Electronic device, and power control device for vehicle

Abstract

This electronic device comprises: a housing; a printed circuit board arranged in the housing; a connection line arranged in the housing; and a fuse assembly arranged on the printed circuit board, wherein the fuse assembly comprises: a bracket arranged on the printed circuit board; a first bus bar arranged on the bracket and coupled to the connection line; a second bus bar which is arranged to be spaced apart from the first bus bar in a second direction (Y) on the bracket, and is coupled to the printed circuit board; a fuse having respective ends coupled to the first bus bar and the second bus bar.

Description

Power control devices for electronic devices and vehicles

[0001] The present embodiment relates to an electronic device and a power control device for a vehicle.

[0002]

[0003] The most common electronic devices in automobiles are engine electrical devices (starter, ignition, charging) and lighting devices, but recently, as vehicles have become more electronically controlled, most systems, including chassis electrical devices, are becoming more electronic.

[0004] Recently, with the development of the information technology industry, various new technologies (motorized power steering, the Internet, etc.) aimed at increasing the convenience of automobiles are being incorporated into vehicles, and it is expected that the development of new technologies that can make the most of the current automobile systems will continue in the future.

[0005] Various electronic devices installed in automobiles, such as lamps, audio, heaters, and air conditioners, are supplied with power from the battery when the automobile is stopped and from the generator when the automobile is running. In this case, the power generation capacity of the 14V power system is used as the normal power voltage.

[0006] An electronic device may include a housing and a printed circuit board disposed within the housing, wherein a plurality of electronic components for driving the electronic device are disposed on the printed circuit board. In addition, the electronic device may receive or provide power from an external component, and accordingly may include a connector for power connection to the external component. The external power provided from the connector may be transmitted to the printed circuit board, and in this case, a fuse is provided between the connector and the printed circuit board to prevent overcurrent flow.

[0007] Electronic devices according to the prior art have a sub-printed circuit board that is distinct from the printed circuit board in order to secure a fuse placement area, and have adopted a method of connecting the printed circuit board and the sub-printed circuit board through a bus bar. However, there is a problem in that the manufacturing cost increases due to additional components, and production efficiency decreases due to an increase in assembly work.

[0008] Meanwhile, electronic devices include a housing and numerous electronic components arranged within it. Since electronic components generate heat as they operate, heat dissipation structures are essential considerations. For example, electronic devices may include refrigerant pipes, which can dissipate heat from the electronic components to the outside via the refrigerant flowing within them.

[0009] Meanwhile, although the refrigerant pipe can be placed at least partially on the surface of the housing, there is a problem that the manufacturing cost increases and production efficiency decreases due to increased assembly work, as welding is performed to secure the refrigerant pipe to the surface of the housing or additional parts are required to secure the refrigerant pipe.

[0010] An eco-friendly vehicle includes an on-board charger (OBC) that receives grid power from an external charging facility and converts it into direct current power for charging a battery, a converter that converts the voltage provided from the on-board charger into a low voltage and provides it to an electric load, and a battery that is charged with the power provided from the on-board charger.

[0011] Conventional vehicle power systems have problems in that the number of components increases and it is difficult to secure sufficient space for component placement within the vehicle, as the onboard charger (OBC), converter, charging module, and control module are each implemented as separate devices.

[0012]

[0013] The present embodiment provides an electronic device that can lower the manufacturing cost by reducing the number of parts and improve production efficiency by improving assembly.

[0014] In addition, the purpose is to provide an electronic device in which the refrigerant pipe can be fixed to the surface of the housing through a clamp, and the clamp can be compatible with various sizes of the refrigerant pipe.

[0015] In addition, the present invention provides a vehicle power control device that can reduce the number of components compared to conventional devices and secure a wider space for component placement within a vehicle by arranging components related to charging of a vehicle battery, power conversion, and power control within a single housing.

[0016]

[0017] An electronic device according to the present embodiment comprises: a housing; a printed circuit board disposed within the housing; a connection line disposed within the housing; and a fuse assembly disposed on the printed circuit board, wherein the fuse assembly comprises: a bracket disposed on the printed circuit board; a first bus bar disposed on the bracket and coupled to the connection line; a second bus bar disposed on the bracket to be spaced apart from the first bus bar in a second direction (Y) and coupled to the printed circuit board; and a fuse having both ends coupled to the first bus bar and the second bus bar.

[0018] The first bus bar may include a first plate portion coupled with the connecting line; a second plate portion bent from one side of the first plate portion and extending downward; a third plate portion bent from a lower end of the second plate portion and extending downward; and a first connecting portion including a plurality of first guide plates protruding upward from the third plate portion and having one end of the fuse coupled therebetween.

[0019] The second bus bar may include a fourth plate portion; a fifth plate portion that is bent and extends downward from one side of the fourth plate portion; a sixth plate portion that is bent and extends from a lower end of the fifth plate portion; and a second connecting portion that includes a plurality of second guide plates that protrude upward from the sixth plate portion and between which the other end of the fuse is connected.

[0020] The upper surface of the bracket includes a central portion and an edge portion arranged on the outer side of the central portion, and a first joining groove to which the third plate portion is joined and a second joining groove to which the sixth plate portion is joined may be formed in the central portion.

[0021] In the central portion, a first compartment that divides the first coupling groove from another area and a second compartment that divides the second coupling groove from another area may be arranged.

[0022] The above edge portion includes a first edge on which the first bus bar is arranged, and a second edge opposite the first edge on which the second bus bar is arranged, and a third joining groove to which the first plate portion is joined may be formed on an upper surface of the first edge, and a fourth joining groove to which the fourth plate portion is joined may be formed on an upper surface of the second edge.

[0023] A terminal extending downward from the fourth board portion and coupled to the printed circuit board may be provided, and a terminal to which the terminal is coupled may be arranged on the upper surface of the printed circuit board.

[0024] The above bracket includes a body and a plurality of leg portions protruding downward from the body, and a first element is arranged on the printed circuit board, and the first element can be arranged to overlap the body in a vertical direction.

[0025] A first catch portion may be arranged on the inner surface of the first compartment, and a second catch portion may be arranged on the inner surface of the second compartment.

[0026] The above fuses are provided in multiple numbers and arranged to be spaced apart from each other, and the first bus bar and the second bus bar can be provided in multiple numbers corresponding to the number of the fuses.

[0027]

[0028] In this embodiment, the fuse placement area is secured through the bracket, and the electrical connection structure of the fuse is implemented through the bus bar, so that the structure is simpler than the connection structure through the conventional sub-printed circuit board, and thus the component placement space within the housing can be secured more widely, and production efficiency can be improved due to improved assembly.

