18484226. BATTERY PACK simplified abstract (Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.)

BATTERY PACK

Organization Name

Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Junseop Kim of Yongin-si (KR)

Sejin Ji of Yongin-si (KR)

Minuk Woo of Yongin-si (KR)

Kwangsoo Bae of Yongin-si (KR)

Jihwan Seol of Yongin-si (KR)

Seongchan Bae of Yongin-si (KR)

BATTERY PACK - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18484226 titled 'BATTERY PACK

The battery pack described in the patent application consists of a unique arrangement of battery cells, cooling pieces, and bus bars to improve efficiency and performance.

• The battery cells are arranged in columns, with cells in adjacent columns positioned in a zigzag pattern to optimize space utilization.
• Cooling pieces are placed between the battery cells in adjacent columns, following a meander shape along the outer circumference to enhance heat dissipation.
• Bus bars on the terminal surface of the battery cells connect them electrically in rows, ensuring proper functioning of the battery pack.

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

Problems Solved: - Improved thermal management - Enhanced battery pack efficiency - Optimal use of space

Benefits: - Increased battery pack performance - Extended battery life - Enhanced safety features

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Battery Pack Technology for Electric Vehicles This technology can revolutionize the electric vehicle industry by providing more efficient and reliable battery packs, leading to increased adoption of electric vehicles in the market.

Questions about Battery Pack Technology: 1. How does the zigzag pattern of battery cell arrangement improve efficiency?

  - The zigzag pattern optimizes space utilization and allows for better cooling, leading to improved performance.

2. What are the advantages of using cooling pieces in the battery pack design?

  - Cooling pieces help dissipate heat effectively, preventing overheating and extending the lifespan of the battery pack.

Original Abstract Submitted

A battery pack includes: a plurality of battery cells in a plurality of columns, the battery cells in each of the columns being located along a column direction, and the battery cells in the columns adjacent to each other being located along a zigzag pattern in a row direction while alternately shifted forward and rearward in the column direction; a plurality of cooling pieces, each of the cooling pieces being located between the battery cells in the columns adjacent to each other, and extending in a meander shape along an outer circumference of the battery cells in the columns adjacent to each other; and a bus bar on a terminal surface of the battery cells to electrically connect the battery cells to each other in rows adjacent to each other, the terminal surface being a surface on which different first and second electrodes are exposed.