An energy storage device with an inflation function and an energy storage system

By designing an energy storage device with inflation function and using a fan to drive the airflow to the energy storage chamber or inflation chamber, the problem of flexible solar panels requiring external air pumps to be inflated is solved, and the dual functions of energy storage and inflation are realized, reducing the cost of use.

CN111628713BActive Publication Date: 2025-06-17SHENZHEN HELLO TECH ENERGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202010565589.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-06-19
Publication Date
2025-06-17
Estimated Expiration
2040-06-19

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, flexible solar panels need to be equipped with external air pumps for inflation during use, resulting in more equipment, which is not conducive to their promotion and use.

Method used

An energy storage device with an inflation function is designed, which includes a housing, a fan and an air duct switch. The fan drives the airflow to the energy storage chamber or the inflation chamber to achieve its own stable heat dissipation and inflation of the external airbag.

Benefits of technology

This energy storage device can not only store the electrical energy generated by the solar panel, but also realize the inflation of the airbag assembly without the need for an external air pump, which reduces the cost of use and is conducive to the promotion and use of flexible solar panels.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses an energy storage device with an inflation function and an energy storage system. The energy storage device with an inflation function includes a housing and a fan. The housing defines an energy storage chamber and an inflation chamber. The energy storage chamber is used for installing energy storage elements, and the inflation chamber is used for communicating with an external airbag. The fan is arranged in the housing and is configured to drive air flow to flow towards one of the energy storage chamber or the inflation chamber. For the energy storage device with an inflation function, since the fan can drive air flow to flow towards the energy storage chamber or the inflation chamber, it can not only achieve stable self-cooling but also inflate the external airbag. When the energy storage device is used in cooperation with a flexible solar panel, there is no need to be equipped with an external air pump, which reduces the use cost of the flexible solar panel and is beneficial to the popularization and use of the flexible solar panel.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of energy storage devices, and particularly relates to an energy storage device with an inflation function and an energy storage system. Background Art

[0002] A flexible solar panel needs to be inflated to be deployed and used from a contracted state. In the prior art, an additional air pump is generally used to inflate the flexible solar panel, and an energy storage device is used to store the electric energy generated by the solar panel. In this way, there are many devices used in supporting the flexible solar panel during use, which is not conducive to the popularization and use of the flexible solar panel. Summary of the Invention

[0003] An object of the present invention is to provide an energy storage device with an inflation function. This energy storage device can not only store the electric energy generated by the flexible solar panel, but also inflate the flexible solar panel, which is conducive to the popularization and use of the flexible solar panel.

[0004] Another object of the present invention is to provide an energy storage system, the structure of which is relatively simple and convenient to use.

[0005] To achieve the above technical effects, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0006] The present invention discloses an energy storage device with an inflation function, including: a housing, the housing defining an energy storage chamber and an inflation chamber, the energy storage chamber being used for installing energy storage elements, and the inflation chamber being used for communicating with an external airbag; a fan, the fan being arranged in the housing, and the fan being configured to drive air flow to flow towards one of the energy storage chamber and the inflation chamber.

[0007] In some embodiments, an installation chamber is defined in the housing, the fan is arranged in the installation chamber, the installation chamber has a first communication port and a second communication port, the first communication port communicates with the energy storage chamber, and the second communication port communicates with the inflation chamber.

[0008] In some embodiments, the energy storage device with an inflation function further includes an air duct switching member, the air duct switching member is arranged in the housing, and the air duct switching member has a first position for closing the first communication port and a second position for closing the second communication port.

[0009] In some specific embodiments, the air duct switching member includes: a driving member, the driving member being connected to the housing; a baffle plate, the baffle plate being connected to the driving member, and the driving member being capable of driving the baffle plate to swing between the first position and the second position.

[0010] In some more specific embodiments, the driving member includes a motor; alternatively, the driving member includes a knob and a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is disposed on the housing, one end of the rotating shaft is engaged with the knob, and the other end is engaged with the baffle, and the baffle can be driven to rotate when the knob rotates.

[0011] In some embodiments, for the energy storage device with an inflation function, the energy storage device with an inflation function further includes: a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor is disposed in the inflation cavity or at the outlet of the inflation cavity, and the pressure sensor is electrically connected to the air blower; wherein:

[0012] The air blower is configured to rotate to achieve inflation when the detected value of the pressure sensor is lower than a first preset threshold, and the air blower is further configured to stop rotating when the detected value of the pressure sensor is higher than a second preset threshold, and the first preset value is not greater than the second preset value.

