Systems (e.g., Plural Cells, Standby Exciting Voltage) Patents (Class 361/434)
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Patent number: 11973207Abstract: A cell unit includes a plurality of battery cells disposed on both surfaces of a unit plate. A case accommodates the cell unit and provided with a cooling device on at least one surface of the case. The unit plate includes a plurality of receiving spaces formed by a plate portion, having a flat surface, and a side portion protruding upwardly and downwardly of the plate portion from both sides of the plate portion. The plurality of battery cells are received in each of the receiving spaces.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2023Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: SK ON CO., LTD.Inventors: Hae Ryong Jeon, Seok Min Kim, Seok Hwan Lee, Seung Hoon Ju, Ha Neul Choi
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Patent number: 11682810Abstract: This power storage module includes power storage devices (100), and a device holder (200) in which the power storage devices (100) are held. The device holder (200) includes accommodation parts (210) in which the power storage devices (100) are accommodated. Each accommodation part (210) includes a semicircular arc face (212) to which a peripheral face of the power storage device (100) is opposed, and linear faces (213) respectively continuous with both ends of the semicircular arc face (212) and each extending to an opening end of the accommodation part (210). Further, the power storage module includes an elastic adhesive (250) filled, in each accommodation part (210), between the peripheral face of the power storage device (100) and each linear face (213), and adhered to the peripheral face of the power storage device (100) and the linear face (213).Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2019Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Yuichi Tashiro, Toshitaka Kobayashi, Yuji Sonoda, Toshiaki Shimizu, Masahiro Nakaji
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Patent number: 11588193Abstract: A battery module includes a cell unit, including a plurality of battery cells disposed on both surfaces of a unit plate, and a case accommodating the cell unit and provided with a cooling device on at least one surface of the case. The unit plate includes a plurality of receiving spaces formed by a plate portion, having a flat surface, and a side portion protruding upwardly and downwardly of the plate portion from both sides of the plate portion. The plurality of battery cells are received in each of the receiving spaces.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: SK ON CO., LTD.Inventors: Hae Ryong Jeon, Seok Min Kim, Seok Hwan Lee, Seung Hoon Ju, Ha Neul Choi
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Patent number: 11404221Abstract: An electrolytic capacitor module includes at least two types of electrolytic capacitors (4-1, 4-2) having etching pits in electrode foils. The at least two types of electrolytic capacitors (4-1, 4-2) are different in length of the etching pits and are connected in parallel. The number of electrolytic capacitors to be mounted is the same or different. The electrolytic capacitors (4-1, 4-2) are each an electrolytic capacitor with an etching pit length of 27 [?m] or less or an electrolytic capacitor with an etching pit length over 27 [?m]. Such a configuration enhances performance of the electrolytic capacitors in a high-frequency region, keeps a rate of decrease in capacitance low in the high-frequency region, and enhances a ripple current capability in the high-frequency region.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2018Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: NIPPON CHEMI-CON CORPORATIONInventor: Atsushi Yoshida
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Patent number: 11189465Abstract: The present disclosure provides an adjustable capacitor comprising a ferroelectric dielectric layer, a first electrode and a second electrode disposed on opposite sides of the ferroelectric dielectric layer. The adjustable capacitor further comprises a first control electrode and a second control electrode insulated from the first electrode and the second electrode. The first control electrode and the second control electrode are configured to provide an electric field to the ferroelectric dielectric layer, to adjust a dielectric constant of the ferroelectric dielectric layer by controlling an electric field strength, thereby adjusting the capacitance between the first and the second electrodes. The present disclosure also provides an impedance matching device and a semiconductor processing apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2017Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: BEIJING NAURA MICROELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Gang Wei, Xiaoyang Cheng
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Patent number: 11088260Abstract: A field effect transistor includes an exposed channel region disposed between a source region and a drain region. A gate electrode is disposed over the exposed channel region. An electrolyte gel is disposed between the gate electrode and the exposed channel region, wherein ions are immobilized in the electrolyte gel below a transition temperature and mobilized above the transition temperature to increase device resistance.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Qing Cao, Kangguo Cheng, Zhengwen Li, Fei Liu
