Metallic Clamp-type Connector For Storage Battery Terminal Patents (Class 439/754)
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Patent number: 11843213Abstract: A connector has a conductive main body with contact portions to compress a plurality of electrode leads of battery cells. The connector has two push members each with a level surface and an inclined surface on opposing sides of each push member, such that each push member is movable and spaced between the contact portions. and compress the plurality of electrode leads with a corresponding contact portion. The connector has a core member with a second inclined surface, such that the core member is movable in a parallel direction to the contact portion, is located between the two push members, and compresses the two push members against the conductive main body. The connector has a movement mechanism to move the core member in the parallel direction and compress the plurality of electrode leads between the conductive main body and the push members. A battery module may contain the connector.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: SolarEdge Technologies Korea Limited CompanyInventors: Hyeong Jong Kim, Kang Soo Lee, Yong Seon Choi
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Patent number: 11289774Abstract: Disclosed are a connector and a battery module. A connector according to an aspect of the present disclosure is a connector configured to electrically interconnect electrode leads of neighboring battery cells.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Kokam Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hyeong Jong Kim, Kang Soo Lee, Yong Seon Choi
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Patent number: 10651498Abstract: The present disclosure relates to technical field of energy storage devices, and in particular, to a secondary battery and a vehicle. The secondary battery includes a top cover plate, electrode terminals disposed on the top cover plate, at least one electrode assembly including a main body and a plurality of conductive portions extending from the main body. The plurality of conductive portions is stacked and forms a tab, and the main body is formed by winding a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate and a separator disposed between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate. The secondary battery also includes connecting pieces for connecting the tab to the electrode terminal. The tabs extend from one side of the main body viewed in thickness direction and are bent with respect to height direction and is connected to the connecting piece.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITEDInventors: Xiang Li, Chengyou Xing, Peng Wang, Rulai Cai
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Patent number: 10418615Abstract: A battery terminal includes a fastening portion (11) that is partially open in a circumferential direction and a flange (42) projects radially out from the fastening portion (11). Two facing portions (14) project radially out from open ends (13) of the fastening portion (11) and face each other in the circumferential direction. The fastening portion (11) is reduced in diameter and fastened to a battery post P by having the facing portions (14) approach each other. The flange (42) of the fastening portion (11) has cuts (20) for partially reducing a thickness of the fastening portion (11) in a radial direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Keiichi Tsukiyoshi, Toshikazu Sakurai
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Patent number: 10374339Abstract: A battery terminal (1) includes a body (10) with C-shaped upper and lower plate mounting portions (21, 41). First and second fastening portion (60, 70) have bolt accommodating portions (65, 75) respectively. A fastening member (80) is assembled with the first and second fastening portions (60, 70) and is configured to reduce the diameters of the upper and lower plate mounting portions (21, 41). The fastening member (80) includes a fastening bolt (81) having a head (82), a column (83) extending from the head (82) and a shaft (84) extending from the column (83). The column (83) is accommodated into the bolt accommodating portions (65, 75), and a nut (85) is screwed onto the shaft (84). The shaft (84) is insertable through the bolt insertion hole (87) of a washer (86), but the column (83) is not insertable through the bolt insertion hole (87).Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2018Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.Inventor: Takashi Nobukuni
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Patent number: 10270080Abstract: A battery pack is disclosed. In one aspect, the battery pack includes a plurality of battery cells, a plurality of connection tabs electrically connected to the battery cells, and a circuit board having a plurality of connection holes respectively configured to receive the connection tabs. The connection holes include a plurality of first connection holes formed at first positions and each having a first width and a plurality of second connection holes formed at second positions and each having a second width greater than the first width.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2016Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.Inventors: Haneul Lee, Jechul Yeoun
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Patent number: 10217986Abstract: A battery connection body includes: connection conductors which electrically connect respective battery cells forming a battery assembly; a casing to which the connection conductors are mounted, and which includes a first side and a second side different from the first side; and first electric wires and second electric wires, which are wired in the casing. The casing includes: a connection conductor mounting portion; a first electric wire housing portion; and a second electric wire housing portion. The connection conductors are mounted to the connection conductor mounting portion from the first side of the casing. The first electric wires are received into the first electric wire housing portion from the first side of the casing. The second electric wires are received into the second electric wire housing portion from the second side of the casing.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATIONInventors: Tomohiro Ikeda, Koji Koizumi