[0013] In some embodiments, the energy storage device with an inflation function further includes: a sealing cover, the sealing cover is detachably fitted at the outlet of the inflation cavity, and when the air blower drives the air flow to flow towards the energy storage cavity, the sealing cover closes the outlet of the inflation cavity.

[0014] The present invention also discloses an energy storage system, including: a flexible solar panel, the flexible solar panel includes a solar panel and an airbag assembly disposed on the backlight surface of the solar panel; the energy storage device with an inflation function described above, the inflation cavity can be connected to the airbag assembly through a connecting pipe, and the solar panel is electrically connected to the energy storage element.

[0015] In some embodiments, the solar panel has a contracted state and an unfolded state, the flexible solar panel further includes a reset member, the reset member is disposed on the backlight surface of the solar panel, and the reset member is configured to change the solar panel from the unfolded state to the contracted state when the airbag assembly deflates.

[0016] In some embodiments, the airbag assembly includes a first airbag extending along the unfolding direction of the solar panel and a second airbag disposed at an angle to the first airbag.

[0017] For the energy storage device with an inflation function of the present invention, since the air blower can drive the air flow to flow towards the energy storage cavity or the inflation cavity, while achieving stable self-cooling, it can also achieve inflation of the external airbag. When the energy storage device is used in cooperation with the flexible solar panel, there is no need to support an external air pump, which reduces the use cost of the flexible solar panel and is conducive to the popularization and use of the flexible solar panel.

[0018] The energy storage system of the present invention, due to having the energy storage device with an inflation function described above, during use, the energy storage device can not only store the electric energy generated by the solar panel, but also inflate the airbag assembly without an external air pump, reducing the use cost of the energy storage system and facilitating the popularization and use of the energy storage system.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, become apparent in part from the following description, or be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the energy storage device with an inflation function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the energy storage system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the flexible solar panel of the energy storage system shown.

[0023] Figure 4 is Figure 3 is a partial structural diagram of the flexible solar panel shown.

[0024] Figure 5 is a partial structural diagram of the flexible solar panel according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 6 is a partial structural diagram of the flexible solar panel according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] REFERENCE SIGNS:

[0027] 11. Housing; 111. Energy storage chamber; 112. Inflation chamber; 113. Installation chamber; 12. Fan; 13. Air duct switching member; 131. Driving member; 132. Baffle

[0028] 21. Main body; 211. Accommodation chamber; 212. Receiving groove; 22. Solar panel; 23. Airbag assembly; 231. First airbag; 232. Second airbag; 24. Reset member; 25. Support plate; 26. Link; 27. Air release button

[0029] 3. Connecting pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0030] To make the technical problems solved, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved by the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the drawings and through specific embodiments.

[0031] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the present invention.

[0032] In addition, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features, which are used to distinguish and describe features, without order or importance. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.

[0033] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "mounted", "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0034] The following refers to Figure 1 Describe the specific structure of the energy storage device with an inflation function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] As Figure 1 shown, the energy storage device with an inflation function according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 11 and a fan 12. The housing 11 defines an energy storage chamber 111 and an inflation chamber 112. The energy storage chamber 111 is used for installing energy storage elements, and the inflation chamber 112 is used for communicating with an external airbag. The fan 12 is provided in the housing 11, and the fan 12 is configured to drive air flow to flow towards the energy storage chamber 111 and / or the inflation chamber 112.

[0036] It can be understood that during actual use, when the fan 12 drives the air flow towards the energy storage cavity 111, the heat dissipation of the energy storage element can be achieved, thereby avoiding the phenomenon of excessive temperature during the use of the energy storage device. When the fan 12 drives the air flow towards the inflation cavity 112, the inflation of the external airbag can be achieved. Thus, the energy storage device with an inflation function in this embodiment can not only achieve stable heat dissipation of itself, but also be used for the inflation of the external airbag. When the energy storage device with an inflation function in this embodiment is used in cooperation with a flexible solar panel, there is no need to support an external air pump, thereby reducing the use cost of the flexible solar panel and being conducive to the popularization and use of the flexible solar panel.

