Secondary batteries

Abstract

To provide a secondary battery that can reduce the number of components and manufacturing costs.SOLUTION: A secondary battery 10 includes an electrode body 100 formed by laminating a plurality of positive electrodes having positive electrode current collector foils and negative electrodes having negative electrode current collector foils with a separator interposed therebetween, and an exterior housing that houses a portion of the electrode body 100. The electrode body 100 includes a positive electrode current collector bundle 310 in which portions of a plurality of positive electrode current collector foils are bundled together, and a negative electrode current collector bundle 320 in which portions of a plurality of negative electrode current collector foils are bundled together, and a portion of at least one of the positive electrode current collector bundle 310 and the negative electrode current collector bundle 320 extends outside the exterior housing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to secondary batteries. [Background technology]

[0002] As a conventional secondary battery, Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2022-123686 (Patent Document 1) discloses a technology in which a laminated electrode body, which is made by stacking sheet-like electrode elements, is housed in a cylindrical laminate film exterior body and sealed with an inner lid placed at an opening in the laminate film exterior body. An opening is provided in the inner lid, and an electrode terminal joined to a current collector of the laminated electrode body is drawn out from the opening to the outside of the laminate film exterior body. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-123686 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the secondary battery disclosed in Patent Document 1, the current collector and the electrode terminal are connected to each other, which increases the number of parts and raises concerns about increased manufacturing costs.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present disclosure is to provide a secondary battery that can reduce the number of parts and reduce manufacturing costs. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A secondary battery according to the present disclosure includes an electrode assembly formed by stacking multiple positive electrodes having positive current collector foils and multiple negative electrodes having negative current collector foils with separators interposed therebetween, and an exterior housing that houses a portion of the electrode assembly. The electrode assembly includes a positive current collector bundle formed by bundling a portion of each of the multiple positive current collector foils, and a negative current collector bundle formed by bundling a portion of each of the multiple negative current collector foils. A portion of at least one of the positive current collector bundle and the negative current collector bundle extends outside the exterior housing.

[0007] According to the above configuration, a portion of at least one of the positive electrode current collecting bundle and the negative electrode current collecting bundle extends directly from the exterior. Therefore, it is not necessary to connect an external terminal to at least one of the current collecting bundles extending from the exterior. As a result, the number of parts can be reduced and manufacturing costs can be reduced compared to a configuration in which external terminals are connected to each of the positive electrode current collecting bundle and the negative electrode current collecting bundle.

[0008] In the secondary battery according to the present disclosure, the exterior body may be provided with a through hole, and the portion of the at least one current collecting bundle may extend from the through hole to the outside of the exterior body.

[0009] According to the above configuration, at least one of the current collecting bundles can be easily drawn out to the outside of the exterior body through the through hole.

[0010] In the secondary battery based on the present disclosure, the wall surface of the outer casing that defines the through hole has a portion whose circumferential length gradually decreases from the inner surface side to the outer surface side of the outer casing.

[0011] According to the above configuration, when the current collecting bundle is inserted into the through hole, the tip of the current collecting bundle can be guided by the wall surface, and the current collecting bundle can be easily guided into the through hole.

[0012] The secondary battery according to the present disclosure may further include a sealing member that seals a gap between the through hole and a portion of the at least one current collecting bundle that is inserted into the through hole.

[0013] According to the above configuration, leakage of electrolyte and the like from the gap between the portion of at least one of the current collector bundles inserted into the through hole and the through hole can be suppressed, thereby improving the reliability of the secondary battery.

[0014] In the secondary battery according to the present disclosure, the sealing member may have insulating properties.

[0015] According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent electrical conduction between the current collecting bundles drawn out to the exterior of the exterior and the exterior.

[0016] In the secondary battery according to the present disclosure, a cutout or a hole may be provided in a portion of the at least one current collecting bundle that is located outside the exterior body.

[0017] According to the above configuration, when a large current flows through the secondary battery, the notch or hole functions as a fuse, causing the extension to melt. Furthermore, since the notch or hole is provided on the outside of the exterior body, an arc generated when the current collecting bundle located on the outside of the exterior body melts can be prevented from penetrating into the interior of the exterior body. This improves safety when the current collecting bundle melts. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a secondary battery that can reduce the number of parts and reduce manufacturing costs. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a secondary battery according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II shown in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III shown in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV shown in FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a secondary battery according to a second embodiment, which corresponds to FIG. [Figure 6] 10 is a cross-sectional view of a secondary battery according to a third embodiment, which corresponds to FIG. 2. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a secondary battery according to embodiment 4, which corresponds to FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, the same or common parts are denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

[0021] (Embodiment 1) Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a secondary battery according to embodiment 1. Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV shown in Fig. 2. A secondary battery 10 according to embodiment 1 will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 3.

