Systems and methods for spray depositing a material layer using an ionically conductive powder are disclosed. The spray deposited material layer can be used to form an electrochemical cell. Systems and methods for manufacturing electrochemical cells are also disclosed. Systems and methods for heating a gas are also disclosed. Systems and methods involving spray deposition of a material layer and directing a plasma towards a substrate are also disclosed.
B05D 1/02 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces réalisés par pulvérisation
B05D 1/28 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces par transfert de liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides, à partir de la surface d'éléments porteurs, p. ex. de pinceaux, tampons, rouleaux
B05B 16/20 - Aménagements pour la pulvérisation en combinaison avec d’autres opérations, p. ex. séchageAménagements permettant une combinaison d’opérations de pulvérisation
2.
PREHEATING OF SPRAY DEPOSITED MATERIALS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURING
Systems and methods for spray depositing a material layer using an ionically conductive powder are disclosed. The spray deposited material layer can be used to form an electrochemical cell. Systems and methods for manufacturing electrochemical cells are also disclosed. Systems and methods for heating a gas are also disclosed. Systems and methods involving spray deposition of a material layer and directing a plasma towards a substrate are also disclosed.
C23C 4/12 - Revêtement par pulvérisation du matériau de revêtement à l'état fondu, p. ex. par pulvérisation à l'aide d'une flamme, d'un plasma ou d'une décharge électrique caractérisé par le procédé de pulvérisation
B32B 5/16 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par le fait qu'une des couches est formée de particules, p. ex. de copeaux, de fibres hachées, de poudre
3.
THERMAL EXPANSION COMPENSATION FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURING
Systems and methods for spray depositing a material layer using an ionically conductive powder are disclosed. The spray deposited material layer can be used to form an electrochemical cell. Systems and methods for manufacturing electrochemical cells are also disclosed. Systems and methods for heating a gas are also disclosed. Systems and methods involving spray deposition of a material layer and directing a plasma towards a substrate are also disclosed.
4.
SPRAY DEPOSITION SYSTEMS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURING AND RELATED METHODS
Systems and methods for spray depositing a material layer using an ionically conductive powder are disclosed. The spray deposited material layer can be used to form an electrochemical cell. Systems and methods for manufacturing electrochemical cells are also disclosed. Systems and methods for heating a gas are also disclosed. Systems and methods involving spray deposition of a material layer and directing a plasma towards a substrate are also disclosed.
5.
ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS WITH FLEXIBLE ELECTRICAL ARCHITECTURES
Embodiments for configuring a battery system are described and may include a stack of commonly connected controller circuit boards configured to connect to any battery system to provide an expandable current/power capacity to meet flexible battery architectures. The controller circuit boards in the stack may be connected to each other. For example, multiple controller circuit boards may each include one or more commonly connected identical components. The common connections among the multiple controller circuit boards may enable the various components, e.g., switches, to be controlled together by common control signals from a processor. Embodiments related to battery systems with flexible connection architectures between adjacent sets of electrochemical cells are also disclosed. For example, multiple pairs of electrical terminals may be configured to be electrically connected to multiple electrical energy storage devices using a plurality of switches (e.g., FET switches) to provide a commanded configuration.
Embodiments for configuring a battery system are described and may include a stack of commonly connected controller circuit boards configured to connect to any battery system to provide an expandable current/power capacity to meet flexible battery architectures. The controller circuit boards in the stack may be connected to each other. For example, multiple controller circuit boards may each include one or more commonly connected identical components. The common connections among the multiple controller circuit boards may enable the various components, e.g., switches, to be controlled together by common control signals from a processor. Embodiments related to battery systems with flexible connection architectures between adjacent sets of electrochemical cells are also disclosed. For example, multiple pairs of electrical terminals may be configured to be electrically connected to multiple electrical energy storage devices using a plurality of switches (e.g., FET switches) to provide a commanded configuration.
