Assemblage comprising a casing, a module and a support for an electronic part of a battery.

A compact support system with hooking and screwing mechanisms, combined with elastic means, addresses space inefficiencies in battery casings by securely attaching components without vibrations, enhancing module density and assembly efficiency.

FR3162170B1Active Publication Date: 2026-05-08AMPERE SAS
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Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
AMPERE SAS
Filing Date
2024-05-16
Publication Date
2026-05-08

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing battery casings for vehicles face inefficiencies due to the loss of available space from securing electrical and/or electronic components, leading to a suboptimal use of volume within the housing.

Method used

A compact support system with a bridge shape, incorporating hooking and screwing mechanisms, and elastic means to secure components without generating vibrations, allowing for efficient use of space and reliable attachment.

Benefits of technology

The solution optimizes space utilization by securely fixing components without vibrations, enabling increased module density and reducing assembly complexity while ensuring durability and vibration-free operation.

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Abstract

An arrangement comprising a housing, a module, and a support for an electronic component of a battery. The invention relates to an arrangement (2) for a battery, the arrangement (2) comprising a module (30) for storing electrical energy, a support (10) for attaching an electrical and / or electronic component (4) for such a battery, a housing (20) containing at least one module (30) and at least one support (10), the support (10) having an overall bridge shape spanning the module (30). Illustration: Fig. 2
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Description

Title of the invention: Arrangement comprising a housing, a module and a support for an electronic part of a battery. Technical field of the invention

[0001] The invention relates to an arrangement for a battery comprising a casing, a module, and a support for an electrical and / or electronic component of such a battery. The invention further relates to a battery comprising such an arrangement. The invention further relates to a vehicle comprising such a battery or such an arrangement. The invention further relates to a method for mounting such an arrangement. Prior art

[0002] An electric or hybrid vehicle, particularly a motor vehicle, generally includes a battery for storing electrical energy. Such a battery generally includes a casing for housing at least one module. Such a module generally comprises cells capable of storing electrical energy. For the purpose of optimizing the size of such a battery for a given electrical energy storage capacity, it is preferable to house the largest possible module in a casing with a volume only slightly larger than that of the module. Such a battery casing generally houses electrical and / or electronic components, particularly those necessary for managing the electrical energy stored in its module(s). Such electrical and / or electronic components should be fixed.

[0003] Securing the electrical and / or electronic components results in a loss of available space within the housing. Consequently, the available volume within a housing must be significantly greater than the volume of the module(s) housed within it.

[0004] Such a situation is not optimal. Presentation of the invention

[0005] The object of the invention is to provide an arrangement that remedies the above drawbacks. In particular, the invention proposes an arrangement that allows an electrical and / or electronic part to be fixed by means of a particularly compact support that is easy to mount and avoids generating vibrations in the electrical and / or electronic components of the electrical and / or electronic part. Summary of the invention

[0006] To achieve this objective, the invention relates to an arrangement for a battery, in particular for a vehicle traction and / or propulsion battery, the arrangement comprising: - a module intended for the storage of electrical energy, the module comprising a first face and a second face, the first and second faces being parallel or substantially parallel to each other, and a third face extending between the first and second faces and being perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the first and second faces, the first face comprising a locking means, - a support intended for attaching an electrical and / or electronic component for such a battery, - a housing containing at least one module and at least one support, the housing including a clamping means, the support having an overall bridge shape, the support spanning the module so that the first, second and third faces of the module are at least partially opposite the support, the support comprising a hooking means cooperating with the locking means and a screwing means cooperating with the clamping means, the support comprising at least one elastic means extending against the third face so as to create a force between the support and the third face in reaction to the cooperation of the clamping means with the screwing means.

[0007] The module locking means may include a protrusion formed on the first face, the protrusion being able to include a contact portion, in particular a contact portion extending substantially parallel to the third wall, and the support hooking means may include a lug which may include a claw coming into contact with the contact portion of the protrusion.

[0008] The clamping means may include a thread provided on the housing, and the screwing means may include a screw passing through the support and screwing into the thread of the housing.

[0009] The at least one elastic means may include a blade, in particular a blade obtained from the same material as the support.

