Patents Examined by Carmen V Lyles-Irving
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Patent number: 11760433Abstract: A battery storage device includes a battery case (42) storing a battery (62A or 62B) and a case side connection terminal (43) connected to a terminal portion (41) of the battery (62A or 62B) stored in the battery case (42). The battery storage device further includes a terminal displacement mechanism (45) and an operation member (44). The terminal displacement mechanism (45) causes the case side connection terminal (43) to be displaced between a connection position (P1) contact-connected to the terminal portion (41) of the battery (62A or 62B) and a retreat position (P2) separated from the connection position (P1). The operation member (44) is capable of operating the terminal displacement mechanism (45).Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Katsuyuki Okubo, Nobuo Shigemizu, Makie Aoyama
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Patent number: 11764409Abstract: A battery system, a method of detecting leaks inside a battery system, and a vehicle, the battery system including a housing including a housing frame and a base frame, the housing frame and the base frame enclosing a housing space; a battery module including a plurality of battery cells electrically connected to each other via a bus bar, the battery module being in the housing space; a tray including a tray frame and a tray base; and a battery management system including a liquid detector, wherein the liquid detector is configured to detect a liquid inside the tray, and the liquid detector includes a high-voltage conductor, a first end of the high-voltage conductor being connected to the bus bar and a second end of the high-voltage conductor being between the base frame and the tray base.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.Inventors: Markus Lettner, Jurgen Fritz, Patrick Stebl, Michael Schlick
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Patent number: 11742554Abstract: A battery includes a battery cell and a terminal post. The first casing includes a first arc sidewall and a flat sidewall connected to the first arc sidewall and the first sidewall. The terminal post is disposed on the flat sidewall. Instead of disposing the terminal post on top of the battery, increased thickness of the battery due to the terminal post is avoided in the present disclosure. The internal space of an electrode device can be fully utilized. In addition, it can prevent the terminal post from occupying the top of the battery and decreasing the number of the electrode plates. Thus, the present disclosure can avoid the reduce of the number of the electrode plates and increase the energy density of the battery.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: NINGDE AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY LTD.Inventors: ChunJun Tang, GuoWen Zhang, GuiCheng Li
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Patent number: 11742547Abstract: There is provided a battery module, in which a relatively wide contact area between an end plate and a lifting device may be secured when the battery module is elevated, the rigidity of the end plate may be sufficiently secured when the battery module is elevated, while forming a relatively thin end plate. The battery module includes a cell stack provided by stacking a plurality of battery cells, a module case accommodating the cell stack, an end plate disposed on front side and rear side of the module case, and a lifting support portion disposed on the end plate and having a support surface in surface contact with a lifting device.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: SK On Co., Ltd.Inventors: Gae Min Lee, Dong Min Kim, Yun Joo Noh, Jun Hee Jung
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Patent number: 11735728Abstract: A cathode active material for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery including primary particles of a lithium nickel complex oxide represented by a general formula: LizNi1?x?yCoxMyO2+?, and secondary particles in which the primary particles aggregate, wherein a plurality of coated lithium nickel complex oxide particles are formed by disposing a compound containing tungsten and lithium on surfaces of the secondary particles and surfaces of the primary particles positioned inside the secondary particles, and wherein a relative standard deviation of a ratio of a number of atoms of tungsten to a number of atoms of a metallic component other than lithium contained in the coated lithium nickel complex oxide particles is 0.4 or lower.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2018Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: SUMITOMO METAL MINING CO., LTD.Inventors: Toshiaki Aihara, Hiroyuki Toya
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Patent number: 11728521Abstract: Disclosed are a system and methods for preventing dendrite growth in an electrochemical cell through the use of a protective layer. The electrochemical cell may comprise an anode, a cathode, an electrolyte, and a protective layer, wherein the protective layer is capable of producing a voltage. The voltage produced can selectively shield metal ions from certain regions of the protective layer. This shielding can result in a more uniform flux of metal ions being transferred across the electrode-electrolyte interface in subsequent electrodeposition and electrodissolution processes. As a result, an electrode with such a protective layer can exhibit improved performance and durability, including markedly lower overpotentials and largely improved metal (e.g., lithium) retention.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2018Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventor: Wei Lu
