Locking piece with conductive function and energy storage battery

By using conductive locks in energy storage batteries, the inverter module and battery module is electrically connected and fixed, which solves the problem of messy wiring harness and improves production efficiency and electromagnetic compatibility.

CN223285214UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-29ICON ENERGY SYSTEM (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422707813.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-06
Publication Date
2025-08-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-06

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Technical Problem

The internal wiring harness of the energy storage machine is messy, which leads to high assembly difficulty and serious electromagnetic compatibility interference, reducing production efficiency.

Method used

The inverter module is electrically connected to the battery module with conductive function, reducing the use of internal wiring harness, and preventing current leakage through an insulated sleeve, thereby achieving electrical connection and fixing.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the difficulty of wiring the internal wiring harness of energy storage batteries, improves production efficiency, reduces electromagnetic compatibility interference, and ensures safe and stable operation.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a locking piece with a conductive function and an energy storage battery. The locking piece with the conductive function is used for being installed in the energy storage battery, the first end of the locking piece with the conductive function is used for being connected with an inverter module of the energy storage battery, and the second end of the locking piece with the conductive function is used for being connected with a battery module of the energy storage battery, so that the inverter module is fixed to the battery module; and the locking piece with the conductive function is an electric conductor, so that the locking piece with the conductive function is used for electrically connecting the inverter module with the battery module. The locking piece with the conductive function not only can reduce interference to electromagnetic compatibility, but also can improve production efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of energy storage batteries, and in particular to a locking component with a conductive function and an energy storage battery. Background Art

[0002] In related technologies, energy storage systems have complex internal structures, including multiple stacked and interconnected electronic modules and components that require electrical connections for power and communication. Currently, these connections rely primarily on wiring harnesses, which results in a large number of wiring harnesses of varying sizes within the energy storage system. Furthermore, the confined space within the system makes wiring difficult, resulting in a crisscrossing pattern. This leads to a cluttered internal wiring harness and makes assembly difficult. This not only seriously interferes with the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of the energy storage system but also reduces production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the present disclosure is to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art and to provide a locking component and an energy storage battery with a conductive function that can not only reduce interference with electromagnetic compatibility but also improve production efficiency.

[0004] The purpose of this disclosure is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] A locking member with a conductive function, for installation in an energy storage battery, wherein a first end of the locking member with a conductive function is used to connect to an inverter module of the energy storage battery, and a second end of the locking member with a conductive function is used to connect to a battery module of the energy storage battery, thereby fixing the inverter module to the battery module;

[0006] The locking member with a conductive function is a conductor, so that the locking member with a conductive function is used to electrically connect the inverter module and the battery module.

[0007] In one embodiment, an insulating sleeve is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the locking element having a conductive function.

[0008] In one embodiment, the locking element with conductive function is a columnar structure.

[0009] In one embodiment, the locking member having a conductive function is a copper stud.

[0010] In one embodiment, the number of the locking components with conductive function is two.

[0011] An energy storage battery comprises an inverter module, a battery module, and a locking member with a conductive function as described in any of the above embodiments, wherein a first end of the locking member with a conductive function is connected to the inverter module of the energy storage battery, and a second end of the locking member with a conductive function is connected to the battery module of the energy storage battery, so that the inverter module is fixed to the battery module, and the locking member with a conductive function electrically connects the inverter module and the battery module.

[0012] In one embodiment, the circuit board of the inverter module is detachably connected to the first end of the locking member having a conductive function.

[0013] In one embodiment, the energy storage battery further includes a first fastener, the circuit board is provided with a first fixing hole, the first end of the locking component with a conductive function is provided with a first threaded hole corresponding to the first fixing hole, and the first fastener is sequentially passed through the first fixing hole and the first threaded hole, so that the first fastener is threadedly connected to the circuit board and the first end of the locking component with a conductive function, respectively.

[0014] In one embodiment, a positioning hole is formed in the battery management system board of the battery module, and a positioning flange is protruded from the second end of the conductive locking member. The positioning flange is arranged in the positioning hole and welded to the battery management system board.

[0015] In one embodiment, the energy storage battery further includes a mounting bracket, a pad, and a bent portion formed on the pad. The mounting bracket is mounted and fixed to the battery module, and the bent portion is arranged between the inverter module and the mounting bracket so that the pad is mounted and fixed between the inverter module and the battery module.

