A frame type battery module

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of battery modules, and specifically discloses a frame-type battery module, including a bottom plate and an adjustment plate slidably connected to both sides of the bottom plate, the two adjustment plates are fixed by a closing plate, and an installation space for installing a battery module body is formed between the bottom plate, the closing plate and the two adjustment plates; a locking member is arranged between the closing plate and the two adjustment plates; the locking member includes a locking block slidably connected to the closing plate, the closing plate is provided with an adjustment member for driving the locking block to slide, and a locking groove is provided on the adjustment plate; an elastic reset member is arranged between each of the locking blocks and the closing plate. When the frame needs to be disassembled, the adjustment member unlocks the locking block, and at this moment the elastic reset member drives the locking block away from the locking groove, so that in the absence of external force, the elastic force of the elastic reset member drives the locking block away from the locking groove, so that the closing plate and the adjustment plate can be unlocked conveniently according to work needs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of battery modules, in particular to a frame-type battery module. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, power batteries, as the core technology of electric vehicles, have developed rapidly. Power batteries have evolved from traditional lead-acid batteries to today's advanced green power batteries such as nickel-metal hydride batteries, lithium cobalt oxide batteries, lithium manganese oxide batteries, and lithium iron phosphate batteries, and have made great progress in specific energy, specific power, safety, reliability, cycle life, etc. However, in electric vehicles, power batteries only appear in the form of battery packs.

[0003] The battery module is the upper-level assembly of the single cell and is the intermediate structure connecting the single cell and the battery pack. The design of the battery module will affect the performance of the battery pack. As an energy storage battery, the battery module needs to be connected in series or in parallel to increase the energy and voltage of the battery pack due to its own characteristics during use. At present, how to meet the series and parallel requirements of the single cell through structural design has become a major direction of energy storage system research and development.

[0004] In the prior art, the application number is 202121322881.0, the authorization publication number is CN216389565U, and the invention name is a new frame-type square battery module structure. The above patent discloses a new frame-type square battery module structure, including a battery module body; the battery module body includes a plurality of square battery cells placed flat and stacked up and down; a second end plate is respectively provided on the upper and lower sides of the battery module body; a first end plate is provided on the outer side of each second end plate; an insulating upper cover and a heating aluminum plate are respectively provided on the front and rear sides of the battery module body; a second side plate is respectively provided on the left and right sides of the battery module body; a first side plate is provided on the outer side of each second side plate.

[0005] The above patent can effectively solve the problem of insufficient battery installation space in electric vehicles due to the excessive height of the battery cell. However, it is known that during the installation process, the battery module usually needs to be fixed with a frame, and the frame is usually further fixed with other fixing parts such as bolts. At this time, additional operating tools are needed to tighten the bolts. However, when the frame needs to be opened urgently and the operating tools are not around, it is inconvenient to open the frame, which has certain shortcomings. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a frame-type battery module to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a frame-type battery module, comprising a base plate and an adjustment plate slidably connected to both sides of the base plate, the two adjustment plates are fixed by a closing plate, and an installation space for installing the battery module body is formed between the base plate, the closing plate and the two adjustment plates; a locking member is provided between the closing plate and the two adjustment plates for fixing the adjustment plate; the locking member comprises a locking block slidably connected to the closing plate, the closing plate is provided with an adjustment member for driving the locking block to slide, a locking groove is provided on the adjustment plate, and the adjustment member drives the locking block to be clamped in the locking groove to fix the adjustment plate; an elastic reset member is provided between each of the locking blocks and the closing plate, and the elastic reset member drives the locking block away from the locking groove.

[0008] Furthermore, each locking block is fixedly connected to a driving rod; the adjusting member drives the driving rod to slide so that the locking block is engaged in the locking groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the adjusting member includes an adapter plate slidably connected to the closing plate, a driving block is fixedly connected to the adapter plate, each driving rod is fixedly connected to a force block, an adjustment groove adapted to the driving block is provided on the force block, a screw is threadedly connected to the closing plate, and the screw is rotatably connected to the adapter plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the elastic return member is a return spring, which is arranged between the locking block and the closing plate, and the elastic force of the return spring drives the locking block away from the locking groove.