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Patent number: 9929774Abstract: Methods, systems, and a Broadband over Power Line (BPL) module cover assembly for enabling communication between an aircraft and a ground-based network are provided. The BPL module cover assembly includes a connection interface configured to be coupled to and receive power from a stringer connector and a BPL network interface coupled to and configured to receive power from said connection interface. The BPL module cover assembly also includes a fuse interface including a plurality of fuses coupled between the connection interface and the BPL network interface. The fuse interface is configured to prevent power provided by the connection interface from damaging the BPL network interface in the event of an electrical fault.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2014Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: Donald B. Lee
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Patent number: 9876533Abstract: Methods, systems, and an integrated Broadband over Power Line (BPL) module cover assembly for communicating data between an aircraft and a ground-based network are provided. The assembly includes a power receptacle cover plate and a BPL module coupled to said power receptacle cover plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Donald B. Lee, Timothy M. Mitchell, Brian E. Ward
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Patent number: 9711298Abstract: An ultra capacitor module includes a first ultra capacitor having a first polar terminal provided with a screw thread A formed on an outer peripheral surface, a second ultra capacitor having a second polar terminal provided with a screw thread A formed on an outer peripheral surface, and a connecting member having a screw hole B formed corresponding to the screw thread A on an inner peripheral surface through which the first polar terminal is inserted from one side and the second polar terminal is inserted from the other side to connect the first and second ultra capacitors in series and having a gas emission hole formed from a center to an outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: LS MTRON LTD.Inventors: Yong-Hyeon Yoo, Jung-Gul Lee
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Patent number: 9088040Abstract: A cell wiring module includes: a plurality of coupling units that hold a plurality of connection members for electrically connecting electrode terminals of adjacent single cells; an opening end section positioned on one side of each coupling unit, and has a first engagement hole formed therein; a latching end section positioned on the other side of each coupling unit, and has a latching unit inserted into the first engagement hole of a coupling unit adjacent in the coupling direction, and latches onto the hole edge section of the first engagement hole; and a fluctuating movement restricting piece arranged at one of the opening end section and the latching end section, wherein the fluctuating movement restricting piece is inserted into a second engagement hole provided at the other of the opening end section and the latching end section of an adjacent coupling unit, and restricts fluctuating movements.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Yuko Kinoshita, Hiroomi Hiramitsu, Hiroki Hirai, Shinichi Takase, Ryoya Okamoto, Osamu Nakayama
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Patent number: 9017855Abstract: Disclosed herein are a connection member for electrically interconnecting a plurality of battery cells in a battery pack in which the battery cells are mounted, wherein the connection member includes at least two terminal contact parts, which are connected to electrode terminals of neighboring battery cells, and a connection part for interconnecting the terminal contact parts, and wherein the terminal contact parts are lower in height, by a size corresponding to the thickness of a pack case, than the connection part such that the connection member connects the electrode terminals of the battery cells while the connection member is mounted on the outer surface of the pack case, and a battery pack including the same. Consequently, the connection member according to the present invention has the effect of effectively interconnecting the electrode terminals of the battery cells through a simple assembly process.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2007Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Jongho Park, Ki Hyun Jeon, Bong Hyup Kang, Yongho Cho, Joonyoung Shin, Man-Chul Hur, HakJun Lee
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Patent number: 8947097Abstract: A device for measuring electrical current, voltage and temperature in a conductor made of rigid material is disclosed. The conductor is formed from two conductor sections, between which an electrical resistor element is provided that is made of a material having greater resistance than the material of the conductor sections. In the region of the resistor element, a flattened area with a depression is provided, over which a measuring arrangement, through which a portion of the current flowing through the conductor flows, is placed in the manner of a bridge. In the measuring arrangement is arranged in the vicinity of a contact piece by means of which the conductor can be connected in an electrically conducting manner to another conductor such that the heat generated at the contact point is measured.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2005Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: ABB Patent GmbHInventor: Klaus-Georg Müller
