Abstract: A duct holding structure includes insulating resin busbar modules (11a, 11b) which are attached to a battery assembly body (2) in which plural batteries (1) are arranged and connected to each other in series, and hold busbars (9) each of which connects electrodes of adjoining ones of the batteries (1); and an insulating resin duct (3) which is attached to the battery assembly body (2) while covering gas vents that are formed through an electrode surface (6) from which the electrodes of the batteries (1) project. The duct (3) and the busbar modules (11a, 11b) are provided with lock mechanisms (23) which lock the busbar modules (11a, 11b) on the duct (3).

Abstract: A planar microbattery cell array is disclosed. The array includes a number of battery cells arranged parallel to one another on a substrate. The cells include positive electrodes with positive current collectors, negative electrodes with negative current collectors, and solid or gel polymer electrolyte. The current collectors may be arranged in an interdigitated configuration. The novel 3D battery design is suitable for large format batteries and can be manufactured easily and cost-effectively using printing methods.

Abstract: In a method for producing electrolyte pouch cells (1) for an electric battery arrangement, a first flat section (2) of a foil is put into position, a cell stack (8) with integrated electrodes and separators and also attached arresters is arranged and oriented on the positioned first flat section (2), a second flat section of the foil is positioned on the first flat section (2) of said foil and the cell stack (8), and the two flat sections of the foil are welded to one another at their regions which surround the cell stack (8) and are not connected to one another, so as to form a sealed seam.

Abstract: A film package battery 1 has a battery element (20) having a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a separator that are stacked or wound, wherein, at least at 200° C., the separator does not melt or soften and has a heat shrinkage ratio of 3% or less; a film package (10) enclosing the battery element; and a fixing tape (70) fixed to a part of the battery element and fixed to an inner surface of the film package.

Abstract: A wearable device is provided. A wearable device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises: a body unit comprising at least one function module; a wearing unit that has a predetermined length and is connected to the body unit such that the body unit remains worn on the user's face; and at least one flexible battery embedded in the wearing unit so as to provide the body unit with power such that the function module can be driven.

Abstract: An adhesive includes a modified olefin polymer (A) allowing a polymer of a C2 to C20 ?-olefin having a structural unit derived from a C4 to C20 ?-olefin to be modified with a monomer having a functional group capable of reacting with an isocyanate group and having a heat of fusion measured in accordance with JIS K7122 of 0 J/g or more and 50 J/g or less and a polyisocyanate (B).

Abstract: A battery-pack case includes a container that accommodates a battery pack and has an opening in the top surface thereof, a lid that closes the opening, and a plurality of heater units provided inside the container. The heater units include a first heater unit provided at the bottom of the container and a second heater unit provided on a side wall of the container. A first heater and a second heater that constitute the first heater unit are connected in series, as are third through sixth heaters that constitute the second heater unit.

Abstract: A flexible power storage unit is obtained. Projections whose ridgelines extend in a first direction are provided on the front and the back of the power storage unit and depressions whose valley lines extend in a second direction are provided on the sides of the power storage unit. The projections and depressions are provided such that the ridgelines of the projections or extended lines of the ridgelines intersect with the valley lines of the depressions or extended lines of the valley lines.

Abstract: To provide a flexible, highly reliable power storage device or light-emitting device. The device includes a battery unit or a light-emitting unit and a member with rubber elasticity. The battery unit includes a secondary battery. The light-emitting unit includes a light-emitting element. The member with rubber elasticity is provided with a first projection and a second projection. The first projection and the second projection are arranged on a first surface of the battery unit or the light-emitting unit. The first projection and the second projection come in contact with each other when the power storage device is bent such that the first surface of the battery unit faces inward.

Abstract: A solid electrolyte includes a particle having a first portion that includes, as constituent elements, lanthanum (La), lithium, titanium and oxygen, and a second portion that covers a surface of the first portion and includes, as constituent elements, lanthanum, lithium, titanium and oxygen and in which sulfur is coupled to an oxygen deficient portion and at least a surface is oxidized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrode assembly. The electrode assembly comprises: a first separator sheet; and first and second electrode sheets respectively adhering to both sides of the first separator sheet, wherein both the surfaces of the first separator sheet have adhesion different from each other, the first electrode sheet adheres to a first surface, which has relatively high adhesion, of both the surfaces, and the second electrode sheet adheres to a second surface, which has relatively low adhesion, of both the surfaces.

