Energy storage module mounting structure

Abstract

An energy storage module mounting structure (100) includes a plurality of frame panels (202, 204, 206, 208) forming a bracket for supporting an energy storage module, including a front panel (202), a first side panel (204), a second side panel (206), and a bottom panel (208). One or more of the frame panels (202, 204, 206, 208) includes one or more cutouts (210, 212, 214) for providing access to the energy storage module and reducing weight while maintaining the strength of supporting the energy storage module. First mounting means (106) attached to an upper portion of the front panel (202) are attachable to one or more first receiving means (110) of a frame (102) of the machine (104), and second mounting means (108) attached to a lower portion of the front panel (202) are attachable to one or more second receiving means (112) of the frame (102). The energy storage module mounting structure (100) includes one or more covers (502, 504, 506, 508, 510) that are attachable to the bracket to provide physical protection for the energy storage module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a system and apparatus for mounting an energy storage module to a frame, and more particularly, to a system and apparatus for serviceably and protectively side-mounting an energy storage module (such as a battery and associated components) to a frame of a machine. Background Art

[0002] Machines can be used to perform various tasks at a worksite. For example, a machine can be used to excavate, move, shape, contour, and / or remove materials present at the worksite, such as gravel, concrete, asphalt, soil, and / or other materials. These machines are large and are traditionally powered by a large internal combustion engine (ICE). To supplement or even replace such an ICE, electric motors are often used, which require high-capacity batteries and associated components. High-capacity batteries are typically large and bulky, and when a machine is performing tasks at a worksite, a rugged enclosure and mounting mechanism are required to withstand the environment.

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-192335A to Nakajima et al., published on November 10, 2016 (“the '335 publication”) describes a battery pack that includes a lower compartment that houses a first battery module, an upper compartment that houses a second battery module, and a side compartment that houses a converter and a control unit. As explained in the '335 publication, these compartments are attached and fixed to each other by fasteners on a mounting shaft. The battery pack, including the upper, lower, and side compartments, is covered with top, bottom, front, rear, and side panels by fixing them to an intermediate support member with nuts and bolts. Although the '335 publication describes a battery pack with external panels, the modules within the battery pack are not easily serviceable because they are fixed to each other to form the battery pack. Additionally, although the '335 publication describes how to assemble the components of the battery pack to form the battery pack and provides that the battery pack is installed as a power source for an electric motor, lighting device, control device, etc. in an electric vehicle, the '335 publication does not describe how to mount the battery pack to an electric vehicle.

[0004] The systems and apparatuses described herein are intended to address one or more of the above disadvantages. Summary of the Invention

[0005] According to a first aspect, an energy storage module mounting structure may include a plurality of frame panels that form a bracket for supporting an energy storage module and include a front panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a bottom panel, wherein one or more of the plurality of frame panels have one or more cutouts for providing access to the energy storage module and reducing weight while maintaining the strength to support the energy storage module; a first mounting device attached to an upper portion of the front panel and attachable to one or more first receiving devices of a frame of a machine; a second mounting device attached to a lower portion of the front panel and attachable to one or more second receiving devices of the frame; and one or more covers attachable to the bracket for providing physical protection to the energy storage module.

[0006] According to another aspect, an attachable energy storage module system may include an energy storage module having an energy storage unit for storing and providing energy associated with operation of a machine and a control unit coupled to the energy storage unit for managing operation of the energy storage unit; a plurality of frame panels that form a bracket for supporting the energy storage module and include a front panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a bottom panel, wherein one or more of the plurality of frame panels have one or more cutouts for providing access to the energy storage module and reducing weight while maintaining the strength to support the energy storage module; a first mounting device attached to an upper portion of the front panel, the first mounting device being attachable to one or more first receiving devices of a frame of a machine; a second mounting device attached to a lower portion of the front panel and attachable to one or more second receiving devices of the frame; and one or more covers attachable to the bracket for providing physical protection to the energy storage module.

