Abstract: An assembly includes a plurality of electrically interconnected battery cells in a housing. An electrically insulating coolant fluid that directly surrounds the plurality of electrically interconnected battery cells flows around the plurality of electrically interconnected battery cells in the housing. An aircraft having an assembly of this type is also provided.

Abstract: A capacitor is disclosed. In an embodiment a capacitor includes a receptacle with an opening, at least one capacitor element disposed inside of the receptacle and a lid sealing the receptacle, wherein a vent is arranged in a recess in an inner surface of the lid.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention is a secondary battery having a safety vent integrally formed with a side wall part of a case thereof whereby the secondary battery is improved in safety and has the effect of reducing manufacturing cost and simplifying process. As an example, disclosed is a secondary battery comprising: an electrode assembly; a case for receiving the electrode assembly; and a cap plate for covering an opened opening of the case, wherein the case includes two pairs of side wall parts, the side wall parts in each pair facing each other, and a bottom part perpendicular to the side wall parts, and a safety vent is integrally formed with an edge part of one region selected from the side wall parts and the bottom part.

Abstract: A capacitor explosion-proof device includes an explosion-proof casing, covering a top of an electrolytic capacitor opposing the pins. The explosion-proof casing includes a side plate, at least one vent disposed on the side plate and opposing the top. By avoiding spread of electrolyte solution, probability of a fire can be reduced.

Abstract: A capacitor is provided with a case having a receptacle with an expandable section that allows the receptacle to extend axially when internal pressure builds within the case as a result of a fault. Terminals are mounted on the cover and electrically connected to the electrodes of a capacitor element through an interrupter plate, via leads. The plate is attached to the section of the case that extends under pressure, whereby the plate is drawn away from the cover, thereby breaking the electrical connections to the terminal. The plate may also work in conjunction with a cover that expands outward in response to internal pressure, to provide a second pressure interrupter mechanism.

Abstract: An explosion-proof valve installed to a hole portion of a pressure vessel and valve opening when the pressure within the pressure vessel goes beyond a predetermined value so as to release the pressure integrally has a tubular portion inserted to the hole portion, an outside flange portion provided in one end portion of the tubular portion and engaging with an opening peripheral edge portion outside the vessel in the hole portion, a locking projection provided in the other end portion of the tubular portion and engaging with an opening peripheral edge portion in side the vessel in the hole portion, and a membrane portion provided in an inner peripheral side of the tubular portion and rupturing due to the pressure at the valve opening time, and has such a shape that an outer diameter of the outside flange portion is made smaller than an outer diameter of the locking projection.

Abstract: An example includes a capacitor case sealed to retain electrolyte, at least one anode disposed in the capacitor case, the at least one anode comprising a sintered portion disposed on a substrate, an anode conductor coupled to the substrate in electrical communication with the sintered portion, the anode conductor sealingly extending through the capacitor case to an anode terminal disposed on the exterior of the capacitor case with the anode terminal in electrical communication with the sintered portion, a cathode disposed in the capacitor case, a separator disposed between the cathode and the anode and a cathode terminal disposed on an exterior of the capacitor case and in electrical communication with the cathode, with the anode terminal and the cathode terminal electrically isolated from one another.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly, the electrode assembly including an anode, a cathode, and a separator therebetween; a case accommodating the electrode assembly, the case having an opening; a cap plate coupled to the opening of the case, the cap plate having a discharge hole; and a vent plate coupled to the discharge hole, wherein the vent plate includes a main notch part corresponding to the discharge hole, and a sub-notch part separated from the main notch part.