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Patent number: 10943739Abstract: A plurality of electronic elements 3 are arranged in a second direction D2 orthogonal to a first direction D1 which is a facing direction of external electrodes 3b and 3c forming a pair in the first electronic element group 5A and the second electronic element group 5B. The first electronic element group SA and the second electronic element group 5B are disposed side by side in the first direction D1. The first terminal 7 is disposed between the first electronic element group 5A and the second electronic element group 5B in the first direction D1. The second terminals 9 and 11 are disposed at positions with the first electronic element group 5A and the second electronic element group 5B respectively interposed between the second terminals and the first terminal 7 in the first direction D1.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: TDK CORPORATIONInventors: Shinya Ito, Akitoshi Yoshii, Kenichi Inoue, Yoshiki Satou
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Patent number: 10903016Abstract: A tunable multilayer capacitor is provided. The capacitor comprises first active electrodes that are in electrical contact with a first active termination and alternating second active electrodes that are in electrical contact with a second active termination. The capacitor also comprises first DC bias electrodes that are in electrical contact with a first DC bias termination and alternating second DC bias electrodes that are in electrical contact with a second DC bias termination. A plurality of dielectric layers are disposed between the alternating first and second active electrodes and between the alternating first and second bias electrodes. At least a portion of the dielectric layers contain a dielectric material that exhibits a variable dielectric constant upon the application of an applied voltage.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: AVX CorporationInventors: Andrew P. Ritter, Craig W. Nies, Richard VanAlstine
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Patent number: 10614963Abstract: A low profile wet electrolytic capacitor is disclosed. The low profile wet electrolytic capacitor includes an outer case assembly. The outer case assembly is formed by an outer case and outer case cover that is hermetically sealed to the outer case. The outer case assembly includes an interior area. A capacitive element is positioned in the interior area. The capacitive element is isolated from the outer case assembly by a plurality of insulative elements. A connecting tube is positioned perpendicular to and attached to the outer case and the outer case cover and passes through an opening in the capacitive element. An isolated positive lead is positioned on the outer case assembly and is in electrical communication with the capacitive element. A fluid electrolyte is contained in the interior area of the outer case assembly. A method of forming the capacitor and stacked capacitor assemblies is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2019Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: VISHAY SPRAGUE, INC.Inventors: Alex Eidelman, Matthew Lang, Timothy Bishop, Stephen Breithaupt
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Patent number: 10556812Abstract: The present disclosure describes a flow-electrode capacitive deionization (FCDI) desalination system and method of use. The system employs clusters of tubular membranes oriented parallel to each other, each membrane having an internal flow path capable of receiving an electrolyte slurry (carbon slurry) therethrough. Each tubular membrane further comprises an electrode coaxially extending through the entire length of the electrode. Preferably, adjacent electrodes within the cluster receive a positive or negative charge, respectively. The cluster of tubular membranes is nested within a flow chamber capable of receiving saline or brackish water to be flowed along the outside surfaces of the tubular membranes to cause selected ions, e.g., Na+, Cl— to pass through the membranes and into the carbon slurry circuit. The desalinated water then passes out of the flow chamber. The outer diameter of the electrodes can be optimized based on the inner diameter of the tubular membrane.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2018Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Inventor: Jack C. Gardiner
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Patent number: 10546940Abstract: A field effect transistor includes an exposed channel region disposed between a source region and a drain region. A gate electrode is disposed over the exposed channel region. An electrolyte gel is disposed between the gate electrode and the exposed channel region, wherein ions are immobilized in the electrolyte gel below a transition temperature and mobilized above the transition temperature to increase device resistance.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2016Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Qing Cao, Kangguo Cheng, Zhengwen Li, Fei Liu
