Electrochemical and electronic devices

Abstract

The electrochemical device includes a housing, an electrode assembly, and a conductive plate, the electrode assembly being disposed within the housing, the conductive plate being electrically connected to the electrode assembly and protruding from the housing. The electrochemical device further includes a first layer, and a direction in which the conductive plate extends is defined as a first direction. In the first direction, the first layer includes a first region and a second region that are connected to each other, the first region being disposed within the housing, and the second region being disposed outside the housing. A direction perpendicular to one surface of the conductive plate is defined as a second direction. When viewed along the second direction, the second region partially overlaps the conductive plate and includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion. When viewed along the second direction, the first protrusion partially overlaps the conductive plate and protrudes along the first direction, and the second protrusion partially overlaps the conductive plate and protrudes along the first direction. In a third direction, the first protrusion and the second protrusion are spaced apart from each other. The present application further provides an electronic device. The present invention has improved sealing properties and service life.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present application relates to the field of energy storage technology, and in particular to electrochemical devices and electronic devices having the same. [Background technology]

[0002] Electrochemical devices (eg, batteries) are widely used in electronic products such as mobile electronics, power tools and electric vehicles, and users' requirements for electrochemical devices are also increasing.

[0003] In the manufacturing process of an electrochemical device, an upper case and a lower case need to be sealed together to form a closed housing to form a receiving space for containing an electrode assembly and an electrolyte. A conductive plate electrically connected to the electrode assembly protrudes from the housing. However, the protruding position of the conductive plate in the housing causes a problem of reduced airtightness. When mechanical abuse occurs (dropping, collision, vibration, etc.), the casing may leak, shortening the service life of the product. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, there is a need to propose an electrochemical device having improved hermeticity. There is also a need to provide an electronic device that includes the electrochemical device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The electrochemical device according to the present invention includes a housing, an electrode assembly, and a first conductive plate, the electrode assembly being disposed within the housing, the first conductive plate being electrically connected to the electrode assembly and protruding from the housing; The electrochemical device further comprises a first layer; When an extension direction of the first conductive plate is defined as a first direction, in the first direction, the first layer includes a first region and a second region that are connected to each other, the first region is provided within the housing, and the second region is provided outside the housing; a direction perpendicular to one surface of the first conductive plate is defined as a second direction, and when viewed along the second direction, the second region partially overlaps the first conductive plate, and the first layer includes an insulating material; the second region includes a first convex portion and a second convex portion, When viewed along the second direction, the first convex portion partially overlaps the first conductive plate and protrudes along the first direction, and the second convex portion partially overlaps the first conductive plate and protrudes along the first direction, A third direction, the first direction, and the second direction are defined as being perpendicular to each other, and in the third direction, the first convex portion and the second convex portion are spaced apart from each other.

[0006] The present invention provides a first convex portion and a second convex portion on the first layer. When mechanical abuse occurs, the stress generated in the first layer can be dispersed in the extension direction of the first convex portion and the second convex portion, which not only reduces the possibility of separation between the first layer and the first conductive plate, but also improves the sealing property of the first layer and improves the service life of the electrochemical device. At the same time, it is advantageous to reduce the possibility of the transition metal ions in the positive electrode conductive layer being eluted due to the deterioration of the sealing property of the first layer and the intrusion of water vapor into the housing, and to improve the memory performance and cycle performance of the electrochemical device. Furthermore, the first convex portion and the second convex portion increase the contact area between the first layer and the first conductive plate, so that when the first conductive plate generates heat during charging, the first convex portion and the second convex portion improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the first layer, improve the deterioration of the first layer due to frequent temperature changes, and are also advantageous to improve the sealing property of the first layer.

[0007] In some possible embodiments, when viewed along the second direction, the second region further includes a third convex portion provided between the first convex portion and the second convex portion, and the third convex portion protrudes along the first direction. The third convex portion further increases a contact area between the first layer and the first conductive plate, thereby further improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the first layer and improving the sealing performance of the first layer.

[0008] In some possible embodiments, when viewed along the second direction, the housing includes a first side provided between the first region and the second region, and in the first direction, a distance from the first side to an apex of the first convex portion is defined as a first distance, and a distance from the first side to an apex of the third convex portion is defined as a second distance, and the first distance is greater than the second distance. Therefore, the first convex portion can play a role in dispersing stress and improving heat dissipation effect, and is also advantageous in improving a situation in which the thickness of the first region connected to the surface of the first conductive plate becomes correspondingly small due to a large protruding distance of the third convex portion, and the influence on the sealing property of the first layer can be reduced.

[0009] In some possible embodiments, the number of the third protrusions is plural.

[0010] In some possible embodiments, a portion where the second region and the first conductive plate overlap when viewed along the second direction is defined as an overlap region, and the overlap region includes a fourth protrusion protruding along the second direction. Therefore, when the first conductive plate needs to be folded, the fourth protrusion can reduce the possibility of short circuit or corrosion caused by the first conductive plate directly contacting the metal layer exposed from the first side.

[0011] In some possible embodiments, the first layer includes a second side extending along the third direction, and the first protrusion is provided between the second side and the second protrusion in the third direction; In the first direction, a distance from the first side to the second side is a third distance, and the first distance is greater than the third distance. Therefore, the first protrusion can serve to disperse stress and improve heat dissipation effect, and also improves a situation in which the thickness of the first region connected to the side surface of the first conductive plate becomes correspondingly small when the protruding distance of the first side is large, thereby reducing the effect on the sealing property of the first layer.

[0012] In some possible embodiments, the second distance is greater than the third distance.

[0013] In some feasible embodiments, the third distance is 0.2 mm to 3.5 mm, and the ratio of the first distance to the third distance is in the range of 1.09 to 16. By limiting the range of the third distance, the present invention reduces the possibility that the hermeticity of the first layer is reduced due to a small overhang distance of the first side (insufficient pressure of the package head applied to the first layer), while also reducing the impact on the hermeticity of the first layer when the overhang distance of the first side is large. By defining the upper limit value of the third distance, the possibility of the first layer bursting after being folded can also be reduced. At the same time, the present invention limits the range of the ratio of the first distance to the third distance to improve the problem of reduced stress dispersion effect and heat dissipation effect when the first distance is small, and reduces the impact on the energy density of the electrochemical device when the first distance is large.

[0014] In some possible embodiments, when viewed along the second direction, the first conductive plate includes a first side and a second side arranged opposite each other, and in the first direction, an apex of the first convex portion overlaps with the first side and an apex of the second convex portion overlaps with the second side.

[0015] In some possible embodiments, the housing includes a main body and a connection part connected to the main body, the connection part is used to seal the main body, the electrode assembly is provided in the main body, the first conductive plate is electrically connected to the electrode assembly and extends from the connection part, and the first region connects the first conductive plate and the connection part. Thus, the first region can be used to seal a gap between the first conductive plate and the connection part, and reduce the possibility of liquid leakage.

[0016] In some possible embodiments, the housing includes a first case and a second case arranged opposite to each other, the first case includes a first polymer layer, the second case includes a second polymer layer, and the first polymer layer and the second polymer layer are bonded to each other to form the connection, thereby realizing a seal. The first polymer layer and the second polymer layer can also reduce the possibility that the housing will be dissolved or swollen by an organic solvent in the electrolyte.

