A ceramic polymer separator, an electrochemical cell comprising the ceramic polymer separator, and a method of preparing the same are provided. The ceramic polymer separator is a lithium-ion conducting and electrically insulating membrane for use in an electrochemical cell, including a rechargeable solid-state lithium-ion battery. The membrane is a composite material composed of a non-woven substrate with a ceramic polymer composite material embedded within the pores and on the substrate surface. The novel separator material is combined with electrodes to form a rechargeable solid-state lithium-ion battery.
H01M 50/457 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by the material having a layered structure comprising three or more layers
H01M 10/056 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte characterised by the materials used as electrolytes, e.g. mixed inorganic/organic electrolytes
H01M 50/451 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by the material having a layered structure comprising layers of only organic material and layers containing inorganic material
An electrochemical cell and a method of preparing the electrochemical cell are provided. The electrochemical cell, such as a lithium battery or a solid-state lithium ion battery, includes a first electrode having a solid polymer electrolyte deposited thereon, wherein the solid polymer electrolyte comprises a microporous polymer swollen with an organic carbonate liquid and a dissociable lithium salt, and a second electrode. The method of preparing an electrochemical cell includes providing the first electrode, immersing the first electrode in an electrolyte solution, depositing the solid polymer electrolyte on the immersed first electrode, and attaching the second electrode to an exposed surface of the solid polymer electrolyte, thereby forming the electrochemical cell. During operation, the solid polymer electrolyte is capable of growing a passivating polymer layer at an interface between the first electrode and the solid polymer electrolyte.
An electrochemical cell and a method of preparing the electrochemical cell are provided. The electrochemical cell, such as a lithium battery or a solid-state lithium ion battery, includes a first electrode having a solid polymer electrolyte deposited thereon, wherein the solid polymer electrolyte comprises a microporous polymer swollen with an organic carbonate liquid and a dissociable lithium salt, and a second electrode. The method of preparing an electrochemical cell includes providing the first electrode, immersing the first electrode in an electrolyte solution, depositing the solid polymer electrolyte on the immersed first electrode, and attaching the second electrode to an exposed surface of the solid polymer electrolyte, thereby forming the electrochemical cell. During operation, the solid polymer electrolyte is capable of growing a passivating polymer layer at an interface between the first electrode and the solid polymer electrolyte.
The present disclosure relates generally to an electrode produced with a non-toxic solvent, resulting in a homogeneous mixture with uniform distributions of a conductive additive and a binder. Electrodes produced according to the present disclosure feature narrow binder particle size distribution, which distinguishes such electrodes from typical electrodes produced via a N-Methyl-Pyrrolidone (NMP) process. The resulting microstructure promotes the flow of current through the electrode and has an improved cycling stability due, in part, to the binder's and the conductive additive's ability to bind with the active material particles used in the fabrication of the electrode.
H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodes; Lithium-ion batteries
H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
H01M 4/13915 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx containing halogen atoms, e.g. LiCoOxFy
H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
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Lithium ion battery electrode with uniformly dispersed electrode binder and conductive additive
The present disclosure relates generally to an electrode produced with a non-toxic solvent, resulting in a homogeneous mixture with uniform distributions of a conductive additive and a binder. Electrodes produced according to the present disclosure feature narrow binder particle size distribution, which distinguishes such electrodes from typical electrodes produced via a N-Methyl-Pyrrolidone (NMP) process. The resulting microstructure promotes the flow of current through the electrode and has an improved cycling stability due, in part, to the binder's and the conductive additive's ability to bind with the active material particles used in the fabrication of the electrode.
H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodes; Lithium-ion batteries
H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
H01M 4/13915 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx containing halogen atoms, e.g. LiCoOxFy
H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
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Thin film electrochemical cell with a polymer double seal
A double-sealed thin film electrochemical pouch cell, comprising a cathode current collector, a cathode, an electrolyte, an anode, and an anode current collector, which is double-sealed by a first inner laminate layer forming a primary seal covered by a second outer polymer layer forming a secondary seal The second outer polymer layer comprises embedded particles to increase the thermal conductivity of the second outer polymer layer.
