WO2022196983A1 - 전지 모듈 및 이를 포함하는 전지팩 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a battery module and a battery pack including the same, and more particularly, to a battery module with enhanced safety and a battery pack including the same.
- a rechargeable battery capable of charging and discharging is a measure to solve air pollution such as conventional gasoline vehicles using fossil fuels, and electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles ( P-HEV) is being used as a power source, and the need for the development of secondary batteries is increasing.
- EVs electric vehicles
- HEVs hybrid electric vehicles
- P-HEV plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
- lithium secondary batteries do not have much memory effect compared to nickel-based secondary batteries, so charging and discharging are possible freely. , the self-discharge rate is very low and the energy density is high.
- Such a lithium secondary battery mainly uses a lithium-based oxide and a carbon material as a positive electrode active material and a negative electrode active material, respectively.
- a lithium secondary battery includes an electrode assembly in which a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate to which the positive electrode active material and the negative electrode active material are respectively applied with a separator interposed therebetween, and a battery case for sealingly accommodating the electrode assembly together with an electrolyte.
- a lithium secondary battery may be classified into a can-type secondary battery in which the electrode assembly is embedded in a metal can and a pouch-type secondary battery in which the electrode assembly is embedded in a pouch of an aluminum laminate sheet according to the shape of the exterior material.
- a battery module in which a plurality of battery cells are electrically connected this is used In such a battery module, a plurality of battery cells are connected in series or parallel to each other to form a battery cell stack, thereby improving capacity and output.
- One or more battery modules may be mounted together with various control and protection systems such as a Battery Disconnect Unit (BDU), a Battery Management System (BMS), and a cooling system to form a battery pack.
- BDU Battery Disconnect Unit
- BMS Battery Management System
- a cooling system to form a battery pack.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a conventional battery module.
- the battery cell stack (not shown) is accommodated in the module frame 20 , and then the end plate 40 is bonded to the open part of the module frame 20 .
- a terminal bus bar opening 41H through which a part of the terminal bus bar is exposed and a module connector opening 42H through which a part of the module connector is exposed may be formed in the end plate 40 .
- the terminal bus bar opening 41H is for guiding the high voltage (HV) connection of the battery module 10
- the terminal bus bar exposed through the terminal bus bar opening 41H is another battery module or BDU (Battery Disconnect Unit).
- the module connector opening 42H is for guiding the LV (Low voltage) connection of the battery module 10, and the module connector exposed through the module connector opening 42H is connected to the BMS (Battery Management System) to Voltage information or temperature information can be transmitted.
- BMS Battery Management System
- FIG. 2 is a view showing a state when the battery module is ignited in the conventional battery pack in which the battery module of FIG. 1 is mounted.
- 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the cutting line I-I' of FIG. 2, and is a cross-sectional view showing a flame affecting an adjacent battery module when the conventional battery module is ignited.
- the conventional battery module 10 includes a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells 11 are stacked, a module frame 20 for accommodating the battery cell stack, and a battery cell stack. It includes an end plate 40 formed on the front and rear surfaces.
- the internal pressure of the battery cell 11 increases and exceeds the fusion strength limit of the battery cell 11, the high-temperature heat generated in the battery cell 11; Gas and flame may be discharged to the outside of the battery cell (11).
- high-temperature heat, gas, and flame may be discharged through the openings 41H and 42H formed in the end plate 40 , and a battery pack for disposing a plurality of battery modules 10 so that the end plates 40 face each other.
- high-temperature heat, gas, and flame ejected from the battery module 10 may affect the neighboring battery module 10 . Accordingly, the terminal bus bar formed on the end plate 40 of the neighboring battery module, etc. may be damaged, and the opening formed in the end plate 40 of the neighboring battery module 10 with high temperature heat, gas and flame It may enter the inside of the battery module 10 through the battery module 10 and may damage other electronic components including the plurality of battery cells 11 . In addition, this leads to heat propagation of the neighboring battery modules 10, resulting in a chain ignition within the battery pack.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a battery module capable of rapidly discharging a large amount of gas and blocking the inflow of oxygen when an ignition phenomenon occurs in the battery module, and a battery pack including the same.
