An electrochemical apparatus including an electrode assembly including a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate and a separator disposed between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate. The first electrode plate includes a current collector and an active material layer, the current collector includes a first zone and a second zone, the second zone is provided with an active material layer, the first zone includes a third zone and a fourth zone, the third zone is arranged in overlap with the separator, and the fourth zone is provided with a conductive layer. The conductive layer is disposed in a zone of the current collector that has no active material layer disposed thereon and that does not overlap the separator.

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 secondary battery includes an outer package member, a battery device, and a heat-resistant member. The battery device is contained inside the outer package member. The heat-resistant member has an insulating property and is disposed between the outer package member and the battery device. The outer package member includes a container member and a closing member. The container member has an opening, and contains the battery device inside. The closing member closes the opening, and is welded to the container member. The battery device has an opposed surface and a side surface. The opposed surface is opposed to the closing member. The side surface is coupled to the opposed surface. The heat-resistant member covers from the opposed surface to the side surface.

A secondary battery includes an outer package member, a battery device, and a heat-resistant member. The battery device is contained inside the outer package member. The heat-resistant member has an insulating property and is disposed between the outer package member and the battery device. The outer package member includes a container member and a closing member. The container member has an opening, and contains the battery device inside. The closing member closes the opening, and is welded to the container member. The battery device has an opposed surface and a side surface. The opposed surface is opposed to the closing member. The side surface is coupled to the opposed surface. The heat-resistant member covers from the opposed surface to the side surface.

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.

The present application relates to a current collecting member, a battery cell, a battery, and a power consuming device, which belong to the technical field of battery manufacturing. The present application provides a current collecting member for a battery cell. The current collecting member comprises: a terminal connecting portion for connection to an electrode terminal of the battery cell; a tab connecting portion for connection to a tab of the battery cell; and a transitional portion for connecting the terminal connecting portion and the tab connecting portion; wherein the transitional portion has a width greater than that of the tab connecting portion. The present application further provides a battery cell, a battery, and a power consuming device, which comprise the current collecting member. The battery cell, the battery and the power consuming device all have high safety performance and energy density due to the features of the current collecting member.

A secondary battery includes an outer package member, an electrode terminal, and a battery device. The outer package member has a flat and columnar shape and includes a first bottom part and a second bottom part opposed to each other. The electrode terminal is supported by the first bottom part and is insulated from the first bottom part. The battery device is contained inside the outer package member and includes a first electrode and a second electrode. The first bottom part has a recess around the electrode terminal.

A secondary battery includes an outer package member, a battery device, and an insulating member. The outer package member has a flat and columnar shape and includes a first bottom part and a second bottom part opposed to each other. The battery device is contained inside the outer package member, and has a first through hole extending from the first bottom part toward the second bottom part. The insulating member is adhered in part to the battery device between the second bottom part and the battery device, and has a second through hole at a position overlapping with the first through hole.