G01R31/364

Apparatus and method for characterizing and managing stacked energy storage cells

An electrochemical storage diagnostic system is configured to perform an electrical test to measure energy storage device parameters. The diagnostic system includes a charge management controller, electrically coupled to a power multiplexer, a power converter circuit, and an isolated converter circuit. The charge management controller is programmed with instructions to identify a device under test, selected from at least one member of the plurality of energy storage devices to perform an electrical test. Then, adjust a charge in the secondary energy storage device to a target voltage through the power multiplexer by transferring energy between the secondary energy storage device and a support device, selected from at least one member of the plurality energy storage devices. After that, transfer electrical power through the power multiplexer and power converter circuit to the device under test in order to perform the electrical test. Finally, complete the electrical test.

BASE, VOLTAGE SAMPLING ASSEMBLY, AND VOLTAGE TESTING APPARATUS

Embodiments of this application provide a base, a voltage sampling assembly, and a voltage testing apparatus, and pertain to the field of battery production technologies. The base includes a body and a pair of clamping members. The body is provided with a through hole for the voltage sampling member to run through. The pair of clamping members mounted on the body is configured to clamp a busbar connected to a battery cell. The base provided in the embodiments of this application can reduce the production cost of batteries and facilitate the promotion of batteries.

BASE, VOLTAGE SAMPLING ASSEMBLY, AND VOLTAGE TESTING APPARATUS

Embodiments of this application provide a base, a voltage sampling assembly, and a voltage testing apparatus, and pertain to the field of battery production technologies. The base includes a body and a pair of clamping members. The body is provided with a through hole for the voltage sampling member to run through. The pair of clamping members mounted on the body is configured to clamp a busbar connected to a battery cell. The base provided in the embodiments of this application can reduce the production cost of batteries and facilitate the promotion of batteries.

Electrochemical cell and battery with integrated sensor and/or actuator

The invention relates to an electrochemical element and a battery comprising one or more electrochemical elements, with integrated sensors and/or actuators, in particular including an application for monitoring the operation of an electrochemical element or a Li-ion battery, and/or triggering actions in such an element or such a battery, intended to secure the element or the battery. The electrochemical element (1) comprises a closed shell (2) defining an internal volume and a beam (3) arranged therein having alternating positive and negative electrodes respectively connected to two positive and negative electrical output terminals housing separators, the beam (3) being impregnated with electrolyte and further connected by connection means (4) to one (5) of the electrical output terminals. It further comprises one or mote self-powered sensor and/or actuator elements (20 to 24) each arranged in contact with one component selected from the shell (2), the beam (3), the connection means (4), and the output terminal (5), and capable of measuring a physical or chemical magnitude relative to, and/or generating a physical action or effect on, the surroundings thereof.

Electrochemical cell and battery with integrated sensor and/or actuator

The invention relates to an electrochemical element and a battery comprising one or more electrochemical elements, with integrated sensors and/or actuators, in particular including an application for monitoring the operation of an electrochemical element or a Li-ion battery, and/or triggering actions in such an element or such a battery, intended to secure the element or the battery. The electrochemical element (1) comprises a closed shell (2) defining an internal volume and a beam (3) arranged therein having alternating positive and negative electrodes respectively connected to two positive and negative electrical output terminals housing separators, the beam (3) being impregnated with electrolyte and further connected by connection means (4) to one (5) of the electrical output terminals. It further comprises one or mote self-powered sensor and/or actuator elements (20 to 24) each arranged in contact with one component selected from the shell (2), the beam (3), the connection means (4), and the output terminal (5), and capable of measuring a physical or chemical magnitude relative to, and/or generating a physical action or effect on, the surroundings thereof.

CURRENT SENSOR FOR IMPROVED FUNCTIONAL SAFETY

A current sensor arrangement includes a first conductor configured to conduct a first portion of a primary current in a current flow direction; a second conductor configured to conduct a second portion of the primary current in the current flow direction; and a magnetic sensor. The first and second conductor are coupled in parallel. The first current produces a first magnetic field as it flows through the first conductor and the second current produces a second magnetic field as it flows through the second conductor. The first conductor and the second conductor are separated from each other in a first direction that is orthogonal to the current flow direction, thereby defining a gap. The magnetic sensor is arranged in the gap such that the first conductor is arranged over a first portion of the magnetic sensor and the second conductor is arranged under a second portion of the magnetic sensor.

Device, method and system for swapping and/or charging a battery of a mobile robot

A battery station, for use by at least one mobile robot, includes a battery charging unit configured to perform at least one of: holding at least one battery, and charging at least one battery. A battery load/unload position is configured to facilitate loading and unloading of a battery to and from a mobile robot. A battery handling mechanism is configured to operate on a reaching range, comprising at least one of the following: (i) the battery of the mobile robot positioned in the battery load/unload position, and (ii) the battery charging unit. A localization element is configured to at least one of detect and locate at least one of: at least one battery of the mobile robot, wherein the mobile robot is positioned in the battery load/unload position, and/or at least one battery positioned in the battery charging unit.

Device, method and system for swapping and/or charging a battery of a mobile robot

A battery station, for use by at least one mobile robot, includes a battery charging unit configured to perform at least one of: holding at least one battery, and charging at least one battery. A battery load/unload position is configured to facilitate loading and unloading of a battery to and from a mobile robot. A battery handling mechanism is configured to operate on a reaching range, comprising at least one of the following: (i) the battery of the mobile robot positioned in the battery load/unload position, and (ii) the battery charging unit. A localization element is configured to at least one of detect and locate at least one of: at least one battery of the mobile robot, wherein the mobile robot is positioned in the battery load/unload position, and/or at least one battery positioned in the battery charging unit.

Shunt resistor for detecting the status of an electrical energy storage unit

The invention relates to a shunt resistor (2) for detecting the status of an electrical energy storage unit (1), wherein the shunt resistor (2) comprises a first layer (4), a second layer (6) and a third layer (8). According to the invention, the layers (4, 6, 8) are arranged in a layered manner in a stacking direction (V), wherein the second layer (6) is arranged between the first layer (4) and the third layer (8), and wherein the layers (4, 6, 8) are in physical contact with one another at one of the sides having the greatest respective surface area, and wherein the layers (4, 6, 8) are arranged at least partially overlapping.

Shunt resistor for detecting the status of an electrical energy storage unit

The invention relates to a shunt resistor (2) for detecting the status of an electrical energy storage unit (1), wherein the shunt resistor (2) comprises a first layer (4), a second layer (6) and a third layer (8). According to the invention, the layers (4, 6, 8) are arranged in a layered manner in a stacking direction (V), wherein the second layer (6) is arranged between the first layer (4) and the third layer (8), and wherein the layers (4, 6, 8) are in physical contact with one another at one of the sides having the greatest respective surface area, and wherein the layers (4, 6, 8) are arranged at least partially overlapping.