Abstract: Disclosed is a battery pack including a battery module array including battery modules arranged in two or more rows, a pair of side support members (a front support member and a rear support member) configured to respectively support a front and a rear of the battery module array, lower end support members configured to support a lower end of the battery module array, two or more first upper mounting members coupled to upper ends of the side support members and to lower ends of the inverted battery modules, a second upper mounting member configured to vertically intersect the first upper mounting members, the second upper mounting member being coupled to upper ends of the first upper mounting members, and a rear mounting member located at a rear of the battery module array.

Abstract: A battery cover assembly includes a base body, a battery cover and four connecting modules. The base body defines two opposite slots at opposite sides and has a hook at one end. The battery cover has a clasp. The four connecting modules are received in the slots and are rotatably attached to the base body and the battery cover. Each connecting module includes a pivot arm and a torsion spring, the pivot arm having a first end and a second end, the torsion spring fitted around the first end. One end of the pivot arms of the connecting modules is rotatably connected to the base body, and another end of the pivots arm of the connecting modules is rotatably connected to the battery cover, the torsion springs provide force to open the battery cover relative to the base body.

Abstract: An exemplary modular energy storage system is disclosed. The modular energy storage system may include an enclosure, a plurality of battery modules positioned within the enclosure and operatively connected to a high voltage connector accessible from an exterior of the enclosure; a battery management system positioned within the enclosure, the battery management system including at least one contactor; and an air plenum positioned within the enclosure. Air may enter at least one inlet in the enclosure, passes through the air plenum, across a plurality of heat sink fins associated with the plurality of battery modules, and exit through at least one outlet in the enclosure. The at least one contactor may positioned within the enclosure to a first side of the plurality of battery modules and above the at least one inlet. An exemplary endplate for a battery module having a plurality of battery cells is also disclosed.

Abstract: A housing is provided for holding a battery cell, in particular for holding a vehicle battery, with a battery holding space in the form of the battery cell to be received therein, with a contact area, which is arranged on the housing at a location at which, as intended, for a battery cell arranged in the battery holding space, contact connections for this battery cell are arranged, and which is configured such that when the contacting area is actuated with a contacting device, an electric contact through the housing can be established between at least two of the contact connections of the at least one battery cell.

Abstract: A battery housing for a driver of a powered surgical tool. The battery housing includes a casing with an opening for inserting at least one battery into the casing, a door for closing the opening when the door is in its closed position, and a driver interface for removably attaching the battery housing to a driver of a powered surgical tool. The door includes at least one part that is configured for being blocked by the driver when the door is moved out of its closed position and the battery housing is attached to the driver, such that the door cannot be opened when the battery housing is attached to the driver.

Abstract: A battery pack is loaded and unloaded to and from a battery mounting portion while sliding one surface thereof in the battery mounting portion. The one surface is provided with a pair of insertion guide grooves extending along the sliding direction and spaced from each other in the sliding direction. Each of the insertion guide grooves has an end portion fronting on a side surface of a battery main body.

Abstract: A battery case houses a battery with a plurality of non-prismatic electrochemical cells and at least one electronic component. The battery case includes a plurality of cell housings and at least one electronic component housing that accommodates the at least one electronic component. The plurality of cell housings each (1) define an internal space sized to accommodate one of the electrochemical cells, and (2) include (a) an internal surface at least a portion of which is shaped to substantially correspond to a non-prismatic exterior surface of the one of the electrochemical cells to be housed by the cell housing, and (b) an external surface at least a portion of which follows contours of a corresponding portion of the inner surface.

