Battery Module Pressurization for Uniform Thermal Glue Spreading
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Solution Overview
Problem
The uneven coating of heat-conducting glue between the water-cooled plate and battery module in power batteries results in poor heat dissipation performance due to lack of uniform glue distribution, leading to inefficient heat transfer.
Innovation Solution
A module pressurization device with a jacking and supporting mechanism and pressurization mechanism that separates the battery module from the conveying line, applies uniform pressure to the heat-conducting glue, and ensures consistent coating through controlled jacking and supporting portions and pressurization assemblies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If the battery module is pressed during heat-conducting glue coating, then the glue can be spread uniformly, but the conveying line may be pressed and cause operational instability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a jacking and supporting mechanism as an intermediary device between the pressurization mechanism and the battery module. This mechanism includes multiple jacking and supporting portions that are arranged to provide distributed support points, effectively transferring and distributing the pressing force from the pressurization mechanism to prevent localized deformation of the heat dissipation plate while maintaining uniform glue coating. The intermediary mechanism thus protects the conveying line from direct pressing forces.
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple jacking and supporting portions are used to prevent heat dissipation plate deformation, then the supporting force is distributed uniformly, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The jacking and supporting mechanism is segmented into multiple independent jacking and supporting portions arranged in an array. Each portion functions as an independent support element that can be positioned at specific locations corresponding to the heat dissipation plate structure. This segmentation allows the mechanism to provide distributed supporting force across multiple points, effectively preventing localized deformation of the heat dissipation plate during pressurization while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through modular design.
3Reliability
If the battery module is separated from the conveying line during pressurization, then the conveying line stability is maintained, but the production efficiency may be reduced due to additional separation and reattachment steps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a dynamic pressurization system where the pressurization mechanism and jacking and supporting mechanism are controllably activated and deactivated based on production cycle requirements. During pressurization operations, the mechanism dynamically separates the battery module from the conveying line to ensure stability and prevent deformation. Between operations, the system dynamically returns to a connected state for efficient conveying. This dynamic control optimizes both conveying line stability during pressurization and production efficiency during transport phases.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution ensures uniform coating of heat-conducting glue, improving heat dissipation efficiency and preventing deformation of the battery module, while maintaining the stability of the conveying line and enhancing production efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
the pressurization mechanism is configured to compress the battery module
Implementation Method 2
the plurality of jacking and supporting portions are arranged in the second direction and are configured to jack and support the heat dissipation plate so as to separate the battery module from the conveying line
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AI summary
A module pressurization device includes a conveying line, a pressurization apparatus, and a control apparatus. The conveying line passes through a pressurization station and is configured to convey a battery module. The pressurization apparatus is arranged corresponding to the pressurization station and includes a jacking and supporting mechanism and a pressurization mechanism which are opposite in a first direction. The jacking and supporting mechanism is provided with a plurality of jacking and supporting portions configured to move in the first direction, arranged in a second direction, and configured to jack and support the heat dissipation plate. The pressurization mechanism is configured to compress the battery module. The control apparatus is electrically connected to the jacking and supporting mechanism and the pressurization mechanism so as to control the jacking and supporting mechanism and the pressurization mechanism to act.