Abstract: The present invention relates to a battery cell that can include an electrode assembly configured with two or more unit stacks connected to each other in series or in parallel, a battery case configured to receive the electrode assembly therein, and an insulative protection member configured to protect an electrode tab portion of the unit stacks. The overall length of the battery case can be three or more times the overall width of the battery case. A positive electrode lead and a negative electrode lead can extend outwards from the battery case protruding in opposite directions. A plurality of unit stacks can be used to implement a long battery cell, and a connection portion at which the plurality of unit stacks are connected is reinforced to improve safety of the battery cell.

Abstract: A battery pack disclosed herein may be provided with: a casing having a bottom surface and a front surface; and a plurality of battery cells housed inside the casing. A finger rest recess for a user to put a finger in may be defined across the bottom surface and the front surface of the casing. An anti-slip portion configured to prevent the finger of the user from slipping from rear to front may be arranged in the finger rest recess. The plurality of the battery cells may include a first battery cell arranged frontmost among the plurality of the battery cells. When the battery pack is viewed from below, the finger rest recess and the first battery cell may overlap at least partially.

Abstract: A connecting assembly, a battery module, an apparatus, and a method for manufacturing a connecting assembly are provided. The connecting assembly is for a battery module. The battery module includes two or more secondary batteries, and the connecting assembly includes: a connecting piece configured to be electrically connected with the secondary batteries, and the connecting pieces includes a connecting portion; an insulating plate having an integrally modeled structure, the connecting portion and the insulating plate are connected in a non-detachable manner to form an integral structure, and the insulating plate is configured to restrict movement of the connecting piece. The connecting assembly provided in the present application can ensure reliable and stable connection between the connecting piece and the insulating plate, and improve the safety for using the connecting assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heating device for a motor vehicle with a dual-voltage vehicle electrical system. The heating device is operated with a power supply from the sub-system with the higher nominal voltage (for example 48 V), but actuated by a control device in the sub-system with the lower nominal voltage (for example 12 V). For this purpose, the heating device has a supply connection in the sub-system with the higher nominal voltage and a control connection in the sub-system with the lower nominal voltage. The control connection is disposed in particular on a control device which is integrated into the heating device and which is connected to a control connection of a switching element (power semiconductor) for controlling the heating device via a capacitive separating element in order to ensure potential isolation of the two sub-systems.

Abstract: An electric vehicle includes: an electric motor that generates rotational power by which a driving wheel is driven; a battery case defining a battery accommodating space accommodating at least one battery; connectors that are located in the battery case, accommodated in the battery accommodating space, and electrically connected to respective terminals of the battery; and electric power lines through which electric power of the battery is supplied to the electric motor. The electric power lines include a connection circuit that includes a connection portion where the electric power lines extending from the connectors are connected to each other, the connection portion being located in an adjacent region located adjacent to the connectors.

Abstract: In a battery pack, a battery monitoring circuit is connected to a battery module including a plurality of battery cells to monitor the battery module. The detection sensor detects an electrolyte leaking in the battery module, and includes a first resistor and a second resistor connected in series between a power supply supplying a first voltage and a ground terminal, and a variable resistor connected to the first resistor in parallel and having a resistance that varies depending on the electrolyte leaking in the battery module. The detection sensor transfers, as a sensing voltage, a voltage at a contact between the first resistor and the second resistor to an input terminal of the battery monitoring circuit.

Abstract: A battery module includes a battery cell; a housing that includes an inner cavity for accommodating the battery cell; an output assembly arranged at an exterior side of the housing and electrically connected to the battery cell; and a module upper cover that seals the inner cavity. The module upper cover includes a body and an extension connected to the output assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a battery cell, a battery, an electric apparatus, and a manufacturing method and system of battery cell. In some embodiments, the battery cell includes a housing, an electrode assembly, and an end cover assembly. The housing provides an opening. The electrode assembly is disposed in the housing. The electrode assembly includes a body portion, a tab, and an isolation portion. The tab extends from an end of the body portion to the opening. The isolation portion is disposed on a periphery of the tab. The end cover assembly is configured to cover the opening. The end cover assembly includes an end cover and a first insulator. The end cover is configured to cover the opening and is connected to the housing. The first insulator is disposed on a side of the end cover proximate to an inside of the housing. The first insulator has a concave portion.

