Electric quantity display device and energy storage equipment thereof
By using adjustable fixed sliders and indicator light blocking frames in the power display device, the misidentification problem caused by the lack of light isolation between indicator light groups in the prior art is solved, and higher recognition and safety are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411989349.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-14
AI Technical Summary
Due to the lack of effective optical isolation between the indicator light groups, the existing power display devices have expanded the display area, which can easily lead to misunderstanding, affect the normal operation of the equipment and may cause safety accidents.
A power display device is designed, using adjustable fixed sliders and indicator light set light blocking frames. By setting different display areas and light blocking frames, the display boundaries of different light sets are effectively distinguished to prevent light leakage and light chain, thereby improving recognition.
By increasing the recognition of the power display device, the possibility of misidentification is reduced, the normal operation of the equipment is ensured, and safety is improved.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of charge display, and in particular to a charge display device and an energy storage device thereof. Background Art
[0002] The existing power display device is usually set on the cabinet of the energy storage system to display the remaining power. In the prior art, the remaining power of the equipment is often indicated by graphics or / and digitalization. However, in the actual operation of the power display device, there is often a lack of corresponding display isolation between the indicator light groups, that is, there is no effective light isolation between the same light groups and between different light groups, which makes it very easy to cause misunderstanding due to the expansion of the display area, which directly affects the normal operation of the equipment, and even worse, causes safety accidents.
[0003] In view of this, the present invention proposes a highly recognizable power display device. At the same time, the power display device proposed by the present invention has the characteristics of simple structure, reasonable layout, and easy disassembly and assembly. Summary of the invention
[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a power display device and energy storage device thereof in view of the defects existing in the above-mentioned background technology.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the first aspect of the present invention is to provide a power display device including a shell with openings at both ends and a hollow interior, and a display window arranged on the shell; a power indicator light assembly arranged inside the shell and arranged along the extension direction of the shell, the power indicator light assembly further including a circuit board and an indicator light group arranged on the circuit board and electrically connected to the circuit board, the indicator light group further including a plurality of first power indicator light groups or / and second power indicator light groups; a power display window that is mutually matched with the window of the display window; and a first indicator light arranged between the power display window and the power indicator light assembly and respectively corresponding to the first power indicator light group or / and the second power indicator light group A light group shading frame and / or a second indicator light group shading frame; a display area allowing light to pass is arranged on the window frame of the power display window, and the display area is further divided into a first display area and / or a second display area; the number of first display areas on the power display window is equal to the number of the first power indicator light group, the first display area is correspondingly arranged at the opening of the frame mouth of the first indicator light group shading frame, and the boundary shape and size of the first display area are consistent with the boundary shape and size of the frame mouth of the first indicator light group shading frame; the second display area is correspondingly arranged on the second indicator light group shading frame, and the boundary shape and size of the second display area are consistent with the boundary shape and size of the second indicator light group shading frame.
[0006] Furthermore, the frame body of each of the first indicator light group light shielding frames is provided with a plurality of frame openings, and a group of the first power indicator light groups is correspondingly arranged in each frame opening.
[0007] Furthermore, the second power indicator light group is a dot matrix module electrically connected to the circuit board; the first indicator light group shading frame and the second indicator light group shading frame are arranged in a row in the shell, and the second indicator light group shading frame is a plurality of dot matrix frames arranged corresponding to the dot matrix module.
[0008] Furthermore, the power display device further includes an operating status indicator light group electrically connected to the circuit board and a third indicator light group shading frame arranged corresponding to the operating status indicator light group; the power display window is further provided with a plurality of third display areas corresponding to the operating status indicator light group and the third indicator light group shading frame and arranged at intervals, the third display area is arranged correspondingly at the opening of the frame mouth of the third indicator light group shading frame, and the boundary shape and size of the third display area are consistent with the boundary shape and size at the frame mouth of the third indicator light group shading frame.
[0009] Furthermore, the running status indicator light group is arranged at one end of the circuit board, and the first power indicator light group and / or the second power indicator light group are arranged at the other end of the circuit board relative to the running status indicator light group.