[0029] In addition, since the refrigerant pipe can be fixed to the surface of the housing through a clamp, there is an advantage in that the assembly process can be made simpler by omitting processes such as welding.

[0030] In addition, since the size of the joining area of ​​the refrigerant pipe can be adjusted by rotating the second body relative to the first body according to the size of the refrigerant pipe, there is an advantage in that it can be compatible with refrigerant pipes of various sizes.

[0031] In addition, since components related to charging the vehicle battery, power conversion, and power control are provided together in a single housing, the number of parts can be reduced compared to conventional systems, and there is an advantage in that the space for arranging parts within the vehicle can be secured more widely.

[0032]

[0033] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 2 is a plan view of an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of a housing and fuse assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of a fuse assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the exterior of an electronic device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of a housing, a refrigerant pipe, and a clamp according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 7 is a plan view showing the upper surface of an electronic device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 8 is an enlarged view of A in Figure 6.

[0041] Figure 9 is an enlarged view of B in Figure 5.

[0042] Fig. 10 is an enlarged view of a portion of a clamp according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] FIGS. 11 to 13 are drawings for explaining an operation in which the size of the joint area within the clamp changes depending on the size of the refrigerant pipe according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 14 is a perspective view showing the exterior of an electronic device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Fig. 15 is an exploded perspective view of a housing and a clamp according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 16 is an enlarged view of C in Figure 14.

[0047] Fig. 17 is a perspective view of a clamp according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Fig. 18 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a vehicle power control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 19 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the arrangement of components in a vehicle power control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 20 is a plan view illustrating the functions and power flow of components in a vehicle power control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051]

[0052] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0053] However, the technical idea of ​​the present invention is not limited to some of the embodiments described, but can be implemented in various different forms, and within the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention, one or more of the components between the embodiments can be selectively combined or substituted for use.

[0054] In addition, terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in the embodiments of the present invention may be interpreted as having a meaning that can be generally understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs, unless explicitly and specifically defined and described, and terms that are commonly used, such as terms defined in a dictionary, may be interpreted in consideration of the contextual meaning of the relevant technology.

[0055] In addition, the terms used in the embodiments of the present invention are for the purpose of describing the embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. In this specification, the singular may also include the plural unless specifically stated in the phrase, and when it is described as “A and / or at least one (or more) of B, C,” it may include one or more of all combinations that can be combined with A, B, and C.

[0056] Additionally, in describing components of embodiments of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc. may be used.

[0057] These terms are intended only to distinguish one component from another, and are not intended to limit the nature, order, or sequence of the component.

[0058] And, when a component is described as being 'connected', 'coupled' or 'connected' to another component, it may include not only cases where the component is directly connected, coupled or connected to the other component, but also cases where the component is 'connected', 'coupled' or 'connected' by another component between the component and the other component.

[0059] Additionally, when it is described as being formed or arranged "above or below" each component, "above" or "below" includes not only cases where the two components are in direct contact with each other, but also cases where one or more other components are formed or arranged between the two components. Also, when it is expressed as "above" or "below", it can include the meaning of the downward direction as well as the upward direction based on one component.

[0060] The electronic device according to the present embodiment is installed in a vehicle and may include a converter, an on-board charger (OBC), a power conversion device in which the converter and the OBC are placed within a single housing, a pump, and an electronic control unit (ECU). However, this is exemplary, and the electronic device may include various devices having fuses according to various power connections, including at least one electronic component placed within the housing.

[0061] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view of an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a housing and a fuse assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a fuse assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, an electronic device (10) according to a first embodiment of the present invention may have an exterior formed by a housing (100). The housing (100) may be formed in a box shape with an open upper surface. A cover (not shown) may be coupled to the upper surface of the housing (100) to cover the upper surface of the space within the housing (100). A space (110) may be formed inside the housing (100) to accommodate one or more electronic components for driving the electronic device (10).

[0063] A printed circuit board (200) may be placed in a space (110) within the housing (100). The printed circuit board (200) may be formed in a plate shape. At least one electronic component for driving the electronic device (10) may be placed on the printed circuit board (200). For example, the electronic component may include a first element (250). The first element (250) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (200). The upper surface of the first element (250) may be placed with a step upward from the upper surface of the printed circuit board (200). The upper surface of the first element (250) may be placed above the upper surface of the printed circuit board (200).

[0064] A terminal (270) may be arranged on the upper surface of the printed circuit board (200). The terminal (270) may be electrically and physically coupled to a fuse assembly (300) to be described later. The terminal (270) may be arranged on the upper surface of the printed circuit board (200), outside the first element (250). The terminal (270) may be arranged adjacent to one side of the printed circuit board (200). The terminals (270) may be provided in plurality and arranged to be spaced apart from each other. The terminal (270) may include a first terminal (272) and a second terminal (274) spaced apart from the first terminal (272).

[0065] A connector (400) may be arranged on a side of the housing (100). An external terminal may be coupled to the connector (400). By coupling the connector (400) and the external terminal, power may be supplied to the electronic device (10), power may be supplied from the electronic device (10) to the external terminal, or an electrical signal for driving the electronic device (10) may be transmitted and received. A hole (not shown) may be formed on a side of the housing (400) where the connector (400) is arranged.

[0066] The connector (400) may be provided in plurality. The connector (400) may include a first connector (410) and a second connector (420). The first connector (410) and the second connector (420) may be disposed adjacent to each other on one side of the housing (100). The types of power provided to the electronic device (10) through the first connector (410) and the types of power provided to the electronic device (10) through the second connector (420) may be different from each other. The sizes of the power provided to the electronic device (10) through the first connector (410) and the power provided to the electronic device (10) through the second connector (420) may be different from each other.

[0067] The connector (400) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (200). The electronic device may include a connection line electrically connecting the connector (400) and the printed circuit board (200). The connection line may include a first connection line (610) electrically connecting the first connector (410) and the printed circuit board (200), and a second connection line (620) electrically connecting the second connector (420) and the printed circuit board (200). The first connection line (610) and the second connection line (620) may have both ends coupled to the connector (400) and the fuse assembly (300), respectively. A connection terminal (630) is arranged at the end of the first connection line (610) and the second connection line (620) connected to the fuse assembly (300), and the connection terminal (630) may include a hole.

[0068] The electronic device (10) may include a fuse assembly (300). The fuse assembly (300) includes a fuse (500), and an overload of power provided from the first connector (410) or the second connector (420) may be detected through the fuse (500). The fuse (500) includes a first fuse (510) connected to a first connection line (610) and a second fuse (520) connected to the second connection line (620), and the first fuse (510) and the second fuse (520) may be arranged parallel to each other. The first fuse (510) and the second fuse (520) may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in a first direction (X). The above first fuse (510) and the above second fuse (520) may each have a length direction in a second direction (Y) perpendicular to the first direction (X).

