WO2022108286A1 - 열확산 억제 구조를 포함하는 전지팩 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a battery pack including a thermal diffusion suppressing structure. Specifically, it relates to a battery pack including a thermal diffusion suppressing structure to directly inject cooling water into the ignited battery cells in order to prevent the flame ignited from spreading in the battery cells inside the battery pack.
- lithium secondary batteries As a result of continuous research and development on lithium secondary batteries, it is possible to manufacture and commercialize lithium secondary batteries with increased capacity and improved output. In addition, the demand for lithium secondary batteries as an energy source that can replace fossil fuels having a problem of environmental pollution is increasing.
- the application of the lithium secondary battery to various devices is increasing, for example, it is widely used as an energy source for a wireless mobile device, which is a multifunctional small product, or a wearable device worn on the body. Not only that, it is also used as an energy source or power storage system (ESS) for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles, which are suggested as an alternative to the existing gasoline and diesel vehicles.
- ESS energy source or power storage system
- the lithium secondary battery As such, as the lithium secondary battery is used as an energy source of large capacity and high output, the problem of securing the safety of the lithium secondary battery has become an important subject of interest.
- the power storage device uses a method of injecting water into a battery module or battery pack by using a separate water injection device when a fire occurs in a battery cell accommodated therein.
- a method of blocking heat transfer between battery cells or cooling a ignited battery cell may be used by disposing an insulating material or a fire extinguishing agent inside or outside the battery module or battery pack.
- Patent Document 1 discloses that an envelope containing water is positioned on the upper part of the battery, and the envelope is formed of a material having a relatively low melting point, and when the battery temperature increases, the envelope Discloses a device in which melts and the water therein is discharged to the battery.
- Patent Document 1 since the entire bag is made of a material with a low melting point, when the battery temperature increases, water is not discharged only from a specific part of the bag, but the water inside is completely poured out while the bag is melted.
- a middle case and an inner case are accommodated in the outer case, a plurality of single cells are accommodated in the middle case, the extinguishing agent is accommodated in the inner case, and when the single cell heats up to an upper limit temperature or more, the single cell is placed in the middle case Includes an injection tube for injecting the extinguishing agent. When the unit cell generates heat above the upper limit temperature, the injection tube is opened and the extinguishing agent accommodated in the inner case is injected into the middle case.
- Patent Document 2 includes a compressed gas for spraying a fire extinguishing agent, a nozzle used as an injection pipe, and an inner case containing a fire extinguishing agent. will occur additionally.
- Patent Document 3 discloses a cell assembly, a heat sink positioned so as to be in contact with an outer surface of the cell assembly and having a refrigerant passage configured to move a refrigerant therein, and a heat-shrinkable tube in which the cell assembly and the heat sink are in close contact with each other.
- a battery module comprising a.
- the heat dissipation effect of the cell assembly can be obtained by disposing the heat sink in close contact with the cell assembly, but when the cell assembly is ignited, it does not exhibit the function of preventing the flame from spreading to the adjacent battery module.
- Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-523622 (2014.09.11)
- Patent Document 2 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-252909 (2012.12.20)
- Patent Document 3 Korean Patent Publication No. 2020-0030964 (2020.03.23)
- the present invention extinguishes the ignition of the battery cell when the battery cell ignites and explodes, and furthermore, the fire extinguishing function and thermal diffusion suppression that can prevent the flame from being transmitted to the adjacent battery cells
- An object of the present invention is to provide a battery pack including a structure.
- the battery pack according to the present invention is located on one side of a battery module housing accommodating a plurality of battery cells, a battery pack case accommodating one or more of the battery module housings, and one side of the battery module housings. and a water tank accommodating the water tank, and the battery module housing may be formed in an open form in which at least a portion of a surface facing the water tank is opened.
- the water tank may be a heat sink integral type, and a flow path may be formed inside the water tank to guide the flow of the coolant flowing in and out.
- the water tank may be sized to cover the entire upper surface of the battery module housings.
- the water tank may be attached to the inner surface of the upper surface of the battery pack case.
- the battery pack case may have an open top, and the water tank may be coupled to the battery pack case in a form that covers the open upper surface of the battery pack case.
