Ventilation structure of energy storage cabinet
By designing a combined structure of the air inlet volute, separation chamber and purification chamber in the energy storage cabinet, the problem of incomplete ventilation of the energy storage cabinet is solved, efficient air purification and uniform cooling are achieved, preventing foreign objects from entering, and the safety of the energy storage cabinet is improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422011200.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-05
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-19
AI Technical Summary
The ventilation structure of traditional energy storage cabinets cannot achieve comprehensive and effective ventilation, and it is easy to cause dust and rainwater to enter the cabinet, posing safety hazards.
An energy storage cabinet ventilation structure is designed, including an air inlet volute, a separation chamber and a purification chamber. The external air is purified through the air inlet volute and then entered the inside of the cabinet body. The separation chamber and the purification chamber are used to remove impurities. There are multiple air outlets in the air duct to achieve uniform heat dissipation.
Efficient ventilation and prevent foreign objects from entering the cabinet, ensuring the air inside the energy storage cabinet is purified and uniformly cooled, and avoiding safety hazards.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of energy storage, in particular to a ventilation structure of an energy storage cabinet. Background Art
[0002] Industrial and commercial energy storage cabinets generate a large amount of heat during operation due to the heating of the battery cells. Therefore, this heat needs to be discharged from the cabinet in a timely manner to prevent heat accumulation, which can lead to temperature increases and pose safety hazards. Traditional industrial and commercial energy storage cabinets achieve ventilation within the cabinet by opening small holes or shutters in the walls, but this presents the following problems. On the one hand, the small holes or shutters generally only cover a small area of the cabinet, making it impossible to fully and effectively ventilate the cabinet. On the other hand, due to structural defects of the small holes or shutters, dust and rainwater can easily enter the cabinet during long-term outdoor operation, posing a safety hazard. Therefore, it is urgent to develop a ventilation structure that can solve the problems of effective ventilation and reliable protection. Utility Model Content
[0003] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, one of the objectives of the present invention is to provide an energy storage cabinet ventilation structure that has high ventilation efficiency and can prevent foreign matter from entering the cabinet.
[0004] One of the purposes of this utility model is achieved by the following technical solution:
[0005] A ventilation structure for an energy storage cabinet comprises a cabinet body and an air inlet volute, wherein the air inlet volute is fixed to the outside of the cabinet body, and the air inlet volute is provided with an air inlet, a separation chamber and a purification chamber, wherein the air inlet is communicated with the external environment, the separation chamber is annular and communicated with the air inlet, the separation chamber rotates the air entering the air inlet to separate out debris, and the purification chamber is communicated with the separation chamber, the cabinet body is provided with a through hole and an air duct communicated with the through hole, the air duct is located inside the cabinet body, and a plurality of air outlets are provided on the air duct, the purified air in the purification chamber enters the air duct through the through hole and flows along the air duct, and the plurality of air outlets introduce the purified air into the interior of the cabinet body.
[0006] Furthermore, the air inlet volute is also provided with a sewage outlet, and the sewage outlet is located at the bottom of the separation chamber.
[0007] Furthermore, the air inlet volute also includes a sewage discharge switch, which includes a baffle and an operating part that is transmission-connected to the baffle, the baffle is located in the sewage discharge port, and the operating part is located outside the air inlet volute.
[0008] Furthermore, the operating part is fixedly connected to the baffle, and the operating part is rotatably mounted on the outer cover of the air inlet volute. The operating part drives the baffle to rotate in the sewage outlet to switch the sewage outlet between a closed state and an open state.
[0009] Furthermore, the air duct includes an upper air duct and a central air duct connected to the upper air duct, the upper air duct is located at the top of the cabinet, and the central air duct is located on the inner side wall of the cabinet.
[0010] Furthermore, the upper air duct is perpendicular to the central air duct.
[0011] Furthermore, a plurality of air outlets are arranged at the lower end of the upper air duct.
[0012] Furthermore, the plurality of air outlets are arranged on both sides of the central air duct.
[0013] Furthermore, the air ducts are symmetrically arranged inside the cabinet.
[0014] Furthermore, there are two air inlet volutes, which are respectively fixed on both sides of the cabinet, and are respectively connected to the two ends of the air duct.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the air inlet volute of the ventilation structure of the energy storage cabinet of the present invention is fixed on the outside of the cabinet body, and the air inlet volute is provided with an air inlet, a separation chamber and a purification chamber. The air inlet is connected to the external environment, and the separation chamber is annular and connected to the air inlet. The separation chamber rotates the wind entering the air inlet to separate out debris, and the purification chamber is connected to the separation chamber. The cabinet body is provided with a through hole and an air duct connected to the through hole. The air duct is located inside the cabinet body, and a plurality of air outlets are provided on the air duct. The purified air in the purification chamber enters the air duct through the through hole and flows along the air duct. The multiple air outlets introduce the purified air into the cabinet body. Through the above design, the air inlet volute separates the debris in the incoming air to prevent foreign matter from entering the cabinet body; the multiple air outlets introduce the purified air into the cabinet body, and the ventilation efficiency is high. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the ventilation structure of the energy storage cabinet of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the energy storage cabinet ventilation structure;
[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the air inlet volute of the energy storage cabinet ventilation structure;
[0019] Figure 4 Figure 3 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the air inlet volute;
[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the internal air guide plate of the energy storage cabinet ventilation structure;
[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Another perspective view of the air deflector;
[0022] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A partial three-dimensional view of the interior of the energy storage cabinet ventilation structure.