[0069] The above fuse assembly (300) may include a bracket (310) and a bus bar (360).

[0070] The bracket (310) may be placed on the printed circuit board (200). The bracket (310) may be placed on the first element (250). The bracket (310) may be placed to cover the upper surface of the first element (250).

[0071] The bracket (310) may include a body (320) and a leg portion (350). The body (320) may have a rectangular cross-sectional shape. The upper surface of the body (320) may be positioned at a step upward from the upper surface of the printed circuit board (200). The fuse (500) and the bus bar (360) may be positioned on the upper surface of the body (320).

[0072] The upper surface of the body (320) may include a central portion (325) and an edge portion. The central portion (325) may have a groove shape that is positioned lower than other areas of the upper surface of the body (320). The central portion (325) may have a rectangular cross-sectional shape. The fuse (500) may be positioned in the central portion (325). The fuse (500) may be positioned spaced apart from the bottom surface of the central portion (325) in the vertical direction.

[0073] A first coupling groove (334) and a second coupling groove (344) to which the bus bar (360) is coupled may be arranged in the central portion (325). A first bus bar (362), which will be described later, may be coupled to the first coupling groove (334). A second bus bar (364), which will be described later, may be coupled to the second coupling groove (344). The first coupling groove (334) and the second coupling groove (344) may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the second direction (X) so as to correspond to the longitudinal direction of the fuse (500).

[0074] In the present embodiment, since the fuse (500) is provided in multiple numbers, the first coupling grooves (334) and the second coupling grooves (344) are provided in two numbers each, and can be arranged in each of the four corner areas of the central portion (325). The plurality of first coupling grooves (334) can be spaced apart from each other in the first direction (X). The plurality of first coupling grooves (334) can be arranged adjacent to the first edge (321) to be described later. The plurality of second coupling grooves (344) can be spaced apart from each other in the first direction (X). The plurality of second coupling grooves (344) can be arranged adjacent to the second edge (322) to be described later.

[0075] The central portion (325) may include a first partition portion (336) that divides the first coupling groove (334) from other regions. The first partition portion (336) may be formed in a shape that protrudes upward from the upper surface of the central portion (325) more than the other regions. The first partition portion (336) may have a bulkhead shape. The first partition portion (336) may include a plurality of mutually perpendicular regions. The first coupling groove (334) may be divided from other regions by the inner surface of the first partition portion (336), the inner surface of the first edge (321) described below, and the inner surface of the third edge (323) or the fourth edge (324).

[0076] A first engaging portion (337) having a shape that protrudes inwardly compared to other areas may be arranged on the inner surface of the first compartment (336) forming the inner surface of the first coupling groove (334). When the first bus bar (362), which will be described later, is coupled through the first engaging portion (337), the first bus bar (362) can be prevented from coming off to the outside. The first engaging portion (337) may be arranged relatively close to the inner surface of the first edge (321).

[0077] The central portion (325) may include a second partition portion (346) that divides the second coupling groove (344) from other regions. The second partition portion (346) may be formed in a shape that protrudes upward from the upper surface of the central portion (325) more than the other regions. The second partition portion (346) may have a bulkhead shape. The second partition portion (346) may include a plurality of mutually perpendicular regions. The second coupling groove (344) may be divided from other regions by the inner surface of the second partition portion (346), the inner surface of the second edge (322) described below, and the inner surface of the third edge (323) or the fourth edge (324).

[0078] A second catch (347) having a shape that protrudes inwardly compared to other areas may be arranged on the inner surface of the second compartment (346) forming the inner surface of the second coupling groove (344). When the second bus bar (364), which will be described later, is coupled through the second catch (347), the second bus bar (364) can be prevented from coming off to the outside. The second catch (347) may be arranged relatively close to the second edge (322).

[0079] The edge portion may be positioned on the outside of the central portion. The edge portion may have a shape that protrudes upward from the upper surface of the body (320) more than other areas. The upper surface of the edge portion may be positioned to be stepped upward from other areas of the upper surface of the body (320).

[0080] The above edge portion may include a first edge (321) forming a first side on the body (320), a second edge (322) forming a second side opposite the first side on the body (320), a third edge (323) forming a third side connecting the first side and the second side on the body (320), and a fourth edge (324) forming a fourth side opposite the third side and connecting the first side and the second side on the body (320). The central portion (325) may have a groove shape due to the first to fourth edges (321, 322, 323, 324).

[0081] A third coupling groove (332) may be formed on the upper surface of the first edge (321). The third coupling groove (332) may be formed to be concave downward compared to other areas on the upper surface of the first edge (321). The number of third coupling grooves (332) may be two corresponding to the number of fuses (500) and the first bus bar (362). The two third coupling grooves (332) may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the first direction (X). The two third coupling grooves (332) may be arranged adjacent to both ends of the first edge (321), respectively. The third coupling groove (332) may be arranged to overlap the first coupling groove (334) in the second direction (Y).

[0082] A fourth coupling groove (342) may be formed on the upper surface of the second edge (322). The fourth coupling groove (342) may be formed to be concave downward compared to other areas on the upper surface of the second edge (322). The number of the fourth coupling grooves (342) may be two, corresponding to the number of the fuses (500) and the second bus bars (364). The two fourth coupling grooves (342) may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the first direction (X). The two fourth coupling grooves (342) may be arranged adjacent to both ends of the second edge (322), respectively. The fourth coupling groove (342) may be arranged to overlap the second coupling groove (344) in the second direction (Y).

[0083] The third edge (323) and the fourth edge (324) may be arranged perpendicular to the first edge (321) and the second edge (322), respectively. A groove (338) having a concave shape lower than other regions may be formed on the upper surface of the third edge (323) and the upper surface of the fourth edge (324), respectively. The bottom surface of the groove (338) may be curved. By securing space through the groove (338), the replacement of the fuse (500) may be made easier.

[0084] The leg portion (350) may have a shape that protrudes downward from the lower surface of the body (320). The leg portions (350) may be provided in multiple numbers and arranged at each of the four corner regions of the body (320). The body (320) may be spaced upward from the upper surface of the printed circuit board (200) through the leg portions (350). A coupling portion (352) is formed at the lower end of the leg portion (350), and the lower surface of the coupling portion (352) may be screw-coupled to the upper surface of the printed circuit board (200). The coupling portion (352) may include a screw hole (354) through which a screw passes for screw-coupled with the printed circuit board (200).

[0085] The bus bar (360) may be placed on the bracket (310). The first and second connection lines (610, 620) and the printed circuit board (200) may be electrically connected through the bus bar (360). The bus bar (360) may include a first bus bar (362) and a second bus bar (364). The first bus bar (362) may be placed at one end of the fuse (500). The second bus bar (364) may be placed at the other end of the fuse (500). The fuse (500) may be fixed on the bracket (310) through the first bus bar (362) and the second bus bar (364).

