Patent Publication Number: US-11398654-B2

Title: Secondary battery pack including heat dissipation plate

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present disclosure relates to a secondary battery pack including a heat dissipation plate, and more particularly, to a secondary battery pack including a plurality of cylindrical battery cells with improved cooling efficiency. 
     The present application claims priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2018-0105476 filed on Sep. 4, 2018 in the Republic of Korea, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. 
     BACKGROUND ART 
     A secondary battery is highly applicable to various products and has electrical characteristics with high energy density. The secondary battery is applied not only to portable electronic devices but also to electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, power storage devices, and the like, driven by an electric driving source. 
     The secondary battery is attracting attention as a new energy source for improving eco-friendliness and energy efficiency since the use of fossil fuels is significantly reduced and no by-product is generated during the use of energy. 
     A secondary battery pack applied to an electric vehicle is configured such that a plurality of secondary battery packs, each having a plurality of secondary battery cells, are electrically connected to each other to obtain a high output. In addition, each secondary battery cell includes positive and negative electrode current collectors, a separator, an active material, an electrolyte, and the like as an electrode assembly, and may be repeatedly charged and discharged by an electrochemical reaction between the components. 
     Meanwhile, with the recent utilization as an energy storage source and the increased need for a large capacity structure, the demand for the secondary battery pack in which a plurality of secondary battery cells are connected in series and/or in parallel is increasing. 
     Moreover, in recent years, even a small secondary battery pack tends to have a high output and a high capacity due to the demand of consumers. 
     However, if a plurality of secondary battery cells are mounted in one small secondary battery pack, the density of secondary battery cells is very high due to a limited space. Also, since the amount of heat generated from the secondary battery cell is proportional to the square of the current, the temperature of the secondary battery cell tends to rapidly increase during high rate discharge. 
     Further, it is important for the small secondary battery pack to easily dissipate heat generated in each secondary battery cell. That is, if heat generated in the charging and discharging process is not effectively removed, thermal accumulation may occur. Accordingly, battery cells exposed to a high temperature environment in the long term are deteriorated faster, thereby rapidly decreasing a lifespan of the secondary battery pack. 
     Therefore, there is a need for an effective cooling technology to increase the life characteristics of the secondary battery pack. 
     DISCLOSURE 
     Technical Problem 
     The present disclosure is designed to solve the problems of the related art, and therefore the present disclosure is directed to providing a secondary battery pack, which includes a plurality of cylindrical battery cells with improved cooling efficiency. 
     These and other objects and advantages of the present disclosure may be understood from the following detailed description and will become more fully apparent from the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. Also, it will be easily understood that the objects and advantages of the present disclosure may be realized by the means shown in the appended claims and combinations thereof. 
     Technical Solution 
     In one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a secondary battery pack, comprising: 
     a plurality of cylindrical battery cells having electrode terminals formed at both ends thereof; 
     a pack case having an accommodation portion formed to accommodate the plurality of cylindrical battery cells therein and at least one exposing portion perforated from an inside to an outside thereof; 
     at least one heat dissipation plate configured in the form of a metal plate and located at the exposing portion of the pack case so that at least a portion thereof is exposed out through the exposing portion of the pack case; and a heat transfer pad having a thermally conductive material in a solid state and interposed between the plurality of cylindrical battery cells and the heat dissipation plate. 
     Also, the heat transfer pad may include an upper pad formed to surround an upper portion of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells and a lower pad formed to surround a lower portion of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells. 
     Moreover, the upper pad and the lower pad may respectively have a curved portion having a protruding structure protruding in an inner direction of the secondary battery pack to be interposed between the plurality of cylindrical battery cells and a recess structure dented in an outer direction of the secondary battery pack. 
     In addition, the plurality of cylindrical battery cells may be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance and arranged in one direction. 
     Further, the protruding structures of the curved portions respectively provided to the upper pad and the lower pad may be located to face each other and partially connected to each other. 
     Also, a convex portion formed at a location corresponding to the protruding structure of the curved portion and ridged in the inner direction of the secondary battery pack may be formed at an inner surface of the heat dissipation plate. 
     Moreover, an insert portion dented in the inner direction of the secondary battery pack may be formed at an outer surface of the heat transfer pad facing the heat dissipation plate so that the convex portion is inserted therein. 
     In addition, the pack case may include an upper case and a lower case at which the exposing portion is formed, respectively. 
     Further, the upper case may have an inner structure formed to accommodate and cover the upper portion of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells therein. 
     Also, the lower case may have an upper surface coupled to a lower surface of the upper case and have an inner structure formed to accommodate and cover the lower portion of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells. 
