18413356. METHOD OF PRODUCING A BATTERY MODULE AND BATTERY MODULE simplified abstract (Robert Bosch GmbH)
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METHOD OF PRODUCING A BATTERY MODULE AND BATTERY MODULE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jens-Martin Koegel of Stuttgart (DE)
Joerg Nils Illig of Markgroeningen (DE)
Klaus Spieske of Stuttgart (DE)
Martin Kassner of Weil Der Stadt (DE)
METHOD OF PRODUCING A BATTERY MODULE AND BATTERY MODULE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18413356 titled 'METHOD OF PRODUCING A BATTERY MODULE AND BATTERY MODULE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method for producing a battery module with prismatic battery cells or pouch cells by arranging the cells in a specific way to achieve a defined overall width.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Method involves detecting the width of a battery cell under a defined force.
- Battery cells are arranged adjacent to each other in the longitudinal direction of the module.
- A compensating element is placed between two adjacent cells to ensure a defined overall width of the module.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in the production of various battery modules for electric vehicles, portable electronics, and energy storage systems.
Problems Solved: This method addresses the challenge of ensuring uniformity in the width of battery modules, which is crucial for their integration into different devices.
Benefits:
- Improved consistency in battery module width.
- Enhanced structural integrity of the battery module.
- Increased efficiency in manufacturing processes.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in the automotive industry for electric vehicle batteries, consumer electronics for portable devices, and renewable energy storage systems.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior research on battery module assembly techniques and methods for optimizing battery cell arrangement.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in battery module production techniques, materials, and design considerations for improved performance.
Questions about Battery Module Production: 1. How does the method ensure the uniformity of the battery module width? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with this production method?
Original Abstract Submitted
A method for producing a battery module, having a plurality of prismatic battery cells and/or a plurality of battery cells in the form of pouch cells, includes in a first method step detecting a width of a battery cell when a defined force is applied to the respective battery cell. In a second method step, the plurality of battery cells are arranged adjacent to one another in a longitudinal direction of the battery module, and a compensating element is arranged between two battery cells arranged directly adjacent to one another. A width of the compensating element is formed in such a way that a sum of the widths of the two battery cells arranged directly adjacent to one another and the width of the compensating element has a defined value, so that ultimately the battery module has a defined overall width.