Novel battery module structure

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of battery modules, and particularly discloses a novel battery module structure which comprises an outer shell, a cover plate is mounted at the upper end of the outer shell, a battery module is mounted in the outer shell through a limiting mounting assembly, and the limiting mounting assembly comprises a transverse limiting plate, a longitudinal baffle, a first adjustable part and a second adjustable part. The two groups of longitudinal baffles are connected with the transverse limiting plate through an adjustable part I; the longitudinal baffles comprise a longitudinal baffle I and a longitudinal baffle II; according to the utility model, the battery module is arranged between the outer shell and the cover plate, so that an effective external protection effect can be achieved, and the matched limiting mounting assembly can be used for mounting and fixing the battery module and also can adapt to the battery module to expand to a certain extent, so that the service life of the battery module is prolonged. By arranging the first adjustable part and the second adjustable part, the transverse limiting plate and the longitudinal baffle can be connected, and meanwhile the battery module can be adapted to be expanded to a certain degree.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of battery module technology, and specifically relates to a novel battery module structure. Background Technology

[0002] Battery modules play a vital role as energy storage units across various industries. For example, power batteries are widely used in new energy vehicles and other fields. Power batteries are generally composed of multiple individual cells connected in series or parallel to form battery modules to achieve charging and discharging. As stated in the specification of application number 202223157466.1, battery modules, especially lithium iron phosphate batteries, are prone to bulging during use. When they are grouped using methods similar to plastic steel strapping or steel strapping, no space is left for the bulging of the cells, which can easily cause the cells to catch fire and cause danger. Although this patent provides space for the bulging of the battery modules, it does not include an outer casing, which allows the battery modules to be directly exposed to the air, resulting in poor external protection. They are easily damaged in the event of a collision or scratch, thus limiting their use. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a novel battery module structure 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 novel battery module structure includes:

[0006] The outer casing has a cover plate installed at its upper end. Inside the outer casing, a battery module is installed via a limiting mounting assembly. The limiting mounting assembly includes a transverse limiting plate, a longitudinal baffle, an adjustable component one, and an adjustable component two. The two sets of transverse limiting plates and the two sets of longitudinal baffles form a rectangular frame structure for fixing the battery module around it. The two sets of longitudinal baffles are connected to the transverse limiting plates via the adjustable component one. The longitudinal baffles include longitudinal baffle one and longitudinal baffle two, which are connected via the adjustable component two. The adjustable component one and adjustable component two can connect the transverse limiting plates and the longitudinal baffles while also accommodating a certain degree of expansion of the battery module.

[0007] Preferably, the adjustable component two includes a longitudinal limiting plate, a limiting post one, a limiting sleeve one, and a strip groove one. The longitudinal limiting plate is located between two adjacent sets of longitudinal baffles one and two. The strip groove one is formed inside both ends of the longitudinal limiting plate. The limiting post one is connected to the outer end of the side of the longitudinal baffles one and two that are close to each other. The limiting post one is located inside the strip groove one. The limiting post one cooperates with the strip groove one, allowing the limiting post one to move to a certain extent inside the strip groove one, accommodating a certain degree of expansion of the battery module. The limiting sleeve is threaded to the outer end of the limiting post one. First, when installing the longitudinal limiting plate between the longitudinal baffle one and the longitudinal baffle two, firstly, the strip grooves one at both ends of the longitudinal limiting plate are respectively fitted onto the outer side of the corresponding limiting post, and then the corresponding limiting sleeve one is rotated and tightened so that the inner side of the limiting sleeve one can clamp the longitudinal limiting plate. When the battery module is used for a long time and expands to a certain extent, it can squeeze the transverse limiting plate and the longitudinal baffle. At this time, the two sets of longitudinal baffle one and the longitudinal baffle two move to a certain extent. At this time, the limiting post one can move to a certain extent inside the strip groove one, and the limiting sleeve one makes a certain displacement relative to the longitudinal limiting plate to adapt to the expansion of the battery module.

