Small energy storage cabinet

By dividing the energy storage cabinet into independent chambers and combining them with a cooling unit and a fan, the complexity and safety issues of traditional energy storage cabinet systems are solved, achieving high integration and convenient maintenance.

CN224096769UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07ZHUHAI WATT POWER EQUIP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-14
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

Existing traditional energy storage cabinets integrate batteries, modules, and control units into a single structure, which increases system complexity, limits scalability and flexibility, and battery module failures may lead to serious consequences such as fires and explosions.

Method used

The cabinet is designed to be divided into four independent chambers: the first chamber, the second chamber, the third chamber, and the fourth chamber. These chambers are used to house the battery box, the energy storage converter and the high-voltage box, quick connectors, and electrical components, respectively. The cooling unit and fan are combined to create a reasonable layout and heat dissipation design to ensure the safe operation of the battery modules.

Benefits of technology

It improves the integration and scalability of the energy storage cabinet, facilitates maintenance and upgrades, ensures the safe operation of battery modules, reduces the risk of equipment failure, and improves the stability and reliability of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a small-sized energy storage cabinet, which is provided with a cabinet body, the cabinet body comprises a first cavity, a second cavity, a third cavity and a fourth cavity, and the first cavity, the second cavity, the third cavity and the fourth cavity are mutually independent; the first cavity is used for containing a battery box, a refrigerating device and an air return duct are arranged in the first cavity, the air return duct is located at the top of the first cavity, the refrigerating device is located below the air return duct, the air return duct is used for collecting airflow of the refrigerating device, the second cavity is used for containing an energy storage converter and a high-voltage box, and the second cavity is provided with a fan. The fan is used for guiding heat of the second cavity to the outside of the cabinet body, the third cavity is provided with a quick connector, and the fourth cavity is used for placing electrical elements, so that safe operation of the battery module can be ensured based on reasonable layout and heat dissipation design, and the design not only improves the integration level and expandability of the energy storage cabinet, but also improves the reliability of the energy storage cabinet. And subsequent maintenance and upgrading are facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of energy storage cabinets, and in particular to a small energy storage cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] Energy storage technology, as a key means to address the imbalance between energy supply and demand and improve the flexibility and stability of power systems, has received widespread attention and research. Small-scale energy storage cabinets, as an important form of energy storage system, have broad application prospects in distributed energy, microgrids, and electric vehicle charging stations due to their flexibility, convenience, and ease of deployment.

[0003] Existing traditional energy storage cabinets often integrate batteries, modules, and control units into a single structure. This not only increases the complexity of the system but also limits its scalability and flexibility. In addition, the battery module in the energy storage system is the core component for energy storage. Once a failure or thermal runaway occurs, it may lead to serious consequences such as fire or explosion. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, and to provide a small energy storage cabinet that ensures the safe operation of battery modules through reasonable layout and heat dissipation design. This design not only improves the integration and scalability of the energy storage cabinet, but also facilitates subsequent maintenance and upgrades.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, this utility model provides a small energy storage cabinet, comprising:

[0006] The cabinet includes a first cavity, a second cavity, a third cavity, and a fourth cavity, which are independent of each other.

[0007] The first chamber is used to house the battery box. The interior of the first chamber is equipped with a cooling device and a return air duct. The return air duct is located at the top of the first chamber, and the cooling device is located below the return air duct. The return air duct is used to collect the airflow of the cooling device. The second chamber is used to house the energy storage converter and the high-voltage box. The second chamber is equipped with a fan, which is used to guide the heat of the second chamber to the outside of the cabinet. The third chamber is equipped with a quick-connect connector. The fourth chamber is used to house electrical components.

[0008] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the first cavity is connected to the first side and the second side of the cabinet, the first side and the second side are opposite to each other, and the cabinet also includes a first cabinet door and a second cabinet door, the first cabinet door is located on the first side and covers the first cavity, and the second cabinet door is located on the second side and covers the first cavity.

[0009] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the second cabinet door is also provided with an air outlet device, which is connected to the inner and outer sides of the second cabinet door. The position of the air outlet device corresponds to the position of the return air duct, and the air outlet device is used to discharge the airflow of the return air duct to the outside of the cabinet.

[0010] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the second cavity is connected to the first side and the second side, and the cabinet also includes a third cabinet door and a fourth cabinet door. The third cabinet door is located on the first side and covers the second cavity, and the fourth cabinet door is located on the second side and covers the second cavity. Both the third cabinet door and the fourth cabinet door are provided with louvers, which are used as airflow channels for the fan.

[0011] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the third cavity is connected to the first side, and the cabinet also includes a fifth cabinet door, which is located on the first side and covers the third cavity.

