Abstract: ABSTRACT A SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR AN IMPROVED BATTERY ASSEMBLY The present subject matter relates to a system (200) and a method (300) for assembling a battery. The system (200) includes a plurality of cells (202) arranged according to a coordinate system (100) in a three-dimensional space. Further, the coordinate system (100) comprises X-orientation (102), Y-orientation (103) and Z-orientation (104). Further, each cell from the plurality of cells (202) is placed in a way such that the terminal axis of each cell is parallel to one of, the X-orientation (102), the Y-orientation (103), and a combination thereof. Furthermore, the system (200) includes a plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204) arranged in one or more sides of the plurality of cells (202). Additionally, the plurality of cells (202) is arranged in a predetermined manner to form one or more cell modules (205). This improved battery assembly provides increased conditioning capacity, thereby ensuring longer life and better performance of a battery. [To be published with figure 1]
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THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
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THE PATENT RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10 and Rule 13)
TITLE OF INVENTION:
A SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR AN IMPROVED BATTERY ASSEMBLY
APPLICANT:
EXPONENT ENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED
An Indian Entity having address as:
No.76/2, Site No.16,
Khatha No.69, Singasandra Village,
Bengaluru (Bangalore) Urban,
BENGALURU, KARNATAKA (IN) - 560068
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS AND PRIORITY
The present application claims priority from the Indian provisional patent application, having application number 202341017376, filed on 15th March 2023, incorporated herein by a reference.
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to a field of an improved battery assembly. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to the improved battery assembly which provides improved conditioning with increased conditioning capacity and efficiency, and therefore ensuring longer life and better performance of a battery.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This section is intended to introduce the reader to various aspects of art, which may be related to various aspects of the present disclosure that are described or claimed below. This discussion is believed to be helpful in providing the reader with background information to facilitate a better understanding of the various aspects of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it should be understood that these statements in this background section are to be read in this light, and not as admissions of prior art. Similarly, a problem mentioned in the background section or associated with the subject matter of the background section should not be assumed to have been previously recognized in the prior art. The subject matter in the background section merely represents different approaches, which in and of themselves may also correspond to implementations of the claimed technology.
An electric vehicle battery can be assembled in two main ways - cell to pack and module to pack architecture. In cell to pack architecture, the battery cells are directly placed on a battery casing and connected electrically and mechanically to form a battery pack. On the other hand, in module to pack architecture, cells are first grouped together to form a module, which is then assembled to form the battery pack. The main functions of the packaging architecture for the electric vehicle battery are to ensure electrical isolation from cells, provide structural protection to the cells from automotive vibrations caused by the road, and maintain the cells at the right operating temperature. The existing design of the battery pack uses different systems to take care of these requirements individually.
Electrical isolation is maintained by using insulating materials and insulating coatings, which prevent electrical contact between the cells and the battery casing. Structural protection is provided by using rigid and durable materials for the battery casing and by designing the pack structure to distribute the load evenly across the cells. Thermal management is achieved through various techniques such as passive cooling, active cooling, and thermal insulation to maintain the cells at the optimal operating temperature. Overall, the packaging architecture of the electric vehicle battery is crucial for battery's performance, safety, and long life. The choice of the assembly architecture, as well as the design of the battery casing and conditioning systems, will depend on the specific requirements of the application and the performance and safety goals of the battery.
Conventional battery pack assembly architecture typically consists of multiple battery cells connected in series or parallel to provide the desired voltage and current output. The cells are usually arranged in a specific configuration and housed in a casing to form the battery pack. In such an assembly, the battery cells generate heat during charging and discharging, which can lead to a reduction in performance and lifespan. To overcome this challenge, the conventional battery pack assemblies often employ side cooling to dissipate the heat generated by the cells. In this cooling mechanism, the cooling plates are placed on either side of the battery pack to draw the heat away from the cells. A coolant, such as a liquid or air, may be circulated through the cooling plates to carry the heat away from the battery pack. However, side cooling does have some limitations, such as the less cooling surface due to upright arrangement of the cells, and the need for additional space to accommodate the cooling plates and associated equipment. Further, gravity can make it challenging to ensure that the cooling liquid flows evenly across the surface of the cooling plates, which can result in hotspots and reduced cooling efficiency. Additionally, the cooling system itself may add weight and complexity to the battery pack, which can impact its overall cooling capacity and efficiency, battery performance and cost. Further, the larger volume of cells also makes it difficult to cool the cells effectively, and the battery may require additional cooling equipment or systems.
