# US 12,191,507 B2 · Battery cell > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,191,507 B2 - Document ID: US12191507B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 18/447,301 - Filed: 2023-08-10 - Published: 2024-03-07 - Granted: 2025-01-07 - Earliest claimed: 2022-09-07 - Assignees: SK On Co., Ltd. - Applicants: SK On Co., Ltd. - Inventors: Jae Sik Shin; Seung Hoon Ju; Jae Gyu Byun; Gi Jeong Seo - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12191507B2 ## CPC - H01M 50/14: for protecting against damage caused by external factors - H01M 50/15: for prismatic or rectangular cells (H01M50/153 takes precedence) - H01M 50/528: Fixed electrical connections, i.e. not intended for disconnection - H01M 50/548: on opposite sides of the cell - H01M 50/627: Filling ports - H01M 50/103: prismatic or rectangular (H01M50/109, H01M50/11 take precedence) - Y02E 60/10: Energy storage using batteries - H01M: PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY - Y02E: REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION ## Abstract A battery cell includes an electrode assembly in which a plurality of electrode plates are stacked; a protective assembly disposed on at least one side of the electrode assembly and including an insulating material; and a case having an internal space in which the electrode assembly is accommodated, wherein the protective assembly includes a through-hole configured to allow electrolyte to pass therethrough. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A battery cell, comprising: an electrode assembly in which a plurality of electrode plates are stacked, and the electrode assembly includes a coated portion coated with an active material and uncoated portion not coated with an active material; a protective assembly disposed on at least one side of the electrode assembly and including an insulating material; a case having an internal space in which the electrode assembly is accommodated, and a cap assembly coupled to the case to close the internal space and facing the electrode assembly, wherein the protective assembly includes: a current collecting member disposed between the cap assembly and the electrode assembly and electrically connected with the electrode assembly, and includes a first surface facing the cap assembly; and a protective frame disposed between the current collecting member and the electrode assembly, and supports the current collecting member, wherein at least a portion of the uncoated portion protrudes toward the cap assembly and is bent to form a bonding portion, wherein the bonding portion is disposed between the cap assembly and the current collecting member, and configured to contact in the first surface of the current collecting member. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The battery cell of claim 1, wherein the protective assembly includes a through-hole configured to allow electrolyte to pass therethrough, and wherein the cap assembly include an electrolyte injection port configured to allow the electrolyte to be injected. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The battery cell of claim 2, wherein the through-hole of the protective assembly is disposed to oppose the electrolyte injection port provided in the cap assemblies, and communicated with the electrolyte injection port. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The battery cell of claim 1, wherein the through-hole is configured to extend from one surface of the protective frame to the other surface of the protective frame. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The battery cell of claim 1, wherein the protective frame includes: a body portion opposing the electrode assembly in a first direction; and one or more bent portions extending from the body portion and opposing the electrode assembly in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The battery cell of claim 5, wherein the through-hole is disposed in the body portion and opposes the electrolyte injection port in the first direction. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The battery cell of claim 5, wherein the one or more bent portions include a first bent portion and a second bent portion spaced apart from each other, and wherein at least a portion of the electrode assembly is disposed between the first bent portion and the second bent portion. ### Claim 8 (depends on 2) The battery cell of claim 2, wherein the case includes a first opening and a second opening spaced apart from each other, and wherein the cap assembly include a first cap assembly closing the first opening and a second cap assembly closing the second opening. ### Claim 9 A battery cell, comprising: an electrode assembly in which a plurality of electrode plates are stacked; a case having an internal space in which the electrode assembly is accommodated; a cap assembly coupled to the case and having a terminal portion disposed thereon; and a protective assembly disposed between the electrode assembly and the cap assembly and protecting the electrode assembly, wherein the protective assembly includes: a current collecting member electrically connected with the electrode assembly, and disposed between the cap assembly and the electrode assembly; a connection member disposed to electrically connect the current collecting member and the terminal portion; and a protective frame includes an insulating material and supports the current collecting member and the connection member, wherein the connection member protrudes toward the cap assembly, wherein the electrode assembly further includes an uncoated portion not coated with an active material and contact with the current collecting member, and wherein a portion of the uncoated portion is cut to form an avoidance portion for avoiding interference with the connection member. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The battery cell of claim 9, wherein the protective assembly includes a protective frame disposed to oppose the cap assembly and including an insulating material, wherein the protective assembly covers at least one side edge of the electrode assembly. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The battery cell of claim 10, wherein the protective frame includes: a body portion opposing the electrode assembly in a first direction; and one or more bent portions connected to the body portion and opposing the electrode assembly in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The battery cell of claim 11, wherein the body portion of the protective frame includes a through-hole through which the electrolyte solution passes. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The battery cell of claim 12, wherein the cap assembly includes a cap plate including an electrolyte injection port, and wherein the through-hole of the protective frame is disposed to oppose the electrolyte injection port. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The battery cell of claim 9, wherein the connection member disposed between the current collecting member and the protective frame, and penetrates the current collecting member, wherein at least a portion of the connection member is inserted into the terminal portion.