Battery Thermal Pipe Connection for Compact Cooling Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing battery technologies have complex thermal management connection structures that are inconvenient to connect and occupy too much space, particularly in compact battery designs for devices like mobile phones and electric vehicles.
Innovation Solution
A battery design that simplifies the connection structure by using a first and second thermal management component connected through a flexible pipe and pipe connectors, reducing the number of connectors and facilitating easier assembly and maintenance, with features like interference fits, annular protrusions, and sealing rings for enhanced stability and sealing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If traditional thermal management connection structures are used, then thermal management function is achieved, but the connection structure becomes complex and occupies excessive space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the first and second pipe connectors into a single integrated connector structure that connects both thermal management components simultaneously. This reduces the total number of connectors from multiple separate connectors to one unified connector, thereby simplifying the connection structure and reducing space occupation in the battery pack.
Solution Approach 2:
The first pipe connector is designed as a multi-functional component that simultaneously serves as a connector for both the first thermal management component and the second thermal management component. This universal connector performs multiple connection functions that would traditionally require separate connectors, reducing overall system complexity and space requirements.
2Ease of operation
If traditional thermal management connection structures are used, then thermal management function is achieved, but the connection becomes inconvenient to assemble and maintain
Solution Approach 1:
By combining multiple connection functions into a single pipe connector assembly, the patent reduces the number of assembly steps required. The integrated connector can be installed as one unit rather than requiring multiple separate connector installations, thereby improving assembly convenience and reducing maintenance complexity.
3Reliability
If multiple connectors are used to connect thermal management components, then connection stability is achieved, but the number of connectors increases and space is wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the functionality of multiple separate connectors into a single integrated pipe connector that maintains connection stability for both thermal management components. This merged connector structure provides the same reliability as multiple separate connectors while reducing the total quantity of connectors by one or more.
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 results in a more compact, stable, and efficient thermal management system that improves heat exchange and maintains battery performance and safety by reducing connection complexity and space usage within the battery.
Implementation Method 1
the first end portion not only covers a surface of the first pipe connector to achieve the interference fit with the first pipe connector, but also has great deformation at the annular protrusion to form an annular sealing line
Implementation Method 2
the first end portion is sheathed on the first pipe connector and is in interference fit with the first pipe connector
Data Source
AI summary
The present application relates to a battery, an electrical device, and a manufacturing method and device for a battery. The battery includes: at least one battery cell; a first thermal management component and a second thermal management component configured for accommodating fluid to adjust the temperature of the at least one battery cell; a first pipe connector, with one end connected to the first thermal management component; a second pipe connector, with one end connected to the second thermal management component; and a flexible pipe including a first end portion and a second end portion, where the first end portion is connected to the other end of the first pipe connector, and the second end portion is connected to the other end of the second pipe connector, so as to connect the first thermal management component and the second thermal management component.