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 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 cell holder configured so that a cylindrical battery cell is mounted therein, the battery cell holder including an upper cover including a first main body to cover an upper part of the battery cell in a state in which a first electrode terminal of the battery cell is exposed and at least one first extension fastening part extending downward from the first main body and a lower cover including a second main body to cover a lower part of the battery cell in a state in which a second electrode terminal of the battery cell having a polarity opposite to that of the first electrode terminal is exposed and at least one second extension fastening part extending upward from the second main body.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition comprising: a) from 66 wt % to 76 wt % of a propylene polymer having the fraction insoluble in xylene at 25° C., higher than 97 wt %, a polydispersity index lower than 4.5, and a melt flow rate (MFR) comprised between 6.0 g/10 min and 10.0 g/10 min, b) from 12 wt % to 20 wt % of a copolymer of ethylene and propylene, the copolymer having ethylene ranging from 40 wt % to 53 wt %, the polymer fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. having an intrinsic viscosity value ranging from 2 to 4 dl/g; c) from 12% to 20%% of ethylene homopolymer; the sum of the amount of a)+b)+c) being 100; said composition having a value of melt flow rate (MFR) ranging from 3.6 to 8.0 g/10 min.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus for securing a battery within a vehicle, such as a battery for an electric vehicle. In some embodiments, a vehicle battery system may be provided that comprises a battery frame for housing a vehicle battery. A tray may be provided that is configured for receiving the battery frame housing the vehicle battery. One or more securement members may be coupled with the tray and configured to engage an upper surface of a portion, such as a foot section, of the battery. The securement member(s) may be configured to engage the battery so as to at least substantially prevent the battery from moving relative to the tray. The securement member may thereby accommodate batteries of different sizes to allow for decreased tolerance requirements.

Abstract: A protective sheath for a portable electronic device comprising two cover plates, a connection piece and a battery module is provided. The two cover plates respectively have an inner surface. In addition, the two cover plates connect to each other via the connection piece and are capable of being folded relative to each other via the connection piece, so as to enable the two inner surfaces to cover two opposite sides of the portable electronic device respectively. The battery module is disposed to at least one of the two cover plates and has a first connection cable, wherein the first connection cable can be electrically connected with the portable electronic device, so as to enable the battery module to supply electric power to the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A method for producing an electric storage device having a bus bar and an electric storage element equipped with an external terminal includes the steps of: arranging the electric storage element having the external terminal, positioning a resin member having either one of a receiving portion or a projection relative to the electric storage element, arranging the bus bar having the other one of the receiving portion or the projection on the external terminal, connecting the bus bar to the external terminal, and inserting the projection into the receiving portion in the step of arranging the bus bar.

Abstract: An easy-to-assemble battery sealing structure is provided. A cell frame includes a battery plate-like member (bipolar plate), a pair of frames for holding a peripheral portion of bipolar plate therebetween and pressing the peripheral portion from the front and the rear, and an annular packing made of an elastic material. Frames are provided with an annular groove between respective surfaces of the frames facing each other, for accommodating the peripheral portion of bipolar plate. Packing is mounted on the peripheral portion of bipolar plate, arranged in annular groove, and press-contacted between frames and the peripheral portion of bipolar plate. Packing includes a pair of legs for holding the peripheral portion of bipolar plate therebetween, and a base connecting legs together.

Abstract: An electronic component including a housing, a flexible battery and multiple first terminals is provided. The housing includes an outer surface and an inner surface opposite to the outer surface. At least a portion of the flexible battery is embedded in the housing. The multiple first terminals are disposed on the inner surface of the housing and electrically connected with the flexible battery. An electronic apparatus including the electronic component is also provided.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a power supply apparatus protection structure which, even in the case in which power supply apparatuses are mounted on a vehicle by being stacked in the height direction of the vehicle, can protect the power supply apparatuses against an external force acting on the vehicle in a predetermined direction and can suppress deformation of an adjoining vehicle body structure component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a battery pack and the battery pack includes: a plurality of secondary batteries; a core pack including a protection circuit module; and a battery case composed of first and second sub-cases for accommodating the core pack, in which fastening portions combining the first sub-case with the second sub-case are formed, and adhesive members and grooves receiving the adhesive members are formed at the fastening portions.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a battery, a main body, and at least one latching assembly. At least one sidewall of the battery defines a positioning hole. The main body defines a battery compartment to receive the battery. The battery compartment includes an opening and at least one first sidewall adjacent to the opening. Each of the at least one latching assembly includes an elastic latching member, a resisting member, and a button. The elastic latching member is mounted in the first sidewall and partially received in the battery compartment. The resisting member is moveably mounted in the first sidewall and abuts the elastic latching member. The button is mounted in the main body and abuts the resisting member.

