Patent Application
20230163385
The present application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202111385544.0, filed on 22 Nov. 2021, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
This application relates to the field of energy storage technologies, and in particular, to a battery module and an electric device.
During use of a battery, a circuit board of the battery generates a large amount of heat. To avoid excessively high temperature of the battery, the battery needs to be subjected to heat dissipation. A current conventional heat dissipation method is to add a heat dissipation member between cells, but with such heat dissipation method, limited heat is dissipated for the circuit board.
In view of this, it is necessary to provide a battery module and an electric device to improve heat dissipation for a circuit board.
An embodiment of this application provides a battery module, including a housing assembly, a cell assembly, a circuit board, and a first connecting member. The housing assembly includes a first side wall and a second side wall. The first side wall is provided with a first through hole. The second side wall is provided with a second through hole. The cell assembly is accommodated in the housing assembly. The cell assembly includes cells. Each cell includes a cell housing, an electrode assembly disposed in the cell housing, and an electrode terminal connecting to the electrode assembly and led out of the cell housing. The circuit board connects to the electrode terminal. The first connecting member connects to the circuit board. The first connecting member is disposed in the first through hole and the second through hole. The first connecting member is provided with a first channel. The first channel communicates with the first through hole and the second through hole.
The first connecting member dissipates heat of the circuit board out of the first through hole and the second through hole to an external environment via the first channel, improving heat dissipation for the circuit board, thereby lowering temperature of the battery module.
Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the first side wall and the second side wall are disposed opposite to each other in a first direction. The first side wall is provided with a first protrusion facing towards the second side wall. The first protrusion is at least partially disposed in the first channel.
Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the first side wall is provided with a first protrusion facing towards the second side wall, and the first protrusion connects to an edge of the first through hole. The first protrusion is provided with a first hole. The first hole communicates with the first through hole. The first protrusion is at least partially disposed in the first channel, or the first connecting member is partially located in the first hole.
Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the first connecting member is partially located in the first hole. An adhesive is provided between the first protrusion and the first connecting member. A gap between the first protrusion and the first connecting member is sealed by the adhesive, so that water entering the housing assembly can be reduced, thereby reducing a risk of short circuit caused by the water entering the battery module.
Optionally, the second side wall is provided with a second protrusion facing towards the first side wall, and the second protrusion is at least partially disposed in the first channel.
Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the second side wall is provided with a second protrusion facing towards the first side wall. The second protrusion connects to an edge of the second through hole. The second protrusion is provided with a second hole. The second hole communicates with the second through hole. The second protrusion is at least partially disposed in the first channel, or the first connecting member is partially located in the second hole.
Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the first connecting member is partially located in the second hole. An adhesive is provided between the second protrusion and the first connecting member. A gap between the second protrusion and the first connecting member is sealed by the adhesive, so that water entering the housing assembly can be reduced, thereby reducing a risk of short circuit caused by the water entering the battery module.
Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the first protrusion is disposed in the first channel. The first connecting member is connected to the first side wall.
Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the first connecting member is in contact connection with the first side wall.
Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the first connecting member is connected to the first side wall through glue and the like.
Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, in the first direction X, a projection of the first through hole is larger than and covers a projection of the second through hole. A diameter of the first through hole being larger than a diameter of the second through hole enhances convection of air, further improving heat dissipation.
Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, a thermally conductive member is further included. The thermally conductive member is disposed between the first connecting member and the electrode terminal.
Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the circuit board is provided with a plurality of third through holes. One terminal passes through one of the plurality of third through hole to connect to the circuit board. In a third direction, a projection of the first connecting member is located between projections of adjacent third through holes. The third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, implementing better heat dissipation for electrode terminals located on two sides of the first connecting member.
Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, in the third direction, the projection of the first connecting member and the projection of the third through hole are spaced apart from each other, reducing intervention of the first connecting member and the electrode terminal.
Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, a second connecting member is further included. The second connecting member includes a first component disposed between adjacent cells. The first component connects to the first connecting member. The first side wall and the second side wall are disposed opposite each other in the first direction, and in the second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a projection of the first component and a projection of the cell housing at least partially overlap. The first component being disposed between the adjacent cells increases a contact area between the first component and the cell housing, thereby improving heat dissipation for the adjacent cells.
Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the second connecting member further includes a second component connecting to the first component. The second component extends from between adjacent cells. The second component is bent toward the adjacent cells and is in contact connection with the cell. In the first direction, a projection of the second component and a projection of the adjacent cells at least partially overlap. Provision of the second component increases a contact area between the second connecting member and the cell housing, thereby further improving heat dissipation for the cell.
Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the second component is in contact connection with the housing assembly. Heat is transferred to the housing assembly and is dissipated through the housing assembly, thereby further improving heat dissipation for the battery module.
Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the first connecting member and the second connecting member are integrally formed through bending to enhance structural strength of the first connecting member and the second connecting member.
Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, surfaces of the first connecting member and the second connecting member are provided with an insulation layer.
Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the cell housing includes a first portion and a second portion. The electrode assembly is disposed on the first portion. The second portion connects to the first portion. The electrode terminal extends from the second portion. The first portion and the second portion fit to form a third depression. The first connecting member is at least partially disposed in the third depression.
Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, a first structural member is further included. The first structural member is provided with a fourth depression. The circuit board is disposed in the fourth depression. The first structural member is provided with a first opening and a second opening. The first connecting member is disposed at the first opening and the second opening. The first connecting member is at least partially located in the second depression.
An embodiment of this application further provides an electric device, including the battery module according to any one of the foregoing embodiments.
In the foregoing battery module and electric device, the first connecting member dissipates heat of the circuit board and the cell assembly out of the first through hole and the second through hole to an external environment via the first channel, improving heat dissipation for the circuit board, thereby lowering temperature of the battery module.
This application will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings in the following specific embodiments.
The following describes the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this application. Apparently, the described embodiments are only some rather than all of the embodiments of this application.
When a component is deemed as being “provided on” another component, it may be directly provided on the another component, or there may be a component in between. When a component is deemed as being “connected to” another component, it may be directly connected to the another component, or there may be a component in between.
Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein shall have the same meanings as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used herein in the specification of this application are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit this application. The term “and/or” used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.
It can be understood that when two components are parallel with or perpendicular to each other, a specified included angle may be present between the two components, and the included angle between the two components have an allowable tolerance of 0−±5%. For example, when two components that are perpendicular to each other have a tolerance, and one component tilts close to or away from the other component, a tolerance range between the two components is greater than 0° and is less than or equal to 4.5°. When projections of two components are the same or overlap, the two components have an allowable tolerance of 0−±10%. For example, one component has the same projection as the other component in shape, and projection areas have a tolerance of 0−±10%.
The following describes in detail some embodiments of this application with reference to the accompanying drawings. In absence of conflicts, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments may be combined with each other.
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In an embodiment, the first connecting member 40 is in contact connection with the circuit board 30. In another embodiment, a gap is provided between the first connecting member 40 and the circuit board 30. In another embodiment, the first connecting member 40 and the circuit board 30 are connected via the thermally conductive member. Optionally, the thermally conductive member includes at least one of a thermally conductive adhesive or a thermally conductive sheet.
In an embodiment, the battery module 100 may use outside air to take away heat of the circuit board 30 and the cell assembly 20 through flow of air. In an embodiment, the battery module 100 may be applied to a device that is in a static state during use, and when the battery module 100 is in a static state, heat dissipation can be implemented through natural air flow or an external air cooling device. In an embodiment, the battery module 100 may be applied to a device that is in a dynamic state during use, for example, a drone or an electric motor bicycle. Because air flow velocity is quicker during moving of the device, quick heat dissipation for the battery module 100 can be implemented.
The housing assembly 10 includes a first side wall 11 and a second side wall 12, the first through hole 10a is provided on the first side wall 11, and the second through hole 10b is provided on the second side wall 12. In an embodiment, the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 are disposed opposite each other in a first direction X. In the first direction X, the first through hole 10a passes through the first side wall 11, and the second through hole 10b passes through the second side wall 12. In an embodiment, the first through hole 10a and the second through hole 10b are both provided in plurality and are the same in quantity, and in the first direction X, a projection of the first through hole 10a and a projection of the second through hole 10b overlap. When the battery module 100 moves in the first direction X or an air flow direction of the external air cooling device is in the first direction X, the first through hole 10a is an air inlet, and the second through hole 10b is an air outlet. Air enters through the first through hole 10a, flows through the first channel 40a, and flows out of the second through hole 10b, improving heat dissipation. It can be understood that when the battery module 100 moves in a direction opposite to the first direction X or an air flow direction of the external air cooling device is in a direction opposite to the first direction X, the first through hole 10a is an air outlet, and the second through hole 10b is an air inlet.
