WO2012008138A1 - 組電池の製造方法及び組電池 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an assembled battery having at least two cells and a lead plate for electrically connecting these cells.
- an assembled battery described in Patent Document 1 is known.
- the assembled battery described in Patent Document 1 includes a plurality of batteries (cells) and a lead plate that electrically connects the batteries, and the lead plate and each battery are spot-welded.
- one lead plate When manufacturing this type of assembled battery, one lead plate is brought into contact with the surface of the cell, and a pair of electrodes are brought into contact with adjacent positions on the one lead plate. In this state, current is passed from one electrode to the other electrode through the surface of the cell, thereby generating Joule heat according to the resistance value of the lead plate to melt the surface of the lead plate facing the cell.
- FIG. 14 is a side view showing a conventional battery pack
- FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XV-XV in FIG.
- the assembled battery 100 includes four cells 101A to 101D and one lead plate 102 that electrically connects the cells 101A to 101D.
- the lead plate 102 includes a first connection portion 102a that connects the cells 101A and 101B, a second connection portion 102b that connects the cells 101B and 101C, and a third connection that connects the cells 101C and 101D.
- the unit 102c and the cell 101A and an external connection unit 102d connected to an external device are integrally provided.
- the joint portions 102a to 102d are resistance welded to the cells 101A to 101D.
- the lead plate 102 has a slit 103a between the welding position A11 and the welding position A12 of the cell 101A, a slit 103b between the welding position B11 and the welding position B12 of the cell 101B, and a welding position of the cell 101C.
- a slit 103c is provided between C11 and the welding position C12
- a slit 103d is provided between the welding position D11 and the welding position D12 of the cell 101D.
- the electrodes E1 and E2 are brought into contact with the welding positions B11 and B12 of the cell 101A, respectively, and a current is passed between the electrodes E1 and E2.
- a current flow through the cell 101B is formed as shown by an arrow Y3 in FIG. 15, so that the electrode 103 is positioned between the electrodes E1 and E2.
- the current flow through the lead plate 102 itself can be suppressed.
- An object of the present invention is to provide an assembled battery capable of reducing reactive current and improving the degree of freedom of layout of each cell, and a manufacturing method thereof.
- the present invention provides a first cell, a second cell electrically connected to the first cell, and at least one electrically connected to the first cell and the second cell.
- a method of manufacturing an assembled battery having two connected members, the first lead plate for electrically connecting the first cell and the second cell, the second cell and the connected member
- a preparatory step for preparing a second lead plate for electrically connecting the first lead plate and a first lead plate and a second lead plate at a predetermined first interval.
- an abutting step of abutting one end of the first lead plate and one end of the second lead plate with the second cell, one end of the first lead plate abutting with the second cell, and the second The electrode is brought into contact with one end of the lead plate from the opposite side of the second cell.
- Both of the first lead plate and the second lead plate are resistance-welded to the second cell by passing a current between these electrodes, the other end of the first lead plate, and the first lead plate.
- the present invention provides a set comprising a first cell, a second cell electrically connected to the first cell, and a connected member electrically connected to the first cell and the second cell.
- a first lead plate provided between the first cell and the second cell and electrically connecting the first cell and the second cell; and the second cell.
- a second lead plate that is provided so as to straddle between the second cell and the connected member, and the first lead plate and the second lead plate. Is resistance welded to the second cell with a predetermined plate interval between the end portion of the first lead plate and the end portion of the second lead plate, Between the end portion and the second cell, a resistor formed by one of a pair of positive and negative electrodes for resistance welding. Resistance welding formed only by the other electrode of the pair of positive and negative electrodes for resistance welding between the end portion of the second lead plate and the second cell while only the welding portion is formed.
- an assembled battery in which only a portion is formed.
- an assembled battery manufacturing method capable of improving the efficiency of resistance welding and improving the degree of freedom of layout of each cell.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a lead plate contact step in the method of manufacturing the battery pack of FIG. 4. It is a side view which shows the modification of the battery pack manufactured by the manufacturing method which concerns on embodiment of this invention.
- FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XV-XV in FIG. 14.
- FIG. 1 is a side view showing a schematic configuration of a battery pack 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- a battery pack 1 includes an assembled battery 3A, a safety device 8 having a circuit connected to the assembled battery 3A and controlling the circuit when an abnormality occurs in the assembled battery 3A, and the assembled battery 3A. And a case 2 for housing the safety device 8.
- the assembled battery 3A includes four cells 4A to 4D, lead plates 5A to 5C that electrically connect the cells 4A to 4D, and a lead plate 6 that electrically connects the cells 4A and the safety device 8. And a fixed plate 7 fixed to the cell 4D.
- the cells 4A to 4D are arranged in a row so that the center positions thereof are located on substantially the same arc in a side view shown in FIG. Specifically, the center positions of the cell 4B and the cell 4C are shifted in the same direction (upper side in FIG. 1) with reference to a straight line connecting the center of the cell 4A and the center of the cell 4D.
- the cells 4A to 4D arranged in this way are connected to each other by the lead plates 5A to 5C, so that the layout of the cells 4A to 4D is maintained.
- the lead plate 5A is fixed across the cell 4A and the cell 4B located adjacent to the cell 4A. Specifically, the lead plate 5A is a belt-like metal plate, one terminal resistance-welded to the cell 4A at one welding position A2, and the other resistance-welded to the cell 4B at one welding position B1. Terminal.
- the lead plate 5B is fixed across the cell 4B and the cell 4C located adjacent to the cell 4B.
- the lead plate 5B is a strip-shaped metal plate, one terminal resistance-welded to the cell 4B at one welding position B2, and the other resistance-welded to the cell 4C at one welding position C1. Terminal.
- the lead plate 5C is fixed across the cell 4C and the cell 4D located adjacent to the cell 4C.
- the lead plate 5C is a strip-shaped metal plate, one terminal resistance-welded to the cell 4C at one welding position C2, and the other resistance-welded to the cell 4D at one welding position D1. Terminal.
- the lead plate 6 is fixed across the cell 4A and the safety device 8 located next to the cell 4A on the opposite side of the cell 4B.
