18526440. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK simplified abstract (Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation)
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RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK
Organization Name
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
Inventor(s)
Eli M. Zidel of Milwaukee WI (US)
Zachery Meyer of Hartland WI (US)
Wyatt R. Silha of Milwaukee WI (US)
Jonathan Quenzer of German Valley IL (US)
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18526440 titled 'RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK
The patent application describes a battery pack with a housing, a cell pack assembly, a printed circuit board, electrical contacts, and a detector.
- The cell pack assembly includes battery cells that can expand and contract.
- The detector warns the operator or stops current flow if the battery cells exceed a threshold volume.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Portable electronic devices - Energy storage systems
Problems Solved: - Preventing over-expansion of battery cells - Ensuring safe operation of the battery pack
Benefits: - Enhanced safety features - Prolonged battery life - Improved performance
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Battery Pack Technology for Enhanced Safety" This technology can be used in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and renewable energy systems, catering to a wide range of industries.
Prior Art: Research on battery pack safety features and expansion mechanisms in battery cells can provide insights into similar technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in battery pack technology, safety standards, and materials for battery cell construction.
Questions about Battery Pack Technology: 1. How does the expansion and contraction of battery cells affect the overall performance of the battery pack? 2. What are the key factors to consider when designing a battery pack with safety features like those described in the patent application?
Original Abstract Submitted
A battery pack includes a housing defining an interior volume, a cell pack assembly positioned within the interior, a printed circuit board electrically connected to battery cells, electrical contacts in communication with the battery cells via the printed circuit board and providing electrical power to an external device and a detector in electrical communication with the printed circuit board. The cell pack assembly includes battery cells that collectively define a volume, wherein each battery cell includes a body, an anode extending from the body, and a cathode extending from the body. The body of each cell is configured to expand and contract. When the detector determines that the volume of the battery cells meets or exceeds a threshold volume, the detector is configured to generate a signal configured to warn the operator of a status of the stack or stop current from flowing to and from the battery cells.
