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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 2015
Filed:
Nov. 07, 2007
Tomohiko Shishido, Nisshin, JP;
Yoshinori Noritake, Toyota, JP;
Kiyoshi Matsumoto, Owariasahi, JP;
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Aichi-ken, JP;
Abstract
A power storage unit includes a battery module housed in a battery case. The battery module has, as components, a plurality of battery cells stacked and arranged in a direction (direction Y) crossing a transverse direction. Reinforcing members arranged at a predetermined spacing are provided between the battery cells. The power storage unit of this structure can prevent damage to the power storage unit disposed between seats adjacent to each other in the transverse direction, when frame members provided in the seats are moved in the transverse direction in the event of a crash of a moving conveyance.