CN107123782A - Cell, battery modules, electrokinetic cell and electric automobile - Google Patents
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Abstract
本发明公开了一种单体电池、电池模组、动力电池及电动汽车。该单体电池包括外壳、电芯、电极端子以及盖板,电极端子包括穿过盖板并与电芯电连接的极柱,单体电池还包括安装在极柱上的电流中断装置,该电流中断装置与外壳的内部气体连通,其中电流中断装置具有导电件和与该导电件相连以相互电连接的翻转件,并且翻转件与导电件能够在气压作用下断开电连接,其中导电件连接在极柱上以相互电连接,极柱安装在密封连接于盖板上的陶瓷环上,并且极柱的外端周缘具有径向凸台,陶瓷环的内缘具有支撑连接该径向凸台的径向支撑,径向凸台为沿周向间隔设置的多个,径向支撑为沿周向间隔设置的多个,且该多个径向凸台和多个径向支撑一一对应。
The invention discloses a single battery, a battery module, a power battery and an electric vehicle. The single battery includes a casing, an electric core, an electrode terminal, and a cover plate. The electrode terminal includes a pole that passes through the cover plate and is electrically connected with the electric core. The single battery also includes a current interruption device installed on the pole. The interrupting device is in gas communication with the interior of the casing, wherein the current interrupting device has a conductive member and a flipping member connected to the conductive member to be electrically connected to each other, and the flipping member and the conductive member can be electrically disconnected under the action of air pressure, wherein the conductive member is connected The poles are electrically connected to each other. The poles are installed on the ceramic ring that is sealed and connected to the cover plate, and the outer periphery of the pole has a radial boss, and the inner edge of the ceramic ring has a supporting connection to the radial boss. The radial support, the radial bosses are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction, the radial supports are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction, and the plurality of radial bosses correspond to the plurality of radial supports one by one.
Description
技术领域technical field
本发明涉及电池领域,具体地,涉及一种单体电池、包括该单体电池的电池模组,包括该电池模组的动力电池和包括该动力电池的电动汽车The present invention relates to the field of batteries, in particular to a single battery, a battery module including the single battery, a power battery including the battery module, and an electric vehicle including the power battery
背景技术Background technique
电池作为储能单元在各行各业均有重要作用,例如动力电池广泛用于新能源汽车等领域,其中动力电池的电池包内可以具有由多个单体电池相互串联或并联成电池模组以实现充放电的工作。其中,动力电池在充放电过程中,通常通过BMS(电池管理系统)监控电压和电流的变化计算荷电态。如果电压采样出现问题,就可能导致电池过充,特别是对于三元体系来说,如过充达到一定程度更会出现电池燃烧爆炸的危险。As an energy storage unit, batteries play an important role in all walks of life. For example, power batteries are widely used in new energy vehicles and other fields. The battery pack of the power battery can have multiple single batteries connected in series or in parallel to form a battery module. Realize the work of charging and discharging. Among them, during the charging and discharging process of the power battery, BMS (battery management system) is usually used to monitor the changes of voltage and current to calculate the state of charge. If there is a problem with the voltage sampling, it may lead to overcharging of the battery, especially for the ternary system, if the overcharging reaches a certain level, there will be a danger of battery combustion and explosion.
现有的技术方案:对电池的电压和电流的监测,通过电流积分法和开路电压法计算电池电量,并以此控制电池的充放管理。但是也存在不足,例如电池电压采样或者电流采样失效,或者软件失效,导致电池长时间充电得不到控制,特别是在充电桩充电的情况下,充电桩与电池管理器通讯失效时,过充无法控制,电池过充到一定程度,会引起电池鼓涨甚至爆炸起火。Existing technical solutions: monitor the voltage and current of the battery, calculate the battery power through the current integration method and the open circuit voltage method, and control the charge and discharge management of the battery. However, there are also deficiencies, such as battery voltage sampling or current sampling failure, or software failure, resulting in uncontrolled battery charging for a long time, especially in the case of charging piles, when the communication between the charging pile and the battery manager fails, overcharging Uncontrollable, the battery is overcharged to a certain extent, which will cause the battery to swell or even explode and catch fire.
因此,提供一种能够自身能够强制断开的电流中断技术具有积极意义。Therefore, it is of positive significance to provide a current interruption technology that can be forcibly disconnected by itself.
发明内容Contents of the invention
本发明的目的是提供一种单体电池,该单体电池结构巧妙能够在危险时强制断开电路从而避免电池爆炸等危险发生。The object of the present invention is to provide a single battery, the structure of which can be forcibly disconnected in case of danger so as to avoid dangers such as battery explosion.
本发明的目的还在于提供一种使用该使用该单体电池的电池模组,使用该电池模组的动力电池和使用该动力电池的电动汽车。The object of the present invention is also to provide a battery module using the single battery, a power battery using the battery module and an electric vehicle using the power battery.
为了实现上述目的,本发明提供一种单体电池,该单体电池包括外壳、容纳在外壳内的电芯、与该电芯电连接的电极端子以及封装所述外壳的盖板,所述电极端子设置在所述盖板上,所述电极端子包括穿过所述盖板并与所述电芯电连接的极柱,所述单体电池还包括安装在所述极柱上的电流中断装置,该电流中断装置与所述外壳的内部气体连通,其中所述电流中断装置具有导电件和与该导电件相连以相互电连接的翻转件,并且所述翻转件与所述导电件能够在气压作用下断开电连接,其中所述导电件连接在所述极柱上以相互电连接,所述极柱安装在密封连接于所述盖板上的陶瓷环上,并且所述极柱的外端周缘具有径向凸台,所述陶瓷环的内缘具有支撑连接该径向凸台的径向支撑,所述径向凸台为沿周向间隔设置的多个,所述径向支撑为沿周向间隔设置的多个,且该多个径向凸台和多个径向支撑一一对应。In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a single battery, which includes a casing, an electric core contained in the casing, an electrode terminal electrically connected to the electric core, and a cover plate for encapsulating the casing. The terminal is arranged on the cover plate, the electrode terminal includes a pole that passes through the cover plate and is electrically connected with the battery core, and the single battery also includes a current interruption device installed on the pole , the current interrupting device communicates with the internal gas of the housing, wherein the current interrupting device has a conductive member and an inverting member connected to the conductive member to be electrically connected to each other, and the inverting member and the conductive member can be operated under air pressure The electrical connection is disconnected under the action, wherein the conductive member is connected to the pole to be electrically connected to each other, the pole is installed on the ceramic ring that is sealed and connected to the cover plate, and the outer surface of the pole There is a radial boss on the periphery of the end, and the inner edge of the ceramic ring has a radial support that supports and connects the radial boss. The radial bosses are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction, and the radial support is A plurality of radial projections are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction, and the plurality of radial bosses correspond to the plurality of radial supports one by one.
可选地,所述径向凸台为等间距布置的三个或四个。Optionally, there are three or four radial bosses arranged at equal intervals.
可选地,所述极柱的外端端面上形成有容纳孔,所述导电件的外周缘固定在该容纳孔的内壁上。Optionally, an accommodating hole is formed on the outer end surface of the pole, and the outer peripheral edge of the conductive member is fixed on the inner wall of the accommodating hole.
可选地,所述极柱上形成有连通所述外壳内部和所述电流中断装置的导气孔道,所述导气孔道包括连通所述容纳孔和所述单体电池内部的导气孔。Optionally, an air guide hole communicating with the inside of the casing and the current interruption device is formed on the pole, and the air guide hole includes an air guide hole connecting the receiving hole and the inside of the single battery.
可选地,所述翻转件与所述导电件通过凸台焊接结构相连,该凸台焊接结构包括凸台、容纳该凸台的连接孔以及位于该凸台和连接孔之间的环形焊点。Optionally, the flipping member is connected to the conductive member through a boss welding structure, and the boss welding structure includes a boss, a connection hole for accommodating the boss, and an annular welding spot between the boss and the connection hole .
可选地,所述翻转件形成为第一片状结构,该第一片状结构上形成有所述连接孔,所述导电件形成为第二片状结构,该第二片状结构上形成有所述凸台。Optionally, the turning member is formed as a first sheet structure on which the connecting hole is formed, and the conductive member is formed as a second sheet structure on which There are said bosses.
可选地,所述导电件上形成有刻痕,该刻痕围绕用于连接所述翻转件的连接点设置。Optionally, a notch is formed on the conductive member, and the notch is arranged around the connection point for connecting the turning member.
可选地,所述刻痕为椭圆形,所述连接点为圆形连接点,并且所述刻痕的圆心与所述连接点的圆心沿所述椭圆形的长轴方向错开。Optionally, the notch is elliptical, the connection point is a circular connection point, and the center of circle of the notch and the center of circle of the connection point are staggered along the long axis of the ellipse.
可选地,所述陶瓷环的外端面形成为具有内圈和外圈的阶梯结构,所述极柱嵌入连接在所述内圈上。Optionally, the outer end surface of the ceramic ring is formed into a stepped structure having an inner ring and an outer ring, and the pole is embedded and connected to the inner ring.
可选地,所述陶瓷环的外端面上密封连接有导电环,所述翻转件的外周缘固定连接在该导电环上,所述导电环密封连接在所述外圈上以与所述极柱绝缘。Optionally, a conductive ring is sealingly connected to the outer end surface of the ceramic ring, the outer peripheral edge of the flipping member is fixedly connected to the conductive ring, and the conductive ring is sealingly connected to the outer ring to be connected to the pole. Post insulation.
可选地,所述陶瓷环的内端面上密封连接有过渡环,该过渡环密封连接在所述盖板上以使得所述陶瓷环与所述盖板间隔设置。Optionally, a transition ring is sealingly connected to the inner end surface of the ceramic ring, and the transition ring is sealingly connected to the cover plate so that the ceramic ring is spaced apart from the cover plate.
可选地,所述过渡环具有形成Z型结构的内圈和外圈,所述盖板形成有供所述极柱穿过的通孔,该通孔的端面为台阶结构,所述过渡环的内圈嵌入支撑在所述台阶结构中。Optionally, the transition ring has an inner ring and an outer ring forming a Z-shaped structure, the cover plate is formed with a through hole for the pole to pass through, the end surface of the through hole is a stepped structure, and the transition ring The inner ring is embedded and supported in the stepped structure.
可选地,所述导电环的外端面形成有L型止口,所述翻转件的外周缘嵌入支撑在该L型止口中,并且该外周缘通过罩设该翻转件的盖帽密封连接在该L型止口上。Optionally, the outer end surface of the conductive ring is formed with an L-shaped notch, the outer peripheral edge of the flipping member is embedded and supported in the L-shaped notch, and the outer peripheral edge is sealed and connected to the flipping member by a cap covering the flipping member. On the L-shaped seam.
本发明还提供一种电池模组,该电池模组包括本发明提供的单体电池。The present invention also provides a battery module, which includes the single battery provided by the present invention.
本发明还提供一种动力电池,包括包体和设置在该包体内的电池模组,所述电池模组为本发明提供的电池模组。The present invention also provides a power battery, including a package body and a battery module arranged in the package body, and the battery module is the battery module provided by the present invention.
本发明还提供一种电动汽车,该电动汽车设置有本发明提供的动力电池。The present invention also provides an electric vehicle, which is provided with the power battery provided by the present invention.
通过上述技术方案,在电池出现危险时,电池内会产生气体,因此随着气压的升高,翻转片可以在通过陶瓷环和极柱之间间隙的气压作用下翻转以断开与导电件的连接,从而断开动力电池的充放电电路,继而避免电池气压继续增高而爆炸。Through the above technical solution, when the battery is in danger, gas will be generated in the battery, so as the air pressure rises, the flip piece can be flipped under the action of the air pressure passing through the gap between the ceramic ring and the pole to disconnect the conductive element. Connect, so as to disconnect the charge and discharge circuit of the power battery, and then prevent the battery pressure from continuing to increase and explode.
本发明的其他特征和优点将在随后的具体实施方式部分予以详细说明。Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following detailed description.
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附图是用来提供对本发明的进一步理解,并且构成说明书的一部分,与下面的具体实施方式一起用于解释本发明,但并不构成对本发明的限制。在附图中:The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention, and constitute a part of the description, together with the following specific embodiments, are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation to the present invention. In the attached picture:
图1是本发明第一实施方式中动力电池的部分分解立体示意图;Fig. 1 is a partially exploded perspective view of a power battery in the first embodiment of the present invention;
图2是本发明第一实施方式中相邻两个单体电池的俯视结构示意图;2 is a schematic top view of two adjacent single cells in the first embodiment of the present invention;
图3是从图2中的线A-A截取的剖视结构示意图;Fig. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional structure taken from line A-A in Fig. 2;
图4是本发明第一实施方式中电流中断装置的分解结构示意图;Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of the current interruption device in the first embodiment of the present invention;
图5是本发明第一实施方式中翻转件和导电件的分解结构示意图;Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of a turning member and a conductive member in the first embodiment of the present invention;
图6是本发明第一实施方式中翻转件和导电件装配状态下的剖视结构示意图;Fig. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional structural view of the assembly state of the turning member and the conductive member in the first embodiment of the present invention;
图7是本发明第一实施方式中导电件的俯视结构示意图;FIG. 7 is a schematic top view of the conductive member in the first embodiment of the present invention;
图8是本发明第一实施实施中极柱另一实施例的剖视结构示意图;Fig. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of another embodiment of the pole in the implementation of the first embodiment of the present invention;
图9是本发明第一实施方式中极柱另一实施例的立体结构示意图;9 is a schematic perspective view of another embodiment of the pole in the first embodiment of the present invention;
图10是本发明第一实施方式中极柱与陶瓷环另一实施例的剖视结构示意图;Fig. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of another example of a pole and a ceramic ring in the first embodiment of the present invention;
图11是本发明第一实施方式中极柱与陶瓷环另一实施例的立体结构示意图;Fig. 11 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of a pole and a ceramic ring in the first embodiment of the present invention;
图12是本发明第一实施方式中相邻两个单体电池另一实施例的结构示意图;Fig. 12 is a schematic structural diagram of another example of two adjacent single cells in the first embodiment of the present invention;
图13是本发明第二实施方式中动力电池的立体结构示意图;Fig. 13 is a schematic perspective view of the three-dimensional structure of the power battery in the second embodiment of the present invention;
图14是本发明第二实施方式中单体电池的立体结构示意图;14 is a schematic perspective view of the three-dimensional structure of a single battery in the second embodiment of the present invention;
图15是本发明第二实施方式中单体电池的分解立体结构示意图;15 is a schematic diagram of an exploded three-dimensional structure of a single battery in the second embodiment of the present invention;
图16是本发明第二实施方式中翻转件和导电件的分解立体结构示意图;Fig. 16 is a schematic diagram of an exploded three-dimensional structure of the flipping member and the conductive member in the second embodiment of the present invention;
图17是本发明第二实施方式中单体电池的局部剖视结构示意图;17 is a partial cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a single battery in the second embodiment of the present invention;
图18是本发明第三实施方式中单体电池的局部剖视结构示意图;18 is a partial cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a single battery in the third embodiment of the present invention;
图19是本发明优选实施方式提供的控制系统的原理框图;Fig. 19 is a functional block diagram of a control system provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
图20是本发明一种实施例的单体电池的分解结构示意图;Fig. 20 is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of a single battery according to an embodiment of the present invention;
图21是图20中的单体电池组装后的局部剖视结构示意图;FIG. 21 is a partial cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the single battery in FIG. 20 after assembly;
图22是本发明第四实施方式中单体电池的局部剖视结构示意图;Fig. 22 is a partial cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a single battery in the fourth embodiment of the present invention;
图23是本发明第四实施方式中电流中断装置的结构示意图;Fig. 23 is a schematic structural diagram of the current interruption device in the fourth embodiment of the present invention;
图24是本发明第五实施方式中单体电池的局部剖视结构示意图。Fig. 24 is a partial cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a single battery in the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
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以下结合附图对本发明的具体实施方式进行详细说明。应当理解的是,此处所描述的具体实施方式仅用于说明和解释本发明,并不用于限制本发明。Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention.
在本发明中,在未作相反说明的情况下,使用的方位词如“上、下、左、右”通常是以相应附图的图面方向为基准定义的,“内、外”是指相应部件轮廓的内和外。In the present invention, unless otherwise stated, the used orientation words such as "up, down, left, right" are usually defined based on the direction of the corresponding drawings, and "inner and outer" refer to Inside and outside of the corresponding part contour.
