Abstract: A battery module includes a battery array including a plurality of battery cells arranged in a first direction and a plurality of separation barriers respectively interposed among the battery cells, side frames at two opposite sides of the battery array along the first direction, and at least one reinforcing barrier between two adjacent battery cells in the battery array, the reinforcing barrier having a metal member in a surface facing a corresponding side frame, and the metal member being fixed to the corresponding side frame.

Abstract: The described technology relates generally to a high capacity battery module. The battery module according to an exemplary embodiment includes a plurality of rechargeable batteries configured to comprise electrode terminals externally protruded and identification units disposed on the peripheries of the electrode terminals, a bus bar configured to electrically connect the electrode terminals of the plurality of neighboring rechargeable batteries, and a protection member disposed between the plurality of rechargeable batteries and the bus bars.

Abstract: A battery module includes a first battery cell, a first barrier, and a second barrier, the first battery cell being between the first barrier and the second barrier, wherein a first opening is in flow communication with a first space defined between a first side of the first battery cell and a first side portion formed by at least one of the first and second barriers, the first space being in flow communication with a second space defined between a second side of the first battery cell and a second side portion formed by at least one of the first and second barriers.

Abstract: A battery module with a plurality of battery cells arranged in a first direction in a battery array, the battery module including a plurality of barriers in which a pair of adjoining ones of the barriers mount a battery cell therebetween, a frame having at least a pair of opposed frame members, the battery array and the barriers being between the opposed frame members and disposed internally thereof, the frame including a pair of end blocks at outermost sides of the battery array, side frames connecting the end blocks, and a degassing portion overlying vent portions of each of the plurality of battery cells and providing a passage for directing vented gas from the battery cells away from the battery module, the degassing portion rigidly supporting the battery cells and barriers of the battery array within the frame.

Abstract: A battery pack including an upper battery module including a plurality of upper battery cells arranged in one direction, the plurality of upper battery cells having upper terminal portions, an upper bus-bar electrically connecting the upper terminal portions, and an upper housing accommodating the plurality of upper battery cells therein; and a lower battery module including a plurality of lower battery cells arranged in the one direction, the plurality of lower battery cells having lower terminal portions, a lower bus-bar electrically connecting the lower terminal portions, and a lower housing accommodating the plurality of lower battery cells therein, wherein a space portion is formed at one end of any one of the upper and lower battery modules, and a controller is positioned in the space portion.

Abstract: A battery module may include batteries that include electrode terminals, and a measurement member that measures one or more of a voltage, a current, or a temperature of each of the batteries. The measurement member may include receiving portions, and the battery module may include connection members that electrically connecting electrode terminals of neighboring batteries. Each of the connection members may include a protrusion extending therefrom, and each protrusion may be electrically connected to the measurement member. Each protrusion may also include an uppermost surface that faces away from the batteries, and the uppermost surface of each protrusion may engage one of the receiving portions.

Abstract: The described technology relates generally to a high capacity battery module. The battery module according to an exemplary embodiment includes a plurality of rechargeable batteries configured to comprise electrode terminals externally protruded and identification units disposed on the peripheries of the electrode terminals, a bus bar configured to electrically connect the electrode terminals of the plurality of neighboring rechargeable batteries, and a protection member disposed between the plurality of rechargeable batteries and the bus bars.