Use of polymer mesh for improvement of safety, performance and assembly of batteries
US6319627A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The use of a polymer mesh made of material that melts under thermal runaway helps improve the safety of an electrochemical device. The mesh material can increase the impedance of the battery during the thermal runaway and absorb some of the heat produced.
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