- the lead plate 6 is a band-shaped metal plate, and is electrically connected to one terminal welded to the cell 4A at one welding position A1 and the safety device 8 at a connection position outside the figure. And the other terminal.
- the fixed plate 7 is a circular metal plate, and is resistance-welded to the end face of the cell 4D at one welding position D2.
- lead plates 5A to 5C, 6 and a fixed plate 7 made of nickel-plated iron are prepared (preparation step). Specifically, in the preparation step, for example, lead plates 5A to 5C, 6 and a fixed plate 7 formed by punching a metal plate are prepared. In the preparation step, the lead plates 5A to 5C, 6 and the fixed plate 7 can be formed by cutting a metal tape (lead plate constituent member) extending in a predetermined direction in the longitudinal direction.
- the cells 4A to 4D and the safety device 8 are arranged so as to have a preset positional relationship during welding (the positional relationship after completion shown in FIG. 1) ( Placement process). Specifically, in the arranging step, each cell is so arranged that the surfaces to be welded of the lead plates 5A to 5C (hereinafter referred to as target surfaces) face upward and the target surfaces have the same height. 4A to 4D are arranged. Further, in the arranging step, the safety device 8 is arranged so that the target surface of each of the lead plates 5A to 5C and the side surface of the safety device 8 (surface shown in a rectangle in FIG. 1) are at the same height position. .
- a holder 10 as shown in FIG. 5 is used.
- the holder 10 includes cell recesses 11A to 11D for receiving the upper portions of the cells 4A to 4D, lead plate recesses 12A to 12C and 14 for receiving the lead plates 5A to 5C and 6, respectively, Fixed plate recess 15 for receiving fixed plate 7, and lead plate recesses 12A to 12C, 14 and magnet part (hatching portion in FIG. 5) M1 constituting a part of the bottom surface of fixed plate recess 15 M5 and electrode holes 16a to 16h penetrating from the bottom surface to the back surface of the recesses 12A to 12C, 14, and 15 are provided.
- Each of the cell recesses 11A to 11C is for positioning the holder 10 with respect to each of the cells 4A to 4D arranged in the arrangement step.
- the cell recesses 11A to 11D can be omitted.
- the lead plate recesses 12A to 12C and 14 and the fixed plate recess 15 are respectively arranged in accordance with the preset positional relationship of the lead plates 5A to 5C and 6 and the fixed plate 7 during welding. ing.
- the lead plates 5A to 5C and 6 and the fixed plate 7 are inserted into the recesses 12A to 12C, 14 and 15, respectively, so that the lead plates 5A to 5C and 6 and the fixed plate 7 are magnet portions M1 to M1, respectively. It is held by the holder 10 by the magnetic force of M5.
- the electrode holes 16a to 16h are provided at positions corresponding to the welding positions A1 to D2, and are resistance-welded from the back side to the lead plates 5A to 5C and 6 and the fixed plate 7 held by the holder 10. It is a hole for making the electrode for contact
- the lead plates 5A to 5C are held by the magnet portions M1 to M5.
- the holder 10 is put on the cells 4A to 4D from above as indicated by an arrow Y1 in FIG.
- the lead plates 5A to 5C and 6 and the fixed plate 7 are brought into contact with the target surfaces of the cells 4A to 4D (contact process).
- the lead plate 5A is placed on the cells 4A and 4B so as to straddle the cells 4A and 4B (see FIG. 3), and the lead is straddled across the cells 4B and 4C.
- the plate 5B is placed on the cells 4B and 4C
- the lead plate 5C is placed on the cells 4B and 4C so as to straddle the cells 4C and 4D
- the lead plate is placed so as to straddle the cells 4A and the safety device 8 6 is placed on the cell 4A and the safety device 8, and the fixed plate 7 is placed on the cell 4D. More specifically, in the contact step, between the lead plate 6 and the lead plate 5A, between the lead plate 5A and the lead plate 5B, between the lead plate 5B and the lead plate 5C, and between the lead plate 5C and the object to be fixed.
- the lead plates 5A to 5C and 6 and the fixed plate 7 are brought into contact with the cells 4A to 4D in a state where a predetermined interval (for example, an interval of 0.2 mm or more) is provided between the plate 7 and the plate 7.
- a predetermined interval for example, an interval of 0.2 mm or more
- the reason why the predetermined interval is set to 0.2 mm or more is that when the interval becomes narrower than this, discharge occurs between the plates during resistance welding described later.
- the predetermined interval will be described in detail later.
- the cells 4A to 4D and the lead plates 5A to 5C are resistance-welded at the welding positions A1 to C2 (first to third welding steps and connection steps). Specifically, first, by inserting the electrodes E1 and E2 into the electrode holes 16a and 16b of the holder 10 of FIG. 5, respectively, as shown in FIG. 4, the lead plate 5A and the leads are formed from the opposite side of the cell 4A. A pair of electrodes E1 and E2 are brought into contact with each of the plates 6. In this state, a current is passed between the electrodes E1 and E2, thereby resistance welding the lead plate 5A and the lead plate 6 to the cell 4A at the welding positions A1 and A2.
- the pair of electrodes E1 and E2 are respectively applied to the lead plate 5B and the lead plate 5C from the opposite side of the cell 4C. Make contact. In this state, a current is passed between the electrodes E1 and E2, thereby resistance welding the lead plate 5B and the lead plate 5C to the cell 4C at the welding positions C1 and C2.
- the cells 4D, the lead plate 5C, and the fixed plate 7 are resistance-welded at the welding positions D1 and D2 (second welding step).
- a pair of electrodes E1 and E2 are inserted into the electrode holes 16g and 16h of the holder 10 shown in FIG. 5 from the opposite side of the cell 4D to each of the lead plate 5C and the fixed plate 7 respectively.
- the electrodes E1 and E2 are brought into contact with each other.
- a current is passed between the electrodes E1 and E2, whereby the lead plate 5C and the fixed plate 7 are resistance-welded to the cell 4D at the welding positions D1 and D2.
- the lead plate 6 and the safety device 8 are electrically connected (connection process) to manufacture the assembled battery 3A.
