New energy automobile battery plug connector panel

The design of fixing the cooling plate with a thin outer frame and rivet nuts solves the problem of excessive thickness of existing connector panels, achieving material savings and structural stability, reducing the risk of battery bulging, and improving economic efficiency.

CN224248804UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15DONGGUAN AIDIFU PRECISION METAL TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DONGGUAN AIDIFU PRECISION METAL TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-21
Publication Date
2026-05-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The excessive thickness of the existing battery connector panels for new energy vehicles leads to increased material usage, higher installation difficulty, and reduced cooling efficiency, which can easily cause battery bulging.

Method used

The design incorporates a thin-plate outer frame with rivet nuts to secure the cooling plate, preventing the nuts from melting or deforming during welding, thus enabling coolant delivery and reducing material requirements and processing difficulty.

Benefits of technology

It saves material costs, reduces fixing difficulty, improves structural stability, prevents battery bulging, and enhances economic efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a new energy automobile battery plug connector panel, which comprises a panel main body, the panel main body is fixed on a battery energy storage box, a water inlet nozzle and a water outlet nozzle are arranged on the panel main body, the panel main body comprises an outer frame plate, a sealing flange surface and a plug connector mounting surface are arranged at the top of the outer frame plate, and the plug connector mounting surface is fixed on the panel main body. A containing cavity is formed in the bottom of the outer frame plate, a plurality of rivet nuts are fixed to the outer frame plate, and the water inlet nozzle and the water outlet nozzle are fixed to the plug connector installation face, penetrate through the two sides of the outer frame plate and extend into the containing cavity. A battery cathode mounting hole, a communication mounting hole and a battery anode mounting hole are sequentially formed in the plug connector mounting surface from left to right. According to the new energy automobile battery plug connector panel, the problem that an existing plug connector panel is very thick is solved, materials are saved, and the structural strength between the plug connector panel and a cooling plate can be guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a new energy vehicle accessory, specifically a new energy vehicle battery connector panel. Background Technology

[0002] New energy vehicles have a battery storage box inside. A connector panel is installed on the end face of the battery storage box. The connector panel needs to be provided with flow channels that are connected to the cooling plate or heat sink of the battery, thus forming a heat dissipation module to dissipate heat from the new energy vehicle battery.

[0003] Existing connector panels, in order to meet the needs of connecting to the cooling plate and providing structural support for the cooling plate, need to be designed to be very thick. This increases the use of metal materials, which is not conducive to the rapid heat dissipation of the cooling plate to the outside, and may cause the battery to bulge over time. On the other hand, the thicker panel also increases the difficulty of fixing it to the cooling plate, thus hindering economic efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a battery connector panel for new energy vehicles, which solves the problem of the existing connector panels being too thick, saves material usage, improves economic efficiency, reduces the probability of battery bulging, and also reduces the difficulty of fixing the outer frame plate and the cooling plate, ensuring structural strength and stability between the connector panel and the cooling plate.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a new energy vehicle battery connector panel, comprising a panel body, the panel body being fixed to a battery energy storage box, an inlet and an outlet being provided on the panel body, and the panel body including an outer frame plate, the top of the outer frame plate being provided with a sealing flange surface and a connector mounting surface, and the bottom of the outer frame plate being provided with a receiving cavity, multiple rivet nuts being fixed on the outer frame plate, the inlet and outlet being fixed to the connector mounting surface, and the inlet and outlet penetrating through both sides of the outer frame plate, the inlet and outlet extending into the receiving cavity, and the connector mounting surface being provided with a battery negative terminal mounting hole, a communication mounting hole and a battery positive terminal mounting hole from left to right.

