Storage box for battery pack PACK

By designing a PACK storage box for battery packs with fixed mechanisms and fire extinguishing mechanisms, the stability and safety of the battery packs during storage are solved, and the stable fixation and timely fire extinguishing of the battery packs are achieved, thereby improving overall safety.

CN223238375UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19DONGGUAN YINGDA ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422059498.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-23
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-23

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Technical Problem

During the fixing and storage process of existing battery pack PACK storage boxes, it is easy to collide between battery packs due to external impact, which cannot guarantee stability and safety, and cannot be stored separately, which affects safety.

Method used

A storage box including a fixing mechanism and a fire extinguishing mechanism is designed. The fixing mechanism adjusts the spacing of the battery pack through a bidirectional threaded rod and a plywood to ensure stability; the fire extinguishing mechanism monitors the temperature and smoke sensors and uses dry powder to extinguish the fire to prevent fire.

Benefits of technology

The battery pack is stable and individually stored, prevents collision and accumulation, improves safety, and extinguishes the fire in time when a fire catches, reducing losses.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of battery pack storage, and discloses a storage box for a battery pack PACK, which comprises a storage box body, a fixing mechanism is arranged in the storage box body, a sealing door is rotatably connected to the front side of the storage box body, and a fire extinguishing mechanism is arranged at the top of the storage box body. A temperature sensor is fixedly connected to the top in the storage box body, a smoke sensor is fixedly connected to the top in the storage box body, the fixing mechanism comprises a bearing table, and when the storage box is used, the battery pack PACK can be placed on the top of a placement frame through the arranged fixing mechanism when the battery pack PACK needs to be stored; according to the size of the battery pack PACK, the distance between the clamping plates can be adjusted under the action of the two-way threaded rod, the rotary knob and the threaded block, that is, the battery pack PACK can be fixed under the action of the clamping plates, so that the battery pack PACK is in a stable state at the top of the placing frame and does not shake due to external factors.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of battery pack storage, in particular to a storage box for a battery pack PACK. Background Art

[0002] A battery pack (PACK) refers to the process of connecting multiple lithium-ion single cells in series and parallel to form a battery module, and further assembling these modules into a battery pack that meets specific application requirements. During the production process of lithium batteries, unfinished lithium batteries need to be temporarily placed. The current common method is to stack lithium batteries together for storage, which will cause dust on the surface of the lithium batteries, affect safety, and affect the subsequent processing of the lithium batteries.

[0003] According to a storage box for a battery pack PACK published on the patent website (authorization publication number: CN112838307A), the storage box for the battery pack PACK includes a "box body, an air cooler, a fire alarm", etc. to store the battery pack PACK.

[0004] In view of the above description, the applicant believes that the following problems exist:

[0005] The battery pack PACK storage box utilizes a box body, an air cooler, a fire alarm, etc. to store the battery pack PACK. During use, the battery pack PACK is stacked in the box body and fixed with the help of springs and buffer plates. This fixing method will cause collisions between the battery packs PACK when the box body is subjected to external impact, and the stability and safety of the battery pack PACK cannot be guaranteed. In addition, the battery pack PACK cannot be stored separately, which affects safety. Therefore, the storage box needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a storage box for a battery pack PACK to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a storage box for a battery pack, comprising a storage box body, a fixing mechanism disposed inside the storage box body, a sealing door rotatably connected to the front side of the storage box body, a fire extinguishing mechanism disposed on the top of the storage box body, a temperature sensor fixedly connected to the top of the storage box body, and a smoke sensor fixedly connected to the top of the storage box body;

[0008] The fixing mechanism includes a load-bearing platform, which is fixedly connected to the inside of the storage box body, a placement rack fixedly connected to the top of the load-bearing platform, a two-way threaded rod rotatably connected to the inside of the load-bearing platform, a knob fixedly connected to the right side of the two-way threaded rod, a threaded block threadedly connected to the outer periphery of the two-way threaded rod, the threaded block slidably connected to the inside of the load-bearing platform, a splint fixedly connected to the top of the threaded block, and a fan fixedly connected to the inside of the load-bearing platform.

