Novel exhaust rain cover of energy storage, conversion and boosting all-in-one machine
By designing an upward exhaust air guide and a rainproof cap structure in the integrated energy storage inverter, the problem of hot air recirculation was solved, improving heat dissipation efficiency and product reliability, and reducing operation and maintenance costs and time.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BEIJING SOJO ELECTRIC CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
The existing exhaust and rainproof cover design of integrated energy storage inverters leads to hot air recirculation, which increases design and operating costs, affects reliability and aesthetics, and results in low maintenance efficiency.
The new structural design directs the airflow from the exhaust fan upwards and exhausts it to all directions through the rain cap. Combined with the dustproof box assembly without fasteners and the quick-installation structure, it enables tool-free and rapid installation.
It improves heat dissipation efficiency, enhances product reliability, reduces maintenance costs and time, and extends the service life of the dustproof cotton.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of energy storage technology, specifically to a novel exhaust and rainproof cover for an integrated energy storage converter and booster unit. Background Technology
[0002] The description of the background technology in this invention pertains to related technologies and is used merely for illustration and to facilitate understanding of the invention. It should not be construed as the applicant explicitly believing or presuming that the technology was prior art on the filing date of the first application.
[0003] Existing integrated energy storage inverters mainly consist of a transformer compartment, a low-voltage compartment, a high-voltage compartment, and a pre-cooled control system (PCS). PCS is primarily categorized as either air-cooled or water-cooled based on capacity. The high and low voltage compartments, especially the transformer compartment using dry-type transformers, rely on exhaust fans on the cabin for circulating cooling. The specific cooling path involves the exhaust fans venting the internal circulating hot air to the outside, and then drawing in relatively cooler outdoor air through air inlets. To ensure the normal operation of the exhaust fans and the safety of the indoor components, rain covers are typically added to the exhaust fans. For rain protection, the openings of existing rain covers all face downwards. Due to spatial constraints, most air inlets are located at the bottom of the cabin, causing a large amount of hot air to be blown downwards and then drawn back into the cabin through the air inlets. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the exhaust fan and rain cover face downwards, with the exhaust direction directly facing the air intake grille at the bottom of the integrated energy storage inverter unit. This causes the exhausted hot air to be drawn into the lower air intake grille. The increased operating temperature of components such as the transformer inside the integrated inverter unit cabinet leads to increased design and operating costs, as well as reduced lifespan and reliability. Current improved integrated unit compartments address the return air problem by adding a baffle between the rain cover and the air intake grille to block or reduce return air. However, this does not fundamentally solve the return air problem, increases manufacturing costs, and affects the overall aesthetics of the integrated unit. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a novel exhaust and rainproof cover for an integrated energy storage converter and booster unit. This invention, through a new structural design, guides the airflow from the exhaust fan upwards and then exhausts it outwards through the rainproof cap, overcoming the downward exhaust shortcomings of the original structure. This improves heat dissipation efficiency and enhances product reliability.
[0005] A novel exhaust rain cover for an integrated energy storage converter and booster unit includes an upper exhaust plate, a lower exhaust plate, a left exhaust plate, a right exhaust plate, a front exhaust plate, and a dust collection plate. The left and right exhaust panels are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the upper and lower exhaust panels, respectively; the four sides of the front exhaust panel are fixedly connected to the upper, lower, left, and right exhaust panels, respectively; the opening of the exhaust rain cover on the side away from the front exhaust panel is set as an exhaust port; a dustproof box is provided at the exhaust port; a dust collection plate is provided on the lower exhaust panel, and the upper surface of the dust collection plate slopes downward from the exhaust port to the front exhaust panel.
