Outdoor liquid-cooled energy storage cabinet

By setting up a partition in the energy storage cabinet to separate the battery compartment from the liquid cooling chamber and connecting the liquid cooling host with the battery PACK, the problem of difficulty in controlling the battery compartment temperature in the traditional energy storage cabinet is solved, and the battery life is extended and the safety and aesthetics of the device are achieved.

CN223123976UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-18HANGZHOU MINGDE POWER SUPPLY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422209279.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-10
Publication Date
2025-07-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-10

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Technical Problem

Traditional energy storage cabinets are difficult to effectively control the temperature of the battery compartment, resulting in a shortening of the battery life and affecting the normal use of the cabinet.

Method used

An outdoor liquid-cooled energy storage cabinet is designed to separate the cabinet body into a battery compartment, a liquid-cooled chamber and an electrical compartment through a partition. The liquid-cooled chamber is located below the battery compartment, and the battery compartment is separated from the liquid-cooled chamber to reduce the space. The liquid-cooled host is connected to each battery PACK through a pipeline to stabilize and control the operating temperature of the battery PACK.

Benefits of technology

It realizes effective control of the temperature of the battery compartment, extends the service life of the battery, meets the waterproof level requirements for outdoor use, and improves the safety and aesthetics of the device.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of energy storage cabinets, in particular to an outdoor liquid-cooled energy storage cabinet. Comprising a cabinet body, a partition plate is arranged in the cabinet body and divides the cabinet body into a battery bin, a liquid cooling bin and an electrical bin, the partition plate is of an L-shaped structure, the liquid cooling bin is located below the battery bin, and the electrical bin is located on one side of the battery bin. According to the outdoor liquid-cooled energy storage cabinet, the partition plates divide the cabinet body into the battery bin, the liquid-cooled bin and the electrical bin, and the liquid-cooled bin is located below the battery bin, so that the battery bin and the liquid-cooled bin are separated, the space of the battery bin is reduced as much as possible, and the temperature of the battery bin is better controlled; and the liquid cooling host in the liquid cooling bin is connected with the battery PACK in each battery PACK position through a pipeline, so that the operation temperature of each battery PACK can be stably controlled.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of energy storage cabinets, in particular to an outdoor liquid-cooled energy storage cabinet. Background Art

[0002] In order to resist various natural disasters and ensure the normal operation of energy storage devices, etc., an integrated cabinet that combines energy storage and dust prevention has emerged to meet various needs. There is a huge demand for outdoor integrated energy storage cabinets. Due to the special outdoor conditions, the design of outdoor integrated energy storage cabinets is worthy of in-depth study. Ensuring a stable environment inside the cabinet is a prerequisite for the stable operation of outdoor cabinets.

[0003] Traditional energy storage cabinets are not convenient for controlling the temperature of the battery compartment, which shortens the service life of the batteries in the battery compartment, thereby affecting the normal use of the cabinet body and being not conducive to popularization and use.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide an outdoor liquid-cooled energy storage cabinet that is convenient for controlling the temperature of the battery compartment has become a technical problem to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is how to provide an outdoor liquid-cooled energy storage cabinet that is convenient for controlling the temperature of the battery compartment.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides an outdoor liquid-cooled energy storage cabinet, including: a cabinet body, in which a partition is arranged inside the cabinet body to divide the cabinet body into a battery compartment, a liquid-cooled compartment and an electrical compartment. The partition is in an "L" shape, so that the liquid-cooled compartment is located below the battery compartment and the electrical compartment is located on one side of the battery compartment.

[0007] The connection between the cabinet body and the partition is a fixed connection. Such a design ensures the stability of their connection. The independently designed battery compartment, liquid-cooled compartment and electrical compartment are convenient for staff to perform independent maintenance on the designated compartments later. Moreover, the separation of the battery compartment and the liquid-cooled compartment minimizes the space of the battery compartment to better control the temperature of the battery compartment.

[0008] Preferably, the cabinet body is supported by 9 columns, and the top and bottom are connected by bent crossbeams and welded into a whole through the columns.

[0009] With such a design, the total weight of the whole cabinet is only 600 KG, it can bear a weight of 3.5 tons, and the weight of the finished cabinet after installing the batteries and electrical components is 2.8 tons.

[0010] Preferably, cover plates are arranged at the front and rear ends of the cabinet body, and the cover plates are detachably installed on the battery compartment, the liquid-cooled compartment and the electrical compartment through hinges or bolts.

[0011] Sealing strips are provided at the joints of the cover plate with the battery compartment, the liquid cooling compartment and the electrical compartment, and the compression amount after the cooperation of the sealing strips and the cover plate is reasonably set, so that the sealing strips can perfectly block the inflow of rainwater, enabling the entire cabinet to meet the IP54 waterproof rating and thus meeting the outdoor use standard.

