WO2022108291A1 - 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, in order to prevent the flame ignited from spreading in the battery cells inside the battery pack, a thermal diffusion suppressing structure is included so that cooling water can be injected into the ignited battery cell or the battery module housing including the ignited battery cell. It's about 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 a middle case and an inner case are accommodated in the outer case, a plurality of unit cells are accommodated in the middle case, the extinguishing agent is accommodated in the inner case, and when the unit cell heats up to an upper limit temperature or higher, 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 1 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 1 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-252909 (2012.12.20)
- the present invention has a fire extinguishing function and a thermal diffusion suppression structure that can extinguish the ignition of the battery cell and prevent the flame from being transmitted to the adjacent battery cells when the battery cell is ignited or exploded.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a battery pack comprising a.
- the battery pack according to the present invention includes a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked, and wraps the remaining outer surfaces except for the first and second surfaces, which are both end surfaces in the electric length direction of the battery cell stack.
- the battery cell stack may be stacked so that the bottom of the electrode assembly receiving part is parallel to the lower surface of the battery pack case.
- the battery cell stack may be stacked so that the bottom of the electrode assembly accommodating part is perpendicular to the lower surface of the battery pack case.
- the water tank may include a first water tank and a second water tank
- the pack case space may include a first water tank
- the cross beam may include a second water tank.
- a through hole is formed in one side of the pack case space portion facing the first surface and one side of the cross beam facing the second surface, and the through hole is formed in the through hole.
- a sealing member may be added.
- 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 may be opened by melting of the sealing member, and the cooling water accommodated in the water tank may be sprayed through the through-hole.
- the through hole may be formed in a form in which a plurality of holes are uniformly dispersed.
- At least part or all of the first surface and the second surface may be formed in an open shape.
- a separation space may be formed between the battery cell stack and the pack case space or between the battery cell stack and the cross beam.
- a metal band may be added to the first surface and the second surface.
- an end cover may be added to each of the first and second surfaces of the battery module housing, and an opening may be formed in the end cover.
- an end cover may be added to the first and second surfaces, and the battery module housing may be sealed by the end cover.
- the battery pack according to the present invention since the battery pack according to the present invention has a water tank inside, it is possible to rapidly cool the ignited battery cells without increasing the external shape of the battery pack, thereby reliably preventing thermal runaway of the battery cells. can be suppressed
- cooling water can be supplied to the outer surface of the battery module housing including the ignited battery cell, so that it is possible to prevent high thermal energy from being transmitted to the neighboring battery module. .
- cooling water is accommodated in the crossbeam and the pack case space, a through hole is formed on one side thereof, and a water tank is provided in a form in which a sealing member fills the through hole.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a battery pack according to a first embodiment, and a partial perspective view of a battery module;
- FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of part B of FIG. 1 , and is a schematic diagram for explaining a situation in which thermal diffusion is suppressed when ignition occurs in the battery pack according to the first embodiment.
- FIG 3 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a battery pack and a partial perspective view of a battery module according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of part B of FIG. 3 , and is a schematic diagram for explaining a situation in which thermal diffusion is suppressed when ignition occurs in the battery pack according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a battery pack and a partial perspective view of a battery module according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a battery pack and a partial perspective view of a battery module according to the fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of part B of FIG. 5 , and is a schematic diagram for explaining a situation in which thermal diffusion is suppressed when ignition occurs in the battery pack according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a battery pack and a partial perspective view of a battery module according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a battery pack and a partial perspective view of a battery module according to the sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of part B of FIG. 8 , and is a schematic diagram for explaining a situation in which thermal diffusion is suppressed when ignition occurs in the battery pack according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG 11 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a battery pack and a partial perspective view of a battery module according to the seventh embodiment.
- FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of part B of FIG. 11 , and is a schematic diagram for explaining a situation in which thermal diffusion is suppressed when ignition occurs in the battery pack according to the seventh embodiment.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a battery pack and a partial perspective view of a battery module according to an eighth embodiment.
- FIG. 14 is an enlarged view of part B of FIG. 13 , and is a schematic diagram for explaining a situation in which thermal diffusion is suppressed when ignition occurs in the battery pack according to the eighth embodiment.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a battery pack and a partial perspective view of a battery module according to the first embodiment
- FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of part B of FIG. 1 , wherein thermal diffusion is suppressed when ignition occurs in the battery pack according to the first embodiment. It is a schematic diagram to explain the situation.
