This application relates to an end cover assembly, a battery cell, a degassing method, a battery, and an electric apparatus. The end cover assembly includes: an end cover plate provided with a degassing hole, where the degassing hole penetrates through the end cover plate; and a degassing apparatus mounted in the degassing hole, where the degassing apparatus includes a columnar portion, a first limiting portion, a second limiting portion, a first elastic member, and a second elastic member. The columnar portion penetrates through the degassing hole. The first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are respectively located on an outer side and an inner side of the end cover plate. The first elastic member is located between the first limiting portion and the end cover plate. The second elastic member is located between the second limiting portion and the end cover plate.

This application relates to an end cover assembly, a battery cell, a degassing method, a battery, and an electric apparatus. The end cover assembly includes: an end cover plate provided with a degassing hole, where the degassing hole penetrates through the end cover plate; and a degassing apparatus mounted in the degassing hole, where the degassing apparatus includes a columnar portion, a first limiting portion, a second limiting portion, a first elastic member, and a second elastic member. The columnar portion penetrates through the degassing hole. The first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are respectively located on an outer side and an inner side of the end cover plate. The first elastic member is located between the first limiting portion and the end cover plate. The second elastic member is located between the second limiting portion and the end cover plate.

An electrochemical cell includes a casing that: includes a lower first element in the form of a vessel, the internal surface of which is at least partially covered by a layer of conductive material so as to form the current collector of the first electrode with a first polarity; includes an upper second element in the form of a cover for closing the vessel; houses a three-dimensional electrode structure with a first electric polarity; houses a three-dimensional electrode structure with a second electric polarity opposite to the first electric polarity; and contains an electrolyte as an ionic conductive medium. The three-dimensional electrode structure with the second electric polarity includes a series of electrodes with a second polarity, each of which is an elongated body with a vertical orientation.

An electrochemical cell includes a casing that: includes a lower first element in the form of a vessel, the internal surface of which is at least partially covered by a layer of conductive material so as to form the current collector of the first electrode with a first polarity; includes an upper second element in the form of a cover for closing the vessel; houses a three-dimensional electrode structure with a first electric polarity; houses a three-dimensional electrode structure with a second electric polarity opposite to the first electric polarity; and contains an electrolyte as an ionic conductive medium. The three-dimensional electrode structure with the second electric polarity includes a series of electrodes with a second polarity, each of which is an elongated body with a vertical orientation.

A battery, a battery module, a battery pack, and an electric vehicle. The battery includes a housing, end covers, partition plates, and a number of electrode core assemblies. The end covers are arranged on two opposite ends of the housing for sealing an internal space of the housing. The partition plates are spaced apart from each other in the housing for separating the internal space of the housing into a number of accommodating cavities successively arranged along a first direction. Each electrode core assembly is arranged in each accommodating cavity. The electrode core assembly includes at least one electrode core. The number of electrode core assemblies are successively arranged along the first direction and connected in series. The partition plate is provided with an electrolyte solution filling channel. The electrolyte solution filling channel is in communication with the accommodating cavity on at least one side of the partition plate, and is configured for electrolyte solution to be filled into the accommodating cavity from an outside of the battery. The electrolyte solution filling channel is in a closed state upon completion of the electrolyte solution filling, to prevent communication between the accommodating cavity and the outside of the battery. A through hole is provided at a position of the housing corresponding to the electrolyte solution filling channel on the partition plate.

A power storage device includes an electrode assembly including a positive-electrode plate and a negative-electrode plate stacked with a separator interposed between the positive-electrode plate and the negative-electrode plate, an exterior can accommodating the electrode assembly and an electrolyte solution, and including a side wall portion having a tubular shape and an opening provided at least at one end of the side wall portion, and a sealing plate that closes the opening of the exterior can. The sealing plate is joined to the opening at a joint. Each of a pair of long walls of the side wall portion facing each other in a depth direction includes a thin part extending in a width direction.

This application provides a battery cell, a method and system for manufacturing same, a battery, and an electrical device. The battery cell includes: an electrode assembly; a shell assembly, configured to accommodate the electrode assembly and including a first side plate and a second side plate, where the first side plate and the second side plate are located on two sides of the electrode assembly along a first direction respectively; a pressure relief mechanism, disposed on the first side plate; and a support member, disposed between the electrode assembly and the first side plate, and configured to support the electrode assembly. A duct is provided on the support member. The duct is configured to guide gas between the second side plate and the support member into the pressure relief mechanism, so that the pressure relief mechanism is actuated to release a pressure when the pressure reaches a threshold.

This application provides a battery cell, a method and system for manufacturing same, a battery, and an electrical device. The battery cell includes: an electrode assembly; a shell assembly, configured to accommodate the electrode assembly and including a first side plate and a second side plate, where the first side plate and the second side plate are located on two sides of the electrode assembly along a first direction respectively; a pressure relief mechanism, disposed on the first side plate; and a support member, disposed between the electrode assembly and the first side plate, and configured to support the electrode assembly. A duct is provided on the support member. The duct is configured to guide gas between the second side plate and the support member into the pressure relief mechanism, so that the pressure relief mechanism is actuated to release a pressure when the pressure reaches a threshold.

A battery cell, a battery, an electrical device, and a method and device for manufacturing the battery cell. In some embodiments, the battery cell comprises a battery core, a shell, an end cover, and a first insulating component. The battery core comprises a main body part and electrode tabs protruding from the main body part. The shell has a first opening and is configured to accommodate the battery core. The end cover is configured to cover the first opening. The first insulating component comprises an insulating main body and an insulating part, wherein the insulating main body is located on a side, facing the electrode tabs, of the end cover, and the insulating main body is configured to isolate the battery core from the end cover.

A battery cell, a battery, an electrical device, and a method and device for manufacturing the battery cell. In some embodiments, the battery cell comprises a battery core, a shell, an end cover, and a first insulating component. The battery core comprises a main body part and electrode tabs protruding from the main body part. The shell has a first opening and is configured to accommodate the battery core. The end cover is configured to cover the first opening. The first insulating component comprises an insulating main body and an insulating part, wherein the insulating main body is located on a side, facing the electrode tabs, of the end cover, and the insulating main body is configured to isolate the battery core from the end cover.