RECHARGEABLE BATTERY MODULE

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RECHARGEABLE BATTERY MODULE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240243377 titled 'RECHARGEABLE BATTERY MODULE

The abstract describes a patent application for a rechargeable battery module that includes multiple battery cells stacked in a specific direction, a bus bar holder covering the battery cells and exposing their electrode terminals, a bus bar connecting the electrode terminals, and a temperature sensor placed on an electrode terminal to monitor the temperature of a battery cell.

The battery module consists of stacked battery cells and a bus bar holder with exposed electrode terminals.
A bus bar connects the electrode terminals for efficient power distribution.
A temperature sensor is attached to an electrode terminal to detect the temperature of a battery cell.
The bus bar holder includes a vent pipe part to create a vent passage for the battery cells.
The temperature sensor has a first sensing part to transmit detection signals and a second sensing part exposed to the vent passage.

Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Energy storage systems - Portable electronic devices

Problems Solved: - Efficient monitoring of battery cell temperature - Improved safety measures for battery modules

Benefits: - Enhanced battery performance - Increased safety and reliability - Better thermal management

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Rechargeable Battery Module for Enhanced Performance" This technology can be utilized in electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and various portable electronic devices, enhancing their efficiency and safety.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the temperature sensor improve the safety of the battery module? 2. What are the potential commercial implications of this advanced battery module technology?

Original Abstract Submitted

a rechargeable battery module incudes a plurality of battery cells stacked in a first direction; a bus bar holder including a bottom part covering the battery cells and exposing electrode terminals of the battery cells; a bus bar connecting the electrode terminals; and a temperature sensor arranged on an electrode terminal of the electrode terminals to detect a temperature of a battery cell of the battery cells, the temperature sensor including a first sensing part to transmit a detection signal through a body part connected to the first sensing part, the bus bar holder further including a vent pipe part connected to the bottom part to define a vent passage toward a vent of the battery cells along the first direction, and the temperature sensor further including a second sensing part connected to the body part, extending through the vent pipe part, and exposed to the vent passage.