- a battery module includes a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked; a module frame for accommodating the battery cell stack; and end plates disposed on both sides of the battery cell stack.
- a venting part for discharging gas in one direction is formed in at least one of the module frame and the end plate. The opening and closing of the venting part are controlled according to an increase in pressure inside the module frame.
- the venting unit may include: a through hole; a cover part blocking the through hole; an outer part located outside the cover part and having an open part formed thereon; and a spring part positioned between the cover part and the outer part.
- the outer portion may be in the form of a frame connected to the end plate or the module frame, and the spring portion may be fixed between the cover portion and the outer portion.
- the through-hole blocked by the cover part may be opened while the spring part is compressed.
- the venting unit may include: a through hole; a cover part blocking the through hole; and a hinge portion positioned at one side of the cover portion to enable opening and closing of the cover portion.
- the cover part When gas is generated inside the battery module, the cover part may be opened outwardly of the battery module.
- the hinge part may open the cover part outwardly of the battery module.
- a step portion may be formed in the through hole, and the other side of the cover portion may be blocked by the step portion, so that the cover portion may be opened only in an outer direction of the battery module.
- the venting part may further include an inner spring part connected to the other side of the cover part and each of the step part.
- An elastic force of the inner spring part may act in a direction opposite to a direction in which the cover part is opened.
- the venting part may further include a protrusion formed on an inner wall of the through hole, and the protrusion may be located outside the cover part.
- the battery module may further include an insulating cover positioned between the battery cell stack and the end plate.
- the venting part may be formed in the end plate, and an insulating cover opening may be formed in a position of the insulating cover corresponding to the venting part.
- a large amount of gas can be quickly discharged by the venting unit configured to discharge the gas in one direction, and the inflow of oxygen can be blocked at the same time.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a conventional battery module.
- FIG. 2 is a view showing a state when the battery module is ignited in the conventional battery pack in which the battery module of FIG. 1 is mounted.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a cross-section taken along the cutting line I-I' of FIG.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a battery module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the battery module of FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating a battery cell included in the battery module of FIG. 5 .
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the second end plate of the battery module of FIG. 4 at different angles to be seen from the front.
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating an end plate and an insulating cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing a state cut along the cutting line A-A' of FIG.
- FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the end plate and the insulating cover of FIG. 9 viewed in the -y-axis direction on the xz plane.
- FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which gas is discharged when the internal pressure of the battery module increases with respect to the end plate and the insulating cover of FIG. 10 .
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a battery module according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing a cross-section taken along the cutting line B-B' of FIG. 12 .
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating an end plate and an insulating cover according to a modified embodiment of the present invention.
- 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a state cut along the cutting line C-C' of FIG.
- 16 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which gas is discharged when the internal pressure of the battery module increases with respect to the end plate and the insulating cover of FIG. 15 .
- 17 and 18 are cross-sectional views of an end plate and an insulating cover according to a modified embodiment of the present invention.
- a part of a layer, film, region, plate, etc. when a part of a layer, film, region, plate, etc. is said to be “on” or “on” another part, it includes not only cases where it is “directly on” another part, but also cases where another part is in between. . Conversely, when we say that a part is “just above” another part, we mean that there is no other part in the middle.
- the reference part means to be located above or below the reference part, and it means to be located “on” or “on” in the direction opposite to the gravity. not.
- planar view it means when the target part is viewed from above, and when it is referred to as “cross-section”, it means when the cross-section obtained by cutting the target part vertically is viewed from the side.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a battery module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- 5 is an exploded perspective view of the battery module of FIG. 4 .
- 6 is a perspective view illustrating a battery cell included in the battery module of FIG. 5 .
- the battery module 100a includes a battery cell stack 120 in which a plurality of battery cells 110 are stacked; a module frame 200 for accommodating the battery cell stack 120; and end plates 410 and 420 disposed on both sides of the battery cell stack 120 .