Abstract: A current collector assembly (CCA) with an insulative structure is provided. A battery system can include the current collector assembly formed from the insulative structure. The current collector assembly can include a conductor layer at least partially encapsulated by the insulative structure. The current collector assembly can include a conductor array cut from the conductor layer. A first portion of the conductor array can contact a positive terminal of a first group of battery cells, and a second portion of the conductor array can contact a negative terminal of a second group of battery cells. The rib can be formed from the insulative structure of the current collector assembly.

Abstract: The present application relates to a 1.5V lithium battery and a manufacturing method thereof; the 1.5V lithium battery includes a circuit assembly, a plastic middle frame, a wound battery core assembly, a metal housing and an insulating sheath, wherein the circuit assembly, the plastic middle frame and the wound battery core assembly are sequentially arranged in the metal housing from top to bottom; a rolling groove is inwardly provided in an upper portion of the metal housing, a spun edge is inwardly provided at a top of the metal housing, the wound battery core assembly is limited at a bottom of the metal housing by the rolling groove, the plastic middle frame is limited between the rolling groove and the spun edge to realize sealing between the plastic middle frame and the metal housing, and the circuit assembly is arranged on the plastic middle frame.

Abstract: A negative electrode includes a negative current collector, a first negative active material layer and a second negative active material layer. The first negative active material layer is arranged on one side of a first portion of the negative current collector, and the second negative active material layers are arranged on two sides of a second portion, different from the first portion, of the negative current collector. A ratio of a weight per unit area of the first negative active material layer to a weight per unit area of the second negative active material layer on the negative current collector is 0.47 to 0.52, and a ratio of a compacted density of the first negative active material layer to a compacted density of the second negative active material layer is 0.9 to 1.1.

Abstract: An internal terminal is disposed inside a battery case and so as to be spaced apart from the battery case. An external terminal is disposed outside the battery case and spaced apart from the battery case, and the external terminal is connected to the internal terminal through a terminal mounting hole. An electrically insulating resin is disposed so as to fill a gap between the battery case and the internal terminal and a gap between the battery case and the external terminal, and the electrically insulating resin is joined to the battery case, to the internal terminal, and to the external terminal. At least one of the internal terminal and the external terminal includes a protruding portion protruding into the terminal mounting hole, and the internal terminal and the external terminal are joined to each other at a tip of the protruding portion.

Abstract: An electronic module comprising electrical components on a circuit board and a molding body disposed on the circuit board to encapsulate the electrical components, wherein a recess is formed in the molding body for exposing an electrode of the electronic module for connecting with an external component.

Abstract: A battery module which uses a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) to provide a transmission path of information on the voltage or temperature thereof sensed by a bus bar. The battery module may have a smaller size in a height direction compared to a case of using a rigid printed circuit board (RPCB) or a wire instead of the FPCB to provide the transmission path of the information on the voltage or temperature, and may thus have improved energy efficiency per volume.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provides a battery cell, a battery, an electrical device and a device for preparing a battery cell. The battery cell includes a housing being hollow and including an opening, and an end cover assembly includes an end cover and an insulator. The end cover is configured to be connected to the opening of the housing and at least the part of the end cover is inserted into the housing. A part of the end cover inserted into the housing includes an end surface and a first side surface. The end surface is substantially perpendicular to an insertion direction of the end cover. The first side surface is distributed along a periphery of the end surface and is opposite to an inner wall surface of the housing.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a propulsion system having multiple electric motors. A battery system is connected to the electric motors via a direct current to direct current (DC-DC) converter and an inverter. The battery system includes a battery assembly having a plurality of battery modules. Each of the battery modules has multiple individual battery cells arranged in battery packs, a set of sensors configured to monitor a set of parameters of each battery pack, and a plurality of battery pack mounts. Each battery pack mount includes a base plate and a top plate and an actuator configured to alter a distance between plates. A monitoring unit is configured to monitor a value representative of a battery pack pressure, determine whether the value falls within a pressure threshold window, and maintain the value within the pressure threshold window by actively altering the battery pack pressure.

