Open-Frame Container Energy Storage for Heat Dissipation Safety
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional container energy storage systems face challenges with heat dissipation due to closed environments, which can lead to fire risks and increased transportation costs when using outdoor cabinets or combined base stations.
Innovation Solution
A container energy storage system with a container frame featuring multiple openings and a hollow main body, allowing for the placement of functional assemblies above a bottom plate, incorporating an air conditioning system and using an open frame design that conforms to ISO standards, enabling efficient heat dissipation and reduced transportation costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If batteries are disposed in closed containers, then safety and protection are improved, but heat dissipation capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies a semi-open container design with a container frame and bottom plate that provides structural protection while incorporating openings for heat dissipation. This flexible structural approach balances safety containment with thermal management needs, allowing the system to maintain reliability while improving heat dissipation capability.
2Temperature
If outdoor cabinets or combined base stations are used, then heat dissipation is improved, but transportation cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the container structure with functional assemblies including air conditioners and energy storage devices into an integrated system. This combination allows the container to serve multiple functions (protection, heat dissipation, and energy storage) simultaneously, improving heat dissipation while reducing transportation complexity and costs compared to separate outdoor cabinets or base stations.
Solution Approach 2:
The container is designed as a multi-functional unit that provides structural protection, heat dissipation through openings, and houses functional assemblies for energy storage and climate control. This universal design eliminates the need for separate specialized equipment, reducing overall system complexity and transportation requirements.
3Reliability
If all batteries are disposed in closed containers, then protection is improved, but fire spread risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The semi-open container design with controlled openings provides protection while enabling heat and smoke evacuation, reducing fire spread risk compared to fully closed containers. The structural frame and bottom plate maintain protective functions while the open architecture prevents heat accumulation that could lead to fire propagation.
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 open design facilitates effective heat dissipation and reduces transportation costs by allowing waste heat to be diffused externally, addressing the limitations of closed systems while maintaining the structural integrity and standardization for easy transportation.
Implementation Method 1
The open design facilitates effective heat dissipation and reduces transportation costs by allowing waste heat to be diffused externally
Implementation Method 2
allowing waste heat to be diffused externally
Data Source
AI summary
A container energy storage system is provided in this disclosure. The system includes a container and a plurality of functional assemblies. The container includes a container frame and a bottom plate. The container frame is formed with a plurality of openings and a hollow main body. The bottom plate is disposed at a bottom of the container frame and is fixedly connected to the container frame. The functional assemblies are disposed in the hollow main body and located above the bottom plate.