[0012] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the fourth cavity is connected to the third side of the cabinet, and the cabinet also includes a sixth cabinet door, which is located on the third side and covers the fourth cavity.

[0013] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the sixth cabinet door is provided with a control screen, which is connected to the outer and inner sides of the sixth cabinet door. The control screen is used as a detection component for operators to view the internal equipment.

[0014] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the cabinet is also equipped with a charging pile, which is mounted on a third side and located on one side of the sixth cabinet door. The charging pile is used to convert the voltage of the battery box into a rechargeable voltage for the electric vehicle.

[0015] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the cabinet is also equipped with a charging gun, which is mounted on a third side and located on one side of the sixth cabinet door. The charging gun is electrically connected to the charging pile and is used to charge electric vehicles.

[0016] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the cabinet is also equipped with a handheld fire extinguisher, which is mounted on a second side and located on one side of the fourth cabinet door.

[0017] A small energy storage cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: By providing a cabinet body comprising a first cavity, a second cavity, a third cavity, and a fourth cavity, the first, second, third, and fourth cavities are independent of each other; the first cavity is used to house the battery box, and the interior of the first cavity is equipped with a cooling device and a return air duct, the return air duct being located at the top of the first cavity, and the cooling device being located below the return air duct, the return air duct being used to collect airflow from the cooling device; the second cavity is used to house the energy storage converter and the high-voltage box, and the second cavity is equipped with a fan, the fan being used to guide the heat from the second cavity to the outside of the cabinet; the third cavity is equipped with a quick-connect connector; and the fourth cavity is used to house electrical components. Thus, based on a reasonable layout and heat dissipation design, the safe operation of the battery module can be ensured. This design not only improves the integration and scalability of the energy storage cabinet but also facilitates subsequent maintenance and upgrades.

[0018] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the following description and will be apparent in part from the description. The objectives and other advantages of this invention can be realized and obtained through the structures particularly pointed out in the description and the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the technical solution of this utility model and constitute a part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of this utility model to explain the technical solution of this utility model, and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solution of this utility model.

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a small energy storage cabinet provided in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a front view of a small energy storage cabinet provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a small energy storage cabinet provided in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a small energy storage cabinet provided in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Reference numerals: Cabinet 100, First cabinet door 110, Second cabinet door 120, Air outlet device 121, Third cabinet door 130, Fourth cabinet door 140, Louver 141, Fifth cabinet door 150, Sixth cabinet door 160, Control panel 161, Charging pile 170, Charging gun 180, Handheld fire extinguisher 190, First cavity 200, Cooling device 201, Return air duct 202, Second cavity 300, Fan 301, Third cavity 400, Quick connector 401, Fourth cavity 500. Detailed Implementation

[0026] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, the use of "first" and "second" is for the purpose of distinguishing technical features only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features or the order of the indicated technical features. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of the utility model described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0029] Existing traditional energy storage cabinets often integrate batteries, modules, and control units into a single structure. This not only increases the complexity of the system but also limits its scalability and flexibility. In addition, the battery module in the energy storage system is the core component for energy storage. Once a failure or thermal runaway occurs, it may lead to serious consequences such as fire or explosion.

[0030] Based on this, this utility model embodiment provides a small energy storage cabinet. The cabinet includes a first cavity, a second cavity, a third cavity, and a fourth cavity, which are independent of each other. The first cavity houses the battery box and contains a cooling device and a return air duct. The return air duct is located at the top of the first cavity, and the cooling device is located below it. The return air duct collects airflow from the cooling device. The second cavity houses the energy storage converter and the high-voltage box and is equipped with a fan to dissipate heat from the second cavity to the outside of the cabinet. The third cavity has quick-connect connectors, and the fourth cavity houses electrical components. This design, based on a reasonable layout and heat dissipation design, ensures the safe operation of the battery modules. This design not only improves the integration and scalability of the energy storage cabinet but also facilitates subsequent maintenance and upgrades.

[0031] Therefore, the embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a small energy storage cabinet provided in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a front view of a small energy storage cabinet provided in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a small energy storage cabinet provided in another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a small energy storage cabinet provided in another embodiment of the present invention. The small energy storage cabinet is provided with a cabinet body 100. The cabinet body 100 includes a first cavity 200, a second cavity 300, a third cavity 400 and a fourth cavity 500. The first cavity 200, the second cavity 300, the third cavity 400 and the fourth cavity 500 are independent of each other and are isolated from each other by a partition.

