Description:FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
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Title: A SUPERCAPACITOR MODULE AND METHOD THEREOF

APPLICANT DETAILS:
(a) NAME: WESTECHPOWER MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED
(b) NATIONALITY: Indian
(c) ADDRESS: Gat No. 162B, Tower Line Road, Triveni Nagar, Talawade, Pune –
411062, Maharashtra, India

PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION:
The following specification particularly describes the nature of this invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

A SUPERCAPACITOR MODULE AND METHOD THEREOF
FIELD OF THE INVENTION:
The present invention relates to a supercapacitor module using 36 series-connected 3V/3400F cells to achieve high energy storage capacity with an integrated capacitor management system and display.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:
The following background discussion includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
Existing supercapacitor modules often lack integrated management systems and high energy density. The existing patent literature tried to overcome the problem for example, US20180372054A1 discloses a portable start-up power supply comprising supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, a supercapacitor precharge module, a parallel switch module, a battery management system (BMS), a charging module, a controller, a switch and a car battery bridging and protection module, wherein the controller is connected with the charging module, the BMS, the supercapacitor precharge module, the parallel switch module, the supercapacitors, the car battery bridging and protection module, and the switch; the charging module is connected with the lithium-ion batteries through the BMS; the positive electrode of the lithium-ion battery is connected with the positive electrode of the supercapacitor through the supercapacitor precharge module; the supercapacitors is connected with the car battery bridging and protection module; and the parallel switch module is connected with the lithium-ion batteries and the supercapacitors. The lithium-ion batteries in combination with the supercapacitors realize complementary advantages, so that the present invention has an excellent start-up performance even at an extremely low temperature.
Further, CN102647007A discloses a battery pack balanced management system, which comprises a battery pack module, a switch matrix module, a bidirectional DC-DC conversion module and a supercapacitor module, wherein the battery pack module comprises n serially connected single batteries; the switch matrix module is connected with the battery pack module and used for selecting and measuring the single batteries in the battery pack module; the bidirectional DC-DC conversion module is connected with the switch matrix module so as to charge or discharge the selected single batteries; and the supercapacitor module is connected with the bidirectional DC-DC conversion module and comprises a plurality of capacitors for storing energy. By means of the passive and lossless controllable power battery pack balanced system consisting of the switch matrix module, the bidirectional DC-DC conversion module and the supercapacitors, balanced precision and efficiency are improved, so that the service life of the power storage batteries is prolonged.
In another document, WO2023129639A1 discloses a systems and methods for overvoltage protection. A system, such as a vehicle, for overvoltage protection of a supercapacitor system for an electric vehicle, the system includes a plurality of supercapacitor groups, each supercapacitor group comprising two or more of the plurality of supercapacitors. The system includes a plurality of overvoltage protector units, each the plurality of overvoltage protector units operable to detect the voltage of each of the two or more supercapacitors within the respective one of the supercapacitor groups. The system includes a controller comprising a processor with access to a memory, wherein the control system is operable to determine which of the plurality of supercapacitor groups to connect to the electric vehicle based on data sent from the respective overvoltage protector units.
However, the abovementioned literature and existing art failed to provide modules with higher energy storage capacity and built-in management capabilities. Thus, there is a need for modules with higher energy storage capacity and built-in management capabilities

