Abstract: A battery module includes: a plurality of battery cells stacked in a horizontal direction; a first plate supporting lower sides of the plurality of the battery cells and dissipating heat generated in the battery cells; and a second plate in contact with upper sides of the battery cells and dissipating heat generated in the battery cells, wherein the second plate comprises accommodation grooves to receive corresponding sealing portions formed in the upper sides of the battery cells, wherein a heat transfer material having a dielectric strength of from 10 kV/mm to 30 kV/mm is disposed in the accommodation grooves.

Abstract: A battery module is provided comprising a plurality of battery cells and a housing having an internal space in which the plurality of battery cells are accommodated. The housing is at least partially formed of a plate member which is connected with the internal space. The plate member forms a flame or gas path which in an event of a battery cell malfunction generating a flame or gas is configured to discharge the generated flame or gas externally of the housing.

Abstract: A battery module includes: a plurality of battery cells; a first plate supporting lower surfaces of the battery cells and dissipating heat generated in the battery cells; and a second plate being in contact with upper sides of the battery cells and dissipating heat generated in the battery cells, wherein the second plate includes accommodation grooves to receive sealing portions of the battery cells, and a heat transfer material is disposed in the accommodation grooves.

Abstract: A cell-seating unit may include a lower plate member in which a secondary battery cell is seated while being in contact with a side surface portion of the secondary battery cell; an upper plate member disposed to face the lower plate member; and a middle plate member coupled to the lower plate member and the upper plate member for connection thereof while being in contact with a bottom portion of the secondary battery cell.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a multi-cell tab cutting apparatus for a plurality of cells, which have a plurality of tabs formed at one side, and a method therefor. The multi-cell tab cutting apparatus includes a base frame, a cell tab fixer connected to the base frame and configured to fix and support the plurality of tabs, and a cutter positioned at the base frame and configured to cut the plurality of tabs through driving.

Abstract: Provided is a battery module, and more particularly, a battery module capable of improving cooling efficiency of battery cells and uniformly cooling the battery cells by reducing a contact resistance between a cooling fin and a heat sink, by allowing the cooling fin to be coupled and fixed to the heat sink so that the cooling fin which is in contact with the battery cell to conduct heat is in close contact with the heat sink for radiating the heat.

Abstract: A pouch-type secondary battery includes an electrode assembly; and a pouch member comprising an accommodating portion configured to accommodate the electrode assembly therein, a sealing portion formed at an edge of the accommodating portion, and an indent portion formed of a cutting edge cut at a plurality of angles and a rounded edge cut to connect the cutting edges adjacent to each other in a portion of the sealing portion corresponding to a vertex of the accommodating portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a battery module including an ultra-long battery cell. The battery module according to the invention includes: ultra-long battery cells each having opposite ends to which a plurality of electrode tabs are connected; a battery stack formed by stacking the battery cells; end-side bus bar assemblies formed at opposite ends of the battery stack, respectively, and electrically connecting the electrode tabs of the battery cells; transverse bus bar assemblies each electrically connecting electrode tabs connected to opposite ends of an uppermost battery cell or a lowermost battery cell in the battery stack; and a case accommodating the battery stack, the end-side bus bar assemblies, and the transverse bus barr assemblies. With the battery module according to the present invention, it is possible to suppress an increase in internal resistance of the ultra-long battery cell and heating, and to improve structural stability.

Abstract: A pouch-type secondary battery includes an electrode assembly, and a pouch member in which the electrode assembly is accommodated and a sealing portion is formed on an edge of the pouch member, where the sealing portion protruding on one side surface extends in a diagonal direction towards the other side surface adjacent to the at least one side surface.

Abstract: Disclosed are a battery cell assembly for a secondary battery, the battery cell assembly for a secondary battery including at least one battery cell; a first frame disposed on one side of the at least one battery cell; and a second frame which is disposed on the other side of the at least one battery cell so as to face the first frame and which is coupled to the first frame so as to protect the edge of the at least one battery cell together with the first frame. The present invention uses a frame type cell support which retains and supports at least one battery cell without separation, thereby providing a battery cell assembly for a secondary battery, namely a sub-battery module receiving body, having improved structural stability and assembly convenience, and a secondary battery including the same.

Abstract: A bus bar includes terminal portions disposed at both ends, respectively; a plurality of bridges disposed between the terminal portions to electrically connect the terminal portions, and to be sequentially fused when an overcurrent flows. The plurality of bridges may be configured to have different resistance values, respectively.

Abstract: A battery module includes: a plurality of battery cells; a first plate supporting lower surfaces of the battery cells and dissipating heat generated in the battery cells; and a second plate being in contact with upper sides of the battery cells and dissipating heat generated in the battery cells, wherein the second plate includes accommodation grooves to receive sealing portions of the battery cells, and a heat transfer material is disposed in the accommodation grooves.

Abstract: Provided is a battery module, and more particularly, a battery module capable of improving cooling efficiency of battery cells and uniformly cooling the battery cells by reducing a contact resistance between a cooling fin and a heat sink, by allowing the cooling fin to be coupled and fixed to the heat sink so that the cooling fin which is in contact with the battery cell to conduct heat is in close contact with the heat sink for radiating the heat.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a multi-cell tab cutting apparatus for a plurality of cells, which have a plurality of tabs formed at one side, and a method therefor. The multi-cell tab cutting apparatus includes a base frame, a cell tab fixer connected to the base frame and configured to fix and support the plurality of tabs, and a cutter positioned at the base frame and configured to cut the plurality of tabs through driving.

Abstract: Disclosed are a battery cell assembly for a secondary battery, and a secondary battery comprising the same, the battery cell assembly for a secondary battery comprising: at least one battery cell; and a first frame disposed on one side of the at least one battery cell; and a second frame which is disposed on the other side of the at least one battery cell so as to face the first frame and which is coupled to the first frame so as to protect the edge of the at least one battery cell together with the first flume. The present invention uses a frame type cell support which retains and supports at least one battery cell without separation, thereby providing a battery cell assembly for a secondary battery, namely a sub-battery module receiving body, having improved structural stability and assembly convenience, and a secondary battery comprising the same.