Cell Top Cover
The cell top cover's under-plastic structure with an openwork stopper and intermediate protrusion enhances liquid injection speed and prevents leakage by dispersing electrolyte streams and incorporating a sealing nail gap, while the explosion-proof valve ensures safe gas discharge.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024524390
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-09-01
- Filing Date
- 2024-02-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2044-02-07
AI Technical Summary
Conventional cell top covers have slow liquid injection speeds and are prone to electrolyte leakage due to the design of the liquid injection holes and the use of sealing nails, which can be pushed into the cell by negative pressure, compromising sealing performance.
A cell top cover design featuring an under-plastic structure with an openwork stopper and intermediate protrusion that disperses electrolyte into multiple streams, reduces obstruction, and includes a sealing nail gap and stepped through-hole to prevent leakage, while incorporating an explosion-proof valve with ventilation holes for gas discharge.
The design increases liquid injection speed, prevents electrolyte leakage, and maintains the integrity of electrode materials by reducing corrosion, ensuring efficient and safe electrolyte injection and gas discharge.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] (CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS) This application claims priority to Chinese patent application No. 2023111258482, entitled "Cell Top Cover," filed on September 1, 2023; priority to Chinese patent application No. 2023111265128, entitled "Under-Plastic Structure of Cell Top Cover and Cell Top Cover," filed on September 1, 2023; and priority to Chinese patent application No. 2023223848895, entitled "Under-Plastic Structure of Cell Top Cover and Cell Top Cover," filed on September 1, 2023, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
[0002] FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present application relates to the technical field of energy storage cells, and in particular to cell top covers. [Background technology]
[0003] Currently available top covers for energy storage cells include a pole, an aluminum reflective sheet, and a plastic underlay. A through-hole is located at the same height as the aluminum reflective sheet and the plastic underlay to form a liquid injection hole, which is fitted with a sealing nail. Conventional liquid injection holes are straight and cylindrical, resulting in a slow injection speed and a long injection time after electrolyte is injected into the cell. Furthermore, prior to injection, the cell must be evacuated to create negative pressure within the cell. After injection is complete and the sealing nail is attached to the liquid injection hole, the negative pressure can easily push the sealing nail into the cell, affecting the sealing performance of the liquid injection hole and causing electrolyte to leak out of the liquid injection hole, resulting in serious leakage problems.
[0004] Therefore, the under-plastic structure of the cell top cover in the prior art has the problem that the liquid injection speed is slow and the liquid is prone to leak. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0005] The present embodiment aims to provide a cell top cover that can increase the liquid injection speed, avoid the problem of liquid leakage, and reduce the erosion strength of the electrolyte against the inside of the cell during liquid injection. [Means for solving the problem]
[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, an embodiment of the present application provides a cell top cover, which includes an aluminum reflective sheet and an under-plastic structure, the upper side of the under-plastic structure being located on the bottom side of the aluminum reflective sheet, wherein the under-plastic structure includes a first plate body, a second plate body, and an intermediate protrusion located between the first plate body and the second plate body, the intermediate protrusion protruding from the bottom side of the first plate body and the bottom side of the second plate body, the first plate body being provided with a first electrode post through-hole, the second plate body being provided with a first liquid injection through-hole and a second electrode post through-hole, and the bottom side of the second plate body being provided with a stopper portion protruding from the periphery of the first liquid injection through-hole, the stopper portion having an openwork structure, and the area of the openwork area of the stopper portion being greater than the cross-sectional area of the first liquid injection through-hole.
[0007] In some embodiments, the stopper includes a side surface and a bottom surface, the side surface is continuous with the bottom side of the second plate body and surrounds the periphery of the first liquid injection through-hole, the side surface extends away from the second plate body and is continuous with the bottom surface, the side surface has a plurality of evenly spaced circumferential diversion holes, and the total area of all the diversion holes is greater than the cross-sectional area of the first liquid injection through-hole. In this way, the bottom surface has a good blocking effect against sealing nails, and the provision of the plurality of diversion holes on the side surface allows the electrolyte injected through the first liquid injection through-hole to quickly disperse and flow out along the periphery of the stopper, thereby increasing the liquid injection speed of the first liquid injection through-hole.
[0008] In some embodiments, the first plate body and the second plate body each have a side protrusion on each of their opposite, spaced apart sides, protruding from the bottom of the first plate body and the bottom of the second plate body, with a plurality of holes formed in each side protrusion. This allows the side protrusions to form an insertion space between the first plate body and the second plate body, facilitating insertion of a cellular jelly roll into the bottom of the under-plastic structure and facilitating attachment between the cell top cover and the cell structure provided on the bottom of the cell top cover. The plurality of holes in the side protrusions can reduce the weight of the under-plastic structure and, therefore, the weight of the cell top cover.
[0009] In some embodiments, the side protrusions have a frame structure, and the side protrusions are provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs extending along the length of the under-plastic structure, so that the weight of the under-plastic structure can be further reduced by configuring the side protrusions as a frame structure, and the strength of the under-plastic structure can be increased by providing the reinforcing ribs.
[0010] In some embodiments, the cell top cover further includes a sealing nail, and the aluminum reflective sheet is provided with a second liquid injection through hole having the same central axis as the first liquid injection through hole, the sealing nail is inserted into the second liquid injection through hole, and the gap between the bottom end of the sealing nail and the bottom of the stopper portion is set to 0.5 mm to 2 mm.
[0011] In some embodiments, the second liquid-injected through-hole is a stepped hole including a first hole segment and a second hole segment, wherein the radial dimension of the first hole segment is greater than the radial dimension of the second hole segment, and the second hole segment is closer to the first liquid-injected through-hole.
[0012] In some embodiments, the cell top cover further includes an explosion-proof valve, and the intermediate protrusion has a plurality of ventilation holes, and the explosion-proof valve is attached to the back surface of the intermediate protrusion and is positioned opposite the plurality of ventilation holes.
[0013] In some embodiments, a locking groove is provided on each side of the intermediate protrusion, which is connected to the first plate body and the second plate body, and the explosion-proof valve is locked in the locking groove, and the recess depth of the locking groove is smaller than the protruding height of the intermediate protrusion.
[0014] In some embodiments, the intermediate protrusion is rectangular, the ventilation holes are rod-shaped and extend along the width of the under-plastic structure, and multiple ventilation holes are uniformly spaced apart from one another on the intermediate protrusion.
[0015] In some embodiments, the aluminum reflective sheet has a positive electrode post through-hole, a negative electrode post through-hole, and an explosion-proof through-hole that penetrate through the thickness of the aluminum reflective sheet, and the positive electrode post through-hole and the negative electrode post through-hole are respectively located at two different orientations of the explosion-proof through-hole, and further includes an explosion-proof valve, the explosion-proof valve having opposing upper and lower surfaces, the explosion-proof valve is fixed to the aluminum reflective sheet and covers the explosion-proof through-hole, and the upper surface faces the explosion-proof through-hole, wherein the explosion-proof valve includes explosion serrations and a reinforcing rib, the explosion serrations are recesses recessed from the upper surface to the lower surface, the reinforcing rib is located within a partial area of the recess, and the distance between the reinforcing rib and the negative electrode post through-hole is smaller than the distance between the reinforcing rib and the positive electrode post through-hole.
[0016] In some embodiments, the thickness of the explosion marks ranges from 0.1 mm to 0.15 mm.
[0017] In some embodiments, the thickness of the reinforcing ribs is greater than the thickness of the explosion notches.
[0018] In some embodiments, the thickness of the reinforcing rib ranges from 0.16 mm to 0.25 mm.
[0019] In some embodiments, the deployed length of the reinforcing ribs is 1 / 6 or less of the deployed length of the explosive indentations.
[0020] In some embodiments, the explosion-proof valve further includes an installation marking, the installation marking being located on the lower surface, and the installation marking being located adjacent to the reinforcing rib.
[0021] In some embodiments, the explosion-proof valve further includes a connecting portion, the connecting portion including a first outer ring portion and a second outer ring portion, the first outer ring portion being disposed around the outer periphery of the explosion indentations and connected to the explosion indentations, the second outer ring portion being disposed around the outer periphery of the first outer ring portion and connected to the first outer ring portion, and wherein the thickness of the first outer ring portion is less than or equal to the thickness of the second outer ring portion.
