Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240162569). LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY simplified abstract

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LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Masato Kamiya of Toyota-shi (JP)

LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240162569 titled 'LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a lithium-ion secondary battery with a separator that has a conductive layer, where the positive and negative electrode active material layers contact the separator, and at least one of them has a groove in the thickness direction.

  • Positive and negative electrodes are laminated with a separator in between.
  • Separator has a conductive layer.
  • Positive and negative electrode active material layers contact the separator.
  • At least one electrode active material layer has a groove in the thickness direction.
  • Surface of the separator facing the electrode with the groove includes the conductive layer.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles.

Problems Solved

This innovation helps improve the performance and safety of lithium-ion batteries by enhancing the contact between the electrode active material layers and the separator.

Benefits

- Enhanced battery performance - Improved safety - Increased efficiency

Potential Commercial Applications

"Enhancing Lithium-Ion Battery Performance with Conductive Separator Layer"

Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include patents or research papers related to improving the performance and safety of lithium-ion batteries through innovative separator designs.

Unanswered Questions

How does the presence of the conductive layer in the separator impact the overall battery performance?

The abstract does not provide specific details on how the conductive layer in the separator affects the battery's performance.

Are there any limitations or drawbacks associated with the groove in the electrode active material layers?

The abstract does not mention any potential limitations or drawbacks of having a groove in the electrode active material layers.


Original Abstract Submitted

a lithium-ion secondary battery includes: an electrode body in which a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material layer and a positive electrode current collector, and a negative electrode having a negative electrode active material layer and a negative electrode current collector, are laminated with a separator therebetween, the separator having a conductive layer, wherein: the positive electrode active material layer and the negative electrode active material layer contact the separator, at least one of the positive electrode active material layer or the negative electrode active material layer has a groove in a thickness direction, and a surface of the separator, which faces a surface of the at least one of the positive electrode active material layer or the negative electrode active material layer which has the groove, includes the conductive layer.