[0022] 1 and 2, a secondary battery 10 in the first embodiment includes an electrode assembly 100, a housing case 200 as an exterior body, and a sealing member 500. The electrode assembly 100 has a positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 and a negative electrode current collecting bundle 320, which will be described later, and in this embodiment, the leading ends of the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 and the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 extend outward from the housing case 200.

[0023] The storage case 200 houses a portion of the electrode assembly 100. More specifically, the storage case 200 houses a portion of the electrode assembly 100 excluding the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 and the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 that are extended from the storage case 200 to the outside. An electrolyte (not shown) is housed in the storage case 200. The storage case 200 is sealed. The storage case 200 has a case main body 210 and a lid 220.

[0024] The case body 210 has an opening on one side in the height direction H (vertical direction), i.e., opening upward. The case body 210 is made of a metal such as aluminum. The case body 210 has a bottom wall 212 and a peripheral wall portion 214. The bottom wall 212 is formed in a rectangular, flat plate shape. The peripheral wall portion 214 stands upright from the bottom wall 212. The peripheral wall portion 214 is formed in a rectangular tubular shape. The length of the peripheral wall portion 214 in the width direction W is longer than the length of the peripheral wall portion 214 in the thickness direction T. The length of the peripheral wall portion 214 in the height direction H is longer than the length of the peripheral wall portion 214 in the thickness direction T.

[0025] The lid 220 closes the opening of the case body 210. The lid 220 is connected to the opening by welding or the like. The lid 220 is formed in a flat plate shape. The lid 220 is made of a metal such as aluminum. The lid 220 has a pressure release valve 222 and a sealing member 224. The lid 220 is also provided with two through holes 220h. The two through holes 220h are provided spaced apart in the width direction W. The two through holes 220h are provided at positions corresponding to a positive electrode tab 112P and a negative electrode tab 112N, which will be described later, respectively.

[0026] The pressure release valve 222 is formed in the center of the lid 220. The pressure release valve 222 is formed to break when the internal pressure of the storage case 200 reaches or exceeds a predetermined pressure. When the pressure release valve 222 breaks, gas inside the storage case 200 is released to the outside of the storage case 200 through the pressure release valve 222, and the internal pressure of the storage case 200 decreases.

[0027] The sealing member 224 seals a liquid filling port h formed in the lid 220. During the manufacturing process of the secondary battery 10, the electrolyte is poured into the casing 200 through the liquid filling port h. After the electrolyte is poured into the casing body 210, the liquid filling port h is sealed with the sealing member 224.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 3, the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 is formed by bundling together a plurality of positive electrode tabs 112P, which are part of a positive electrode current collecting foil 112 (see FIG. 4), which will be described later. The tip side of the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 extends to the outside of the accommodating case 200. The positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 extends to the outside of the accommodating case 200 from one of two through holes 220h provided in the lid 220, the through hole 220h being located on one side in the width direction W (referred to as the one-side through hole). Specifically, the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 extends upward of the accommodating case 200 (more specifically, the lid 220). The portion of the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 extending to the outside from the accommodating case 200 functions as a positive electrode terminal.

[0029] The positive current collecting bundle 310 has a hole 310h. More specifically, the hole 310h is provided in a portion of the positive current collecting bundle 310 located outside the casing 200. The hole 310h penetrates the positive current collecting bundle 310 in the thickness direction T. The hole 310h functions as a fuse. When a large current flows through the secondary battery 10, electrical resistance increases around the hole 310h, causing the positive current collecting bundle 310 to melt due to heat. Furthermore, because the hole 310h is provided outside the casing 200, an arc generated when the positive current collecting bundle 310 melts can be prevented from penetrating into the casing 200. This improves safety when the positive current collecting bundle 310 melts. The wall surfaces of the multiple positive electrode tabs 112P that define the hole 310h are fixed to each other by welding or the like.

[0030] Similarly, the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 is formed by bundling together a plurality of negative electrode tabs 112N, which are part of a negative electrode current collecting foil 122 (see FIG. 4 ), which will be described later. The tip side of the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 extends to the outside of the accommodating case 200. The negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 extends to the outside of the accommodating case 200 from one of two through holes 220h provided in the lid 220 that is located on the other side in the width direction W (referred to as the other-side through hole). Specifically, the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 extends upward of the accommodating case 200 (more specifically, the lid 220). The portion of the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 that extends to the outside from the accommodating case 200 functions as a negative electrode terminal.