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Patent number: 8944858Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical 90° power terminal, comprising an elongated wire connection member, and a terminal element. The wire connection member is provided with a wire fastening portion and a fastening portion for the terminal element comprising a circular opening, and the terminal element has an essentially cylindrical shape and comprises a terminal end and a connecting end adapted to be received in the circular opening of the fastening portion. When connected with each other, the terminal element and the elongated wire connection member are arranged essentially perpendicular to each other.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2011Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Delphi International Operations Luxembourg, S.A.R.L.Inventors: Rainer Schmidt, Thomas Bernhard Pabst
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Patent number: 8932086Abstract: A battery terminal lug (1) is disclosed, the lug being equipped with a shunt (7) for measuring the battery current and other battery characteristics. The lug includes a support (8), such as for a printed circuit, of at least one electronic component. The lug is made up of a first part (2), which is configured to be secured to a terminal of the battery, and a second part, which is configured to be secured to the cable of the battery (which is ordinarily directly associated with the terminal of the battery). The two parts (2, 3) of the terminal lug are electrically insulated from one another and are provided with projecting portions (28, 38) to bear the shunt (7), and a casing (5, 6) to accommodate the shunt (7) and the support (8), wherein electrical insulation (4, 17) is positioned so as to intervene between the two parts (2, 3) of the terminal lug (1).Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques MoteurInventors: Alain Thimon, Denis Gravat, Sébastien Perard, Nicolas Bogaert, Emmanuel Ryckebusch, Christophe Monteil, Hugues Gervais
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Publication number: 20140349527Abstract: A terminal connecting-and-fixing structure capable of ensuring the connection between the terminal and the bus bar even in the case of loose of the bolt and suppressing increase in the contact resistance, thereby preventing poorness of the conduction, is provided. A terminal connecting-and-fixing structure comprises a bus bar 10 having a plate-like shape, a bolt 30 penetrating the bus bar 10, and a nut 40 tightened by the bolt 30, and a terminal 20 mounted on the bolt 30, wherein the terminal 20 and the bus bar 10 is connected and fixed by fastening the nut 40 to the bolt 30, and wherein the bus bar 10 has a concave portion 12, and the terminal 20 and the bus bar 10 is connected and fixed by fastening the nut 40 to the bolt 30 while an end portion of the terminal 20 is press-fitted in the concave portion 12.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2012Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Takamitsu Himeno, Atsushi Nakao, Hitoshi Tamaki, Naoto Kawauchi, Satoshi Matsuda
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Patent number: 8889282Abstract: An apparatus for supplying power to a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger vehicle or motorcycle, has a plurality of electrochemical storage cells. At least one of the electrodes respectively situated in the storage cells is made of metal or is provided with a metal layer essentially over its entire surface. The metal electrode or the metal layer, in particular a metal foil, is connected in an electrically conductive manner via a connecting element to a terminal provided outside the storage cell. To provide a reliable apparatus for supplying power, in particular for the intermittent electric motor drive of a motor vehicle, a thermally conductive cooling plate, which is in thermal contact with essentially each of the terminals of the storage cells, is provided. The cooling plate dissipates the thermal energy which is supplied by the metal electrodes or the metal layers on the electrodes to the terminal via the connecting element.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2008Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Hubertus Goesmann, Jens Vetter, Martin Mayr, Siegfried Pint
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Patent number: 8851937Abstract: A connector terminal includes a terminal connection portion, a wire connection portion, and a flange portion. The connector housing includes a wire connection portion accommodation portion that can accommodate the wire connection potion and a terminal connection portion accommodation portion that can accommodate the terminal connection portion. A rear holder covers an opening of the connector housing, and a part of the wire connection portion is penetratingly inserted into a through-hole of the rear holder to form an accommodation space in which a pipe-shaped spacer or a spring, into which the wire connection portion is penetratingly inserted, can be disposed.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Ryuji Kawai, Hirotaka Fukushima
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Patent number: 8821190Abstract: A fuse unit includes a first connection part to which power is fed and a second connection part to be connected with a mating terminal. The second connection part includes a bolt connection portion to which the mating terminal is connected by a bolt and a connecter connection portion to which the mating terminal is connected by a connector.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Norio Matsumura, Hidenori Kibushi
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Patent number: 8728642Abstract: An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. A high voltage junction box is attached to a first end of the enclosure and having a plurality of high voltage connection terminals connected by a plug-in bussed electrical center configured to reduce the possibility of unintentional grounding or shorting, and decreases the safety risk to a technician during servicing. At least one of the high voltage connection terminals is configured to receive a high voltage conductor connected between the energy storage module and an inverter of the hybrid vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Allison Transmission, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Maskew, Timothy A. Gasaway, Brian C. Morrow
