Water-cooling energy storage container
By using temperature adjustment devices and water sprayers in water-cooled energy storage containers, the adverse impact of temperature fluctuations on the battery is solved, automatic temperature regulation and emergency cooling are achieved, and the healthy operation and safety of the battery are ensured.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202323474628.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-20
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-12-20
AI Technical Summary
The internal temperature of the water-cooled energy storage container is susceptible to the environment, resulting in changes in resistance, which may cause fires or shorten battery life, and too low temperatures will reduce battery storage efficiency.
A water-cooled energy storage container including a box, a temperature adjustment device, a temperature sensor, a comparator and a battery cabinet set is designed. The temperature regulation is achieved through the closed structure of the pipeline layer and the circulating liquid, and the radiator, heater and circulating pump are used to Start at different temperature thresholds and the water sprayer performs emergency cooling.
Effectively reduce the impact of external temperature on the inside of the box, realize automatic temperature regulation, ensure healthy operation of the battery, and provide cooling measures in emergency situations, improving safety and battery life.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of energy storage containers, in particular to a water-cooled energy storage container. Background Art
[0002] Water-cooled energy storage containers are common energy storage containers, including a cabinet and energy storage batteries installed in the cabinet. The temperature inside the water-cooled container is easily affected by the surrounding environment and weather. If the temperature inside the water-cooled container is too high, the resistance will increase, resulting in heat loss and fire or even explosion; if the temperature inside the water-cooled container is too low, the battery storage efficiency will decrease, thus affecting the battery life. Therefore, it is very important to provide a temperature control technology for water-cooled energy storage containers. Utility Model Content
[0003] The utility model aims to provide a water-cooled energy storage container with an automatic temperature regulation function.
[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following solutions:
[0005] A water-cooled energy storage container, comprising: a box body, a temperature regulating device, a temperature sensor, a first comparator, a second comparator and a battery cabinet group;
[0006] The box body includes a bottom plate, a top plate and a plurality of side plates;
[0007] The top plate and the side plates include a waterproof plate, a heat insulation plate, a pipe layer and an inner wall plate from the outside to the inside; the pipe layer is a tubular structure after being bent multiple times; a circulating liquid is arranged in the tubular structure;
[0008] The temperature regulating device is connected to the inlet of the tubular structure and the outlet of the tubular structure;
[0009] The battery cabinet group and the temperature sensor are both arranged in the box; the temperature sensor is connected to the first comparator and the second comparator respectively; the first comparator and the second comparator are both connected to the temperature adjustment device;
[0010] The temperature sensor is used to obtain the real-time temperature inside the box;
[0011] The first comparator is used to generate a first switch signal when the real-time temperature is greater than a first temperature threshold;
[0012] The second comparator is used for generating a second switch signal when the real-time temperature is less than a second temperature threshold;
[0013] The temperature regulating device is configured to start when receiving the first switch signal or the second switch signal.
[0014] Optionally, the first temperature threshold is greater than the second temperature threshold.
[0015] Optionally, the temperature regulating device comprises:
[0016] A radiator, a first electric valve, a second electric valve and a first circulation pump; the inlet of the radiator is connected to the outlet of the tubular structure; the outlet of the radiator is connected to the inlet of the first circulation pump; the outlet connected to the inlet of the first circulation pump is connected to the inlet of the tubular structure;
[0017] The first electric valve is arranged at the inlet of the radiator;
[0018] The second electric valve is arranged at the outlet of the radiator;
[0019] The radiator, the first electric valve, the second electric valve and the first circulation pump are all connected to the first comparator;
[0020] The radiator, the first electric valve, the second electric valve, and the first circulation pump are all started upon receiving the first switch signal.
[0021] Optionally, the temperature regulating device further comprises:
[0022] A heater, a third electric valve and a fourth electric valve; the inlet of the heater is connected to the outlet of the tubular structure; the outlet of the heater is connected to the inlet of the first circulating pump; the outlet connected to the inlet of the first circulating pump is connected to the inlet of the tubular structure;
[0023] The third electric valve is arranged at the inlet of the heater;
[0024] The fourth electric valve is arranged at the outlet of the heater;
[0025] The heater, the third electric valve, the fourth electric valve and the first circulation pump are all connected to the second comparator;
[0026] The heater, the third electric valve, the fourth electric valve, and the first circulation pump are all started upon receiving the second switching signal.