[0007] According to another aspect, a machine may include a frame; one or more electric motors supported by the frame; an energy storage module for supplying power to the one or more electric motors, wherein the energy storage module includes an energy storage unit for storing and supplying energy associated with the operation of the one or more electric motors, and a control unit coupled to the energy storage unit for managing the operation of the energy storage unit; an energy storage module mounting structure supported by the frame, wherein the energy storage module mounting structure includes: a plurality of frame panels forming a bracket for supporting the energy storage module, and including a front panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a bottom panel, wherein one or more of the plurality of frame panels have one or more cutouts for providing access to the energy storage module and reducing weight while maintaining the strength to support the energy storage module; a first mounting device attached to an upper portion of the front panel and attachable to one or more first receiving devices of the frame; a second mounting device attached to a lower portion of the front panel and attachable to one or more second receiving devices of the frame; and one or more covers attachable to the bracket for providing physical protection for the energy storage module. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the figures, the leftmost digit of a reference numeral identifies the figure in which the reference numeral first appears. The same reference numerals in different figures represent similar or identical items.

[0009] Figure 1 is a schematic view of an exemplary energy storage module mounting structure attached to a frame of a machine.

[0010] Figure 2 Shows an angled front view and side view of the energy storage module mounting structure.

[0011] Figure 3 Shows an angled rear view and side view of the energy storage module mounting structure.

[0012] Figure 4 Shows a rear view of the energy storage module mounting structure.

[0013] Figure 5 Shows an angled front view and side view of the energy storage module mounting structure showing some protective panels.

[0014] Figure 6 Shows another angled front view and side view of the energy storage module mounting structure having some protective panels.

[0015] Figure 7 An angled front view and side view of another energy storage module mounting structure are shown.

[0016] Figure 8 An angled top front view and side view of another energy storage module mounting structure with some protective panels are shown.

[0017] Figure 9 An angled rear view of another energy storage module mounting structure with a top protective cover and a rear protective cover is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic view of an exemplary energy storage module mounting structure 100 attached to a frame 102 of a machine 104 is shown. The energy storage module mounting structure 100 includes a first mounting device 106 attached to an upper portion of the exemplary energy storage module mounting structure 100 and a second mounting device 108 attached to a lower portion of the exemplary energy storage module mounting structure 100. The first mounting device 106 can be attached to a first receiving device 110, and the first receiving device 110 is attached to the frame 102. The second mounting device 108 can be attached to a second receiving device 112, and the second receiving device 112 is attached to the frame 102.

[0019] Although the machine 104 is shown as a bulldozer, it can be any type of machine configured to travel over terrain, such as an automobile, a truck, an agricultural vehicle, and / or a work vehicle, such as a wheel loader, a track loader, a skid steer loader, a grader, a road truck, an off-road truck, and / or any other machine known to those skilled in the art. The machine 104 includes a frame or chassis 102, and a prime mover 114 is attached to the frame or chassis 102. The prime mover 114 can include an internal combustion engine (ICE), an electric motor, or other types of prime movers. The prime mover 114 can be configured to provide power for the operation of the machine 104, including, for example, operating a work implement, a hydraulic device, an electronic device, and a steering device, and / or for providing torque to a drive member to propel the machine 104 over the terrain. For example, Figure 1The machine 104 shown in the figure includes a pair of crawler tracks 116 (only one set of crawler tracks is shown), and the pair of crawler tracks are configured to propel the machine 104 across a road surface, gravel, dirt, or other working surface. Although the machine 104 includes the crawler tracks 116, it is contemplated that instead of or in addition to the crawler tracks, the machine 104 may include one or more wheels. The machine 104 further includes a cab 118 operatively connected to the frame 102 for protecting and / or providing comfort to the operator 120 of the machine 104, and / or for protecting the control-related devices of the machine 104. In some examples, the machine 104 may be semi-autonomous or fully autonomous and capable of operating without an on-board or remote operator. In examples where the machine 104 is semi-autonomous or fully autonomous, the machine 104 is prevented or avoids accidentally colliding with other machines, people, and / or objects or approaching other machines, people, and / or objects in an undesirable manner.

[0020] In Figure 1 the example shown, the machine 104 is also shown to include a work implement 122 for performing operations associated with the machine 104 (such as excavating, hauling, lifting, and / or depositing materials). Although Figure 1 the work implement 122 in the figure is illustrated as a shovel, other forms of work implements are also contemplated. For example, the work implement 122 may include a auger, a brush cutter, a broom, a grapple, a hammer, a shredder, a tunneling machine, a rotor, etc., or may not include a work implement or related equipment. In this example, the machine 104 includes a work implement actuator 124, and the work implement actuator 124 is coupled at one end to the frame 102 and / or the proximal end of the work implement 122. The work implement actuator 124 may be an electric motor, a hydraulic cylinder, or a pneumatic cylinder. The work implement actuator 124 is configured to extend and retract, thereby pivoting the work implement 122, for example, between an upright orientation and at least partially inverted orientation. In the upright orientation, the work implement 122 may hold materials, and in the at least partially inverted orientation, the work implement 122 may deposit or dump materials. Although the machine 104 is shown as being operable by the operator 120 in this example, for remote and / or autonomous operation, some operator-related equipment on the machine (such as the cab 118) may not be necessary or may not be provided.

