Battery module

Abstract

Battery module (10) comprising a battery (11), a temperature sensing unit (12) and a wiring harness board component; wherein a lower side of the cable harness plate component is provided with a receiving slot (131); wherein the battery (11) is provided with a positioning slot (111); wherein the positioning slot (111) is aligned with the receiving slot (131) and / or the positioning slot (111) corresponds to the receiving slot (131) and / or the receiving slot (131) serves to receive the temperature sensing unit (12); and wherein at least part of the temperature sensing unit (12) is arranged between the receiving slot (131) and the positioning slot (111) and / or at least part of the temperature sensing unit (12) is arranged within the positioning slot (111) for sensing a temperature of the battery (11).

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The disclosure relates to the technical field of batteries, and in particular to a battery module. BACKGROUND

[0002] A battery module typically contains multiple batteries. These batteries can be connected in series or parallel via a busbar or other structures to deliver electrical power. To effectively monitor the battery temperature, a temperature sensing unit may be included in the battery module. This unit usually detects the battery temperature indirectly by measuring the heat transferred through the busbar or other structures. Because the heat is affected by the busbar or other structures, the temperature measured by the unit may not accurately reflect the battery's actual temperature. SUMMARY

[0003] The revelation provides a battery module capable of accurately measuring the battery's temperature.

[0004] The battery module provided by the disclosure comprises a battery and a temperature sensing unit; the temperature sensing unit has a carrier plate and a thermal element, wherein the thermal element is arranged on an upper surface of the carrier plate; a lower surface of the carrier plate is attached to the battery.

[0005] The embodiments of the disclosure can offer the following advantageous effect.

[0006] In the battery module according to the embodiments of the disclosure, the thermal element is provided on the upper surface of the carrier plate, and the lower surface of the carrier plate is attached to the battery, so that the temperature of the battery can be transferred directly from the carrier plate to the thermal element. As a result, the temperature sensing unit can measure the temperature of the battery more accurately. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] For a better understanding of the disclosure, reference may be made to the exemplary embodiments shown in the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, and related elements may be omitted, or in some cases, the proportions may have been exaggerated to emphasize and clearly illustrate the features described herein. Furthermore, related elements or components may be arranged differently, as is known in the art. In addition, identical reference numbers in the drawings denote identical or similar parts in the different views. • Fig. is a partial exploded view of a battery module according to one embodiment of the disclosure. • Fig. Figure 2 is an exploded view of a battery module according to an embodiment of the disclosure in cross-section. • Fig. Figure 3 is an exploded view of a temperature sensing unit according to an embodiment of the disclosure. • Fig. Figure 4 is an exploded view of another temperature sensing unit according to an embodiment of the disclosure. • Fig. Figure 5 is an exploded view of a battery module according to an embodiment of the disclosure in cross-section. • Fig. Figure 6 is an enlarged partial view of Fig. 5. DESCRIPTION OF THE EXECUTION FORMS

[0008] The technical solutions in the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure are clearly and explicitly described in conjunction with the drawings in those exemplary embodiments. The description proposed here merely concerns the exemplary embodiments, which serve only for illustration and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure.

[0009] In the description of this revelation, the terms “first,” “second,” and the like are used for illustrative purposes only and are not to be understood as expressing or implying any relative meaning, unless expressly defined and limited otherwise. The term “plural” means two or more. The term “and / or” includes all combinations of one or more of the points listed.

[0010] In particular, a reference to "the" object or "a" object should also refer to one of a possible multitude of such objects. Unless otherwise defined or described, the terms "connect" and "fix" should be interpreted broadly; for example, the term "connect" can mean "fixed connection," "detachable connection," "integral connection," "electrical connection," or "signaling." The term "connect" can also mean "direct connection" or "indirect connection via a medium." The specific meanings of the above terms in this disclosure can be understood by a person skilled in the art depending on the situation.

[0011] In describing the present disclosure, it should be noted that spatially relative terms such as "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like are described on the basis of the orientations shown in the figures, but do not serve to limit the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0012] In this context, it should also be understood that an element or features provided “outside” or “inside” another element or elements may be provided directly “outside” or “inside” the other element or elements, or indirectly “outside” or “inside” the other element or elements through an intermediate element.