- the battery pack 1 is completed by housing the assembled battery 3 ⁇ / b> A in the case 2.
- the order of connection (welding) between the cells 4A to 4D and the safety device 8, the lead plates 5A to 5C, 6 and the fixed plate 7 is such that the welding positions A1 and A2 are welded simultaneously. It is limited to the above order on condition that welding at positions B1 and B2 is performed at the same time, welding at welding positions C1 and C2 is performed at the same time, and welding at welding positions D1 and D2 is performed at the same time. There is no. Further, by using four pairs (eight) of electrodes, the welding positions A1 to D2 can be welded simultaneously.
- a current is passed between the lead plate 5A and the lead plate 6 that are in contact with the cell 4A while being separated from each other. Therefore, a current flows between the lead plate 5A and the lead plate 6 via the cell 4A. Therefore, according to the said embodiment, the reactive current which does not contribute to resistance welding can be reduced by preventing the flow of the current through the lead plate itself between the pair of electrodes E1 and E2. The same applies to between the welding position B1 and the welding position B2, between the welding position C1 and the welding position C2, and between the welding position D1 and the welding position D2.
- each lead plate 5A to 5C and 6 are employed as lead plates for connecting the cells 4A to 4D and the safety device 8. Therefore, unlike a conventional battery pack (for example, see FIG. 6) in which a plurality of cells are connected by a single lead plate, each lead plate 5A to 5C, without changing the shape of each lead plate 5A to 5C, The layout of each of the cells 4A to 4D and the safety device 8 can be freely changed within the reach of 6. For example, without changing the shape of each of the lead plates 5A to 5C, as shown in FIG. 6, it is possible to configure an assembled battery 3B in which the cells 4A to 4D are laid out in a straight line.
- the lead plates 5A to 5C are brought into contact with the cells 4A to 4D in a state where the lead plates 5A to 5C are held by the holder 10 in a preset positional relationship.
- the lead plates 5A to 5C are moved to the respective positions. It can be brought into contact with the cells 4A to 4D. Therefore, the contact work of the lead plates 5A to 5C with respect to the cells 4A to 4D can be easily performed.
- the fixed plate 7 is welded to the cell 4D.
- the reactive current can be reduced by preparing the fixed plate 7.
- the fixed plate 7 and the lead plate 5C are brought into contact with the cell 4D while being separated from each other, and a current is passed between the fixed plate 7 and the lead plate 5C. Therefore, a current flows between the fixed plate 7 and the lead plate 5C via the cell. Therefore, according to the said embodiment, the reactive current which does not contribute to resistance welding can be reduced by preventing the flow of the current through the lead plate itself between the pair of electrodes E1 and E2.
- the to-be-fixed plate 7 can also be abbreviate
- one electrode tentatively referred to as electrode E1
- the other electrode tentatively referred to as electrode E2
- the cell 4D and the lead plate 5C can be welded by applying a voltage between the electrodes E1 and E2.
- this welding method it is preferable to increase the heat capacity of the electrode E2 as compared to the heat capacity of the electrode E1 in order to easily separate the cell 4D and the electrode E2 after welding.
- the diameter dimension of the electrode E2 can be made larger than that of the electrode E1, or the electrode E2 can be formed of a material having a larger heat capacity than the material of the electrode E1. Thereby, melting of a portion of the cell 4D that contacts the electrode E2 can be suppressed.
- the lead plates 5A to 5C and 6 made of nickel-plated iron are used.
- lead plates 5A to 5C and 6 made of copper may be used.
- the lead plates 5A to 5C, 6 made of copper which is a material having a smaller resistance value than that of nickel-plated iron, are used, it is possible to manufacture an assembled battery with low internal resistance (loss). it can.
- the resistance value is small, it works against the generation efficiency of Joule heat during resistance welding.
- the current flow through the lead plate itself is prevented.
- the reactive current that does not contribute to resistance welding can be reduced. Therefore, resistance welding can be performed with a relatively low current value even if the lead plates 5A to 5C, 6 made of copper are used.
- the lead plates 5A to 5C, 6 and the fixed plate 7 can be prepared by cutting a metal tape (lead plate constituent member) extending in a predetermined direction in the longitudinal direction. In this way, compared to the case where the lead plates 5A to 5C, 6 and the fixed plate 7 are individually prepared by pressing or the like, the types of parts to be prepared can be reduced, and the cost can be reduced. Can be planned.
- the positional relationship between the welding positions A1 and A2, the positional relationship between the welding positions B1 and B2, the positional relationship between the welding positions C1 and C2, and the positional relationship between the welding positions D1 and D2. are different from each other.
- resistance welding work can be performed more efficiently by matching these positional relationships as shown in FIG.
- FIG. 7 is a side view showing an assembled battery 3C according to a different embodiment of the present invention.
- the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped electrodes E1 and E2 is described as the Z-axis direction, and a plane orthogonal to the Z-axis is described as an XY plane.
- pitch PA between welding positions A1 and A2, pitch PB between welding positions B1 and B2, and pit PC between welding positions C1 and C2 The pitch PD between the welding positions D1 and D2 is the same.
- CC and a virtual line CD connecting the centers of the welding positions D1 and D2 are parallel to each other. Therefore, this assembled battery 3C can be resistance-welded by the following method.
- the distance between the electrodes E1 and E2 for resistance welding is equal to the pitch PA to PD, and the line connecting the centers of the electrodes E1 and E2 is parallel to the virtual lines CA to CD.
- the electrodes E1 and E2 are supported (support process).
- the lead plates 5A to 5C with respect to the cells 4A to 4D are positioned with respect to each of the cells 4A to 4D while positioning according to the mutual positional relationship and interval of the electrodes E1 and E2 supported in the supporting step. 6 and the fixed plate 7 are brought into contact with each other. That is, the lead plates 5A to 5C and 6 and the fixed plate 7 are placed in the cells 4A to 4D so that the corresponding lead plates 5A to 5C and 6 or the fixed plate 7 are positioned on the welding positions A1 to D2. Make contact.
