Abstract: A battery pack including a reinforcement plate having a metal layer and a heat sealing layer, wherein the reinforcement plate is attached to a battery cell to reinforce the battery cell, thus improving reliability regarding product quality. The battery pack includes a battery cell, a circuit module electrically connected to the battery cell, a top cover installed on an upper portion of the battery cell, and a reinforcement plate attached to the battery cell.

Abstract: A battery module including a plurality of rechargeable batteries electrically connected to one another; an end plate arranged at an outermost rechargeable battery of the plurality of rechargeable batteries and supporting the plurality of rechargeable batteries; and at least one elastic member at a surface of the end plate facing the outermost rechargeable battery. A pair of elastic members may be arranged symmetrically with respect to a center line in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A battery holder holds a plurality of batteries by a simple structure. A battery holder 20 has a holder member 40 to hold batteries Bt. The holder member 40 includes a holder body 42 provided as a plate-like member, and holding holes 40S. The holding hole 40S is formed, such that a holding space 40Sa is secured between the inner wall of the holding hole 40S and the side face of the battery Bt. The holder member 40 has pressing projections 42a, each being formed by pressing and plastically deforming part of the holder body 42 toward an axial direction of the battery and formed by protruding part of the inner wall of the holding hole 40S toward the center of the battery. The pressing projections are arranged, such as to press the side face of the battery Bt and hold the battery Bt in the holder member 40.

Abstract: An electrified battery tray assembly comprising a pair of battery positive and negative terminal engaging elements wiredly connected to at least one plug receiving connector on the tray tor accessing battery power via the at least one connector.

Abstract: A structure for mounting an electric storage apparatus includes the electric storage apparatus outputting an energy for use in running of a vehicle, a vehicle body including a recessed portion housing the electric storage apparatus, a fastening member fixing the electric storage apparatus to the recessed portion, and a reinforce. The reinforce is disposed at a position surrounding the electric storage apparatus together with the recessed portion and is fixed to the vehicle body. The reinforce presses the electric storage apparatus against the recessed portion.

Abstract: A compartment accommodates a button cell. The compartment includes an opening side through which the button cell is loaded or ejected from a side surface of the buttons cell. The compartment includes an upper side, a lower side, and lateral sides for holding flat surfaces and the side surface of the button cell. The compartment includes elastic pieces for biasing at least one of the flat surfaces or the side surface of the button cell. A slit is disposed on at least one of the upper side, the lower side, or the lateral sides. The slit extends from a side opposite to the opening side toward the opening side. The slit extends to a part of the button cell.

Abstract: Disclosed is a battery pack including a battery module array, wherein a reinforcement member is coupled to side walls of end plates or sides of main members at an outer side of an outermost battery module of the battery module array to minimize deformation of the battery pack when the battery pack is vibrated in the front and rear direction.

Abstract: A water resistant battery box for use with electronic faucets. The battery box includes a lower housing, a cover supported by the lower housing, and an upper housing positioned between the lower housing and the cover. The upper housing includes a lip seal cooperating with the lower housing to prevent water from leaking into the housing while permitting for internal pressure within the battery box to be relieved.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device and a method for securely clamping and unclamping a battery in a battery receiving tray, the device comprising an escalatable hold down clamp for clamping the battery, an escalator means for lifting or lowering the clamp in screwed engagement with the escalatable hold down clamp, a hold down rod for fixedly engaging the hold down device onto the battery tray.

Abstract: Disclosed is a battery pack case assembly for an electric or hybrid vehicle. The battery pack case assembly includes a case body and a cover. The case body receives a battery pack, and the cover is coupled to the case body. The case body is formed of a plastic composite in which a long fiber or a blend of a long fiber and a continuous fiber is used as a reinforcing fiber in a plastic matrix. A separate reinforced member is bonded to both side bracket parts for coupling to a vehicle body, and is formed of a plastic composite in which a long fiber, a continuous, or a blend of a long fiber and a continuous fiber is used as the reinforcing fiber in the plastic matrix.

Abstract: A battery ejecting structure with the pad function is applied to a portable electronic device which comprises a housing and a battery. The battery ejecting structure of the present invention comprises a pad, a pushing element and a blocking element. The pad is located movably in a container of the housing and comprises a fixed member. The pushing element is located in the housing, and the fixed member of the pad is connected to the pushing element through the housing. The pushing element comprises a lock structure for locking the battery in an initial position. The blocking element is located movably in the container next to the pad. While the blocking element is disengaged from the container, the pushing element is moved from the initial position to a release position by the movement of the pad to unlock the battery.