[0006] Preferably, the outer frame plate is designed as a thin plate, and the thickness of the outer frame plate is between 1.5mm and 3.5mm. By designing the outer frame plate as a thin plate and using multiple rivet nuts in the receiving cavity to fix the outer frame plate to the cooling plate for conveying coolant, problems such as easy melting of nuts, welding deformation, and easy stripping of internal threads are avoided. It also makes the structure between the outer frame plate and the cooling plate stable. The panel of this connector uses a thin-plate outer frame plate to cooperate with the cooling plate to realize the delivery of coolant, which greatly reduces the material required for the outer frame plate and the cooling plate.

[0007] Preferably, the height of the connector mounting surface is greater than the height of the sealing flange surface, and the inlet and outlet nozzles are distributed on both sides of the connector mounting surface.

[0008] Preferably, the bottoms of the multiple rivet nuts all penetrate the sealing flange surface and extend into the receiving cavity, and the multiple rivet nuts are distributed on both sides of the sealing flange surface.

[0009] Preferably, multiple rivet nuts are provided along the perimeter of the battery negative terminal mounting hole, the communication mounting hole, and the battery positive terminal mounting hole. The battery negative terminal mounting hole, the communication mounting hole, and the battery positive terminal mounting hole are arranged in a straight line on the connector mounting surface. The rivet nuts are used to fix the corresponding parts on the battery negative terminal mounting hole, the communication mounting hole, and the battery positive terminal mounting hole.

[0010] Preferably, a folded edge plate is fixed to the outer frame plate, and a connecting plate is fixed to each of the four corners of the outer frame plate. Each of the four connecting plates is provided with a mounting hole. By installing screws in the mounting holes, the outer frame plate can be fixed to the automotive energy storage box. The folded edge plate serves to reinforce the outer frame plate.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] 1. This utility model fixes multiple rivet nuts to the outer frame plate, with the bottom of the rivet nuts extending into the receiving cavity. The multiple rivet nuts fix the outer frame plate to the cooling plate for conveying coolant. The rivet nuts can effectively avoid problems such as easy melting of nuts, welding deformation, and easy stripping of internal threads. The use of rivet nuts also reduces the difficulty of fixing the outer frame plate and the cooling plate, ensures structural strength, makes the structure between the outer frame plate and the cooling plate stable, and will not cause problems such as bulging under long-term use.

[0013] 2. In this utility model, the connector panel uses a thin-plate outer frame plate to cooperate with the cooling plate to realize the delivery of coolant, which greatly reduces the materials required for manufacturing the outer frame plate and the cooling plate, and also reduces the processing difficulty, thus saving costs and improving economic efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is one of the schematic diagrams of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a second schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0017] The reference numerals and names in the figure are as follows: 1. Panel body; 11. Outer frame plate; 111. Receiving cavity; 12. Sealing flange face; 13. Connector mounting surface; 14. Battery negative terminal mounting hole; 15. Communication mounting hole; 16. Battery positive terminal mounting hole; 17. Folded edge plate; 18. Connecting plate; 2. Water inlet; 3. Water outlet; 4. Rivet nut; 5. Press-fit nut. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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.

[0019] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "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 the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0020] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0021] Please see Figure 1One embodiment of this utility model is a new energy vehicle battery connector panel, which includes a panel body 1. The panel body 1 is fixed on the battery energy storage box. A water inlet 2 and a water outlet 3 are provided on the panel body 1. The water inlet 2 and the water outlet 3 are fixed by laser wire filling welding process.

[0022] Please see Figure 2 The panel body 1 includes an outer frame plate 11, which is a thin plate design with a thickness between 1.5mm and 3.5mm. A sealing flange surface 12 and a connector mounting surface 13 are provided on the top of the outer frame plate 11. The height of the connector mounting surface 13 is greater than the height of the sealing flange surface 12. Water inlet 2 and water outlet 3 are distributed on both sides of the connector mounting surface 13. Multiple rivet nuts 4 are fixed on the outer frame plate 11. Both the water inlet 2 and water outlet 3 are fixed to the connector mounting surface 13. Battery negative terminal connectors are arranged sequentially from left to right on the connector mounting surface 13. The mounting holes 14, 15, and 16 are for communication and battery positive terminals. Multiple rivet nuts 5 are provided along the perimeter of the mounting holes 14, 15, and 16. The mounting holes 14, 15, and 16 are arranged in a straight line on the connector mounting surface 13. The rivet nuts 5 are used to fix the corresponding parts on the mounting holes 14, 15, and 16. A folded edge plate 17 is fixed on the outer frame plate 11, which serves to reinforce the outer frame plate 11.

