Integrated Battery Temperature Module for Compact Pack Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
The assembly process of power batteries is complex and results in a loose structure, primarily due to focusing on manufacturing costs, which complicates the balance of required indexes such as simplicity and compactness.
Innovation Solution
A power supply device with a non-detachable temperature acquisition module, where the support frame is integrally molded with the temperature acquisition unit, simplifying assembly and improving efficiency by reducing disassembly difficulties and enhancing energy density through compact design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the temperature acquisition module is assembled separately from the power supply device, then the manufacturing cost is reduced, but the assembly process becomes complex and the structure becomes loose
Solution Approach 1:
The temperature acquisition module is integrated into the power supply device as a unified structure. The support frame of the temperature acquisition module is integrally molded with the housing of the power supply device, forming a combined structure that simplifies the assembly process while maintaining manufacturing cost effectiveness through integrated production.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the temperature acquisition module is assembled separately from the power supply device, then the manufacturing flexibility is improved, but the assembly time increases and assembly efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The temperature acquisition module and power supply device are merged into a single integrated unit where the support frame is integrally molded with the housing. This eliminates the need for separate assembly steps, significantly reducing assembly time and improving production efficiency while maintaining the flexibility to produce different configurations through molding variations.
3Ease of repair
If the temperature acquisition module is assembled separately from the power supply device, then the ease of repair is improved, but the structure becomes loose and assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The temperature acquisition module is merged with the power supply device housing through integral molding, creating a unified structure that appears complex but actually simplifies the overall assembly. The integrated design eliminates multiple connection points and fastening mechanisms, reducing structural complexity while maintaining functional modularity for repair purposes.
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 simplifies the assembly process, reduces assembly time, and enhances the compactness and energy density of the power supply device by integrating the temperature acquisition module, ensuring efficient and reliable temperature monitoring.
Implementation Method 1
the temperature sensing part is configured to be thermally connected to the power supply part to acquire information relative to temperature of the power supply part
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a power supply device and a power consumption device. The present disclosure provides a power supply device, including: at least one power supply part, wherein each of the power supply parts is provided with at least one battery cell; and a temperature acquisition module, which includes a support frame and a temperature acquisition unit, wherein the support frame is configured to fix the temperature acquisition module relative to the power supply part, and the temperature acquisition unit is arranged on the support frame and the temperature acquisition unit is configured to be thermally connected to the power supply part to acquire information relative to temperature of the power supply part, wherein the support frame is integrally molded with the temperature acquisition unit.