[0013] In order to enable the person skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the disclosure, the embodiments of the disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0014] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, one embodiment of the disclosure provides a battery module 10 comprising a battery 11 and a temperature sensing unit 12. Referring to Fig. Figure 2 of the temperature sensing unit 12 comprises a carrier plate 121 and a thermal element 122. The thermal element 122 is arranged on an upper surface of the carrier plate 121 (see the direction shown in the drawings). A lower surface of the carrier plate 121 is fixed to a housing of the battery 11. The temperature of the battery 11 can be transferred directly to the thermal element 122 via the carrier plate 121. Accordingly, heat transfer between the battery 11 and the thermal element 122 can be effectively reduced, allowing the thermal element 122 to more accurately reflect the temperature of the battery 11.

[0015] In practical applications, the battery module 10 can be used in various fields. For example, the battery module 10 described above can be used in vehicles, ships, drones, and the like. For instance, a vehicle can be equipped with the battery module 10 described above. The battery 11 in the battery module 10 can provide electrical energy for a drive unit (e.g., a motor) in the vehicle, and the vehicle can perform driving and other functions when the drive unit is operating. In practical applications, the temperature sensing unit 12 can effectively monitor the temperature of the battery 11 to ensure that the battery 11 remains within an appropriate temperature range.For example, if the temperature sensing unit 12 detects that the temperature of battery 11 is relatively low, a heating device in the vehicle can warm up battery 11 to improve its efficiency. Conversely, if the temperature sensing unit 12 detects that the temperature of battery 11 is relatively high, the heating device in the vehicle can cool down battery 11 to improve its safety.

[0016] In practice, the types of thermal element 122 can vary.

[0017] The thermal element 122 is a component made of a thermosensitive material whose physical properties change with temperature variations. This type of component can be installed on a printed circuit board (PCB) or a flexible circuit board. Thermal elements are typically packaged in a similar form to metal film resistors, small ceramic capacitors, and surface-mount components. In this case, they are often referred to as thermistors. The resistance of some thermistors decreases with increasing temperature, such as an NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient) thermistor. The resistance value of an NTC thermistor can decrease with increasing temperature. Due to its large temperature coefficient, it can detect small temperature changes, thus accurately reflecting the temperature of battery 11.For temperature sensing applied to the surface of certain objects or a specific ambient temperature, the thermal element is typically manufactured in a variety of packaging forms according to the specific application, usually known as thermal sensors, to adapt to the sensing environment and to facilitate installation. In the disclosure, the thermistor and the thermal sensor are collectively referred to as the NTC thermistor. It is understood that in some embodiments, the thermal element 122 is not limited to containing only the NTC thermistor. The disclosure is not limited in this respect.

[0018] Furthermore, the types of carrier plate 121 can also differ in the specific implementation.

[0019] The carrier plate 121 can, for example, be a printed circuit board. In particular, the printed circuit board can be a printed circuit board (PCB) or a flexible printed circuit board (FPC). The thermal element 122 can be arranged on the carrier plate 121, e.g., including but not limited to processes such as welding, surface mounting, or the like, and establish an electrical connection with the carrier plate 121.

[0020] Furthermore, the battery module 10, in its specific embodiment, can contain a plurality of batteries 11 and the same number of temperature sensing units 12 as the batteries 11. The temperature sensing units 12 can be directly connected to the batteries 11 to effectively monitor the temperature of each battery 11. Moreover, each of the temperature sensing units 12 can be an independent structural element or a structural element with a specific integrated design. In the following description, the carrier board 121 is, for example, the printed circuit board. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, in one embodiment of the disclosure, several temperature sensing units 12 share a printed circuit board 121. In particular, the printed circuit board 121 can contain a main section 1211 and branch sections 1212. Each of the branch sections 1212 can be equipped with a thermal element 122. It is also understood that a printed circuit board of each of the branch sections 1212 can be subdivided into the printed circuit boards of the temperature sensing units 12. This structural arrangement facilitates the manufacturing and forming of the printed circuit board 121. Therefore, it is advantageous to improve the integrated setup and mass production of the temperature sensing unit 12 and to reduce manufacturing costs.

[0021] The structure of the temperature sensing unit 12 is described in detail below.

