Abstract: An integrated device of a pump and a valve is disclosed. The integrated device of a pump and a valve includes a drive unit, a valve assembly mounted on the drive unit and configured to be switchable to a first position or a second position by the drive unit, a pump mounted on the drive unit, and a controller configured to control operation of the drive unit and the pump. The valve assembly includes a plurality of inlets and a plurality of outlets. At the first position and the second position of the valve assembly, different fluid passages are formed in the valve assembly. The pump is configured to communicate with the valve assembly to allow a flow of fluid through the valve assembly.

Abstract: Provided is a battery cooling system of a vehicle, the battery cooling system including: a battery, a battery chiller connected to the battery, a first pump mounted such that a refrigerant cooled at the battery chiller is circulated to the battery, a radiator mounted such that the radiator is connected to or disconnected from the battery, a second pump mounted such that the refrigerant cooled at the radiator is circulated to the battery, and a switching valve provided to switch a state in which a refrigerant inlet and a refrigerant outlet of the battery are respectively connected to a refrigerant outlet and a refrigerant inlet of the radiator, and a state in which the battery is disconnected from the radiator and only the refrigerant cooled at the battery chiller is circulated to the battery.

Abstract: A thermal management system of a vehicle electric power system allows a production cost of a system to be reduced by reducing the number of three-way valves when compared to a conventional system and, simultaneously, is capable of implementing cooling and heating performances equivalent to those of the conventional system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a soft capsule comprising tyndalized bacteria in a film. The soft capsule, according to the present invention, can secure homogeneity of the tyndalized bacteria in the film even with a trace amount of the tyndalized bacteria, and since functional ingredients and the tyndalized bacteria can be administered simultaneously, the advantages due to the functional ingredients and the advantages due to the tyndalized bacteria can be obtained simultaneously.

Abstract: A thermal management system of a vehicle electric power system allows a production cost of a system to be reduced by reducing the number of three-way valves when compared to a conventional system and, simultaneously, is capable of implementing cooling and heating performances equivalent to those of the conventional system.

Abstract: A battery pack includes: a plurality of battery cells; a first end plate on an outer side of a first battery cell of the plurality of battery cells that is arranged at an outermost side of the plurality of battery cells; and a first end block between the first end plate and the first battery cell, the first end block includes: a frame portion on an inner side of the first end block and facing the first battery cell, the frame portion surrounding edge portions of the first battery cell; and an end portion on an outer side which is a side opposite to that of the first battery cell, the end portion surrounding a bushing member, and the bushing member includes: fixing portions surrounded by the end portion; and an exposed portion exposed from the end portion to define a welded portion with the first end plate.

Abstract: A connector and a decking structure between a vehicle body and a battery including the same are provided. The connector includes a first connector assembly that has a downwardly protruding guide pin and a second connector assembly that is coupled to the first connector assembly in a lower portion of the first connector assembly and includes a guide aperture in which the guide pin is accommodated.

Abstract: A connector and a decking structure between a vehicle body and a battery including the same are provided. The connector includes a first connector assembly that has a downwardly protruding guide pin and a second connector assembly that is coupled to the first connector assembly in a lower portion of the first connector assembly and includes a guide aperture in which the guide pin is accommodated.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus for a battery may include a battery module provided in a casing of metal while being in contact with an inner surface of the casing; a cooling block made of a resin material, and attached to an outer surface of the casing at a location facing a portion with which the battery module is in contact; and a cooling passage provided in the cooling block to allow a coolant to flow therethrough.

Abstract: A battery back includes: a plurality of battery cells; a first end plate on an outer side of a first battery cell of the plurality of battery cells that is arranged at an outermost side of the plurality of battery cells; and a first end block between the first end plate and the first battery cell, the first end block includes: a frame portion on an inner side of the first end block and facing the first battery cell, the frame portion surrounding edge portions of the first battery cell; and an end portion on an outer side which is a side opposite to that of the first battery cell, the end portion surrounding a bushing member, and the bushing member includes: fixing portions surrounded by the end portion; and an exposed portion exposed from the end portion to define a welded portion with the first end plate.

Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells, a temperature sensor and a case. The plurality of battery cells are aligned in one direction. The temperature sensor has a first surface contacting at least one battery cell of the plurality of battery cells to measure a temperature of the at least one battery cell. The case presses against a second surface of the temperature sensor opposite to the first surface of the temperature sensor. In the battery module, the contact between the first surface of the temperature sensor and the battery cell is maintained by the case. Accordingly, the temperature sensor can precisely measure the temperature of the battery cell, thereby improving the safety of the battery module.

Abstract: A battery module including a plurality of battery cells aligned in a first direction; a heat exchange member supporting a bottom surface of each battery cell of the plurality of battery cells, the heat exchange member exchanging heat with the plurality of battery cells, wherein the heat exchange member includes a first refrigerant flow path and a second refrigerant flow path, the first refrigerant flow path is adjacent to the bottom surface of each battery cell, and the second refrigerant flow path is spaced apart from the first refrigerant flow path and below the first refrigerant flow path.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a first battery module group including one or more battery modules, a second battery module group including one or more battery modules, the second battery module group being aligned with the first battery module group, a guide member between the first and second battery module groups, two or more support members that support bottom surfaces of the battery modules of the first and second battery module groups, the two or more support members being spaced apart from each other, and a housing that accommodates the first and second battery module groups therein. The guide member is provided to a battery module of the first battery module group adjacent to the second battery module group so as to change a flow path of a heat exchange medium passing through the first battery module group.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a plurality of battery modules including at least a first group of the battery modules and a second group of the battery modules, a first coolant flow pathway through the battery modules of the first group and the second group, a second coolant flow pathway along an exterior of the battery modules of the first group, and a converging coolant flow pathway connected with the first coolant flow pathway, the converging coolant flow pathway being disposed downstream of the first group of the battery modules, the converging coolant flow pathway joining the second coolant flow pathway with the first coolant flow pathway.

Abstract: A battery module including a battery array including: a plurality of battery cells, each including a first surface at a first end of the battery cell; an electrode terminal at the first end; a second surface at a second end of the battery cell opposite the first end; and a side surface extending between the first and second ends, the second surfaces of first and second battery cells of the plurality of battery cells facing each other.

Abstract: A battery module including a plurality of battery cells aligned in a first direction; a heat exchange member supporting a bottom surface of each battery cell of the plurality of battery cells, the heat exchange member exchanging heat with the plurality of battery cells, wherein the heat exchange member includes a first refrigerant flow path and a second refrigerant flow path, the first refrigerant flow path is adjacent to the bottom surface of each battery cell, and the second refrigerant flow path is spaced apart from the first refrigerant flow path and below the first refrigerant flow path.

Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells, a temperature sensor and a case. The plurality of battery cells are aligned in one direction. The temperature sensor has a first surface contacting at least one battery cell of the plurality of battery cells to measure a temperature of the at least one battery cell. The case presses against a second surface of the temperature sensor opposite to the first surface of the temperature sensor. In the battery module, the contact between the first surface of the temperature sensor and the battery cell is maintained by the case. Accordingly, the temperature sensor can precisely measure the temperature of the battery cell, thereby improving the safety of the battery module.

Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells, and a heat exchanging member adjoining the plurality of battery cells in heat exchanging relationship therewith. The heat exchanging member includes a plurality of tubes arranged therein, and each tube defines a plurality of heat exchanging medium flow passageways therein.

Abstract: A battery module including a plurality of battery cells each having a terminal surface accommodating at least one electrode terminal and a vent, and a bottom surface generally opposite from the terminal surface; and an end plate on the terminal surface of each of the battery cells, the end plate having an exhausting hole generally corresponding to the vent and a guide unit covering a portion of the exhausting hole.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a first battery module group including one or more battery modules, a second battery module group including one or more battery modules, the second battery module group being aligned with the first battery module group, a guide member between the first and second battery module groups, two or more support members that support bottom surfaces of the battery modules of the first and second battery module groups, the two or more support members being spaced apart from each other, and a housing that accommodates the first and second battery module groups therein. The guide member is provided to a battery module of the first battery module group adjacent to the second battery module group so as to change a flow path of a heat exchange medium passing through the first battery module group.