Direction detection tool for storage battery pack

By designing a battery pack orientation detection fixture, and utilizing different colored LEDs and conductive probe components in the mounting plate and orientation detection assembly, the problem of reversed battery packaging was solved, improving detection efficiency and reducing production costs.

CN223582101UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21ZHEJIANG TIMES LAMP NEW ENERGY CO LTD
View PDF 0 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423060020.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-10
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-10

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing battery packs are easily installed backwards during the installation process, which makes checking the positive and negative terminals cumbersome, reduces production efficiency and increases costs.

Method used

A battery pack orientation detection fixture was designed, which uses a mounting plate and orientation detection components. It utilizes parallel-connected LEDs of different colors and conductive probe components to quickly determine the positive and negative terminals of the battery pack.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick and intuitive identification of incorrect positive and negative terminal installation in battery packs, improving detection efficiency and reducing production costs.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN223582101U_ABST
    Figure CN223582101U_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

The utility model provides a storage battery pack direction detection tool, which comprises a mounting plate and at least one row of direction detection components, the direction detection components are mounted on the mounting plate, a plurality of direction detection components in each row are distributed at intervals along the length direction of the mounting plate, and the plurality of direction detection components are arranged corresponding to a plurality of storage battery packs in a storage battery box. The direction detection assembly comprises a circuit board which is provided with a first light emitting diode and a second light emitting diode which are arranged in parallel and are opposite in installation direction, and the light emitting colors of the first light emitting diode and the second light emitting diode are different; and the two conductive probe assemblies are installed on the two sides of the circuit board, electrically connected with the circuit board and used for correspondingly abutting against the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the storage battery pack. Therefore, whether the positive electrode and the negative electrode of each storage battery pack are wrongly installed or not can be visually judged at a time through the light emitting color of the diodes, the detection efficiency is greatly improved, and the production cost is reduced.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of train technology, specifically to a battery pack direction detection tool. Background Technology

[0002] Existing battery boxes consist of a box body and multiple battery packs installed inside the box body. The positive and negative terminals of adjacent battery packs are connected by conductive plates. The number of battery packs is generally a dozen or several dozen. Battery packs are easily installed backwards during installation. Therefore, after installation, the position of the positive and negative terminals of each battery pack needs to be checked one by one, which is tedious and reduces production costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the defects of the prior art in that the battery pack is easy to install backwards and the inspection is relatively laborious, so as to provide a fast battery pack orientation detection fixture.

[0004] Therefore, this utility model provides a battery pack orientation detection fixture, including a mounting plate and orientation detection components. At least one row of orientation detection components is mounted on the mounting plate, and multiple orientation detection components in each row are spaced apart along the length of the mounting plate. The multiple orientation detection components are correspondingly arranged with multiple battery packs in the battery box. The orientation detection components include: a circuit board with a first light-emitting diode and a second light-emitting diode arranged in parallel and installed in opposite directions, the first light-emitting diode and the second light-emitting diode emitting different colors; and two conductive probe components mounted on both sides of the circuit board and electrically connected to the circuit board, the two conductive probe components being used to contact the positive and negative terminals of the battery packs respectively.

[0005] The circuit board is connected to the conductive probe assembly via a wire assembly. The wire assembly includes a wire and a first terminal lug and a second terminal lug respectively disposed at both ends of the wire. The second terminal lug is fixedly connected to the terminal post of the mounting plate by a screw.

[0006] The conductive probe assembly includes: a first nut for pressing the first terminal lug against the top surface of the mounting plate; a sleeve extending through the mounting plate, the sleeve having external threads and its top threadedly connected to the first nut; a second nut threadedly connected to the sleeve and fixed to the back of the mounting plate; and a conductive probe extending out of the sleeve for corresponding contact with the positive and negative terminals of the battery pack.

[0007] The mounting plate is formed with elongated holes extending along its length for the sleeve to move.

[0008] The mounting plate is provided with indicator marks for indicating the detection direction.

[0009] The mounting plate is made of acrylic sheet.

[0010] The technical solution of this utility model has the following advantages:

[0011] 1. The battery pack orientation detection fixture provided by this utility model allows for the following process: During testing, a mounting plate is placed above the battery box, and multiple orientation detection components on the mounting plate are correspondingly set with multiple battery packs inside the battery box. The two conductive probe components of the orientation detection components are used to abut against the positive and negative terminals of the battery packs. The circuit board has a first light-emitting diode and a second light-emitting diode connected in parallel and installed in opposite directions. The first and second light-emitting diodes emit different colors, which allows for a one-time and intuitive determination of whether the positive and negative terminals of each battery pack are installed incorrectly by observing the light emission color of the diodes. This greatly improves the detection efficiency and reduces production costs.

[0012] 2. The battery pack orientation detection fixture provided by this utility model includes a conductive probe assembly comprising a first nut, a sleeve, a second nut, and a conductive probe. The first nut and the second nut cooperate to press and fix the sleeve onto the mounting plate, thus making assembly quick and convenient.

[0013] 3. The battery pack orientation detection fixture provided by this utility model has an elongated hole formed on the mounting plate that extends along its length and allows the sleeve to move. This allows the sleeve to move accordingly to the actual positions of the positive and negative terminals of the battery pack, and then be fixed to the mounting plate by the first nut and the second nut, making it more convenient to use.

[0014] 4. The battery pack orientation detection fixture provided by this utility model has an acrylic plate as the mounting plate, and the mounting plate is provided with indicator marks for indicating the detection direction. This ensures that the fixture is not installed incorrectly during testing, and the transparent acrylic plate facilitates the alignment of the conductive probe with the positive and negative terminals of the battery pack. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the battery pack orientation detection fixture of this utility model installed on the battery box.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembly of the battery pack orientation detection fixture and the battery box.