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Patent number: 10403365Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the disclosure provides a switch module which includes a first conductive unit, a first switch unit and a first electrostatic protection module. The first electrostatic protection module is coupled between the first conductive unit and the first switch unit. The first electrostatic protection module includes a first protection circuit and a first inductor circuit. The first inductor circuit includes a first inductor unit, and the first inductor circuit is coupled between the first protection circuit and the first conductive unit. Accordingly, the transmission efficiency of the switch (or multiplexer) for high speed signal can be improved.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: PHISON ELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Wei-Shin Chang, Wei-Yung Chen
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Patent number: 10326174Abstract: A battery pack (1) includes: a battery stack (20) in which a plurality of laminar battery cells (10) are connected in series; a voltage monitoring unit (3) that monitors the voltage of each battery cell; a power unit (4) that has power lines (41p, 41n) for connecting the battery stack (20) and external connection terminals (42p, 42n), a current monitoring unit (44) for monitoring the current of the power lines, and a switch (43) for disconnecting the power lines; and a control unit (5) that receives signals from the voltage monitoring unit and the current monitoring unit, and outputs to the switch a signal for shutting off the power line. The power unit (4) is provided on a power board (74) separately from boards (73, 75) on which the voltage monitoring unit (3) and the control unit (5) are provided. Wiring formed on the power board (74) is thicker than that formed on the boards (73, 75) on which the voltage monitoring unit and the control unit are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2014Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: MAXELL HOLDINGS, LTD.Inventors: Tatsuya Kamada, Naoaki Ogino
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Patent number: 10176930Abstract: A low profile wet electrolytic capacitor is disclosed. The low profile wet electrolytic capacitor includes an outer case assembly. The outer case assembly is formed by an outer case and outer case cover that is hermetically sealed to the outer case. The outer case assembly includes an interior area. A capacitive element is positioned in the interior area. The capacitive element is isolated from the outer case assembly by a plurality of insulative elements. A connecting tube is positioned perpendicular to and attached to the outer case and the outer case cover and passes through an opening in the capacitive element. An isolated positive lead is positioned on the outer case assembly and is in electrical communication with the capacitive element. A fluid electrolyte is contained in the interior area of the outer case assembly. A method of forming the capacitor and stacked capacitor assemblies is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2016Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Vishay Sprague, Inc.Inventors: Alex Eidelman, Matthew Lang, Timothy Bishop, Stephen Breithaupt
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Patent number: 9882380Abstract: A hybrid super-capacitor/battery system is disclosed (particularly under high pulsed power and low temperature conditions) which allows an existing battery system to ride through transient loading and provide excellent energy density and power density under practical loading conditions.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: ELECTRO STANDARDS LABORATORIESInventors: Raymond B Sepe, Jr., Anton Steyerl, Steven Bastien
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Patent number: 9754729Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a solid electrolytic capacitor with improved metallic anode and a method for manufacturing the same. The solid electrolytic capacitor includes a substrate layer, a conductive polymer layer and an electrode layer. The substrate layer has a cathode portion and an anode portion having a smaller thickness than the cathode portion. The conductive polymer layer is formed to cover the cathode portion of the substrate layer. The electrode layer is formed to cover the conductive polymer layer. Therefore, the instant solid electrolytic capacitor can be applied to a packing process, and welding success yield rate can be improved.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: APAQ TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Chi-Hao Chiu, Ming-Tsung Chen, Chai-Ching Sung
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Patent number: 9608227Abstract: An organic light emitting diode (OLED) display includes: a thin film transistor on the substrate; a first electrode electrically connected to the thin film transistor; a hole injection layer on the first electrode; an emission layer on the hole injection layer; an electron injection layer on the emission layer; a first intermediate layer on the electron injection layer; and a second electrode on the first intermediate layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dong Chan Kim, Won Jong Kim, Won Suk Han, Eung Do Kim, Dong Kyu Seo, Ji Hye Lee, Sang Hoon Yim
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Hydrogen hydrothermal reaction tube for use in nanoparticle production and nanoparticle applications