- the battery cell 110 is preferably a pouch-type battery cell.
- the two electrode leads 111 and 112 are opposite to each other and protrude from one end 114a and the other end 114b of the cell body 113, respectively. has a structure in In more detail, the electrode leads 111 and 112 are connected to an electrode assembly (not shown) and protrude from the electrode assembly (not shown) to the outside of the battery cell 110 .
- both ends 114a and 114b of the cell case 114 and one side 114c connecting them are adhered in a state in which an electrode assembly (not shown) is accommodated in the cell case 114 .
- the battery cell 110 according to the present embodiment has a total of three sealing portions 114sa, 114sb, 114sc, and the sealing portions 114sa, 114sb, 114sc are sealed by a method such as thermal fusion.
- the other one side may be formed of a connection part 115 .
- the cell case 114 may be formed of a laminate sheet including a resin layer and a metal layer.
- connection part 115 may extend long along one edge of the battery cell 110 , and a protruding part 110p of the battery cell 110 called a bat-ear is provided at an end of the connection part 115 . can be formed.
- a terrace portion 116 is formed between the electrode leads 111 and 112 and the cell body 113 .
- the battery cell 110 includes a terrace portion 116 formed to extend from the cell case 114 in a direction in which the electrode leads 111 and 112 protrude.
- the battery cells 110 may be configured in plurality, and the plurality of battery cells 110 may be stacked to be electrically connected to each other to form the battery cell stack 120 .
- the battery cells 110 may be stacked along the y-axis direction to form the battery cell stack 120 .
- the first bus bar frame 310 may be positioned on one surface of the battery cell stack 120 in the direction in which the electrode leads 111 protrude (x-axis direction).
- the second bus bar frame may be positioned on the other surface of the battery cell stack 120 in the direction in which the electrode leads 112 protrude (-x-axis direction).
- the battery cell stack 120 and the first bus bar frame 310 may be accommodated together in the module frame 200 .
- the module frame 200 may protect the battery cell stack 120 accommodated in the module frame 200 and the electrical components connected thereto from external physical impact.
- the module frame 200 may be opened, and end plates on both open sides of the module frame 200 , respectively. (410, 420) may be located.
- the two end plates 410 and 420 are referred to as a first end plate 410 and a second end plate 420, respectively.
- the first end plate 410 may be joined to the module frame 200 while covering the first bus bar frame 310
- the second end plate 420 may cover the second bus bar frame (not shown) while the second end plate 420 covers the second bus bar frame (not shown). It may be bonded to the module frame 200 .
- first bus bar frame 310 may be positioned between the first end plate 410 and the battery cell stack 120 , and between the second end plate 420 and the battery cell stack 120 .
- a second bus bar frame (not shown) may be positioned.
- an insulating cover 800 (refer to FIG. 4 ) for electrical insulation may be positioned between the first end plate 410 and the first bus bar frame 310 .
- the first end plate 410 and the second end plate 420 are positioned to cover the one surface and the other surface of the battery cell stack 120 , respectively.
- the first end plate 410 and the second end plate 420 can protect the first bus bar frame 310 and various electrical components connected thereto from external impact, and for this, they must have a predetermined strength, such as aluminum It may contain a metal.
- the first end plate 410 and the second end plate 420 may be joined to the corresponding edge of the module frame 200 by welding or the like, respectively.
- the first bus bar frame 310 is positioned on one surface of the battery cell stack 120 to cover the battery cell stack 120 and guide the connection between the battery cell stack 120 and external devices at the same time.
- at least one of a bus bar, a terminal bus bar, and a module connector may be mounted on the first bus bar frame 310 .
- at least one of a bus bar, a terminal bus bar, and a module connector may be mounted on a surface opposite to the surface of the first bus bar frame 310 facing the battery cell stack.
- the bus bar 510 and the terminal bus bar 520 are mounted on the first bus bar frame 310 .
- the electrode lead 111 of the battery cell 110 may be bent to be bonded to the bus bar 510 or the terminal bus bar 520 .