[0018] Figure 3 A 3D view of the battery pack orientation detection component;

[0019] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the battery pack orientation detection fixture;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the conductive probe assembly;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a simplified circuit diagram of the circuit board assembly.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Mounting plate; 2. Direction detection assembly; 3. Battery box; 4. Battery pack; 5. Circuit board; 6. First light-emitting diode; 7. Second light-emitting diode; 8. Conductive probe assembly; 9. Wire; 10. Screw; 11. First terminal lug; 12. Second terminal lug; 13. Terminal post; 14. First nut; 15. Sleeve; 16. Second nut; 17. Conductive probe; 18. Elongated hole; 19. Indicator mark. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0026] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0027] Example

[0028] This embodiment provides a battery pack orientation detection fixture, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, it includes a mounting plate 1 and two rows of direction detection components 2.

[0029] Two rows of direction detection components 2 are mounted on the mounting plate 1, with multiple direction detection components 2 in each row distributed at intervals along the length of the mounting plate 1. Each of the multiple direction detection components 2 corresponds to a multiple battery pack 4 within the battery box 3. It should be noted that the number of rows of direction detection components 2 can be flexibly selected according to actual needs.

[0030] Orientation detection component 2, such as Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the system includes a circuit board 5 and two conductive probe assemblies 8. The circuit board 5 has a first light-emitting diode 6 and a second light-emitting diode 7 connected in parallel and mounted in opposite directions. The first light-emitting diode 6 and the second light-emitting diode 7 emit different colors. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, two conductive probe assemblies 8 are mounted on both sides of the circuit board 5 and electrically connected to the circuit board 5. The two conductive probe assemblies 8 are used to contact the positive and negative terminals of the battery pack 4 respectively. Figure 5 As shown, the conductive probe assembly 8 includes: a first nut 14, which presses the first terminal lug 11 against the top surface of the mounting plate 1; a sleeve 15, which penetrates the mounting plate 1 and has external threads, with its top threadedly connected to the first nut 14; a second nut 16, which is threadedly connected to the sleeve 15 and fixed to the back of the mounting plate 1; and a conductive probe 17, which extends out of the sleeve 15 and is used to abut against the positive and negative terminals of the battery pack 4. The circuit board 5 is connected to the conductive probe assembly 8 via a wire assembly, which includes a wire 9 and a first terminal lug 11 and a second terminal lug 12 respectively disposed at both ends of the wire 9. The second terminal lug 12 is fixedly connected to the terminal post 13 of the mounting plate 1 by a screw 10.

[0031] like Figure 4 As shown, the mounting plate 1 has an elongated hole 18 extending along its length and allowing the sleeve 15 to move. The mounting plate 1 is provided with an indicator mark 19 for indicating the detection direction. In this embodiment, the mounting plate 1 is an acrylic plate.

[0032] The battery pack orientation detection fixture provided by this utility model allows for the following process: During testing, a mounting plate 1 is placed above a battery box 3. Multiple orientation detection components 2 on the mounting plate 1 are correspondingly arranged with multiple battery packs 4 inside the battery box 3. Two conductive probe components 8 of the orientation detection components 2 are used to abut against the positive and negative terminals of the battery packs 4. The circuit board 5 has a first light-emitting diode 6 and a second light-emitting diode 7 arranged in parallel and installed in opposite directions. The first light-emitting diode 6 and the second light-emitting diode 7 emit different colors. This allows for a one-time and intuitive determination of whether the positive and negative terminals of each battery pack are installed incorrectly by observing the light emission color of the diodes, greatly improving detection efficiency and reducing production costs.

[0033] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A battery pack orientation detection fixture, characterized in that, include: Mounting plate (1); At least one row of orientation detection components (2) is mounted on the mounting plate (1), and multiple orientation detection components (2) in each row are spaced apart along the length of the mounting plate (1). The multiple orientation detection components (2) are correspondingly arranged with multiple battery packs (4) within the battery box (3). Each orientation detection component (2) includes: The circuit board (5) has a first light-emitting diode (6) and a second light-emitting diode (7) arranged in parallel and installed in opposite directions, and the first light-emitting diode (6) and the second light-emitting diode (7) emit different colors; Two conductive probe assemblies (8) are installed on both sides of the circuit board (5) and electrically connected to the circuit board (5). The two conductive probe assemblies (8) are used to correspond to and abut against the positive and negative terminals of the battery pack (4).

2. The battery pack orientation detection fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The circuit board (5) is connected to the conductive probe assembly (8) via a wire assembly. The wire assembly includes a wire (9) and a first terminal lug (11) and a second terminal lug (12) respectively disposed at both ends of the wire (9). The second terminal lug (12) is fixedly connected to the terminal post (13) of the mounting plate (1) by a screw (10).

3. The battery pack orientation detection fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that, The conductive probe assembly (8) includes: The first nut (14) presses the first wiring lug (11) against the top surface of the mounting plate (1); A sleeve (15) is provided through the mounting plate (1), the sleeve (15) is provided with external threads, and its top is threadedly connected to the first nut (14); The second nut (16) is threaded to the sleeve (15) and fixed to the back of the mounting plate (1); A conductive probe (17) is provided extending out of the sleeve (15) to correspond to and abut against the positive and negative terminals of the battery pack (4).

4. The battery pack orientation detection fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting plate (1) has an elongated hole (18) that extends along its length and allows the sleeve (15) to move.

5. The battery pack orientation detection fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting plate (1) is provided with an indicator mark (19) for indicating the detection direction.

6. The battery pack orientation detection fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting plate (1) is an acrylic plate.