     Moreover, the heat dissipation plate may include a first heat dissipation plate and a second heat dissipation plate, and an insert groove dented inward may be formed at an inner side of the exposing portion of each of the upper case and the lower case so that an outer periphery of each of the first heat dissipation plate and the second heat dissipation plate is inserted and fixed therein. 
     In addition, a support portion protruding outward may be formed at each of the upper pad and the lower pad to contact an inner surface of each of the first heat dissipation plate and the second heat dissipation plate. 
     Also, the outer periphery of the heat dissipation plate may be formed to have a greater plate thickness than a center portion of the heat dissipation plate. 
     Moreover, at least one rib may be formed at the exposing portion to extend from one side to the other side of an opening perforated in the exposing portion. 
     In addition, the secondary battery pack may further comprise a connection bus bar provided in contact with the electrode terminals formed at the plurality of cylindrical battery cells to electrically connect the plurality of cylindrical battery cells. 
     Further, the heat transfer pad may have an extending portion extending outward to cover a bonding portion between the connection bus bar and the electrode terminals of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells. 
     Also, a placing member may be formed at the accommodation portion of the pack case so that the plurality of cylindrical battery cells are mounted thereto, and a plurality of concave structures dented corresponding to an outer shape of ends of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells at which the electrode terminals are provided may be formed at the placing member. 
     Further, in another aspect of the present disclosure, there is also provided an electronic device, comprising the secondary battery pack. 
     In addition, in still another aspect of the present disclosure, there is also provided a power tool, comprising the secondary battery pack. 
     Advantageous Effects 
     According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, since the secondary battery pack of the present disclosure includes a heat dissipation plate and a pack case having an exposing portion for exposing at least a portion of the heat dissipation plate to the outside, it is possible to effectively dissipate the heat generated at the cylindrical battery cells to the outside. 
     Also, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, since the heat transfer pad made of a thermal conductive material is interposed between the plurality of cylindrical battery cells and the heat dissipation plate, the heat generated from the plurality of cylindrical battery cells accommodated inside the secondary battery pack may be effectively transferred to the heat dissipation plate through the heat transfer pad. Accordingly, the cooling effect of the secondary battery pack may be maximized. 
     Moreover, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, since the protruding structures of the curved portions respectively provided to the upper pad and the lower pad of the present disclosure are positioned to face each other and are formed to be partially connected to each other, the contact area of the heat transfer pads surrounding the outer surfaces of the cylindrical battery cells may be increased. Also, since the gap between the plurality of cylindrical battery cells may be filled with the heat transfer pad, it is possible to prevent the cylindrical battery cells from being overheated due to stagnant heat caused by the air in the gap. 
     In addition, according to still another embodiment of the present disclosure, since a convex portion is formed at the inner surface of the heat dissipation plate, the heat transfer path between the heat transfer pad and the heat dissipation plate may have a uniform length. That is, a cylindrical battery cell located at the center among the plurality of cylindrical battery cells may be more easily deteriorated since heat is accumulated more therein compared to cylindrical battery cells located relatively outside. Accordingly, since the convex portion is formed at the heat dissipation plate of the present disclosure, it is possible to increase the heat dissipation speed of the cylindrical battery cell located at the center, thereby effectively achieving heat balance between the plurality of cylindrical battery cells. Also, this may effectively extend the lifespan of secondary battery pack. 
     Also, according to still another embodiment of the present disclosure, since the heat dissipation plate is inserted into and fixed to the insert groove formed at the inner surface of the exposing portion of the pack case, the heat dissipation plate may be fixed without a separate fixing member. Accordingly, the material cost is reduced when manufacturing the secondary battery pack. In addition, since the heat dissipation plate inserted into the pack case is not easily separated even when an external shock is applied to the secondary battery pack, the durability of the secondary battery pack may be greatly improved. 
     Moreover, according to still another embodiment of the present disclosure, if the outer periphery of the heat dissipation plate formed relatively thicker than the center portion thereof has a shape inserted into the pack case, the rigidity of the pack case may be reinforced. That is, since the outer periphery of the heat dissipation plate is configured to support the inside of the pack case, it is possible to effectively prevent the pack case from deforming due to an external pressure. Further, the heat dissipation plate may increase the heat capacity for absorbing heat as much as the size of the thickened outer periphery. Also, the contact area with the pack case is increased, thereby effectively dissipating the heat generated from the plurality of cylindrical battery cells. 
     In addition, according to still another embodiment of the present disclosure, since at least one rib is formed at the exposing portion of the pack case, the rigidity of the exposing portion of the pack case may be reinforced, and a user may be prevented from directly contacting the heat dissipation plate located at the exposing portion of the pack case. Accordingly, the user of the secondary battery pack may be prevented from being burned while using the secondary battery pack, thereby increasing the safety of the secondary battery pack. 
