Battery Resonance Detection for Lithium Plating Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for determining lithium-ion secondary battery degradation, such as those involving lead storage batteries, do not effectively consider lithium-deposition-related degradation and require complex measurements like freezing temperature analysis, necessitating a simpler and more straightforward technique for detecting lithium-ion battery states.
Innovation Solution
A detection device using a resonator circuit applies specific frequency vibrations to lithium-ion secondary batteries, measuring resonant-current attenuation characteristics to estimate battery resistance and detect lithium deposition and coating formation, allowing for the detection of internal states like lithium deposition and foreign metal presence.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If freezing temperature measurement and volume measurement are used to determine lithium deposition, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the necessary measurement parameter (impedance at specific frequencies) from the complex set of measurements (freezing temperature, volume, impedance spectrum), eliminating unnecessary measurement systems while retaining detection accuracy for lithium deposition
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the measurement parameter from multiple physical quantities (freezing temperature, volume) to electrical impedance at specific frequencies, simplifying the measurement system while maintaining detection capability through frequency-selective impedance measurement
2Measurement precision
If impedance measurement at multiple frequencies is performed, then lithium deposition detection accuracy is improved, but measurement time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the critical frequency points (resonant frequency and specific bands) from the full impedance spectrum, performing measurements only at these selected frequencies to reduce measurement time while maintaining detection accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs partial impedance measurement at selectively chosen frequencies rather than complete spectrum analysis, using just enough measurement points to detect lithium deposition without excessive measurement time
3Ease of operation
If simple impedance measurement is performed, then ease of operation is improved, but detection precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the measurement approach from simple single-frequency impedance to multi-frequency impedance measurement, enabling detection of frequency-dependent changes that indicate lithium deposition while maintaining operational simplicity through automated measurement
4Measurement precision
If comprehensive degradation analysis is performed, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the key indicator (impedance at resonant frequency and specific bands) from comprehensive degradation analysis, focusing measurement on the most sensitive parameters for detecting both lithium deposition and capacity degradation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a multi-functional measurement system that can detect multiple degradation modes (lithium deposition, capacity degradation, collector corrosion) using the same impedance measurement approach across different frequency bands
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach enables the detection of lithium-ion battery states using a simplified configuration and technique, allowing for onboard monitoring of lithium-ion secondary batteries during use, effectively estimating internal conditions like lithium deposition and coating formation.
Implementation Method 1
a resonator circuit applying at least one specific frequency vibration to the lithium-ion secondary battery, measures an attenuation characteristic of at least one resonant current
Implementation Method 2
the controller detects lithium deposition and/or presence of foreign metal inside the lithium-ion secondary battery by using the detection signal of the attenuation characteristic
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AI summary
A detection device includes a detector and a controller. The detector has at least one resonator circuit applying at least one specific frequency vibration to a lithium-ion secondary battery, measures an attenuation characteristic of at least one resonant current, and outputs the attenuation characteristic as a detection signal. The controller detects lithium deposition and/or presence of foreign metal inside the lithium-ion secondary battery by using the detection signal of the attenuation characteristic acquired from the detector.