18194521. CARRIERS FOR BATTERY CELLS simplified abstract (Rivian IP Holdings, LLC)
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CARRIERS FOR BATTERY CELLS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Tyler Jacobs of Hawthorne CA (US)
Darren Yaoshun Ting of Portland OR (US)
Eldon James Summerson of Omaha NE (US)
Diana Kei Eaton of Newport Beach CA (US)
Matthew Pruett of Long Beach CA (US)
CARRIERS FOR BATTERY CELLS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18194521 titled 'CARRIERS FOR BATTERY CELLS
The patent application describes a carrier designed to hold multiple battery cells and cooling tubes.
- The carrier includes cell bores that conform to the shape of the battery cells.
- Walls of the carrier have surfaces that match the shape of the battery cells, such as arcs for cylindrical cells.
- Some walls have surfaces that accommodate multiple battery cells.
- Each cell bore has a ledge to support the battery.
- Ribs on the carrier provide ventilation channels for gases.
- The carrier can also hold cooling tubes to regulate the temperature of the battery cells.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Portable electronic devices - Energy storage systems
Problems Solved: - Secure and organized storage of battery cells - Efficient cooling of battery cells - Protection of battery cells from damage
Benefits: - Improved battery performance and longevity - Enhanced safety features - Streamlined battery assembly processes
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Battery Cell Carrier for Various Industries This technology can be utilized in electric vehicle manufacturing, consumer electronics production, and renewable energy storage systems. The market implications include increased efficiency, reduced maintenance costs, and enhanced product reliability.
Questions about the Innovative Battery Cell Carrier: 1. How does the carrier improve battery performance and longevity?
- The carrier's design ensures secure and organized storage of battery cells, preventing damage and optimizing their performance.
2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond electric vehicles?
- This technology can also be used in portable electronic devices and energy storage systems, offering benefits such as improved safety and efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
A carrier may include a base with several cell bores, with each cell bore designed to carry a battery cell. The carrier may include several walls, with each wall having one or more surfaces that conform to a shape or surface of the battery cell. For example, a surface of the wall may include an arc with a shape that corresponds to that of a cylindrical battery cell. One of the walls may include opposing surfaces, each of which conform to the shape of multiple battery cells. Also, each cell bore may include a ledge to seat a battery. Additionally, a carrier may include several ribs that provide a vent or channel to direct a gas. In addition to battery cells, carriers may also carry cooling tubes designed to cool the battery cells.
