Battery connecting copper bar

By designing a battery connection copper busbar that integrates multiple connection bodies and bending blocks, the problem of poor conductivity in the connection of multiple battery cells is solved, a more stable electrical connection is achieved, and the conductivity and safety of the new energy battery system are improved.

CN223378389UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-23DONGGUAN CITY CHUNQIU HARDWARE ELECTRONICS SCI& TECH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422010851.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-19
Publication Date
2025-09-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-19

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, multiple cells of new energy batteries need to be connected by separate copper busbars arranged in parallel, which affects the conductivity.

Method used

A battery connection copper busbar is designed, which integrates multiple connection bodies and bending blocks to form an installation space that matches the battery cells. It is connected by rivets or screws to achieve a stable electrical connection of multiple battery cells.

Benefits of technology

The conductivity and stability of the battery connection copper busbar are improved, ensuring smooth current transmission and enhancing the safety and stability of the battery system.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a battery connecting copper bar, which is suitable for electrical connection among a plurality of battery cells and comprises a connecting piece, a first connecting main body and a second connecting main body are connected onto the connecting piece, the first connecting main body protrudes out of the connecting piece along the length direction of the connecting piece, and the second connecting main body protrudes out of the connecting piece along the width direction of the connecting piece. The first connecting main body comprises a first bending block connected to the connecting piece, the second connecting main body comprises a second bending block connected to the connecting piece, and a mounting space matched with the battery cell is formed in the connecting piece by virtue of the first bending block and the second bending block; one end of the first bending block is bent towards the direction far away from the mounting space and forms a first connecting block used for connecting a battery cell, and one end of the second bending block is bent towards the direction far away from the mounting space and forms a second connecting block used for connecting the battery cell. According to the battery connecting copper bar disclosed by the utility model, a plurality of connecting copper bars are integrated, so that the connection conductivity of a plurality of battery cells is increased, and the connection is more stable.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electrical components, in particular to a battery connecting copper busbar. Background Art

[0002] As a core component of new energy vehicles, the development of battery technology directly impacts the prospects of the entire industry. New energy power batteries consist of multiple cells forming a module, and multiple modules are combined to form a power battery. The series connection of multiple modules necessitates conductive connections. Currently, new energy vehicles primarily utilize flexible copper busbars for series connection. These busbars offer excellent conductivity, outer insulation protection, and a flexible structure in the middle that buffers stress during driving, ensuring vehicle safety and stability. As a key conductive component in battery systems, copper busbars have a significant impact on the stability and safety of the entire battery system. Copper busbar flexible connections are used in a wide range of applications, including but not limited to transformer installation, high- and low-voltage switchgear, vacuum electrical equipment, enclosed busbars, connections between generators and busbars, rectifiers, rectifiers and disconnectors, and between busbars. These copper busbars play a vital role in new energy vehicles, energy storage systems, and power distribution systems, ensuring smooth current transmission and safe system operation.

[0003] In the existing technology, when connecting multiple battery cells of new energy batteries, the copper busbar generally only connects two adjacent battery cells. The connection of multiple battery cells requires multiple copper busbars to be separated and arranged in parallel. The branch interfaces of multiple battery cells are not on the same copper busbar, which will affect their conductivity.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a battery connection copper busbar that can integrate multiple copper busbars to increase its conductivity. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a battery connection copper busbar that can integrate multiple copper busbars to increase its conductivity.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a battery connecting copper bus, which is suitable for electrical connection between multiple battery cells, including a connecting piece, on which a first connecting body and a second connecting body are connected, the first connecting body protrudes from the connecting piece along the length direction of the connecting piece, and the second connecting body protrudes from the connecting piece along the width direction of the connecting piece, the first connecting body includes a first bending block connected to the connecting piece, and the second connecting body includes a second bending block connected to the connecting piece, and an installation space that cooperates with the battery cell is formed in the connecting piece by means of the first bending block and the second bending block; one end of the first bending block is bent in a direction away from the installation space to form a first connecting block for connecting the battery cell, and one end of the second bending block is bent in a direction away from the installation space to form a second connecting block for connecting the battery cell.

