Abstract: Provided, in one aspect, is a battery pack. The battery pack, in accordance with this aspect, includes an enclosure. The battery pack, in accordance with this aspect, further includes an intake port attached to a first section of the enclosure, the intake port coupleable to a source of cooling fluid, a first exhaust port attached to a third section of the enclosure and a second exhaust port coupled to a fourth section of the enclosure. The battery pack of this aspect further includes a first set of battery cells located within the enclosure in the first and third sections, the first set of battery cells separated by one or more first fluid passageways and a second set of battery cells located within the enclosure in a second and the fourth sections, the second set of battery cells separated by one or more second fluid passageways.

Abstract: An electrical storage system includes an electric storage zone, an electric storage positioned within the electric storage zone, a cooling fluid source in fluid communication with the electric storage zone via a fluid flow path, a modulating valve in the fluid flow path downstream from the cooling fluid source and upstream from the electric storage zone, and a detector in fluid communication with the electric storage zone. A method for operating an electrical storage system includes adjusting a modulating valve in a fluid flow path to reduce a cooling airflow to an electric storage zone, operating a detector in fluid communication with the electric storage zone configured and adapted to sense at least one of smoke, gas, or other particulates during a detection period with a detection system, and adjusting the modulating valve to increase the cooling airflow to the electric storage zone.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a cell evaluation method and a cell evaluation device that can more precisely estimate the condition of an internal short circuit, the method including: a puncture initiation step in which a metallic projection is moved at a predetermined speed in order to begin puncturing a test cell; a measurement initiation step for beginning to measure the voltage and the electrical resistance between a positive electrode terminal of the test cell and the metallic projection; and a first determination step in which, when the voltage becomes greater than a first threshold voltage V1 and the electrical resistance becomes lower than a first threshold resistance R1, the metallic projection is determined to have made contact with a negative electrode of the test cell. This cell evaluation device can be used directly in the implementation of this cell evaluation method.

Abstract: A power battery base includes a tray and a liquid cooling tube disposed on the tray, wherein the tray includes a bottom plate and side plates disposed around the periphery of the bottom plate, the bottom plate and the side plates jointly form a receiving cavity for receiving a power battery pack, the bottom plate is provided with at least one beam, the beam divides the bottom plate into at least two sub-bottom plates, the liquid cooling tube is laid on at least one of the sub-bottom plates, and the liquid cooling tube is disposed across the beam that it passes through.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a battery and a housing whose battery compartment has a main surface and a pair of side surfaces. The main surface is configured to face the bottom surface of the battery and the side surfaces are configured to face the respective side surfaces of the battery. Each of the side surfaces has a guide rail for the battery. Each of the guide rails has a first end at a primary end of the housing and a second end. Each of the guide rails is inclined such that the distance between the first end of the guide rail and the main surface of the battery compartment is greater than the distance at the second end.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, devices, and methods for power management during system startup at low temperatures are disclosed. An apparatus includes a battery for an electronic device. The battery includes one or more cells. The apparatus includes a thermal insulation element configured to insulate heat that the battery. The thermal insulation element is coupled to the battery to prevent at least a portion of the heat that the battery generates from being dissipated from the battery during startup of the electronic device.

Abstract: Batteries having hybrid electrode configurations are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a battery comprises an electrode assembly. The electrode assembly comprises a first cathode including a first cathode active material, a second cathode including a second cathode active material different from the first cathode active material, a first anode disposed between the first cathode and the second cathode, a first separator interposed between the first cathode and the first anode, and a second separator interposed between the second cathode and the first anode.

Abstract: A perovskite-type oxide catalyst for water-splitting reactions is provided. The catalyst, Ca2-ySryFe1-xCo1-xMn2xO6-? where y=0.10-1.90 and x=0.05-0.95, has catalytic activity for both hydrogen- and oxygen-evolution reactions. An exemplary catalyst is CaSrFe0.75Co0.75Mn0.5O6-?.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel secondary battery pack with improved thermal management useful for an all-electric vehicle (EV), a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), a hybrid vehicle (HEV), or battery packs used for other vehicles batteries, and more particularly, to the use of a specific material for thermally insulating a secondary battery pack and further minimizing the propagation of thermal runaway within a battery pack.