[0023] In the figure: 10, cabinet; 11, through hole; 20, air inlet volute; 21, outer cover; 210, air inlet; 211, sewage outlet; 212, vent; 213, purification chamber; 214, separation chamber; 22, sewage switch; 220, baffle; 221, operating part; 23, exhaust duct; 230, conveying channel; 30, upper air duct; 40, central air duct; 50, air guide plate; 51, first guide plate; 510, first plate body; 511, first side plate; 52, air outlet; 53, second guide plate; 530, second plate body; 531, second side plate; 54, third guide plate; 60, connecting chamber. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] 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.
[0025] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" another component, it may be directly on the other component or there may be another intermediate component through which it is fixed. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it may be directly connected to the other component or there may be another intermediate component at the same time. When a component is considered to be "set on" another component, it may be directly set on the other component or there may be another intermediate component at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only.
[0026] 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 invention pertains. The terms used herein in the specification of this invention are intended only to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0027] See also Figures 1 to 2The utility model provides a ventilation structure for an energy storage cabinet, including a cabinet body 10 and an air inlet volute 20. The air inlet volute 20 removes impurities from the external air and transports it to the interior of the cabinet body 10. An air duct is provided inside the cabinet body 10 for transporting gas. The air duct is provided with a plurality of air outlets 52. The plurality of air outlets 52 are arranged along the air duct so that the gas enters the interior of the cabinet body 10 during the transport process for heat dissipation.
[0028] Through holes 11 are provided on both sides of the cabinet body 10 . The two through holes 11 are located at the top of the side walls of the cabinet body 10 . The two through holes 11 are communicated with the two air inlet volutes 20 respectively.
[0029] Please continue reading Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 The air inlet volute 20 includes an outer cover 21, a sewage switch 22 and an exhaust pipe 23. The outer cover 21 is in the shape of a turbine. The outer cover 21 is provided with an air inlet 210, a sewage outlet 211, a vent 212, a purification chamber 213 and a separation chamber 214.
[0030] The outer cover 21 is provided with an air inlet 210, a sewage outlet 211, a vent 212, a purification chamber 213 and a separation chamber 214. The opening of the air inlet 210 faces downward for the entry of external air. The air inlet 210 is connected to the separation chamber 214, which is annular in shape. Air flows in the separation chamber 214 and performs centrifugal motion. Impurities such as catkins, leaves, and rainwater in the air are separated from the air under the action of inertia, and the impurities are deposited at the sewage outlet 211 at the bottom of the separation chamber 214. The purified air enters the purification chamber 213 and enters the cabinet 10 through the exhaust duct 23. The sewage outlet 211 is located at the bottom of the separation chamber 214 and is used to discharge impurities. The purification chamber 213 is circular and located on one side of the separation chamber 214. The purification chamber 213 is connected to the separation chamber 214.
[0031] The exhaust pipe 23 is fixed inside the outer cover 21 . The exhaust pipe 23 is a hollow structure. A conveying channel 230 is formed inside the exhaust pipe 23 . The conveying channel 230 is communicated with the purification chamber 213 .
[0032] The sewage switch 22 is used to control the opening and closing of the sewage outlet 211. The sewage switch 22 includes a baffle 220 and an operating unit 221, which is transmission-connected to the baffle 220. The baffle 220 is located in the sewage outlet 211, and the operating unit 221 controls the rotation of the baffle 220. Specifically, the operating unit 221 is rotatably mounted on the side wall of the sewage outlet 211. The baffle 220 is fixedly connected to the operating unit 221, and the operating unit 221 drives the baffle 220 to rotate. When the baffle 220 is horizontal, the sewage outlet 211 is closed; when the baffle 220 is vertical, the sewage outlet 211 is open.
[0033] Please continue reading Figure 5 as well as Figure 7A ventilation structure for an energy storage cabinet also includes an air deflector 50 fixed to the interior of the cabinet 10 to form an air duct that communicates with the delivery channel 230. The air ducts are symmetrically arranged within the cabinet 10 and include an upper air duct 30 and a central air duct 40. The upper air duct 30 is located at the top of the cabinet 10 and extends from one end to the other. The central air duct 40 is located on the inner wall of the cabinet 10, perpendicular to the upper air duct 30, and the top of the central air duct 40 communicates with the middle of the upper air duct 30.