[0022] As in Fig. 3 and Fig. As shown in Figure 4, in one embodiment of the disclosure, the temperature sensing unit 12 comprises the printed circuit board 121 and the thermal element 122, which is arranged on the printed circuit board 121. To provide a certain degree of protection for the thermal element 122 and to prevent it from being damaged by an external force, the temperature sensing unit 12, in one embodiment of the disclosure, also includes a protective structure. In particular, the protective structure can be arranged on a top surface of the printed circuit board 121 and surround a periphery of the thermal element 122. If the top, left, right, front, and rear sides of the printed circuit board 121 are struck by foreign bodies, the protective structure can effectively prevent the foreign bodies from acting directly on the thermal element 122, thus improving the protective performance of the thermal element 122.

[0023] In practice, the types and structural forms of the protective structure can vary. In particular, the protective structure can comprise a rigid stand 123 or a flexible stand 124. That is, the protective structure can contain only the rigid stand 123 or only the flexible stand 124. Alternatively, it can contain both the rigid stand 123 and the flexible stand 124.

[0024] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 3, the protective structure in one embodiment of the disclosure comprises the rigid stand 123. In particular, the rigid stand 123 can comprise a lower frame 1231 and a protective claw 1232. The rigid stand 123 is rigidly connected to the printed circuit board 121 via the lower frame 1231. The protective claw 1232 extends upwards and surrounds the thermal element 122 in a space enclosed by the lower frame 1231 and the protective claw 1232.

[0025] In practical application, the rigid stand 123 can be made from, but is not limited to, metal, resin, polyethylene, and polypropylene materials. If the rigid stand 123 is made of a metal material, it can be attached to the printed circuit board 121 in some embodiments by methods such as welding, gluing, or similar processes. If the rigid stand 123 is made of a non-metallic material such as resin, it can also be attached to the printed circuit board 121 by methods such as gluing or similar processes.

[0026] To improve the dustproof and waterproof properties of the thermal element 122, a sealant 120 can be applied to its periphery. Specifically, the sealant 120 can fill a gap between the thermal element 122 and the rigid stand 123. This structural arrangement also effectively enhances the protective performance of the thermal element 122. For example, if the rigid stand 123 is deformed by an external force, the sealant 120 can absorb a certain impact force, thereby reducing the impact force transmitted from the rigid stand 123 to the thermal element 122.

[0027] To improve the performance of the temperature sensing unit 12, the sealing agent 120 can in some embodiments be made of a material with favorable thermal conductivity, such as a thermally conductive silicone, so that the heat on the circuit board 121 or the rigid stand 123 can be efficiently transferred to the thermal element 122.

[0028] In some embodiments, the protective structure can also include the elastic stand 124. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 3, the elastic stand 124 can be a rectangular donut-shaped structure (a rectangular structure with a rectangular opening or cavity) that surrounds the periphery of the thermal element 122 (or the rigid stand 123). The height of the elastic stand 124 can be greater than the height of the rigid stand 123. When an upper part of the circuit board 121 is struck by a foreign object, an impact force initially acts on the elastic stand 124. The elastic stand 124 can effectively absorb the impact force through its own elastic deformation. Therefore, the impact force transmitted to the rigid stand 123 can be effectively attenuated, thus effectively preventing bending deformation of the rigid stand 123 due to excessive force and ultimately improving the protective effect for the thermal element 122.

[0029] In some embodiments, the rigid stand 123 can also be designed as a "rectangular donut" or assume other shapes and structures. The disclosure is not limited in this respect.

[0030] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 4, in one embodiment of the disclosure, the rigid stand 123 is a "rectangular donut," and the elastic stand 124 is also a "rectangular donut." The elastic stand 124 is stacked on top of the rigid stand 123. In practice, the thickness (or height) of the rigid stand 123 can be greater than the thickness (or height) of the thermal element 122, so that the rigid stand 123 can provide beneficial protection for the thermal element 122. In a specific implementation, the rigid stand 123 and the elastic stand 124 can be firmly connected to each other by gluing or similar means, and the elastic stand 124 can be made of elastic materials such as foam.

[0031] In the actual implementation, the way in which the temperature sensing unit 12 and the battery 11 are connected may also differ.