[0016] In one embodiment, the backing plate is provided with a position-avoiding hole corresponding to the locking member with a conductive function, and the locking member with a conductive function is passed through the position-avoiding hole.

[0017] In one embodiment, the pad and the bent portion are an integrally formed structure.

[0018] In one embodiment, the energy storage battery further includes a soft rubber pad, which is disposed between the mounting bracket and the bent portion, and two side surfaces of the soft rubber pad are respectively in contact with the mounting bracket and the bent portion.

[0019] In one embodiment, the power input end of the inverter module is located in the first fixing hole, so that when the first end of the locking part with a conductive function is connected to the circuit board, the power input end of the inverter module is electrically connected to the first end of the locking part with a conductive function; the power output end of the battery module is located in the positioning hole, so that when the second end of the locking part with a conductive function is connected to the battery management system board, the power output end of the battery module is electrically connected to the second end of the locking part with a conductive function, so that the inverter module is electrically connected to the battery module through the locking part with a conductive function.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present disclosure has at least the following advantages:

[0021] The above-mentioned locking member with a conductive function, since the first end of the locking member with a conductive function is used to connect with the inverter module of the energy storage battery, and the second end of the locking member with a conductive function is used to connect with the battery module of the energy storage battery, so that the inverter module is fixed to the battery module, and the locking member with a conductive function is a conductor, so that the locking member with a conductive function is used to electrically connect the inverter module with the battery module, so that the above-mentioned locking member with a conductive function can lock and fix the inverter module to the battery module while also transmitting power from the battery module to the inverter module. Compared with the energy storage machine of the above-mentioned related technology, the locking member with a conductive function disclosed in the present invention can effectively reduce the usage of the internal wiring harness of the energy storage battery, thereby reducing the difficulty of routing the internal wiring harness of the energy storage battery, thereby greatly reducing the difficulty of assembling the energy storage battery, effectively improving the production efficiency of the energy storage battery, and at the same time reducing interference with electromagnetic compatibility. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate certain embodiments of the present disclosure and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of an energy storage battery according to one embodiment;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of the energy storage battery shown;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the energy storage battery shown;

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the energy storage battery shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] To facilitate understanding of the present disclosure, a more comprehensive description of the present disclosure will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings illustrate preferred embodiments of the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure.

[0028] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation methods.

[0029] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains. The terms used herein in the specification of this disclosure are intended only to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this disclosure. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0030] In order to better understand the technical solutions and beneficial effects of the present disclosure, the present disclosure is further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments:

[0031] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, a locking member 100 with a conductive function in one embodiment is used to be installed in an energy storage battery 10. The first end of the locking member 100 with a conductive function is used to connect to the inverter module 200 of the energy storage battery 10, and the second end of the locking member 100 with a conductive function is used to connect to the battery module 300 of the energy storage battery 10, so that the inverter module 200 is fixed to the battery module 300. The locking member 100 with a conductive function is a conductor, so that the locking member 100 with a conductive function is used to electrically connect the inverter module 200 and the battery module 300, so that the conductive locking member 100 The locking component 100 with an electrical function can not only lock and fix the inverter module 200 to the battery module 300, but also transmit the power of the battery module 300 to the inverter module 200. Compared with the energy storage machine of the above-mentioned related art, the locking component 100 with a conductive function disclosed in the present invention can effectively reduce the use of the internal wiring harness of the energy storage battery 10, thereby reducing the difficulty of routing the internal wiring harness of the energy storage battery 10, thereby greatly reducing the difficulty of assembling the energy storage battery 10, effectively improving the production efficiency of the energy storage battery 10, and at the same time reducing interference with electromagnetic compatibility.

[0032] In this embodiment, the first end of the locking member 100 with a conductive function is fixed to the inverter module 200, and the second end of the locking member 100 with a conductive function is fixed to the battery module 300, so that the inverter module 200 is locked and fixed to the battery module 300 through the locking member 100 with a conductive function, and the first end of the locking member 100 with a conductive function is electrically connected to the inverter module 200, and the second end of the locking member 100 with a conductive function is electrically connected to the battery module 300, so that the inverter module 200 is electrically connected to the battery module 300 through the locking member 100 with a conductive function, so that the locking member 100 with a conductive function can lock and fix the inverter module 200 to the battery module 300 while also transmitting power from the battery module 300 to the inverter module 200.