[0021] Machine 104 may include a battery 126. For a machine having an ICE as a prime mover 114, the battery 126 may be relatively small and may supplement the operation of the machine 104 to power various electrical devices in the machine 104. For a machine having an electric motor as the prime mover 114, including a hybrid configuration, the battery 126 needs to be large enough to be able to provide all the operating power for the machine 104, including powering the electric motor. The battery 126 for the machine 104 may be housed in an energy storage module mounting structure 100. The machine 104 may include an electronic control module (ECM) 128 that houses one or more processors 130, and the one or more processors 130 may execute any module, component, or system associated with the machine 104, some of which may be housed in the ECM 128, as shown by module 132. In some examples, the processor 130 may include a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), both the CPU and the GPU, or other processing units or components known in the art. Additionally, each processor 130 may have its own local memory, and the local memory may also store program modules, program data, and / or one or more operating systems.

[0022] A computer-readable medium such as a memory 134 associated with the machine 104 may include volatile memory (e.g., RAM), non-volatile memory (e.g., ROM, flash memory, micro hard disk drive, memory card, etc.), or some combination thereof. The computer-readable medium may be a non-transitory computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include one or more of the above modules or be associated with one or more of the above modules, and the modules perform various operations associated with the machine 104. In some examples, one or more modules may include computer-executable instructions or be associated with computer-executable instructions that are stored by the computer-readable medium and executable by one or more processors to perform these operations.

[0023] Figure 2 An angled front view and a side view of the energy storage module mounting structure 100 are shown. In this example, the machine 104 is understood to have an electric motor as the prime mover 114 including a hybrid configuration. The energy storage module mounting structure 100 includes a plurality of frame panels that form a bracket for supporting the energy storage module. The energy storage module may include an energy storage unit for storing and providing energy associated with the operation of the machine 104. The energy storage module may also include a control unit that is coupled to the energy storage unit for managing the operation of the energy storage unit. The energy storage unit may include one or more batteries, and the controller unit may be or include a DC-DC converter for the prime mover 114.

[0024] The plurality of frame panels may include a front panel 202, a first side panel 204, a second side panel 206, and a bottom panel 208. One or more of the plurality of frame panels may have one or more cutouts for providing access to the energy storage module housed inside the energy storage module mounting structure 100 and reducing the weight of the energy storage module mounting structure 100 while maintaining the strength of supporting the energy storage module. In this example, one of the cutouts 210 of the first side panel 204, two cutouts 212 of the second side panel 206 are visible, and five cutouts 214 of the bottom panel 208 are visible. The energy storage module mounting structure 100 may also include a vertical partition panel 216 disposed between the first side panel 204 and the second side panel 206. The vertical partition panel 216 is arranged to be attached to the first side panel 204 and the second side panel 206 substantially in parallel, and to the front panel 202 and the bottom panel 208.

[0025] As above reference Figure 1 As described, the first mounting device 106 is attached to the upper portion of the front panel 202 and can be attached to the first receiving device 110 of the frame 102. The first mounting device 106 can be a two-point fixed pin. The second mounting device 108 is attached to the lower portion of the front panel 202 and can be attached to the second receiving device 112 of the frame 102. The second mounting device 108 can be a solid mount or a position isolation mount. One or both of the first mounting device 106 and the second mounting device 108 can additionally or alternatively be an energy absorbing mount or device, such as a gas spring, an accumulator, a spring, or any other device that absorbs and dissipates energy. For example, energy from the movement of the energy storage module mounting structure 100, such as the result of the movement of the machine 104 or the impact or contact of an object on the energy storage module mounting structure 100, can be absorbed or dissipated by the first mounting device 106 and / or the second mounting device 108.

[0026] Figure 3 Angled rear and side views of the energy storage module mounting structure 100 are shown.