[0034] The air guide plate 50 includes a first guide plate 51 , a second guide plate 53 , and a third guide plate 54 .
[0035] The first guide plate 51 includes a first plate body 510 and two first side panels 511. The two first side panels 511 are parallel to each other and extend from both sides of the first plate body 510. The two first side panels 511, the first plate body 510, and the inner wall of the cabinet 10 form a central air duct 40. Each first side panel 511 is vertically provided with multiple air outlets 52. These outlets 52 are used to input air along the height direction to improve heat dissipation efficiency.
[0036] The second guide plate 53 includes a second plate body 530 and a second side plate 531. The second plate body 530 and the second side plate 531 are fixedly connected and perpendicular to each other. The second plate body 530, the second side plate 531, the top wall of the cabinet 10, and the side walls of the cabinet 10 form the upper air duct 30. A plurality of air outlets 52 are provided on the second side plate 531 and are located at the bottom of the upper air duct 30.
[0037] The third guide plate 54 is located at the end of the second guide plate 53 , and the third guide plate 54 forms a connecting chamber 60 . The third guide plate 54 is fixed to the inner wall of the cabinet 10 , and the third guide plate 54 and the inner wall of the cabinet 10 together form the connecting chamber 60 , which is connected to the vent 212 .
[0038] When the energy storage cabinet ventilation structure is used, external air enters the separation chamber 214 through the air inlet 210. The air flows in the separation chamber 214 and performs centrifugal motion. Under the action of inertia, impurities such as catkins, leaves, and rainwater in the air are separated from the air. The impurities are deposited at the sewage outlet 211 at the bottom of the separation chamber 214. The purified air enters the purification chamber 213 and enters the upper air duct 30 and the central air duct 40 through the exhaust pipe 23. The purified air enters the cabinet body 10 from the air outlet 52 of the upper air duct 30 and the central air duct 40, so that the air is evenly distributed in the energy storage cabinet, achieving uniform cooling.
[0039] Impurities deposited at the bottom of the separation chamber 214 are regularly discharged from the drain outlet 211 . The baffle 220 is rotated to open the drain outlet 211 and discharge the impurities.
[0040] The energy storage cabinet ventilation structure of the present application purifies dust, catkins, rainwater, etc. in the unclean air outside the cabinet body 10 on the one hand, and on the other hand, the internal air duct realizes uniform distribution of air in the energy storage cabinet, thereby achieving uniform cooling.
[0041] The above embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present invention. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art will be able to make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present invention. These modifications and improvements are equivalent to those made to the above embodiments based on the essential technology of the present invention and fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A ventilation structure for an energy storage cabinet, comprising a cabinet body, characterized in that: The ventilation structure of the energy storage cabinet also includes an air inlet volute, which is fixed to the outside of the cabinet body. The air inlet volute is provided with an air inlet, a separation chamber and a purification chamber. The air inlet is communicated with the external environment. The separation chamber is annular and communicated with the air inlet. The separation chamber rotates the air entering the air inlet to separate out debris. The purification chamber is communicated with the separation chamber. The cabinet body is provided with a through hole and an air duct communicated with the through hole. The air duct is located inside the cabinet body. A plurality of air outlets are provided on the air duct. The purified air in the purification room enters the air duct through the through hole and flows along the air duct. The plurality of air outlets introduce the purified air into the interior of the cabinet body.
2. The energy storage cabinet ventilation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air inlet volute is also provided with a sewage outlet, and the sewage outlet is located at the bottom of the separation chamber.
3. The energy storage cabinet ventilation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air inlet volute further includes a sewage discharge switch, which includes a baffle and an operating portion transmission-connected to the baffle, the baffle being located in the sewage discharge port, and the operating portion being located outside the air inlet volute.
4. The energy storage cabinet ventilation structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The operating part is fixedly connected to the baffle, and the operating part is rotatably mounted on the outer cover of the air inlet volute. The operating part drives the baffle to rotate in the sewage outlet so that the sewage outlet is switched between a closed state and an open state.
5. The energy storage cabinet ventilation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air duct includes an upper air duct and a central air duct connected to the upper air duct. The upper air duct is located at the top of the cabinet, and the central air duct is located on the inner side wall of the cabinet.
6. The energy storage cabinet ventilation structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper air duct is perpendicular to the central air duct.
7. The energy storage cabinet ventilation structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The plurality of air outlets are arranged at the lower end of the upper air duct.
8. The energy storage cabinet ventilation structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The plurality of air outlets are arranged on both sides of the central air duct.
9. The energy storage cabinet ventilation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air ducts are symmetrically arranged inside the cabinet.
10. The energy storage cabinet ventilation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two air inlet volutes, which are respectively fixed on both sides of the cabinet body, and are respectively connected to the two ends of the air duct.