[0033] The above-mentioned locking member 100 with a conductive function is used to connect the inverter module 200 of the energy storage battery 10 with a first end thereof and the battery module 300 of the energy storage battery 10 with a second end thereof, so that the inverter module 200 of the energy storage battery 10 is fixed to the battery module 300 of the energy storage battery 10. The locking member 100 with a conductive function is a conductor, so that the locking member 100 with a conductive function is used to electrically connect the inverter module 200 and the battery module 300, so that the above-mentioned locking member 100 with a conductive function is fixed to the battery module 300 of the energy storage battery 10 with a first end thereof and the battery module 300 of the energy storage battery 10 with a second end thereof. The locking component 100 with an electrical function can not only lock and fix the inverter module 200 to the battery module 300, but also transmit the power of the battery module 300 to the inverter module 200. Compared with the energy storage machine of the above-mentioned related art, the locking component 100 with a conductive function disclosed in the present invention can effectively reduce the use of the internal wiring harness of the energy storage battery 10, thereby reducing the difficulty of routing the internal wiring harness of the energy storage battery 10, thereby greatly reducing the difficulty of assembling the energy storage battery 10, effectively improving the production efficiency of the energy storage battery 10, and at the same time reducing interference with electromagnetic compatibility.

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, an insulating sleeve 110 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the locking member 100 having a conductive function, so that when the battery module 300 transmits power to the inverter module 200, the insulating sleeve 110 can effectively prevent current leakage or short circuit, thereby ensuring the safe and stable operation of the energy storage battery 10, and greatly improving the safety of the energy storage battery 10.

[0035] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the locking member 100 with a conductive function is in a columnar structure, so that the locking member 100 with a conductive function can have a better locking and fixing ability.

[0036] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the locking member 100 with a conductive function is a copper stud, so that the locking member 100 with a conductive function has high rigidity and good conductive performance.

[0037] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the number of the locking members 100 with a conductive function is two, so as to improve the power transmission capability of the battery module 300 and further reduce the amount of wiring harness used in the energy storage battery 10 .

[0038] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the present disclosure also provides an energy storage battery 10, including an inverter module 200, a battery module 300 and a locking member 100 with a conductive function as described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the first end of the locking member 100 with a conductive function is connected to the inverter module 200 of the energy storage battery 10, and the second end of the locking member 100 with a conductive function is connected to the battery module 300 of the energy storage battery 10, and the locking member 100 with a conductive function fixes the inverter module 200 to the battery module 300, and the locking member 100 with a conductive function electrically connects the inverter module 200 and the battery module 300. The conductive locking member 100 is connected so that the conductive locking member 100 can not only lock and fix the inverter module 200 to the battery module 300, but also transmit the power of the battery module 300 to the inverter module 200. Compared with the energy storage device of the related art, the conductive locking member 100 disclosed in the present invention can effectively reduce the use of the internal wiring harness of the energy storage battery 10, thereby reducing the difficulty of routing the internal wiring harness of the energy storage battery 10, thereby greatly reducing the difficulty of assembling the energy storage battery 10, effectively improving the production efficiency of the energy storage battery 10, and at the same time reducing interference with electromagnetic compatibility.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the circuit board 210 of the inverter module 200 is detachably connected to the first end of the locking member 100 having a conductive function, so as to facilitate the replacement of the inverter module, thereby reducing the difficulty of installing the inverter module 200 and improving the production efficiency of the energy storage battery 10.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the energy storage battery 10 further includes a first fastener 400, the circuit board 210 of the inverter module 200 is provided with a first fixing hole 211, and the first end of the locking member 100 with a conductive function is provided with a first threaded hole 120 corresponding to the first fixing hole 211. The first fastener 400 is sequentially inserted into the first fixing hole 211 and the first threaded hole 120, so that the first fastener 400 is threadedly connected to the circuit board 210 and the first end of the locking member 100 with a conductive function, respectively, so that the difficulty of installing the inverter module 200 is reduced, thereby improving the production efficiency of the energy storage battery 10.

