Modular Battery Control Housing for Compact High-Voltage Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional high-voltage distribution boxes suffer from low space utilization, lack of modular design, and poor maintainability, which hinders efficient energy storage and management in energy storage systems.
Innovation Solution
A modular control device is designed with a housing containing conductive paths and switches, allowing for compact arrangement and improved space efficiency, along with modular submodules for enhanced maintainability and control functions, including insulation monitoring and power management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If conventional high-voltage distribution boxes are used, then basic control functions are provided, but space utilization rate is low and modular design is deficient
Solution Approach 1:
The control device is divided into multiple independent control modules (first control module, second control module, third control module) that can be independently disposed within the housing. Each module performs specific control functions, allowing for modular assembly and improved space utilization through optimized arrangement of discrete components rather than a monolithic structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes three-dimensional spatial arrangement by disposing control modules at different positions and orientations within the housing. The modules can be arranged in layers or stacked configurations, effectively utilizing vertical and lateral spaces to improve overall space utilization rate while maintaining accessibility for maintenance.
2Ease of repair
If conventional high-voltage distribution boxes are used, then basic distribution functions are provided, but maintainability is low
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the control device into independent control modules, each module can be individually accessed, removed, or replaced without affecting the entire system. This modular architecture significantly improves maintainability as faulty modules can be quickly identified and swapped out, reducing maintenance time and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The control modules are designed to be extractable from the housing, allowing maintenance personnel to remove specific modules for external inspection, testing, or replacement. This extraction capability enables easy repair operations without disassembling the entire high-voltage distribution box.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional high-voltage distribution boxes are used, then basic control functions are provided, but compatibility is low
Solution Approach 1:
The control modules are designed with universal interfaces and standardized connection mechanisms that allow them to be adapted to different battery configurations and energy storage system requirements. The modular design enables the same control module architecture to serve multiple functions and be compatible with various system configurations, enhancing overall versatility.
Data Source
AI summary
A control device includes a first housing, a first control module, a first conductive path, a second conductive path, a first switch, and a first control member. The first housing includes a first recess. The first control module is close to a first wall. The first control module performs a corresponding control based on a status of an electrically connected battery. The first conductive path is contiguous to the first wall. The second conductive path is contiguous to the first wall. The first switch is contiguous to and electrically connected to the first conductive path and the second conductive path. When viewed along a first direction, the first switch and the first control module are spaced apart from each other. The first control member is outside the first housing. The first control member is connected to the first switch and controls closing and opening of the first switch.