Abstract: A battery adapter (100)and method (800) of making the same. The battery adapter (100) includes a resilient tray (102) that defines a receiving area (104) for one or more batteries (106)and includes one or more resilient sidewalls (108) of a resilient material configured to be compressed by the batteries (106). The battery adapter (100) further includes a flexible circuit (132)wrapped around at least a portion of an exterior of the resilient tray (102) over the resilient sidewalls(108). The flexible circuit (132) includes a first set of one or more contacts (138)disposed on the exterior of the resilient tray (102) to deliver power to an associated device (150)and a second set of one or more contacts (136) electrically coupled with the first set of contacts (138). The second set of contacts (136)is disposed on an interior of the resilient sidewalls (108) in the battery receiving area (104).

Abstract: A holding mechanism for holding a battery includes a retaining member, a resisting member ant at least two limiting members. The retaining member limits the battery from movement in a first direction. The resisting member corresponds to the retaining member and engages with the retaining member to cooperatively support and limit the battery from movement in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The at least two limiting members are arranged at opposite sides of the retaining member and are used for limiting the battery from movement in a third direction. The third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. An electronic device using the holding mechanism is also provided.

Abstract: A battery cover assembly for a portable electronic device includes a housing and a battery cover. The housing defines two receiving holes and a groove. The battery cover includes two clasps and a resisting sheet, each clasp including an angled portion and a hooked portion connected to each other, the hooked portion extending downwardly, the resisting sheet having a distal end extending upwardly, the clasps latched in the receiving holes and the resisting sheet latched in the groove.

Abstract: A cylindrical battery includes a pair of female terminals. One of the pair of female terminals is placed at the axial center of the battery, and provided to recede from one end surface of the battery. The other terminal is placed in a position away from the axial center, to recede from the one end surface of the battery. A male thread portion is provided on an outer peripheral surface of the battery. A handle portion is provided on another end surface of the battery. A female thread portion to be threadedly engaged with the male thread portion is provided in an inner peripheral surface of the battery box. A pair of male terminals are provided on a bottom surface of the battery box. The battery is designed to be detachably mounted inside the battery box by being rotated inside the battery box.

Abstract: Rubber cover main bodies close opening shapes of terminal-connection openings when a battery pack is placed alone without being mounted on a tool body. When the battery pack is removed from the tool body and is placed alone, it is possible to regulate the entry of foreign materials, such as water or dust, by the rubber cover main bodies. Further, when body-side connection terminals are connected to battery-side connection terminals, the rubber cover main bodies themselves can be deformed due to elasticity according to the slide movement of the body-side connection terminals such that the body-side connection terminals can be inserted into the rubber cover main bodies. Accordingly, it is possible to protect the battery-side connection terminals in the terminal-connection openings such that the battery-side connection terminals are not damaged by regulating the entry of foreign materials from the terminal-connection openings without hindering electrical connection caused by slide mounting.

Abstract: A vehicle can have a battery unit which includes paired supporting shafts protruding in opposite directions. A battery side connector can be supported coaxially with the supporting shafts in a turnable manner. The direction in which the battery side connector is fitted and connected is the direction orthogonal to the supporting shafts. A battery holding block includes paired engaging recessed portions and a vehicle body side connector. The supporting shafts of the battery unit are inserted into the engaging recessed portions from a direction approximately orthogonal to the shaft. The battery side connector is fitted and connected to the vehicle body side connector. The battery unit is operated to turn around the supporting shaft to a position where the battery unit is fixed with the battery holding block.

Abstract: A battery module including a row of batteries; and end plates coupled to ends of the row of batteries, wherein the end plates include a reinforcing portion for increasing strength of the end plates.

Abstract: A battery apparatus including a case, a battery cell, a battery-side terminal, and an engaging piece. The case has a width, a thickness, and a length. The battery cell is housed in an inside of the case. The battery-side terminal is disposed on a side surface at one end of the case in a length direction and electrically connected to the battery cell. The engaging piece is disposed at the one end of the case at which the battery-side terminal is positioned such that the engaging piece extends in a length direction a same distance as the case at the one end portion. The engaging piece is at an edge of the case in a width direction.

Abstract: A fixing apparatus includes a base and a latch. A number of fixing holes is defined in the base for receiving supporting posts of different batteries. A first end of the latch is pivotably connected to a side of the base, and a second end opposite to the first end of the latch is detachably engaged with an opposite side of the base. A resilient tab extends downwards from a middle of the latch.

