A battery module includes a cell stack in which a plurality of unit cells including terminal parts are aligned in a first direction and an insulating member surrounds the plurality of unit cells; and a module housing in which a plurality of receiving parts, into each of which the cell stack is configured to be inserted, are provided and are aligned in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, wherein each of the plurality of receiving parts includes a fixing wall around the cell stack and having at least a portion which is in contact with the cell stack. The cell stacks adjacent to each other in the second direction are electrically connected to each other, and the cell stacks adjacent to each other in the first direction are electrically disconnected from each other, when not connected to an end module.

Disclosed is a battery pack, which includes a module stack in which a plurality of battery modules are stacked; a pack housing having a lower housing configured to support the module stack at a lower side thereof and an upper housing coupled to the lower housing from an upper side of the module stack; and a plurality of displacement plates respectively coupled to inner sides of the lower housing and the upper housing to elastically press the module stack.

Disclosed is a battery pack, which includes a module stack in which a plurality of battery modules are stacked; a pack housing having a lower housing configured to support the module stack at a lower side thereof and an upper housing coupled to the lower housing from an upper side of the module stack; and a plurality of displacement plates respectively coupled to inner sides of the lower housing and the upper housing to elastically press the module stack.

One embodiment of the disclosure provides a rechargeable battery including a shell, a circuit board assembly, a core and an electrode assembly. The shell has a first outer surface. The circuit board assembly is disposed in the shell. The core is disposed in the shell and electrically connected to the circuit board assembly. The electrode assembly is disposed on the first outer surface of the shell and electrically connected to the circuit board assembly. The circuit board assembly is not located between the core and the first outer surface.

One embodiment of the disclosure provides a rechargeable battery including a shell, a circuit board assembly, a core and an electrode assembly. The shell has a first outer surface. The circuit board assembly is disposed in the shell. The core is disposed in the shell and electrically connected to the circuit board assembly. The electrode assembly is disposed on the first outer surface of the shell and electrically connected to the circuit board assembly. The circuit board assembly is not located between the core and the first outer surface.

A rechargeable battery module includes: a bottom plate supporting a plurality of cells and having mounting holes at both ends; a pair of side plates coupled to both sides of the bottom plate; a pair of end plates coupled to the bottom plate and the side plates at both sides; a mounting plate coupled to the bottom plate and the pair of side plates between the pair of end plates, the mounting plate having a through installation hole through which a mount member extends therethrough from the outside thereof to fasten the rechargeable battery module to a platform of an electric vehicle or a rack of an energy storage system; a top cover coupled to the side plates, the end plates, and the mounting plate; and a final terminal connected to a bus bar connecting electrode terminals of the cells.

A rechargeable battery module includes: a bottom plate supporting a plurality of cells and having mounting holes at both ends; a pair of side plates coupled to both sides of the bottom plate; a pair of end plates coupled to the bottom plate and the side plates at both sides; a mounting plate coupled to the bottom plate and the pair of side plates between the pair of end plates, the mounting plate having a through installation hole through which a mount member extends therethrough from the outside thereof to fasten the rechargeable battery module to a platform of an electric vehicle or a rack of an energy storage system; a top cover coupled to the side plates, the end plates, and the mounting plate; and a final terminal connected to a bus bar connecting electrode terminals of the cells.

Disclosed herein is an apparatus for controlling the spacing of battery cells. The apparatus monitors the temperature of the battery cells, and when a battery cell temperature value exceeds a threshold, changes the configuration of the battery cell spacing from an initial closed configuration to an open configuration using a spacer mechanism. The spacing during the closed configuration is a first distance between the battery cells, and during the open configuration is a second distance between the battery cells. The second distance is substantially large than the first distance to position the lithium ion cells further apart, lowering the probability a thermal runaway event propagating from one cell to adjacent cells. The spacer mechanism may include a telescoping or expanding frame, a motor, one or more sensors, and a controller configured to operate the mechanical spacer.

A safety structure for a vehicle battery pack includes: a battery module each including a plurality of battery cells stacked between opposite endplates; a lower casing which covers a lower side of the battery modules that are two-dimensionally arrayed; an upper cover coupled to an upper side of the lower casing and covering an upper side of the battery modules; and first cut-off pads, each of which is made of a heat-resistant and insulating material, disposed in a portion where a gap between the endplate of the battery module and the lower casing becomes locally narrow.

A battery module including: a battery cell having opposite top and bottom surfaces, a long side surface extending between the top surface and the bottom surface, and a shot side surface extending between the top surface, the bottom surface, and the long side surface, the battery cell including a terminal on the top surface; an end plate having an end area in contact with the long side surface of the battery cell and an end flange bent from a lower end of the end area in a direction away from the long side surface; and a side plate having a side area in contact with the short side surface of the battery cell, a side flange bent from a lower end of the side area to cover the bottom surface of the battery cell, and a side binder extending from the side flange and coupled to the end flange.