Abstract: A flexible and foldable lithium ion battery is disclosed having an operational bend radius of 180 degrees with no interruption in supply of electrical power. The lithium ion battery includes a high-elasticity separator sponge having a porosity of approximately 70% to approximately 90%. The separator is a polymer-based fiber mat having fibers with a submicron diameter. The separator sponge has a thickness in a range of approximately 5 to 50 microns, an air permeability of approximately 100 to approximately 300 s/100 ml, and a puncture resistance of approximately 350 to approximately 950 N. First and second electrodes are disposed on either side of the separator sponge and include active materials positioned on thin metal current collectors. A liquid electrolyte is absorbed by the separator sponge. The battery may be folded upon itself without loss of power.

Abstract: A vapor deposition method for preparing a multi-layered thin film structure comprises providing a vapor source of each component element of a compound intended for a first layer and a compound intended for a second layer, wherein the vapor sources comprise at least a source of lithium, a source of oxygen, a source or sources of one or more glass-forming elements, and a source or sources of one or more transition metals; heating a substrate to a first temperature; co-depositing component elements from at least the vapor sources of lithium, oxygen and the one or more transition metals onto the heated substrate wherein the component elements react on the substrate to form a layer of a crystalline lithium-containing transition metal oxide compound; heating the substrate to a second temperature within a temperature range of substantially 170° C.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a flexible conductive member having a first length, and a battery substrate having a second length shorter or equal than the first length. There is an active battery on the battery substrate. An adhesive layer couples the active battery and the battery substrate to the flexible conductive member such that the active battery and the flexible conductive member are electrically coupled, and such that the flexible substrate encapsulates the active battery and the upper portion of the battery substrate without an intervening layer. The flexible conductive member includes an insulating flexible base layer having a conductive via formed therein. Upper and lower metallized layers are formed on the insulating flexible base layer and are electrically coupled to one another by the conductive via.

Abstract: A metal-air battery includes a gas diffusion layer; a first cathode and a second cathode disposed on opposite surfaces of the gas diffusion layer, respectively; an ion conducting membrane, including a folded portion, surrounding the first cathode, the gas diffusion layer, and the second cathode and disposed on each of the first cathode and the second cathode; and an anode, including a folded portion, surrounding the ion conducting membrane and disposed on the ion conducting membrane, where the folded portion of the anode is folded in a same direction as the folded portion of the ion conducting membrane.

Abstract: An energy storage device includes an electrode assembly that includes a sheet-like first electrode and a sheet-like second electrode, the first electrode and the second electrode being alternately layered. Each of the first electrode and the second electrode includes a sheet-like current collecting substrate, and the current collecting substrate of the first electrode is bent toward one side in a layered direction in at least a part of an end portion of the first electrode. The electrode assembly also includes an extension portion formed in such a manner that the current collecting substrate of the second electrode extends outward more than the end portion of the first electrode.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a flexible and stretchable battery which is formed of an assembly having anode side and a cathode side separated by a separator and sealed in a packaging. The assembly is in a folded configuration and contains at least one cut therein, such that when the assembly is unfolded and subjected to subsequent deformation, a final folded state of the battery is able to stretch beyond a flat planar state of the battery in all dimensions.

Abstract: A lithium battery according to the inventive concept may comprise a cathode, an anode separated from the cathode, a first separator disposed between the cathode and the anode, the first separator having first pores, a second separator disposed on the first separator, the second separator having second pores, and an electrolyte filling a gap between the cathode and the anode. Diameters of the second pores may be smaller than those of the first pores. A standard deviation of the diameters of the second pores is smaller than that of the first pores.

Abstract: A flexible rechargeable battery includes: a first conductive substrate; a second conductive substrate facing the first conductive substrate; and a sealant at edges of the first conductive substrate and the second conductive substrate. The first conductive substrate includes a first resin layer, a first barrier layer, a second resin layer, a first electrode current collector layer, and a first electrode coating layer that are sequentially stacked inward from a first side of the flexible rechargeable battery. The second conductive substrate includes a third resin layer, a second barrier layer, a fourth resin layer, a second electrode current collector layer, and a second electrode coating layer that are sequentially stacked inward from a second side of the flexible rechargeable battery.

Abstract: A tank-type power generation device capable of manufacturing high-pressure hydrogen installed in a fuel cell vehicle, which utilizes the hydrogen in order to generate power and can reduce the manufacturing cost of the vehicle without need for a separate fuel cell, and a fuel cell vehicle. A partition member partitions the interior of a tank main body into two sections, and includes a solid polymer electrolyte membrane in contact with the individual sections. A supply means can switch water and a gas containing oxygen to supply it to one section. An electrolytic power generation means includes electrodes on both membrane surfaces and when the water is supplied by the supply means, it can perform electrolysis by applying a voltage between the electrodes to store hydrogen gas in one section and when the gas containing oxygen is supplied, it can generate power by reacting the gas with the hydrogen gas.