[0011] Furthermore, there are two adjustment plates on the same side, the two locking blocks on the same side are fixedly connected via a connecting rod, and the driving rod is fixedly connected to the connecting rod.

[0012] Furthermore, a limiting member is arranged between each of the adjustment plates and the bottom plate to improve the stability of the adjustment plate when sliding.

[0013] Furthermore, the limiting member comprises a trapezoidal block fixedly connected to the bottom of the adjusting plate, a trapezoidal limiting groove is provided on the bottom plate, and the trapezoidal block is slidably connected in the trapezoidal limiting groove.

[0014] Furthermore, a positioning spring is provided between the trapezoidal block and the trapezoidal limiting groove.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effect of the utility model is that the frame-type battery module, through the cooperation between the bottom plate, the adjustment plate, the closing plate, the locking block, the elastic reset member and the adjustment member, in actual use, the adjustment member drives the locking block to be clamped inside the locking groove, fixes the adjustment plate and the closing plate, and then can fix the battery module body, and improve the stability of the battery module during installation. When the frame needs to be disassembled, the adjustment member unlocks the locking block, and at this moment the elastic reset member drives the locking block away from the locking groove. Therefore, in the absence of external force, the elastic force of the elastic reset member drives the locking block away from the locking groove, so that the adjustment plate and the closing plate can be unlocked, which is convenient for unlocking the closing plate and the adjustment plate according to work needs, and the operation is simple and convenient, suitable for wide promotion and use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application 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 recorded in the present utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 The overall structural diagram provided for the embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the overall structure from another perspective provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the closed plate in the expanded state provided by the embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of a locking member provided in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the installation method of the reset member provided in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the installation method of the adjusting member and the locking member provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1. Battery module body; 2. Bottom plate; 3. Adjustment plate; 4. Closing plate; 5. Locking piece; 5.1. Locking block; 5.2. Connecting rod; 5.3. Driving rod; 5.4. Locking groove; 6. Adjusting piece; 6.1. Force block; 6.2. Adjustment groove; 6.3. Adapter plate; 6.4. Screw; 7. Reset spring; 8. Positioning spring; 9. Trapezoidal block; 10. Trapezoidal limit groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] 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.

[0025] See also Figure 1-6 The utility model provides a technical solution: a frame-type battery module, including a bottom plate 2 and an adjusting plate 3 slidably connected to both sides of the bottom plate 2, the two adjusting plates 3 are fixed by a closing plate 4, and an installation space for installing the battery module body 1 is formed between the bottom plate 2, the closing plate 4 and the two adjusting plates 3; a locking member 5 is arranged between the closing plate 4 and the two adjusting plates 3 for fixing the adjusting plate 3; the locking member 5 includes a locking block 5.1 slidably connected to the closing plate 4, an adjusting member 6 for driving the locking block 5.1 to slide is arranged on the closing plate 4, a locking groove 5.4 is opened on the adjusting plate 3, and the adjusting member 6 drives the locking block 5.1 to be clamped in the locking groove 5.4 to fix the adjusting plate 3; an elastic reset member is arranged between each locking block 5.1 and the closing plate 4, and the elastic reset member drives the locking block 5.1 away from the locking groove 5.4.

