Heat absorbing pouch assembly for secondary batteries

Abstract

The disclosed invention relates to a heat absorbing pouch assembly, which in one example includes a heat absorbing pouch in which a liquid-impregnated absorbent material is sealed and a pouch cartridge including a pair of frames that bind together on both sides a heat fused sealing portion formed along the edge of the heat absorbing pouch.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a heat absorbing pouch assembly capable of suppressing a heat propagation phenomenon in which other surrounding secondary batteries are continuously overheated when thermal runaway occurs.

[0002] This application claims the benefit of priority based on Korean Patent Application No. 10-2022-0071856 dated June 14, 2022, and all contents disclosed in the documents of said Korean patent application are incorporated herein by reference. [Background technology]

[0003] Unlike primary batteries, secondary batteries can be recharged, and they have been much researched and developed in recent years due to their potential for miniaturization and large capacity. The demand for secondary batteries as an energy source is rapidly increasing due to the increasing technological development and demand for mobile devices, as well as the emergence of electric vehicles and energy storage systems in response to the modern demand for environmental protection.

[0004] Secondary batteries are classified into coin type batteries, cylindrical type batteries, square type batteries, and pouch type batteries according to the shape of the battery case. The electrode assembly installed inside the battery case of the secondary battery is a power generating element capable of charging and discharging, which is made of a laminated structure of electrodes and a separator.

[0005] Since secondary batteries are required to be used continuously for long periods of time, it is necessary to effectively control the heat generated during the charging and discharging process.If secondary batteries are not cooled smoothly, a positive feedback chain reaction occurs in which a rise in temperature causes an increase in current, and the increase in current causes another rise in temperature, ultimately leading to a catastrophic state of thermal runaway.

[0006] In addition, when secondary batteries are grouped together in the form of a module or pack, a thermal propagation phenomenon occurs in which thermal runaway in one secondary battery causes other surrounding secondary batteries to continuously overheat. Furthermore, there is a high risk of fire due to ignition sources such as flammable gases released from an overheated secondary battery and heating electrodes, so it is necessary to suppress this risk of fire. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Korean Patent Publication No. 2021-0109316 (Published on September 6, 2021) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] An object of the present invention is to provide a heat absorbing pouch assembly that can effectively suppress and prevent the heat propagation phenomenon caused by thermal runaway occurring in a secondary battery.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to enable a heat absorbing pouch, which is difficult to maintain its shape, to be disposed between secondary batteries in an accurate position and size.

[0010] However, the technical problem that the present invention aims to solve is not limited to the above-mentioned problem, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art from the description of the invention described below. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] The present invention relates to a heat absorbing pouch assembly, which in one example includes a heat absorbing pouch in which a liquid-impregnated absorbent material is sealed and a pouch cartridge including a pair of frames that bind together on both sides a heat fused sealing portion formed along the edge of the heat absorbing pouch.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, a first weak part having a relatively low burst strength is provided on the heat-sealed sealing part, and a venting hole is provided on the frame in an area corresponding to the first weak part.

[0013] The pouch cartridge can expose the surface of the heat absorbing pouch in an internal region of a frame that is bound to the heat fusion sealing portion.

[0014] The endothermic pouch may be provided with a second weakened portion having a relatively low burst strength on a surface not covered by the pouch cartridge.

[0015] For example, the second weakened portion may be located directly below the venting induction hole.

[0016] In one embodiment of the invention, the absorbent material may be a superabsorbent matrix comprising superabsorbent polymers (SAP) or superabsorbent fibers (SAF).

[0017] The liquid may then be water mixed with an additive, which may be a substance that reduces the surface tension of the water, or a fire extinguishing agent.

[0018] The liquid impregnated in the highly absorbent matrix absorbs heat and undergoes a phase change to gas. When the pressure of the gas exceeds the burst strength of the first weak part, the first weak part ruptures and the gas inside the heat-absorbing pouch is induced to eject through the venting induction hole.

[0019] In one example, the burst strength of the second weakened portion can be higher than the burst strength of the first weakened portion.

[0020] Meanwhile, in another embodiment of the present invention, one or more guide holes may be provided on the heat-sealed portion of the heat-absorbing pouch, and at least one of the pair of frames may be provided with a protrusion to be inserted into the guide hole.

