Apple inc. (20240339692). BATTERY WITH THERMALLY COUPLED BUSSING simplified abstract

BATTERY WITH THERMALLY COUPLED BUSSING

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Dylan C Erb of San Jose CA (US)

John M Schoech of San Jose CA (US)

Nivay Anandarajah of San Leandro CA (US)

Alexander Bartlett of San Jose CA (US)

Abraham B Caulk of Livermore CA (US)

Joseph D Rainey of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Berton Vite of Santa Ana CA (US)

BATTERY WITH THERMALLY COUPLED BUSSING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240339692 titled 'BATTERY WITH THERMALLY COUPLED BUSSING

The abstract describes a patent application for a battery pack that includes a thermal interface material (TIM) with a thermal conductivity constant value between 1.0 and 7.0 watts per meter-kelvin. The TIM establishes a thermal interface between two busbars in the battery pack, and a control assembly regulates the charging mode of the battery pack.

• The battery pack includes a first busbar, a second busbar, and a TIM with a specific thermal conductivity constant value.
• The TIM creates a thermal interface between the first and second busbars in the battery pack.
• A control assembly is present to regulate the charging mode of the battery pack, ensuring the first busbar is active while the second busbar is inactive during charging.

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

Problems Solved: - Efficient heat dissipation in battery packs - Improved battery performance and longevity

Benefits: - Enhanced thermal management - Increased battery pack efficiency - Extended battery life

Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Battery Pack with Advanced Thermal Management" This technology can be utilized in electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and various portable electronic devices to improve overall performance and longevity.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the specific thermal conductivity constant of the TIM impact the overall efficiency of the battery pack? 2. What are the potential cost implications of implementing this advanced thermal management system in commercial applications?

Original Abstract Submitted

a battery pack includes a first busbar, a second busbar, and a thermal interface material (tim) including a thermal conductivity constant (k) value between 1.0 and 7.0 watts per meter-kelvin (w/mk). the tim establishes a thermal interface between the first busbar and the second busbar. the battery pack also includes a control assembly configured to regulate a charging mode of the battery pack in which the first busbar is active and receives an electrical current and the second busbar is inactive.