[0032] For example, the temperature sensing unit 12 can be glued onto the housing of the battery 11. In particular, as shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the lower surface of the circuit board 121 is provided with an adhesive layer 125, and the circuit board 121 can be attached or glued to the housing of the battery 11 by means of the adhesive layer 125.

[0033] In some embodiments, a reinforcing plate 126 can be attached to the lower surface of the printed circuit board 121 to provide the board with favorable load-bearing capacity. In practice, the reinforcing plate 126 can be a structure integrally formed with the printed circuit board 121, or an additional structural component added later. In particular, the reinforcing plate 126 can be attached directly to the lower surface of the printed circuit board 121 during its manufacture. Alternatively, the reinforcing plate 126 can also be a separate plate-shaped structure that can be attached to the lower surface of the printed circuit board 121 later by methods such as gluing, welding, or similar processes.

[0034] On the other hand, if the temperature sensing unit 12 and the battery 11 are attached or fixed together, a positioning slot 111 can be provided on the housing of the battery 11 to ensure precise positioning of the temperature sensing unit 12 and the battery 11. As shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. As shown in Figure 6, the depth of the positioning slot 111 can, in practice, be greater than the height of the temperature sensing unit 12. Alternatively, the depth of the positioning slot 111 can also be equal to or less than the height of the temperature sensing unit 12. In particular, an upper surface of the temperature sensing unit 12 (or the protective structure) can be lower than a surface of the positioning slot 111. Alternatively, the upper surface of the temperature sensing unit 12 (or the protective structure) can be aligned with the surface of the positioning slot 111, or the upper surface of the temperature sensing unit 12 (or the protective structure) can be higher than the surface of the positioning slot 111.The above structural arrangement not only ensures the positioning accuracy for the temperature sensing unit 12 and the battery 11, but also offers advantages such as improved space utilization of the battery module 10 and a lower space occupancy of the battery module 10.

[0035] Furthermore, in some embodiments the temperature sensing unit 12 and the battery 11 can also be fixed in other forms relative to each other.

[0036] In one embodiment of the disclosure, the battery module 10 comprises, for example, a wiring harness component (not shown in the drawings). The wiring harness component can be rigidly connected to the battery. A lower side of the wiring harness component can abut an upper part of the protective structure (an upper part in the drawing). In a specific embodiment, the wiring harness component can comprise a wiring harness plate 13. The wiring harness plate 13 can provide support or protection for cables and other components in the battery module 10. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the wiring harness plate 13 can also provide relative fixation between the temperature sensing unit 12 and the battery 11.In particular, a lower surface of the cable harness plate 13 can rest against an upper surface of the elastic stand 124 in the temperature sensing unit 12 to press the temperature sensing unit 12 into a space between the cable harness plate 13 and the battery 11.

[0037] In practice, the temperature sensing unit 12 can rely solely on the pressure of the wiring harness plate 13 to maintain its relative position to the battery 11, or it can be combined with the connection layer 125 described above to improve the stability of the relative position between the temperature sensing unit 12 and the battery 11, thus preventing any changes to this position. Specifically, the temperature sensing unit 12 can be rigidly connected to the battery 11 by the connection layer 125, or a more stable connection can be established between the temperature sensing unit 12 and the battery 11 by the pressure of the wiring harness plate 13, preventing changes to the relative position due to external vibrations or collisions.

[0038] To ensure that the temperature sensing unit 12 is effectively pressed onto the battery 11 by the wiring harness plate 13, the elastic stand 124 in the temperature sensing unit 12 may protrude slightly from the positioning slot 111 in the housing of the battery 11; or the upper surface of the temperature sensing unit 12 (or the protective structure) may be higher than the surface of the positioning slot 111.

[0039] Furthermore, in practice the positional relationship between the printed circuit board 121 and the cable harness board 13 may also be different.

[0040] For example, the entire circuit board 121 can be completely housed in the space between the wiring harness board 13 and the battery 11. Alternatively, the main section 1211 of the circuit board 121 can be located on top of the wiring harness board 13, and the branch section 1212 (or the temperature sensing unit 12) of the circuit board 121 can be located in the space between the wiring harness board 13 and the battery 11.