[0027] Optionally, the water-cooled energy storage container further comprises: a third comparator and a water sprayer;
[0028] The sprinkler is arranged on the top of the box;
[0029] The third comparator is connected to the temperature sensor and the sprinkler respectively;
[0030] The third comparator generates a third start signal when the real-time temperature is greater than a third temperature threshold;
[0031] The sprinkler is configured to be turned on upon receiving the third turn-on signal.
[0032] Optionally, the third temperature threshold is greater than the first temperature threshold.
[0033] Optionally, the water-cooled energy storage container further includes: an emergency stop switch;
[0034] The emergency stop switch is connected to the temperature adjustment device, the temperature sensor, the first comparator, the second comparator, the third comparator and the battery cabinet group.
[0035] Optionally, the water-cooled energy storage container further includes:
[0036] Fluid exchange branch;
[0037] The liquid exchange branch is connected to the inlet of the tubular structure and the outlet of the tubular structure; when the liquid exchange branch is in operation, the temperature regulating device is closed.
[0038] Optionally, the fluid replacement branch includes:
[0039] A first container, a second container, a first hose, a second hose, a second circulation pump, and a third circulation pump;
[0040] The inlet of the second circulation pump is connected to the outlet of the tubular structure;
[0041] The outlet of the second circulation pump is connected to one end of the first hose;
[0042] The other end of the first hose is located in a first container; the first container is used to hold the used circulating fluid;
[0043] One end of the second hose is located in the second container; the second container is used to hold the circulating fluid to be replaced;
[0044] The other end of the second hose is connected to the inlet of the third circulation pump;
[0045] The outlet of the third circulation pump is connected to the inlet of the tubular structure;
[0046] The second circulating pump is turned off when the third circulating pump is turned on.
[0047] Optionally, the circulating fluid is water.
[0048] According to the specific embodiments provided by the utility model, the utility model discloses the following technical effects:
[0049] The utility model provides a water-cooled energy storage container: a box body provided with a pipe layer increases the heat insulation effect, reduces the influence of the external temperature on the battery cabinet group inside the box body, and in addition, a temperature regulating device is provided to drive the flow of circulating fluid in the pipe layer, and the temperature of the circulating fluid in the pipe layer is adjusted to complete the temperature regulation in the water-cooled energy storage container. The formed closed circulation structure is convenient for maintenance. When the temperature is too high, in addition to lowering the temperature of the circulating fluid in the pipe layer, water can be sprayed on the top of the box body to achieve an emergency cooling effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0050] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.
[0051] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water-cooled energy storage container in Example 1 of the utility model;
[0052] Figure 2 This is a connection diagram of a water-cooled energy storage container module in Example 1 of the utility model;
[0053] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the radiator structure in Example 1 of the utility model.
[0054] Explanation of the reference numerals: housing 1; battery cabinet group 2; first circulation pump 3; radiator 4; first electric valve 5; second electric valve 6; heater 7; third electric valve 8; fourth electric valve 9; sprinkler 10; temperature sensor 11; first comparator 12; second comparator 13; third comparator 14; waterproof board 101; heat insulation board 102; pipeline layer 103; inlet 104 of tubular structure; outlet 105 of tubular structure; inner wall plate 106; inlet 401 of radiator; outlet 402 of radiator; continuous flat tube 403. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0055] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0056] The utility model aims to provide a water-cooled energy storage container with an automatic temperature regulation function.
[0057] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.
[0058] Example 1
[0059] like Figure 1-Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a water-cooled energy storage container, including: a box body 1, a temperature adjustment device, a temperature sensor 11, a first comparator 12, a second comparator 13 and a battery cabinet group 2; the box body includes a bottom plate, a top plate and multiple side plates; the top plate and multiple side plates include a waterproof plate, a heat insulation plate, a pipeline layer and an inner wall plate from the outside to the inside; the pipeline layer is a tubular structure after multiple bending; a circulating fluid is arranged in the tubular structure; the temperature adjustment device is connected to the inlet of the tubular structure and the outlet of the tubular structure; the battery cabinet group and the temperature sensor are both arranged in the box body; the temperature sensor is connected to the first comparator and the second comparator respectively; the first comparator and the second comparator are both connected to the temperature adjustment device; the temperature sensor is used to obtain the real-time temperature in the box body; the first comparator is used to generate a first switch signal when the real-time temperature is greater than the first temperature threshold; the second comparator is used to generate a second switch signal when the real-time temperature is less than the second temperature threshold; the temperature adjustment device is used to start when receiving the first switch signal or the second switch signal. The first temperature threshold is greater than the second temperature threshold.