Patent number: 9543080Abstract: A hydrogen based mixing system for the fabrication of nanoparticles allowing for selection of specified particle size, narrow particle size distribution and core shell nanoparticle encapsulation. A further description of a Dense Energy UltraCapacitor that utilizes the core shell nanoparticles to create an energy storage device.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Inventor: David Loron Frank -
Patent number: 9287055Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor includes: an anode body; a first dielectric layer formed on the anode body and including metal oxide; a second dielectric layer formed on the first dielectric layer and including an insulating polymer; a third dielectric layer formed on the second dielectric layer and including a dielectric substance having a higher dielectric constant than that of the metal oxide; and a solid electrolyte layer formed on third dielectric layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.Inventors: Toshiyuki Kato, Tomohiro Mitsuyama
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Patent number: 9142355Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a method, comprising reducing the losses due to electro-mechanical coupling and improving Q in a multilayered capacitor by placing a first capacitor layer adjacent at least one additional capacitor layer and sharing a common electrode in between the two such that the acoustic vibration of the first layer is coupled to an anti-phase acoustic vibration of the at least one additional layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: BLACKBERRY LIMITEDInventors: James Oakes, James Martin, Andrey Kozyrev, Alexandr Prudan
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Patent number: 9053862Abstract: A variable capacitance device including: a device body having a plurality of dielectric layers formed by a dielectric material changing in capacitance according to a control signal applied externally and laminated in a predetermined direction and an internal electrode section including at least one internal electrode formed in each of both surfaces of each dielectric layer, three or more capacitors being formed by the plurality of dielectric layers and the internal electrode section, and the three or more capacitors being connected in series with each other; and at least three control terminals supplied with the control signal, and respectively arranged for at least three internal electrodes forming at least two capacitors of the three or more capacitors.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: DEXERIALS CORPORATIONInventor: Masayoshi Kanno
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Patent number: 8962176Abstract: The invention relates to a module comprising at least two electrical energy storage assemblies (20), each storage assembly (20) comprising a first face topped by a cover (30) electrically connected to said energy storage assembly (20) and a second face opposite the first face, each cover being in contact with a respective end of a strip (40) in order to electrically connect the two storage assemblies (20), in which the strip (40) and the faces of the covers (30) in contact with the strip (40) are flat, the strip (40) being welded to the faces of the covers (30) along weld leads (50, 50?).Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Blue SolutionsInventors: Olivier Caumont, Jean-Michel Depond, Anne-Claire Juventin
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Patent number: 8927967Abstract: An electrochemically-gated field-effect transistor includes a source electrode, a drain electrode, a gate electrode, a transistor channel and an electrolyte. The transistor channel is located between the source electrode and the drain electrode. The electrolyte completely covers the transistor channel and has a one-dimensional nanostructure and a solid polymer-based electrolyte that is employed as the electrolyte.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyInventors: Subho Dasgupta, Horst Hahn, Babak Nasr
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Publication number: 20150004442Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATIONInventors: Christian Saxe, Martin Feilberg Hansen, Olle Henrik Linden, Rasmus Vistisen, Markku Juhani Rajamaki
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Publication number: 20140376157Abstract: A power electronic capacitor module for vehicle that may reduce the number of solderings by inserting and thereby mounting a capacitor between a single pair of bus bars and thereby may simplify an assembly process. The power electronic capacitor module for vehicle may include a single pair of bus bars disposed to be separate from each other and each having an external electrode support member; an insulating support frame formed to expose the external electrode support member and wrap around a single pair of bus bars and thereby support the bus bars; and a capacitor element having a single pair of external electrodes and inserted between a single pair of bus bars to thereby be supported by the bus bars or the external electrode support members and electrically connect the external electrodes to the external electrode support members.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2013Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: SAMHWA CAPACITOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Young Joo OH, Jung Rag YOON, Kyung Min LEE, Young Min YOO
