Furukawa Electric had 24 patents in batteries during Q2 2024. The patents filed by Furukawa Electric Co Ltd in Q2 2024 focus on improving the performance and lifespan of storage batteries. They address issues such as preventing corrosion of electrode collector plates, minimizing electrolyte infiltration, and optimizing positive electrode materials for non-aqueous electrolyte batteries. Additionally, an energy storage system is described that efficiently charges power supplies with fluctuating power cycles, utilizing multiple storage batteries with varying internal resistances. The lithium ion secondary battery patent specifically highlights the use of niobium titanium oxide in the negative electrode mixture layer and lithium alkoxysulfonate in the non-aqueous electrolyte. GlobalData’s report on Furukawa Electric gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Furukawa Electric had no grants in batteries as a theme in Q2 2024.
Recent Patents
Application: Bipolar lead-acid storage battery (Patent ID: US20240213545A1)
The patent filed by Furukawa Electric Co Ltd. describes a bipolar lead-acid storage battery design that aims to prevent corrosion of the positive electrode current collector plate, thereby extending the battery's life. The battery includes a main substrate with cell members individually housed in spaces, a positive electrode current collector plate on one surface, and a negative electrode current collector plate on the other. The positive electrode current collector plate's thickness ranges from 0.15 mm to 0.75 mm, with a ratio relative to the negative electrode current collector plate's thickness ranging from 1.5 to 6.5.
The patent further details the construction of the battery, including the arrangement of cell members, space forming members, and electrical connections between adjacent cell members. The positive and negative electrode current collector plates are made of specific lead alloys, with the positive electrode plate's thickness ranging from 0.15 mm to 0.75 mm. The ratio of thickness between the positive and negative electrode plates falls between 1.5 to 6.5. Additionally, the negative electrode plate's thickness is specified to range from 0.05 mm to 0.25 mm. These design parameters aim to optimize the battery's performance and durability by preventing corrosion and ensuring efficient electrical connections within the battery system.
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