- the battery cells 110 constituting the battery cell stack 120 may be connected in series or in parallel by the bus bar 510 or the terminal bus bar 520 .
- the battery cells 110 may be electrically connected to an external device or circuit through the terminal bus bar 520 exposed to the outside of the battery module 100a.
- the first bus bar frame 310 may include an electrically insulating material.
- the bus bar 510 or the terminal bus bar 520 is a battery except for a portion in which the bus bar 510 or the terminal bus bar 520 is bonded to the electrode lead 111 .
- a second bus bar frame may be positioned on the other surface of the battery cell stack 120 , and at least one of a bus bar, a terminal bus bar, and a module connector may be mounted on the second bus bar frame.
- An electrode lead 112 may be bonded to such a bus bar.
- An opening through which at least one of a terminal bus bar and a module connector is exposed may be formed in the first end plate 410 according to the present embodiment.
- the opening may be a terminal busbar opening or a module connector opening.
- a terminal bus bar opening 410H through which the terminal bus bar 520 is exposed may be formed in the first end plate 410 .
- the terminal bus bar 520 further includes an upwardly protruding portion, which is to be exposed to the outside of the battery module 100a through the terminal busbar opening 410H.
- the terminal bus bar 520 exposed through the terminal bus bar opening 410H may be connected to another battery module or a battery disconnect unit (BDU) to form a high voltage (HV) connection.
- BDU battery disconnect unit
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the second end plate of the battery module of FIG. 4 at different angles to be seen from the front.
- a module connector opening 420H through which the module connector 600 is exposed may be formed in the second end plate 420 .
- the module connector 600 may be connected to a temperature sensor or a voltage measuring member provided inside the battery module 100a.
- This module connector 600 is connected to an external BMS (Battery Management System) to form an LV (Low voltage) connection. responsible for the function
- the first end plate 410 and the second end plate 420 shown in Figs. 4, 5 and 7 are exemplary structures, and the module is mounted on the first bus bar frame 310 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- a connector may be mounted and a terminal busbar may be mounted on the second busbar frame. Accordingly, the module connector opening may be formed in the first end plate, and the terminal bus bar opening may be formed in the second end plate.
- the end plates 410 and 420 cover the front and rear surfaces of the battery cell stack 120
- the module frame 200 includes the upper surface, lower surface and both sides of the battery cell stack 120 .
- the front surface means the surface of the battery cell stack 120 in the x-axis direction
- the rear surface means the surface of the battery cell stack 120 in the -x-axis direction.
- the upper surface means the surface of the battery cell stack 120 in the z-axis direction
- the lower surface means the surface in the -z-axis direction of the battery cell stack 120
- both sides are the battery cell stack 120 , respectively. of the y-axis and -y-axis directions.
- the front and rear surfaces of the battery cell stack 120 may be surfaces on which the protruding electrode leads 111 and 112 of the battery cell 110 are located.
- At least one of the module frame 200 and the end plates 410 and 420 may include a venting part 700a for discharging gas in one direction.
- a venting portion formed on the first end plate will be described in detail.
- the description is based on the first end plate 410 , but the same or similar structure may be applied to the second end plate 420 .
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating an end plate and an insulating cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- 9 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing a state cut along the cutting line A-A' of FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the end plate and the insulating cover of FIG. 9 viewed in the -y-axis direction on the xz plane.
- the venting part 700a according to the present embodiment is opened and closed according to an increase in the pressure inside the module frame 200 , and when the pressure inside the module frame 200 increases, in one direction exhaust gas.
- the venting portion 700a includes a through hole 710a, a cover portion 720a for blocking the through hole 710a, and an outer portion 730a positioned outside the cover portion 720a and having an open portion OP formed therein. ) and a spring portion 740a positioned between the cover portion 720a and the outer portion 730a.
- the through hole 710a may be a portion formed on one surface of the first end plate 410 and perforated to penetrate the first end plate 410 .