[0021] Here, the heat absorbing pouch and the frame may be aligned with each other by inserting the protrusions of the frame into the guide holes of the heat absorbing pouch.

[0022] The pair of frames are each provided with a hook, and the pair of frames can be fastened together by fastening the corresponding hooks to each other.

[0023] An incision may be formed on the heat-sealed portion of the heat-absorbing pouch at a position corresponding to the hook. Effect of the Invention

[0024] According to the heat-absorbing pouch assembly of the present invention having the above-mentioned configuration, the heat-absorbing pouch can quickly absorb and disperse heat in an environment where there is a large temperature rise, such as during rapid charging, thereby suppressing the occurrence of thermal runaway and maintaining performance and lifespan without a high temperature rise.

[0025] In addition, in the present invention, when a thermal runaway phenomenon occurs in a secondary battery, the liquid impregnated in the absorbent material inside the heat-absorbing pouch absorbs heat and vaporizes, and when the vaporized gas rises above a certain pressure, it ruptures the heat-absorbing pouch and is ejected, thereby cooling the flammable gas released from the overheated battery cell and ignition sources such as the heating electrodes, suppressing the flames and greatly reducing the risk of fire.

[0026] The heat absorbing pouch assembly of the present invention includes a pouch cartridge that is attached to the heat fused sealing portion of the heat absorbing pouch, and maintains its outer shape in a specific configuration, thereby enabling the heat absorbing pouch to be positioned in an accurate position and size between the secondary batteries.

[0027] In addition, the risk of fire can be more effectively reduced by accurately inducing the direction of gas generated inside the heat absorbing pouch through the venting induction hole provided in the pouch cartridge.

[0028] However, the technical effects that can be obtained by the present invention are not limited to the effects described above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art from the description of the invention described below. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0029] The following drawings attached to this specification illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and, together with the detailed description of the invention described below, serve to further understand the technical concept of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention should not be interpreted as being limited only to the matters described in such drawings. [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating a heat absorbing pouch assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the endothermic pouch assembly of FIG. 1. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a plan view illustrating the endothermic pouch of FIG. 2. [Figure 4] 2 is an enlarged view of part “A” in FIG. 1. [Diagram 5] 1 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a heat absorbing pouch assembly is disposed between secondary batteries; [Figure 6] 1 is a diagram illustrating a heat absorbing pouch assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the endothermic pouch assembly of FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of part “B” in FIG. 6. [Figure 9] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of part “C” in FIG. 6. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0030] Since the present invention can be modified in various ways and can have various embodiments, specific embodiments will be described in detail below.

[0031] However, this is not intended to limit the invention to any particular embodiment, but is to be understood as including all modifications, equivalents, or alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0032] In the present invention, the terms "comprise" and "have" are intended to specify the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but are to be understood as not precluding the presence or additional possibility of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0033] In addition, in the present invention, when a layer, film, region, plate, or other portion is described as being "on" another portion, this includes not only the case where it is "directly on" the other portion, but also the case where there is another portion in between. Conversely, when a layer, film, region, plate, or other portion is described as being "under" the other portion, this includes not only the case where it is "directly under" the other portion, but also the case where there is another portion in between. In addition, in the present application, being "on" can include not only the case where it is located at the top, but also the case where it is located at the bottom.

[0034] The present invention relates to an endothermic pouch assembly which, in one example, includes an endothermic pouch and a pouch cartridge that is coupled to the endothermic pouch.

[0035] The heat absorbing pouch contains a liquid-impregnated absorbent material in a sealed manner. When the heat absorbing pouch comes into contact with the surface of the secondary battery, the liquid inside the pouch absorbs the heat of the secondary battery.

[0036] The pouch cartridge includes a pair of frames that bind the heat-sealed seals formed along the edges of the heat-absorbing pouch on both sides. Normally, due to the characteristics of a pouch made of a laminate sheet material, it is difficult to maintain a specific shape, but the pouch cartridge made of a metal or synthetic resin material encloses the edges of the heat-absorbing pouch, so that the shape of the entire heat-absorbing pouch assembly is standardized. Therefore, the heat-absorbing pouch assembly of the present invention ensures that the heat-absorbing pouch is placed between the secondary batteries at the correct position and size.

[0037] The heat absorbing pouch assembly of the present invention has a first weak part having a relatively low burst strength on the heat fusion sealing part of the heat absorbing pouch, and a venting induction hole is provided in the frame of the pouch cartridge in an area corresponding to the first weak part.