B60L 58/19 - Commutation entre la connexion en série et la connexion en parallèle des modules de batterie
H01M 50/509 - Interconnecteurs pour connecter les bornes des batteries adjacentesInterconnecteurs pour connecter les cellules en dehors d'un boîtier de batterie caractérisées par le type de connexion, p. ex. connexions mixtes
H02J 7/10 - Régulation du courant ou de la tension de charge utilisant des tubes à décharge ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs
H02J 7/34 - Fonctionnement en parallèle, dans des réseaux, de batteries avec d'autres sources à courant continu, p. ex. batterie tampon
H01M 50/50 - Connexions conductrices de courant pour les cellules ou les batteries
H02J 7/02 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries pour la charge des batteries par réseaux à courant alternatif au moyen de convertisseurs
H02J 7/04 - Régulation du courant ou de la tension de charge
H02J 7/06 - Régulation du courant ou de la tension de charge utilisant des tubes à décharge ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs
H01M 50/514 - Procédés pour interconnecter les batteries ou cellules adjacentes
7.
PROCESSES FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CONDUCTIVE PARTICLE FILMS FOR LITHIUM ION BATTERIES AND LITHIUM ION BATTERIES
The invention is directed to a process for forming a particle film on a substrate. Preferably, a series of corona guns, staggered to optimize film thickness uniformity, are oriented on both sides of a slowly translating grounded substrate (copper or aluminum for the anode or cathode, respectively). The substrate is preferably slightly heated to induce binder flow, and passed through a set of hot rollers that further induce melting and improve film uniformity. The sheeting is collected on a roll or can be combined in-situ and rolled into a single-cell battery. The invention is also directed to products formed by the processes of the invention and, in particular, batteries.
B05B 5/053 - Dispositions pour l'alimentation en énergie, p. ex. en énergie pour la charge
B05B 5/08 - Installations pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides à des objets
B05B 5/14 - Installations pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides à des objets spécialement adaptées pour revêtir des corps allongés se déplaçant de façon continue, p. ex. des fils métalliques, des bandes, des tuyaus
B05B 5/16 - Dispositions pour l'alimentation en liquides ou en autres matériaux fluides
B05D 1/06 - Application de matériaux en particules
H01M 4/13 - Électrodes pour accumulateurs à électrolyte non aqueux, p. ex. pour accumulateurs au lithiumLeurs procédés de fabrication
Embodiments of a device and methods to operating the same are described that can reliably monitor a plurality of battery systems including a wireless mesh network. The plurality of battery systems are respectively coupled to a plurality of communication devices each configured to receive battery information regarding the battery system coupled thereto. Each communication device may include a communication interface and configured to communicate with other communication devices on a wireless mesh network. Battery information regarding a battery system may be transmitted through the wireless mesh network to reach a gateway. Battery information may further be transmitted from the gateway to a user device, the Internet, or another network for monitoring the battery systems in a communication protocol different from the wireless mesh network. A gateway may be a dedicated gateway device or any of the communication devices on the wireless network.
Embodiments of a device and methods to operating the same are described that can reliably monitor a plurality of battery systems including a wireless mesh network. The plurality of battery systems are respectively coupled to a plurality of communication devices each configured to receive battery information regarding the battery system coupled thereto. Each communication device may include a communication interface and configured to communicate with other communication devices on a wireless mesh network. Battery information regarding a battery system may be transmitted through the wireless mesh network to reach a gateway. Battery information may further be transmitted from the gateway to a user device, the Internet, or another network for monitoring the battery systems in a communication protocol different from the wireless mesh network. A gateway may be a dedicated gateway device or any of the communication devices on the wireless network.
G01R 31/371 - Dispositions pour le test, la mesure ou la surveillance de l’état électrique d’accumulateurs ou de batteries, p. ex. de la capacité ou de l’état de charge avec indication à distance, p. ex. sur des chargeurs séparés
G01R 31/382 - Dispositions pour la surveillance de variables des batteries ou des accumulateurs, p. ex. état de charge
G01R 31/392 - Détermination du vieillissement ou de la dégradation de la batterie, p. ex. état de santé
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H04W 84/18 - Réseaux auto-organisés, p. ex. réseaux ad hoc ou réseaux de détection
B60L 58/18 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries de plusieurs modules de batterie
G01R 31/396 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour le test ou la surveillance d’éléments particuliers ou de groupes particuliers d’éléments dans une batterie
Thermal fuses and related methods of operation are disclosed. In some embodiments, a thermal fuse may include an insulating component and two electrodes operatively connected to the insulating component. Based on a difference in the thermal coefficients of expansion, the insulating component may expand axially relative to the electrodes with increasing temperature. As the insulating component expands the two electrodes may be moved axially apart to transition between an open and closed configuration. In some embodiments, the thermal fuse may transition between the open and closed configuration depending on whether or not an operating temperature of the thermal fuse is above or below a threshold temperature.