Abstract: A portable terminal device has a battery cover that can be opened/closed without a tool, and is small and thin, with a waterproof structure. The device has a housing with a battery pocket which houses a battery; and a battery cover which slides and opens/closes the battery pocket. The housing has a battery cover engaging section wherein a locking claw disposed on one end of the battery cover slides and is inserted such that the end of the battery cover is supported; and a packing deformation preventing/suppressing wall, which surrounds the battery pocket, except on the battery cover engaging section, and prevents a packing, integrally molded with the battery cover from deforming. The packing is integrally molded with the battery cover and a deformation preventing rib prevents the packing from deforming in the region having no packing deformation preventing/suppressing wall.

Abstract: An exterior power supply for a hearing aid has a battery-shaped conductor, two thin power contacts, and a DC power source. The battery-shaped conductor is received in a battery container of the hearing aid and has a top electrode and a bottom electrode. The thin power contacts are mounted to the battery-shaped conductor and respectively and electronically connected to the top and bottom electrodes of the battery-shaped conductor. Each thin power contact has a thickness matching a gap between an opening and a door of the battery container of the hearing aid. The DC power source is electronically connected to the battery-shaped conductor through a power wire and the thin power contacts to output DC power to the top and bottom electrodes of the battery-shaped conductor. Therefore, the hearing aid obtains DC power from the battery-shaped conductor and the button cell is not replaced frequently.

Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells arranged in a first direction, the battery cells having vents, a housing accommodating the battery cells, and an insulating member corresponding to the vents.

Abstract: A jacket for a multi-cell battery pack, the jacket having: outer walls defining a chamber for coolant fluid; a mid-wall partitioning the jacket into two regions; cell holders for holding the cells in place in the jacket so that each cell extends through the mid-wall; an inlet for coolant fluid on a first side of the mid-wall; and an outlet for coolant fluid on a second side of the mid-wall; the jacket defining a fluid path for the coolant fluid between the inlet and the outlet, the fluid path passing each cell of a set of the cells on both the first and second sides of the mid-wall.

Abstract: A battery support includes a base having an upper surface and a lower surface, a spine extending downwardly from and axially along the base such that at least a portion of the base is cantilevered from the spine, and at least one rib extending downwardly from the base and laterally from the spine. The upper surface is sized to support a battery thereon.

Abstract: A battery holder for use with a battery-powered sensor may be configured such that removing the battery involves at least two distinct motions. The battery holder may include a cradle and a resilient retention strap configured to be deflectable between relaxed and deflected positions. With the retention strap in the relaxed position, the cradle and the retention strap may cooperate to retain the battery in the inserted position within the battery holder. The battery may be removed by first manipulating the retention strap from the relaxed position to the deflected position, and then using a distinct second motion to remove the battery from the holder. The battery holder may be configured to substantially prevent movement of the battery relative to the cradle when the battery is in the inserted position. The battery holder may be configured to facilitate insertion of the battery into the holder in a desired orientation.

Abstract: A battery tray can include a deck, first and second longitudinal and side walls and a clamping member. The walls can extend from the deck and cooperate with each other to form a container area for receiving one of a first and a second battery, where the first battery has a longer length than the second battery. The second longitudinal and side walls can include respective first and second battery hold down members each having a rib for engaging one of the first and second batteries. The first longitudinal and side walls can include respective first and second ramped members for urging at least the first battery into engagement with the battery hold down members. The first clamping member can be removably coupled to the battery tray relative to one of the first longitudinal or side walls and can engage the first or second battery positioned on the deck.

Abstract: A battery may have a foil battery pack with leads that are coupled to a printed circuit board. Battery protection structures formed from an insulating material such as plastic may be used to protect the foil battery pack. The foil battery pack may have a rectangular shape with front and rear faces surrounded by a rectangular peripheral edge. The battery protection structures may have a ring shape that surrounds the peripheral edge while leaving the front and rear faces exposed to minimize the size of the battery protection structures. An elastomeric material may be used to form the battery protection structures. The elastomeric material may allow the battery protection structures to stretch when the battery pack expands during use. Two shots of plastic may be incorporated into the battery protection structures to provide both puncture resistance and the ability to stretch during use.

Abstract: A cell case is provided which maintains cell temperature low by reducing heat reception during no power generation, while ensuring heat dissipation performance during generating power, and which is capable of suppressing reduction of cell capacity due to thermal degradation. A structure for attaching the cell case is also provided. The cell case has a sealed structure and houses a battery module. The cell case has a supporting mechanism which forms a space between the outer surface of the battery module and the inner surface of the case. A first cover layer has a radiation emissivity larger than that of the outer surface of the battery module and is disposed on the outer surface of the cell module. A second cover layer has a radiation emissivity larger than that of the inner surface of the case and is disposed on the inner surface of the case.

