Battery Module Securing Clip for Cross-Partition Vibration Strength
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional battery modules experience reduced structural strength due to low connection strength between second partitions and the first partition, which can lead to failure under vibration and shock.
Innovation Solution
A battery module design incorporating a securing clip that fits with the second partitions and first partition, forming a cross-shaped structure, with a heat exchange plate and position locking features to enhance the connection strength and facilitate assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If structural adhesive is used to fix second partitions to the first partition, then connection is facilitated, but connection strength is low and adhesive layer loses function under vibration and shock
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the chemical bonding mechanism (adhesive) with a mechanical fastening system (securing clip with extension portions that insert into first cavities). This mechanical connection provides superior strength and reliability under vibration and shock while maintaining ease of assembly through the clip's design that engages with the partition structures.
2Strength
If securing clip is used to secure second partitions to the first partition, then connection strength is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The securing clip is divided into functional segments: a third body portion for mounting and two extension portions for engagement. Each extension portion independently secures a second partition by inserting into its first cavity. This segmentation allows the single clip component to provide robust mechanical fastening without requiring multiple separate fasteners, thus improving connection strength while controlling complexity.
3Ease of manufacture
If adhesive layer is used for connection, then assembly is simple, but reliability is low under vibration and shock
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the unreliable adhesive bonding with a positive mechanical interlock system. The extension portions of the securing clip insert into the first cavities of the second partitions, creating a interlocking mechanism that reliably prevents separation under vibration and shock while maintaining assembly simplicity through the clip's engagement design.
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AI summary
This application provides a battery module and an assembly method for a battery module. The battery module includes batteries and a framework assembly. The framework assembly includes a first partition, two second partitions, and a securing clip. The first partition extends in a second direction. Each second partition extends in a first direction, and the two second partitions are located respectively on two sides of the first partition and form a cross-shaped structure together with the first partition. The securing clip fits with the two second partitions and secures the two second partitions to the first partition. The batteries are disposed on two sides of each second partition of the framework assembly in the second direction. The two second partitions of the framework assembly are secured to the first partition by using the securing clip, thereby improving the strength of connection between the second partitions and the first partition.