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Publication number: 20140323968Abstract: The invention provides transient devices, including active and passive devices that electrically and/or physically transform upon application of at least one internal and/or external stimulus. Materials, modeling tools, manufacturing approaches, device designs and system level embodiments of transient electronics are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of IllinoisInventors: John A. ROGERS, Chi Hwan LEE, Lan YIN, Xian HUANG, Cecilia Maria das Neves Barbosa LEAL, Daniel Vincent HARBURG
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Publication number: 20140294045Abstract: A capacitor module includes a plurality of capacitor elements, a bus bar, a contact portion, and a temperature sensor. The bus bar includes an element connection portion on one end thereof and an electrode portion for external connection on the other end thereof, the element connection portion being electrically connected to respective terminal portions of the plurality of capacitor elements. The contact portion is connected to the bus bar and makes contact with heat generation portions of the plurality of capacitor elements. The temperature sensor is disposed on a portion extending from the contact portion. A detection apparatus includes the capacitor module and a detecting circuit that includes a temperature detecting circuit connected to one and the other terminals of the temperature sensor, and a voltage detecting circuit connected to the other terminal of the temperature sensor and detecting a voltage between negative and positive terminals of the capacitor module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Ryouji Hironaka
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Publication number: 20140268872Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatuses for low-profile lighting systems. In one aspect, a lighting apparatus can include a lighting apparatus having a light emitter and an electronics substrate including an electrical circuit. An unrolled capacitive film can be attached to the lighting apparatus and electrically coupled to the electrical circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Robert L. Holman, Jeffrey B. Sampsell, Matthew B. Sampsell, JR.
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Patent number: 8810994Abstract: Power storage module for railway vehicles, comprising multiple interconnected capacitors (1) with terminals (2) for establishing an electrical connection with a single connection plate (7) common to all the capacitors (1) and mechanical securing by means of a support plate (6) placed between the terminals (2) and the connection plane (7), the terminals (2) being oversized in such a way as to define a cooling channel between the support plate (6) and the capacitors (1), the connection plate (7) being insulated from said cooling channel by means of the support plate (6).Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Caf Power & Automation, S.L.U.Inventors: Txomin Nieva Fatela, Ion Onandia Jove
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Publication number: 20140211370Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrochemical energy storage device referred to herein as a Metal/Ion Pseudo-Capacitor (MIPC). The MIPC stores charge through reversible metal electro-deposition and dissolution processes as anode functionality and ion adsorption/desorption processes, faradaic processes or both as cathode functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: IONOVA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Fraser Seymour
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Publication number: 20140043726Abstract: An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (“ICD”) comprises a battery, control circuitry and a capacitor assembly. The capacitor assembly includes at least one capacitor, a flex circuit for connection to the control circuitry of the ICD and a first and second support portions. The flex circuit is arranged between the first and second support portions and includes a plurality of tangs for connecting to the anode and cathode of the capacitor(s), as well as to the control circuitry of the ICD.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: Douglas James Morelli, William Richard Schildgen, Stephen D Hall, Wen Tan
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Publication number: 20140045039Abstract: The invention relates to a method for connecting two energy storage assemblies (10) together, each energy storage assembly including a sealed metal housing, in which: a connector strip (30), which is sized so as to contact the end surface of each of the housings, is positioned on the end surfaces (24) of two housings arranged side by side; and the strip is friction-stir welded to each of the housings.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventor: Erwan Vigneras
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Publication number: 20140036411Abstract: The invention relates to a storage unit. The storage unit has at least one energy store, wherein the energy store has a positive and a negative electrical connecting terminal. The energy store is designed to be charged and discharged with electrical energy via the positive and the negative electrical connecting terminal. According to the invention, the storage unit has an electrically conductive contact rail which is at least indirectly connected to the positive connecting terminal, and an electrically conductive contact rail which is at least indirectly connected to the negative connecting terminal. The contact rails are each connected to at least one external electrical connecting terminal of the storage unit. The contact rails are each electrically connected to the respective connecting terminal of the energy store by means of an electrically conductive fibrous web or a strand comprising a plurality of individual lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Adolf Dillmann, Stefan Huehner, Reiner Holp
