18194519. CURRENT COLLECTOR ASSEMBLIES simplified abstract (Rivian IP Holdings, LLC)
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CURRENT COLLECTOR ASSEMBLIES
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Tyler Jacobs of Hawthorne CA (US)
CURRENT COLLECTOR ASSEMBLIES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18194519 titled 'CURRENT COLLECTOR ASSEMBLIES
The abstract describes a battery with multiple cells connected by a current collector assembly, which includes conductor layers to connect cells in series and parallel using interconnect portions.
- The battery includes multiple cells connected by a current collector assembly.
- The current collector assembly has conductor layers to connect cells in series and parallel.
- Interconnect portions allow the conductor layers to be coupled to the terminals of the battery cells.
- The interconnect portions may be offset or diagonal to cover and couple to the terminals effectively.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Portable electronic devices - Energy storage systems
Problems Solved: - Efficiently connecting battery cells in series and parallel - Ensuring reliable electrical and mechanical coupling - Optimizing battery performance and longevity
Benefits: - Improved battery efficiency - Enhanced reliability and durability - Increased energy storage capacity
Commercial Applications: - Battery manufacturing industry - Electric vehicle market - Consumer electronics sector
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the current collector assembly improve battery performance? 2. What are the advantages of connecting battery cells in series and parallel?
Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing studies on enhancing battery cell connections for improved performance and longevity.
Original Abstract Submitted
A battery may include several battery cells connected by a current collector assembly. The current collector assembly includes several conductor layers designed to connect (e.g., electrically couple) some battery cells in series and some battery cells in parallel. Using multiple interconnect portions, each conductor layer is coupled (e.g., electrically and mechanically coupled) to terminals (e.g., positive terminals, negative terminals) of the battery cells. The interconnect portions may be offset or diagonal with respect to each other, thereby allowing the interconnect portions to cover and couple to the terminals.