- welding is performed by displacing the electrodes E1 and E2 supported in the supporting step on the XY plane without displacing the lead plates 5A to 5C and 6 and the fixed plate 7 around the Z axis. Positioning at positions A1 and A2, the electrodes E1 and E2 are displaced in the Z-axis direction and brought into contact with the lead plates 5A and 6. In this state, resistance welding can be performed at the welding positions A1 and A2.
- the electrodes E1 and E2 are displaced in the Z-axis direction to be separated from the lead plates 5A and 6, and the electrodes E1 and E2 are displaced on the XY plane. Accordingly, the electrodes E1 and E2 are positioned at the welding positions B1 and B2, and the electrodes E1 and E2 are displaced in the Z-axis direction so as to contact the lead plates 5A and 5B. In this state, resistance welding at the welding positions B1 and B2 can be performed.
- the displacement of the electrodes E1 and E2 can be sequentially performed for the welding positions C1 and C2 and the welding positions D1 and D2.
- resistance welding for a plurality of welding positions A1 to D2 can be sequentially performed using the two electrodes E1 and E2 while the supporting positions of the electrodes E1 and E2 are fixed. Therefore, resistance welding work can be efficiently performed as compared with the case where the positional relationship and interval between the electrodes E1 and E2 are changed according to the welding position.
- the method of relatively displacing the electrodes E1 and E2 with respect to the lead plates 5A to 5C and 6 and the fixed plate 7 has been described. It is not limited.
- the lead plates 5A to 5C, 6 and the fixed plate 7 may be displaced relative to the electrodes E1, E2.
- the method of performing welding by one pair using the pair of positive and negative electrodes E1 and E2 has been described.
- the tip of each of the electrodes E1 and E2 is branched and two or more welding is performed by one electrode. May be applied.
- the lead plates 5A to 5C and 6 and the fixed plate 7 can be welded to the cells 4A to 4D at a plurality of points, and the lead plates 5A to 5C and 6 and the fixed plate 7 can be welded. And the rotation of each of the cells 4A to 4D can be suppressed.
- the predetermined interval between the lead plates formed in the contact step will be described in detail.
- between the lead plate 6 and the lead plate 5A, between the lead plate 5A and the lead plate 5B, between the lead plate 5B and the lead plate 5C, and between the lead plate 5C and the fixed plate 7. are set to the same target value. For this reason, the interval formed between the lead plate 6 and the lead plate 5A will be described below as an example.
- the lower limit value of the predetermined interval is set as an interval for preventing discharge between the lead plate 6 and the lead plate 5A. Specifically, in each of the embodiments described above, the lower limit value of the predetermined interval is set to a dimension included in a range of 0.01 to 0.15 mm. The setting method will be described below.
- the voltage V applied between the electrodes is defined as a function of the product of the gas pressure p (Torr) and the interelectrode distance d (m).
- the said Numerical formula 1 can be deform
- the voltage V can be expressed by the product of the proportionality constant C and the interelectrode distance d.
- the proportionality constant C is 3 kV / mm under dry air conditions. That is, under dry air conditions, discharge can be prevented if the range is lower than the straight line Ch1 shown in FIG. 8 defined by 3 (V / ⁇ m) ⁇ d.
- the voltage V is 1 (V / ⁇ m) ⁇ d as shown in Equation 2 above. Can be defined. That is, in the welding environment, discharge can be prevented if it is in a range below the straight line Ch2 shown in FIG.
- the discharge between each electrode can be prevented by setting the inter-electrode distance d to 10 ⁇ m (0.01 mm) or more. That is, discharge can be prevented within the range Ar shown in FIG.
- the overburden allowable value (tolerance) of this burr is about 1/3 of the thickness dimension of the lead plate.
- the allowable extension of the burr is 0.05 mm. Therefore, when a pair of lead plates face each other, there is a possibility that a 0.1 mm burr exists inside each lead plate.
- the distance between the lead plates is more preferably 0.15 mm or more.
- the upper limit value of the predetermined interval is a welding step in which the heat quantity Q that can melt the iron battery can bottom 4A1 (see FIG. 9: welded portion) provided in the cell 4A for welding the lead plate 6 and the lead plate 5A is welded. Is set as the interval to get in.
- the amount of heat Q obtained in the welding process depends on the total resistance value of each lead plate 6, 5A and battery can bottom 4A1. Therefore, first, the resistance value of each part will be described.
- the plate thickness of the lead plate 6 is L1, and the resistance value of the lead plate 6 is R1.
- an area S is an area (( ⁇ / 4) ⁇ 1 2 ) for forming a nugget having a diameter of about 1 mm.
- the plate thickness of the battery can bottom 4A1 is L4, and the resistance value of the battery can bottom 4A1 is R2.
- the interval between the lead plates 6 and 5A is L2.
- the resistance value R2 of the battery can bottom 4A1 is calculated as shown in FIG. Specifically, in FIG. 11, the resistance value R2 is shown for the iron battery can bottom 4A1.
- the area S is a cross-sectional area (L4 ⁇ 1) for forming a nugget having a diameter of about 1 mm.
- the thickness (L1, L2) of each lead plate is extremely small (0.15 mm). Therefore, the resistance value R1 (R3) of the lead plates 6 and 5A is extremely smaller than the resistance value R3 of the battery can bottom 4A1. Specifically, when the distance L2 is 3 mm or more, the resistance value R1 (R3) is 2% or less of the resistance value R2. Therefore, the total resistance value (R1 + R2 + R3) can be approximated to the resistance value R2 of the battery can bottom 4A1.
- a method for setting the upper limit value of the predetermined interval will be described.
- the amount of heat Q generated in the battery can bottom 4A1 when the voltage V is applied between the electrodes E1 and E2 is defined by the following Equation 3.
- ⁇ t is a time (ms) for which the application of the voltage V is continued.
- the total resistance value (R1 + R2 + R3) can be approximated by the resistance value R2 of the battery can bottom 4A1. Therefore, the formula 3 can be replaced with the following formula 4.
- Equation 5 the amount of heat for forming a nugget portion having a diameter of 1 mm and a depth of 0.1 mm on the battery can bottom 4A1 is as shown in Equation 5 below.