     Furthermore, according to still another embodiment of the present disclosure, since the heat transfer pad has a extending portion extending outward to cover a portion where the connection bus bar and the electrode terminals of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells are bonded to each other, the heat generated at the bonded portion of the connection bus bar and the electrode terminal, which has relatively higher heat generation, may be effectively transferred to the heat dissipation plate through the extending portion. Accordingly, the cooling effect of the secondary battery pack may be further increased. 
    
    
     
       DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
       The accompanying drawings illustrate a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure and together with the foregoing disclosure, serve to provide further understanding of the technical features of the present disclosure, and thus, the present disclosure is not construed as being limited to the drawing. 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view schematically showing a secondary battery pack according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 2  is an exploded perspective view schematically showing some components of the secondary battery pack according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 3  is a side view schematically showing some components of the secondary battery pack according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 4  is a side view schematically showing some components of a secondary battery pack according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 5  is a side view schematically showing some components of a secondary battery pack according to still another embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 6  is an exploded perspective view schematically showing some components of the secondary battery pack according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 7  is a perspective view schematically showing a secondary battery pack according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 8  is a cross-sectioned view schematically showing the secondary battery pack, taken along the line C-C′ of  FIG. 7 . 
         FIG. 9  is a perspective view schematically showing a heat dissipation plate, employed at the secondary battery pack according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 10  is a cross-sectioned view schematically showing a secondary battery pack according to still another embodiment of the present disclosure as in  FIG. 8 . 
         FIG. 11  is a perspective view schematically showing a secondary battery pack according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 12  is a perspective view schematically showing some components of a secondary battery pack according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. 
     
    
    
     BEST MODE 
     Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Prior to the description, it should be understood that the terms used in the specification and the appended claims should not be construed as limited to general and dictionary meanings, but interpreted based on the meanings and concepts corresponding to technical aspects of the present disclosure on the basis of the principle that the inventor is allowed to define terms appropriately for the best explanation. 
     Therefore, the description proposed herein is just a preferable example for the purpose of illustrations only, not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, so it should be understood that other equivalents and modifications could be made thereto without departing from the scope of the disclosure. 
       FIG. 1  is a perspective view schematically showing a secondary battery pack according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Also,  FIG. 2  is an exploded perspective view schematically showing some components of the secondary battery pack according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1 and 2 , a secondary battery pack  100  according to the present disclosure may include a plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110 , a pack case  120 , at least one heat dissipation plate  130 , a connection bus bar  140 , and a heat transfer pad  150 . 
     Here, the cylindrical battery cell  110  may include a cylindrical battery can  118  and an electrode assembly (not shown) accommodated in the battery can  118 . 
     Here, the battery can  118  may include a material with high electrical conductivity. For example, the battery can  118  may include aluminum or copper. 
     In addition, when viewed in the F direction, electrode terminals  111 ,  112  may be formed at both left and right ends of the battery can  118 . Specifically, a first electrode terminal  111  may be formed at a flat circular one end surface of one end of the battery can  118 , and a second electrode terminal  112  may be formed at the other flat circular end surface of the other end of the battery can  118 . 
     Moreover, an electrode assembly (not shown) may be formed in a structure where a positive electrode and a negative electrode are wound in a jelly-roll form with a separator being interposed therebetween. In addition, a positive electrode tab may be attached to the positive electrode (not shown) and connected to the first electrode terminal  111  at one end of the battery can  118 . Further, a negative electrode tab may be attached to the negative electrode (not shown) and connected to the second electrode terminal  112  at the other end of the battery can  118 . 
     Further, the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  may be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance and arranged in one direction. For example, as shown in  FIG. 2 , when viewed in the F direction, the first electrode terminal  111  and the second electrode terminal  112  of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  may be disposed at both left and right ends. In addition, the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance in the front and rear direction. 
     Specifically, the connection bus bar  140  may include a connection portion  140   a  elongated in one direction and a bending portion  140   b  bent and extending from the connection portion  140   a . Further, an external input/output terminal  142  may be formed at an end of the bending portion  140   b  of the connection bus bar  140 , which is exposed out of the pack case  120 . In addition, the external input/output terminal  142  may have a cylindrical shape protruding outward. 
     Further, the connection bus bar  140  may electrically connect the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  to each other. Also, for this purpose, the connection portion  140   a  of the connection bus bar  140  may be configured to contact the first electrode terminal  111  or the second electrode terminal  112  formed at the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110 . 