H01H 37/46 - Éléments thermosensibles actionnés par l'expansion ou la contraction d'un solide
H01H 37/72 - Interrupteurs dans lesquels le mouvement d'ouverture et le mouvement de fermeture d'un contact sont effectués respectivement par chauffage et refroidissement ou vice versa
H01H 37/74 - Interrupteurs dans lesquels uniquement le mouvement d'ouverture ou uniquement le mouvement de fermeture d'un contact est effectué par chauffage ou refroidissement
H01H 37/76 - Élément de contact actionné par fusion d'une matière fusible, actionné par combustion d'une matière combustible ou par explosion d'une matière explosive
H01H 71/18 - Mécanismes électrothermiques avec tige, bande ou fil à expansion
Thermal fuses and related methods of operation are disclosed. In some embodiments, a thermal fuse may include an insulating component and two electrodes operatively connected to the insulating component. Based on a difference in the thermal coefficients of expansion, the insulating component may expand axially relative to the electrodes with increasing temperature. As the insulating component expands the two electrodes may be moved axially apart to transition between an open and closed configuration. In some embodiments, the thermal fuse may transition between the open and closed configuration depending on whether or not an operating temperature of the thermal fuse is above or below a threshold temperature.
H01H 37/48 - Éléments thermosensibles actionnés par l'expansion ou la contraction d'un solide par tiges ou tubes extensibles et rigides
H01H 37/72 - Interrupteurs dans lesquels le mouvement d'ouverture et le mouvement de fermeture d'un contact sont effectués respectivement par chauffage et refroidissement ou vice versa
Powderized solid-state electrolytes and electroactive materials as well as related methods of manufacturing and use are disclosed. In one embodiment, an ionically conductive powder comprises a plurality of ionically conductive particles. The ionically conductive particles may comprise an ionically conductive salt dissolved in a thermoplastic polymer, with optional components (e.g., electroactive and/or inorganic solid particles) dispersed within. Related methods of producing these ionically conductive powders are also disclosed including, but are not limited to, low-temperature milling, spray drying, and aerosol polymerization. Embodiments related to using the resultant ionically conductive powders in a spray deposition process are also described.
H01M 10/056 - Accumulateurs à électrolyte non aqueux caractérisés par les matériaux utilisés comme électrolytes, p. ex. électrolytes mixtes inorganiques/organiques
H01M 4/62 - Emploi de substances spécifiées inactives comme ingrédients pour les masses actives, p. ex. liants, charges
H01M 4/36 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs
15.
SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MANAGING ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE LIMITS
Systems, methods and devices for managing power systems and energy storage devices, such as a rechargeable batteries, at operational temperature limits of the energy storage device. The systems control the operation of a charging device in a low temperature operating mode below a charging low temperature limit of the energy storage device at which the energy storage device may be damaged or dangerous if in a charging state. The system controls a current output of the charging device to provide at least some of the power required to power a heater which heats the energy storage device while at the same time avoiding the energy storage device going into a charging state, based on the one or more sensor signals.
Systems, methods and devices for managing power systems and energy storage devices, such as a rechargeable batteries, at operational temperature limits of the energy storage device. The systems control the operation of a charging device in a low temperature operating mode below a charging low temperature limit of the energy storage device at which the energy storage device may be damaged or dangerous if in a charging state. The system controls a current output of the charging device to provide at least some of the power required to power a heater which heats the energy storage device while at the same time avoiding the energy storage device going into a charging state, based on the one or more sensor signals.
Systems, methods and devices for managing power systems and energy storage devices, such as a rechargeable batteries, at operational temperature limits of the energy storage device. The systems control the operation of a charging device in a low temperature operating mode below a charging low temperature limit of the energy storage device at which the energy storage device may be damaged or dangerous if in a charging state. The system controls a current output of the charging device to provide at least some of the power required to power a heater which heats the energy storage device while at the same time avoiding the energy storage device going into a charging state, based on the one or more sensor signals.