[0027] Figure 4The rear view of the energy storage module mounting structure 100 is shown. The compartment formed between the first side panel 204 and the vertical partition panel 216 is identified as the first compartment 402, while the compartment formed between the second side panel 206 and the vertical partition panel 216 is identified as the second compartment 404. The energy storage unit and the control unit of the energy storage module as described above can be respectively accommodated in the first compartment 402 and the second compartment 404. Alternatively, the control unit and the energy storage unit can be respectively accommodated in the first compartment 402 and the second compartment 404. The first compartment 402 and the second compartment 404 can also accommodate the energy storage unit without accommodating the control unit. The first rear edge 406 of the first side panel 204, the second rear edge 408 of the second side panel 206, and the partition rear edge 410 of the vertical partition panel 216 are also identified. The energy storage module mounting structure 100 combined with the energy storage module can be referred to as an attachable energy storage module system.

[0028] In an alternative configuration, the energy storage module mounting structure 100 can include a horizontal partition panel (not shown) disposed horizontally between the first side panel 204 and the second side panel 206. The horizontal partition panel can be substantially parallel to the bottom panel 208 and can be attached to the front panel 202, the first side panel 204, and the second side panel 206. In this alternative configuration, the compartment formed above the horizontal partition panel can be identified as the first compartment or the top compartment, while the compartment formed between the horizontal partition panel and the bottom panel 208 can be identified as the second compartment or the bottom compartment. The energy storage unit and the control unit can be respectively accommodated in the first compartment 402 and the second compartment 404, or vice versa. Alternatively, as described above, the first compartment 402 and the second compartment 404 can also accommodate the energy storage unit without accommodating the control unit.

[0029] In another alternative configuration, the first compartment can be identified as the top compartment located above the bottom panel 208, and the second compartment can be identified as the bottom compartment located below the bottom panel 208. The energy storage unit and the control unit can be respectively accommodated in the first compartment and the second compartment, or vice versa.

[0030] Figure 5An angled front view and side view of an energy storage module mounting structure 100 with some protective panels are shown. To protect the energy storage module housed inside the energy storage module mounting structure 100, a protective cover can be attached to the exterior of the energy storage module mounting structure 100 to provide physical protection for the energy storage module. In this example, a top cover 502 on the first side, a bottom cover 504 on the first side, a top cover 506 on the first top, a top cover 508 on the second top, and a back cover 510 are shown. One or more protective covers (such as top covers 506 and 508) can be removably attached to one or more frame panels 202, 204, 206, 208, and 216 of the energy storage module mounting structure 100 to allow access to the energy storage module inside the energy storage module mounting structure 100 when the energy storage module mounting structure 100 is mounted to the frame 102. For example, the first top cover 506 can be bolted to the front panel 202, the first side panel 204, and the vertical partition panel 216; the second top cover 508 can be bolted to the front panel 202, the second side panel 206, and the vertical partition panel 216; and the rear cover 510 can be bolted to the first rear edge 406, the second rear edge 408, and the partition rear edge 410. These covers, the first top cover 506 and the second top cover 508, can be unfastened and removed to provide access to the interior of the energy storage module mounting structure 100 for servicing equipment located inside, such as the energy storage module. Additionally or alternatively, one or more protective covers (such as the top cover 502 on the first side and the bottom cover 504 on the first side) can be welded or fixedly fastened to one or more frame panels (such as the first side panel 204). A bottom cover (not shown) can be removably attached to the bottom panel 208.

[0031] Figure 6 Another angled front view and side view of an energy storage module mounting structure 100 with some protective panels are shown. Similar to Figure 5 , in this example, a top cover 602 on the second side, a bottom cover 604 on the second side, a top cover 506 on the first top, and a top cover 508 on the second top are shown. As described above with reference to Figure 5 , the top cover 602 on the second side and the bottom cover 604 on the second side can be welded or fixed to the second side panel 206.

[0032] Figure 7An angled front view and a side view of another energy storage module mounting structure 700 are shown. Similar to the energy storage module mounting structure 100, the energy storage module mounting structure 700 includes a plurality of frame panels that form a bracket for supporting the energy storage module. As described above, the energy storage module may include an energy storage unit for storing and providing energy associated with the operation of the machine 104, and a control unit coupled to the energy storage unit for managing the operation of the energy storage unit. The energy storage unit may include one or more batteries, and the controller unit may include a DC-DC converter for the prime mover 114.

