Patent ID: 9203065
Filing Date: 2015-12-01
Classification: H01M,Y02E,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A battery module comprising: a plurality of batteries stacked together, wherein each of the batteries has a vent configured to be opened to discharge gas; a plate between adjacent ones of the batteries, the plate comprising: a first connection member extending along the batteries, wherein the first connection member has a coupling portion through which the connecting tab extends and a plurality of exhaust holes generally corresponding to a respective vent of one of the batteries; a pair of end plates each connected to the first connection member, wherein one end plate of the pair of end plates is on each end of the batteries that are stacked together; and a second connection member extending along the batteries, wherein the second connection member is oriented substantially perpendicularly to the first connection member; and wherein the second connection member has a plurality of openings configured to allow a coolant to pass therethrough.