如图1至图24所示,本发明提供了电流中断装置、单体电池、电池模组、动力电池和电动汽车的技术方案。其中电流中断装置设置在单体电池中,多个单体电池通过串联或并联成电池模组,并可以置入电池包内而形成动力电池。此外,除动力电池领域外,本发明中提供的各种技术方案还可以广泛应用于其他的电池领域中。具体地,本发明通过第一至第五实施方式介绍所涉及单体电池100、1100、2100、3100、4100,其中涉及电流中断装置200、1200、3200、4200以及防爆阀2200,另外本发明还涉及一种具有动力电池充放电保护系统。下面将结合附图对各个实施方式进行详细描述。As shown in Figures 1 to 24, the present invention provides technical solutions for a current interruption device, a single battery, a battery module, a power battery and an electric vehicle. The current interruption device is arranged in the single battery, and multiple single batteries are connected in series or in parallel to form a battery module, and can be placed in a battery pack to form a power battery. In addition, in addition to the field of power batteries, various technical solutions provided in the present invention can also be widely used in other battery fields. Specifically, the present invention introduces the related single batteries 100, 1100, 2100, 3100, 4100 through the first to fifth embodiments, in which the current interruption devices 200, 1200, 3200, 4200 and explosion-proof valve 2200 are involved. In addition, the present invention also It relates to a power battery charging and discharging protection system. Various embodiments will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
首先,如图1至图24所示,本发明各实施方式中均提供一种电池模组,包括多个单体电池100、1100、2100、3100、4100,其中,单体电池可以包括外壳、容纳在外壳内的电芯、与该电芯电连接的电极端子101、1101、2101、3101、4101以及封装外壳的盖板102、1102、2102、3102、4102,其中电极端子设置在盖板上,以用于完成电流的输入和输出。其中,单体电池内包括电流中断装置200、1200、3200、4200或者防爆阀2200,该电流中断装置或者防爆阀与电极端子电连接,因此通过电流中断装置的作用,可以控制电极端子的电流的输入和输出。即电流中断装置或者防爆阀在单体电池中常规状态下为电芯导通的状态,此时电极端子可以正常进行电流的输入和输出,以完成单体电池的充放电工作,而在危险状态下,例如电池出现过充时,电流中断装置或者防爆阀可以中断电极端子的电流输入和电流输出,从而避免电池出现过充等问题。因此,作为重要的安全措施,电流中断装置的可靠性至关重要,即需要电流中断装置可以快速响应。另外,在各实施方式中,其中电流中断装置或防爆阀还可以相对于盖板固定,即电流中断装置或防爆阀可以直接固定在盖板上,也可以固定在任意与盖板相连或与盖板相对固定的部件上,例如安装在设置与盖板上的电极端子上。First, as shown in Figures 1 to 24, each embodiment of the present invention provides a battery module, including a plurality of single cells 100, 1100, 2100, 3100, 4100, wherein the single cells may include a housing, The electric core contained in the shell, the electrode terminals 101, 1101, 2101, 3101, 4101 electrically connected to the electric core, and the cover plate 102, 1102, 2102, 3102, 4102 of the package shell, wherein the electrode terminal is arranged on the cover plate , to complete the current input and output. Wherein, the single battery includes a current interruption device 200, 1200, 3200, 4200 or an explosion-proof valve 2200, and the current interruption device or explosion-proof valve is electrically connected to the electrode terminal, so through the function of the current interruption device, the current of the electrode terminal can be controlled. input and output. That is to say, the current interruption device or the explosion-proof valve is in the state of the battery core in the normal state of the single battery. At this time, the electrode terminals can normally input and output current to complete the charge and discharge of the single battery, but in the dangerous state Under the circumstances, for example, when the battery is overcharged, the current interruption device or the explosion-proof valve can interrupt the current input and current output of the electrode terminal, so as to avoid the battery overcharge and other problems. Therefore, as an important safety measure, the reliability of the current interruption device is very important, that is, the current interruption device needs to be able to respond quickly. In addition, in each embodiment, the current interruption device or the explosion-proof valve can also be fixed relative to the cover, that is, the current interruption device or the explosion-proof valve can be directly fixed on the cover, or can be fixed on any The plate is relatively fixed, such as the electrode terminal installed on the cover plate.
在本发明中,各实施方式中的电流中断装置或防爆阀均为感应气压的机械结构,具体地,电流中断装置与单体电池的外壳内部气体连通并能够在气压下作用断开流经的电流。具体地可以通过断开内部的部件连接来中断电流的传递,从而及时切断电池的充放电。其中所利用的气压来源为:当例如电池出现过充时等危险状态时,电池内部会产生气体继而使得外壳内部的气压升高,或者当电池在使用过程中出现异常导致电池温度升高而使得电池内部气压升高,从而产生驱动电流中断装置或防爆阀的气压动力。In the present invention, the current interruption device or the explosion-proof valve in each embodiment is a mechanical structure that senses air pressure. Specifically, the current interruption device communicates with the gas inside the shell of the single battery and is capable of disconnecting the gas flowing through it under the pressure. current. Specifically, the transmission of current can be interrupted by disconnecting the internal components, thereby cutting off the charging and discharging of the battery in time. The source of air pressure used is: when the battery is in a dangerous state such as overcharge, gas will be generated inside the battery and then the air pressure inside the casing will increase, or when the battery is abnormal during use, the temperature of the battery will rise and the temperature will increase. The air pressure inside the battery rises, creating the air pressure power that actuates the current interrupt device or explosion-proof valve.
以如图1至图12的第一实施方式为例,该电流中断装置具有导电件201和与该导电件201相连以相互电连接的翻转件202,并且翻转件202与导电件201能够在气压作用下断开电连接,其中本发明中的不同实施方式中,断开电连接的方式可以不同,其中可以为导电件和翻转件之间的连接点断开,例如将二者之间的焊点拉脱以实现电连接的断开,另外,也可以为二者中至少一个的本身断开,例如通过在相应部件上加工出薄弱的刻痕来实现本身结构的断开,从而实现电连接的断开。即,实现本发明中在气压作用下断开机械结构来切断电流的传递的目的。Taking the first embodiment as shown in FIGS. 1 to 12 as an example, the current interrupting device has a conductive member 201 and a flipping member 202 connected to the conductive member 201 to be electrically connected to each other, and the flipping member 202 and the conductive member 201 can be operated under air pressure. The electrical connection is disconnected under the action of the present invention. In different implementations of the present invention, the way of disconnecting the electrical connection can be different. Among them, the connection point between the conductive part and the flipping part can be disconnected, for example, the welding between the two can be disconnected. In order to realize the disconnection of the electrical connection, at least one of the two can also be disconnected, for example, by processing a weak score on the corresponding component to realize the disconnection of its own structure, so as to realize the electrical connection disconnection. That is, to achieve the purpose of breaking the mechanical structure under the action of air pressure to cut off the transmission of electric current in the present invention.
这样,以第一实施方式为例,当例如电池出现过充时,电池内部会产生气体继而气压升高,此时在一定的气压作用下,翻转件202通过翻转动作而与导电件201断开电连接,从而中断电极端子101和外界的电路,停止电池的充电,从而避免电池内部的气压继续升高,保证电池的安全。In this way, taking the first embodiment as an example, when, for example, the battery is overcharged, gas will be generated inside the battery and the air pressure will increase. At this time, under the action of a certain air pressure, the inverting member 202 is disconnected from the conductive member 201 through an inverting action. Electrical connection, thereby interrupting the circuit between the electrode terminal 101 and the outside world, and stopping the charging of the battery, so as to prevent the internal pressure of the battery from continuing to rise and ensure the safety of the battery.
在本实施方式中,电极端子101包括与电芯电连接的极柱104,例如通过内引出件与电芯相连,其中极柱104从盖板102中穿过以将电流从外壳中引出。其中,在本实施方式中,可以将电流中断装置200安装在极柱104上。这样可以直接通过极柱104感受电池内部的气压,灵敏度高,另外可以避免另行将电流中断装置200与电极端子进行连接,方便加工。In this embodiment, the electrode terminal 101 includes a pole 104 electrically connected to the cell, for example, connected to the cell through an inner lead-out member, wherein the pole 104 passes through the cover plate 102 to lead the current out of the casing. Wherein, in this embodiment, the current interruption device 200 can be installed on the pole 104 . In this way, the air pressure inside the battery can be sensed directly through the pole 104, and the sensitivity is high. In addition, it is avoided to connect the current interruption device 200 to the electrode terminal separately, which is convenient for processing.
其中,由于在例如动力电池的领域中,需要通过的电流较大,因此需要保证导电件201和翻转件202的焊接结构稳定,避免大电流熔断焊接结构。这样,在本实施方式中,如图5和图6所示,翻转件202与导电件201通过凸台焊接结构相连,该凸台焊接结构包括凸台203、容纳该凸台203的连接孔204以及位于该凸台203和连接孔204之间的环形焊点217。即凸台203和连接孔204中的一者位于翻转件202上,另一种位于导电件201上。因此保证环形焊点217可以稳定地将容纳在连接孔204中的凸台203焊接牢固,并且可以增加电流的流通面积保证大电流的通过。具体地,作为一种实施例,凸台203可以形成在导电件201上,连接孔204可以形成在翻转件202上,更具体地,翻转件202形成为第一片状结构,该第一片状结构上形成有连接孔204,导电件201形成为第二片状结构,该第二片状结构上形成有凸台203。在其他实施方式中,二者可以互换位置。另外在一些方式中,还可以采用激光穿透焊等方式将翻转件202和导电件201进行焊接。Wherein, in the field such as a power battery, a large current needs to pass through, so it is necessary to ensure that the welding structure of the conductive member 201 and the flipping member 202 is stable, and avoid the welding structure being blown by a large current. In this way, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 , the flipping member 202 is connected to the conductive member 201 through a boss welding structure, and the boss welding structure includes a boss 203 and a connecting hole 204 for accommodating the boss 203 And the annular welding spot 217 between the boss 203 and the connection hole 204 . That is, one of the boss 203 and the connection hole 204 is located on the turning member 202 , and the other is located on the conductive member 201 . Therefore, it is ensured that the annular welding spot 217 can stably weld the boss 203 accommodated in the connection hole 204 firmly, and the flow area of the current can be increased to ensure the passage of a large current. Specifically, as an embodiment, the boss 203 may be formed on the conductive member 201, and the connection hole 204 may be formed on the flipping member 202. More specifically, the flipping member 202 is formed as a first sheet structure, and the first sheet A connection hole 204 is formed on the structure, and the conductive element 201 is formed into a second sheet structure, and a boss 203 is formed on the second sheet structure. In other embodiments, the two can be interchanged. In addition, in some manners, laser penetration welding and the like may also be used to weld the turning member 202 and the conductive member 201 .
其中,在本实施方式中,翻转件和导电件之间实现断开电连接的方式可以由刻痕实现,即在相应部分加工出强度小于其他区域的薄弱部,其中为了完成导电件和翻转件的完全断开,刻痕通常为围绕导电件和翻转件的连接点,例如上述凸台焊接结构的环形结构。从而通过导电件或翻转件本身的断开来实现电连接的断开,其中刻痕可以形成在翻转件上也可以形成在导电件上,在本实施方式中,导电件201上形成有刻痕205,该刻痕205围绕用于连接翻转件202的连接点,即在导电件201设置围绕凸台203的环形刻痕。这样,当电池的内部气压上升时,受到的气压,可以促使刻痕205被拉断,从而使得被刻痕205围绕的导电件203部分会随翻转件202脱离导电件201,从而实现电流的断开。在其他实施方式中,刻痕也可以形成在翻转件202上。Among them, in this embodiment, the way of disconnecting the electrical connection between the flipping member and the conductive member can be realized by scoring, that is, a weak part with a lower strength than other regions is processed in the corresponding part, wherein in order to complete the conductive member and the flipping member The complete disconnection of the score is usually around the connection point of the conductive part and the flip part, such as the ring structure of the above-mentioned boss welding structure. Therefore, the disconnection of the electrical connection is realized through the disconnection of the conductive member or the turning member itself, wherein the score can be formed on the turning member or the conductive member. In this embodiment, the conductive member 201 is formed with a score 205 , the notch 205 surrounds the connection point for connecting the flipping member 202 , that is, the conductive member 201 is provided with an annular notch surrounding the boss 203 . In this way, when the internal air pressure of the battery rises, the received air pressure can cause the notch 205 to be pulled off, so that the part of the conductive member 203 surrounded by the notch 205 will break away from the conductive member 201 along with the flipping member 202, thereby realizing the interruption of the current. open. In other implementations, notches can also be formed on the turning member 202 .
如图7所示,为了便于拉断刻痕205,优选地,刻痕205可以为椭圆形。这样在受到气压作用时,由于轮廓的曲率不同,曲率较大的区域更易集中应力而受力较大,这样能够被首先撕开,从而增加刻痕205被拉断的灵敏度。进一步地,在本实施方式中,凸台203为圆形,并且椭圆形的刻痕205的圆心与凸台203的圆心沿该椭圆形的长轴方向错开。这样可以使得椭圆形长轴两端的区域受力不均,从而便于从局部点上拉断刻痕205,进而提升刻痕205的灵敏度。As shown in FIG. 7 , in order to break off the notch 205 , preferably, the notch 205 may be elliptical. In this way, when subjected to air pressure, due to the different curvatures of the contours, the area with a larger curvature is more likely to concentrate stress and receive a greater force, so that it can be torn apart first, thereby increasing the sensitivity of the notch 205 being broken. Further, in this embodiment, the boss 203 is circular, and the center of the circle of the oval notch 205 and the center of circle of the boss 203 are staggered along the long axis of the ellipse. In this way, the regions at both ends of the long axis of the ellipse can be stressed unevenly, so that the notch 205 can be pulled off from a local point, thereby improving the sensitivity of the notch 205 .
另外,还可以设置导电件翻转件202与电极端子101同轴设置,导电件203相对于电极端子101的轴线倾斜设置。这样,可以使得较低位置的刻痕可以首先被拉断,从而增加刻痕205被拉断的灵敏度。进一步地,当刻痕205为椭圆形时,可以设计椭圆形的长轴与导电件的轴线倾斜设置,当导电件安装在极柱104上时也与极柱的轴线倾斜。从而便于长轴端部的曲率较大的区域首先被撕裂,从而保证刻痕205在需要时能够被正常拉断,保证电流中断装置200的正常工作。In addition, it is also possible to set the conductive member turning member 202 coaxially with the electrode terminal 101 , and the conductive member 203 is arranged obliquely relative to the axis of the electrode terminal 101 . In this way, the score at a lower position can be broken first, thereby increasing the sensitivity of the score 205 to be broken. Further, when the notch 205 is elliptical, the major axis of the ellipse can be designed to be inclined to the axis of the conductive element, and when the conductive element is installed on the pole 104, it is also inclined to the axis of the pole. In this way, the region with a larger curvature at the end of the long axis is torn off first, so as to ensure that the notch 205 can be broken normally when needed, and ensure the normal operation of the current interruption device 200 .
另外,为了进一步保证刻痕205被拉断,还可以如图7所示中,设计在刻痕205上开设有减弱孔206。从而使得刻痕205易于从该减弱孔206处被拉断,其中的减弱孔206的尺寸以及个数可以根据实际情况来设定。优选地,减弱孔206为多个且沿刻痕205间隔设置。除减弱作用外,当刻痕被设计在导电件201上时,该减弱孔206还可以作为导气之用,使得从而电池内部的气体能够通过该减弱孔206将气压作用在翻转件202上。In addition, in order to further ensure that the notch 205 is broken, as shown in FIG. 7 , a weakening hole 206 may be designed on the notch 205 . Therefore, the notch 205 is easily broken from the weakening hole 206, and the size and number of the weakening hole 206 can be set according to the actual situation. Preferably, there are multiple weakening holes 206 arranged at intervals along the score 205 . In addition to the weakening effect, when the score is designed on the conductive member 201 , the weakening hole 206 can also be used as a gas guide, so that the gas inside the battery can pass through the weakening hole 206 to exert pressure on the flipping member 202 .
