Standard metric thread pressure balance valve for waterproof and air permeation
By using a standard metric threaded waterproof and breathable pressure balance valve in the battery pack of new energy vehicles, and utilizing a modified ePTFE microporous membrane and U-shaped through-hole structure, the problems of oxidation and short circuit caused by water seepage in the battery pack are solved, achieving long-life waterproof and breathable performance and pressure balance, ensuring the safe operation of the battery pack.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- PAN ASIAN MICROVENT TECH JIANGSU CORP
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-17
AI Technical Summary
New energy vehicle battery packs suffer from problems such as oxidation and short circuits due to water seepage. Existing waterproof and breathable materials have short lifespans in harsh environments and cannot effectively prevent the intrusion of moisture and foreign objects, affecting the normal operation and safety of the battery pack.
The pressure balance valve is designed for waterproof and breathable applications using standard metric thread. It utilizes expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) microporous membranes that have undergone hydrophobic and oleophobic modification treatment. Combined with U-shaped through holes and a sealing structure, it forms a waterproof and breathable barrier, ensuring gas exchange and pressure balance while preventing liquid water and foreign matter from entering.
It effectively prevents liquid water and foreign objects from entering the battery pack, maintains internal and external pressure balance, extends battery pack life, and improves safety and reliability. It is suitable for battery packs and sealed enclosures in harsh environments.
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Abstract
Claims
1. A pressure balance valve for waterproof and air permeable use of a standard metric screw thread, characterized by, include: The top cover has several U-shaped through holes evenly distributed around its circumference to facilitate airflow exchange and prevent foreign objects from entering. The base, which mates with the top cover, forms the main body of the valve. The inner sleeve is located in the airflow exchange channel inside the base; The waterproof and breathable membrane is made of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) microporous film with surface hydrophobic and oleophobic modification treatment. The micropore size is 0.01-15μm. It is fixed to the air inlet side of the inner sleeve to form a waterproof and breathable barrier.
2. A pressure balanced water-shielded venting valve for standard metric threads according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner sleeve has an annular pattern structure, which is used to seal the connection with the inner wall of the base.
3. The IP standard thread water-seal breather pressure equalizing valve in accordance with claim 1, wherein, The waterproof and breathable membrane is firmly sealed to the inner sleeve by hot melt welding, ultrasonic welding or laser welding.
4. The standard metric threaded waterproof and breathable pressure balancing valve according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top cover is made of plastic, and the base is made of metal. The base and the top cover are fixedly connected by riveting.
5. The IP valve according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base adopts a standard metric thread structure for quick installation on new energy battery packs or other sealed enclosures that require pressure balance.
6. The IP standard thread water-seal breather pressure equalizing valve in accordance with claim 1, wherein, The U-shaped through-hole includes an open end, an outlet end, and a U-shaped curved channel. The open end is connected to the outside of the valve body, the outlet end faces the inside of the valve body, and the U-shaped curved channel connects the open end and the outlet end, forming a meandering airflow path.
7. A standard metric threaded pressure equalizing valve for water-tight venting according to claim 6, characterized in that The opening direction of the opening end is oblique or radial, which is used to adapt to the airflow guidance requirements of various environments.
8. The IP valve according to claim 1, characterized in that The pressure balancing valve is prepared by welding a waterproof and breathable membrane onto the inner sleeve to form a membrane assembly; pressing the membrane assembly into the breathable channel of the base; riveting the top cover to the base; and finally installing a sealing ring on the base to complete the valve body preparation.