[0017] In some possible embodiments, the first polymer layer comprises a first polymer material and the second polymer layer comprises a second polymer material, and the first polymer material and the second polymer material are each independently at least one selected from polypropylene, propylene copolymers, polyethylene, or polymethyl methacrylate.

[0018] In some possible embodiments, the first layer further comprises a third region, In the first direction, the first region is connected between the second region and the third region, and the third region is provided within the main body portion; the third region includes a fifth convex portion and a sixth convex portion, When viewed in the second direction, the fifth protrusion partially overlaps the first conductive plate and protrudes away from the first direction, the sixth protrusion partially overlaps the first conductive plate and protrudes away from the first direction, The fifth convex portion and the sixth convex portion are spaced apart from each other in the third direction. Therefore, in the event of mechanical abuse, the fifth and sixth convex portions can disperse the stress generated in the first layer, and can improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the first layer, thereby improving the sealing performance of the first layer.

[0019] In some possible embodiments, the insulating material is at least one selected from polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate, a polypropylene modified material, or a polyethylene modified material.

[0020] The present invention further provides an electronic device including the above electrochemical device. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of an electrochemical device provided in accordance with one embodiment of the present application. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a front view of the electrochemical device shown in FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the electrochemical device shown in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 3 is a partial enlarged view of part A of the electrochemical device shown in FIG. [Diagram 5] 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV of the electrochemical device shown in FIG. 2. [Figure 6] 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI of the electrochemical device shown in FIG. 2. [Figure 7] 3 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the electrochemical device shown in FIG. 2. [Figure 8] 6 is a cross-sectional view of the electrochemical device shown in FIG. 5 in a state where a first conductive plate is connected to a circuit board. [Figure 9A] 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII of the electrochemical device shown in FIG. 2. [Figure 9B] FIG. 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a first layer of the electrochemical device shown in FIG. 2. [Figure 10] FIG. 3 is a plan view of an electrode assembly of the electrochemical device of FIG. 2 according to some embodiments. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of the electrochemical device shown in FIG. 1 before sealing. [Figure 12] 12 is a partial cross-sectional view of a first case of the electrochemical device shown in FIG. 11. [Figure 13] 12 is a partial cross-sectional view of a second case of the electrochemical device shown in FIG. 11. [Figure 14] FIG. 2 is a front view of an electrochemical device provided in accordance with another embodiment of the present application. [Figure 15] 15 is a partially enlarged view of part B of the electrochemical device shown in FIG. 14. [Figure 16] 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an electronic device provided according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0022] The technical aspects of the embodiments of the present application will be described below clearly and in detail. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, and not all of the embodiments. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person skilled in the art of the present application. The terms used in the present application are only for describing certain embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present application.

[0023] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present application will be described in detail. However, the present application can be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the exemplary embodiments described herein. These exemplary embodiments are provided so that the present application will be fully and completely conveyed to those skilled in the art.

[0024] Additionally, for brevity and clarity, the sizes or thicknesses of various components, layers may be exaggerated in the figures. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. Additionally, when element A is referred to as being "connected" to element B, it should be understood that element A may be directly connected to element B, or there may be an intermediate element C, and elements A and B may be indirectly connected to each other.

[0025] Furthermore, when used in describing embodiments of the present application, "possible" means "one or more embodiments of the present application."

[0026] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, the term "comprises" in this specification means the presence of a stated feature, value, step, operation, element, and / or component, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, values, steps, operations, elements, and / or combinations thereof.

[0027] Spatially related terms such as "above" are used herein for brevity to describe the relationship of one element or feature to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. In addition to the illustrated orientation, the spatially related terms are intended to include different orientations of a device or apparatus in use or operation. For example, if a device in the figures is inverted, an element described as "above" or "on the top" of another element or feature would be positioned "below" or "on the bottom" of the other element or feature. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both top and bottom orientations. Terms such as first, second, third, etc. can be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers, and / or portions, but it should be understood that these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or portions should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or portion from another element, component, region, layer, or portion. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the example embodiments.

[0028] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, an electrochemical device 100 according to an embodiment of the present application includes a housing 10, an electrode assembly 20, a first conductive plate 30, and a second conductive plate 40. The electrode assembly 20 is disposed in the housing 10. The first conductive plate 30 and the second conductive plate 40 are both electrically connected to the electrode assembly 20 and extend from the housing 10. The first conductive plate 30 and the second conductive plate 40 can be connected to an external element (not shown). It is defined that the first direction X, the second direction Y, and the third direction Z are perpendicular to each other. The extension direction of the first conductive plate 30 is the first direction X. The direction perpendicular to the first surface of the first conductive plate 30 is the second direction Y. The direction from the first conductive plate 30 to the second conductive plate 40 is the third direction Z.

[0029] Referring also to FIG. 5, the housing 10 includes a first case 101 and a second case 102 arranged opposite to each other in the second direction Y. The first case 101 includes a first portion 101a and a second portion 101b connected to each other. Three sides of the second portion 101b are surrounded by the first portion 101a. The second case 102 includes a third portion 102a and a fourth portion 102b connected to each other. Three sides of the fourth portion 102b are surrounded by the third portion 102a. The first portion 101a is connected to the third portion 102a. The second portion 101b and the fourth portion 102b together form an accommodation space for accommodating the electrode assembly 20.

[0030] The housing 10 includes a main body 11 and a connection part 12. The second part 101b of the first case 101 and the fourth part 102b of the second case 102 are connected to form the main body 11. The first part 101a of the first case 101 and the third part 102a of the second case 102 are connected to form a connection part 12 for sealing the main body 11. The electrode assembly 20 is provided in the main body 11. In some embodiments, the housing 10 may adopt a packaging bag packaged using a packaging film. That is, the electrochemical device 100 is a soft-pack battery, and the connection part 12 is a border formed by packaging the first part 101a and the third part 102a. The first conductive plate 30 and the second conductive plate 40 are both sandwiched in the connection part 12 and protrude from the edge of the connection part 12 out of the housing 10.

