OTT1797
Applications
Electric cars and trucks, battery systems for renewable energy storage, plus aircraft and other high-performance applications.
Target Problems
Current lithium-ion battery packs lack real-time temperature monitoring, making it hard to detect issues early and increasing the risk of thermal runaway, fires, and costly failures.
Solution
A smart battery pack that uses built-in electronics to monitor cell health and detect temperature changes early, preventing failures and improving safety.
Key Benefits
- Enhanced Safety: Detects poor cell health early to prevent fires and explosions
- Continuous Monitoring: Works while the battery is in use
- Cost Efficiency: Costs less than 1 dollar per cell
- Projected Impact: Has potential to improve battery reliability and lifespan
- Scalable Design: Adaptable to many battery applications, including cars, planes, and large energy storage systems
About this Technology
This invention offers a low-cost way to monitor internal battery cell temperatures in-situ and detect early signs of thermal runaway. By using an innovative method to inject diagnostic signals, the system delivers real-time temperature data to the battery management system, enabling proactive intervention before thermal runaway occurs.
Stage of Development
Laboratory prototype demonstration.
Partnering Opportunity
We are seeking partners to help develop this technology into a commercial product. Collaboration opportunities include prototype development, testing, and integration into EV or other battery platforms.
Intellectual Property (IP)
Protected under one or more patent applications filed with the USPTO. UWMRF manages the IP and works with partners to support commercialization.
Inventors
Brian Armstrong, UWM Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Deyang Qu, UWM Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Bill Dussault, UWM Faculty Associate, Electrical Engineering
Sam Catania, UWM Graduate