Therefore, there exists a need to provide the improved battery assembly with compact design that will improve the conditioning system’s effectiveness with increased conditioning area which may add more cells to the system, therefore, the system is able to condition more cells, enhancing the gravity effect on the conditioning fluid to enable more uniform distribution throughout the assembly, resulting in improved conditioning efficiency.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present disclosure overcomes one or more shortcomings of the prior art and provides additional advantages discussed throughout the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. This summary is not intended to identify the essential features of the claimed subject matter nor is it intended for use in determining or limiting the scope of the claimed subject matter.
The present disclosure has been made in order to solve the problems, and it is an object of the present disclosure to provide an improved battery assembly that features better cell orientations for superior conditioning of the battery pack, resulting in improved conditioning capacity and efficiency of the battery assembly. In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, the conditioning may comprise temperature conditioning, pressure conditioning, electrical charging, or other parameter conditioning of cell/module/Battery Pack.
In one implementation of the present disclosure, a system for assembling a battery is disclosed. The system for the assembling the battery may comprise a plurality of cells. Each cell from the plurality of cells may comprise one or more terminals. Each terminal from the one or more terminals comprises a terminal axis traversing through the one or more terminal. Further, the plurality of cells may be arranged according to a coordinate system in a three-dimensional space. The coordinate system comprises X-orientation, Y-orientation and Z-orientation. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the X-orientation corresponds to a horizontal axis, the Z-orientation corresponds to a vertical axis, and the Y-orientation corresponds to an axis perpendicular to the X-orientation and the Z-orientation. Furthermore, each cell from the plurality of cells may be placed in a way such that the terminal axis of each cell is parallel to one of, the X-orientation, the Y-orientation, and a combination thereof. This orientation of cells results in a compact battery pack assembly accommodating a large volume of cells in a predefined area for the battery pack.
In one embodiment, the terminal axis may correspond to an axis passing through the one or more terminals of the plurality of cells. Further, the system may include a plurality of conditioning plates arranged in one or more sides of the plurality of cells. Furthermore, a first conditioning plate from the plurality of conditioning plates may be arranged on top side of the plurality of cells, and a second conditioning plate from the plurality of conditioning plates may be arranged on the bottom side of the plurality of cells. Further, the plurality of conditioning plates may be arranged perpendicular to the Z orientation. Moreover, the plurality of conditioning plates may be arranged parallel to one or more terminal axis of the plurality of cells. This orientation of the plurality of conditioning plates with respect to the plurality of cells resulted in improvement in the conditioning system’s effectiveness by enabling more uniform distribution of conditioning through the battery assembly, without being affected by gravity. A specific orientation of the plurality of cells in the coordinate system in three-dimensional space, together with the above specified orientation of the plurality of conditioning plates, overall affects the conditioning effectiveness of the battery assembly with increased cell surface for conditioning, with uniformity of the cell conditioning throughout the battery assembly.
In another embodiment, the plurality of cells may be arranged in a predetermined manner to form one or more cell modules. Each cell module from the one or more cell modules comprises one or more terminals of the plurality of cells arranged in the same direction. Further, the one or more cell modules may correspond to a first cell module and a second cell module. In one embodiment, the one or more terminals of the first cell module and the one or more terminals of the second cell module may be placed facing each other. In another embodiment, the one or more terminals of the first cell module and the one or more terminals of the second cell module may be placed opposite to each other. In yet another embodiment, the one or more terminals of the first cell module and the one or more terminals of the second cell module may be placed perpendicular to each other. Further, the one or more terminals of the first cell module may be arranged parallel to Y-orientation. Furthermore, the one or more terminals of the second cell module may be arranged parallel to the X-orientation.
