18591083. BATTERY PACK simplified abstract (Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.)
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BATTERY PACK
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BATTERY PACK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18591083 titled 'BATTERY PACK
Simplified Explanation:
The patent application describes a battery pack with innovative vent covers that improve safety and functionality.
- Battery pack with battery cells and vent parts
- First cover with vent holes corresponding to vent parts
- Second cover overlapping first cover with vent covers corresponding to vent holes
- Vent covers with fracture line and hinge part for safety and functionality
Key Features and Innovation:
- Improved safety with innovative vent covers
- Enhanced functionality with overlapping covers
- Vent covers with fracture line and hinge part for easy opening in case of emergency
Potential Applications:
- Electric vehicles
- Portable electronic devices
- Energy storage systems
Problems Solved:
- Ensures safety by providing easy access to vent parts
- Enhances functionality by allowing for efficient ventilation
Benefits:
- Improved safety in battery packs
- Enhanced functionality and usability
- Better heat dissipation for battery cells
Commercial Applications:
- Automotive industry for electric vehicles
- Consumer electronics for portable devices
- Energy storage sector for battery systems
Questions about Battery Pack Vent Covers:
1. How do the vent covers in the battery pack improve safety?
The vent covers have a fracture line and hinge part for easy opening in case of emergency, ensuring quick access to vent parts for safety.
2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond battery packs?
This technology can be applied in electric vehicles, portable electronic devices, and energy storage systems for improved safety and functionality.
Original Abstract Submitted
A battery pack includes battery cells including vent parts, a first cover on the battery cells, the first cover including vent holes corresponding to the vent parts, respectively, and a second cover overlapping the first cover and including vent covers corresponding to the vent holes in the first cover, respectively, each of the vent covers including a fracture line and a hinge part in a periphery of the vent cover, and the hinge part and a part of the fracture line in the second cover having a non-overlapping relationship with a corresponding one of the vent holes in the first cover.
