Battery Array Reinforcement Layout for Space and Strength
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current battery arrays in new energy vehicles have suboptimal space utilization and structural strength, leading to inefficiencies in power storage and increased complexity in wiring routing.
Innovation Solution
A battery array design featuring a plurality of battery cells arranged between end plates with reinforcing members, such as plates or brackets, that reduce the need for cross members and side plates, enhance space utilization, and include a fixing structure like tensioning bands or frames to improve mechanical strength and simplify assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If traditional battery array structure with multiple cross members and side plates is used, then mechanical strength is maintained, but space utilization rate decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes unnecessary cross members and side plates from the traditional battery array structure, extracting only the essential supporting elements. This reduction eliminates spatial obstruction while maintaining structural integrity through the optimized arrangement of remaining components.
Solution Approach 2:
The end plates are designed to serve multiple functions: they provide mechanical support, contain battery modules, and contribute to overall structural strength. This multi-functionality allows the structure to maintain strength with fewer dedicated supporting components, thereby increasing space utilization.
2Stability of the object's composition
If more cross members and side plates are added to enhance mechanical strength, then structural stability improves, but device complexity and production cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates redundant supporting components from the structure. By removing unnecessary cross members and side plates, the design reduces component count and assembly complexity while retaining sufficient structural stability through optimized essential elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the functions of multiple separate supporting components into fewer integrated elements. The end plates and reinforcing members are designed to simultaneously provide multiple structural functions, reducing the total number of parts needed while maintaining stability.
3Strength
If traditional structure with multiple supporting components is used, then mechanical strength is ensured, but wiring routing length and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
By removing excessive cross members and side plates, the patent creates more direct pathways for wiring routing. The reduced number of structural obstacles allows for shorter and simpler electrical connections between battery modules, decreasing wiring complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent optimizes the spatial arrangement of remaining structural elements to create more efficient three-dimensional pathways for wiring. By strategically positioning end plates and reinforcing members, the design enables shorter routing paths through optimized spatial relationships.
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AI summary
A battery assembly may include a battery array. The battery array may include at least one battery module that includes a plurality of battery cells arranged in a first direction and disposed between opposite end plates. At least one reinforcing member may be at least partially disposed between two adjacent battery cells of the battery module. The battery assembly includes a plurality of battery arrays arranged on a tray. By providing the reinforcing member, the battery array simplifies the structure while improving the mechanical strength, and has better volume utilization rate inside housing when constructing the battery assembly.