IP Library Patent Application 18228998
Patent Application
App. No. 18/228,998

CONFLUENCE COMPONENT, BATTERY, AND ELECTRICAL DEVICE

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App. No.
18/228,998
Abstract

A confluence component includes a main body part and two connection parts connected to two sides, respectively, of the main body part in a length direction of the confluence component. Each of the connection parts includes a connection region electrically connected to a battery cell. In a thickness direction of the confluence component, the main body part is at least partially recessed and is deformable under a preset stress to absorb vibrations in the thickness direction.

Claims (31)

1 . A confluence component for connecting battery cells, the confluence component comprising:

a main body part; and

two connection parts connected to two sides, respectively, of the main body part in a length direction of the confluence component, each of the connection parts comprising a connection region electrically connected to a battery cell;

wherein in a thickness direction of the confluence component, the main body part is at least partially recessed and is deformable under a preset stress to absorb vibrations in the thickness direction.

2 . The confluence component according to claim 1 , wherein the main body part is made of a same material as the connection parts, and the main body part and the connection parts are integrally formed.

3 . The confluence component according to claim 1 , wherein each of the connection parts comprises a plurality of connection layers stacked along the thickness direction.

4 . The confluence component according to claim 1 , wherein each of the connection parts comprises a reinforced plating layer at least partially disposed in the connection region.

5 . The confluence component according to claim 1 , wherein a strength of the main body part is less than a strength of the connection parts.

6 . The confluence component according to claim 5 , wherein the main body part is welded to the connection parts.

7 . The confluence component according to claim 5 , wherein one connection part of the connection parts and the main body part at least partially overlap with each other in the thickness direction.

8 . The confluence component according to claim 7 ,

wherein the one connection part is provided with a first fixing hole, and the main body part is provided with a second fixing hole;

the confluence component further comprising:

a fastener;

wherein the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole are fitted through the fastener, so as to fixedly connect the one connection part to the main body part.

9 . The confluence component according to claim 7 ,

wherein one of the main body part and the one connection part is provided with a protruding end, and another one of the main body part and the one connection part is provided with a connection hole;

the confluence component further comprising:

a limit component;

wherein the protruding end passes through the connection hole and fits with the limit component, so as to fixedly connect the one connection part to the main body part.

10 . The confluence component according to claim 7 ,

wherein:

the one connection part is provided with a first fixing hole, and the main body part is provided with a second fixing hole; and

one of the main body part and the one connection part is provided with a protruding end, and another one of the main body part and the one connection part is provided with a connection hole;

the confluence component further comprising:

a fastener; and

a limit component;

wherein the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole are fitted through the fastener, and the protruding end passes through the connection hole and fits with the limit component, so as to fixedly connect the one connection part to the main body part.

11 . The confluence component according to claim 7 , wherein the one connection part is riveted to the main body part.

12 . A battery comprising a plurality of battery cells and the confluence component according to claim 1 , wherein adjacent battery cells are electrically connected through the confluence component.

13 . An electrical device comprising the battery according to claim 12 .

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 6, 2024
From: CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED
To: CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Reel/Frame 068338/0402 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 1, 2023
From: LIU, SHAOZHONG; FENG, CHIPIN; ZHENG, CHENLING; WANG, CHONG; FANG, ZHENGYU
To: CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED
Reel/Frame 064454/0911 →