[0033] The first cavity 200 is used to house the battery box. The interior of the first cavity 200 is equipped with a cooling device 201 and a return air duct 202. The return air duct 202 is located at the top of the first cavity 200, and the cooling device 201 is located below the return air duct 202. The return air duct 202 is used to collect the airflow of the cooling device 201. The second cavity 300 is used to house the energy storage converter and the high-voltage box. The second cavity 300 is equipped with a fan 301, which is used to guide the heat of the second cavity 300 to the outside of the cabinet 100. The third cavity 400 is equipped with a quick-connect connector 401. The fourth cavity 500 is used to house electrical components.

[0034] In the first cavity 200, the layout of the refrigeration unit 201 and the return air duct 202 is rationally designed. The return air duct 202, located at the top, effectively collects the cold air generated by the refrigeration unit 201 and guides it throughout the entire first cavity 200, resulting in a more uniform temperature distribution within the cavity and ensuring stable operation of the equipment placed inside (if temperature-sensitive components are present) under suitable temperature conditions. The refrigeration unit 201, located below the return air duct 202, facilitates the rising and circulation of cold air, improving refrigeration efficiency and reducing energy loss. It also facilitates the collection and discharge of condensate, preventing condensate accumulation within the cavity that could cause moisture damage to the equipment.

[0035] Furthermore, in the second cavity 300, the fan 301 is used to conduct heat to the outside of the cabinet 100, providing an effective heat dissipation method for the energy storage converter and high-voltage box. The energy storage converter and high-voltage box generate a large amount of heat during operation. If this heat cannot be dissipated in time, it can lead to overheating, affecting their performance and lifespan, and may even cause safety accidents. The presence of the fan 301 forces the hot air out of the cavity, reducing the internal temperature and ensuring that the energy storage converter and high-voltage box operate within a safe temperature range, improving the reliability and stability of the equipment. It also helps improve the overall system's heat dissipation efficiency, preventing localized overheating.

[0036] Next, the quick-connect connector 401 in the third cavity 400 greatly facilitates the installation and maintenance of the equipment. The quick-connect connector 401 features convenient, quick, and reliable connection, enabling rapid plugging and unplugging of electrical connections without the need for complex tools or cumbersome wiring operations. During equipment installation, it saves significant time and labor costs, improving installation efficiency. During equipment maintenance, if a component needs to be replaced or repaired, the quick-connect connector 401 can easily disconnect the component from the system without affecting other components, making maintenance more convenient and efficient, reducing equipment downtime, and improving equipment availability.

[0037] It is worth noting that the fourth chamber 500 is used to house electrical components. Concentrating these components within a single, independent chamber facilitates unified management and maintenance. This prevents external environmental interference, such as dust, moisture, and electromagnetic interference, improving the reliability and stability of the components. Furthermore, this centralized placement method simplifies wiring and connections, resulting in neater, clearer wiring, easier troubleshooting, and routine maintenance, ultimately enhancing the overall system's safety and maintainability.

[0038] Furthermore, the first cavity 200 is connected to the first side and the second side of the cabinet 100, and the first side and the first side are opposite to each other. The cabinet 100 also includes a first cabinet door 110 and a second cabinet door 120. The first cabinet door 110 is located on the first side and covers the first cavity 200, and the second cabinet door 120 is located on the second side and covers the first cavity 200.

[0039] Furthermore, the second cabinet door 120 is also equipped with an air outlet device 121. The air outlet device 121 connects the inner and outer sides of the second cabinet door 120, and its position corresponds to the position of the return air duct 202. The air outlet device 121 is used to exhaust the airflow from the return air duct 202 to the outside of the cabinet 100. The cooperation between the air outlet device 121 and the return air duct 202 forms a relatively complete airflow path. Cold airflow generated from the cooling unit 201 is collected through the return air duct 202 and then exhausted through the air outlet device 121. This design makes the airflow within the cabinet 100 more orderly and efficient. Compared to the case without the air outlet device 121, it can more effectively guide the airflow, avoid turbulence or local stagnation of airflow within the cabinet 100, ensure a smoother heat exchange process, improve the efficiency of the entire heat dissipation system, help maintain a relatively uniform temperature distribution within the cabinet 100, and is conducive to the long-term stable operation of the equipment.

[0040] Furthermore, the second cavity 300 connects to the first and second sides. The cabinet 100 also includes a third door 130 and a fourth door 140. The third door 130 is located on the first side and covers the second cavity 300, and the fourth door 140 is located on the second side and covers the second cavity 300. Both the third door 130 and the fourth door 140 are equipped with louvers 141, which serve as airflow channels for the fan 301. These louvers effectively guide the airflow generated by the fan 301, allowing the airflow to flow more orderly through the second cavity 300 and quickly dissipating heat from the cavity to the outside of the cabinet 100. Compared to the case without louvers 141 for airflow guidance, this design improves heat dissipation efficiency, ensuring that equipment such as the energy storage converter and high-voltage box placed inside the second cavity 300 can operate in a suitable temperature environment. This reduces the risk of equipment failure due to overheating, extends the service life of the equipment, and improves the stability and reliability of equipment operation.

