Abstract: An energy storage module comprising a plurality of electrochemical cells for storing electric energy and comprising at least one contacting device for electrically contacting the plurality of electrochemical cells. Each of the electrochemical cells has a first flat connection lug for contacting a first electrode of the respective electrochemical cell and a second flat connection lug for contacting a second electrode of the respective electrochemical cell. The electrochemical cells are arranged in a stacked formation and form a cell pack such that the first and second flat connection lugs extend outwards from two opposing sides of the cell pack in an at least substantially perpendicular manner. According to the invention, the at least one contacting device is substantially comb-shaped in particular and has a plurality of teeth which are formed and arranged such that a first or second connection lug is or can be received between two adjacent teeth.

Abstract: The invention relates to an energy storage module. The energy storage module includes a plurality of energy storage cells, where each of the plurality of energy storage cells is connected electrically. The energy storage module further includes a housing having a portion that receives the plurality of energy storage cells, a measurement line integrated into the housing, and a barrier layer arranged between the housing and the plurality of energy storage cells. The barrier layer is at least in the portion of the housing and is impermeable to gases and liquids. An energy storage system and a method for continuously producing energy storage modules are also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a battery pack including a housing, wherein the housing has a bottom portion and side walls extending upward around a periphery of the bottom portion; an upper portion opening is formed at top ends of the side walls extending upward; an upper cover is mounted on the upper portion opening of the housing; and the battery pack comprises: multiple flat battery cells; and a first end plate and a second end plate, wherein when the multiple battery cells are sequentially arranged and mounted into the housing from the upper portion opening, the first end plate and the second end plate are located at two end sides of the sequentially arranged multiple battery cells to laterally fix the sequentially arranged multiple battery cells. The two end plates may absorb deformation of the battery cell while expanding.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a battery pack for a hybrid vehicle. The battery pack includes: multiple battery cells, a housing, a first end plate, a second end plate, a bearing plate and an upper cover, wherein the housing is provided with a bottom portion and side walls extending from the periphery of the bottom portion and forming an upper portion opening; the housing is configured for accommodating the multiple battery cells and the two end plates, when the multiple battery cells are sequentially arranged and mounted into the housing, the first end plate and the second end plate are located at two end sides of the sequentially arranged multiple battery cells to laterally fix the multiple battery cells; the bearing plate is mounted above the top portions of the multiple battery cells; and the upper cover is mounted above the housing to cover the upper portion opening of the housing.

Abstract: A lithium ion (Li-ion) battery module includes a module terminal configured to electrically couple the Li-ion battery module to an electrical connector of an external load. The module terminal includes a conductive component and a sealing shim secured to the conductive component, the sealing shim being formed from a polymeric material. The Li-ion battery module includes a housing containing a plurality of Li-ion battery cells and having an opening through which the conductive component of the module terminal at least partially protrudes. The sealing shim of the module terminal is directly secured to the housing and forms a seal isolating an interior of the housing from the external environment.

Abstract: A cell assembly, having a cell frame, into which bus bars and a thermal plate are integrated, and a lithium-ion pouch cell having a first face and a second face opposite the first face are provided. The pouch cell further includes positive and negative cell terminals arranged at a top end of the pouch cell, and a compression element. The cell frame is configured to receive and house the pouch cell and the compression element in a space defined by the thermal plate and the cell frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure relief element (11) to be used as an overpressure safety means in devices where a gaseous medium must be rapidly released in case of overpressure, wherein the pressure relief element (11) has at least one notch (9) which is designed as a predetermined breaking point where the pressure relief element (11) breaks at a certain level of overpressure, thereby irreversibly opening an exhaust path for the gaseous medium. The present invention also relates to a pressure relief device of an electrochemical battery, comprising such a pressure relief element and a battery comprising such a pressure relief device.

Abstract: A battery module includes a housing and a base of the housing. The base includes at least two opposing partition support walls, a first external wall, and a second external wall that is substantially perpendicular to the first external wall. The base also includes two or more partitions extending between the at least two opposing partition support walls to define compartments within the base, wherein each of the two or more partitions extend in alignment with the first external wall and transverse to the second external wall. Further, each of the two or more partitions is coupled to at least one of the at least two opposing partition support walls via a corresponding movable connection configured to be movable between a first position angled away from the first external wall, and a second position angled toward the first external wall.

Abstract: A battery module includes a carrier configured to receive electrical components. The carrier is electrically insulative and includes a first portion configured to receive a first plurality of electrical components, a second portion configured to receive a second plurality of electrical components, and a flexible region configured to enable the first portion to turn relative to the second portion.

