18142285. BATTERY ASSEMBLY simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
Contents
- 1 BATTERY ASSEMBLY
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 BATTERY ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
BATTERY ASSEMBLY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hee Gun Yang of Anyang-si (KR)
Chan Young Jung of Yongin-Si (KR)
BATTERY ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18142285 titled 'BATTERY ASSEMBLY
Simplified Explanation
The battery assembly described in the patent application includes a battery module stack, a cover portion, and a substrate portion. The cover portion is coupled to a side of the battery module stack and includes a cover member and a protrusion member. The substrate portion is coupled to an external surface of the cover portion and includes an overlapping region, a through-hole passing through the overlapping region, and a pad region with electrically conductive properties surrounding the through-hole.
- Battery assembly with battery module stack, cover portion, and substrate portion
- Cover portion includes cover member and protrusion member
- Substrate portion includes overlapping region, through-hole, and pad region
- Through-hole passes through overlapping region in outward direction
- Pad region has electrically conductive properties
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in:
- Electric vehicles
- Portable electronic devices
- Energy storage systems
Problems Solved
This technology helps to:
- Improve battery assembly efficiency
- Enhance electrical conductivity
- Increase overall battery performance
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Enhanced durability and reliability
- Improved electrical connections
- Increased energy efficiency
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology could be in:
- Battery manufacturing industry
- Electric vehicle market
- Consumer electronics sector
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be:
- Battery assembly designs with similar cover and substrate configurations
Unanswered Questions
1. How does the protrusion member improve the overall performance of the battery assembly? 2. Are there any specific industries or applications where this technology would not be suitable?
Original Abstract Submitted
A battery assembly includes a battery module stack in which at least one battery module is stacked and formed, a cover portion coupled to a side of the battery module stack, and a substrate portion coupled to an external surface of the cover portion, wherein the cover portion includes a cover member coupled to the battery module stack, and a protrusion member protruding in an outward direction from the cover member and in contact with an internal surface of the substrate portion, the substrate portion includes an overlapping region which is a region overlapping the protrusion member when viewed in the outward direction, a through-hole passing through the overlapping region in the outward direction is formed in the overlapping region, and a pad region having electrically conductive properties is formed in a region surrounding the through-hole in the substrate portion.