[0012] Preferably, 5 battery PACK positions are preset inside the battery compartment.

[0013] With the design of 5 batteries, a total of 232 KWH of energy can be stored.

[0014] Preferably, a liquid cooling host is preset inside the liquid cooling compartment, and the liquid cooling host is connected to the battery PACK in each battery PACK position through a pipeline.

[0015] With such a design, the operating temperature of each battery PACK can be stably controlled.

[0016] Preferably, the electrical compartment includes a high-voltage box compartment, a PCS compartment and a main control electrical compartment, and the high-voltage box compartment, the PCS compartment and the main control electrical compartment are arranged in parallel from top to bottom in sequence.

[0017] With such a design, the levels are distinct, which can keep the entire cabinet clean and beautiful, reflecting the aesthetic degree of this device.

[0018] Preferably, the forklift opening is preset at the bottom of the cabinet body, and a sealing plate is installed outside the forklift opening, and bolt holes are preset at the corresponding positions of the sealing plate and the forklift opening.

[0019] The design of the forklift opening forms a forklift operation space for forklift operation during the handling process. At the same time, to maintain the aesthetic appearance of the entire cabinet, a sealing plate is provided outside the forklift opening to cover the forklift opening, further reflecting the aesthetic degree of this device. And the design of the bolt holes allows bolts to be inserted inside. With such a design, not only the stability of the connection between the sealing plate and the forklift opening is ensured, but also it is convenient for the staff to disassemble and install the sealing plate.

[0020] Preferably, the fire protection mechanism includes a fire protection host compartment and a fire extinguisher installation part;

[0021] The fire protection host compartment is located on one side of the battery compartment;

[0022] The fire extinguisher installation part is located below the fire protection host compartment.

[0023] The design of the fire protection mechanism ensures the safety during the use of the entire cabinet. The fire protection host compartment is used to install the perfluorinated hexanone cabinet-level fire protection system, and the fire extinguisher installation part is used to install the aerosol fire extinguisher. With such a design, two fire protection functions are formed, reflecting the safety during the use of this device.

[0024] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are:

[0025] When the utility model is in use, the partition divides the cabinet body into a battery compartment, a liquid cooling compartment and an electrical compartment, so that the liquid cooling compartment is located below the battery compartment. In this way, the separation of the battery compartment and the liquid cooling compartment minimizes the space of the battery compartment to better control the temperature of the battery compartment. Moreover, the liquid cooling host in the liquid cooling compartment is connected to the battery PACK in each battery PACK position through a pipeline. Such a design can stably control the operating temperature of each battery PACK. Description of the Drawings

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0027] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the interior of the cabinet body in the specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the exterior of the cabinet body in the specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the forklift opening in the specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the fire protection mechanism in the specific embodiment of the present utility model.

[0031] Part Name

[0032] 1. Cabinet body; 101. Cover plate; 2. Partition; 3. Battery compartment; 4. Liquid cooling compartment; 5. Electrical compartment; 501. High-voltage box compartment; 502. PCS compartment; 503. Main control electrical compartment; 6. Forklift opening; 601. Sealing plate; 7. Fire protection host compartment; 8. Fire extinguisher installation part. Specific Embodiment

[0033] The following details the embodiments of the present utility model. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings. Preferably, the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present utility model and should not be construed as a limitation of the present utility model.

[0034] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is 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. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, in the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0035] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the present utility model provides an outdoor liquid-cooled energy storage cabinet, including: a cabinet body 1, a partition 2 is arranged inside the cabinet body 1, which divides the cabinet body 1 into a battery compartment 3, a liquid-cooled compartment 4 and an electrical compartment 5. The partition 2 is in an "L" shape, so that the liquid-cooled compartment 4 is located below the battery compartment 3, and the electrical compartment 5 is located on one side of the battery compartment 3. The cabinet body 1 is supported by 9 columns, and the top and bottom are connected by bent cross beams and welded into a whole through the columns. Cover plates 101 are arranged at the front and rear ends of the cabinet body 1, and the cover plates 101 are detachably installed on the battery compartment 3, the liquid-cooled compartment 4 and the electrical compartment 5 through hinges or bolts. There are 5 battery PACK positions preset inside the battery compartment 3, and a liquid-cooled main unit is preset inside the liquid-cooled compartment 4. The liquid-cooled main unit is connected to the battery PACK in each battery PACK position through a pipeline. The electrical compartment 5 includes a high-voltage box compartment 501, a PCS compartment 502 and a main control electrical compartment 503, and the high-voltage box compartment 501, the PCS compartment 502 and the main control electrical compartment 503 are arranged in parallel from top to bottom in sequence. A forklift opening 6 is preset at the bottom of the cabinet body 1, and a sealing plate 601 is installed outside the forklift opening 6, and bolt holes are preset at the corresponding positions of the sealing plate 601 and the forklift opening 6. The fire-fighting mechanism includes a fire-fighting main unit compartment 7 and a fire extinguisher installation part 8. The fire-fighting main unit compartment 7 is located on one side of the battery compartment 3, and the fire extinguisher installation part 8 is located below the fire-fighting main unit compartment 7;