[0010] The first face may include two locking means and / or the housing may include two clamping means.

[0011] The support may be made of plastic material, in particular from molding, in particular by injection.

[0012] The arrangement may include two modules and two supports, each module being able to be partially covered by a support, the modules being able to be arranged side by side so that their first faces are arranged opposite each other.

[0013] The invention further relates to a battery, in particular a traction and / or propulsion battery for a vehicle, comprising an arrangement as defined above.

[0014] The invention further relates to a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising a battery as defined above, or an arrangement as defined above.

[0015] The invention further relates to a method for assembling an arrangement as defined above, comprising: - a step involving the supply of a housing, a module, and a support, - a step of picking the support's locking mechanism against the module's locking mechanism, followed by a step of applying pressure to the support so that at least one elastic means is in contact with the third face of the module, followed by a tightening step using the screwing means of the support to cooperate with the clamping means of the housing so as to maintain constraint on at least one elastic means. Presentation of the figures

[0016] These objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following description of an embodiment given by way of non-limiting reference in relation to the accompanying figures, among which:

[0017] Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a motor vehicle according to one embodiment of the invention.

[0018] Fig. 2 is a perspective view of an arrangement according to an embodiment of the invention, an electronic and / or electrical part being represented schematically.

[0019] Fig. 3 is a top view of the arrangement according to the embodiment of the invention.

[0020] Fig. 4 is a partial perspective view of the arrangement according to the embodiment of the invention.

[0021] Fig. 5 is another partial perspective view of the arrangement according to the embodiment of the invention.

[0022] Fig. 6 is a detailed perspective view of a support for the arrangement according to the embodiment of the invention.

[0023] Fig. 7 is another detailed perspective view of the support of the arrangement according to the embodiment of the invention.

[0024] Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the support of the arrangement according to the embodiment of the invention.

[0025] Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view along a vertical and transverse plane of the arrangement according to the embodiment of the invention.

[0026] The [Fig. 10] is a detailed cross-sectional view along a vertical and transverse plane of the arrangement according to the embodiment of the invention. Detailed description

[0027] The direction in which a vehicle, particularly a motor vehicle, moves in a straight line is defined as the longitudinal direction X. By convention, the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, located in a plane parallel to the ground, is called the transverse direction Y. The third direction, perpendicular to the other two, is called the vertical direction Z. Thus, a right-handed coordinate system XYZ is used in which X is the longitudinal direction in the front-to-back direction of the vehicle, i.e., directed towards the rear, Y is the transverse direction directed to the right, and Z is the vertical direction directed upwards. The forward direction corresponds to the direction in which the vehicle usually moves in the longitudinal direction and is opposite to the backward direction.

[0028] As illustrated in [Fig. 1], a vehicle 1, for example a motor vehicle, comprises a body 6. The vehicle 1 includes at least one electric motor 5 for traction and / or propulsion. The electric motor 5 may be arranged at the front, and / or at the rear of the vehicle, and / or in a central position. The vehicle may include an internal combustion engine for propulsion and / or traction of the vehicle 1 and / or for generating electrical energy. The vehicle 1 includes a battery 3 for storing electrical energy, particularly for traction and / or propulsion of the vehicle 1. For example, the battery 3 is fixed to the body 6. The battery 3 includes an electronic and / or electrical component 4. The electrical and / or electronic component 4 allows, in particular, the management of the battery 3's electricity. For this purpose, the electrical and / or electronic component 4 includes electrical and / or electronic elements and / or components.

[0029] The vehicle 1, or the battery 3, further comprises an arrangement 2.

[0030] More specifically, as illustrated in particular in [Fig.2], the arrangement 2 comprises at least one module 30. A module 30 is intended for the storage of electrical energy from the battery 3. For this purpose, a module 30 preferably comprises cells (not illustrated).

[0031] As illustrated in Figures 3 and 4, a module 30 comprises a first face or wall or surface 31 and a second face or wall or surface 32. The first and second faces 31, 32 are parallel, or at least substantially parallel, to each other. A module 30 comprises a third face or wall or surface 33 extending between the first and second faces 31, 32. The third face 33 is perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the first and second faces 31, 32. Advantageously, a module 30 has a general parallelepiped shape. rectangle and comprises three pairs of faces. Preferably, the third face 33 is a face from the pair of faces with the largest areas.