- the battery module housing may be in the form of a plate disposed on each of both sides of the battery cell stack composed of the plurality of battery cells.
- a metal strap for fixing the plurality of battery cells may be added to each of the upper and lower surfaces of the battery cell stack.
- the battery module housing has a structure that surrounds outer surfaces except in both directions in which electrode terminals protrude from the battery cell stack composed of the plurality of battery cells, and faces the water tank An opening may be formed in one side of the battery module housing.
- the water tank may have a through hole formed on one surface facing the battery module housing, and a sealing member may be added to the through hole.
- the sealing member may be made of a material melted by a high-temperature gas or sparks emitted from the battery cell.
- the through-hole is opened by melting of the sealing member, and the cooling water accommodated in the water tank may be introduced into the battery cell through the through-hole.
- the through hole may be formed in a form in which a plurality of holes are uniformly dispersed on one surface of the water tank.
- a partition wall may be added between the battery module housings.
- the sealing member fills the through hole, and may include an extension part extending outward from the periphery of the through hole on the outer surface of the water tank.
- the battery cell may be a pouch-type battery cell, a prismatic battery cell, or a cylindrical battery cell.
- the battery pack according to the present invention has a water tank inside the battery pack, so that the fired battery cells can be rapidly cooled without increasing the external shape of the battery pack, thereby preventing the thermal runaway phenomenon of the battery cells. can be suppressed for sure.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a battery pack according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the battery pack according to the first embodiment.
- FIG 3 is a perspective view of a battery module including a battery module housing having an opening formed on one side facing the water tank.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' in the battery pack shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram for explaining a situation in which a flame is extinguished when ignition occurs in the battery pack according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the battery pack according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A' in the battery pack shown in FIG. 6 .
- FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram for explaining a situation in which a flame is extinguished when ignition occurs in the battery pack according to the second embodiment.
- FIG 9 is an exploded perspective view of the battery pack according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' in the battery pack shown in FIG. 9 .
- FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram for explaining a situation in which a flame is extinguished when ignition occurs in the battery pack according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a battery pack according to a first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the battery pack according to the first embodiment.
- the battery pack according to the present invention includes a battery module housing 210 accommodating a plurality of battery cells 220 and a battery pack case 100 accommodating one or more battery module housings 210 . , including a water tank 300 positioned on one side of the battery module housings 210 and accommodating cooling water, wherein at least a portion of the surface facing the water tank 300 is open. is made of
- a through hole is formed on the lower surface of the water tank 300 , and a sealing member 320 is added to prevent the coolant from being discharged through the through hole when the battery pack is in a normal state. Since the sealing member 320 is added to the lower surface of the water tank, it is invisible from the outer surface of the battery pack, but the sealing member 320 is illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 for convenience of explanation.
- the plurality of battery cells 220 may be pouch-type battery cells, and in a state in which the pouch-type battery cells are stacked so that the electrode assembly accommodating part is in close contact with each other, the bottom of the electrode assembly accommodating part is perpendicular to the ground. It may be in a state arranged to be this.
- the pouch-type battery cell may be a bidirectional battery cell in which a positive electrode lead and a negative electrode lead protrude in opposite directions, or a unidirectional battery cell in which a positive electrode lead and a negative electrode lead protrude in the same direction.
- the water tank 300 is a heat sink integral type, and a flow path 310 for guiding the flow of the coolant flowing in and out is formed inside the water tank 300 , and the coolant flowing into and discharged from the water tank 300 .
- temperature can be maintained at a constant level.
- the water tank 300 may have a wide rectangular parallelepiped shape with a lower surface facing the battery module housing 210 and an upper surface opposite thereto, wherein the area of the upper and lower surfaces is a plurality of batteries accommodated in the battery pack case 100 .
- the module housings 210 are sized to cover the entire top surface.
- the battery pack case 100 has a shape like a box with the top surface removed from a cuboid, and may have an open top, and the water tank 300 is an open top surface of the battery pack case 100 . It can be combined with the battery pack case 100 in the form of covering the.