     Further, the connection bus bar  140  may be configured to contact the electrode terminals  111 ,  112  of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  to electrically connect the electrode terminals  111 ,  112  to each other. In this case, the connection bus bar  140  may include a metal with excellent electrical conductivity. For example, the connection bus bar  140  may include nickel, gold, aluminum, copper, or a combination thereof. 
     Specifically, the connection bus bar  140  may have one end in contact with the first electrode terminal  111  of one cylindrical battery cell  110  and the other end in contact with the second electrode terminal  112  of another cylindrical battery cell  110  so that the first electrode terminal  111  of one cylindrical battery cell  110  and the second electrode terminal  112  of another cylindrical battery cell  110  are electrically connected to each other. 
     For example, as shown in  FIG. 2 , three connection bus bars  140  may be provided to electrically connect the first electrode terminal  111  of one cylindrical battery cell  110  and the second electrode terminal  112  of another cylindrical battery cell  110 . 
     Also, the connection bus bar  140  may be configured such that a portion of the connection portion  140   a  is in contact with the electrode terminal  111  of one cylindrical battery cell  110  and the other portion of the connection portion  140   a  is in contact with the first electrode terminal  111  of another cylindrical battery cell  110 , to electrically connect the first electrode terminal  111  of one cylindrical battery cell  110  and the first electrode terminal  111  of another cylindrical battery cell  110 . 
     Moreover, the connection bus bar  140  may have one end in contact with the second electrode terminal  112  of the one cylindrical battery cell  110  and the other end in contact with the second electrode terminal  112  of another cylindrical battery cell  110  so that the second electrode terminal  112  of one cylindrical battery cell  110  and the second electrode terminal  112  of another cylindrical battery cell  110  are electrically connected. 
     Further, the connection bus bar  140  may be located to face one end surface or the other end surface of the cylindrical battery cell  110  at which the first electrode terminal  111  or the second electrode terminal  112  is formed. For example, as shown in  FIG. 2 , two connection bus bars  140  may be provided to electrically connect four cylindrical battery cells  110  in series. Also, the connection portion  140   a  of one connection bus bar  140  may be located at one side to face the first electrode terminal  111  of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110 . The other connection bus bar  140  may be located at the other side to face the second electrode terminal  112  of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110 . 
     Meanwhile, the pack case  120  may be configured in an integrated form. Alternatively, the pack case  120  may be configured by coupling two members. Also, the pack case  120  may have an accommodation portion  123  in which an empty space is formed to accommodate components such as the cylindrical battery cells  110 . For example, as shown in  FIG. 2 , the accommodation portion  123  may be formed to have an empty space such that four cylindrical battery cells  110  may be accommodated in the pack case  120 . 
     Moreover, the accommodation portion  123  of the pack case  120  may have a placing member  123   a  on which the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  are mounted. In addition, a plurality of concave structures having a dented shape may be formed at the placing member  123   a  so as to correspond to the outer shape of the ends of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  where the electrode terminals  111  are formed. 
     Thus, according to this configuration of the present disclosure, since the placing member  123   a  having a plurality of concave structures are formed at the accommodation portion  123  of the pack case  120 , it is possible to prevent the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  from moving due to an external impact, thereby reducing a contact failure or a disconnection with the connection bus bar  140  caused by frequent fluctuations. 
     Moreover, the pack case  120  may include at least one exposing portion  127  having an opening  01  performed therein from an inside to an outside. Specifically, the exposing portion  127  may be perforated at an outer side the pack case  120 . For example, as shown in  FIG. 1 , when viewed in the F direction, the exposing portion  127  may be formed at an upper portion and a lower portion of the pack case  120 , respectively. 
     Further, referring to  FIG. 2  again, the pack case  120  may include an upper case  121  and a lower case  125  at which the exposing portion  127  is formed, respectively. Also, the upper case  121  may have an inner structure formed to accommodate and cover the upper portion of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  therein. Further, the lower case  125  may have an upper surface that is coupled with a lower surface of the upper case  121 . In addition, the lower case  125  may have an inner structure formed to accommodate and cover the lower portion of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  therein. 
     Here, the terms indicating directions such as front, rear, left, right, upper and lower directions may be changed depending on the position of an observer or the shape of an object. For the sake of convenience of description, in the present specification, directions are classified into front, rear, left, right, upper and lower directions, based on the F direction. 
     For example, as shown in  FIG. 2 , the pack case  120  includes an upper case  121  and a lower case  125 . Also, the exposing portion  127  perforated from the inside to the outside may be formed at an upper portion of the upper case  121 . Further, the exposing portion  127  perforated from the inside to the outside may be formed at a lower portion of the lower case  125 . In addition, the lower portion of the upper case  121  and the upper portion of the lower case  125  may be coupled to each other. 
