This describes a method for rebuilding used battery packs, like those found in electric vehicles. It involves taking an old battery module and replacing some of its worn-out components with new ones. The claims specifically detail replacing individual old battery cells with new ones, which requires disconnecting and reconnecting various parts of the module.
Why it matters: Filed when electric vehicles were less common, the volume of used battery modules suitable for remanufacturing has significantly increased since 2013. This method for reclaiming serviceable parts from these waste accumulators is now more relevant due to the growing supply of aging EV batteries.
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