[0031] A hole 320h may also be provided in the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320. The hole 320h functions as a fuse, similar to the hole 310h. This allows the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 side to achieve the same effect as the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 side.

[0032] The seal member 500 includes a positive electrode side seal member (first seal member) 520P and a negative electrode side seal member (second seal member) 520N.

[0033] The positive electrode side sealing member 520P seals the gap between the one-side through-hole and the portion of the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 inserted into the one-side through-hole. The positive electrode side sealing member 520P has insulating properties.

[0034] Here, the wall surface of the lid 220 that defines the through hole 220h has a guide portion 221. The guide portion 221 is provided so that the circumferential length of the wall surface gradually decreases from the inner surface side toward the outer surface side of the lid 220. Specifically, the guide portion 221 is inclined so as to face inward in the thickness direction T as it extends upward. By using such a guide portion 221, when the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 and the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 are inserted into the through hole 220h, the leading ends of the multiple positive electrode tabs 112P or the leading ends of the multiple negative electrode tabs 112N can be easily guided into the through hole 220h.

[0035] The positive electrode side sealing member 520P has a first portion 521 and a second portion 522. The first portion 521 is a portion that fills the gap between the guide portion 221 and the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310. The second portion 522 is a portion that fills the gap between the through hole 220h and the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310, on the outer surface side of the lid body 220 closer to the first portion 521.

[0036] The negative electrode-side sealing member 520N seals the gap between the portion of the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 inserted into the other-side through-hole and the other-side through-hole. The negative electrode-side sealing member 520N is insulating. Like the positive electrode-side sealing member 520P, the negative electrode-side sealing member 520N also has a first portion and a second portion.

[0037] By providing the positive electrode side sealing member 520P and the negative electrode side sealing member 520N, leakage of electrolyte and the like from the gap between the two through holes 220h and the portions of the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 and the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 that are inserted into the two through holes 220h can be suppressed, thereby improving the reliability of the secondary battery 10.

[0038] In the above description, the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 and the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 protrude upward from the casing 200. However, the portions of the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 and the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 located outside the casing 200 may be bent so as to be approximately parallel to the outer surface of the lid 220. Bending the portions may reduce the height of the secondary battery 10. The positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 and the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 may be bent in the same direction or in different directions. For example, the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 and the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 may be bent in the same direction so that their leading ends point toward one side or the other side of the thickness direction T. Furthermore, the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 may be bent so that its leading end points toward one side of the thickness direction T, and the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 may be bent so that its leading end points toward the other side of the thickness direction T.

[0039] As shown in FIG. 4, the electrode assembly 100 includes a plurality of positive electrodes 110, a plurality of negative electrodes 120, and a separator .

[0040] The plurality of positive electrodes 110 and the plurality of negative electrodes 120 are arranged so as to be aligned in the thickness direction T. The positive electrodes 110 and the negative electrodes 120 are alternately stacked in the thickness direction T with separators 130 interposed therebetween.

[0041] The positive electrode 110 is formed in a rectangular shape that is long in the width direction W. The positive electrode 110 has a positive electrode current collector foil 112 and positive electrode active material layers 114 provided on both sides of the positive electrode current collector foil 112. The positive electrode current collector foil 112 has a positive electrode tab 112P as a part thereof. The positive electrode tab 112P protrudes to one side in the height direction H from one end (upper end) of the positive electrode 110 in the height direction H. The positive electrode tab 112P is located on one side in the width direction W at the upper end. The positive electrode tab 112P is not provided with a positive electrode active material layer 114.

[0042] The negative electrode 120 is formed in a rectangular shape that is long in the width direction W. The negative electrode 120 has a negative electrode current collector foil 122 and a negative electrode active material layer 124 provided on both sides of the negative electrode current collector foil 122. The negative electrode current collector foil 122 has a negative electrode tab 112N as a part thereof. The negative electrode tab 112N protrudes from one end (upper end) of the negative electrode 120 in the height direction H to one side in the height direction H. The negative electrode tab 112N is formed at the upper end so that the negative electrode tab 112N is Other side The negative electrode tab 112N is not provided with the negative electrode active material layer 124.