[0038] Therefore, the direction of the gas generated inside the heat absorbing pouch can be accurately guided through the venting induction hole provided in the pouch cartridge, thereby making it possible to more effectively reduce the risk of fire by avoiding parts that are vulnerable to high-temperature gases and flames.

[0039] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. For reference, the directions of front, back, up, down, left and right specifying relative positions used in the following description are intended to facilitate understanding of the invention, and unless otherwise specified, are based on the directions shown in the drawings.

[0040] (First embodiment) Fig. 1 is a view illustrating a heat-absorbing pouch assembly 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the heat-absorbing pouch assembly 10 of Fig. 1. The heat-absorbing pouch assembly 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0041] The endothermic pouch assembly 10 of the present invention means an assembly in which an endothermic pouch 100 is combined with a pouch cartridge 200. The endothermic pouch 100 can be manufactured using a flexible laminate sheet, and an absorbent material 110 impregnated with a liquid is sealed and stored therein.

[0042] The pouch cartridge 200 includes a pair of frames 210 that bind the heat-sealing sealing portion 120 formed along the edge of the heat-absorbing pouch 100 on both sides. The frames 210 may be made of a metal such as aluminum or a synthetic resin such as polycarbonate.

[0043] It is difficult to maintain the shape of the heat absorbing pouch 100 exactly the same due to the flexibility of the laminate sheet that is the packaging material, but the frame 210, which is a structural member, fixes the edges of the heat absorbing pouch 100, so that the overall shape and size of the heat absorbing pouch assembly 10 is fairly uniform and standardized.

[0044] Therefore, the heat absorbing pouch assembly 10 of the present invention ensures that the heat absorbing pouch 100 is positioned in a precise position and size between the secondary batteries 1000, which in turn makes it easier to manage manufacturing tolerances and deviations when constructing a battery module or pack incorporating multiple secondary batteries 1000 and heat absorbing pouches 100.

[0045] The pouch cartridge 200 exposes the surface of the heat absorbing pouch 100 at the inner region of the frame 210 that is bound to the heat fusion sealing portion 120 of the heat absorbing pouch 100. In other words, the inner region of the frame 210 forms an open space. This is to maximize the heat absorbing contact surface that directly contacts the surface of the secondary battery 1000 by exposing most of the surface of the heat absorbing pouch 100 as shown in FIG.

[0046] Fig. 3 is a plan view showing the heat absorbing pouch 100 of Fig. 2. Referring to Figs. 2 and 3, a first weak part 122 having a relatively low burst strength is provided on the heat fusion sealing part 120 of the heat absorbing pouch 100. Correspondingly, as shown in Figs. 2 and 4, a frame 210 is provided with a venting induction hole 220 in an area corresponding to the first weak part 122, and the venting induction hole 220 communicates the inner surface of the frame 210 with the outside.

[0047] The liquid impregnated in a large amount in the absorbent 110 housed in the heat absorbing pouch 100 absorbs heat generated in the secondary battery 1000, but vaporizes when the temperature exceeds the boiling point. Due to an increase in volume caused by a phase change from liquid to gas, internal pressure acts on the heat absorbing pouch 100 that seals the absorbent 110. The heat absorbing pouch 100 is provided with a first fragile part 122 that breaks preferentially when the liquid impregnated in the absorbent 110 vaporizes and the internal pressure increases.

[0048] The body of the heat absorbing pouch 100 may be manufactured using a flexible laminate sheet, and the laminate sheet may have a three-layer or more structure including an aluminum thin film layer, an inner resin layer formed inside the aluminum thin film layer, and an outer resin layer formed outside the aluminum thin film layer. For example, the inner resin layer may be cast polypropylene (CPP) or polypropylene (PP), and the outer resin layer may be polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or nylon.

[0049] The first weak portion 122 of the heat absorbing pouch 100 is configured to break preferentially due to an increase in internal pressure caused by vaporization of liquid by locally reducing the sealing strength of the heat fusion sealing part 120. That is, the first weak portion 122 may be formed in a manner that reduces the heat fusion strength of the heat fusion sealing part 120 compared to the surrounding area. For example, the first weak portion 122 may be formed by making the thickness thinner than the surrounding area, by forming a notch to reduce strength, or by locally removing an aluminum thin film layer that maintains durability.