[0031] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, in the first direction X, the main body 11 includes a first end wall 111 and a second end wall 112 that are provided opposite to each other. In some embodiments, in the first direction X, the second portion 101b of the first case 101 includes a first end surface 1111 and a second end surface 1121 that are arranged opposite to each other. The fourth portion 102b of the second case 102 includes a third end surface 1112 and a fourth end surface 1122 that are arranged opposite to each other. In the second direction Y, the first end surface 1111 and the third end surface 1112 are connected to each other to form the first end wall 111, and the second end surface 1121 and the fourth end surface 1122 are connected to each other to form the second end wall 112. In the third direction Z, the main body 11 includes a first side wall 113 and a second side wall 114 that are provided opposite to each other. In some embodiments, in the third direction Z, the second portion 101b of the first case 101 includes a first side surface 1131 and a second side surface 1141 arranged opposite to each other, and the fourth portion 102b of the second case 102 includes a third side surface 1132 and a fourth side surface 1142 arranged opposite to each other. In the second direction Y, the first side surface 1131 and the third side surface 1132 are connected to form a first side wall 113, and the second side surface 1141 and the fourth side surface 1142 are connected to form a second side wall 114. In the second direction Y, the main body portion 11 includes a third side wall 115 and a fourth side wall 116 arranged opposite to each other. In some embodiments, the connection portion 12 includes a first connection region 12a, a second connection region 12b, and a third connection region 12c that are connected to each other. When viewed along the second direction Y, the first connection region 12a of the connection portion 12 is connected to the first end wall 111. At this time, the first conductive plate 30 and the second conductive plate 40 are both sandwiched in the first connection region 12a, and protrude from the edge of the first connection region 12a. When viewed along the second direction Y, the second connection region 12b is connected to the first side wall 113, and the third connection region 12c is connected to the second side wall 114. Furthermore, when viewed from the second direction Y, the housing 10 includes a first side 121. The first side 121 is also the edge of the first connection region 12a in the first direction X. The first conductive plate 30 and the second conductive plate 40 extend from the first side 121 to the housing 10. More specifically, the first end surface 1111 and the third end surface 1112 are located on both sides of the first connection region 12a, respectively.In the second direction Y, the first end face 1111 connects the first connection region 12a and the third side face 115, and the third end face 1112 connects the first connection region 12a and the fourth side face 116. With reference to Figs. 5 to 7 together, in some embodiments, the distance between the first connection region 12a and the third side face 115 is greater than the distance between the first connection region 12a and the fourth side face 116 in the second direction Y. That is, the first end face 1111 is a deep hole surface, and the third end face 1112 is a shallow hole surface.

[0032] In some embodiments, the first connection region 12a does not need to be folded. That is, the surface on which the first connection region 12a is located is approximately perpendicular to the surface on which the first end wall 111 is located. In this case, the first direction X is the direction in which the first conductive plate 30 protrudes from the electrode assembly 20 (the direction in which the first conductive plate 30 protrudes from the electrode assembly 20), and is also the direction in which the first conductive plate 30 protrudes from the first connection region 12a. The second direction Y is a direction perpendicular to the first surface of the first conductive plate 30 located in the first connection region 12a.

[0033] In another embodiment, the first connection region 12a may be folded to the first end wall 111 to reduce the dimension of the electrochemical device 100 in the first direction X and increase the space utilization rate and energy density. When the first connection region 12a is folded to the first end wall 111, the direction in which the first conductive plate 30 protrudes from the first connection region 12a changes. In this case, the first direction X is the direction in which the first conductive plate 30 protrudes from the electrode assembly 20, and is also the direction in which the first conductive plate 30 extends from the first connection region 12a when the first connection region 12a is folded back to a state perpendicular to the first end wall 111. The second direction Y is a direction perpendicular to the first surface of the first conductive plate 30 located in the first connection region 12a when the first connection region 12a is folded back to a state perpendicular to the first end wall 111.

[0034] 5, 6 and 10, the electrode assembly 20 is a wound structure including a first electrode sheet 21, a second electrode sheet 22 and a separator film 23. The separator film 23 is provided between the first electrode sheet 21 and the second electrode sheet 22. The first electrode sheet 21, the separator film 23 and the second electrode sheet 22 are sequentially stacked and wound to form the electrode assembly 20. The first electrode sheet 21 includes a first conductive layer 210 and a first conductive material layer 211 provided on the first conductive layer 210. The second electrode sheet 22 includes a second conductive layer 220 and a second conductive material layer 221 provided on the second conductive layer 220. The electrode assembly 20 further includes a plurality of first tabs 24 and a plurality of second tabs 25. One end of the plurality of first tabs 24 is electrically connected to the first conductive layer 210 and the other end is electrically connected to the first conductive plate 30. The second tab 25 has one end electrically connected to the second conductive layer 220 and the other end electrically connected to the second conductive plate 40. The plurality of first tabs 24 can be connected to the first conductive plate 30 via the first relay portion 240. The plurality of second tabs 25 can be connected to the second conductive plate 40 via the second relay portion 250. In another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the difference from the electrode assembly 20 shown in FIG. 5 is that when the electrode assembly 20 has a winding structure, the electrode assembly 20 does not need to include the first tab 24 and the second tab 25. At this time, the first conductive plate 30 may be directly connected to the first conductive layer 210. The second conductive plate 40 may be directly connected to the second conductive layer 220. In another embodiment, the electrode assembly 20 may have a laminated structure, that is, the first electrode sheet 21, the separator film 23, and the second electrode sheet 22 may be sequentially laminated to form the electrode assembly 20.

[0035] Here, the first electrode sheet 21 may be a positive electrode sheet. Correspondingly, the first conductive layer 210 may be a positive electrode conductive layer, and the first conductive material layer 211 may be a positive electrode conductive material layer. The first conductive layer 210 may have a function of aggregating current. The second electrode sheet 22 may be a negative electrode sheet. Correspondingly, the second conductive layer 220 may be a negative electrode conductive layer, and the second conductive material layer 221 may be a negative electrode active material layer. The second conductive layer 220 may have a function of aggregating current.

[0036] The positive electrode conductive layer may be an aluminum foil or a nickel foil. The negative electrode conductive layer may be at least one of a copper foil, a nickel foil, or a carbon-based conductive layer. The positive electrode conductive material layer contains a positive electrode active material. The positive electrode active material contains a compound that reversibly embeds lithium ions and allows lithium ions to escape (i.e., a lithiated intercalation compound). The negative electrode conductive material layer contains a negative electrode active material, i.e., a negative electrode active material that allows reversible intercalation and deintercalation of active ions. The separator film 23 includes at least one of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinylidene fluoride, polyethylene terephthalate, polyimide, or aramid.

[0037] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 and 9A, the electrochemical device 100 further includes a first layer 50 containing an insulating material. The first layer 50 is used to hermetically connect the first conductive plate 30 and the housing 10, and also to maintain an electrical insulation state between the first conductive plate 30 and the housing 10. Specifically, the first layer 50 fills a gap that may exist between the first conductive plate 30 and the connection portion 12, thereby realizing a hermetically connected state between the first conductive plate 30 and the housing 10, and reducing the possibility that the first conductive plate 30 and the connection portion 12 will separate during subsequent use. In some embodiments, the insulating material of the first layer 50 is selected from at least one of polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate, a polypropylene modified material, or a polyethylene modified material.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 9B, the first layer 50 may be formed by stacking one or more layers of material along the second direction Y. In some embodiments, the first layer 50 is formed by laminating three layers of material, namely, a base material 50a, a first adhesive layer 50b, and a second adhesive layer 50c. The base layer 50a is provided between the first adhesive layer 50b and the second adhesive layer 50c. The materials of the base material 50a, the first adhesive layer 50b, and the second adhesive layer 50c are each independently selected from at least one of polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate, a polypropylene modified material, or a polyethylene modified material. The melting point of the base material 50a may be higher than the melting point of the first adhesive layer 50b and may be higher than the melting point of the second adhesive layer 50c. Referring to FIGS. 9A and 9B, one surface of the first adhesive layer 50b is bonded to the first conductive plate 30, and the other surface of the first adhesive layer 50b is bonded to the base material 50a. The second adhesive layer 50c and the first portion 101a of the first case 101 or the third portion 102a of the second case 102 have portions that are welded to each other.