[0037] For the energy storage device with an inflation function in this embodiment, since the fan 12 can drive the air flow towards the energy storage cavity 111 or the inflation cavity 112, while achieving stable heat dissipation of itself, it can also achieve the inflation of the external airbag. When this energy storage device is used in cooperation with a flexible solar panel, there is no need to support an external air pump, reducing the use cost of the flexible solar panel and being conducive to the popularization and use of the flexible solar panel.

[0038] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 shown, an installation cavity 113 is defined inside the housing 11. The fan 12 is arranged in the installation cavity 113. The installation cavity 113 has a first communication port and a second communication port. The first communication port is communicated with the energy storage cavity 111, and the second communication port is communicated with the inflation cavity 112.

[0039] It can be understood that the installation cavity 113 is communicated with the energy storage cavity 111 and the inflation cavity 112 through the first communication port and the second communication port respectively. In this way, only one fan 12 needs to be used, and by controlling the opening and closing states of the first communication port and the second communication port, the switching between the heat dissipation function and the inflation function of the energy storage device with an inflation function in this embodiment can be achieved, simplifying the structure of the energy storage device.

[0040] Advantageously, the rotation speed of the fan 12 when the installation cavity 113 is communicated with the first communication port is less than the rotation speed of the fan 12 when the installation cavity 113 is communicated with the second communication port.

[0041] Of course, it should be noted here that in this embodiment, there can be two fans 12, and there are also two installation cavities 113 inside the housing 11. One installation cavity 113 is connected to the energy storage cavity 111, and the other installation cavity 113 is connected to the inflation cavity 112. Two fans are respectively used to achieve heat dissipation and inflation. Although such a structure adds one fan 12, there is no need to perform the switching control of the states of the first communication port and the second communication port when using one fan 12 as described above, simplifying the control logic of the energy storage device.

[0042] In some embodiments, as Figure 1As shown, the energy storage device with an inflation function further includes an air duct switching member 13. The air duct switching member 13 is arranged inside the housing 11 and has a first position for closing the first communication port and a second position for closing the second communication port. Thus, it is relatively convenient to control the communication state between the first communication port and the second communication port, thereby better realizing the switching between the heat dissipation function and the inflation function of the energy storage device.

[0043] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the air duct switching member 13 includes a driving member 131 and a baffle 132. The driving member 131 is connected to the housing 11, and the baffle 132 is connected to the driving member 131. The driving member 131 can drive the baffle 132 to swing between the first position and the second position. It can be understood that using the driving member 131 to drive the baffle 132 to close the first communication port or the second communication port can better ensure the closed state of the first communication port and the second communication port, ensuring that the second communication port can be stably closed when the first communication port is connected, and the first communication port can be stably closed when the second communication port is connected, thereby ensuring the heat dissipation efficiency and inflation rate of the energy storage device.

[0044] In some more specific embodiments, the driving member 131 includes a motor. The driving member 131 includes a knob and a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is arranged through the housing 11. One end of the rotating shaft is matched with the knob, and the other end is matched with the baffle 132. When the knob rotates, it can drive the baffle 132 to rotate.

[0045] It can be understood that when the driving member 131 is a motor, the automation of the rotation of the baffle 132 can be realized, further simplifying the switching operation of the air knife switching member. When the driving member 131 includes a knob and a rotating shaft, it is necessary to manually rotate the baffle 132. The method of manually rotating the baffle 132 can simplify the structure on the side of the air duct switching member 13 and reduce the production cost of the air duct switching member 13.

[0046] In some embodiments, the energy storage device with an inflation function further includes a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor is arranged inside the inflation chamber 112 or at the outlet of the inflation chamber 112, and the pressure sensor is electrically connected to the fan 12. The fan 12 is configured to rotate to achieve inflation when the detected value of the pressure sensor is lower than the first preset threshold, and the fan 12 is further configured to stop rotating when the detected value of the pressure sensor is higher than the second preset threshold. The first preset value is not greater than the second preset value.

[0047] It can be understood that the fan 12 adjusts its rotation speed according to the pressure sensor. On the one hand, it ensures that the fan 12 can stably drive the air flow towards the inflation chamber 112 to achieve inflation. On the other hand, it avoids the phenomenon of the external airbag bursting caused by too long inflation time, improving the inflation safety of the charging device.