其中,当电流中断装置200安装在极柱104上时,导电件201连接在极柱104的外端端面上,翻转件202的外周缘相对于盖板102固定。这样,在气压作用下,以翻转件202的外周缘作为支撑点,形成在导电件201上的刻痕205能够被拉断。另外,为了使得翻转件202能够受到气压作用,可以将翻转件的外周缘密封,例如采用焊接方式密封连接在盖板上,以使得内部气压可以对翻转件施力而拉断刻痕205。其中此处以及类似描述中外端、内端是沿极柱的轴向方向相对于外壳而定义的,而相对于环状件的“内、外”,如外周缘则是沿径向方向相对于该环状件的中心而定义的。Wherein, when the current interruption device 200 is installed on the pole 104 , the conductive member 201 is connected to the outer end surface of the pole 104 , and the outer peripheral edge of the turning member 202 is fixed relative to the cover plate 102 . In this way, under the action of air pressure, the notch 205 formed on the conductive member 201 can be broken by taking the outer peripheral edge of the turning member 202 as a supporting point. In addition, in order to allow the flipping member 202 to be subjected to air pressure, the outer peripheral edge of the flipping member can be sealed, for example, sealed and connected to the cover plate by welding, so that the internal air pressure can exert force on the flipping member and break the score 205 . Here and similar descriptions, the outer end and the inner end are defined relative to the shell along the axial direction of the pole, and relative to the "inner and outer" of the ring, such as the outer peripheral edge is defined relative to the shell along the radial direction defined by the center of the ring.
为了保证导电件201与极柱104的固定的情况下,其上的刻痕205还能够被拉断,优选地,该极柱104的外端端面上形成有容纳孔218,导电件201的外周缘固定在该容纳孔的内壁上。这样,导电件201可以通过环形外周进行稳定固定,而刻痕205内部的区域未与极柱104发生连接从而能够在外力,例如翻转件202的拉力、或者气体直接的压力作用下被拉断。In order to ensure that the conductive member 201 is fixed to the pole 104, the notch 205 on it can also be broken off. Preferably, an accommodation hole 218 is formed on the outer end surface of the pole 104, and the outer circumference of the conductive member 201 The edge is fixed on the inner wall of the receiving hole. In this way, the conductive member 201 can be stably fixed by the ring outer circumference, and the area inside the notch 205 is not connected to the pole 104 so that it can be broken under external force, such as the pulling force of the turning member 202 or the direct pressure of the gas.
在本发明中,电流中断装置200与电池内部气体连通的方式有多种,在本实施方式中,极柱104上形成有连通外壳内部和电流中断装置200的导气孔道。从而,直接通过极柱104的内部结构向电流中断装置施加气压。使得结构更加简单。In the present invention, there are multiple ways for the current interruption device 200 to communicate with the gas inside the battery. In this embodiment, the pole 104 is formed with a gas guide hole that communicates with the inside of the casing and the current interruption device 200 . Thus, the air pressure is applied to the current interrupt device directly through the internal structure of the pole 104 . Make the structure simpler.
其中,上述的导气孔道在本实施方式中包括两种导气孔103,其中第一种导气孔103用于连通上述的容纳孔218和外壳内部,即直接向导电件201施压而冲断刻痕205。即,导气孔道包括用于连通上述的容纳孔218和外壳内部的导气孔103。第二种导气孔103用于连通翻转件202和外壳内部,从而向翻转件施压而拉断刻痕205。其中为了使得翻转件202受力效率提升,该导气孔103可以为围绕容纳孔的多个。因此,在两种导气孔103的共同作用下,可以增加电流中断装置的灵敏度。Among them, the above-mentioned air guide hole includes two kinds of air guide holes 103 in this embodiment, wherein the first type of air guide hole 103 is used to communicate with the above-mentioned receiving hole 218 and the inside of the housing, that is, to directly apply pressure to the conductive member 201 to punch out the engraving. Mark 205. That is, the air guide hole includes the air guide hole 103 for communicating with the above-mentioned receiving hole 218 and the inside of the casing. The second type of air hole 103 is used to communicate with the flipping member 202 and the inside of the casing, so as to exert pressure on the flipping member and break the notch 205 . Wherein, in order to improve the stress efficiency of the turning member 202, the air guide holes 103 may be multiple surrounding the receiving holes. Therefore, under the joint action of the two kinds of air guide holes 103, the sensitivity of the current interruption device can be increased.
其中具体地,如图2和图8所示,极柱104与盖板102固定连接,以使得电极端子结构稳固。其中,极柱104的外端周缘具有径向凸台105,该径向凸台105固定连接于盖板102,可以在其上加工出第二种导气孔103,使得气体流动到翻转件202。此外,在本实施方式中,第一种导气孔103沿周向形成于极柱104内。即,位于径向凸台105上的导气孔103是为对翻转件202施压,而容纳孔218下方的导气孔103则可以直接对导电件201施压。如图9所示,在本发明实施例中的极柱104的径向凸台105和本体上均形成有导气孔103,其中本体上的第一种导气孔103与端面上的容纳孔218连通,并且个数为四个且沿周向等间隔设置。在其他实施例中,第一种导气孔103的个数还可以为其他数量,本发明对此不做限制。Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 8 , the pole 104 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 102 , so that the structure of the electrode terminal is stable. Wherein, the outer peripheral edge of the pole 104 has a radial boss 105 , and the radial boss 105 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 102 , and the second type of air guide hole 103 can be processed on it, so that the gas flows to the turning member 202 . In addition, in this embodiment, the first type of air guide hole 103 is formed in the pole 104 along the circumferential direction. That is, the air guide hole 103 on the radial boss 105 is for applying pressure to the turning member 202 , while the air guide hole 103 below the receiving hole 218 can directly apply pressure to the conductive member 201 . As shown in Figure 9, in the embodiment of the present invention, the radial boss 105 of the pole 104 and the body are formed with air guide holes 103, wherein the first type of air guide holes 103 on the body communicate with the accommodation holes 218 on the end face , and the number is four and arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction. In other embodiments, the number of the first type of air guide holes 103 may also be other numbers, which is not limited in the present invention.
如图2、图3、图8和图10所示,为了避免盖板带电,优选地,极柱104在于盖板固定连接的同时需要与盖板绝缘,因此,极柱104固定连接在密封连接于盖板102的陶瓷环207上,例如通过陶瓷钎焊进行连接。这样,相比塑料、橡胶等实现的绝缘,可靠性和耐候性更强,不仅可以实现电流中断装置的稳固密封连接,还能够实现二者的绝缘。具体地,极柱104的外端周缘具有径向凸台105,陶瓷环207的内缘具有支撑连接该径向凸台105的径向支撑208,其中径向凸台105可以嵌入陶瓷环207中并与径向支撑208相连,即,径向支撑208的厚度较薄以形成用于极柱104嵌入的台阶型容纳空间。As shown in Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 8 and Fig. 10, in order to avoid electrification of the cover plate, preferably, the pole 104 needs to be insulated from the cover plate while being fixedly connected to the cover plate, therefore, the pole 104 is fixedly connected to the cover plate in a sealed connection The ceramic ring 207 of the cover plate 102 is connected, for example, by ceramic brazing. In this way, compared with the insulation achieved by plastic, rubber, etc., the reliability and weather resistance are stronger, and not only the stable and sealed connection of the current interrupt device can be realized, but also the insulation of the two can be realized. Specifically, the outer peripheral edge of the pole 104 has a radial boss 105, and the inner edge of the ceramic ring 207 has a radial support 208 supporting and connecting the radial boss 105, wherein the radial boss 105 can be embedded in the ceramic ring 207 And it is connected with the radial support 208 , that is, the thickness of the radial support 208 is relatively thin to form a stepped accommodation space for the pole 104 to be embedded.
如图11所示,在本实施方式的另一实施例中,不同于上述通过在极柱上开设导气孔103的通气方式,径向凸台105和径向支撑208分别为沿周向间隔设置的多个,即径向凸台105为多个且沿周向间隔设置,径向支撑208也为多个且沿周向间隔设置,并且多个径向凸台和多个径向支撑一一对应。这样,可以通过相邻径向凸台105之间和径向支撑208之间的间隔来实现通气,结构更加简单巧妙,加工方便,无需在极柱104上额外开设导气孔道,从而不会影响极柱104装配导电件201的区域,可以将导电件201的尺寸最大化,从而增加刻痕尺寸而保证拉断的灵敏度。在该实施例中,径向凸台104为等间距布置的三个,以兼顾连接稳定性和透气性。在其他实施例中,径向凸台的个数还可以为其他数量,例如四个或更多。As shown in Figure 11, in another example of this embodiment, different from the above-mentioned ventilation method by opening air guide holes 103 on the pole, the radial bosses 105 and the radial supports 208 are respectively arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction There are multiple, that is, there are multiple radial bosses 105 and they are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction, and there are also multiple radial supports 208 and they are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction, and the plurality of radial bosses and the plurality of radial supports one by one correspond. In this way, ventilation can be realized through the intervals between adjacent radial bosses 105 and radial supports 208, the structure is simpler and more ingenious, and the processing is convenient. The area where the pole 104 is fitted with the conductive element 201 can maximize the size of the conductive element 201 , thereby increasing the size of the notch and ensuring the sensitivity of breaking. In this embodiment, three radial bosses 104 are arranged at equal intervals, so as to take into account connection stability and air permeability. In other embodiments, the number of radial bosses can also be other numbers, such as four or more.
其中在这两种实施例中,陶瓷环207的外端面均形成为具有内圈和外圈的阶梯结构,极柱104嵌入连接在内圈上。其中不同的是,整体式径向凸台105的实施例中,内圈形成为整体的环状径向支撑,而在分体式径向凸台的实施例中,内圈则形成上述的多个间隔设置的径向支撑208,从而使得整体结构更加紧凑,连接更加稳固。In these two embodiments, the outer end surface of the ceramic ring 207 is formed into a stepped structure with an inner ring and an outer ring, and the pole 104 is embedded and connected to the inner ring. The difference is that in the embodiment of the integral radial boss 105, the inner ring is formed as an integral annular radial support, while in the embodiment of the split radial boss, the inner ring forms the above-mentioned multiple The radial supports 208 arranged at intervals make the overall structure more compact and the connection more stable.
在本实施方式中,为了与外界建立电流流动路径,优选地,陶瓷环207的外端面上密封连接有导电环216,具体地连接在外圈上,翻转件202的外周缘固定连接在该导电环216上,即翻转件202通过导电环连接在陶瓷环207上,导电环可以将翻转件与外界建立电流回路。其中为了避免拉断刻痕后导电环仍然与极柱电连接,而失去电流中断的作用。优选地,导电环216密封连接在陶瓷环的外圈上以与极柱绝缘,即极柱104和导电环216通过陶瓷环绝缘。另外,导电环216密封连接在陶瓷环上可以使得翻转件的外周缘得到密封,从而使得外壳内部气压能够作用于翻转件上而不会漏气。In this embodiment, in order to establish a current flow path with the outside world, preferably, a conductive ring 216 is sealed and connected to the outer end surface of the ceramic ring 207, specifically connected to the outer ring, and the outer peripheral edge of the flipping member 202 is fixedly connected to the conductive ring. 216, that is, the turning member 202 is connected to the ceramic ring 207 through a conductive ring, and the conductive ring can establish a current loop between the turning member and the outside world. In order to prevent the conductive ring from still being electrically connected to the pole after the notch is broken, the function of current interruption is lost. Preferably, the conductive ring 216 is sealed and connected to the outer ring of the ceramic ring to insulate the pole, that is, the pole 104 and the conductive ring 216 are insulated by the ceramic ring. In addition, the sealing connection of the conductive ring 216 to the ceramic ring can seal the outer peripheral edge of the flipping member, so that the air pressure inside the casing can act on the flipping member without air leakage.
其中,为了实现导电环和翻转件的稳定连接,导电环216的外端面形成有L型止口,其内端面用于连接陶瓷环的外圈。翻转件202的外周缘嵌入支撑在该L型止口中,并且该外周缘通过罩设该翻转件202的盖帽210密封连接在该L型止口上。从而在实现翻转件202的稳定的密封装配的同时,对电流中断装置200可以起到保护作用。另外,导电环216可以通过与盖帽相连或者直接相连的电极引出片与外界建立电流回路,例如与相邻的单体电池100之间,或者相邻电池模组之间均可以通过电极引出片相连。Wherein, in order to achieve a stable connection between the conductive ring and the turning member, the outer end surface of the conductive ring 216 is formed with an L-shaped notch, and the inner end surface thereof is used to connect the outer ring of the ceramic ring. The outer peripheral edge of the flipping member 202 is embedded and supported in the L-shaped notch, and the outer peripheral edge is sealed and connected to the L-shaped notch through the cap 210 covering the flipping member 202 . Therefore, while achieving a stable and sealed assembly of the turning member 202 , the current interruption device 200 can be protected. In addition, the conductive ring 216 can establish a current loop with the outside world through the electrode lead-out piece connected to the cap or directly connected, for example, between adjacent single cells 100 or between adjacent battery modules can be connected through the electrode lead-out piece .
为了方便密封连接陶瓷环207与盖板102,优选地,陶瓷环207的内端面上密封连接有过渡环209,该过渡环209可以与陶瓷环207通过陶瓷钎焊相连,并且该过渡环209密封连接在盖板102上。其中过渡环209还可以使得陶瓷环207与盖板102间隔设置。由于陶瓷环207不与盖板102直接装配,避免了盖板102在于陶瓷环进行钎焊时的高温,另外不会对陶瓷环207的面积由于需要与盖板102直接装配而造成限制,并且不需对陶瓷环207进行特殊的设计,制造和装配方便。In order to facilitate the sealing connection between the ceramic ring 207 and the cover plate 102, preferably, a transition ring 209 is sealingly connected to the inner end surface of the ceramic ring 207. The transition ring 209 can be connected to the ceramic ring 207 by ceramic brazing, and the transition ring 209 is sealed. Connected to the cover plate 102. The transition ring 209 can also make the ceramic ring 207 and the cover plate 102 spaced apart. Because the ceramic ring 207 is not directly assembled with the cover plate 102, the high temperature when the cover plate 102 is brazed with the ceramic ring is avoided, and the area of the ceramic ring 207 will not be restricted due to the need to be directly assembled with the cover plate 102, and it will not A special design is required for the ceramic ring 207, which is convenient for manufacture and assembly.
其中,如图8所示,优选地,过渡环209具有形成Z型结构的内圈和外圈,盖板102形成有供极柱104穿过的通孔,该通孔的端面为台阶结构,过渡环的内圈嵌入支撑在台阶结构中。即在图8中,内圈的位于下方且嵌入通孔中,从而增加二者的接触面积保证连接稳定。Wherein, as shown in FIG. 8 , preferably, the transition ring 209 has an inner ring and an outer ring forming a Z-shaped structure, and the cover plate 102 is formed with a through hole through which the pole 104 passes, and the end surface of the through hole is a stepped structure. The inner ring of the transition ring is embedded and supported in the stepped structure. That is, in Figure 8, the inner ring is located below and embedded in the through hole, thereby increasing the contact area between the two to ensure a stable connection.
因此,在本实施方式中,为了实现电流中断装置的工作,翻转件202的外周缘需要被密封,具体地翻转件的外周缘和盖板之间密封连接有陶瓷环207,从而通过陶瓷结构的密封实现电流中断装置的稳定和可靠的工作。在这种陶瓷密封结构中,具体地通过盖板与过渡环、过渡环与陶瓷环、陶瓷环与导电环以及导电环与翻转件之间的各自密封,使得外壳内部的气压能够有效作用于电流中断装置,从而使得电流中断装置工作可靠。在进行装配时,为了保证电流中断装置的密封性,陶瓷环207分别与导电环216、极柱104和过渡环209之间通过陶瓷钎焊密封连接。即可以首先将这四者构成一个独立的装配体,然后在通过将过渡环209通激光焊装配到盖板102上,装配方便而不需直接将陶瓷焊钎焊的盖板上。另外,导电件201和极柱104可以采用激光焊相连,翻转件和导电件可以采用激光穿透焊或上述的凸台焊接结构等焊接方式相连,盖帽210可以与导电环通过激光焊相连。此外,极柱104可以与电芯的引出片激光焊接在一起,从而完成整体电流中断装置的组装和工作。Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to realize the operation of the current interruption device, the outer peripheral edge of the flipping member 202 needs to be sealed, specifically, a ceramic ring 207 is sealed and connected between the outer peripheral edge of the flipping member and the cover plate, so that through the ceramic structure Sealing realizes stable and reliable operation of the current interruption device. In this ceramic sealing structure, the air pressure inside the casing can effectively act on the current through the respective seals between the cover plate and the transition ring, the transition ring and the ceramic ring, the ceramic ring and the conductive ring, and the conductive ring and the flipping member. Interrupting device, so that the current interrupting device works reliably. During assembly, in order to ensure the tightness of the current interruption device, the ceramic ring 207 is connected to the conductive ring 216 , the pole 104 and the transition ring 209 respectively through ceramic brazing. That is to say, these four components can be firstly formed into an independent assembly, and then the transition ring 209 is assembled to the cover plate 102 by laser welding, which is convenient for assembly without directly welding the ceramic cover plate. In addition, the conductive part 201 and the pole 104 can be connected by laser welding, the turning part and the conductive part can be connected by laser penetration welding or the above-mentioned boss welding structure and other welding methods, and the cap 210 can be connected with the conductive ring by laser welding. In addition, the pole 104 can be laser welded together with the lead-out piece of the battery, so as to complete the assembly and work of the overall current interruption device.
