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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 12, 2020
Filed:
Aug. 23, 2016
Lg Chem, Ltd., Seoul, KR;
Ki-Young Lee, Daejeon, KR;
LG CHEM, LTD., Seoul, KR;
Abstract
Provided are a battery pack and a control method using the same, the battery pack having improved safety so as to prevent fire or prevent fire from spreading even if ignited, thereby reducing the risks which can occur during ignition. The battery pack, according to the present invention, comprises: an electrode assembly comprising an anode, a cathode, and a separator; and a single cell or a plurality of cells having a pouch-shaped battery case for accommodating the electrode assembly, wherein the cell is accommodated and stacked by the module case, the module case comprises a fire suppression agent or a fire extinguishing agent at the inner or outer part thereof such that the fire suppression agent or the fire extinguishing agent is automatically discharged from the module case when cell swelling occurs.