A member-joined structure includes: a first member, and a second member having a shape of plate, the second member including an overlapping portion that overlaps with the first member and a protruding portion that protrudes from the overlapping portion along a first direction. In the overlapping portion, a joined portion in which the first member and the second member are joined to each other by welding or fusing is formed. The joined portion is provided with a notch portion located opposite to the protruding portion.

A member-joined structure includes: a first member, and a second member having a shape of plate, the second member including an overlapping portion that overlaps with the first member and a protruding portion that protrudes from the overlapping portion along a first direction. In the overlapping portion, a joined portion in which the first member and the second member are joined to each other by welding or fusing is formed. The joined portion is provided with a notch portion located opposite to the protruding portion.

A battery pack includes a pack case accommodating a first battery module and a second battery module, and a busbar including a first body portion fastened to the first battery module, a second body portion fastened to the second battery module, and at least one breakable portion disposed between the first body portion and the second body portion and fused at a temperature lower than those of the first body portion and the second body portion. The busbar includes an insulating cover covering the first and second body portions and the breakable portion, and a flameproof cover covering the insulating cover. At least a portion of the insulating cover covering the breakable portion is exposed to the outside of the flameproof cover.

A battery pack includes a pack case accommodating a first battery module and a second battery module, and a busbar including a first body portion fastened to the first battery module, a second body portion fastened to the second battery module, and at least one breakable portion disposed between the first body portion and the second body portion and fused at a temperature lower than those of the first body portion and the second body portion. The busbar includes an insulating cover covering the first and second body portions and the breakable portion, and a flameproof cover covering the insulating cover. At least a portion of the insulating cover covering the breakable portion is exposed to the outside of the flameproof cover.

A battery pack includes a pack housing, and at least one battery assembly accommodated in the pack housing. The battery assembly includes a first cell stack and a second cell stack in each of which a plurality of battery cells are stacked, and a busbar assembly electrically connecting the plurality of battery cells to each other. The busbar assembly includes a first coupling portion coupled to the first cell stack, a second coupling portion coupled to the second cell stack, and a connection portion connecting the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion to each other.

A battery pack includes a pack housing, and at least one battery assembly accommodated in the pack housing. The battery assembly includes a first cell stack and a second cell stack in each of which a plurality of battery cells are stacked, and a busbar assembly electrically connecting the plurality of battery cells to each other. The busbar assembly includes a first coupling portion coupled to the first cell stack, a second coupling portion coupled to the second cell stack, and a connection portion connecting the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion to each other.

An interconnect board (ICB) assembly suitable for a battery module of horizontal stack structure including unidirectional battery cells stacked with cell leads facing each other includes an ICB frame in which cell leads of unidirectional battery cells are configured to be received such that the unidirectional battery cells having the cell leads at one end are configured to be placed facing each other with the cell leads facing each other, and busbars formed in the ICB frame and configured to be electrically connected to the cell leads, wherein the ICB frame is configured to be connected to another ICB frame with a hinge structure in a lengthwise direction of the ICB frame. A battery module including the ICB assembly and a method for fabricating the battery module are also provided.

The present disclosure relates to a battery module including at least one battery unit array structure, an upper cover, a lower cover and a fireproof component disposed vertically. Each battery unit array structure includes a plurality of battery units and a plurality of busbars electrically connected to the plurality of battery units. The battery unit array structure is disposed between the upper cover and the lower cover. Each battery unit of each battery unit array structure is provided with a vent facing towards the fireproof component. Different from the related art, when thermal runaway occurs in a battery unit according to the present disclosure, flame and high-temperature particles ejected from a vent of a battery unit are blocked by the fireproof component from burning adjacent battery units, thereby preventing the thermal runaway in the other battery units from being triggered by the existing thermal runaway.

The present disclosure relates to a battery module including at least one battery unit array structure, an upper cover, a lower cover and a fireproof component disposed vertically. Each battery unit array structure includes a plurality of battery units and a plurality of busbars electrically connected to the plurality of battery units. The battery unit array structure is disposed between the upper cover and the lower cover. Each battery unit of each battery unit array structure is provided with a vent facing towards the fireproof component. Different from the related art, when thermal runaway occurs in a battery unit according to the present disclosure, flame and high-temperature particles ejected from a vent of a battery unit are blocked by the fireproof component from burning adjacent battery units, thereby preventing the thermal runaway in the other battery units from being triggered by the existing thermal runaway.

The present application relates to a battery module. The battery module includes a battery group and an insulating plate. The battery group includes a bus bar and a plurality of battery units, each battery unit includes a tab which includes a connecting segment and a bending segment. The insulating plate includes a plurality of plate assemblies, and the adjacent plate assemblies are connected through a connecting plate. There is an obtuse angle between each plate assembly and the connecting plate connected thereto. Each connecting segment passes through a guiding groove, and the bending segment and the bus bar are fixed and connected. The guiding groove can adjust the altitude of the tab as it passes through the insulating plate. The bending segment can be connected to the bus bar, then the process requirements can be met with a small space, which improves the energy density of the battery module.