Battery Rack Fire-Suppression Piping for Flexible Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing battery racks face increased manufacturing costs and complex installation processes due to the need for custom-made connection pipes to accommodate varying positions of extinguishing agent supply pipes.
Innovation Solution
A battery rack design incorporating a flexible pipe that connects the supply pipe of a fire-fighting facility to the injection pipe, allowing for easy adaptation to different installation positions and reducing the need for custom-made connection pipes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If custom-made connection pipes are designed for each installation position, then the fire-fighting system can accommodate varying positions of supply pipes, but manufacturing costs increase and installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by replacing rigid, custom-made connection pipes with a flexible hose that can dynamically adapt to different supply pipe outlet positions. The flexible hose can be bent and positioned as needed during installation, eliminating the need for pre-designed rigid piping systems for each installation scenario.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical parameter of the connection element from rigid (fixed shape) to flexible (variable shape). This parameter change allows the connection hose to adapt its configuration based on installation requirements, providing versatility without requiring custom designs for each position.
2Adaptability or versatility
If custom-made connection pipes are designed for each installation position, then the fire-fighting system can accommodate varying positions of supply pipes, but manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by using a single type of flexible hose for all connection needs regardless of installation position. This universal component can serve multiple functions and positions, eliminating the need to manufacture different custom pipes for different locations, thereby reducing manufacturing costs.
Solution Approach 2:
By changing the material parameter from rigid pipe to flexible hose, the system achieves adaptability without increasing manufacturing complexity or cost. The flexible hose can be produced as a standard component that works for all installation scenarios.
3Reliability
If pipe welding is required to connect supply pipe to transfer pipe, then a secure connection is achieved, but installation time increases and installation cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical welding process with a simpler connection method. The flexible hose can be connected using couplings, clamps, or other mechanical fastening methods that do not require welding, thereby maintaining connection reliability while significantly reducing installation time and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible hose acts as an intermediary element that simplifies the connection process. Instead of directly welding rigid pipes together, the flexible hose provides a buffer that allows for easier, non-welded connections while maintaining system integrity and reliability.
4Reliability
If pipe welding is required to connect supply pipe to transfer pipe, then a secure connection is achieved, but installation cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent substitutes the expensive and skill-intensive welding process with simpler mechanical connection methods. The flexible hose can be secured using clamps, couplings, or adhesive bonding, which are less costly and do not require specialized welding equipment or skilled welders.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible hose serves as an intermediary that enables cheaper connection methods. By introducing this flexible element, the system can use cost-effective mechanical fastening techniques instead of expensive welding operations, reducing overall installation costs while maintaining connection reliability.
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AI summary
The present disclosure discloses a battery rack, a power storage device, and a power generation system that reduce manufacturing costs and are easy to install. A battery rack according to the present disclosure for achieving the above object includes a plurality of battery modules, at least one rack case to accommodate the plurality of battery modules, an injection pipe including a main body portion including an inlet through which an extinguishing agent is injected and extending along an arrangement of the plurality of battery modules, and a distribution unit extending toward each of the plurality of battery modules from the main body portion and including an outlet inserted into each of the plurality of battery modules, and a flexible pipe to be bendable and including a first coupler located at one end of the flexible pipe to be connectable to a supply pipe for supplying the extinguishing agent, and a second coupler located at the other end of the flexible pipe to be connectable to the inlet of the injection pipe.