17969322. Battery Cell, and Battery Module, Battery Pack and Vehicle Including the Same simplified abstract (LG Energy Solution, Ltd.)
Battery Cell, and Battery Module, Battery Pack and Vehicle Including the Same
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kyoung-Soon Yoon of Daejeon (KR)
Battery Cell, and Battery Module, Battery Pack and Vehicle Including the Same - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17969322 titled 'Battery Cell, and Battery Module, Battery Pack and Vehicle Including the Same
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a battery cell that enhances safety and controls internal pressure. It also includes a battery module, a battery pack, and a vehicle incorporating the same.
- The battery cell consists of an electrode assembly with a cell body and an electrode tab attached to one side.
- A cell case is designed to accommodate the electrode assembly.
- An electrode lead is connected to the electrode tab and extends from the cell case.
- A tab protection module is housed within the cell case and covers a portion of the electrode tab.
- A venting module is connected to the tab protection module and releases venting gas from the cell case.
Potential Applications
- Electric vehicles
- Portable electronic devices
- Renewable energy storage systems
Problems Solved
- Reinforces safety of the electrode tab
- Controls internal pressure of the battery cell
- Prevents damage to the electrode tab
Benefits
- Enhanced safety features
- Improved control over internal pressure
- Protection against damage or failure of the electrode tab
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed is a battery cell capable of reinforcing safety of an electrode tab and controlling an internal pressure of the battery cell, and a battery module, a battery pack and a vehicle including the same. The battery cell includes an electrode assembly including a cell body and an electrode tab coupled to at least one side of the cell body, a cell case configured to accommodate the electrode assembly therein, an electrode lead coupled to the electrode tab and extending from the cell case, a tab protection module accommodated in the cell case and configured to cover at least a portion of the electrode tab, and a venting module coupled to the tab protection module and configured discharge a venting gas out of the cell case.