[0060] The temperature regulating device comprises: a heat dissipation component, a heating component and a first circulation pump 3 .
[0061] The heat dissipation component includes a radiator 4, a first electric valve 5 and a second electric valve 6; the inlet of the radiator 4 is connected to the outlet of the tubular structure; the outlet of the radiator 4 is connected to the inlet of the first circulation pump 3; the outlet connected to the inlet of the first circulation pump 3 is connected to the inlet of the tubular structure; the first electric valve 5 is arranged at the inlet of the radiator; the second electric valve 6 is arranged at the outlet of the radiator 4; the radiator 4, the first electric valve 5, the second electric valve 6 and the first circulation pump 3 are all connected to the first comparator; the radiator 4, the first electric valve 5, the second electric valve 6 and the first circulation pump 3 are all started when receiving the first switch signal.
[0062] Specifically, Figure 3 A continuous flat tube 403 is provided between the inlet 401 and the outlet 402 of the radiator. The cross section of the continuous flat tube 403 is a flat pipe. The continuous flat tubes 403 are bent and arranged in parallel in a row. The interior of the continuous flat tube 403 is a pipeline that is interconnected.
[0063] The heating component includes: a heater 7, a third electric valve 8 and a fourth electric valve 9; the inlet of the heater 7 is connected to the outlet of the tubular structure; the outlet of the heater 7 is connected to the inlet of the first circulation pump 3; the outlet connected to the inlet of the first circulation pump 3 is connected to the inlet of the tubular structure; the third electric valve 8 is arranged at the inlet of the heater 7; the fourth electric valve 9 is arranged at the outlet of the heater 7; the heater 7, the third electric valve 8, the fourth electric valve 9 and the first circulation pump 3 are all connected to the second comparator; the heater 7, the third electric valve 8, the fourth electric valve 9 and the first circulation pump 3 are all started when the second switch signal is received.
[0064] In addition, the water-cooled energy storage container further includes: a third comparator 14 and a sprinkler 10; the sprinkler 10 is disposed on the top of the container; the third comparator 14 is connected to the temperature sensor and the sprinkler 10 respectively; the third comparator 14 generates a third start signal when the real-time temperature is greater than the third temperature threshold; the sprinkler 10 is used to start when receiving the third start signal. The third temperature threshold is greater than the first temperature threshold.
[0065] In addition, the water-cooled energy storage container also includes: an emergency stop switch (not shown in the figure); the emergency stop switch is connected to the temperature adjustment device, the temperature sensor, the first comparator, the second comparator, the third comparator and the battery cabinet group.
[0066] Specifically, the water-cooled energy storage container also includes: a liquid exchange branch (not shown in the figure); the liquid exchange branch is connected to the inlet of the tubular structure and the outlet of the tubular structure; the temperature regulating device is closed when the liquid exchange branch is in operation. The liquid exchange branch includes: a first container, a second container, a first hose, a second hose, a second circulation pump and a third circulation pump; the inlet of the second circulation pump is connected to the outlet of the tubular structure; the outlet of the second circulation pump is connected to one end of the first hose; the other end of the first hose is located in the first container; the first container is used to hold the circulating liquid after use; one end of the second hose is located in the second container; the second container is used to hold the circulating liquid to be replaced; the other end of the second hose is connected to the inlet of the third circulation pump; the outlet of the third circulation pump is connected to the inlet of the tubular structure; the second circulation pump is closed when the third circulation pump is turned on. Among them, the circulating liquid is water.
[0067] According to the utility model, when the real-time temperature is lower than the second temperature threshold, only the heating component is started; when the temperature is between the second temperature threshold and the first temperature threshold, the temperature condition device is turned off; when the real-time temperature is between the first temperature threshold and the third temperature threshold, only the heat dissipation component is started; when the real-time temperature is higher than the third temperature threshold, the heat dissipation component and the sprinkler are turned on at the same time, thereby completing the temperature maintenance of the water-cooled energy storage container; the box body provided with a pipe layer increases the heat insulation effect.
[0068] In this specification, each embodiment is described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other. At the same time, for those of ordinary skill in the art, according to the idea of the utility model, there will be changes in the specific implementation method and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as a limitation of the utility model.