In another implementation of the present disclosure, a method for assembling the battery is disclosed. The method may comprise a step of arranging the plurality of cells according to the coordinate system in the three-dimensional space. The coordinate system may include the X-orientation, the Y-orientation and the Z-orientation. In an embodiment of the present subject matter, the X-orientation corresponds to the horizontal axis, the Z-orientation corresponds to the vertical axis, and the Y-orientation corresponds to an axis perpendicular to the X-orientation and the Z-orientation. Furthermore, each cell from the plurality of cells may comprise one or more terminals. Each terminal from the one or more terminals comprises a terminal axis. Additionally, the method may comprise a step of placing each cell from the plurality of cells in a way such that the terminal axis of each cell is parallel to one of, the X-orientation, the Y-orientation, and a combination thereof.
In one embodiment, the method may include a step of arranging the plurality of conditioning plates in one or more sides of the plurality of cells. Furthermore, the method may include a step of arranging the first conditioning plate from the plurality of conditioning plates on top side of the plurality of cells. Furthermore, the method may include a step of arranging the second conditioning plate from the plurality of conditioning plates on the bottom side of the plurality of cells.
The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer like features and components.
Figure 1 illustrates a diagram describing a cell orientation corresponding to a coordinate system (100) in a three-dimensional space, arranged in a system (200) for assembling a battery, in accordance with an embodiment of a present subject matter.
Figure 2 illustrates a diagram describing a system (200) for assembling a battery, in accordance with an embodiment of a present subject matter.
Figure 3 illustrates a flowchart describing a method (300) for assembling a battery, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Reference throughout the specification to “various embodiments,” “some embodiments,” “one embodiment,” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in various embodiments,” “in some embodiments,” “in one embodiment,” or “in an embodiment” in places throughout the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
The words "comprising," "having," "containing," and "including," and other forms thereof, are intended to be equivalent in meaning and be open ended in that an item or items following any one of these words is not meant to be an exhaustive listing of such item or items or meant to be limited to only the listed item or items. It must also be noted that, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Although any methods similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the present disclosure, the exemplary methods are described. The disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the disclosure, which may be embodied in various forms.
In the various embodiments disclosed herein, ‘a battery assembly’ may be interchangeably read and/or interpreted as ‘a battery module’, ‘a battery pack’, ‘a battery assembly’, ‘an energy storage system’ or ‘an energy storage apparatus’ or the like. Further, ‘an adhesive’ may be interchangeably read and/or interpreted as ‘a glue’ or ‘a sealant’ or the like. A ‘a battery cell’ may further be interchangeably read and/or interpreted as a ‘cell’ or a ‘storage cell’ or an ‘energy storage cell’ or an ‘energy storage device’ or the like.
Now referring to Figure 1, a diagram describing a cell orientation corresponding to a coordinate system (100) in a three-dimensional space, arranged in a system (200) for assembling a battery, is illustrated in accordance with an embodiment of a present subject matter. In an embodiment, a cell comprises one or more terminal (101), more specifically a positive terminal (cathode) and a negative terminal (anode). Each terminal from the one or more terminals (101) may comprise a terminal axis. The terminal axis refers to an axis passing through the one or more terminals (101) of the cell. Further, the coordinate system (100) in three dimension space may include a X-orientation (102), a Y-orientation (103), and a Z-orientation (104). Further, in the three-dimensional coordinate system (100), the X-orientation (102) may represent a horizontal axis, the Z-orientation (104) may represent a vertical axis, and the Y-orientation (103) may be perpendicular to both the X-orientation (102) and the Z-orientation (104).