In an embodiment, in the first direction X, a projection of the first through hole 10a is larger than and covers a projection of the second through hole 10b. When the battery module 100 moves in the first direction X or an air flow direction of the external air cooling device is in the first direction X, the first through hole 10a is an air inlet, and the second through hole 10b is an air outlet, with a diameter of the first through hole 10a being larger than a diameter of the second through hole 10b, so as to enhance convection of air, further improving heat dissipation.
In another embodiment, the first through hole 10a and the second through hole 10b are different in quantity. One first through hole 10a corresponds to a plurality of second through holes 10b, or one second through hole 10b corresponds to a plurality of first through holes 10a. For example, one first through hole 10a corresponds to two second through holes 10b, one end of the first connecting member 40 is disposed in the first through hole 10a, and another end thereof is provided with two branches, where the two branches are both provided with the first channel 40a, and the two branches are correspondingly disposed in the two second through holes 10b.
In an embodiment, the housing assembly 10 includes a first housing 13 and a second housing 14. The first housing 13 includes a first side wall 11 and a second side wall 12. The first housing 13 has a first space, and the cell assembly 20 is disposed in the first space. The second housing 14 connects to the first housing 13 to enclose the first space.
In an embodiment, the second housing 14 has a second space, and the cell assembly 20 is at least partially disposed in the second space. In an embodiment, the first housing 13 and the second housing 14 are connected through a snap-fitted manner such as a fastener fitting a fastening hole. In another embodiment, the first housing 13 and the second housing 14 may alternatively be fixedly connected through a fastener such as a screw or a bonding manner such as bonding through adhesive.
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Optionally, the first protrusion 111 is disposed surrounding part of a periphery of the first through hole 10a, and the first protrusion 111 is at least partially disposed in the first channel 40a. The first protrusion 111 is connected to the first connecting member 40 through a first adhesive (not shown in the figure) to fasten the first connecting member 40. Optionally, the first protrusion 111 is disposed in the first channel 40a, and the first connecting member 40 is connected to the first side wall 11. Optionally, the first connecting member 40 is in contact connection with the first side wall 11. Optionally, the first connecting member 40 is connected to the first side wall 11 through glue and the like.
Optionally, the first protrusion 111 is disposed surrounding the periphery of the first through hole 10a. Further, the first protrusion 111 is connected to an edge of the first through hole 10a in a surrounding manner. The first protrusion 111 is at least partially disposed in the first channel 40a. The first protrusion 111 connects to the first connecting member 40 and is disposed in the first channel 40a. The first protrusion 111 is provided with a first hole 1110, where the first hole 1110 communicates with the first through hole 10a. A first adhesive is provided between the first protrusion 111 and the first connecting member 40, and a gap between the first protrusion 111 and the first connecting member 40 is sealed by the first adhesive, so that water entering the housing assembly 10 can be reduced, thereby reducing a risk of short circuit caused by the water entering the battery module 100. Optionally, the first adhesive includes a sealant. Optionally, the first protrusion 111 is disposed in the first channel 40a, and the first connecting member 40 is connected to the first side wall 11. Optionally, the first connecting member 40 is in contact connection with the first side wall 11. Optionally, the first connecting member 40 is connected to the first side wall 11 through glue and the like.
In another embodiment, the first connecting member 40 is partially located in the first hole 1110. An adhesive is provided between the first protrusion 111 and the first connecting member 40, and a gap between the first protrusion 111 and the first connecting member 40 is sealed through by adhesive, so that water entering the housing assembly 10 can be reduced, thereby reducing a risk of short circuit caused by the water entering the battery module 100. Optionally, the adhesive includes a sealant.