上述主要介绍了第一实施方式中的电流中断装置的结构,下面将介绍第一实施方式中的电流中断装置的布置方式。The above mainly introduces the structure of the current interruption device in the first embodiment, and the arrangement of the current interruption device in the first embodiment will be described below.
为了保证上述气压驱动型的电流中断装置的正常及时的工作,可以将电流中断装置的尺寸设计的较大,这样而在气压不可变的情况下,通过增加受力面积来增加拉断力。例如设计翻转件的面积较大来提升翻转件的拉断力。在本实施方式中,如图1所示,设计电流中断装置200沿径向延伸出盖板102,从而增加尺寸。此时在电池模组中,单体电池100为多个,在相邻单体电池100之间,为了避免延伸出的电流中断装置100妨碍相邻单体电池100上的电极端子,优选地,电流中断装置200在高度方向和/或盖板的延伸方向上与相邻的电极端子相互错开。这样可以充分利用盖板102不设置电极端子101的区域,使得凸出的电流中断装置不会干涉到相邻盖板上的结构,充分节约电池包内的空间,提高包体内的能量密度。其中需要说明的是,本发明此处和下述中的在相邻单体电池之间,电流中断装置与相邻的电极端子,或者电极端子与相邻的电极端子的含义均是指不同单体电池之间相邻特征的连接,而不是在同一单体电池上相邻特征的连接。In order to ensure the normal and timely operation of the air pressure-driven current interruption device, the size of the current interruption device can be designed larger, so that the breaking force can be increased by increasing the force bearing area under the condition of constant air pressure. For example, the area of the overturning piece is designed to be larger to increase the breaking force of the overturning piece. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 , the current interruption device 200 is designed to extend radially beyond the cover plate 102 , thereby increasing its size. At this time, in the battery module, there are multiple single cells 100. Between adjacent single cells 100, in order to prevent the extended current interruption device 100 from interfering with the electrode terminals on adjacent single cells 100, preferably, The current interruption device 200 is staggered from adjacent electrode terminals in the height direction and/or the extension direction of the cover plate. In this way, the area of the cover plate 102 not provided with the electrode terminal 101 can be fully utilized, so that the protruding current interruption device will not interfere with the structure on the adjacent cover plate, fully saving the space in the battery pack, and improving the energy density in the pack. It should be noted that the meanings of the current interruption device and the adjacent electrode terminal, or the electrode terminal and the adjacent electrode terminal between adjacent single cells in the present invention and in the following all refer to the meanings of different cells. The connection of adjacent features between bulk cells, rather than the connection of adjacent features on the same single cell.
在本实施方式中,电流中断装置200与相邻的电极端子101在盖板延伸方向上相互错开。在其他实施方式中,二者还可以在高度方向上相互错开。In this embodiment, the current interruption device 200 and the adjacent electrode terminals 101 are staggered in the extending direction of the cover plate. In other embodiments, the two can also be staggered from each other in the height direction.
作为一种实施例,如图1所示,在相邻的单体电池100之间,电流中断装置200与相邻电极端子之间通过L型连接件214连接,该L型连接件214具有覆盖部211和引出部212,覆盖部211覆盖连接在电流中断装置200上,引出部212延伸到相邻的电极端子以与之相邻。其中,如图1所述的L型的拐折结构可以首先延伸到与相邻的电极端子在盖板的延伸方向上对齐然后再延伸到该电极端子,在其他实施方式中,L型连接件也可以首先延伸到相邻盖板上,然后在延伸到电极端子,从而实现二者的电连接。As an example, as shown in FIG. 1, between adjacent single cells 100, the current interruption device 200 is connected to the adjacent electrode terminals through an L-shaped connector 214, and the L-shaped connector 214 has a cover The covering part 211 is covered and connected to the current interrupting device 200, and the leading part 212 extends to the adjacent electrode terminal to be adjacent thereto. Wherein, the L-shaped inflection structure as shown in FIG. 1 can first be extended to be aligned with the adjacent electrode terminal in the extending direction of the cover plate and then extended to the electrode terminal. In other embodiments, the L-shaped connector It can also be extended to the adjacent cover plate first, and then extended to the electrode terminal, so as to realize the electrical connection between the two.
作为另一种实施例,如图2所示,在相邻的单体电池100之间,电流中断装置200包括覆盖翻转件202的盖帽210,该盖帽210沿盖板102延伸到与相邻的电极端子对齐,即具有直线布置的覆盖部211和引出部212,并且通过直线型的I型连接件215与相邻的电极端子相连。该I型连接件215还可以用于连接其他单体电池100之间不设置电流中断装置200的电极端子101,这样,通过这种形状的盖帽210,可以使得整体电池模组内基本只需使用这一种连接件即可。As another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2 , between adjacent single cells 100 , the current interruption device 200 includes a cap 210 covering the flipping member 202 , and the cap 210 extends along the cover plate 102 to the adjacent cells 100 . The electrode terminals are aligned, that is, have the covering portion 211 and the lead-out portion 212 arranged in a straight line, and are connected to adjacent electrode terminals through the straight I-shaped connecting piece 215 . The I-shaped connector 215 can also be used to connect the electrode terminals 101 without the current interruption device 200 between other single cells 100, so that, through the cap 210 of this shape, basically only need to use This type of connector will suffice.
不同于图2所示的上述实施方式,如图12所示,还可以通过增加单体电池100的方式来适配较大的电流中断装置。具体地,在相邻单体电池100之间,设置有电流中断装置200的单体电池100的宽度大于不设置电流中断装置200的单体电池的宽度,并且电流中断装置200接近盖板102的宽度边缘延伸,从而同样能够实现对电流中断装置200的适配。Different from the above-mentioned embodiment shown in FIG. 2 , as shown in FIG. 12 , a larger current interruption device can also be adapted by adding a single battery 100 . Specifically, between adjacent single cells 100, the width of the single cells 100 provided with the current interrupting device 200 is larger than the width of the single cells without the current interrupting device 200, and the current interrupting device 200 is close to the cover plate 102. The width edges are extended so that an adaptation to the current interruption device 200 is likewise possible.
另外由于相应的单体电池的宽度较大,可以使得电流中断装置不凸出与盖板,因此可以使得相邻的电极端子相互对齐。这样同样可以避免延伸出盖板102的电流中断装置200对相连盖板102上的焊接结构等其他结构造成影响。并且优选地,可以使得电流中断装置和相邻的电极端子通过直线型的I型连接件215相连。In addition, due to the relatively large width of the corresponding single battery, the current interruption device does not protrude from the cover plate, so that adjacent electrode terminals can be aligned with each other. In this way, it is also possible to prevent the current interruption device 200 extending out of the cover plate 102 from affecting other structures such as welding structures on the connected cover plate 102 . And preferably, the current interruption device can be connected to adjacent electrode terminals through a straight I-shaped connecting piece 215 .
另外在使用时,虽然加大了单体电池100的宽度,但是并没有增加电芯容量,即,设置有电流中断装置200的单体电池100中的电芯容量与不设置电流中断装置的单体电池100中的电芯容量相同,从而避免在同一模组下存在不同容量的单体电池,而避免对BMS的影响。其中,由于电芯容量相同,外壳内部的超出的尺寸可以采用隔板进行填充,即,电芯周围填充有隔板。以使得电芯的装配结构稳定。其中综合考虑电池模组的尺寸和单体的尺寸,电芯和隔板的体积之比可以为1:1-2:1,其中,隔板可以由耐电解液的材质制成。In addition, when in use, although the width of the single battery 100 is increased, the capacity of the battery cell is not increased, that is, the capacity of the battery cell in the single battery 100 provided with the current interruption device 200 is the same as that of a battery cell without the current interruption device 200. The battery cells in the bulk battery 100 have the same capacity, thereby avoiding the existence of single batteries with different capacities under the same module, and avoiding the impact on the BMS. Wherein, since the battery cells have the same capacity, the excess size inside the housing can be filled with separators, that is, the cells are filled with separators. In order to make the assembly structure of the battery cell stable. Considering the size of the battery module and the size of the monomer, the volume ratio of the battery cell and the separator can be 1:1-2:1, and the separator can be made of a material resistant to electrolyte.
另外,从电流中断效果和成本以及装配上来考虑,在同一模组的多个单体电池100中,设置电流中断装置200的单体电池的数量不超过三个即可;优选地,设置电流中断装置200的单体电池的数量为3个;优选地,设置电流中断装置200的单体电池为位于电池模组的端部和中央部位的单体电池;其中,若电池模组包括n个依次排列的单体电池,则池模组的端部的单体电池为电池模组的第1个单体电池和电池模组的第n个单体电池;当n为奇数时,所述电池模组的中央部位的单体电池为电池模组的第n+1/2个单体电池;当n为偶数时,所述电池模组的中央部位的单体电池为电池模组的第n/2个单体电池或第n+2/2个单体电池,其中n≥3。In addition, from the perspective of current interruption effect, cost and assembly, among multiple single batteries 100 of the same module, the number of single batteries with current interruption device 200 should not exceed three; The number of single cells of the device 200 is 3; preferably, the single cells of the current interruption device 200 are the single cells located at the end and the center of the battery module; wherein, if the battery module includes n sequential Arranged single cells, the single cells at the end of the battery module are the first single cell of the battery module and the nth single cell of the battery module; when n is an odd number, the battery module The single battery in the central part of the battery pack is the n+1/2th single battery of the battery module; when n is an even number, the single battery in the central part of the battery module is the n/th single battery of the battery module 2 single cells or the n+2/2th single cell, where n≥3.
上述介绍了本发明第一实施方式提供的电流中断装置、单体电池、电池模组,在不脱离本发明构思下,第一实施方式中的特征例如,凸台焊接结构、椭圆形刻痕、陶瓷环等均可以应用与下述的其他实施方式中,下面结合图13至图17介绍本发明第二实施方式提供的动力电池。The above has introduced the current interruption device, single battery, and battery module provided by the first embodiment of the present invention. Without departing from the concept of the present invention, the features in the first embodiment are, for example, boss welding structure, elliptical notch, Ceramic rings and the like can be applied to other embodiments described below. The power battery provided by the second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 13 to 17 .
如图13和图14所示,本发明的第二实施方式提供一种单体电池1100,该单体电池1100包括外壳、容纳在外壳内的电芯、与该电芯电连接的电极端子1101以及封装外壳的盖板1102,所述电极端子1101设置在盖板1102上以用于电流的输入和输出。其中该单体单纯1100还包括与外壳的内部气体连通的电流中断装置1200,与第一实施方式中安装在电极端子上的方式不同的是,电流中断装置1200设置在盖板上并与外壳的内部气体连通,其中该电流中断装置1200具有导电件1201和与该导电件1201相连以相互电连接的翻转件1202,翻转件1202与导电件1201能够在气压作用下断开电连接。即,该电流中断装置1200的工作原理与第一实施方式中的电流中断装置基本相同,均是通过感受单体电池内的气压实现翻转件的翻转而断开电路。As shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 , the second embodiment of the present invention provides a single battery 1100, the single battery 1100 includes a casing, a cell housed in the casing, and an electrode terminal 1101 electrically connected to the cell And the cover plate 1102 of the packaging shell, the electrode terminals 1101 are arranged on the cover plate 1102 for input and output of electric current. Wherein, the single unit 1100 also includes a current interruption device 1200 communicating with the internal gas of the casing. The difference from the way of being installed on the electrode terminals in the first embodiment is that the current interruption device 1200 is arranged on the cover plate and connected to the casing. Internal gas communication, wherein the current interrupting device 1200 has a conductive element 1201 and a flipping element 1202 connected to the conductive element 1201 to be electrically connected to each other, and the flipping element 1202 and the conductive element 1201 can be electrically disconnected under the action of air pressure. That is, the working principle of the current interruption device 1200 is basically the same as that of the current interruption device in the first embodiment, both of which sense the air pressure inside the single battery to realize the flipping of the flipping member and disconnect the circuit.
其中,由于不设置在电极端子上,导电件1201具有与翻转件1202相连的本体部1299和从该本体部1299延伸至电极端子1101并与该电极端子1101相连的连接部1298,因此通过第二实施方式中,将电流中断装置1200设置在盖板上,这样可以避免加高电极端子1101的高度,从而通过利用盖板的长度空间而增加电池容量密度。Wherein, because it is not arranged on the electrode terminal, the conductive member 1201 has a body portion 1299 connected to the flipping member 1202 and a connecting portion 1298 extending from the body portion 1299 to the electrode terminal 1101 and connected to the electrode terminal 1101, so through the second In the implementation manner, the current interruption device 1200 is arranged on the cover plate, which avoids increasing the height of the electrode terminals 1101, thereby increasing the battery capacity density by utilizing the length space of the cover plate.
如图15至图17所示,在本实施方式中,导电件1201的本体部1299与外壳的内部气体连通并且形成有刻痕1205,该刻痕1205围绕用于连接翻转件1202的连接点设置。从而能够在内部气压作用下拉断该刻痕,从而断开翻转件和导电件之间的电连接。进一步地,刻痕1205上设置有通气孔1206。这样,不仅可以通过通气孔1206使得气压能够作用到翻转件1202上,而通过翻转件对刻痕实际拉力,而且可以方便在该通气孔1206的位置拉断壳体1205,起到提升翻转件1202的灵敏度的作用,此时刻痕也可以设置在翻转件上。其中通气孔1206可以为多个且沿刻痕1205间隔设置。此外对于刻痕和通气孔等特征,第一实施方式中的特征均可以应用到本实施方式中。在其他实施方式中,导电件的本体部和翻转件上可以分别设置有刻痕。这样,当外壳内部的气压不断上升时,除拉断导电件上的刻痕来中断电流之外,还可以继续拉断翻转件上的刻痕,此时电池内部的气体能够充翻转件处向外泄出,而避免单体电池的外壳内的气压继续增大而保证。另外,还可以让电池包体内的气敏传感器感应报警或切断电路。这一部分将在后续中详细介绍。As shown in FIG. 15 to FIG. 17 , in this embodiment, the body portion 1299 of the conductive member 1201 communicates with the internal gas of the housing and is formed with a notch 1205 , and the notch 1205 is arranged around the connection point for connecting the turning member 1202 . Therefore, the notch can be broken under the action of internal air pressure, thereby disconnecting the electrical connection between the flipping member and the conductive member. Further, a ventilation hole 1206 is provided on the notch 1205 . In this way, not only can the air pressure be applied to the turning member 1202 through the air hole 1206, but the actual pulling force on the notch can be achieved through the turning member, and the casing 1205 can be easily broken at the position of the vent hole 1206 to lift the turning member 1202. The role of the sensitivity, this time mark can also be set on the flip. There can be a plurality of air holes 1206 and they are arranged at intervals along the score 1205 . In addition, for features such as notches and air holes, the features in the first embodiment can be applied to this embodiment. In other implementation manners, notches may be respectively provided on the body part of the conductive element and the turning element. In this way, when the air pressure inside the shell continues to rise, in addition to breaking the notches on the conductive parts to interrupt the current, the notches on the flipping parts can also be broken continuously. At this time, the gas inside the battery can be charged to the flipping parts. To ensure that the air pressure in the shell of the single battery is prevented from continuing to increase. In addition, the gas sensor in the battery pack can sense an alarm or cut off the circuit. This part will be introduced in detail later.
具体地,本体部上的刻痕1205能够在外壳内的第一气压作用下拉断,翻转件上的刻痕够在外壳内的第二气压的作用下拉断,并且第二气压大于第一气压。即第一刻痕的强度小于第二刻痕,以能够被较小的第一气压拉断。只有当气压继续升高时才继续拉断第二刻痕而泄压。Specifically, the score 1205 on the body part can be broken under the action of the first air pressure in the shell, and the score on the turning part can be broken under the action of the second air pressure in the shell, and the second air pressure is greater than the first air pressure. That is, the strength of the first notch is smaller than that of the second notch, so that it can be broken by the smaller first air pressure. Only when the air pressure continues to rise, just continue to break the second notch and release the pressure.