Abstract: Disclosed is a battery pack including a battery module array having battery modules which are arranged in a lateral direction in two or more rows, each of the battery modules configured with battery cells or unit modules, each of which has two or more battery cells mounted therein, are stacked in a state in which the battery cells or the unit modules are erected vertically, a base plate on which the battery modules are stacked in a vertically erected state, a pair of main members provided at the front and rear of the battery module array, opposite ends of each of the main members being fastened to an external device, a pair of end plates disposed in contact with the front and rear of the battery module array such that the lower end of each of the end plates is fixed to the base plate, and supporting bars.

Abstract: Battery spill containment trays, battery spill containment systems, and methods of battery spill containment are provided. A spill containment system includes a tray mountable on a rack and including a support surface for supporting a device thereon; and an absorbent member removably installed on the tray below the support surface and configured to absorb a spilled substance of the device.

Abstract: A case for a battery pack includes a first case member including a first sidewall, a first rib extending from the first sidewall, and a coupling hook disposed on the first rib and a second case member including a second sidewall, a second rib spaced from and parallel to the second sidewall, a coupling hole defined in the second rib and coupled to the coupling hook. The first rib includes a reinforcement part disposed on an inner surface thereof facing the second rib.

Abstract: A battery pack and a vehicle including the same, the battery pack including a battery module including at least one battery cell; a support frame for supporting the battery module; and a support portion including a wire for supporting the battery module with respect to the support frame.

Abstract: A removable battery assembly is configured to provide electrical power to a device. The device may include, for example, an oxygen concentrator, a ventilator, a respiratory therapy device, an electromagnetic radiation therapy device, a nebulizer, and/or other devices. The battery assembly is configured to securely engage the device, while allowing for quick and easy disengagement and removal. The mechanism for disengaging the battery assembly from the device may be intuitive to users, such that users may not have to spend substantial time learning how to remove the battery assembly from engagement.

Abstract: Disclosed is a battery device including a battery enclosure incorporating a battery cell. The battery device further includes an output terminal that outputs power of the battery cell. The battery enclosure includes a first surface, a second surface, a first step surface, a second step surface, a first engaging portion, a second engaging portion, a first groove, and a second groove formed in the second step surface and the second engaging portion, and a recess is provided in at least one of the first step surface and the second step surface.

Abstract: Erroneous insertion of a battery into an imaging device resulting from downsizing of the battery is prevented. In a battery loading and unloading mechanism for loading and unloading a battery 2 formed in a flat rectangular parallelepiped and having an almost square main surface to and from a device (an imaging device 1) to be detachably equipped with the battery 2, the battery 2 is formed with projecting portions 26, 27 at longitudinal both ends of a back surface thereof and along the back surface, the back surface being a surface opposite to an insertion surface of the battery inserted into the device, whereby even the battery formed in a flat rectangular parallelepiped and having the almost-square main surface can be prevented from being erroneously inserted into the device.

Abstract: A secondary battery for an electronic appliance, including a battery cell. The battery cell has a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and an electrolyte in a pack. A positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal are led out from the same side face of the pack. A metallic battery can accommodates the battery cell therein such that the side face from which the positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode terminal are lead out is faced towards the opening side. A lid, made of a synthetic resin, in which terminal parts to be connected to the electrodes of the electronic appliance upon being connected to the positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode terminal are faced outwardly, plugs the opening of the battery can, the battery cell being accommodated in the battery can upon being adhered onto an inner face thereof.

Abstract: A battery pack including: a bare cell having first and second electrode terminals; a holder positioned on a first side of the bare cell, comprising first fastening portions; a protective circuit assembly seated in the holder; and a cover to cover the protective circuit assembly and the bare cell, the cover including second fastening portions. In the battery pack, the first and second fastening portions are interlocked inside of the cover.

Abstract: A battery pack is provided. The battery pack includes a first battery that includes a first terminal and second terminal on the opposite side of the battery from the first terminal. The battery pack further includes a battery holder. The battery holder includes a flexible substrate and a first conductive element disposed on the flexible substrate. The first conductive element has a first contact region to electrically engage with the first terminal. The battery holder further includes a second conductive element that has a second contact region to electrically engage with the second terminal when the flexible substrate is folded over the first battery.

Abstract: Disclosed is a battery device including a battery enclosure incorporating a battery cell. The battery device further includes an output terminal that outputs power of the battery cell. The battery enclosure includes a first surface, a second surface, a first step surface, a second step surface, a first engaging portion, a second engaging portion, a first groove, and a second groove formed in the second step surface and the second engaging portion, and a recess is provided in at least one of the first step surface and the second step surface.