Abstract: A battery bypass assembly for a computer includes a battery housing which is configured to receive a battery in a battery receptacle. The assembly also includes a battery emulator which is designed to be installed in the battery receptacle of a computer motherboard. An electrical cable connects the electrical contacts of the battery receptacle in the battery housing to the corresponding terminals on the battery emulator. Once the battery emulator has been mounted in a battery receptacle of a computer motherboard, and a battery has been mounted in the battery receptacle of the battery housing, the battery will power circuits on the computer motherboard. The battery housing can be positioned in a location where it is easily accessible. As a result, the battery can be easily replaced without the need to open the housing of the computer.

Abstract: A battery cover assembly for a portable electronic device includes a base body, a battery cover and an operating member. The base body defines a first groove, and a first block and a second block received in the first groove. The battery cover defines a second groove and a support frame integrally formed in the second groove. The support frame defines a through hole and a finger portion extending into the through hole. The operating member is attached to the battery cover, and includes a column and a projection formed at one side of the column, the column extending into the through hole, and the projection abutting against the finger portion. The operating member is slid to allow the battery cover to releasably latch to the base body.

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.

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 lead 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: An apparatus secures a cover onto a housing of a portable electronic device. The apparatus has a first latch that is pivotally connected to the cover by a first hinge, so that in a first rotational position, the first latch contacts a first catch on the housing and in a second rotational position, the first latch is remote from the first catch. A second latch assembly has a second latch that is pivotally connected to the cover by a second hinge, so that in one rotational position, the second latch contacts a second catch on the housing and in another rotational position, the second latch is remote from the second catch. By squeezing the first and second latches between two fingers, a user is able to disengage those latches from the catches and remove the cover from the housing.

Abstract: A battery has at least one fluid connection (15) and at least one holder (12) for fastening the battery (1) to a supporting structure. To reduce unwanted damage to the battery, the fluid connection (15) is combined with the holder (12) so that the holder (12) protects the fluid connection (15) from mechanical damage.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a frame portion and a battery holding structure. The frame portion defines a battery receiving groove for receiving a battery, a first sliding groove and a second sliding groove communicating with the battery receiving groove. The battery holding structure includes a first locking member movably received in the first sliding groove, a second locking member movably received in the second sliding groove, and a spring. The first locking member includes a first latching block. The second locking member includes a second latching block. The spring is compressed between the second locking member and an inner surface of the second sliding groove and configured to provide a force to push the second latching block into the battery receiving groove. The first and second latching members can be pushed into the battery receiving groove to cooperatively latch the battery in the battery receiving groove.

Abstract: A battery pack including a core pack having a number of battery cells; a waterproof and heat-dissipating case formed of a flexible material that surrounds the core pack; and wiring that is electrically connected to the core pack and is drawn out of the waterproof and heat-dissipating case. A waterproof structure that prevents water penetration is formed in a portion of the waterproof and heat-dissipating case from where the wiring is drawn. Accordingly, water from the outside is effectively prevented from entering the battery pack and heat of the battery cells may be effectively dissipated out of the battery pack.

Abstract: A power supply includes rectangular battery cells 1. Each cell 1 includes a rectangular container 11 covered with an electrically insulating film 2. The film 2 has a bottom cover 22, main covers 21, and side covers 23. The bottom cover 22 is arranged between the main covers 21. The side covers 23 protrude from the both sides of the main and bottom covers 21 and 22. Each side cover 23 has first and second side covers 23A and 23B. The first and second side covers 23A and 23B protrude from the side edges of the main and bottom covers 21 and 22. The first and second side covers 23A and 23B are continuously arranged in connection areas 24. When folded on side surfaces 11D of the container 11, the first and second side covers 23A and 23B are superposed on one another. The superposed parts 25 are welded.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a battery housing, a battery cell having a tubular negative electrode having an opening part at one end and a positive electrode fixed to the negative electrode in such a way as to close the opening part, the battery cell being housed in the battery housing, and a protrusion disposed between the battery cell and the inner wall of the battery housing in an area other than an area where the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the battery cell are fixed.

Abstract: The battery array is provided with a plurality of battery cells having a rectangular outline, insulating separators intervening between adjacent battery cells, a pair of endplates disposed at the ends of the battery cells stacked alternately with intervening separators, and binding bars that bind the endplates together. Partition plates, which are the parts of the separators sandwiched between adjacent battery cells, have thin regions established along regions opposite the upper ends of the battery cells, and the thin regions are formed thinner than partition plate regions opposite the center sections of the battery cells.

