18601342. BATTERY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BATTERY simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)
BATTERY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BATTERY
Organization Name
Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
Inventor(s)
KAZUHIRO Morioka of Osaka (JP)
BATTERY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BATTERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18601342 titled 'BATTERY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BATTERY
The abstract describes a battery with a power-generating element consisting of multiple battery cells, each containing an electrode layer, a counter-electrode layer, and a solid electrolyte layer.
- The battery includes a side surface insulating layer that covers the power-generating element's side surface from first to second ends in a lamination direction.
- A side surface conductor is connected to the counter-electrode layer at the second end and runs along the side surface insulating layer.
- A counter-electrode collector terminal, thicker than a collector connected to the counter-electrode layer, is located at the first principal surface and connected to the side surface conductor.
- An insulating layer is placed between the counter-electrode collector terminal and the first principal surface.
Potential Applications: - Energy storage systems - Electric vehicles - Portable electronic devices
Problems Solved: - Enhanced battery performance - Improved safety features - Efficient energy storage solutions
Benefits: - Increased energy density - Longer battery life - Enhanced safety measures
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Battery Technology for Energy Storage Solutions This technology can be utilized in various industries such as renewable energy, automotive, and consumer electronics, offering improved energy storage solutions and performance.
Questions about Battery Technology: 1. How does the side surface insulating layer contribute to the overall performance of the battery?
The side surface insulating layer helps prevent short circuits and enhances the safety of the battery by isolating the power-generating element.
2. What are the advantages of using a thicker counter-electrode collector terminal in the battery design?
The thicker counter-electrode collector terminal improves conductivity and efficiency in the battery, leading to better overall performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
A battery includes a power-generating element including a plurality of battery cells each including an electrode layer, a counter-electrode layer, and a solid electrolyte layer located between the electrode layer and the counter-electrode layer, a side surface insulating layer covering a side surface of the power-generating element from first to second ends of the power-generating element in a direction of laminating, a side surface conductor both connected to a counter-electrode layer located at the second end of the power-generating element and disposed along the side surface insulating layer, a counter-electrode collector terminal, both disposed at a first principal surface of the power-generating element located at the first end and connected to the side surface conductor, that is greater in thickness than a collector connected to the counter-electrode layer located at the second end, and an insulating layer disposed between the counter-electrode collector terminal and the first principal surface.