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Battery with compression and prevention of thermal runaway propagation features

US12046728B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2020
Grant dateJul 23, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A battery includes a metal can having a bottom, a top opening, and four sides. The battery also includes a plurality of cells stacked inside the metal can, wherein at least two opposing sides of the four sides of the metal can are biased inward against the plurality of cells to provide compression.

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