[0033] The plurality of frame plates may include a front panel 702, a first side panel 704, a second side panel 706, a bottom panel 708, and a back panel 710. One or more of the plurality of frame panels may have one or more cutouts for providing access to the energy storage module housed inside the energy storage module mounting structure 700, and for reducing the weight of the energy storage module mounting structure 700 while maintaining the strength to support the energy storage module. Rails 712 and 714 are attached to the front panel 702 and the bottom panel 708 for additional support. A first mounting device 716 is attached to the upper portions of the rails 712 and 714, and a second mounting device is attached to the lower portions of the rails 712 and 714. The first mounting device 716 and the second mounting device 718 may be attached to corresponding receiving devices attached to the frame 102. In this example, the front panel 702 includes three cutouts 720, the first side panel 704 includes a cutout 722, the second side panel 706 includes a cutout 724, and the bottom panel 708 includes four cutouts 726.

[0034] Figure 8 An angled top front view and a side view of the energy storage module mounting structure 700 with some protective panels are shown. To protect the energy storage module housed inside the energy storage module mounting structure 700, a protective cover may be attached to the exterior of the energy storage module mounting structure 700 to provide physical protection for the energy storage module. In this example, a first side protective cover 802 attached to the first side panel 704, a top protective cover 804 attached to the top edges of the first side panel 704 and the second side panel 706, and a bottom protective cover 806 attached to the rails 712 and 714 are shown. Some of these protective covers may be removably attached to the energy storage module mounting structure 700 to allow access to the energy storage module inside the energy storage module mounting structure 700 when the energy storage module mounting structure 700 is mounted to the frame 102. Additionally, or alternatively, one or more protective covers may be welded or fixedly fastened to one or more of the frame panels.

[0035] Figure 9Shows an angled rear view of the energy storage module mounting structure 700, showing the top protective cover 804 and the rear protective cover 902 attached to the rear panel 710.

[0036] Industrial Applicability

[0037] Exemplary systems and devices of the present invention can be applied to various machines, such as automobiles, ships, trucks, agricultural vehicles, pavers, mining machines, and / or construction vehicles. The systems and devices described herein can be used in association with an electric motor that is a prime mover of a large machine. For example, an energy storage module for providing and / or storing electrical energy for the electric motor includes an energy storage unit such as one or more batteries and a control unit for managing the operation of the energy storage unit. The energy storage module is protectively placed in an energy storage module mounting structure that is attached to the frame of the machine.

[0038] For example, the energy storage module mounting structure includes a plurality of frame panels that form a bracket for supporting the energy storage module. The plurality of frame panels includes a front panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a bottom panel, wherein one or more of the plurality of frame panels have one or more cutouts for providing access to the energy storage module and reducing weight while maintaining the strength of supporting the energy storage module. A first mounting device is attached to the upper portion of the front panel and can be attached to one or more first receiving devices of the frame of the machine, and a second mounting device is attached to the lower portion of the front panel and can be attached to one or more second receiving devices of the frame. The energy storage module mounting structure further includes one or more covers attachable to the bracket for providing physical protection to the energy storage module.

[0039] Unless expressly excluded, the use of the singular to describe a component, structure, or act does not exclude the use of plural of such components, structures, or acts or their equivalents. In the context of describing the present invention (especially in the context of the appended claims), the use of the terms "a", "an", "the", "at least one", or the term "one or more" and similar indicators shall be construed to cover the singular and the plural unless otherwise stated herein or clearly contradicted by the context. The use of the term "at least one" after a list of one or more items (e.g., "at least one of A and B" or "one or more of A and B") shall be construed to mean one item selected from the listed items (A or B) or any combination of two or more of the listed items (A and B; A, A, and B; A, B, and B) unless otherwise stated herein or clearly contradicted by the context. Similarly, the word "or" as used herein refers to any possible permutation of a set of items. For example, the phrase "A, B, or C" refers to at least one of A, B, C or any combination thereof, such as any one of the following: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A, B, and C; or any items such as multiples of A and A; B, B, and C; A, A, B, C, and C; and so on.

[0040] Although aspects of the present invention have been specifically shown and described with reference to the above examples, those skilled in the art will understand that various additional embodiments can be anticipated by modifications to the disclosed devices, systems, and methods without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. These embodiments should be understood to fall within the scope of the present invention as determined based on the claims and any equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. An energy storage module mounting structure (100), comprising: a plurality of frame panels (202, 204, 206, 208) that form a bracket for supporting an energy storage module, the plurality of frame panels (202, 204, 206, 208) including a front panel (202), a first side panel (204), a second side panel (206), and a bottom panel (208), one or more of the plurality of frame panels (202, 204, 206, 208) having one or more cutouts (210, 212, 214) for providing access to the energy storage module and reducing weight while maintaining the strength to support the energy storage module; a first mounting device (106) attached to an upper portion of the front panel (202), the first mounting device (106) being attachable to one or more first receiving devices (110) of a frame (102) of a machine (104); a second mounting device (108) attached to a lower portion of the front panel (202), the second mounting device (108) being attachable to one or more second receiving devices (112) of the frame (102); and one or more covers (502, 504, 506, 508, 510) attachable to the bracket for providing physical protection for the energy storage module.