[0032] As illustrated in particular in [Fig.5], the first face 31 of a module 30 includes a locking means 310.

[0033] The arrangement 2 further includes a housing, structure, or enclosure 20 for housing, arranging, and storing at least one module 30 and at least one support 10. For example, the housing 20 has the function of protecting the battery module(s) (in particular to protect the cells within a module) and / or the components of an electrical and / or electronic part 4 in the event of an impact to the vehicle. Indeed, the cells arranged in a battery module must not undergo significant deformation, otherwise they risk overheating, or even a fire and / or explosion. For example, the housing 20 is made of steel and / or aluminum alloy. The housing 20 further includes a clamping means 220, illustrated in particular in Figures 3 and 4.

[0034] The arrangement 2 further includes at least one support 10. A support 10 is intended to secure the electrical and / or electronic part 4. The support 10 is advantageously made of plastic, for example obtained by molding, for example by injection.

[0035] More specifically, as illustrated in particular in Figures 3, 4, 7 and 8, the support 10 has overall a bridge shape, an inverted U, so that the support 10 spans, overlaps, a module 30. When a support 10 is positioned relative to a module 30, the first, second and third faces 31, 32, 33 of the module 30 are at least partially opposite the support, as illustrated in particular in Figures 2, 3, 4 and 5.

[0036] To ensure its attachment, the support 10 includes a hooking means 110 cooperating with the locking means 310 of the module 30. The support 10 further includes a screwing means 120 cooperating with the clamping means 220. Most importantly, the support 10 includes at least one elastic means 130 extending against the third face 33 in the fixed position of the support 10 relative to the module 30. The elastic means thus generates a force between the support and the third face 33 in reaction to the cooperation of the clamping means 220 with the screwing means 120, as will be explained later. Preferably, as illustrated in Figures 3, 4, 5, and 8, six elastic means 130 are provided on the support 10. Alternatively, fewer or more elastic means may also be suitable. For example, the number of elastic means 130 is determined according to the material used and the pressure force that is desired and / or that must not be exceeded against the face 33.Advantageously, as illustrated in [Fig.6], an elastic means 130 comprises a blade or tongue or lamella 131. The blade 131 is, for example. curved so that the contact with the third face 33 of the module is linear, or even substantially point-like. Advantageously, the blades 131 are obtained from the same material as the support 10, preferably having been molded with the support.

[0037] As illustrated in particular in [Fig. 5], the locking means 310 of the module 30 comprises a protrusion 311 formed on the first face 31. For example, the protrusion 311 has an overall rectangular parallelepiped shape extending outward from the first face 31 of the module 30. Preferably, the protrusion 311 comprises a contact portion 312, for example a flat portion, preferably a face of the rectangular parallelepiped constituting the protrusion 311. Advantageously, the contact portion 312 extends substantially parallel to the third wall 33.

[0038] The hooking means 110 of the support 10 preferably includes a lug or an extension or a finger or a retaining tab 111 extending at least partially along the first face 31. As illustrated in [Fig.7], the lug 111 preferably includes a claw or hook 112 intended to come into contact with the contact portion 312 of the protrusion 311.

[0039] As illustrated in [Fig.4], the clamping means 220 of the housing 20 includes a thread 221 formed on or in the housing 20. Alternatively or in addition, an added nut, for example welded to the housing 20 and / or housed in a suitable recess, replaces the making of such a thread 221.

[0040] The screwing means 120 comprises a screw 121 passing through the support 10. To this end, as illustrated in [Fig. 8], a hole 122 is provided in the support 10 at the level of an extension 123. The extension 123 is intended to extend at least partially along the second face 32 of the module. Thus, the screw 121 passes through the support 10 via the hole 122 in the extension 123 and is intended to screw into the threaded hole 221 in the housing 20.

