18127129. BATTERY WITH BLENDED BATTERY CELLS simplified abstract (GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC)

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BATTERY WITH BLENDED BATTERY CELLS

Organization Name

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor(s)

Jingyuan Liu of Shanghai (CN)

Haijing Liu of Shanghai (CN)

Mark W. Verbrugge of Troy MI (US)

BATTERY WITH BLENDED BATTERY CELLS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18127129 titled 'BATTERY WITH BLENDED BATTERY CELLS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a battery with two types of cells, each containing different cathode and anode active materials. The cells are arranged in a specific order within the battery.

  • The battery includes two types of cells: S cells and T cells.
  • S cells have a plurality of first cathode electrodes and first anode electrodes, while T cells have a plurality of second cathode electrodes and second anode electrodes.
  • The T cells are positioned between the S cells in the battery.
  • At least one of the first cathode electrodes contains a different cathode active material than the second cathode electrodes.
  • The first anode electrodes also contain a different anode active material than the second anode electrodes.

Potential Applications

The technology could be applied in electric vehicles, portable electronics, and grid energy storage systems.

Problems Solved

This innovation could potentially improve battery performance, energy density, and overall efficiency.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include enhanced battery life, increased energy storage capacity, and improved safety features.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Advanced Battery Technology for Enhanced Energy Storage" could be a suitable title for this section. The technology could find applications in electric vehicle manufacturing, consumer electronics production, and renewable energy storage solutions.

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to battery cell configurations, active materials, and battery performance optimization techniques.

Unanswered Questions

How does this battery technology compare to existing battery designs in terms of energy density and longevity?

This article does not provide a direct comparison with existing battery designs in terms of energy density and longevity. Further research or testing may be needed to determine the specific advantages of this technology over existing solutions.

What are the potential environmental impacts of mass-producing batteries with different active materials for cathodes and anodes?

The article does not address the potential environmental impacts of mass-producing batteries with different active materials. Additional studies or assessments may be required to evaluate the environmental implications of widespread adoption of this technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

A battery includes S battery cells of a first type. Each of the S battery cells includes a plurality of first cathode electrodes and a plurality of first anode electrodes. The battery includes T battery cells of a second type, wherein each of the T battery cells includes a plurality of second cathode electrodes and a plurality of second anode electrodes, where S and T are integers greater than one. The T battery cells are arranged between the S battery cells. At least one of the plurality of first cathode electrodes includes a first cathode active material that is different than a second cathode active material of the plurality of second cathode electrodes. The plurality of first anode electrodes includes a first anode active material that is different than a second anode active material of the plurality of second anode electrodes.