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Publication number: 20140134894Abstract: A cell wiring module includes: a plurality of coupling units that hold a plurality of connection members for electrically connecting electrode terminals of adjacent single cells; an opening end section positioned on one side of each coupling unit, and has a first engagement hole formed therein; a latching end section positioned on the other side of each coupling unit, and has a latching unit inserted into the first engagement hole of a coupling unit adjacent in the coupling direction, and latches onto the hole edge section of the first engagement hole; and a fluctuating movement restricting piece arranged at one of the opening end section and the latching end section, wherein the fluctuating movement restricting piece is inserted into a second engagement hole provided at the other of the opening end section and the latching end section of an adjacent coupling unit, and restricts fluctuating movements.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicants: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventors: Yuko Kinoshita, Hiroomi Hiramitsu, Hiroki Hirai, Shinichi Takase, Ryoya Okamoto, Osamu Nakayama
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Publication number: 20140127545Abstract: Disclosed herein is a connection member for secondary batteries to achieve the electrical connection in a battery pack including two or more cylindrical secondary batteries in a physical contact manner, the connection member including an outer circumferential contact part contacting an electrode terminal of a lower battery cell along the outer circumferential region of the electrode terminal of the lower battery cell, such that the outer circumferential contact part can be electrically connected to the electrode terminal of the lower battery cell in a surface contact manner and a central contact part contacting an electrode terminal of an upper battery cell or the central region of a sidewall of the battery pack for providing an elastic contact force to the entire connection member mounted between the electrode terminals of the respective battery cells or between the electrode terminals of the battery cells and the sidewall of the battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Gi-Hwan KWON, Yongho CHO, Seunghyun BANG, Hakjun LEE, Hosang KWON
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Publication number: 20140127952Abstract: The present invent concerns a portable object comprising at least a middle part and a back cover for confining an electronic module, said electronic module including a plate provided with a housing arranged for receiving an electrical energy accumulator, said electronic module including at least one circuit with at least one electrical contact area, and a connecting contact member for providing an electrical connection between said accumulator and said at least one contact area, said contact member being elastically deformable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: ETA SA Manufacture Horlogere SuisseInventors: David CORREA, Stephane Rychen, Roger Willemin, Jonathan Collaud
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Publication number: 20140038471Abstract: A connecting element for a secondary battery is installed on a path of current flowing through a secondary battery to electrically connect components and includes a first metal plate having a first protrusion formed to protrude at one side end thereof from the center portion of the thickness direction thereof, a second metal plate located spaced apart from the first metal plate with a gap being formed therebetween and having a second protrusion formed to protrude at one side end thereof from the center portion of the thickness direction thereof and face the first protrusion, and an alloy bridge made of alloy material having a melting point lower than those of the first metal plate and the second metal plate and formed to fill the gap. The connecting element may ensure the safety of the secondary battery in use, minimize the increase of resistance caused by applying the connecting element, and be rapidly broken even though the connecting element is applied as a part with a relatively great thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Jung-Hoon Yang, Young-Suk Cho, Seung-Don Choi
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Patent number: 8608506Abstract: A power terminal connector having a terminal body that has a socket configured to receive, and be electrically connected to, a pin of a power terminal. A spring clip is coupled to the terminal body. The spring clip is movable between a locking position and a clearance position. The spring clip is configured to engage the pin of the power terminal in the locking position to secure the power terminal connector to the power terminal. The spring clip is configured to be disengaged from the pin of the power terminal in the clearance position. A cap is coupled to the terminal body. The cap is coupled to the spring clip to move the spring clip between the locking position and the clearance position as the cap is actuated.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventor: Weiping Zhao
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Publication number: 20130288544Abstract: A voltage tap element configured to tap off the voltage of a battery cell of a battery unit by an electronics unit, a cell supervisory unit having such voltage tap elements, and a battery unit having such a cell supervisory unit, and methods for producing the cell supervisory unit and the battery unit. The voltage tap element is designed as a clip composed of a first metal, with a first end of the clip having a first contact region which establishes a operative connection to the electronics unit, and a second end of the clip having a second contact region for establishing a connection to the battery cell. In the first contact region, the clip is permanently connected to an intermediate piece which is composed of a second metal which differs from the first metal. The intermediate piece is configured for operative connection to the electronics unit by a solder connection using SMD technology.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: MAGNA STEYR Battery Systems GmbH & Co OGInventors: Michael ERHART, Uwe GEIDL, Martin HAFELLNER, Thomas KORHERR