[0041] As in Fig. 1 and Fig.As shown in Figure 6, in one embodiment of the disclosure, the main section 1211 of the printed circuit board 121 is located on the top side of the wiring harness board 13, and the branch section 1212 (or the temperature sensing unit 12) of the printed circuit board 121 is located in the space between the wiring harness board 13 and the battery 11. In particular, a receiving slot 131 for receiving the temperature sensing unit 12 is provided on a lower side of the wiring harness board 13. A side wall of the receiving slot 131 is provided with a cable passage 132. The branch section in the printed circuit board 121 can project from the cable passage 132 into the receiving slot 131, thus facilitating assembly.

[0042] During the assembly of the battery module 10, a busbar (not shown in the drawing; the busbar can be a conductive, plate-shaped structure, such as an aluminum plate) and the battery 11 can first be mounted. In particular, a plurality of batteries 11 can be arranged in predetermined positions. The busbar can then be placed over the batteries 11, and the busbar and a terminal 112 of the battery 11 can be connected by methods such as welding or similar, thereby establishing electrical and mechanical connections between the busbar and the batteries 11. The wiring harness panel 13 and the circuit board 121 can then be assembled. Specifically, the main section 1211 of the circuit board 121 can first be attached to the top of the wiring harness panel 13.The branch sections 1212 (or the temperature sensing unit 12) of the printed circuit board 121 can then be inserted into the receiving slot 131 of the wiring harness board 13, thus joining the wiring harness board 13 and the printed circuit board 121. The wiring harness board 13, the printed circuit board 121, and the batteries 11 can then be assembled. Specifically, a component consisting of the wiring harness board 13 and the printed circuit board 121 can be placed over the batteries 11. Next, the wiring harness board 13 is pressed down so that a lower surface of the branch section 1212 of the printed circuit board 121 is attached to the housing (or the positioning slot 111) of the battery 11. The wiring harness board 13 and the batteries 11 can then be firmly connected using adhesives, screws, or other fasteners, thus completing the assembly process for integrating the battery module 10.

[0043] Other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to the person skilled in the art from considering the description and practice of the disclosure disclosed herein. The disclosure is intended to cover all variations, uses, or adaptations of the disclosure. These variations, uses, or adaptations follow the general principles of the disclosure and include common knowledge or conventional technical means not disclosed in the present disclosure.