[0086] In this embodiment, since two fuses (500) are provided, two of the first bus bars (362) and two of the second bus bars (364) can be provided and placed on the bracket (310).

[0087] The first bus bar (362) may be arranged at one end of the fuse (500). The first bus bar (362) may be coupled with the first connection line (610) or the second connection line (620). The first bus bar (362) may include a first plate portion (372), a second plate portion (374), a third plate portion (376), and a first coupling portion (378).

[0088] The first plate portion (372) may be coupled to the first edge (321). The first plate portion (372) may be coupled to the third coupling groove (332). A screw hole may be formed in the first plate portion (372). A screw (S) may pass through a hole in the connection terminal (630, see FIG. 3) and the screw hole of the first plate portion (372) and be screw-coupled to the bottom surface of the third coupling groove (332). A screw hole into which the screw (S) is coupled may be formed on the bottom surface of the third coupling groove (332). When the first plate portion (372) is coupled to the third coupling groove (332), the upper surface of the first plate portion (372) may be flush with the upper surface of the first edge (321) or may be arranged with a step downward.

[0089] The second plate portion (374) may have a shape that is bent from one side of the first plate portion (372) and extends downward. The second plate portion (374) may be arranged perpendicularly to the first plate portion (372). The second plate portion (374) may be joined to the inner surface of the first edge (321). The area of ​​the inner surface of the first edge (321) where the second plate portion (374) is arranged may have a groove shape that is concave outward more than other areas.

[0090] The third plate portion (376) may have a shape that is bent from the lower end of the second plate portion (374) and extends in the second direction (Y). The third plate portion (376) may be arranged parallel to the first plate portion (372) and perpendicular to the second plate portion (374). The third plate portion (376) may be coupled to the first coupling groove (334). The lower surface of the third plate portion (376) may be in contact with the bottom surface of the first coupling groove (334). In this case, the third plate portion (376) may be prevented from being detached to the outside through the first catch portion (337) described above. The cross-sectional shape of the third plate portion (376) may be formed to correspond to the cross-sectional shape of the first coupling groove (334).

[0091] The first coupling portion (378) may have a shape that protrudes upward from the third plate portion (376). The first coupling portion (378) may include a plurality of guide plates. The plurality of guide plates may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the first direction (X). One end of the fuse (500) may be arranged between the plurality of guide plates. A coupling space (379) in which one end of the fuse (500) is coupled may be formed between the plurality of guide plates. The plurality of guide plates may have elasticity in a direction in which they approach each other so as to press the outer surface of the fuse (500). A guide groove may be formed on the inner surface of each of the plurality of guide plates arranged to face each other to form a coupling area of ​​the fuse (500). The guide groove may be curved to correspond to the outer surface curvature of the fuse (500).

[0092] Meanwhile, a first terminal area for electrical connection with the first bus bar (362) may be formed at one end of the fuse (500) coupled to the first coupling portion (378). The first terminal area may be made of a metal material.

[0093] The second bus bar (364) may be placed at the other end of the fuse (500). The second bus bar (364) may be coupled to the printed circuit board (200). The second bus bar (364) may include a fourth plate portion (382), a fifth plate portion (384), a sixth plate portion (386), and a second coupling portion (388).

[0094] The fourth plate portion (382) may be coupled to the second edge (322). The fourth plate portion (382) may be coupled to the fourth coupling groove (342). A screw hole may be formed in the fourth plate portion (382). A screw (S) may pass through the screw hole of the fourth plate portion (382) and be screw-coupled to the bottom surface of the fourth coupling groove (342). A screw hole into which the screw (S) is coupled may be formed on the bottom surface of the fourth coupling groove (342). When the fourth plate portion (382) is coupled to the fourth coupling groove (342), the upper surface of the fourth plate portion (382) may be flush with the upper surface of the second edge (322) or may be arranged with a step downward.

[0095] The fifth plate portion (384) may have a shape that is bent from one side of the fourth plate portion (382) and extends downward. The fifth plate portion (384) may be arranged perpendicular to the fourth plate portion (382). The fifth plate portion (384) may be coupled to the second edge (322). A hole may be formed in the second edge (322) to form a coupling area of ​​the fifth plate portion (384).

[0096] The sixth plate portion (386) may have a shape that is bent from the lower end of the fifth plate portion (384) and extends in the second direction (Y). The sixth plate portion (386) may be arranged parallel to the fourth plate portion (382) and perpendicular to the fifth plate portion (384). The sixth plate portion (386) may be coupled to the second coupling groove (344). The lower surface of the sixth plate portion (386) may be in contact with the bottom surface of the second coupling groove (344). In this case, the sixth plate portion (386) may be prevented from being detached to the outside through the second catch portion (347) described above. The cross-sectional shape of the sixth plate portion (386) may be formed to correspond to the cross-sectional shape of the second coupling groove (344).

[0097] The second coupling portion (388) may have a shape that protrudes upward from the sixth plate portion (386). The second coupling portion (388) may include a plurality of guide plates. The plurality of guide plates may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the first direction (X). The other end of the fuse (500) may be arranged between the plurality of guide plates. A coupling space (389) in which the other end of the fuse (500) is coupled may be formed between the plurality of guide plates. The plurality of guide plates may have elasticity in a direction in which they approach each other so as to press the outer surface of the fuse (500). A guide groove may be formed on the inner surface of each of the plurality of guide plates arranged to face each other to form a coupling area of ​​the fuse (500). The guide groove may be curved to correspond to the outer surface curvature of the fuse (500).

[0098] Meanwhile, a second terminal area for electrical connection with the second bus bar (364) may be formed at the other end of the fuse (500) coupled to the second connecting portion (388). The second terminal area may be made of a metal material.

[0099] The second bus bar (364) may include a terminal (390). The terminal (390) may be formed as a single body with the fourth plate portion (382), the fifth plate portion (384), the sixth plate portion (386), and the second connecting portion (388) within the second bus bar (364). Through the terminal (390), the second bus bar (364) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (200).

[0100] The terminal (390) may include a seventh plate portion (392) extending downward from the opposite side of the fourth plate portion (382), and an eighth plate portion (394) bent from the lower end of the seventh plate portion (392) and coupled to the upper surface of the printed circuit board (200). A screw hole (395) for screw coupling with the terminal (270) on the printed circuit board (200) may be formed in the eighth plate portion (394).