Abstract: Provided is an electronic device, comprising: a casing, comprising an accommodation space that a battery is detachably assembled therein. The battery comprises a hook extending towards the casing, a first and a second urging surfaces that a step connected there between; and a latching module, disposed in the casing and moving back and forth between a first and a second positions. When the latching module moves from the first position towards the second position, the hook, the first urging surface, the step, and the second urging surface are sequentially located in a moving path of a urging portion of the latching module. When the latching module is located at the first position, the urging portion is buckled to the hook. When the latching module is located at the second position, the urging portion is limited by the step and rests on the second urging surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a battery pack case assembly for an electric or hybrid vehicle and a method for manufacturing the same. 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: The present invention provides a device and a method for securely clamping and unclamping a battery in a battery receiving tray, wherein at least one hold down rod is securely connected to the battery receiving tray on one end and at the other end, is held against one or more horizontally disposed hold down clamps by tension provided by a tensioner operating against a tensioner retaining means at the other end of the hold down rod and the one or more hold down clamps.

Abstract: An apparatus for waterproofing a battery cover in a portable terminal is provided, in which a rear case includes an opening for accommodating a battery, a battery cover covers the rear case, and a waterproofing module is disposed between the rear case and the battery cover. The waterproofing module is disposed along an inner periphery of the opening, thus sealing a water infiltration path between the battery cover and the rear case.

Abstract: A battery pack that prevents a circuit module from being bent and improves durability against an external impact. The battery pack includes a bare cell on which an electrode terminal protrudes from a surface thereof, a circuit module disposed on the surface of the bare cell, a first lead plate coupled to a side of the circuit module, the first lead plate being connected to the surface of the bare cell, and a first holder disposed between the circuit module and the surface of the bare cell, the first holder being coupled to the first lead plate.

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. One surface of the tape carries an adhesive layer or material bonded to the insulating tape. The tape wire is mountable to a flat surface or to adjacent flat surfaces such that said flat electrical conductors are mountable onto an interior wall surface, said wall surface being one of the same wall surface upon which said smoke detector is surface mounted or a wall surface adjacent to the surface upon which said smoke detector is surface mounted. A second connector is configured to connect the first pair of electrical wire conductors to the two elongate conductors.

Abstract: A battery tray includes a bottom plate and opposing end walls extending upward from the bottom plate. Each end wall includes a plurality of inward spaced battery connectors. A retainer is releasably secured to the bottom plate and is configured to retain batteries disposed on the bottom plate and abutting the end walls. At least one printed circuit board in an end wall includes circuitry connecting the battery connectors to the electrical output.

Abstract: A lawn-care apparatus includes a battery-compartment having an access opening and a roof section. The roof section is configured to provide cover to the battery-compartment. A battery may be inserted into the battery-compartment through the access opening without displacing the roof section.

Abstract: A bicycle including a frame, a bottom bracket coupled to the frame and adapted to support a crankset, and a battery pack supported by the frame. The battery pack has a powered end cap with a tapered protrusion and a battery connector on an end of the tapered protrusion. The bicycle also includes a receiver supported by the frame and including a tapered socket in which the tapered protrusion is positioned. The tapered socket includes a power connector detachably coupled to the battery connector.

Abstract: A battery cover assembly for a portable electronic device includes a base body, a battery cover, a button and an ejecting mechanism. The base body defines a first receiving groove and a second receiving groove. The battery cover includes a hook. The button is slidably attached to the base body, the button defining a latching groove and including a bar portion. The hook is releaseably latched in the latching groove. The ejecting mechanism includes an ejecting member. The bar portion selectively presses the ejecting member. When the button is pressed, the hook is disengaged from the latching groove, the bar portion presses the ejecting member to force the ejecting member to eject the battery cover.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a cover that is made less prone to be removed even if receiving an impact due to falling or the like, and an operation for removing the cover is made easy. An engaging piece position regulating member made of a viscoelastic body such as an urethane-based resin is provided on a left side of an elastically-deformable engaging piece of a cover, which allows an engaging projection of the engaging piece to leave from an engaging hole when the cover is removed from a device casing by manual operation and inhibits the engaging projection of the engaging piece from leaving from the engaging hole when a rate of deformation larger than a rate of deformation by manual operation is provided to the engaging piece by an impact due to falling or the like.