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Publication number: 20130208456Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, an electronic device includes a first electrical conductor located in a shell. The first electrical conductor has a vertical portion and a horizontal portion at the bottom of the vertical portion. A cap has a second electrical conductor and can be mated with the shell. After mating, the second electrical conductor contacts the horizontal portion of the first electrical conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: Winvic Sales, Inc.Inventor: Winvic Sales, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130202928Abstract: A multilayer busbar for connecting a plurality of battery cells includes a cell connection layer including a plurality of conductor plates arranged to serially connect the plurality of battery cells. The busbar also includes a flexible circuit layer including a substrate having a plurality of measurement lines formed on it where the measurement lines are arranged to connect to a positive and a negative connection location on at least two of the plurality of battery cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: Rogers CorporationInventors: Marc Beulque, Stefan Desmet
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Publication number: 20130149918Abstract: A connector terminal 12 includes a terminal connection portion 12S, a wire connection portion 12C, and a flange portion 12F. The connector housing 10 includes a wire connection portion accommodation portion 10C that can accommodate the wire connection potion 12C and a terminal connection portion accommodation portion 10S that can accommodate the terminal connection portion 12S. A rear holder covers an opening of the connector housing 10, and a part of the wire connection portion 12C is penetratingly inserted into a through-hole of the rear holder to form an accommodation space in which a pipe-shaped spacer S or a spring, into which the wire connection portion 12C is penetratingly inserted, can be disposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATIONInventors: Ryuji Kawai, Hirotaka Fukushima
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Publication number: 20130143449Abstract: A battery connector is disclosed. The battery connector is disposed in a mounting side of a motherboard, and an input/output port is positioned on the mounting side for inserting outer connectors. Wherein, the elertric connector includes a connector body having a battery accommodating space for accommodating the battery. The connector body is located on the mounting side and the input/output port is positioned on the mounting side. The computer case has a slot near the input/output port, and the slot is disposed corresponding to the battery accommodating space.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Inventor: Nai-Chien CHANG
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Publication number: 20130090023Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, an electronic device includes a first electrical conductor located in a shell. The first electrical conductor has a vertical portion and a horizontal portion at the bottom of the vertical portion. A cap has a second electrical conductor and can be mated with the shell. After mating, the second electrical conductor contacts the horizontal portion of the first electrical conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2011Publication date: April 11, 2013Inventor: Mathieu Chartrand
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Patent number: 8408951Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, an electronic device includes a first electrical conductor located in a shell. The first electrical conductor has a vertical portion and a horizontal portion at the bottom of the vertical portion. A cap has a second electrical conductor and can be mated with the shell. After mating, the second electrical conductor contacts the horizontal portion of the first electrical conductor.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2011Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Winvic Sales Inc.Inventor: Mathieu Chartrand
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Publication number: 20130065457Abstract: Disclosed herein is a connection member for secondary batteries to achieve the electrical connection in a battery pack including two or more cylindrical secondary batteries in a physical contact manner, the connection member including an outer circumferential contact part contacting an electrode terminal of a lower battery cell along the outer circumferential region of the electrode terminal of the lower battery cell, such that the outer circumferential contact part can be electrically connected to the electrode terminal of the lower battery cell in a surface contact manner and a central contact part contacting an electrode terminal of an upper battery cell or the central region of a sidewall of the battery pack for providing an elastic contact force to the entire connection member mounted between the electrode terminals of the respective battery cells or between the electrode terminals of the battery cells and the sidewall of the battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Gi-Hwan KWON, Yongho Cho, Seunghyun Bang, Hakjun Lee, Hosang Kwon
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Publication number: 20130059484Abstract: A rechargeable battery pack including: a cell pack including at least one unit cell; a protection circuit module including a printed circuit board including a protection circuit of the cell pack; a connection member inserted in a through hole of the printed circuit board and electrically connected to the printed circuit board; and a connection tab electrically connected to the cell pack inserted into and electrically connected to the connection member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventors: Moon-Gil Kang, Jung-Seok An, Jin-Hwan Kim
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Publication number: 20120322321Abstract: A battery pack storing device capable of charging and discharging a battery pack and an electric bicycle including the same are disclosed. The battery pack storing device stores a battery pack and provides mechanical and electrical connections to an electric device, such as a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.Inventors: Nohyun Kwag, Yonggeol Kwon