Abstract: A capacitor includes: an anode part that is drawn from an anode body of a capacitor element to an element end-face, to be formed over the element end-face; a cathode part that is drawn from a cathode body of the capacitor element to the element end-face, to be formed over the element end-face; an anode terminal member that is disposed in a sealing member; a cathode terminal member that is disposed in the sealing member; an anode current collector plate that is connected to the anode part, and is also connected to the anode terminal member; and a cathode current collector plate that is connected to the cathode part, and is also connected to the cathode terminal member.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical energy storage system (100) comprising at least one coiled electrical energy storage element placed inside an envelope (200), said envelope (200) containing the coiled electrical energy storage element in a main body (210) of the envelope (200) and including at least one lid (230, 240), characterized in that said lid (230, 240), placed at one end of the main body of the envelope (200) and electrically connected by electrical connection means (280) to the coiled electrical energy storage element, is fastened to the main body (210) of the envelope (200) by a bonding means (600). The invention is particularly applicable in the production of electrical energy storage assemblies such as supercapacitors, batteries or generators.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrochemical capacitor that can be reflow soldered, and wherein film package is used on the capacitor body. The container (20) of the electrochemical capacitor (ECC) stores the film package (11) of the capacitor body (10) within a storage space (SR) such that sealing sections (11a-11c) do not contact the inner surface of the storage space (SR). Inner material (30), which cover the sealing sections (11a-11c) and rear edge of the film package 11 and are adhered to the inner surface of the storage space (SR), affixing the film package (11) within the storage space (SR), are provided in a rectangular framework to the regions in the storage space (SR) of the container (20) that correspond to said sealing sections (11a-11c) and rear edge.

Abstract: Techniques are generally disclosed for controlling a release event from an electrical component. In some examples described herein, a device may include an inner packing material that is coupled to the electrical component and adapted to surround the electrical component. The inner packing material may be configured to trap gases produced by the electrical component during a release event. Additional examples described herein may include outer packing material configured to contain the inner packing material and substantially maintain a rigid shape during the release event. Further examples may include connection rods between the inner packing material and the outer packing material, wherein the connection rods are configured to resist expansion of the inner packing material. In some examples described herein, the inner packing material may be sealed to prevent a release of gas created by the release event.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for energy storage devices capable of mitigating the pressure differentials between adjacent bi-polar units using a pressure equalization valve at a projection from a substrate of a bi-polar unit, which prevents the pressure equalization valve from being submerged by free liquid in the unit.

Abstract: A capacitor includes a sealing member that includes a valve installation part, the valve installation part being higher than a processed sealing part of an outer packaging case for housing a capacitor element; and a pressure valve that is installed in a through hole of the valve installation part and whose valve function part is set at a position, the position being higher than the processed sealing part.

Abstract: A pressure valve is made of gas-permeable flexible material, and an actuation portion and a supporter are formed integrally with each other. The actuation portion includes a thin portion and a thick portion provided in an outer region of the thin portion and having a thickness greater than that of the thin portion. When viewed from the direction of the thickness of the actuation portion, the thin portion has a cross-like shape, and the outer edge of the thin portion is shaped to include a plurality of first arcs each protruding toward the inside of the thin portion, and a plurality of second arcs each protruding toward the outside of the thin portion.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a housing and a purge valve. The housing defines a cavity and a lumen extending from a volume of the cavity to a volume outside the cavity. The purge valve is disposed within the lumen and includes an occlusion member. A portion of the occlusion member has a width substantially equal to a width of an end portion of the lumen such that the portion of the occlusion member is disposed within the end portion of the lumen when the purge valve is in a first configuration. The portion of the occlusion member being disposed outside the end portion of the lumen when the purge valve is in a second configuration.

Abstract: A metal electrolytic capacitor capable of quickly absorbing and immobilizing a belching vapor of a driving electrolyte and widely reducing leakage when an explosion-proof valve operates. An aluminum electrolytic capacitor body is configured by housing a capacitor element in a cylindrical aluminum case, a pair of leads extend from the capacitor body, an explosion-proof valve. is formed on a top panel portion of the metal case, a cylindrical cap as a casing is attached from above to the capacitor body, a plurality of small openings are formed on a top panel portion (bottom portion) of the cap, and an absorbent or a mixture of an absorbent and a water molecular compound wrapped in a permeable fiber material, such as unwoven fabric and filter paper, is placed in a space between the cap and the top panel portion of the capacitor body.

Abstract: An energy storage device includes an electrode unit in which a cathode having a cathode lead, an anode having an anode lead, and a separator located between the cathode and the anode to separate the cathode and the anode from each other are rolled together; a housing receiving the electrode unit; an electrolyte filled in the housing; an inner terminal arranged in the housing to face the electrode unit; and an outer terminal connected to the inner terminal. A groove is formed in a side of the inner terminal, and a side protrusion is formed on an inner wall of the housing at a location corresponding to the groove.