[0043] The separator 130 provides insulation between the positive electrode 110 and the negative electrode 120. The separator 130 is made of an insulating material and has minute voids that allow ions to pass through. The separator 130 is formed in a zigzag shape.

[0044] The separator 130 has a rectangular shape before being folded in a zigzag shape. The separator 130 is disposed between the positive electrode 110 and the negative electrode 120 while being folded in a zigzag shape. The separator 130 has a plurality of intervening portions 132a, a plurality of first folded portions 132b, a plurality of second folded portions 132c, and an outermost covering portion 132d.

[0045] Each intervening portion 132a is interposed between the positive electrode 110 and the negative electrode 120 that are adjacent to each other in the thickness direction T. Each intervening portion 132a has a function of insulating the positive electrode 110 and the negative electrode 120 from each other. Each intervening portion 132a is formed of a rectangular region.

[0046] The first folded portion 132b connects the ends on one side in the width direction W of the intervening portions 132a that are adjacent to each other in the thickness direction T so as to sandwich the positive electrode 110. The first folded portion 132b is disposed on one side in the width direction W of the positive electrode 110.

[0047] The second folded portion 132c connects the other end portions in the width direction W of the intervening portions 132a that are adjacent to each other in the thickness direction T so as to sandwich the negative electrode 120. The second folded portion 132c is disposed on the other side of the negative electrode 120 in the width direction.

[0048] The outermost covering portion 132d collectively covers each of the first folded portions 132b and each of the second folded portions 132c. More specifically, the outermost covering portion 132d collectively covers all of the positive electrodes 110 and negative electrodes 120, all of the intervening portions 132a, all of the first folded portions 132b, and all of the second folded portions 132c while being wound around a winding axis parallel to the height direction H. The end 132e of the outermost covering portion 132d is set in a range that does not overlap with the positive electrode active material layer 114 and the negative electrode active material layer 124 in the thickness direction T.

[0049] When the separator 130 is arranged as described above, the outermost covering portion 132d has a cylindrical shape that opens on one side (upper side) and the other side (lower side) in the height direction H. Therefore, the electrolyte solution injected into the housing case 200 through the injection port h can be directly introduced into the electrode assembly 100 via the upper opening of the separator 130. This makes it easier to impregnate the electrode assembly 100 with the electrolyte solution.

[0050] The peripheral surface of the outermost covering portion 132d of the separator 130, and the bottom surface of the positive electrode 110, the negative electrode 120, and the separator 130 located on the other side (lower side) in the height direction are covered with an insulating film 140.

[0051] As described above, in the secondary battery 10 according to the first embodiment, a portion of each of the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 and the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 is provided so as to extend directly to the outside from the casing 200. This allows the portions of the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 and the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 that are drawn out from the casing 200 to function as a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal, respectively. This eliminates the need to connect external terminals made of separate members to the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 and the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320. As a result, compared to a configuration in which a positive electrode terminal is connected to multiple positive electrode tabs 112P (positive electrode current collecting bundles 310) and a negative electrode terminal is connected to multiple negative electrode tabs 112N (negative electrode current collecting bundles 320), this embodiment can reduce the number of parts and manufacturing costs.

[0052] (Embodiment 2) Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a secondary battery according to embodiment 2, and corresponds to Fig. 2. A secondary battery 10A according to embodiment 2 will be described with reference to Fig. 5.

[0053] 5, the secondary battery 10A according to the second embodiment differs from the secondary battery 10 according to the first embodiment in that notches 310c and 320c are provided instead of the holes 310h and 320h. The other configurations are substantially the same.

[0054] The end faces 310a of the multiple positive electrode tabs 112P (positive electrode current collecting bundles 310) that define the cutout portions 310c are fixed to each other by welding, etc. Similarly, the end faces 320a of the multiple negative electrode tabs 112N (negative electrode current collecting bundles 320) that define the cutout portions 320c are fixed to each other by welding, etc.

[0055] Even when configured as described above, the secondary battery 10A according to the second embodiment can achieve substantially the same effects as the secondary battery 10 according to the first embodiment.

[0056] (Embodiment 3) Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a secondary battery according to embodiment 3, and corresponds to Fig. 2. A secondary battery 10B according to embodiment 3 will be described with reference to Fig. 6.

[0057] 6, the secondary battery 10B according to embodiment 3 differs from the secondary battery 10 according to embodiment 1 in the configurations of the electrode assembly 100 and the casing 200B. The other configurations are substantially the same.

