Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling a flexible thermoelectric element to provide dynamic thermal therapy, and to a dynamic thermal therapy device, wherein the flexible thermoelectric element has a plurality of thermoelectric modules, each corresponding to a plurality of regions arranged sequentially, wherein the plurality of thermoelectric modules can selectively perform either exothermic or endothermic operation on the plurality of regions by control of a current.

Abstract: A busbar module connects a first cell and a second cell adjacent to the first cell, arranged in a first direction and each having first and second electrode terminals spaced apart in a second direction normal to the first direction. The busbar module includes a busbar that electrically connects a first electrode terminal of the first cell and a second electrode terminal of the second cell to each other, and an insulating portion that accommodates the busbar. The busbar includes a first recessed mounting portion, the first recessed mounting portion and a protruding shape of the first electrode terminal having interfitting shapes and a second recessed mounting portion, the second recessed mounting portion and a protruding shape of the second electrode terminal having interfitting shapes, the first and second mounting portions, being slideably coupleable with the first and second electrode terminals.

Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells arranged in one direction and electrically connected to one another, the plurality of battery cells each having a current collecting terminal on a top surface thereof, and a terminal plate positioned on the current collecting terminal of one of the battery cells. The terminal plate is in a form of a sideways-oriented U-shape, including a first surface that contacts the current collecting terminal, a second surface that is parallel to the first surface and spaced apart from the first surface by a predetermined distance, and a third surface connecting the first surface and the second surface, the first surface including a first hole and the second surface including a second hole, the first hole and the second hole having different shapes.

Abstract: A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly, a battery case, and a cap assembly. The electrode assembly may include a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator. The battery case may accommodate the electrode assembly, which may be inserted into the battery case through an opening provided on one side of the battery case. The cap assembly may include a cap plate coupled to the side of the battery case including the opening and sealing up the battery case, and first and second terminals spaced on the cap plate. The first and second terminals may each include first and second terminal plates including protrusions that protrude away from the electrode assembly, and first and second terminal connection members on the first and second terminal plates and including grooves that can be combined with the corresponding protrusions.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a battery assembly including battery cells and spacers that are alternately arrayed, a side plate extending across a side of the battery assembly, and a motion prevention unit protruding from the side plate toward the battery assembly so as to cover a portion of the battery assembly, the motion prevention unit being arrayed on the spacers.

Abstract: Provided is a battery pack including a pair of end plates facing each other, a plurality of battery cells arrayed between the end plates, and a pair of side plates each extending along a length of the plurality of battery cells, and coupled to the end plates, wherein each of the end plates includes a base plate, bending portions bent from each edge of the base plate in a direction away from the plurality of battery cells, each bending portion having a reinforcing bead unit, and a flange portion connected to the base plate at each bending portion. According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, deformation of the battery pack may be efficiently suppressed and deterioration of a function of a battery cell may be prevented by blocking volume expansion due to recharging and discharging operations of the battery cell.

Abstract: An electrode terminal and battery module having the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the electrode terminal includes a first sub-terminal including a plurality of guide grooves and a second sub-terminal including a plurality of guides configured to be respectively inserted into the guide grooves in a sliding manner. At least one of the guide grooves is formed in an upper surface of the first sub-terminal.

Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells, each including terminal portions on a first surface thereof, the plurality of battery cells being aligned in a first direction; and a terminal connecting member configured to connect terminal portions of first and second battery cells of the plurality of battery cells that are adjacent to each other, and the terminal connecting member includes first and second contact portions spaced apart from each other to respectively come in surface contact with the terminal portions of the first and second battery cells, and a body portion connecting the first and second contact portions to each other.

Abstract: A battery pack is disclosed. In one aspect, the battery pack includes a battery cell, a temperature sensor configured to measure the temperature of the battery cell, and an inner cover substantially covering the battery cell. The inner cover includes a sensor attachment fixing the temperature sensor to the battery cell. The battery pack has a structure for easily attaching the temperature sensor to the battery cell.

Abstract: Provided is a battery pack including a pair of end plates facing each other, a plurality of battery cells arrayed between the end plates, and a pair of side plates each extending along a length of the plurality of battery cells, and coupled to the end plates, wherein each of the end plates includes a base plate, bending portions bent from each edge of the base plate in a direction away from the plurality of battery cells, each bending portion having a reinforcing bead unit, and a flange portion connected to the base plate at each bending portion. According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, deformation of the battery pack may be efficiently suppressed and deterioration of a function of a battery cell may be prevented by blocking volume expansion due to recharging and discharging operations of the battery cell.