Abstract: A battery cell assembly includes: a battery cell including a battery cell body and an electrode tab extending from the battery cell body in a first direction; a lead tab at least partially overlapping the electrode tab in the first direction and coupled to the electrode tab to provide an electrical connection therebetween; and a soldering material coupling the electrode tab and the lead tab to each other. At least one of the electrode tab and the lead tab includes: solid portions and openings that are alternately arranged in the first direction, or convex portions and concave portions that are alternately arranged in the first direction, and the soldering material is between adjacent ones of the solid portions or between adjacent ones of the convex portions.

Abstract: A battery pack and a method of manufacturing the battery pack including a battery cell including a terrace portion from which an electrode is drawn out; and a protection module package electrically connected to the battery cell, wherein the protection module package includes an insulating frame including a base portion on the terrace portion of the battery cell, and a first partition wall on the base portion and facing the battery cell, a circuit portion on the insulating frame, and an insulating block covering at least a portion of the circuit portion.

Abstract: A device for applying compressive force to electrochemical cells or batteries with superior pressure distribution, which includes first and second external plates; a first internal plate positionable adjacent to the first external plate, and comprising an external dimension corresponding to an external dimension of the first external plate and an internal dimension defining a first aperture corresponding to the exterior dimensions of an electrochemical cell or battery; a second internal plate positionable adjacent to the second external plate, and comprising external dimension corresponding to an external dimension of the second external plate and an internal dimension defining a second aperture corresponding to the exterior dimensions of the electrochemical cell or battery; and a plurality of fasteners configured to extend through the first and second external plates and the first and second internal plates to apply pressure to the electrochemical cell or battery positioned between the first and second inter

Abstract: The invention relates to a structure comprising at least one thermal management element comprising: a composite body (3) containing at least one phase change material (PCM) in a structuring rigid matrix, such that the composite body is self-supporting regardless of the phase of the phase change material contained, the composite body (3) being shaped to locally externally present at least one elongated depression (11) which by itself defines a channel wall (13) suitable for the circulation of a fluid.

Abstract: A battery pack and an electronic device are proposed that suppress an increase in size of a battery pack, and decrease damage to a battery element due to an external impact. A battery pack includes: a battery cell including a battery element; at least one holder facing an end of the battery element; and an impact absorbing structure formed at the holder.

Abstract: A power storage module includes: a stack in which a plurality of power storage cells are stacked in a stacking direction; a resin plate placed on the stack of the plurality of power storage cells; a flexible printed circuit board placed on the resin plate and having an electric circuit electrically connected to the plurality of power storage cells; and a cover member provided on the resin plate so as to cover the flexible printed circuit board. The resin plate includes a projection that extends through the flexible printed circuit board. The cover member includes a tubular protrusion that protrudes toward the flexible printed circuit board on the resin plate. The projection is accommodated in an inner periphery of the tubular protrusion. The tubular protrusion is in abutment with the flexible printed circuit board at a position to avoid the electric circuit.

Abstract: A battery pack including a frame including a thermistor seat and a thermistor accommodated in the thermistor seat; at least one battery cell on the frame and connected to the thermistor; and a protective circuit module, the protection circuit module including a projection between a portion of the thermistor and the at least one battery cell.

Abstract: Discussed is a battery pack including a structure for reducing damage to a component of a Battery Management Unit (BMU), and more particularly, to a battery pack with a structure that mitigates a concentration of stress caused by external vibration or force on the BMU mounted on a BMU mounting part and facilitates the assembly of the BMU, so that the BMU can be stably fixed to an assembled position to reduce damage to BMU components. The battery pack includes a partition configured to divide cell mounting parts and the BMU mounting part, and the partition have a stress concentration relaxation structure.

Abstract: An estimation method includes: performing, for each different degree of degradation, regression analysis between a first value and a second value, wherein the first value is related to one or more reference feature points on a differential curve of a charging-discharging curve indicating a voltage value with respect to integrated current amount of a reference storage battery, and the second value is at least one of a capacity value of the reference storage battery and an internal resistance value of the reference storage battery; and estimating at least one of a capacity value of a target storage battery and an internal resistance value of the target storage battery, based on a result of the regression analysis and a third value related to one or more target feature points on a differential curve of a charging-discharging curve of the target storage battery.