     Meanwhile, the heat dissipation plate  130  may be fixedly positioned at the pack case  120  of the present disclosure. Specifically, the heat dissipation plate  130  may be configured in the form of a metal plate. Also, the metal may be a metal with excellent thermal conductivity. For example, the metal may be copper, aluminum, copper alloy, or aluminum alloy. 
     In addition, the heat dissipation plate  130  may be located at the exposing portion  127  of the pack case  120 . That is, the heat dissipation plate  130  may be configured such that at least a portion thereof is exposed to the outside through the exposing portion  127  of the pack case  120 . For example, as shown in  FIG. 1 , the heat dissipation plate  130  may have a rectangular plate shape with a size and shape corresponding to an opening  01  perforated in the exposing portion  127  of the pack case  120 . 
     Also, as shown in  FIG. 2 , the pack case  120  may include an upper case  121  and a lower case  125 . Further, the upper case  121  and the lower case  125  may have the exposing portion  127  perforated from the inside to the outside, respectively. In addition, the first heat dissipation plate  131  and the second heat dissipation plate  135  may be located at the exposing portions  127 , respectively, such that the first heat dissipation plate  131  and the second heat dissipation plate  135  having a rectangular plate shape are partially exposed to the outside through the opening  01 . 
     Thus, according to this configuration of the present disclosure, by using the heat dissipation plate  130  and the exposing portion  127  of the pack case  120  capable of exposing at least a portion of the heat dissipation plate  130  to the outside, the heat generated from the cylindrical battery cell  110  may be effectively dissipated to the outside. 
       FIG. 3  is a side view schematically showing some components of the secondary battery pack according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 
     Referring to  FIG. 3  along with  FIG. 2 , the heat transfer pad  150  may be in a solid state. For example, the heat transfer pad  150  may be prepared by processing a thermally conductive polymer material in a liquid state into a predetermined shape and then curing the same. In addition, the heat transfer pad  150  may be configured to be interposed between the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  and the heat dissipation plate  130 . Further, the heat transfer pad  150  may have configured such that one surface thereof contacts the inner surface of the heat dissipation plate  130 . In addition, the other surface of the heat transfer pad  150  may be formed to surround a portion of the outer surface of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110 . 
     Specifically, the heat transfer pad  150  may include an upper pad  151  formed to surround an upper portion of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  and a lower pad  155  formed to surround a lower portion of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110 . For example, as shown in  FIG. 3 , the upper pad  151  may be formed to be interposed between the first heat dissipation plate  131  and the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110 . In addition, the lower pad  155  may be formed to be interposed between the second heat dissipation plate  135  and the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110 . 
     In addition, the upper pad  151  and the lower pad  155  may respectively have a curved portion  153  having a protruding structure P 1  protruding in an inner direction of the secondary battery pack  100  so as to be interposed between the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  and a recess structure U 1  dented in an outer direction of the secondary battery pack  100 . 
     More specifically, the protruding structure P 1  may be shaped to partially fill the gap between the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110 . For example, the protruding structure P 1  may be formed to have a width gradually decreasing in the protruding direction, and an outer surface of the protruding structure P 1  may have a plane. 
     In addition, the recess structure U 1  of the curved portion  153  formed at each of the upper pad  151  and the lower pad  155  may have an arched structure. For example, as shown in  FIG. 2 , the curved portion  153  having three protruding structures P 1  and four arched recess structures U 1  may be formed at four spots in each of the upper pad  151  and the lower pad  155 . 
     Also, the heat transfer pad  150  may include a material with high thermal conductivity at least partially. Here, the heat transfer pad  150  may include a polymer resin, a silicone-based resin or a filler with high thermal conductivity. For example, the polymer resin may be a polysiloxane resin, a polyamide resin, a urethane resin, or an epoxy resin. Moreover, the silicone resin means an artificial polymer compound having a main skeleton by siloxane bonds. For example, as shown in  FIG. 3 , the upper pad  151  and the lower pad  155  may be in a form where the silicone resin with high thermal conductivity is cured. 
     Thus, according to this configuration of the present disclosure, since the heat transfer pad  150  made of the thermally conductive material is interposed between the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  and the heat dissipation plate  130 , the heat generated from the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  accommodated in the secondary battery pack  100  may be effectively transferred to the heat dissipation plate  130  through the heat transfer pad  150 . Accordingly, the cooling effect of the secondary battery pack  100  may be maximized. 
       FIG. 4  is a side view schematically showing some components of a secondary battery pack according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. 
