Container top structure and vanadium redox flow battery container
By designing a cross-shaped grid structure and a container top structure with detachable covers, the problem of difficult maintenance of the top of vanadium redox flow battery containers was solved, enabling convenient installation and maintenance and extending service life.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520066595.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-13
AI Technical Summary
The top structure of existing vanadium redox flow batteries is difficult to maintain, especially since the system structure near the top of the container has limited operating space, making maintenance inconvenient.
Design a container top structure that uses a cross-type grid frame. Multiple detachable grids are formed by the combination of long beams, short beams and cover plates. Each grid is equipped with a cover plate, and the long beams and short beams form crisscrossing drainage channels to facilitate water flow and prevent water accumulation. The cover plates are easy to remove via hinges and handles.
It enables convenient installation and maintenance on the top of the container, reduces corrosion, extends service life, and simplifies the installation and maintenance process of the vanadium redox flow battery system.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vanadium redox flow battery technology, specifically to a container top structure and a vanadium redox flow battery container. Background Technology
[0002] Among the equipment used in flow batteries, containers are increasingly being used in vanadium redox flow battery products due to their compact integration, ease of use, and flexible transportation.
[0003] Currently, the containers used for integrating vanadium redox flow battery systems and installing storage tanks are mostly modified standard containers with added internal fixing devices. While these containers offer advantages such as minimal modification, rapid manufacturing, and low cost, they often present difficulties in operation and maintenance during vanadium redox battery system installation. This is especially true for systems located near the top of the container, where the height and limited operating space make pipeline installation and layout extremely inconvenient, and troubleshooting and maintenance become difficult when problems arise. Therefore, this invention proposes a container top structure and a vanadium redox flow battery container to address these issues. Utility Model Content
[0004] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the defects of the difficulty in inspection and maintenance of the top structure of the container for vanadium redox flow batteries in the prior art, thereby providing a container top structure and a vanadium redox flow battery container.
[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a container top structure, comprising:
[0006] The first main beam and the second main beam are provided in pairs. The first main beam and the second main beam are connected perpendicularly to each other in sequence, and the four connection points are located at the top of the column.
[0007] At least two long beams and two short beams are provided. The long beams are provided between a pair of first main beams and both ends of the long beams are connected to the second main beams. The short beams are provided between a pair of second main beams and both ends of the short beams are connected to the first main beams.
[0008] The long beam and the short beam divide the first main beam and the second main beam into multiple grids, and each grid is provided with a cover plate.
[0009] Preferably, waterproof strips are provided on the top of the long beams, short beams, first main beams and second main beams near the edge of each grid, and the waterproof strips in each grid are connected in sequence to form a waterproof frame, and a cross-shaped water channel is formed between each long beam, short beam and waterproof frame.
[0010] Preferably, the cover plates near the two first main beams are respectively disposed on the top of the waterproof frame, and at least one pair of hinges are provided between the side of the cover plate near the main beam and the waterproof frame, and the cover plate and the waterproof frame are hinged together.
[0011] Preferably, the cover plate has at least one handle on the side away from the hinge.
[0012] Preferably, the cover plate located between the two long beams near the main beam is disposed inside the waterproof frame, and the cover plate and the waterproof frame are snapped together.
[0013] Preferably, the cover plate is provided with a handle at one end near the short beam.
[0014] This utility model also provides a vanadium redox flow battery container, including the container top structure described in any of the preceding claims.
[0015] The container top structure and vanadium redox battery container provided by this utility model have the following beneficial effects:
[0016] 1. This utility model forms a container top cover by constructing a cross-shaped grid frame on the top of the container and then compactly installing small cover plates on the top. Since each cover plate can be disassembled individually, the operation is convenient and quick, facilitating the installation during the integration of internal systems of the container, as well as the subsequent inspection and maintenance when local problems occur.
[0017] 2. This utility model also forms a crisscrossing water channel between each long beam, short beam, and waterproof frame, which facilitates water flow downwards, prevents water from accumulating on the top during rainy days, reduces corrosion of the container roof, and increases its service life.