[0007] After adopting the above technical solution, the battery connection copper busbar of the present invention has a stable structure and is easy to connect. It can set a corresponding number of first connection bodies and second connection bodies according to actual connection needs, with better connection effect and better conductivity. The battery connection copper busbar includes a connector, and the first connection body and the second connection body are connected to the connector. The position and number of the first connection body and the second connection body on the connector can be set according to the actual battery cell connection needs. Among them, the first connection body includes a first bending block connected to the connector, and the second connection body includes a second bending block connected to the connector, and the first bending block and the second bending block are used to form an installation space in the connector that cooperates with the battery cell. The provision of the installation space can make the connector more firmly installed on the battery so as to better electrically connect multiple battery cells. One end of the first bending block is bent in a direction away from the installation space and forms a first connection block for connecting the battery cell, and one end of the second bending block is bent in a direction away from the installation space and forms a second connection block for connecting the battery cell. The battery connecting copper busbar of the present invention integrates multiple connecting copper busbars, thereby increasing the conductivity between multiple battery cells, making the connection more stable and the conduction effect better.

[0008] Preferably, a first mounting hole is formed on the first connecting block, and a first rivet column capable of connecting to the battery core is riveted into the first mounting hole.

[0009] Preferably, a second mounting hole is formed on the second connecting block, and a second rivet column capable of being connected to the battery cell is riveted into the second mounting hole.

[0010] Preferably, a third connecting body is connected to the first connecting body and / or the second connecting body, and the third connecting body includes a third bending block and a third connecting block connected to each other, one end of the third bending block is connected to the first connecting block or the second connecting block, and the other end of the third bending block is connected to the third connecting block.

[0011] Preferably, a third mounting hole is formed on the third connecting block, and a third rivet column capable of being connected to the battery cell is riveted into the third mounting hole.

[0012] Preferably, the connecting piece, the first connecting body, the second connecting body and the third connecting body are an integral structure.

[0013] Preferably, the first connecting block, the second connecting block and the third connecting block are arranged at the same height.

[0014] Preferably, the number of the first connecting body, the second connecting body and the third connecting body is at least one.

[0015] Preferably, the third bending block includes a first bending portion and a second bending portion, the first bending portion is connected to the first connecting block or the second connecting block, and the second bending portion is connected to the third connecting block.

[0016] Preferably, a connecting portion is connected between the first bending portion and the second bending portion, and a fixing hole for fixing is provided on the connecting portion. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a battery connection copper busbar provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Structural diagram from another angle.

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Structural diagram of the battery connection copper busbar before bending.

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The structure diagram of the battery connection copper bus after bending.

[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The structure diagram of the battery connection copper bus after punching.

[0023] Description of reference numerals:

[0024] 100. Battery connecting copper busbar; 10. Connector; 101. Installation space; 11. First recess; 12. Second recess; 13. Protrusion; 20. First connecting body; 21. First bending block; 22. First connecting block; 221. First mounting hole; 23. First rivet stud; 30. Second connecting body; 31. Second bending block; 32. Second connecting block; 321. Second mounting hole; 33. Second rivet stud; 40. Third connecting body; 41. Third bending block; 411. First bending portion; 412. Second bending portion; 413. Connecting portion; 414. Fixing hole; 42. Third connecting block; 421. Third mounting hole; 43. Third rivet stud. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to explain the technical content and structural features of the present invention in detail, the following is a further description in conjunction with the embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

[0026] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2The utility model provides a battery connection copper busbar 100, which is suitable for electrical connection between multiple battery cells. The battery connection copper busbar 100 includes a connector 10, to which a first connection body 20 and a second connection body 30 are connected. The first connection body 20 protrudes from the connector 10 along the length direction of the connector 10, and the second connection body 30 protrudes from the connector 10 along the width direction of the connector 10. Among them, the first connection body 20 includes a first bending block 21 connected to the connector 10, and the second connection body 30 includes a second bending block 31 connected to the connector 10. The first bending block 21 and the second bending block 31 are used to form an installation space 101 in the connector 10 that cooperates with the battery cell. The installation space 101 can better place the battery connection copper busbar 100, and the fit is tighter and the connection is more stable. On the other hand, one end of the first bending block 21 is bent in a direction away from the installation space 101 to form a first connection block 22 for connecting the battery cell. One end of the second bending block 31 is bent in a direction away from the installation space 101 to form a second connecting block 32 for connecting battery cells.