Abstract: A laminate-packaged electric storage device includes an outer package, an electric storage device element, and an electrolyte solution, the outer package formed by stacking and seal-tight bonding outer package films along a bonding section formed in an outer edge area of the outer package films, the electric storage device element and the electrolyte solution being held in a receiving section formed inside the outer package. A non-bonding section surrounded by the bonding section and communicating with the receiving section is formed in the outer edge area, an opening is formed through at least one outer package film, and a seal section is formed to surround the opening formed in an area of the non-bonding section, the outer package films bonded in the seal section, and the opening formed in the area of the non-bonding section at a position other than a center position.

Abstract: The capacitor includes at least: a capacitor body; two lead wires provided on one end surface; a projecting portion provided at a substantially central portion of another end surface; and at least two relief valves provided on the another end surface. On the another end surface, the at least two relief valves are arranged in substantially rotational symmetry with respect to the projecting portion. Further, an axial center line of the projecting portion and an axial center line of the capacitor substantially correspond to each other. Also provided are a capacitor case to be used for the capacitor and a substrate provided with a circuit using the capacitor.

Abstract: An electric storage device pressure regulating apparatus includes: a case in an internal portion of which is disposed a regulating chamber that communicates with a space in a vessel by an opening portion; a semipermeable membrane that seals the opening portion; a check valve that stops discharging of the gas out of the vessel from inside the regulating chamber when the internal pressure of the regulating chamber is less than or equal to a predetermined value, and that discharges the gas out of the vessel from inside the regulating chamber when the internal pressure of the regulating chamber exceeds the value; and a communicating pipe that communicates between a space inside the regulating chamber and a space inside the vessel and extends from the case to an electric storage device main body.

Abstract: A method of making an electrolytic capacitor includes providing a first electrode that includes a metal substrate, a carbide layer, and a carbonaceous material. The metal substrate includes a metal selected from the group consisting of titanium, aluminum, tantalum, niobium, zirconium, silver, steel, and alloys and combinations thereof. The method further includes providing a second electrode and an electrolyte.

Abstract: An external terminal having an exposed surface which is exposed to the outside from a package, a current collector which is disposed inside of the package and is connected to the external terminal, and an electrode assembly which is disposed inside of the package and is connected to the current collector are provided. The package includes a safe valve and a protection member covering the safe valve. The protection member includes a space portion formed between the protection member and the safe valve, and a communicating portion communicating the space portion and the periphery of the protection member.

Abstract: A metal electrolytic capacitor capable of quickly absorbing and immobilizing a belching vapor of a driving electrolyte and widely reducing leakage when an explosion-proof valve operates. An aluminum electrolytic capacitor body is configured by housing a capacitor element in a cylindrical aluminum case, a pair of leads extend from the capacitor body, an explosion-proof valve is formed on a top panel portion of the metal case, a cylindrical cap as a casing is attached from above to the capacitor body, a plurality of small openings are formed on a top panel portion (bottom portion) of the cap, and an absorbent or a mixture of an absorbent and a water molecular compound wrapped in a permeable fiber material, such as unwoven fabric and filter paper, is placed in a space between the cap and the top panel portion of the capacitor body.

Abstract: One embodiment includes a method that includes positioning a first substantially planar electrode including material defining a first aperture into a capacitor stack in alignment with a second substantially planar electrode such that a first non-aperture portion of the second substantially planar electrode at least partially overlays the first aperture and joining the first substantially planar electrode to the second substantially planar electrode proximal the material defining the first aperture and the first non-aperture portion of the second substantially planar electrode.

Abstract: A pressure control valve provided on a terminal plate of a capacitor includes a filter, a valve body and a cap. The filter is provided so as to close a through-hole disposed in a terminal plate and is composed of a gas permeable sheet preventing permeation of the electrolyte solution. The valve body is formed of an elastic material, has a cylindrical part and a bottom part, and is disposed so that the bottom part covers the through-hole of the terminal plate. The cap is fixed to the terminal plate, covers the valve body, and holds the valve body in a composed state with respect to the terminal plate. The cap is provided with a vent hole. The valve body and the filter are spaced apart from each other.