[0022] In some embodiments, the thickness range of the second outer ring portion is 0.3 mm to 0.7 mm.
[0023] In some embodiments, the explosion-proof valve further comprises a rupture disk, and the rupture disk is connected to the inner periphery of the explosion groove, and the explosion groove is disposed around the outer periphery of the rupture disk.
[0024] In some embodiments, the reinforcing rib and the rupture disk are a unitary molded structure. [Effects of the Invention]
[0025] In the cell top cover of this embodiment, an openwork stopper is provided at the bottom of the first liquid injection through-hole in the under-plastic structure. After electrolyte is injected into the first liquid injection through-hole, the stopper can divide the electrolyte into multiple streams and inject them into the cell in different directions, significantly reducing the obstruction of the electrolyte caused by the cell inner wall, thereby increasing the liquid injection speed and shortening the liquid injection time through the first liquid injection through-hole. The stopper also acts to block the sealing nail, preventing it from being pushed into the cell by negative pressure, causing sealing problems and ultimately preventing liquid leakage from the first liquid injection through-hole. Therefore, this under-plastic structure of the cell top cover can increase the liquid injection speed and prevent liquid leakage. In addition, since the stopper portion divides the electrolyte into multiple bundles, when each bundle of electrolyte is injected into the cell, the strength of the corrosion of the electrolyte on the pole pieces inside the cell is relatively weak, which prevents the problem of peeling of the electrode material (positive electrode material or negative electrode material) on the pole pieces due to corrosion by the electrolyte and ensures that the pole pieces maintain good conductive performance.
[0026] The cell top cover further includes a sealing nail, the aluminum reflective sheet is provided with a second liquid injection through-hole having the same central axis as the first liquid injection through-hole, the sealing nail is inserted into the second liquid injection through-hole, and the gap between the bottom end of the sealing nail and the bottom of the stopper part 1 is set to 0.5 mm to 2 mm. As a result, since the aluminum reflective sheet is provided on the upper side of the under-plastic structure, providing the second liquid injection through-hole directly above the first liquid injection through-hole contributes to accelerating the injection speed of the electrolyte.
[0027] In addition, the second liquid-injection through-hole is a stepped hole including a first hole segment and a second hole segment, the radial dimension of the first hole segment is larger than the radial dimension of the second hole segment, and the second hole segment is closer to the first liquid-injection through-hole, so that the stepped second liquid-injection through-hole can also act as a blocking force against the sealing nail, further avoiding sealing problems of the liquid-injection through-hole.
[0028] Furthermore, the cell top cover further includes an explosion-proof valve, and the intermediate protrusion is provided with a plurality of vent holes, and the explosion-proof valve is attached to the rear surface of the intermediate protrusion and is located opposite the plurality of vent holes, so that the intermediate protrusion protrudes downward relative to the explosion-proof valve, ensuring a sufficient gas discharge space between the under-plastic structure and the explosion-proof valve, and the provision of the vent holes on the intermediate protrusion can simultaneously discharge gas and filter the rupture disk of the explosion-proof valve when the explosion-proof valve explodes, preventing the rupture disk of the explosion-proof valve from falling into the cell structure at the bottom of the under-plastic structure.
[0029] In addition, the intermediate protrusion has a locking groove on each side connected to the first plate body and the second plate body, the explosion-proof valve is locked in the locking groove, and the recess depth of the locking groove is smaller than the protruding height of the intermediate protrusion, which allows the explosion-proof valve to be attached to the back surface of the intermediate protrusion with a simple structure, making the attachment structure between the explosion-proof valve and the intermediate protrusion easier.
[0030] The intermediate protrusion is rectangular, the vent hole is rod-shaped and extends along the width of the under-plastic structure, and the vent holes are evenly spaced apart on the intermediate protrusion, which ensures a sufficient gas discharge area for the explosion-proof valve and allows the intermediate protrusion to perform better gas conduction. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0031] One or more embodiments are illustratively illustrated in the accompanying drawing figures, but these illustrative illustrations are not intended to be limiting of the embodiments, and in the accompanying drawings, like reference numerals refer to like parts, and unless otherwise noted, the drawings are not limited to scale. [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of the under-plastic structure of the cell top cover provided in some embodiments of the present application. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a top view of the under-plastic structure of the cell top cover provided in some embodiments of the present application. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the configuration of FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the under-plastic structure and aluminum reflecting sheet of the cell top cover provided in some embodiments of the present application. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an exploded view of a cell top cover provided in some embodiments of the present application. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an assembly diagram of a cell top cover provided in some embodiments of the present application. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 shows a combination configuration of the cell top cover provided in some embodiments of the present application. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a perspective half-sectional view of an aluminum reflector sheet provided in some embodiments of the present application. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of an explosion-proof valve provided in some embodiments of the present application. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating another explosion-proof valve configuration provided in some embodiments of the present application. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating another explosion-proof valve configuration provided in some embodiments of the present application. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating another explosion-proof valve configuration provided in some embodiments of the present application. [Figure 13]FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a front view of another explosion-proof valve provided in some embodiments of the present application. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating another explosion-proof valve configuration provided in some embodiments of the present application. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating another explosion-proof valve configuration provided in some embodiments of the present application. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a front view of another explosion-proof valve provided in some embodiments of the present application. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 shows another combination configuration of the cell top cover provided in some embodiments of the present application. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a structural perspective view of the protection sheet provided in some embodiments of the present application. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a structural perspective view of a gasket provided in some embodiments of the present application. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a diagram showing the structure of the protection sheet body provided in some examples of the present application. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 is an exploded view provided in some embodiments of the present application. [Figure 22] FIG. 22 is an assembly diagram of the cell top cover and cell housing provided in some embodiments of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0032] In order to clarify the objectives, technical ideas, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention, the following detailed description of each embodiment of the present invention will be given with reference to the drawings. Although many technical details are described in each embodiment of the present invention to allow the reader to fully understand the present invention, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the technical solution protected by the present invention can be realized without these technical details and various changes and modifications based on the following embodiments.
[0033] In the embodiments of the present invention, the orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" are orientations or positional relationships indicated based on the drawings. These terms are primarily intended to better explain the present invention and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, units, or components to have a specific orientation or to be configured and operated in a specific orientation.
[0034] In addition, some of the above terms can be used to express other meanings in addition to expressing orientation or positional relationships. For example, the term "up" can also be used to express a dependency or connection relationship in some cases. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of these terms in the present invention depending on the specific circumstances.
[0035] Furthermore, the terms "attach," "install," "provided," "open," "connect," and "couple" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to a fixed connection, a removable connection, or an integral structure, a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection, a direct connection, an indirect connection via an intermediate medium, or an internal communication between two devices, units, or components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.
[0036] Furthermore, terms such as "first," "second," etc. are primarily used to distinguish between different devices, units, or components (which may be of the same or different specific type and configuration), and are not intended to state or imply the relative importance or quantity of the designated devices, units, or components. Unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.
[0037] In an embodiment of the present application, an under-plastic structure of a cell top cover is provided. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the under-plastic structure of the cell top cover comprises a first plate body 110, a second plate body 120, and an intermediate protrusion 130 located between the first plate body 110 and the second plate body 120. The intermediate protrusion 130 protrudes from the bottom side of the first plate body 110 and the bottom side of the second plate body 120. The first plate body 110 is provided with a first electrode post through-hole 111, and the second plate body 120 is provided with a first liquid injection through-hole 121 and a second electrode post through-hole 122. The bottom side of the second plate body 120 is provided with a stopper portion 140 protruding from the periphery of the first liquid injection through-hole 121. The stopper portion 140 has an openwork structure, and the area of the openwork region of the stopper portion 140 is larger than the cross-sectional area of the first liquid injection through-hole 121.
