CONTROLLED PRESSURE RELEASE FOR PACKAGED BATTERIES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
First Claim
1. A battery package for providing power to an electronic device, the battery package comprising a casing configured to enclose at least one battery cell, wherein the casing includes a wall having an internal surface, an external surface and a dimple extending outward from the internal surface to an intermediate section of the wall.
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Abstract
A battery package for providing power to an electronic device is described herein. In one embodiment, the battery package includes a casing configured to enclose at least one battery cell. The casing includes a wall having an internal surface, an external surface and a dimple. The dimple extends outward from the internal surface to an intermediate section of the wall. In a particular embodiment, the dimple is positioned to rupture under high pressure conditions and direct escaping gases away from selected components of the electronic device in which the battery package is housed.
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27 Claims
- 1. A battery package for providing power to an electronic device, the battery package comprising a casing configured to enclose at least one battery cell, wherein the casing includes a wall having an internal surface, an external surface and a dimple extending outward from the internal surface to an intermediate section of the wall.
- 14. A casing for housing at least one battery cell, the casing comprising walls forming an interior space, at least one wall including at least one opening, and a cavity including a sidewall extending outward from the at least one opening to an intermediate section of the at least one wall, wherein the portion of the at least one wall from the intermediate section to an external surface of the casing is configured to rupture when the interior space is subjected to an elevated internal pressure.
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16. An electronic device, comprising:
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a housing; an electronic component positioned within the housing; and a battery package positioned within the housing and electrically coupled to the electronic component, the battery package including a casing enclosing at least one battery cell, wherein the casing includes a wall having an internal surface, an external surface and a dimple extending outward from the internal surface to an intermediate section of the wall, and wherein the dimple extends outward in a direction generally facing away from the electronic component. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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18. A method for manufacturing a battery package casing, the method comprising:
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forming at least one blind hole at an interior surface of the battery package casing, wherein the blind hole extends from the interior surface to an intermediate section of the battery package casing; disposing a battery cell within the battery package casing; and sealing the battery package casing. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A method for utilizing a battery package casing, the method comprising:
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providing a casing having at least one blind hole disposed at an interior surface of the casing, wherein the casing houses a battery; and equalizing a battery-induced pressure accumulation in the casing by rupturing the casing at the blind hole. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27)
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