20240047729. APPARATUS FOR MAKING AN ELECTRODE-ELECTROLYTE STRUCTURE simplified abstract (Dyson Technology Limited)

APPARATUS FOR MAKING AN ELECTRODE-ELECTROLYTE STRUCTURE

Organization Name

Dyson Technology Limited

Inventor(s)

Reza Pakzad of Swindon (GB)

Matthew Robert Roberts of Oxford (GB)

Steven Robson of Bristol (GB)

APPARATUS FOR MAKING AN ELECTRODE-ELECTROLYTE STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240047729 titled 'APPARATUS FOR MAKING AN ELECTRODE-ELECTROLYTE STRUCTURE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an apparatus for making an electrode-electrolyte structure. The apparatus includes a die head that has a pathway for the electrode substrate and a pathway for the electrolyte gel. There is an electrode feeder for feeding the electrode substrate and an electrolyte feeder for feeding the polymer gel electrolyte. The electrolyte pathway meets the substrate pathway at a junction between the substrate inlet and outlet, allowing the electrolyte to be extruded onto the electrode substrate as it is fed along the pathway.

• The apparatus includes a die head with separate pathways for the electrode substrate and the electrolyte gel.
• An electrode feeder is used to feed the electrode substrate along its pathway.
• An electrolyte feeder is used to feed the polymer gel electrolyte along its pathway.
• The electrolyte pathway meets the substrate pathway at a junction, allowing the electrolyte to be extruded onto the electrode substrate.

Potential Applications:

• Manufacturing of batteries and fuel cells.
• Production of electronic devices that require electrode-electrolyte structures.
• Development of energy storage systems.

Problems Solved:

• Provides a method for efficiently and accurately applying electrolyte gel onto electrode substrates.
• Enables the production of electrode-electrolyte structures with improved performance and reliability.
• Reduces the complexity and cost of manufacturing processes for electrode-electrolyte structures.

Benefits:

• Enhanced efficiency and performance of batteries and fuel cells.
• Increased reliability and lifespan of electronic devices utilizing electrode-electrolyte structures.
• Streamlined manufacturing processes leading to cost savings and improved productivity.

Original Abstract Submitted

apparatus for making an electrode-electrolyte structure includes: a die head defining a substrate pathway for passage of an electrode substrate through the die head from a substrate inlet to a substrate outlet, and an electrolyte pathway for passage of an electrolyte gel through the die head; an electrode feeder for feeding an electrode substrate along the substrate pathway; and an electrolyte feeder for feeding a polymer gel electrolyte along the electrolyte pathway. the electrolyte pathway is arranged to meet the substrate pathway at a junction arranged between the substrate inlet and the substrate outlet, to extrude the electrolyte onto the electrode substrate as it is fed along the substrate pathway.