[0038] In this embodiment, the electrolyte of the cell is injected into the interior of the cell through the first liquid injection through-hole 121. Because an openwork stopper 140 is provided at the bottom of the first liquid injection through-hole 121, the electrolyte enters the first liquid injection through-hole 121 and then disperses through the openwork area of the stopper 140 before being injected into the interior of the cell. Therefore, the stopper 140 can change the flow direction of the electrolyte injected into the interior of the cell through the first liquid injection through-hole 121, and can divide the electrolyte into multiple streams that are injected into the cell in different directions, significantly reducing the obstruction of the electrolyte by the inner wall of the cell, thereby increasing the liquid injection speed through the first liquid injection through-hole 121 and shortening the liquid injection time. The area of the openwork region of the stopper portion 140 is set larger than the cross-sectional area of the first liquid injection through-hole 121, ensuring that the electrolyte injected through the first liquid injection through-hole 121 can immediately flow out of the stopper portion 140. This prevents the stopper portion 140 from interfering with the electrolyte injected into the first liquid injection through-hole 121 and thus avoiding the influence of the stopper portion 140 on the liquid injection speed. Furthermore, after liquid injection is completed, the first liquid injection through-hole 121 must be sealed with the sealing nail 30. When the cell interior is subjected to negative pressure, the stopper portion 140 acts as a barrier against the sealing nail 30, preventing the sealing nail 30 from being pushed into the cell interior by the negative pressure, resulting in sealing problems and ultimately preventing liquid leakage from the first liquid injection through-hole 121. Therefore, this under-plastic structure of the cell top cover can increase the liquid injection speed and prevent liquid leakage. Furthermore, the provision of the intermediate protrusion 130 increases the overall strength of the under-plastic structure 10.
[0039] Specifically, the stopper portion 140 includes a side surface 141 and a bottom surface 142. The side surface 141 is continuous with the bottom side of the second plate body 120 and surrounds the periphery of the first liquid injection through-hole 121. The side surface 141 extends away from the second plate body 120 and is continuous with the bottom surface 142. A plurality of diversion holes 1411 are uniformly spaced along the periphery of the side surface 141, and the total area of all the diversion holes 1411 is greater than the cross-sectional area of the first liquid injection through-hole 121. In this way, the bottom surface 142 effectively prevents the sealing nail 30 from moving. The provision of the plurality of diversion holes 1411 on the side surface 141 allows the electrolyte injected through the first liquid injection through-hole 121 to quickly disperse and flow out along the periphery of the stopper portion 140, thereby increasing the liquid injection speed of the first liquid injection through-hole 121.
[0040] More specifically, the stopper portion 140 may have a bowl-like or can-like shape, and the thickness of the stopper portion 140 is set to about 0.8 mm, preferably 0.8 mm. The shape of the diversion hole 1411 may be trapezoidal, rectangular, triangular, or the like, and can be specifically set according to the shape of the side surface 141. In this embodiment, the stopper portion 140 is bowl-like, and the diversion hole 1411 is a trapezoidal hole. In addition, a through hole may be provided in the bottom surface 142 of the stopper portion 140, and the radial dimension of the through hole needs to be smaller than the minimum radial dimension of the sealing nail 30.
[0041] The first plate body 110, the second plate body 120, and the intermediate protrusion 130, and the stopper portion 140 and the second plate body 120 may be connected by adhesive, fastening, or other methods, or may be integrally molded. Specifically, these may be installed according to actual design and usage needs. This embodiment does not particularly limit this. The first electrode post through-hole 111 and the second electrode post through-hole 122 are used to allow the positive electrode post 50 and the negative electrode post 60 to penetrate the under-plastic structure 10, respectively. The first liquid injection through-hole 121 may be provided in the first plate body 110. In this case, the stopper portion 140 is provided on the bottom side of the first plate body 110 and protrudes from the periphery of the first liquid injection through-hole 121 in a direction away from the first plate body 110.
[0042] Furthermore, the first plate body 110 and the second plate body 120 are each provided with a side protrusion 150 on each of their respective spaced-apart sides. The side protrusions 150 protrude from the bottom of the first plate body 110 and the bottom of the second plate body 120, and each side protrusion 150 has a plurality of holes 151. This allows the side protrusions 150 to form an insertion space between the first plate body 110 and the second plate body 120, facilitating insertion of a cellular jelly roll into the bottom of the under-plastic structure 10 and facilitating attachment between the cell top cover and the cell structure provided on the bottom of the cell top cover. The plurality of holes 151 in the side protrusions 150 reduces the weight of the under-plastic structure 10 and, consequently, the weight of the cell top cover.
[0043] Specifically, the side end protrusions 150 have a frame structure, and are provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs 152 extending along the longitudinal direction X of the under-plastic structure 10. By setting the side end protrusions 150 as a frame structure, the weight of the under-plastic structure 10 can be further reduced, and the provision of the reinforcing ribs 152 can increase the strength of the under-plastic structure 10.
[0044] More specifically, the number of holes 151 and reinforcing ribs 152 in the side end protrusion 150 may be two, three, four, etc., respectively, and the number of holes 151 may be greater than the number of reinforcing ribs 152. Specifically, this can be set according to actual needs, and this embodiment does not specifically limit this.
[0045] An embodiment of the present application further provides a cell top cover, which, as shown in Figures 4 to 6, includes an aluminum reflective sheet 20 and an under-plastic structure of any of the above-mentioned cell top covers, with the upper side of the under-plastic structure 10 being located on the bottom side of the aluminum reflective sheet 20, and a seal ring 70 being located between the under-plastic structure 10 and the aluminum reflective sheet 20, and the seal ring 70 being fitted onto the pole.
[0046] In the cell top cover of this embodiment, an openwork stopper 140 is provided at the bottom of the first liquid injection through-hole 121 of the under-plastic structure 10. After the electrolyte is injected into the first liquid injection through-hole 121, the stopper 140 divides the electrolyte into multiple streams, which are then injected in different directions into the cell. This significantly reduces the obstruction of the electrolyte from the cell's inner wall, thereby improving the liquid injection speed and shortening the liquid injection time through the first liquid injection through-hole 121. Furthermore, the stopper 140 prevents the sealing nail 30 from being pushed into the cell by negative pressure, which could cause sealing problems and ultimately prevent liquid leakage from the first liquid injection through-hole 121. Therefore, this under-plastic structure of the cell top cover both increases the liquid injection speed and prevents liquid leakage.
[0047] In addition, in conventional technologies, liquid injection holes are generally straight, cylindrical holes, and when electrolyte is injected into a cell through a straight, cylindrical hole, it can significantly corrode the pole pieces inside the cell, resulting in the risk of the positive or negative electrode material on the pole pieces peeling off. In contrast, in the embodiment of the present application, the stopper portion 140 divides the electrolyte into multiple streams and injects it into the cell in different directions, thereby improving the liquid injection speed. Furthermore, because the electrolyte is divided into multiple streams, the strength of corrosion of the electrolyte on the pole pieces inside the cell is relatively weak during injection, reducing the risk of significant corrosion of the electrolyte on the pole pieces, resulting in the peeling off of the positive or negative electrode material. This ensures that the pole pieces maintain good performance even after the electrolyte is injected into the cell.
[0048] The cell top cover further includes a sealing nail 30, and the aluminum reflective sheet 20 is provided with a second liquid injection through-hole 210 having the same central axis as the first liquid injection through-hole 121. The sealing nail 30 is inserted into the second liquid injection through-hole 210, and the gap between the bottom end of the sealing nail 30 and the bottom of the stopper portion 140 is set to 0.5 mm to 2 mm, and may be, for example, 0.5 mm, 0.9 mm, 1.6 mm, or 2 mm. As a result, since the aluminum reflective sheet 20 is provided above the under-plastic structure 10, providing the second liquid injection through-hole 210 directly above the first liquid injection through-hole 121 contributes to increasing the injection speed of the electrolyte.
[0049] Specifically, the second liquid injection through-hole 210 is a stepped hole including a first hole segment 211 and a second hole segment 212, where the radial dimension of the first hole segment 211 is larger than the radial dimension of the second hole segment 212, and the second hole segment 212 is closer to the first liquid injection through-hole 121. This allows the stepped second liquid injection through-hole 210 to also have a certain blocking effect on the sealing nail 30, further avoiding sealing problems in the liquid injection through-hole.
[0050] The aluminum reflective sheet 20 is further provided with a third electrode post through hole 220 and a fourth electrode post through hole 230 having the same central axes as the first electrode post through hole 111 and the second electrode post through hole 122, respectively. The positive electrode post 50 passes through the first electrode post through hole 111 and the third electrode post through hole 220 in this order and extends to the outside of the cell top cover, and the negative electrode post 60 passes through the second electrode post through hole 122 and the fourth electrode post through hole 230 in this order and extends to the outside of the cell top cover.