[0010] Furthermore, the running status indicator light group is arranged at one end of the circuit board, the first power indicator light group is arranged at the other end of the circuit board relative to the running status indicator light group, and the second power indicator light group is arranged between the running status indicator light group and the first power indicator light group.
[0011] Furthermore, a display window is further provided on the shell, and an annular edge is further provided around the display window; fixed sliders with at least two adjustable positions are provided on opposite sides of the shell; each of the fixed sliders is provided with a device fixing column arranged opposite to the annular edge and a slider fixing column arranged opposite to the shell, and the device fixing column and the slider fixing column are staggeredly arranged on the fixed slider.
[0012] Furthermore, each of the fixed sliders further includes a slider, a support body and a connecting column connected between the slider and the support body; a slide groove is provided on opposite sides of the shell along the extension direction of the shell, and the slider can movably slide in the slide groove.
[0013] Furthermore, the support body is provided with a first threaded hole for fixing the device fixing column and a second threaded hole for fixing the slider fixing column, and the first threaded hole and the second threaded hole are staggeredly arranged on the support body, wherein the first threaded hole is arranged opposite to the annular edge, and the second threaded hole is arranged opposite to the shell on the side above the slide groove.
[0014] Furthermore, the first indicator light group shading frame further includes first lugs arranged on opposite sides of the frame body; the two opposite inner side walls of the shell are further provided with a first card slot arranged along the extension direction of the shell and a second card slot arranged below the first card slot and parallel to the first card slot; after installation is completed, the first lug is clamped in the first card slot, the opposite side edges of the circuit board are clamped in the second card slot, the frame body of the first indicator light group shading frame is held against the circuit board, and a group of the first power indicator light groups is correspondingly arranged in each of the frame openings.
[0015] Furthermore, the operating status indicator light group includes at least a power status indicator light, an operating indicator light and a fault indicator light, which are respectively used to indicate whether the power supply connected to the power display device is normal, whether the equipment electrically connected to the power display device is in a normal operating state and whether the equipment electrically connected to the power display device is in a fault state.
[0016] Furthermore, the power display device further comprises a sealing strip arranged below the annular edge. After the power display device is installed on the cabinet, the sealing strip is clamped between the cabinet and the annular edge.
[0017] Furthermore, a bonding area is provided on the window frame of the power display window, which is arranged along the outer periphery of the display area and is adhered and fixed to the periphery of the window body of the display window.
[0018] Furthermore, the power display device further includes end covers fixed at openings at both ends of the shell and anti-slip grooves arranged on opposite sides of the shell and arranged parallel to the extension direction of the shell.
[0019] The second aspect of the present invention is to provide an energy storage device, which adopts the power display device described in the first aspect of the present invention, and the power display device is installed on the energy storage device cabinet.
[0020] In summary, the power display device and energy storage device provided by the present invention can be adjusted to adapt to different fixed positions according to installation requirements by setting an adjustable fixed slider. At the same time, the entire product structure is simple and can be assembled quickly and effectively. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] Figure 1The present invention is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of a power display device.
[0022] Figure 2 The present invention is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of a power display device.
[0023] Figure 3 The present invention is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of a power display device.
[0024] Figure 4 The figure is an exploded schematic diagram of one embodiment of a power display device of the present invention.
[0025] Figure 5 The present invention is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a power display device with the end cover and the power display window removed.
[0026] Figure 6 The present invention is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a combination of a circuit board, a first indicator light group shading frame, a second indicator light group shading frame, a third indicator light group shading frame and a status indication button of a power display device.
[0027] Figure 7 The present invention is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a housing of a power display device.
[0028] Figure 8 The figure is a side view of a power display device of the present invention with the end cover removed.
[0029] Fig. 9 The present invention is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a fixed slider of a power display device.
[0030] Fig.10 The figure is a front view of one embodiment of a power display device of the present invention.