[0039] As shown in FIG. 9A, the first conductive plate 30 includes a first surface 301, a second surface 302, a first side surface 303, and a second side surface 304. In the second direction Y, the first surface 301 and the second surface 302 are disposed opposite each other. With reference to both FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the first surface 301 faces the first case 101, and the second surface 302 faces the second case 102. In the third direction Z, the first side surface 303 and the second side surface 304 are disposed opposite each other. The first side surface 303 is connected between the first surface 301 and the second surface 302. The second side surface 304 is connected between the first surface 301 and the second surface 302. A total of four first angle regions 300 are formed between the first surface 301 and the first side 303, between the second surface 302 and the first side 303, between the first surface 301 and the second side 304, and between the second surface 302 and the second side 304. In some embodiments, the first angle regions 300 may form approximately 90 degrees. The first layer 50 covers the first surface 301, the second surface 302, the first side 303, and the second side 304 of the first conductive plate 30, respectively, thereby hermetically connecting each of the above surfaces of the first conductive plate 30 to the housing 10. Thus, the first layer 50 includes four second angle regions 500 when viewed from the opposite direction to the first direction X. The four second angle regions 500 are respectively connected to the four first angle regions 300 of the first conductive plate 30.

[0040] 4 and 5, the first conductive plate 30 includes a first conductive region 31, a second conductive region 32, and a third conductive region 33, which are connected to each other. The first conductive region 31 and the third conductive region 33 are located inside the housing 10, that is, when viewed from the second direction Y, the first conductive region 31 and the second conductive region 33 all overlap with the housing 10. For example, when viewed from the second direction Y, the first conductive region 31 overlaps with the first portion 101a, and the third conductive region 33 overlaps with the second portion 101b. The first conductive region 31 is used to electrically connect with the first tab 24 of the electrode assembly 20. The second conductive region 32 protrudes out of the housing 10.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 4, in the first direction X, the first layer 50 includes a first region 51 and a second region 52 connected to each other. The first region 51 is provided inside the housing 10. When viewed along the second direction Y, the first side 121 is provided between the first region 51 and the second region 52. Moreover, the first side 121 overlaps with the boundary line between the first region 51 and the second region 52. In some embodiments, the first region 51 is interposed within the connection portion 12. With reference to FIG. 2 as well, the first region 51 is a region where an orthogonal projection along the second direction Y in the first layer 50 overlaps with the first portion 101a of the first case 101, and is interposed between the first portion 101a of the first case 101 and the third portion 102a of the second case 102 in the second direction Y. The second region 52 is provided outside the housing 10. The second region 52 is connected to the first region 51 in the first layer 50, and is a region farther from the second portion 101b in the first direction X than the first portion 101a of the first case 101 when viewed along the second direction Y. When viewed along the second direction Y, the first region 51 overlaps with a portion of the first conductive plate 30. For example, the first region 51 overlaps with a portion of the first conductive region 31 of the first conductive plate 30. The second region 52 overlaps with a portion of the first conductive plate 30. For example, the second region 52 overlaps with a portion of the second conductive region 32 of the first conductive plate 30.

[0042] The first layer 50 may further include a third region 53. In the first direction X, the first region 51 is connected between the second region 52 and the third region 53. Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 4 together, the third region 53 is connected to the first region 51 in the first layer 50 and is provided in the main body 11. That is, the third region 53 is a region closer to the inside of the main body 11 than the first portion 101a in the first direction X when viewed from the second direction Y. When viewed along the second direction Y, the third region 53 overlaps with a part of the first conductive plate 30. For example, the third region 53 overlaps with a part of the third conductive region 33 of the first conductive plate 30. Here, when the cap applies pressure to the connection portion 12, a part of the first layer 50 is pressurized and pushed out to positions on both sides where the pressure is smaller, and is formed into the second region 52 and the third region 53.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 4, the second region 52 includes a first convex portion 521 and a second convex portion 522. When viewed along the second direction Y, the first convex portion 521 partially overlaps the first conductive plate 30 and protrudes along the first direction X, and the second convex portion 522 partially overlaps the first conductive plate 30 and protrudes along the first direction X. Referring to FIG. 4 and FIG. 9A together, the first convex portion 521 and the second convex portion 522 protrude from the second angle region 500 along the first direction X. In the third direction Z, the first convex portion 521 is spaced apart from the second convex portion 522. In the first direction X, the first convex portion 521 has a vertex T1, and the second convex portion 522 has a vertex T. The vertex T1 is the point where the first convex portion 521 is farthest from the first side 121, and the vertex T2 is the point where the second convex portion 522 is farthest from the first side 121.

[0044] In the prior art, the first layer has a relatively low sealing strength in the area connected to the first angle area of ​​the first conductive plate (i.e., the second angle area), because the thickness changes suddenly and the insulating material is transferred to the metal material of the first conductive plate. When mechanical abuse occurs, the second angle area is prone to stress concentration, and the first layer may separate from the first conductive plate at the second angle area, reducing the sealing property and allowing leakage liquid or external moisture to enter the housing, which affects the service life of the electrochemical device. In addition, when the sealing property of the first layer is reduced and water vapor enters the housing, the acid content inside the electrochemical device increases, accelerating the dissolution of transition metal ions in the lithium cobalt oxide (for example, accelerating the dissolution of cobalt ions in the lithium cobalt oxide in the positive electrode conductive layer), which may affect the memory performance and cycle performance of the electrochemical device. In addition, heat is generated in the first conductive plate during charging, and the heat generation of the first conductive plate is greater, especially during fast charging. Because the second angle region is in direct contact with the first conductive plate, the insulating material in the second angle region will deteriorate due to frequent temperature changes during long-term charging and discharging, making the second angle region more susceptible to cracks or reducing its sealing ability.

[0045] In the present application, the first layer 50 is provided with a first convex portion 521 and a second convex portion 522. This allows the first layer 50 to disperse stress generated in the second angle region 500 in the extending direction of the first convex portion 521 and the second convex portion 522 when mechanical abuse occurs, thereby not only reducing the possibility of the second angle region 500 and the first conductive plate 30 being separated, but also improving the sealing property of the first layer 50 and improving the service life of the electrochemical device 100. At the same time, this reduces the possibility of the sealing property of the first layer 50 being reduced, water vapor entering the housing 10 and eluting transition metal ions in the positive electrode conductive layer, which is advantageous in improving the memory performance and cycle performance of the electrochemical device 100. Furthermore, since the first convex portion 521 and the second convex portion 522 increase the contact area between the first layer 50 and the first conductive plate 30, when the first conductive plate 30 is charged and generates heat, the first convex portion 521 and the second convex portion 522 improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the first layer 50, which is advantageous in preventing the first layer 50 from deteriorating due to frequent temperature changes and improving the sealing property of the first layer 50.