[0048] In some embodiments, the energy storage device with an inflation function further includes a sealing cover, which is detachably fitted at the outlet of the inflation chamber 112. When the fan 12 drives the air flow to flow towards the energy storage chamber 111, the sealing cover closes the outlet of the inflation chamber 112. Thus, it is possible to prevent external foreign objects from entering the inflation chamber 112 through the outlet of the inflation chamber 112, thereby avoiding the occurrence of a malfunction of the fan 12 or the entire energy storage device. It should be noted here that the material and shape of the sealing cover can be determined according to the outlet of the inflation chamber 112, and the specific material and shape of the sealing cover are not limited herein.

[0049] Embodiment:

[0050] As Figure 1 shown, the energy storage device with an inflation function of this embodiment includes a housing 11, a fan 12 and an air duct switching member 13. The housing 11 defines an energy storage chamber 111, an installation chamber 113 and an inflation chamber 112. The installation chamber 113 has a first communication port and a second communication port. The first communication port communicates with the energy storage chamber 111, and the second communication port communicates with the inflation chamber 112. The energy storage chamber 111 is used to install energy storage elements, and the inflation chamber 112 is used to communicate with an external airbag. The fan 12 is provided in the installation chamber 113. The air duct switching member 13 is provided in the housing 11. The air duct switching member 13 has a first position for closing the first communication port and a second position for closing the second communication port. The air duct switching member 13 includes a driving member 131 and a baffle 132. The driving member 131 is a motor and is connected to the housing 11. The baffle 132 is connected to the driving member 131. The driving member 131 can drive the baffle 132 to swing between the first position and the second position.

[0051] Next, refer to Figures 2 - 6 to describe the specific structure of the energy storage system according to the embodiments of the present invention.

[0052] As Figure 2 shown, the energy storage system according to the embodiments of the present invention includes a flexible solar panel and the aforementioned energy storage device with an inflation function. The flexible solar panel includes a solar panel 22 and an airbag assembly 23 provided on the backlight surface of the solar panel 22. The inflation chamber 112 can be connected to the airbag assembly 23 through a connecting pipe 3. The solar panel 22 is electrically connected to the energy storage element.

[0053] In the energy storage system according to the embodiments of the present invention, due to the aforementioned energy storage device with an inflation function, during use, the energy storage device can not only store the electric energy generated by the solar panel 22, but also inflate the airbag assembly 23. Without an external air pump, the use cost of the energy storage system is reduced, which is beneficial to the popularization and use of the energy storage system.

[0054] In some embodiments, as Figures 2 - 6As shown, the solar panel 22 has a contracted state and an unfolded state. The flexible solar panel further includes a reset member 24, which is provided on the backlight surface of the solar panel 22 and is configured to change the solar panel 22 from the unfolded state to the contracted state when the airbag assembly 23 deflates.

[0055] It can be understood that since the reset member 24 is also provided on the backlight surface of the solar panel 22, the reset member 24 can deform and store energy when the airbag assembly 23 is inflated. The airbag assembly 23 needs to overcome the elastic force generated by the reset member 24 to gradually extend the solar panel until it is fully unfolded. This can make the solar panel 22 unfold slowly and avoid accidents caused by the too-fast unfolding speed of the solar panel 22. When the airbag assembly 23 deflates, the reset member 24 can drive the solar panel 22 to move from the unfolded position to the retracted position, thus realizing the automatic retraction of the solar panel 22 without manual storage of the solar panel, which facilitates the use of the flexible solar panel in this embodiment.

[0056] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 shown, the flexible solar panel further includes a main body 21, and a receiving cavity 211 is provided on the main body 21. In the contracted state, at least part of the solar panel 22 is contracted in the receiving cavity 211. It can be understood that in the contracted state, the solar panel 22 can be contracted into the receiving cavity 211. On the one hand, this can further reduce the volume of the entire flexible solar panel, facilitating the transportation and handling of the flexible solar panel. On the other hand, the main body 21 can play a role in protecting the solar panel 22 and avoid damage to the solar panel 22 during the transportation and handling of the flexible solar panel.