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Publication number: 20130323576Abstract: A power storage device includes a plurality of power storage modules, a first connecting plate, and a second connecting plate. Each of the plurality of power storage modules includes a plurality of power storage cells, a first end plate, and a second end plate. The first end plate includes a first main plate and a first sub-plate. The first sub-plate includes a first securing hole. The first main plate and the first sub-plate are provided to be connected to each other in at least two positional relationships with different positions of the first securing hole. The first connecting plate includes a first reference securing hole aligned with the first securing hole. The first securing hole is secured to the first reference securing hole by a first securing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Tsubasa IKEYA, Jun MACHIDA
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Publication number: 20130323552Abstract: An electricity storage module includes a plurality of electricity storage cells and a plurality of electricity storage cell holders. Each of the plurality of electricity storage cell holders includes a thermistor holding portion. At least one of the thermistor holding portions of the plurality of electricity storage cell holders is provided to support a thermistor. The thermistor holding portion includes a spring member contact portion, a first engaging portion, and a second engaging portion. The first engaging portion of one of adjacent thermistor holding portions engages with the second engaging portion of another of the adjacent thermistor holding portions to prevent a spring member contact portion from being deformed away from one of the electricity storage cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventor: Tomomi KURITA
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Publication number: 20130280590Abstract: An electrochemical energy storage device comprises a plurality of flat storage cells (2) each having a first current conductor (18a) and a second current conductor (18b) on a narrow side of the storage cell (2); a plurality of spacing elements (4) each being arranged between two storage cells (2) for maintaining a predetermined distance between the storage cells (2); and a clamping means (10) for clamping the storage cells (2) and spacing elements (4) together to form a stack. The spacing elements (4) each have a first pressure surface (22a) and a second pressure surface (22b) on their two sides facing a storage cell (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: Li-Tec Battery GmbHInventors: Tim Schaefer, Jens Meintschel
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Patent number: 8553432Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling an apparatus transmitting power between two electricity networks or between an electricity network and a polyphase electric machine), and including low-voltage power cells (C), which include a single-phase input/output connection (IN/OUT). The power cells are arranged into groups (G1-GN, GP1-GPN1, GS1-GSN2, G1??-GN??) such that at least one power cell per each phase of the electricity network or of the electric machine belongs to each group, and the input terminals (IN) of all the power cells belonging to the same group are connected to a common transformer, the transformer including its own separate winding that is galvanically isolated. The controllable power semiconductor switches connected to the input connectors (IN) of all the power cells supplying power to the same transformer are controlled cophasally with a 50% pulse ratio.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Vacon OYJInventors: Risto Komulainen, Hannu Sarén
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Publication number: 20130260182Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) for an energy storage module is disclosed which includes a first side having a plurality of low current traces useful for monitoring and balancing applications and a second side coated with high current traces, useful for current or power transmission purposes. Vias connect the high current traces to the low current traces thereby electrically connecting both sides of the board together. The disclosed PCB is particularly useful for energy storage modules whereby monitoring and/or balancing of the modules is required in addition to the transmission of high current levels for power applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: Caterpillar, Inc.Inventors: Andrew A. Knitt, Wellington Ying-Wei Kwok
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Publication number: 20130257410Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, a low frequency converter is described that includes a first electrochemical capacitor to charge to an input voltage and a second electrochemical capacitor that is coupled to the first electrochemical capacitor. The second electrochemical capacitor is associated with an output voltage of the low frequency converter. Each electrochemical capacitor may have a capacitance of at least one millifarad (mF) and a switching frequency that is less than one kilohertz.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Donald S. Gardner, Pavan Kumar
