Movable Cover Plate for Battery Module Connection Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing battery module connection assembly is complex due to separate cover plates requiring disassembly and reassembly for electrical connection, leading to increased parts and complicated assembly processes.
Innovation Solution
A connection assembly with a housing featuring a protrusion and integrated cover plates, where the second cover plate is movable between open and closed positions, allowing for simplified electrical connection and insulation of the conductive assembly, and is integrally molded with the first cover plate for reduced parts and easier assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the first cover plate and the second cover plate are arranged separately and independently to cover the housing, then high-voltage protection is improved, but the quantity of parts increases and the assembly process becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the first cover plate and second cover plate into a single integrated cover plate structure. The integrated cover plate includes a first cover plate portion and a second cover plate portion that are formed as one piece, eliminating the need for separate assembly steps while maintaining the high-voltage protection function through the integrated design
2Ease of operation
If the second cover plate is disassembled from the housing to electrically connect the conductive assembly, then electrical connection is enabled, but the assembly and disassembly processes become complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a movable second cover plate portion that can be shifted between a first position (covering the receiving cavity) and a second position (exposed). This dynamic design allows the conductive assembly to be electrically connected by simply moving the cover plate portion, eliminating complex disassembly and reassembly operations
3Ease of manufacture
If the second cover plate is made movable relative to the first cover plate, then the assembly process is simplified, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the integrated cover plate into a first cover plate portion and a second cover plate portion that are formed as one piece but can move relative to each other. This segmentation is achieved through a sliding mechanism where the second cover plate portion can shift along the first cover plate portion, simplifying assembly while maintaining structural integration
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Simplifies the disassembly and assembly processes of the battery module by allowing the second cover plate to be easily switched between open and closed positions, reducing the number of parts and enhancing the insulation and protection of the conductive assembly.
Implementation Method 1
the bendable portion is elastically deformed to generate a resilient force, so as to urge the second cover plate to move from the open position to the closed position
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are a connection assembly for a battery module and a battery module. The connection assembly for a battery module has a housing, a first cover plate and a second cover plate, wherein the housing has a body and a protrusion extending continuously from the body; the first cover plate covers the body; the second cover plate is arranged to be integrated with the first cover plate; the second cover plate is configured to be movable relative to the first cover plate so as to be switched between a closed position and an open position; in the closed position, the second cover plate covers the protrusion; and in the open position, the second cover plate is detached from the protrusion. In the connection assembly for a battery module and the battery module provided in the present application, the second cover plate is movable relative to the first cover plate, to facilitate switching between the closed position and the open position, so that the disassembly and assembly processes of the connection assembly and the battery module are simplified. The second cover plate is arranged to be integrated with the first cover plate, so that the quantity of parts of the connection assembly and the battery module is reduced.