Abstract: Oxygen from water can be efficiently and economically achieved via water electrolysis on antimony, nickel doped tin oxide (Sb,Ni—SnO2/Ti) anode using low DC power. As O2 is evolved, it will be quickly reduced by adjacent cobalt oxide doped carbon nanofilm (Co3O4—CNF/Ti) to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and electricity. In the said electricity generation, O2 is first formed in O2 evolution reaction (OER), then, electricity is generated in O2 reduction reaction (ORR). Both of anode and cathode are shared by OER and ORR, yet, the former consumes energy and the latter yields electricity. It is the cathode, a load and the anode that form an electricity-forming circuit. The said circuit relies on clean water to supply the fuel, O2, hence, it is designated as all-water fuel cell (AWFC). Supercapacitor is employed as the load for AWFC, and onboard purifiers are providers of clean water for AWFC.

Abstract: A composite sheet includes a thermally-conductive sheet, a first insulating sheet that covers one surface of the thermally-conductive sheet; a second insulating sheet that covers another surface of the thermally-conductive sheet, and seals the thermally-conductive sheet between the first insulating sheet and the second insulating sheet, and a thermal insulation layer that is laminated between the thermally-conductive sheet and the first insulating sheet to cover at least a part of the thermally-conductive sheet.

Abstract: Provided are an electrolyzer having excellent durability against reverse current. The electrolyzer 300 includes an anode 314, an anode chamber 310 housing the anode 314, a cathode 330, a cathode chamber 320 housing the cathode 330, and a diaphragm that separates the anode chamber 310 and the cathode chamber 320, wherein a reverse current absorption body 334 formed of a sintered compact containing nickel is disposed in at least one of an inside of the cathode chamber 320 and an inside of the anode chamber 310, and the reverse current absorption body 334 is not directly coupled to the cathode 330 and the anode 314 but is electrically connected to at least one of the cathode 330 and the anode 314.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a heat sink with two or more separated channels. The heat sink according to the present disclosure includes a cooling channel through which a refrigerant passes to cool a secondary battery by an indirect cooling method, the secondary battery including a cell assembly in which at least two unit cells are stacked, each unit cell including a positive electrode plate, a separator, and a negative electrode plate, and a plurality of positive and negative electrode tabs protruding from the positive and negative electrode plates of each unit cell is electrically connected to positive and negative leads, respectively, wherein the cooling channel has two or more separated channels. According to the present disclosure, provision of a cooling fin having a uniform cooling effect is enabled.

Abstract: Provided are a seal tape and a secondary battery. The seal tape for adhering an electrode assembly includes a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer including a cured product of a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition including a polymer including a polar functional group-containing monomer as a polymerization unit, and is expanded in contact with an electrolyte solution to be detached from the electrode assembly, and therefore, isotropic volume expansion and contraction of the electrode assembly may be induced by repeated charging and discharging of a secondary battery and a disconnection phenomenon in which an electrode is disconnected may be prevented.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery pack that accurately fixes connection locations of a connection tab and a first pad and strengthens the impact resistance of a connection unit. A rechargeable battery pack according to an exemplary embodiment may include a first unit cell and a second unit cell formed by a rechargeable battery; a connection tab electrically connecting the first unit cell and the second unit cell to each other; and a protection circuit module (PCM) where an aperture in the protection circuit module is formed in a first pad connected to the connection tab, wherein the connection tab includes a first portion inserted into the aperture in the protection circuit module, and a second portion bent and connected to the first portion and overlapped with the first pad and including an aperture in the second portion of the connection tab.