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Patent number: 8451583Abstract: The invention relates to an elongated power distributor (100) adapted to provide electrical power to an OLED device (104), the power distributor (100) comprising—a set of power cells (102), wherein the power cells (102) are arranged along the power distributor (100), each of the power cells (102) being adapted to provide substantially identical operating currents or voltages to the OLED device (104), and—means for mechanically fixing the power distributor (100) to the OLED device (104).Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2008Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Koninkiljke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Dirk Hente, Joseph Hendrik Anna Maria Jacobs
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Publication number: 20130119949Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to a power factor adjustor comprising: a power factor measurement unit configured to measure the power factor on an input line to a load and generate a power factor correction signal based on the measured power factor; and a power factor adjustment unit connected to the power factor measurement unit comprising: a fixed capacitor connected in series to a first switching device; and an adjustable element having a variable capacitance connected in parallel to the fixed capacitor and in series to a second switching device, wherein the overall capacitance of the power factor adjustment unit is adjusted by adjusting the capacitance of the adjustable element or by toggling the first and second switching devices in response to the power factor correction signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: PowerMag, LLCInventor: PowerMag, LLC
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Publication number: 20130107423Abstract: Power storage module for railway vehicles, comprising multiple interconnected capacitors (1) with terminals (2) for establishing an electrical connection with a single connection plate (7) common to all the capacitors (1) and mechanical securing by means of a support plate (6) placed between the terminals (2) and the connection plane (7), the terminals (2) being oversized in such a way as to define a cooling channel between the support plate (6) and the capacitors (1), the connection plate (7) being insulated from said cooling channel by means of the support plate (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: CAF POWER & AUTOMATION, S.L.U.Inventors: Txomin Nieva Fatela, Ion Onandia Jove
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Publication number: 20130096539Abstract: A handheld device includes an electronic instrument and a capacitive power supply for storing and delivering power to the electronic instrument. The capacitive power supply includes at least one capacitor, and an electronic circuit operable to boost a voltage from the capacitor to a higher voltage for use by the electronic instrument. The capacitive power supply can be rapidly recharged. Some configurations include an accelerometer which permits the handheld device to detect movement and perform various operations responsive to detected movement. A dual charging station is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: WELCH ALLYN, INC.Inventor: WELCH ALLYN, INC.
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Publication number: 20130089765Abstract: An electricity accumulation device includes an electricity accumulation element, an outer jacket material configured to house the electricity accumulation element, and a deformation sensor disposed on an expansive surface of the outer jacket material. The deformation sensor includes a sensor membrane having a base material made of an elastomer or a resin and conductive fillers filling the base material, the sensor membrane being subjected to bending deformation along with expansion of the outer jacket material, and a pair of electrodes connected to the sensor membrane. A three-dimensional conductive path is formed in the sensor membrane through contact between the conductive fillers. An electric resistance is increased along with an increase in amount of deformation of the sensor membrane from a natural state. The electricity accumulation device senses expansion of the outer jacket material on the basis of variations in electric resistance along with bending deformation of the sensor membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: TOKAI RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventor: TOKAI RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
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Publication number: 20130082520Abstract: An ultracapacitor energy storage system and in particular a system for packaging and connecting ultracapacitors (15) for energy storage purposes is described which is applicable in automotive and stationary applications. The ultracapacitors (15) in the system can be in series or parallel or a Combination of both. A controller, relays, voltage monitoring and isolation fault detection are used to regulate the system. The mechanical construction of frame and different pluggable modules (2 and 7) lead to an easy in and de-installation of the different parts. The different constructions are designed with a safe handling by the operator in mind.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: VITO NVInventors: Filip Leemans, Johan De Smet, Dominique Weyen