- the water tank 200 is disposed on the upper surface of the battery module housing 110 , it can serve as a cover for the battery pack case with the upper surface open.
- the battery pack case 100 may have a structure including a case body in which the upper surface is removed from a cuboid to have an open upper surface, and a top plate coupled to the open upper surface.
- the water tank may be in a form combined with the top plate. That is, the water tank may be attached to the inner surface of the upper surface of the battery pack case.
- the top plate may be an upper surface of the water tank
- the water tank may be integrally formed with the top plate
- the battery module housing 210 shown in FIG. 2 has a plate shape disposed on each of both sides of a battery cell stack composed of a plurality of battery cells 220 .
- a metal strap 240 for fixing the plurality of battery cells 220 is added to each of the upper and lower surfaces of the battery cell stack.
- two or more metal straps 240 may be added to each battery cell stack, and in a state in which the plate-shaped battery module housing 210 is attached to each of both sides of the battery cell stack, the metal straps 240 ) may be added to each of the upper and lower surfaces of the battery cell stack.
- the metal straps 240 added to the upper surface of the battery cell stack include extensions extending downwardly along both sides of the battery cell stack, and the metal straps 240 added to the lower surface of the battery cell stack are both sides of the battery cell stack. It may include an extension extending upward along the.
- the shape of the battery cell stack can be fixed by using the metal strap including the extension part as described above.
- the portion of the upper surface of the battery cell stack to which the metal strap 240 is not added is in a state where the battery cells 220 are exposed.
- the coolant in the water tank 300 is sprayed, it can be directly injected into the battery cells. .
- FIG 3 is a perspective view of the battery module housing in which an opening is formed on one side facing the water tank.
- the battery module housing 210 has a structure surrounding the outer surfaces except in both directions in which the electrode terminals 221 protrude from the battery cell stack composed of a plurality of battery cells 220 , and includes a water tank and a water tank. An opening 230 is formed on one side of the facing battery module housing 210 .
- the cooling water can be directly injected into all the battery cells built in through the opening 230 formed in the battery module housing 210, the shape, size, number, etc. of the opening is not particularly limited.
- the battery cell shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 is a pouch-type battery cell, and may be a bidirectional battery cell in which a positive electrode lead and a negative electrode lead protrude in opposite directions, or a unidirectional battery in which a positive electrode lead and a negative electrode lead protrude in the same direction. It can be a cell.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' in the battery pack shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram for explaining a situation in which a flame is extinguished when ignition occurs in the battery pack according to the first embodiment.
- the battery module housing As the battery module housing, the battery module housing 210 formed in the plate shape shown in FIG. 2 is used, and the metal strap is not shown in the cross section for convenience of explanation.
- a plurality of battery module housings 210 are disposed in the battery pack case 100 , and a plurality of battery cells 220 are disposed inside the battery module housing 210 .
- a water tank 300 is disposed on an upper portion of the plurality of battery module housings 210 , and cooling water for lowering the temperature of the heated or ignited battery cells is filled in the water tank 300 .
- a through hole is formed on one surface of the water tank 300 facing the battery module housing 210 , and a sealing member 320 is added to the through hole to seal the through hole.
- the sealing member 320 is made of a material melted by a high-temperature gas or sparks emitted from the battery cell 220 . That is, when the battery cell 220 is in a normal state, the sealing member 320 seals the through hole, but the temperature of the ignited battery cell like the battery cell 220' increases and a flame is generated. When it spreads to the sealing member located in the upper part, the sealing member 320 having a low melting temperature is melted and the through-hole 330 is opened, so that the cooling water inside the water tank 300 can be directly injected into the battery cell.
- the cooling water accommodated in the water tank 300 is vaporized due to the ignition of the battery cells and increases in volume to become a high-pressure state. .
- the sealing member 320 that is not adjacent to the ignited battery cell 220 ′ is not melted and the shape can be maintained, so that the coolant can be ejected only from the through hole from which the sealing member is removed.
- the cooling water is directly injected into the pouch type battery cell, it is necessary to prevent the flame of the pouch type battery cell from increasing or explosion due to the injection of the cooling water. Therefore, it is preferable that inflammable substances are not included as additives included in the cooling water.