[0026] Specifically, the frame-type battery module includes a base plate 2 and an adjustment plate 3 slidably connected to both sides of the base plate 2, and the two adjustment plates 3 are fixed by a closing plate 4, wherein the materials of the base plate 2, the adjustment plate 3 and the closing plate 4 can be selected according to work needs, and they can be made of metal, wood, etc. An installation space for installing the battery module body 1 is formed between the base plate 2, the closing plate 4 and the two adjustment plates 3, which can improve the stability of the battery module body 1 during installation. The use of the battery module body 1 is a prior art, and its structure and use principle are not repeated here. A locking member 5 is provided between the closing plate 4 and the two adjustment plates 3, which is used to fix the adjustment plate 3 and facilitate the fixation of the battery module. The locking member 5 includes a locking block 5.1 slidably connected to the closing plate 4, and an adjusting member 6 for driving the locking block 5.1 to slide is provided on the closing plate 4. A locking groove 5.4 is provided on the adjusting plate 3, and the adjusting member 6 drives the locking block 5.1 to be clamped in the locking groove 5.4 to fix the adjusting plate 3; when in use, the locking block 5.1 is driven to slide by the adjusting member 6, so that the state of the closing plate 4 can be adjusted, so that the installation and disassembly of the battery module can be facilitated. An elastic reset member is provided between each locking block 5.1 and the closing plate 4, and the elastic reset member drives the locking block 5.1 away from the locking groove 5.4. Therefore, in the absence of external force, the elastic force of the elastic reset member drives the locking block 5.1 away from the locking groove 5.4, so that the adjusting plate 3 and the closing plate 4 can be unlocked, and the closing plate 4 is convenient to separate from the two adjusting plates 3 to meet the work needs. In actual use, the adjusting member 6 drives the locking block 5.1 to be clamped inside the locking groove 5.4, and the adjusting plate 3 and the closing plate 4 are fixed, so that the battery module body 1 can be fixed, and the stability of the battery module during installation is improved. When the frame needs to be disassembled, the adjusting member 6 unlocks the locking block 5.1. At this moment, the elastic reset member drives the locking block 5.1 away from the locking groove 5.4. Therefore, in the absence of external force, the elastic force of the elastic reset member drives the locking block 5.1 away from the locking groove 5.4, so that the adjusting plate 3 and the closing plate 4 can be unlocked, which is convenient for unlocking the closing plate 4 and the adjusting plate 3 according to work needs. The operation is simple and convenient, and suitable for wide promotion and use.

[0027] In the embodiment provided by the utility model, each locking block 5.1 is fixedly connected to a driving rod 5.3; the adjusting member 6 drives the driving rod 5.3 to slide, so that the locking block 5.1 is clamped in the locking groove 5.4, which makes it convenient to drive the locking block 5.1 to slide through the driving rod 5.3, and the operation is more convenient.

[0028] In the embodiment provided by the utility model, the adjusting member 6 includes an adapter plate 6.3 slidably connected to the closing plate 4, a driving block is fixedly connected to the adapter plate 6.3, a force block 6.1 is fixedly connected to each driving rod 5.3, an adjusting groove 6.2 adapted to the driving block is provided on the force block 6.1, and a screw rod 6.4 is threadedly connected to the closing plate 4, and the screw rod 6.4 is rotatably connected to the adapter plate 6.3. Therefore, during use, the screw rod 6.4 rotates to drive the adapter plate 6.3 to slide, and the force block 6.1 is driven to slide by the cooperation between the driving block on the adapter plate 6.3 and the adjusting groove 6.2, so that the force block 6.1 drives the driving rod 5.3 to slide, and the locking block 5.1 is clamped in the locking groove 5.4 by the driving rod 5.3, and the adjusting plate 3 is fixed, and the adapter plate 6.3 is fixed by the self-locking function of the screw rod 6.4, so that the battery module body 1 can be fixed, and the use effect is better.

[0029] In the embodiment provided by the utility model, the elastic reset member is a reset spring 7, which is arranged between the locking block 5.1 and the closing plate 4, and the elastic force of the reset spring 7 drives the locking block 5.1 away from the locking groove 5.4, further improving the disassembly efficiency of the frame type battery module.

[0030] In the embodiment provided by the utility model, there are two adjusting plates 3 on the same side, and the two locking blocks 5.1 on the same side are fixedly connected by a connecting rod 5.2. The driving rod 5.3 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 5.2, which can further improve the stability of the battery module during installation.