[0036] In this embodiment:

[0037] First, install the partition 2 inside the cabinet body 1 to divide the inside of the cabinet body 1 into a battery compartment 3, a liquid-cooled compartment 4 and an electrical compartment 5;

[0038] Secondly, install batteries in the 5 battery PACK positions preset in the battery compartment 3, install a liquid-cooled main unit inside the liquid-cooled compartment 4, connect the liquid-cooled main unit to the battery PACK in each battery PACK position through a pipeline, and at the same time, when the electrical compartment 5 is in use, it includes a high-voltage box compartment 501, a PCS compartment 502 and a main control electrical compartment 503;

[0039] Next, install the perfluorinated hexanone compartment-level fire protection system and the aerosol fire extinguisher in the fire control main compartment 7 and the fire extinguisher installation part 8 respectively. This design forms two fire protection functions, reflecting the safety of the device during use.

[0040] Then, when the installation is completed, close the corresponding cover plate 101, and connect the forklift opening 6 with an external forklift. Use the forklift to transport the cabinet body 1 to the designated position for use. When reaching the designated position, align the bolt holes on the sealing plate 601 with the bolt holes on the forklift opening 6, and insert bolts into the bolt holes to install the sealing plate 601 outside the forklift opening 6.

[0041] Finally, when the cabinet body 1 is in normal use, the battery compartment 3 is separated from the liquid cooling compartment 4, minimizing the space of the battery compartment 3 as much as possible to better control the temperature of the battery compartment 3. Moreover, the liquid cooling host in the liquid cooling compartment 4 is connected to the battery PACK in each battery PACK position through pipelines. This design can stably control the operating temperature of each battery PACK, reflecting the practicality of the device.

[0042] The above-disclosed is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Of course, it cannot be used to limit the scope of the rights of the present utility model. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand all or part of the processes of implementing the above embodiments, and the equivalent changes made according to the claims of the present utility model still fall within the scope covered by the utility model.

Claims

1. An outdoor liquid-cooled energy storage cabinet, comprising: Cabinet (1), with a partition (2) provided inside the cabinet (1), which divides the cabinet (1) into a battery compartment (3), a liquid cooling compartment (4) and an electrical compartment (5). It is characterized in that the partition (2) is in an "L" - shaped structure, such that the liquid cooling compartment (4) is located below the battery compartment (3), and the electrical compartment (5) is located on one side of the battery compartment (3).

2. The outdoor liquid-cooled energy storage cabinet according to claim 1, wherein The cabinet (1) is supported by 9 columns, and the top and bottom are connected by bent cross - beams and welded into a whole through the columns.

3. The outdoor liquid-cooled energy storage cabinet according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that Cover plates (101) are provided at the front and rear ends of the cabinet (1), and the cover plates (101) are detachably installed on the battery compartment (3), the liquid cooling compartment (4) and the electrical compartment (5) via hinges or bolts.

4. The outdoor liquid-cooled energy storage cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are 5 pre - set battery PACK positions inside the battery compartment (3).

5. The outdoor liquid-cooled energy storage cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, There is a liquid cooling main unit pre - set inside the liquid cooling compartment (4), and the liquid cooling main unit is connected to the battery PACKs in each battery PACK position via pipes.

6. The outdoor liquid-cooled energy storage cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrical compartment (5) includes a high - voltage box compartment (501), a PCS compartment (502) and a main control electrical compartment (503), and the high - voltage box compartment (501), the PCS compartment (502) and the main control electrical compartment (503) are arranged in parallel from top to bottom in sequence.

7. The outdoor liquid-cooled energy storage cabinet according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes a forklift opening (6), which is pre - set at the bottom of the cabinet (1). A sealing plate (601) is installed outside the forklift opening (6), and bolt holes are pre - set at the corresponding positions of the sealing plate (601) and the forklift opening (6).

8. The outdoor liquid-cooled energy storage cabinet according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes a fire - fighting mechanism, and the fire - fighting mechanism includes a fire - fighting main unit compartment (7) and a fire extinguisher installation part (8); The fire - fighting main unit compartment (7) is located on one side of the battery compartment (3); The fire extinguisher installation part (8) is located below the fire - fighting main unit compartment (7).