[0050] As described above, by providing the first weak part 122 in the heat absorbing pouch 100, when a thermal runaway phenomenon occurs in the secondary battery 1000 and the secondary battery 1000 becomes overheated, the liquid impregnated in the absorbent 110 in the heat absorbing pouch 100 absorbs the heat and vaporizes, and when the internal pressure of the vaporized gas exceeds a certain pressure, i.e., exceeds the burst strength of the first weak part 122, the first weak part 122 ruptures and ejects the gas. The gas ejected from the heat absorbing pouch 100 cools the flammable gas and ignition sources such as the heating electrode emitted from the overheated secondary battery 1000, suppressing the flames and greatly reducing the risk of fire.

[0051] 4, the frame 210 is provided with venting holes 220 in an area corresponding to the first weak portion 122. Therefore, gas emitted when the first weak portion 122 is broken is discharged to the outside through the venting holes 220. That is, the gas emitted from the heat absorbing pouch 100 is guided and discharged in a direction determined by the venting holes 220.

[0052] Such induction venting is very useful and important in terms of the safety of the battery module or pack. The secondary battery 1000 itself as well as the battery module or pack includes electrical components that are vulnerable to heat, fire, moisture, etc. Also, in vehicles, devices, equipment, etc. to which the battery module / pack is mounted, it is necessary to specify the venting direction to minimize safety accidents such as loss of life. Therefore, the heat-absorbing pouch assembly 10 of the present invention can realize optimal induction venting by suitably designing the positions of the first weak portion 122 and the venting induction hole 220, thereby improving the safety of the secondary battery 1000 and the battery module / pack.

[0053] In addition, the endothermic pouch 100 may further include a second weakened portion 130 having a relatively low burst strength on a surface not covered by the pouch cartridge 200. For example, the second weakened portion 130 may be located directly below the venting induction hole 220 and disposed to eject gas in close proximity to the direction of the induced venting.

[0054] The second weakened portion 130 provides an additional gas outlet, for example, to provide an additional outlet when the gas ejection through the first weakened portion 122 and the venting induction hole 220 is insufficient, or may be provided as a safety outlet when the internal pressure of the heat absorbing pouch 100 rises above an expected level. In this regard, the rupture strength of the second weakened portion 130 may be set higher than the rupture strength of the first weakened portion 122, so that the first weakened portion 122 ruptures first, followed by the second weakened portion 130.

[0055] Meanwhile, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the absorbent 110 may be an absorbent 10 including a super absorbent matrix, for example, a super absorbent polymer (SAP) or a super absorbent fiber (SAF). The super absorbent matrix is ​​porous or fibrous and is capable of absorbing a large amount of liquid by exhibiting capillary action, and the super absorbent fiber may be manufactured in the form of a fiber such as a nonwoven fabric by processing a super absorbent resin.

[0056] In the present invention, the specific types of the superabsorbent resin and the superabsorbent fiber produced therefrom are not particularly limited, and any type that has excellent absorption capacity for fluids, especially water, can be used without limitation. In the present invention, examples of the superabsorbent resin include polyacrylic acid, polyacrylates, polyacrylate graft polymers, starch, crosslinked carboxymethyl cellulose, acrylic acid copolymers, hydrolyzed starch-acrylonitrile graft copolymers, starch-acrylic acid graft copolymers, saponified vinyl acetate-acrylic acid ester copolymers, hydrolyzed acrylonitrile copolymers, hydrolyzed acrylamide copolymers, ethylene-maleic anhydride copolymers, isobutylene-maleic anhydride copolymers, polyvinyl sulfonic acid, polyvinyl phosphonic acid, polyvinyl phosphoric acid, polyvinyl sulfuric acid, sulfuric acid, and sulfuric acid. Examples of the crosslinking agent include one or more selected from the group consisting of quaternized polystyrene, polyvinylamine, polydialkylaminoalkyl(meth)acrylamide, polyethyleneimine, polyallylamine, polyallylguanidine, polydimethyldiallylammonium hydroxide, quaternized polystyrene derivatives, guanidine-modified polystyrene, quaternized poly(meth)acrylamide, polyvinylguanidine, and mixtures thereof, and preferably include one or more selected from the group consisting of crosslinked polyacrylates, crosslinked polyacrylic acids, and crosslinked acrylic acid copolymers, but are not limited thereto.