[0051] Furthermore, the cell top cover further includes an explosion-proof valve 40, and a plurality of ventilation holes 131 are provided in the middle protrusion 130. The explosion-proof valve 40 is attached to the rear surface of the middle protrusion 130 and is installed opposite the plurality of ventilation holes 131. As a result, the middle protrusion 130 protrudes downward relative to the explosion-proof valve 40, ensuring a sufficient gas discharge space between the under-plastic structure 10 and the explosion-proof valve 40. The provision of the ventilation holes 131 in the middle protrusion 130 not only serves to discharge gas but also filters the rupture disk of the explosion-proof valve 40 when the explosion-proof valve 40 explodes, preventing the rupture disk of the explosion-proof valve 40 from falling into the cell structure at the bottom of the under-plastic structure 10.
[0052] Specifically, the explosion-proof valve 40 can be attached to the under-plastic structure 10 by fastening, gluing, screwing, or other methods. In this embodiment, a locking groove 132 is provided on each side of the middle protrusion 130, where it connects to the first plate body 110 and the second plate body 120, and the explosion-proof valve 40 is locked into the locking groove 132. This allows the explosion-proof valve 40 to be attached to the backside of the middle protrusion 130 with a simple structure, simplifying the installation structure between the explosion-proof valve 40 and the middle protrusion 130. Furthermore, the recess depth of the locking groove 132 is smaller than the protruding height of the middle protrusion 130, providing a gap between the under-plastic structure 10 and the explosion-proof valve 40 and ensuring sufficient gas discharge space. The recess depth of the locking groove 132 is equal to the thickness of the explosion-proof valve 40, so that the top of the under-plastic structure 10 is tightly attached to the bottom of the aluminum reflective sheet 20, eliminating any gaps between the under-plastic structure 10 and the aluminum reflective sheet 20 and making the cell top cover more compact.
[0053] More specifically, the locking groove 132 may be provided at a middle position of the intermediate protrusion 130 in the width direction Y of the under-plastic structure 10, or may be provided at a position close to both sides of the intermediate protrusion 130 in the width direction Y of the under-plastic structure 10. Preferably, in this embodiment, the locking groove 132 is provided at a middle position of the intermediate protrusion 130 along the width direction Y of the under-plastic structure 10.
[0054] The intermediate protrusion 130 has a rectangular shape, and the vent hole 131 has a rod-like shape and extends along the width direction Y of the under-plastic structure 10. The multiple vent holes 131 are uniformly spaced apart from one another on the intermediate protrusion 130. For example, the number of vent holes 131 may be six, twelve, or the like, depending on the actual situation. This embodiment is not particularly limited. The large dimension of the vent hole 131 in the width direction Y of the under-plastic structure 10 ensures a sufficient gas discharge area for the explosion-proof valve 40, allowing the intermediate protrusion 130 to perform better gas conduction. The dimension of the vent hole 131 in the length direction X of the under-plastic structure 10 is smaller than the rupture disk of the explosion-proof valve 40, preventing the rupture disk of the explosion-proof valve 40 from falling into the bottom cell structure of the under-plastic structure 10.
[0055] In the above embodiment, the electrolyte of the cell is injected into the interior of the cell through the first liquid injection through-hole 121. An openwork stopper portion 140 is provided at the bottom of the first liquid injection through-hole 121, and after the electrolyte enters the first liquid injection through-hole 121, it is injected so that it disperses into the interior of the cell through the openwork area of the stopper portion 140. Therefore, the stopper portion 140 can change the flow direction of the electrolyte injected into the interior of the cell from the first liquid injection through-hole, and can divide the electrolyte into multiple bundles and inject them into the interior of the cell in different directions, which greatly reduces the obstruction of the electrolyte caused by the inner wall of the cell, and thus increases the liquid injection speed of the first liquid injection through-hole 121 and shortens the liquid injection time. At the same time, because the electrolyte is divided into multiple bundles, the strength of the corrosion caused by the electrolyte into the cell during injection is reduced, so the impact force of the electrolyte on the material inside the cell is reduced, and the strength of the corrosion caused by the electrolyte on the magnetic pole piece inside the cell is reduced, so that the positive or negative material in the magnetic pole piece can be prevented from peeling off from the magnetic pole piece due to the corrosion of the electrolyte. Therefore, in the embodiment of the present application, damage to the magnetic pole piece during injection can be prevented, and good conductivity of the magnetic pole piece can be ensured.
[0056] By setting the area of the openwork region of the stopper portion 140 larger than the area of the cross section of the first liquid injection through hole 121, it is ensured that the electrolyte injected through the first liquid injection through hole 121 can flow out from within the stopper portion 140 in a timely manner, and it is possible to prevent the stopper portion 140 from interfering with the electrolyte injected into the first liquid injection through hole 121, and thus to avoid the stopper portion 140 affecting the liquid injection speed.
[0057] Furthermore, after the liquid injection is completed, the first liquid injection through-hole 121 needs to be sealed with the sealing nail 30, and the inside of the cell becomes negative pressure, and the stopper portion 140 acts to block the sealing nail 30, preventing the sealing nail 30 from being pushed into the inside of the cell by the negative pressure, causing sealing problems, and ultimately preventing liquid leakage from the first liquid injection through-hole 121.
[0058] Therefore, the cell top cover under-plastic structure 10 can improve the liquid injection speed and prevent the liquid leakage problem. In addition, the provision of the intermediate protrusion 130 can strengthen the overall strength of the under-plastic structure 10.
[0059] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the combined configuration of a cell top cover provided in some embodiments of the present application; FIG. 8 is a perspective half-sectional view of an aluminum reflective sheet provided in some embodiments of the present application; FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the configuration of an explosion-proof valve provided in some embodiments of the present application; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the configuration of another explosion-proof valve provided in some embodiments of the present application; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the configuration of another explosion-proof valve provided in some embodiments of the present application; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the configuration of another explosion-proof valve provided in some embodiments of the present application; FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the front view structure of another explosion-proof valve provided in some embodiments of the present application; and FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the configuration of another explosion-proof valve provided in some embodiments of the present application. 15 is a diagram showing the configuration of another explosion-proof valve provided in some embodiments of the present application, FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the front configuration of another explosion-proof valve provided in some embodiments of the present application, FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the combined configuration of another cell top cover provided in some embodiments of the present application, FIG. 18 is a structural perspective view of the protective sheet provided in some embodiments of the present application, FIG. 19 is a structural perspective view of the gasket provided in some embodiments of the present application, FIG. 20 is a diagram showing the configuration of the protective sheet body provided in some embodiments of the present application, FIG. 21 is an exploded three-dimensional view provided in some embodiments of the present application, and FIG. 22 is an assembled structural view of the cell top cover and cell housing provided in some embodiments of the present application.
[0060] 1 to 6 are applicable to the following embodiments. To avoid repetition, the following embodiments will not describe the under-plastic structure in detail, and the corresponding description above may be referred to.
[0061] 7 and 8, the cell top cover 300 provided in the embodiment of the present application includes an aluminum reflective sheet 301 and an explosion-proof valve 302. The aluminum reflective sheet 301 has a positive electrode post through-hole 303, a negative electrode post through-hole 304, and an explosion-proof through-hole 305 penetrating the thickness of the aluminum reflective sheet 301, and the positive electrode post through-hole 303 and the negative electrode post through-hole 304 are respectively positioned in two different directions from the explosion-proof through-hole 305. The explosion-proof valve 302 is fixed to the aluminum reflective sheet 301 and covers the explosion-proof through-hole 305.
[0062] In the examples of the present application, the positional relationship between the positive electrode pillar through hole 303 and the negative electrode pillar through hole 304 is not limited, and when one of the positive electrode pillar through hole 303 and the negative electrode pillar through hole 304 shown in Figure 7 is a positive electrode pillar through hole, the other is a negative electrode pillar through hole.
[0063] The aluminum reflective sheet 301 is the main body of the cell top cover and is used to seal the cell, preventing electrolyte leakage and creating a closed chemical reaction space within the cell to facilitate electrochemical reactions. The positive electrode post through-hole 303 is used to insert the positive electrode post, connecting the positive electrode post to the external power consumption environment. The negative electrode post through-hole 304 is used to insert the negative electrode post, connecting the negative electrode post to the internal power consumption environment of the cell. The explosion-proof through-hole 305 is used to secure the explosion-proof valve 302 and allows gas to escape from the cell after the explosion-proof valve 302 is opened. The positive electrode post through-hole 303 and the negative electrode post through-hole 304 are located at two different orientations of the explosion-proof through-hole 305, respectively, to avoid confusion between the positive electrode post and the negative electrode post.