[0008] Preferably, the adjustable component includes a second strip groove, a second limiting post, and a second limiting sleeve. The second strip groove is formed inside both ends of the transverse limiting plate. The outer sides of both the first and second longitudinal baffles are connected to the second limiting post, which mates with the second strip groove. The second limiting post is located inside the second strip groove, and the outer side of the second limiting post is threadedly connected to the second limiting sleeve. During installation, the second limiting posts on the outer sides of the first and second longitudinal baffles are similarly installed inside the corresponding second strip groove of the transverse limiting plate, and then... Do not tighten the second limiting sleeve, so that the inner side of the second limiting sleeve clamps the end face of the transverse limiting plate. Similarly, when the battery module is used for a long time and expands to a certain extent, it can squeeze the transverse limiting plate and the longitudinal baffle. At this time, the second limiting post can move to a certain extent inside the second strip groove. The second limiting sleeve can move to a certain extent relative to the transverse limiting plate to adapt to the expansion of the battery module. Furthermore, the second strip groove and the first strip groove, the second limiting post and the first limiting post, and the second limiting sleeve and the first limiting sleeve have the same structure and play the same role.

[0009] Preferably, the lower ends of both the first and second longitudinal baffles are connected to movable limiting blocks. The bottom end of the outer shell is provided with a movable limiting groove that cooperates with the movable limiting block. The volume of the movable limiting groove is larger than that of the movable limiting block, which is conducive to the movable limiting block moving laterally and longitudinally within a certain range. A rubber pad is provided on the outside of the movable limiting block, which can fill the inside of the movable limiting groove. At the same time, it has elastic expansion and contraction properties, and can also adapt to the movement of the movable limiting block to a certain extent when the first and second longitudinal baffles move to accommodate the expansion of the battery module.

[0010] Preferably, each end of the cover plate is provided with a mounting bolt, and the upper end of the outer shell is provided with a screw hole that mates with the mounting bolt for mounting bolt installation, so that the cover plate can be closed on the upper end of the outer shell.

[0011] Preferably, the lower end of the cover plate is provided with a rubber pressing block, which is made of rubber material. After the cover plate is installed on the upper end of the outer shell, it can squeeze the battery module to achieve upper limit fixation. The rubber pressing block also has a certain degree of expansion and contraction performance, and can also adapt to the expansion of the battery module in the vertical direction.

[0012] Preferably, both the first and second longitudinal baffles have several sets of heat dissipation holes inside to provide ventilation and heat dissipation. The transverse limiting plate is a plate-shaped structure, which can install and fix the battery module without affecting heat dissipation.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This utility model provides effective external protection by placing the battery module between the outer shell and the cover plate. The included limiting installation components not only secure the battery module but also accommodate its expansion. The limiting installation components include a transverse limiting plate, a longitudinal baffle, an adjustable component one, and an adjustable component two. The two transverse limiting plates and two longitudinal baffles form a rectangular frame structure to secure the battery module. The adjustable components one and two connect the transverse limiting plates and the longitudinal baffles while also accommodating the expansion of the battery module. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the cover plate of this utility model when it is opened;

[0017] Figure 3 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of a portion of the interior of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0019] In the diagram: 10. Outer casing; 11. Battery module; 12. Cover plate; 13. Mounting bolts; 14. Rubber pressure block;

[0020] 20. Lateral limiting plate; 21. Longitudinal baffle one; 22. Longitudinal baffle two; 23. Longitudinal limiting plate; 24. Limiting post one; 25. Limiting sleeve one; 26. Strip groove two; 27. Limiting sleeve two;

[0021] 30. Moving limit block; 31. Rubber pad; 32. Heat dissipation hole. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Example:

[0024] Please see Figures 1-4 As shown, a novel battery module structure includes:

[0025] The outer casing 10 has a cover plate 12 installed at its upper end. The battery module 11 is installed inside the outer casing 10 through a limiting installation assembly. The limiting installation assembly includes a transverse limiting plate 20, a longitudinal baffle, an adjustable component one, and an adjustable component two. The two sets of transverse limiting plates 20 and the two sets of longitudinal baffles form a rectangular frame structure for fixing the battery module 11 around it. The two sets of longitudinal baffles are connected to the transverse limiting plates 20 through the adjustable component one. The longitudinal baffles include a longitudinal baffle one 21 and a longitudinal baffle two 22, which are connected through the adjustable component two. The adjustable component one and the adjustable component two can connect the transverse limiting plates 20 and the longitudinal baffles while also accommodating a certain degree of expansion of the battery module 11.