[0009] Preferably, the bidirectional threaded rod passes through the interior of the storage box body, and rotation grooves are respectively opened inside the storage box body and inside the load-bearing platform, and the two rotation grooves correspond to each other. The bidirectional threaded rod is rotatably connected in the rotation groove, so that the bidirectional threaded rod can rotate more stably under the action of the rotation groove.

[0010] Preferably, a sliding groove is provided inside the load-bearing platform, and the threaded block is slidably connected in the sliding groove, so that the bidirectional threaded rod can drive the threaded block to move more stably under the action of the sliding groove.

[0011] Preferably, the placement rack is L-shaped, a through hole is provided inside the placement rack, and a heat dissipation hole is provided inside the storage box body. The heat dissipation hole is rectangular, so that the wind blown out by the fan can dissipate the heat of the battery pack PACK through the through hole, and at the same time, the heat inside the storage box body can be discharged under the action of the heat dissipation hole.

[0012] Preferably, the clamping plate is rectangular, and an insulating protective pad is provided on the left side of the clamping plate, so that the battery pack PACK can be fixed under the action of the clamping plate to ensure the stability of the battery pack PACK.

[0013] Preferably, the fire extinguishing mechanism includes a storage box, which is fixedly connected to the top of the storage box body, a feeding port is fixedly connected to the top of the storage box, a delivery pipe is fixedly connected to the rear side of the storage box, a dry powder delivery pump is fixedly connected to the periphery of the delivery pipe, the dry powder delivery pump is fixedly connected to the top of the storage box body, a connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the inner side of the delivery pipe, a powder storage device is fixedly connected to the front side of the connecting pipe, a nozzle is fixedly connected to the front side of the powder storage device, and a connecting block is fixedly connected to the periphery of the delivery pipe.

[0014] Preferably, the connecting pipe runs through the interior of the storage box body, and the connecting block is fixedly connected to the rear side of the storage box body, so as to ensure the stability of the delivery pipe under the action of the connecting block.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a storage box for a battery pack PACK, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. The storage box for the battery pack PACK can be used to place the battery pack PACK on the top of the placement rack when the battery pack PACK needs to be stored through the provided fixing mechanism. According to the size of the battery pack PACK, the spacing between the clamping plates can be adjusted under the action of the bidirectional threaded rod, the knob and the threaded block, so that the battery pack PACK can be fixed under the action of the clamping plates, so that the battery pack PACK is in a stable state on the top of the placement rack and will not shake due to external factors. At the same time, under the action of the fan, the battery pack PACK can be cooled. Effective heat dissipation can prevent the battery pack PACK from reaching a dangerous high temperature, reduce the risk of fire, and thus improve the overall safety of the battery pack. In the process of fixing the battery pack PACK, the battery pack PACK is stored and fixed separately, and there will be no accumulation or squeezing between the battery packs PACK, further improving the safety and stability of storage.

[0017] 2. The storage box for the battery pack PACK can be equipped with a fire extinguishing mechanism. When the temperature sensor and the smoke sensor simultaneously monitor that the temperature inside the storage box body reaches the ignition temperature and detects smoke, the fire extinguishing dry powder in the storage box can be transported through the nozzle to the storage box body for fire extinguishing under the action of the dry powder delivery pump, the delivery pipe and the connecting pipe. The dry powder can be used to extinguish the fire source in time, reducing losses while ensuring the safety of other battery packs PACK. In addition, the dry powder fire extinguishing will not affect the battery pack PACK, and the safety is high. When the fire extinguishing work is carried out, the dry powder delivery pump is started, so that the dry powder delivery pump delivers the dry powder in the storage box through the delivery pipe and the connecting pipe to the powder storage device, and finally sprays it out through the nozzle to extinguish the fire. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without inventive work.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the fixed mechanism structure;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the load-bearing platform;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the load-bearing platform;

[0024] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the fire extinguishing mechanism structure;

[0025] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the conveying pipe.