[0023] Please see Figure 3 The bottom of the outer frame plate 11 is provided with a receiving cavity 111. Both the inlet nozzle 2 and the outlet nozzle 3 penetrate both sides of the outer frame plate 11 and extend into the receiving cavity 111. The bottoms of multiple rivet nuts 4 penetrate the sealing flange face 12 and extend into the receiving cavity 111. The multiple rivet nuts 4 are distributed on both sides of the sealing flange face 12. By designing the outer frame plate 11 as a thin plate and using multiple rivet nuts 4 within the receiving cavity 111, the outer frame plate 11 is fixed to the cooling plate used for conveying coolant, thereby preventing the nuts from melting easily and welding deformation. This design addresses issues such as easy stripping of internal threads and ensures structural stability between the outer frame plate 11 and the cooling plate. Furthermore, the use of a thin outer frame plate 11 in conjunction with the cooling plate facilitates coolant delivery, significantly reducing the material requirements for the outer frame plate 11 and the cooling plate, and lowering the processing difficulty. This saves costs and improves economic efficiency. Additionally, connecting plates 18 are fixed at all four corners of the outer frame plate 11, and each of the four connecting plates 18 has mounting holes. By installing screws in the mounting holes, the outer frame plate 11 can be fixed to the automotive energy storage box.

[0024] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A battery connector panel for new energy vehicles, comprising a panel body (1), characterized in that: The panel body (1) is provided with a water inlet (2) and a water outlet (3), and the panel body (1) includes an outer frame plate (11). The top of the outer frame plate (11) is provided with a sealing flange surface (12) and a connector mounting surface (13), and the bottom of the outer frame plate (11) is provided with a receiving cavity (111). Multiple rivet nuts (4) are fixed on the outer frame plate (11). The water inlet (2) and the water outlet (3) are both fixed on the connector mounting surface (13), and the water inlet (2) and the water outlet (3) both penetrate through both sides of the outer frame plate (11). The water inlet (2) and the water outlet (3) both extend into the receiving cavity (111). The connector mounting surface (13) is provided with a battery negative terminal mounting hole (14), a communication mounting hole (15) and a battery positive terminal mounting hole (16) from left to right.

2. The new energy vehicle battery connector panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer frame plate (11) is a thin plate design, and the thickness of the outer frame plate (11) is between 1.5mm and 3.5mm.

3. The new energy vehicle battery connector panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the connector mounting surface (13) is greater than the height of the sealing flange surface (12), and the inlet nozzle (2) and outlet nozzle (3) are distributed on both sides of the connector mounting surface (13).

4. A new energy vehicle battery connector panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of each of the rivet nuts (4) penetrates the sealing flange face (12) and extends into the receiving cavity (111), and the rivet nuts (4) are distributed on both sides of the sealing flange face (12).

5. A new energy vehicle battery connector panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple rivet nuts (5) are provided in the circumferential direction of the battery negative terminal mounting hole (14), communication mounting hole (15) and battery positive terminal mounting hole (16). The battery negative terminal mounting hole (14), communication mounting hole (15) and battery positive terminal mounting hole (16) are arranged in a straight line on the connector mounting surface (13).

6. A new energy vehicle battery connector panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A folded edge plate (17) is fixed on the outer frame plate (11), and a connecting plate (18) is fixed at each of the four corners of the outer frame plate (11). Each of the four connecting plates (18) is provided with a mounting hole.