18244683. METHOD FOR GENERATING SMOKE IN CELL PACK simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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METHOD FOR GENERATING SMOKE IN CELL PACK

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Takayuki Hojo of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Akira Kiyama of Toyota-shi (JP)

METHOD FOR GENERATING SMOKE IN CELL PACK - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18244683 titled 'METHOD FOR GENERATING SMOKE IN CELL PACK

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method for generating smoke in a cell pack, specifically from a single unit cell within the pack. This is achieved by attaching a heating means to the negative electrode output terminal of the cell pack, which heats the electrode body of the specific unit cell and causes the generation of a small amount of smoke.

  • The method generates smoke in a cell pack by heating a specific unit cell.
  • A heating means is attached to the negative electrode output terminal.
  • The heating means heats the electrode body of the specific unit cell.
  • Smoke is generated from the specific unit cell.

Potential Applications

  • Testing and analysis of individual unit cells within a cell pack.
  • Quality control and performance evaluation of cell packs.
  • Research and development of battery technologies.

Problems Solved

  • Lack of a method to generate smoke from a specific unit cell within a cell pack.
  • Difficulty in isolating and analyzing individual unit cells within a pack.
  • Limited options for evaluating the performance and reliability of cell packs.

Benefits

  • Enables targeted testing and analysis of specific unit cells.
  • Provides a means to assess the performance and reliability of cell packs.
  • Facilitates research and development of battery technologies.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method for generating smoke in a cell pack by which a very small amount of smoke can be generated from a specific single unit cell among unit cells constituting the cell pack. The method causes smoke generation in a cell pack in which unit cells are connected and which includes a positive electrode output terminal for electrically connecting the positive electrode terminal of the unit cell and an external device, and a negative electrode output terminal for electrically connecting the negative electrode terminal of the unit cell and an external device. By attaching a heating means to the negative electrode output terminal, the electrode body of a specific single unit cell is heated through the negative electrode output terminal to which the heating means is attached. As a result, it is possible to cause the generation of a small amount of smoke from the specific single unit cell.