[0101] According to the structure as described above, the fuse placement area is secured through the bracket, and the electrical connection structure of the fuse is implemented through the bus bar, so the structure is simpler than the connection structure through the conventional sub-printed circuit board, and thus the component placement space within the housing can be secured more widely, and there is an advantage in that production efficiency can be improved by improving the assembling ability.

[0102] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the exterior of an electronic device according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a housing, a refrigerant pipe, and a clamp according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a plan view showing the upper surface of an electronic device according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of A in FIG. 6, FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of B in FIG. 5, FIG. 10 is an enlarged view showing a part of a clamp according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 11 to 13 are drawings for explaining an operation in which the size of a joining area within a clamp changes depending on the size of a refrigerant pipe according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0103] Referring to FIGS. 5 to 13, an electronic device (20) according to a second embodiment of the present invention may include a housing (1100), a refrigerant pipe (1200), and a clamp (1300).

[0104] The housing (1100) may form the outer shape of the electronic device (20). The housing (1100) may be formed in a box shape. The housing (1100) may have a rectangular cross-sectional shape. The upper surface of the housing (1100) may be opened, and thus the space within the housing (1100) may also be exposed upward. A cover (1190) may be coupled to the upper surface of the housing (1100) to cover the upper surface of the space. However, this is exemplary, and the housing (1100) may be implemented as a single body in which the cover (1190) is formed as a single body.

[0105] Electronic components may be placed in the space within the housing (1100). The electronic components may generate heat when operated.

[0106] One or more connectors for electrical connection between the electronic component and an external component may be arranged on a side of the housing (1100).

[0107] A hole (1110) may be formed on the side of the housing (1100). The hole (1110) may be formed to penetrate from the inner surface to the outer surface of the housing (1100). The refrigerant pipe (1200) may be arranged to pass through the hole (1110). The area of ​​the refrigerant pipe (1200) arranged on the inner side of the hole (1110) may correspond to the cross-sectional area of ​​the hole (1110).

[0108] A clamp coupling portion (1150) may be arranged on a side surface of the housing (1100). The clamp coupling portion (1150) may have a shape that protrudes outward from the side surface of the housing (1100) compared to other areas. A screw hole (1152) may be formed on the surface of the clamp coupling portion (1150). The clamp (1300) may be screw-coupled to the clamp coupling portion (1150).

[0109] The refrigerant pipe (1200) may have a pipe shape in which a flow path is formed to allow refrigerant to flow inside. At least a portion of the refrigerant pipe (1200) may be disposed on a side surface of the housing (1100). Another portion of the refrigerant pipe (1200) may be disposed in a space within the housing (1100). The refrigerant pipe (1200) may be disposed to penetrate a hole (1110) of the housing (1100). The driving heat of the electronic component may be discharged to the outside through the refrigerant pipe (1200).

[0110] The refrigerant pipe (1200) may have at least one bent region. Based on the region arranged on the side of the housing (1100), the refrigerant pipe (1200) may include a first region (1210), a second region (1230), and a connection region (1220). The first region (1210) and the second region (1230) may be arranged with a step in the vertical direction, and the connection region (1220) may be arranged at an angle to connect the first region (1210) and the second region (1230). The first region (1210) and the second region (1230) may be arranged in parallel. The first region (1210) may be arranged above the second region (1230). One end of the second region (1230) may be coupled to the hole (1110). The first region (1210) may be coupled with the clamp (1300). A portion (1215) of the first region (1210) coupled with the clamp (1300) may be formed to have a larger cross-sectional area than other regions. A refrigerant hole (1204) may be formed at one end of the first region (1210) to discharge circulated refrigerant or to introduce refrigerant into the refrigerant pipe (1200).

[0111] The above clamp (1300) can be placed on the side of the housing (1100). The refrigerant pipe (1200) can be fixed to the outer surface of the housing (1100) through the clamp (1300).

[0112] The clamp (1300) may include a first body (1310) and a second body (1360). The first body (1310) and the second body (1360) may be screw-coupled. The first body (1310) and the second body (1360) may be relatively rotated about the screw-coupled area. The first body (1310) and the second body (1360) may be arranged to surround the outer surface of the refrigerant pipe (1200). The first body (1310) and the second body (1360) may be screw-coupled to the side surface of the housing (1100), respectively. The first body (1310) and the second body (1360) may be arranged adjacent to each other along the longitudinal direction of the refrigerant pipe (1200).

[0113] The first body (1310) may include a first plate portion (1320), a first connecting portion (1330), and a second plate portion (1340). The first plate portion (1320), the first connecting portion (1330), and the second plate portion (1340) may be formed as one body.

[0114] The first plate portion (1320) may be formed in a plate shape. The first plate portion (1320) may be arranged parallel to a side surface of the housing (1100). The first plate portion (1320) may be screw-coupled to the side surface of the housing (1100). The first plate portion (1320) may include a first screw hole (1322) having a shape that penetrates from one surface to the other surface. The first screw hole (1322) may be arranged to face the screw hole (1152) of the clamp coupling portion (1150). The screw may be screw-coupled to the screw hole (1152) of the clamp coupling portion (1150) by passing through the first screw hole (1322).

[0115] The first coupling portion (1330) may be arranged on the upper portion of the first plate portion (1320). The first coupling portion (1330) may be bent from the upper end of the first plate portion (1320) to have an arc-shaped cross-sectional shape. The first coupling portion (1330) may have a semicircular cross-sectional shape. The first coupling portion (1330) may be formed to have a certain curvature. The first coupling portion (1330) may be arranged to surround the outer surface of the refrigerant pipe (1200). The inner surface of the first coupling portion (1330) facing the outer surface of the refrigerant pipe (1200) and the outer surface opposite to the inner surface of the first coupling portion (1330) may each be curved. The other end of the first connecting portion (1330) opposite to one end of the first connecting portion (1330) connected to the first plate (1320) may be pointed.

[0116] The second plate portion (1340) may be bent from one side of the first plate portion (1320) and may extend outward. The second plate portion (1340) may be arranged perpendicular to the first plate portion (1320). With respect to the first plate portion (1320), a side on which one end of the first connecting portion (1330) is arranged and a side on which one end of the second plate portion (1340) is arranged may be adjacent to each other. The second plate portion (1340) may have a shape that protrudes outward from one side of the first plate portion (1320).

[0117] The second plate portion (1340) may include a first coupling hole. The first coupling hole may be formed to penetrate from one surface to the other surface of the second plate portion (1340). A fastening member (1350) may be coupled to the first coupling hole. The fastening member (1350) may be screw-coupled within the first coupling hole.

[0118] The second plate portion (1340) may include an adjustment hole (1341). The adjustment hole (1341) may be positioned on the outside of the first coupling hole. The adjustment hole (1341) may be formed to penetrate from one surface to the other surface of the second plate portion (1340). A protrusion (1392) of the second body (1360), which will be described later, may be coupled to the adjustment hole (1341).