[0041] Preferably, as illustrated in the presented embodiment, a single support 10 comprises two lugs 111, and the module 30 comprises at least two protrusions 311 adapted to cooperate with these two lugs on the side of the first face 31. Preferably, as illustrated in the presented embodiment, a single support 10 is traversed by two screws 121, the support comprising two extensions 123, each with a hole 122. The housing 20 is then provided to receive these two screws 121, preferably via two threaded holes 221. In other words, the first face 31 of a module 30 comprises two locking means 310 that cooperate with the two hooking means 110 of a support. Preferably, the battery housing 20 comprises two clamping means 220, and the support 10 comprises two screwing means 120 traversing two extensions 123 of the support. As mentioned previously, these are two screws 121 passing through holes 122 made in extensions 123 of the support 10 which ensure the fixing of the support on the casing on the side of the second face 32 of the module.

[0042] Preferably, the support 10 is fixed to the module 30 on the side of the first face 31 by means of two claws 112 extending from two lugs 111 of the support and coming into contact with two flat portions 312 of the two protrusions 311 extending from the module. This support 10 is then fixed relative to the module 30, on the side of the second face 32 of the module, by two screws 121 screwing into threaded holes 221 provided in the housing 20. The support 10 is therefore held relative to the module at the level of the first face 31 of the module and relative to the housing 20 at the level of the second face 32 of the module. Note that the module 30 is fixed to the housing 20 by means 37 of the extension type, at least on the side of the first face 31 and on the side of the second face 32. These extensions 37 extend substantially parallel to the third face 33 and include orifices 38 perpendicular to the third face 33 as illustrated in particular in figures 3, 4 and 5.

[0043] Alternatively, since the module is securely fixed to the housing, the support is held relative to the module at the level of the first face of the module as described above and, on the side of the second face of the module, by one or more screw-nut systems, a nut or nuts being for example crimped or overmolded or fixed directly to the housing.

[0044] Preferably, as illustrated in [Fig. 3], the arrangement 2 comprises two modules 30 and two supports 10, each module being surmounted by a support. Note that a single housing 20 is sufficient to accommodate this type of arrangement. Advantageously, as illustrated in [Fig. 2], the arrangement 2 comprises a single housing 20, two supports 10, and four modules 30. Note that two supports 10 are sufficient to secure the electrical and / or electronic components 4 of the four modules, so that two modules do not require supports.

[0045] It is particularly in this context that the solution is advantageous. Indeed, in such a context, the aim is to optimize the available space within the casing to accommodate the maximum number of modules. For example, doubling the number of modules allows the battery range to be doubled and, where applicable, the range of the vehicle 1. Preferably, the number of modules is even and the modules are arranged on either side of a plane P illustrated in Figures 2 and 3. For example, plane P extends along the vertical and longitudinal directions of the vehicle. As illustrated in [Fig. 3], the first faces 31 of the modules are arranged to face each other, that is, the modules are aligned with respect to each other. It should be noted that the modules are advantageously identical and designed so that they can be rotated 180 degrees around a vertical axis. Thus, as illustrated in [Fig.3], the first face 31 of a first module and the first face 31 of a . The second module, adjacent to the first module, is positioned opposite the first, in close proximity to the other. Indeed, thanks to this solution, it becomes possible to place two modules side by side with very little gap between them. Optionally, the fastening means 37 are arranged in a staggered pattern so that two adjacent modules are virtually interlocked. Such an arrangement of two adjacent modules minimizes their overall size. Given this arrangement, the hooking means 110 of a support 10 spanning a first module can be positioned against the first face 31 of the first module, while the hooking means 110 of a support spanning a second module adjacent to the first module can also be positioned against the first face 31 of the second module.Thus, despite the small space on either side of plane P, the hooking means of two supports can be inserted and can then hook the respective locking means 310 of the two opposing modules.

[0046] As illustrated in particular in [Fig.3], the supports 10 are preferably identical. Thus, a second support, identical to a first support surmounting a first module, is rotated 180 degrees around a vertical axis to surmount a second module arranged in the immediate vicinity of the first module.

[0047] In other words, each module is partially covered by its respective support 10, the two modules 30 being arranged side by side so that their first faces 31 are positioned opposite each other. As mentioned previously, for example, only two supports are sufficient to accommodate the electrical and / or electronic components, and consequently only two modules are partially covered.