[0064] In some embodiments, the aluminum reflective sheet 301 may have a liquid injection hole 306 that penetrates the thickness of the aluminum reflective sheet 301. The liquid injection hole 306 is used to inject an electrolyte into the cell, allowing an electrochemical reaction to occur in the electrolyte and generate an electric current. Figure 8 is a perspective half-sectional view of an aluminum reflective sheet provided in one embodiment of the present application, in which the aluminum reflective sheet 301 has a positive electrode post through-hole 303, a negative electrode post through-hole 304, an explosion-proof through-hole 305, and a liquid injection hole 306 that penetrate the thickness of the aluminum reflective sheet 301.
[0065] In some embodiments, the liquid injection holes 306 may be spaced apart from the negative electrode pillar through-holes 304 and the corresponding negative electrode pillars, which can prevent the electrolyte from accidentally leaking out and coming into contact with the negative electrode pillars when the electrolyte is injected into the liquid injection holes 306, thereby at least contributing to improving the safety of the battery.
[0066] 7 and 9, the explosion-proof valve 302 is fixed to the aluminum reflective sheet 301 and covers the explosion-proof through-hole 305. The explosion-proof valve 302 has opposing upper and lower surfaces 31 and 32, with the upper surface 31 of the explosion-proof valve 302 facing the explosion-proof through-hole 305. During normal use of the cell, the explosion-proof valve 302 serves to seal the cell and prevent leakage of the electrolyte inside the cell. When the air pressure inside the cell exceeds the explosion threshold of the explosion-proof valve 302, the explosion-proof valve 302 opens toward the outside of the cell, allowing the gas inside the cell to be discharged.
[0067] In some embodiments, the explosion-proof valve 302 may be made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy. For example, the explosion-proof valve 302 may be made of 1060 aluminum. The purity of 1060 aluminum is 99.6% or higher, providing excellent formability and resistance to various press, stretch, and bending processes, making it convenient for industrial production of explosion-proof valves with specific shapes. The 1060 aluminum has excellent corrosion resistance, which helps prevent corrosion of the explosion-proof valve 302 by the electrolyte in the battery, which would otherwise reduce the strength of the explosion-proof valve 302. Alternatively, the explosion-proof valve 302 may be made of a 3000-series aluminum alloy, such as a 3003 aluminum alloy, a 3105 aluminum alloy, or a 3A21 aluminum alloy. The 3000-series aluminum alloy is an aluminum-manganese alloy, and its high manganese content effectively enhances the corrosion resistance of the aluminum alloy, preventing corrosion of the explosion-proof valve 302 by the electrolyte and reducing the strength of the explosion-proof valve 302. The addition of manganese improves the welding performance of the aluminum alloy, facilitating the welding and fixing of the explosion-proof valve 302 and the battery structure, preventing the explosion-proof valve 302 from bursting at the welded portion due to pressure shock when the pressure is released, and contributing to maintaining the integrity of the battery structure.
[0068] In some embodiments, the explosion-proof valve 302 may be formed by an extrusion process. Extrusion is a plastic processing method in which pressure is applied to a metal blank placed in a die cavity, causing directional plastic deformation of the metal blank, which is then forced out through a die hole to obtain a part or semi-finished product with a desired cross-sectional shape and dimensions and consistent mechanical properties. Due to the process characteristics of extrusion, it can be used not only to produce rod, pipe, or wire products with simple cross-sectional shapes, but also to manufacture structures with complex cross-sectional shapes, making it useful for mass production of complex explosion-proof valve structures. Furthermore, extrusion-molded products have high precision, good product surface quality, and good compatibility with light metals such as aluminum or light alloys such as aluminum alloys, which can reduce product reject rates and effectively increase material utilization and yield.
[0069] In some embodiments, the explosion-proof valve 302 may be capsule-shaped. The term "capsule-shaped" refers to a square with a central section and two opposing sides of the square extending in an arcuate shape, forming a capsule-like shape. The straight sides of the arcuate shape overlap with the straight sides of the square. The symmetrical structure helps to uniformly distribute the force on the explosion-proof valve 302, concentrating stress on a certain area and preventing accidental opening of the explosion-proof valve 302, ensuring normal operation of the explosion-proof valve 302. The arcuate design also reduces the sharp corners of the explosion-proof valve 302, contributing to processing and manufacturing. For example, in extrusion molding, the material of a rounded workpiece can flow more smoothly through the die compared to a workpiece with sharp corners, and the stress at the corners of the workpiece is reduced, improving the quality of the explosion-proof valve 302.
[0070] As shown in Figure 9, the explosion-proof valve 302 includes an explosion notch 307 and a reinforcing rib 308. The explosion notch 307 is a recess extending from the upper surface 31 to the lower surface 32. The explosion notch 307 is a weak part on the explosion-proof valve 302 that is used to burst when the air pressure inside the cell exceeds the explosion threshold of the explosion-proof valve 302. This creates an opening in the explosion-proof valve 302 for gas release, thereby equalizing the air pressure inside and outside the cell and preventing the battery from exploding. The reinforcing rib 308 is located within a portion of the recess and is used to prevent the explosion notch 307 from completely tearing and to control the direction of the released gas. The distance between the reinforcing rib 308 and the negative electrode pillar through-hole 304 (see FIG. 7) is smaller than the distance between the reinforcing rib 308 and the positive electrode pillar through-hole 303 (see FIG. 7), which prevents the ejected gas from ejecting toward the negative electrode pillar through-hole 304 and the negative electrode pillar corresponding to the negative electrode pillar through-hole 304, and prevents contact between the small amount of electrolyte carried by the ejected gas and the negative electrode pillar, thereby preventing leakage of electricity from the negative electrode pillar and at least contributing to improving the safety performance of the battery.
[0071] In some embodiments, the thickness of the explosion notches 307 ranges from 0.1 mm to 0.15 mm, and may be, for example, 0.01 mm, 0.02 mm, 0.12 mm, or 0.15 mm. Controlling the thickness of the explosion notches 307 allows the explosion threshold of the explosion notches 307 to be controlled. This allows the explosion notches 307 to be set to release at an appropriate pressure, thereby avoiding adverse effects on the normal use of the battery. For example, the explosion notches 307 can be prevented from suddenly releasing during normal use of the battery, thereby preventing electrolyte leakage. Furthermore, for example, the explosion notches 307 can be prevented from not releasing even when the battery explosion pressure is reached, thereby preventing the explosion-proof valve 302 from losing its explosion-proof function.
[0072] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the depression may be an inverted trapezoid with a height of 0.18 mm, a long side length of 0.3 mm, and a short side length of 0.2 mm. As can be appreciated, when designing the explosive indentations 307, properties such as different cross-sectional shapes, deployment lengths, depression depths, and depression widths can be changed to suit different usage scenarios depending on the set explosion threshold.
[0073] In some embodiments, the thickness of the reinforcing rib 308 is greater than the thickness of the explosion notch 307. The reinforcing rib 308 is located in a part of the recessed area, and is used to strengthen the connection between the explosion notch 307 and the external platform and the connection part, so as to prevent the explosion notch 307 from being completely torn off when the explosion-proof valve 302 is opened, and to prevent the rupture disk from being separated, and to prevent the rupture disk from impacting other structures inside the battery after being separated, thereby contributing to improving the safety of the battery.
[0074] In some embodiments, the thickness of the reinforcing rib 308 ranges from 0.16 mm to 0.25 mm, such as 0.16 mm, 0.18 mm, 0.21 mm, or 0.25 mm. As can be understood, the thickness of the reinforcing rib 308 can be freely designed as long as the reinforcing rib 308 can serve to strengthen the connection between the explosive notches 307 and the external platform and connection portion.
[0075] In some embodiments, the deployed length of the reinforcing ribs 308 may be 1 / 6 or less of the deployed length of the explosion indentations 307. This avoids the problem of the tearable portion of the explosion indentations 307 being too short, which affects the gas discharge ability of the explosion-proof valve 302, and at least improves the explosion-proof effect of the explosion-proof valve 302. This improves the safety of the battery. As can be understood, the proportion of the deployed length of the reinforcing ribs 308 to the deployed length of the explosion indentations 307 needs to be set according to the structure of the explosion indentations 307.