[0046] As shown in FIG. 4, in some embodiments, when viewed along the second direction Y, in the first direction X, the apex T1 of the first convex portion 521 overlaps with the first side 303, and the apex T2 of the second convex portion 522 overlaps with the second side 304.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 4, in some embodiments, when viewed along the second direction Y, the second region 52 further includes a third convex portion 523 provided between the first convex portion 521 and the second convex portion 522, and the third convex portion 523 protrudes along the first direction X. Here, when viewed along the second direction Y, a portion where the second region 52 and the first conductive plate 30 overlap is defined as an overlap region 520. For example, the overlap region 520 may be a portion where the second region 52 and the second conductive region 32 of the first conductive plate 30 overlap. The third convex portion 523 is located in the overlap region 520. When viewed along the second direction Y, the overlap region 520 is also a portion of the second region 52 provided between the first side surface 303 and the second side surface 304 of the first conductive plate 30. The third convex portion 523 has an apex T3, and the apex T3 is a point where the third convex portion 523 is farthest from the first side 121. By providing the third protrusion 523, the contact area between the first layer 50 and the first conductive plate 30 is further increased, so that when the first conductive plate 30 is charged and heats up, the third protrusion 523 further improves the heat dissipation efficiency of the first layer 50, and improves the deterioration of the first layer 50 due to frequent temperature changes, that is, improves the sealing property of the first layer 50. In some specific embodiments, the number of overlapping regions 520 is two. In the second direction Y, the two overlapping regions 520 are located on both sides of the first conductive plate 30, respectively. One overlapping region 520 is connected to the first surface 301 of the first conductive plate 30, and the other overlapping region 520 is connected to the second surface 302 of the first conductive plate 30. Each overlapping region 520 is provided with a third protrusion 523.

[0048] In some embodiments, the number of third protrusions 523 located on the first surface 301 may be multiple. The multiple third protrusions 523 are connected to each other along the third direction Z. The number of third protrusions 523 located on the second surface 302 may be multiple. The multiple third protrusions 523 are connected to each other along the third direction Z.

[0049] In the first direction X, when the distance from the first side 121 to the apex T1 of the first protrusion 521 is defined as the first distance H1, and the distance from the first side 121 to the apex T3 of the third protrusion 523 is defined as the second distance H2, in some embodiments, the first distance H1 is greater than the second distance H2 (H1>H2). When the number of the third protrusions 523 located on the first surface 301 (or the second surface 302) is plural, the second distance H2 is the maximum value of the distances from the first side 121 to the apex T3 of the plurality of third protrusions 523. When the protruding distance of the third protrusion 523 is large, most of the first region 51 connected to the first surface 301 or the second surface 302 of the first conductive plate 30 is pushed out from the connection portion 12, and the thickness of the first region 51 connected to the surface of the first conductive plate 30 is accordingly small, and the seal strength of the first layer 50 is also small. Therefore, in the present application, by setting H1>H2, the first convex portion 521 can fulfill the role of dispersing stress and improving the heat dissipation effect, and the influence on the seal strength of the first layer 50 is reduced. This is also advantageous in reducing the influence of the first layer 50 on the energy density of the electrochemical device 100. Furthermore, it may be specified that the fourth distance H4 from the first side 121 to the apex T2 of the second convex portion 522 is greater than the second distance H2.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 4, in some embodiments, when viewed along the second direction Y, the first layer 50 includes a first end edge 501, a second end edge 502, a third end edge 503, and a fourth end edge 504. In the first direction X, the first end edge 501 and the second end edge 502 are arranged opposite each other. When viewed along the second direction Y, the first end edge 501 is located on the side of the first side 121 away from the first portion 101a, and the second end edge 502 overlaps with the first portion 101. In the third direction Z, the third end edge 503 and the fourth end edge 504 are arranged opposite each other. The fourth end edge 504 is an edge of the first layer 50 closer to the second conductive plate 40. The third end edge 503 and the fourth end edge 504 both extend along the first direction X. When viewed along the second direction Y, the first convex portion 521 , the second convex portion 522 and the third convex portion 523 are all formed on the first end side 501 .

[0051] Here, the first end side 501 includes a second side 54 extending along the third direction Z. In the third direction Z, the first convex portion 521 is provided between the second side 54 and the second convex portion 522. In some embodiments, the second side 54, the first convex portion 521, the third convex portion 523, and the second convex portion 522 are connected in sequence in the third direction Z. If the distance from the first side 121 to the second side 54 in the first direction X is defined as a third distance H3, the first distance H1 is greater than the third distance H3 (H1>H3). By specifying H1>H3, the first convex portion 521 can effectively perform the role of dispersing stress and improving the heat dissipation effect, and also reduces the possibility of a decrease in sealing performance due to a reduction in the thickness of the first region 51 connected to the side of the first conductive plate 30 caused by the large extension distance of the first edge 121, which is also advantageous in reducing the effect of the first layer 50 on the energy density of the electrochemical device 100.

[0052] Furthermore, the second distance H2 is greater than the third distance H3 (H2>H3).

[0053] In some embodiments, the third distance H3 is 0.2 mm to 3.5 mm, and the ratio of the first distance H1 to the third distance H3 is in the range of 1.09 to 16. In the present application, by limiting the range of the third distance H3, the possibility of a decrease in the hermeticity of the first layer 50 due to a small overhang distance of the first side 121 (insufficient pressure applied to the first layer 50 by the gap of the package) is reduced, and the influence on the hermeticity of the first layer 50 when the overhang distance of the first side 121 is large is also reduced. In addition, if the first conductive plate 30 exposed to the housing 10 needs to be folded toward the first end wall 111 (to facilitate the first conductive plate 30 to be connected to an external element), when the overhang distance of the first side 121 is large, the first layer 50 is folded simultaneously with the first conductive plate 30, and when the bending position is mechanically abused, stress concentration occurs, and the possibility of the first layer 50 bursting increases. Therefore, by specifying the upper limit of H3, it is possible to reduce the possibility of the first layer 50 bursting after being folded. At the same time, the present application limits the range of the ratio of the first distance H1 to the third distance H3 to improve the problem of reduced stress dispersion effect and heat dissipation effect when H1 is small, and reduces the impact on the energy density of the electrochemical device 100 when H1 is large.

[0054] In some specific embodiments, the first distance H1 is between 3 mm and 4.5 mm, the second distance H2 is between 2.3 mm and 3 mm, and the third distance H3 is between 1.8 mm and 2.5 mm.

[0055] Similarly, the ratio of the fourth distance H4 to the third distance H3 can be set in the range of 1.09 to 16. In some specific embodiments, the fourth distance H4 is 3 mm to 4.5 mm.

[0056] As shown in FIG. 8, in some embodiments, the electrochemical device 100 further includes a circuit board 70 electrically connected to the first conductive plate 30 and the second conductive plate 40. Specifically, the third conductive region 33 of the first conductive plate 30 exposed from the housing 10 is bent toward the first end surface 1111 of the first end wall 111 to form a first segment 331, a second segment 332, and a third segment 333 connected between the first segment 331 and the second segment 332, which are provided opposite to each other in the second direction Y. The first segment 331 is connected to the first conductive region 31. The circuit board 70 is provided on the first end surface 1111. The circuit board 70 is provided with a first electrical connection portion 71 and a second electrical connection portion (not shown). The circuit board 70 is connected to the second segment 332 of the third conductive region 33 via the first electrical connection portion 71. Similarly, the area of ​​the second conductive plate 40 exposed from the housing 10 may be bent toward the first end surface 1111 and connected to the second electrical connection portion. Here, the first electrical connection portion 71 and the second electrical connection portion may be nickel sheets.

