Lg energy solution, ltd. (20240322322). BATTERY PACK simplified abstract
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BATTERY PACK
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Chang Hyeon Yang of Daejeon (KR)
BATTERY PACK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240322322 titled 'BATTERY PACK
The abstract describes a battery pack with a pack case containing battery modules, external terminals, a protective frame, a busbar, and a battery management unit.
- The pack case has external terminals on one side and houses battery modules inside.
- A protective frame spans the pack case and compartmentalizes the module area.
- A busbar connects the battery modules and external terminals.
- A battery management unit is located on the opposite side of the pack case from the external terminals.
- The protective frame includes slots for securing the busbar and surrounds the module area.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Energy storage systems - Portable electronic devices
Problems Solved: - Efficient battery module organization - Enhanced safety and protection - Improved electrical connectivity
Benefits: - Increased battery pack reliability - Simplified maintenance and monitoring - Enhanced overall performance
Commercial Applications: - Automotive industry for electric vehicles - Consumer electronics for portable devices - Renewable energy sector for energy storage systems
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the protective frame enhance the safety of the battery pack? 2. What are the advantages of compartmentalizing the module area within the pack case?
Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing studies on battery management systems - Advancements in battery pack design and technology
By optimizing the battery pack design with a protective frame and efficient organization of battery modules, this innovation offers improved safety, reliability, and performance for various applications in the automotive, consumer electronics, and renewable energy sectors.
Original Abstract Submitted
a battery pack includes a pack case that includes external terminals formed on one side and contains a plurality of battery modules inside; a protective frame that extends across the pack case and defines the module area; a busbar that electrically connects the battery modules and the external terminals of the pack case; and a battery management unit located on the other side opposite to the pack case from where the external terminals are formed. the protective frame includes slots extending along the length direction of the protective frame, the module area is compartmentalized by the protective frame and includes a first battery part formed on one side of the protective frame and a second battery part formed on the opposite side of the protective frame, the busbar is inserted and secured within the slots of the protective frame, and the protective frame surrounds its sides.