Abstract: A cooling device for a battery module and a battery device comprising said cooling device for a battery module are provided that includes a cooling element having at least one through hole extending from a first side of the cooling element facing the battery module to an opposite second side of the cooling element, at least one spring element disposed on the second side of the cooling element, in order to exert a contact force on the second side of the cooling element in a tensioned condition, and at least one clamping device coupled to the spring element and extending through the through hole, wherein a contact region of the clamping device extends beyond the second side of the cooling element when the spring element is in a relaxed condition.

Abstract: An electrical storage device includes a housing structure having battery unit housing portions each for housing a battery unit and an attaching object, a plurality of connectors attached to the attaching object, and conductive members connecting between the connectors. The connectors are attached to the attaching object on the battery unit housing portion side. The conductive members connect between the adjacent ones of the connectors on the battery unit housing portion side.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly having a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a separator separating the positive terminal and the negative terminal. A casing includes a spatial area for receiving and holding the electrode assembly. A heat dissipating body is provided for receiving and holding the casing. A convex part of the heat dissipating body is formed supporting the electrode assembly within the heat dissipating body so that uniform pressure is applied to the entire surface of the rechargeable battery. A battery module may include multiple unit rechargeable batteries. A heat dissipating barrier may be disposed adjacent to each unit rechargeable battery and have a convex part for applying pressure to the unit rechargeable battery.

Abstract: A battery includes a battery cell and a battery housing. The battery cell includes arcuate portions wherein an outer circumference of the battery cell is formed at least in part to be arcuate. The battery housing includes angular portions respectively opposing the arcuate portions and for storing the battery cell therein. Support walls having substantially the same curvatures as the arcuate portions and supporting the arcuate portions are formed along an insertion direction of the battery cell.

Abstract: One aspect according to the present invention includes a battery pack having a device for electrically connecting between batteries and an electric circuit of the battery pack. The device includes a plural number of signal lines formed on or within a flexible base plate.

Abstract: The present application is intended to prevent an excessive pressure from acting on a battery due to an expansion of the battery. A battery accommodating device having a battery chamber, which is formed in a housing and in which a battery is accommodated, the battery chamber being covered with a cover member, and has a lock part which fixes the housing and the cover member and a lock release part which unlocks the lock part when the battery has expanded. An output device includes a lock member which, while the cover member is being mounted to the housing, engages with a part of the cover member to prevent separation of the cover member and a displacement transmitting member, which transmits an expansive displacement of a battery to the lock member and releases the engagement of the lock member with a part of the cover member.

Abstract: A kit is provided that provides for remotely locating a smoke detector battery from a surface mounted smoke detector of the type that comprises an internal two wire battery connector. The kit comprises a first connector arranged to mate with the internal two-wire battery connector. The kit also includes a length of surface mountable tape wire comprising at least two, flat, thin, flexible, elongate conductors carried by an insulating tape. A second connector is configured to connect the first pair of electrical wire conductors to the two elongate conductors. A container is provided for containing a smoke detector battery. The container comprises a pair of contacts for electrically connecting to a smoked detector battery. A third connector is provided to connect the container contacts to the elongate conductors. The container is mountable at a location on a wall surface to provide convenient access to the battery.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for securing a battery module to an enclosure includes a bracket and a latching member. The bracket is secured to the enclosure and defines a receiving space for receiving the battery module. The latching member is attached to the bracket and includes a resilient portion and a blocking flange perpendicularly connected to the resilient portion. The blocking flange is engaged with the battery module to prevent the battery module from disengaging from the receiving space, and the resilient portion is resiliently deformable to disengage the blocking flange from the battery module so that the battery module is easily installed or detached from the enclosure without extra tools.

Abstract: Information-processing equipment includes a chassis having a housing section, the housing section including an opening portion for insertion of a battery pack, a back wall opposing a mounting end surface of the battery pack, a pair of side walls opposing a pair of side surfaces of the battery pack, and a ceiling wall opposing a mounting flat surface of the battery pack. The side walls having guide rails to engage slot portions on the side surfaces and to guide insertion of the battery pack. The guide rails engaging the slot portions, such that, until the amount of insertion of the battery pack reaches a predetermined value, a predetermined gap is ensured between the mounting flat surface and the ceiling wall, and when the amount of insertion of the battery pack has reached the predetermined value, the mounting flat surface is closer to the ceiling wall to eliminate the gap.