- the battery pack according to the first embodiment includes a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells 130 are stacked, a first surface that is both end surfaces in the electric length direction (L) of the battery cell stack, and A battery module housing 101 covering the remaining outer surface except for the second surface, a water tank 200 for supplying cooling water to the battery cells 130, and a battery pack case 100 accommodating a plurality of battery module housings, and , the battery pack case 100 includes a pack case space portion 110 positioned adjacent to the first surface, and a crossbeam 120 positioned adjacent to the second surface.
- the battery cell 130 of FIGS. 1 and 2 may be a bidirectional pouch type battery cell in which the positive electrode lead and the negative electrode lead protrude in opposite directions, or a unidirectional pouch type battery cell in which the positive electrode lead and the negative electrode lead protrude in the same direction.
- the electrode lead 131 in the battery cell shown in FIG. 1 is illustrated as a bidirectional battery cell protruding in different directions, the shape of the pouch-type battery cell included in the present invention is not limited thereto.
- the plurality of battery cells 130 constituting the battery cell stack are stacked so that the bottom of the electrode assembly accommodating part is parallel to the lower surface of the battery pack case.
- the battery pack shown in FIG. 1 has a form that can accommodate eight battery modules 140 in two rows and four columns, and a cross beam 120 is disposed between the first row of the battery module and the second row of the battery module so that the battery pack case Structural safety is reinforced.
- the number or position of the battery modules is not limited to the shape and number shown in FIG. 1 , and design changes are freely possible in consideration of the desired capacity and output amount of the battery pack.
- 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.
- At least a part or all of the first and second surfaces of the battery module housing may be opened, and specifically, between the battery cell stack and the pack case space, or A spaced space may be formed between the battery cell stack and the cross beam.
- a water tank containing cooling water is provided at positions adjacent to the first and second surfaces, and a sealing member having a low melting point seals a through hole through which the cooling water flows. Accordingly, when the battery cell is ignited, the through-hole is opened as the sealing member adjacent thereto is melted, and the coolant contained in the water tank is introduced through the through-hole toward the ignited battery cell.
- the flame of the battery cell can be quickly suppressed, thereby ensuring the safety of the user.
- the water tank 200 includes a first water tank and a second water tank
- the pack case space 110 includes a first water tank
- the cross beam 120 includes a second water tank. do.
- a first water tank may be provided in a separately partitioned space inside the pack case space, and a second water tank may be provided in a separately partitioned space inside the crossbeam.
- the pack case space unit itself may function as a first water tank by providing cooling water inside the pack case space
- the cross beam itself may function as a second water tank by providing cooling water inside the cross beam.
- a through hole 220 is formed in one side of the pack case space portion 110 facing the first surface and one side of the cross beam 120 facing the second surface, and the through hole 220 is formed.
- a sealing member 210 is added to the to seal the through hole 220 .
- the sealing member 210 is made of a material melted by a high-temperature gas or sparks emitted from the battery cell 130 . That is, when the battery cell 130 is in a normal state, the sealing member 210 seals the through hole, but the temperature of the ignited battery cell such as the battery cell 130' causes the sealing member 210 to melt. When the temperature increases, the sealing member 210 is melted and the through hole 230 is opened. Accordingly, the cooling water inside the water tank 200 may be directly injected into the battery cells.
- the cooling water accommodated in the water tank 200 is vaporized due to the ignition of the battery cells and increases in volume to become a high-pressure state. .
- the coolant can be ejected only from the through hole 220 from which the sealing member is removed.
- the additive contained in the cooling water does not contain a combustible material.
- 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 freezing of the coolant. .
- thermoplastic polymer resin having a melting point of about 200° C. or less may be applied.
- materials having a melting point of about 100° C. or more and 200° C. or less, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, may be used.
- the through hole 220 may be formed in a form in which a plurality of holes are uniformly dispersed, the sealing member positioned adjacent thereto may be melted no matter what battery cell fires.
- the size of the through hole may correspond to the thickness of one battery cell, and when the sealing member is removed and the through hole is opened, cooling water may be sprayed to one battery cell.
- the size of the through hole may be made to have a size corresponding to the sum of the thicknesses of the plurality of battery cells. Accordingly, when the sealing member is removed and the through hole is opened, the cooling water may be sprayed to the plurality of battery cells.
- the through hole may have a circular shape, a polygonal shape, a slit shape, or a grid shape.