Now, referring to Figure 2, a diagram describing a system (200) for assembling a battery, is illustrated in accordance with an embodiment of a present subject matter. The system (200) may include the plurality of cells (202) arranged according to the coordinate system (100) in the three-dimensional space. In contrast to the conventional upright placement of the plurality of cells (202), the present invention may allow for sideways placement of the plurality of cells (202), with the terminal axis (101) of the plurality of cells (202) is perpendicular to the Z orientation (104), to form one or more cell modules (205). Further, one or more cell modules (205) in combination form a battery pack. Further, the terminal axis may refer to an axis passing through one or more terminals (101) of the battery cell (202). Moreover, the terminal axis of the plurality of cells (202) may be parallel to the X orientation (102). Furthermore, the terminal axis of the plurality of cells (202) may be parallel to the Y orientation (103). These orientation of cells (202) allow for optimal use of space in the battery pack, resulting in a compact battery pack assembly accommodating a large volume of cells in a predefined area for the battery pack.
In another embodiment, the plurality of cells (202) may be arranged in a predetermined manner to form one or more cell modules (205). Further, each cell module from the one or more cell modules (205) including one or more terminals (101) of the plurality of cells (202) may be arranged in the same direction. Furthermore, the one or more cell modules (205) may correspond to a first cell module and a second cell module. Moreover, the one or more terminals (101) of the first cell module and the one or more terminals of the second cell module may be placed facing each other, opposite to each other, or perpendicular to each other. Specifically, the one or more terminals of the first cell module may be arranged parallel to the Y-orientation (103), whereas the one or more terminals of the second cell module may be arranged parallel to the X-orientation (102).
Further, the system (200) may include a plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204) may be further arranged in one or more sides of the plurality of cells (202). Specifically, a first conditioning plate (201) from the plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204) may be arranged on top side of the plurality of cells (202). Furthermore, a second conditioning plate (204) from the plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204) may be arranged on the bottom side of the plurality of cells (202). Additionally, the plurality of conditioning plates (201,204) may be arranged perpendicular to the Z orientation (104). Furthermore, the plurality of conditioning plates (201,204) may be arranged parallel to one or more terminal axis (101) of the plurality of cells (202). This orientation of the plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204) with respect to the plurality of cells (202) resulted in improvement in the conditioning system’s effectiveness by enabling more uniform distribution of conditioning through the battery assembly, without being affected by gravity. A specific orientation of the plurality of cells (202) in the coordinate system in three-dimensional space, together with the above specified orientation of the plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204), overall affects the conditioning effectiveness of the battery assembly with increased cell surface for conditioning, with uniformity of the cell conditioning throughout the battery assembly.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the battery assembly (200) may typically involve several components such as the plurality of battery cells (202), the plurality of spacers, the plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204), an adhesive, a pre-bonded busbar and a power path, a battery management system (BMS) and the cell module case (203). Further, each cell in the plurality of cells (202) may include one or more terminals, wherein each terminal from the one or more terminals may include the terminal axis (101).
In one embodiment, the improved battery assembly with the plurality of cells (202) arranged in the coordinate system (100) may lead to increased conditioning space, thereby resulting in improved conditioning capacity and efficiency. Furthermore, conditioning may include temperature conditioning, pressure conditioning, electrical charging, or other parameter conditioning of the battery. Further, a placement of the plurality of cells (202) in one or more battery modules (205) may form a battery pack. Furthermore, each cell module from the one or more cell modules (205) may comprise one or more terminals of the plurality of cells (202) arranged in the same direction. Moreover, the one or more cell modules may correspond to the first cell module and the second cell module. Furthermore, the one or more terminals of the first cell module and the one or more terminals of the second cell module may be placed either facing each other or away from each other, thus optimizing the use of space in the battery pack. Moreover, one or more cell modules (205) may further be arranged in a series fashion in the cell module case (203) using a plurality of spacers. Furthermore, by placing the plurality of cells (202) sideways, with their terminal axis oriented in different directions may allow an increased number of cells.