[0041] like Figure 3As shown, in one embodiment, a positioning hole 311 is provided on the battery management system board 310 of the battery module 300, and a positioning flange 130 is protruded from the second end of the locking component 100 with a conductive function. The positioning flange 130 is arranged in the positioning hole 311 and welded to the battery management system board 310, so that the second end of the locking component 100 with a conductive function can be quickly positioned and installed on the battery management system board 310 through the positioning hole 311 and fixed, so that the inverter module 200 can be locked and fixed on the battery module 300 through the locking component 100 with a conductive function.

[0042] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the inner wall of the positioning hole 311 is covered with copper foil (not shown) so that the battery module 300 can better conduct electricity to the locking component 100 with a conductive function.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the energy storage battery 10 further includes a mounting bracket 500, a pad 700, and a bent portion 800 formed on the pad 700. The mounting bracket 500 is mounted and fixed to the battery module 300. The bent portion 800 is provided between the inverter module 200 and the mounting bracket 500, so that the pad 700 is mounted and fixed between the inverter module 200 and the battery module 300. The pad 700 can control the distance between the inverter module 200 and the battery module 300 within a preset range through the bent portion 800, so as to facilitate the installation of the locking component 100 with a conductive function.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the energy storage battery 10 further includes a second fastener 600, the mounting bracket 500 is provided with a second threaded hole 510, the circuit board 210 is further provided with a second fixing hole 212, and the bent portion 800 is provided with a third fixing hole 810. The second fastener 600 is sequentially passed through the second fixing hole 212, the third fixing hole 810, and the second threaded hole 510 and is screwed to the mounting bracket 500, so as to facilitate the installation and removal of the inverter module 200, thereby reducing the difficulty of replacing the inverter module 200, thereby reducing the difficulty of maintaining the energy storage battery 10.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the pad 700 is provided with a avoidance hole 710 corresponding to the locking component 100 with a conductive function, and the locking component 100 with a conductive function is passed through the avoidance hole 710, so that the pad 700 can provide an installation space for the locking component 100 with a conductive function.

[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the pad 700 and the bending portion 800 are an integrally formed structure, so that the pad 700 can be fixedly connected to the bending portion 800 more compactly.

[0047] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the soft rubber pad 900 is arranged between the mounting bracket 500 and the bent portion 800, and the two side surfaces of the soft rubber pad 900 are respectively in contact with the mounting bracket 500 and the bent portion 800, so that the soft rubber pad 900 can play a supporting and buffering role, so that when the height of the locking member 100 with a conductive function exceeds a preset height, it can effectively avoid the circuit board 210 of the inverter module 200 being subjected to excessive squeezing force due to excessive locking force of the locking member 100 with a conductive function, resulting in damage or even destruction of the circuit board 210, thereby improving the production quality of the energy storage battery 10.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the power input end of the inverter module 200 is located in the first fixing hole 211, so that when the first end of the locking member 100 with a conductive function is connected to the circuit board 210, the power input end of the inverter module 200 is electrically connected to the first end of the locking member 100 with a conductive function, and the power output end of the battery module 300 is located in the positioning hole 311, so that when the second end of the locking member 100 with a conductive function is connected to the battery management system board 310, the power output end of the battery module 300 is electrically connected to the second end of the locking member 100 with a conductive function, so that the inverter module 200 is electrically connected to the first end of the locking member 100 with a conductive function. The inverter module 200 is electrically connected to the battery module 300 via a locking member 100 with a conductive function, so that the locking member 100 with a conductive function can transmit the power of the battery module 300 to the inverter module 200. Compared with the energy storage machine of the above-mentioned related technology, the locking member 100 with a conductive function disclosed in the present invention can effectively reduce the use of the internal wiring harness of the energy storage battery 10, greatly reduce the difficulty of routing the internal wiring harness of the energy storage battery 10, and thus greatly reduce the difficulty of assembling the energy storage battery 10, effectively improve the production efficiency of the energy storage battery 10, and at the same time reduce interference with electromagnetic compatibility.