- the amount of the additive is sufficient to prevent secondary explosion of the pouch-type battery cell, and at the same time, it may be used as an antifreeze to prevent the cooling water from freezing. .
- the sealing member may be a thermoplastic polymer resin having a melting point of about 200 °C or less, for example, materials having a melting point of about 100 °C or more and 200 °C or less, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, etc., may be used as the thermoplastic polymer resin.
- the sealing member 320 fills the through hole, and may include an extension part 325 extending outward from the periphery of the through hole on the outer surface of the water tank.
- the extension portion 325 is a portion extending further from the outer surface of the water tank, and in a normal state, the bonding force of the sealing member 320 to the water tank can be improved, and when the battery cell is ignited, the temperature rises.
- the through-hole may be opened by melting from the extension.
- a thermal runaway phenomenon of the battery cell may occur.
- the temperature of the battery cell may rise to about 260° C., which is the temperature at which gas venting occurs.
- the temperature of the battery cell may continue to rise while gas venting occurs.
- the battery pack according to the present invention includes a water tank 300 containing coolant at a position adjacent to the upper portion of the battery module housing 210, and a sealing member with a low melting point seals the through hole through which the coolant flows.
- a sealing member with a low melting point seals the through hole through which the coolant flows.
- the flame of the battery cell can be quickly suppressed, thereby ensuring the safety of the user.
- the through hole 230 formed in the water tank 300 may be formed in a form in which a plurality of holes are uniformly dispersed on one surface of the water tank. can be Therefore, even if a battery cell in a certain position is ignited, the coolant may be directly injected into the ignited battery cell regardless of the position of the battery cell. That is, the number of through holes formed in the water tank may be designed in consideration of the size and number of the battery module housing and the shape, size, and number of battery cells disposed in the battery module housing.
- FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the battery pack according to the second embodiment
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' in the battery pack shown in FIG. 6, and
- FIG. 8 is the battery pack according to the second embodiment. It is a schematic diagram to explain the situation in which the flame is extinguished when an ignition occurs.
- the battery pack includes a battery module housing 210 accommodating a plurality of battery cells 220 , a battery pack case 100 accommodating one or more battery module housings 210 , and a battery module housing.
- the battery module housing 210 includes a water tank 300 positioned on top of the 210 , and at least a portion of a surface facing the water tank 300 is opened.
- the plurality of battery cells 220 have a hexahedral structure as a whole and are prismatic battery cells in which an electrode assembly is accommodated in a battery case made of a metal material, and the positive and negative terminals protrude from the upper surface to face the water tank 300 .
- the prismatic battery cells may be arranged in close contact so that side surfaces having relatively large areas are stacked adjacently.
- the water tank 300 has a through hole formed on one surface facing the plurality of battery module housings, and a sealing member 320 made of a material having a low melting point is added to the through hole, so that the battery cell is ignited.
- a sealing member 320 made of a material having a low melting point is added to the through hole, so that the battery cell is ignited.
- the sealing member is melted, the through hole is opened, and the cooling water accommodated in the water tank can be directly injected into the battery cell 220 through the through hole.
- the description of the battery pack according to the second embodiment may be equally applied to the description of the battery pack according to the first embodiment.
- the same reference numerals are applied to the same objects in the same range among the components of the first and second embodiments.
- FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the battery pack according to the third embodiment
- FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' in the battery pack shown in FIG. 9, and
- FIG. 11 is the battery pack according to the third embodiment. It is a schematic diagram to explain the situation in which the flame is extinguished when an ignition occurs.
- the battery pack includes a battery module housing 210 accommodating a plurality of battery cells 220 , a battery pack case 100 accommodating one or more battery module housings 210 , and a battery module housing.
- the battery module housing 210 includes a water tank 300 positioned on top of the 210 , and at least a portion of a surface facing the water tank 300 is opened.
- the plurality of battery cells 220 are cylindrical battery cells in which the electrode assembly is housed in a battery case made of a metal material and has a cylindrical structure as a whole, and the positive electrode terminal may be disposed to protrude upward to face the water tank 300 . .