Abstract: The oxidant inlets of the reactant gas flow field grooves (41) of a fuel cell (11) which suffers a crossover between the fuel and oxidant flow fields, due to a leak in the seals, the maxtrix or the membrane of the fuel cell, are blocked with a liquid (50) which cures in place, hot glue, two-part epoxy, or fluoroelastomers. This prevents heating as a result of combusting fuel with oxygen near the site, which avoids excessive heating and damaging of successive fuel cells. As a result, a fuel cell power plant (8) can continue to operate with only a minor loss of voltage and power, thereby avoiding the need to tear down the stack by loosening the tie-bolts. Voltage and hydrogen levels may be used to detect the crossover. The particular cell (11) with the leak can be determined by voltage or hydrogen monitoring, or by immersing the stack in a liquid while applying gas to the fuel inlet of the stack.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a battery pack for use with a portable electronic device. The battery pack includes a first set of cells with different capacities electrically coupled in a parallel configuration. Cells within the first set of cells may also have different thicknesses and/or dimensions. The first set of cells is arranged within the battery pack to facilitate efficient use of space within a portable electronic device. For example, the first set of cells may be arranged to accommodate components in the portable electronic device.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing hydrogen from an electrolyte solution, in particular an aqueous solution, is described. The apparatus includes a hydrogen-developing body having an electrolyte-contacting surface. The electrolyte-contacting surface of the hydrogen-developing body includes regions formed from magnesium, Mg, zinc, Zn, aluminium, Al, or alloys thereof alternating with regions formed from ferrum, Fe, or a ferrous alloy, Fe alloy. The apparatus may further include means for accumulating hydrogen which has developed on the surface of the body.

Abstract: The present disclosure teaches a method, system, and apparatus for the mitigation of internal shorting for improved battery safety. In one or more embodiments, the disclosed method for mitigating internal shorting in a battery involves sensing, with at least one sensor, an internal shorting condition of the battery. The method further involves producing, by at least one processor, at least one commanding signal to initiate motion of a filament breaking mesh. Also, the method involves moving, by at least one drive mechanism, the filament breaking mesh, upon receiving at least one commanding signal. Further, the method involves breaking, with the filament breaking mesh, at least one filament present within the battery.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising: including an electrochemical cell defining an aperture therein, the aperture being configured to receive one or more components of an electronic device therein.

Abstract: A portable device includes a case having wall portions, a battery arranged within the case, and a polymer membrane arranged between at least one of the wall portions and the battery. The polymer membrane couples the battery to the at least one of the wall portions. The polymer membrane has a property of elastically changing at least one of the thickness and the length in a planar direction by being deformed in response to voltage application and restoring its original shape in response to the stoppage of the voltage application. The battery is caused to reciprocate by applying a voltage that changes periodically to the polymer membrane.

Abstract: Disclosed are fuel cell systems used as power sources aboard aircraft and utilizing catalytic systems. Fuel cell systems can include a fuel cell assembly and a catalyst system. The fuel cell assembly can receive a hydrogen input, receive an oxygen input comprising a fluid having an initial oxygen content, and convert the hydrogen input and the oxygen input so as to yield products, such as water, thermal energy, an oxygen-depleted product comprising the fluid having a second oxygen content lower than the initial oxygen content, and electrical power. The fuel cell assembly can supply any combination of such products to aircraft operational systems. The catalyst system can receive and combust hydrogen from the fuel cell assembly and/or a hydrogen storage vessel, such as to treat exhaust from the fuel cell assembly and/or provide heat for warming water and/or for regulating operating temperatures of fuel cell system components.

Abstract: The augmented battery includes an internal motion sensor, charge condition monitor, annunciator and optional wireless communicator. When the augmented battery is installed in a device, it provides augmented capabilities not present in the device when using conventional batteries. The augmented capabilities include responding to implicit commands from the user (by simply lifting the device containing the augmented battery) and explicit commands (such as intentional motion or tapping gestures) by providing audible or vibrational response indicating the charge conditions of the cell within the battery. Wireless communication allows the augmented battery to interact with external devices, such as battery health monitor display devices and also with the device into which the battery is installed, giving the device new augmented functionality.