[0057] Furthermore, in order to reduce the possibility that the third conductive region 33 opens in the direction opposite to the folding direction, an adhesive 72 may be provided between the first segment 331 and the second segment 332. The adhesive 72 bonds the first segment 331 and the second segment 332 to each of the opposing surfaces in the second direction Y.

[0058] In some embodiments, the materials of the first case 101 and the second case 102 may both be multi-layer sheets. As shown in FIG. 12, the first case 101 may include a first protective layer 1011, a first metal layer 1012, and a first polymer layer 1013, which are laminated in sequence. The first polymer layer 1013 is closer to the electrode assembly 20 than the first protective layer 1011. The material of the first protective layer 1011 may be a polymer resin that can be used to protect the first metal layer 1012, reduce the possibility that the first metal layer 1012 is damaged by the action of an external force, and delay the penetration of air from the external environment to maintain a normal operating environment inside the electrochemical device 100. In some embodiments, the material of the first protective layer 1011 may be selected from at least one of ethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, polyvinylidene fluoride, polytetrafluoroethylene, polypropylene, polyamide, and polyimide. The first metal layer 1012 is used to retard moisture penetration from the external environment and reduce damage from external forces to the electrode assembly 20. In some embodiments, the first metal layer 1012 may be an aluminum foil layer or a steel foil layer. The first polymer layer 1013 has a heat-melting property, which may be used for sealing and can reduce the possibility of the multi-layer sheet being dissolved or swollen by the organic solvent in the electrolyte. The first polymer layer 1013 is also used to reduce the possibility of corrosion of the metal layer caused by the electrolyte in the electrolyte contacting the first metal layer 1012. In some embodiments, the first polymer layer 1013 includes at least one polymer material selected from polypropylene, propylene copolymer, polyethylene, and polymethyl methacrylate.

[0059] 13, the second case 102 includes a second protective layer 1021, a second metal layer 1022, and a second polymer layer 1023, which are laminated in this order. When the first case 101 and the second case 102 are obtained by folding one sealing film, the materials of the second protective layer 1021, the second metal layer 1022, and the second polymer layer 1023 are the same as the materials of the first protective layer 1011, the first metal layer 1012, and the first polymer layer 1013, respectively, and will not be described here repeatedly.

[0060] As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, when manufacturing the housing 10, a certain temperature and pressure are simultaneously applied to the first portion 101a of the first case 101 and the third portion 102a of the second case 102 using a cap of a packaging device, so that the first polymer layer 1013 and the second polymer layer 1023 are melted and bonded to each other to form the connection portion 12. The first layer 50 is provided between the first polymer layer 1013 and the second polymer layer 1023. During sealing, the first polymer layer 1013 and the second polymer layer 1023 are melted and bonded. In some embodiments, when the first layer 50 is laminated from three layers of material, the second adhesive layer 50c of the first layer 50 is melted and bonded to the first polymer layer 1013 and the second polymer layer 1023 during sealing. Here, when the connecting portion 12 is sealed and formed, the cap pressure applied to the connecting portion 12 is large, and a part of the first layer 50 is pressed and pushed out to a position where the pressure is small, and is formed in the second region 52 and the third region 53. The first layer 50 fills a gap that may exist between the first conductive plate 30 and the connecting portion 12, and reduces the possibility that the first conductive plate 30 and the connecting portion 12 will separate during subsequent use. In addition, the materials of the first layer 50, the first polymer layer 1013, and the second polymer layer 1023 are all polymers, and have similar melting points, so that the degree of bonding is good in a high-temperature and pressurized environment, and the sealing property is improved. In addition, the first layer 50 can increase the electrical insulation between the first conductive plate 30 and the first metal layer 1012 and the second metal layer 1022, and reduce the possibility of the three coming into contact and causing a short circuit.

[0061] 8 and 9A, in some embodiments, the overlap region 520 may further include a fourth protrusion 524 protruding along the second direction Y. In the first direction X, the fourth protrusion 524 is located on one side of the first side 121 so as to cover the bare edge of the first side 121. Therefore, when the third conductive region 33 of the first conductive plate 30 needs to be bent toward the first end wall 111, the fourth protrusion 524 can reduce the possibility of short circuit or corrosion caused by the first conductive plate 30 directly contacting the metal layer exposed from the edge of the first side 121.

[0062] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, in some embodiments, the electrochemical device 100 may further include a second layer 60 containing an insulating material. The second layer 60 is used to hermetically connect the second conductive plate 40 and the housing 10, and can provide electrical insulation between the second conductive plate 40 and the housing 10. The second layer 60 may adopt a design similar to that of the first layer 50. That is, the second layer 60 may be provided with a protrusion to further improve the sealing property. A repeated description will not be given here.

[0063] As shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, another embodiment of the present application further provides an electrochemical device 200. The electrochemical device 200 is different from the electrochemical device 100 in that the third region 53 includes a fifth convex portion 531 and a sixth convex portion 532. When viewed along the second direction Y, the fifth convex portion 531 partially overlaps the first conductive plate 30 and protrudes away from the first direction X, and the sixth convex portion 532 partially overlaps the first conductive plate 300 and protrudes away from the first direction X. In some specific embodiments, the number of the fifth convex portions 531 is two, and the number of the sixth convex portions 532 is also two. The two fifth convex portions 531 and the two sixth convex portions 532 protrude away from the first direction X from the four second angle regions 500, respectively. In the third direction Z, the fifth convex portion 531 is spaced apart from the sixth convex portion 532.

[0064] Therefore, when mechanical abuse occurs, the stress generated in the second angle region 500 of the first layer 50 can also be dispersed along the extending direction of the fifth convex portion 531 and the sixth convex portion 532. This reduces the possibility of the second angle region 500 and the first conductive plate 30 being separated, improves the sealing property of the first layer 50, reduces the possibility of the first conductive plate 30 being broken when stress is conducted to the first conductive plate 30, and improves the service life of the electrochemical device 200. Next, the fifth convex portion 531 and the sixth convex portion 532 similarly increase the heat dissipation efficiency of the first layer 50 and improve the sealing property of the first layer 50.

[0065] Here, the electrochemical device 100 (or electrochemical device 200) of the present application includes all devices capable of performing electrochemical reactions. Specifically, the electrochemical device 100 includes all kinds of primary batteries, secondary batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, and capacitors (e.g., supercapacitors). Alternatively, the electrochemical device 100 may be a lithium secondary battery, including a lithium metal secondary battery, a lithium ion secondary battery, a lithium polymer secondary battery, and a lithium ion polymer secondary battery.

[0066] As shown in FIG. 16, an embodiment of the present application also provides an electronic device 1 including the electrochemical device 100 (or the electrochemical device 200).

[0067] Here, the electrochemical device 100 of the present application is applicable to electronic devices 1 in various fields. In one embodiment, the electronic device 1 of the present application may be, but is not limited to, a notebook computer, a pen-input computer, a mobile computer, an electronic book player, a mobile phone, a portable facsimile, a portable copier, a portable printer, a headphone, a recorder, a liquid crystal television, a hand cleaner, a portable CD player, a mini disc, a transceiver, an electronic organizer, a calculator, a memory card, a portable recorder, a radio, a backup power source, an electric appliance, an automobile, a motorcycle, an electric-assisted bicycle, a bicycle, a lighting device, a toy, a game machine, a clock, an electric tool, a flash, a camera, a large-scale household storage battery, and a lithium-ion capacitor.