- the heat quantity Q is defined as a function of L2.
- Formula 6 is represented by a curve Ch3
- Formula 7 is represented by a curve Ch4
- Formula 8 is represented by a curve Ch5.
- an amount of heat of about 2 J is required. That is, the vicinity of the lead plates 6 and 5A of the battery can bottom 4A1 can be melted by making the interval smaller than L2 corresponding to the intersection of the curves Ch3 to Ch5 and the amount of heat 2 (J) in FIG.
- the lower limit of the interval L2 is the smallest 0.01 (mm) when the tolerance is not considered.
- the upper limit value of the interval L2 is 7 (mm) when the voltage applied to the electrodes E1 and E2 is 12 (V). Therefore, 0.01 ⁇ L2 ⁇ 7 can be set under the condition that a voltage of 12 (V) or higher is applied without considering the tolerance.
- resistance welding can be reliably realized by using a lead plate that does not need to consider tolerances such as burrs and applying a higher voltage.
- the lower limit value of the interval L2 is 0.15 (mm) considering the tolerance.
- the upper limit value of the distance L2 is 5 (mm) when the voltage applied to the electrodes E1 and E2 is 8 (V). Therefore, it is possible to set 0.15 ⁇ L2 ⁇ 5 in consideration of tolerance and applying a voltage of 8 (V) or more. By setting the interval L2 within this range, even when a lead plate punched out from a metal plate is used, it is possible to reliably realize resistance welding at a low voltage.
- the present invention provides a first cell, a second cell electrically connected to the first cell, and at least one electrically connected to the first cell and the second cell.
- a method of manufacturing an assembled battery having two connected members, the first lead plate for electrically connecting the first cell and the second cell, the second cell and the connected member
- a preparatory step for preparing a second lead plate for electrically connecting the first lead plate and a first lead plate and a second lead plate at a predetermined first interval.
- an abutting step of abutting one end of the first lead plate and one end of the second lead plate with the second cell, one end of the first lead plate abutting with the second cell, and the second The electrode is brought into contact with one end of the lead plate from the opposite side of the second cell.
- Both of the first lead plate and the second lead plate are resistance-welded to the second cell by passing a current between these electrodes, the other end of the first lead plate, and the first lead plate.
- an electric current is passed between the first lead plate and the second lead plate that are in contact with the second cell while being separated from each other. Therefore, a current flows between the first lead plate and the second lead plate via the cell. Therefore, according to the present invention, the reactive current that does not contribute to resistance welding can be reduced by preventing the flow of current through the lead plate itself between the pair of electrodes.
- first lead plate and second lead plate are employed as lead plates for connecting the first cell, the second cell, and the connected member. Therefore, the layout of each cell and connected member is within the reach of each lead plate even if the shape of each lead plate is not changed compared to the conventional assembled battery in which a plurality of cells are connected by one lead plate. It can be changed freely.
- the “connected member” in the present invention is not limited to a cell other than a cell such as a safety device, and includes cells other than the first cell and the second cell.
- the first cell, the second cell, and at least one connected member are arranged so as to have a preset positional relationship as a positional relationship during welding of the first lead plate and the second lead plate. And arranging the first lead plate and the second lead plate so as to have a preset positional relationship as a positional relationship during welding with respect to the first cell, the second cell, and at least one connected member.
- a holding step for holding the first lead plate and the second lead plate in a positioned state, and in the contact step, the first lead plate and the second lead plate are maintained while maintaining the positional relationship held in the holding step.
- the two-lead plate is brought into contact with the second cell.
- a heat amount capable of melting a second cell welded portion provided in the second cell to weld the first lead plate and the second lead plate is set to the first amount.
- the first interval is preferably set as an interval for obtaining in the welding process.
- the first interval is set as an interval for obtaining an amount of heat capable of melting the welded portion of the second cell.
- the total amount of heat obtained in the first welding process depends on the total resistance value of the first lead plate, the second cell welded portion, and the second lead plate, which are paths through which current flows.
- This total resistance value is proportional to the path length through which the current flows, that is, the sum of the thickness dimension of the first lead plate, the dimension of the first interval, and the thickness dimension of the second lead plate.
- the thickness dimension of each lead plate is set to a very small dimension, the dimension of the first interval is relatively larger than the thickness dimension of each lead plate. Therefore, the dimension of the first interval has a very large influence on the total resistance value. Therefore, the amount of heat obtained in the first welding process can be set efficiently by adjusting the first interval as in the manufacturing method.
- the first interval is set to an interval equal to or less than a dimension included in a range of 5 mm to 7 mm.
- a voltage value of 12 V is obtained from an interval (7 mm) for obtaining a necessary amount of heat at a voltage value of 8 V.
- the upper limit value of the first interval can be set within a range up to an interval (5 mm) for obtaining a necessary amount of heat.
- the first interval is set as an interval for preventing discharge between one end of the first lead plate and one end of the second lead plate.
- a compact assembled battery can be manufactured by setting the first interval to a minimum interval that can prevent discharge between the lead plates.
- the first interval is set to an interval greater than or equal to a dimension included in a range of 0.01 mm to 0.15 mm.
- each lead plate under normal welding conditions (atmospheric pressure), each lead plate is manufactured from an interval (0.01 mm) for preventing discharge when each lead plate is finished with the designed dimensions.
- the lower limit value of the first interval can be set within a range up to an interval (0.15 mm) for preventing discharge.
- a fixed plate to be fixed to the first cell is further prepared, and in the contact step, a predetermined amount is provided between the fixed plate and the other end of the first lead plate.
- the fixed plate and the other end of the first lead plate are brought into contact with the first cell in a state where the second gap is left, and in the second welding step, the fixed plate in contact with the first cell and The electrode is brought into contact with the other end of the first lead plate from the opposite side of the first cell, and a current is passed between the electrodes, whereby the fixed plate and the first lead plate are moved to the first cell. Resistance welding is preferred.
- the reactive current can be reduced as in the welding process.
