公开(公告)号：GB2481277A

公开(公告)日：2011-12-21

申请号：GB201108331

申请日：2011-05-18

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： MCCLURE STEPHEN R ,  HAGADONE SCOTT J ,  DEVAN SHEBA ,  VALENTINE VAL

IPC: H01M2/20 ,  H01M2/10 ,  H01M10/04 ,  H01M10/48

Abstract: A battery assembly includes a plurality of battery cells that includes at least a first 102a and a second 102b battery cell each attached to a distributed battery management unit (dBMU) 104, the second battery cell 102b being associated with an external circuit 118, and being connected to the dBMU 104 via a pre-formed battery contact 120 shaped to accommodate the external circuit 118. The plurality of battery cells 102a, 102b are electrically connected to at least the dBMU 104 such that each of the battery cells are substantially aligned with each other (see figure 10) thereby preserving a battery profile corresponding to the battery cells when unconnected. The assembly allows the battery cells to be transported in an unconnected shipping configuration before they are connected to each other in situ within the housing of a portable device, such as a tablet computer. The battery assembly can be joined directly to the housing of the portable device, without needing to use a separate battery housing.

公开(公告)号：GB2481277B

公开(公告)日：2012-08-08

申请号：GB201108331

申请日：2011-05-18

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： MCCLURE STEPHEN R ,  HAGADONE SCOTT J ,  DEVAN SHEBA ,  VALENTINE VAL

IPC: H01M2/20 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M2/10 ,  H01M2/34 ,  H01M10/04 ,  H01M10/46 ,  H01M10/48

Abstract: A battery assembly includes at least a plurality of battery cells that includes at least a first and a second battery cell each attached to a distributed battery monitoring unit, the second battery cell being associated with an external circuit, the second battery cell connected to a battery management unit (BMU) by way of a pre-formed battery contact shaped to accommodate the external circuit. The plurality of battery cells are electrically connected to at least the BMU such that each of the plurality of battery cells are substantially aligned with each other thereby preserving a battery profile corresponding to unconnected battery cells.

公开(公告)号：HK1163937A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-14

申请号：HK12104440

申请日：2012-05-07

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： MCCLURE STEPHEN R ,  HAGADONE SCOTT J ,  DEVAN SHEBA ,  VALENTINE VAL

IPC: G06F20060101 ,  H01M20060101

Abstract: A battery assembly includes at least a plurality of battery cells that includes at least a first and a second battery cell each attached to a distributed battery monitoring unit, the second battery cell being associated with an external circuit, the second battery cell connected to a battery management unit (BMU) by way of a pre-formed battery contact shaped to accommodate the external circuit. The plurality of battery cells are electrically connected to at least the BMU such that each of the plurality of battery cells are substantially aligned with each other thereby preserving a battery profile corresponding to unconnected battery cells.

公开(公告)号：WO2011159421A2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-22

申请号：PCT/US2011036847

申请日：2011-05-17

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  MCCLURE STEPHEN R ,  HAGADONE SCOTT J ,  DEVAN SHEBA ,  VALENTINE VAL

Inventor： MCCLURE STEPHEN R ,  HAGADONE SCOTT J ,  DEVAN SHEBA ,  VALENTINE VAL

IPC: H05K7/14

CPC classification number: H01M2/1022 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1635 ,  H01M2/0207 ,  H01M2/1066 ,  H01M2/204 ,  H01M2/34 ,  H01M10/0431 ,  H01M10/0565 ,  H01M10/46 ,  Y10T29/49108 ,  Y10T29/49208 ,  Y10T29/53135

Abstract: A battery assembly includes at least a plurality of battery cells that includes at least a first and a second battery cell each attached to a distributed battery monitoring unit, the second battery cell being associated with an external circuit, the second battery cell connected to a battery management unit (BMU) by way of a pre-formed battery contact shaped to accommodate the external circuit. The plurality of battery cells are electrically connected to at least the BMU such that each of the plurality of battery cells are substantially aligned with each other thereby preserving a battery profile corresponding to unconnected battery cells.

Abstract translation: 电池组件包括至少多个电池单元，其至少包括连接到分布式电池监视单元的第一和第二电池单元，所述第二电池单元与外部电路相关联，所述第二电池单元连接到电池 管理单元（BMU）通过预成形的电池触点成形以容纳外部电路。 多个电池单元至少电连接到BMU，使得多个电池单元中的每一个基本上彼此对准，从而保留对应于未连接的电池单元的电池轮廓。

公开(公告)号：WO2013006415A3

公开(公告)日：2013-07-11

申请号：PCT/US2012044865

申请日：2012-06-29

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  BHARDWAJ RAMESH C ,  DEVAN SHEBA ,  HWANG TAISUP ,  MANK RICHARD M

Inventor： BHARDWAJ RAMESH C ,  DEVAN SHEBA ,  HWANG TAISUP ,  MANK RICHARD M

IPC: H01M10/44 ,  G01R31/36 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/42 ,  H01M10/48

CPC classification number: H01M10/44 ,  G01R31/3658 ,  G01R31/3679 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/425 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M2010/4271 ,  H01M2010/4292 ,  H01M2220/30

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system that manages use of a battery in a portable electronic device. During operation, the system uses a reference electrode in the battery to monitor an anode potential of an anode in the battery during charging of the battery in the portable electronic device. If the anode potential falls below an anode potential threshold, the system modifies a charging technique for the battery to extend a cycle life of the battery. For example, the system may reduce a charge current of the battery if the anode potential falls below the anode potential threshold to prevent degradation caused by a negative anode potential during charging of the battery.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例提供了一种管理便携式电子设备中的电池的使用的系统。 在操作期间，该系统使用电池中的参考电极来在便携式电子设备中的电池充电期间监测电池中的阳极的阳极电势。 如果阳极电位下降到低于阳极电位阈值，则系统修改电池的充电技术以延长电池的循环寿命。 例如，如果阳极电位降至阳极电位阈值以下以防止在电池充电期间由负阳极电位引起的劣化，则该系统可以降低电池的充电电流。