[0026] refer to Figures 1-4As shown, the adjustable component 2 includes a longitudinal limiting plate 23, a limiting post 24, a limiting sleeve 25, and a strip groove 1. The longitudinal limiting plate 23 is located between two adjacent sets of longitudinal baffles 21 and 22. Strip grooves 1 are formed inside both ends of the longitudinal limiting plate 23. A limiting post 24 is connected to the outer end of the side of the longitudinal baffles 21 and 22 that are close to each other. The limiting post 24 is located inside the strip groove 1 and cooperates with it, allowing it to move to a certain extent within the strip groove 1 to accommodate a certain degree of expansion of the battery module 11. A limiting sleeve 25 is threaded to the outer end of the limiting post 24. The longitudinal limiting plate 23 is installed... When the longitudinal baffle 1 21 and the longitudinal baffle 22 are in contact, the strip grooves at both ends of the longitudinal limiting plate 23 are first fitted onto the outer side of the corresponding limiting post, and then the corresponding limiting sleeve 1 25 is rotated and tightened so that the inner side of the limiting sleeve 1 25 can clamp the longitudinal limiting plate 23. When the battery module 11 is used for a long time and expands to a certain extent, it can squeeze the transverse limiting plate 20 and the longitudinal baffle. At this time, the two sets of longitudinal baffle 1 21 and longitudinal baffle 22 move to a certain extent. At this time, the limiting post 1 24 can move to a certain extent inside the strip groove 1, and the limiting sleeve 1 25 moves to a certain extent relative to the longitudinal limiting plate 23 to adapt to the expansion of the battery module 11.

[0027] refer to Figures 1-4 As shown, the adjustable component includes a second strip groove 26, a second limiting post, and a second limiting sleeve 27. The transverse limiting plate 20 has strip grooves 26 inside both ends. The outer sides of the longitudinal baffle 21 and the longitudinal baffle 22 are connected to the second limiting post, which mates with the second strip groove 26. The second limiting post is located inside the second strip groove 26, and the outer side of the second limiting post is threadedly connected to the second limiting sleeve 27. During installation, the second limiting posts on the outer sides of the longitudinal baffle 21 and the longitudinal baffle 22 are installed inside the corresponding second strip groove 26 of the transverse limiting plate 20, and then the second limiting sleeve 27 is tightened. The inner side of the second limiting sleeve 27 clamps the end face of the transverse limiting plate 20. Similarly, when the battery module 11 is used for a long time and expands to a certain extent, it can squeeze the transverse limiting plate 20 and the longitudinal baffle. At this time, the second limiting post can move to a certain extent inside the second strip groove 26, and the second limiting sleeve 27 can move to a certain extent relative to the transverse limiting plate 20 to adapt to the expansion of the battery module 11. Furthermore, the second strip groove 26 and the first strip groove, the second limiting post and the first limiting post 24, and the second limiting sleeve 27 and the first limiting sleeve 25 have the same structure and play the same role.

[0028] refer to Figures 1-4As shown, both the lower ends of the first longitudinal baffle 21 and the second longitudinal baffle 22 are connected to a movable limiting block 30. The bottom end of the outer shell 10 is provided with a movable limiting groove that cooperates with the movable limiting block 30. The volume of the movable limiting groove is larger than that of the movable limiting block 30, which is conducive to the movable limiting block 30 moving laterally and longitudinally within a certain range. A rubber pad 31 is provided on the outside of the movable limiting block 30, which can fill the inside of the movable limiting groove. At the same time, it has elastic expansion and contraction properties, and can also adapt to the movement of the movable limiting block 30 to a certain extent when the first longitudinal baffle 21 and the second longitudinal baffle 22 move to adapt to the expansion of the battery module 11.

[0029] refer to Figures 1-4 As shown, each end of the cover plate 12 is provided with a mounting bolt 13, and the upper end of the outer shell 10 is provided with a screw hole that matches the mounting bolt 13 for mounting the bolt 13, so that the cover plate 12 can be closed on the upper end of the outer shell 10.

