A battery cell includes a housing, an electrode assembly, a positive electrode column and a negative electrode column. The housing includes an accommodation cavity accommodating the electrode assembly. The positive electrode column and the negative electrode column are electrically connected to the electrode assembly, the positive electrode column and the negative electrode column respectively protrude from an outer end surface of the housing, the outer end surface is concave toward the accommodation cavity to form a concave part, and the concave part is disposed between the positive electrode column and the negative electrode column. A protecting member disposed at the concave part, the protecting member is electrically connected to the positive electrode column, and the protecting member is used for electrical connection with an external device or an external circuit. The concave part in the housing is formed concavely toward the accommodation cavity of the housing.

A battery cell includes a housing, an electrode assembly, a positive electrode column and a negative electrode column. The housing includes an accommodation cavity accommodating the electrode assembly. The positive electrode column and the negative electrode column are electrically connected to the electrode assembly, the positive electrode column and the negative electrode column respectively protrude from an outer end surface of the housing, the outer end surface is concave toward the accommodation cavity to form a concave part, and the concave part is disposed between the positive electrode column and the negative electrode column. A protecting member disposed at the concave part, the protecting member is electrically connected to the positive electrode column, and the protecting member is used for electrical connection with an external device or an external circuit. The concave part in the housing is formed concavely toward the accommodation cavity of the housing.

An embodiment battery module including two side panels, a plurality of battery cells stacked between the two side panels, a plurality of foams inserted between the battery cells, an upper cover plate coupled to the two side panels and configured to restrain a compressed-stacked state of the battery cells at an upper side of the battery cells in combination with the two side panels, and a lower cover plate coupled to the two side panels and configured to restrain the compressed-stacked state of the battery cells at a lower side of the battery cells in combination with the two side panels.

An embodiment battery module including two side panels, a plurality of battery cells stacked between the two side panels, a plurality of foams inserted between the battery cells, an upper cover plate coupled to the two side panels and configured to restrain a compressed-stacked state of the battery cells at an upper side of the battery cells in combination with the two side panels, and a lower cover plate coupled to the two side panels and configured to restrain the compressed-stacked state of the battery cells at a lower side of the battery cells in combination with the two side panels.

One example provides a chassis for an electric snowmobile including a battery pack. The battery pack includes a battery pack housing defining an enclosure for housing a number of battery modules for powering an electric motor of the electric snowmobile, the battery pack housing having a length extending in a longitudinal direction of the snowmobile, the battery pack housing including a bottom surface. A pair of opposing side panels extends downwardly from and along at least a portion of the length of the battery pack housing, the opposing panels and at least portions of the bottom surface of the battery pack housing together forming a rear structure extending in the longitudinal direction of the electric snowmobile.

Intelligent modular battery pack assemblies and associated charging and docking systems are disclosed.

The present application discloses a battery cell holder, a battery module, a battery, and an electrical apparatus. The battery cell holder includes: a holder body and an insulating member. The holder body is provided with at least one first channel in a first direction, and the insulating member is arranged on an outer surface of the holder body. The insulating member covers part or all of the outer surface, and the surface of the insulating member facing away from the holder body is capable of fixing a battery cell. By providing the holder body with the first channel, and fixing the battery cell to the holder body on the peripheral side of the first channel, after the battery cell radiates heat, the heat flows out through the first channel, so that the temperatures of the battery cell itself and the environment surrounding the battery cell can be reduced, thereby alleviating the battery safety problem caused by the accumulation of heat during the use of the battery.

A battery system, including a battery housing, which includes a base body, a first cover element, and a second cover element. The first cover element closes a first open end face of the base body, and the second cover element closes a second open end face of the base body. The battery system also includes a battery cell holder, which includes a plurality of battery cells, the battery cell holder being situated inside the battery housing, and a battery management system which is configured to monitor the plurality of battery cells and to detect temperatures of the individual battery cells. At least one blower is situated inside the battery housing, and the at least one blower being activated by the battery management system as a function of the temperature of the individual battery cells exceeding a threshold value.

A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells stacked on each other; a housing accommodating the plurality of battery cells and comprising a support member configured to support the plurality of battery cells and a cover member configured to cover the plurality of battery cells supported by the support member; and a heat sink configured to contact the support member. The support member may have a plurality of through-holes formed therein, and the plurality of through-holes may be filled with a thermal interface material.

A thermal storage device for batteries is provided. In some examples, the thermal storage device is provided for a battery pack that includes one or more rechargeable battery cells. In some examples, the lithium ion battery cells are used. The thermal storage device is in thermal contact with the battery cell. The thermal storage device is made of a material that absorbs heat that is given off by battery cells during discharge. In some examples, the thermal storage device is made of a plastic material. The material has a relatively low thermal conductivity but a relatively high specific heat capacity, allowing heat energy to be stored in the thermal storage device. The thermal storage device prevents the battery pack from overheating during use. The thermal storage device defines one or more cell receiving volumes. In some examples, an axially extending relief volume is provided.