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

Abstract: An electronic component (2) for application in high pressure environments has a casing (4) entirely filled with an electrically insulating first fluid (F1), whereby the casing (4) exhibits or connects to a volume compensation unit for compensating a volume change of the first fluid (F1). An electric device (1) has at least one such electronic component (2) in a device housing (10), whereby the device housing (10) is filled with a second fluid (F2).

Abstract: A method is described for manufacturing a conductive polymer electrolytic capacitor. The method includes a step of aging a capacitor element including an electrolyte containing a conductive polymer and an ionic liquid by applying an aging voltage y (V) to the capacitor element to satisfy the following formula (1) or the following formula (2). In the following formulae (1) and (2), x represents a forming voltage for a valve metal. An electrolytic capacitor having a high withstand voltage is implemented by this method. 0.5x?y?x(0<x?48)??(1) 24?y?x(48<x)??(2).

Abstract: A capacitor includes a metal case and a terminal plate. The metal case accommodates a capacitor element together with a driving electrolyte and is joined to one of the electrodes of the capacitor element at its inner bottom surface. The terminal plate is joined to the other electrode at its inner surface so as to seal the opening of the metal case. The terminal plate is provided with a pressure regulating valve also functioning as a driving-electrolyte filling hole. The pressure regulating valve includes a ring-shaped elastic member which is pressed into the wall formed on the terminal plate.

Abstract: An electric power storage apparatus including a housing, a partition which is placed in the housing to form a first housing portion and a second housing portion, a electric power storage unit which is housed in the first housing portion, a coolant which is housed in the first housing portion and is provided for cooling the electric power storage unit, and a pressure release means for releasing an internal pressure of the first housing portion to the second housing portion in an abnormal state of the electric power storage unit in which gas is produced in the electric power storage unit.

Abstract: According the present invention, anode foils are encapsulated in separator material so as to insulate them from the metal housing of an electrolytic capacitor. The present invention also provides for enclosed capacitor configurations for use in stacked capacitor configurations. Preferably, heat-sealable polymeric materials are used as separator materials to encapsulate or enclose the anode assemblies and capacitor configurations. The encapsulated anode assemblies and capacitor configurations of the present invention may be used in implantable cardioverter defibrillators.

Abstract: A capacitor includes a metal case and a terminal plate. The metal case accommodates a capacitor element together with a driving electrolyte and is joined to one of the electrodes of the capacitor element at its inner bottom surface. The terminal plate is joined to the other electrode at its inner surface so as to seal the opening of the metal case. The terminal plate is provided with a pressure regulating valve also functioning as a driving-electrolyte filling hole. The pressure regulating valve includes a ring-shaped elastic member which is pressed into the wall formed on the terminal plate.

Abstract: An electric appliance comprises a component part (101) that comprises electronic components, among which is an electrolytic capacitor (105). A molded part (301) is molded around the component part (101), An outer surface of the molded part (301) constitutes at least a part of the outer surface of the electric appliance. The molded part comprises a cavity (302), which contains something else than electronic components or connections between electronic components. The cavity (302) is separated from the electrolytic capacitor (105) by at most a wall the thickness of which is smaller than a mean material thickness of the molded part (301) between the component part (101) and outside of the electric appliance.

