Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240128571). BATTERY PACK simplified abstract
Contents
BATTERY PACK
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Hirotaka Watanabe of Toyota-shi (JP)
Masahiro Yamada of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Akiya Kubota of Toyota-shi (JP)
BATTERY PACK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240128571 titled 'BATTERY PACK
Simplified Explanation
The battery pack described in the patent application includes a tray with a bottom wall, a cell module containing at least one battery cell, a high voltage connection portion on the bottom surface of the cell module, a high voltage busbar connected to the connection portion, and a water absorbing sheet between the tray's bottom wall and the cell module's bottom surface. A first opening portion is present in the water absorbing sheet opposite the high voltage connection portion.
- Tray with bottom wall
- Cell module with at least one battery cell
- High voltage connection portion on cell module's bottom surface
- High voltage busbar connected to connection portion
- Water absorbing sheet between tray's bottom wall and cell module's bottom surface
- First opening portion in water absorbing sheet opposite high voltage connection portion
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be used in electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and portable electronic devices.
Problems Solved
This technology helps prevent water damage to the battery pack components, particularly the high voltage connection portion and busbar.
Benefits
The use of a water absorbing sheet in the battery pack increases its durability and reliability, reducing the risk of short circuits and other electrical issues.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Water Absorbing Sheet in Battery Pack Technology for Enhanced Durability and Safety"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to using water absorbing materials in battery packs to prevent damage from moisture or other environmental factors.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing methods of protecting battery packs from water damage?
This article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and other methods of protecting battery packs from water damage.
What specific types of battery cells are compatible with this design?
The article does not specify the types of battery cells that can be used with this design.
Original Abstract Submitted
the battery pack includes a tray having a bottom wall, a cell module disposed on the tray and having at least one battery cell, a high voltage connection portion provided on the bottom surface of the cell module and electrically connected to the at least one battery cell, a high voltage busbar connected to the high voltage connection portion, and a water absorbing sheet disposed between the bottom wall of the tray and the bottom surface of the cell module. a first opening portion is defined in the water absorbing sheet at a position opposite the high voltage connection portion.