[0076] In some embodiments, the explosion-proof valve 302 of the cell top cover may include an installation indicator mark. The installation indicator mark may be located on the underside. The installation indicator mark may also be located adjacent to the reinforcing rib 308. The purpose of providing the installation indicator mark is to improve the visibility of the installation direction of the explosion-proof valve 302. This standardizes the installation direction of the explosion-proof valve 302 and guides the direction of the airflow inside the cell after the explosion-proof valve 302 is opened, preventing the airflow from damaging the internal structure of the battery and helping to improve battery safety.
[0077] In some embodiments, the shape of the attachment mark may be a letter. In some embodiments, the shape of the attachment mark may be a pattern. As can be appreciated, the shape of the attachment mark may be any shape as long as the attachment mark is visible.
[0078] 10 , in some embodiments, the explosion-proof valve 302 further includes a connecting portion 309. The connecting portion 309 includes a first outer ring portion 319 and a second outer ring portion 329. The first outer ring portion 319 is disposed around the outer periphery of the explosion indentations 307, and the first outer ring portion 319 is connected to the explosion indentations 307. The second outer ring portion 329 is disposed around the outer periphery of the first outer ring portion 319, and the second outer ring portion 329 is connected to the first outer ring portion 319. Here, the thickness of the first outer ring portion 319 is equal to or less than the thickness of the second outer ring portion 329.
[0079] The function of the connection part 309 is to facilitate the connection between the explosion-proof valve 302 and the cell top cover. In some embodiments, the connection part 309 and the cell top cover can be welded together to fix the explosion-proof valve 302 and the cell top cover, thereby sealing the cell and preventing leakage of the electrolyte inside the cell.
[0080] The second outer ring portion 329 is used to provide a contact surface and contributes to the connection between the explosion-proof valve 302 and the cell top cover. This defines a specific area to facilitate the connection between the explosion-proof valve 302 and the cell top cover, increases the standardization of the explosion-proof valve 302, helps improve assembly efficiency, improves production efficiency, and avoids quality issues due to imperfect alignment during assembly of the explosion-proof valve 302 and the cell top cover, thereby contributing to improved battery safety.
[0081] To facilitate the processing of the explosion knurling 307, the thickness of the first outer ring portion 319 may be smaller than the thickness of the second outer ring portion 329, and the thickness of the first outer ring portion 319 may be greater than the thickness of the explosion knurling 307. For example, when processing the explosion-proof valve 302 using an extrusion molding process, it is usually not possible to form explosion knurling with precise dimensions, and it is necessary to perform secondary processing on the explosion-proof valve 302 after extrusion molding to etch the explosion knurling 307 with precise dimensions into the explosion-proof valve 302. To simplify the etching process, the thickness of the first outer ring portion 319 may be smaller than the thickness of the second outer ring portion 329.
[0082] In some embodiments, the thickness of the second outer ring portion 329 ranges from 0.3 mm to 0.7 mm, such as 0.3 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.5 mm, or 0.7 mm. In some embodiments, the thickness of the second outer ring portion 329 is the same as the thickness of the substrate forming the explosion-proof valve 302. Because the second outer ring portion 329 connects the explosion-proof valve 302 to the cell top cover, the second outer ring portion 329 must have a certain thickness to avoid problems with the explosion-proof valve 302 and the cell top cover falling off due to the second outer ring portion 329 being too thin, which would affect the safety of the battery. At the same time, the second outer ring portion 329 must not be too thick, which prevents it from occupying more space than necessary for other structures in the cell top cover and contributes to avoiding material waste.
[0083] As shown in FIG. 10 , in some embodiments, the explosion-proof valve 302 may further include a rupture disk 310, which is connected to the inner periphery of the explosion grooves 307 and which is attached to the outer periphery of the rupture disk 310. During normal use of the battery, the rupture disk 310 is connected to the explosion grooves 307, creating a sealed space inside the cell and facilitating a stable electrochemical reaction environment. When the air pressure inside the cell exceeds the explosion threshold of the explosion-proof valve 302, the explosion grooves 307 are torn, disconnecting the rupture disk 310 from the explosion grooves 307. The rupture disk 310 is then released to the outside of the cell by the impact of the gas inside the cell, guiding the airflow and preventing the small amount of electrolyte contained in the airflow from scattering in all directions, thereby preventing corrosion of the battery structure.
[0084] In some embodiments, the reinforcing rib 308 and the rupture disk 310 may be integrally molded, which can strengthen the connection strength between the reinforcing rib 308 and the rupture disk 310, and can prevent the reinforcing rib 308 and the rupture disk 310 from separating when the explosion-proof valve 302 is opened, which can prevent the reinforcing rib 308 and the rupture disk 310 from failing to play a role in guiding the direction of the ejected airflow, and at least helps to improve the safety of the battery.
[0085] In some embodiments, rupture disk 310 can be a planar structure with uniform thickness.Rupture disk 310 can also be provided with X-shaped or Y-shaped blast reinforcement rib 308, which can avoid the deformation of rupture disk due to the air pressure inside the cell, and prevent rupture disk 310 from being subjected to the stress of rupture disk 310, which leads to the reduction of strength, and can avoid the reduction of blast threshold, and at least improve the safety performance of battery.
[0086] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 11, rupture disk 310 may further include an internal platform 311 and an external platform 312 that is located around the outer periphery of the internal platform 311, and the external platform 312 is connected to the internal platform 311, and the thickness of the internal platform 311 is greater than the thickness of the external platform 312. This can increase the strength of the rupture disk 310, avoid the deformation of the rupture disk 310, reduce the stress that the rupture disk 310 receives from the explosion mark 307, and contribute to avoid the change of the explosion threshold of the explosion mark 307, thereby improving the safety of the battery.
[0087] In some embodiments, the thickness of the outer platform 312 is greater than the thickness of the explosion notch 307. This allows the opening position of the explosion-proof valve 302 to be precisely controlled to the explosion notch 307, avoiding the problem of the explosion-proof valve 302 opening at an inconsistent position, helping to control the direction of the gas released after the explosion-proof valve 302 is opened, and preventing the small amount of electrolyte contained in the released gas from corroding the battery structure, thereby improving the safety of the battery.
[0088] In some embodiments, the thickness of the internal platform 311 may be equal to or less than the thickness of the connecting portion 309. In other embodiments, the thickness of the internal platform 311 may be greater than the thickness of the connecting portion 309. The thickness of the internal platform 311 is affected by the manufacturing process of the explosion-proof valve 302. For example, when the explosion-proof valve 302 is manufactured using an extrusion molding method, the material has good plastic deformation ability, so that some material in the explosion-proof valve 302 can be pressed against the internal platform 311, making the thickness of the internal platform 311 greater than the thickness of the connecting portion 309. This increases the thickness of the rupture disk 310, which can at least increase the strength of the rupture disk 310, prevent the rupture disk 310 from easily deforming, and improve the safety of the battery.
[0089] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 12 , the rupture disk 310 may further include a first inclined portion 313. The first inclined portion 313 is connected between the outer platform 312 and the inner platform 311. The thickness of the first inclined portion 313 gradually increases from the outer platform 312 to the inner platform 311 until it becomes the same thickness as the inner platform 311. The first inclined portion 313 forms a transition between the outer platform 312 and the inner platform 311, reducing the manufacturing difficulty of the explosion-proof valve 302. The first inclined portion 313 also reduces the structural stress on the sides and corners of the explosion-proof valve 302, which helps prevent excessive stress concentration on the sides and corners of the explosion-proof valve 302 and leads to damage, thereby improving product quality.
[0090] 13 , the first inclined portion 313 includes a first inclined surface 33 and a bottom surface 34 facing the first inclined surface 33, the bottom surface 34 being a part of the lower surface 32. The first inclined surface 33 connects the surface of the inner platform 311 to the surface of the outer platform 312, and the angle between the first inclined surface 33 and a normal to the bottom surface 34 ranges from 60° to 89°, such as 60°, 75°, 85°, or 89°. As can be appreciated, as long as the first inclined portion 313 can connect the thickness of the outer platform 312 to the thickness of the inner platform 311, the angle between the first inclined surface 33 and the normal to the bottom surface 34 can be freely set according to the type of processing process for the explosion-proof valve.