Abstract: A battery includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a positive electrode lead which is connected to the positive electrode, and a protective tape which covers the positive electrode lead. The protective tape includes a base material layer and an adhesive layer that is arranged on the base material layer; and the adhesive layer contains an adhesive material and a filler which contains at least one compound that is selected from among phosphoric acid group-containing compounds, boric acid group-containing compounds and silicic acid group-containing compounds.

Abstract: To provide a novel structure of a separator in a secondary battery. A nonaquesous secondary battery includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, an electrolyte solution, a first separator, and a second separator. The first separator and the second separator are provided between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The first separator is provided with a first pore, the second separator is provided with a second pore, and the size of the first pore is different from the size of the second pore. Furthermore, the proportion of the volume of the first pores in the first separator is different from the proportion of the volume of the second pores in the second separator.

Abstract: A storage device for storing electrical energy includes at least two storage cells. Each storage cell has a cell housing, an accommodating space delimited by the cell housing, and at least one storage element for storing electrical energy. The storage element is accommodated in the accommodating space. At least one thermally conductive heat-conducting element is provided, by which heat can be deliberately transferred from a first of the storage cells to the second storage cell.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a battery cell, a battery, an electric apparatus, and a manufacturing method and system of battery cell. In some embodiments, the battery cell includes a housing, an electrode assembly, and an end cover assembly. The housing provides an opening. The electrode assembly is disposed in the housing. The electrode assembly includes a body portion, a tab, and an isolation portion. The tab extends from an end of the body portion to the opening. The isolation portion is disposed on a periphery of the tab. The end cover assembly is configured to cover the opening. The end cover assembly includes an end cover and a first insulator. The end cover is configured to cover the opening and is connected to the housing. The first insulator is disposed on a side of the end cover proximate to an inside of the housing. The first insulator has a concave portion.

Abstract: A battery pack (2; 602) includes: an outer case (12; 612), which comprises an upper-part case (14) and a lower-part case (15; 615) fixed to the upper-part case (14); at least one battery cell (90a-90j); and a cell case (80), which houses the battery cell(s) (90a-90j). A clearance (C11-C13) is provided between the lower-part case (15; 615) and the entire lower surface of the cell case (80).

Abstract: A power control system for a battery system of a vehicle includes one or more supplemental protection devices that are connected to at least one of a first contactor, a second contactor, one of N fuses, and one of N vehicle loads. A battery management module is configured to measure and store a plurality of state of health parameters for the battery system and to selectively operate the one or more supplemental protection devices in a coverage gap between first and second coverage areas handled by the first contactor and the second contactor and the N fuses based on a calibration function and/or calibration parameters. A telematics system selectively sends the plurality of state of health parameters for the battery system to a remote server and to receive at least one of a new calibration function and new calibration parameters for the vehicle from the remote server.

Abstract: The invention relates to a battery module (10) comprising a module management system (11) and at least one battery cell (30) having a cell voltage. The at least one battery cell (30) is capable of assuming: —a first operating mode (Mod1) in which the battery cell (30) undergoes discharge, —a second operating mode (Mod2) in which the battery cell (30) does not undergo discharge. The module management system (11) is configured to decide to place the battery cell (30) selectively in one of the operating modes (Mod1, Mod2) depending on the cell voltage. The invention also relates to an energy storage unit (1) comprising at least two of said battery modules (10). Finally, the invention relates to a method for managing such an energy storage unit (1).

Abstract: This application relates to a sampling component, a battery module, a battery pack, and a device. The sampling component includes: a circuit board, including a signal collecting portion and an insulation film connected to the signal collecting portion; and a connecting part, including a body portion and a connecting portion, where the body portion is connected to the connecting portion, and the connecting portion is electrically connected to the signal collecting portion. In a height direction, the connecting portion includes a first connecting section and a second connecting section. The first connecting section is connected to the second connecting section. In the height direction, at least a part of the signal collecting portion is located between the first connecting section and the second connecting section.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a battery pack and a vehicle. The battery pack comprises a plurality of battery cells and electrical connection components. the plurality of battery cells are arranged side by side; the electrical connection components are arranged on the ends of the plurality of battery cells, and have electrode receiving sockets and FPC receiving sockets arranged thereon, wherein the electrode receiving sockets are adapted to be electrically connected with a plurality of electrode posts of the plurality of battery cells, and the FPC receiving sockets are adapted to be electrically connected with a plurality of FPC corresponding to the plurality of battery cells.