在本实施方式中,为了保证翻转件1202能够接收内部的气压施力,翻转件1202的外周缘与导电件1201密封连接,以防止气体从翻转件外周缘泄压。具体地,盖板1102上开设有与外壳内部气体连通的通气孔,并且盖板上密封连接有围绕通气孔的第一陶瓷环1207,本体部1299密封连接在该第一陶瓷环1207上,从而使得内部气压能够作用在本体部1299上而不外泄。另外为了稳定装配翻转件1202,翻转件1202的外周缘密封连接在第二陶瓷环1296上,并且该第二陶瓷环密封连接在导电件1201上。因此通过第二陶瓷环的绝缘特性,既能够稳定地支撑该翻转件1202的外周缘还能够使得导电件和翻转件1202的外周缘通过第二陶瓷环1296绝缘,这样在翻转件1202和导电件1201通过刻痕1205拉断后能够保持断开电流连接,从而起到电流中断的作用。In this embodiment, in order to ensure that the inverting member 1202 can receive the internal air pressure force, the outer peripheral edge of the inverting member 1202 is in sealing connection with the conductive member 1201 to prevent the gas from leaking from the outer peripheral edge of the inverting member. Specifically, the cover plate 1102 is provided with a vent hole that communicates with the gas inside the housing, and the cover plate is sealed with a first ceramic ring 1207 surrounding the vent hole, and the body part 1299 is sealed with the first ceramic ring 1207, so that This enables the internal air pressure to act on the body part 1299 without leakage. In addition, in order to stably assemble the turning member 1202 , the outer peripheral edge of the turning member 1202 is sealingly connected to the second ceramic ring 1296 , and the second ceramic ring is sealingly connected to the conductive member 1201 . Therefore, through the insulating properties of the second ceramic ring, the outer periphery of the flipping member 1202 can be stably supported and the outer periphery of the conductive member and the flipping member 1202 can be insulated by the second ceramic ring 1296, so that the flipping member 1202 and the conductive member After the 1201 is pulled off by the notch 1205, the current connection can be kept disconnected, so as to play the role of current interruption.
具体地,作为一种实施例,如图17所示,导电件1201的本体部1299上形成有围绕刻痕1205的环状凸台1297,这样,通过该环状凸台1297的结构,其径向的内侧可以用于形成刻痕1205等特征,并且可以使得该环状凸台1297的背面凹入部密封容纳有第一陶瓷环1207,另外,环状凸台1297的外侧可以用于密封支撑有第二陶瓷环1296。这样,本发明第二实施方式中通过图16所述的导电件的独特结构,能够使得电流中断装置1200的更便利的安装。Specifically, as an example, as shown in FIG. 17 , an annular boss 1297 surrounding the notch 1205 is formed on the body portion 1299 of the conductive member 1201. In this way, through the structure of the annular boss 1297, its diameter The inner side can be used to form the notch 1205 and other features, and can make the back concave part of the annular boss 1297 sealingly accommodate the first ceramic ring 1207, in addition, the outer side of the annular boss 1297 can be used to seal and support the Second ceramic ring 1296. In this way, in the second embodiment of the present invention, through the unique structure of the conductive member shown in FIG. 16 , the current interruption device 1200 can be installed more conveniently.
另外,第一陶瓷环1207通过过渡环1209密封连接在盖板1102上,如图17所示,该过渡环1209具有嵌入通气孔内壁的连接主体以及用于连接第一陶瓷环1207的法兰环。该法兰环从连接主体沿径向凸出并与盖板贴合。从而保证电流中断装置200的稳定安装,而不需第一陶瓷环1207直接与盖板1102连接。In addition, the first ceramic ring 1207 is sealed and connected to the cover plate 1102 through a transition ring 1209. As shown in FIG. . The flange ring protrudes radially from the connecting body and fits with the cover plate. Therefore, a stable installation of the current interrupting device 200 is ensured without the first ceramic ring 1207 being directly connected to the cover plate 1102 .
在本实施方式中,为了方便连接,优选地,电极端子1101包括穿过盖板1102并与电芯电连接的极柱1104,导电件1201的连接部1298形成有插槽1295,极柱1104穿入该插槽1295内并相互焊接,从而实现二者的稳定连接。另外,电流中断装置1200包括覆盖在翻转件1202上且与该翻转件1202电连接的连接件1210,该连接件1210具有覆盖翻转件1202的覆盖部1294和从该覆盖部1294延伸出的引出部1293。其中该连接件1210可以形成为与第一实施方式中的L型连接件214相同的结构,即覆盖部和引出部形成为L型拐折结构。从而便于将电流从电流中断装置1200中引出到相邻电极端子或模组外。In this embodiment, in order to facilitate the connection, preferably, the electrode terminal 1101 includes a pole 1104 that passes through the cover plate 1102 and is electrically connected to the battery core. into the slot 1295 and welded to each other, so as to realize the stable connection of the two. In addition, the current interruption device 1200 includes a connecting piece 1210 covering the flipping piece 1202 and electrically connected to the flipping piece 1202. The connecting piece 1210 has a covering portion 1294 covering the flipping piece 1202 and a lead-out portion extending from the covering portion 1294. 1293. The connecting piece 1210 can be formed into the same structure as the L-shaped connecting piece 214 in the first embodiment, that is, the covering part and the leading part are formed into an L-shaped inflection structure. Therefore, it is convenient to lead out the current from the current interruption device 1200 to the adjacent electrode terminal or outside the module.
其中在至少一个单体电池为上述单体电池1100的电池模组中,电流中断装置沿径向延伸出所述盖板,从而增加受力面积而增加拉断力。在相邻单体电池之间,电流中断装置与相邻的电极端子在盖板1102延伸方向上相互错开,从而避免干扰相邻的盖板上的结构。另外与第一实施方式相同的是,设置有电流中断装置1200的单体电池1100的数量不超过三个。Wherein in the battery module in which at least one single battery is the above-mentioned single battery 1100 , the current interruption device extends radially out of the cover plate, thereby increasing the force-bearing area and increasing the breaking force. Between adjacent single cells, the current interruption device and the adjacent electrode terminals are staggered in the extending direction of the cover plate 1102 , so as to avoid interfering with the structure on the adjacent cover plate. In addition, the same as the first embodiment, the number of single cells 1100 provided with the current interruption device 1200 is not more than three.
上述介绍了本发明第二实施方式提供的动力电池,其中主要描述了与第一实施方式不同的特征,在不矛盾的情况下两个实施方式的特征可以相互替换、结合,对此本发明对此不做过多赘述。The above describes the power battery provided by the second embodiment of the present invention, which mainly describes the features different from those of the first embodiment, and the features of the two embodiments can be replaced and combined without contradiction. I won't go into too much detail here.
下面结合图18介绍本发明第三实施方式提供的单体电池2100,该包括外壳、容纳在该外壳内的电芯、与该电芯电连接的电极端子2101以及封装外壳的盖板2102,电极端子2101设置在盖板2102上,其中单体电池包括与电芯电连接的第一电极引出件2298,以及与电极端子2101电连接的第二电极引出件2297,盖板2102上还设置有与外壳的内部气体连通的防爆阀2200,该防爆阀2200具有连接第一电极引出件2298和第二电极引出件2297的翻转件2202,即,两个电极引出件通过该翻转件2202相连。The following describes the single battery 2100 provided by the third embodiment of the present invention in conjunction with FIG. 18 , which includes a casing, a cell contained in the casing, an electrode terminal 2101 electrically connected to the cell, and a cover plate 2102 for encapsulating the casing. The terminal 2101 is arranged on the cover plate 2102, wherein the single battery includes a first electrode lead-out piece 2298 electrically connected to the battery cell, and a second electrode lead-out piece 2297 electrically connected to the electrode terminal 2101, and the cover plate 2102 is also provided with a An explosion-proof valve 2200 connected to the gas inside the casing, the explosion-proof valve 2200 has a turning part 2202 connecting the first electrode leading part 2298 and the second electrode leading part 2297, that is, the two electrode leading parts are connected through the turning part 2202.
其中,第一电极引出件2298和/或第二电极引出件2297上形成有第一刻痕2205,该第一刻痕2205能够在外壳内的气压作用下断开以中断第一电极引出件2298和/或第二电极引出件2297上的电流,即该第一刻痕的作用在于使得设置其的电极引出件断开从而中断电流的传递,因此两个电极引出件中的至少一个设置有第一刻痕即可实现电芯和电极端子的电连接的断开,继而使得单体电池与外界的电流传递断开。另外,翻转件2202上还设置有第二刻痕2299,该第二刻痕2299能够在外壳内的气压作用下断开以使得外壳内的气体经由翻转件2202向外泄出,即第二刻痕的作用在于通气,在断开后可以使得内部气体外泄,从而避免电池内部气压继续升高导致爆炸,以起到防爆作用。Wherein, a first notch 2205 is formed on the first electrode lead-out part 2298 and/or the second electrode lead-out part 2297, and the first notch 2205 can be broken under the action of air pressure in the casing to interrupt the first electrode lead-out part 2298 And/or the current on the second electrode lead-out part 2297, that is, the effect of the first notch is to make the electrode lead-out part provided with it disconnected so as to interrupt the transmission of the current, so at least one of the two electrode lead-out parts is provided with the first notch. A notch can realize the disconnection of the electrical connection between the battery cell and the electrode terminal, and then disconnect the current transmission between the single battery and the outside world. In addition, the flipping member 2202 is also provided with a second notch 2299, and the second notch 2299 can be broken under the action of the air pressure in the casing so that the gas in the casing leaks out through the flipping member 2202, that is, the second moment The role of the trace is to ventilate. After disconnection, the internal gas can leak out, so as to prevent the internal pressure of the battery from continuing to rise and cause an explosion, so as to play an explosion-proof role.
具体地,第一刻痕能够在外壳内的第一气压作用下拉断,第二刻痕能够在外壳内的第二气压的作用下拉断,并且第二气压大于第一气压。即第一刻痕2205的强度小于第二刻痕2205的刻痕,以能够被较小的第一气压拉断。只有当气压继续升高时才继续拉断第二刻痕2205而泄压。Specifically, the first score can be broken under the action of the first air pressure inside the shell, and the second score can be broken under the action of the second air pressure inside the shell, and the second air pressure is greater than the first air pressure. That is, the strength of the first notch 2205 is smaller than that of the second notch 2205, so that it can be broken by the smaller first air pressure. Only when the air pressure continues to rise, the second notch 2205 is broken and the pressure is released.
如图18所示,在本实施方式中,两个电极引出件可以为长片结构,这样为了能够断开电流,第一刻痕225沿该长片结构的宽度方向从一侧边缘延伸到另一侧边缘,这样可以使得长片结构可以更及时地沿第一刻痕断裂。其中翻转件2202可以形成有环状外壁,两个电极引出件可以固定连接在环状外侧壁上,以实现电流传递。具体地,在本发明中,该翻转件的环状外壁可以通过例如凸台焊接结构中的凸台形成,此外翻转件还形成有锥环结构,该锥环从凸台向外倾斜延伸到翻转件的外周缘,以形成呈碗状的翻转件。另外,第二刻痕可以环绕翻转件的周向形成为环状结构,以在气压作用下彻底断开,增加气体泄压效率。具体地第二刻痕可形成在锥环结构上。为了使得翻转件可以有效受气压作用而拉断第一刻痕和第二刻痕,翻转件2202的外周缘与所述盖板相对固定的绝缘密封,这样一方面可以避免气体在没有拉断第一刻痕和第二刻痕的情况下就外泄而使得两个刻痕失去作用。另一方面,通过绝缘连接可以避免盖板带电。As shown in FIG. 18 , in this embodiment, the two electrode lead-out parts can be long sheet structures, so that in order to break the current, the first notch 225 extends from one edge to the other along the width direction of the long sheet structure. One side edge, so that the elongated structure can be broken along the first score in a more timely manner. The turning part 2202 can be formed with a ring-shaped outer wall, and the two electrode lead-out parts can be fixedly connected to the ring-shaped outer wall to realize current transmission. Specifically, in the present invention, the annular outer wall of the turning member can be formed by, for example, a boss in a boss welding structure, and the turning member is also formed with a cone ring structure, and the cone ring extends obliquely from the boss to the turning side. the outer perimeter of the piece to form a bowl-shaped overturned piece. In addition, the second notch can be formed as a ring structure around the circumference of the flipping member, so as to be completely disconnected under the action of air pressure, so as to increase the efficiency of gas pressure release. In particular the second score may be formed on the cone ring structure. In order to make the flipping member can be effectively broken by the air pressure to break the first notch and the second notch, the outer peripheral edge of the flipping member 2202 is relatively fixed and insulated with the cover plate. In the case of one notch and a second notch, the leakage renders both notches useless. On the other hand, electrification of the cover plate can be avoided by means of an insulating connection.
在本实施方式中,电极端子2101包括穿过盖板的极柱,该极柱通过第二陶瓷环与盖板的外侧绝缘相连,以便于与外界建立电流回路。即相邻的单体电池之间是通过电极端子的相互连接来实现的。其中通过陶瓷环可以避免盖板带电。另外,翻转件2202的外周缘与盖板之间密封连接有第一陶瓷环2207,同样起到密封和绝缘的作用。In this embodiment, the electrode terminal 2101 includes a pole passing through the cover, and the pole is insulated and connected to the outer side of the cover through a second ceramic ring, so as to establish a current loop with the outside. That is, the connection between adjacent single cells is realized through the mutual connection of the electrode terminals. Among them, the cover plate can be prevented from being electrified by the ceramic ring. In addition, a first ceramic ring 2207 is sealingly connected between the outer peripheral edge of the turning member 2202 and the cover plate, which also plays the role of sealing and insulation.
另外,为了便于连接翻转件2202,盖板2102上固定连接有第一过渡片2295,翻转件2202的外周固定连接有第二过渡片2296,第一过渡片和第二过渡片可以为铝片。第一过渡片2295与第二过渡片2296与第一陶瓷环2207同轴地钎焊相连。这样,在进行装配时,可以首先将两个过渡片通过钎焊方式焊接到陶瓷环上,然后在将两个固定片与其他结构进行焊接,这样可以避免陶瓷环与盖板等结构进行之间钎焊而产生的高温等,从而装配方便并通过第一陶瓷环2207实现密封、稳固和绝缘的密封,并且可以防止盖板2102带电。In addition, in order to facilitate the connection of the turning member 2202, a first transition piece 2295 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 2102, and a second transition piece 2296 is fixedly connected to the outer periphery of the turning member 2202. The first transition piece and the second transition piece may be aluminum sheets. The first transition piece 2295 and the second transition piece 2296 are brazed coaxially with the first ceramic ring 2207 . In this way, when assembling, the two transition pieces can be welded to the ceramic ring by brazing first, and then the two fixed pieces are welded to other structures, which can avoid the gap between the ceramic ring and the cover plate and other structures. The high temperature generated by brazing, etc., thereby facilitates assembly and realizes a sealed, stable and insulating seal through the first ceramic ring 2207, and can prevent the cover plate 2102 from being electrified.
具体地第一过渡片2295和第二过渡片2296可以分别为环状结构以适应陶瓷环的两个环状端面。另外,优选地,盖板2102形成有环状凸台,第一过渡片2205支撑在该环状凸台上,陶瓷环紧贴该环状凸台的内壁朝向第二过渡片2296延伸,从而通过将陶瓷环稳定地连接在盖板2102内。Specifically, the first transition piece 2295 and the second transition piece 2296 can respectively be annular structures to adapt to the two annular end faces of the ceramic ring. In addition, preferably, the cover plate 2102 is formed with an annular boss, the first transition piece 2205 is supported on the annular boss, and the ceramic ring clings to the inner wall of the annular boss and extends toward the second transition piece 2296, thereby passing The ceramic ring is stably attached in the cover plate 2102 .
另外,防爆阀还包括可由气压冲破的保护膜2099,该保护膜密封覆盖在翻转件2202上方,具体地为连接在远离翻转件的第一过渡片2295上。这样正常情况下保护膜2099可以起到对防爆阀2200内部的防护作用,而在需要防爆时,可以由一定的气压冲破,例如第二气压,从而避免影响防爆阀的防爆效果。In addition, the explosion-proof valve also includes a protective film 2099 that can be breached by air pressure, and the protective film is sealed and covered above the turning part 2202, specifically connected to the first transition piece 2295 away from the turning part. In this way, under normal circumstances, the protective film 2099 can protect the inside of the explosion-proof valve 2200, and when explosion-proof is required, it can be broken through by a certain air pressure, such as the second air pressure, so as to avoid affecting the explosion-proof effect of the explosion-proof valve.