[0006] Furthermore, the windproof upper panel includes an upper horizontal panel, a lower horizontal panel, and a vertical panel; the upper horizontal panel is fixed to the upper end of the vertical panel, and the lower horizontal panel is fixed to the lower end of the vertical panel. The upper horizontal panel is located on the side of the vertical panel facing the exhaust front panel, and the lower horizontal panel is located on the side of the vertical panel facing the exhaust outlet. The lower horizontal panel is fixedly connected to the left exhaust side panel and the right exhaust side panel respectively. The upper horizontal panel is fixedly connected to the left exhaust side panel and the right exhaust side panel respectively via vertical rods. A channel is left between the upper horizontal panel and the left exhaust side panel and the right exhaust side panel.
[0007] Furthermore, the upper horizontal plate is provided with a downwardly sloping outer edge extending to the left side plate, right side plate, and front plate of the exhaust system.
[0008] Furthermore, the exhaust vent is provided with a front dustproof clamp and a rear dustproof clamp; the front dustproof clamp and the rear dustproof clamp form a U-shaped limiting groove, and the dustproof box is stuck in the limiting groove.
[0009] Furthermore, a press-fit stud is provided below the exhaust lower plate, and a manual installation nut is installed on the press-fit stud to block the dust box.
[0010] Furthermore, the dustproof box includes an upper dustproof pressure plate, a lower dustproof pressure plate, and polyurethane dustproof cotton; the polyurethane dustproof cotton is sandwiched between the upper dustproof pressure plate and the lower dustproof pressure plate; the upper dustproof pressure plate and the lower dustproof pressure plate are in a grid shape.
[0011] Furthermore, the dust collection plate is trapezoidal.
[0012] The embodiments of the present invention have the following beneficial effects: This invention, through a novel structural design, directs the airflow from the exhaust fan upwards and then, via the rainproof cap design, exhausts the air in all directions, overcoming the drawback of the original structure's downward airflow. This improves heat dissipation efficiency and enhances product reliability.
[0013] The newly designed dustproof box assembly without fasteners, along with a quick-installation structure and quick manual installation nuts, enables tool-free rapid installation. Compared to the original bolt-fastening installation design, this effectively reduces the time and steps required to replace the dustproof surface, thus improving maintenance efficiency.
[0014] Compared with the original design, the new structural design of this invention ensures that the dustproof cotton has no direct contact with the environment. The new exhaust channel design greatly reduces the probability of wind, sand and rain entering the rain cover in harsh environments. Under extreme conditions, wind, sand and rain will quickly settle due to the structural design features after entering, and enter the foreign matter collection area through the collection plate and be discharged directly from the reserved hole, effectively extending the service life of the dustproof cotton and reducing operation and maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 The image shows an existing rain cover. Figure 2 A 3D model of an existing rain cover; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exhaust and rainproof cover of the novel energy storage converter and booster integrated machine of the present invention; Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the fit between a press-fit stud and a manual installation nut; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the dustproof box structure of the exhaust rainproof cover of the novel energy storage converter booster unit of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the working operation of the exhaust and rainproof cover of the novel energy storage converter and booster unit of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the exhaust and rainproof cover of the novel energy storage converter and booster unit of the present invention, which prevents dust or rainwater from entering. Detailed Implementation
[0016] The present application will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, in the following description, different "an embodiment" or "an embodiment" do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Different embodiments can be substituted or combined, and for those skilled in the art, other implementation methods can be obtained based on these embodiments without creative effort.
[0018] Combined with appendix Figure 3-7 Combined with the appendix Figure 3-7 A novel exhaust rain cover for an integrated energy storage converter and booster unit, comprising an upper exhaust plate 1, a lower exhaust plate 2, a left exhaust plate 3, a right exhaust plate 4, a front exhaust plate 5, and a dust collection plate 8. The left and right exhaust plates 3 and 4 are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the upper exhaust plate 1 and lower exhaust plate 2, respectively; the four sides of the front exhaust plate 5 are fixedly connected to the upper exhaust plate 1, lower exhaust plate 2, left exhaust plate 3 and right exhaust plate 4, respectively; the opening of the exhaust rain cover on the side away from the front exhaust plate 5 is set as the exhaust port; a dustproof box is provided at the exhaust port; a dust collection plate 8 is provided on the lower exhaust plate 2, and the upper surface of the dust collection plate 8 is inclined from top to bottom in the direction from the exhaust port to the front exhaust plate 5.