[0031] In the embodiment provided by the utility model, a limiting member is arranged between each adjustment plate 3 and the bottom plate 2 to improve the stability of the adjustment plate 3 when sliding, and further facilitate the disassembly and installation of the battery module.

[0032] In the embodiment provided by the utility model, the limiting member includes a trapezoidal block 9 fixedly connected to the bottom of the adjustment plate 3, a trapezoidal limiting groove 10 is opened on the bottom plate 2, and the trapezoidal block 9 is slidably connected in the trapezoidal limiting groove 10 to improve the stability of the adjustment plate 3 when sliding.

[0033] In the embodiment provided by the utility model, a positioning spring 8 is also arranged between the trapezoidal block 9 and the trapezoidal limiting groove 10. The elastic force of the positioning spring 8 drives the adjustment plate 3 away from the battery module. Therefore, when the battery module needs to be disassembled, after the closing plate 4 unlocks the adjustment plate 3, the elastic force of the positioning spring 8 drives the adjustment plate 3 away from the battery module body 1, thereby further improving the efficiency of disassembling the battery module and achieving a better use effect.

[0034] It should be noted that the electrical equipment involved in this application can be powered by batteries or external power supply.

[0035] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "provided with", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" 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 an indirect connection 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.

[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art 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 appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A frame-type battery module, characterized in that: It comprises a bottom plate (2) and an adjustment plate (3) slidably connected to both sides of the bottom plate (2), the two adjustment plates (3) being fixed by a closing plate (4), and an installation space for installing a battery module body (1) is formed between the bottom plate (2), the closing plate (4) and the two adjustment plates (3); A locking member (5) is provided between the closing plate (4) and the two adjusting plates (3) for fixing the adjusting plates (3); The locking member (5) comprises a locking block (5.1) slidably connected to the closing plate (4); the closing plate (4) is provided with an adjusting member (6) for driving the locking block (5.1) to slide; the adjusting plate (3) is provided with a locking groove (5.4); the adjusting member (6) drives the locking block (5.1) to be clamped in the locking groove (5.4) to fix the adjusting plate (3); An elastic reset member is provided between each locking block (5.1) and the closing plate (4), and the elastic reset member drives the locking block (5.1) away from the locking groove (5.4).

2. A frame-type battery module according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each locking block (5.1) is fixedly connected to a driving rod (5.3); The adjusting member (6) drives the driving rod (5.3) to slide, so that the locking block (5.1) is locked in the locking groove (5.4).

3. A frame-type battery module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjusting member (6) comprises an adapting plate (6.3) slidably connected to the closing plate (4); a driving block is fixedly connected to the adapting plate (6.3); each driving rod (5.3) is fixedly connected to a force block (6.1); an adjusting groove (6.2) adapted to the driving block is provided on the force block (6.1); a screw rod (6.4) is threadedly connected to the closing plate (4); and the screw rod (6.4) is rotatably connected to the adapting plate (6.3).

4. A frame-type battery module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic return element is a return spring (7), which is arranged between the locking block (5.1) and the closing plate (4), and the elastic force of the return spring (7) drives the locking block (5.1) away from the locking groove (5.4).

5. A frame-type battery module according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are two adjustment plates (3) on the same side, and the two locking blocks (5.1) on the same side are fixedly connected via a connecting rod (5.2), and the driving rod (5.3) is fixedly connected to the connecting rod (5.2).

6. A frame-type battery module according to claim 5, characterized in that: A limiting member is provided between each of the adjustment plates (3) and the bottom plate (2) to improve the stability of the adjustment plate (3) when sliding.

7. A frame-type battery module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The limiting member comprises a trapezoidal block (9) fixedly connected to the bottom of the adjustment plate (3); a trapezoidal limiting groove (10) is provided on the bottom plate (2); and the trapezoidal block (9) is slidably connected in the trapezoidal limiting groove (10).

8. A frame-type battery module according to claim 7, characterized in that: A positioning spring (8) is also provided between the trapezoidal block (9) and the trapezoidal limiting groove (10).

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