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H01G 11/18 - Agencements ou procédés de réglage ou de protection des condensateurs hybrides ou EDL contre les surcharges thermiques, p. ex. chauffage, réfrigération ou ventilation
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
18.
PREPARATION AND POWDER FILM DEPOSITION OF PRE-COATED POWDERS
Methods of forming encapsulated electrochemical and/or ionically conducting particles as well as their use in manufacturing electrochemical cells are described.
H01M 4/62 - Emploi de substances spécifiées inactives comme ingrédients pour les masses actives, p. ex. liants, charges
H01M 4/525 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques de nickel, de cobalt ou de fer d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes contenant du fer, du cobalt ou du nickel pour insérer ou intercaler des métaux légers, p. ex. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 ou LiCoOxFy
19.
POWER CHARGING SYSTEM AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR TOWING VEHICLE AND TOWED VEHICLE CONNECTABLE TO TOWING VEHICLE
A power charging system for a towing vehicle and towed vehicle combination for transferring high charging power from a charging device in the towing vehicle to an energy storage device on the towed vehicle. The power charging system is capable of safely transferring at least 1 kW of charging power. The power charging system includes a controller and sensors operably coupled to the controller via a communication system for safely powering the system when needed to charge the energy storage device, and safely de-powering the system prior to disconnecting the high-power charging circuit between the towing vehicle and the energy storage device.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Batteries; battery packs; apparatus for storage of electricity; control apparatus, installations and systems for electricity; power control apparatus, installations and systems; software for use in relation to batteries, battery packs, power control apparatus, installations and systems, apparatus for storage of electricity, control apparatus, installations and systems for electricity; Electric battery kits comprising large, rechargeable, deep-cycle lithium ion battery packs and electronic control circuits for use with commercial and industrial applications to meet heavy duty automotive, marine, RV and other commercial usage needs; Electric battery kits comprising large, rechargeable, deep-cycle lithium ion battery packs and electronic control circuits for use in electrical grid energy storage for use with powertrain starting and management and provides for the energization of associated heavy-duty electronic equipment, and on-grid and off-grid energy systems, namely, DC/AC power converters, solar panels for the production of electricity, and power charge controllers; DC/AC power converters; solar panels for the production of electricity; power controllers, namely, battery charge controllers.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Batteries; battery packs; apparatus for storage of electricity; control apparatus, installations and systems for electricity; power control apparatus, installations and systems; software for use in relation to batteries, battery packs, power control apparatus, installations and systems, apparatus for storage of electricity, control apparatus, installations and systems for electricity; Electric battery kits comprising large, rechargeable, deep-cycle lithium ion battery packs and electronic control circuits for use with commercial and industrial applications to meet heavy duty automotive, marine, RV and other commercial usage needs; Electric battery kits comprising large, rechargeable, deep-cycle lithium ion battery packs and electronic control circuits for use in electrical grid energy storage for use with powertrain starting and management and provides for the energization of associated heavy-duty electronic equipment, and on-grid and off-grid energy systems, namely, DC/AC power converters, solar panels for the production of electricity, and power charge controllers; DC/AC power converters; solar panels for the production of electricity; power controllers, namely, battery charge controllers.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Batteries; battery packs; apparatus for storage of electricity; control apparatus, installations and systems for electricity; power control apparatus, installations and systems; software for use in relation to batteries, battery packs, power control apparatus, installations and systems, apparatus for storage of electricity, control apparatus, installations and systems for electricity; Electric battery kits comprising large, rechargeable, deep-cycling, heavy-duty lithium ion wet cell battery packs and electronic control circuits designed and used for commercial and industrial applications to meet heavy duty automotive, marine, RV and other commercial usage needs, namely, providing for the energization of associated heavy-duty electronic equipment.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Batteries; battery packs; apparatus for storage of electricity; control apparatus, installations and systems for electricity; power control apparatus, installations and systems; software for use in relation to batteries, battery packs, power control apparatus, installations and systems, apparatus for storage of electricity, control apparatus, installations and systems for electricity; Electric battery kits comprising large, rechargeable, deep-cycling, heavy-duty lithium ion wet cell battery packs and electronic control circuits designed and used for commercial and industrial applications to meet heavy duty automotive, marine, RV and other commercial usage needs, namely, providing for the energization of associated heavy-duty electronic equipment.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Electric battery kits comprising large, rechargeable, deep-cycling, heavy-duty lithium ion wet cell battery packs and electronic control circuits designed and used for commercial and industrial applications to meet heavy duty automotive, marine, RV and other commercial usage needs, namely, providing for the energization of associated heavy-duty electronic equipment
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Batteries; battery performance monitors; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use in management of batteries in a battery bank or communication hub; smart battery banks; communication hubs for batteries
26.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRY POWDER COATING LAYERS OF AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL
A system for forming a particle layer on a substrate may include at least one sprayer and at least two masks configured to selectively mask a substrate in a first region and second region of the substrate. The at least one sprayer may be configured to spray particles at the substrate, where the at least two masks maintain the first region and second region substantially free of the deposited material. A heater may be employed to heat the substrate as the particles are sprayed by the at least one sprayer onto the substrate.
