17994867. Flame Arrestor Design For Battery Module simplified abstract (GOOGLE LLC)

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Flame Arrestor Design For Battery Module

Organization Name

GOOGLE LLC

Inventor(s)

Christina Peabody of Fremont CA (US)

Vijayasekaran Boovaragavan of Fremont CA (US)

Gregory Sizikov of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Madhusudan K. Iyengar of Foster City CA (US)

Flame Arrestor Design For Battery Module - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17994867 titled 'Flame Arrestor Design For Battery Module

Simplified Explanation

The disclosure relates to a flame arrestor device for lithium-ion cell batteries to reduce the hazards of thermal runaway.

  • The device contains sparks and molten particles and cools gases emitted from the cells.
  • It includes a mesh screen with multiple layers offset from each other and a baffle in a chevron pattern affixed to the inside of the mesh screen.

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in various apparatus requiring lithium-ion cell batteries such as data centers, smartphones, tablets, earbuds, etc.

Problems Solved

The device helps to mitigate the risks associated with thermal runaway in lithium-ion cell batteries by containing sparks and molten particles and cooling emitted gases.

Benefits

  • Increased safety in devices using lithium-ion cell batteries.
  • Prevention of potential fires or explosions due to thermal runaway.

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology can be utilized in the manufacturing of electronic devices and equipment that use lithium-ion cell batteries.

Possible Prior Art

There may be existing flame arrestor devices for lithium-ion batteries, but the specific design with multiple layers of mesh and a chevron-patterned baffle may be unique to this patent application.

Unanswered Questions

How does the device affect the overall performance of the lithium-ion cell battery?

The article does not provide information on whether the device has any impact on the performance or efficiency of the battery.

Are there any specific safety standards or regulations that this device needs to meet for commercial use?

The article does not mention any specific safety standards or regulations that the device must adhere to for commercial applications.


Original Abstract Submitted

The disclosure generally relates to a flame arrestor device configured to reduce the hazards of a thermal runaway, by containing sparks and molten particles and cooling gasses emitted from the cells. The device may be used in any apparatus that requires a lithium-ion cell battery, such as a data centers, smartphone, tablet, earbuds, etc. The device may include a mesh screen and a baffle. The mesh screen may include multiple layers of mesh offset from each other. The baffle may be formed in a chevron pattern and affixed to the inside of the mesh screen.