     Referring to  FIG. 4 , a secondary battery pack  100  according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may include a heat transfer pad  150 B having a different shape from the heat transfer pad  150  of  FIG. 3 . Specifically, the heat transfer pad  150 B may have a curved portion  153 B respectively provided to the upper pad  151 B and the lower pad  155 B. In this case, the protruding structures P 1  of the curved portions  153 B respectively provided to the upper pad  151 B and the lower pad  155 B may be located to face each other. Also, the protruding structures P 1  respectively formed at the upper pad  151 B and the lower pad  155 B may be shaped to partially contact each other. That is, the upper pad  151 B and the lower pad  155 B may be connected to each other to have an integrated form. 
     For example, as shown in  FIG. 4 , the heat transfer pad  150 B may have an integrated form where the protruding structures P 1  of the curved portions  153 B respectively provided to the upper pad  151 B and the lower pad  155 B are connected to each other. 
     Thus, according to this configuration of the present disclosure, since the protruding structures P 1  of the curved portions  153 B respectively provided to the upper pad  151 B and the lower pad  155 B of the present disclosure are located to face each other and are shaped to be partially connected to each other, the contact area of the heat transfer pad  150 B surrounding the outer surface of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  may be increased. Moreover, since the gap between the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  may be filled with the heat transfer pad  150 B, it is possible to prevent the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  from being locally overheated due to the heat stagnant by the air in the gap. 
       FIG. 5  is a side view schematically showing some components of a secondary battery pack according to still another embodiment of the present disclosure. 
     Referring to  FIG. 5 , a secondary battery pack  100  according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may include a heat dissipation plate  130 C having a different shape from the heat dissipation plate  130  of  FIG. 3 . Specifically, the heat dissipation plate  130 C may have a convex portion  134  ridged in the inner direction of the secondary battery pack  100 . Also, the convex portion  134  may be formed at a location corresponding to the protruding structure P 1  of the curved portion  153  of the heat transfer pad  150 , at an inner surface of the heat dissipation plate  130 C. Further, an insert portion  157  dented in the inner direction of the secondary battery pack  100  may be formed at the outer surface of the heat transfer pad  150  facing the heat dissipation plate  130 C such that the convex portion  134  is inserted therein. 
     Moreover, the convex portion  134  may have a shape corresponding to the curved portion  153 . That is, the convex portion  134  may have a protruding structure and a recess structure similar to the curved portion  153 . 
     For example, as shown in  FIG. 5 , the secondary battery pack according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first heat dissipation plate  131 C and a second heat dissipation plate  135 C. Also, three convex portions  134  ridged in the inner direction of the secondary battery pack  100  may be formed at the inner surfaces of the first heat dissipation plate  131 C and the second heat dissipation plate  135 C, respectively. Further, the convex portions  134  may be formed at locations of the upper pad  151  and the lower pad  155  corresponding to the protruding structures P 1  of the curved portions  153 , respectively. 
     Thus, according to this configuration of the present disclosure, since the convex portion  134  is formed at the inner surface of the heat dissipation plate  130 C, the length of the heat transfer path between the heat transfer pad  150  and the heat dissipation plate  130 C may be made uniform. That is, a cylindrical battery cell  110  located at the center among the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  may be more easily degraded since heat may be accumulated more in the cylindrical battery cell  110  located at the center, compared to a cylindrical battery cell  110  located at a relatively outer side. Accordingly, by forming the convex portion  134  at the heat dissipation plate  130 C of the present disclosure, it is possible to reduce the heat transfer distance between the cylindrical battery cell  110  located at the center and the heat dissipation plate  130 C, thereby increasing the heat dissipation rate. Accordingly, heat balance may be achieved effectively between the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110 , and the lifespan of the secondary battery pack  100  may be effectively increased. 
       FIG. 6  is an exploded perspective view schematically showing some components of the secondary battery pack according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.  FIG. 7  is a perspective view schematically showing a secondary battery pack according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Also,  FIG. 8  is a cross-sectioned view schematically showing the secondary battery pack, taken along the line C-C′ of  FIG. 7 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 6 to 8 , the heat dissipation plate  130  may include a first heat dissipation plate  131  and a second heat dissipation plate  135 . In addition, an insert groove  127   h  dented inward may be formed at an inner side of the exposing portion  127  of each of the upper case  121 D and the lower case  125 D. Specifically, the insert groove  127   h  may have a dented size such that the outer periphery of each of the first heat dissipation plate  131  and the second heat dissipation plate  135  is inserted and fixed therein. 
     For example, as shown in  FIG. 6 , the insert groove  127   h  may be formed at the inner side of the exposing portion  127 . The insert groove  127   h  may be formed to extend along an inner periphery  127 D of the perforated exposing portion  127 . Further, as shown in  FIG. 8 , an outer periphery of each of the first heat dissipation plate  131  and the second heat dissipation plate  135  may be inserted into the insert groove  127   h  formed at each of the upper case  121 D and the lower case  125 D. 
