Spacer Unit Locking for Energy Storage Assembly Accuracy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional energy storage apparatuses face challenges in enhancing assembling accuracy and operability due to complex structures and interference issues during the mounting of sensors, leading to increased costs and reduced efficiency.
Innovation Solution
The energy storage apparatus incorporates a spacer unit with locking portions to uniformly assemble members and a simplified sensor mounting system using a first member with a biasing portion to securely engage sensors with the energy storage device without complex structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If multiple members are individually locked in the outer covering, then the structural stability is improved, but the assembling accuracy deteriorates due to lack of uniform reference
Solution Approach 1:
The spacer unit serves multiple functions: it maintains spacing between energy storage devices, provides a uniform assembling reference for multiple members, and integrates locking portions to secure members. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by combining structural support with precision assembly reference in a single component.
Solution Approach 2:
The spacer unit acts as an intermediary component between the energy storage devices and the members to be assembled. It provides a standardized interface with locking portions that enable precise and uniform assembly of multiple members while maintaining structural stability.
2Reliability
If complex structures are used for sensor mounting, then the sensor securing is improved, but the device complexity increases and manufacturing costs rise
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor mounting function is merged with the existing spacer unit structure. The locking portions that were designed for member assembly are also used for sensor mounting, eliminating the need for separate complex sensor mounting structures and reducing overall device complexity while maintaining reliable sensor securing.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking portions of the spacer unit are designed to universally secure both members and sensors. This multi-functional design allows the same structural elements to perform multiple securing functions, thereby reducing device complexity and manufacturing costs while ensuring reliable sensor mounting.
Data Source
AI summary
An energy storage apparatus includes: a plurality of energy storage devices; a spacer unit having one or more spacers disposed between the energy storage devices or on sides of the energy storage devices; and a plurality of members disposed above the energy storage devices and the spacer unit (a bus bar frame, a heat shielding plate, a holder), wherein the spacer unit has a plurality of locking portions, the locking portions being configured to lock the members, respectively.