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing slurry for coating of electrodes for use in lithium ion batteries, wherein the method comprises mixing active materials with a binder into a binder solution, and adding an organic carbonate to the binder solution to generate the slurry. The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing electrodes for a lithium battery cell, wherein the method comprises mixing active materials with a binder into a binder solution, adding an organic carbonate to the binder solution to generate slurry, wherein the above adding step is carried out at temperature above melting temperature of the organic carbonate, coating electrode material with the slurry, drying the coating on the electrode material by drying the organic carbonate, and surface treatment of the slurry so that the electrode is prepared for use in a lithium ion battery cell.
H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/13915 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx containing halogen atoms, e.g. LiCoOxFy
H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodes; Lithium-ion batteries
H01M 4/136 - Electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
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METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTRODE PRECURSORS FOR A BATTERY
The present invention relates to a method for producing at least one electrode precursor (2) and also to the electrode precursor itself, which electrode precursor has a region (20') which is coated with active material and an uncoated region (40''), and at least one electrode precursor (4) which has a region (20'') which is coated with active material and an uncoated region (40'), wherein the layer thickness of the active material is substantially constant over the coated region (20', 20''), apart from in the end region in the direction of the uncoated region (40'', 40'), from an electrode track (1), wherein the method comprises at least steps (i) to (iii): (i) intermittent application of active material to a track-like carrier (10) so as to form an electrode track (1); (ii) separation of the electrode track (1) along a separation line (30) into the coated regions (20') and (20''); and (iii) separation of the electrode track (1) along a separation line (30') into the uncoated regions (40') and (40'').
The invention relates to a device and a method for filling an electrochemical energy storage cell (1), which comprises a plurality of electrodes and separators in a sheath (2), with an electolyte (5) containing at least one conducting salt and at least one solvent. The electrolyte (5), in particular the solvent, comprises at least one volatile component (4).
The invention relates to a precipitation device (1), by which magnetisable particles contained in a material to be cleaned can be precipitated out of the material to be cleaned. In order to be able to achieve a good degree of precipitation in the simplest possible manner, a precipitation device (1) according to the invention comprises a first (4) and a second (4a) material receiving chamber which are connected to one another and between which a magnetic precipitation arrangement (5) is provided. The precipitation device (1) is formed such that the precipitation device (1) can be moved to and fro between a first position, in which the first material receiving chamber (4) is located in a higher position than the second material receiving chamber (4a), and a second position, in which the second material receiving chamber (4a) is located in a higher position than the first material receiving chamber (4). The invention further relates to a method for precipitating magnetisable particles.
A double-sealed thin film electrochemical pouch cell, comprising a cathode current collector, a cathode, an electrolyte, an anode, and an anode current collector, which is double-sealed by a first inner laminate layer forming a primary seal covered by a second outer polymer layer forming a secondary seal. The second outer polymer layer comprises embedded particles to increase the thermal conductivity of the second outer polymer layer.
A battery module for receiving battery cells provides cooling through a cooling fluid. Chilled fluid travels first to the hottest part of the battery module and then continues to gradually less hot areas. As the chilled cooling fluid absorbs heat and travels to cooler parts of the battery module, the heat transfer between the fluid and the battery cells decreases because the temperature differential between the cells and cooling fluid decreases, providing a more even temperature distribution across the battery module. The cooling fluid may be contained in a conduit associated with one or more cooling plates. A plurality of slots provide a precise mechanical support for each battery cell, increasing the heat conduction from the cell to the battery module, protecting the battery module from vibration and decreasing contamination in case of thermal runaway or other damage to the cells.