B05C 19/04 - Appareillages spécialement adaptés pour appliquer des matériaux en particules à des surfaces le matériau en particules étant projeté, versé ou répandu sur la surface de l'ouvrage
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p. ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodesBatteries à l'ion lithium
H01M 10/0585 - Structure ou fabrication d'accumulateurs ayant uniquement des éléments de structure plats, c.-à-d. des électrodes positives plates, des électrodes négatives plates et des séparateurs plats
B05C 21/00 - Accessoires ou instruments employés pour l'application des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides à des surfaces, non prévus dans les groupes
B05C 19/00 - Appareillages spécialement adaptés pour appliquer des matériaux en particules à des surfaces
Embodiments of a device and methods to operating the same are described that can provide high level status information about a battery having multiple modular battery packs which may be arranged in different numbers and/or electrical configurations depending on the specific application. In some embodiments, a smart hub is in communication with battery packs within the battery and configured to selectively query low level status information associated with individual battery packs based on a stored pack configuration that can be updated by a user. The device allows more efficient provision of battery information during flexible assembly and connection of the battery packs.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
H01M 50/269 - Moyens mécaniques pour faire varier la disposition des batteries ou des cellules pour différentes utilisations ou pour commuter du câblage en série au câblage en parallèle
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Batteries; battery performance monitors; smart battery banks; communication hubs for batteries; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use in management of batteries in a battery bank or communication hub
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Large, rechargeable, deep-cycle lithium ion battery packs with electronic circuitry control, for use with commercial and industrial applications to meet heavy duty automotive, marine, RV and other commercial usage needs, including electrical grid energy storage, and providing for the energization of associated heavy-duty electronic equipment, comprising on-grid and off-grid energy systems using these kinds of batteries and featuring ac/dc conversion equipment, solar panels, charge controllers, and related devices as used in such energy system; ac/dc conversion equipment; solar panels for the production of electricity, namely, battery charge controllers
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Large, rechargeable, deep-cycling, heavy-duty lithium ion
wet cell battery packs with electronic circuitry control,
said battery packs being designed and used for commercial
and industrial applications to meet heavy duty automotive,
marine, RV and other commercial usage needs (e.g. grid
storage) such as powertrain starting and management as well
as providing for the energization of associated heavy-duty
electronic equipment.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Electric battery kits comprising large, rechargeable,
deep-cycle lithium ion battery packs and electronic control
circuits for use with commercial and industrial applications
to meet heavy duty automotive, marine, RV and other
commercial usage needs, namely, electrical grid energy
storage for use with powertrain starting and management and
provides for the energization of associated heavy-duty
electronic equipment, and on-grid and off-grid energy
systems, namely, DC/AC power converters, solar panels for
the production of electricity, and power charge controllers;
DC/AC power converters; solar panels for the production of
electricity; power controllers, namely, battery charge
controllers.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Electric battery kits comprising large, rechargeable, deep-cycle lithium ion battery packs and electronic control circuits for use with commercial and industrial applications to meet heavy duty automotive, marine, RV and other commercial usage needs, namely, electrical grid energy storage for use with powertrain starting and management and provides for the energization of associated heavy-duty electronic equipment, and on-grid and off-grid energy systems, namely, DC/AC power converters, solar panels for the production of electricity, and power charge controllers; DC/AC power converters; solar panels for the production of electricity; power controllers, namely, battery charge controllers.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Large, rechargeable, deep-cycling, heavy-duty lithium ion wet cell battery packs with electronic circuitry control, designed and used for commercial and industrial applications, namely, heavy duty automotive, marine, RV and grid storage, namely, powertrain starting and for the energization of heavy-duty electronic equipment.