Claims

[1] Battery module (10) comprising a battery (11), a temperature sensing unit (12) and a wiring harness board component; wherein a lower side of the cable harness plate component is provided with a receiving slot (131); wherein the battery (11) is provided with a positioning slot (111); wherein the positioning slot (111) is aligned with the receiving slot (131) and / or the positioning slot (111) corresponds to the receiving slot (131) and / or the receiving slot (131) serves to receive the temperature sensing unit (12); and wherein at least part of the temperature sensing unit (12) is arranged between the receiving slot (131) and the positioning slot (111) and / or at least part of the temperature sensing unit (12) is arranged within the positioning slot (111) for sensing a temperature of the battery (11). [2] Battery module (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein a lower side of the wiring harness panel component, in particular a wiring harness panel (13), abuts the temperature sensing unit (12) to secure the temperature sensing unit (12) to the battery (11). [3] Battery module (10) according to claim 1, wherein a cable harness plate (13) of the cable harness plate component abuts the temperature sensing unit (12) to attach the temperature sensing unit (12) to the battery (11). [4] Battery module (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the battery (11) has a housing, the positioning slot (111) being provided on the housing. [5] Battery module (10) according to claim 4, wherein the depth of the positioning slot (111) is less than the height of the temperature sensing unit (12). [6] Battery module (10) according to claim 4, wherein the depth of the positioning slot (111) is greater than the height of the temperature sensing unit (12). [7] Battery module (10) according to claim 4, wherein the depth of the positioning slot (111) is equal to the height of the temperature sensing unit (12). [8] Battery module (10) according to claim 4, wherein the temperature sensing unit (12) is fixed within the positioning slot (111) and / or is firmly connected to the positioning slot (111). [9] Battery module (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cable harness panel component comprises a cable harness panel (13) arranged over several batteries (11) and providing support and / or protection for the cables and components within the battery module (10). [10] Battery module (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein a lower side of the cable harness plate component, in particular the cable harness plate (13), is provided with a receiving slot (131). [11] Battery module (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein the receiving slot (131) is located at the temperature sensing unit (12). [12] Battery module (10) according to claim 10 or 11, wherein a part of the temperature sensing unit (12) is located in the receiving slot (131) and another part of the temperature sensing unit (12) protrudes from the receiving slot (131). [13] Battery module (10) according to one of claims 10 to 12, wherein a side wall of the receiving slot (131) is provided with a cable passage (132), a part of the temperature sensing unit (12) is arranged in the receiving slot (131) and another part extends out of the receiving slot (131) through the cable passage (132). [14] Battery module (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the temperature sensing unit (12) has a carrier plate (121), a part of the carrier plate (121) is arranged in the positioning slot (111). [15] Battery module (10) according to claim 14, wherein the lower surface of the carrier plate (121) rests against the positioning slot (111). [16] Battery module (10) according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the lower surface of the carrier plate (121) is attached to the positioning slot (111). [17] Battery module (10) according to one of claims 14 to 16, wherein the carrier plate (121) has a printed circuit board (121), wherein the printed circuit board (121) is optionally arranged between the receiving slot (131) and the positioning slot (111). [18] Battery module (10) according to claim 17, wherein the circuit board (121) has a main section (1211) and a branch section (1212). [19] Battery module (10) according to claim 18, wherein the branch section (1212) is located in the positioning slot (111). [20] Battery module (10) according to claim 19, wherein the branch section (1212) is attached to the positioning slot (111). [21] Battery module (10) according to claim 18, wherein the branch section (1212) of the circuit board (121) is arranged in the receiving slot (131). [22] Battery module (10) according to claim 21, wherein a side wall of the receiving slot (131) is provided with a cable passage (132) which allows the branch section (1212) of the circuit board (121) to extend through the cable passage (132) into the receiving slot (131). [23] Battery module (10) according to any one of claims 17 to 22, wherein the circuit board (121) comprises a flexible circuit board and / or a printed circuit board. [24] Battery module (10) according to one of claims 17 to 23, wherein several temperature sensing units (12) share a single printed circuit board (121). [25] Battery module (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 24, wherein the temperature sensing unit (12) has a thermal element (122), wherein the thermal element (122) is arranged between the receiving slot (131) and the positioning slot (111). [26] Battery module (10) according to claim 25, wherein a part of the thermal element (122) is arranged within the positioning slot (111). [27] Battery module (10) according to one of claims 14 to 25, wherein the thermal element (122) is arranged on the upper surface of the carrier plate (121). [28] Battery module (10) according to claim 25, wherein the thermal element (122) is attached to the carrier plate (121) by welding or surface mounting. [29] Battery module (10) according to one of claims 18 to 28, wherein the thermal element (122) is arranged on the branch section (1212) of the printed circuit board (121). [30] Battery module (10) according to one of claims 25 to 29, wherein a part of the thermal element (122) is arranged within the receiving slot (131). [31] Battery module (10) according to claim 25, wherein the circuit board (121) has several branch sections (1212) each being provided with a thermal element (122). [32] Battery module (10) according to one of claims 25 to 31, wherein the thermal element (122) is a thermistor whose resistance decreases with increasing temperature. [33] Battery module (10) according to claim 32, wherein the thermistor comprises metal film