Battery module and battery pack
US8420249B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A battery module in which a plurality of cells are aligned includes a holder in which the cells are accommodated, a positive electrode current collector plate which is provided to face positive electrode terminals of the cells and electrically connects the positive electrode terminals, and a negative electrode current collector plate which is provided to face negative electrode terminals of the cells and electrically connects the negative electrode terminals, wherein the holder includes a plurality of accommodation sections, the cells are accommodated in the accommodation sections, a spacer made of an elastic member is disposed between the positive electrode current collector plate and the cells, the spacer further includes an extended portion extending toward the negative electrode terminals of the cells, and an edge of the extended portion close to the negative electrode terminals touches the negative electrode current collector plate.
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