[0041] Furthermore, the third cavity 400 is connected to the first side, and the cabinet 100 also includes a fifth cabinet door 150, which is located on the first side and covers the third cavity 400.

[0042] Furthermore, the fourth cavity 500 is connected to the third side of the cabinet 100. The cabinet 100 also includes a sixth cabinet door 160, which is located on the third side and covers the fourth cavity 500. The sixth cabinet door 160 is equipped with a control panel 161, which is connected to the outer and inner sides of the sixth cabinet door 160. The control panel 161 is used as a detection component for operators to view the internal equipment.

[0043] Furthermore, the cabinet 100 is also equipped with a charging pile 170 and a charging gun 180. The charging pile 170 is mounted on a third side and located on one side of the sixth cabinet door 160. The charging gun 180 is mounted on a third side and located on one side of the sixth cabinet door 160. The charging gun 180 is electrically connected to the charging pile 170. The charging pile 170 is used to convert the voltage of the battery box into the rechargeable voltage of the electric vehicle, and the charging gun 180 is used to charge the electric vehicle.

[0044] Furthermore, the cabinet 100 is also equipped with a handheld fire extinguisher 190, which is mounted on a second side and located on one side of the fourth cabinet door 140.

[0045] It should be understood that in this utility model, "at least one (item)" refers to one or more, and "more than one" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, "A and / or B" can represent three cases: only A exists, only B exists, and both A and B exist simultaneously, where A and B can be singular or plural. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship. "At least one (item) of the following" or similar expressions refer to any combination of these items, including any combination of single or plural items. For example, at least one (item) of a, b, or c can represent: a, b, c, "a and b", "a and c", "b and c", or "a and b and c", where a, b, and c can be single or multiple.

[0046] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A small energy storage cabinet, characterized in that, include: The cabinet includes a first cavity, a second cavity, a third cavity, and a fourth cavity, wherein the first cavity, the second cavity, the third cavity, and the fourth cavity are independent of each other; The first cavity is used to house the battery box. The interior of the first cavity is equipped with a cooling device and a return air duct. The return air duct is located at the top of the first cavity, and the cooling device is located below the return air duct. The return air duct is used to collect the airflow of the cooling device. The second cavity is used to house the energy storage converter and the high-voltage box. The second cavity is equipped with a fan. The fan is used to guide the heat of the second cavity to the outside of the cabinet. The third cavity is equipped with a quick-connect connector. The fourth cavity is used to house electrical components.

2. The small energy storage cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first cavity is connected to the first side and the second side of the cabinet, and the first side and the first side are opposite to each other. The cabinet also includes a first cabinet door and a second cabinet door. The first cabinet door is located on the first side and covers the first cavity, and the second cabinet door is located on the second side and covers the first cavity.

3. The small energy storage cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second cabinet door is also equipped with an air outlet device, which is connected to the inner and outer sides of the second cabinet door. The position of the air outlet device corresponds to the position of the return air duct, and the air outlet device is used to discharge the airflow of the return air duct to the outside of the cabinet.

4. The small energy storage cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second cavity is connected to the first side and the second side. The cabinet also includes a third cabinet door and a fourth cabinet door. The third cabinet door is located on the first side and covers the second cavity. The fourth cabinet door is located on the second side and covers the second cavity. Both the third cabinet door and the fourth cabinet door are provided with louvers. The louvers are used as a guide channel for the fan.

5. The small energy storage cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The third cavity is connected to the first side, and the cabinet also includes a fifth cabinet door, which is located on the first side and covers the third cavity.

6. The small energy storage cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fourth cavity is connected to the third side of the cabinet, and the cabinet also includes a sixth cabinet door, which is located on the third side and covers the fourth cavity.

7. The small energy storage cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sixth cabinet door is equipped with a control panel, which is connected to the outer and inner sides of the sixth cabinet door. The control panel is used as a detection component for operators to view the internal equipment.

8. The small energy storage cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cabinet is also equipped with a charging pile, which is mounted on the third side and located on one side of the sixth cabinet door. The charging pile is used to convert the voltage of the battery box into a rechargeable voltage for electric vehicles.

9. The small energy storage cabinet according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cabinet is also equipped with a charging gun, which is mounted on the third side and located on one side of the sixth cabinet door. The charging gun is electrically connected to the charging pile and is used to charge electric vehicles.

10. The small energy storage cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cabinet is also equipped with a handheld fire extinguisher, which is mounted on the second side and located on one side of the fourth cabinet door.