resistors, small ceramic capacitors and / or surface-mounted solder elements. [34] Battery module (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the temperature sensing unit (12) has a protective structure, wherein the lower side of the cable harness plate component, in particular the cable harness plate (13), rests against an upper part of the protective structure. [35] Battery module (10) according to any one of claims 14 to 34, wherein the protective structure is arranged on the upper surface of the carrier plate (121) and surrounds the periphery of the thermal element (122). [36] Battery module (10) according to any one of claims 17 to 35, wherein the protective structure is arranged on the upper surface of the circuit board (121). [37] Battery module (10) according to claim 34, wherein the protective structure has a rigid stand (123) and / or an elastic stand (124). [38] Battery module (10) according to claim 37, wherein the rigid stand (123) has a lower frame (1231), wherein the rigid stand (123) is attached to the carrier plate (121) via the lower frame (1231). [39] Battery module (10) according to claim 38, wherein the rigid stand (123) has protective claws (1232) extending upwards and surrounding the thermal element (122) within a space enclosed by the lower frame (1231) and the protective claws (1232). [40] Battery module (10) according to claim 37, wherein the rigid stand (123) is made of at least one of the materials metal or resin, e.g. polyethylene and / or polypropylene. [41] Battery module (10) according to claim 40, wherein the rigid stator (123) is made of non-metallic materials, such as resin, and the rigid stator (123) is connected to the circuit board (121). [42] Battery module (10) according to claim 37, wherein both the rigid stand (123) and the elastic stand (124) have a hollow or rectangular donut-shaped structure, e.g. a rectangular structure with a rectangular cavity. [43] Battery module (10) according to claim 37, wherein the elastic stand (124) is stacked on the rigid stand (123). [44] Battery module (10) according to claim 43, wherein the rigid stand (123) and the elastic stand (124) are attached to each other by bonding. [45] Battery module (10) according to claim 37, wherein the elastic stand (124) may be made of a material comprising foam. [46] Battery module (10) according to claim 37, wherein the lower surface of the cable harness plate component, in particular the cable harness plate (13), rests against the upper surface of the elastic stand (124) of the temperature sensing unit (12). [47] Battery module (10) according to one of claims 37 to 46, wherein a part of the elastic stand (124) extends beyond the positioning slot (111). [48] ​​Battery module (10) according to one of claims 25 to 47, wherein the temperature sensing unit (12) further comprises a sealing means (120), wherein the sealing means (120) is provided around a periphery of the thermal element (122). [49] Battery module (10) according to any one of claims 34 to 48, wherein a gap is provided between the thermal element (122) and the protective structure, wherein the sealing means (120) is provided in the gap between the thermal element (122) and the protective structure. [50] Battery module (10) according to claim 48, wherein the sealing means (120) is made of a thermally conductive material. [51] Battery module (10) according to claim 50, wherein the sealing material (120) consists of thermally conductive silicone. [52] Battery module (10) according to any one of claims 14 to 49, wherein the carrier plate (121) has a reinforcement plate (126), wherein the reinforcement plate (126) is arranged on the lower surface of the carrier plate (121). [53] Battery module (10) according to claim 52, wherein the reinforcement plate (126) is formed integrally with the carrier plate (121) or is arranged separately from it. [54] Battery module (10) according to claim 53, wherein the reinforcement plate (126) is attached to the carrier plate (121) by gluing or welding. [55] Battery module (10) according to claim 52, wherein the carrier plate (121) has a printed circuit board (121), wherein the lower surface of the branch section (1212) of the printed circuit board (121) is provided with the reinforcement plate (126). [56] Battery module (10) according to one of claims 52 to 55, wherein the reinforcement plate (126) is in contact with the positioning slot (111) of the battery (11). [57] Battery module (10) according to claim 56, wherein the reinforcement plate (126) is attached to the positioning slot (111). [58] Battery module (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the battery module (10) has several temperature sensing units (12), wherein the temperature sensing units (12) are arranged in one-to-one correspondence to several batteries (11). [59] Battery module (10) according to any one of claims 17 to 58, wherein the entire printed circuit board (121) is arranged in a space between the cable harness board component, in particular the cable harness board (13), and the battery (11). [60] Battery module (10) according to claim 59, wherein the printed circuit board (121) has a main section (1211), wherein the main section (1211) of the printed circuit board (121) is arranged above the cable harness board component, in particular the cable harness board (13). [61] Battery module (10) according to claim 60, wherein the branch section (1212) of the printed circuit board (121) is arranged between the cable harness board component, in particular the cable harness board (13), and the battery (11). [62] Battery module (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the wiring harness panel component, in particular the wiring harness panel (13), is attached to the battery (11). [63] Application, such as vehicle, ship or drone, with a propulsion device, e.g. a motor, and with at least one battery module (10) according to any of the preceding claims, which provides energy for the propulsion device. [64] Application according to the preceding claim, wherein the temperature sensing unit (12) is configured to monitor the temperature of the battery (11); and wherein, if the temperature sensing unit (12) detects that the temperature of the battery (11) is relatively low, a heating device of the application warms up the battery (11). [65] Application according to one of the two preceding claims, wherein the temperature sensing unit (12) is configured to monitor the temperature of the battery (11); and wherein, if the temperature sensing unit (12) detects that the temperature of the battery (11) is relatively high, the heating device of the application cools the battery (11).

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