[0030] refer to Figures 1-4 As shown, a rubber pressing block 14 is provided at the lower end of the cover plate 12. It is made of rubber material. After the cover plate 12 is installed on the upper end of the outer shell 10, it can squeeze the battery module 11 to achieve upper limit fixation. The rubber pressing block 14 has a certain degree of expansion and contraction performance and can also adapt to the expansion of the battery module 11 in the vertical direction.

[0031] refer to Figures 1-4 As shown, both the longitudinal baffle 1 21 and the longitudinal baffle 22 have several sets of heat dissipation holes 32 inside, which serve to ventilate and dissipate heat. The transverse limiting plate 20 is a plate-shaped structure, which can install and fix the battery module 11 without affecting heat dissipation.

[0032] Furthermore, ventilation holes can be provided on the outside of the outer casing 10 to improve ventilation and heat dissipation.

[0033] This utility model provides effective external protection by placing the battery module 11 between the outer shell 10 and the cover plate 12. The included limiting installation components not only secure the battery module 11 but also accommodate a certain degree of expansion. The limiting installation components include a transverse limiting plate 20, a longitudinal baffle, an adjustable component one, and an adjustable component two. The two sets of transverse limiting plates 20 and the two sets of longitudinal baffles form a rectangular frame structure for surrounding and securing the battery module 11. The adjustable components one and two connect the transverse limiting plates 20 and the longitudinal baffles while also accommodating a certain degree of expansion of the battery module 11.

[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A novel battery module (11) structure, characterized in that, include: The outer shell (10) has a cover plate (12) installed at its upper end. The battery module (11) is installed inside the outer shell (10) through a limiting installation assembly. The limiting installation assembly includes a horizontal limiting plate (20), a vertical baffle, an adjustable component one, and an adjustable component two. The two sets of horizontal limiting plates (20) and the two sets of vertical baffles form a rectangular frame structure. The two sets of vertical baffles are connected to the horizontal limiting plates (20) through the adjustable component one. The vertical baffles include a vertical baffle one (21) and a vertical baffle two (22). The vertical baffle one (21) and the vertical baffle two (22) are connected through the adjustable component two.

2. The novel battery module (11) structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustable component 2 includes a longitudinal limiting plate (23), a limiting post 1 (24), a limiting sleeve 1 (25), and a strip groove 1. The longitudinal limiting plate (23) is located between two adjacent sets of longitudinal baffles 1 (21) and longitudinal baffles 2 (22). The strip groove 1 is provided inside both ends of the longitudinal limiting plate (23). The limiting post 1 (24) is connected to the outer end of the side of the longitudinal baffles 1 (21) and the longitudinal baffles 2 (22) that are close to each other. The limiting post 1 (24) is located inside the strip groove 1. The limiting post 1 (24) cooperates with the strip groove 1. The outer end of the limiting post 1 (24) is threadedly connected to the limiting sleeve 1 (25).

3. The novel battery module (11) structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjustable component includes a second strip groove (26), a second limiting post, and a second limiting sleeve (27). The second strip groove (26) is provided inside both ends of the transverse limiting plate (20). The second limiting post (26) that cooperates with the second strip groove (26) is connected to the outer side of the first longitudinal baffle (21) and the second longitudinal baffle (22). The second limiting post (26) is located inside the second strip groove (26), and the second limiting sleeve (27) is threaded to the outer side of the second limiting post (27).

4. The novel battery module (11) structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower ends of the first longitudinal baffle (21) and the second longitudinal baffle (22) are both connected to a movable limiting block (30). The bottom end of the outer shell (10) is provided with a movable limiting groove that cooperates with the movable limiting block (30). The volume of the movable limiting groove is larger than that of the movable limiting block (30). A rubber pad (31) is provided on the outside of the movable limiting block (30).

5. The novel battery module (11) structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each end of the cover plate (12) is provided with a mounting bolt (13), and the upper end of the outer shell (10) is provided with a screw hole that matches the mounting bolt (13).

6. The novel battery module (11) structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: A rubber top pressure block (14) is provided at the lower end of the cover plate (12).

7. The novel battery module (11) structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first longitudinal baffle (21) and the second longitudinal baffle (22) have several sets of heat dissipation holes (32) inside.

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