Abstract: A capacitor is provided to overcome the following problem: when plural capacitors are linked, a large coupling space is required because an anode and a cathode are brought out through the opposite ends, so that downsizing of the capacitor is difficult. The capacitor also allows easy electrical and mechanical coupling, reducing the required coupling space and unnecessary resistance. According to a structure of the capacitor, capacitor element (2) is enclosed in mechanical housing (3) having an opening sealed by terminal plate (4). Terminal slip (5), which includes rib (5b) to be coupled to one of the anode and the cathode of capacitor element (2) and terminal (5a), is insert-molded into terminal plate (4). The other of the anode and the cathode is coupled to an inner bottom face of metal housing (3). The one of the anode and the cathode is brought out through terminal (5a), and the other of the anode and the cathode is brought out through metal housing (3), thus a lower resistance is expected.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a capacitor stack, including one or more substantially planar anode layers, and one or more substantially planar cathode layers. Additionally, the capacitor has a case having a first opening and a second opening, the first opening sized for passage of the capacitor stack, and a cover substantially conforming to the first opening and sealingly connected to the first opening. Also, the capacitor includes a plate substantially conforming to the second opening and sealingly connected to the second opening, the plate defining an aperture. Additionally, the capacitor includes a plug substantially conforming to the aperture in the plate, the plug sealingly connected to the plate. The capacitor stack is disposed in the case, and the terminal is in electrical connection with the case and at least one capacitor electrode.

Abstract: Sealing and breathing valve assembly for accumulators comprising: at least one substantially tubular collar associated to the cover of said accumulator and suitable for connecting the external environment with one or more breathing ducts made in said cover; an elastic cap of a substantially tubular shape closed by a bottom amovably coupled to the external surface of said tubular collar. Said cap has at least one first part of a substantially cylindrical surface next to said bottom with a thickness reduced with respect to the remaining part next to the bottom of said cap, said first cap having a radial elastic deformation with respect to the remaining part working as a sealing function.

Abstract: Implantable medical devices (IMDs) and their various components, including flat electrolytic capacitors for same, and methods of making and using same and providing for outgassing of gases released during capacitor charge and discharge cycles are disclosed. A gas vent and liquid electrolyte barrier into the electrolyte fill tube lumen that is used to fill the interior case chamber with electrolyte and then needs to be closed to prevent leakage of electrolyte. The fill port is shaped to comprise a fill port tube having interior and exterior tube ends and a fill port ferrule intermediate the ends of the fill port tube and comprising a fill port ferrule flange extending transversely to and away from the fill port tube.

Abstract: The invention provides an electric double-layer capacitor sealed up by a flexible casing material that ensures a release of pressure upon an increasing internal pressure. A pressure release valve (1) is attached to the flexible casing material. The pressure release valve (1) comprises a collar airtightly joined to the flexible casing material and a cylindrical portion (3) connected to the collar, extending out of a capacitor enclosure. The cylindrical portion (3) comprises an end part (5) having a self-closing passage (6) that is opening to the outside only upon a pressure release and is closed up in a normal state, and a channel (4) in communication with the interior of the capacitor enclosure.

Abstract: A shaft part is coaxially provided within a pressure release port provided in a sealing plate sealed to an opening portion of a case for a condenser or a battery, a valve body closely fitted and fixed within the pressure release port has a seal lip which is directed toward the outside of a pressure container and is closely contacted with an outer peripheral surface of the shaft part with predetermined tensional force, and in the case that internal pressure of the case is increased more than a predetermined value, the seal lip is operated so as to open the valve, thereby releasing the internal pressure to the atmospheric air.

Abstract: A power electronics component having a housing a cover plate and an electrically active region. The electrically active region is disposed in the housing in such manner that a gap exists between the electrically active region and the inner wall of the housing. The gap is filled with a moisture absorbent bulk granular material.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a layer stack for the acceptance of a liquid having a suction layer (1) with high absorbency sufficing for sucking up the liquid from the edge of the layer stack into its middle and having a first storage layer (2) with low absorbency that is not sufficient for sucking up the liquid from the edge of the layer stack up to its middle between which an intermediate layer (3) composed of non-absorbent material and adjoining the first storage layer (3) is arranged, whereby a non-absorbent edge layer (7) is arranged at that side of the first storage layer (2) facing away from the intermediate layer (3), and whereby the intermediate layer (3) comprises through holes (4) whose plurality, size and distribution is selected such that some of the liquid suctioned up by the suction layer (1) can proceed via the holes (4) to the first storage layer and thoroughly saturate this.