H01M 10/663 - Heat-exchange relationships between the cells and other systems, e.g. central heating systems or fuel cells the system being an air-conditioner or an engine
H01M 10/647 - Prismatic or flat cells, e.g. pouch cells
H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings
The invention relates to a method for aligning at least two laser distance sensors in relation to each other, wherein the laser distance sensors each have a laser and a sensor, comprising the following chronological steps A) to D): A) coarse alignment of the two laser distance sensors in relation to each other and introduction of a calibration body having a defined geometry into a measurement structure comprising the laser distance sensors; B) distance measurements of a plurality of measurement points or of a continuous profile on the surface of the calibration body by the laser distance sensors, wherein the calibration body is moved relative to the laser distance sensors in the measurement structure in order to allow the lasers of the laser distance sensors to irradiate the different measurement points or the continuous profile for the distance measurements; C) determination of the position and of the alignment of the two laser distance sensors in relation to each other using the distance measurements and the known geometry and position of the calibration body in the measurement structure; and D) adjustment of at least one of the laser distance sensors using the position and alignment of the laser distance sensors in relation to each other determined in this manner, the aim being a desired position and a desired alignment of the laser distance sensors in relation to each other. The invention further relates to a method for measurement of the thickness of a body or a coating of a coated body in a measurement structure, wherein two laser distance sensors are used in the measurement of the thickness, which laser distance sensors have previously been aligned in relation to each other in the measurement structure using such a method. The invention finally relates to a device for carrying out such a method.
The invention relates to a method for scaling the position and the orientation of at least one laser distance sensor in relation to a calibration body, wherein each laser distance sensor has a laser and a sensor, comprising the following chronological steps A) to C): A) arranging a well-defined calibration body, which has a geometry that is precisely defined at least in some regions, in a measurement set-up comprising the laser distance sensors, wherein the position of the calibration body is precisely defined by arranging the calibration body in the measurement set-up, and coarsely orienting at least one laser distance sensor in relation to the calibration body; B) performing distance measurements of several measurement points or of a continuous course on the surface of the calibration body by means of the laser distance sensor or the laser distance sensors, wherein the calibration body is moved in the measurement setup in relation to the laser distance sensor or the laser distance sensors in order to enable the laser of the laser distance sensor or the lasers of the laser distance sensors to irradiate the various measurement points or the continuous course for the distance measurements; and C) determining the position and the orientation of the at least one laser distance sensor in relation to the calibration body on the basis of the distance measurements and the known geometry and position of the calibration body in the measurement setup. The invention further relates to a method for measuring the thickness of a body or of a coating of a coated body in a measurement setup, wherein at least one laser distance sensor, the position and orientation of which in relation to the calibration body have been determined by means of such a method or which has first been oriented in the measurement setup in relation to a calibration body by means of such a method, is used in the measurement of the thickness of the coating. The invention further relates to a device for performing such methods.
The invention relates to a process for producing an electrochemical cell, in particular a secondary battery or a double-layer capacitor, in which a cell vessel containing at least one porous cell component is filled with a flowable electrolyte. It is based on the object of providing a process that involves simpler apparatus and, in the interests of optimum filling, reacts to the varying free volume with an adapted filling rate of electrolyte. This object is achieved by overfilling with electrolyte, in which the porous cell component is completely submerged, in a first filling step, applying to the filled electrolyte a force that drives out of the cell vessel the part of the electrolyte that is not located in the pores of the porous component, and topping up with electrolyte in a second filling step.
The invention relates to a method for producing an electrochemical cell, such as in particular a secondary battery, a double-layer capacitor, an electrolytic capacitor, or a fuel cell, in which a cell container containing two one-piece or multi-piece electrodes and at least one separator is filled with flowable electrolyte. The aim of the invention is to adapt the electrolyte amount in an electrochemical cell to the actually available free volume as accurately as possible. The aim is achieved in that the amount of electrolyte to be poured in is determined before the electrolyte is poured in at least while taking into account the actual thicknesses and the actual weights of the electrodes located in the cell container and of the separator located in the cell container. The invention further relates to a method for producing a plurality of such electrochemical cells, to an electrochemical cell that was produced according to the method, to a system for producing electrochemical cells, and to the use of said system to perform the methods according to the invention.