另外,本发明中为了实现两个刻痕的先后被拉断,第一刻痕的残余厚度和第二刻痕的残余厚度之比为1:3-1:1.2。更进一步地为1:2-1:1.3。In addition, in order to realize the successive breaking of the two notches in the present invention, the ratio of the residual thickness of the first notch to the residual thickness of the second notch is 1:3-1:1.2. Further, it is 1:2-1:1.3.
上述介绍了本发明第三实施方式提供的单体电池。下面结合图22介绍本发明提供的第四实施方式。The above describes the single battery provided by the third embodiment of the present invention. The fourth embodiment provided by the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. 22 .
本发明的第四实施方式提供了一种单体电池3100和使用该单体电池的电池模组。该单体电池3100包括外壳、容纳在该外壳内的电芯、封装外壳的盖板3102、以及设置在盖板3102上的电极端子3101,其中,单体电池3100还包括与电芯电连接的内引出件3299以及连接在内引出件3299和电极端子3101之间的电流中断装置3200,其中,不同于第一实施方式中安装在极柱上外端的方式,本实施方式中的电流中断装置3200位于盖板3102内侧并且与外壳的内部气体连通以能够在气压作用下断开流经的电流,其中,电极端子3101上连接有从外周缘沿径向向外延伸的转接件3298,以通过该转接件3298连接电流中断装置的外周缘。The fourth embodiment of the present invention provides a single battery 3100 and a battery module using the single battery. The single battery 3100 includes a casing, an electric core contained in the casing, a cover plate 3102 for encapsulating the casing, and an electrode terminal 3101 arranged on the cover plate 3102, wherein the single battery 3100 also includes a The inner lead-out piece 3299 and the current interruption device 3200 connected between the inner lead-out piece 3299 and the electrode terminal 3101, wherein, different from the method of being installed on the outer end of the pole in the first embodiment, the current interruption device 3200 in this embodiment It is located inside the cover plate 3102 and is in gas communication with the interior of the casing so as to be able to disconnect the flowing current under the action of air pressure, wherein the electrode terminal 3101 is connected with an adapter 3298 extending radially outward from the outer periphery to pass through The adapter 3298 is connected to the outer periphery of the current interrupt device.
这样,由于具有从电极端子的外周缘向外径向延伸的转接件3298,使得与转接件3298径向外侧相连的电流中断装置,相比直接与电极端子相连的方式,其面积能够设计的更大,从而增加内部气压对电极中断装置的施力面积,从而在气压不变的情况下能够提升电极中断装置的受力,而提升电流中断装置3200的灵敏度,及时完成电流的切断。其中尤其是在本发明的电池应用在动力电池等大电池领域中,由于往往需要传递大电流,因此增加转接件并且加大电流中断装置的尺寸都有利用大电流的传递。In this way, since there is an adapter 3298 extending radially outward from the outer periphery of the electrode terminal, the area of the current interruption device connected to the radially outer side of the adapter 3298 can be designed smaller than that directly connected to the electrode terminal. Larger, thereby increasing the force application area of the internal air pressure on the electrode interrupting device, so that the force of the electrode interrupting device can be increased under the condition of constant air pressure, and the sensitivity of the current interrupting device 3200 can be improved, and the current can be cut off in time. Especially when the battery of the present invention is used in the field of large batteries such as power batteries, since it is often necessary to transmit large currents, adding adapters and enlarging the size of the current interrupting device can utilize the transmission of large currents.
在本实施方式中,转接件3298形成为环状结构,该环状结构的内周缘与电极端子的外周缘相连,外周缘与电流中断装置的外周缘相连,从而起到增加电流中断装置面积的作用,在其他实施方式中,转接件3298还可以为沿径向延伸且沿周向间隔设置的多个连接柱的结构,同样能够实现增加电流中断装置的面积的作用。In this embodiment, the adapter 3298 is formed into a ring structure, the inner periphery of the ring structure is connected to the outer periphery of the electrode terminal, and the outer periphery is connected to the outer periphery of the current interruption device, thereby increasing the area of the current interruption device In other embodiments, the adapter 3298 can also be a structure of a plurality of connecting columns extending radially and spaced along the circumference, which can also achieve the effect of increasing the area of the current interruption device.
在本实施方式中,为了增加转接件和电极端子以及电流中断装置的牢固度,保证电流传递稳定。优选地,所述环状结构的内周缘与所述电极端子内端的外周缘止口配合,具体地可以在电极端子的内端外周缘上形成有止口,而转接件的内周缘嵌入该止口中并相连,从而增加连接面积在保证连接稳定的同时能够增加电流传递效率。其中电极端子的内外端是沿其轴向方向相对于外壳而定义的,即,接近外壳内部的为内端。In this embodiment, in order to increase the firmness of the adapter, the electrode terminal and the current interrupting device, it ensures stable current transmission. Preferably, the inner peripheral edge of the ring structure fits with the outer peripheral notch of the inner end of the electrode terminal, specifically, a notch can be formed on the outer peripheral edge of the inner end of the electrode terminal, and the inner peripheral edge of the adapter piece is inserted into the inner peripheral edge of the electrode terminal. The notch is connected in parallel, thereby increasing the connection area and ensuring stable connection while increasing the current transfer efficiency. The inner and outer ends of the electrode terminal are defined relative to the casing along its axial direction, that is, the inner end is close to the inside of the casing.
另外,在本实施方式中,环状结构的外周缘朝向所述外壳内凸出,即使得环状结构本身形成为环帽的结构,并且电流中断装置与该外周缘的内侧止口配合,从而不仅保证连接稳固增加电流传递效率而且能够间隔开电流中断装置和电极端子,从而使得为电流中断装置在气压作用下的断开提供空间。In addition, in this embodiment, the outer peripheral edge of the ring-shaped structure protrudes toward the inside of the housing, that is, the ring-shaped structure itself is formed as a ring cap structure, and the current interruption device is matched with the inner spigot of the outer peripheral edge, so that Not only can the connection be secured to increase the efficiency of current transfer, but also the current interrupting device and the electrode terminal can be spaced apart so that a space is provided for the disconnection of the current interrupting device under the action of air pressure.
在本实施方式中,内引出件3299包括与电芯连接的连接片(未显示),该连接片从电芯朝向盖板方向延伸。另外内引出件还包括用于容纳安装电流中断装置的支撑槽,以及从该支撑槽朝向相反方向延伸的连接板,连接板分别与盖板绝缘相连,从而避免盖板带电,具体地,连接板可以和连接槽形成为整体片状结构,即连接槽包括两个侧壁和一个底壁,两个侧壁分别与两侧的连接板相连。另外,为了使得电流中断装置与外壳内部气体连通,可以设计支撑槽的底壁上形成有与外壳内部气体连通的过气孔。In this embodiment, the inner lead-out member 3299 includes a connection piece (not shown) connected to the battery cell, and the connection piece extends from the battery cell toward the cover plate. In addition, the inner lead-out part also includes a support groove for accommodating and installing the current interruption device, and a connecting plate extending from the supporting groove in the opposite direction. It can be formed into an integral sheet structure with the connecting groove, that is, the connecting groove includes two side walls and a bottom wall, and the two side walls are respectively connected with the connecting plates on both sides. In addition, in order to allow the current interruption device to communicate with the gas inside the housing, the bottom wall of the support groove may be designed to form an air hole that communicates with the gas inside the housing.
在本实施方式中,为了避免盖板带电,内引出件3299通过陶瓷件3296绝缘连接在盖板3102的内侧。具体地,陶瓷件3296可以形成为陶瓷片,并分别通过过渡片3294与内引出件3299和盖板焊接相连,即过渡片3294为两片,该过渡片可以为铝片,分别位于陶瓷件3296的上下表面,陶瓷件3296通过位于陶瓷件3296上表面的过渡片3294与盖板3102焊接连接,同时陶瓷件3296还通过位于陶瓷件3296下表面的过渡片3294与内引出件3299焊接连接,从而使得陶瓷件3296与盖板3102以及内引出件3299之间的焊接连接更易实现,并且焊接结构稳定。其中陶瓷件3296与位于其上下表面的过渡片3294之间可以通过陶瓷钎焊相连,位于陶瓷件3296上表面的过渡片3294与盖板3102之间可以通过激光焊接相连,位于陶瓷件3296下表面的过渡片3294与内引出件3299之间可以通过激光焊接相连。In this embodiment, in order to avoid electrification of the cover plate, the inner lead-out member 3299 is insulated and connected to the inner side of the cover plate 3102 through the ceramic part 3296 . Specifically, the ceramic piece 3296 can be formed as a ceramic piece, and is connected to the inner lead-out piece 3299 and the cover plate by welding respectively through the transition piece 3294, that is, the transition piece 3294 is two pieces, and the transition piece can be an aluminum piece, respectively positioned on the ceramic piece 3296. The upper and lower surfaces of the ceramic part 3296 are welded to the cover plate 3102 through the transition piece 3294 on the upper surface of the ceramic part 3296, and the ceramic part 3296 is also welded to the inner lead-out part 3299 through the transition piece 3294 on the lower surface of the ceramic part 3296, so that This makes the welding connection between the ceramic part 3296, the cover plate 3102 and the inner lead-out part 3299 easier to realize, and the welding structure is stable. The ceramic part 3296 and the transition piece 3294 on its upper and lower surfaces can be connected by ceramic brazing, the transition piece 3294 on the upper surface of the ceramic part 3296 and the cover plate 3102 can be connected by laser welding, and the transition piece 3294 on the upper surface of the ceramic part 3296 can be connected by laser welding. The transition piece 3294 and the inner lead-out piece 3299 can be connected by laser welding.
在本实施方式中,电流中断装置3200具有导电件3201和与该导电件3201相连以相互电连接的翻转件3202,并且翻转件3202与导电件3201能够在气压作用下断开电连接,其中导电件3201连接在内引出件3299上并形成有与外壳内部气体连通的导气孔3203,具体地,导电件3201嵌入连接在内引出件的支撑槽中,这样支撑槽内形成的过气孔可以与导气孔3203气体连通,从而使得翻转件3202能够感受到外壳的内部气体施压,从而在内部气压作用下而断开翻转件3202和导电件3201的电连接。其中,翻转件3202的外周缘与转接件3298的外周缘相连以建立电流连接路径。In this embodiment, the current interruption device 3200 has a conductive member 3201 and a flipping member 3202 connected to the conductive The part 3201 is connected to the inner lead-out part 3299 and is formed with an air guide hole 3203 communicating with the inside of the shell. Specifically, the conductive part 3201 is embedded in the support groove connected to the inner lead-out part, so that the air passage hole formed in the support groove can be connected with the guide The air holes 3203 are gas-connected, so that the turning member 3202 can feel the internal gas pressure of the casing, so that the turning member 3202 and the conductive member 3201 are disconnected electrically under the action of the internal air pressure. Wherein, the outer peripheral edge of the turning member 3202 is connected with the outer peripheral edge of the adapter member 3298 to establish a current connection path.
其中,在本实施方式中,作为一种断开电连接的方式,导电件3201上形成有刻痕,该刻痕围绕用于连接翻转件3202的连接点设置。这样,在内部气压的作用下,该刻痕会被拉断从而断开与翻转件的电连接。在其他实施方式中,刻痕也可以形成在翻转件上或者采用拉断二者连接点的方式。为了实现气压对翻转件3202的施压,翻转件3202的外周缘通过绝缘件3295支撑连接在导电件3201和/或内引出件3299上,从而通过绝缘件3295实现对翻转件3202的装配,这样能够保证翻转件的外周缘与内引出件3299和导电件绝缘,从而避免没有在翻转件在气压作用下与导电件断开电连接后还会在外周缘与导电件或内引出件电连接。Wherein, in this embodiment, as a way of disconnecting the electrical connection, a notch is formed on the conductive member 3201 , and the notch is arranged around the connection point for connecting the turning member 3202 . In this way, under the action of the internal air pressure, the notch will be pulled off so as to disconnect the electrical connection with the flipping member. In other embodiments, the notch can also be formed on the turning part or the way of breaking the connecting point between the two parts can be adopted. In order to realize the pressurization of the air pressure on the turning part 3202, the outer peripheral edge of the turning part 3202 is supported and connected to the conductive part 3201 and/or the inner lead-out part 3299 through the insulating part 3295, thereby realizing the assembly of the turning part 3202 through the insulating part 3295, like this It can ensure that the outer peripheral edge of the turning part is insulated from the inner lead-out part 3299 and the conductive part, thereby avoiding that the turning part will not be electrically connected to the conductive part or the inner lead-out part after the turning part is disconnected from the conductive part under the action of air pressure.
具体地,绝缘件可以为陶瓷环、密封圈等环状绝缘件,其中绝缘件具有三种连接方式,第一为密封支撑在导电件3201上,具体地为支撑在导电件3201围绕被拉断区域的区域,第二为支撑在内引出件3299上,具体地为支撑在内引出件3299围绕导电件3201的区域上,第三为同时支撑在内引出件3299和导电件3201上,即如图23所示,绝缘件支撑在内引出件3299和导电件3201的连接区域上。Specifically, the insulator can be an annular insulator such as a ceramic ring, a sealing ring, etc., wherein the insulator has three connection methods, the first is to be sealed and supported on the conductive member 3201, specifically, the support is pulled off around the conductive member 3201 The area of the area, the second is supported on the inner lead-out member 3299, specifically the area where the inner lead-out member 3299 surrounds the conductive member 3201, and the third is supported on the inner lead-out member 3299 and the conductive member 3201 at the same time, that is, as As shown in FIG. 23 , the insulating member is supported on the connection area between the inner lead-out member 3299 and the conductive member 3201 .
其中,为了保证导电件和翻转件的电流传递稳定,尤其是适用于大电流的动力电池,与第一实施方式类似,在导电件设置刻痕3205的情况下,如图23所示,翻转件3202与导电件3201通过由刻痕3205围绕的凸台焊接结构相连,该凸台焊接结构包括凸台3203、容纳该凸台3203的连接孔3204以及位于该凸台3203和连接孔3204之间的环形焊点3217,从而保证大电流的有效通过。其中具体地,如图23所示,与第一实施方式中图6所示的不同,凸台3203形成在翻转件3202上,而连接孔3204形成在导电件3201上。此外,也可以与第一实施方式相同,凸台形成在导电件3201上,连接孔3204形成翻转件上。Among them, in order to ensure the stable current transmission of the conductive part and the turning part, especially for power batteries with high current, similar to the first embodiment, when the conductive part is provided with a notch 3205, as shown in Figure 23, the turning part 3202 is connected with the conductive member 3201 through the boss welding structure surrounded by the notch 3205. The boss welding structure includes a boss 3203, a connecting hole 3204 for accommodating the boss 3203, and a hole between the boss 3203 and the connecting hole 3204. The annular welding spot 3217 ensures the effective passage of large current. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23 , different from that shown in FIG. 6 in the first embodiment, the boss 3203 is formed on the turning member 3202 , and the connecting hole 3204 is formed on the conductive member 3201 . In addition, similar to the first embodiment, the boss can be formed on the conductive member 3201, and the connection hole 3204 can be formed on the flipping member.
另外,如图22所示,作为一种实施例,导电件3201可以形成为帽状结构,该帽状结构包括与翻转件相连的帽体和环绕该帽体的帽檐,其中帽檐上形成有上述导气孔并与内引出件相连,并且帽体朝向翻转件凸出,翻转件形成为片状结构,并且该片状结构的外周缘与帽檐之间连接有上述绝缘件3295。从而使得本发明提供的电流中断装置的结构紧凑,装配稳定。In addition, as shown in FIG. 22, as an embodiment, the conductive member 3201 can be formed into a cap-like structure, which includes a cap body connected to the flipping member and a visor surrounding the cap body, wherein the visor is formed with the above-mentioned The air guide hole is connected with the inner outlet part, and the cap body protrudes toward the turning part, and the turning part is formed into a sheet structure, and the above-mentioned insulating part 3295 is connected between the outer peripheral edge of the sheet structure and the visor. Therefore, the current interruption device provided by the present invention has a compact structure and stable assembly.