[0057] In the present invention, the type of acrylic acid copolymer used as the superabsorbent resin is not particularly limited, but it may be a copolymer containing an acrylic acid monomer and one or more comonomers selected from the group consisting of maleic acid, itaconic acid, acrylamide, 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid, 2-(meth)acryloylethanesulfonic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl (meth)acrylate, and styrenesulfonic acid.

[0058] In the present invention, the highly absorbent resin can have a water absorption capacity of 10 g / g to 500 g / g, preferably 50 g / g to 200 g / g, but is not limited thereto. That is, 1 g of highly absorbent resin can absorb 10 g to 500 g of water, preferably 50 g to 200 g of water.

[0059] In the present invention, the greater the water absorption capacity of the superabsorbent resin, the longer the cooling effect can last; however, if it exceeds 500 g / g, the fluidity of the superabsorbent resin increases and it becomes difficult to maintain its shape, making it difficult to provide effective cooling, and if it is less than 10 g / g, the cooling effect will last too short and may be inefficient.

[0060] In the first embodiment of the present invention, the liquid impregnated in the absorbent material 110 may be water. Water is a substance that has the highest specific heat and latent heat among readily available liquids. Therefore, the water contained in the absorbent material 100 is suitable for application to the heat absorbing pouch 100 of the present invention since it absorbs a large amount of heat during the process of changing phase to gas starting before vaporization.

[0061] In addition, the water impregnated in the absorbent 110 may be mixed with an additive that can enhance the fire extinguishing function. For example, the additive mixed with the water may be a substance that reduces the surface tension of the water, or a fire extinguishing agent. Examples of substances that reduce the surface tension of water include wetting agents and surfactants. When the surface tension of water is reduced, the penetration effect of water increases, thereby enhancing the fire extinguishing effect against ignition sources such as heating electrodes and ignition particles.

[0062] The extinguishing agent is a general term for an agent that exerts a fire-extinguishing function by itself, and various currently commercially available powder extinguishing agents and liquid extinguishing agents can be used. For example, an extinguishing agent with the product name F-500 EA (manufactured by HAZARD CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.) can be added to water.

[0063] Second embodiment FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating a heat absorbing pouch assembly 10 according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is an exploded oblique view of the heat absorbing pouch assembly 10 of FIG. 6. The second embodiment of the present invention further includes a structure for improving the assembly or manufacturing efficiency between the heat absorbing pouch 100 and the pouch cartridge 200.

[0064] 6 and 7, in a second embodiment of the present invention, one or more guide holes 124 are provided on the heat-sealed sealing portion 120 of the heat-absorbing pouch 100, and at least one of the pair of frame members 210 is provided with a protrusion 230 to be inserted into the guide hole 124.

[0065] Therefore, when the heat absorbing pouch 100 and the frame 210 are joined together, the protrusions 230 of the frame 210 are inserted into the guide holes 124 of the heat absorbing pouch 100, so that the heat absorbing pouch 100 and the frame 210 can be accurately aligned with each other.

[0066] In the first embodiment, the heat fusion sealing part 120 of the heat absorbing pouch 100 is compressed and fixed by a pair of mutually joined frames 210, but in the second embodiment, the protrusions 230 of the frame 210 penetrate the guide holes 124 of the heat absorbing pouch 100, thereby improving the fixing force of the heat absorbing pouch 100. That is, even when an external force acts directly on the heat absorbing pouch 100 through the exposed surface of the frame 210, the protrusions 230 penetrate and support the heat fusion sealing part 120, so that the heat absorbing pouch 100 is not separated from the frame 210 against an external force within the breaking strength of the heat fusion sealing part 120.

[0067] 8 is a cross-sectional view of part "B" in FIG. 6, and in the embodiment of FIG. 8, one of a pair of frame members 210 is provided with a protrusion 230, and the other is formed with a recess 232. The protrusion 230 passes through the guide hole 124 of the heat-sealing part 120 and is inserted into the recess 232, so that the heat-absorbing pouch 100 is more stably aligned and supported.

[0068] 6 and 7, the pair of frames 210 each include a hook 240. The hooks 240 are structured so that their hook-shaped protruding ends are elastically deformed to fasten together. Therefore, when the pair of opposing frames 210 are pressed with a predetermined force with the heat-absorbing pouch 100 placed therebetween, the corresponding hooks 240 engage with each other to fasten the pair of frames 210 together.

