Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of cell assemblies including a plurality of secondary batteries; a module housing including an accommodation space configured to accommodate the plurality of cell assemblies; and a blocking member configured to, when a gas pressure more than a predetermined gas pressure or a heat more than a predetermined temperature is generated in at least some cell assemblies among the plurality of cell assemblies, block the generated gas or heat from moving to the other cell assemblies.

Abstract: A battery pack may include a battery pack case having an inner space, a plurality of battery cells accommodated in the inner space of the battery pack case, arranged in a horizontal direction, and each extending in a vertical direction, a foam kit assembly accommodated in the inner space of the battery pack case so that the foam kit assembly is disposed on the plurality of battery cells and isolated from the outside, and foam discharged from the foam kit assembly and filled between an inner surface of the battery pack case and the foam kit assembly. A method of manufacturing a battery pack is also provided. The foam kit assembly may fill the foam uniformly in the battery pack case.

Abstract: A battery cell cooling device may include a body part having one side protruding to be assembled with a unit battery cell in a one-to-one correspondence manner, a hollow part defined in the body part and isolated from the outside, a refrigerant isolated and accommodated in the hollow part, and a thermal interface material disposed at one side of the body part to contact the unit battery cell. A battery pack including the same, and a method for cooling a battery cell applied to the same are also disclosed. Particularly, provided are a battery cell cooling device capable of effectively and individually cooling a plurality of battery cells with a simplified structure, a battery pack, and a method for cooling a battery cell.

Abstract: A battery module incudes a plurality of cylindrical battery cells disposed upright such that a positive electrode faces downward and a negative electrode faces upward; a cell housing configured to accommodate the plurality of battery cells; a top plate configured to entirely cover an upper side of the cell housing and electrically connected to a negative electrode of each of the plurality of battery cells; a bottom plate disposed opposite the top plate to entirely cover a lower side of the cell housing and electrically connected to a positive electrode of each of the plurality of battery cells; and a phase change material filled in the cell housing so that the plurality of battery cells are partially submerged and cooling the plurality of battery cells.

Abstract: A battery module having a guide frame and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The battery module including a plurality of cylindrical battery cells; a frame assembly configured to receive the cylindrical battery cells; and a module case configured to wrap the cylindrical battery cells and the frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a frame body having first receiving holes therein; and guide portions in the first receiving holes.

Abstract: A secondary battery charging and discharging system includes a tray configured to accommodate a plurality of battery cells, an insulation pad disposed in the tray, the insulation pad being disposable between the tray and an outermost battery cell among the plurality of battery cells so as to be contactable with one surface of the outermost battery cell, a charging and discharging part configured to be electrically connected to first and second electrode leads of the plurality of battery cells accommodated in the tray, and a cooler configured to cool the plurality of battery cells accommodated in the tray. A method of controlling an inner temperatures of a secondary battery charging and discharging system is also provided.

Abstract: A battery charge and discharge system including a cooling unit which allows uniform distribution of flow rate in order to minimize the temperature difference between a plurality of battery cells in the process of charging and discharging the battery cells.

Abstract: Disclosed is a battery module, which includes a module case having a predetermined accommodation space; a plurality of battery cells accommodated in the module case; a plurality of bus bar members provided at an upper side of the plurality of battery cells to electrically connect the plurality of battery cells; a support plate disposed between the plurality of battery cells and the plurality of bus bar members to support the plurality of bus bar members; and a foam member filled in a space between the plurality of battery cells at a bottom portion of the support plate.