Powderized solid-state electrolytes and electroactive materials as well as related methods of manufacturing and use are disclosed. In one embodiment, an ionically conductive powder comprises a plurality of ionically conductive particles. The ionically conductive particles may comprise an ionically conductive salt dissolved in a thermoplastic polymer, with optional components (e.g.,electroactive and/or inorganic solid particles) dispersed within. Related methods of producing these ionically conductive powders are also disclosed including, but are not limited to, low-temperature milling, spray drying, and aerosol polymerization. Embodiments related to using the resultant ionically conductive powders in a spray deposition process are also described.
H01M 10/056 - Accumulateurs à électrolyte non aqueux caractérisés par les matériaux utilisés comme électrolytes, p. ex. électrolytes mixtes inorganiques/organiques
H01M 4/62 - Emploi de substances spécifiées inactives comme ingrédients pour les masses actives, p. ex. liants, charges
H01M 4/36 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs
43.
POWDERIZED SOLID-STATE ELECTROLYTE AND ELECTROACTIVE MATERIALS
Powderized solid-state electrolytes and electroactive materials as well as related methods of manufacturing and use are disclosed. In one embodiment, an ionically conductive powder comprises a plurality of ionically conductive particles. The ionically conductive particles may comprise an ionically conductive salt dissolved in a thermoplastic polymer, with optional components (e.g., electroactive and/or inorganic solid particles) dispersed within. Related methods of producing these ionically conductive powders are also disclosed including, but are not limited to, low-temperature milling, spray drying, and aerosol polymerization. Embodiments related to using the resultant ionically conductive powders in a spray deposition process are also described.
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p. ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodesBatteries à l'ion lithium
Powderized solid-state electrolytes and electroactive materials as well as related methods of manufacturing and use are disclosed. In one embodiment, an ionically conductive powder comprises a plurality of ionically conductive particles. The ionically conductive particles may comprise an ionically conductive salt dissolved in a thermoplastic polymer, with optional components (e.g., electroactive and/or inorganic solid particles) dispersed within. Related methods of producing these ionically conductive powders are also disclosed including, but are not limited to, low-temperature milling, spray drying, and aerosol polymerization. Embodiments related to using the resultant ionically conductive powders in a spray deposition process are also described.
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p. ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodesBatteries à l'ion lithium
Embodiments of a device and methods to operating the same are described that can provide high level status information about a battery having multiple modular battery packs which may be arranged in different numbers and/or electrical configurations depending on the specific application. In some embodiments, a smart hub is in communication with battery packs within the battery and configured to selectively query low level status information associated with individual battery packs based on a stored pack configuration that can be updated by a user. The device allows more efficient provision of battery information during flexible assembly and connection of the battery packs.
Methods of forming encapsulated electrochemical and/or ionically conducting particles as well as their use in manufacturing electrochemical cells are described.
H01M 4/62 - Emploi de substances spécifiées inactives comme ingrédients pour les masses actives, p. ex. liants, charges
H01M 4/525 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques de nickel, de cobalt ou de fer d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes contenant du fer, du cobalt ou du nickel pour insérer ou intercaler des métaux légers, p. ex. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 ou LiCoOxFy
48.
Processes for the manufacture of conductive particle films for lithium ion batteries and lithium ion batteries
The invention is directed to a process for forming a particle film on a substrate. Preferably, a series of corona guns, staggered to optimize film thickness uniformity, are oriented on both sides of a slowly translating grounded substrate (copper or aluminum for the anode or cathode, respectively). The substrate is preferably slightly heated to induce binder flow, and passed through a set of hot rollers that further induce melting and improve film uniformity. The sheeting is collected on a roll or can be combined in-situ and rolled into a single-cell battery. The invention is also directed to products formed by the processes of the invention and, in particular, batteries.