     In this case, the first heat dissipation plate  131  and the second heat dissipation plate  135  may be formed to be inserted into the upper case  121 D and the lower case  125 D, respectively, by means of insert injection molding. For example, if the upper case  121 D and the lower case  125 D of the pack case  120 D are manufactured by casting, the heat dissipation plate  130  is disposed in a mold in advance, and a molten material of the pack case  120 D (e.g., a plastic polymer resin) is injected thereto and cured, thereby manufacturing the heat dissipation plate  130  inserted into the pack case  120 D. 
     Thus, according to this configuration of the present disclosure, since the heat dissipation plate  130  is inserted and fixed in the insert groove  127   h  formed at the inner surface of the exposing portion  127  of the pack case  120 D, the heat dissipation plate  130  may be fixed without a separate fixing member, thereby reducing the material cost. In addition, since the heat dissipation plate  130  is inserted into the pack case  120 D and thus is not easily separated due to an external shock, the durability of the secondary battery pack  100  may be greatly improved. 
     Also, the heat transfer pad  150 D of  FIG. 8  may have a different shape from the heat transfer pad  150  of  FIG. 2 . Specifically, the heat transfer pad  150 D may include an upper pad  151 D and a lower pad  155 D. In addition, a support portion  156 D protruding outward to contact the inner surface of the heat dissipation plate  130  is formed at the upper pad  151 D and the lower pad  155 D, respectively. Further, the support portion  156 D may have a size corresponding to the size of the outer surface of the heat dissipation plate  130  exposed through the opening  01  of the exposing portion  127 . 
     For example, as shown in  FIG. 8 , the heat transfer pad  150 D may include an upper pad  151 D and a lower pad  155 D. In addition, support portions  156 D protruding outwardly to respectively contact the inner surfaces of the first heat dissipation plate  131  and the second heat dissipation plate  135  may be formed at the upper pad  151 D and the lower pad  155 D, respectively. 
     Thus, according to this configuration of the present disclosure, since the support portion  156 D configured to contact the inner surface of the heat dissipation plate  130  is formed at the heat transfer pad  150 D of the present disclosure, no empty space may be formed between the heat dissipation plate  130  and the heat transfer pad  150 D, thereby not deteriorating the cooling efficiency of the secondary battery pack. 
       FIG. 9  is a perspective view schematically showing a heat dissipation plate, employed at the secondary battery pack according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Also,  FIG. 10  is a cross-sectioned view schematically showing a secondary battery pack according to still another embodiment of the present disclosure as in  FIG. 8 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 9 and 10 , an outer periphery  133  of the heat dissipation plate  130 E may have a greater plate thickness in the vertical direction W compared to the center portion  137  of the heat dissipation plate  130 E. Also, the outer periphery  133  of the heat dissipation plate  130 E may have a shape inserted into the pack case  120  through the insert groove  127   h   2 . 
     Specifically, the heat dissipation plate  130 E may have a rectangular plate shape as a whole. In addition, the outer periphery  133  of the heat dissipation plate  130 E may have a great thickness that is 1.2 to 2 times or less compared to the center portion  137 . Further, a step may be formed between the outer periphery  133  and the center portion  137  of the heat dissipation plate  130 E due to the thickness difference. 
     For example, as shown in  FIG. 9 , the outer periphery  133  of the heat dissipation plate  130 E may have a greater plate thickness than the center portion  137 . Also, the outer periphery  133  of the heat dissipation plate  130 E may have a rectangular frame shape where the center portion  137  is blocked. 
     Thus, according to this configuration of the present disclosure, if the outer periphery  133  of the heat dissipation plate  130 E formed relatively thicker than the center portion  137  has a shape inserted into the pack case  120 , the rigidity of the pack case  120  may be reinforced. That is, since the outer periphery  133  of the heat dissipation plate  130 E is configured to support the inside of the pack case  120 , it is possible to effectively prevent the pack case  120  from deforming due to external pressure. 
     Further, the heat dissipation plate  130 E may increase the heat capacity to absorb heat as much as the size of the thickened outer periphery  133 . Also, since the contact area of the heat dissipation plate  130 E with the pack case  120  is increased, the heat generated from the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  may be effectively dissipated. 
       FIG. 11  is a perspective view schematically showing a secondary battery pack according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. 
     Referring to  FIG. 11 , the pack case  120 F of  FIG. 11  may have a different shape form the pack case  120  of  FIG. 1 . 
