The present invention provides a method of making fire-resistant battery cells comprising nonflammable electrolytes, and use thereof.

The present invention provides a method of making fire-resistant battery cells comprising nonflammable electrolytes, and use thereof.

A pouch-type battery cell includes a battery case including a metal layer and polymer resin layer, and an electrode assembly disposed within the battery case, the battery case further including an electrode assembly receiving part formed in at least one of an upper case and a lower case of the battery case, and a venting member disposed on an outer surface of the electrode assembly receiving part at a location adjacent to a sealing part of the battery case, wherein the venting member is made of a shape memory alloy that is deformed to penetrate the battery case when a temperature of the venting member increases to a value above a transition temperature of the shape memory alloy. A battery module including the pouch-type battery cell, and a battery pack are also provided

There are provided a flame retardant element for suppressing flame propagation when a fire occurs during the use of a lithium secondary battery, thereby ensuring safety of the secondary battery while in use, a method for manufacturing the flame retardant element, and a secondary battery module and a secondary battery pack comprising the flame retardant element. The proposed flame retardant element is a composite pad having a stack of at least two polymer resin single layers including fire extinguishing materials having different fire extinguishing and flame retardant mechanisms, the composite pad includes a first polymer resin single layer and a second polymer resin single layer, and the first polymer resin single layer includes the fire extinguishing material which takes effect in a lower temperature range than the second polymer resin single layer.

There are provided a flame retardant element for suppressing flame propagation when a fire occurs during the use of a lithium secondary battery, thereby ensuring safety of the secondary battery while in use, a method for manufacturing the flame retardant element, and a secondary battery module and a secondary battery pack comprising the flame retardant element. The proposed flame retardant element is a composite pad having a stack of at least two polymer resin single layers including fire extinguishing materials having different fire extinguishing and flame retardant mechanisms, the composite pad includes a first polymer resin single layer and a second polymer resin single layer, and the first polymer resin single layer includes the fire extinguishing material which takes effect in a lower temperature range than the second polymer resin single layer.

The present application provides a battery pack. The battery pack comprises a case, a cavity structure being provided in the bottom of the case; and a plurality of battery cells, the plurality of battery cells being stacked at the bottom of the case, and an end surface, facing the bottom of the case, of each of the battery cells being provided with an explosion-proof valve, wherein a structural layer, facing the explosion-proof valve, of the bottom of the case is provided with a weak area, and gas in the battery cell during thermal runaway of any battery cell may be collected via the weak area into the cavity structure and then is discharged.

The present application provides a battery pack. The battery pack comprises a case, a cavity structure being provided in the bottom of the case; and a plurality of battery cells, the plurality of battery cells being stacked at the bottom of the case, and an end surface, facing the bottom of the case, of each of the battery cells being provided with an explosion-proof valve, wherein a structural layer, facing the explosion-proof valve, of the bottom of the case is provided with a weak area, and gas in the battery cell during thermal runaway of any battery cell may be collected via the weak area into the cavity structure and then is discharged.

The present disclosure discloses a top cover assembly and a battery. The top cover assembly comprises a top cover plate and an explosion-proof sheet. The explosion-proof sheet is configured for being connected to the top cover plate to close an explosion-proof hole formed in the top cover plate, and the explosion-proof sheet comprises: a connecting portion, a body portion, a weak portion and a reinforced portion, the connecting portion is configured for being connected to the top cover plate, the body portion is connected to the connecting portion and configured for closing the explosion-proof hole corresponding to the explosion-proof hole, the weak portion is located between the body portion and the connecting portion, the reinforced portion is convexly arranged on the body portion, along thickness direction of the explosion-proof sheet, the thickness of the reinforced portion is h1, the thickness of the body portion is h2, and 1<(h1+h2)/h2≤2.8.

The present disclosure discloses a top cover assembly and a battery. The top cover assembly comprises a top cover plate and an explosion-proof sheet. The explosion-proof sheet is configured for being connected to the top cover plate to close an explosion-proof hole formed in the top cover plate, and the explosion-proof sheet comprises: a connecting portion, a body portion, a weak portion and a reinforced portion, the connecting portion is configured for being connected to the top cover plate, the body portion is connected to the connecting portion and configured for closing the explosion-proof hole corresponding to the explosion-proof hole, the weak portion is located between the body portion and the connecting portion, the reinforced portion is convexly arranged on the body portion, along thickness direction of the explosion-proof sheet, the thickness of the reinforced portion is h1, the thickness of the body portion is h2, and 1<(h1+h2)/h2≤2.8.

The present disclosure discloses a cover body assembly of a battery and a battery. The battery includes a housing provided with an opening; a cover body assembly used for closing the opening; and a jelly-roll arranged inside an inner cavity of the housing; a liquid injection channel is arranged on the cover body assembly; electrolyte is injected into the inner cavity of the housing through the liquid injection channel, thus soaking the jelly-roll; the cover body assembly includes a cover body; and a lower insulation plate which is connected to a bottom surface of the cover body and is disposed at an interval, thus forming a distribution channel between the lower insulation plate and the cover body; and the distribution channel is communicated to the liquid injection channel and the inner cavity of the housing.