Abstract: An electrochemical energy converter device (1) with at least one in particular rechargeable electrode assembly (2), which is provided so as to make electrical energy available, at least temporarily, in particular to a consumer load, which has at least two electrodes (3, 3a) of differing polarity, with at least one current conducting device (4, 4a), which is provided so as to be electrically connected, preferably materially connected, with one of the electrodes (3, 3a) of the electrode assembly (2), with a cell housing (5) with a first housing part (6), wherein the first housing part (6) is provided so as to enclose the electrode assembly (2) at least in certain sections.

Abstract: A dummy cell for a battery pack and a mold for manufacturing the same, the dummy cell including: a pair of opposing circular plates; a pair of opposing lateral plates extending between the circular plates and connected to opposing edges of the circular plates; and a reinforcement unit extending between the circular plates and the lateral plates. The reinforcement unit can be T-shaped or cross-shaped. The mold includes upper and lower molds that have grooves to form the dummy cell.

Abstract: The present invention is a battery comprising: a power section containing a sulfur-based material; a distinguishing section which discolors by chemical reaction with hydrogen sulfide; and an exterior body incorporating the power section and the distinguishing section, the distinguishing section being observable from outside the exterior body. By checking discoloration of the distinguishing section or the distinguishing means, it is possible to easily detect the presence or absence of hydrogen sulfide in the battery and then judge deterioration of the battery with non-destructive inspection.

Abstract: A battery including a battery case, an electrode assembly disposed in the battery case, the electrode assembly including a winding of a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate and a separator, wherein the separator is interposed between the first and second electrode plates, a cap assembly covering the battery case, and a member configured to prevent a short circuit of the electrode assembly.

Abstract: An electrochemical power system is provided that generates an electromotive force (EMF) from the catalytic reaction of hydrogen to lower energy (hydrino) states providing direct conversion of the energy released from the hydrino reaction into electricity, the system comprising at least two components chosen from: H2O catalyst or a source of H2O catalyst; atomic hydrogen or a source of atomic hydrogen; reactants to form the H2O catalyst or source of H2O catalyst and atomic hydrogen or source of atomic hydrogen; and one or more reactants to initiate the catalysis of atomic hydrogen. The electrochemical power system for forming hydrinos and electricity can further comprise a cathode compartment comprising a cathode, an anode compartment comprising an anode, optionally a salt bridge, reactants that constitute hydrino reactants during cell operation with separate electron flow and ion mass transport, and a source of hydrogen.

Abstract: A fuel cell sealing plate taking-out method that may include taking out a sealing plate from a stack of sealing plates one by one while an air layer exists between adjacent sealing plates of the stack of fuel cells. A protrusion may be formed beforehand at one or more surfaces of each sealing plate. Due to the air layer existing between adjacent sealing plates, it may be possible to take out the sealing plate one by one from the stack of sealing plates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mixing system for inerting a gas volume. A first exhaust gas that is provided by a fuel cell, and a second exhaust gas that is provided by a hydrogen reformer, can be mixed to form an inert gas mixture. The mixture can be fed into the gas volume for inerting.

Abstract: A method is for manufacturing a battery box for footwear comprising: providing a first member and providing a second member. The method also includes connecting the first member and the second member such that the first member and the second member include a space. The method also includes placing the first and the second member in the footwear such that the first and the second member form a structure in the footwear.