[0031] Fig.11 The figure is a front view of one embodiment of a power display device of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0032] In order to explain the technical content, structural features, objectives and effects of the present invention in detail, embodiments are given below and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0033] Unless otherwise stated, all technical and scientific terms used in the embodiments of the present application have the same meaning as those generally understood by those skilled in the art of the present application. The terms used in this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. The term "and / or" used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.
[0034] It should be noted that the directional words such as "upper", "lower", "left", and "right" described in the embodiments of the present application are described based on the angles shown in the accompanying drawings and should not be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present application. In addition, in the context, it should also be understood that when it is mentioned that a component is connected to another component "upper" or "lower", it can not only be directly connected to another component "upper" or "lower", but also indirectly connected to another component "upper" or "lower" through an intermediate component.
[0035] See also Figures 1 to 11 A power display device 100 according to one of the present invention is installed on a cabinet (not shown in the figure), and the power display device 100 includes a shell 1 with two ends opened and a hollow interior; a power indicator light assembly 2 arranged inside the shell 1 and arranged along the extension direction of the shell 1; the shell 1 is further provided with a display window 11, and the outer circumference of the display window 11 is further provided with an annular edge 12; at least two position-adjustable fixed sliders 3 are provided on opposite sides of the shell 1; each of the fixed sliders 3 is provided with a device fixing column 34 arranged opposite to the annular edge 12 and a slider fixing column 35 arranged opposite to the shell 1, the device fixing column 34 and the slider fixing column 35 are fixed to the fixed slider 3 by threaded fixing, and the device fixing column 34 and the slider fixing column 35 are staggered and arranged on the fixed slider 3.
[0036] Each of the fixed sliders 3 further includes a slider 31, a support body 32 and a connecting column 33 connected between the slider 31 and the support body 32; an inverted "T"-shaped slide groove 13 is provided on opposite sides of the shell 1 along the extension direction of the shell 1, and the slider 31 can slide movably in the slide groove 13, thereby adjusting the position of the support body 32 relative to the cabinet (not shown in the figure).
[0037] The support body 32 is provided with a first threaded hole (not shown in the figure) for fixing the device fixing column 34 and a second threaded hole (not shown in the figure) for fixing the slider fixing column 35, and the first threaded hole (not shown in the figure) and the second threaded hole (not shown in the figure) are staggeredly arranged on the support body 32, wherein the first threaded hole is arranged opposite to the annular edge 12, and the second threaded hole is arranged opposite to the shell above the slide groove 13.
[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the power indicator light assembly 2 further includes a circuit board 21 and an indicator light group 22 disposed on the circuit board 21 and electrically connected to the circuit board 21; the indicator light group 22 further includes a plurality of first power indicator light groups 221 and / or second power indicator light groups 222, and the second power indicator light group 221 is a dot matrix module electrically connected to the circuit board 21. When in use, one of the ways is to iconically indicate the power remaining amount according to the number of light groups of the first power indicator light group 221 that light up corresponding to the monitored battery remaining amount; the second way is to digitally display the specific dot matrix of the second power indicator light group 222 that lights up corresponding to the monitored battery remaining amount, which is not only intuitive but also low in cost.
[0039] The power display device 100 further includes a first indicator light group shading frame 6 fixed in the shell 1, and the first indicator light group shading frame 6 further includes a plurality of frame bodies 61 and first lugs 62 arranged on opposite sides of the frame body 61, and each of the frame bodies 61 is provided with a plurality of frame openings, and a group of the first power indicator light groups 221 is correspondingly arranged in each frame opening; the two opposite inner side walls of the shell 1 are further provided with a first card slot 14 arranged along the extension direction of the shell and a second card slot 15 arranged below the first card slot 14 and parallel to the first card slot 14; after installation, the first lug 62 is clamped in the first card slot 14, and the opposite side edges of the circuit board 21 are clamped in the second card slot 15, the frame body 61 of the first indicator light group shading frame 6 is held on the circuit board 21, and a group of the first power indicator light groups 221 is correspondingly arranged in each of the frame openings.