- 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. 3 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a battery pack according to the second embodiment, and a partial perspective view of a battery module
- FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of part B of FIG. 3 , wherein thermal diffusion is suppressed when ignition occurs in the battery pack according to the second embodiment. It is a schematic diagram to explain the situation.
- a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells 130 are stacked, a battery surrounding the remaining outer surfaces except for the first and second surfaces, which are both end surfaces of the battery cell stack in the electric length direction (L) It includes a module housing 101 , a water tank 200 for supplying cooling water to the battery cells 130 , and a battery pack case 100 accommodating a plurality of battery module housings, wherein the battery pack case 100 includes: It includes a pack case space portion 110 positioned adjacent to the first surface, and a crossbeam 120 positioned adjacent to the second surface.
- the battery cell 130 of FIG. 3 may be a bidirectional pouch type battery cell in which the positive electrode lead and the negative electrode lead protrude in opposite directions, or may be a unidirectional pouch type battery cell in which the positive electrode lead and the negative electrode lead protrude in the same direction. Therefore, although the electrode lead 131 in the battery cell shown in FIG. 3 is illustrated as a bidirectional battery cell protruding in different directions, the shape of the pouch-type battery cell included in the present invention is not limited thereto.
- the plurality of battery cells 130 constituting the battery cell stack are stacked so that the bottom of the electrode assembly accommodating part is perpendicular to the lower surface of the battery pack case.
- the battery pack according to the second embodiment is such that the bottom of the electrode assembly accommodating part is perpendicular to the lower surface of the battery pack case.
- the cell stack is arranged.
- the description of the battery pack according to the first embodiment except for the arrangement direction of the battery cell stack may be equally applied to the battery pack according to the second embodiment.
- the same reference numerals may be applied.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of the battery pack and a partial perspective view of the battery module according to the third embodiment
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of the battery pack and a partial perspective view of the battery module according to the fourth embodiment
- the battery pack according to the third embodiment shown in FIG. 5 and the battery pack according to the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 6 are a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells 130 are stacked. , a battery module housing 101 surrounding the remaining outer surfaces except for the first and second ends, which are both end surfaces of the battery cell stack in the electric length direction (L), and a water tank 200 for supplying cooling water to the battery cells 130 . and a battery pack case 100 accommodating a plurality of battery module housings, wherein the battery pack case 100 includes a pack case space 110 positioned adjacent to the first surface, and the second surface. and a crossbeam 120 positioned adjacently.
- the battery pack according to the third embodiment has the same configuration as the battery pack according to the first embodiment, except that a metal band 150 is added to the first and second surfaces of the battery module housing 101 . is made of
- the metal band 150 is attached to the first surface and the second surface with a predetermined spacing therebetween, so that the battery cells may be exposed through the spacing.
- an end cover 160 is added to each of the first and second surfaces of the battery module housing 101 , and an opening 161 is provided in the end cover 160 . Except that is formed, it has the same configuration as the battery pack according to the first embodiment.
- the battery cells are exposed through the opening 161 formed in the end cover 160 .
- the separation interval formed between the metal band and the metal band in the battery pack according to the third embodiment is formed at a position facing the sealing member so that the sealing member is opened and the sprayed coolant can be directly injected into the battery cell, , it is preferable that the opening of the end cover in the battery pack according to the fourth embodiment is formed at a position facing the sealing member.
- the first and second surfaces of the battery module housing When a metal band is added to the first and second surfaces of the battery module housing as in the battery pack according to the third embodiment, and in the case of the battery pack according to the fourth embodiment, the first and second surfaces of the battery module housing
- the weight of the battery module and battery pack can be reduced compared to that with the end cover added. can shorten the distance traveled. Therefore, the sealing member can be quickly melted, and the cooling water can be directly injected into the battery cell.
- the thickness and number of metal bands according to the third embodiment can be designed and changed to various thicknesses and numbers according to settings. This can prevent the battery cell stack from expanding.
- the opening may have a size corresponding to one battery cell or a size corresponding to a plurality of battery cells.
- the opening may be in the form of a circle, an oval, a polygon, or a slit, or an end cover having a grid pattern may be applied.
- the description of the battery pack according to the third embodiment and the fourth embodiment is, except for the point that an end cover having a metal band or an opening formed thereon is added to the first and second surfaces of the battery module housing, the first
- the description of the battery pack according to the embodiment may be equally applied.
- the same reference numerals may be applied if the objects of the third and fourth embodiments are within the same range.
