WO1997044837A1 - Sealed casing for containing an electric accumulator - Google Patents
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- WO1997044837A1 WO1997044837A1 PCT/IB1997/000579 IB9700579W WO9744837A1 WO 1997044837 A1 WO1997044837 A1 WO 1997044837A1 IB 9700579 W IB9700579 W IB 9700579W WO 9744837 A1 WO9744837 A1 WO 9744837A1
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- 239000000853 adhesive Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- 230000001070 adhesive effect Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 3
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 description 3
- HBBGRARXTFLTSG-UHFFFAOYSA-N Lithium ion Chemical compound [Li+] HBBGRARXTFLTSG-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 239000002253 acid Substances 0.000 description 2
- 229910001416 lithium ion Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- XUIMIQQOPSSXEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Silicon Chemical compound [Si] XUIMIQQOPSSXEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 239000004809 Teflon Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920006362 Teflon® Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000011248 coating agent Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000000576 coating method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000003292 glue Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000011347 resin Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920005989 resin Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229910052710 silicon Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000010703 silicon Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000005476 soldering Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000002604 ultrasonography Methods 0.000 description 1
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
- H01M50/00—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the non-active parts of electrochemical cells other than fuel cells, e.g. hybrid cells
- H01M50/30—Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
- H01M50/317—Re-sealable arrangements
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
- H01M50/00—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the non-active parts of electrochemical cells other than fuel cells, e.g. hybrid cells
- H01M50/10—Primary casings; Jackets or wrappings
- H01M50/102—Primary casings; Jackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure
- H01M50/103—Primary casings; Jackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure prismatic or rectangular
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
- H01M50/00—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the non-active parts of electrochemical cells other than fuel cells, e.g. hybrid cells
- H01M50/10—Primary casings; Jackets or wrappings
- H01M50/102—Primary casings; Jackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure
- H01M50/107—Primary casings; Jackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
- H01M50/00—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the non-active parts of electrochemical cells other than fuel cells, e.g. hybrid cells
- H01M50/30—Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
- H01M50/317—Re-sealable arrangements
- H01M50/325—Re-sealable arrangements comprising deformable valve members, e.g. elastic or flexible valve members
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
- Y02E60/00—Enabling technologies; Technologies with a potential or indirect contribution to GHG emissions mitigation
- Y02E60/10—Energy storage using batteries
Definitions
- the invention relates to a sealed casing provided for withstanding a certain pressure and intended to contain notably an electric accumulator, the casing being formed by at least one wall which has at least one closing area formed by a plastic band for connecting two edges of the wall.
- the invention also relates to a flat accumulator formed from such a casing.
- the invention finds highly significant applications, for example, for containing an accumulator of the lithium-ion or iead-acid type.
- the present invention proposes a casing of the type defined in the opening paragraph, the casing having an effective and low cost valve which can be inco ⁇ orated notably in ultraflat casings.
- such a casing is characterized in that the closing area comprises an adhesive part and a tightening part.
- the tightening part which is not fixed to the edges of the wall may shift and leave an opening, so that the gas creating excessive pressure can escape.
- the length of the tightening part is such that said tightening part comes loose from said edges under the influence of an excessive pressure, thus creating an opening to the exterior. If the elasticity of this tightening part is sufficient when the pressure becomes normal again, the part reassumes its natural position. The operation of the inside element is re-established.
- At least one opening to the exterior of said plastic casing is provided at the level of said edges and the length of the tightening part is such that under the influence of excessive pressure the opening is brought into contact with die exterior of said casing after the band has shifted.
- Fig. 1 shows in an exploded view a casing according to the invention
- Fig. 2 shows an elevational view of the opening area
- Fig. 3 shows the deformation of the band under the influence of pressure
- Fig. 4 shows a variant of a preferred embodiment of a casing according to the invention
- Fig. 5 shows the deformation of the band
- Fig. 6 shows a second variant of an embodiment
- Fig. 7 shows a third variant of an embodiment of the invention
- Fig. 8 shows a fourth variant of an embodiment of the invention.