[0058] The storage case 200B has a case body 210B and a pair of lids 220A, 220B. The case body 210B has a cylindrical shape with openings on both sides in the width direction W. The pair of lids 220A, 220B close the openings provided on both sides of the case body 210B. Specifically, the lid 220A closes the opening of the case body 210B located on one side in the width direction W. The lid 220B closes the opening of the case body 210B located on the other side in the width direction W.

[0059] Each of the pair of lid bodies 220A and 220B is provided with a pressure release valve 222 and a liquid inlet port h. In each of the pair of lid bodies 220A and 220B, for example, the pressure release valve 222 is provided on one side in the height direction H, and the liquid inlet port h is provided on the other side in the height direction H. The positions of the pressure release valve 222 and the liquid inlet port h are not limited to those described above, and they may be provided at any positions on the lid body 220A and the lid body 220B. When the pressure release valve 222 is provided on one side in the height direction H, leakage of the electrolyte to the outside of the case 200B can be prevented when the pressure release valve 222 is opened. The liquid inlet port h is sealed with a sealing member 224.

[0060] In the above, the pressure release valve 222 and the liquid injection port h are illustrated as being provided on each of the pair of lid bodies 220A and 220B, but they may also be provided on only one of the pair of lid bodies 220A and 220B.

[0061] Each of the pair of lid bodies 220A, 220B is provided with a through hole 214h. The shape of through hole 214h is substantially the same as that of 220h. The wall surfaces of lid bodies 220A, 220B defining through hole 214h have guide portions 215 in which the perimeter of the wall surface gradually decreases from the inner surface toward the outer surface of lid bodies 220A, 220B.

[0062] A portion of the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 extends to the outside of the casing 200 through a through hole 214h provided in the lid 220A. A portion of the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 extends to the outside of the casing 200 through a through hole 214h provided in the lid 220B.

[0063] The electrode assembly 100 according to the third embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the positions of the positive electrode tab 112P and the negative electrode tab 112N, and in the configuration of the separator .

[0064] The multiple positive electrode tabs 112P protrude from an end of the positive electrode 110 located on one side in the width direction W toward one side in the width direction W. As a result, the tip side of the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 extends from the lid 220A of the housing case 200B located on one side in the width direction W to the outside of the housing case 200. The positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 protrudes from the lid 220A toward one side in the width direction W.

[0065] The multiple negative electrode tabs 112N protrude from the end of the negative electrode 120 located on the other side in the width direction W toward the other side in the width direction W. As a result, the tip side of the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 extends from the lid 220B of the housing case 200B located on the other side in the width direction W to the outside of the housing case 200. The negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 protrudes from the lid 220B toward the other side in the width direction W.

[0066] In the separator 130, the first folded portion 132b connects one side end (upper end) in the height direction H of the intervening portions 132a that are adjacent to each other in the thickness direction T so as to sandwich the positive electrode 110. The first folded portion 132b is disposed on one side (upper side) of the positive electrode 110 in the height direction H.

[0067] The second folded portion 132c connects the other side end portions (lower end portions) in the height direction H of the intervening portions 132a that are adjacent to each other in the thickness direction T so as to sandwich the negative electrode 120. The second folded portion 132c is disposed on the other side (lower side) in the height direction H of the negative electrode 120.

[0068] The outermost covering portion 132d collectively covers all of the positive electrodes 110 and negative electrodes 120, all of the intervening portions 132a, all of the first folded portions 132b, and all of the second folded portions 132c while being wound around a winding axis parallel to the width direction W.

[0069] Even when configured as described above, the secondary battery 10B according to embodiment 3 can achieve substantially the same effects as the secondary battery 10 according to embodiment 1. In addition, since the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 and the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 extend from the casing 200 in the width direction W, the secondary battery 10B can be made thinner than the secondary battery 10 according to embodiment 1.

[0070] (Fourth embodiment) Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a secondary battery according to embodiment 4, and corresponds to Fig. 2. With reference to Fig. 7, a secondary battery 10C according to embodiment 4 will be described.

[0071] 7, the secondary battery 10C according to embodiment 4 differs from the secondary battery 10C according to embodiment 3 mainly in the configuration of the electrode assembly 100 and the configuration of the casing 200C. The other configurations are substantially the same.

[0072] The storage case 200C has a case body 210C and a lid 220C. The case body 210C has a cylindrical shape that is open on one side in the width direction W. The lid 220C closes the opening of the case body 210C located on one side in the width direction W.

