Elastic Battery Fixing Member for Vibration-Stable Bus Components
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Solution Overview
Problem
Battery workpieces, such as bus components and cables, are prone to shaking during vibration, leading to joint failure and affecting the stability and performance of the battery.
Innovation Solution
A fixing member with a base, top cover, and elastic members arranged in intersecting directions to securely fix workpieces, allowing for adjustable positioning and accommodating various specifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If traditional rigid fixing structures are used to prevent workpiece shaking, then stability is improved, but adaptability to different workpiece specifications deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs elastic members (springs) instead of rigid fixing structures, allowing the fixing member to dynamically adapt to different workpiece dimensions while maintaining stable contact force. The elastic deformation of the springs enables the same fixing structure to accommodate various workpiece specifications without losing stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical state of the fixing components from rigid to elastic, allowing parameter adjustment through elastic deformation. This enables the fixing member to adapt its effective dimensions and contact pressure to match different workpiece specifications while maintaining firm fixation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If elastic members are used to provide adjustable positioning, then adaptability is improved, but fixing strength deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses composite elastic members (springs) that combine flexibility with sufficient mechanical strength. The elastic material properties are selected to provide both the necessary adaptability for positioning adjustment and the strength required for secure fixation, resolving the contradiction between softness and strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic members are pre-loaded or pre-compressed during assembly to ensure that sufficient fixing strength is maintained from the outset. This preliminary action ensures that the workpiece is firmly secured while still allowing for adaptive positioning adjustments within the elastic range.
3Stability of the object's composition
If multiple elastic members in intersecting directions are used to fix workpiece in multiple directions, then workpiece stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the fixing function into multiple independent elastic members arranged in intersecting directions, with each member responsible for constraining the workpiece in a specific direction. This segmentation allows each component to remain simple while collectively achieving multi-directional stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic members serve multiple functions simultaneously: they provide adaptive positioning, maintain constant contact force, and constrain the workpiece in multiple directions. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional specialized components, thereby limiting the increase in overall device complexity.
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 fixing member enhances the stability of workpieces, reduces the risk of joint failure, and improves the working performance of the battery by securely fixing bus components and cables.
Implementation Method 1
a first elastic member arranged between the top wall and the bottom wall of the accommodating groove, and configured to abut against the workpiece in a first direction to fix the workpiece between the top wall and the bottom wall
Implementation Method 2
a second elastic member arranged between two inner side walls of the accommodating groove, and configured to abut against the workpiece in a second direction to fix the workpiece between the two inner side walls of the accommodating groove
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AI summary
Embodiments of the application provide a fixing member, a battery, an electric device, a battery, and a method and system for manufacturing the battery. The fixing member according to an embodiment of the application is used for fixing a workpiece, and comprises a base for connecting an external pedestal; a top cover connected to the base, an accommodating groove for accommodating the workpiece being formed between the base and the top cover; a first elastic member arranged between the top wall and the bottom wall of the accommodating groove, and configured to abut against the workpiece in a first direction to fix the workpiece between the top wall and the bottom wall; and a second elastic member arranged between two inner side walls of the accommodating groove, and configured to abut against the workpiece in a second direction to fix the workpiece between the two inner side walls of the accommodating groove, with the first direction intersecting with the second direction. The fixing member according to an embodiment of the application can reduce the shaking of the workpiece and improve the stability of the battery.