[0040] A group of the first power indicator light groups 221 is correspondingly arranged in a group of the first indicator light group shading frame 6, which can effectively distinguish the display boundary between the lit light group and the unlit light group, prevent light leakage and cross-light, and improve the recognition of the light group.
[0041] The power display device 100 further includes a second indicator light group shading frame 7 fixed in the housing. The second indicator light group shading frame 7 is a plurality of dot matrix frames arranged corresponding to the dot matrix modules.
[0042] In another embodiment, the power display device 100 includes, in addition to a plurality of the first power indicator light groups 221 and / or the second power indicator light groups 222, and the first indicator light group shading frames 6 and / or the second indicator light group shading frames 7 that are arranged correspondingly, further includes an operation status indicator light group 23 that is electrically connected to the circuit board 21, and a third indicator light group shading frame 5 that is arranged correspondingly to the operation status indicator light group 23. The frame body of the third indicator light group shading frame 5 is further provided with mounting posts (not indicated in the figure) that cooperate with mounting holes (not indicated in the figure) that are provided on the circuit board 21.
[0043] In a preferred embodiment, the operating status indicator light group 23 is arranged at one end of the circuit board 21, and the first power indicator light group 221 and / or the second power indicator light group 222 are arranged at the other end of the circuit board 21 relative to the operating status indicator light group 23.
[0044] In another preferred embodiment, the operating status indicator light group 23 is arranged at one end of the circuit board 21, the first power indicator light group 221 is arranged at the other end of the circuit board 21 relative to the operating status indicator light group 23, and the second power indicator light group 222 is arranged between the operating status indicator light group 23 and the first power indicator light group 221. The above layout can effectively solve the identification influence of the operating status indicator light group 23 on the first power indicator light group 221.
[0045] In a preferred embodiment, the operating status indicator light group 23 should at least include a power status indicator light (not marked in the figure), an operating indicator light (not marked in the figure) and a fault indicator light (not marked in the figure), which are used to respectively indicate whether the power supply connected to the power display device is normal, whether the equipment electrically connected to the power display device is in a normal operating state, and whether the equipment electrically connected to the power display device 100 is in a fault state.
[0046] In another preferred embodiment, the power display device 100 further includes a status indication button group 20 arranged corresponding to the operation status indicator light group 23 and electrically connected to the circuit board 21, and the status indication button group includes at least a power status indication button (not marked in the figure), an operation indication button (not marked in the figure) and a fault indication button (not marked in the figure).
[0047] The power display device 100 further includes a sealing strip 8 arranged below the annular edge. After the power display device 100 is installed on the cabinet, the sealing strip 8 is clamped between the cabinet and the annular edge 12, thereby effectively preventing dust and water vapor from entering the cabinet through the gap between the cabinet and the annular edge 12.
[0048] In one of the preferred embodiments, the sealing strip 8 is fixed below the annular edge by bonding.
[0049] In another preferred embodiment, the annular edge 12 is provided with an annular groove (not shown in the figure), and the sealing strip 8 is embedded in the annular groove (not shown in the figure). The sealing strip 8 is fixed to the housing 1 by the annular groove (not shown in the figure), which facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the sealing strip 8. When the sealing performance of the sealing strip 8 decreases, the sealing strip can be replaced to ensure the protection effect of the power display device 100.
[0050] In a preferred embodiment, the power display device 100 further includes a power display window 9 that is matched with the window of the display window 11. The window frame 90 of the power display window 9 is provided with a display area 91 with a plurality of windows arranged at intervals and allowing light to pass through, and an adhesive area (not shown in the figure) arranged along the outer periphery of the display area 91 and fixed to the window periphery of the display window 11. The window frame 90 of the power display window 9 can be made of plastic, metal, etc., and the display cover plate 93 nested on the window frame, the display cover plate 93 at the display area 91 can be made of acrylic plate, inorganic glass plastic, etc., which is beautiful and easy to clean. Of course, the specific application needs to be specifically selected according to the actual application requirements, and the present invention is only exemplified.
