Battery module rack

By using a grid structure design for the supporting and load-bearing components, combined with a sliding opening and closing system for the storage and transportation box, the problems of weight distribution during battery module rack stacking and transportation and the cumbersome disassembly of the storage and transportation box are solved, achieving stable stacking, safe transportation, and rapid retrieval.

CN224117765UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14JIEFENG ZHENGPIN (SUZHOU) METAL CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIEFENG ZHENGPIN (SUZHOU) METAL CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-03-21
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

Traditional battery module racks have problems such as weight limitations during stacking and transportation, difficulty in securing them, and cumbersome disassembly of storage and transportation boxes.

Method used

The design incorporates support and load-bearing components to form a grid structure that evenly distributes the weight of the battery module. Stress concentration is eliminated by tilting stress bars, and the storage and transportation box is designed to slide open and close, ensuring forklift engagement and quick removal.

Benefits of technology

It enables stable stacking and safe transfer of battery modules, reduces operation steps and workload, improves the load-bearing capacity and deformation resistance of the rack, and ensures the stability and safety of handling.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a battery module material rack which comprises a second supporting pad, the upper end of the second supporting pad is fixedly connected with a lower longitudinal fixing rod, one end of the lower longitudinal fixing rod is fixedly connected with a lower transverse fixing rod, a supporting assembly is arranged on the lower longitudinal fixing rod and the lower transverse fixing rod, a stress assembly is arranged on the supporting assembly, and the stress assembly is fixedly connected with the second supporting pad. The weight of the battery module is uniformly dispersed to the stress component through the grid supporting structure, so that safe stacking is realized; the height difference design of the supporting pad and the clamping plate ensures that the fork arm of the forklift can be smoothly embedded, and the carrying stability is improved; according to the sliding opening and closing system, the material frame can be rapidly stored and taken without disassembling the storage and transportation box, firstly, the material frame bears the battery modules through the grid supporting layer, then fork arms of a forklift are embedded into clamping plates to achieve stable carrying, at the moment, sliding doors of the storage and transportation box are closed to form a sealed space, and sliding limiting plates are opened to facilitate rapid material taking; the problems that traditional storage and transportation equipment is difficult to stack, unstable in carrying and tedious in operation are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery transportation technology, specifically a battery module rack and a storage and transportation box using the rack. Background Technology

[0002] When storing and transporting battery modules, racks and storage boxes are often required. However, traditional racks are often unsuitable for stacking due to the weight of the batteries themselves. Furthermore, they cannot be directly secured when transported by forklifts, and the accompanying storage boxes require complete disassembly before the battery module racks can be removed, increasing workload. Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a battery module rack and a storage box using this rack to solve the problems mentioned in the background. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a battery module rack and a storage and transportation box using the rack, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A battery module rack and a storage and transportation box using the rack include a second support pad, a lower longitudinal fixing rod fixedly connected to the upper end of the second support pad, a lower transverse fixing rod fixedly connected to one end of the lower longitudinal fixing rod, a support assembly provided on the lower longitudinal fixing rod and the lower transverse fixing rod, and a force-bearing component provided on the support assembly.

[0006] Furthermore, the support assembly includes an upper longitudinal fixing rod, a connecting rod, a longitudinal supporting rod, and a transverse supporting rod. The upper end of the lower longitudinal fixing rod is fixedly connected to the connecting rod, and the upper longitudinal fixing rod is fixedly connected to the connecting rod.

[0007] Furthermore, one end of the upper longitudinal fixing rod is fixedly connected to an upper transverse fixing rod, a transverse supporting rod is fixedly connected to the lower longitudinal fixing rod, and a longitudinal supporting rod is fixedly connected to the lower transverse fixing rod.

[0008] Furthermore, the force-bearing component includes a force-bearing rod, a second forklift clamping plate, and an inclined stress rod. The force-bearing rod and the inclined stress rod are fixedly connected between the lower longitudinal fixing rod and the upper longitudinal fixing rod, and one end of the inclined stress rod is fixedly connected to the connecting rod.

[0009] Furthermore, the second support pad is higher than the second forklift clamp plate.

[0010] A storage and transportation box for a battery module rack includes a box body, with first support pads fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower end of the box body, a sealing plate fixedly connected to the edge of the inner side wall of the box body, a first forklift clamping plate fixedly connected to the lower end of the box body, and an opening and closing component for opening the internal space provided on the box body.

[0011] Furthermore, the opening and closing assembly includes a movable door, a handle, a limiting plate, and a sliding groove. The sliding groove is provided on the housing, and the housing is slidably connected to the limiting plate through the sliding groove. The movable door is fixedly connected to one end of the limiting plate, and a handle is fixedly connected to the surface of the movable door.

