Flexible Wire Bundle for Energy Storage Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing energy storage systems face difficulties in routing cable harnesses due to fixed lead-out directions, requiring multiple configurations of batteries to match control circuit arrangements, which complicates installation and flexibility.
Innovation Solution
An energy storage apparatus with a bundle portion of electric wires that can change direction using a base portion as an initiation point, allowing flexible lead-out configurations and including a holding portion for secure attachment and easy direction adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If cable harnesses are routed with fixed lead-out directions, then routing is simple and structured, but adaptability to different control circuit arrangements is poor and installation becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The cable harness is designed with a flexible bundle portion that can dynamically change its lead-out direction. The bundle portion can be bent and routed in different directions depending on the control circuit arrangement, transforming a static routing system into a dynamic one that adapts to various configurations without requiring multiple pre-configured battery types.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable harness is segmented into a fixed base portion and a flexible bundle portion. The base portion maintains structural integrity and connection points, while the bundle portion can be independently routed in different directions. This segmentation allows the harness to maintain stability at connection points while providing flexibility in the routing path.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple kinds of assembled batteries are prepared with different cable harness lead-out directions, then adaptability to various control circuit positions is improved, but device complexity and inventory requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
A single universal battery design is created with a cable harness that can serve multiple functions and configurations. The bundle portion of the cable harness can be routed to accommodate control circuits positioned at different locations, making one battery type compatible with various installation scenarios without requiring multiple specialized battery variants.
3Ease of operation
If cable harnesses are routed through fixed paths, then routing is straightforward and structured, but ease of installation and reconfiguration is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The cable harness incorporates a dynamic bundle portion that can be easily bent and routed during installation. This allows installers to adapt the harness to different control circuit positions without requiring complex pre-planning or multiple configuration types, significantly improving ease of installation and reconfiguration while maintaining efficient productivity.
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is an energy storage apparatus which includes: a plurality of energy storage devices arranged in a first direction; a plurality of bus bars electrically connecting the energy storage devices; and a bundle portion configured by bundling a plurality of electric wires connected to the energy storage device or the bus bar. The bundle portion is configured such that a base portion of the bundle portion is disposed at a position along the energy storage devices. The position is an intermediate position of the plurality of the energy storage devices in the first direction. The bundle portion is configured to change a direction thereof using the base portion as an initiation point.