[0051] In a preferred embodiment, the display area set on the power display window 9 is further divided into a first display area 911 and / or a second display area 912; the number of first display areas 911 set on the power display window 9 is equal to the number of first power indicator light groups 6 set, and the first display area 911 is correspondingly set at the opening of the frame mouth of the first indicator light group shading frame 6, and the boundary shape and size of the first display area 911 are consistent with the shape and size of the frame mouth boundary of the frame body 61; the second display area 912 is correspondingly set on the dot matrix frame, and the boundary shape and size of the second display area 912 are consistent with the boundary shape and size of the dot matrix frame.
[0052] In another preferred embodiment, the display area set on the power display window 9, in addition to the first display area 911 and / or the second display area 912, is further provided with a plurality of third display areas 913 corresponding to the operating status indicator light group 23 and the third indicator light group shading frame 5 and arranged at intervals, and the third display area 913 is correspondingly arranged at the opening of the frame mouth of the third indicator light group shading frame 5, and the boundary shape and size of the third display area 913 are consistent with the boundary shape and size at the frame mouth of the third indicator light group shading frame 5.
[0053] The power display device 100 of the present invention, for example, can effectively distinguish the lighting status of the first power indicator light groups 221 and the display boundary between the lit light groups and the unlit light groups by setting the first indicator light group shading frame 6 and correspondingly setting the first display area 911 on the power display window 9, thereby preventing light leakage and cross-lighting and improving the recognition of the light groups. For another example, by correspondingly setting the first indicator light group shading frame 6 and the first display area 911, the second indicator light group shading frame 7 and the corresponding second display area 912, the third indicator light group shading frame 5 and the corresponding third display area 913 for different light groups, it is also possible to effectively distinguish the display boundaries between different light groups and prevent misunderstandings between different light groups due to light leakage and cross-lighting.
[0054] The power display device 100 further includes end caps 10 fixed at the openings at both ends of the housing 1 and anti-skid grooves 16 arranged on opposite sides of the housing 1 and arranged parallel to the extension direction of the housing 1. The anti-skid grooves 16 are arranged on both sides of the housing 1, which can effectively and conveniently grasp the power display device 100 during installation to prevent it from falling and causing product damage.
[0055] The power display device 100 is further provided with terminal wiring holes (not shown in the figure), through which cables or wiring terminals (not shown in the figure) can pass to be electrically connected to the circuit board 21 .
[0056] The second energy storage device of the present invention adopts the power display device 100 of the first invention, which is used to indicate the power and operating status of the energy storage device. In particular, the power display device 100 is installed on the cabinet door of the energy storage device.
[0057] In summary, the power display device 100 and its energy storage device provided by the present invention respectively set the indicator light group shading frame and the corresponding display area for different display modes, which can effectively improve the recognition effect of the power display device. At the same time, an adjustable fixed slider is set, which can be adjusted to adapt to different fixed positions according to installation requirements. The whole product structure is simple and can be assembled quickly and effectively.
[0058] As described above, these are only specific implementations of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, which should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be based on the protection scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A power display device, characterized in that: The power display device includes a shell with two ends open and a hollow interior, and a display window arranged on the shell; a power indicator light assembly arranged inside the shell and arranged along the extension direction of the shell, the power indicator light assembly further includes a circuit board and an indicator light group arranged on the circuit board and electrically connected to the circuit board, the indicator light group further includes a plurality of first power indicator light groups and / or second power indicator light groups; a power display window that is mutually matched with the window of the display window; and a first indicator light group shading frame and / or a second indicator light group that are arranged between the power display window and the power indicator light assembly and correspond to the first power indicator light group and / or the second power indicator light group, respectively. Indicator light group shading frame; a display area allowing light to pass is arranged on the window frame of the power display window, and the display area is further divided into a first display area and / or a second display area; the number of first display areas on the power display window is equal to the number of the first power indicator light group, the first display area is correspondingly arranged at the opening of the frame mouth of the first indicator light group shading frame, and the boundary shape and size of the first display area are consistent with the boundary shape and size at the frame mouth of the first indicator light group shading frame; the second display area is correspondingly arranged on the second indicator light group shading frame, and the boundary shape and size of the second display area are consistent with the boundary shape and size of the second indicator light group shading frame.