Abstract: A battery pack including a battery cell, the battery cell including a cell tab extending from a terrace part thereof; and a protection circuit module spaced apart from the battery cell and having a module tab to which the cell tab is welded, wherein the cell tab includes a bending part that is bent a predetermined number of times.

Abstract: A battery cell. The battery cell incluedes a first terminal contact and a second terminal contact, an energy storage unit, a first transistor, a sensor system that is set up to acquire a state parameter of the battery cell, and a control circuit. A first pole of the energy storage unit is coupled to the first terminal contact, and a second pole of the energy storage unit is coupled to the second terminal contact. The first transistor is connected between the first terminal contact and the second terminal contact in series with the energy storage unit. The he control circuit is set up to control a switching process of the first transistor, the control circuit controlling the first transistor based on the acquired state parameter in order to control a charge current or a discharge current of the energy storage unit.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for distinguishing between an antenna of a user equipment (UE) being blocked by a cover (e.g., a protective rubber or plastic case) or by human tissue (e.g., a finger or palm). The transmission power of uplink (UL) signals may be adjusted accordingly, with relatively higher transmission power for open space or a cover and relatively lower transmission power for human tissue. One example method for wireless communications by a UE generally includes transmitting a first signal from the UE, receiving a plurality of signals at the UE based on the transmitted first signal, determining values for at least two different types of parameters based on the received plurality of signals, determining an environmental scenario for the UE based on the values for the at least two different types of parameters, and transmitting a second signal using a transmission power based on the determined environmental scenario.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an energy storage assembly comprising energy storage components coupled to each other. The energy storage assembly may comprise one or more terminals and may mechanically and/or electrically coupled with an energy system, such as to a load. The energy storage assembly may be portable and may comprise a handle. The energy storage components may comprise capacitors and/or batteries. The energy storage assembly may comprise one or more diodes.

Abstract: A battery module comprises: electrochemical cells arranged in rows with terminals in a coplanar arrangement, wherein the electrochemical cells include a first cell and a second cell; a busbar including coplanar interleaved fingers, wherein the first and second cells are positioned on opposite sides of a first coplanar interleaved finger of the coplanar interleaved fingers; and a first bond wire having: (i) a first wire bond at a first terminal of the first cell, (ii) a second wire bond at a first terminal of the second cell, and (iii) a first intermediate wire bond at the first coplanar interleaved finger between the first and second wire bonds.

Abstract: A connection module includes an FPC and a plurality of bus bars. The plurality of bus bars constitute a first bus bar row disposed along one long side of the FPC, and a second bus bar row disposed along the other long side of the FPC. The FPC includes tolerance absorbing portions each including a slit and a pair of deflection portions disposed with the slit interposed therebetween, and is divided into a plurality of wiring portion by the tolerance absorbing portions. The pair of deflection portions constituting the first tolerance absorbing portion can be deflected in a direction in which the two wiring portions that are adjacent to each other with the first tolerance absorbing portion interposed therebetween move toward and away from each other. The same description also applies to the second tolerance absorbing portion.

Abstract: A system for overvoltage protection in an electric aircraft, and a method for its use. The system includes an energy storage element, an overvoltage protection device, a ground conductor, at least a current conductor, at least a sensor, and a controller. The overvoltage protection device is configured to control transmission of electrical power through the connector. The at least a sensor is configured to detect an output voltage of the connector. The controller is communicatively connected to the at least a sensor. The controller is configured to determine an overvoltage output, and activate the over based on detection of the overvoltage output.

