Battery Pack Plate Layout for Integrated Cooling and Heating
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing battery packs face challenges in improving space utilization while effectively providing cooling and heating functions, particularly in low-temperature environments, due to the addition of cooling systems and heating modules that occupy valuable space.
Innovation Solution
A battery pack design that integrates cooling pipes and a heating member on a single plate, allowing for efficient heat dissipation and heating, with the heating member positioned between adjacent cooling pipes to maximize space utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If cooling pipes and heating modules are separately installed in the battery pack, then the cooling and heating functions are ensured, but the space utilization of the battery pack is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the cooling pipes and heating modules into a single integrated structure mounted on the tray cover. The heating modules are positioned between adjacent cooling pipes, allowing both cooling and heating functions to be achieved within the same spatial footprint, thereby improving space utilization while maintaining both functions
Solution Approach 2:
The tray cover structure serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the battery pack and simultaneously serves as the mounting platform for both the cooling pipes and heating modules. This multi-functional design reduces the need for additional separate mounting structures, further improving space utilization
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
Enhances space utilization by minimizing the space occupied by cooling and heating components, ensuring effective temperature management for battery performance and longevity.
Implementation Method 1
A plurality of cooling pipes sequentially arranged are disposed on the outer surface of the plate
Implementation Method 2
A heating member is disposed between two adjacent cooling pipes
Data Source
AI summary
A battery pack includes a tray and a plate. The tray has an accommodating space. The accommodating space has a top opening. The plate is disposed at the top opening of the accommodating space. The plate includes an inner surface facing the accommodating space and an outer surface opposite to the inner surface. A plurality of cooling pipes sequentially arranged are disposed on the outer surface of the plate. A heating member is disposed between two adjacent cooling pipes.