US Patent Application 18308672. BATTERY CONFIGURATIONS HAVING THROUGH-PACK FASTENERS simplified abstract

BATTERY CONFIGURATIONS HAVING THROUGH-PACK FASTENERS

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Dylan Erb of San Jose CA (US)

Abraham B. Caulk of San Jose CA (US)

Ross L. Johnstal of Cincinnati OH (US)

Paul W. Firehammer of Saline MI (US)

Edward T. Hillstrom of San Jose CA (US)

Zhongying Shi of San Jose CA (US)

Ian E. O'connor of Cupertino CA (US)

Alexander J. Clarabut of Santa Clara CA (US)

BATTERY CONFIGURATIONS HAVING THROUGH-PACK FASTENERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18308672 titled 'BATTERY CONFIGURATIONS HAVING THROUGH-PACK FASTENERS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes energy storage devices, battery cells, and batteries that have a unique design for improved functionality and efficiency.

• The devices include a first circuit board with multiple holes, a battery stack placed on top of the first circuit board, and a second circuit board with holes.
• The battery stack consists of multiple battery cells and aligns with the holes in both circuit boards.
• The batteries are secured with fasteners that go through separate channels in the second circuit board.
• Each battery cell in the stack is connected to one or more fasteners through conductive extensions, ensuring proper electrical coupling.

Original Abstract Submitted

Energy storage devices, battery cells, and batteries of the present technology may include a first circuit board defining a plurality of apertures through the first circuit board. The batteries may include a battery stack overlying the first circuit board and electrically coupled with the first circuit board. The battery stack may include a plurality of battery cells. The battery stack may define a plurality of apertures axially aligned with a corresponding aperture through the first circuit board. The batteries may include a second circuit board that defines a plurality of apertures through the second circuit board. The batteries may include a plurality of fasteners, each fastener extending through a separate channel of the plurality of channels. The batteries may include a plurality of conductive extensions electrically coupling each battery cell of the battery stack with one or more fasteners of the plurality of fasteners.