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Patent number: 8310241Abstract: A battery sensor unit including a pole terminal, the terminal being electrically conductively connected to a plate-shaped carrier element and a planar measuring shunt, the shunt including a resistor element and adjoining resistor connections on both sides thereof. The carrier element is connected in an electrically conducting manner to the one resistor connection, and the second free end region of the carrier element is connected electrically insulated to the second resistor connection. A spacer made of an electrically insulating material is provided. The second free end region of the carrier element and the second resistor connection with the sides facing each other are connected to the spacer. Said spacer can be connected with the second free end region of the carrier element and also with the second resistor connection.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2007Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Continental Automotive GmbHInventor: Ralf Schimmel
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Patent number: 8305034Abstract: A battery monitoring system (BMS) configured for use in measuring operating conditions of a battery or other source of electric current. The BMS may include a housing configured to include a dampening element between a shunt and connection arm in order to limit the likelihood of vibrations and other forces acting on the BMS shorting or otherwise disrupting electrical connections used to measure current through the shunt.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Lear CorporationInventor: Josep Maria Roset Rubio
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Publication number: 20120244398Abstract: An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. A high voltage junction box is attached to a first end of the enclosure and having a plurality of high voltage connection terminals connected by a plug-in bussed electrical center configured to reduce the possibility of unintentional grounding or shorting, and decreases the safety risk to a technician during servicing. At least one of the high voltage connection terminals is configured to receive a high voltage conductor connected between the energy storage module and an inverter of the hybrid vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: Daniel J. Youngs, Kurt Biehl, Edward Bass, Eric D. Schneider, Felice E. Bailey, Steven T. Reyburn, Dean M. Ford, Clyde H. Johnson, Scott K. Bennett, Brian J. Maskew, Leonard F. Baxter, II, Bruce E. Miller, Richard Bletsis, Derek A. Delrymple, Markus Naegeli, Jerry Wendling, Timothy A. Gasaway, Russell B. Hopkins, Brian C. Morrow
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Patent number: 8242772Abstract: An exemplary embodiment relates to a measuring device for measuring a current flowing in a first cable. The measuring device includes a measuring shunt in the form of a plate connected in series with the first cable and associated with a measuring electronic card connected to a data transmission cable. The measuring shunt further includes a measuring portion of resistive alloy coupled to connection portions on either side of the measuring portion. The connection portions are integrally formed with the measuring portion, and the first cable is secured to at least one of the connection portions of the measuring shunt.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignees: Johnson Controls Technology Company, Kromberg & Schubert GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Bruno Condamin, Pascal Muis, Ghislain Bages
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Publication number: 20120156544Abstract: The invention relates to a contacting element (1) for electrically connecting a contact connection (18) of an electric cell, in particular a battery cell (22), comprising at least one deformation section (2) and at least two clamping edges (9) which are each supported at opposing end sections (4) of the at least one deformation section (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: Li-Tec Battery GmbHInventors: Tim Schaefer, Andreas Gutsch, Walter Lachenmeier
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Publication number: 20120156946Abstract: A photovoltaic module lead foil connection system includes a wire having a fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Brian Cohen, Raymond Domsic
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Publication number: 20120142230Abstract: A connecting tab connected between an electrode terminal of a cap plate and an electrode terminal of a protection circuit module (PCM) in a secondary battery. The connecting tab includes a PCM mounting portion, a bent portion and a terminal connecting portion. The PCM mounting portion is connected to the electrode terminal of the PCM. The bent portion is extended from the PCM mounting portion and makes a predetermined angle with the PCM mounting portion, and has at least one cut-away portion formed therein. The terminal connecting portion is formed bent portion on the same plane with the bent portion, and extended in a lateral direction from an upper portion of the bent portion. Accordingly, an electrical connection between a secondary battery cell and the PCM can be performed only through a simple process by using the connecting tab provided with the bent portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.Inventor: Woon-Seong Baek
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Patent number: 8147280Abstract: A battery monitoring system that may be used to measure/monitor any number of battery operating conditions, including those associated with a vehicle battery. The system may be configured to interconnect a battery post that receives energy from the battery and a cable that electrically connects the battery to a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Jose Gabriel Fernandez, Josep M. Roset, Daniel Soto