Abstract: A secondary battery module includes a plurality of secondary batteries each including an electrode assembly, a case accommodating the electrode assembly, and electrode terminals electrically connected to the electrode assembly and extending outward from the case, and a bus bar that electrically connects neighboring electrode terminals of the plurality of secondary batteries. The bus bar includes a first part including penetration holes through which the electrode terminals penetrate such that the bus bar is fastenable to the electrode terminals and a second part extending from the first part, the second part being bent to face the first part.

Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells arranged in one direction and electrically connected to one another, the plurality of battery cells each having a current collecting terminal on a top surface thereof, and a terminal plate positioned on the current collecting terminal of one of the battery cells. The terminal plate is in a form of a sideways-oriented U-shape, including a first surface that contacts the current collecting terminal, a second surface that is parallel to the first surface and spaced apart from the first surface by a predetermined distance, and a third surface connecting the first surface and the second surface, the first surface including a first hole and the second surface including a second hole, the first hole and the second hole having different shapes.

Abstract: An energy storage device includes at least one battery pack including a plurality of unit batteries, a pack frame accommodating the plurality of unit batteries, and a rack housing accommodating the at least one battery pack with the pack frame, the rack housing including at least one support member supporting a side wall of the pack frame, wherein the plurality of unit batteries are arranged in an overlapping manner in a first direction, the at least one support member extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and traversing the side wall of the pack frame.

Abstract: Provided is a battery pack including: a plurality of unit cells; a battery holder in which the plurality of unit cells are mounted; an electrode tab arranged on the battery holder; and a bus bar of which portion is arranged on the electrode tab, wherein the battery holder includes a welding part that contacts the electrode tab.

Abstract: A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly, a battery case, and a cap assembly. The electrode assembly may include a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator. The battery case may accommodate the electrode assembly, which may be inserted into the battery case through an opening provided on one side of the battery case. The cap assembly may include a cap plate coupled to the side of the battery case including the opening and sealing up the battery case, and first and second terminals spaced on the cap plate. The first and second terminals may each include first and second terminal plates including protrusions that protrude away from the electrode assembly, and first and second terminal connection members on the first and second terminal plates and including grooves that can be combined with the corresponding protrusions.

Abstract: A battery pack including a plurality of battery cells, each including an electrode terminal; and a circuit board assembly including: a first circuit board electrically connecting the electrode terminals of adjacent battery cells of the plurality of battery cells; a second circuit board electrically connected to the first circuit board; and a connection wire electrically connected between the second circuit board and the first circuit board.

Abstract: An electrode terminal and battery module having the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the electrode terminal includes a first sub-terminal including a plurality of guide grooves and a second sub-terminal including a plurality of guides configured to be respectively inserted into the guide grooves in a sliding manner. At least one of the guide grooves is formed in an upper surface of the first sub-terminal.

Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells, each including terminal portions on a first surface thereof, the plurality of battery cells being aligned in a first direction; and a terminal connecting member configured to connect terminal portions of first and second battery cells of the plurality of battery cells that are adjacent to each other, and the terminal connecting member includes first and second contact portions spaced apart from each other to respectively come in surface contact with the terminal portions of the first and second battery cells, and a body portion connecting the first and second contact portions to each other.

Abstract: A busbar module connects a first cell and a second cell adjacent to the first cell, arranged in a first direction and each having first and second electrode terminals spaced apart in a second direction normal to the first direction. The busbar module includes a busbar that electrically connects a first electrode terminal of the first cell and a second electrode terminal of the second cell to each other, and an insulating portion that accommodates the busbar. The busbar includes a first recessed mounting portion, the first recessed mounting portion and a protruding shape of the first electrode terminal having interfitting shapes and a second recessed mounting portion, the second recessed mounting portion and a protruding shape of the second electrode terminal having interfitting shapes, the first and second mounting portions, being slideably coupleable with the first and second electrode terminals.

Abstract: A secondary battery module includes a plurality of secondary batteries each including an electrode assembly, a case accommodating the electrode assembly, and electrode terminals electrically connected to the electrode assembly and extending outward from the case, and a bus bar that electrically connects neighboring electrode terminals of the plurality of secondary batteries. The bus bar includes a first part including penetration holes through which the electrode terminals penetrate such that the bus bar is fastenable to the electrode terminals and a second part extending from the first part, the second part being bent to face the first part.