Battery cluster

Abstract

The utility model discloses a battery cluster. The battery cluster comprises a base, an upper cover, two side plates, a plurality of partition plates and a plurality of groups of battery cells, the two side plates are arranged at the two ends of the base and the upper cover in the length direction, each side plate is connected with the base and the upper cover, and the base, the upper cover and the two side plates jointly define a mounting space; the plurality of partition plates are adjustably connected with the two side plates and divide the mounting space into a plurality of sub-mounting spaces with the same height, and the heights of the sub-mounting spaces are adjustable; and the plurality of groups of battery cells are respectively arranged in the plurality of sub-mounting spaces. According to the battery cluster disclosed by the utility model, the plurality of groups of battery cells are respectively arranged in the plurality of sub-mounting spaces, the positions of the partition plates can be adjusted according to the sizes of the battery cells, the heights of the sub-mounting spaces can be adjusted to be adaptive to the sizes of the battery cells, the battery cluster can be adaptive to the battery cells with various sizes, and the suitability of the battery cluster and different electric equipment is relatively high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model mainly relates to the technical field of batteries, in particular to a battery cluster. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, a plurality of battery cells form a battery pack, and a plurality of battery packs form a battery cluster. A battery cluster is only suitable for one type of battery, and the adaptability of the battery cluster is poor. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the utility model provides a battery cluster, wherein the position of the partition can be adjusted according to the size of the battery core, and the battery cluster has high adaptability to different electrical devices.

[0004] According to the battery cluster of the embodiment of the utility model, it includes a base, an upper cover, two side plates, a plurality of partitions and a plurality of groups of battery cells. The two side plates are arranged at both ends of the base and the upper cover in the length direction and each of the side plates is connected to the base and the upper cover, and the base, the upper cover and the two side plates jointly define an installation space; the plurality of partitions are adjustably connected to the two side plates, and the plurality of partitions divide the installation space into a plurality of sub-installation spaces of the same height, and the height of the sub-installation spaces is adjustable; the plurality of groups of battery cells are respectively arranged in the plurality of sub-installation spaces.

[0005] According to the battery cluster of the embodiment of the utility model, a plurality of partitions are adjustably connected to the two side plates, and the plurality of partitions divide the installation space defined by the base, the upper cover and the two side plates into a plurality of sub-installation spaces of the same height, and the height of the sub-installation space is adjustable. A plurality of groups of battery cells are respectively arranged in the plurality of sub-installation spaces, and the positions of the partitions can be adjusted according to the sizes of the battery cells. The height of the sub-installation space can be adjusted to a size suitable for the size of the battery cells. The battery cluster can adapt to battery cells of various sizes, and the battery cluster has a high degree of compatibility with different electrical equipment.

[0006] In some embodiments of the present invention, along the height direction of the sub-installation space, a first connection row is provided between two adjacent groups of the battery cells, for realizing electrical connection between the two adjacent groups of the battery cells.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present invention, each group of the battery cells includes a plurality of battery cells, and the plurality of battery cells are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the base.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present invention, a second connecting row is provided between two adjacent battery cells for realizing electrical connection between the two adjacent battery cells.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, poles are respectively provided at both ends of the battery cell in the length direction, and the second connecting row is provided at one end of the battery cell in the length direction and is respectively electrically connected to the poles of two adjacent battery cells.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the two side panels are respectively fastened to both ends of the partition in the length direction.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the side plate is provided with a plurality of groups of mounting holes, and the plurality of groups of mounting holes are spaced apart along a height direction of the mounting space.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, each group of mounting holes includes a plurality of mounting holes, and the plurality of mounting holes are spaced apart along the width direction of the side plate.

[0013] In some embodiments of the utility model, a first buffer cotton is provided at two end surfaces of the partition close to the two groups of the battery cells; and / or, a second buffer cotton is provided at the end surface of the side plate close to the battery cells; and / or, a third buffer cotton is provided between two adjacent battery cells.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, the partition is an insulating plate.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 is an exploded view of a battery cluster according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a battery cluster according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0019] Reference numerals:

[0020] 100. Battery cluster;

[0021] 1. Base;

[0022] 2. Upper cover;

[0023] 3. Side panel; 31. Installation space; 32. Installation hole;

[0024] 4. Partition;

[0025] 5. Battery cell; 51. First connecting row; 52. Second connecting row. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0027] In the description of the present utility model, it is necessary to understand that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0029] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 2 A battery cluster 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, the battery cluster 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a base 1 , an upper cover 2 , two side plates 3 , a plurality of partitions 4 and a plurality of battery cells 5 .