Abstract: A battery comprises a battery housing and an electrode which is accommodated in the battery housing. Outer faces of the battery housing substantially form the shape of a hollow body which has an accommodation space for accommodating at least a substantial portion of a device which is to be supplied with power by the battery. An outer casing surface of the battery housing can therefore form a portion of a housing of the device. Since the battery housing protects both the active portion of the battery enclosed therein and the components of the device accommodated in the accommodation space of the battery, and a separate device housing and battery housing can therefore be largely avoided, there is a resultant saving in weight and volume. The freedom of design for devices which are provided with batteries is also increased.

Abstract: An electric storage device, secondary battery and high-voltage battery, for an electric vehicle, including at least one stack of storage cells that are strung together. At least two cell poles of adjacent storage cells are connected to one another by at least one cell connector in an electrically conductive manner. The connection between at least one cell pole and the cell connector and/or between at least one cell pole and at least one busbar and/or directly between two cell poles is formed by at least one cold surface-pressed clinch joining connection.

Abstract: A battery pack includes terminals (33) and a lock hook (37b). The terminals (33) are fastened onto a circuit board (74) and connected to rechargeable batteries (39). The terminals are exposed externally of a casing (31). The hook (37b) protrudes from a surface of the casing (31), and holds the battery pack on a charger (100). A hook opening window (24) is open in one of the surfaces of the casing. The hook (37b) can protrude from the surface of the casing (31). A drain hole (28) is open in another surface of the casing. A partition rib (25) is arranged between a path and an electronic circuit. The path is separated from the circuit. The path extends inside the casing (31) from the window (24). The circuit is mounted on the board (74). The window (24) communicates with the hole (28) through the path.

Abstract: A kit is provided that provides for remotely locating a smoke detector battery from a surface mounted smoke detector of the type that comprises an internal two wire battery connector. The kit comprises a first connector arranged to mate with the internal two-wire battery connector. The kit also includes a length of surface mountable tape wire comprising at least two, flat, thin, flexible, elongate conductors carried by an insulating tape. A second connector is configured to connect the first pair of electrical wire conductors to the two elongate conductors. A container is provided for containing a smoke detector battery. The container comprises a pair of contacts for electrically connecting to a smoked detector battery. A third connector is provided to connect the container contacts to the elongate conductors. The container is mountable at a location on a wall surface to provide convenient access to the battery.

Abstract: An electronic device and battery are presented. The electronic device includes the battery, which has a first latch. The first latch has an arm and a hook. The arm is connected with the battery at a connected end and the hook at a free end opposed to the connected end. The hook forms a peak and a base connected with the free end. The base forms an inwardly projecting groove. The electronic device also includes a device housing forming a main cavity bound by first and second side surfaces, a rear surface and a bottom surface. The first side surface includes a ledge for receiving the groove and defines a latch cavity for receiving the first latch. In an engaged position, the peak extends into the latch cavity and the groove engages the ledge.

Abstract: A fuel cell assembly that includes at least one cell cartridge with two or more cell modules, a pair of electrodes and current collectors, each cell cartridge further having a fixing portion and module connecting portions; and an outer case for storing one or more cell cartridges, the outer case having a plurality of planar cartridge connecting portions.

Abstract: A battery frame includes an outer frame (1) which has a generally rectangular shape in planar view and a lower plate (2) which is joined to the lower surface of the outer frame and made from an aluminum alloy. The outer frame (1) has a pair of frame members (3, 4) which have an identical shape and are respectively made of aluminum alloy hollow extruded material bent at 90° at two portions in the longitudinal direction and joined to each other so that the ends (3a) of one frame member (3) face the ends (4a) of the other frame member (4).

Abstract: A cage assembly is provided to protect a battery pack in a vehicle. The cage assembly includes a top sub-assembly and a bottom sub-assembly that are secured together to protect the battery pack. U-shaped frames and base frames are connected together by tubular members.

Abstract: A flexible battery jacket adapted to combine two or more batteries for forming a low profile power-pack assembly. The battery jacket folds about the two or more batteries and connects respective positive and negative terminals of the batteries at one or more contacts of the battery jacket. The contacts are coupled to conductors which communicate the power to a positive and a negative supply terminal, respectively, on a single portion of the battery jacket assembly. In this regard, the flexible battery jacket combines two or more batteries in parallel or series configuration and provides supply terminals on a single substrate surface for easily connecting with an electronic device.

Abstract: A battery cover assembly for a portable electronic device includes a housing and a battery cover. The housing defines latching holes and a notch. The notch defines a resisting wall. The battery cover includes clasps and a resisting sheet. The resisting sheet includes a resisting portion which has a hooked portion formed thereon and towards the resisting wall. The clasps are latched in the latching holes. The resisting portion is latched in the notch, and the hooked portion resists against the resisting wall.