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Rechargeable battery with an antenna assembly

US8501342B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 2, 2008
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A rechargeable battery is provided including a bare cell having a can. The can has an electrode assembly. The electrode assembly has an electrode terminal withdrawn from one surface of the bare cell. A circuit is electrically coupled to the bare cell. The circuit includes a charge-discharge circuit and an antenna circuit. A case is connected to the electrode terminal for receiving and covering the circuit. An antenna assembly is on an outer surface of the bare cell. The antenna assembly includes a line antenna for receiving a radio frequency signal. The line antenna is coupled to the antenna circuit.

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