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Patent number: 11724605Abstract: A lithium ion (Li-ion) battery module includes a module terminal configured to electrically couple the Li-ion battery module to an electrical connector of an external load. The module terminal includes a conductive component and a sealing shim secured to the conductive component, the sealing shim being formed from a polymeric material. The Li-ion battery module includes a housing containing a plurality of Li-ion battery cells and having an opening through which the conductive component of the module terminal at least partially protrudes. The sealing shim of the module terminal is directly secured to the housing and forms a seal isolating an interior of the housing from the external environment.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Clarios Advanced Solutions GmbHInventors: Helge Brenner, Markus Hoh, Ralf Joswig, Martin Wiegmann
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Patent number: 11715855Abstract: Provided is a battery module including a plurality of battery cells stacked on one another and being capable of effectively preventing damage to the battery cells despite such a configuration. A battery module 1 includes a plurality of battery cells 10 stacked on one another and a battery cell support 2. The battery cells 10 each include a battery 11 and an exterior casing 12 accommodating the battery 11. The battery cell support 2 is disposed between the plurality of battery cells 10. The battery module preferably further includes a fixation film 6 wound around the plurality of battery cells in a stacking direction and fixing the plurality of battery cells.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Takuya Taniuchi, Masahiro Ohta
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Patent number: 11705598Abstract: A method for producing a traction battery of a motor vehicle. A battery housing of the traction battery has a receiving compartment for receiving a cell module. It is thus provided that the receiving compartment is delimited by a bottom and walls adjoining said bottom, A topography of the bottom is recorded by measuring technology, a thermal-conductor amount determined by the topography is applied locally to the bottom, whereupon the cell module is inserted into the receiving compartment.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: AUDI AGInventors: Tobias Benker, Michael Frauenhofer, Oliver Schieler, Andreas Buer
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Patent number: 11699809Abstract: Provided is a sulfide-based solid electrolyte which is capable of suppressing the generation of hydrogen sulfide caused by reaction with moisture even when in contact with dry air in a dry room or the like, and capable of maintaining lithium ion conductivity. Proposed is a sulfide-based solid electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery, wherein the surface of a compound containing lithium, phosphorus, sulfur, and halogen, and having a cubic argyrodite-type crystal structure is coated with a compound containing lithium, phosphorus, and sulfur, and having a non-argyrodite-type crystal structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2017Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hideo Uesugi, Norihiko Miyashita, Hitohiko Ide, Takahiro Ito, Takashi Chikumoto, Takashi Muranaka
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Patent number: 11695182Abstract: A battery pack (2; 602) includes: an outer case (12; 612); one or more battery cells (90a-90j); and a cell case (80), which is housed in the outer case (12; 612) and houses the battery cell(s) (90a-90j). The outer case (12; 612) has: an upper surface (wall) (14b), in which a terminal-opening part (22a) for exposing a terminal (102) is provided; a bottom wall (15e); and a plurality of side surfaces (walls) (15a-15d) extending upward from the bottom wall (15e). The battery cell(s) (90a-90j) is (are) disposed parallel to the bottom wall (15e). An opening (40a-40j) is provided in a specific side surface (15b, 15d), from among the plurality of side surfaces (15a-15d), that faces an end surface of the battery cell(s) (90a-90j) in a longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: MAKITA CORPORATIONInventors: Akira Naito, Tatsuya Nagahama
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Patent number: 11691492Abstract: A securing assembly secures a vehicle battery on a vehicle body, and includes a securing element for securing to a housing of the vehicle battery and a securing unit for detachably securing to a body part of the vehicle body. The securing element and the securing unit are configured so as to be integrally, interlockingly or force-lockingly connected to one another when bringing the vehicle battery into a mounting position.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2019Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Ronny Grosse, Michael Nordhoff, Martin Schuster, Martin Spaeth
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Patent number: 11682811Abstract: Provided is a battery pack including a plurality of battery cells for generating electrical energy; a lead frame for electrically connecting the plurality of battery cells; a sensor for measuring a status of at least one of the plurality of battery cells; and a wiring member for connecting the sensor and at least one of the plurality of battery cells, wherein the wiring member includes a wiring portion; and a fuse portion having a width smaller than that of the wiring portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Jiyoung Ahn, Dukho Ham, Seonghoon Han