OBJECTIVE OF THE INVENTION:
The primary objective of the present invention is to overcome the drawback associated with prior art.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide a supercapacitor module using 36 series-connected 3V/3400F.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide a supercapacitor module using 36 series-connected 3V/3400F cells to achieve high energy storage capacity with an integrated capacitor management system and display.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
In an aspect, the present invention provides a supercapacitor module comprising:
a) plurality of series-connected supercapacitor cells, where each series-connected supercapacitor cell having a capacitance of 3400F and a voltage of 3V, wherein the total module voltage is 108V and the total module capacitance is 94F.
In an embodiment, the plurality of series-connected supercapacitor cells is 36 in number.
In an embodiment, the integrated capacitor management system has voltage and temperature monitoring capabilities.
In an embodiment, the capacitor management system includes an active and passive cell balancing function.
In an embodiment, the module has a cycle life of 1,000,000 cycles between 54V and 108V.
In an aspect, the present invention provides a method of operation of supercapacitor module comprising steps of:
a) connecting 36 supercapacitor cells of 3400F and 3V in series;
b) integrating a capacitor management system with voltage and temperature monitoring capabilities; and
c) implementing an active and passive cell balancing function within the capacitor management system.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING/S:
To further clarify the advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of their scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings in which:
Fig 1. Illustrates the module of the present invention.
Fig 2. Illustrates the three-dimensional top view of module of the present invention.
Fig 3. Illustrates the three-dimensional perspective view of module of the present invention.
Fig 4. Illustrates the plot of leakage current and self-discharge voltage of module of the present invention.
Fig 5. Illustrates the charge and discharge cycle of module of the present invention.
Fig 6. Illustrates the charge and discharge cycle of module of module of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.
It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the invention and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.
The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “includes”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a setup, device or method that comprises a list of components or steps does not include only those components or steps but may include other components or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or device or method. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by “comprises... a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or method.
The invention provides a supercapacitor module using 36 series-connected 3V/3400F.
In an embodiment, the present invention provides a supercapacitor module using 36 series-connected 3V/3400F cells to achieve high energy storage capacity with an integrated capacitor management system and display.
In an embodiment, the present invention provides a supercapacitor module comprising:
a) plurality of series-connected supercapacitor cells, where each series-connected supercapacitor cell having a capacitance of 3400F and a voltage of 3V, wherein the total module voltage is 108V and the total module capacitance is 94F.
In an embodiment, the plurality of series-connected supercapacitor cells is 36 in number.
In an embodiment, the integrated capacitor management system has voltage and temperature monitoring capabilities. This ensures the safe operation of the module by preventing over-voltage or over-temperature conditions, which can lead to cell damage or reduced performance.
In an embodiment, the capacitor management system includes an active and passive cell balancing function. Active balancing redistributes charge between cells to equalize their voltage, while passive balancing uses resistive elements to dissipate excess charge from higher-voltage cells, ensuring consistent performance and extending the module's lifespan.
In an embodiment, the module has a cycle life of 1,000,000 cycles between 54V and 108V.
In an embodiment, the present invention provides a method of operation of supercapacitor module comprising steps of:
a) connecting 36 supercapacitor cells of 3400F and 3V in series;
b) integrating a capacitor management system with voltage and temperature monitoring capabilities; and
c) implementing an active and passive cell balancing function within the capacitor management system.
In an embodiment, the present invention provides a supercapacitor module comprising 36 series-connected cells, each with a capacitance of 3400F and a voltage of 3V. The module provides 108V nominal voltage and 94F total capacitance, with integrated management and display systems. The module of the present invention offers enhanced performance for applications requiring high power and energy density in a compact form factor.
In an embodiment, the present invention module configuration has 36 individual supercapacitor cells connected in series where each cell has rating of 3V and 3400F. The total module voltage is 108V and total module capacitance is 94F (-10%~+20%). Overall, the module of the present invention has energy storage capacity of 152 Wh.
In an embodiment, the present invention module has dimensions of 630 mm × 395 mm × 190 mm and IP rating of IP20. The module provides various electrical characteristics like surge voltage of 111.6V. Further, the module offers internal AC Resistance of ≤ 10 mΩ @ 25℃ and internal DC resistance of ≤ 15 mΩ @ 25℃.
In an embodiment, the present invention module has 36 supercapacitors cells of 3V, 3400 F are connected in series, a busbars, 8 thermal sensors, 36 Voltage sensor, 100mm X 40 mm display function to read the temperature and voltage of the individual cell, Connecting wires, Passive balancing resistors, Active balancing management system, CAN H, CAN L output, Management systems Charging pins and One pair of terminals out for charging and discharging.
In an embodiment, the present invention module has standard charging/discharging current of 110A and maximum operating current of 168A.
In an embodiment, figure 5 illustrates the charge and discharge cycle of the 108 V 94 F supercapacitor module, with the following parameters plotted against time on the x-axis:
- Voltage (V) in red
- Current (A) in dark blue
- Capacity (Ah) in sky blue
- Energy (Wh) in green
The data was captured during a cycle of constant current charging at 5 A, followed by constant current discharging at 5 A. The cycle spans from 0 V to 108 V during charging, and from 108 V to 30 V during discharging.
Further, the figure 6 illustrates the charge and discharge cycle of the 108 V 94 F supercapacitor module, with the following parameters plotted against time on the x-axis:
- Voltage (V) in red
- Current (A) in dark blue
- Capacity (Ah) in sky blue
- Energy (Wh) in green
The data was captured during a cycle of constant current charging at 40 A, followed by constant power discharging at 4 KW for 68 seconds. The cycle spans from 0 V to 108 V during charging, and from 108 V to 54 V during discharging.
Many modifications and other embodiments of the invention set forth herein will readily occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention pertains having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Therefore, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and that modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.
The foregoing description of embodiments of the invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed, and modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings or may be acquired from the practice of the invention. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to explain the principals of the invention and its practical application to enable one skilled in the art to utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
, Claims:We Claim:
1. A supercapacitor module comprising:
a) plurality of series-connected supercapacitor cells, where each series-connected supercapacitor cell having a capacitance of 3400F and a voltage of 3V, wherein the total module voltage is 108V and the total module capacitance is 94F.
2. The supercapacitor module as claimed in claim 1, wherein plurality of series-connected supercapacitor cells is 36 in number.
3. The supercapacitor module as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an integrated capacitor management system with voltage and temperature monitoring capabilities.
4. The supercapacitor module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the capacitor management system includes an active and passive cell balancing function.
5. The supercapacitor module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the module has a cycle life of 1,000,000 cycles between 54V and 108V.
6. A method of operation of supercapacitor module comprising steps of:
a) connecting 36 supercapacitor cells of 3400F and 3V in series;
b) integrating a capacitor management system with voltage and temperature monitoring capabilities; and
c) implementing an active and passive cell balancing function within the capacitor management system.