Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a conductive electrode terminal connecting member configured to electrically connect plate-shaped secondary battery cells (‘battery cells’) constituting a battery module to each other. The electrode terminal connecting member includes a left-wing connection part to which electrode terminals of left-side battery cells are connected so as to achieve electrical connection in series or in series and in parallel between the battery cells, and a right-wing connection part to which electrode terminals of right-side battery cells are connected so as to achieve electrical connection in series or in series and in parallel between the battery cells. The left-wing connection part is provided with slits through which the electrode terminals of the respective battery cells are inserted, and the right-wing connection part is provided with slits through which the electrode terminals of the respective battery cells are inserted. During electrical connection, the electrode terminals of the respective battery cells are inserted through the slits of the left- and right-wing connection parts, are bent such that the electrode terminals of the respective battery cells come into tight contact with the top of the electrode terminal connecting member, and then the electrode terminals of the respective battery cells are coupled to the electrode terminal connecting member by welding.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a connection member for electrically connecting a plurality of secondary battery cells arranged in the longitudinal direction and in the lateral direction in a physical contact fashion, when the secondary battery cells are mounted in a battery pack case. The connection member includes terminal connection parts for connecting the battery cells arranged in the longitudinal direction in series to each other. The terminal connection parts are connected to each other for achieving the connection in parallel between the battery cells arranged in the lateral direction. Each terminal connection part includes a first contact part configured to correspond to the external shape of an electrode terminal of a lower battery cell, the first contact part contacting the electrode terminal of the lower battery cell at a region adjacent to the outer circumference of the electrode terminal, the first contact part having a predetermined width, an elastic part tapered upward from the first contact part toward a central axis of each terminal connection part for elastically supporting the lower battery cell, protruding coupling parts protruding upward from the elastic part to a predetermined height such that the protruding coupling parts are coupled to an electrode terminal of an upper battery cell, and a second contact part disposed on the central axis of each terminal connection part such that the second contact part is depressed to a predetermined depth from the protruding coupling parts, the second contact part contacting the electrode terminal of the upper battery cell. The connection member is provided at one side thereof with a circuit connection terminal part.
Abstract:
A conductive electrode terminal connecting member configured to electrically connect plate-shaped secondary battery cells (‘battery cells’) constituting a battery module to each other is provided. The electrode terminal connecting member includes a left-wing connection part to which electrode terminals of left-side battery cells are connected so as to achieve electrical connection in series or in series and in parallel between the battery cells, and a right-wing connection part to which electrode terminals of right-side battery cells are connected so as to achieve electrical connection in series or in series and in parallel between the battery cells. The left-wing connection part is provided with slits through which the electrode terminals of the respective battery cells are inserted, and the right-wing connection part is provided with slits through which the electrode terminals of the respective battery cells are inserted.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are a method of coupling a conductive member for electric connection ('connection member) to a desired device by welding, wherein the connection member includes a corrosion prevention coating layer formed on a plate body of a high electrical conductivity and an embossed structure formed at one end thereof, and wherein the method comprises locating the connection member such that a protrusion of the embossed structure is brought into contact with a predetermined region of the device, at which the connection member will be connected to the device, making a welding rod come into contact with a depression opposite to the protrusion, and performing resistance welding, and a conductive connection member coupled by the coupling method. The coupling method has the effect of substituting for nickel, which has low price competitiveness, and solving the problems caused during the welding process, thereby greatly improving the productivity and greatly reducing a possibility of defect.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a battery core pack having a plurality of unit cells, especially a plurality of cylindrical batteries, which are connected with each other by connecting members. According to the present invention, the structure of the battery core pack can be easily modified by merely changing the combination of the connecting members without manufacturing additional connecting members. Consequently, common use of the connecting members is possible.
Abstract:
A connection member connects a plurality of secondary battery cells when the secondary battery cells are mounted in a battery pack case. The connection member includes terminal connection parts connected to each other for connecting the battery cells. Each terminal connection part includes a first contact part, contacting the electrode terminal of a lower battery cell. An elastic pat tapers upward from the first contact part towards a central axis of each terminal connection part for elastically supporting the lower battery cell. Coupling parts protrude upward from the elastic part such that the protruding coupling pats are coupled to an electrode terminal of an upper battery cell. A second contact part is disposed on the central axis of each terminal connection part such that the second contact part is depressed from the protruding coupling parts, the second contact part contacting the electrode terminal of the upper battery cell.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a battery core pack having a plurality of unit cells, especially a plurality of cylindrical batteries, which are connected with each other by connecting members. According to the present invention, the structure of the battery core pack can be easily modified by merely changing the combination of the connecting members without manufacturing additional connecting members. Consequently, common use of the connecting members is possible.