[0019] In some embodiments of the present invention, the windproof upper plate includes an upper horizontal plate, a lower horizontal plate, and a vertical plate; the upper horizontal plate is fixed to the upper end of the vertical plate, and the lower horizontal plate is fixed to the lower end of the vertical plate. The upper horizontal plate is located on the side of the vertical plate facing the exhaust front plate 5, and the lower horizontal plate is located on the side of the vertical plate facing the exhaust port. The lower horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the left exhaust side plate 3 and the right exhaust side plate 4, respectively. The upper horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the left exhaust side plate 3 and the right exhaust side plate 4, respectively, through vertical rods. A channel is left between the upper horizontal plate and the left exhaust side plate 3 and the right exhaust side plate 4.
[0020] In some embodiments of the present invention, the upper horizontal plate is provided with a downwardly sloping outer edge extending to the left exhaust plate 3, the right exhaust plate 4, and the front exhaust plate 5.
[0021] In some embodiments of the present invention, the exhaust port is provided with a front dustproof clamp 6 and a rear dustproof clamp 7; the front dustproof clamp 6 and the rear dustproof clamp 7 form a U-shaped limiting groove, and the dustproof box is stuck in the limiting groove.
[0022] In some embodiments of the present invention, a press-fit stud 9 is provided below the exhaust lower plate 2, and a manual installation nut 10 is installed on the press-fit stud 9 to block the dust box.
[0023] In some embodiments of the present invention, the dustproof box includes an upper dustproof pressure plate 11, a lower dustproof pressure plate 12, and polyurethane dustproof cotton; the polyurethane dustproof cotton is sandwiched between the upper dustproof pressure plate 11 and the lower dustproof pressure plate 12; the upper dustproof pressure plate 11 and the lower dustproof pressure plate 12 are in a grid shape. A manual installation nut is installed on a press-fit stud, and the upper and lower dustproof pressure plates and the polyurethane dustproof cotton together form the dustproof box, which is inserted into the exhaust rain cover using an insertion method. The manual installation nut is manually turned to block the dustproof box, allowing for quick, tool-free replacement of the dustproof cotton by a single person.
[0024] In some embodiments of the present invention, the dust collection plate 8 is trapezoidal.
[0025] Working principle: like Figure 3The exhaust fan, as shown, expels hot air from the cabin. After entering the rainproof exhaust hood, the air is discharged upwards from both the front and sides of the hood. Because the exhaust air temperature is higher than room temperature, it disperses directly upwards and does not settle downwards, avoiding the hot air recirculation originally designed. Simultaneously, the exhaust hood's upper panel extends outwards and has a sloped design, effectively reducing the intrusion of sand and rainwater. Furthermore... Figure 4 As shown, if dust or rainwater enters the exhaust hood and impacts the upper exhaust plate, due to the closed structure, there is no continuous kinetic energy to blow it towards the dustproof cotton. It will naturally settle above the dust collection plate. When the exhaust fan is started next time, most of it will be blown outside the exhaust hood, and some will enter the collection area and be discharged through the reserved holes. This design can extend the service life of the dustproof cotton and reduce the number of maintenance operations.
[0026] The rain cover of the present invention solves the following problems existing in current rain covers: This addresses the technical problem of "existing rain covers, which, in order to also provide rain protection, cause severe backflow due to the downward orientation of exhaust air, leading to increased design and operating costs and reduced reliability."
[0027] This solves the problem of long working hours and low work efficiency when replacing dustproof cotton during operation and maintenance.
[0028] Dustproof cotton needs to be replaced frequently during its use in harsh environments.