[0068] The present application will be described in detail below with specific examples and comparative examples. Here, the present application will be described with a soft-pack battery as an example according to specific manufacturing processes and test methods, but those skilled in the art should understand that the manufacturing methods described in the present application are merely examples, and any other suitable manufacturing methods are within the scope of the present application.

[0069] Example 1 (1) Preparation of negative electrode sheet: The negative electrode active materials artificial graphite, conductive carbon black (Super P), and styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) are mixed in a mass ratio of 96:1.5:2.5, and deionized water is added as a solvent to prepare a slurry with a mass percentage of 70 WT%, which is then stirred uniformly. The slurry is uniformly coated on one surface of a negative electrode current collector copper foil with a thickness of 10 μm, and dried at 110°C to obtain a negative electrode sheet with a negative electrode active material layer applied on one side with a coating thickness of 150 μm. The above process is repeated on the other surface of this negative electrode sheet to obtain a negative electrode sheet with a negative electrode active material layer applied on both sides. The negative electrode sheet includes one negative electrode tab, which is nickel (Ni).

[0070] (2) Preparation of positive electrode sheet: The positive electrode active materials lithium cobalt oxide (LiCO2), conductive carbon black (Super P), and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) are mixed in a mass ratio of 97.5:1.0:1.5, and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) is added as a solvent to prepare a slurry with a solid content of 75WT%, and the mixture is stirred uniformly. The slurry is uniformly coated on one surface of a positive electrode current collector aluminum foil with a thickness of 12μm, and dried at 90℃ to obtain a positive electrode sheet with a positive electrode active material layer thickness of 100μm. The above process is repeated on the other surface of the positive electrode current collector aluminum foil to obtain a positive electrode sheet with a positive electrode active material layer applied on both sides. The positive electrode sheet includes one positive electrode tab, which is aluminum (Al).

[0071] (3) Preparation of electrolyte: In a dry argon atmosphere, first, organic solvents ethylene carbonate (EC), ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC), and diethyl carbonate (DEC) were mixed in a mass ratio of EC:EMC:DEC = 30:50:20. Then, lithium salt lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) was added and dissolved in the organic solvent and mixed uniformly to obtain an electrolyte with a lithium salt concentration of 1.15 mol / L.

[0072] (4) Manufacturing the battery: The first layer is connected to the first conductive plate, the second layer is connected to the second conductive plate, and then the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate are welded to the first tab and the second tab, respectively. Here, the order of the adhesive application process and the welding process can be interchanged. Next, the first electrode sheet, the separator film, and the second electrode sheet are sequentially laminated and wound to obtain an electrode assembly. The separator film is a polyethylene (PE) film with a thickness of 15 μm. Then, the battery is obtained by performing injection, chemical conversion, and sealing, and the battery with dimensions of 5.40 mm×94 mm×90 mm is obtained, and the areas of the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate protruding from the housing are folded and connected to the circuit board. After packaging, when viewed along the second direction, the first layer is formed with a first convex portion and a second convex portion that partially overlap the first conductive plate. The second area of ​​the first layer further includes a third convex portion provided between the first convex portion and the second convex portion. The values ​​of H1, H2 and H3, as well as the ratio of H1 / H3, are shown in Table 1.

[0073] <Comparative Example 1> Comparative Example 1 differs from Example 1 in that, when viewed along the second direction, the first layer does not have a first convex portion and a second convex portion that partially overlap the first conductive plate, and also does not have a third convex portion located between the first convex portion and the second convex portion.

[0074] <Comparative Examples 2 to 3 and Examples 2 to 5> The difference from Example 1 is that the values ​​of H1, H2 and H3, and the ratio of H1 / H3 are different.

[0075] Next, the batteries of each Example and Comparative Example were subjected to a drop test, a drop + high temperature and high humidity test, a high-power charge / discharge test, and a cobalt elution rate test. 100 batteries were taken from each of the Examples and Comparative Examples, and the corresponding test results were recorded in Table 1.

[0076] The drop test includes the following three steps: 1) Adjust the battery voltage to 100% SOC (State of Charge) under environmental conditions of 25°C. 2) Place the battery in a fixture and use an automatic drop device to drop the battery from a height of 1.8m onto a steel plate at an angle of 45±15 degrees in order, with the bottom, left side, right side, front, back, and ceiling of the battery touching one ground wheel, for a total of 14 wheels in one cycle, or 84 drops. 3) After the drop is complete, inspect the battery and if there is no leakage in the connection area between the first layer and the first conductive plate and no cracks or breaks in the area exposing the housing of the first layer, the battery is deemed to have passed the test.

[0077] The drop + high temperature and humidity test includes the following four steps: 1) Adjust the battery voltage to 100% SOC (State of Charge) under environmental conditions of 25℃. 2) After the drop is completed, the battery is placed in a fixture and dropped onto a steel plate at an angle of 45±15 degrees from a height of 1.8m by an automatic drop device, so that the bottom, left side, right side, front, back, and ceiling of the battery are grounded on one wheel, and the battery is dropped on a steel plate at an angle of 45±15 degrees from a height of 1.8m, for a total of 14 wheels in one cycle, that is, 84 drops. 3) The battery is placed in a heating furnace and stored for 30 days, with the furnace temperature at 65℃ and the relative humidity at 90%. 4) The battery is taken out and inspected. If it is confirmed that there is no leakage in the connection area between the first layer and the first conductive plate, the battery is deemed to have passed the test.

[0078] The high rate charge / discharge test includes the following five steps: 1) Charge at a constant current of 10.0C to 4.15V, then charge at a constant voltage of 8C. 2) Charge at a constant current of 8.0C to 4.35V, then charge at a constant voltage of 6C. 3) Charge at a constant current of 6.0C to 4.45V, then charge at a constant voltage of 1C. 4) Charge at a constant current of 1.0C to 4.5V, then charge at a constant voltage of 0.05C. 5) Discharge at 2C until the voltage is 3.0V. 6) Discharge at the 100th, 500th, and 1000th times during the cycle, respectively, and if no leakage occurs in the connection area between the first layer and the first conductive plate through inspection, the battery is deemed to have passed the test.

[0079] The cobalt dissolution rate test includes the following two steps: 1) After the battery completes the 1000th discharge, the battery is centrifuged; 2) The liquid obtained after centrifugation is subjected to ICP (Inductive Coupled Plasma Emission Spectrometer) testing to obtain the cobalt content of the electrolyte, thereby characterizing the amount of cobalt dissolution from the lithium cobalt oxide in the positive electrode sheet.

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[0081] As is clear from the data in Table 1, the first layer of Example 1 has a first convex portion, a second convex portion, and a third convex portion, and therefore the first layer has improved sealing properties compared to Comparative Example 1. As a result, the pass rates of the drop test, the drop + high temperature and high humidity test, and the high-power charge-discharge test of the battery of Example 1 are all high, and the amount of cobalt ion elution after long-term cycles is low. When the first layer has the first convex portion, the second convex portion, and the third convex portion, the value of H3 and the ratio of H1 / H3 further affect the sealing properties of the first layer. Compared to Example 2, H3 in Comparative Example 2 is too small and the ratio of H1 / H3 is too large, so the sealing properties of the first layer are relatively reduced, the pass rate of the high-power charge-discharge test after long-term cycles is reduced, and the amount of cobalt ion elution is relatively improved. In Comparative Example 3, H3 is too large and the ratio of H1 / H3 is too small, so that the first layer is prone to stress concentration at the bending position of the first conductive plate, and the rate of cracks and breakage is high.