[0057] It should be additionally noted that in this embodiment, the contracted solar panel 22 can be entirely located within the receiving cavity 211 or only a part of it can be located within the receiving cavity 211, which can be specifically selected according to the size of the receiving cavity 211 and the size of the solar panel 22.

[0058] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 shown, the receiving cavity 211 is an arc-shaped groove provided on the side wall of the main body 21, and the contracted state of the solar panel 22 is a wound state. Thus, when the solar panel 22 is in the contracted state, it is located within the arc-shaped groove. On the one hand, this can reduce the volume of the solar panel 22 in the contracted state, which is beneficial to the miniaturization of the flexible solar panel. On the other hand, it can play a certain role in protecting the solar panel 22, thereby reducing the breakage probability of the solar panel 22 and improving the service life of the flexible solar panel.

[0059] In some embodiments, as Figures 4 - 6As shown, the airbag assembly 23 includes at least one first airbag 231 extending along the deployment direction of the solar panel 22. It can be understood that the extension direction of the first airbag 231 is the same as the deployment direction of the solar panel 22, so that when the first airbag 231 bulges, it is beneficial to the deployment of the solar panel 22, thereby ensuring that the solar panel 22 can be stably deployed.

[0060] Preferably, the first airbags 231 are multiple and arranged at intervals. It can be understood that if the entire first airbag 231 is covered on the back of the solar panel 22, this overall first airbag 231 will result in too long inflation time and is prone to increasing the probability of damage to the first airbag 231. If there is a break and leakage at a certain place, the entire first airbag 231 will fail. In this embodiment, the first airbags 231 are arranged in multiple strips and spaced along a direction perpendicular to the deployment direction of the solar panel 22, which can greatly reduce the gas filling amount, reduce the gas filling time, and improve the reliability of use of the first airbags 231. In addition, it can also ensure that when the first airbag deflation reset member 24 drives the solar panel 22 to wind up, the first airbags 231 can also wind up following the solar panel 22, so as to ensure that the solar panel 22 can stably flow from the deployed state to the contracted state.

[0061] In some alternative embodiments, as Figures 4 - 5 shown, the airbag assembly 23 further includes a second airbag 232 arranged at an angle with the first airbag 231. It can be understood that the additional second airbag 232 can ensure that the solar panel 22 is in the deployed state, and ensure the stability of the solar panel 22 in the vertical direction, improve the rigidity of the solar panel 22 in the deployed state, and improve the reliability of use of the flexible solar panel.

[0062] In some alternative embodiments, as Figure 5 shown, the second airbags 232 are multiple and distributed at intervals, and one end of each second airbag 232 is communicated with the first airbag 231. Thus, the mutual influence between the multiple second airbags 232 is small. When one second airbag 232 is damaged, the deflation speed of the remaining second airbags 232 is slower, thereby improving the reliability of use of the flexible solar panel.

[0063] In some alternative embodiments, as Figure 4 shown, the second airbags 232 are multiple and distributed at intervals, and each second airbag 232 is communicated with multiple first airbags 231. Thus, there are more connection points between the second airbags 232 and the first airbags 231, making the airbag assembly 23 form a grid-shaped airbag, improving the stability of the solar panel 22 in the deployed state, and improving the reliability of use of the flexible solar panel.

[0064] It should be noted here that the first airbag 231 and the second airbag 232 are connected and arranged, and the first airbag 231 and the second airbag 232 can be inflated simultaneously during the inflation process, which simplifies the inflation operation of the airbag assembly 23 and facilitates the user to use the flexible solar panel of this embodiment.

[0065] In some embodiments, the reset member 24 is a spiral spring piece extending along the unfolding direction of the solar panel 22.

[0066] Advantageously, the spiral spring pieces are multiple and arranged at intervals along the direction perpendicular to the unfolding direction of the solar panel 22. In this way, it can be ensured that after the airbag assembly 23 deflates, the solar panel 22 can flow from the unfolded position to the retracted position under the action of the spiral spring pieces, avoiding the phenomena that the solar panel cannot be completely retracted and the solar panel is distorted and bent. Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, the reset member 24 can also be a pivot with elastic restoring force, or other elastic structures capable of driving the solar panel to automatically retract.