- FIG. 7 shows the battery pack according to the third embodiment in which a metal band is added to the first side and the second side, but the end cover ( 161) is formed at the position of the metal band 150 in FIG. 160), it may have the same shape as a vertical cross-sectional view of the battery pack according to the fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a perspective and cross-sectional view of a battery pack and a partial perspective view of a battery module according to a fifth embodiment
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a battery pack and a partial perspective view of a battery module according to the sixth embodiment
- the battery pack according to the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 8 and the battery pack according to the sixth embodiment shown in FIG. 9 are a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells 130 are stacked. , a battery module housing 101 surrounding the remaining outer surfaces except for the first and second ends, which are both end surfaces of the battery cell stack in the electric length direction (L), and a water tank 200 for supplying cooling water to the battery cells 130 . and a battery pack case 100 accommodating a plurality of battery module housings, wherein the battery pack case 100 includes a pack case space 110 positioned adjacent to the first surface, and the second surface. and a crossbeam 120 positioned adjacently.
- the battery packs according to the fifth and sixth embodiments are stacked so that the bottom of the electrode assembly accommodating part is perpendicular to the lower surface of the battery pack case.
- the battery pack according to the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 8 the battery pack according to the third embodiment shown in FIG. 5
- the battery pack according to the sixth embodiment shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 6 the battery cell stack is arranged such that the bottom of the electrode assembly receiving part is perpendicular to the lower surface of the battery pack case Except for the point, it has the same configuration as the battery packs of the third and fourth embodiments.
- descriptions of the battery packs according to the fifth and sixth embodiments except for the arrangement direction of the battery cell stack may be applied in the same manner as the battery packs according to the third and fourth embodiments.
- the same reference numerals may be applied.
- FIG. 10 shows the battery pack according to the fifth embodiment in which a metal band is added to the first side and the second side, but an end cover ( 160), it may have the same shape as a vertical cross-sectional view of the battery pack according to the sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a battery pack and a partial perspective view of a battery module according to the seventh embodiment
- FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of part B of FIG. It is a schematic diagram to explain the situation.
- the battery pack according to the seventh embodiment includes a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells 130 are stacked, a first surface that is both end surfaces in the electric length direction (L) of the battery cell stack, and a second surface A battery module housing 101 covering the remaining outer surfaces except for two surfaces, a water tank 200 for supplying cooling water to the battery module housing 101, and a battery pack case 100 accommodating a plurality of battery module housings, and , the battery pack case 100 includes a pack case space portion 110 positioned adjacent to the first surface, and a crossbeam 120 positioned adjacent to the second surface.
- the battery cell 130 of FIGS. 11 and 12 may be a bidirectional pouch type battery cell in which the positive electrode lead and the negative electrode lead protrude in opposite directions, or a unidirectional pouch type battery cell in which the positive electrode lead and the negative electrode lead protrude in the same direction.
- the electrode lead 131 in the battery cell shown in FIG. 11 is illustrated as a bidirectional battery cell protruding in different directions, the shape of the pouch-type battery cell included in the present invention is not limited thereto.
- the plurality of battery cells 130 constituting the battery cell stack are stacked so that the bottom of the electrode assembly accommodating part is parallel to the lower surface of the battery pack case.
- an end cover 170 is added to the first surface and the second surface from which the electrode terminal 131 protrudes, and the end cover Reference numeral 170 denotes a form in which a separate opening is not formed, and the battery module housing is sealed by the end cover 170 .
- the temperature of the battery cell 130 ′ increases due to ignition, heat is transferred to the adjacent pack case space 110 and the cross beam 120 , and sealing adjacent to the ignited battery cell 130 ′
- the member 210 may be melted to open the through hole 220 of the water tank 200 .
- the battery module housing 101 is sealed by the end cover 170 , the first water tank 200 included in the pack case space 110 and the second water tank 200 included in the cross beam 120 . Even if the coolant is sprayed from the water tank 200 , it cannot be directly sprayed onto the battery cells 130 and the coolant can be sprayed only on the outer surface of the battery module housing 101 .
- the battery pack according to the seventh embodiment has end covers added to the first and second surfaces of the battery module housing to form the battery module. The only difference is that it is a sealed form.
- the same reference numerals may be applied as long as the objects are within the same range among the components of the first embodiment and the seventh embodiment.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a battery pack and a partial perspective view of a battery module according to the eighth embodiment
- FIG. 14 is an enlarged view of part B of FIG. 13, in which thermal diffusion is suppressed when ignition occurs in the battery pack according to the eighth embodiment. It is a schematic diagram to explain the situation.
