BATTERY MODULE HAVING SWELLING SENSING MEANS

The present invention relates to a battery module including a plurality of battery cells, each battery cell having an electrode lead, a module case configured to receive the plurality of battery cells, an ICB assembly having a busbar electrically connected to the electrode leads of the plurality of battery cells, and a swelling sensing means configured to sense swelling of the plurality of battery cells, in order that swelling of the battery cell is sensed in an early stage.