Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240347867). ASSEMBLED BATTERY simplified abstract
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ASSEMBLED BATTERY
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Sadao Fujisaki of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
ASSEMBLED BATTERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240347867 titled 'ASSEMBLED BATTERY
The abstract describes an assembled battery with battery cells connected by inter-cell connecting films with conductive patterns. Each battery cell contains an electrode body housed in a conductive exterior body with positive and negative electrode terminal portions. The cells are connected in parallel and/or in series via the conductive patterns on the inter-cell connecting films.
- Battery cells are connected in parallel and/or in series using inter-cell connecting films with conductive patterns.
- Each battery cell has an electrode body housed in a conductive exterior body with positive and negative electrode terminal portions.
- The positive and negative electrode terminal portions of each cell are in contact with different conductive patterns on the inter-cell connecting films.
- The inter-cell connecting films sandwich the battery cells, allowing for electrical connection between them.
- This design enables efficient electrical connection and configuration of the battery cells.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Portable electronic devices - Energy storage systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient electrical connection between battery cells - Configurable parallel and series connections
Benefits: - Improved battery performance - Enhanced energy storage capabilities - Increased reliability and safety
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Battery Technology for Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage Systems This technology can be utilized in electric vehicles, portable electronic devices, and energy storage systems, enhancing their performance and efficiency in various applications.
Questions about Battery Cell Interconnection: 1. How does the design of the inter-cell connecting films improve the efficiency of the battery?
The design allows for easy electrical connection between battery cells, optimizing their performance.
2. What are the potential safety benefits of this interconnected battery design?
The design enhances the reliability and safety of the battery by ensuring secure electrical connections between cells.
Original Abstract Submitted
an assembled battery comprising battery cells, a first and a second inter-cell connecting films having a first and a second conductive patterns, respectively, each of battery cells including a conductive exterior body housing an electrode body in the interior, the exterior body having a positive and a negative electrode terminal portions electrically connected to the positive and the negative electrodes of the electrode body, respectively, wherein one of the positive and negative electrode terminal portions of the exterior body of each of battery cells is in contact with the first conductive pattern, so that the other is in contact with the second conductive pattern, each of battery cells is sandwiched by the first and the second inter-cell connecting films, whereby via the first and the second conductive patterns, each of battery cells are electrically connected in parallel and/or in series with each other.