在本实施方式中,为了和外界建立电流回路,优选地,电极端子3101包括穿过盖板的极柱3104,该极柱通过陶瓷环3293与盖板绝缘相连,从而避免盖板带电,另外转接件3298连接在该极柱的内端上以通过露出盖板外的部分与外界建立电流回路。具体地,陶瓷环3293密封连接在盖板的外表面上,并与极柱3104密封相连,以保证盖板内部的密封效果。其中,极柱上沿轴向贯穿形成有气孔3292。这样,在电流中断装置3200受压中断的电连接的过程中不会受到盖板内密闭腔气压的影响而是能够与外界大气建立压差从而能够使得翻转件3202在内外压差的作用下动作而拉断刻痕3205。In this embodiment, in order to establish a current loop with the outside world, preferably, the electrode terminal 3101 includes a pole 3104 passing through the cover plate, and the pole is insulated and connected to the cover plate through a ceramic ring 3293, so as to prevent the cover plate from being electrified. The connector 3298 is connected to the inner end of the pole to establish a current loop with the outside through the part exposed outside the cover plate. Specifically, the ceramic ring 3293 is sealingly connected to the outer surface of the cover plate, and is sealingly connected to the pole 3104 to ensure the sealing effect inside the cover plate. Wherein, an air hole 3292 is formed axially through the pole. In this way, when the current interrupting device 3200 is interrupted by pressure, it will not be affected by the air pressure in the closed cavity in the cover plate, but can establish a pressure difference with the outside atmosphere, so that the turning member 3202 can operate under the action of the internal and external pressure difference. And pull off the notch 3205.
上述介绍了本发明第四实施方式提供的单体电池。下面结合图24介绍本发明提供的第五实施方式。The above describes the single battery provided by the fourth embodiment of the present invention. The fifth embodiment provided by the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. 24 .
本发明的第五实施方式提供一种单体电池4100以及使用该单体电池的电池模组,其中该单体电池4100包括外壳、容纳在外壳内的电芯、与该电芯电连接的电极端子4101以及封装外壳的盖板4102,电极端子4101设置在盖板4102上,其中,电极端子包括穿过盖板4102并与电芯通过内引出件4196电连接的极柱4104,单体电池还包括安装在极柱4104上的电流中断装置4200,该电流中断装置4200具有相对于盖板4102固定且与外壳的内部气体连通的翻转件4202,并且翻转件4202与极柱4104的外端面通过连接点相连,该连接点能够在气压作用下断开。这样,本实施方式中电流中断装置的工作原理在于通过气压直接将翻转件4202和极柱4104的连接点拉开,从而中断二者的电连接。The fifth embodiment of the present invention provides a single battery 4100 and a battery module using the single battery, wherein the single battery 4100 includes a casing, a battery cell accommodated in the casing, and an electrode electrically connected to the battery cell The terminal 4101 and the cover plate 4102 of the packaging case, the electrode terminal 4101 is arranged on the cover plate 4102, wherein the electrode terminal includes a pole 4104 which passes through the cover plate 4102 and is electrically connected to the battery core through the inner lead-out piece 4196, and the single battery also It includes a current interruption device 4200 installed on the pole 4104, the current interruption device 4200 has a flipping member 4202 fixed relative to the cover plate 4102 and communicated with the internal gas of the housing, and the turning member 4202 is connected to the outer end surface of the pole 4104 through connected at a point that can be disconnected under the action of air pressure. In this way, the working principle of the current interrupting device in this embodiment is to directly pull apart the connection point between the flipping member 4202 and the pole 4104 through air pressure, thereby interrupting the electrical connection between the two.
为了提升灵敏度,优选地,翻转件4202通过单一焊点4199与极柱相连。例如通过点焊完成的焊点4199,此外还可以通过激光焊等其他焊接手段实现。因此,本实施方式中可以通过对焊点的熔深、熔宽进行合理的实施,从而实现对拉断压力的控制。In order to improve the sensitivity, preferably, the flipper 4202 is connected to the pole through a single welding point 4199 . For example, the welding spot 4199 completed by spot welding can also be realized by other welding methods such as laser welding. Therefore, in this embodiment, the penetration depth and the penetration width of the welding point can be reasonably implemented, so as to realize the control of the breaking pressure.
在本实施方式中,类似于第一实施方式,极柱4104上形成有与外壳的内部连通的导气孔4103,从而可以方便地将内部气压引导到电流中断装置上。另外,为了进一步提升电流中断装置的可靠性,优选地,翻转件4202上形成有刻痕4205,该刻痕4205围绕连接点设置。这样,除上述拉断连接点外,还可以通过拉断刻痕4205来实现电流的中断。在本实施方式中,连接点和刻痕的拉断气压具有先后性,具体地,连接点能够在外壳内的第一气压作用下拉断,刻痕4205能够在第二气压的作用下拉断,第二气压大于第一气压。从而使得刻痕4205能够作为连接点的后备措施,确保电池的安全。更优选地,翻转件4202上覆盖有盖帽4210,该盖帽4210上形成有气孔4197。这样,当刻痕4205被拉断后,外壳内部的气体会通过通过翻转件再从气孔4197中排出,继而实现电池内部的泄压,防止电池内部发生爆炸,此原理与第三实施方式的防爆阀类似。In this embodiment, similar to the first embodiment, the pole 4104 is formed with an air guide hole 4103 communicating with the inside of the casing, so that the internal air pressure can be conveniently guided to the current interrupting device. In addition, in order to further improve the reliability of the current interruption device, preferably, a notch 4205 is formed on the flipping member 4202, and the notch 4205 is arranged around the connection point. In this way, in addition to the above-mentioned breaking connection point, the breaking of the current can also be realized through the breaking score 4205 . In this embodiment, the breaking air pressure of the connection point and the notch has a sequence. Specifically, the connection point can be broken under the action of the first air pressure in the casing, the notch 4205 can be broken under the action of the second air pressure, and the second air pressure can be broken under the action of the second air pressure. The second air pressure is greater than the first air pressure. Therefore, the notch 4205 can be used as a backup measure for the connection point to ensure the safety of the battery. More preferably, the overturning member 4202 is covered with a cap 4210 , and an air hole 4197 is formed on the cap 4210 . In this way, when the notch 4205 is pulled off, the gas inside the casing will be discharged from the air hole 4197 through the turning part, and then realize the pressure relief inside the battery to prevent the explosion inside the battery. This principle is the same as that of the explosion-proof valve of the third embodiment. similar.
在本实施方式中,极柱4104与盖板4102之间连接有第一陶瓷环4207,从而通过陶瓷结构实现极柱的稳定安装并且同时避免盖板4102带电。另外,极柱4104与翻转件的外周缘之间密封连连接有第二陶瓷环4198,从而可以通过该陶瓷结构实现翻转件的外周缘的密封,保证内气体能够有效对翻转件施压,并且同时保证极柱和翻转件的外周缘之间绝缘,避免拉断连接点或刻痕之后的翻转件仍然能够导电。In this embodiment, a first ceramic ring 4207 is connected between the pole 4104 and the cover plate 4102 , so as to realize the stable installation of the pole through the ceramic structure and at the same time prevent the cover plate 4102 from being electrified. In addition, a second ceramic ring 4198 is sealed and connected between the pole 4104 and the outer peripheral edge of the flipping member, so that the sealing of the outer peripheral edge of the flipping member can be realized through the ceramic structure, ensuring that the internal gas can effectively exert pressure on the flipping member, and At the same time, the insulation between the pole and the outer periphery of the flipping piece is ensured, so as to prevent the flipping piece from being able to conduct electricity after the connection point is broken or the nick is cut.
具体地作为一种实施例,极柱4104具有形成有围绕连接点的环状凸台4297,从而通过该环状凸台的结构特点,该环状凸台4297的背面凹入部密封容纳有第一陶瓷环4207,该第一陶瓷环4207密封连接在盖板4102上,环状凸台4297的径向外侧密封支撑有第二陶瓷环4198,该第二陶瓷环4198密封支撑翻转件4202的外周缘。使得整体电流中断装置的结构更加紧凑,并且装配稳定。为了便于装配,第一陶瓷环4207通过过渡环4209密封连接在盖板4102上。具体地可以通过过渡环与第一陶瓷环4207进行陶瓷钎焊而密封连接。Specifically as an embodiment, the pole 4104 has an annular boss 4297 formed around the connection point, so that through the structural characteristics of the annular boss, the concave portion on the back of the annular boss 4297 is sealed to accommodate the first Ceramic ring 4207, the first ceramic ring 4207 is sealingly connected to the cover plate 4102, and the radially outer side of the annular boss 4297 is hermetically supported by a second ceramic ring 4198, and the second ceramic ring 4198 is sealingly supporting the outer peripheral edge of the turning member 4202 . The structure of the overall current interrupting device is made more compact, and the assembly is stable. For ease of assembly, the first ceramic ring 4207 is sealed and connected to the cover plate 4102 through a transition ring 4209 . Specifically, the transition ring and the first ceramic ring 4207 may be sealed and connected by ceramic brazing.
上述介绍了本发明第一至第五实施方式,下面,结合图20和图21介绍一种本发明提供的单体电池和电池模组的实施例,其中与上述结构实施方式相同特征的效果在此不做过多赘述。The first to fifth embodiments of the present invention have been described above. Next, an embodiment of a single battery and a battery module provided by the present invention will be introduced with reference to FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 . I won't go into too much detail here.
在本实施例中,提供一种单体电池,该单体电池100包括外壳109、容纳在外壳109内的电芯108、与该电芯108电连接的电极端子101以及封装外壳的盖板102,电极端子101设置在盖板102上,电极端子包括穿过盖板102并与电芯电连接的极柱104,单体电池还包括安装在极柱104上的电流中断装置200,该电流中断装置200与外壳的内部气体连通,其中电流中断装置200具有导电件201和与该导电件201相连以相互电连接的翻转件202,并且翻转件202与导电件201能够在气压作用下断开电连接,其中导电件201连接在极柱104上以相互电连接,翻转件202与导电件201通过凸台焊接结构相连,该凸台焊接结构包括凸台203、容纳该凸台203的连接孔204以及位于该凸台203和连接孔204之间的环形焊点217,翻转件202形成为第一片状结构,该第一片状结构上形成有连接孔204,导电件201形成为第二片状结构,该第二片状结构上形成有凸台203,导电件203上形成有刻痕205,该刻痕205围绕凸台203设置,并且导电件201连接在极柱104的外端端面上,翻转件202的外周缘相对于盖板102固定,极柱104与盖板102固定连接,并且极柱104上形成有连通外壳内部和电流中断装置200的导气孔道,极柱104安装在密封连接于盖板102上的陶瓷环207上,陶瓷环207的外端面上密封连接有导电环216,翻转件202的外周缘密封连接在该导电环216上,极柱104与导电环216通过陶瓷环207绝缘。从而稳定地完成电流的传递和中断。In this embodiment, a single battery is provided. The single battery 100 includes a casing 109, a cell 108 housed in the casing 109, an electrode terminal 101 electrically connected to the cell 108, and a cover plate 102 for encapsulating the casing. , the electrode terminal 101 is arranged on the cover plate 102, the electrode terminal includes a pole 104 that passes through the cover plate 102 and is electrically connected with the cell, and the single battery also includes a current interruption device 200 installed on the pole 104, the current interruption The device 200 is in gas communication with the interior of the casing, wherein the current interrupting device 200 has a conductive member 201 and a flipping member 202 connected to the conductive member 201 to be electrically connected to each other, and the flipping member 202 and the conductive member 201 can disconnect electricity under the action of air pressure. connection, wherein the conductive member 201 is connected to the pole 104 to be electrically connected to each other, the flipping member 202 and the conductive member 201 are connected through a boss welding structure, and the boss welding structure includes a boss 203 and a connecting hole 204 for accommodating the boss 203 As well as the annular welding spot 217 between the boss 203 and the connection hole 204, the flipping member 202 is formed as a first sheet structure, the connection hole 204 is formed on the first sheet structure, and the conductive member 201 is formed as a second sheet A boss 203 is formed on the second sheet-like structure, a notch 205 is formed on the conductive member 203, the notch 205 is arranged around the boss 203, and the conductive member 201 is connected to the outer end surface of the pole 104 , the outer peripheral edge of the turning member 202 is fixed relative to the cover plate 102, the pole 104 is fixedly connected with the cover plate 102, and the pole 104 is formed with an air guide channel connecting the inside of the housing and the current interruption device 200, and the pole 104 is installed in the sealing Connected to the ceramic ring 207 on the cover plate 102, the outer end surface of the ceramic ring 207 is sealed with a conductive ring 216, the outer peripheral edge of the flipping member 202 is sealed and connected to the conductive ring 216, and the pole 104 and the conductive ring 216 pass through the ceramic Ring 207 is insulated. Thus, the transmission and interruption of current can be stably completed.
在本实施例中,极柱104的外端端面上形成有容纳孔218,导电件201的外周缘固定在该容纳孔的内壁上。In this embodiment, an accommodating hole 218 is formed on the outer end surface of the pole 104 , and the outer peripheral edge of the conductive member 201 is fixed on the inner wall of the accommodating hole.
在本实施例中,刻痕205为椭圆形,凸台203为圆形,并且刻痕205的圆心与凸台203的圆心沿该椭圆形的长轴方向错开,并且椭圆形的长轴与电极端子的轴线倾斜设置。In this embodiment, the notch 205 is elliptical, the boss 203 is circular, and the center of circle of the notch 205 and the center of the boss 203 are staggered along the long axis of the ellipse, and the long axis of the ellipse is in line with the electrode The axes of the terminals are arranged obliquely.
在本实施例中,并且极柱104的外端周缘具有径向凸台105,陶瓷环207的内缘具有支撑连接该径向凸台105的径向支撑208,径向凸台105为沿周向间隔设置的多个,径向支撑208为沿周向间隔设置的多个,且该多个径向凸台和多个径向支撑一一对应。In this embodiment, and the outer periphery of the pole 104 has a radial boss 105, the inner edge of the ceramic ring 207 has a radial support 208 supporting and connecting the radial boss 105, and the radial boss 105 is along the circumference There are a plurality of radial supports 208 arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction, and the plurality of radial bosses correspond to the plurality of radial supports one by one.
在本实施例中,陶瓷环207的外端面形成为具有内圈和外圈的阶梯结构,极柱104嵌入连接在内圈上,外圈上密封连接有与极柱绝缘的导电环216,翻转件202的外周缘固定连接在该导电环216上,陶瓷环207的内端面上密封连接有过渡环209,该过渡环209密封连接在盖板102上以使得陶瓷环207与盖板102间隔设置。In this embodiment, the outer end surface of the ceramic ring 207 is formed into a stepped structure with an inner ring and an outer ring, the pole 104 is embedded and connected to the inner ring, and the outer ring is sealed with a conductive ring 216 insulated from the pole. The outer peripheral edge of the part 202 is fixedly connected to the conductive ring 216, and a transition ring 209 is sealed and connected to the inner end surface of the ceramic ring 207, and the transition ring 209 is sealed and connected to the cover plate 102 so that the ceramic ring 207 and the cover plate 102 are spaced apart. .
在本实施例中,陶瓷环207分别与导电环216、极柱104和过渡环209之间通过陶瓷钎焊密封连接。In this embodiment, the ceramic ring 207 is hermetically connected to the conductive ring 216 , the pole 104 and the transition ring 209 through ceramic brazing.
在本实施例中,过渡环209具有形成Z型结构的内圈和外圈,盖板形成有供极柱104穿过的通孔,该通孔的端面为台阶结构,过渡环的内圈嵌入支撑在台阶结构中。In this embodiment, the transition ring 209 has an inner ring and an outer ring forming a Z-shaped structure, and the cover plate is formed with a through hole for the pole 104 to pass through. The end surface of the through hole is a stepped structure, and the inner ring of the transition ring is embedded Supported in a stepped structure.
在本实施例中,导电环216的外端面形成有L型止口,翻转件202的外周缘嵌入支撑在该L型止口中,并且该外周缘通过罩设该翻转件202的盖帽210密封连接在该L型止口上。In this embodiment, an L-shaped notch is formed on the outer end surface of the conductive ring 216, and the outer peripheral edge of the flipping member 202 is embedded and supported in the L-shaped notch, and the outer peripheral edge is sealed and connected by the cap 210 covering the flipping member 202. on the L-shaped seam.
其中,为了完成该单体电池的组装,如图20和21所示,电芯108上连接有下隔圈107,盖板102下方连接有上隔圈106,上下隔圈可采用绝缘材质制成。其中,单体电池100还包括与电芯相连的内连接片110,该内连接片110延伸进入上隔圈107和下隔圈106之间,为了传递电流,极柱104的下表面形成有阶梯部,该接阶梯部穿过盖板102和上隔圈106与内连接片110的端部卡接。从而完成电流的从电芯108到极柱104的传递并且使得盖板102和外壳109得到绝缘,避免带电。Wherein, in order to complete the assembly of the single battery, as shown in Figures 20 and 21, a lower spacer 107 is connected to the cell 108, and an upper spacer 106 is connected to the bottom of the cover plate 102, and the upper and lower spacers can be made of insulating materials. . Wherein, the single battery 100 also includes an inner connecting piece 110 connected with the cell, and the inner connecting piece 110 extends into between the upper spacer 107 and the lower spacer 106, and in order to transfer current, the lower surface of the pole 104 is formed with a step The stepped portion passes through the cover plate 102 and the upper spacer 106 and snaps to the end of the inner connecting piece 110 . In this way, the transmission of current from the battery core 108 to the pole 104 is completed and the cover plate 102 and the casing 109 are insulated to avoid electrification.