In another embodiment, a surface of the first side wall 11 facing towards the second side wall 12 is provided with a first depression (not shown in the figure), and one end of the first connecting member 40 is disposed in the first depression. Optionally, the first depression is disposed surrounding the periphery of the first through hole 10a. Optionally, a first adhesive is provided between the first depression and the first connecting member 40. A gap between the first depression and the first connecting member 40 is sealed by the first adhesive, so that water entering the housing assembly 10 can be reduced, thereby reducing a risk of short circuit caused by the water entering the battery module 100.
In an embodiment, the second side wall 12 is provided with a second protrusion 121, the second protrusion 121 is disposed facing towards the first side wall 11, and the second protrusion 121 is at least partially disposed in the first channel 40a and may be used to fasten the first connecting member 40. Optionally, the second protrusion 121 is disposed in a direction opposite to the first direction X.
Optionally, the second protrusion 121 is disposed surrounding part of a periphery of the second through hole 10b, and the second protrusion 121 is at least partially disposed in the first channel 40a. The second protrusion 121 is connected to the first connecting member 40 through a second adhesive (not shown in the figure) to fasten the first connecting member 40. Optionally, the second protrusion 121 is disposed in the first channel 40a, and the first connecting member 40 is connected to the second side wall 12. Optionally, the first connecting member 40 is in contact connection with the second side wall 12. Optionally, the first connecting member 40 is connected to the second side wall 12 through glue and the like.
Optionally, the second protrusion 121 is disposed surrounding the periphery of the second through hole 10b. Further, the second protrusion 121 is connected to an edge of the second through hole 10b in a surrounding manner. The second protrusion 121 is at least partially disposed in the first channel 40a. The second protrusion 121 is connected to one end of the first connecting member 40 away from the first protrusion 111. The second protrusion 121 is disposed in the first channel 40a. The second protrusion 121 is provided with a second hole 1210, where the second hole 1210 communicates with the second through hole 10b. A second adhesive is provided between the second protrusion 121 and the first connecting member 40, and a gap between the second protrusion 121 and the first connecting member 40 is sealed by the second adhesive, so that water entering the housing assembly 10 can be reduced, thereby reducing a risk of short circuit caused by the water entering the battery module 100. Optionally, the second adhesive includes a sealant. Optionally, the second protrusion 121 is disposed in the first channel 40a, and the first connecting member 40 is connected to the second side wall 12. Optionally, the first connecting member 40 is in contact connection with the second side wall 12. Optionally, the first connecting member 40 is connected to the second side wall 12 through glue and the like.
In another embodiment, the first connecting member 40 is partially located in the second hole 1210. An adhesive is provided between the second protrusion 121 and the first connecting member 40, and a gap between the second protrusion 121 and the first connecting member 40 is sealed by the adhesive, so that water entering the housing assembly 10 can be reduced, thereby reducing a risk of short circuit caused by the water entering the battery module 100. Optionally, the adhesive includes a sealant.
In another embodiment, a surface of the second side wall 12 facing towards the first side wall 11 is provided with a second depression (not shown in the figure), and the second depression and the first depression fit to fasten two ends of the first connecting member 40.
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In an embodiment, the cell housing 211 includes a first portion 211a and a second portion 211b, where the first portion 211a accommodates the electrode assembly, the second portion 211b connects to the first portion 211a, and the electrode terminal 212 extends from the second portion 211b. The first portion 211a and the second portion 211b fit to form a third depression 211c. The first connecting member 40 is at least partially located in the third depression 211c to use space of the third depression 211c, reducing space occupied by the first connecting member 40.
In an embodiment, the electrode terminal 212 is connected to the circuit board 30 and can conduct heat to the circuit board 30, resulting in high temperature of the circuit board 30. In this application, the first connecting member 40 is disposed below the circuit board 30, so that heat is dissipated out of the first through hole 10a and the second through hole 10b to an external environment via the first channel 40a, improving heat dissipation for the circuit board 30.
In an embodiment, temperature around the electrode terminal 212 is higher than temperature around the electrode assembly. The electrode terminal 212 and the electrode assembly have a great temperature difference, causing damage to the cell 21 under a long-term cycling condition and shortening service life of the battery module 100. In this application, the first connecting member 40 is disposed in the third depression 211c and is located at a position of the electrode terminal 212, which can take away heat around the electrode terminal 212 and lower temperature of the electrode terminal 212 of the cell 21 in a timely manner, thereby reducing temperature difference between the electrode terminal 212 and the electrode assembly and prolonging service life of the battery module 100.