[0027] After adopting the above technical solution, the battery connection copper bus 100 of the utility model has a stable structure and is easy to connect. It can set the corresponding number of first connection bodies 20 and second connection bodies 30 according to the actual connection needs, and the connection effect is better and the conductivity is better. The battery connection copper bus 100 includes a connector 10, and the connector 10 is connected to the first connection body 20 and the second connection body 30. The position and number of the first connection body 20 and the second connection body 30 on the connector 10 can be set according to the actual battery cell connection needs. Among them, the first connection body 20 includes a first bending block 21 connected to the connector 10, and the second connection body 30 includes a second bending block 31 connected to the connector 10. The first bending block 21 and the second bending block 31 are used to form an installation space 101 in the connector 10 that cooperates with the battery cell. The provision of the installation space 101 can make the connector 10 more firmly installed on the battery so as to better electrically connect multiple battery cells. One end of the first bending block 21 is bent away from the installation space 101 to form a first connection block 22 for connecting to the battery cells. One end of the second bending block 31 is bent away from the installation space 101 to form a second connection block 32 for connecting to the battery cells. The battery connection copper busbar 100 of the present invention integrates multiple connection copper buses, which improves the conductivity between multiple battery cells, making the connection more stable and the conduction effect better.

[0028] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5In some optional embodiments, the first connection block 22 is provided with a first mounting hole 221. A first rivet stud 23 capable of connecting to a battery cell is riveted into the first mounting hole 221. The first rivet stud 23 is riveted to the connection port of the battery cell to ensure a secure electrical connection between the first connection block 22 and the battery cell. Of course, a screw may also be provided in the first mounting hole 221 to electrically connect the battery connection copper busbar 100 to the battery cell. The first connection block 22 may also be welded to the battery cell to electrically connect the battery connection copper busbar 100 to the battery cell.

[0029] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some optional embodiments, a second mounting hole 321 is provided on the second connecting block 32, and a second rivet column 33 that can be connected to the battery cell is riveted into the second mounting hole 321. The second rivet column 33 is riveted to the connection port of the battery cell so that the second connecting block 32 can be firmly electrically connected to the battery cell. Of course, a screw can also be provided in the second mounting hole 321, and the battery connection copper bus 100 and the battery cell are electrically connected by screw connection. The second connecting block 32 can also be welded to the battery cell to achieve electrical connection between the battery connection copper bus 100 and the battery cell. The first connecting block 22 and the second connecting block 32 are roughly perpendicular, and the size and length of the first connecting block 22 and the second connecting block 32 can be set according to actual connection needs. In this embodiment, the number of second connecting bodies 30 is multiple, and the multiple second connecting bodies 30 are distributed along the length direction of the connector 10. The multiple second connecting bodies 30 can be set on one side or both sides of the connector 10 according to actual connection needs. Multiple second connecting bodies 30 on the same side of the connecting member 10 can share the second bending block 31, which makes molding more convenient and also makes the overall structure more stable. The connecting member 10 can be provided with a first recessed portion 11, a second recessed portion 12, and a protruding portion 13 according to actual installation requirements. The specific number, position, and structure of the first recessed portion 11, the second recessed portion 12, and the protruding portion 13 can be set according to actual installation requirements.

[0030] See also Figures 1 to 5In some optional embodiments, a third connecting body 40 is connected to the first connecting body 20 and / or the second connecting body 30. Depending on actual connection requirements, the third connecting body 40 can be connected to the first connecting body 20 or the second connecting body 30, or the third connecting body 40 can be connected to both the first connecting body 20 and the second connecting body 30. Specifically, the third connecting body 40 includes a third bending block 41 and a third connecting block 42 that are connected to each other. One end of the third bending block 41 is connected to the first connecting block 22 or the second connecting block 32, and the other end of the third bending block 41 is connected to the third connecting block 42. The third bending block 41 includes a first bending portion 411 and a second bending portion 412. The first bending portion 411 is connected to the first connecting block 22 or the second connecting block 32, and the second bending portion 412 is connected to the third connecting block 42. A connecting portion 413 is connected between the first bend portion 411 and the second bend portion 412. The connecting portion 413 is provided with fixing holes 414 for fixing. The fixing holes 414 can strengthen the connection between the battery connecting copper busbar 100 and the battery cell. The first bend portion 411 and the second bend portion 412 are oriented in different directions, and the specific structure can be configured according to actual installation requirements.