2. A power display device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame body of each of the first indicator light group light shielding frames is provided with a plurality of frame openings, and a group of the first power indicator light groups is correspondingly arranged in each frame opening.
3. A power display device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second power indicator light group is a dot matrix module electrically connected to the circuit board; the first indicator light group shading frame and the second indicator light group shading frame are arranged in a row in the shell, and the second indicator light group shading frame is a plurality of dot matrix frames arranged corresponding to the dot matrix module.
4. A power display device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The power display device further includes an operating status indicator light group electrically connected to the circuit board and a third indicator light group shading frame arranged corresponding to the operating status indicator light group; the power display window is further provided with a plurality of third display areas corresponding to the operating status indicator light group and the third indicator light group shading frame and arranged at intervals, the third display area is arranged correspondingly at the opening of the frame mouth of the third indicator light group shading frame, and the boundary shape and size of the third display area are consistent with the boundary shape and size at the frame mouth of the third indicator light group shading frame.
5. A power display device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The running status indicator light group is arranged at one end of the circuit board, and the first power indicator light group and / or the second power indicator light group are arranged at the other end of the circuit board relative to the running status indicator light group.
6. A power display device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The running status indicator light group is arranged at one end of the circuit board, the first power indicator light group is arranged at the other end of the circuit board relative to the running status indicator light group, and the second power indicator light group is arranged between the running status indicator light group and the first power indicator light group.
7. A power display device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A display window is further provided on the shell, and an annular edge is further provided around the display window; at least two fixed sliders with adjustable positions are provided on opposite sides of the shell; each of the fixed sliders is provided with a device fixing column arranged opposite to the annular edge and a slider fixing column arranged opposite to the shell, and the device fixing column and the slider fixing column are staggered and arranged on the fixed slider.
8. A power display device according to claim 6, characterized in that: Each of the fixed sliders further includes a slider, a support body and a connecting column connected between the slider and the support body; a slide groove is provided on opposite sides of the shell along the extension direction of the shell, and the slider can movably slide in the slide groove.
9. A power display device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The support body is provided with a first threaded hole for fixing the device fixing column and a second threaded hole for fixing the slider fixing column, and the first threaded hole and the second threaded hole are staggeredly arranged on the support body, wherein the first threaded hole is arranged opposite to the annular edge, and the second threaded hole is arranged opposite to the shell on one side above the slide groove.
10. A power display device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first indicator light group shading frame further includes first lugs arranged on opposite sides of the frame body; the two opposite inner side walls of the shell are further provided with a first card slot arranged along the extension direction of the shell and a second card slot arranged below the first card slot and parallel to the first card slot; after installation is completed, the first lug is clamped in the first card slot, and the opposite side edges of the circuit board are clamped in the second card slot, the frame body of the first indicator light group shading frame is abutted against the circuit board, and a group of the first power indicator light groups is correspondingly arranged in each of the frame openings.
11. A power display device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The operating status indicator light group includes at least a power status indicator light, an operating indicator light and a fault indicator light, which are respectively used to indicate whether the power supply connected to the power display device is normal, whether the equipment electrically connected to the power display device is in a normal operating state, and whether the equipment electrically connected to the power display device is in a fault state.
12. A power display device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power display device further comprises a sealing strip arranged below the annular edge. After the power display device is installed on the cabinet, the sealing strip is clamped between the cabinet and the annular edge.
13. A power display device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The window frame of the power display window is provided with an adhesive area which is arranged along the outer periphery of the display area and is fitted and fixed to the periphery of the window body of the display window.
14. A power display device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power display device further comprises end covers fixed at the openings at both ends of the shell and anti-slip grooves arranged at opposite sides of the shell and arranged parallel to the extension direction of the shell.
15. An energy storage device, characterized in that: It adopts the power display device as described in any one of claims 1 to 14, and the power display device is installed on the cabinet of the energy storage device.