[0029] By employing the solution of this invention, the invention can achieve the following effects: This invention, through a novel structural design, directs the airflow from the exhaust fan upwards and then, via the rainproof cap design, exhausts the air in all directions, overcoming the drawback of the original structure's downward airflow. This improves heat dissipation efficiency and enhances product reliability.
[0030] The newly designed dustproof box assembly without fasteners, along with a quick-installation structure and quick manual installation nuts, enables tool-free rapid installation. Compared to the original bolt-fastening installation design, this effectively reduces the time and steps required to replace the dustproof surface, thus improving maintenance efficiency.
[0031] Compared with the original design, the new structural design of this invention ensures that the dustproof cotton has no direct contact with the environment. The new exhaust channel design greatly reduces the probability of wind, sand and rain entering the rain cover in harsh environments. Under extreme conditions, wind, sand and rain will quickly settle due to the structural design features after entering, and enter the foreign matter collection area through the collection plate and be discharged directly from the reserved hole, effectively extending the service life of the dustproof cotton and reducing operation and maintenance costs.
[0032] It should be noted that the above embodiments can be freely combined as needed. The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can have various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A novel exhaust and rainproof cover for an integrated energy storage converter and booster unit, characterized in that, The exhaust rain cover includes an upper exhaust panel, a lower exhaust panel, a left exhaust panel, a right exhaust panel, a front exhaust panel, and a dust collection panel; The left and right exhaust panels are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the upper and lower exhaust panels, respectively; the four sides of the front exhaust panel are fixedly connected to the upper, lower, left, and right exhaust panels, respectively; the opening of the exhaust rain cover on the side away from the front exhaust panel is set as an exhaust port; a dustproof box is provided at the exhaust port; a dust collection plate is provided on the lower exhaust panel, and the upper surface of the dust collection plate slopes downward from the exhaust port to the front exhaust panel.
2. The exhaust and rainproof cover of the novel energy storage converter-boost integrated unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The windproof upper panel includes an upper horizontal panel, a lower horizontal panel, and a vertical panel; the upper horizontal panel is fixed to the upper end of the vertical panel, and the lower horizontal panel is fixed to the lower end of the vertical panel. The upper horizontal panel is located on the side of the vertical panel facing the exhaust front panel, and the lower horizontal panel is located on the side of the vertical panel facing the exhaust outlet. The lower horizontal panel is fixedly connected to the left exhaust side panel and the right exhaust side panel respectively. The upper horizontal panel is fixedly connected to the left exhaust side panel and the right exhaust side panel respectively via vertical rods. A channel is left between the upper horizontal panel and the left exhaust side panel and the right exhaust side panel.
3. The exhaust and rainproof cover of the novel energy storage converter-boost integrated unit according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper horizontal plate is provided with a downwardly sloping outer edge extending to the left side plate, right side plate, and front plate of the exhaust system.
4. The exhaust and rainproof cover of the novel energy storage converter-boost integrated unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The exhaust vent is provided with a front dustproof clamp and a rear dustproof clamp; the front dustproof clamp and the rear dustproof clamp form a U-shaped limiting groove, and the dustproof box is stuck in the limiting groove.
5. The exhaust and rainproof cover of the novel energy storage converter-boost integrated unit according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lower part of the exhaust plate is provided with a press-fit stud, and a manual installation nut is installed on the press-fit stud to block the dust box.
6. The exhaust and rainproof cover of the novel energy storage converter-boost integrated unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dustproof box includes an upper dustproof pressure plate, a lower dustproof pressure plate, and polyurethane dustproof cotton; the polyurethane dustproof cotton is sandwiched between the upper dustproof pressure plate and the lower dustproof pressure plate; the upper dustproof pressure plate and the lower dustproof pressure plate are in a grid shape.
7. The exhaust and rainproof cover of the novel energy storage converter-boost integrated unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dust collection plate is trapezoidal.