17728410. BATTERY MODULE simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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BATTERY MODULE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Woo Young Choi of Anyang-si (KR)
Ji Woong Jung of Anyang-si (KR)
Woo Chan Lee of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Hae Kyu Lim of Bucheon-si (KR)
BATTERY MODULE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17728410 titled 'BATTERY MODULE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a battery module that includes multiple stacked battery cells, a temperature sensor, an inner plate, an outer plate, and a fixing part. Here are the key points:
- The battery module consists of multiple battery cells stacked on top of each other.
- A temperature sensor is included to measure the temperature of the battery cells. It is connected to a wire that extends outside the battery module.
- An inner plate is attached to the outside of the stacked battery cells, covering their side surfaces. It has a mounting groove to hold the temperature sensor.
- An outer plate is then attached to the outside of the inner plate, applying surface pressure to the stacked battery cells.
- A fixing part protrudes from the inner plate and is used to secure the wire connected to the temperature sensor. Importantly, the fixing part is positioned to avoid interfering with the outer plate.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Electric vehicles: Battery modules are crucial components in electric vehicles, and this innovation can enhance their performance and safety.
- Renewable energy storage: Battery modules are used to store energy from renewable sources like solar and wind. This technology can improve the efficiency and reliability of these systems.
- Portable electronics: Battery modules are used in various portable devices, and this innovation can help optimize their design and functionality.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Temperature monitoring: The inclusion of a temperature sensor allows for accurate monitoring of the battery cells' temperature, which is essential for preventing overheating and potential damage.
- Wire management: The fixing part helps secure the wire connected to the temperature sensor, ensuring it does not interfere with the outer plate or other components.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved safety: Accurate temperature monitoring helps prevent overheating and potential safety hazards.
- Enhanced performance: The surface pressure applied by the outer plate can improve the overall performance and efficiency of the battery module.
- Simplified design: The integration of the temperature sensor and wire management into the battery module simplifies the overall design and assembly process.
Original Abstract Submitted
A battery module includes a plurality of stacked battery cells, a temperature sensor configured to measure the temperature of the battery cells and be coupled to a wire connected to the outside of the battery module, an inner plate configured to be coupled to the outside of the plurality of stacked battery cells in a stacking direction of the plurality of battery cells to cover the side surfaces of the plurality of battery cells and having a mounting groove to mount the temperature sensor therein, an outer plate configured to be coupled to the outside of the inner plate to apply a surface pressure to the plurality of stacked battery cells, and a fixing part configured to protrude from the inner plate to fix the wire extending from the temperature sensor, in which the fixing part is disposed to avoid the outer plate.