Abstract: Disclosed are packaging systems and methods useful in extending the storage-life of foodstuff such as fresh fish. The packaging systems and methods can be used to transport or store the foodstuff for an extended period of time. The packaging systems preferably use a fuel cell to maintain a reduced oxygen level in the environment surrounding the foodstuff.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape for battery containing a substrate and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer provided on at least one surface of the substrate, in which the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has a thickness of from 2 ?m to 100 ?m, and in which the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape has a 180° peeling adhesive force toward an aluminum foil after pressure bonding at 25° C. being 0.05 N/10 mm or more and a 180° peeling adhesive force toward an aluminum foil after thermocompression bonding at a temperature of 30° C. or higher to lower than 200° C. being 0.5 N/10 mm or more.

Abstract: An enhanced housing for portable power tools provides a magazine for accessories and consumables which conveniently holds screws, rapidly interchangeable screw bits, drill bits, and other light tools substantially on the power tool itself. A magnetic field generating module attached to, attachable, or integrated with a battery charger, a removable battery, or a handholdable powered drill or driver whereby one hand may support the power tool, various screws, screw bits, and drill bits while the other hand places or replaces screws, the screw bits, or drill bits without requiring a reachable shelf, table, garment, or pocket.

Abstract: A fuel cell component includes a fuel cell component body having a surface, and an identification information display portion provided on the fuel cell component body. The identification information display portion is provided at a recessed region of the fuel cell component body recessed relative to the surface.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for battery armor including a first ballistic protection layer comprising a non-conductive material to provide ballistic protection, and a second ballistic protection layer abutting the first ballistic protection layer, the second ballistic protection layer including a battery layer. Exemplary embodiments for battery armor include layers of non-conductive and conductive materials to provide ballistic protection and electrical power.

Abstract: A lead storage battery which prevents deterioration due to sulfation, wherein a nonionic dispersing agent is contained in an electrolytic solution, and a lead sulfate film removing device for applying a weak pulse current with a number of pulses of 4000 to 7000 times per second and a voltage amplitude of ±2 to ±5 V is incorporated.

Abstract: Arrangement for producing hydrogen from an electrolyte solution, in particular an aqueous solution, the arrangement comprising a hydrogen-developing body, in the electrolyte-contacting surface of which regions formed from magnesium, Mg, or zinc, Zn, or the like, or an alloy thereof alternate with regions formed from ferrum, Fe, or a Fe alloy, or the like, and means for accumulating hydrogen which has developed on the surface of the body.

Abstract: The invention, among other things, relates to a battery that comprises a body, the body including at least a positive terminal and a negative terminal. At least one of the positive terminal and the negative terminal carries a tool, which can be a screwdriver tip. The tool can be, for example, a Phillips screwdriver tip, a Slot-head tip, a Robertson-head tip, an Allen-wrench tip, a hexagonal-head tip, a TORX®-head tip, and/or a key. In an alternative embodiment, the invention relates to a sleeve for receiving a battery that comprises a body portion having a cavity adapted to receive and retain the battery, and a tool portion carried by the body portion.

Abstract: A thermal energy battery for cooling temperature sensitive components comprises a composite of a sorbent with ammonia, water, alcohol, amine or a fluorocarbon refrigerant absorbed thereon and incorporated on a substrate material. The composite is encased in a containment material configured to rupture or otherwise release refrigerant desorbed by the sorbent composition when internal battery pressure reaches a threshold ?P from the outside pressure, and thermal conduction means in thermal contact with the thermal energy battery and one or more temperature sensitive components for directing thermal energy therebetween to heat the composite and cool the temperature sensitive components.

Abstract: An on-board supply system (10) for use in an aircraft comprises a fuel cell unit (20) for generating electrical energy and heat energy, and at least one consumer system (100). The fuel cell unit (20) is designed to release heat energy in the form of hot air, and the consumer system (100) is designed to absorb the electrical energy and the heat energy in the form of hot air. The fuel cell unit (20) can comprise at least one low-temperature (LT) fuel cell (30) and at least one high-temperature (HT) fuel cell (40), which can both (30, 40) be designed to be regulated to their respective operating temperature in operation by means of air cooling, and an air cooling inlet (44) of the HT fuel cell (40) can be connected in fluid communication with an air cooling outlet (36) of the LT fuel cell (30).