[0048] Advantageously, as illustrated in Figures 7 and 8, the support 10 comprises at least one indexing and / or guiding extension or finger 140. Preferably, two fingers 140 are configured to extend on either side of one of the two protrusions 311 used for attaching the support. Preferably, each finger 140 comprises a flat face, a flat 141, as illustrated in [Fig. 7]. Once the support is mounted on the corresponding module, the flat 141 extends in a transverse and vertical plane, or substantially in a transverse and vertical plane. Such flat faces 141 are intended to come into contact with faces of the protrusion 311, as illustrated in [Fig. 5]. The two contact faces of the protrusion 311 then also extend, preferably parallel to a vertical and transverse plane. Note that these 140 fingers do not prevent pivoting, or hinge movement, when assembling the support in relation to the module which will be seen later.

[0049] An execution method of assembling arrangement 2 will now be described.

[0050] Initially, a housing 20, a module 30 and a support 10 are provided.

[0051] Next, preferably, the module 30 is fixed to the housing 20, for example via screws (not illustrated) passing through the module 30 at the level of the holes 38 of the fixing means 37 and screwing into threads or nuts attached to the housing 20.

[0052] Next, the hooking means 110 of the support 10 are hooked and clipped against the locking means 310 of the module 30. As a reminder, as illustrated in [Fig. 7], a hooking means 110 preferably comprises a lug 111 with a claw 112 at its end, while a locking means 310 preferably comprises a protrusion 311 with the flat contact portion 312, as illustrated in [Fig. 5]. For this second step, the support is preferably approached at a slight angle resulting from a pivot in a first direction about an axis A parallel to the longitudinal direction, taking into account the orientation of the module (see [Fig. 9]). Thus, the support is approached obliquely, so as to "engage" the claw 112 of the support under the contact portion 312 of the module.Preferably, the modules extend in such a way that the pivoting for mounting the support takes place around an axis extending longitudinally, i.e. that the axis of rotation of the "hinge" is parallel to the X axis.

[0053] Next, once the claw 112 is engaged with, in contact with, or against the portion 312, the support is pivoted in the second direction around axis A. The second direction is opposite to the first direction. This slight pivoting tends to press an inner face 13 (see [Fig. 8] in particular) of the support 10 towards the third face 33 of the corresponding module. As a reminder, the elastic means 130 extend from or at the level of the inner face 13 towards the third face 33. Furthermore, these elastic means or tabs prevent the support 10 from pivoting in the second direction. However, preferably, it is easy to constrain these elastic means so that the inner face 13 of the support becomes substantially parallel to the third face 33 of the module.

[0054] Thus, a step is taken to plate the support 10 so that the elastic means 130, more precisely the blades 131 of each means 130, are in contact with the third face 33 of the module 30. Thus, the elastic means 130 are constrained in order to ensure contact between them and the third face 33 of the module.

[0055] A tightening step is then carried out using the screwing means 120, preferably screws 121, to cooperate with the clamping means 220 of the housing 20, preferably threaded holes or nuts 221, to hold the elastic means 130 constrained against the third face 33. Thus, the support 10 is held reliably and durably on the module and on the housing. Above all, the elastic means prevent the electrical and / or electronic part fixed to the support from receiving, sensing, or absorbing vibrations. Indeed, any play between the support and the main receiving face 33 of the support is taken up. Such play is by Examples include variations due to dispersions arising from the manufacturing processes of the support and / or the module. Thus, the electrical and / or electronic components of the electrical and / or electronic part 4 are held on a support free from vibrations relative to the module on which the support is mounted.

[0056] Preferably, each drilled extension 123 of the support has a predetermined length along the vertical direction to ensure the desired force or stress at the level of the tabs 131 once contact of the extensions 123 is obtained against the housing 20. Thus, the tightening torque of the screws 121 has no effect on the reaction force of the tabs 131. Note that the contact between the claw 112, preferably including a flat area, and the contact portion 312, preferably also flat, is a planar contact or support between the claw 112 and the portion 312, i.e. without clip or clips.