The invention relates to a perforated polymer film having a porosity (P) of 30% to 50% and an arrangement of holes that is characterized by the hole shape, the ratio of the semiaxes of the holes, the orientation of the holes, and the regular arrangement of the holes. The polymer film withstands a greater tensile stress in the longitudinal direction without tearing than with the same porosity and every other arrangement of holes differing in at least one characteristic.
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing slurry for coating of electrodes for use in lithium ion batteries, wherein the method comprises mixing active materials with a binder into a binder solution, and adding an organic carbonate to the binder solution to generate the slurry. The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing electrodes for a lithium battery cell, wherein the method comprises mixing active materials with a binder into a binder solution, adding an organic carbonate to the binder solution to generate slurry, wherein the above adding step is carried out at temperature above melting temperature of the organic carbonate, coating electrode material with the slurry, drying the coating on the electrode material by drying the organic carbonate, and surface treatment of the slurry so that the electrode is prepared for use in a lithium ion battery cell. Further, the invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a lithium ion battery cell.
H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/13915 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx containing halogen atoms, e.g. LiCoOxFy
The invention relates to a method for producing a separator comprising the following steps: providing a flat, porous substrate, a solvent, ceramic particles and an adhesion promoter; applying a slip by mixing solvent, adhesion promoter and ceramic particles; coating the substrate with the slip and thermally drying the coated substrate to yield the separator. The invention addresses the problem of specifying a method that is suitable for producing separators having a higher ceramic ratio. The problem is solved in that a mixture of water and at least one organic component is used as a solvent; in that a mixture of silanes and at least one acrylic polymer that is cross-linkable under the influence of heat is used as an adhesion promoter; and in that a carboxylic acid preparation and a silicone oil-free defoamer component are added to the slip.
A double-sealed thin film electrochemical pouch cell, comprising a cathode current collector, a cathode, an electrolyte, an anode, and an anode current collector, which is double-sealed by a first inner laminate layer forming a primary seal covered by a second outer polymer layer forming a secondary seal The second outer polymer layer comprises embedded particles to increase the thermal conductivity of the second outer polymer layer.
A battery module for receiving battery cells provides cooling through a cooling fluid. Chilled fluid travels first to the hottest part of the battery module and then continues to gradually less hot areas. As the chilled cooling fluid absorbs heat and travels to cooler parts of the battery module, the heat transfer between the fluid and the battery cells decreases because the temperature differential between the cells and cooling fluid decreases, providing a more even temperature distribution across the battery module. The cooling fluid may be contained in a conduit associated with one or more cooling plates. A plurality of slots provide a precise mechanical support for each battery cell, increasing the heat conduction from the cell to the battery module, protecting the battery module from vibration and decreasing contamination in case of thermal runaway or other damage to the cells.
A battery module for receiving battery cells provides cooling through a cooling fluid. Chilled fluid travels first to the hottest part of the battery module and then continues to gradually less hot areas. As the chilled cooling fluid absorbs heat and travels to cooler parts of the battery module, the heat transfer between the fluid and the battery cells decreases because the temperature differential between the cells and cooling fluid decreases, providing a more even temperature distribution across the battery module. The cooling fluid may be contained in a conduit associated with one or more cooling plates. A plurality of slots provide a precise mechanical support for each battery cell, increasing the heat conduction from the cell to the battery module, protecting the battery module from vibration and decreasing contamination in case of thermal runaway or other damage to the cells.
H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
H01M 10/663 - Heat-exchange relationships between the cells and other systems, e.g. central heating systems or fuel cells the system being an air-conditioner or an engine
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 50/244 - Secondary casings; Racks; Suspension devices; Carrying devices; Holders characterised by their mounting method
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THIN FILM ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL WITH A POLYMER DOUBLE SEAL
A double-sealed thin film electrochemical pouch cell, comprising a cathode current collector, a cathode, an electrolyte, an anode, and an anode current collector, which is double-sealed by a first inner laminate layer forming a primary seal covered by a second outer polymer layer forming a secondary seal The second outer polymer layer comprises embedded particles to increase the thermal conductivity of the second outer polymer layer.
