18444465. BATTERY CELLS WITH TABS AT RIGHT ANGLES simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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BATTERY CELLS WITH TABS AT RIGHT ANGLES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Christopher T. Campbell of San Jose CA (US)
Nivay Anandarajah of San Leandro CA (US)
William A. Braff of Palo Alto CA (US)
Oskar Dondelewski of San Jose CA (US)
Russell A. Mclellan of San Jose CA (US)
BATTERY CELLS WITH TABS AT RIGHT ANGLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18444465 titled 'BATTERY CELLS WITH TABS AT RIGHT ANGLES
The abstract describes a battery design with terminals on one side of the housing, an electrode stack inside, and current collectors with tabs extending in a direction perpendicular to the housing.
- The battery housing has terminals on one side for electrical connections.
- An electrode stack, including an anode current collector and a cathode current collector, is positioned within the housing.
- The anode current collector has an anode tab on one side and is electrically coupled with the first terminal.
- The cathode current collector has a cathode tab on one side and is electrically coupled with the second terminal.
- The tabs of the current collectors extend in a direction normal to the housing's side.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Portable electronic devices - Energy storage systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient electrical connections in batteries - Compact design for various applications
Benefits: - Improved battery performance - Enhanced safety with secure electrical connections - Versatile design for different devices
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Battery Technology for Various Industries This technology can be used in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and renewable energy systems, offering reliable power solutions for a wide range of commercial applications.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to battery design, electrode stack configurations, and current collector innovations to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in battery technology, electrode materials, and energy storage systems to enhance the performance and efficiency of this innovative design.
Questions about Battery Technology: 1. How does this battery design improve electrical connections compared to traditional designs? 2. What are the key advantages of having current collectors with tabs extending in a direction perpendicular to the housing?
Original Abstract Submitted
Batteries according to embodiments of the present technology may include a housing including a first terminal disposed on a first side of the housing and a second terminal disposed on the first side of the housing. The batteries may include an electrode stack positioned within the housing. The electrode stack may include an anode current collector. The anode current collector may define an anode tab along a second side of the anode current collector, and be electrically coupled with the first terminal. The electrode stack may include a cathode current collector. The cathode current collector may define a cathode tab along a second side of the cathode current collector. The cathode tab and anode tab may extend in a direction normal to a direction facing the first side of the housing. The cathode tab may be electrically coupled with the second terminal.