- the fixed plate and the first lead plate are brought into contact with the first cell in a state where the fixed plate and the first lead plate are separated from each other, and a current is passed between the fixed plate and the first lead plate. It is said. Therefore, a current flows between the fixed plate and the first lead plate via the cell. Therefore, according to the manufacturing method, the reactive current that does not contribute to resistance welding can be reduced by preventing the flow of current between the pair of electrodes via the lead plate itself.
- a heat quantity capable of melting a first cell welded portion provided in the first cell for welding the fixed plate and the first lead plate is set in the second welding.
- the second interval is preferably set as an interval for obtaining in the process.
- the second interval is set as an interval for obtaining an amount of heat capable of melting the welded portion of the first cell.
- the total amount of heat obtained in the second welding process depends on the total resistance value of the fixed plate, the first cell welded portion, and the first lead plate, which are paths through which current flows.
- This total resistance value is proportional to the path length through which the current flows, that is, the sum of the thickness dimension of the fixed plate, the dimension of the second interval, and the thickness dimension of the first lead plate.
- the dimension of the second interval is relatively larger than the thickness dimension of the fixed plate and the first lead plate. Become. For this reason, the dimension of the second interval greatly affects the total resistance value. Therefore, the amount of heat obtained in the second welding process can be set efficiently by adjusting the second interval as in the manufacturing method.
- the second interval is set to an interval equal to or less than a dimension included in a range of 5 mm to 7 mm.
- a voltage value of 12 V is obtained from an interval (7 mm) for obtaining a necessary amount of heat at a voltage value of 8 V.
- the upper limit value of the second interval can be set within a range up to an interval (5 mm) for obtaining a necessary amount of heat.
- the second interval is set as an interval for preventing discharge between the fixed plate and the other end of the first lead plate.
- a compact assembled battery can be manufactured by setting the second interval to a minimum interval that can prevent discharge between the fixed plate and the first lead plate.
- the second interval is set to an interval equal to or larger than a dimension included in a range of 0.01 mm to 0.15 mm.
- the interval (0.01 mm) for preventing discharge is obtained.
- an interval (0.15 mm) for preventing discharge when taking into account tolerances during manufacture of the fixed plate and the first lead plate for example, 0.05 mm for each of the fixed plate and the first lead plate.
- the lower limit value of the second interval can be set within the range.
- the member to be connected includes a third cell and a fourth cell, and in the preparation step, a third lead plate for electrically connecting the third cell and the fourth cell is further provided.
- the contacting step the other end of the second lead plate and the other end of the second lead plate with a predetermined third interval between the other end of the second lead plate and one end of the third lead plate are prepared.
- One end of the third lead plate is brought into contact with the third cell, and in the connection step, the other end of the second lead plate and the one end of the third lead plate in contact with the third cell are respectively
- the second lead plate and the third lead plate are resistance-welded to the third cell by bringing electrodes into contact with each other from the opposite side of the third cell and passing a current between the electrodes.
- a third welding step of welding the other end and the fourth cell; Door is preferable.
- the reactive current can be reduced not only at the welded portion to the second cell but also at the welded portion to the third cell. Can do.
- the manufacturing method further includes a supporting step of supporting the pair of rod-shaped electrodes with an interval corresponding to the first interval and the third interval, and in the contacting step, each of the rod-shaped electrodes supported in the supporting step is supported.
- a supporting step of supporting the pair of rod-shaped electrodes with an interval corresponding to the first interval and the third interval and in the contacting step, each of the rod-shaped electrodes supported in the supporting step is supported.
- one end of the first lead plate and one end of the second lead plate are brought into contact with the second cell, and the other end of the second lead plate and the third lead plate One end is brought into contact with the third cell, and the relative position of each rod-shaped electrode supported in the supporting step and the first lead plate, the second lead plate, and the third lead plate is defined as the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped electrode.
- the first welding step and the third welding step are performed by displacing on a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped electrode without being displaced about a parallel axis, and by moving the rod-shaped electrode in the longitudinal direction. To run sequentially Preferred.
- each lead plate placed on the XY plane (a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped electrode) in the contact step and each rod-shaped electrode supported in the support step are connected to the X- First, the rod-shaped electrodes are positioned at the welding positions of the lead plates by displacing in the Y direction, and then the rod-shaped electrodes and the lead plates are contacted and separated in the Z-axis direction (longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped electrodes). A welding process and a 3rd welding process can be performed sequentially.
- “corresponding to the mutual positional relationship and interval between the rod-shaped electrodes” means that the relative position of each rod-shaped electrode and each lead plate is displaced about an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped electrode.
- the rod electrodes can be positioned at one end of the first lead plate and one end of the second lead plate by displacing them on a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the rod electrodes without any other movement. It means that each lead plate is arranged corresponding to the mutual positional relationship and interval of each rod-like electrode so that each rod-like electrode can be positioned respectively at the end and one end of the third lead plate.
- a heat amount capable of melting a third cell welded portion provided in the third cell to weld the second lead plate and the third lead plate is the connecting step. It is preferable to set the third interval as an interval for obtaining the above.
- the third interval is set as an interval for obtaining a heat quantity capable of melting the third cell welded portion.
- the total amount of heat obtained in the connection step depends on the total resistance value of the second lead plate, the third cell welded portion, and the third lead plate, which are paths through which current flows.
- This total resistance value is proportional to the path length through which the current flows, that is, the sum of the thickness dimension of the second lead plate, the dimension of the third interval, and the thickness dimension of the third lead plate.
- the thickness dimension of each lead plate is set to a very small dimension, the dimension of the third interval is relatively larger than the thickness dimension of each lead plate. Therefore, the dimension of the third interval has a very large influence on the total resistance value. Therefore, the amount of heat obtained in the connection step can be set efficiently by adjusting the third interval as in the manufacturing method.
- the third interval is set to an interval equal to or smaller than a dimension included in a range of 5 mm to 7 mm.
- This manufacturing method requires a voltage value of 12 V from an interval (7 mm) for obtaining a required amount of heat at a voltage value of 8 V under normal welding conditions (for example, a condition in which the voltage is applied for about 2 ms between the electrodes).
- the upper limit value of the third interval can be set within a range up to the interval (5 mm) for obtaining the amount of heat.