The invention relates to a separator, which comprises on a substrate and in the intermediate spaces of the substrate, which substrate comprises fibres made of an electrically non-conductive material, a porous, electrically non-conductive coating made of oxide particles which include at least one oxide selected from Al2O3, SiO2 and are adhered by an inorganic glue to one another and to the substrate, characterised in that at least one sugar is present in the ceramic coating.
The invention relates to a silicon-carbon composite comprising at least one portion of hard carbon and one portion of silicon powder, said composite being obtained by virtue of the fact that under a noble gas atmosphere a) the hard carbon portion is treated at high energy at least once in a mechanofusion mixer, and b) afterwards the portion of silicon powder is added thereto and the portions are mixed together, or during step a) the portion of silicon powder is added thereto and the mechanofusion treatment is continued, and said composite being characterized in that the composite has an average particle size of less than or equal to 12 μm, a portion of hard carbon of 5 to 50% by weight and a portion of silicon powder of 5 to 50% by weight.
The invention relates to a cathode or anode in which the cathode binder or the anode binder comprises or consists of cellulose and/or cellulose derivatives that are soluble only in ionic liquids. The invention also relates to a method for producing same and to the use of cellulose and/or cellulose derivatives that are soluble only in ionic liquids as binders for producing cathodes and anodes, in particular battery electrodes.
The present invention deals with a process for description of a slurry for coating of electrodes for use in lithium ion batteries, where the process as a minimum comprises the steps of a) mix (1) active materials (A) with a binder (B) into a binder solution, and b) add (1) an organic carbonate (C) to a binder solution so that a slurry is generated and the invention is comprising a method for generation of electrodes for a lithium battery cell, where the procedure as a minimum comprises the steps of a) mix (1) active materials (A) with a binder (B) with a binder solution b) add (1) an organic carbonate (C) into a binder solution so that a slurry is generated, c) coat (2) an electrode material (D) with the slurry, d) evaporate/ dry (3) the coating of the electrode material meaning that the organic carbonate (C) is steamed/ dried, and e) surface finishing (5,6,7) the slurry so that the electrode is prepared for use in a lithium ion battery cell. Finally the invention states a procedure for manufacturing of a lithium battery cell.
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodes; Lithium-ion batteries
H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/13915 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx containing halogen atoms, e.g. LiCoOxFy
The invention relates to a battery (0), comprising a plurality of self-contained, substantially cuboid cell housings (1), in each of which a side face is formed at least in some regions as a negative pole (-) and the opposite side face is designed at least in some regions as a positive pole (+), wherein the cell housings (1) bear against one another, with the pole (-) on the pole (+), and extend between a positive contact (14) and a negative contact (13), and wherein the cell housings (1) are each enclosed by an electrically non-conductive, mechanically supporting frame (2). The aim of the invention is to provide such a battery which has lower internal resistance and is therefore suitable for applications which require rapid charging or discharging (high-power applications). Said aim is achieved by at least one flat bimetal element (7) which is formed of copper and aluminium and is coated with active anode material (9) on the copper side and with active cathode material (8) on the aluminium side and which extends within one of the cell housings (1) parallel to the poles (+), (-) thereof, and is attached to the frame (2) of the cell housing (1) so as to provide ionic sealing and the cell housing (1) is thus divided into at least two series-connected galvanic cells.