[0057] In summary, the solution involves securing the support 10 of the electronic housing 4 by means of a counter-reaction of spring tabs 131, the forces arising from tightening the screws 121 on one side of the support. Indeed, a force is created on the support 10 by tightening the screws 121 in the housing 20 on one side of the support, while the other side of the support is held in place by the interaction between the fingers 112 of the support and the portions 312 of the module 30. This tightening force is counteracted, absorbed, by the elastic tabs 131 extending from the inner face 13 of the support 10 and coming into contact with the third face 33 of the module, as illustrated by arrows in Figures 9 and 10. Thus, only the side of the support that comes close to the frame of the housing 20 uses fixing screws. The opposite side of the support 10, arranged at the level of the plane P, is simply blocked, wedged by the cooperation of claws 112 and portions 312 so as to prevent a purely vertical extraction of the support.In the illustrated embodiment, only two screws 121 are needed to secure a support 10. Furthermore, on the side of plane P shown in Figures 2 and 3, there is little space to insert the fingers 111 behind, specifically under, the protrusions 311 extending from the module. In other words, rather than using two screws on either side of the support, the solution avoids placing screws in the central part of the housing 20, at plane P, between two supports 10. Thus, despite this constrained architecture within the housing 20 of the battery 3, it is possible to secure two supports 10 side by side, spanning two modules 30 also arranged side by side. This results in an optimization of the internal volume of the housing 20, as the modules 30, and consequently the supports 10, are extremely close to each other.Most importantly, thanks to the presence of the elastic blades 130, any play during assembly due to tolerances in the parts, particularly those of the supports, modules, and, where applicable, the housing, which make up the assembly, is compensated for. Indeed, the counter-force principle of the blades 131 creates resistance in the vertical direction against the module and ensures a reliable and durable fixing of the support 10. It is then simply a matter of fixing the electrical components. and / or electronic 4 on the support 10, possibly via elastic means 150 provided on the support ([Fig.8]) and extending upwards from the support 10 to ensure reliable, durable and vibration-free support of part 4.

[0058] Thanks to this solution, the supports 10 can be mounted blindly, with little or no visibility, at the level of plane P between the two modules, in other words, in the central part along the transverse direction. Indeed, the presence of the two indexing fingers 140 ensures the positioning of the support 10 along the longitudinal direction relative to the module it straddles. Thus, given the bridge or inverted U shape of the support, combined with the indexing fingers 140, pre-positioning and alignment are straightforward. In other words, the two fingers 140 act as an alignment guide while facilitating assembly. Furthermore, the very precise positioning of the support 10 relative to the module 30 along the longitudinal direction is ensured by the contact of the faces 141 of the fingers 140 on either side of the corresponding protrusion 311. This simplifies the work of the assembly operator, even though the assembly is carried out "blindly."

[0059] As a reminder, preferably the support 10 is fixed on one side of the support, via its retaining tabs 111 with flat supports against the flat portions 312 of the protrusions 311 of the module 30 (in other words, without clips), the two guide and / or indexing fingers 140 ensuring longitudinal and a fortiori transverse positioning, and, on the other side of the support, via the screwing of two screws 121 into the housing 20. The holding or maintaining in position of the support 10 is completed by the counter-reaction system of the spring strips 131 acting against the face 33 of the module by reaction to the holding at the level of the tabs 111 on one side of the support, and to the tightening of the two screws 121 in the threads 221 of the housing 20 on the other side.In other words, the management or compensation of assembly tolerances is ensured by the presence of a support plane on the tabs 111 without clips in a longitudinal and transverse plane and by the counter reaction of the spring strips 131 in the vertical direction.

[0060] In addition to the ergonomic improvements for mounting the supports 10 despite the limited space within the battery housing 20, the solution strengthens the fixings while compensating for play and preventing vibrations between the support and the module. Such vibrations would be detrimental to the potentially fragile electrical and / or electronic components 4 supported by the bracket 10. The solution is easy to implement and does not require major changes to the mounting process. The ease of assembly, combined with simultaneous keying, offers productivity gains, particularly in terms of time. Finally, removing the support from the module 30 and the housing 20 to which it is attached is both possible and easy. Thus, maintenance, or even replacement of a module under a support 10, is simplified and quick.