[0018] 3. This utility model also facilitates the removal of the top cover by disassembling the corresponding cover plate when a certain area malfunctions, which makes the installation, inspection and maintenance of the vanadium redox flow battery system easier. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the assembly of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the column structure installation of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the second main beam structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the water channel structure of this utility model.
[0023] The reference numerals in the attached figures are as follows:
[0024] 1. First main beam; 2. Second main beam; 3. Column; 4. Long beam; 5. Short beam; 6. Grid; 7. Cover plate; 8. Waterproof strip; 9. Waterproof frame; 10. Drainage channel; 11. Hinge; 12. Handle. Detailed Implementation
[0025] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a container top structure, which includes:
[0026] The first main beam 1 and the second main beam 2 are provided in pairs. The first main beam 1 and the second main beam 2 are connected perpendicularly to each other in sequence, and the four connection points are located at the top of the column 3.
[0027] At least two long beams 4 and two short beams 5 are provided. The long beams 4 are provided between a pair of first main beams 1, and the two ends of the long beams 4 are respectively connected to the second main beams 2. The short beams 5 are provided between a pair of second main beams 2, and the two ends of the short beams 5 are respectively connected to the first main beams 1.
[0028] The long beam 4 and the short beam 5 divide the first main beam 1 and the second main beam 2 into multiple grids 6, and each grid 6 is provided with a cover plate 7. Figure 1-4 As shown, a container top structure for vanadium redox flow batteries includes a first main beam 1 and a second main beam 2. The first main beam 1 and the second main beam 2 are respectively arranged opposite each other and are sequentially and perpendicularly connected to each other. The connection point is installed on the top of a column 3. The connection method can be welding, snap-fitting, or bolting. At least two long beams 4 and short beams 5 are arranged between the areas formed by the first main beam 1 and the second main beam 2 to divide the area into multiple gridded small areas. The ends of the long beams 4 and short beams 5 are connected to the second main beam 2 and the first main beam 1 by welding, snap-fitting, or bolting. The method involves dividing the first main beam 1 and the second main beam 2 into multiple grids 6 using long beams 4 and short beams 5. Each grid 6 contains a cover plate 7, and the connection between the cover plate 7 and the grid 6 can be achieved by snap-fit, hinge, or bolt connection. The long beams 4 and short beams 5 are welded together at an intersection. This can be achieved by creating an installation groove on the long beam 4 where it intersects with the short beam 5, and then welding the short beam 5 into the groove. Alternatively, the short beams 5 and long beams 4 can be divided into different blocks and then assembled and welded. When a fault occurs in a certain area, the cover plate 7 at the corresponding position can be removed, which facilitates the removal of the top cover plate 7 and makes it easier to install, inspect, and maintain the vanadium redox flow battery system.
[0029] Specifically, the long beam 4 and the short beam 5 can be straight, curved, or other irregular shapes, and are welded together to form grids 6 of different regularities. At this time, the cover plate 7 of each grid 6 is adapted to its corresponding shape.
[0030] Specifically, it is designed with a cover plate 7 structure that is easy to disassemble and assemble in small pieces. By making a cross-shaped grid frame on the top of the container, the small cover plates 7 are compactly installed on the top to form the container top cover. Since each cover plate 7 can be disassembled individually, the operation is easy and quick, which facilitates the installation when the internal system of the container is integrated, as well as the later inspection and maintenance when local problems occur.
[0031] In some embodiments, waterproof strips 8 are respectively provided on the top of the long beams 4, short beams 5, first main beams, and second main beams near the edge of each grid 6. The waterproof strips 8 in each grid 6 are connected in sequence to form a waterproof frame 9, and a crisscrossing water channel 10 is formed between each long beam 4, short beam 5, and waterproof frame 9. Figure 1-4 As shown, waterproof strips 8 are installed on the top of the long beams 4, short beams 5, first main beam, and second main beam near the edge of each grid 6. These strips are commercially available. Each waterproof strip 8 is connected in sequence to form a waterproof frame 9 that protects each grid 6, preventing water from entering the grid 6. Each waterproof strip 8 is welded to the long beams 4 and short beams 5 using a full weld method. A crisscrossing drainage channel 10 is formed between each long beam 4, short beam 5, and waterproof frame 9, facilitating water flow downwards and preventing water from accumulating on the top during rainy days. This reduces corrosion of the container roof and increases its service life.
