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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 10, 2024
Filed:
May. 13, 2020
Lg Energy Solution, Ltd., Seoul, KR;
LG Energy Solution, Ltd., Seoul, KR;
Abstract
A battery module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked; a U-shaped frame accommodating the battery cell stack and having an open upper portion; and an upper plate covering the battery cell stack at the open upper portion of the U-shaped frame. A surface of the battery cell stack extending parallel to a stacking direction of the plurality of battery cells is mounted on a bottom portion of the U-shaped frame. A stepped portion is formed on one side of the bottom portion of the U-shaped frame, and at least one of the battery cells includes a protruding portion protruding toward the stepped portion. The stepped portion may be formed by a bent portion of the bottom portion of the U-shaped frame.