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodes; Lithium-ion batteries
H01M 10/0585 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only flat construction elements, i.e. flat positive electrodes, flat negative electrodes and flat separators
H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulators; Processes of manufacture thereof
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USE OF N-ETHYL PYRROLIDONE IN THE PRODUCTION OF ELECTRODES FOR DOUBLE-LAYER CAPACITORS
The invention relates to a method for the continuous production of electrodes (9) of electro-chemical cells, in particular of electrodes for lithium-ion batteries, wherein a suspension (4) comprising the electrode active material is applied, by means of a rotating application roller (3), to an endless carrier film (1) which is guided past the application roller (3) by means of a rotating counter-roller (2). The aim of the invention is to develop said method such that waste is minimized in the isolation of the electrodes (9) and cutting through the active material can be circumvented. Said aim is achieved by the invention in that the application roller (3) is designed to be hollow and has at least one outlet opening (7) in the outer surface thereof, that the suspension (4) enters the application roller (3) axially and exits radially from the outlet opening (7) and in that the application roller (3) rolls continuously having the outside surface thereof on the carrier film (1).
The invention relates to a ceramic composite material (1), comprising a planar carrier substrate (2) and a porous coating (4) that is applied onto the carrier substrate (2) and contains ceramic particles (3). The problem underlying the invention is that of further developing a ceramic composite material of said type such that lower thicknesses can be achieved while maintaining the high thermal and mechanical stability. Said problem is solved by a ceramic composite material having a polymeric film (2) as the carrier substrate (2), wherein the carrier substrate (2) is provided with a perforation that consists of a plurality of holes (6) arranged at regular intervals, and wherein the perforation is covered by the porous coating (4) at least on one side of the carrier substrate (2). A cross-section of the ceramic composite material according to the invention is shown in figure 1.
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(1) Electrical vehicles namely automobiles, hybrid cars, concept vehicles namely a prototype automobile used to showcase new technology in the automotive industry, and integral parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid wares; electric motors and engines for automobiles; electrochemical cells and batteries for automobiles, powerpacks, battery accessories namely chargers.
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(1) Electrical vehicles namely automobiles, hybrid cars, concept vehicles namely a prototype automobile used to showcase new technology in the automotive industry, and integral parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid wares; electric motors and engines for automobiles; electrochemical cells and batteries for automobiles, powerpacks, battery accessories namely chargers.
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(1) Electrical vehicles namely automobiles, hybrid cars, concept vehicles namely a prototype automobile used to showcase new technology in the automotive industry, and integral parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid wares; electric motors and engines for automobiles; electrochemical cells and batteries for automobiles, powerpacks, battery accessories namely chargers.
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(1) Battery management systems for electric vehicles comprising batteries, battery condition detectors, battery cables, battery chargers, battery meters, battery controls for batteries, excluding any products, including batteries, for computers.
Battery system with multiple electrochemical cell types, wherein one cell type(s) (e.g., aqueous electrochemical cells) provides overvoltage protection for other cell type(s) (e.g., lithium ion superpolymer electrochemical cells). Battery system for a BPV with interchangeable modules of two or more 1 : 1 replaceable types, wherein each type of module has a different type, or combination, of electrochemical cells. For example, one battery module type may contain aqueous cells suitable for overvoltage protection and high power operation, while another battery module may include lithium ion superpolymer cells for their large capacity and high energy density. Use of lithium ion superpolymer electrochemical cells in low speed battery powered vehicles.
B60R 16/033 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries
B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
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ROTOR WITH ODD NUMBER OF SLOTS AND V-SHAPED WINDINGS
Rotor winding assembly for a rotary electric motor or generator, wherein the rotor has an odd number of slots for receiving the windings and wherein the rotor winding has a V-shaped pattern instead of the conventional H-shaped pattern.
A high efficiency switching power supply including an analog front end, a battery control circuitry portion, a display and equalization circuitry portion, field effect transistor (FET) drivers, an isolated power supply transformer circuitry (and three associated sets of tap circuitry), microcontroller circuitry, oscillator circuitry, overcharge protection circuitry, programmable logic circuitry portion, and a zero current predictor. Overbiasing of the FET power supply switches, and/or other various circuitry features disclosed herein, helps achieve electrical power efficiencies of preferably greater than 95%, even more preferably greater than 98% and even more preferably greater than 99%. Preferably, the switching power supply has one or more of the following: (1) high electrical power efficiency (>95%. >98%, >99%); (2) overbiasing of a gate of a power supply switch; (3) a power supply switch with a low gate capacitance ratio; (4) multiple modes of operation; and (5) current prediction wherein an inductor voltage is used to control a constant current capacitor whose voltage indicates the level of current in the inductor.