[0026] In the figure: 1. Storage box body; 2. Fixing mechanism; 3. Sealing door; 4. Fire extinguishing mechanism; 5. Temperature sensor; 6. Smoke sensor; 21. Load-bearing platform; 22. Placement rack; 23. Knob; 24. Fan; 25. Bidirectional threaded rod; 26. Threaded block; 27. Clamp; 41. Storage box; 42. Feeding port; 43. Dry powder delivery pump; 44. Delivery pipe; 45. Connecting pipe; 46. Connecting block; 47. Powder storage device; 48. Spray nozzle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, indirect connection through an intermediate medium, internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0029] The utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0030] Example 1

[0031] See also Figure 1-7 The utility model provides a technical solution: a storage box for a battery pack PACK, comprising a storage box body 1, a fixing mechanism 2 is provided inside the storage box body 1, a sealing door 3 is rotatably connected to the front side of the storage box body 1, a fire extinguishing mechanism 4 is provided on the top of the storage box body 1, a temperature sensor 5 is fixedly connected to the top of the storage box body 1, and a smoke sensor 6 is fixedly connected to the top of the storage box body 1;

[0032] The fixing mechanism 2 includes a load-bearing platform 21, which is fixedly connected to the inside of the storage box body 1. A placement rack 22 is fixedly connected to the top of the load-bearing platform 21. A two-way threaded rod 25 is rotatably connected to the inside of the load-bearing platform 21. A knob 23 is fixedly connected to the right side of the two-way threaded rod 25. A threaded block 26 is threadedly connected to the outer periphery of the two-way threaded rod 25. The threaded block 26 is slidably connected to the inside of the load-bearing platform 21. A splint 27 is fixedly connected to the top of the threaded block 26. A fan 24 is fixedly connected to the inside of the load-bearing platform 21.

[0033] The bidirectional threaded rod 25 runs through the interior of the storage box body 1, and a rotation groove is respectively provided inside the storage box body 1 and the load-bearing platform 21, and the two rotation grooves correspond to each other. The bidirectional threaded rod 25 is rotatably connected in the rotation groove, so that the bidirectional threaded rod 25 can rotate more stably under the action of the rotation groove. A sliding groove is provided inside the load-bearing platform 21, and the threaded block 26 is slidably connected in the sliding groove, so that the bidirectional threaded rod 25 can drive the threaded block 26 to move more stably under the action of the sliding groove. The placement rack 22 is L-shaped, and a through hole is provided inside the placement rack 22. A heat dissipation hole is provided inside the storage box body 1. The heat dissipation hole is rectangular, so that the wind blown out by the fan 24 can dissipate the heat of the battery pack PACK through the through hole. At the same time, the heat inside the storage box body 1 can be discharged under the action of the heat dissipation hole. The splint 27 is rectangular, and an insulating protection pad is provided on the left side of the splint 27, so that the battery pack PACK can be fixed under the action of the splint 27 to ensure the stability of the battery pack PACK.

[0034] Example 2

[0035] See also Figure 1-7 , and on the basis of Example 1, the fire extinguishing mechanism 4 is further obtained to include a storage box 41, the storage box 41 is fixedly connected to the top of the storage box body 1, the top of the storage box 41 is fixedly connected with a feeding port 42, the rear side of the storage box 41 is fixedly connected with a delivery pipe 44, the periphery of the delivery pipe 44 is fixedly connected with a dry powder delivery pump 43, the dry powder delivery pump 43 is fixedly connected to the top of the storage box body 1, the inside of the delivery pipe 44 is fixedly connected with a connecting pipe 45, the front side of the connecting pipe 45 is fixedly connected with a powder storage device 47, the front side of the powder storage device 47 is fixedly connected with a nozzle 48, the periphery of the delivery pipe 44 is fixedly connected with a connecting block 46, the connecting pipe 45 runs through the interior of the storage box body 1, and the connecting block 46 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the storage box body 1, so as to ensure the stability of the delivery pipe 44 under the action of the connecting block 46.