[0082] Compared with Example 4, the H1 / H3 ratio in Comparative Example 5 was too large, so the sealing property of the first layer was relatively decreased, the pass rate of the high-power charge-discharge test was decreased, and the amount of cobalt ion elution after long-term cycles was also relatively increased. Since the H3 and H1 / H3 ratios in Examples 3 to 5 satisfy the predetermined conditions, the pass rates of the drop test, drop + high temperature and humidity test, and high-power charge-discharge test of the battery were all high, and the amount of cobalt ion elution after long-term cycles was low.

[0083] Finally, the above-mentioned embodiments are not intended to limit the present application, but are only used to describe the technical proposal of the present application. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical proposal of the present application can be modified or equivalently replaced without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. [Explanation of symbols]

[0084] 1 Electronic equipment 10. Housing 11 Main body 12 Connection 12a First connection area 12b Second connection area 12c Third Connection Area 20 Electrode Assembly 21 First electrode sheet 22 Second electrode sheet 23 Separator 24 First Tab 25 Second Tab 30 First conductive plate 31 1st conductive region 32 Second conductive area 33 Third conductive region 40 Second conductive plate 50 1st layer 50a base material 50b 1st adhesive layer 50c 2nd adhesive layer 51 First area 52 Second area 53 Third area 54 Side 2 60 2nd layer 70 Circuit Board 71 First electrical connection part 72 Adhesive 100, 200 Electrochemical equipment 101 Case 1 101a Part 1 101b Part 2 102 Case 2 102a 3rd part 102b Part 4 111 First end wall 112 Second End Wall 113 First side wall 114 Second Side Wall 115 3rd side wall 116 4th side wall 121 Side 1 210 First conductive layer 211 First conductive material layer 220 Second conductive layer 221 Second conductive material layer 240 First relay section 250 Second relay section 300 1st angle area 301 1st surface 302 2nd surface 303 1st aspect 304 Second aspect 331 First Segment 332 Second Segment 333 3rd Segment 500 2nd angle area 501 First edge 502 Second edge 503 Third edge 504 Fourth edge 520 overlap area 521 First protrusion 522 Second convex part 523 Third convex part 524 4th convex part 531 5th convex part 532 6th convex part 1011 1st protective layer 1012 1st metal layer 1013 First polymer layer 1021 Second protective layer 1022 2nd metal layer 1023 2nd polymer layer 1111 First end face 1121 2nd end face 1112 3rd end face 1122 4th end face 1131 1st side 1141 Second side 1132 Side 3 1142 Side 4 X 1st direction Y 2nd direction Z 3rd direction H1 1st distance H2 2nd distance H3 3rd distance H4 4th distance T1, T2, T3 vertices

Claims

1. 1. An electrochemical device comprising a housing, an electrode assembly, and a first conductive plate, the electrode assembly being disposed within the housing, the first conductive plate being electrically connected to the electrode assembly and protruding from the housing, The electrochemical device further comprises a first layer; When an extension direction of the first conductive plate is defined as a first direction, in the first direction, the first layer includes a first region and a second region that are connected to each other, the first region is provided within the housing, and the second region is provided outside the housing; a direction perpendicular to one surface of the first conductive plate is defined as a second direction, and when viewed along the second direction, the second region partially overlaps the first conductive plate, and the first layer includes an insulating material; the second region includes a first convex portion and a second convex portion, When viewed along the second direction, the first convex portion partially overlaps the first conductive plate and protrudes along the first direction, and the second convex portion partially overlaps the first conductive plate and protrudes along the first direction, An electrochemical device characterized in that a third direction, the first direction, and the second direction are defined as being perpendicular to each other, and in the third direction, the first convex portion and the second convex portion are spaced apart from each other.

2. The electrochemical device according to claim 1, characterized in that, when viewed along the second direction, the second region further includes a third convex portion provided between the first convex portion and the second convex portion, and the third convex portion protrudes along the first direction.

3. The electrochemical device described in claim 2, characterized in that when viewed along the second direction, the housing includes a first side provided between the first region and the second region, and in the first direction, a distance from the first side to a vertex of the first convex portion is defined as a first distance, and a distance from the first side to a vertex of the third convex portion is defined as a second distance, and the first distance is greater than the second distance.

4. The electrochemical device according to claim 2 , wherein the number of the third protrusions is more than one.

5. The electrochemical device described in claim 1, characterized in that when viewed along the second direction, the portion where the second region and the first conductive plate overlap is defined as an overlap region, and the overlap region includes a fourth convex portion protruding along the second direction.

6. the first layer includes a second side extending along the third direction, and the first convex portion is provided between the second side and the second convex portion in the third direction; 4. The electrochemical device according to claim 3, wherein the distance from the first side to the second side in the first direction is a third distance, and the first distance is greater than the third distance.

7. 7. The electrochemical device of claim 6, wherein the second distance is greater than the third distance.

8. 7. The electrochemical device according to claim 6, wherein the third distance is in the range of 0.2 mm to 3.5 mm, and a ratio of the first distance to the third distance is in the range of 1.09 to 16.

9. The electrochemical device described in claim 1, characterized in that, when viewed along the second direction, the first conductive plate includes a first side and a second side arranged opposite each other, and in the first direction, an apex of the first convex portion overlaps with the first side, and an apex of the second convex portion overlaps with the second side.

10. 2. The electrochemical device of claim 1, wherein the housing includes a main body portion and a connection portion connected to the main body portion, the connection portion being used to seal the main body portion, the electrode assembly being provided within the main body portion, the first conductive plate being electrically connected to the electrode assembly and extending from the connection portion, and the first region connecting the first conductive plate and the connection portion.

11. 11. The electrochemical device of claim 10, wherein the housing includes a first case and a second case arranged opposite each other, the first case including a first polymer layer, the second case including a second polymer layer, and the first polymer layer and the second polymer layer are bonded to each other to form the connection portion.

12. 12. The electrochemical device of claim 11, wherein the first polymer layer comprises a first polymer material and the second polymer layer comprises a second polymer material, and the first polymer material and the second polymer material are each independently at least one selected from polypropylene, propylene copolymers, polyethylene, or polymethyl methacrylate.

13. the first layer further includes a third region; In the first direction, the first region is connected between the second region and the third region, and the third region is provided within the main body portion, the third region includes a fifth convex portion and a sixth convex portion, When viewed along the second direction, the fifth protrusion partially overlaps the first conductive plate and protrudes away from the first direction, the sixth protrusion partially overlaps the first conductive plate and protrudes away from the first direction, 11. The electrochemical device according to claim 10, wherein the fifth convex portion and the sixth convex portion are spaced apart from each other in the third direction.

14. 2. The electrochemical device according to claim 1, wherein the insulating material is at least one selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate, modified polypropylene materials, and modified polyethylene materials.

15. An electronic device comprising the electrochemical device according to any one of claims 1 to 14.

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