[0031] Specifically, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the two side panels 3 are arranged in the length direction of the base 1 and the upper cover 2 (such as Figure 1The two ends of the battery cluster 100 (in the direction a shown in the figure) and each side plate 3 are connected to the base 1 and the upper cover 2, and the upper cover 2, the side plate 3, the base 1 and the other side plate 3 are connected as a whole. The base 1, the upper cover 2 and the two side plates 3 together define an installation space 31, which can provide a location for installing other components in the battery cluster 100.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, multiple partitions 4 are adjustably connected to the two side panels 3, and the multiple partitions 4 divide the installation space 31 into multiple sub-installation spaces of the same height, and the height of the sub-installation space is adjustable. It can be understood that by adjusting the connection position of the partition 4 and the side panel 3, the height of the sub-installation space can be adjusted, which can adapt to the installation requirements of the components to be installed in the sub-installation space.

[0033] Multiple groups of battery cells 5 are respectively arranged in multiple sub-installation spaces. The position of the partition 4 can be adjusted according to the size of the battery cell 5, and the height of the sub-installation space can be adjusted to adapt to the size of the battery cell 5. The battery cluster 100 can adapt to battery cells 5 of various sizes, and the battery cluster 100 has high compatibility with different electrical equipment.

[0034] In addition, each group of battery cells 5 is fixed surrounded by two partitions 4 and two side panels 3. The battery cluster 100 has no obvious battery module. All battery cells 5 are arranged in layers according to product quantity requirements. Each layer of battery cells 5 is separated by an adjustable partition 4. The partition 4 and the side panels 3 are combined to form a plate structure frame, which pre-tightens each layer of battery cells 5 and replaces the end plate function of the battery module.

[0035] According to the battery cluster 100 of the embodiment of the utility model, by adjusting the connection between the plurality of partitions 4 and the two side panels 3, the plurality of partitions 4 divide the installation space 31 defined by the base 1, the upper cover 2 and the two side panels 3 into a plurality of sub-installation spaces with the same height, and the height of the sub-installation space is adjustable. The plurality of groups of battery cells 5 are respectively arranged in the plurality of sub-installation spaces, the positions of the partitions 4 can be adjusted according to the sizes of the battery cells 5, and the height of the sub-installation space can be adjusted to a size suitable for the sizes of the battery cells 5. The battery cluster 100 can adapt to battery cells 5 of various sizes, and the battery cluster 100 has a high degree of compatibility with different electrical equipment.

[0036] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, along the height direction of the sub-installation space (such as Figure 1In the vertical direction shown in FIG. 1 , a first connecting row 51 is provided between two adjacent groups of battery cells 5 for realizing electrical connection between the two adjacent groups of battery cells 5. The electrical connection between the two adjacent groups of battery cells 5 does not require the use of a wiring harness and a terminal block, which reduces the assembly process of the battery cluster 100, reduces the area occupied by the assembly site, reduces the risk of poor contact due to wiring harness damage, improves the product stability of the battery cluster 100, and indirectly reduces the after-sales maintenance cost of the battery cluster 100.

[0037] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, each group of battery cells 5 includes a plurality of battery cells 5, and the plurality of battery cells 5 are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the base 1. The current in a group of battery cells 5 can be increased, and the power of each group of battery cells 5 can be increased.

[0038] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a second connection row 52 is provided between two adjacent battery cells 5 for realizing electrical connection between the two adjacent battery cells 5. The electrical connection between the two adjacent battery cells 5 does not require the use of a wiring harness and a terminal block, which reduces the assembly process of a group of battery cells 5, reduces the assembly process of the battery cluster 100, reduces the area occupied by the assembly site, reduces the risk of poor contact due to wiring harness damage, improves the product stability of the battery cluster 100, and indirectly reduces the after-sales maintenance cost of the battery cluster 100.

[0039] In some embodiments of the present invention, the length direction of the battery cell 5 (eg Figure 1 The two ends of the battery cell 5 (in the direction b shown in the figure) are provided with poles respectively, and the second connection row 52 is provided at one end in the length direction of the battery cell 5 and is electrically connected to the poles of two adjacent battery cells 5 respectively. The pole group inside the battery cell 5 is electrically connected to the pole, and the current of the pole group inside the battery cell 5 can be transmitted to the outside through the pole, and the electrical connection of the two adjacent battery cells 5 is realized through the second connection row 52. The electrical connection of the two adjacent battery cells 5 does not require the use of a wiring harness and a terminal block, which reduces the assembly process of a group of battery cells 5, reduces the assembly process of the battery cluster 100, reduces the area occupied by the assembly site, reduces the risk of poor contact due to damage to the wiring harness, improves the product stability of the battery cluster 100, and indirectly reduces the after-sales maintenance cost of the battery cluster 100.

