Abstract: A multi-core lithium ion battery includes a sealed enclosure and a support member disposed within the sealed enclosure. The sealed enclosure may further include at least two support members housed within individual compartments, separated by shared wall(s). The support member(s) includes a plurality of cavities and a plurality of lithium ion core members which are disposed within the plurality of cavities. The battery may further include a plurality of cavity liners, each of which is positioned between a corresponding one of the lithium ion core members and a surface of a corresponding one of the cavities. The hermetically sealed enclosure may be formed using a clamshell configuration. Structures may be included in proximity to or in contact with the lithium ion core members to control gas/fluid flow therefrom. The sealed enclosure may further include temperature altering mechanisms for increasing cold cranking capabilities.

Abstract: Casings for electrochemical elements are provided that include a container or assembly that defines a base plate, sidewalls and a top plate or lid, an overcharge electrical disconnect feature, and a vent structure associated with the container or assembly. A flame arrestor may be positioned in proximity to the vent structure. The overcharge electrical disconnect feature electrically separates the electrochemical elements from the casing when the internal pressure of the casing reaches a predetermined threshold. The lithium ion battery may also include a pressure disconnect device associated with the casing. The pressure disconnect device may include a deflectable dome-based activation mechanism, and the deflectable dome-based activation mechanism may be configured and dimensioned to prevent burn through.