Abstract: A battery pack includes a battery module including a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked, a pack frame for accommodating the battery module, a heat sink located between the battery cell stack and the pack frame, and a cooling fin between the two battery cells adjacent to each other. The cooling fin comprises a body part in contact with the battery cell, and an extension part extending to the upper side (z-axis) of the battery cell stack and located adjacent to the heat sink. The extension part has a bent part formed by bending in a direction different from the upper side (z-axis).

Abstract: A battery module includes a sub-module stack formed by stacking a plurality of sub-modules including a cooling member having a coolant flow path and a plurality of battery cells disposed on both surfaces of the cooling member; and a pair of bus bar frame assemblies coupled to one side and the other side of the sub-module stack to electrically connect the plurality of battery cells.

Abstract: A battery module including a temperature sensor according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a flexible printed circuit board where the temperature sensor is provided; a battery cell that overlaps a portion of the flexible printed circuit board, in which the temperature sensor is provided; and an upper plate that is disposed above the flexible printed circuit board, wherein the upper plate is partially cut so as to define an elastic member, and the elastic member presses the portion of the flexible printed circuit board in which the temperature sensor is provided so as to cause the flexible printed circuit board to contact the battery cell.

Abstract: Discussed are a battery module, and a battery pack and a vehicle including the battery module. A battery module may includes a plurality of battery cell stacks, each battery cell stack including a plurality of battery cells that are stacked therein, a case to accommodate the plurality of battery cell stacks, an air circulation duct between the plurality of battery cell stacks and having a plurality of holes formed therein, and an exhaust fan coupled to a side of the air circulation duct, wherein the plurality of holes of the air circulation duct may have different sizes.

Abstract: A battery module including: a battery cell stack including a plurality of battery cells; a housing for accommodating the battery cell stack; a pair of busbar frames at a front end and a back end of the battery cell stack; a connecting portion that connects the pair of busbar frames, and is formed of a flexible flat cable (FFC); a connector formed on each of the busbar frames and coupled to the connecting portion; and a film portion formed between the connector and an upper portion of the housing.

Abstract: A battery module includes a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked, a module frame for housing the battery cell stack, a busbar frame for covering the front and rear surfaces of the battery cell stack; and a plurality of busbars attached to the busbar frame, wherein first and second partition walls are formed between the plurality of busbars.

Abstract: 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 an end plate for covering the front and rear surfaces of the battery cell stack, wherein an opening is formed between the module frame bottom portion and the end plate.

Abstract: A battery module includes a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked; a frame formed on upper, lower, left and right surfaces to house the battery cell stack; and an insulation coating layer formed on the upper, lower, left and right surfaces inside the frame, wherein a plurality of grooves corresponding to a bottom shape of the battery cell stack are formed on a lower surface inside the frame, and wherein a lower surface of the insulation coating layer is formed to be coated on the upper surface of the plurality of grooves.

Abstract: A pouch-shaped battery case (and a pouch-shaped secondary battery including the same) includes a hidden-type gas pocket having a folded configuration such that, when gas is generated in the pouch-shaped case, the gas pocket unfolds to form a space for collecting the gas, whereby it is possible to reduce the extent of swelling of the battery when the gas is generated. The gas pocket may be configured so as not to occupy any space in a normal operating state of the battery, such that the gas pocket is unfolded to form the gas reception space only when the gas is generated, whereby it is possible to improve the efficiency of utilization of space in the battery.

Abstract: A battery module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a battery cell stacked body in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked; a U-shaped frame receiving the battery cell stacked body and having an opened upper part; an upper plate covering the battery cell stacked body on the opened upper part of the U-shaped frame; a bus bar frame respectively formed at both ends of the battery cell stacked body; a signal connection portion disposed between the upper plate and the battery cell stacked body and connecting the bus bar frames respectively formed at both ends of the battery cell stacked body; and a bridge adjacent to the signal connection portion and hinged to the bus bar frame, wherein a temperature sensor is attached to the bridge.

Abstract: A battery module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked; a module frame accommodating the battery cell stack and having an open upper part; and an upper plate covering the battery cell stack over the open upper part of the module frame. The module frame includes a bottom part and two side parts opposite to each other. The bottom part of the module frame includes a first region and a second region, the first region being located along an edge of the bottom part extending along at least one of the side parts of the module frame, and the second region being located inside the first region. The thickness of the bottom part of the module frame is smaller in the second region than in the first region.

Abstract: A battery module which prevents laser transmission, and a battery pack including the same, comprises: a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked, a lower frame covering a lower surface and both side surfaces of the battery cell stack, an upper frame covering an upper surface of the battery cell stack, and a rib protruding from the upper frame so as to align with a pad located between an outermost battery cell of the battery cell stack and one of the side surfaces of the lower frame. The rib is configured to cut off a laser transmitted between the upper frame and the lower frame.

Abstract: A battery module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a battery cell stacked body where a plurality of battery cells are stacked; a bus bar frame that is formed in a front side and a rear side of the battery cell stacked body; and a bus bar formed at an outer side of the bus bar frame with reference to the battery cell stacked body and arranged to be electrically connected with an external power source, wherein the bus bar frame includes a plurality of fixing portions that protrude from the bus bar frame to cover an end of the bus bar.

Abstract: A battery module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked; a U-shaped frame accommodating the battery cell stack and having an open upper portion; and an upper plate covering the battery cell stack at the open upper portion of the U-shaped frame. A surface of the battery cell stack extending parallel to a stacking direction of the plurality of battery cells is mounted on a bottom portion of the U-shaped frame. A stepped portion is formed on one side of the bottom portion of the U-shaped frame, and at least one of the battery cells includes a protruding portion protruding toward the stepped portion. The stepped portion may be formed by a bent portion of the bottom portion of the U-shaped frame.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a battery module and a battery pack including the same, and more particularly, to a battery module including an improved sensing connection member. The battery module includes a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked, a lower frame covering a bottom surface and both side surfaces of the battery cell stack, an upper frame covering an upper surface of the battery cell stack, a busbar frame formed on each of front and rear surfaces of the battery cell stack, and a connection unit that connects the bus-bar frame, wherein the connection unit is formed of a flexible flat cable (FFC) and is located between the upper frame and the battery cell stack.

Abstract: A pouch-shaped battery case (and a pouch-shaped secondary battery including the same) includes a hidden-type gas pocket having a folded configuration such that, when gas is generated in the pouch-shaped case, the gas pocket unfolds to form a space for collecting the gas, whereby it is possible to reduce the extent of swelling of the battery when the gas is generated. The gas pocket may be configured so as not to occupy any space in a normal operating state of the battery, such that the gas pocket is unfolded to form the gas reception space only when the gas is generated, whereby it is possible to improve the efficiency of utilization of space in the battery.

Abstract: A battery module including a temperature sensor according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a flexible printed circuit board where the temperature sensor is provided; a battery cell that overlaps a portion of the flexible printed circuit board, in which the temperature sensor is provided; and an upper plate that is disposed above the flexible printed circuit board, wherein the upper plate is partially cut so as to define an elastic member, and the elastic member presses the portion of the flexible printed circuit board in which the temperature sensor is provided so as to cause the flexible printed circuit board to contact the battery cell.