In an embodiment, the circuit board 30 is provided with an electronic component, and the first connecting member 40 can further improve heat dissipation for the electronic component, prolonging service life of the electronic component and the circuit board 30.
In an embodiment, the electrode terminal 212 is provided with a welding portion 212a extending out of the cell housing 211, where the welding portion 212a is formed by the electrode terminal 212 through bending. The electrode terminals 212 of adjacent cells 21 are bent toward each other and are connected to the circuit board 30. In an embodiment, the electrode terminal 212 includes a first terminal 212b and a second terminal 212c, the first terminal 212b and the second terminal 212c are opposite in polarity, one of the first terminal 212b and the second terminal 212c is a positive electrode terminal, and the other is a negative electrode terminal. In the third direction Z, a projection of the first terminal 212b of a cell 21 and a projection of the second terminal 212c of an adjacent cell 21 at least partially overlap. The third direction Z is perpendicular to the first direction X and the second direction Y. The first terminal 212b and the second terminal 212c of adjacent cells are bent toward each other, and the welding portion 212a of the first terminal 212b and the welding portion 212a of the second terminal 212c are stacked and connected with each other. The welding portions 212a of adjacent cells 21 are connected with each other, so that the welding portions 212a are connected to the circuit board 30, reducing steps of a manufacture process.
In another embodiment, in the third direction Z, the projection of the first terminal 212b of the cell 21 and a projection of the first terminal 212b of the adjacent cell 21 may also at least partially overlap; and the first terminal 212b of the cell 21 and the first terminal 212b of the adjacent cell 21 are connected through the circuit board 30 to implement parallel connection between the cells 21.
In an embodiment, for the electrode terminal 212 and the first connecting member 40, the thermally conductive member connects the first connecting member 40 and the electrode terminal 212 and transfers heat of the electrode terminal 212 to the first connecting member 40.
In an embodiment, the circuit board 30 is provided with a plurality of groups of communicating holes disposed in the first direction X, where each group of the communicating holes includes a plurality of third through holes 31, and the plurality of third through holes 31 are disposed in the second direction Y. the third through hole 31 extends in the first direction X. The electrode terminal 212 passes through the third through hole 31 and connects to the circuit board 30 through the welding portion 212a. Further, the welding portion 212a and the circuit board 30 are connected through welding, where the welding includes laser welding, ultrasonic welding, and the like. In another embodiment, the welding portion 212a and the circuit board 30 may alternatively be connected through another manner such as a conductive adhesive. In an embodiment, the circuit board 30 may be a circuit board with a battery management system to implement intelligent management and maintenance of all battery units, reduce overcharge and over discharge of a battery, prolong service life of the battery, and monitor a condition of the battery.
In some embodiments, the circuit board 30 includes a conductive sheet (not shown in the figure), where the welding portion 212a is welded to the conductive sheet.
In an embodiment, when observed in a direction opposite to the third direction Z, the first connecting member 40 is disposed between adjacent third through holes 31, implementing better heat dissipation for the welding portions 212a located on two sides of the first connecting member 40. In the third direction Z, a projection of the first connecting member 40 is located between projections of adjacent third through holes 31. Further, in the third direction Z, the projection of the first connecting member 40 and the projection of the third through hole 31 are spaced apart from each other, reducing interference between the first connecting member 40 and the electrode terminal 212.
In an embodiment, the first connecting member 40 includes a thermally conductive material, for example, aluminum. In an embodiment, the first connecting member 40 includes a thermally conductive metal material and a thermally conductive insulation material, where the insulation material may cover an outer surface of the thermally conductive metal material to enhance insulation between the first connecting member 40, the cell, and the circuit board.
In an embodiment, in the first direction X, two ends of the first connecting member 40 protrude out of the circuit board 30, facilitating assembly and reducing interference between the circuit board 30 and the first connecting member 40.
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In an embodiment, the first connecting member 40 is disposed at the first opening 52 and the second opening 53 through a third adhesive. Optionally, the third adhesive includes a sealant.