A high efficiency switching power supply including an analog front end, a battery control circuitry portion, a display and equalization circuitry portion, field effect transistor (FET) drivers, an isolated power supply transformer circuitry (and three associated sets of tap circuitry), microcontroller circuitry, oscillator circuitry, overcharge protection circuitry, programmable logic circuitry portion, and a zero current predictor. Overbiasing of the FET power supply switches, and/or other various circuitry features disclosed herein, helps achieve electrical power efficiencies of preferably greater than 95%, even more preferably greater than 98% and even more preferably greater than 99%. Preferably, the switching power supply has one or more of the following: (1) high electrical power efficiency (>95%. >98%, >99%); (2) overbiasing of a gate of a power supply switch; (3) a power supply switch with a low gate capacitance ratio; (4) multiple modes of operation; and (5) current prediction wherein an inductor voltage is used to control a constant current capacitor whose voltage indicates the level of current in the inductor.
G05F 1/44 - Regulating voltage or current wherein the variable is actually regulated by the final control device is ac using discharge tubes or semiconductor devices as final control devices semiconductor devices only
A high efficiency switching power supply including an analog front end, a battery control circuitry portion, a display and equalization circuitry portion, field effect transistor (FET) drivers, an isolated power supply transformer circuitry (and three associated sets of tap circuitry), microcontroller circuitry, oscillator circuitry, overcharge protection circuitry, programmable logic circuitry portion, and a zero current predictor. Overbiasing of the FET power supply switches, and/or other various circuitry features disclosed herein, helps achieve electrical power efficiencies of preferably greater than 95%, even more preferably greater than 98% and even more preferably greater than 99%. Preferably, the switching power supply has one or more of the following: (1) high electrical power efficiency (ᡶ95%. ᡶ98%, ᡶ99%); (2) overbiasing of a gate of a power supply switch; (3) a power supply switch with a low gate capacitance ratio; (4) multiple modes of operation; and (5) current prediction wherein an inductor voltage is used to control a constant current capacitor whose voltage indicates the level of current in the inductor.
H02M 11/00 - Power conversion systems not covered by the other groups of this subclass
H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
H02J 9/00 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting
H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other dc sources, e.g. providing buffering
A high efficiency switching power supply including an analog front end, a battery control circuitry portion, a display and equalization circuitry portion, field effect transistor (FET) drivers, an isolated power supply transformer circuitry (and three associated sets of tap circuitry), microcontroller circuitry, oscillator circuitry, overcharge protection circuitry, programmable logic circuitry portion, and a zero current predictor. Overbiasing of the FET power supply switches, and/or other various circuitry features disclosed herein, helps achieve electrical power efficiencies of preferably greater than 95%, even more preferably greater than 98% and even more preferably greater than 99%. Preferably, the switching power supply has one or more of the following: (1) high electrical power efficiency (ᡶ95%. ᡶ98%, ᡶ99%); (2) overbiasing of a gate of a power supply switch; (3) a power supply switch with a low gate capacitance ratio; (4) multiple modes of operation; and (5) current prediction wherein an inductor voltage is used to control a constant current capacitor whose voltage indicates the level of current in the inductor.
H02M 11/00 - Power conversion systems not covered by the other groups of this subclass
H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
H02J 9/00 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting
H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other dc sources, e.g. providing buffering
A high efficiency switching power supply including an analog front end, a battery control circuitry portion, a display and equalization circuitry portion, field effect transistor (FET) drivers, an isolated power supply transformer circuitry (and three associated sets of tap circuitry), microcontroller circuitry, oscillator circuitry, overcharge protection circuitry, programmable logic circuitry portion, and a zero current predictor. Overbiasing of the FET power supply switches, and/or other various circuitry features disclosed herein, helps achieve electrical power efficiencies of preferably greater than 95%, even more preferably greater than 98% and even more preferably greater than 99%. Preferably, the switching power supply has one or more of the following: (1) high electrical power efficiency (ᡶ95%. ᡶ98%, ᡶ99%); (2) overbiasing of a gate of a power supply switch; (3) a power supply switch with a low gate capacitance ratio; (4) multiple modes of operation; and (5) current prediction wherein an inductor voltage is used to control a constant current capacitor whose voltage indicates the level of current in the inductor.