- the abutting step sets the third interval as an interval for preventing discharge between the other end of the second lead plate and one end of the third lead plate.
- a compact assembled battery can be manufactured by setting the third interval to a minimum interval that can prevent discharge between the lead plates.
- the third interval is preferably set to an interval equal to or larger than a dimension included in a range of 0.01 mm to 0.15 mm.
- each lead plate under normal welding conditions (atmospheric pressure), each lead plate is manufactured from an interval (0.01 mm) for preventing discharge when each lead plate is finished with the designed dimensions.
- a lower limit value of the third interval can be set within a range up to an interval (0.15 mm) for preventing discharge. .
- the manufacturing method it is preferable to prepare the first lead plate and the second lead plate made of copper in the preparation step.
- each lead plate made of copper which is a material having a smaller resistance value than that of nickel-plated iron, is used. Therefore, an assembled battery with low internal resistance (loss) can be manufactured.
- the small resistance value works against the generation efficiency of Joule heat during resistance welding.
- the reactive current that does not contribute to resistance welding can be reduced by preventing the flow of current through the lead plate itself. Therefore, resistance welding can be performed with a relatively low current value even if each lead plate made of copper is used.
- the preparation step it is preferable to prepare the first lead plate and the second lead plate by cutting a lead plate constituent member extending in a predetermined direction in the longitudinal direction.
- first lead plate and second lead plate two types of lead plates (first lead plate and second lead plate) can be prepared using the lead plate constituent members. Therefore, compared with the case where each lead plate is individually prepared by press working or the like, the types of parts to be prepared can be reduced, and the cost can be reduced. Further, when each lead plate is prepared by dividing the lead plate constituting member as in the manufacturing method, it is possible to quickly cope with a design change of the length of each lead plate.
- the present invention also provides an assembled battery manufactured by the manufacturing method.
- the present invention provides a set comprising a first cell, a second cell electrically connected to the first cell, and a connected member electrically connected to the first cell and the second cell.
- a first lead plate provided between the first cell and the second cell and electrically connecting the first cell and the second cell; and the second cell.
- a second lead plate that is provided so as to straddle between the second cell and the connected member, and the first lead plate and the second lead plate. Is resistance welded to the second cell with a predetermined plate interval between the end portion of the first lead plate and the end portion of the second lead plate, Between the end portion and the second cell, a resistor formed by one of a pair of positive and negative electrodes for resistance welding. Resistance welding formed only by the other electrode of the pair of positive and negative electrodes for resistance welding between the end portion of the second lead plate and the second cell while only the welding portion is formed.
- an assembled battery in which only a portion is formed.
- the assembled battery according to the present invention it is possible to provide an assembled battery capable of reducing reactive current and improving the degree of freedom of layout of each cell.
- each lead plate is resistance-welded to the second cell with a predetermined space between the end portion of the first lead plate and the end portion of the second lead plate. ing. Further, a resistance welded portion is formed between one end of the positive and negative electrodes between the end portion of the first lead plate and the second cell, and the end portion of the second lead plate and the second cell. Between the two, a resistance welding portion is formed by the other of the pair of positive and negative electrodes. Therefore, when the assembled battery according to the present invention is manufactured, it becomes possible to perform resistance welding by passing a current between the first lead plate and the second lead plate that are in contact with the second cell in a state of being separated from each other. .
