Abstract: A battery module may effectively cool the plurality of battery cells by using the heat sink. The battery module includes an outer case having an accommodation space therein; an inner case having a storage space therein, the inner case being in the accommodation space; a plurality of battery cells in the storage space; a heat sink in the accommodation space with the heat sink being between the inner case and one side wall of the outer case and configured to cool the battery cells; and a pressing part in the accommodation space and having at least a portion between the other side wall of the outer case, which is opposite to the one side wall, and the inner case. The pressing part is configured to press the inner case toward the heat sink.

Abstract: A heat absorber according to an embodiment of the present invention may absorb heat generated in a battery cell. The heat absorber may include: an absorbent configured to absorb a cooling liquid; and an exterior in which the absorbent is accommodated in a state of absorbing the cooling liquid.

Abstract: A heat absorbing pack for a secondary battery module includes a super absorbent matrix and a heat-dissipating structure. The super absorbent matrix is impregnated with water inside the pouch and the heat-dissipating substrate is inserted between the super absorbent matrix and the pouch, so that it can absorb a large amount of heat from the surroundings when heat is generated inside the module. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the ambient temperature of the secondary battery from changing rapidly. Furthermore, the super absorbent matrix can be uniformly exposed to ambient thermal energy to prevent damage to the heat absorbing pack due to heat generation inside the module. Accordingly, the heat absorbing pack provides more stable temperature control inside the module, which can improve the performance and stability of the secondary battery according to the ambient temperature. A secondary battery module including the same is also provided.

Abstract: A heat absorbing pack for a secondary battery module and a secondary battery module including the same are provided. The heat absorbing pack has a structure including a superabsorbent matrix impregnated with water inside a pouch, and a heat-dispersing structure is inserted between the superabsorbent matrix and the pouch. Accordingly, the heat absorbing pack can absorb a large amount of heat from the surroundings when heat is generated inside the module, and thus, when it is provided in a secondary battery module, it is possible to prevent a rapid change in the ambient temperature of the secondary battery. Furthermore, the superabsorbent matrix of the heat absorbing pack can be uniformly exposed to the heat energy of the surroundings to prevent damage to the heat absorbing pack due to heat generation inside the module.

Abstract: A battery pack which includes a battery block including a cell array in which prismatic cells having a venting device on the upper surface is arranged in a row, a pair of side plates disposed on both sides of the cell array, and a pair of end plates disposed on front and rear surfaces of the cell array, wherein both ends of the end plates in the width direction are fixed to side brackets provided at both ends of the side plates in the longitudinal direction, so that the cell array is constrained as a single block; and a pack case in which a plurality of the battery blocks are mounted, wherein the upper cover of the pack case is integrally formed with a venting duct having a flow path communicating with a plurality of venting devices arranged in a row on the upper surface of the cell array.

Abstract: Disclosed herein relates to a battery pack which, in one example, includes a battery block including a cell array including a plurality of prismatic cells arranged in a row, a pair of side plates disposed on each of both sides of the cell array, and a pair of end plates disposed on each of front and rear surfaces of the cell array, wherein both ends of the end plates in the width direction are fixed to side brackets provided at both ends of the side plates in the longitudinal direction of the side plates, so that the cell array is constrained as a single block; and a pack case in which a plurality of the battery blocks are mounted, wherein the side plate, the end plate, and the side bracket are all thermally connected to each other by being made of a thermally conductive material.

Abstract: A battery block includes a cell array having a plurality of prismatic cells arranged in a row surrounded by a pair of side plates disposed on two sides of the cell array, respectively, and a pair of end plates disposed on a front side and a rear side of the cell array, respectively. Both ends of each end plate are fixed against a respective side bracket disposed at both ends of each of the side plates in a length direction. The interconnection of the end plates and the side plates is configured to constrain the cell array into one block.

Abstract: A battery pack including, in one example, a battery block including a cell array including a plurality of prismatic cells arranged in a row, a pair of side plates disposed on each of both sides of the cell array, and a pair of end plates disposed on each of front and rear surfaces of the cell array, wherein both ends of the end plates in the width direction are fixed to side brackets provided at both ends of the side plates in the longitudinal direction of the side plates, so that the cell array is constrained as a single block; and a pack case in which a plurality of the battery blocks are mounted, wherein the end plate includes an end bracket that is fixed to a mounting part provided in the pack case.

Abstract: An endothermic pouch assembly includes an endothermic pouch with liquid-impregnated absorbent material sealed inside, and a pouch cartridge including a pair of rim frames that bind a heat-fusion sealing portion formed along the rim of the endothermic pouch at both sides.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a pack case, a plurality of batteries accommodated in the pack case, a first heat absorber disposed between the plurality of batteries, and a second heat absorber disposed on each of two side surfaces of each of the plurality of batteries. The first heat absorber and the second heat absorber each include an absorbent material impregnated with a liquid vaporized by heat generated from the battery, and an exterior material in which the absorbent material in a liquid-absorbed state is accommodated.

Abstract: A prismatic secondary battery includes a case; at least one or more battery cells accommodated within the case; and at least one or more heat-absorbing pouches in contact with the battery cells. Here, the heat-absorbing pouches include: an absorbent material impregnated with a liquid that vaporizes by absorbing the heat generated by the battery cells; and a pouch that seals and accommodates the absorbent material impregnated with the liquid.

Abstract: A venting device includes a fixed member provided with a through-hollow body, and provided with a first stepped part on an inner circumferential surface of an upper portion of the body; and a movable member inserted into and coupled to the inside of the fixed member, and provided with a plurality of venting holes; and a second stepped part on a lower outer circumferential surface facing the first stepped part; and a gap-maintaining member exerting a repulsive force between the fixed member and the movable member. The movable member is movable relative to the fixed member between a first position maintained by the repulsive force exerted by the gap-maintaining member, and a second position when an external force exceeding the repulsive force is applied. The number of venting holes in the movable member connecting with the outside in the first and second positions is different.

Abstract: A prismatic secondary battery includes a case made of a metal, at least one electrode assembly accommodated in the case, at least one heat absorbing pouch in contact with the electrode assembly, and an electrolyte filling the case, wherein the heat absorbing pouch includes an absorbent material impregnated with a liquid vaporized by absorbing heat generated from the electrode assembly, and a pouch configured to seal and accommodate the absorbent material impregnated with the liquid.

Abstract: A battery module may effectively cool the plurality of battery cells by using the heat sink. The battery module includes an outer case having an accommodation space therein; an inner case having a storage space therein, the inner case being in the accommodation space; a plurality of battery cells in the storage space; a heat sink in the accommodation space with the heat sink being between the inner case and one side wall of the outer case and configured to cool the battery cells; and a pressing part in the accommodation space and having at least a portion between the other side wall of the outer case, which is opposite to the one side wall, and the inner case. The pressing part is configured to press the inner case toward the heat sink.

Abstract: A bus bar assembly includes a frame, a plurality of sensing bus bars integrally provided on the frame, an inter bus bar configured to connect any one pair of sensing bus bars, among the plurality of sensing bus bars, to each other, and a terminal bus bar configured to connect any one of the plurality of sensing bus bars to an external terminal.

Abstract: A bus bar assembly includes a frame, a plurality of sensing bus bars integrally provided on the frame, an inter bus bar configured to connect any one pair of sensing bus bars, among the plurality of sensing bus bars, to each other and a terminal bus bar configured to connect any one of the plurality of sensing bus bars to an external terminal.

Abstract: There is disclosed a connector of an electric vehicle charger, more particularly, to a connector of an electric vehicle charger which can be assembled and dissembled easily, with an easy maintenance, a simple structure and a less number of parts.