[0049] Compared with the prior art, the present disclosure has at least the following advantages:

[0050] The energy storage battery 10 is configured such that the first end of the conductive locking member 100 is connected to the inverter module 200 of the energy storage battery 10, and the second end of the conductive locking member 100 is connected to the battery module 300 of the energy storage battery 10, so that the inverter module 200 of the energy storage battery 10 is fixed to the battery module 300 of the energy storage battery 10. The conductive locking member 100 is a conductor, so that the conductive locking member 100 is used to electrically connect the inverter module 200 to the battery module 300, so that the conductive locking member 100 is connected to the inverter module 200 and the battery module 300, so that the conductive locking member 100 is connected ... The locking component 100 can not only lock and fix the inverter module 200 to the battery module 300, but also transmit the power of the battery module 300 to the inverter module 200. Compared with the energy storage machine of the above-mentioned related art, the locking component 100 with a conductive function disclosed in the present invention can effectively reduce the use of the internal wiring harness of the energy storage battery 10, thereby reducing the difficulty of routing the internal wiring harness of the energy storage battery 10, thereby greatly reducing the difficulty of assembling the energy storage battery 10, effectively improving the production efficiency of the energy storage battery 10, and at the same time reducing interference with electromagnetic compatibility.

[0051] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present disclosure. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the disclosed patent. It should be noted that a person of ordinary skill in the art may make various modifications and improvements without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of the disclosed patent shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A conductive locking member for installation in an energy storage battery, wherein a first end of the conductive locking member is connected to an inverter module of the energy storage battery, and a second end of the conductive locking member is connected to a battery module of the energy storage battery, thereby securing the inverter module to the battery module. It is characterized by: The locking member with a conductive function is a conductor, so that the locking member with a conductive function is used to electrically connect the inverter module and the battery module.

2. The locking element with conductive function according to claim 1, characterized in that: An insulating sleeve is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the locking member having a conductive function.

3. The locking element with conductive function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking element with conductive function is a columnar structure; and / or, The locking element with conductive function is a copper stud; and / or, The number of the locking components with conductive function is two.

4. An energy storage battery, characterized in that: The invention comprises an inverter module, a battery module and a locking member with a conductive function as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first end of the locking member with a conductive function is connected to the inverter module of the energy storage battery, and the second end of the locking member with a conductive function is connected to the battery module of the energy storage battery, so that the inverter module is fixed to the battery module, and the locking member with a conductive function electrically connects the inverter module and the battery module.

5. The energy storage battery according to claim 4, characterized in that: The circuit board of the inverter module is detachably connected to the first end of the locking member having a conductive function.

6. The energy storage battery according to claim 5, characterized in that: The energy storage battery also includes a first fastener, the circuit board is provided with a first fixing hole, the first end of the locking member with a conductive function is provided with a first threaded hole corresponding to the first fixing hole, and the first fastener is sequentially passed through the first fixing hole and the first threaded hole, so that the first fastener is threadedly connected to the circuit board and the first end of the locking member with a conductive function, respectively.

7. The energy storage battery according to claim 6, characterized in that: The battery management system board of the battery module is provided with a positioning hole, and the second end of the locking member with a conductive function is provided with a positioning flange, which is arranged in the positioning hole and welded to the battery management system board.

8. The energy storage battery according to claim 4, characterized in that: The energy storage battery also includes a mounting bracket, a pad and a bent portion formed on the pad. The mounting bracket is mounted and fixed to the battery module. The bent portion is arranged between the inverter module and the mounting bracket so that the pad is mounted and fixed between the inverter module and the battery module.

9. The energy storage battery according to claim 8, characterized in that: The backing plate is provided with a position-avoiding hole corresponding to the locking member with a conductive function, and the locking member with a conductive function is passed through the position-avoiding hole; and / or, The pad and the bent portion are integrally formed; and / or, The energy storage battery further includes a soft rubber pad, which is arranged between the mounting bracket and the bent portion, and two side surfaces of the soft rubber pad are respectively in contact with the mounting bracket and the bent portion.

10. The energy storage battery according to claim 7, characterized in that: The power input end of the inverter module is located in the first fixing hole, so that when the first end of the locking part with a conductive function is connected to the circuit board, the power input end of the inverter module is electrically connected to the first end of the locking part with a conductive function; the power output end of the battery module is located in the positioning hole, so that when the second end of the locking part with a conductive function is connected to the battery management system board, the power output end of the battery module is electrically connected to the second end of the locking part with a conductive function, so that the inverter module is electrically connected to the battery module through the locking part with a conductive function.