- the battery pack according to the eighth embodiment includes a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells 130 are stacked, a first surface that is both end surfaces in the electric length direction (L) of the battery cell stack, and a second surface A battery module housing 101 covering the remaining outer surfaces except for two sides, a water tank 200 for supplying cooling water to the battery cells 130, and a battery pack case 100 accommodating a plurality of battery module housings,
- the battery pack case 100 includes a pack case space portion 110 positioned adjacent to the first surface, and a crossbeam 120 positioned adjacent to the second surface.
- the battery cell stack is arranged such that the bottom of the electrode assembly receiving part is perpendicular to the lower surface of the battery pack case.
- the battery pack according to the eighth embodiment is a battery such that the bottom of the electrode assembly accommodating part is perpendicular to the lower surface of the battery pack case.
- the cell stack is arranged.
- the description of the battery pack according to the seventh embodiment except for the arrangement direction of the battery cell stack, and the description of the battery pack according to the first embodiment cited in the battery pack according to the seventh embodiment, are described in the eighth embodiment.
- the same may be applied to the battery pack according to the example.
- the same reference numerals may be applied among the elements of the seventh embodiment and the eighth embodiment.
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- 복수의 전지셀들이 적층된 전지셀 스택;상기 전지셀 스택의 전장 방향 양측 끝단면인 제1면과 제2면을 제외한 나머지 외면을 감싸는 전지모듈 하우징;상기 전지셀 또는 전지모듈 하우징에 냉각수를 공급하기 위한 워터탱크 및복수의 전지모듈 하우징을 수용하는 전지팩 케이스;를 포함하고,상기 전지팩 케이스는, 상기 제1면에 인접하게 위치하는 팩케이스 공간부, 및 상기 제2면에 인접하게 위치하는 크로스빔(crossbeam)을 포함하는 전지팩.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 전지셀 스택은, 전극조립체 수납부 바닥이 상기 전지팩 케이스의 하면과 평행한 상태가 되도록 적층되어 있는 전지팩.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 전지셀 스택은, 전극조립체 수납부 바닥이 상기 전지팩 케이스의 하면과 수직인 상태가 되도록 적층되어 있는 전지팩.
- 제 1 항에 있어서, 상기 워터탱크는 제1워터탱크와 제2워터탱크를 포함하고,상기 팩케이스 공간부는 제1워터탱크를 포함하며 상기 크로스빔은 제2워터탱크를 포함하는 전지팩.
- 제 1 항에 있어서, 상기 제1면과 대면하는 상기 팩케이스 공간부의 일측면과, 상기 제2면과 대면하는 상기 크로스빔의 일측면에 관통구가 형성되어 있고, 상기 관통구에 밀봉부재가 부가되어 있는 전지팩.
- 제 5 항에 있어서, 상기 밀봉부재는 상기 전지셀에서 방출하는 고온 가스 또는 스파크에 의해 용융되는 소재로 이루어진 전지팩.
- 제 6 항에 있어서, 상기 밀봉부재의 용융에 의해 상기 관통구가 개방되고,상기 관통구를 통해 상기 워터탱크 내부에 수용된 냉각수가 분사되는 전지팩.
- 제 5 항에 있어서, 상기 관통구는 복수의 구멍들이 균일하게 분산된 형태로 형성되어 있는 전지팩.
- 제 2 항 또는 제 3 항에 있어서, 상기 제1면과 제2면은 적어도 일부 또는 전체가 개방된 형태로 이루어진 전지팩.
- 제 9 항에 있어서, 상기 전지셀 스택과 상기 팩케이스 공간부 사이, 또는 상기 전지셀 스택과 상기 크로스빔 사이에 이격 공간이 형성되는 전지팩.
- 제 9 항에 있어서, 상기 제1면과 제2면에 금속 밴드가 부가되어 있는 전지팩.
- 제 9 항에 있어서, 상기 전지모듈 하우징의 제1면 및 제2면 각각에는 엔드 커버가 부가되어 있고, 상기 엔드 커버에는 개구가 형성되어 있는 전지팩.
- 제 2 항 또는 제 3 항에 있어서, 상기 제1면과 제2면에는 엔드 커버가 부가되어 있고, 상기 전지모듈 하우징은 상기 엔드 커버에 의해 밀폐된 형태인 전지팩.
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