- the cover portion 720a may be disposed to block the entire hole of the through hole 710a from the outside. In a normal operating state, the cover part 720a blocks the through hole 710a to maintain the sealed state of the battery module 100a, thereby preventing foreign substances from entering in the assembly process, transfer process, and normal operation process. .
- the outer portion 730a may be in the form of a frame connected to the first end plate 410 .
- the outer portion 730a may have a cross-shaped frame disposed on one surface of the first end plate 410 . Because of the frame shape, an open portion OP is naturally formed between the frames.
- the outer portion 730a is located outside the cover portion 720a and may be in the form of covering the cover portion 720a, but since the open portion OP is provided between the frames, the outer portion 730a It is not sealed.
- the outer portion 730a may have a straight frame shape.
- it is structurally not particularly limited as long as it is positioned outside the cover portion 720a to form an open portion, and a spring portion 740a to be described later can be fixed therebetween.
- the spring part 740a is an elastic member positioned between the cover part 720a and the outer part 730a, and is preferably disposed so that an elastic force acts in the same direction as the opening direction of the through hole 710a.
- the opening direction of the through hole 710a means a direction parallel to the x-axis.
- the spring portion 740a which is a coil-shaped spring, may be disposed parallel to the opening direction of the through hole 710a.
- the spring part 740a may be fixed between the cover part 720a and the outer part 730a.
- the spring part 740a may be positioned between the cover part 720a and the outer part 730a in a slightly compressed state. Due to the elastic force of the spring part 740a, the cover part 720a may maintain a state in which the through hole 710a is blocked in normal times.
- the outer portion 730a may have a frame shape as described above.
- a portion in contact with the spring portion 740a may be bent to protrude outward.
- the spring part 740a is mounted to fit the bent part, so that the spring part 740a can be more stably fixed between the cover part 720a and the outer part 730a.
- FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which gas is discharged when the internal pressure of the battery module increases with respect to the end plate and the insulating cover of FIG. 10 .
- the increased internal pressure pushes the cover part 720a and the spring part (740a) can be compressed. That is, when gas is generated inside the battery module 100a, the through-hole 710a blocked by the cover part 720a may be opened while the spring part 740a is compressed. Accordingly, a large amount of gas may be rapidly discharged through the through hole 710a and the open portion OP of the outer portion 730a. It is possible to limit a sudden increase in the pressure inside the battery module 100a.
- the through hole 710a is again blocked by the cover part 720a by the elastic force of the spring part 740a. Only gas is discharged, and external oxygen (air) can be blocked from flowing into the inside. While the through hole 710a is open, since the pressure inside the battery module 100a is very high, it is difficult for external oxygen (air) to flow in. That is, the venting unit 700a according to the present embodiment can rapidly discharge a large amount of gas and block the inflow of oxygen at the same time.
- the cover part 720a blocking the through hole 710a is configured to directly receive the pressure of the internal gas of the battery module 100a, and the through hole 710a) and the spring part 740a for controlling the opening and closing of the cover part 720a is located outside the cover part 720a.
- the area of the cover part 720a to which the internal pressure acts may be set to be larger than when the spring part 740a is positioned inside the cover part 720a. That is, since the area where the internal pressure acts can be provided large, the venting part 700a according to the present embodiment more sensitively responds to changes in the internal pressure of the battery module 100a, so that the opening/closing operation can be smoothly operated. have an advantage When the spring part 740a is located inside the battery module, the area receiving the pressure of the internal gas of the battery module 100a is reduced, so there is a possibility that the opening/closing operation may not be performed properly.
- venting parts 700a there is no particular limitation on the number of such venting parts 700a, and may be arranged in a single number or a plurality. As an example, it is shown that three venting parts 700a are provided in FIG. 8 .
- an insulating cover 800 for electrical insulation may be positioned between the first end plate 410 and the first bus bar frame 310 (refer to FIG. 5 ). As long as it is an electrically insulating material, it may be applied as the insulating cover 800 without limitation. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 , an insulating cover opening 800H may be formed at a position corresponding to the venting part 700a of the insulating cover 800 . Gas inside the battery module may sequentially pass through the insulating cover opening 800H and the venting part 700a to be discharged to the outside.