[0069] Therefore, in the second embodiment, the pouch cartridge 200 can be manufactured in a one-touch manner through hook connection without heat fusion or adhesion to connect the pair of frames 210. However, even when the hook structure is applied, it is of course possible to use heat fusion or adhesion in combination to more firmly connect the frame 210.

[0070] Also, cutouts 126 are formed on the heat fusion sealing part 120 of the heat absorbing pouch 100 at positions corresponding to the hooks 240 of the frame 210. The cutouts 126 provide a space for the pair of hooks 240 to approach each other and engage with each other, and the formation of the cutouts 126 allows the hooks 240 to be easily fastened.

[0071] The present invention has been described in more detail above with reference to the drawings and embodiments, etc. However, the configurations described in the drawings or embodiments, etc. in this specification are merely one embodiment of the present invention and do not represent all of the technical ideas of the present invention, so it should be understood that there may be various equivalents and modifications that can replace them at the time of filing this application. [Explanation of symbols]

[0072] 10: Heat absorbing pouch assembly 100: Endothermic pouch 110: Absorbent material 120: Heat-sealing sealing section 122: First weak part 124: Guide Hall 126: Incision 130: Second weak part 200: Pouch cartridge 210: Frame 220: Venting induction hole 230: Protrusion 232: Recess 240: Hook 1000: Secondary battery

Claims

1. a heat absorbing pouch in which a liquid-impregnated absorbent material is sealed and stored; a pouch cartridge including a pair of frames for binding a heat-sealed portion formed along an edge of the heat-absorbing pouch on both sides; a heat absorbing pouch assembly comprising:

2. A first weak portion having a relatively low burst strength is provided on the heat-sealed portion, The heat absorbing pouch assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the frame has a venting hole in an area corresponding to the first weak portion.

3. The pouch cartridge comprises: The heat absorbing pouch assembly according to claim 2 , wherein an inner region of a frame that is bound to the heat fusion sealing portion exposes a surface of the heat absorbing pouch.

4. The endothermic pouch comprises: The endothermic pouch assembly of claim 3 , wherein a second weakened portion having a relatively low burst strength is provided on a surface not covered by the pouch cartridge.

5. The heat absorbing pouch assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the second weakened portion is located directly below the venting induction hole.

6. The absorbent material is 10. The endothermic pouch assembly of claim 1 which is a superabsorbent matrix.

7. 7. The endothermic pouch assembly of claim 6, wherein the superabsorbent matrix comprises a superabsorbent polymer or a superabsorbent fiber.

8. The liquid is water mixed with an additive, 8. The heat absorbing pouch assembly of claim 7, wherein the additive is a material that reduces the surface tension of water or is a fire extinguishing agent.

9. A first weak portion having a relatively low burst strength is provided on the heat-sealed portion, The frame has a venting hole in a region corresponding to the first weak portion, The liquid impregnated in the highly absorbent matrix absorbs heat and undergoes a phase change to gas, The heat absorbing pouch assembly according to claim 7, wherein when the pressure of the gas exceeds the burst strength of the first weak portion, the first weak portion is ruptured and the gas inside the heat absorbing pouch is induced to be ejected through the venting induction hole.

10. The endothermic pouch comprises: A second weak portion having a relatively low burst strength is provided on a surface not covered by the pouch cartridge, 10. The endothermic pouch assembly of claim 9, wherein the second weakened portion has a higher burst strength than the first weakened portion.

11. The heat-absorbing pouch has one or more guide holes on the heat-sealing portion thereof, The heat absorbing pouch assembly according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the pair of frames is provided with a protrusion that is inserted into the guide hole.

12. The heat absorbing pouch assembly according to claim 11, wherein the heat absorbing pouch and the frame are aligned with each other by inserting a protrusion of the frame into a guide hole of the heat absorbing pouch.

13. The pair of frames each include a hook, The heat-absorbing pouch assembly according to claim 11, wherein the pair of frame members are fastened together by fastening corresponding hooks to each other.

14. The heat absorbing pouch assembly according to claim 13, wherein an incision is formed on the heat fused sealing portion of the heat absorbing pouch at a position corresponding to the hook.

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