[0091] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 14 , the explosion-proof valve 302 may further include an inner recess 314. The inner recess 314 is located in the central region of the rupture disk 310 and is recessed from the upper surface 31 to the lower surface 32 of the explosion-proof valve 302, with the inner platform 311 surrounding the inner recess 314. The process of forming the inner recess 314 includes a press molding process, and the formed explosion-proof valve 302 can be reprocessed using a press and a mold. During the process of forming the explosion-proof valve 302, unevenness in the surface of the explosion-proof valve 302 is unavoidable. However, forming the inner recess 314 can reduce the unevenness of the surface of the explosion-proof valve 302, resulting in an explosion-proof valve 302 with better surface quality. This avoids quality issues caused by uneven stress on the surface of the explosion-proof valve 302 and helps improve battery safety.
[0092] In some embodiments, the thickness of the inner recess 314 may be greater than the thickness of the explosion indentations 307. This can prevent the explosion-proof valve 302 from opening at the inner recess 314 without opening at the explosion indentations 307, or from opening at both the inner recess 314 and the explosion indentations 307 at the same time, which helps control the opening position of the explosion-proof valve 302 and can control the direction of the airflow inside the battery after the explosion-proof valve 302 opens, preventing the small amount of electrolyte carried by the airflow from corroding the battery structure.
[0093] In some embodiments, the thickness of the inner recess 314 may be equal to or less than the thickness of the connecting portion 309. In other embodiments, the thickness of the inner recess 314 may be greater than the thickness of the connecting portion 309. The thickness of the inner recess 314 can be freely set depending on the manufacturing process. However, it will be understood that the thickness of the inner recess 314 will be less than the thickness of the internal platform 311 regardless of the manufacturing process.
[0094] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 15 , the rupture disk 310 may further include a second inclined portion 315. The second inclined portion 315 is connected between the inner platform 311 and the inner recess 314, and the thickness of the second inclined portion 315 gradually decreases along the direction from the inner platform 311 to the inner recess 314. The second inclined portion 315 forms a transition between the inner recess and the inner platform 311, reducing the manufacturing difficulty of the explosion-proof valve 302. The second inclined portion 315 also reduces the structural stress on the sides and corners of the explosion-proof valve 302, helping to prevent the sides and corners of the explosion-proof valve 302 from being damaged due to excessive stress concentration, thereby improving product quality.
[0095] 16 , the second inclined portion 315 includes a second inclined surface 35 and a second bottom surface 36 opposite the second inclined surface 35, the second bottom surface 36 being a part of the lower surface 32. The second inclined surface 35 connects the surface of the internal platform 311 to the surface of the internal recess 314, and the angle between the second inclined surface 35 and a normal to the second bottom surface 36 may be less than 30°, such as 30°, 28°, 15°, or 9°. As can be appreciated, as long as the second inclined portion can connect the thickness of the internal platform 311 to the thickness of the internal recess 314, the angle between the second inclined surface 35 and a normal to the second bottom surface 36 can be freely set according to the processing steps of the explosion-proof valve 302.
[0096] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 17 , the cell top cover 300 further includes a protective sheet 316. The protective sheet 316 is fixed to the aluminum reflective sheet 301 and covers the explosion-proof through-hole 305 (see FIG. 7 ). The protective sheet 316 is used to protect the explosion-proof valve 302 (see FIG. 7 ) and prevent the explosion-proof valve 302 from being damaged by foreign objects, preventing the explosion-proof valve from being damaged and unable to function properly. This helps to prevent battery explosions and at least improve the safety of the battery. The protective sheet 316 also serves to block the small amount of electrolyte carried away by the airflow that escapes after the explosion-proof valve 302 is opened, preventing the electrolyte from splashing onto the negative electrode post due to the airflow, which could cause a current leak in the cell.
[0097] In some embodiments, the protective sheet 316 may be made of a transparent or translucent material, which makes it easier to observe the condition of the upper surface of the explosion-proof valve 302, contributes to timely detection of damage to the explosion-proof valve 302 and taking measures, avoids safety issues caused by the use of the explosion-proof valve 302 if it is damaged, and helps improve battery safety.
[0098] In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 18-20 , protective sheet 316 may be composed of gasket 317 and protective sheet main body 318. Protective sheet main body 318 is fixed to gasket 317 and covers explosion-proof through-hole 305 (see FIG. 7 ), and gasket 317 is fixed to aluminum reflective sheet 301 and surrounds the outer periphery of explosion-proof through-hole 305. This allows protective sheet 316 and aluminum reflective sheet 301 to be fixed in a specific area, which helps to increase the standardization of cell top covers and improve assembly efficiency, thereby increasing production efficiency. Furthermore, it also avoids quality issues due to imperfect alignment during assembly of protective sheet 316 and cell top covers, contributing to improved battery safety. FIG. 19 is a perspective structural diagram of a gasket provided in an embodiment of the present application, and FIG. 20 is a diagram showing the configuration of a protective sheet main body provided in an embodiment of the present application.
[0099] 18, the protective sheet 316 may have an opening 320 penetrating the thickness of the protective sheet 316. The function of the opening 320 is to form a gas flow path, to prevent the gas inside the cell from being blocked and unable to be discharged after the explosion-proof valve is opened, and to prevent the cell from exploding due to an increase in internal pressure.
[0100] In some embodiments, the opening 320 is located in the edge region of the protective sheet away from the liquid inlet, so that the remaining electrolyte after injecting the liquid into the liquid inlet can enter the cavity between the protective sheet 316 and the explosion-proof valve 302 through the opening 320, preventing the electrolyte from corroding the explosion-proof valve and damaging the explosion-proof valve 302, which can prevent it from being used normally.
[0101] In some embodiments, the distance from the end of opening 320 to the center of protective sheet 316 is smaller than the distance from the edge of the protective sheet to the center of protective sheet 316. This controls the direction and range of the gas emitted from opening 320, reduces damage to the battery structure by the emitted gas, and at least contributes to improving battery safety.
[0102] In some embodiments, the shape of the opening 320 may be circular. In other embodiments, the shape of the opening 320 may be square. In other embodiments, the shape of the opening 320 may be L-shaped. As can be appreciated, the function of the opening 320 is to allow gas communication between the cavity between the protective sheet 316 and the explosion-proof valve 302 and the external environment, and therefore the shape of the opening 320 may be of various types.
[0103] In some embodiments, the openings 320 are located in the edge area of the protective sheet 316 away from the negative electrode post through-holes and the corresponding negative electrode posts, which helps prevent the electrolyte sprayed from the openings 320 from splashing onto the negative electrode posts and causing a current leakage in the negative electrode posts, thereby avoiding sparks caused by the current leakage and improving the safety of the battery.
[0104] In some embodiments, the width of opening 320 within protective sheet 316 is 1 mm or less in a direction perpendicular to the direction from opening 320 toward the center of protective sheet 316. For example, if opening 320 is rectangular with its short side directed toward the center of protective sheet 316, the length of the short side of opening 320 within protective sheet 316 may be 0.1 mm, 0.2 mm, 0.5 mm, or 1 mm, for example. This prevents foreign matter from entering the cavity between protective sheet 316 and explosion-proof valve 302 due to the opening 320 being too wide, thereby preventing foreign matter from damaging or corroding the explosion-proof valve and preventing normal use of explosion-proof valve 302 and contributing to improved battery safety.
[0105] As shown in FIG. 21 , in some embodiments, the cell top cover 300 may include structures such as a positive electrode upper plastic 321, a negative electrode upper plastic 322, a positive electrode seal ring 323, a negative electrode seal ring 324, an under-plastic structure 325, and a positive electrode pillar 326 or a negative electrode pillar 327.
[0106] FIG. 22 is an assembly diagram of the cell top cover 300 and the cell housing 400 provided in the embodiment of the present application, in which the cell top cover 300 is attached to the top of the cell housing 400.