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a battery module according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- 13 is a cross-sectional view showing a cross-section taken along the cutting line B-B' of FIG. 12 .
- the battery module 100b according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a module frame 200 for accommodating the battery cell stack 120 and a venting part formed in the module frame 200 . (700b).
- the venting portion 700b includes the through hole 710b, the cover portion 720b that blocks the through hole 710b, the outer portion 730b positioned outside the cover portion 720b and formed with an open portion, and the cover.
- a spring portion 740b positioned between the portion 720b and the outer portion 730b may be included.
- the through hole 710b may be a portion formed on one surface of the module frame 200 to penetrate through the module frame 200 .
- the cover portion 720b may be disposed to block the entire hole of the through hole 710b from the outside.
- the outer part 730b may be in the form of a frame connected to the module frame 200 .
- the outer portion 730b may have a cross-shaped frame disposed on one surface of the module frame 200 . Since it is in the form of a frame, an open part is naturally formed between the frames.
- the spring part 740b is an elastic member positioned between the cover part 720b and the outer part 730b, and may be disposed to apply an elastic force in the same direction as the opening direction of the through hole 710b.
- the venting part 700b has a structure similar to that of the venting part 700a formed on the end plates 410 and 420 .
- the venting part 700b may have a structure in which opening and closing is controlled according to an increase in pressure inside the module frame 200 , and exhaust gas in one direction when the pressure inside the module frame 200 increases.
- venting part 700b is illustrated as being formed on the upper surface of the module frame 200, there is no particular limitation on the position thereof, and it is also possible to be formed on the lower surface or both sides. However, in the case of the lower surface, there may be restrictions on gas emission.
- the module frame 200 may have a relatively larger area than the end plates 410 and 420 , the number of venting parts 700b may be increased compared to the case where the module frame 200 is formed on the end plates 410 and 420 . Also, the opening area of the through hole 710b may be increased. The increased number of venting portions 700b or the opening area of the through-holes 710b is more effective in dispersing gas or flame.
- venting part 700b is formed on one surface of the module frame 200, it is possible to reduce the gas or flame itself discharged in the direction in which the end plate is located.
- the venting parts 700b may be formed on the upper surface of the module frame 200 .
- the discharge of gas or flame may be induced to occur at the top of the battery module 100b. Therefore, it is possible to reduce damage to other battery modules mainly arranged on the side.
- the battery module according to another embodiment of the present invention includes the end plate Both the venting part 700a formed in the 410 and 420 and the venting part 700b formed in the module frame 200 may be included.
- venting unit according to a modified embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16 .
- the description is based on the first end plate 410 , but the same or similar structure may be applied to the second end plate 420 .
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating an end plate and an insulating cover according to a modified embodiment of the present invention.
- 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a state cut along the cutting line C-C' of FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which gas is discharged when the internal pressure of the battery module increases with respect to the end plate and the insulating cover of FIG. 15 .
- the venting portion 700c includes a through hole 710c, a cover portion 720c that blocks the through hole 710c, and a cover portion 720c. It may include a hinge portion 730c positioned at one side of the cover portion 720c to enable opening and closing of the cover portion 720c.
- the through hole 710c may be a portion formed on one surface of the first end plate 410 to penetrate through the first end plate 410 .
- the shape of the through hole 710c There is no particular limitation on the shape of the through hole 710c, and all of a circular shape, a polygonal shape, an oval shape, and the like are possible. However, in consideration of the configuration of the hinge portion 730c, a rectangular through hole 710c as shown may be preferable.
- the cover part 720c may be disposed to block the entire perforated portion of the through hole 710c. In a normal operating state, the cover part 720c blocks the through hole 710c to maintain the sealed state of the battery module, thereby preventing foreign substances from entering in the assembly process, transfer process, and normal operation process.
- the hinge part 730c is a structure located on one side of the cover part 720c, and enables opening and closing of the cover part 720c. In particular, when gas is generated inside the battery module, the cover part 720c may be opened outwardly of the battery module. The hinge part 730c may open the cover part 720c outwardly of the battery module.
