18033453. Battery Pack and Device Including the Same simplified abstract (LG Energy Solution, Ltd.)
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Battery Pack and Device Including the Same
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Battery Pack and Device Including the Same - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18033453 titled 'Battery Pack and Device Including the Same
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a battery pack with a battery module, a module frame, a heat sink, a pack refrigerant pipe, a cooling port, and a cooling connector. The cooling port has an inclination part with a narrowing width towards the cooling connector, and a sealing member is located between the inclination part and the cooling connector.
- The battery pack includes a battery module with stacked battery cells, a module frame, and a heat sink.
- A pack refrigerant pipe allows refrigerant to flow through the battery pack.
- The cooling port is connected to a through hole in the heat sink.
- The cooling connector connects the pack refrigerant pipe and the cooling port.
- The cooling port has an inclination part with a narrowing width towards the cooling connector.
- A ring-shaped sealing member is located between the inclination part and the cooling connector.
Potential Applications
- Electric vehicles: The battery pack can be used in electric vehicles to efficiently cool the battery cells and prevent overheating.
- Energy storage systems: The technology can be applied in energy storage systems to maintain optimal temperature conditions for the battery cells.
Problems Solved
- Overheating: The cooling system in the battery pack helps prevent overheating of the battery cells, which can improve their performance and lifespan.
- Efficient cooling: The design of the cooling port with the narrowing width helps to enhance the efficiency of the cooling process.
Benefits
- Improved battery performance: By preventing overheating, the battery pack can help maintain the performance and longevity of the battery cells.
- Enhanced safety: Efficient cooling can reduce the risk of thermal runaway and other safety hazards associated with overheating batteries.
- Increased energy efficiency: The cooling system allows for better heat dissipation, which can improve the overall energy efficiency of the battery pack.
Original Abstract Submitted
A battery pack according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a battery module that includes a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked, a module frame that houses the battery cell stack and a heat sink located below the module frame; a pack refrigerant pipe through which a refrigerant flows; a cooling port that is connected to a through hole formed in the heat sink; and a cooling connector that connects the pack refrigerant pipe and the cooling port, wherein the cooling port includes an inclination part formed on an outer peripheral surface of the cooling port, wherein a width in a horizontal direction of the inclination part becomes narrowed as it goes in the direction in which the cooling connector is located, and wherein a ring-shaped sealing member is located between the inclination part and the cooling connector.