- Fig. 9 shows a flat accumulator formed on the basis of a casing, all this in accordance with the invention.
- Fig. 1 is shown a casing of cylindrical form. It is formed by a side wall 1 formed by a curved plate, so that it has a cylindrical form.
- a cap 3 blocks the upper part of the cylinder, whereas a base 5 blocks the lower part.
- This plate 1 has two edges 8 and 9 which, as a result of the plate being curved, come in each omer's proximity and overlap each other.
- a closing area 10 is provided in the part situated inside this overlap formed, in essence, by a silicon-based resin band 11. This area is to be such that when the cap 3 and the base 5 are put in place, the sealing of the casing thus formed is to be ensured.
- the casing is also to be able to withstand a certain internal pressure.
- this closing area 10 has an adhesive part 12A and 12B and a tightening part 13.
- the tightening part 13 is situated between two adhesive parts 12A and 12B. This is shown in more detail in the cross-sectional view along C of Fig. 2.
- the adhesive part 12 is the part for which the plastic band 11 is solidly stuck on said edge 8 and 9, either by its natural adhesion, or by glue or also by ultrasound soldering.
- the tightening part is not stuck to the edges at all, or stuck only slightly. This may be realized by a teflon coating.
- This area 13 remains tightened, locked between the two edges 8 and 9.
- Fig. 2 are shown in bold lines the places where the adhesion between the band and the edges exists.
- the bold lines 15A and 16A show the adhesion between the band 11 and the edges 8 and 9, respectively.
- the bold lines 15B and 16B show the adhesion between the band 11 and the edges 8 and 9, respectively.
- Fig. 3 shows the behavior of the closing area 10 when the internal pressure of the casing becomes excessive. Under the influence of this pressure, the tightening area no longer ensures that the band 11 is held in place. It is shifted to the exterior, so that an opening 15 is formed connecting the inside of the casing with the outside. The purpose of this is to reduce the pressure on the inside. Depending on the material of the band, this shift may be final or not. In the first case, the casing is thus to be replaced, and in the second case the band resumes its initial position due to its elasticity and the casing ensures its function.
- Fig. 4 shows the preferred embodiment of a casing according to the invention. It is formed by two plates 20 and 21 opposite each other and connected by the band 11 which is placed along the periphery of these two plates 20 and 21.
- the format of this casing recalls that of credit cards used by the public at large.
- this casing is intended to contain lithium-ion or lead-acid battery elements and/or to be of a type described in United States Patent No. 5,326,652 mentioned above.
- the casing of Fig. 4 thus comprises in accordance with the invention a tightening area 13 which may be deformed under the influence of pressure and may let gas that causes this excessive overpressure escape by creating an opening 15 as shown in Fig. 5.
- Fig. 6 shows another embodiment of the invention.
- at least one opening 35 is provided on the edge and one of the plates 20 or 21 or even in the two. Under normal pressure, this opening is masked by the band 11, or is located outside the envelope and does not let gas escape. This is shown in A in Fig. 6. The pressure becomes too high, under the influence of the pressure, the band is deformed at the level of area 13, and the opening 35 is unmasked letting the excessive gas escape. This is shown in B in Fig. 6.
- Fig. 7 shows another embodiment.
- the band is intersected by a sealed slot 45 or a gap at die level of the tightening area.
- the sealing is thus ensured as this is shown at A in Fig. 7.
- the part(s) situated on either side of the intersection of the tightening area is or are pushed outward, thus letting die su ⁇ lus gas escape, as is shown at B in Fig. 7.
- FIG. 8 A last embodiment is shown in Fig. 8.
- the material which forms the casing is a deformable material, so that it is deformed in the case of ove ⁇ ressure.
- an opening 35' is formed (see B in Fig. 8) and lets the gas escape.
- Fig. 9 shows in an exploded view an accumulator according to the invention. It is formed by a flat casing of me type shown in Fig. 3 and following and by an accumulator element 50 of the type described in cited Patent. The electrodes of this element are accessible via the plates 52 and 54 which are covered by me band 11 so as to ensure the sealing.