B05B 5/053 - Dispositions pour l'alimentation en énergie, p. ex. en énergie pour la charge
B05B 5/08 - Installations pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides à des objets
B05B 5/14 - Installations pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides à des objets spécialement adaptées pour revêtir des corps allongés se déplaçant de façon continue, p. ex. des fils métalliques, des bandes, des tuyaus
B05B 5/16 - Dispositions pour l'alimentation en liquides ou en autres matériaux fluides
B05D 1/06 - Application de matériaux en particules
H01M 4/13 - Électrodes pour accumulateurs à électrolyte non aqueux, p. ex. pour accumulateurs au lithiumLeurs procédés de fabrication
A system for forming a particle layer on a substrate may include at least one sprayer and at least two masks configured to selectively mask a substrate in a first region and second region of the substrate. The at least one sprayer may be configured to spray particles at the substrate, where the at least two masks maintain the first region and second region substantially free of the deposited material. A heater may be employed to heat the substrate as the particles are sprayed by the at least one sprayer onto the substrate.
B05C 21/00 - Accessoires ou instruments employés pour l'application des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides à des surfaces, non prévus dans les groupes
B05C 19/00 - Appareillages spécialement adaptés pour appliquer des matériaux en particules à des surfaces
B05C 19/04 - Appareillages spécialement adaptés pour appliquer des matériaux en particules à des surfaces le matériau en particules étant projeté, versé ou répandu sur la surface de l'ouvrage
H01M 10/0585 - Structure ou fabrication d'accumulateurs ayant uniquement des éléments de structure plats, c.-à-d. des électrodes positives plates, des électrodes négatives plates et des séparateurs plats
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p. ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodesBatteries à l'ion lithium
B05C 19/02 - Appareillages spécialement adaptés pour appliquer des matériaux en particules à des surfaces utilisant des techniques de lit fluidisé
50.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRY POWDER COATING LAYERS OF AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL
A system for forming a particle layer on a substrate may include at least one sprayer and at least two masks configured to selectively mask a substrate in a first region and second region of the substrate. The at least one sprayer may be configured to spray particles at the substrate, where the at least two masks maintain the first region and second region substantially free of the deposited material. A heater may be employed to heat the substrate as the particles are sprayed by the at least one sprayer onto the substrate.
B05D 1/06 - Application de matériaux en particules
B05D 1/32 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces en utilisant des moyens pour protéger des parties de surface à ne pas recouvrir, p. ex. en se servant de stencils, d'enduits de protection
H01L 21/308 - Traitement chimique ou électrique, p. ex. gravure électrolytique en utilisant des masques
H01L 21/326 - Application de courants ou de champs électriques, p. ex. pour l'électroformage
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Preparation and powder film deposition of pre-coated powders
Methods of forming encapsulated electrochemical and/or ionically conducting particles as their use in manufacturing electrochemical cells are described.
H01M 4/62 - Emploi de substances spécifiées inactives comme ingrédients pour les masses actives, p. ex. liants, charges
H01M 4/36 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs
H01M 4/525 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques de nickel, de cobalt ou de fer d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes contenant du fer, du cobalt ou du nickel pour insérer ou intercaler des métaux légers, p. ex. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 ou LiCoOxFy
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PREPARATION AND POWDER FILM DEPOSITION OF PRE-COATED POWDERS
Methods of forming encapsulated electrochemical and/or ionically conducting particles as their use in manufacturing electrochemical cells are described.
The invention is directed to a process for forming a particle film on a substrate. Preferably, a series of corona guns, staggered to optimize film thickness uniformity, are oriented on both sides of a slowly translating grounded substrate (copper or aluminum for the anode or cathode, respectively). The substrate is preferably slightly heated to induce binder flow, and passed through a set of hot rollers that further induce melting and improve film uniformity. The sheeting is collected on a roll or can be combined in-situ and rolled into a single-cell battery. The invention is also directed to products formed by the processes of the invention and, in particular, batteries.
B05B 5/00 - Pulvérisation électrostatiqueDispositifs de pulvérisation comportant des moyens pour charger électriquement le pulvérisatPulvérisation de liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides par voies électriques
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
large, rechargeable, deep-cycling, heavy-duty lithium ion wet cell battery packs with electronic circuitry control, said battery packs being designed and used for commercial and industrial applications to meet heavy duty automotive, marine, RV and other commercial usage needs (e.g. grid storage) such as powertrain starting and management as well as providing for the energization of associated heavy-duty electronic equipment