[0073] The lid 220C is provided with a pressure release valve 222 and a liquid inlet port h. In the lid 220C, for example, the pressure release valve 222 is provided on one side in the height direction H, and the liquid inlet port h is provided on the other side of the pressure release valve 222 in the height direction H. More specifically, the liquid inlet port h is provided in the center of the lid 220C in the height direction H. The positions of the pressure release valve 222 and the liquid inlet port h are not limited to those described above, and they may be provided at any position on the lid 220C. Multiple liquid inlet ports h may be provided. When multiple liquid inlet ports h are provided, the electrolyte can be injected into the housing case 200C from multiple locations, thereby increasing the injection speed and improving the impregnation of the electrolyte into the electrode assembly 100. The liquid inlet port h is sealed by a sealing member 224.

[0074] Two through holes 214h are provided in the lid body 220C. The two through holes 214h are provided so as to be aligned in the height direction H. The wall surface of the lid body 220C defined by the two through holes 214h has the guide portion 215 described above.

[0075] The positive electrode tabs 112P and the negative electrode tabs 112N are located on one side in the width direction W. Specifically, the positive electrode tabs 112P protrude from the end of the positive electrode 110 located on one side in the width direction W to one side in the width direction W. The negative electrode tabs 112N protrude from the end of the positive electrode 110 located on one side in the width direction W to one side in the width direction W. One side The end of the negative electrode 120 located at One side As a result, a portion of each of the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 and the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 protrudes toward one side in the width direction W from the lid 220C of the casing 200C located on one side in the width direction W.

[0076] Even when configured as described above, the secondary battery 10C according to the fourth embodiment can achieve substantially the same effects as the secondary battery 10B according to the third embodiment.

[0077] (Other variations) In the above-described first to fourth embodiments, the case where both the positive electrode current collecting bundle 310 and the negative electrode current collecting bundle 320 extend to the outside from the casing 200 has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. Collection of It is only necessary that the electric flux extends from the casing 200. In this case, the other of the positive electrode current collecting flux 310 and the negative electrode current collecting flux 320 may be connected to an external terminal via a connecting member.

[0078] The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, and includes all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0079] 10, 10A, 10B, 10C secondary battery, 100 electrode body, 110 positive electrode, 112 positive electrode current collector foil, 112N negative electrode tab, 112P positive electrode tab, 114 positive electrode active material layer, 120 negative electrode, 122 negative electrode current collector foil, 124 negative electrode active material layer, 130 separator, 132a interposition portion, 132b first folded portion, 132c second folded portion, 132d outermost coating portion, 132e termination, 140 insulating film, 200, 200B, 200C storage case, 210 case body, 212 bottom wall, 214 peripheral wall portion, 214h through hole, 215 guide portion, 220, 220A, 220B, 220C lid body, 220h through hole, 221 Guide portion, 222 pressure release valve, 224 sealing member, 310 positive electrode current collecting bundle, 310a end surface, 310c notch portion, 310h hole portion, 320 negative electrode current collecting bundle, 320a end surface, 320c notch portion, 320h hole portion, 500 sealing member, 520N negative electrode side sealing member, 520P positive electrode side sealing member, 521 first portion, 522 second portion, H height direction, T thickness direction, W width direction, h liquid injection port.

Claims

1. an electrode assembly formed by stacking a plurality of positive electrodes having a positive electrode current collector foil and negative electrodes having a negative electrode current collector foil with separators interposed therebetween; an exterior body that accommodates a portion of the electrode body, the electrode body includes a positive electrode current collecting bundle in which a portion of each of the plurality of positive electrode current collecting foils is bundled together, and a negative electrode current collecting bundle in which a portion of each of the plurality of negative electrode current collecting foils is bundled together, a portion of at least one of the positive electrode current collecting bundle and the negative electrode current collecting bundle extends to the outside of the exterior body, The exterior body has a through hole, The portion of the at least one current collecting bundle extends from the through hole to the outside of the exterior body.

2. The secondary battery according to claim 1 , wherein the wall surface of the exterior body defining the through-hole has a portion whose perimeter gradually decreases from the inner surface side toward the outer surface side of the exterior body.

3. The secondary battery according to claim 1 , further comprising a sealing member that seals a gap between the through hole and a portion of the at least one current collecting bundle that is inserted into the through hole.

4. The secondary battery according to claim 3 , wherein the sealing member has insulating properties.

5. The secondary battery according to claim 1 , wherein a portion of the at least one current collecting bundle located outside the exterior body is provided with a notch or a hole.

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