Pouch Battery Cell Gas Discharge Valve for Sealed Pressure Relief

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Solution Overview

Problem

Pouch-type battery cells face challenges in discharging gases effectively due to their sealed design, which can lead to gas accumulation and potential battery degradation.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a gas discharging portion with a moving member, elastic members, and support members that open and close a flow path based on pressure within the battery case, allowing for the effective discharge of gases.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the pouch-type battery cell uses a completely closed path in the final production process to prevent moisture or air from flowing into the pouch, then the long-term lifespan of the battery cell is improved, but the discharge of gas from the battery cell is prevented

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelong-term lifespanVSAvoidgas accumulation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by implementing a movable member (plug) that can dynamically change the state of the flow path between open and closed positions. The plug is driven by elastic members (springs) that respond to pressure changes inside the pouch, automatically opening the flow path when gas pressure builds up and closing it when pressure normalizes. This dynamic mechanism resolves the contradiction by allowing the system to maintain a closed state for longevity while automatically opening to discharge gas when necessary, preventing gas accumulation without compromising long-term lifespan.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Object-generated harmful factors

If a gas discharging portion is added to the battery cell, then gas discharge capability is improved, but the structural complexity of the battery cell increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegas dischargeVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-generated harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the self-service principle by designing a gas discharge mechanism that operates autonomously without external control. The movable plug is actuated automatically by internal gas pressure working against elastic members (springs). When gas pressure exceeds the elastic force, the plug is pushed open to discharge gas; when pressure equalizes, the springs return the plug to the closed position. This self-regulating mechanism provides effective gas discharge capability while maintaining relatively simple structure, as the system uses the existing pressure differential to drive its own operation without requiring complex control systems or additional power sources.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The gas discharging portion ensures stable and efficient discharge of gases from the battery cell, preventing accumulation and potential battery degradation, while maintaining the battery's integrity and lifespan.

Implementation Method 1

a plurality of elastic members respectively elastically supporting the moving member

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

opening and closing a flow path based on pressure within the battery case

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPressure gradient: Pressure Gradient

Data Source

PatentUS12283710B2Battery cell including gas discharging portion
Publication Date: 2025.04.22 SK ON CO LTD
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AI summary

A battery cell includes: an electrode assembly; a battery case accommodating the electrode assembly and an electrolyte; and a gas discharging portion disposed between the electrode assembly and the battery case, and opening and closing a flow path based on pressure within the battery case, wherein the gas discharging portion includes: a moving member being moved in the flow path; a plurality of elastic members each elastically supporting the moving member; and a plurality of support members each disposed between the moving member and the elastic member, and in point contact with the moving member.