Additionally, the plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204) may be positioned in such a way as the direction of a conditioning fluid flowing in the plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204) is parallel to the terminal axis (101) of the plurality of cells (202) of the battery pack. This may allow the plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204) to efficiently transfer the energy generated during the battery operation, as the energy is more easily transferred from the plurality of cells (202) to the plurality of the conditioning plates (201, 204). Overall, the coordinate system (100) and placement design of the present invention may aim to maximize the use of space in the battery pack while ensuring efficient conditioning, which may ultimately lead to better battery performance and longer lifespan.
In yet another embodiment, the plurality of cells (202) may be arranged in a fixture, like the cell module case (203), or by using the plurality of spacers. The plurality of spacers may be utilized for ensuring an equal spacing between the plurality of battery cells (202). The fixture may also be configured to ensure equal spacing of the plurality of battery cells via the fixture tolerances.
Further in one embodiment, the plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204) may be directly attached to the plurality of cells (202), by an adhesive. In another embodiment, the plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204) may be attached to the cell module case (203), by the adhesive. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of conditioning plates may comprise at least one conditioning channel for a conditioning fluid to flow through the conditioning plates. The conditioning fluid may be any fluid, preferably a liquid. In one exemplary embodiment, the conditioning fluid may be either a cold fluid or a hot fluid, depending on thermal requirements of the battery. A conditioning station may be allowed to flow the conditioning fluid into the battery assembly, via a charging connector, while performing the conditioning/charging of the battery. In an exemplary embodiment, the adhesive may be a thermally conductive and electrically insulative adhesive. The adhesive may further be selected as a fast-curing adhesive. The adhesive, being thermally conductive and electrically insulative, may act as an energy transfer medium for the battery assembly. In an exemplary, but non-limited embodiment, the adhesive may correspond to Polyurethane acrylate adhesive.
In another embodiment, the thermally conductive and electrically insulative adhesive may be applied to a minor face (top and bottom faces) of each battery cell from the plurality of battery cells (202). Then, the plurality of conditioning plates may be glued to the minor faces of the plurality of battery cells. As soon as the adhesive gets cured, a battery assembly (200) with structurally bonded plurality of battery cells (202) may be formed. Also, the battery assembly (200) may be formed as a thermally conductive battery assembly. This battery assembly may be configured for maintaining an electrical isolation between the plurality of battery cells and the plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204).
In yet another embodiment, the plurality of spacers may also be applied on to the body of each battery cell from the plurality of battery cells (202). The plurality of spacers may be applied for ensuring the plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204) may be positioned at a predefined thickness/distance from the cell module or the minor faces of each battery cell from the plurality of battery cells (202).
The battery assembly (200), as disclosed, may comprise a well-maintained electrical isolation between the body of each battery cell and the plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204). This electrical isolation is consistent across the battery packs of the battery assembly (200).
In an embodiment, the plurality of spacers may form a spacers assembly which may be used between each battery cell (202) and the conditioning plates (201, 204). The spacers assembly may consist of a plastic sheet bonded with a double-sided tape, which may be either silicone based or acrylic based adhesive. Further, this double-sided tape may be applied to the body of each battery cell (202). In this case, the thickness of the plastic sheet may be maintained and designed to have multiple isolation values as required by the battery assembly (200) to be manufactured. At least two spacers may be used for each battery cell (202).
Such battery assembly architecture may result in building the battery assembly (200) using a single adhesive. This may also ensure that the battery assembly (200) is thermally stable and structurally effective for any kind of mechanical vibrations. This may further confirm an electrical insulation of the plurality of cells (202) from the battery pack or the battery assembly. The mechanical vibrations exerted on the battery assembly (200) may be any mechanical/frictional vibrations while the battery assembly (200) may be used in an automobile.