[0040] In some embodiments of the present invention, the two side panels 3 are respectively connected to the partition plate 4 in the length direction (such as Figure 1 The connection between the side plate 3 and the partition plate 4 is relatively simple and reliable, and the disassembly and assembly of the side plate 3 and the partition plate 4 are relatively convenient, so that the position of the partition plate 4 can be adjusted easily.

[0041] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the side plate 3 is provided with a plurality of mounting holes 32, and the plurality of mounting holes 32 are arranged along the height direction of the mounting space 31 (such as Figure 1 The fasteners connecting the side panels 3 and the partitions 4 can be inserted into the mounting holes 32 to achieve the connection between the side panels 3 and the partitions 4, and the connection between the side panels 3 and the partitions 4 can be achieved by connecting the partitions 4 to a group of mounting holes 32 on the side panels 3. The mounting position of the partitions 4 can be adjusted by adjusting the partitions 4 to match the mounting holes 32 at different heights on the side panels 3.

[0042] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, each group of mounting holes 32 includes a plurality of mounting holes 32, and the plurality of mounting holes 32 are arranged along the width direction of the side plate 3 (eg Figure 1 The side panels 3 and the partitions 4 are connected at multiple mounting holes 32, and the connection between the side panels 3 and the partitions 4 is relatively reliable.

[0043] In some embodiments of the utility model, the two end surfaces of the partition 4 close to the two groups of battery cells 5 are provided with first buffer cotton, which can achieve buffering between the partition 4 and the battery cells 5 to avoid collision and damage of the battery cells 5 and the partition 4.

[0044] In some embodiments of the present invention, a second buffer cotton is provided on the end surface of the side plate 3 close to the battery cell 5, which can achieve buffering between the side plate 3 and the battery cell 5 to prevent the battery cell 5 from colliding with the side plate 3 and causing damage.

[0045] In some embodiments of the present invention, a third buffer cotton is provided between two adjacent battery cells 5 , which can achieve buffering between the two battery cells 5 and prevent the battery cells 5 from colliding with the battery cell 5 brackets and causing damage.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present invention, the partition 4 is an insulating plate, which can avoid short circuits between the battery cells 5 and increase the electrical safety of the battery cluster 100 .

[0047] Other structures and operations of the battery cluster 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0048] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0049] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A battery cluster, characterized in that: include: Base; Upper cover; Two side panels, the two side panels are arranged at both ends of the base and the upper cover in the length direction and each of the side panels is connected to the base and the upper cover, and the base, the upper cover and the two side panels jointly define an installation space; A plurality of partitions, wherein the plurality of partitions are adjustably connected to the two side panels, and the plurality of partitions divide the installation space into a plurality of sub-installation spaces of the same height, and the heights of the sub-installation spaces are adjustable; A plurality of groups of battery cells are respectively arranged in the plurality of sub-installation spaces.

2. The battery cluster according to claim 1, characterized in that: Along the height direction of the sub-installation space, a first connection row is provided between two adjacent groups of the battery cells, so as to realize the electrical connection between the two adjacent groups of the battery cells.

3. The battery cluster according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each group of the battery cells includes a plurality of battery cells, and the plurality of battery cells are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the base.

4. The battery cluster according to claim 3, characterized in that: A second connecting row is provided between two adjacent battery cells, for realizing electrical connection between the two adjacent battery cells.

5. The battery cluster according to claim 4, characterized in that: Both ends of the battery cell in the length direction are provided with poles respectively, and the second connecting row is provided at one end of the battery cell in the length direction and is electrically connected to the poles of two adjacent battery cells respectively.

6. The battery cluster according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two side plates are respectively fastened to the two ends of the partition in the length direction.

7. The battery cluster according to claim 6, characterized in that: The side plate is provided with a plurality of groups of mounting holes, and the plurality of groups of mounting holes are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the mounting space.

8. The battery cluster according to claim 7, characterized in that: Each group of mounting holes includes a plurality of mounting holes, and the plurality of mounting holes are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the side plate.

9. The battery cluster according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two end surfaces of the partition close to the two groups of battery cells are provided with first buffer cotton; And / or, a second buffer cotton is provided on the end surface of the side plate close to the battery core; And / or, a third buffer cotton is provided between two adjacent battery cells.

10. The battery cluster according to claim 1, characterized in that: The partition is an insulating plate.

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