Fast-charging flexible aqueous zinc ion battery

By designing a detachable flexible electrode structure and fixing it with conductive pillars, the dendrite problem caused by uneven zinc deposition was solved, enabling rapid replacement and cooling of the flexible battery, reducing replacement costs, and improving battery efficiency.

CN223941815UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24NANJING JINGMAI TECH CO LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520438077.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-13
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-13

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, uneven local current distribution during zinc deposition causes zinc to preferentially deposit at protrusions, forming dendrites. This necessitates periodic replacement of the entire battery, increasing the cost of battery replacement.

Method used

The battery casing employs a detachable flexible electrode structure and conductive pillars for fixation. The flexible electrode structure can be removed from the battery casing structure and re-fixed. It is combined with the cooling chamber and placement chamber for fixation. The cooling structure design includes the cooling chamber and placement slot, and the positioning and fixation of the electrode body. The flexible electrode structure is set inside the battery casing structure. The electrode structure includes a sealing ring and a sealing ring. The flexible electrode body is set inside the sealing ring. Positioning blocks are set on both sides of the top of the electrode body. Positioning holes are opened inside the positioning blocks. Positioning strips are set on both sides of the top of the sealing ring. The outer wall of the battery casing structure is provided with a side sealing structure, which includes a sealing plate and conductive pillars.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid replacement of the flexible electrode structure, avoiding the need for complete battery replacement. At the same time, the cooling chamber rapidly cools the inside of the battery, improving battery efficiency and reducing replacement costs.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a fast-charging flexible water-based zinc ion battery which comprises a flexible electrode structure, the flexible electrode structure comprises a sealing ring, a sealing ring is arranged on the inner side of the sealing ring, a flexible electrode body is arranged on the inner side of the sealing ring, positioning blocks are arranged on the two sides of the top of the flexible electrode body, positioning holes are formed in the positioning blocks, and the flexible electrode body is arranged in the positioning holes. Positioning strips are arranged on the two sides of the top of the sealing ring. According to the utility model, the design is reasonable, the flexible electrode structure can be taken out from the interior of the battery shell structure through the detachable flexible electrode structure, the flexible electrode structure can be quickly replaced, the battery does not need to be directly replaced, and the replacement efficiency is improved. And meanwhile, the arranged cooling bin can quickly cool the interior of the battery shell structure and the flexible electrode structure, and the flexible electrode body is secondarily fixed through the conductive column, so that the flexible electrode body is prevented from falling off.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model mainly relates to the field of flexible aqueous zinc-ion batteries, specifically to a fast-charging flexible aqueous zinc-ion battery. Background Technology

[0002] Flexible aqueous zinc-ion batteries are a new type of secondary battery that combines flexible structure design, aqueous electrolyte and zinc-ion energy storage mechanism. They are safe, environmentally friendly and flexible, making them an ideal energy storage solution for future flexible electronic devices (such as wearable devices, foldable screens, medical sensors, etc.).

[0003] Its internal components mainly include an aqueous electrolyte, a zinc ion storage mechanism, and a flexible design.

[0004] During the operation of specific embodiments, the inventors discovered the following defects:

[0005] However, when zinc is deposited, the local current distribution is uneven, causing zinc to preferentially deposit at the protrusions, forming dendrites (tree-like protrusions). The electrodes inside the battery need to be replaced periodically. Since the electrodes are directly installed inside the battery, the entire battery can only be replaced, which increases the cost of replacing the battery.

[0006] It should be noted that the above content falls within the scope of the inventor's technical knowledge. Due to the vast and complex nature of the technical content in this field, the above content of this application does not necessarily constitute prior art. Utility Model Content

[0007] 1. The technical problem to be solved by the utility model:

[0008] This invention provides a fast-charging flexible aqueous zinc-ion battery to solve the technical problems existing in the background art.