[0107] The cell top cover 300 provided in the above embodiment includes an aluminum reflective sheet 301 and an explosion-proof valve 302. The aluminum reflective sheet 301 is the main body of the cell top cover 300 and is used to seal the cell. The aluminum reflective sheet 301 has a positive electrode post through-hole 303, a negative electrode post through-hole 304, and an explosion-proof through-hole 305 that penetrate the thickness of the aluminum reflective sheet 301. The positive electrode post through-hole 303 is used to insert a positive electrode post, which helps connect the inside of the cell to the power consumption environment outside the battery. The negative electrode post through-hole 304 is used to insert a negative electrode post, which helps connect the inside of the cell to the power consumption environment outside the battery. The explosion-proof through-hole 305 is used to secure the explosion-proof valve 302, which helps to release gas inside the cell after the explosion-proof valve 302 is opened. The positive electrode post through-hole 303 and the negative electrode post through-hole 304 are located at two different orientations of the explosion-proof through-hole 305, respectively, to avoid confusion between the positive electrode post and the negative electrode post. The explosion-proof valve 302 is fixed to the aluminum reflective sheet 301 and covers the explosion-proof through-hole 305. The explosion-proof valve 302 has opposing upper and lower surfaces 31 and 32, with the upper surface 31 of the explosion-proof valve 302 facing the explosion-proof through-hole 305. The explosion-proof valve 302 seals the cell during normal use and prevents leakage of the electrolyte inside the cell. The explosion-proof valve 302 includes explosion notches 307 and reinforcing ribs 308. The explosion notches 307 are recesses recessed from the upper surface 31 toward the lower surface 32. The explosion notches 307 are weak parts in the explosion-proof valve 302 and rupture when the air pressure inside the cell exceeds the explosion threshold of the explosion-proof valve 302, forming an opening in the explosion-proof valve 302 for discharging gas, thereby equalizing the air pressure inside and outside the cell and preventing the battery from exploding. The reinforcing ribs 308 are located within a partial area of the recess and are used to prevent the explosion notches 307 from completely tearing and to control the direction of the released gas. The distance between the reinforcing rib 308 and the negative electrode pillar through-hole 304 is smaller than the distance between the reinforcing rib 308 and the positive electrode pillar through-hole 303, which prevents the ejected gas from ejecting toward the negative electrode pillar through-hole 304 and the negative electrode pillar corresponding to the negative electrode pillar through-hole 304, and prevents contact between the small amount of electrolyte carried by the ejected gas and the negative electrode pillar, thereby preventing leakage of electricity from the negative electrode pillar and at least contributing to improving the safety performance of the battery.
[0108] In the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 and the embodiments shown in FIGS. 7 to 22, different terms are used for similar components, for example, the fourth electrode post through hole 230 and the positive electrode post through hole 303, and the third electrode post through hole 220 and the negative electrode post through hole 304, but the positions and functions of these components are similar, and the details of each embodiment can be combined with each other as long as they are not inconsistent.
[0109] The above has provided a detailed description of the "cell top cover under-plastic structure and cell top cover" according to an embodiment of the present invention. While the present specification has used specific examples to explain the principles and embodiments of the present invention, the description of the above embodiments is intended only to aid in understanding the concept of the present invention, and specific embodiments and scope of application may be modified. In short, the contents of this specification should not be understood as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art will understand that the above embodiments are specific examples for realizing the present disclosure, but that various modifications in form and detail may be made in practice without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.
Claims
1. The aluminum reflective sheet, the under-plastic structure, and the sealing nail are included. the upper side of the under-plastic structure is disposed on the bottom side of the aluminum reflective sheet, wherein: The under-plastic structure includes a first plate body, a second plate body, and an intermediate protrusion located between the first plate body and the second plate body, the intermediate protrusion protruding from a bottom side of the first plate body and a bottom side of the second plate body, a first electrode post through hole is provided in the first plate body, a first liquid injection through hole and a second electrode post through hole are provided in the second plate body, and a stopper portion protruding from a circumferential side of the first liquid injection through hole is provided on a bottom side of the second plate body; the stopper portion includes a side surface and a bottom surface, the side surface being continuous with the bottom side of the second plate body, surrounding the periphery of the first liquid injection through hole, extending in a direction away from the second plate body, and being continuous with the bottom surface; a plurality of diversion holes are uniformly spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the side surface, and the total area of all the diversion holes is greater than the cross-sectional area of the first liquid injection through-hole; a second liquid injection through hole having the same central axis as the first liquid injection through hole is provided in the aluminum reflective sheet, the sealing nail is inserted into the second liquid injection through hole, and a gap between a bottom end of the sealing nail and a bottom of the stopper portion is set to 0.5 mm to 2 mm; the second liquid-injection through-hole is a stepped hole including a first hole segment and a second hole segment, the radial dimension of the first hole segment being larger than the radial dimension of the second hole segment, and the second hole segment being closer to the first liquid-injection through-hole; A cell top cover characterized by:
2. The first plate body and the second plate body are provided with side end protrusions on both sides spaced apart from each other, the side end protrusions protruding from the bottom side of the first plate body and the bottom side of the second plate body, and the side end protrusions are provided with a plurality of holes. The cell top cover according to claim 1 .
3. The side end protrusion has a frame structure, and a plurality of reinforcing ribs extending along the length of the under-plastic structure are provided within the side end protrusion.
3. The cell top cover according to claim 2.
4. The intermediate protrusion further includes an explosion-proof valve, the intermediate protrusion is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes, the explosion-proof valve is attached to the rear surface of the intermediate protrusion and is disposed opposite the plurality of ventilation holes.
4. The cell top cover according to claim 1, wherein the cell top cover is a cover for a cell.
5. a locking groove is provided on each of the two sides of the intermediate protrusion connected to the first plate body and the second plate body, the explosion-proof valve is locked in the locking groove, and the recess depth of the locking groove is smaller than the protruding height of the intermediate protrusion; 5. The cell top cover according to claim 4.
6. The intermediate protrusion has a rectangular shape, the ventilation hole has a rod shape and extends along the width direction of the under-plastic structure, and the ventilation holes are uniformly spaced apart from one another on the intermediate protrusion.
5. The cell top cover according to claim 4.
7. the aluminum reflective sheet has a positive electrode post through-hole, a negative electrode post through-hole, and an explosion-proof through-hole that penetrate through the thickness of the aluminum reflective sheet, and the positive electrode post through-hole and the negative electrode post through-hole are respectively located in two different directions of the explosion-proof through-hole; and further comprises an explosion-proof valve, the explosion-proof valve having opposing upper and lower surfaces, the explosion-proof valve being fixed to the aluminum reflective sheet to cover the explosion-proof through-hole, the upper surface facing the explosion-proof through-hole, wherein the explosion-proof valve includes explosion serrations and a reinforcing rib, the explosion serrations being recesses recessed from the upper surface toward the lower surface, the reinforcing rib being located within a partial area of the recess, and the distance between the reinforcing rib and the negative electrode post through-hole is smaller than the distance between the reinforcing rib and the positive electrode post through-hole; The cell top cover according to claim 1 .
8. The thickness range of the explosion cut is 0.1 mm to 0.15 mm. The cell top cover according to claim 7 .
9. The thickness of the reinforcing rib is greater than the thickness of the explosion notch; The cell top cover according to claim 7 .
10. The thickness range of the reinforcing rib is 0.16 mm to 0.25 mm. The cell top cover according to claim 9 .
11. The developed length of the reinforcing rib is 1 / 6 or less of the developed length of the explosive notch. The cell top cover according to claim 7 .
12. The explosion-proof valve further includes an installation mark, the installation mark is located on the lower surface, and the installation mark is provided adjacent to the reinforcing rib. The cell top cover according to claim 7 .
13. The explosion-proof valve further includes a connecting portion, the connecting portion including a first outer ring portion and a second outer ring portion; The first outer ring portion is disposed around the outer periphery of the explosive notches, and the first outer ring portion is connected to the explosive notches; the second outer ring portion is provided around an outer periphery of the first outer ring portion, and the second outer ring portion is connected to the first outer ring portion; Here, the thickness of the first outer ring portion is equal to or less than the thickness of the second outer ring portion. The cell top cover according to claim 7 .
14. The thickness range of the second outer ring portion is 0.3 mm to 0.7 mm.
14. The cell top cover according to claim 13.
15. The explosion-proof valve further includes a rupture disk, wherein the rupture disk is connected to the inner periphery of the explosion notch, and the explosion notch is disposed around the outer periphery of the rupture disk; 14. The cell top cover according to claim 13.
16. The reinforcing rib and the rupture disk are integrally molded.
16. The cell top cover of claim 15.
17. A cell top cover according to claim 1 and a cell housing, wherein the cell top cover is attached to an upper portion of the cell housing. A cell characterized by:
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