Claims
1. A water-cooled energy storage container, It is characterized in that include: A box body, a temperature regulating device, a temperature sensor, a first comparator, a second comparator and a battery cabinet group; The box body includes a bottom plate, a top plate and a plurality of side plates; The top plate and the side plates include a waterproof plate, a heat insulation plate, a pipe layer and an inner wall plate from the outside to the inside; the pipe layer is a tubular structure after being bent multiple times; a circulating liquid is arranged in the tubular structure; The temperature regulating device is connected to the inlet of the tubular structure and the outlet of the tubular structure; The battery cabinet group and the temperature sensor are both arranged in the box; the temperature sensor is connected to the first comparator and the second comparator respectively; the first comparator and the second comparator are both connected to the temperature adjustment device; The temperature sensor is used to obtain the real-time temperature inside the box; The first comparator is used to generate a first switch signal when the real-time temperature is greater than a first temperature threshold; The second comparator is used for generating a second switch signal when the real-time temperature is less than a second temperature threshold; The temperature regulating device is configured to start when receiving the first switch signal or the second switch signal.
2. A water-cooled energy storage container according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The first temperature threshold is greater than the second temperature threshold.
3. A water-cooled energy storage container according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The temperature regulating device comprises: A radiator, a first electric valve, a second electric valve and a first circulation pump; the inlet of the radiator is connected to the outlet of the tubular structure; the outlet of the radiator is connected to the inlet of the first circulation pump; the outlet connected to the inlet of the first circulation pump is connected to the inlet of the tubular structure; The first electric valve is arranged at the inlet of the radiator; The second electric valve is arranged at the outlet of the radiator; The radiator, the first electric valve, the second electric valve and the first circulation pump are all connected to the first comparator; The radiator, the first electric valve, the second electric valve, and the first circulation pump are all started upon receiving the first switch signal.
4. A water-cooled energy storage container according to claim 3, It is characterized in that The temperature regulating device also includes: A heater, a third electric valve and a fourth electric valve; the inlet of the heater is connected to the outlet of the tubular structure; the outlet of the heater is connected to the inlet of the first circulating pump; the outlet connected to the inlet of the first circulating pump is connected to the inlet of the tubular structure; The third electric valve is arranged at the inlet of the heater; The fourth electric valve is arranged at the outlet of the heater; The heater, the third electric valve, the fourth electric valve and the first circulation pump are all connected to the second comparator; The heater, the third electric valve, the fourth electric valve, and the first circulation pump are all started upon receiving the second switching signal.
5. A water-cooled energy storage container according to claim 4, It is characterized in that The water-cooled energy storage container further includes: a third comparator and a water sprayer; The sprinkler is arranged on the top of the box; The third comparator is connected to the temperature sensor and the sprinkler respectively; The third comparator generates a third start signal when the real-time temperature is greater than a third temperature threshold; The sprinkler is configured to be turned on upon receiving the third turn-on signal.
6. A water-cooled energy storage container according to claim 5, It is characterized in that The third temperature threshold is greater than the first temperature threshold.
7. A water-cooled energy storage container according to claim 5, It is characterized in that The water-cooled energy storage container also includes: an emergency stop switch; The emergency stop switch is connected to the temperature adjustment device, the temperature sensor, the first comparator, the second comparator, the third comparator and the battery cabinet group.
8. A water-cooled energy storage container according to claim 5, It is characterized in that The water-cooled energy storage container also includes: Fluid exchange branch; The liquid exchange branch is connected to the inlet of the tubular structure and the outlet of the tubular structure; when the liquid exchange branch is in operation, the temperature regulating device is closed.
9. A water-cooled energy storage container according to claim 8, It is characterized in that The liquid exchange branch comprises: A first container, a second container, a first hose, a second hose, a second circulation pump, and a third circulation pump; The inlet of the second circulation pump is connected to the outlet of the tubular structure; The outlet of the second circulation pump is connected to one end of the first hose; The other end of the first hose is located in a first container; the first container is used to hold the used circulating fluid; One end of the second hose is located in the second container; the second container is used to hold the circulating fluid to be replaced; The other end of the second hose is connected to the inlet of the third circulation pump; The outlet of the third circulation pump is connected to the inlet of the tubular structure; The second circulating pump is turned off when the third circulating pump is turned on.
10. A water-cooled energy storage container according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The circulating fluid is water.