H02M 11/00 - Power conversion systems not covered by the other groups of this subclass
H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion
H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other dc sources, e.g. providing buffering
H02J 9/00 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting
An ultra-high-efficiency switching power supply system integrating, into a single package, power conversion switches for multiple power supplies, an input power switching block, an output power switching block, control logic for controlling the power conversion switches and control input/output ports. This integrated multiple power supply package is called a Power Bridge and preferably implements the integrated components as one or more integrated circuit chips housed in the package housing. The Power Bridge is a bridge between the microprocessor of a portable computer and its internal and external power sources. The power supply system facilitates board design because the ultra-high-efficiency power module generally requires less space and generates less heat than conventional power supply circuitry. The power supply module improves power management because of improved communications connections between the power supply module control circuitry and other components, such as busses, other bridge modules and embedded controllers.
A battery controller for charging and discharging a plurality of batteries is disclosed. The battery controller has a plurality of direct current to direct current (DC to DC) converters connected to each other in series. Each battery of a plurality of batteries is electrically connectable to a respective DC to DC converter. A co-ordinator connected to each of the plurality of DC to DC converters controls charging and discharging of the battery electrically connected to the respective converter. The co-ordinator can also control charging and discharging of any one of the batteries to ensure that the battery retains sufficient electrical capacity, and, to increase the longevity of the respective batteries. Because each battery is electrically connected to a respective DC to DC converter, the energy from one battery can be used to charge another battery in order to monitor battery characteristics including energy capacity of each battery. Each of the DC to DC converters is selected to operate preferably below 30 volts while the total voltage of the entire battery system can be much more than 30 volts depending on the number of DC to DC converters placed in series.
An electrical energy storage device for storing electrical energy and supplying the electrical energy to a driving motor at different power levels is disclosed. The electrical storage device has an energy battery connected to a power battery. The energy battery has a higher energy density than the power battery. However, the power battery can provide electrical power to the electrical motor at different power rates, thereby ensuring that the motor has sufficient power and current when needed. The power battery can be recharged by the energy storage battery. In this way, the power battery temporarily stores electrical energy received from the energy battery and both batteries can provide electrical energy at the different power rates as required by the motor. The energy storage device can be releasably connected to an external power source in order to recharge both batteries. Both batteries can be recharged independently to optimize the recharging and lifetime characteristics of the batteries.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Electrical vehicles namely automobiles, hybrid cars and integral parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid wares; electrochemical cells and batteries, powerpacks, battery accessories namely chargers.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(Based on Use in Commerce) electrochemical battery cells, batteries and battery packs; rechargeable electrochemical battery cells, batteries and battery packs; rechargers and charging circuits for rechargeable electrochemical battery cells, batteries and battery packs; (Based on Use in Commerce) and (Based on 44(d) Priority Application) Computer hardware namely, table computers, mobile and handheld computers, laptop computers
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electrochemical cells and batteries, powerpacks, and battery accessories; computer hardware, namely tablet computers, mobile and handheld computers, laptop computers.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
11 - Environmental control apparatus
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
(1) High thermal and electrically conductive ceramic goods, namely, glow plugs, nozzles, ceramic fibres, cutting tool inserts for industrial and manufacturing use and ceramic containers used for holding, melting and vaporizing metal for industrial and manufacturing use; electrically conductive ceramic filters for use in exhaust systems (used in combustion engines but not exclusive to the automotive industry) for industrial and manufacturing use.