2. The energy storage module mounting structure (100) according to claim 1, wherein the first mounting device includes a two-point fixing pin (106).

3. The energy storage module mounting structure (100) according to claim 1, wherein the second mounting device (108) includes at least one of the following: a solid mounting member, a position isolation mounting member, or an energy absorption mounting member.

4. The energy storage module mounting structure (100) according to claim 1, wherein the energy storage module comprises: an energy storage unit for storing and providing energy associated with the operation of the machine (104); and a control unit coupled to the energy storage unit for managing the operation of the energy storage unit.

5. The energy storage module mounting structure (100) according to claim 4, wherein the energy storage unit includes one or more batteries.

6. The energy storage module mounting structure (100) according to claim 4, further comprising: a vertical partition panel (216) disposed between the first side panel (204) and the second side panel (206) and substantially parallel to the first side panel (204) and the second side panel (206), the vertical partition panel (216) being attached to the front panel (202) and the bottom panel (208).

7. The energy storage module mounting structure (100) according to claim 4, further comprising: A horizontal partition panel, which is horizontally arranged between the first side panel (204) and the second side panel (206) and is substantially parallel to the bottom panel (208), and the horizontal partition panel is attached to the front panel (208), the first side panel (204), and the second side panel (206).

8. An attachable energy storage module system, comprising: An energy storage module, comprising: An energy storage unit, which is used to store and provide energy associated with the operation of the machine, and A control unit, which is connected to the energy storage unit to manage the operation of the energy storage unit; An energy storage module mounting structure (100), comprising: A plurality of frame panels (202, 204, 206, 208), which form a bracket for supporting the energy storage module. The plurality of frame panels (202, 204, 206, 208) include a front panel (202), a first side panel (204), a second side panel (206), and a bottom panel (208). One or more of the plurality of frame panels (202, 204, 206, 208) have one or more cutouts (210, 212, 214), and the one or more cutouts (210, 212, 214) are used to provide access to the energy storage module and reduce weight while maintaining the strength to support the energy storage module; A first mounting device (106), which is attached to the upper part of the front panel (202), and the first mounting device (106) can be attached to one or more first receiving devices (110) of the frame (102) of the machine (104); A second mounting device (108), which is attached to the lower part of the front panel (202), and the second mounting device (108) can be attached to one or more second receiving devices (112) of the frame (102); and One or more covers (502, 504, 506, 508, 510), which can be attached to the bracket to provide physical protection for the energy storage module.

9. The attachable energy storage module system according to claim 8, wherein: The first mounting device (106) includes a two-point fixing pin, and The second mounting device (108) includes at least one of the following: A solid mounting piece, A position isolation mounting piece, or An energy absorption mounting piece.

10. A machine (104), comprising: A frame (102); One or more electric motors (114) supported by the frame (102); An energy storage module, which is used to supply power to the one or more electric motors. The energy storage module includes: An energy storage unit, which is used to store and provide energy associated with the operation of the one or more electric motors (114), and A control unit, which is connected to the energy storage unit to manage the operation of the energy storage unit; An energy storage module mounting structure (100) supported by the frame (102), and the energy storage module mounting structure (100) includes: A plurality of frame panels (202, 204, 206, 208) that form a bracket for supporting the energy storage module, the plurality of frame panels (202, 204, 206, 208) including a front panel (202), a first side panel (204), a second side panel (206), and a bottom panel (208), one or more of the plurality of frame panels (202, 204, 206, 208) having one or more cutouts (210, 212, 214) for providing access to the energy storage module and reducing weight while maintaining the strength to support the energy storage module; A first mounting device (106) attached to an upper portion of the front panel (202), the first mounting device (106) being attachable to one or more first receiving devices (110) of the frame (102); A second mounting device (108) attached to a lower portion of the front panel (202), the second mounting device (108) being attachable to one or more second receiving devices (112) of the frame (102); and One or more covers (502, 504, 506, 508, 510) attachable to the bracket for providing physical protection for the energy storage module.

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