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Priority Applications (3)
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US09/000,067 US6071637A (en) | 1996-05-22 | 1997-05-21 | Sealed casing for containing an electric accumulator |
JP9541934A JPH11509973A (en) | 1996-05-22 | 1997-05-21 | Sealed casing for housing the storage battery |
EP97918319A EP0840944A1 (en) | 1996-05-22 | 1997-05-21 | Sealed casing for containing an electric accumulator |
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FR9606356 | 1996-05-22 | ||
FR96/06356 | 1996-05-22 |
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EP (1) | EP0840944A1 (en) |
JP (1) | JPH11509973A (en) |
KR (1) | KR19990035793A (en) |
WO (1) | WO1997044837A1 (en) |
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US5942351A (en) * | 1996-10-22 | 1999-08-24 | U.S. Philips Corporation | Moisture-proof housing for containing an electric accumulator |
US11367925B2 (en) | 2018-08-23 | 2022-06-21 | W-Scope Korea Co., Ltd. | Separator and method of manufacturing the same |
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US2628271A (en) * | 1950-07-11 | 1953-02-10 | Sprague Electric Co | Molded electrolytic capacitor |
FR1174278A (en) * | 1956-04-20 | 1959-03-09 | Miniature accumulator forming a gas-tight block | |
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JPS62216146A (en) * | 1986-03-17 | 1987-09-22 | Matsushita Electric Ind Co Ltd | Enclosed storage battery |
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JPS63285862A (en) * | 1987-05-19 | 1988-11-22 | Yuasa Battery Co Ltd | Sealed storage battery |
JPH0448548A (en) * | 1990-06-15 | 1992-02-18 | Shin Kobe Electric Mach Co Ltd | Sealed storage battery |
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- 1997-05-21 EP EP97918319A patent/EP0840944A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1997-05-21 WO PCT/IB1997/000579 patent/WO1997044837A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1997-05-21 US US09/000,067 patent/US6071637A/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1997-05-21 KR KR1019980700452A patent/KR19990035793A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1997-05-21 JP JP9541934A patent/JPH11509973A/en active Pending
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FR1174278A (en) * | 1956-04-20 | 1959-03-09 | Miniature accumulator forming a gas-tight block | |
US3524112A (en) * | 1967-02-14 | 1970-08-11 | Wicon Kondensatorfabrik Copenh | Gas emitting structure for an electrolytic circuit component |
US4256813A (en) * | 1977-01-24 | 1981-03-17 | Polaroid Corporation | Method and apparatus for manufacturing battery vents and vented batteries |
JPS60220549A (en) * | 1984-04-16 | 1985-11-05 | Matsushita Electric Ind Co Ltd | Enclosed lead storage battery |
JPS62216146A (en) * | 1986-03-17 | 1987-09-22 | Matsushita Electric Ind Co Ltd | Enclosed storage battery |
GB2198877A (en) * | 1986-12-19 | 1988-06-22 | Shin Kobe Electric Machinery | Enclosed-type lead batteries and method for producing the same |
JPS63285862A (en) * | 1987-05-19 | 1988-11-22 | Yuasa Battery Co Ltd | Sealed storage battery |
JPH0448548A (en) * | 1990-06-15 | 1992-02-18 | Shin Kobe Electric Mach Co Ltd | Sealed storage battery |
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Cited By (3)
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US5942351A (en) * | 1996-10-22 | 1999-08-24 | U.S. Philips Corporation | Moisture-proof housing for containing an electric accumulator |
EP0838869B1 (en) * | 1996-10-22 | 2000-08-30 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Sealed housing for holding an electrical accumulator |
US11367925B2 (en) | 2018-08-23 | 2022-06-21 | W-Scope Korea Co., Ltd. | Separator and method of manufacturing the same |
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EP0840944A1 (en) | 1998-05-13 |
KR19990035793A (en) | 1999-05-25 |
JPH11509973A (en) | 1999-08-31 |
US6071637A (en) | 2000-06-06 |
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