Abstract: A lithium ion battery module includes a housing having a thermally conductive base and a cell assembly disposed within the housing and comprising pouch battery cells, a plurality of layers interleaved with the pouch battery cells, and a pair of end plates disposed on opposite ends of the cell assembly to compress the pouch battery cells. The battery cells are held within the cell assembly by cell frames. Each cell frame is formed from two frame pieces. The plurality of layers comprises a plurality of foam sheets and a plurality of thermally conductive sheets. The foam sheets are configured to allow swelling of the pouch battery cells while enabling a substantially constant level of compression of the pouch battery cells by the pair of end plates. The thermally conductive sheets conduct heat from the battery cells toward the thermally conductive base of the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrochemical cell unit for storing electrical energy, in which the electrochemical cell unit includes at least two lithium-ion pouch cells, a planar element for orienting the at least two lithium-ion pouch cells, and a cell carrier. The at least two lithium-ion pouch cells are provided in the cell carrier and are in electrical contact. The at least two lithium-ion pouch cells also have a first and a second terminal lug. The planar element is provided, preferably centrally, in the cell carrier and in addition, is sandwiched between the at least two lithium-ion pouch cells, at least some portions of the planar element being in contact with the pouch cells.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a battery pack including: multiple flat battery cells, a housing, a bearing plate and an upper cover, wherein a middle recessed portion is formed between the protruding battery cell anode and battery cell cathode disposed on the top portion of each of the multiple battery cells; a surface of the middle recessed portion is provided with at least one seal-breakable opening arranged to discharge the gas generated in the battery cell when broken; the multiple middle recessed portions at the top portions of the multiple battery cells form a battery top portion through-slot; a bottom portion of the bearing plate is provided with a bearing plate bottom portion through-slot; the bearing plate bottom portion through-slot is press-fitted with the battery top portion through-slot to form a lateral gas discharging passage wherein one end of the lateral gas discharging passage is provided with an outlet, and another end of the lateral gas discharging passage is blocked.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure relief element (11) to be used as an overpressure safety means in devices where a gaseous medium must be rapidly released in case of overpressure, wherein the pressure relief element (11) has at least one notch (9) which is designed as a predetermined breaking point where the pressure relief element (11) breaks at a certain level of overpressure, thereby irreversibly opening an exhaust path for the gaseous medium. The present invention also relates to a pressure relief device of an electrochemical battery, comprising such a pressure relief element and a battery comprising such a pressure relief device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an energy storage module comprising a plurality of electrochemical cells for storing electric energy and comprising at least one contacting device for electrically contacting the plurality of electrochemical cells. Each of the plurality of electrochemical cells has a first flat connection lug for contacting a first electrode of the respective electrochemical cell and a second flat connection lug for contacting a second electrode of the respective electrochemical cell. The plurality of electrochemical cells are arranged in a stacked formation and form a cell pack such that the first and second flat connection lugs extend outwards from two opposing sides of the cell pack in an at least substantially perpendicular manner. According to the invention, the at least one contacting device is substantially comb-shaped in particular and has a plurality of teeth which are formed and arranged such that a first or second connection lug is received or can be received between two adjacent teeth.

Abstract: The invention relates to an energy storage module, which is produced by a continuous production method, and which comprises the following: a plurality of energy storage cells, electrically connected in series, and a housing, produced at least in regions and preferably completely from plastic, in which the plurality of energy storage cells is received. A barrier layer is arranged between the housing and the energy storage cells at least in regions, preferably completely. The invention further relates to a production method of such an energy storage module, which is produced by means of a continuous production method.

Abstract: A battery module includes a housing and a base of the housing. The base includes at least two opposing partition support walls, a first external wall, and a second external wall that is substantially perpendicular to the first external wall. The base also includes two or more partitions extending between the at least two opposing partition support walls to define compartments within the base, wherein each of the two or more partitions extend in alignment with the first external wall and transverse to the second external wall. Further, each of the two or more partitions is coupled to at least one of the at least two opposing partition support walls via a corresponding movable connection configured to be movable between a first position angled away from the first external wall, and a second position angled toward the first external wall.

Abstract: Disclosed is an energy storage module for use in a vehicle, in particular in a hybrid vehicle, said energy storage module comprising a plurality of energy storage cells and a temperature management system for the associated energy storage cells, the temperature management system being associated with at least some, preferably all energy storage cells. The temperature management system has a heat exchanger and a heat conducting element; furthermore, a reinforcement layer, which has a higher modulus of elasticity than the heat exchanger, is provided between the heat exchanger and the heat conducting element.

Abstract: A lithium ion (Li-ion) battery module includes a module terminal configured to electrically couple the Li-ion battery module to an electrical connector of an external load. The module terminal includes a conductive component and a sealing shim secured to the conductive component, the sealing shim being formed from a polymeric material. The Li-ion battery module includes a housing containing a plurality of Li-ion battery cells and having an opening through which the conductive component of the module terminal at least partially protrudes. The sealing shim of the module terminal is directly secured to the housing and forms a seal isolating an interior of the housing from the external environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure relief element (11) to be used as an overpressure safety means in devices where a gaseous medium must be rapidly released in case of overpressure, wherein the pressure relief element (11) has at least one notch (9) which is designed as a predetermined breaking point where the pressure relief element (11) breaks at a certain level of overpressure, thereby irreversibly opening an exhaust path for the gaseous medium. The present invention also relates to a pressure relief device of an electrochemical battery, comprising such a pressure relief element and a battery comprising such a pressure relief device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a battery module that includes a housing having a first opening configured to receive one or more battery cells and an electrical component, a housing cover configured to be disposed over the first opening to enclose the one or more battery cells and the electrical component in the housing, a signal connector disposed within the housing and electrically coupled to the electrical component, where the signal connector is configured to be actuated from a first position to a second position, and a vent port in alignment with the signal connector such that the signal connector is accessible to a push device passing through the vent port to facilitate directing the signal connector into the second position and toward a second opening of the housing cover when the housing cover is disposed over the first opening.