[0067] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 shown, the flexible solar panel further includes a support plate 25. The support plate 25 is rotatably arranged on the main body 21, and the support plate 25 is used to support the main body 21. It can be understood that the added support plate 25 can make the solar panel 22 inclined when in the unfolded state, and this inclined setting is beneficial to the utilization of solar energy by the solar panel, thereby improving the energy conversion rate of the solar panel.

[0068] In some specific embodiments, as Figure 3 shown, the main body 21 is provided with a receiving groove 212. The support plate 25 has a receiving state received in the receiving groove 212 and a supporting state for supporting the main body 21. The flexible solar panel further includes a connecting rod 26. One end of the connecting rod 26 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the receiving groove 212, and the other end is rotatably connected to the support plate 25.

[0069] It can be understood that the added connecting rod 26 can make the support plate 25 stably support the solar panel 22, avoiding the phenomenon that the solar panel 22 topples due to the instability of the support plate 25. At the same time, the support plate 25 can be received in the receiving groove 212 of the main body 21, which is not only beneficial to the miniaturization design of the entire flexible solar panel, facilitates the installation and transportation of the flexible solar panel, but also improves the aesthetic degree of the flexible solar panel.

[0070] In some embodiments, the flexible solar panel further includes a one-way valve (not shown in the figure), and the one-way valve is arranged in the connecting cylinder of the gas passage and the gas inlet of the airbag assembly 23. When inflating, the one-way valve opens, and gas is filled into the airbag assembly 23. When the inflation is completed, the one-way valve closes, and the gas is retained in the airbag assembly 23. Thus, on the one hand, the phenomenon of gas backflow during inflation is avoided, and on the other hand, the phenomenon of gas leakage after the inflation is completed is avoided.

[0071] In some specific embodiments, the flexible solar panel further includes a pressure relief valve (not shown in the figure), and the pressure relief valve is located upstream of the one-way valve. The pressure relief valve is used to discharge the gas inside the airbag assembly 23. It can be understood that the added pressure relief valve can deflate the airbag assembly 23 when the airbag assembly 23 is in a high-pressure state, so as to avoid the airbag assembly 23 bursting due to excessive pressure, thereby ensuring the use safety of the inflatable flexible solar panel in this embodiment.

[0072] In some more specific embodiments, the flexible solar panel further includes a pressure relief button 27. When the pressure relief button 27 is pressed, the pressure relief valve opens, and the gas is discharged from the airbag assembly 23. Thus, it is convenient for the user to perform the deflation operation of the airbag assembly 23.

[0073] Embodiment:

[0074] As Figures 2 - 4 shown is a schematic structural diagram of an energy storage system describing a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] As Figures 2 - 4As shown in the figure, the energy storage system includes a flexible solar panel and the energy storage device with an inflation function described above. The flexible solar panel includes a main body 21, a solar panel 22, an airbag assembly 23, a reset member 24, a support plate 25, and a connecting rod 26. Accommodation cavities 211 formed as arc-shaped grooves are provided on two opposite side walls of the main body 21. A receiving groove 212 is provided on the rear side wall of the main body 21. A mating groove is provided on the top wall of the main body 21. There are two solar panels 22, and each solar panel 22 has a contracted state in which it is retracted into the accommodation cavity 211 and an unfolded state in which it is laid flat. The airbag assembly 23 is provided on the backlight surface of the solar panel 22, and the airbag assembly 23 is configured such that when inflated, the solar panel 22 changes from the contracted state to the unfolded state. The airbag assembly 23 includes three first airbags 231 extending along the unfolding direction of the solar panel 22 and two second airbags 232. Both ends and the middle of each second airbag 232 are respectively communicated with the three first airbags 231. The reset member 24 includes two spiral spring sheets extending along the unfolding direction of the solar panel 22. The two spiral spring sheets are provided on the backlight surface of the solar panel 22 and are spaced apart. The reset member 24 is configured such that when the airbag assembly 23 deflates, the solar panel 22 changes from the unfolded state to the contracted state. One end of the support plate 25 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the receiving groove 212, and the support plate 25 has a received state in which it is received in the receiving groove 212 and a supporting state in which it supports the main body 21. One end of the connecting rod 26 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the receiving groove 212, and the other end is rotatably connected to the support plate 25. The structure of the energy storage device with an inflation function has been described in detail above.