In an exemplary embodiment, a conditioning plate from the plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204) may have a plurality of mounting holes for fixing the battery assembly (200) to a rigid support. The rigid support may be an automobile floor. The battery assembly (200) may act as a unibody where everything is bonded together ensuring that the complete battery assembly (200) architecture acts as a single unit during an automotive vibration scenario. Such unibody architecture may create better stiffness than a conventional architecture and may use the structural strength of each battery cell as a battery assembly (200) structure.
In yet another embodiment, each spacer from the plurality of spacers may be made of plastic or glass beads. Each spacer may also ensure an equal thickness of the adhesive being applied between the conditioning plates and each battery cell. This uniform adhesive thickness may create a uniform stiffness across the battery assembly (200) which is absent in the conventional battery module designs. Each spacer may also ensure an equal spacing between the plurality conditioning plates (201, 204) and each battery cell, when each battery cell is pressurized towards the plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204).
In an embodiment, the disclosed battery assembly architecture may ensure that the load is equally distributed among the plurality of cells (202). The equal load distribution may be able to create uniform stiffness across the battery assembly (200).
In another embodiment, the battery assembly may further comprise a plurality of bus bars and power paths. The plurality of bus bars and power paths may be pre-bonded with other components of the battery assembly via the adhesive or using spacers.
Now referring to Figure 3, a method (400) for assembling the battery, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The method (300) may include a variety of steps for arranging an improved battery assembly. The method (300) may include a step (301) for arranging the plurality of cells (202) in a three-dimensional space according to a coordinate system (100). Further, the coordinate system (100) may include X-orientation (102), Y-orientation (103), and Z-orientation (104), where X-orientation (102) represents a horizontal axis, Z-orientation (104) represents a vertical axis, and Y-orientation (103) is perpendicular to both X-orientation (102) and Z-orientation (104). Furthermore, each cell in the plurality of cells (202) may have one or more terminals (101), and each terminal has a corresponding terminal axis. Additionally, the method (400) may include a step (302) for placing each cell from the plurality of cells (202) in a way such that the terminal axis of each cell is parallel to one of, the X-orientation (102), the Y-orientation (103), and a combination thereof.
In one embodiment, the method (300) may include a step of arranging a plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204) in one or more sides of the plurality of cells (202). Further, the method (300) may include a step of arranging the first conditioning plate (201) from the plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204) on top side of the plurality of cells (202). Furthermore, the method (400) may include a step of arranging the second conditioning plate (204) from the plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204) on the bottom side of the plurality of cells (202).
Therefore, the embodiments of the battery assembly (200) may include the improved orientation of the plurality of cells (202) forming one or more cell modules (205), which results in an increased conditioning area, capacity, and efficiency. Therefore, in the present invention, the design of the battery pack may be optimized to enhance the conditioning system, which may help to prevent overheating or overcooling and improve the overall performance and lifespan of the battery. This orientation of the one or more cell modules may help to achieve conditioning cells sideways and still uses gravity assist for conditioning. Overall, the embodiment of the battery pack may be designed with a focus on improving its conditioning system, which can have a significant impact on the performance of the battery.
Various modifications to the embodiment will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art and the generic principles herein may be applied to other embodiments. However, one of ordinary skill in the art will readily recognize that the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the embodiments illustrated but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and features described herein.
The foregoing description shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in any limiting sense. A person of ordinary skill in the art would understand that certain modifications could come within the scope of this disclosure.
The embodiments, examples and alternatives of the preceding paragraphs or the description and drawings, including any of their various aspects or respective individual features, may be taken independently or in any combination. Features described in connection with one embodiment are applicable to all embodiments, unless such features are incompatible.
