AGV Battery Unit Dew Prevention via Separated Bottom Casing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Dew condensation inside the battery casing of automated guided vehicles can lead to electric failures by causing dew droplets to attach to the battery and electric components, which is not effectively addressed by existing technologies.
Innovation Solution
The battery unit is designed with a casing configuration where the battery's bottom surface is separated from the casing bottom surface, allowing for the prevention of dew droplets from attaching to the battery and electric components, and incorporating a vertical wall bracket and horizontal beam brackets to partition spaces for the battery modules and electric components, promoting heat dissipation and protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the battery is housed directly on the casing bottom surface, then the device complexity is reduced, but dew droplets can attach to the battery causing electric failures
Solution Approach 1:
The battery housing is segmented from the casing bottom surface by introducing a battery holder and positioning ribs, creating distinct functional zones. The battery holder acts as an intermediate structure that separates the battery from direct contact with the casing bottom, preventing dew attachment while maintaining structural organization.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery holder serves as an intermediary component between the battery and the casing bottom surface. This mediator structure prevents direct contact between the battery and potential dew sources on the casing, while still providing secure mounting and electrical connection pathways.
2Reliability
If the battery is separated from the casing bottom surface, then dew attachment is prevented, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The battery holder is merged with the positioning ribs and heat dissipation fins into an integrated structure. This combination achieves multiple functions simultaneously: separation from the casing bottom for dew prevention, structural support through positioning ribs, and thermal management through heat dissipation fins, thereby reducing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery holder structure is designed to perform multiple functions: it separates the battery from the casing bottom to prevent dew attachment, provides mechanical positioning and support, facilitates heat dissipation, and enables electrical connections. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components.
3Volume of moving object
If electric components are housed close to the battery, then the device compactness is improved, but heat dissipation becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The battery unit is segmented into distinct zones: a battery housing area with heat dissipation fins, and an electric component mounting area on the side wall. This spatial segmentation allows compact arrangement while maintaining thermal management effectiveness by separating heat-generating battery from sensitive electronic components.
Solution Approach 2:
Electric components are mounted on the side wall of the battery housing rather than directly adjacent to the battery in the same plane. This dimensional reorganization allows compact vertical arrangement while maintaining horizontal separation for heat dissipation, effectively utilizing three-dimensional space.
Data Source
AI summary
A battery unit of an automated guided vehicle comprises a casing installed in a chassis of the automated guided vehicle, a battery housed in the casing, a control panel housed in the casing to monitor a charge and discharge state of the battery, and electric components housed in the casing and electrically connected to the battery. The battery is arranged in the casing such that a battery bottom surface is separated from the casing bottom surface.