[0119] The above-described adjustment hole (1341) may include a first hole (1342), a second hole (1343), and a third hole (1344). The first hole (1342), the second hole (1343), and the third hole (1344) may be arranged to be in communication with each other. The first hole (1342), the second hole (1343), and the third hole (1344) may be formed to correspond to the cross-sectional shape of the protrusion (1392), respectively. The first hole (1342), the second hole (1343), and the third hole (1344) may be arranged to correspond to the movement direction of the protrusion (1392) according to the relative rotation of the first body (1310) and the second body (1360). The connection area of ​​the first hole (1342) and the second hole (1343) within the above-mentioned control hole (1341), and the connection area of ​​the second hole (1343) and the third hole (1344) may be smaller in width than other areas.

[0120] The second body (1360) may include a third plate portion (1370), a second connecting portion (1380), and a fourth plate portion (1390). The third plate portion (1370), the second connecting portion (1380), and the fourth plate portion (1390) may be formed as one body.

[0121] The third plate portion (1370) may be formed in a plate shape. The third plate portion (1370) may be arranged parallel to the side surface of the housing (1100). Based on the longitudinal direction of the refrigerant pipe (1200), the third plate portion (1370) may be arranged adjacent to the first plate portion (1320). The third plate portion (1370) may be screw-coupled to the side surface of the housing (1100). The third plate portion (1370) may include a second screw hole (1372) having a shape penetrating from one surface to the other surface. The second screw hole (1372) may be arranged to face the screw hole of the clamp coupling portion (150). The screw may be screw-coupled to the screw hole of the clamp coupling portion (1150) by penetrating the second screw hole (1372). The clamp joint to which the third plate portion (1370) is screw-connected may be different from the clamp joint portion (1150) to which the first plate portion (1320) is screw-connected.

[0122] The second coupling portion (1380) may be arranged on the upper portion of the third plate portion (1370). The second coupling portion (1380) may be arranged behind or in front of the first coupling portion (1330) based on the longitudinal direction of the refrigerant pipe (1200). The second coupling portion (1380) may be bent from the upper end of the third plate portion (1370) to have an arc-shaped cross-sectional shape. The second coupling portion (1380) may have a semicircular cross-sectional shape. The second coupling portion (1380) may be formed to have a certain curvature. The second coupling portion (1380) may be arranged to surround the outer surface of the refrigerant pipe (1200). The inner surface of the second coupling portion (1380) facing the outer surface of the refrigerant pipe (1200) and the outer surface opposite the inner surface of the second coupling portion (1380) may each be curved. The other end of the second coupling portion (1380) facing one end of the second coupling portion (1380) connected to the third plate portion (1370) may be pointed.

[0123] The fourth plate portion (1390) may be bent from one side of the third plate portion (1370) and may extend outward. The fourth plate portion (1390) may be arranged to face the second plate portion (1340). The fourth plate portion (1390) may be arranged perpendicular to the third plate portion (1370). With respect to the third plate portion (1370), a side on which one end of the second connecting portion (1380) is arranged and a side on which one end of the fourth plate portion (1390) is arranged may be adjacent to each other. The fourth plate portion (1390) may have a shape that protrudes outward from one side of the third plate portion (1370).

[0124] The fourth plate portion (1390) may include a second coupling hole. The second coupling hole may be positioned to face the first coupling hole of the second plate portion (1340). The second coupling hole may be formed to penetrate from one surface to the other surface of the fourth plate portion (1390). A fastening member (1350) may be coupled to the second coupling hole. The fastening member (1350) may be screw-coupled within the second coupling hole.

[0125] A protrusion (1392) may be arranged on the fourth plate portion (1390). The protrusion (1392) may have a shape that protrudes from the surface of the fourth plate portion (1390) facing the second plate portion (1340) in a direction toward the second plate portion (1340). The protrusion (1392) may be coupled to the adjustment hole (1341). The protrusion (1392) may have a circular cross-sectional shape.

[0126] When the first body (1310) and the second body (1360) rotate around the fastening member (1350), the protrusion (1392) can move within the adjustment hole (1341). When the second body (1360) rotates around the fastening member (1350) with respect to the first body (1310), the protrusion (1392) can be placed in any one of the first hole (1342), the second hole (1343), and the third hole (1344) within the adjustment hole (1341). In this case, the position of the protrusion (1392) can be firmly fixed through the narrow area between the first hole (1342) and the second hole (1343) and the narrow area between the second hole (1343) and the third hole (1344).

[0127] Below, the process of connecting the refrigerant pipe (1200) with the clamp (1300) will be described.

[0128] Referring to FIGS. 11 to 13, the clamp (1300) according to the present embodiment can adjust the size of the arrangement area of ​​the refrigerant pipe (1200) in various ways depending on the size of the refrigerant pipe (1200).

[0129] In detail, as described above, the clamp (1300) may form a placement area of ​​the refrigerant pipe (1200) between the first coupling portion (1330) and the second coupling portion (1380). For example, when the refrigerant pipe (1200) has a first diameter, the clamp (1300) may be adjusted so that the protrusion (1392) is positioned in the first hole (1342) within the adjustment hole (1341). Accordingly, a space (S1) having a first size in which the refrigerant pipe (1200) is placed may be formed between the first coupling portion (1330) and the second coupling portion (1380).

[0130] When the refrigerant pipe (1200) has a second diameter larger than the first diameter, the clamp (1300) can be adjusted so that the protrusion (1392) is positioned in the second hole (1343) within the adjustment hole (1341). Accordingly, a space (S2) having a second size larger than the first size in which the refrigerant pipe (1200) is arranged can be formed between the first coupling portion (1330) and the second coupling portion (1380).

[0131] When the refrigerant pipe (1200) has a third diameter larger than the second diameter, the clamp (1300) can be adjusted so that the protrusion (1392) is positioned in the third hole (1344) within the adjustment hole (1341). Accordingly, a space (S3) having a third size larger than the second size in which the refrigerant pipe (1200) is arranged can be formed between the first coupling portion (1330) and the second coupling portion (1380).

[0132] According to the structure as described above, the refrigerant pipe can be fixed to the surface of the housing through a clamp, so there is an advantage in that processes such as welding are omitted, making the assembly process simpler.

[0133] In addition, since the size of the joining area of ​​the refrigerant pipe can be adjusted by rotating the second body relative to the first body according to the size of the refrigerant pipe, there is an advantage in that it can be compatible with refrigerant pipes of various sizes.