- the water tank 300 has a through hole formed on one surface facing the plurality of battery module housings, and a sealing member 320 made of a material having a low melting point is added to the through hole, so that the battery cell is ignited.
- a sealing member 320 made of a material having a low melting point is added to the through hole, so that the battery cell is ignited.
- the sealing member is melted, the through hole is opened, and the cooling water accommodated in the water tank can be directly injected into the battery cell 220 through the through hole.
- the description of the battery pack according to the third embodiment may be equally applied to the description of the battery pack according to the first embodiment.
- the same reference numerals are applied to the same objects in the same range among the components of the first and third embodiments.
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- 복수의 전지셀들을 수용하는 전지모듈 하우징;하나 이상의 상기 전지모듈 하우징들을 수납하는 전지팩 케이스; 및상기 전지모듈 하우징들의 일측면 상에 위치하고 냉각수를 수용하고 있는 워터탱크;를 포함하고,상기 전지모듈 하우징은, 상기 워터탱크와 대면하는 면의 적어도 일부가 개방된 형태로 이루어진 전지팩.
- 제 1 항에 있어서, 상기 워터탱크는 히트싱크 일체형이고,상기 워터탱크 내부에는 유입 및 배출되는 냉각수의 흐름을 가이드하기 위한 유로가 형성되어 있는 전지팩.
- 제 1 항에 있어서, 상기 워터탱크는 상기 전지모듈 하우징들 전체의 상면을 덮는 크기로 이루어진 전지팩.
- 제 1 항에 있어서, 상기 워터탱크는 상기 전지팩 케이스의 상면 내측면에 부착된 형태인 전지팩.
- 제 1 항에 있어서, 상기 전지팩 케이스는 상부가 개방된 형태이고,상기 워터탱크는 개방된 상기 전지팩 케이스의 상면을 덮는 형태로 상기 전지팩 케이스와 결합하는 전지팩.
- 제 1 항에 있어서, 상기 전지모듈 하우징은, 상기 복수의 전지셀들로 구성되는 전지셀 스택의 양쪽 측면 각각에 배치하는 판 형태인 전지팩.
- 제 6 항에 있어서, 상기 전지셀 스택의 상면과 하면 각각에는, 상기 복수의 전지셀들을 고정하기 위한 금속 스트랩이 부가되어 있는 전지팩.
- 제 1 항에 있어서, 상기 전지모듈 하우징은, 상기 복수의 전지셀들로 구성되는 전지셀 스택에서 전극단자가 돌출되는 양방향을 제외한 외면들을 감싸는 구조로 이루어지고,상기 워터탱크와 대면하는 상기 전지모듈 하우징의 일측면에는 개구가 형성되어 있는 전지팩.
- 제 1 항에 있어서, 상기 워터탱크는, 상기 전지모듈 하우징과 대면하는 일면에 관통구가 형성되어 있고, 상기 관통구에는 밀봉부재가 부가되어 있는 전지팩.
- 제 9 항에 있어서, 상기 밀봉부재는 상기 전지셀에서 방출하는 고온 가스 또는 스파크에 의해 용융되는 소재로 이루어진 전지팩.
- 제 10 항에 있어서, 상기 밀봉부재의 용융에 의해 상기 관통구가 개방되고,상기 관통구를 통해 상기 워터탱크 내부에 수용된 냉각수가 상기 전지셀로 투입되는 전지팩.
- 제 9 항에 있어서, 상기 관통구는, 상기 워터탱크 일면에 복수의 구멍들이 균일하게 분산된 형태로 형성되어 있는 전지팩.
- 제 1 항에 있어서, 상기 전지모듈 하우징들 사이에는 격벽이 부가되어 있는 전지팩.
- 제 9 항에 있어서, 상기 밀봉부재는 상기 관통구를 채우고 있으며, 상기 워터탱크의 외측면에서 상기 관통구의 둘레보다 외측으로 더 연장된 연장부를 포함하는 전지팩.
- 제 1 항에 있어서, 상기 전지셀은 파우치형 전지셀, 각형 전지셀 또는 원통형 전지셀인 전지팩.
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