,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:
1. A system (200) for assembling a battery, characterized in that, wherein the system (200) comprises:
a plurality of cells (202), wherein
each cell from the plurality of cells (202) comprises one or more terminals (101), wherein each terminal from the one or more terminals (101) comprises a terminal axis;
the plurality of cells (202) arranged according to a coordinate system (100) in a three-dimensional space, wherein:
the coordinate system (100) comprises X-orientation (102), Y-orientation (103) and Z-orientation (104), wherein the X-orientation (102) corresponds to a horizontal axis, the Z-orientation (104) corresponds to a vertical axis, and the Y-orientation (103) corresponds to an axis perpendicular to the X-orientation (102) and the Z-orientation (104); and
wherein each cell from the plurality of cells (202) is placed in a way such that the terminal axis of each cell is parallel to one of, the X-orientation (102), the Y-orientation (103), and a combination thereof.
2. The system (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the terminal axis corresponds to an axis passing through the one or more terminals (101) of the plurality of cells (202).
3. The system (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system (200) comprising a plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204) arranged in one or more sides of the plurality of cells (202).
4. The system (200) as claimed in claim 3, wherein a first conditioning plate (201) from the plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204) is arranged on top side of the plurality of cells (202), wherein a second conditioning plate (204) from the plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204) is arranged on bottom side of the plurality of cells (202).
5. The system (200) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the plurality of conditioning plates (201,204) is arranged perpendicular to the Z orientation (104).
6. The system (200) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the plurality of conditioning plates (201,204) is arranged parallel to one or more terminal axis (101) of the plurality of cells (202).
7. The system (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of cells (202) is arranged in a predetermined manner to form one or more cell modules (205), wherein each cell module from the one or more cell modules (205) comprises one or more terminals of the plurality of cells (202) arranged in the same direction.
8. The system (200) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the one or more cell modules (205) corresponds to a first cell module and a second cell module.
9. The system (200) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the one or more terminals of the first cell module and the one or more terminals of the second cell module are placed facing each other.
10. The system (200) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the one or more terminals of the first cell module and the one or more terminals of the second cell module are placed opposite to each other.
11. The system (200) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the one or more terminals of the first cell module and the one or more terminals of the second cell module are placed perpendicular to each other, wherein the one or more terminals of the first cell module are arranged parallel to Y-orientation (103), , wherein the one or more terminals of the second cell module are arranged parallel to X-orientation (102).
12. The method (300) for assembling a battery, wherein the method (300) comprising:
arranging (301) a plurality of cells (202) according to a coordinate system (100) in a three-dimensional space,
wherein the coordinate system (100) comprises X-orientation (102), Y-orientation (103) and Z-orientation (104), wherein the X-orientation (102) corresponds to a horizontal axis, the Z-orientation (104) corresponds to a vertical axis, and the Y-orientation (103) corresponds to an axis perpendicular to the X-orientation (102) and the Z-orientation (104),
wherein each cell from the plurality of cells (202) comprises one or more terminals (101), wherein each terminal from the one or more terminals (101) comprises a terminal axis; and
placing (302) each cell from the plurality of cells (202) in a way such that the terminal axis of each cell is parallel to one of, the X-orientation (102), the Y-orientation (103), and a combination thereof.
13. The method (300) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the method (300) comprises arranging a plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204) in one or more sides of the plurality of cells (202).
14. The method (300) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the method (300) comprises arranging a first conditioning plate (201) from the plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204) on top side of the plurality of cells (202), wherein the method (400) comprises arranging a second conditioning plate (204) from the plurality of conditioning plates (201, 204) on bottom side of the plurality of cells (202).
Dated this 15th day of March 2023
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| 4 | 202341017376-FORM FOR STARTUP [15-03-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-03-15 |
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| 7 | 202341017376-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [15-03-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-03-15 |
| 8 | 202341017376-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [15-03-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-03-15 |
| 9 | 202341017376-Proof of Right [14-06-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-06-14 |
| 10 | 202341017376-ENDORSEMENT BY INVENTORS [15-03-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-03-15 |
| 11 | 202341017376-DRAWING [15-03-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-03-15 |
| 12 | 202341017376-CORRESPONDENCE-OTHERS [15-03-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-03-15 |
| 13 | 202341017376-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [15-03-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-03-15 |
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