[0036] In actual operation, when this device is used, when the battery pack PACK needs to be stored, first place a single battery pack PACK on the top of the placement rack 22, and according to the size of the battery pack PACK, turn the knob 23 to make the bidirectional threaded rod 25 drive the threaded block 26 to move in the slide groove inside the load-bearing platform 21, so that the threaded block 26 drives the clamping plate 27 to move, and adjust the spacing between the clamping plates 27 so that the left side of the clamping plate 27 and the right side of the battery pack PACK are in contact with each other. The battery pack PACK can be fixed under the action of the clamping plate 27, so that the battery pack PACK is in a stable state on the top of the placement rack 22. When the placement is completed, the sealing door 3 can be closed. During the storage process, start the fan 24, and the battery pack PACK on the top of the placement rack 22 can be cooled under the action of the fan 24. Effective heat dissipation can Prevent the battery pack PACK from reaching a dangerously high temperature, reduce the risk of fire, and thus improve the overall safety of the battery pack. When the temperature sensor 5 and the smoke sensor 6 simultaneously monitor that the temperature inside the storage box body 1 reaches the ignition temperature and detects smoke, the dry powder delivery pump 43 is started, so that the dry powder delivery pump 43 delivers the dry powder in the storage box 41 through the delivery pipe 44 and the connecting pipe 45 to the powder storage device 47, and finally sprays it out through the nozzle 48 to extinguish the fire. The dry powder can be used to extinguish the fire source in time, reducing losses while ensuring the safety of other battery packs PACK. At the same time, dry powder can be added to the storage box 41 under the action of the feeding port 42 to avoid affecting the progress and efficiency of the fire extinguishing work due to insufficient dry powder. The temperature sensor 5 and smoke sensor 6 used in this case are models: MLX90614 and CS-PYH respectively.

[0037] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or device. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or device comprising the element.

Claims

1. A storage box for a battery pack PACK, comprising a storage box body (1), characterized in that: A fixing mechanism (2) is provided inside the storage box body (1), a sealing door (3) is rotatably connected to the front side of the storage box body (1), a fire extinguishing mechanism (4) is provided on the top of the storage box body (1), a temperature sensor (5) is fixedly connected to the top of the storage box body (1), and a smoke sensor (6) is fixedly connected to the top of the storage box body (1); The fixing mechanism (2) includes a load-bearing platform (21), the load-bearing platform (21) is fixedly connected to the inside of the storage box body (1), the top of the load-bearing platform (21) is fixedly connected to a placement rack (22), the inside of the load-bearing platform (21) is rotatably connected to a bidirectional threaded rod (25), the right side of the bidirectional threaded rod (25) is fixedly connected to a knob (23), the outer periphery of the bidirectional threaded rod (25) is threadedly connected to a threaded block (26), the threaded block (26) is slidably connected to the inside of the load-bearing platform (21), the top of the threaded block (26) is fixedly connected to a splint (27), and the inside of the load-bearing platform (21) is fixedly connected to a fan (24).

2. A battery pack storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bidirectional threaded rod (25) passes through the interior of the storage box body (1). Rotation grooves are respectively provided inside the storage box body (1) and inside the load-bearing platform (21), and the two rotation grooves correspond to each other. The bidirectional threaded rod (25) is rotatably connected in the rotation grooves.

3. The battery pack storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sliding groove is provided inside the load-bearing platform (21), and the threaded block (26) is slidably connected in the sliding groove.

4. The battery pack storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The placement rack (22) is L-shaped, a through hole is provided inside the placement rack (22), and a heat dissipation hole is provided inside the storage box body (1), and the heat dissipation hole is rectangular.

5. The battery pack storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping plate (27) is rectangular, and an insulating protective pad is provided on the left side of the clamping plate (27).

6. The battery pack storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fire extinguishing mechanism (4) comprises a material storage box (41), the material storage box (41) is fixedly connected to the top of the storage box body (1), the top of the material storage box (41) is fixedly connected to a feeding port (42), the rear side of the material storage box (41) is fixedly connected to a delivery pipe (44), the periphery of the delivery pipe (44) is fixedly connected to a dry powder delivery pump (43), the dry powder delivery pump (43) is fixedly connected to the top of the storage box body (1), the inner side of the delivery pipe (44) is fixedly connected to a connecting pipe (45), the front side of the connecting pipe (45) is fixedly connected to a powder storage device (47), the front side of the powder storage device (47) is fixedly connected to a nozzle (48), and the periphery of the delivery pipe (44) is fixedly connected to a connecting block (46).

7. The battery pack storage box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting pipe (45) passes through the interior of the storage box body (1), and the connecting block (46) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the storage box body (1).

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    CN112838307A