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Patent number: 8142237Abstract: An exemplary embodiment relates to a measuring device for measuring a current flowing in a first cable. The measuring device includes a measuring shunt in the form of a plate connected in series with the first cable and associated with a measuring electronic card connected to a data transmission cable. The measuring shunt further includes a measuring portion of resistive alloy coupled to connection portions on either side of the measuring portion. The connection portions are integrally formed with the measuring portion, and the first cable is secured to at least one of the connection portions of the measuring shunt.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignees: Johnson Controls Technology Company, Kromberg & Schubert GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Bruno Condamin, Pascal Muis, Ghislain Bages
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Publication number: 20110237139Abstract: Disclosed herein is a middle or large-sized battery pack having a plurality of electrically connected battery modules, the middle or large-sized battery pack including an electrode terminal connecting device, wherein the electrode terminal connecting device includes a conductive connecting member coupled to electrode terminals of the battery modules to electrically connect the electrode terminals of the battery modules to each other and a shut-off cutter mounted to the conductive connecting member to shut off the circuit of the conductive connecting member when impact is applied to the battery pack in the longitudinal direction of the battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2009Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Jin Kyu Lee, Jaeseong Yeo, Jongmoon Yoon, Yongshik Shin, Bum Hyun Lee
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Patent number: 7997942Abstract: This invention relates to a cable connector device for use on a battery terminal post, the cable connector including a conductive mounting cap having an internal mounting wall with a surface area corresponding with the surface area of a said battery mounting post to enable, in use, the cap to be mountable over the said battery mounting post, the mounting cap including a cable mounting post integral with or attachable to the mounting cap, the cable mounting post being adapted with a cable fastening means, in use, to receive and fasten an electrical cable thereto.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2006Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Inventor: Kevin Patrick Dowman
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Patent number: 7972185Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of unit batteries each having a terminal electrically connected to a terminal base. The battery module further includes at least one connector including at least one protrusion on a side facing the terminal base of the terminal to electrically couple the terminal of one of the plurality of unit batteries with the terminal of a neighboring one of the plurality of unit batteries. The at least one protrusion may include at least one first protrusion and at least one second protrusion. The at least one first protrusion contacts the terminal base of the one of the plurality of unit batteries and the at least one second protrusion contacts the terminal base of the neighboring one of the plurality of unit batteries.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2009Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: SB LiMotive Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yong-Sam Kim
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Publication number: 20110143595Abstract: The invention is an electrical connection (1; 20; 30; 40; 50; 70; 90) comprising a clamp (2) provided with means (3) for fastening to the terminal (P) of an electric accumulator; one or more electric wires (C) that connect the clamp (2) to one or more functions; means (5) for joining each electric wire (C) to the clamp (2). Each joining means (5) comprises: a male connector element (7; 37; 47; 57; 67; 87; 97) and a female connector element (8; 38; 48; 58; 68; 88; 98) which are coupled to each other through contact means (9; 39; 49; 59; 69) with quick pressure coupling and release mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: VIEMME S.R.L.Inventors: Danilo Facco, Francesco Artuso, Moreno Franco
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Publication number: 20110135968Abstract: Disclosed are a power control module and a battery pack having the same. The battery pack includes a housing, a battery cell received in the housing and including a power terminal, a power control module provided at one side thereof with a first connection terminal, provided at an opposite side thereof with a battery connection terminal connected with the power terminal, and having a structure in which chip parts are packaged, and a cell cover coupled with an upper portion of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2009Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventor: Dae Hun Kim
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Patent number: 7950954Abstract: The present invention includes a fastening mechanism comprising a base and a metal frame. The base has an accommodating slot arranged for accommodating a memory card, a first fastener and a second fastener. The first fastener and the second fastener are electrically connected to a battery and the memory card, respectively. When the metal frame is in a fastening position and fastened to the first fastener and the second fastener, the memory card can be clamped between the base and the metal frame. Then an electrical path is formed among the first fastener, the second fastener and the metal frame, thereby supplying the memory card with power of the battery. The present invention further includes a portable electronic device with the above fastening mechanism in which the electrical path is opened, while removing the memory card, so as to prevent supplying the memory card with power of the battery.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignees: Inventec Appliances (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Inventec Appliances Corp., Inventec Appliances Corp., NanjingInventor: Zhi-Gang Liu