- a stepped portion 740c may be formed in the through hole 710c according to the present embodiment.
- the stepped portion 740c may be located inside the cover portion 720c.
- the other side of the cover portion 720c opposite to one side of the cover portion 720c provided with the hinge portion 730c is blocked by the step portion 740c, and as shown in FIG. 16, the cover portion 720c is the battery module. can only be opened in the outward direction of
- the venting part 700c may include a protrusion 750c formed on the inner wall of the through hole 710c.
- This protrusion 750c may be located outside the cover part 720c. More specifically, when the cover portion 720c is opened, the protrusion 750c is positioned so that the other side of the cover portion 720c opposite to the one side of the cover portion 720c can contact the protrusion 750c. can do.
- a plurality of protrusions 750c may be formed, and each of the protrusions 750c may be disposed while being spaced apart along a direction parallel to one surface of the cover portion 720c. A space may be provided between each of the protrusions 750c.
- the cover part 720c is closed, and the through hole 710c is blocked again. Only gas is discharged, and external oxygen (air) can be blocked from flowing into the inside.
- the rotation range of the cover part 720c is limited, and the through hole 710c may be opened only enough to discharge gas. Since the cover part 720c is opened only at a small interval, when the pressure inside the battery module is lowered, the cover part 720c is closed again.
- the through hole 710c is open, since the pressure inside the battery module is very high, it is difficult for external oxygen (air) to flow in.
- the venting unit 700c can quickly discharge a large amount of gas and block the inflow of oxygen. Accordingly, by limiting the supply of oxygen (air) during the explosive condition of the combustible gas while solving the increase in the pressure inside the battery module, even if the battery module is placed in an abnormal operating state, it is possible to prevent an explosion or flame development. can
- venting parts 700c there is no particular limitation on the number of such venting parts 700c, and may be arranged in a single number or a plurality. As an example, it is shown that three venting parts 700c are provided in FIG. 14 .
- FIG. 17 and 18 are cross-sectional views of an end plate and an insulating cover according to a modified embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 17 shows a state before the internal pressure rises, and FIG. 18 shows a state after the internal pressure rises.
- a venting part 700d may be formed in the end plate 410 .
- the venting part 700d according to this embodiment is located on one side of the through-hole 710d, the cover part 720d for blocking the through-hole 710d, and the cover part 720d to enable opening and closing of the cover part 720d. It may include a hinge portion 730d.
- a step portion 740d located inside the cover portion 720d may be formed in the through hole 710d.
- the insulating cover opening 800H may be formed at a position corresponding to the venting portion 700d of the insulating cover 800 . A detailed description of each configuration is omitted because it overlaps with the contents described in the previous venting unit 700c.
- the venting part 700d may further include an inner spring part 750d connected to the other side of the cover part 720d and the stepped part 740d, respectively.
- the other side of the cover portion 720d may be a portion opposite to the one side of the cover portion 720d on which the hinge portion 730d is located.
- the other side of the cover portion 720d is blocked by the step portion 740d, so that the cover portion 720d may be opened only in the outer direction of the battery module.
- the elastic force of the inner spring portion 750d acts in a direction d2 opposite to the opening direction d1 of the cover portion 720d.
- the cover part 720d is maintained in a closed state by the elastic force of the inner spring part 750d.
- the internal pressure increases than the elastic force of the inner spring part 750d, and pushes the cover part 720d.
- the through hole 710d is opened, and a large amount of gas may be rapidly discharged through the through hole 710d.
- the cover portion 720d may be opened larger than that shown in FIG. 18 .