     Specifically, the pack case  120 F may include an upper case  121 F and a lower case  125 F. Also, the upper case  121 F and the lower case  125 F of the pack case  120 F may have at least one exposing portion  127 F perforated from the inside to the outside. Further, the exposing portion  127 F may be formed at an upper side or a lower side of the pack case  120 F. For example, as shown in  FIG. 11 , the exposing portion  127 F may be formed at the upper case  121 F and the lower case  125 F of the pack case  120 F, respectively, when viewed in the F direction. 
     In addition, at least one rib  128   r  extending from one side to the other side of the perforated opening  01  may be formed at the exposing portion  127 F. Further, if a plurality of ribs  128   r  are formed, the plurality of ribs  128   r  may be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. Also, the plurality of ribs  128   r  may be formed with an area less than 50% of the planar size of the opening  01  perforated in the exposing portion  127 F of  FIG. 1 . 
     For example, as shown in  FIG. 11 , six ribs  128   r  extending from one side to the other side of the perforated opening  01  may be formed at the exposing portion  127 F of the pack case  120 F. Moreover, the area occupied by the six ribs  128   r  may be about 50% of the size of the opening  01  perforated in the exposing portion  127 F of  FIG. 1 . 
     Thus, according to this configuration of the present disclosure, since at least one rib  128   r  is formed to extend from one side to the other side of the opening  01  perforated in the exposing portion  127 F of the pack case  120 F, the rigidity of the pack case  120 F may be further reinforced, and also it is possible to prevent a user from directly contacting the heat dissipation plate  130  located at the exposing portion  127 F of the pack case  120 F. Accordingly result, the user of the secondary battery pack  100  may be prevented from being burned while using the secondary battery pack  100 , thereby increasing the safety of the secondary battery pack  100 . 
       FIG. 12  is a perspective view schematically showing some components of a secondary battery pack according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. 
     Referring to  FIG. 12  along with  FIG. 2 , a heat transfer pad  150 G of the secondary battery pack  100  according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may include a cover portion  151   a  configured to cover the upper portion of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  and an extending portion  151   b  extending in the horizontal direction from one side of the cover portion  151   a . Specifically, the extending portion  151   b  may be formed to extend outward to cover a portion where the connection bus bar  140  and the electrode terminals  111  of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  are bonded. For example, as shown in  FIG. 12 , the heat transfer pad  150 G according to another embodiment may include a cover portion  151   a  configured to cover the upper portion of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  and extending portions  151   b  respectively extending in a horizontal direction from both left and right ends of the cover portion  151   a . Also, the extending portion  151   b  may be configured to extend outward and then bend downward again to cover the bonded portion of the connection bus bar  140  and the electrode terminals  111  of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110 . 
     Thus, according to this configuration of the present disclosure, since the heat transfer pad  150 G includes the extending portion  151   b  extends outward to cover the portion where the connection bus bar  140  and the electrode terminals  111  of the plurality of cylindrical battery cells  110  are bonded, the heat generated at the bonded portion of the connection bus bar  140  and the electrode terminal  111  where a relatively great is generated may be effectively transferred to the heat dissipation plate  130  through the extending portion  151   b . Accordingly, the cooling effect of the secondary battery pack  100  may be further enhanced. 
     In addition, an electronic device (not shown) according to the present disclosure may include the battery pack. For example, the battery pack may be accommodated in an exterior case of the electronic device. Also, the electronic device may be a moving means such as an electric bicycle. 
     Further, a power tool according to the present disclosure may include the secondary battery pack  100 . For example, the power tool may be an electric drill. Also, the secondary battery pack  100  may be coupled to a lower portion of the power tool. 
     Meanwhile, even though the terms indicating directions such as upper, lower, left, right, front and rear directions are used in the specification, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that these merely represent relative locations for convenience in explanation and may vary based on a location of an observer or an object. 
     The present disclosure has been described in detail. However, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating preferred embodiments of the disclosure, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the scope of the disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description. 
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                 100: secondary battery pack 
                 110: cylindrical battery cell 
               
               
                 111, 112: electrode terminal 
                 120: pack case 
               
               
                 121, 125: upper case, lower case 
                 153: curved portion 
               
               
                 123: accommodation portion 
                 127: exposing portion 
               
               
                 130: heat dissipation plate 
                 140: connection bus bar 
               
               
                 150: heat transfer pad 
                 151, 155: upper pad, lower pad 
               
               
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                 157: insert portion 
               
               
                 127h: insert groove 
                 128r: rib 
               
               
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     INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY 
     The present disclosure relates to a secondary battery pack including a heat dissipation plate. Also, the present disclosure is available to industries associated with an electronic device or a power tool equipped with the secondary battery pack.