Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240234968). BATTERY MODULE simplified abstract
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BATTERY MODULE
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Kunimitsu Yamamoto of Kasugai-shi (JP)
BATTERY MODULE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240234968 titled 'BATTERY MODULE
The patent application describes a battery module with high volumetric efficiency, consisting of stacked and connected unit cells with a connection laminate layer between them.
- The battery module includes unit cells with a power generation element, a cathode terminal, and an anode terminal.
- A connection laminate layer, comprising a resin layer, a metal layer, and another resin layer, is placed between the unit cells.
- The metal layer of the connection laminate layer connects the cathode terminal of one unit cell to the anode terminal of the adjacent unit cell.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Portable electronic devices - Energy storage systems
Problems Solved: - Increased volumetric efficiency in battery modules - Enhanced electrical connectivity between unit cells
Benefits: - Improved energy density - Enhanced overall performance - Compact design for space-constrained applications
Commercial Applications: Title: "High-Efficiency Battery Modules for Next-Generation Devices" This technology can be utilized in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and renewable energy storage systems, catering to the growing demand for efficient and compact power solutions.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the connection laminate layer improve the performance of the battery module? - The connection laminate layer enhances electrical connectivity between unit cells, leading to improved overall efficiency. 2. What are the potential market implications of this high-volumetric efficiency battery module? - The market implications include increased adoption in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and renewable energy storage systems, driving innovation in the power sector.
Original Abstract Submitted
to provide a battery module with high volumetric efficiency. a battery module comprising stacked and connected unit cells each comprising a power generation element, a cathode terminal, and an anode terminal disposed on the opposite side of the cathode terminal of the power generation element, wherein a connection laminate layer including a resin layer, a metal layer and a resin layer in this sequence, is disposed between the unit cells, and wherein the metal layer of the connection laminate layer is electrically connected to the cathode terminal of one adjacent unit cell and the anode terminal of the other unit cell.
