Battery Rack Separation Bracket for Rear Airflow Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional battery racks face challenges in securing an air flow path for cooling during installation, which can lead to deteriorated cooling performance.
Innovation Solution
A battery rack design featuring a separation bracket mounted at the rear of the rack case, which pivots to create a predetermined separated space at the rear, ensuring proper air flow and cooling performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the battery rack is installed with the rear side in close contact with a wall to secure space in the rack container, then the installation space utilization is improved, but the air discharge path is blocked and cooling performance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the rear wall into two functional zones: an upper installation space for mounting the battery rack case and a lower air discharge space. This segmentation allows the rack to be wall-mounted for space efficiency while maintaining a clear air discharge path below, resolving the contradiction between space utilization and cooling performance.
2Device complexity
If the air discharge portion is installed at the rear of the battery rack, then the internal structure is simplified, but it becomes difficult to recognize during installation and secure adequate space
Solution Approach 1:
The invention applies visual differentiation (analogous to color changes) by providing a distinct lower region at the rear specifically designated for air discharge. This visual and functional differentiation makes the air discharge portion easily recognizable during installation, guiding workers to maintain adequate space in the lower rear area without increasing internal structural complexity.
3Volume of moving object
If no predetermined space is secured at the rear side of the battery rack, then the installation space is maximized, but air cannot be discharged smoothly and cooling performance significantly deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The invention segments the rear wall space into an upper mounting zone and a lower air discharge zone. This segmentation ensures that while the upper portion is utilized for rack installation, the lower portion remains clear for air discharge, thereby maintaining cooling efficiency without sacrificing installation space.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces a lower air discharge space as an intermediary zone between the battery rack and the floor/wall. This intermediary space serves as a dedicated channel for air discharge, ensuring smooth airflow and cooling performance while allowing the upper installation space to be fully utilized.
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
The solution effectively secures an air flow path for cooling, preventing the deterioration of cooling performance and enhancing the overall efficiency of the battery rack.
Implementation Method 1
it is essential to secure an air flow path for cooling the battery modules... air is not discharged smoothly through the air discharge portion at the rear of the battery module
Data Source
AI summary
A battery rack includes a plurality of battery modules respectively having at least one battery cell, a rack case configured to accommodate the plurality of battery modules, and a separation bracket mounted at the rear of the rack case and configured to secure a predetermined separated space at the rear of the rack case.