[0012] Furthermore, the height of the first support pad is higher than that of the first forklift clamp plate.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. The support component adopts a grid structure formed by upper longitudinal fixing rods, connecting rods, longitudinal bearing rods and transverse bearing rods. In conjunction with the load-bearing components, it evenly distributes the weight of the battery module, enhances the overall strength of the rack, and allows most of the weight to be borne by the load-bearing components during stacking, thus enabling stacking.

[0016] 2. The connection design between the inclined stress bar and the connecting bar eliminates stress concentration and improves the load-bearing capacity and deformation resistance of the material rack;

[0017] 3. The height of the second support pad is higher than that of the second forklift clamping plate, and the height of the first support pad is higher than that of the first forklift clamping plate, to ensure that the forklift fork arm can be smoothly inserted into the clamping plate, so as to realize the rapid positioning and stable handling of the rack and storage box, and avoid the risk of falling off during the transfer process;

[0018] 4. The opening and closing components of the storage and transportation box include a movable door, a handle, a limit plate, and a sliding groove. Through the sliding connection between the sliding groove and the limit plate, the movable door can be easily opened and closed, allowing the material rack to be removed without completely disassembling the storage and transportation box, reducing operating steps and workload. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a battery module rack and a storage and transportation box using the rack;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of a battery module rack and a storage and transportation box using the rack;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a battery module rack and the rack structure in a storage and transportation box using the rack;

[0022] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of a battery module rack and a closed structure of a storage and transportation box using the rack;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a front cross-sectional view of a battery module rack and a storage and transportation box using the rack.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Sealing plate; 3. First support pad; 4. First forklift clamping plate; 5. Movable door; 6. Handle; 7. Limiting plate; 8. Lower transverse fixing rod; 9. Upper transverse fixing rod; 10. Force-bearing rod; 11. Lower longitudinal fixing rod; 12. Upper longitudinal fixing rod; 13. Connecting rod; 14. Second forklift clamping plate; 15. Inclined stress rod; 16. Second support pad; 17. Longitudinal support rod; 18. Transverse support rod; 19. Sliding groove. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the technical means, creative features, achieved objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model is further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," 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. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides an embodiment of a battery module rack and a storage and transportation box using the rack, including a second support pad 16. A lower longitudinal fixing rod 11 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the second support pad 16, and a lower transverse fixing rod 8 is fixedly connected to one end of the lower longitudinal fixing rod 11. Support components are provided on the lower longitudinal fixing rod 11 and the lower transverse fixing rod 8, and force-bearing components are provided on the support components.

[0027] In this embodiment, the support assembly includes an upper longitudinal fixing rod 12, a connecting rod 13, a longitudinal supporting rod 17, and a transverse supporting rod 18. The upper end of the lower longitudinal fixing rod 11 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 13, and the upper longitudinal fixing rod 12 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 13. One end of the upper longitudinal fixing rod 12 is fixedly connected to an upper transverse fixing rod 9. The lower longitudinal fixing rod 11 is fixedly connected to the transverse supporting rod 18, and the lower transverse fixing rod 8 is fixedly connected to the longitudinal supporting rod 17. Four second support pads 16 are fixed to the ground or a bearing surface. Two lower longitudinal fixing rods 11 are installed on the upper end of the pad body, with one end of each lower longitudinal fixing rod 11 horizontally fixing the two lower transverse fixing rods 8, forming a square foundation structure. The upper longitudinal fixing rod 12 is connected to the top of the lower longitudinal fixing rod 11 via the connecting rod 13. One end of the upper longitudinal fixing rod 12 extends horizontally to fix the upper transverse fixing rod 9. The transverse supporting rod 18 is fixed in the middle of the lower longitudinal fixing rod 11, and the longitudinal supporting rod 17 is fixed in the middle of the lower transverse fixing rod 8, forming a grid support layer.

[0028] In this embodiment, the force-bearing component includes a force-bearing rod 10, a second forklift mounting plate 14, and an inclined stress rod 15. The force-bearing rod 10 and the inclined stress rod 15 are fixedly connected between the lower longitudinal fixing rod 11 and the upper longitudinal fixing rod 12, and one end of the inclined stress rod 15 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 13. The second support pad 16 is higher than the second forklift mounting plate 14. The force-bearing rod 10 and the inclined stress rod 15 are symmetrically installed between the lower longitudinal fixing rod 11 and the upper longitudinal fixing rod 12. One end of the inclined stress rod 15 is connected to the connecting rod 13, forming a triangular stress dispersion structure. Placing the battery module on the longitudinal support rod 17 and the transverse support rod 18 can fix it in the expected position. It can also be moved as a whole by inserting the forklift fork into the second forklift mounting plate 14.