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Patent number: 11664554Abstract: A method of producing a battery with a prismatic battery housing includes assembling a battery housing from two prefabricated housing parts, of which the first housing part includes at least a partial region of the element including the at least one through hole as well as at least a partial region of a second element, bordering on the element including the at least one through hole, and the second housing part includes all elements and/or partial regions of elements not part of the first housing part.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignees: VARTA Microbattery GmbH, VW Kraftwerk GmbHInventors: Andreas Gaugler, Andreas Huth, Werner Schreiber, Stefan Stock
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Patent number: 11652246Abstract: A battery module and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The battery module includes a case providing an internal space, a plurality of battery cells disposed in the internal space of the case, and at least one cooling unit interposed between the battery cells to be in surface contact with the battery cells and dissipating heat generated by the battery cells externally.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: SK ON CO., LTD.Inventors: Eun Jeong Choi, Seung Hoon Ju
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Patent number: 11626649Abstract: A battery terminal connector assembly includes a first post engagement portion and a second post engagement portion. The first post engagement portion has a first opening for receiving the battery terminal post therein. The second post engagement portion has a second opening for receiving the battery terminal post therein. The first post engagement portion is movable relative to the second post engagement portion and the first post engagement portion and the second post engagement portion are movable relative to the battery terminal post as the first post engagement portion and the second post engagement portion are moved between a first insertion position and a second termination position.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2020Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: TE Connectivity Brasil Industria De Eletronicos LTDAInventors: Luis Altero, Gustavo Bonucci, Agnelo Bartolomeu Cavallaro, Rafael Kazuo Sato T Leme
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Patent number: 11621462Abstract: Presented are finger-proof electrical terminals for battery assemblies, methods for making/using such electrical terminals, and vehicles with battery modules having finger-proof electrical terminals for bolted busbar connections. A battery assembly includes one or more electrochemical battery cells and one or more electrical terminals each electrically connected to the battery cell(s) and having a contact face to electrically connect the battery assembly to an electrical connector. A threaded nut attaches each electrical terminal to one of the electrical connectors. An electrically insulating nut cap is attached to each threaded nut. A battery housing, which stores therein the battery cell(s), includes an electrically insulating housing wall with one or more terminal jackets each mounting therein one of the electrical terminals.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Evan J. Dawley, Phillip D. Hamelin, Scott W. Vaubel, Andrew P. Oury, Neil A. Patel
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Patent number: 11616270Abstract: A battery includes a plurality of battery cells, each battery cell including a core, a source of thermal control fluid in fluid communication with the core, and a first pressure sensitive valve positioned between the core and the source of thermal control fluid, the first pressure sensitive valve adapted to open when pressure within the core exceeds a first pre-determined value.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Xiaofeng Yang
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Patent number: 11611127Abstract: A supporting base and a relief valve. Relief valve includes valve body, restoring component and plug. Valve body includes first cover plate and first side wall. First cover plate and first side wall together form opening. First side wall includes pressure releasing hole. Vent of casing is connected to opening. Pressure releasing hole is connected to opening. Plug includes second cover plate and second side wall. Second side wall and second cover plate together form recession. Recession is connected to accommodation space via vent. Second cover plate is movably disposed in opening via restoring component. When plug is in initial position, pressure releasing hole is disconnected from accommodation space. When plug is in releasing position, pressure releasing hole is connected to accommodation space via vent.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignees: INVENTEC (PUDONG) TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, INVENTEC CORPORATIONInventor: Chi-Cheng Hsiao
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Patent number: 11611134Abstract: The disclosure relates to a technical field of batteries, and a battery and a battery apparatus are provided. The battery includes a cell, and the cell includes a cell body and tab portions. Each of the tab portions extends from one side of the cell body. The battery further includes a housing. The housing is a hollow structure, and the hollow structure is formed inside the housing. The cell is disposed in the housing, and the housing includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The first surface is provided with liquid injecting holes, and the liquid injecting holes penetrate the first surface and do not penetrate the second surface. An orthographic projection of the cell body on the first surface does not overlap the liquid injecting holes.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: CALB CO., LTD.Inventors: Fangfang Pan, Jiuling Xu, Binwei Qi, Yongjie Zhang