[0076] The energy storage device with an inflation function includes a housing 11, a fan 12, and an air duct switching member 13. The housing 11 defines an energy storage cavity 111, an installation cavity 113, and an inflation cavity 112. The installation cavity 113 has a first communication port and a second communication port. The first communication port is communicated with the energy storage cavity 111, and the second communication port is communicated with the inflation cavity 112. The energy storage cavity 111 is used for installing energy storage elements, and the energy storage elements are electrically connected to the solar panel 22. The inflation cavity 112 is connected to the airbag assembly 23 of the flexible solar panel through a connecting pipe 3. The fan 12 is provided in the installation cavity 113. The air duct switching member 13 is provided in the housing 11. The air duct switching member 13 has a first position for closing the first communication port and a second position for closing the second communication port. The air duct switching member 13 includes a driving member 131 and a baffle 132. The driving member 131 is a motor and is connected to the housing 11. The baffle 132 is connected to the driving member 131, and the driving member 131 can drive the baffle 132 to swing between the first position and the second position.

[0077] In the description of this specification, the descriptions referring to the terms "some embodiments", "other embodiments", etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0078] The above content is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, based on the idea of the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation manner and application scope. The content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

Claims

1. An energy storage device with an inflation function, characterized in that, Comprising: A housing (11), the housing (11) defining an energy storage chamber (111) and an inflation chamber (112), the energy storage chamber (111) being for installing energy storage elements, and the inflation chamber (112) being for communicating with an external airbag; A fan (12), the fan (12) being disposed within the housing (11), the fan (12) being configured to drive air flow towards one of the energy storage chamber (111) or the inflation chamber (112); An installation chamber (113) is defined within the housing (11), the fan (12) is disposed within the installation chamber (113), the installation chamber (113) has a first communication port and a second communication port, the first communication port communicates with the energy storage chamber (111), and the second communication port communicates with the inflation chamber (112); Further comprising: a sealing cover, the sealing cover being detachably fitted at an outlet of the inflation chamber (112), and when the fan (12) drives air flow towards the energy storage chamber (111), the sealing cover closes the outlet of the inflation chamber (112).

2. The energy storage device with an inflation function according to claim 1, characterized in that, Further comprising an air duct switching member (13), the air duct switching member (13) being disposed within the housing (11), the air duct switching member (13) having a first position closing the first communication port and a second position closing the second communication port.

3. The energy storage device with an inflation function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air duct switching member (13) comprises: A driving member (131), the driving member (131) being connected to the housing (11); A baffle (132), the baffle (132) being connected to the driving member (131), and the driving member (131) being capable of driving the baffle (132) to swing between the first position and the second position.

4. The energy storage device with an inflation function according to claim 3, characterized in that, The driving member (131) comprises a motor; alternatively, the driving member (131) comprises a knob and a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft being disposed through the housing (11), one end of the rotating shaft being fitted with the knob, and the other end being fitted with the baffle (132), and when the knob rotates, it can drive the baffle (132) to rotate.

5. The energy storage device with an inflation function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The energy storage device with inflation function further comprises: a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor being disposed within the inflation chamber (112) or at an outlet of the inflation chamber (112), and the pressure sensor being electrically connected to the fan (12); wherein: The fan (12) is configured to rotate for inflation when the detected value of the pressure sensor is lower than a first preset threshold, and the fan (12) is further configured to stop rotating when the detected value of the pressure sensor is higher than a second preset threshold, and the first preset threshold is not greater than the second preset threshold.

6. An energy storage system, characterized in that, Comprising: A flexible solar panel, the flexible solar panel comprising a solar panel (22) and an airbag assembly (23) disposed on a backlight surface of the solar panel (22); The energy storage device with inflation function according to any one of claims 1 - 5, the inflation chamber (112) can be connected to the airbag assembly (23) through a connecting pipe (3), and the solar panel (22) is electrically connected to the energy storage element.

7. The energy storage system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The solar panel (22) has a contracted state and an unfolded state. The flexible solar panel further includes a reset member (24). The reset member (24) is provided on the backlight surface of the solar panel (22), and the reset member (24) is configured to change the solar panel (22) from the unfolded state to the contracted state when the airbag assembly (23) deflates.

8. The energy storage system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The airbag assembly (23) includes a first airbag (231) extending along the unfolding direction of the solar panel (22) and a second airbag (232) disposed at an angle to the first airbag (231).

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