[0031] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some optional embodiments, a third mounting hole 421 is provided on the third connection block 42, and a third rivet stud 43 capable of connecting to the battery cell is riveted into the third mounting hole 421. The third rivet stud 43 is riveted to the connection port of the battery cell so that the third connection block 42 can be firmly electrically connected to the battery cell. Of course, a screw can also be provided in the third mounting hole 421 to achieve electrical connection between the battery connection copper busbar 100 and the battery cell through screw connection. The third connection block 42 can also be welded to the battery cell to achieve electrical connection between the battery connection copper busbar 100 and the battery cell.

[0032] See also Figure 1 Of Figure 5 In some optional embodiments, the connector 10, the first connecting body 20, the second connecting body 30, and the third connecting body 40 are integrally formed. The first connecting block 22, the second connecting block 32, and the third connecting block 42 are arranged at the same height. The number of each of the first connecting body 20, the second connecting body 30, and the third connecting body 40 is at least one.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, the battery connection copper busbar 100 of the present invention has a stable structure and is easy to connect. It can be provided with a corresponding number of first connection bodies 20 and second connection bodies 30 according to actual connection needs, resulting in better connection effect and better conductivity. The battery connection copper busbar 100 includes a connector 10, to which the first connection body 20, the second connection body 30 and the third connection body 40 are connected. The position and number of the first connection body 20, the second connection body 30 and the third connection body 40 on the connector 10 can be set according to the actual connection needs of the battery cells. During molding, the material strip is blanked through a stamping die; then the first connection body 20, the second connection body 30 and the third connection body 40 are bent; then the first mounting hole 221, the second mounting hole 321 and the third mounting hole 421 are punched out on the first connection block 22, the second connection block 32 and the third connection block 42; then tinning is performed; then rivet studs are pressed into the first mounting hole 221, the second mounting hole 321 and the third mounting hole 421; and finally packaging is performed. The battery connecting copper bus 100 of the present invention integrates a plurality of connecting copper buses, thereby increasing the conductivity between the plurality of battery cells, making the connection more stable and the conduction effect better.

[0034] The above disclosure is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and cannot be used to limit the scope of the rights of the present invention. Therefore, equivalent changes made according to the claims of the present invention are all within the scope covered by the present invention.

Claims

1. A battery connecting copper busbar, suitable for electrical connection between multiple battery cells, characterized in that: It includes a connecting piece, on which a first connecting body and a second connecting body are connected, the first connecting body protrudes from the connecting piece along the length direction of the connecting piece, and the second connecting body protrudes from the connecting piece along the width direction of the connecting piece, the first connecting body includes a first bending block connected to the connecting piece, and the second connecting body includes a second bending block connected to the connecting piece, and the first bending block and the second bending block are used to form an installation space that cooperates with the battery cell in the connecting piece; one end of the first bending block is bent in a direction away from the installation space to form a first connecting block for connecting the battery cell, and one end of the second bending block is bent in a direction away from the installation space to form a second connecting block for connecting the battery cell.

2. The battery connection copper busbar according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first mounting hole is formed on the first connecting block, and a first rivet column capable of being connected to the battery core is riveted into the first mounting hole.

3. The battery connection copper busbar according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second mounting hole is formed on the second connecting block, and a second rivet column capable of being connected to the battery core is riveted into the second mounting hole.

4. The battery connection copper busbar according to claim 1, characterized in that: A third connecting body is connected to the first connecting body and / or the second connecting body, and the third connecting body includes a third bending block and a third connecting block connected to each other, one end of the third bending block is connected to the first connecting block or the second connecting block, and the other end of the third bending block is connected to the third connecting block.

5. The battery connection copper busbar according to claim 4, characterized in that: A third mounting hole is formed on the third connecting block, and a third rivet column capable of being connected to the battery core is riveted into the third mounting hole.

6. The battery connection copper busbar according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting member, the first connecting body, the second connecting body and the third connecting body are in an integrated structure.

7. The battery connection copper busbar according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first connecting block, the second connecting block and the third connecting block are arranged at the same height.

8. The battery connection copper busbar according to claim 4, characterized in that: The number of the first connecting body, the second connecting body and the third connecting body is at least one.

9. The battery connection copper busbar according to claim 4, characterized in that: The third bending block includes a first bending portion and a second bending portion, the first bending portion is connected to the first connecting block or the second connecting block, and the second bending portion is connected to the third connecting block.

10. The battery connection copper busbar according to claim 9, characterized in that: A connecting portion is connected between the first bending portion and the second bending portion, and a fixing hole for fixing is opened on the connecting portion.