[0061] It should be noted that, for the purposes of standardization and therefore economies of scale, the supports 10 are preferably identical, and the modules 30 are also preferably identical. Advantageously, as illustrated in particular in [Fig. 3], the shapes of the supports and / or modules are designed so that only pivoting around a vertical axis is required to correctly orient the modules and / or supports with respect to their intended locations. Furthermore, such supports and / or modules are advantageously used for several vehicle ranges. This results in savings in terms of design, manufacturing, and parts referencing.

[0062] Optionally, the casing may also be common to several vehicles. For example, to achieve attractive vehicle sales prices, the battery includes a casing housing only two modules, although four modules could be housed in the casing. Preferably, the casing contains either three or four modules.

[0063] As a note, the solution therefore achieves the objective of maximizing the volume of the modules within a battery casing, in particular thanks to a support for the electrical and / or electronic part of the battery which is particularly compact, and has the advantage of being able to be used for batteries equipping other types of vehicles, such as buses, trucks, agricultural machinery, lifting equipment, or even aircraft, floating vessels, or batteries not intended to be on board.

Claims

Demands

1. An arrangement (2) for a battery (3), in particular for a traction and / or propulsion battery for a vehicle (1), the arrangement (2) comprising: - a module (30) for storing electrical energy, the module (30) comprising a first face (31) and a second face (32), the first and second faces (31, 32) being parallel or substantially parallel to each other, and a third face (33) extending between the first and second faces (31, 32) and being perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the first and second faces (31, 32), the first face (31) comprising a locking means (310), - a support (10) for attaching an electrical and / or electronic component (4) for such a battery (3), - a housing (20) containing at least one module (30) and at least one support (10), the housing (20) comprising a means for clamping (220), the support (10) having an overall bridge shape,the support (10) spanning the module (30) such that the first, second and third faces (31, 32, 33) of the module (30) are at least partially opposite the support (10), the support (10) comprising a hooking means (110) cooperating with the locking means (310) and a screwing means (120) cooperating with the clamping means (220), the support (10) comprising at least one elastic means (130) extending against the third face (33) so as to create a force between the support (10) and the third face (33) in reaction to the cooperation of the clamping means (220) with the screwing means (120).

2. Arrangement (2) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the locking means (310) of the module (30) comprises a protrusion (311) formed on the first face (31), the protrusion (311) comprising a contact portion (312), in particular a contact portion (312) extending substantially parallel to the third wall (33), and in that the hooking means (110) of the support (10) comprises a lug (111) comprising a claw (112) coming into contact with the contact portion (312) of the protrusion (311).

3. Arrangement (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clamping means (220) comprises a thread (221) provided on the housing (20), and in that the screwing means (120) comprises a screw (121) passing through the support (10) and screwing into the thread (221) of the housing (20).

4. Arrangement (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one elastic means (130) comprises a blade (131), in particular a blade obtained from the same material as the support (10).

5. Arrangement (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first face (31) comprises two locking means (310) and / or in that the housing (20) comprises two clamping means (220).

6. Arrangement (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support (10) is made of plastic material, in particular obtained by molding, in particular by injection.

7. Arrangement (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the arrangement (2) comprises two modules (30) and two supports (10), each module being partially covered by a support (10), the modules (30) being arranged side by side so that their first faces (31) are arranged opposite each other.

8. Battery (3), in particular traction and / or propulsion battery for vehicle (1), characterized in that it comprises an arrangement (2) according to any one of the preceding claims.

9. Vehicle, in particular motor vehicle (1), characterized in that it comprises a battery (3) according to the preceding claim, or an arrangement (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

10. A method for assembling an arrangement (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it comprises: - a step of supplying a housing (20), a module (30) and a support (10), - a step of hooking the hooking means (110) of the support (10) against the locking means (310) of the module (30), followed by a step of clamping the support (10) so that at least one elastic means (130) is in contact with the third face (33) of the module (30), followed by a tightening step using the screwing means (120) of the support (10) to cooperate with the clamping means (220) of the housing (20) so as to keep constrained at least one elastic means (130).