- the reactive current that does not contribute to resistance welding at the time of manufacturing is reduced by adopting a manufacturing method that prevents current flow between the pair of electrodes via the lead plate itself. be able to.
- the assembled battery according to the present invention employs two lead plates (first lead plate and second lead plate) as lead plates for connecting the first cell, the second cell, and the connected member. Therefore, the layout of each cell and connected member is within the reach of each lead plate even if the shape of each lead plate is not changed compared to the conventional assembled battery in which a plurality of cells are connected by one lead plate. It can be changed freely.
- the “connected member” in the present invention is not limited to a cell other than a cell such as a safety device, and includes cells other than the first cell and the second cell.
- an assembled battery manufacturing method capable of improving the efficiency of resistance welding and improving the degree of freedom of layout of each cell.
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L2 間隔
Q 熱量
R1~R3 抵抗値
1 電池パック
3A~3C 組電池
4A~4D セル
4A1 電池缶底(セル被溶接部の一例)
5A~5C リード板
6 リード板
7 被固定板
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- 第1セルと、前記第1セルと電気的に接続された第2セルと、前記第1セル及び第2セルと電気的に接続された少なくとも1つの被接続部材とを有する組電池を製造する方法であって、
前記第1セルと前記第2セルとを電気的に接続するための第1リード板と、前記第2セルと前記被接続部材とを電気的に接続するための第2リード板とをそれぞれ準備する準備工程と、
前記第1リード板の一端と前記第2リード板の一端との間に所定の第1間隔を空けた状態で、当該第1リード板の一端及び前記第2リード板の一端を前記第2セルに当接させる当接工程と、
前記第2セルに当接した前記第1リード板の一端及び前記第2リード板の一端に対し、それぞれ前記第2セルの反対側から電極を当接させるとともに、これら電極間に電流を流すことにより、前記第1リード板及び前記第2リード板を前記第2セルに抵抗溶接する第1溶接工程と、
前記第1リード板の他端と前記第1セルとを溶接する第2溶接工程と、
前記第2リード板の他端と前記少なくとも1つの被接続部材とを電気的に接続する接続工程とを含む、組電池の製造方法。 - 前記第1リード板及び前記第2リード板の溶接時の位置関係として予め設定された位置関係となるように、前記第1セル、第2セル及び少なくとも1つの被接続部材を配置する配置工程と、
前記第1セル、第2セル及び少なくとも1つの被接続部材に対する溶接時の位置関係として予め設定された位置関係となるように前記第1リード板と第2リード板とを位置決めした状態で、当該第1リード板及び第2リード板を保持する保持工程とをさらに含み、
前記当接工程では、前記保持工程で保持された位置関係を保ちつつ、第1リード板及び第2リード板を前記第2セルに当接させる、請求項1に記載の組電池の製造方法。 - 前記当接工程では、前記第1リード板及び前記第2リード板を溶接するために前記第2セルに設けられた第2セル被溶接部を溶融可能な熱量を前記第1溶接工程で得るための間隔として前記第1間隔を設定する、請求項1又は2に記載の組電池の製造方法。
- 前記当接工程では、前記第1間隔を5mm以上7mm以下の範囲に含まれる寸法以下の間隔に設定する、請求項3に記載の組電池の製造方法。
- 前記当接工程では、前記第1リード板の一端と前記第2リード板の一端との間における放電を防止するための間隔として前記第1間隔を設定する、請求項1に記載の組電池の製造方法。
- 前記当接工程では、前記第1間隔を0.01mm以上0.15mm以下の範囲に含まれる寸法以上の間隔に設定する、請求項5に記載の組電池の製造方法。
- 前記準備工程では、前記第1セルに固定される被固定板をさらに準備し、
前記当接工程では、前記被固定板と前記第1リード板の他端との間に所定の第2間隔を空けた状態で当該被固定板及び第1リード板の他端を第1セルに当接させ、
前記第2溶接工程では、前記第1セルに当接した前記被固定板及び第1リード板の他端に対し、それぞれ第1セルの反対側から電極を当接させるとともに、これら電極間に電流を流すことにより、前記被固定板及び第1リード板を前記第1セルに抵抗溶接する、請求項1又は2に記載の組電池の製造方法。 - 前記当接工程では、前記被固定板及び前記第1リード板を溶接するために前記第1セルに設けられた第1セル被溶接部を溶融可能な熱量を前記第2溶接工程で得るための間隔として前記第2間隔を設定する、請求項7に記載の組電池の製造方法。
- 前記当接工程では、前記第2間隔を5mm以上7mm以下の範囲に含まれる寸法以下の間隔に設定する、請求項8に記載の組電池の製造方法。
- 前記当接工程では、前記被固定板と前記第1リード板の他端との間における放電を防止するための間隔として前記第2間隔を設定する、請求項7に記載の組電池の製造方法。
- 前記当接工程では、前記第2間隔を0.01mm以上0.15mm以下の範囲に含まれる寸法以上の間隔に設定する、請求項10に記載の組電池の製造方法。
- 前記被接続部材は、第3セル及び第4セルを含み、
前記準備工程では、前記第3セルと前記第4セルとを電気的に接続するための第3リード板をさらに準備し、
前記当接工程では、前記第2リード板の他端と前記第3リード板の一端との間に所定の第3間隔を空けた状態で、当該第2リード板の他端及び前記第3リード板の一端を前記第3セルに当接させ、
前記接続工程では、前記第3セルに当接した前記第2リード板の他端及び前記第3リード板の一端に対し、それぞれ前記第3セルの反対側から電極を当接させるとともに、これら電極間に電流を流すことにより、前記第2リード板及び第3リード板を前記第3セルに抵抗溶接し、
前記第3リード板の他端と前記第4セルとを溶接する第3溶接工程をさらに含むことを特徴とする請求項1又は2に記載の組電池の製造方法。 - 一対の棒状電極を前記第1間隔及び第3間隔に対応する間隔を空けて支持する支持工程をさらに含み、
前記当接工程では、前記支持工程で支持された各棒状電極の相互の位置関係及び間隔に対応して、前記第1リード板の一端及び第2リード板の一端を前記第2セルに当接させるとともに、前記第2リード板の他端及び第3リード板の一端を前記第3セルに当接させ、
前記支持工程で支持された各棒状電極と前記第1リード板、第2リード板及び第3リード板との相対位置を、前記棒状電極の長手方向と平行する軸回りに変位させることなく前記棒状電極の長手方向と直交する平面上で変位させるとともに各棒状電極の長手方向に接離させることにより、前記第1溶接工程と前記第3溶接工程とを順次実行することを特徴とする請求項12に記載の組電池の製造方法。 - 前記当接工程では、前記第2リード板及び前記第3リード板を溶接するために前記第3セルに設けられた第3セル被溶接部を溶融可能な熱量を前記接続工程で得るための間隔として前記第3間隔を設定する、請求項12に記載の組電池の製造方法。
- 前記当接工程では、前記第3間隔を5mm以上7mm以下の範囲に含まれる寸法以下の間隔に設定する、請求項14に記載の組電池の製造方法。
- 前記当接工程では、前記第2リード板の他端と前記第3リード板の一端との間における放電を防止するための間隔として前記第3間隔を設定する、請求項12に記載の組電池の製造方法。
- 前記当接工程では、前記第3間隔を0.01mm以上0.15mm以下の範囲に含まれる寸法以上の間隔に設定する、請求項16に記載の組電池の製造方法。
- 前記準備工程では、銅からなる前記第1リード板及び前記第2リード板を準備することを特徴とする請求項1又は2に記載の組電池の製造方法。
- 前記準備工程では、所定方向に延びるリード板構成部材をその長手方向に切断することにより、前記第1リード板及び前記第2リード板を準備することを特徴とする請求項1又は2に記載の組電池の製造方法。
- 請求項1又は2に記載された製造方法によって製造された組電池。
- 第1セルと、前記第1セルに電気的に接続された第2セルと、前記第1セル及び前記第2セルと電気的に接続された被接続部材とを有する組電池であって、
前記第1セルと前記第2セルとの間に跨るように設けられ、前記第1セルと前記第2セルとを電気的に接続する第1リード板と、
前記第2セルと前記被接続部材との間に跨るように設けられ、前記第2セルと前記被接続部材とを電気的に接続する第2リード板とを備え、
前記第1リード板及び前記第2リード板は、当該第1リード板の端部と第2リード板の端部との間に所定の板間隔を空けた状態で前記第2セルに対して抵抗溶接されており、
前記第1リード板の端部と前記第2セルとの間には、抵抗溶接用の正負一対の電極のうち一方の電極により形成された抵抗溶接部のみが形成されているとともに、前記第2リード板の端部と前記第2セルとの間には、前記抵抗溶接用の正負一対の電極のうちの他方の電極により形成された抵抗溶接部のみが形成されていることを特徴とする組電池。
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