Abstract: A metal-air battery cell includes an electrode assembly and a sealed pouch. The electrode assembly includes an air electrode, a negative electrode, a separator in contact with and disposed between the electrodes, and a hydrophobic gas diffusion layer in contact with a side of the air electrode opposite the separator. The pouch envelops the electrode assembly and contains an electrolyte therein. The pouch is defined by a gas permeable hydrophobic flexible layer in contact with the hydrophobic gas diffusion layer, and a gas and liquid impermeable flexible layer in contact with the negative electrode. The electrode assembly further includes a terminal extending from and away at least one of the electrodes, and through the pouch. The layers of the pouch are sealed to each other and around the terminal.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly, a pouch accommodating the electrode assembly, and including first and second exterior members facing each other with the electrode assembly therebetween, and a sealing portion having a sealing width and sealing the first exterior member and the second exterior member along an outer edge of the electrode assembly, and lead tabs electrically connected to the electrode assembly and drawn to the outside of the pouch, wherein the sealing portions define grooves, each of the grooves having a size that is less than the sealing width, and wherein the sealing portion is bent along the outer edge of the electrode assembly and attached to a side surface of the pouch.

Abstract: A battery encapsulation method includes disposing an active battery layer on each of a plurality of battery substrates, with each battery substrate having a greater area than its corresponding active battery layer. The plurality of battery substrates are attached to an interposer having a greater area than an aggregate area of the plurality of battery substrates. The active battery layers are environmentally sealed by disposing a film over the active battery layers sized such that the film extends beyond the active battery layers to contact the battery substrates and the interposer. The interposer is physically along locations where the film contacts the interposer so as to form a plurality of battery units, with each battery unit including one of the battery substrates with the associated active battery layer disposed thereon and being environmentally sealed by the film.

Abstract: Provided is a separator structure for use in a zinc secondary battery. The separator structure includes a ceramic separator composed of an inorganic solid electrolyte and having hydroxide ion conductivity and water impermeability, and a peripheral member disposed along the periphery of the ceramic separator and composed of at least one of a resin frame and a resin film. The separator structure exhibits water impermeability as a whole. The separator structure of the present invention can reliably separate the positive electrode side from the negative electrode side in a zinc secondary battery, is readily sealed and bonded to a resin battery container, and exhibits significantly improved handleability during the assembly of the battery.

Abstract: A structure suitable for a portable information terminal or a wearable device is provided. In addition, an electronic device having a novel structure that can have various forms is provided. It is preferable that a buffer layer which absorbs a difference in the amount of change in form be provided between adjacent film substrates which overlap with each other. As the buffer layer, a gelled resin material, a rubber resin material, a liquid material, an air layer, or the like can be used. Furthermore, an optical film such as a polarizing film or a color filter may be used as the buffer layer. A plurality of buffer layers may be provided in an electronic device.

Abstract: A battery includes an electrode assembly; a positive electrode tab and a negative electrode tab both extending from the electrode assembly; an insulation spacer having openings through which the positive and negative electrode tabs extend, and a positive electrode lead and a negative electrode lead coupled to the respective positive and negative electrode tabs in the insulation spacer, wherein each opening has a first opening and a second opening, and wherein the first opening is at a lower region of the insulation spacer and the second opening is at a side region of the insulation spacer.

Abstract: To provide a power storage unit having a structure which is unlikely to break down by change in shape, such as bending. An electrode plate is covered with a sheet of an insulator which is folded in two. The sheet is preferably processed into a bag-like shape or an envelope-like shape by bonding overlapping portions of the sheet in the periphery of the electrode plate. The electrode plate and the sheet are fixed to an exterior body. In the case where the shape of the exterior body is changed by bending or the like, the electrode plate and the sheet can slide together in the exterior body. Thus, stress on the electrode plate due to bending can be relieved.

Abstract: A nickel iron battery comprising a housing, an electrolyte solution contained within the housing, an anode comprising iron configured to be retained within the housing and the electrolyte solution, an cathode comprising nickel configured to be retained within the housing and the electrolyte solution, and a separator configured to be retained within the hosing and the electrolyte solution, wherein the separator is interposed between the cathode and the anode.