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In an embodiment, the second connecting member 60 includes a first component 61, and the first connecting member 40 and the first component 61 are disposed in the third direction Z. The first component 61 is disposed between adjacent cells 21, implementing heat dissipation for the adjacent cells 21. In the second direction Y, a projection of the first component 61 and a projection of the cell housing 211 at least partially overlap. Optionally, in the second direction Y, the projection of the first component 61 is located in a projection area of the cell housing 211. The first component 61 being disposed between the adjacent cells 21 enables two surfaces of the cell 21 disposed in the second direction Y both to be in contact connection with the first component 61 and the first component 61 to cover two surfaces of the cell housing 211, increasing a contact area between the first component 61 and the cell housing 211 and improving heat dissipation for the adjacent cells 21.
In an embodiment, the first component 61 is bonded to the cell housing 211 through a fourth adhesive 61a.
In an embodiment, the second connecting member 60 further includes a second component 62, where the second component 62 connects to the first component 61. The second component 62 extends from between adjacent cells 21 and is bent toward the cell 21, enabling the second component 62 to be in contact connection with the cell housing 211. In the first direction X, a projection of the second component 62 and a projection of the cell 21 at least partially overlap. The second component 62 being in contact connection with the cell housing 211 increases a contact area between the second connecting member 60 and the cell housing 211, so that heat is conducted to the second component 62 through the cell housing 211 and then conducted to the first connecting member 40 through the second component 62, thereby improving heat dissipation for the cell 21. In an embodiment, the second component 62 is in contact connection with the housing assembly 10, so that heat is transferred to the housing assembly 10 and is dissipated by the housing assembly 10, thereby further improving heat dissipation for the battery module 100.
Further, the first component 61 includes a first connecting portion 611 and a second connecting portion 612. The first connecting portion 611 and the second connecting portion 612 connect to the first connecting member 40. The first connecting portion 611 and the second connecting portion 612 are disposed opposite each other in the second direction Y, where the first connecting portion 611 is in contact connection with one of two adjacent cells 21, and the second connecting portion 612 is in contact connection with the other of the two adjacent cells 21. The second component 62 includes a third connecting portion 621 and a fourth connecting portion 622. The third connecting portion 621 connects to the first connecting portion 611 and extends from between adjacent cells 21. The third connecting portion 621 is bent toward a cell 21 connected to the first connecting portion 611 and is in contact connection with the cell 21. The fourth connecting portion 622 connects to the second connecting portion 612 and extends from between adjacent cells 21. The third connecting portion 621 is bent toward a cell 21 connected to the second connecting portion 612 and is in contact connection with the cell 21. A contact area between the second component 62 and the adjacent cells 21 is further increased, thereby further improving heat dissipation for the cell 21.
Further, the cell housing 211 includes a first side face 21a, a second side face 21b, and a third side face 21c. The first connecting portion 611 connects to a plurality of third connecting portions 621, and the second connecting portion 612 connects to a plurality of fourth connecting portions 622. One of the third connecting portions 621 and one of the fourth connecting portions 622 extend from between adjacent cells 21 and are in contact connection with the first side face 21a, another one of the third connecting portions 621 and another one of the fourth connecting portions 622 extend from between adjacent cells 21 and are in contact connection with the second side face 21b, still another one of the third connecting portions 621 and still another one of the fourth connecting portions 622 extend from between adjacent cells 21 and are in contact connection with the third side face 21c, and the second component 62 is disposed at the periphery of the cell housing 211, further improving heat dissipation for the cell 21.
In some embodiments, the third connecting portions 621 and the fourth connecting portions 622 may be connected to the first housing 13 to transfer heat to the first housing 13, further improving heat dissipation for the battery module 100.
In an embodiment, the first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 60 are integrally formed through bending to enhance structural strength of the first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 60. Optionally, the first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 60 are an aluminum shell.
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Those of ordinary skill in the art should be aware of that the foregoing embodiments are only intended to describe this application, but not to limit this application. Appropriate modifications and variations made to the foregoing embodiments without departing from the essential spirit and scope of this application all fall within the scope of this application.
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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| 202111385544.0 | Nov 2021 | CN | national |
