Battery cell interconnect and methods of manufacture thereof

    公开(公告)号:US10686178B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-16

    申请号:US15702660

    申请日:2017-09-12

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A battery cell includes a cathode casing forming all or a majority of the external can of the battery cell. The battery further includes an anode tab covering at least a portion of a face of the battery cell and an insulating layer for electrically isolating the anode tab from the cathode casing. A plurality of such battery cells may be arranged within a battery pack in contact with each other, and may be held in compression. A conduction enhancement layer may be applied between the anode tab of a first cell and the cathode casing of a second cell within the battery pack. One or more heat dissipation elements may be arranged within the battery pack, in contact with the battery cells.

    Battery liquid quench system and methods of manufacture thereof

    公开(公告)号:US11757149B1

    公开(公告)日:2023-09-12

    申请号:US15703114

    申请日:2017-09-13

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H01M10/6568 H01M10/04 H01M10/613 H01M10/63

    Abstract: A battery quenching system includes a reservoir that holds a quenching material. The battery quenching system further includes a distribution system for carrying the quenching material from the reservoir to a battery pack, a battery module, or a plurality of battery cells. The battery quenching system further includes a melting plug configured to melt at a predefined temperature, the melting of the plug resulting in release of the quenching material into the battery pack via the distribution system. The melting plug may be positioned within a tube of the distribution system or within an aperture of a battery enclosure. The battery quenching system may further include one or more quenching channels positioned within a battery pack. The distribution system may be configured to carry the quenching material to any or several of a plurality of locations within a battery pack or battery system.

    Battery Cell Interconnect and Methods of Manufacture Thereof

    公开(公告)号:US20200303712A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-24

    申请号:US16900627

    申请日:2020-06-12

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A battery cell includes a cathode casing forming all or a majority of the external can of the battery cell. The battery further includes an anode tab covering at least a portion of a face of the battery cell and an insulating layer for electrically isolating the anode tab from the cathode casing. A plurality of such battery cells may be arranged within a battery pack in contact with each other, and may be held in compression. A conduction enhancement layer may be applied between the anode tab of a first cell and the cathode casing of a second cell within the battery pack. One or more heat dissipation elements may be arranged within the battery pack, in contact with the battery cells.

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