Abstract: A rollable display device is provided. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a rollable display device including: a display body including a display unit configured to display various types of information as an image on one surface thereof and provided to be rollable; and a flexible battery provided on the display body and configured to supply power to the display body.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a lithium ion secondary battery, the lithium ion secondary battery including a positive electrode and a negative electrode disposed with a separator sandwiched therebetween and contained together with an electrolytic solution in an outer case including a flexible film, wherein the quantity of dissolved nitrogen in the electrolytic solution in injecting the electrolytic solution into the outer case is 100 ?g/mL or less.

Abstract: Provided is a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery that includes a laminate film exterior container housing an electrode body and an electrolyte solution. In the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, the electrode body includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator. The positive electrode includes a positive electrode active material layer formed on a positive electrode current collector. The negative electrode includes a negative electrode active material layer formed on a negative electrode current collector. The positive electrode active material layer includes secondary particles of a lithium nickel cobalt manganese composite oxide. The secondary particle includes a group of primary particles of a lithium nickel cobalt manganese composite oxide with a layered crystal structure. The primary particle has a cross-sectional area of 1.50 ?m2 or less. The layered crystal structure has a lattice constant “c” of 14.240 ? or less.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell includes a cathode pouch, an anode pouch, and a membrane separating the anode and cathode pouch. A lithium-based catholyte is inside the cathode pouch and between the membrane and pouch. A cathode current collector is located in contact with the catholyte. An anolyte having a silicon based lithium receiving material is between the anode pouch and the membrane. An anode current collector is located in contact with the anolyte. The volume between the anode pouch and the membrane contracts and expands in order to accommodate changes in anolyte volume during charging and discharge of the cell.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods described herein relate to the manufacture and use of single pouch battery cells. In some embodiments, an electrochemical cell includes a first current collector coupled to a first portion of a pouch, the first current collector having a first electrode material disposed thereon, a second current collector coupled to a second portion of the pouch, the second current collector having a second electrode material disposed thereon, and a separator disposed between the first electrode material and the second electrode material. The first portion of the pouch is coupled to the second portion of the pouch to enclose the electrochemical cell.

Abstract: A flexible battery is disclosed, which comprises an electrode assembly, and an exterior material for sealing the electrode assembly along with an electrolyte. Both the electrode assembly and the exterior material are formed such that patterns for contraction and extension with respect to the longitudinal direction have the same directionality in the event of being bent.

Abstract: A thin battery includes a sheet-like electrode assembly; a non-aqueous electrolyte with which the electrode assembly is impregnated; and a housing in a sealed manner. The electrode assembly includes a pair of first electrodes located at an outermost side of the electrode assembly, a second electrode interposed between the pair of first electrodes, and a separator disposed between each first electrode and the second electrode. The first electrode includes a first current collector sheet and a first active material layer attached to one surface of the first current collector sheet. The second electrode includes a second current collector sheet and second active material layers attached to both surfaces of the second current collector sheet. A content x of the non-aqueous electrolyte per unit area of the first active material layer is larger than a content y of the non-aqueous electrolyte per unit area of the second active material layer.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly formed by repeatedly stacking first and second electrodes while interposing a separator therebetween, the first and second electrodes each having an uncoated region and a coated region; and a case having a flexible property and accommodating the electrode assembly. The electrode assembly includes a fixing portion where the separator is attached and fixed to the uncoated regions of the first and second electrodes.

Abstract: A battery-pack case includes the following: a metal base; a container that has an opening in the top surface thereof, accommodates a battery pack, and is affixed to the metal base; a lid that closes the opening in the container; a positive-electrode bus bar and a negative-electrode bus bar provided on an exterior surface of the container, with a conductive member connected to each of the bus bars; and a plurality of wires that lead inside the container from the outside thereof. The wires are routed between the positive-electrode bus bar and the negative-electrode bus bar so as not to interfere with the aforementioned conductive members.

Abstract: Disclosed are a secondary battery and a method for manufacturing the same. According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a secondary battery, including: an exterior material which includes a pouch film and a sealing portion formed at an outer side of the pouch film; and an electrode assembly which includes a plurality of electrode bodies laminated with a separator interposed therebetween and are packaged by the exterior material, wherein a pair of forming portions are formed within the pouch film to house the electrode assembly, and a predetermined interval is formed between the pair of forming portions.

Abstract: A battery pack including a can having an opening; an electrode assembly accommodated in the can; a cap plate closing the opening and including a protruding anchor portion; and an insulation plate having an anchor hole accommodating the anchor portion, wherein the anchor hole is a slot and is configured to allow movement of the anchor portion within the anchor hole when pressure is applied to the can and the cap plate.