Abstract: A gas-permeable plug is adapted to be inserted in an insertion hole formed through a part of a casing in an inward-outward direction. The gas-permeable plug has a plug body and a permeable sheet including therein countless minute permeable pores. The plug body is injection molded from a material having rubber-like elasticity and the permeable sheet is integrally bonded to a sheet bonding portion by an anchor operation such that when the plug body is injection molded, at the sheet bonding portion, a part of a heat-melted liquid resin enters the minute permeable pores and/or the permeable gaps in irregular directions by the injection molding pressure and is solidified.

Abstract: Implantable medical devices (IMDs) and their various components, including flat electrolytic capacitors for same, and methods of making and using same and providing for outgassing of gases released during capacitor charge and discharge cycles are disclosed. A gas vent and liquid electrolyte barrier into the electrolyte fill tube lumen that is used to fill the interior case chamber with electrolyte and then needs to be closed to prevent leakage of electrolyte. The fill port is shaped to comprise a fill port tube having interior and exterior tube ends and a fill port ferrule intermediate the ends of the fill port tube and comprising a fill port ferrule flange extending trasversely to and away from the fill port tube.

Abstract: An electric double-layer capacitor has a pair of thrust plates for thrusting a stacked cell pair and a gasket for encapsulating the stacked cell pair together with the thrust plates. The thrust plate has slanted side surfaces for effecting a close contact with a packaging overcoat. The thrust plates and the mounting gasket are coupled together by an interdigitaion relationship.

Abstract: An electric double layer capacitor with a control circuit component. When the electric double layer capacitor is provided in plural and these capacitors are serially connected for charging thereof through a source of DC power, the control circuit component balances charge Voltage of each electric double layer capacitor. The control circuit component is mounted to a control circuit board. The control circuit board has a diameter smaller than that of a sheath can of the electric double layer capacitor and is fixedly secured to a cover such that it does not project upwardly beyond an upper end of a pole projection, serving as a positive electrode, of the electric double layer capacitor.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide safety valve elements for condenser use, which rupture precisely at a predetermined pressure especially stably in a low pressure range so as to release inner pressure outside and can be manufactured readily, and to provide a condenser which incorporates the safety valve elements. The safety valve elements for condenser use according to the present invention comprises a metal substrate A which is provided with a perforated opening C and a metal foil B laid over the metal substrate A to close the perforated opening C.

Abstract: An electrolytic capacitor (K1-K3) with an open circuit mode mechanism, comprises: a metallic casing (32; 52; 62) for accommodating a capacitor element (31; 51; 61); an upper lid (33; 53; 63) which is mounted on a mouth of the metallic casing; a pair of metallic rivets (35; 54; 65) which are secured to the upper lid; a pair of external connection terminals (39; 55; 70) each of which is connected to one end portion of each of the metallic rivets; and a fixing member (40; 56; 71) which is molded by resin and is formed with a pair of through-holes (41; 57; 72) each for passing the other end portion of each of the metallic rivets therethrough such that the other end of each of the metallic rivets projecting out of the fixing member is connected, by metallic junction, to each of a pair of lead-out lead plates (42; 58; 73) drawn from the capacitor element.

Abstract: A stack type electric double layer capacitor includes a plurality of unit cells, each with a pair of polarizing electrodes facing each other across a porous separator, a pair of current collecting members, and a gasket surrounding the electrodes and current collecting members. The gasket has a heat radiation notch in the direction parallel to or perpendicular to the stacking direction. This prevents heat from accumulating in the capacitor at the time of rapid charge and discharge, and thereby enhances the reliability of the capacitor.

Abstract: An electric double-layer capacitor is provided, which decreases the number of necessary components to improve the productivity of the capacitor. The capacitor includes at least one basic cell. Each of the at least one basic cell has (a) an insulative, tubular gasket having a tubular inner space and opening ends, (b) a pair of polarizable electrodes made of a solid activated-carbon, (c) a sheet-like, porous, non electron-conductive separator sandwiched between the pair of electrodes; and (d) a pair of conductive, sheet-like collectors placed to close the opening ends of the gasket. The pair of collectors are electrically connected to a pair of external terminals. The pair of electrodes and the separator are placed in the inner space of the gasket. The gasket is made of a thermoplastic resin and is formed by injection molding. The separator and the pair of electrodes are unified with the gasket.