[0029] A storage and transportation box for battery module racks includes a box body 1. First support pads 3 are fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower end of the box body 1. Sealing plates 2 are fixedly connected to the edge of the inner side wall of the box body 1. A first forklift clamping plate 4 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the box body 1. An opening and closing component for opening the internal space is provided on the box body 1. The first support pads 3 are fixed at the four corners of the lower end of the box body 1. Sealing plates 2 are vertically installed at the edge of the inner side wall of the box body 1. The first forklift clamping plate 4 is fixed at the center of the bottom of the box body 1. The top surface of the clamping plate is lower than the bottom surface of the support pads.

[0030] In this embodiment, the opening and closing assembly includes a movable door 5, a handle 6, a limiting plate 7, and a sliding groove 19. The sliding groove 19 is provided on the housing 1, and the housing 1 is slidably connected to the limiting plate 7 via the sliding groove 19. One end of the limiting plate 7 is fixedly connected to the movable door 5, and the handle 6 is fixedly connected to the surface of the movable door 5. The first support pad 3 is higher than the first forklift clamping plate 4. A horizontal sliding groove 19 is provided on the side of the housing 1, and the limiting plate 7 is slidably connected to the housing 1 via the sliding groove. One end of the limiting plate 7 is fixed to the movable door 5, allowing it to slide up and down. The handle 6 is installed on the surface of the movable door 5, and when closed, the movable door 5 fits against the sealing plate 2 to form a seal.

[0031] The grid support structure evenly distributes the weight of the battery modules to the load-bearing components, achieving safe stacking. The height difference design between the support pad and the snap-fit ​​plate ensures that the forklift forks can be smoothly inserted, improving handling stability. The sliding opening and closing system allows for quick storage and retrieval of the rack without disassembling the storage and transportation box. First, the rack supports the battery modules through the grid support layer. Then, the forklift forks are inserted into the snap-fit ​​plate for stable handling. At this time, the sliding door of the storage and transportation box closes to form a sealed space, and the sliding limit plate 7 opens for convenient and quick material retrieval, solving the problems of difficult stacking, unstable handling, and cumbersome operation of traditional storage and transportation equipment.

[0032] The support assembly adopts a grid structure formed by the upper longitudinal fixing rod 12, connecting rod 13, longitudinal bearing rod 17, and transverse bearing rod 18. In conjunction with the force-bearing assembly, it evenly distributes the weight of the battery module, enhances the overall strength of the rack, and ensures that most of the weight is borne by the force-bearing assembly during stacking, thus enabling stacking. The connection design between the inclined stress rod 15 and the connecting rod 13 eliminates stress concentration and improves the load-bearing capacity and deformation resistance of the rack. The second support pad 16 is higher than the second forklift clamping plate 14, and the first support pad 3 is higher than the first forklift clamping plate 4, ensuring that the forklift fork arm can be smoothly embedded into the clamping plate, realizing the rapid positioning and stable handling of the rack and storage box, and avoiding the risk of falling off during transportation. The opening and closing assembly of the storage box includes a movable door 5, a handle 6, a limiting plate 7, and a sliding groove 19. Through the sliding connection between the sliding groove 19 and the limiting plate 7, the movable door 5 can be easily opened and closed, allowing the rack to be taken out without completely disassembling the storage box, reducing operation steps and workload.

[0033] This specification describes embodiments, but not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This way of describing the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A battery module rack comprising a second support pad (16), characterized in that, The second support pad (16) is fixedly connected to a lower longitudinal fixing rod (11) at its upper end. A lower transverse fixing rod (8) is fixedly connected to one end of the lower longitudinal fixing rod (11). Support components are provided on the lower longitudinal fixing rod (11) and the lower transverse fixing rod (8). Force-bearing components are provided on the support components. The support components include an upper longitudinal fixing rod (12), a connecting rod (13), a longitudinal support rod (17), and a transverse support rod (18). A connecting rod (13) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the lower longitudinal fixing rod (11). An upper longitudinal fixing rod (12) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the connecting rod (13). The force-bearing components include a force-bearing rod (10), a second forklift clamping plate (14), and an inclined stress rod (15). A force-bearing rod (10) and an inclined stress rod (15) are fixedly connected between the lower longitudinal fixing rod (11) and the upper longitudinal fixing rod (12). One end of the inclined stress rod (15) is fixedly connected to the connecting rod (13).

2. The battery module rack of claim 1, wherein, One end of the upper longitudinal fixing rod (12) is fixedly connected to the upper transverse fixing rod (9), the lower longitudinal fixing rod (11) is fixedly connected to the transverse supporting rod (18), and the lower transverse fixing rod (8) is fixedly connected to the longitudinal supporting rod (17).

3. The battery module rack of claim 1, wherein, The second support pad (16) is higher than the second forklift clamp plate (14).