- the cover part 720d When the gas is discharged and the internal pressure is reduced, the cover part 720d is maintained in a closed state again by the elastic force of the inner spring part 750d. Only gas is discharged, and external oxygen (air) can be blocked from flowing into the inside. While the through hole 710d is open, since the pressure inside the battery module is very high, it is difficult for external oxygen (air) to flow in. That is, the venting unit 700d according to the present embodiment can rapidly discharge a large amount of gas and block the inflow of oxygen. Accordingly, by limiting the supply of oxygen (air) during the explosive condition of the combustible gas while solving the increase in the pressure inside the battery module, even if the battery module is placed in an abnormal operating state, it is possible to prevent an explosion or flame development. can
- the venting part 700d having the inner spring part 750d has a structure in which opening and closing is adjusted according to the increase in pressure inside the battery module, and the gas is discharged in one direction when the pressure inside the battery module increases.
- One or more battery modules according to the present embodiment described above may be mounted together with various control and protection systems such as a battery management system (BMS), a battery disconnect unit (BDU), and a cooling system to form a battery pack.
- BMS battery management system
- BDU battery disconnect unit
- the battery module or battery pack may be applied to various devices. Specifically, it may be applied to transportation means such as electric bicycles, electric vehicles, hybrids, etc., but is not limited thereto and may be applied to various devices that can use secondary batteries.
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- 복수의 전지셀이 적층된 전지셀 적층체;상기 전지셀 적층체를 수납하는 모듈 프레임; 및상기 전지셀 적층체의 양 측에 배치되는 엔드 플레이트를 포함하고,상기 모듈 프레임 및 상기 엔드 플레이트 중 적어도 하나에 일 방향으로 가스를 배출하는 벤팅부가 형성되며,상기 벤팅부는 상기 모듈 프레임 내부의 압력 상승에 따라 개폐가 조절되는 전지 모듈.
- 제1항에서,상기 벤팅부는,관통구;상기 관통구를 막는 커버부;상기 커버부의 외측에 위치하고, 개방된 부분이 형성된 외곽부; 및상기 커버부와 상기 외곽부 사이에 위치한 스프링부를 포함하는 전지 모듈.
- 제2항에서,상기 외곽부는, 상기 엔드 플레이트 또는 상기 모듈 프레임과 연결되는 프레임 형태이고,상기 스프링부는 상기 커버부와 상기 외곽부 사이에서 고정되는 전지 모듈.
- 제2항에서,상기 전지 모듈 내부에서 가스 발생 시, 상기 스프링부가 압축되면서 상기 커버부에 의해 막혀있던 상기 관통구가 개방되는 전지 모듈.
- 제1항에서,상기 벤팅부는,관통구;상기 관통구를 막는 커버부; 및상기 커버부의 일측에 위치하여 상기 커버부의 개폐를 가능케 하는 힌지부를 포함하고,상기 전지 모듈 내부에서 가스 발생 시, 상기 커버부는 상기 전지 모듈의 외측 방향으로 열리는 전지 모듈.
- 제5항에서,상기 힌지부는 상기 커버부를 상기 전지 모듈의 외측 방향으로 개방시키는 전지 모듈.
- 제5항에서,상기 관통구에 단차부가 형성되고,상기 커버부의 다른 일측이 상기 단차부에 의해 막혀, 상기 커버부가 상기 전지 모듈의 외측 방향으로만 열리는 전지 모듈.
- 제7항에서,상기 벤팅부는, 상기 커버부의 상기 다른 일측 및 상기 단차부 각각과 연결된 내측 스프링부를 더 포함하는 전지 모듈.
- 제8항에서,상기 커버부가 열리는 방향과 반대 방향으로 상기 내측 스프링부의 탄성력이 작용하는 전지 모듈.
- 제5항에서,상기 벤팅부는 상기 관통구의 내벽에 형성된 더 돌출부를 포함하고,상기 돌출부는 상기 커버부의 외측에 위치하는 전지 모듈.
- 제1항에서,상기 전지셀 적층체와 상기 엔드 플레이트 사이에 위치하는 절연 커버를 더 포함하고,상기 벤팅부가 상기 엔드 플레이트에 형성되며,상기 절연 커버 중 상기 벤팅부와 대응하는 위치에 절연 커버 개구부가 형성되는 전지 모듈.
- 제1항에 따른 전지 모듈을 포함하는 전지팩.
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