[0009] 2. Technical Solution:

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows: a fast-charging flexible aqueous zinc-ion battery, comprising a battery housing structure, wherein the outer wall of the battery housing structure is provided with a side sealing structure, and the interior of the battery housing structure is provided with a flexible electrode structure;

[0011] A flexible electrode structure includes a sealing ring, a sealing ring is provided on the inner side of the sealing ring, a flexible electrode body is provided on the inner side of the sealing ring, positioning blocks are provided on both sides of the top of the flexible electrode body, positioning holes are provided inside the positioning blocks, and positioning strips are provided on both sides of the top of the sealing ring.

[0012] Furthermore, the battery casing structure includes a casing body, a cooling chamber at the top of the casing body, a placement chamber at the bottom of the casing body, a partition between the cooling chamber and the placement chamber, and a placement groove at the bottom of the placement chamber.

[0013] Furthermore, the top of the partition is provided with an insertion hole, and the top of the insertion hole is provided with an air chamber. The number of air chambers is set to multiple, and the multiple air chambers are connected by a connecting pipe.

[0014] Furthermore, the side sealing structure includes two sealing plates, with connecting strips on both sides of each sealing plate. The sealing plates are connected to the outer wall of the housing body, and a conductive post is provided between the two sealing plates.

[0015] Furthermore, the number of flexible electrode bodies is set to multiple, and the multiple flexible electrode bodies are evenly distributed inside the placement chamber, with the positioning block on the top of the flexible electrode body penetrating the insertion hole.

[0016] Furthermore, the inner wall of the positioning hole is fitted to the outer wall of the conductive post, and the positioning hole is divided into a cathode and an anode.

[0017] 3. Beneficial effects:

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0019] This invention utilizes a detachable flexible electrode structure, allowing the flexible electrode structure to be removed from inside the battery casing, enabling rapid replacement of the flexible electrode structure without directly replacing the battery. The included cooling chamber rapidly cools the inside of the battery casing and the flexible electrode structure, and conductive posts provide secondary fixation to the flexible electrode body, preventing it from detaching. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the battery casing structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the side sealing structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the flexible electrode structure of this utility model.

[0024] Figure label:

[0025] 1. Battery casing structure; 101. Casing body; 102. Cooling chamber; 103. Placement chamber; 104. Separator; 105. Insertion hole; 106. Gas chamber; 107. Connecting pipe; 108. Placement slot; 2. Side sealing structure; 201. Sealing plate; 202. Connecting strip; 203. Conductive post; 3. Flexible electrode structure; 301. Sealing ring; 302. Positioning strip; 303. Sealing ring; 304. Flexible electrode body; 305. Positioning block; 306. Positioning hole. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description of the utility model will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show several embodiments of the utility model. However, the utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of the utility model will be more thorough and complete.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "page", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0028] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0029] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "linked," "fixed," "provided with," and "located in" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances. Example

[0030] See attached document Figure 1-4A fast-charging flexible aqueous zinc-ion battery includes a battery housing structure 1, the outer wall of the battery housing structure 1 is provided with a side sealing structure 2, and the interior of the battery housing structure 1 is provided with a flexible electrode structure 3.

[0031] The flexible electrode structure 3 includes a sealing ring 301, with a sealing ring 303 disposed on the inner side of the sealing ring 301. A flexible electrode body 304 is disposed on the inner side of the sealing ring 303. Positioning blocks 305 are disposed on both sides of the top of the flexible electrode body 304. Positioning holes 306 are formed inside the positioning blocks 305. Positioning strips 302 are disposed on both sides of the top of the sealing ring 301. Multiple flexible electrode bodies 304 are evenly distributed inside the placement chamber 103. The positioning blocks 305 on the top of the flexible electrode body 304 pass through the insertion holes 105. The inner wall of the positioning holes 306 is fitted against the outer wall of the conductive posts 203. The positioning holes 306 are divided into cathode and anode sections. When the sealing ring 301 needs to be installed, simply insert the flexible electrode body 304 on the top of the sealing ring 301 into the placement chamber 103. Inside 03, the sealing ring 303 fits into the placement groove 108, and then the positioning strip 302 is aligned with the connecting strip 202 and bolted together. Meanwhile, the flexible electrode body 304 is divided into an anode and a cathode, which are spaced apart. An electrolyte is placed between the anode and the cathode. The electrolyte is a water-based solution, such as ZnSO4 or ZnCl2, which are dissolved in water. The anode uses manganese-based oxides such as MnO2, vanadium-based compounds such as V2O5, or organic materials such as pyrene tetraketone to store energy through the insertion / extraction or redox reaction of zinc ions. The cathode is metallic zinc Zn, which undergoes reversible dissolution discharge and deposition charging during charging and discharging: Zn2++2e−↔ZnZn2++2e−↔Zn. The flexible electrode body 304 as a whole adopts a flexible substrate such as carbon cloth, graphene, polymer-loaded active material, or is directly designed as a fiber / film structure or a flexible organic membrane with high ionic conductivity is introduced.