[0032] In some embodiments, the cover plates 7 near the two first main beams 1 are respectively disposed on the top of the waterproof frame 9, and at least one pair of hinges 11 are provided between the side of the cover plate 7 near the main beam and the waterproof frame 9, and the cover plate 7 and the waterproof frame 9 are hinged together. Figure 1-4 As shown, the cover plates 7 near the two first main beams 1 are respectively installed on the top of the waterproof frame 9, and the edges of the cover plates 7 extend beyond the waterproof frame 9. The side of the cover plate 7 near the main beam and the waterproof frame 9 are hinged by the installed hinge 11. The hinge 11 is commercially available, which makes it easy to open the cover plate 7 when it is necessary to inspect and maintain its internal area.
[0033] In some embodiments, at least one handle 12 is provided on the side of the cover plate 7 away from the hinge 11. For example... Figure 1-4 As shown, at least one handle 12 is provided on the side of the cover plate 7 away from the hinge 11 to facilitate opening the cover plate 7.
[0034] In some embodiments, the cover plate 7 located between the two long beams 4 near the main beam is disposed within the waterproof frame 9, and the cover plate 7 and the waterproof frame 9 are snapped together. For example... Figure 1-4As shown, the cover plate 7 located between the two long beams 4 near the main beam is installed inside the waterproof frame 9. It can be installed with the same gap between the cover plate 7 and the long beams 4 and the main beam during the installation of the waterproof strip 8. This allows the cover plate 7 to slide within the waterproof frame 9 until it abuts against the long beams 4 and the short beams 5. Simultaneously, a rubber seal is provided at the contact points between the cover plate 7 and the long beams 4 and the short beams 5 to prevent water from entering. Alternatively, the edge of the cover plate 7 can be larger than the edge of the waterproof frame 9, and a snap-fit part identical to that of the waterproof frame 9 can be provided at the bottom of the cover plate 7, allowing the snap-fit part to engage with the waterproof frame 9, thus preventing water from entering the mesh 6.
[0035] In some embodiments, a handle 12 is provided at one end of the cover plate 7 near the short beam 5. For example... Figure 1-4 As shown, a handle 12 is provided at one end of the cover plate 7 near the short beam 5 to facilitate opening the cover plate 7.
[0036] This utility model also provides a vanadium redox flow battery container, including the container top structure described in any of the preceding claims.
[0037] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A container roof construction, characterized in that The container roof structure comprises: a first main beam and a second main beam, each of which is provided with a pair of beams, the first main beam and the second main beam are connected to each other in sequence and perpendicular to each other, and the four connecting parts are located at the top of the column; a long beam and a short beam, each of which is provided with at least two beams, the long beam is arranged between a pair of first main beams, and the two ends of the long beam are connected to the second main beam, the short beam is arranged between a pair of second main beams, and the two ends of the short beam are connected to the first main beam; the long beam and the short beam divide the first main beam and the second main beam into a plurality of grids, and a cover plate is arranged in each grid.
2. The container roof structure according to claim 1, wherein: a waterproof strip is arranged on the top of the long beam, the short beam, the first main beam and the second main beam near the edge of each grid, the waterproof strips in each grid are connected in sequence to form a waterproof frame, and a horizontal and vertical staggered water channel is formed between each long beam, short beam and waterproof frame.
3. The container roof structure according to claim 2, wherein: the cover plate is arranged on the top of the waterproof frame near the two first main beams, and at least one pair of hinges is arranged between the side of the cover plate close to the main beam and the waterproof frame, and the cover plate and the waterproof frame are hinged.
4. The container roof structure according to claim 3, wherein: at least one handle is arranged on the side of the cover plate away from the hinge.
5. The container roof structure according to claim 2, wherein: the cover plate is arranged in the waterproof frame between the two long beams close to the main beam, and the cover plate and the waterproof frame are clamped.
6. The container roof structure according to claim 5, wherein: a handle is arranged on the end of the cover plate close to the short beam.
7. A vanadium flow battery container, characterized by: The container roof structure comprises the container roof structure according to any one of claims 1-6.