[0134] Below, an electronic device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0135] FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an electronic device according to a third embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of a housing and a clamp according to a third embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 16 is an enlarged view of C of FIG. 14, and FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a clamp according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0136] This embodiment is otherwise identical to the second embodiment, with the only difference being that the adjustment hole within the clamp is replaced with an adjustment groove. Therefore, only the distinctive features of this embodiment will be described below, and the description of the first embodiment will be used for the remaining parts.

[0137] Referring to FIGS. 14 to 17, a clamp (1400) according to the present embodiment may include a first body (1410) and a second body (1460).

[0138] The above first body (1410) may include a first plate portion (1420), a first connecting portion (1430), and a second plate portion (1440).

[0139] The side surface of the second plate portion (1440) may be curved. The side surface of the second plate portion (1440) has a predetermined curvature, and the second plate portion (1440) may have a semicircular cross-sectional shape.

[0140] The second plate portion (1440) may include an adjustment groove (1441). The adjustment groove (1441) may be formed on a side surface of the second plate portion (1440). Here, the side surface of the second plate portion (1440) may be a surface that faces the fourth plate portion (1490) of the second body (1460) and a surface that connects the other surface opposite to the one surface. The adjustment groove (1441) may be formed concavely on the side surface of the second plate portion (1440).

[0141] The above-mentioned adjusting groove (1441) may be provided in plurality and arranged along the side surface of the second plate portion (1440). The adjusting groove (1441) may include a first groove (1442), a second groove (1443) arranged below the first groove (1442), and a third groove (1444) arranged below the second groove (1443). A partition may be arranged between the first groove (1442) and the second groove (1443) to divide the first groove (1442) and the second groove (1443). The outer surface of the partition may be the side surface of the second plate portion (1440). A partition may be arranged between the second groove (1443) and the third groove (1444) to divide the second groove (1443) and the third groove (1444). The outer surface of the above-mentioned compartment may be the side surface of the second plate (1440).

[0142] The above second body (1460) may include a third plate portion (1470), a second connecting portion (1480), and a fourth plate portion (1490).

[0143] A protrusion (1492) may be arranged on the fourth plate portion (1490). The protrusion (1492) may be formed to protrude from the surface of the fourth plate portion (1490) facing the adjustment groove (1441) in a direction toward the second plate portion (1440). The protrusion (1492) may be formed to correspond to the cross-sectional shape of each of the first to third grooves (1442, 1443, 1444).

[0144] According to the structure as described above, when the second body (1460) is rotated with respect to the first body (1410), the size of the refrigerant pipe (1200) arrangement area between the first coupling portion (1430) and the second coupling portion (1480) can be formed in various ways. In this case, the protrusion (1492) can be selectively coupled to any one of the first to third grooves (1442, 1443, 1444), so that the positions of the first body (1410) and the second body (1460) can be fixed.

[0145] FIG. 18 is a perspective view illustrating the appearance of a vehicle power control device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the arrangement of components within a vehicle power control device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 20 is a plan view illustrating the functions of components within a vehicle power control device and the flow of power according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0146] Referring to FIGS. 18 to 20, a vehicle power control device (30) according to an embodiment of the present invention can convert high-voltage power into low-voltage power, convert AC power into DC power, and provide the converted power to loads within each vehicle or charge the converted power into a battery. The vehicle power control device (30) can be called a battery charge control module (BCCM).

[0147] The vehicle power control device (30) may have an exterior formed by a housing (2110). A space may be formed within the housing (2110) in which a plurality of components for the operation of the vehicle power control device (30) may be arranged. The housing (2110) may be formed in a box shape with an open upper surface. A cover (2120) may be coupled to the upper surface of the housing (2110) to cover the upper surface of the space within the housing (2110).

[0148] A number of connectors can be arranged on the side of the housing (2110).

[0149] At least a portion of a refrigerant pipe for heat dissipation of the vehicle power control device (30) may be arranged on a side surface of the housing (2110). Another portion of the refrigerant pipe may be arranged in a space within the housing (2110) to discharge heat generated by the operation of components within the vehicle power control device (30) to the outside.

[0150] The above vehicle power control device (30) may include an EMC filter (2200), an EVCC (2300), a BEM (2400), and a power conversion module (2500).

[0151] The EMC filter (2200) may be placed in one corner of the space within the housing (2100). The EMC filter (2200) may include a printed circuit board. The EMC filter (2200) may be connected to a first connector (2610). The first connector (2610) is placed on one side of the housing (2110) and may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board of the EMC filter (2200). High-voltage AC power may be input to the vehicle power control device (30) through the first connector (2610). In this case, electrical noise may be prevented from being generated through the EMC filter (2200).

[0152] The EVCC (2300) may be placed in a space within the housing (2110). The EVCC (2300) may be placed adjacent to the EMC filter (2200) in a first direction (X). The EVCC (2300) may include a printed circuit board. The EVCC (2300) may include a communication module (not shown). The EVCC (2300) may communicate with an external power supply device (not shown) through the communication module. A connector electrically connected to the EVCC (2300) is placed on a side of the housing (2110), and the external power supply device may transmit and receive electrical signals to and from the EVCC (300) through the connector. Through the EVCC (2300), the charging status of the battery can be detected and controlled, or information related to vehicle charging, such as charging rates and security authentication according to power provided by the external power supply device, can be input and output.

[0153] The BEM (2400) may be placed at one corner adjacent to the corner where the EMC filter (2200) is placed within the space of the housing (2110). The BEM (2400) may be placed adjacent to the EVCC (2300) in the first direction (X). The BEM (2400) may be electrically connected to a battery within the vehicle. The BEM (2400) may include a plurality of bus bars (terminals).

[0154] A second connector (2620) and a third connector (2630) are arranged on the side of the housing (2110), and the second connector (2620) and the third connector (2630) can be electrically connected to the BEM (2400). Here, the second connector (2620) may be an input connector into which DC power is input. The third connector (2630) may be an output connector through which power is output to a battery in the vehicle. The second connector (2620) may be connected to a power supply unit that provides DC power. Accordingly, the DC power provided through the second connector (2620) can be input to the battery in the vehicle through the BEM (2400) and the third connector (2630). Accordingly, the battery in the vehicle can be charged more quickly.

[0155] The above BEM (2400) monitors the voltage, current, and temperature of the battery in the vehicle, and can protect the battery, detect the remaining battery capacity, and detect the life of the battery based on the monitored information.

[0156] The power conversion module (2500) may be arranged adjacent to the EMC filter (2200), the EVCC (2300), and the BEM (2400) in a second direction (Y) perpendicular to the first direction (X). The power conversion module (2500) may be a module in which an onboard charger (OBC) and a power conversion device (Converter) are integrated. The power conversion module (2500) may include a printed circuit board. A plurality of electronic components for converting the size or type of power may be arranged on the printed circuit board of the power conversion module (2500).

