Apple inc. (20240304891). STRUCTURAL BATTERY PACK WITH ADHESIVE AND GAP FILLERS simplified abstract

STRUCTURAL BATTERY PACK WITH ADHESIVE AND GAP FILLERS

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Edward T Hillstrom of Vancouver (CA)

Alexander Bartlett of San Jose CA (US)

Nivay Anandarajah of San Leandro CA (US)

Dylan C Erb of San Jose CA (US)

Zhongying Shi of San Jose CA (US)

STRUCTURAL BATTERY PACK WITH ADHESIVE AND GAP FILLERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240304891 titled 'STRUCTURAL BATTERY PACK WITH ADHESIVE AND GAP FILLERS

The abstract of the patent application describes a battery pack with an enclosure interior, battery cells stacked within the enclosure, and adhesive and gap fillers between the cells and the enclosure walls.

• The battery pack includes an enclosure with an interior space for battery cells.
• Adhesive is used to secure the battery cells to the enclosure walls.
• First gap fillers with high thermal conductivity are placed adjacent to the edges of the battery stack.
• Second gap fillers with even higher thermal conductivity are placed adjacent to other edges of the battery stack.

Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Portable electronic devices - Energy storage systems

Problems Solved: - Enhanced thermal management in battery packs - Improved safety and efficiency of battery systems

Benefits: - Better heat dissipation - Increased battery pack lifespan - Enhanced overall performance

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Thermal Management Battery Packs for Electric Vehicles" This technology can be utilized in electric vehicles to improve battery performance and safety, potentially leading to longer driving ranges and increased market competitiveness.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the use of gap fillers with different thermal conductivity constants benefit the battery pack?

  - The use of gap fillers with varying thermal conductivity helps to efficiently dissipate heat from the battery cells, improving overall performance and safety.

2. What are the key advantages of using adhesive in securing battery cells within the enclosure?

  - Adhesive provides a strong bond between the battery cells and the enclosure walls, ensuring stability and preventing movement during operation.

Original Abstract Submitted

a battery pack includes an enclosure forming an enclosure interior, a stack of battery cells disposed within the enclosure interior, and an adhesive extending between a wall of the enclosure and the stack. the battery pack also includes a first gap filler extending between the wall and the stack, where the first gap filler is disposed adjacent to a first edge of the stack and includes a first thermal conductivity constant greater than a second thermal conductivity constant of the adhesive. the battery pack also includes a second gap filler extending between the wall and the stack, where the second gap filler is disposed adjacent to a second edge of the stack and includes a third thermal conductivity constant greater than the second thermal conductivity constant.