Abstract: A battery includes a first portion and a second portion, in which the first portion includes a first positive electrode layer, a first negative electrode layer, and a first solid electrolyte layer located between the first positive electrode layer and the first negative electrode layer, in which the second portion includes a second positive electrode layer, a second negative electrode layer, and a second solid electrolyte layer located between the second positive electrode layer and the second negative electrode layer, in which the first portion and the second portion are in contact with each other, the second portion is more sharply bent than the first portion, the first solid electrolyte layer contains a first binder, the second solid electrolyte layer contains a second binder, and the second solid electrolyte layer containing the second binder has higher flexibility than a flexibility of the first solid electrolyte layer containing the first binder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to, for example, printed circuit boards having a thin film battery or other electrochemical cell between or within its layer or layers. The present invention also relates to, for example, electrochemical cells within a layer stack of a printed circuit board.

Abstract: A method of forming a flexible microbattery and battery is provided. The method including: forming a film with a cavity therein; applying a first outer flexible substrate to a first side of the film; applying a second outer flexible substrate to a second opposite side of the film, wherein a cathode, an anode, a separator and an electrolyte are located within the cavity and the film provides a first seal about the cathode, the anode, the separator and the electrolyte and wherein the first seal extends between the first outer flexible substrate and the second outer flexible substrate; cutting a trench through the first outer flexible substrate, the film and the second outer flexible substrate after the first seal is formed; disposing a curable material in the trench; curing the curable material to provide a second seal, wherein the first seal is located between the cavity and the second seal.

Abstract: In a fixing process, a fixing tape is wound around a first side surface of an electrode body and a second side surface which is a rear surface of the first side surface across a first end surface and a second end surface positioned at both ends of the electrode body in a stacking direction of the electrode body, from an outside of the stacked electrode body. In a stacking process before the fixing process, the electrode body is formed, and at least at a corner in the first and second side surfaces of the electrode body on a downstream side of a direction in which the fixing tape is wound, a protection member which protects the corner is disposed.

Abstract: One aspect provides a capacitor feedthrough assembly having an electrically conductive member dimensioned to extend at least partially through a feedthrough hole of a case of the capacitor, the conductive member having a passage therethrough.

Abstract: A secondary battery having positive and negative electrode plates inserted into the interior of a pouch, and positive and negative electrode active material layers respectively coated on the positive and negative electrode plates are arranged at a constant interval. Bending portions are provided to bend positive and negative electrode non-coating portions respectively not coated with the positive and negative electrode active material layers.

Abstract: In a first example, an imaging system includes a battery comprising a structural gap. The battery is configured to provide electrical power to the imaging system. The imaging system further includes an image sensor configured to sense light that passes through the structural gap. In a second example, a vehicle door includes a frame and a battery comprising a structural gap. The battery is positioned within the frame and is configured to provide electrical power to the vehicle. The vehicle door also includes a handle assembly configured to open the door. The handle assembly is positioned within the structural gap of the battery. In a third example, a loudspeaker includes a battery comprising a structural gap and an audio driver positioned within the structural gap. The battery is configured to provide electrical power to the audio driver to generate sound waves.

Abstract: A stretchable battery and the method of manufacturing the same. The stretchable battery can be manufactured by using a printing process. The construction of the stretchable battery can comprise a first layer of an elastomer film, a first current collector layer, a layer of cathode, a separating layer, a layer of anode, and a second current collector layer. Metal traces can be used to couple with the first and/or the second current collector layers.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a plurality of stacked unit batteries and a circuit board electrically coupled to the plurality of stacked unit batteries and being bent. The circuit board includes a first substrate including a bending portion and a second substrate on the first substrate layer and being less flexible than the first substrate layer.

Abstract: A method for producing a laminate battery includes: forming a membrane electrode assembly having a multilayer structure including a positive electrode plate, a negative electrode plate and an electrolyte layer, the electrolyte layer being provided between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate, a tab attachment step including joining terminal tabs to end portions of the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate of the membrane electrode assembly on an outer packaging material, and covering the membrane electrode assembly with the outer packaging material. Each terminal tab is joined by bending at least a part of the end portion of the outer packaging material in a direction opposite to the membrane electrode assembly, and then joining the terminal tab to the positive electrode plate or the negative electrode plate at a portion corresponding to the bent part of the end portion of the outer packaging material.

Abstract: A system includes a vent housing configured to be installed on a lower housing of a battery module at a first side of the vent housing. The vent housing has a main body having an opening on a second side of the vent housing and an internal chamber coupled to the opening. The internal chamber includes a first wall having an internal burst vent configured to open at a first pressure threshold and a second wall having a ventilation vent comprising a gas-selective permeability layer.