18402240. Battery Module, Battery Pack Including Same Battery Module, and Automobile Including Same Battery Pack simplified abstract (LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.)

Battery Module, Battery Pack Including Same Battery Module, and Automobile Including Same Battery Pack

Organization Name

LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.

Inventor(s)

Sung-Won Seo of Daejeon (KR)

Dong-Yeon Kim of Daejeon (KR)

Ho-June Chi of Daejeon (KR)

Dal-Mo Kang of Daejeon (KR)

Jin-Hak Kong of Daejeon (KR)

Jeong-O Mun of DAEJEON (KR)

Yoon-Koo Lee of DAEJEON (KR)

Yong-Seok Choi of DAEJEON (KR)

Alexander Eichhorn of Bietigheim-Bissingen (DE)

Andreas Track of Bietigheim-Bissingen (DE)

Battery Module, Battery Pack Including Same Battery Module, and Automobile Including Same Battery Pack - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18402240 titled 'Battery Module, Battery Pack Including Same Battery Module, and Automobile Including Same Battery Pack

The battery module described in the patent application consists of a battery cell assembly, top plate, bottom plate, sensing assembly, pair of side plates, and compression pads.

• The battery cell assembly contains multiple battery cells.
• The top plate covers the upper side of the battery cell assembly.
• The bottom plate covers the lower side of the battery cell assembly.
• The sensing assembly is positioned on the front and rear sides of the battery cell assembly.
• The pair of side plates are located on the side surfaces of the battery cell assembly.
• The compression pads are placed between the side plates and the battery cell assembly.

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

Problems Solved: - Enhanced protection for battery cells - Improved structural integrity of battery modules

Benefits: - Increased safety - Better performance - Extended lifespan of battery modules

Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Battery Module for Enhanced Performance in Electric Vehicles" This technology can be utilized in the automotive industry for electric vehicles, leading to improved battery efficiency and safety.

Questions about Battery Module Technology: 1. How does the placement of compression pads enhance the performance of the battery module? 2. What are the key advantages of using a sensing assembly in a battery module design?

Original Abstract Submitted

A battery module includes: a battery cell assembly having a plurality of battery cells; a top plate configured to cover an upper side of the battery cell assembly; a bottom plate configured to cover a lower side of the battery cell assembly; a sensing assembly disposed to cover a front side and a rear side of the battery cell assembly; a pair of side plates disposed at side surfaces, respectively, of the battery cell assembly; and a pair of compression pads disposed between the pair of side plates and the battery cell assembly, respectively.