Innovative Energy Storage Technology Developments at 1AK-GROUP
1AK-GROUP companies (BELINVESTTORG LLC and ZUBR ENERGY LLC) have been granted Eurasian Patent No. 050988 for a groundbreaking development—a next-generation battery unit. This invention represents a universal platform for creating reliable energy storage systems and is compatible with various types of electrochemical cells, including lithium-ion.
Scientific Foundation: The 1AK-GROUP Competence Center
The development was carried out with expert support from the 1AK-GROUP Scientific and Technical Competence Center, which specializes in advanced research in lithium-ion technologies and energy storage systems. The company’s R&D center focuses on creating innovative solutions aimed at enhancing the efficiency, safety, and longevity of battery systems. The granting of the patent is a direct confirmation of the center’s effectiveness in pioneering research and its practical implementation into competitive products.
Innovation Description
The key innovation is an enhanced system for securing electrochemical cells within the unit’s housing. Unlike existing counterparts that use complex cassettes or spacer plates with fixed, non-removable threading, the new design employs a modular approach independent of the specific cell type.
Key Advantages and Novelty:
● Enhanced Reliability: Instead of threaded holes in the ballast plate itself, which can be damaged by corrosion over time, a special intermediate metal insert with replaceable flange nuts is used. If the thread wears out, only a single small nut needs replacement, rather than the entire ballast plate or housing.
● Improved Serviceability: The fastening assembly design incorporates a resilient washer, which maintains constant pressure on the cells, and a pressure washer that locks the entire system. This simplifies maintenance and reduces operational costs.
● Two Design Options:
Option 1: Features access ports in the housing for convenient fastener maintenance.
Option 2: A fully sealed housing (without access holes), providing enhanced protection against external factors and greater operational reliability in harsh conditions.
Technological Result:
This development significantly increases the reliability of cell fixation while simplifying and reducing the cost of maintenance. Through the synergy of engineering expertise and the scientific competencies of the R&D center, a universal and durable platform for battery units has been created, ready for use in modern energy storage systems.
The granting of the patent confirms the novelty and uniqueness of the development, opening new prospects for its deployment in the market for traction, stationary, and backup energy storage systems.