Abstract: A fuel cell system (1) comprises a fuel cell unit (10); and a control unit (20); the control unit including: an allowable operation time setting section (22) which sets an allowable operation time (T6) of the fuel cell unit for each unit period (T3); and an operation control section (21) which operates the fuel cell unit such that an actual operation time (T7) of the fuel cell unit per unit period is not more than the allowable operation time; the allowable operation time setting section calculates an accumulated value of reference values (T5) of the allowable operation time for each unit period which correspond to past all unit periods and an accumulated value of values of the actual operation time for each unit period which correspond to past all unit periods, the reference values of the allowable operation time for each unit period being set based on the durable operation time (T2) and the guaranteed usage period (T1); and if a remaining operation time (T9) which is a difference value between the accumulat

Abstract: A fuel cell sealing plate taking-out method that may include forming an air layer between adjacent sealing plates and taking out a sealing plate from a stack of sealing plates one by one. A protrusion may be formed beforehand at one or more surfaces of each sealing plate. Also, a sealing plate taking-out apparatus having a suction pad and a projection that protrudes more than the suction pad toward the sealing plate. Due to the air layer formed between adjacent sealing plates, it may be possible to take out the sealing plate one by one from the stack of sealing plates.

Abstract: Provided is a novel structural electric device having improved safety. More particularly, provided is a novel structural electric device devised to resolve several issues regarding heat generation, ignition, and explosion, which may be caused by a sharp needle-shaped object penetrating an electric device.

Abstract: Provided is a visualization apparatus for a transparent PEMFC using a transparent window having conditions approximating a real PEMFC. More specifically, the present invention improves a fixing frame in consideration of the distribution of pressure applied by the fixing frame, such that the visualization apparatus for a transparent PEMFC has operating conditions approximating the real PEMFC.

Abstract: A battery of lithium electrochemical generators including a casing; a plurality of lithium electrochemical generators housed in the casing, each generator including a container; a rigid, flame-retardant foam with closed porosity formed of an electrically insulating material filling the space between the inner wall of the casing and the free surface of the side wall of the container of each electrochemical generator, the foam covering the free surface of the side wall of the container of each electrochemical generator over a length representing at least 25% of the height of the container.

Abstract: A method including: optimizing space within a device by having a feed element for an antenna as an integral part of the device but not having the antenna as an integral part of the device; and providing the antenna as a part of a battery for the device. A radio communications device including: a battery comprising: a metal housing element; and an accessible conductive contact electrically connected to the metal housing; and a RF feed element for connection to the external conductive contact.

Abstract: Provided is a visualization apparatus for a transparent PEMFC using a transparent window having conditions approximating a real PEMFC. More specifically, the present invention improves a fixing frame in consideration of the distribution of pressure applied by the fixing frame, such that the visualization apparatus for a transparent PEMFC has operating conditions approximating the real PEMFC.

Abstract: There is provided an information-processing equipment including a chassis having a housing section for detachably housing a battery pack therein, wherein the housing section is formed to include an opening portion for enabling inserting the battery pack from a side of the chassis, a back wall which opposes to a mounting end surface of the battery pack, a pair of side walls which oppose to a pair of side surfaces of the battery pack, and a ceiling wall which opposes to a mounting flat surface of the battery pack. The side wall of the housing section is provided with guide rails adapted to engage with slot portions provided on the side surface of the battery pack and to guide operations for inserting the battery pack.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape for battery, which includes a substrate and a pressure-sensitive adhesive applied on at least one surface of the substrate, in which the pressure-sensitive adhesive is applied on a part of the substrate, and in which either one of a portion at which the pressure-sensitive adhesive is applied and a portion at which the pressure-sensitive adhesive is not applied has a degree of haze of more than 15%, and the other one of said portions has a degree of haze of 15% or less.