在本实施例提供的电池模组中,该电池模组包括多个单体电池,至少一个单体电池为上述的单体电池,电流中断装置200沿径向延伸出盖板102,在相邻的单体电池100之间,电流中断装置200在盖板的延伸方向上与相邻的电极端子相互错开。另外,在相邻的单体电池100之间,电流中断装置200与相邻的电极端子之间通过L型连接件214连接,该L型连接件214具有覆盖部211和引出部212,覆盖部211覆盖连接在电流中断装置200上,引出部212延伸到相邻的电极端子。In the battery module provided in this embodiment, the battery module includes a plurality of single cells, at least one of which is the above-mentioned single cell, and the current interruption device 200 extends radially out of the cover plate 102, and the adjacent Between the unit batteries 100, the current interruption device 200 is staggered from the adjacent electrode terminals in the extending direction of the cover plate. In addition, between adjacent single cells 100, the current interruption device 200 is connected to adjacent electrode terminals through an L-shaped connector 214. The L-shaped connector 214 has a covering portion 211 and a lead-out portion 212. The covering portion 211 is covered and connected to the current interruption device 200, and the lead-out part 212 extends to the adjacent electrode terminal.
此外,本实施例还提供一种动力电池,其特征在于,该动力电池包括包体和容纳在该包体内的电池模组,电池模组为上述的电池模组,并且包体内设置有用于检测可燃气体的气体检测装置,该气体检测装置邻近电流中断装置设置,以用于为充放电保护系统提供可燃气体信号。另外,考虑到成本和效果,该电池模组中具有一个电流中断装置即可。In addition, this embodiment also provides a power battery, which is characterized in that the power battery includes a package body and a battery module accommodated in the package body, the battery module group is the above-mentioned battery module group, and a device for detecting A gas detection device for combustible gas is provided adjacent to the current interruption device for providing combustible gas signals for the charge and discharge protection system. In addition, considering the cost and effect, it is only necessary to have a current interruption device in the battery module.
上述介绍了具有电流中断装置或防爆阀的单体电池,其中的电流中断装置或防爆阀均是通过本身的机械结构实现的安全措施。下面本发明将详细介绍包括充放电保护系统的动力电池,以通过电控方式提升安全性。The above describes a single battery with a current interruption device or an explosion-proof valve, wherein the current interruption device or the explosion-proof valve is a safety measure realized by its own mechanical structure. In the following, the present invention will introduce the power battery including the charge and discharge protection system in detail, so as to improve safety through electronic control.
如图19所示,本发明提供一种动力电池,该动力电池可以是上述具有电流中断装置、防爆阀或其他类型的动力电池。其中,动力电池包括包体和容纳在该包体内的多个单体电池100,其中该多个单体电池100例如以串联方式或并联方式组成电池模组,其中所述包体内设置有用于检测动力电池内的可燃气体的气体检测装置300,例如气敏传感器,从而为是否切断动力电池的充放电电路提供信号。As shown in FIG. 19 , the present invention provides a power battery, which may be the above-mentioned power battery with a current interruption device, an explosion-proof valve or other types. Wherein, the power battery includes a package body and a plurality of single cells 100 accommodated in the package, wherein the plurality of single cells 100 form a battery module in series or parallel, for example, wherein the package is provided with a device for detecting The gas detection device 300 for combustible gas in the power battery, such as a gas sensor, provides a signal for whether to cut off the charging and discharging circuit of the power battery.
其中,该动力电池包括的充放电保护系统除包括上述位于动力电池内的气体检测装置300外,还包括控制装置400和电流通断装置。Wherein, the charging and discharging protection system included in the power battery includes not only the above-mentioned gas detection device 300 located in the power battery, but also a control device 400 and a current on-off device.
其中,气体检测装置300将可燃气体信号反馈给控制装置400,该控制装置400用于根据可燃气体信号控制电流通道装置切断动力电池的充放电电路。即,本发明中的的安全性是通过检测包体内是否存在可燃气体而进行的自动控制。其中,在电池发生过充等危险状态是,内部会产生可燃气体,这部分气体会通过各种方式或多或少地泄漏到包体内,此时气体检测装置,例如气密传感器能够检测到可燃气体,并反馈给控制装置,控制装置根据是否检测到的可燃气体或检测到的可燃气体的量来来决定是否切断动力电池的充放电电路。当检测到可燃气体时,或者可燃气体的量超过预设阈值时,可以控制电路通道装置切断动力电池的充放电电路,以保证动力电池的安全。Wherein, the gas detection device 300 feeds back the combustible gas signal to the control device 400, and the control device 400 is used to control the current channel device to cut off the charging and discharging circuit of the power battery according to the combustible gas signal. That is, the safety in the present invention is automatic control by detecting whether there is combustible gas in the package. Among them, when the battery is in a dangerous state such as overcharge, flammable gas will be generated inside, and this part of the gas will leak into the package more or less through various methods. At this time, the gas detection device, such as an airtight sensor, can detect flammable gas The gas is fed back to the control device, and the control device determines whether to cut off the charging and discharging circuit of the power battery according to whether or not the combustible gas is detected or the amount of combustible gas detected. When combustible gas is detected, or the amount of combustible gas exceeds a preset threshold, the circuit channel device can be controlled to cut off the charging and discharging circuit of the power battery, so as to ensure the safety of the power battery.
为了进一步减少安全隐患。动力电池还包括由控制装置400控制的的报警装置500,这样可以通过语音、闪灯、警笛等报警装置来提示相关人员撤离现场,而降低安全隐患。In order to further reduce security risks. The power battery also includes an alarm device 500 controlled by the control device 400, which can prompt relevant personnel to evacuate the scene through voice, flashing lights, sirens and other alarm devices, thereby reducing potential safety hazards.
如图19所示,控制装置400包括动力电池的上位机主控芯片401和与该主控芯片信号连接的控制模块402,控制模块402与电路通断装置信号连接。其中电流通断装置可以为位于充放电电路中的继电器403,以由控制模块402控制来切断充放电电路,另外报警装置500可以直接与上位机控制芯片401信号连接,从而接收报警指令报警。As shown in FIG. 19 , the control device 400 includes a host computer main control chip 401 of the power battery and a control module 402 signally connected to the main control chip, and the control module 402 is signally connected to the circuit on-off device. The current on-off device can be a relay 403 located in the charging and discharging circuit, which is controlled by the control module 402 to cut off the charging and discharging circuit. In addition, the alarm device 500 can be directly connected to the host computer control chip 401 to receive an alarm command and alarm.
在具体的工作过程中,对于气敏传感器的采集信号可以做数模转换、采样保存等处理,另外还可以进行系统的故障判断,当系统并没有发生故障时,可以进一步将采集信号进行气体浓度的处理从而判断是否发生了可燃气体的泄漏,当发生可燃气体的泄漏浓度超过阈值时,由上位机主控芯片401进行切断电流和报警的操作。In the specific working process, the acquisition signal of the gas sensor can be processed by digital-to-analog conversion, sampling and storage, etc. In addition, the fault judgment of the system can be carried out. When the system does not fail, the collected signal can be further analyzed for gas concentration Therefore, it is judged whether the leakage of combustible gas has occurred, and when the leakage concentration of combustible gas exceeds the threshold value, the main control chip 401 of the upper computer will cut off the current and give an alarm.
其中,在这种实施方式中,气体检测装置设置在单体电池外,可燃气体可以通过上述的电流中断装置或防爆阀中的刻痕被拉断后而泄出,此外只要能够泄出气体,亦可以通过本领域技术人员公知的各种常规防爆阀泄出。即,在电池模组中,至少一个单体电池上设置有在单体电池内部气体压力作用下切断充放电电路的电流中断装置,即前述的各电流中断装置。并且电流中断装置能够在切断状态下使得外壳内的气体能够外泄。从而使得包体内的气体检测装置能够检测到外泄的可燃气体,此时表示电池已经出现了过充等危险情况。此外,为了提升系统的灵敏度,优选地,气体检测装置邻近电流中断装置设置,从而在可燃气体释放后能够及时检测到相应信号并反馈给控制装置。另外,除电流中断装置外,在一些实施方式中,至少一个单体电池上设置有能够在所述单体电池内部气体压力作用下泄出气体的防爆阀,例如第三实施方式中的防爆阀,此时,气体检测装置可以邻近所述防爆阀设置。Wherein, in this embodiment, the gas detection device is arranged outside the single battery, and the combustible gas can be released after being broken through the above-mentioned current interruption device or the notch in the explosion-proof valve. In addition, as long as the gas can be released, it is also It can be vented through various conventional explosion-proof valves known to those skilled in the art. That is, in the battery module, at least one single battery is provided with a current interruption device that cuts off the charging and discharging circuit under the action of the internal gas pressure of the single battery, that is, the aforementioned current interruption devices. And the current interruption device can make the gas in the casing leak out in the cut-off state. Therefore, the gas detection device in the package can detect the leaked combustible gas, which means that the battery has been overcharged and other dangerous situations. In addition, in order to improve the sensitivity of the system, preferably, the gas detection device is arranged adjacent to the current interruption device, so that the corresponding signal can be detected in time after the combustible gas is released and fed back to the control device. In addition, in addition to the current interruption device, in some embodiments, at least one single battery is provided with an explosion-proof valve capable of releasing gas under the action of gas pressure inside the single battery, such as the explosion-proof valve in the third embodiment, At this time, the gas detection device may be arranged adjacent to the explosion-proof valve.
在本实施方式中,为了实现上述的气体外泄,上述各实施方式中的电流中断装置具有覆盖件,该覆盖件上形成有气孔213以使得所述外壳内的气体能够在翻转件和导电件断开电连接后外泄。另外,覆盖件上的气孔还可以使得电流中断装置与大气直接建立压差,从而实现翻转件的动作。其中此处的覆盖件可以是第一实施方式中的盖帽210,也可以是第二实施方式中的连接件1210,又或者是第三实施方式中的保护膜2099等。从而能够在相应的刻痕被拉断后,使得气体能够通过例如第一实施方式中的气孔213泄出,从而通过气体检测装置及时检测泄漏到包内的可燃气体。In this embodiment, in order to realize the above-mentioned gas leakage, the current interrupting device in each of the above-mentioned embodiments has a cover, and air holes 213 are formed on the cover so that the gas in the casing can flow between the turning member and the conductive member. Leakage after electrical disconnection. In addition, the air hole on the cover can also directly establish a pressure difference between the current interruption device and the atmosphere, thereby realizing the action of the flipping member. The cover here may be the cap 210 in the first embodiment, or the connecting member 1210 in the second embodiment, or the protective film 2099 in the third embodiment. Therefore, after the corresponding score is pulled off, the gas can be released through, for example, the air hole 213 in the first embodiment, so that the combustible gas leaked into the bag can be detected in time by the gas detection device.
以上结合附图详细描述了本发明的五种实施方式,但是,本发明并不限于上述实施方式中的具体细节,在本发明的技术构思范围内,可以对本发明的技术方案进行多种简单变型,这些简单变型均属于本发明的保护范围。The five implementations of the present invention have been described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific details of the above-mentioned implementations. Within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solution of the present invention. , these simple modifications all belong to the protection scope of the present invention.
另外需要说明的是,在上述具体实施方式中所描述的各个具体技术特征,在不矛盾的情况下,可以通过任何合适的方式进行组合,为了避免不必要的重复,本发明对各种可能的组合方式不再另行说明。In addition, it should be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable way if there is no contradiction. The combination method will not be described separately.
此外,本发明的各种不同的实施方式之间也可以进行任意组合,只要其不违背本发明的思想,其同样应当视为本发明所公开的内容。In addition, various combinations of different embodiments of the present invention can also be combined arbitrarily, as long as they do not violate the idea of the present invention, they should also be regarded as the disclosed content of the present invention.
最后,对介绍本发明上述发明构思的研发背景进行描述:Finally, the research and development background introducing the above-mentioned inventive concept of the present invention is described:
随着环境污染的日益加剧,新能源汽车的开发成了国家新的战略规划,而新能源汽车中的混动或纯电动汽车占据了目前汽车市场上的主流,在电动汽车领域,续航里程目前是制约发展的主要因素,而此取决于电芯的能量密度,目前市场主要的电芯材料为三元和磷酸铁锂两个阵营,前者的能量密度高,但是安全性能差,尤其是过充会导致起火爆炸,这对于安全性能要求严格的汽车行业是个很大的挑战。With the increasing environmental pollution, the development of new energy vehicles has become a new national strategic plan, and hybrid or pure electric vehicles in new energy vehicles occupy the mainstream of the current automobile market. In the field of electric vehicles, the cruising range is currently It is the main factor restricting the development, and it depends on the energy density of the cell. At present, the main cell materials in the market are ternary and lithium iron phosphate. The former has high energy density, but poor safety performance, especially when overcharging It will cause fire and explosion, which is a big challenge for the automotive industry with strict safety performance requirements.
但是电池容量的增大会带来更高的续航里程,这就使得大家对三元材料的安全性能需要采取一定的改进方案来保证其安全性,但由于材料的性能很难再做进一步的改进,只能从结构上边去想办法。However, the increase in battery capacity will bring higher mileage, which makes it necessary for everyone to adopt a certain improvement plan for the safety performance of ternary materials to ensure its safety. However, it is difficult to make further improvements due to the performance of materials. We can only think of a way from the structural side.
如背景技术所述,现有的电池包设计基本是通过BMS(电池管理系统)来对模组内的电芯进行电压和电流温度管控,但实际使用过程中,电芯的一致性及管理软件的可靠性还是有一定偶发的风险。具体地,参考人们对于移动设备的使用习惯,对于电动汽车,大众一般也会存在将车体插上电源一直充电的情况,虽然有BMS软件进行控制,单这种电池长时间充电,若软件检测失效或其他异常就会出现包体回路中电芯过充的风险。因此,本发明的发明人想到可以为电池设计一种机械性的保护设计,以避免软件失效后导致的电池安全性风险。As mentioned in the background technology, the existing battery pack design basically uses the BMS (Battery Management System) to control the voltage and current temperature of the battery cells in the module, but in the actual use process, the consistency of the battery cells and the management software The reliability still has certain occasional risks. Specifically, referring to people's usage habits of mobile devices, for electric vehicles, the public generally has the situation of plugging in the car body and charging it all the time. Failure or other abnormalities will cause the risk of overcharging the cells in the inclusion circuit. Therefore, the inventor of the present invention thinks that a mechanical protection design can be designed for the battery, so as to avoid the safety risk of the battery caused by software failure.
对于机械性的保护措施,本发明的发明人创造性地发现,电池在过充等危险状态下的电流中断时机其实是有规律可循的,即,可以利用在过充等危险状态发生时内部气压上升的原理,设计出可以中断电极端子的电流的电流中断装置或防爆阀,从而能够控制电极端子的输入或输出,以保证安全。For mechanical protection measures, the inventors of the present invention have creatively found that the timing of current interruption of the battery in dangerous states such as overcharging is actually regular, that is, the internal air pressure can be used when dangerous states such as overcharging occur. According to the rising principle, a current interruption device or an explosion-proof valve that can interrupt the current of the electrode terminal is designed, so that the input or output of the electrode terminal can be controlled to ensure safety.
另外,由于汽车上使用的动力电池容量一般为3C电池类的十几倍,而且通过电流更是小电池类的几十甚至上百倍,所以还要求这个片必须要能通过很大的电流,而且由于使用环境的原因,其耐候性和密封性要求更加严格,这些问题汇集起来之后才形成了本发明上述的各个实施方式中技术方案。并且通过试验验证,本发明各个实施方式中的电流中断装置或防爆阀均能够及时断开电池的电流,从而有效提升安全性。In addition, since the capacity of power batteries used in automobiles is generally ten times that of 3C batteries, and the passing current is dozens or even hundreds of times that of small batteries, it is also required that this chip must be able to pass a large current, and Due to the use environment, its weather resistance and sealing requirements are more stringent, and these problems are combined to form the technical solutions in the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention. And it has been verified by experiments that the current interruption device or the explosion-proof valve in each embodiment of the present invention can cut off the current of the battery in time, thereby effectively improving safety.
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