Abstract: A battery cell includes an electrode assembly, a first adhesive film, and a first adhesive layer. Outer surfaces of the electrode assembly include a first surface, a first lateral surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a second lateral surface opposite to the first lateral surface. The first adhesive film adheres to the first lateral surface and extends from the first lateral surface to the first surface or extends from the first lateral surface to both the first surface and the second surface. The first adhesive layer adheres to the first surface. At least a part of the first adhesive layer overlaps the first adhesive film on a side of the first adhesive film in a thickness direction perpendicular to the first surface, and in the overlap, the first adhesive film disposed between the part of the first adhesive layer and the first surface in the thickness direction.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a battery cell jig including film-type pressure sensors, and a method of measuring a swelling of a battery cell using the same. According to the present invention, by using film-type pressure sensors, the volume of the measuring apparatus can be reduced, and abnormal degeneration of the battery cell by the pressure difference for each location of the battery cell can be prevented.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a battery pack including at least one battery cell, an outer housing that has at least one first housing element, and a cell holder configured to receive the at least one battery cell. In this case the first housing element is constituted by a two-component part that includes at least one first hard component element, one second hard component element and at least one soft component element, the first hard component element and the second hard component element fixedly connected to each other via the at least one soft component element.

Abstract: A battery pack includes: a battery cell including a first surface, a first electrode on the first surface, a second electrode on the first surface, a second surface opposing the first surface, and a lateral surface connecting the first surface and the second surface to each other; first and second leads above the first and second electrodes, the first and second leads being respectively connected to the first and second electrodes; an insulating adhesive layer between the first surface and the first lead; and an insulating cover layer on the first and second leads, the insulating cover layer including an opening through which portions of the first and second leads are exposed.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery short-circuit early detection device that detects a short-circuit in a rechargeable battery includes one or more processors connected to a current sensor that detects a charging current of the rechargeable battery, wherein the one or more processors are programmed to: if a detected temporal slope of the charging current exceeds a first threshold, determine that there is a possibility that a short circuit has occurred in at least one of the cells; detect anew a temporal slope of the charging current after a prescribed period of time has elapsed since the determination of said possibility; and thereafter, if the anew detected temporal slope of the charging current exceeds a second threshold that is greater than the first threshold, determine that there is a possibility that the short-circuit is progressing, and output a signal indicating said possibility.

Abstract: A battery pack and an electric apparatus are provided. The battery pack is configured to be connectable to an electric apparatus main body of the electric apparatus. The battery pack includes: a first cell unit, including a first plurality of battery cells connected to each other, a first positive terminal, and a first negative terminal; a second cell unit, including a second plurality of battery cells connected to each other, a second positive terminal, and a second negative terminal; a microcomputer; and a casing, accommodating the first cell unit, the second cell unit, and the microcomputer. The first cell unit and the second cell unit are configured to be switched a connection state each other. The microcomputer is configured to be electrically connected to a positive terminal and a negative terminal of one of the first cell unit and the second cell unit and to be provided a power from the one of the first cell unit and the second cell unit.

Abstract: A covering film (100) includes a first covering layer (10), a first adhesive layer (20), and a thermal conductive layer (30) sandwiched between the first covering layer (10) and the first adhesive layer (20). A thermal conductivity of the thermal conductive layer (30) is K1, K1 is in a range of 3 W/m.K to 65 W/m.K. A thermal conductivity of the first covering layer (10) is K2, K2 is in a range of 0.02 W/m.K to 3.0 W/m.K. A thermal conductivity of the first adhesive layer (20) is K3, K3 is in a range of 0.02 W/m.K to 1.0 W/m.K. A circuit board and its manufacturing method are also provided.

Abstract: This disclosure details exemplary battery pack designs for use in electrified vehicles. An exemplary battery pack may include an enclosure assembly that houses one or more battery arrays. An impact protection shroud is mounted to a portion of at least one of the battery arrays. A battery sensitive component is at least partially covered by the impact protection shroud. The impact protection shroud is configured to establish minimum clearances relative the battery sensitive component and to redirect loads away from the battery sensitive component, thereby protecting the battery sensitive component during vehicle impact loading events.

Abstract: An on-chip supercapacitor constituted by a silicon substrate and a porous carbon layer positioned thereon, the carbon layer including pseudocapacitive materials. The invention also relates to the method for producing the supercapacitor and the porous material.