[0157] The above power conversion module (2500) can be electrically connected to the EMC filter (2200) and the BEM (2400).

[0158] Specifically, a first electronic component (2520) that converts alternating current (AC) power into direct current (DC) power and a second electronic component (2550) that converts high-voltage DC power into low-voltage DC power may be arranged on the printed circuit board of the power conversion module (2500). Based on the direction of movement of power input through the first connector (2610), the first electronic component (2520) may be arranged in front of the second electronic component (2550).

[0159] The power conversion module (2500) may be electrically connected to a fourth connector (2650), a fifth connector (2660), and a sixth connector (2670). The fourth connector (2650), the fifth connector (2660), and the sixth connector (2670) may be disposed on the other side of the housing (2110) opposite to the side of the housing (2110) on which the first to third connectors (2610, 2620, 2630) are disposed. The fourth connector (2650) may be a connector connected to a first load within a vehicle. For example, the first load may be a compressor within a vehicle. The fifth connector (2660) may be a connector connected to a second load within a vehicle. For example, the second load may be a heater within a vehicle. The sixth connector (2670) may be connected to a battery in the vehicle. In this case, the battery connected to the sixth connector (2670) may be a different battery from the battery connected to the third connector (2630). The battery connected to the third connector (2630) may be referred to as a first battery, and the battery connected to the sixth connector (2670) may be referred to as a second battery. The first battery may be charged with high voltage (HV) power, and the second battery may be charged with low voltage (LV) power converted through the power conversion module (2500).

[0160] The power conversion module (2500) may include a fuse (2570). The fuse (2570) may be mounted on a printed circuit board of the power conversion module (2500). The fuse (2570) may be positioned on a path toward the fourth connector (2650) and the fifth connector (2660) on the printed circuit board. The state of the current provided to the fourth connector (2650) and the fifth connector (2660) may be detected through the fuse (2570).

[0161] Below, the operation of the vehicle power control device (30) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0162] High voltage AC power can be provided to the vehicle power control device (30) through the first connector (2610). The AC power provided to the vehicle power control device (30) can pass through the EMC filter (2200) and be provided to the power conversion module (2500). The AC power provided to the power conversion module (2500) can be converted into high voltage DC power through the first electronic component (2520) within the power conversion module (2500).

[0163] The high voltage DC power converted through the first electronic component (2520) can charge the first battery in the vehicle through the BEM (2400) and the third connector (2630).

[0164] Additionally, the high voltage DC power converted through the first electronic component (2520) can be provided to the first load and the second load through the fuse (2570), the fourth connector (2650), and the fifth connector (2660).

[0165] In addition, the high-voltage DC power converted through the first electronic component (2520) can be converted into low-voltage DC power through the second electronic component (2550). The low-voltage DC power converted through the second electronic component (2550) can charge the second battery through the sixth connector (2670).

[0166] Meanwhile, as described above, charging of the first battery can be performed more quickly by transmitting DC power provided from the second connector (2620) through the BEM (2400) and the third connector (2630) in addition to the converted power through the power conversion module (2500).

[0167] According to the above structure, since components related to charging, power conversion, and power control of the vehicle's battery are all provided within a single housing, the number of components can be reduced compared to conventional systems, and there is an advantage in that the space for arranging components within the vehicle can be secured more widely.

[0168] Although all components constituting the embodiments of the present invention have been described above as being combined or operating in combination, the present invention is not necessarily limited to these embodiments. That is, within the scope of the purpose of the present invention, all components may be selectively combined and operated one or more times. In addition, terms such as "include," "comprise," or "have" described above, unless specifically stated to the contrary, mean that the corresponding component may be inherent, and therefore should be interpreted as including other components rather than excluding other components. All terms, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains, unless otherwise defined. Commonly used terms, such as terms defined in a dictionary, should be interpreted as being consistent with the contextual meaning of the related technology, and shall not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal sense, unless explicitly defined in the present invention.

[0169] The above description is merely an illustrative description of the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations may be made without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate rather than limit the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within a scope equivalent thereto should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the rights of the present invention.

Claims

1. Housing; A printed circuit board arranged within the housing; a connecting line arranged within the housing; and A fuse assembly is included which is arranged on the printed circuit board, The above fuse assembly, A bracket placed on the above printed circuit board; A first bus bar arranged on the above bracket and connected to the above connecting line; A second bus bar spaced apart from the first bus bar in the second direction (Y) on the above bracket and coupled to the printed circuit board; and An electronic device including a fuse having both ends connected to the first bus bar and the second bus bar.

2. In paragraph 1, The above first bus bar is, A first plate portion connected to the above connecting line; A second plate portion that is bent from one side of the first plate portion and extends downward; A third plate portion that extends and is bent from the lower end of the second plate portion; and An electronic device comprising a first coupling portion that protrudes upward from the third plate portion and includes a plurality of first guide plates between which one end of the fuse is coupled.

3. In paragraph 2, The above second bus bar, 4th Division; A fifth plate portion that is bent from one side of the fourth plate portion and extends downward; A sixth plate portion extending and bending from the lower end of the fifth plate portion; and An electronic device comprising a second connecting portion that protrudes upward from the sixth plate and includes a plurality of second guide plates between which the other end of the fuse is connected.

4. In paragraph 3, The upper surface of the above bracket includes a central portion and an edge portion arranged on the outer side of the central portion, An electronic device in which a first coupling groove to which the third plate part is coupled and a second coupling groove to which the sixth plate part is coupled are formed in the central portion.

5. In paragraph 4, An electronic device in which a first compartment that divides the first coupling groove from another area and a second compartment that divides the second coupling groove from another area are arranged in the central portion.

6. In paragraph 4, The above edge portion includes a first edge on which the first bus bar is arranged, and a second edge opposite to the first edge on which the second bus bar is arranged, A third joining groove is formed on the upper surface of the first edge to which the first plate portion is joined, An electronic device in which a fourth joining groove is formed on the upper surface of the second edge to which the fourth plate portion is joined.

7. In paragraph 3, extending downward from the fourth board portion and including a terminal coupled to the printed circuit board, An electronic device in which a terminal to which the terminal is connected is arranged on the upper surface of the printed circuit board.

8. In paragraph 1, The above bracket includes a body and a plurality of legs protruding downward from the body, A first element is arranged on the above printed circuit board, An electronic device in which the first element is arranged to overlap the body in the vertical direction.

9. In paragraph 5, A first catch is arranged on the inner surface of the first compartment, An electronic device in which a second catch is arranged on the inner surface of the second compartment.

10. In paragraph 1, The above fuses are provided in multiples and are arranged spaced apart from each other. An electronic device in which the first bus bar and the second bus bar are provided in multiple numbers corresponding to the number of fuses.

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