[0032] Furthermore, the battery casing structure 1 includes a casing body 101. A cooling chamber 102 is provided at the top of the casing body 101, and a placement chamber 103 is provided at the bottom of the casing body 101. A partition 104 is provided between the cooling chamber 102 and the placement chamber 103. A placement groove 108 is provided at the bottom of the placement chamber 103. An insertion hole 105 is provided at the top of the partition 104. An air chamber 106 is provided at the top of the insertion hole 105. The number of air chambers 106 is set to multiple. A connecting pipe 107 is provided between the multiple air chambers 106. Then, external coolant enters the interior of the air chambers 106 and the connecting pipe 107 to dissipate heat from the placement chamber 103.

[0033] Furthermore, the side sealing structure 2 includes a sealing plate 201, and the number of sealing plates 201 is set to two. Connecting strips 202 are provided on both sides of the sealing plate 201. The sealing plate 201 is connected to the outer wall of the housing body 101. A conductive post 203 is provided between the two sealing plates 201. After the sealing ring 301 is inserted into the placement chamber 103, the positioning block 305 at the top of the sealing ring 301 is inserted into the insertion hole 105. Then, one end of the sealing plate 201 is connected to the outer wall of the housing body 101, and the conductive post 203 at one end of the sealing plate 201 is inserted into the positioning hole 306 to fix the positioning hole 306.

[0034] The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative of certain implementations of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed. However, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A fast-charging flexible aqueous zinc-ion battery, characterized in that: include The battery housing structure (1) has a side sealing structure (2) on its outer wall and a flexible electrode structure (3) inside its interior. The flexible electrode structure (3) includes a sealing ring (301), a sealing ring (303) is provided on the inner side of the sealing ring (301), a flexible electrode body (304) is provided on the inner side of the sealing ring (303), positioning blocks (305) are provided on both sides of the top of the flexible electrode body (304), positioning holes (306) are provided inside the positioning blocks (305), and positioning strips (302) are provided on both sides of the top of the sealing ring (301).

2. The fast-charging flexible aqueous zinc-ion battery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery casing structure (1) includes a casing body (101), a cooling chamber (102) is provided on the top of the casing body (101), a placement chamber (103) is provided on the bottom of the casing body (101), a partition (104) is provided between the cooling chamber (102) and the placement chamber (103), and a placement groove (108) is provided on the bottom of the placement chamber (103).

3. The fast-charging flexible aqueous zinc-ion battery according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the partition (104) is provided with an insertion hole (105), and the top of the insertion hole (105) is provided with an air chamber (106). The number of air chambers (106) is set to multiple, and a connecting pipe (107) is provided between the multiple air chambers (106).

4. The fast-charging flexible aqueous zinc-ion battery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side sealing structure (2) includes a sealing plate (201), the number of the sealing plates (201) is set to two, the sealing plates (201) are provided with connecting strips (202) on both sides, the sealing plates (201) are connected to the outer wall of the housing body (101), and a conductive post (203) is provided between the two sealing plates (201).

5. A fast-charging flexible aqueous zinc-ion battery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of flexible electrode bodies (304) is set to multiple, and the multiple flexible electrode bodies (304) are evenly distributed inside the placement chamber (103). The positioning block (305) on the top of the flexible electrode body (304) passes through the insertion hole (105).

6. The fast-charging flexible aqueous zinc-ion battery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the positioning hole (306) is attached to the outer wall of the conductive post (203), and the positioning hole (306) is divided into a cathode and an anode.