around the outer edges. The exterior case has a protrusion (10) that communicates with the interior of the exterior case and protrudes outwardly from one side. A safety vent (13) is made up of an exhaust hole (11) formed in at lease one of the two molded sheets (5a) in the protrusion (10), and a valve element (12) making elastic pressure contact with the edge of the exhaust hole (11) to seal it. The safety mechanism does not operate within the range of internal pressure variation during normal use, but operates reliably at a time point when a predetermined valve operating pressure is reached to release a necessary amount of gas to the outside, this valve operating pressure being within the safe range relative to the pressure resistance of the exterior case (5) made of laminate sheets.

Abstract: Disclosed is the structure of a center pin assembly inserted into the winding center of a winding-type electrode assembly of an electrochemical device, which has a case containing the winding-type electrode assembly. The center pin assembly can secure the safety of an electrochemical device when physical impact (e.g. squeezing, shock) is applied from the outside, when the internal temperature rises, and/or when the device is overcharged. The center pin assembly includes a center pin manufactured by winding a planar substrate into a tubular shape, the planar substrate having at least two protrusions formed in an embossing type or at least two discontinuous scores formed in a predetermined shape; and a container placed in a space inside the center pin, the container containing a substance capable of improving the safety of the device.

Abstract: A low pressure current interrupt device (CID) activates at a minimal threshold internal gauge pressure in a range of, for example, between about 4 kg/cm2 and about 9 kg/cm2. Preferably, the CID includes a first conductive plate and a second conductive plate in electrical communication with the first conductive plate, the electrical communication between the first and the second conductive plates being interrupted at the minimal threshold internal gauge pressure. More preferably, the first conductive plate includes a frustum having a first end and a second end, a base extending radially from a perimeter of the first end of the frustum, and an essentially planar cap sealing the second end of the frustum. The first end has a broader diameter than the second end. More preferably, the second conductive plate is in electrical contact with the essentially planar cap through a weld. A battery, preferably a lithium-ion battery, comprises a CID as described above.

Abstract: A vehicle power storage unit, has: a power storage assembly; a coolant for cooling the power storage assembly; a casing having a coolant inlet through which the coolant is filled into the casing and containing the coolant and the power storage assembly; a gas-discharge pipe through which gas produced by the power storage assembly is discharged from the casing to the outside of a passenger compartment or a trunk of the vehicle; and a first pressure-release valve which is provided at the coolant inlet and through which the pressure in the casing is released to the outside when gas is produced by the power storage assembly.

Abstract: There is provided a risk-free and easy-to-use battery pack using battery cells 1 as a secondary battery, in which internal gases evaporated by applying overvoltage or the like thereto are processed inside a case to be prevented from leaking to the outside of the case and thereby even if the case has been led to rise in pressure due to a thermorunaway of the battery, the case is free from breaking. To realize this performance, the battery pack 10 is provided with a battery cell housing 17 for housing lithium cells 1 and a gas processor 15 for liquefying the internal gases g generated from the lithium cells 1.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a secondary battery which comprises a film (“safety film”) including expansible graphite that generates inflammable gas at a high temperature and polyurethane that causes an endothermic reaction and generates char at a high temperature. The safety film is a thin member, and therefore, the secondary battery according to the present invention has effects in that the safety film can be easily attached to a region of the secondary battery where the operating components of the secondary battery are not affected. In addition, the graphite component and the polyurethane component included in the safety film provide effective and perfect inflammability by virtue of the inflammable gas and char generated from the graphite component and the polyurethane component, respectively.

Abstract: A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly comprising a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first electrode and the second electrode; an external member wrapped around a side surface of the electrode assembly; a cover coupled to the external member; and a terminal protection member between the electrode assembly and the cover.

Abstract: A pressure relief feature for a fuel cell stack is disclosed, wherein the pressure relief feature relieves excess pressure from the fuel cell stack and facilitates control of a maximum pressure reached within the fuel cell stack.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell with a collector assembly for sealing the open end of a cell container. The collector assembly includes a retainer and a contact spring with a peripheral flange, each having a central opening therein. A pressure release vent member disposed between the retainer and the peripheral flange of the contact spring seals the openings in the retainer and contact spring under normal conditions and ruptures to release pressure from within the cell when the internal pressure exceeds a predetermined limit.

Abstract: An electrochemical battery cell with an aperture in the container or cell cover has the aperture sealed by an improved thermoplastic sealing member, which forms at least a part of the cell's pressure relief vent and is made from a material comprising a thermoplastic resin and more than 10 weight percent of a thermal-stabilizing filler, to provide an effective seal and a reliable pressure relief vent over a broad temperature range.

Abstract: The present invention includes a conductive plastic that is used as an electrode substrate in bipolar batteries. This conductive plastic has shown resistances as low as 1 ohm cm2. Using a dry process for active material electrode construction, the conductive plastic allows for lamination of the dry oxide and carbons for cathodes and anodes necessary in the initial assembly of the cell. The bipolar electrodes are then able to be sealed. With this process, the product can then be assembled into a multi cell battery. The cell uses an organosilane or organosiloxane solvent electrolyte to prevent leakage.