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Publication number: 20130077205Abstract: Disclosed herein is an energy storage module. The energy storage module may consist of a plurality of capacitor units each including: one or more capacitor cells each having a cathode terminal and an anode terminal extended and formed at an upper part thereof; and a case having a positive (+) connection terminal and a negative (?) connection terminal provided on a front surface and a rear surface of an upper part thereof, respectively, and a plurality of connectors connected to the positive (+) connection terminal and the negative (?) connection terminal embedded therein, the capacitor cells being inserted in the case, wherein the plurality of capacitor units are electrically connected to each other by coupling of the positive (+) connection terminal and the negative (?) connection terminal provided on the front surface and the rear surface of the case.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventors: Chan YOON, Young Hak JEONG, Hyun Chul JUNG, Bae Kyun KIM
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Publication number: 20130078488Abstract: An electric storage apparatus includes a holder for holding a plurality of electric storage devices. An inter-electric storage device air passage is formed between the electric storage devices. A holder body of the holder includes: at least one wall portion extending in a second direction, the at least one wall portion being opposed from outside to an electric storage device located at one end in a first direction among the plurality of electric storage devices; and an air vent portion formed side by side with the wall portion in a third direction orthogonal to the first and second directions, the air vent portion being opened to the first and second directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: LITHIUM ENERGY JAPANInventor: LITHIUM ENERGY JAPAN
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Patent number: 8390991Abstract: A stacked solid state solid electrolytic capacitor includes a plurality of capacitor units, a substrate unit and a package unit. The substrate unit includes a positive guiding substrate and a negative guiding substrate. The positive guiding substrate has a positive exposed end integrally extended therefrom along a first predetermined direction. The negative guiding substrate has a first negative exposed end integrally extended therefrom along a second predetermined direction, a second negative exposed end integrally extended therefrom along a third predetermined direction, and a third negative exposed end integrally extended therefrom along a fourth predetermined direction. The first, the second, the third and the fourth predetermined directions are different. The capacitor units are stacked on top of one another and disposed on the negative guiding substrate. The package unit encloses the capacitor units, one part of the positive and one part of the negative guiding substrate.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Apaq Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chi-Hao Chiu, Yui-Shin Fran, Ching-Feng Lin, Chun-Chia Huang, Chun-Hung Lin, Wen-Yen Huang
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Publication number: 20120162852Abstract: A decoupling device including a lead frame and at least one capacitor unit assembly is provided. The lead frame includes a cathode terminal portion and at least two opposite anode terminal portions located at two ends of the cathode terminal portion. The two anode terminal portions are electrically connected with each other through a conductive line. The capacitor unit assembly includes multiple capacitor elements. The multiple capacitor elements of the capacitor unit assembly is connected in parallel, arrayed on the same plane and disposed on the lead frame. Each capacitor element has a cathode portion and an anode portion opposite to each other. The cathode portion of the capacitor element is electrically connected with the cathode terminal portion. The anode portion of the capacitor element is electrically connected with the anode terminal portion. When multiple capacitor unit assemblies exists, the capacitor unit assemblies are arrayed in a stacked way.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Cheng-Liang Cheng, Yi-Hsiu Pan, Yu-Ting Cheng, Li-Duan Tsai
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Publication number: 20120082887Abstract: A plurality of electrical storage elements (11) are electrically connected to each other, and parts of the peripheral surfaces of the electrical storage elements (11) contained in concave surfaces (29) are joined to the concave surfaces (29) with double-sided adhesive tape (35), so that the electrical storage elements (11) can be firmly fixed to a holder (27), and heat can be efficiently transferred from the electrical storage elements (11) to the holder (27) through the double-sided adhesive tape (35).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicants: KOMATSU LTD., PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventors: Tooru Ninomiya, Susumu Nishimoto, Akihiko Souda