Universal Battery Module With Interchangeable Heat Sinks
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity and cost-intensiveness of manufacturing battery cooling systems for vehicles, due to the need for various configurations based on different cooling mediums and vehicle types, lead to laborious and expensive production processes.
Innovation Solution
A modular system where a uniform battery module is used with interchangeable heat sinks for liquid or gaseous cooling, allowing for efficient heat dissipation and flexible adaptation to different vehicle types, reducing development and manufacturing costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If different cooling devices are provided for different vehicle types and cooling methods (liquid or gas cooling), then the battery can be adapted to specific vehicle requirements, but the manufacture becomes laborious and cost-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The battery module is designed with a universal mounting structure that can accommodate both liquid cooling devices and gaseous cooling devices. The cooling device mounting position is integrated into the battery module housing, allowing a single battery module design to serve multiple cooling methods and vehicle types without requiring separate specialized designs for each application.
2Adaptability or versatility
If different cooling devices are configured for different vehicle types, then specific cooling requirements can be met, but the manufacture becomes cost-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The battery module employs a universal mounting structure that enables a single design to accommodate both liquid and gaseous cooling devices, eliminating the need for separate tooling, assembly procedures, and quality control processes for different cooling types. This universality directly reduces manufacturing costs while maintaining the ability to meet specific cooling requirements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If different receiving systems are provided for different battery module shapes and cooling devices, then proper accommodation is achieved, but the complexity and costs during manufacture increase
Solution Approach 1:
The battery module housing incorporates an integrated mounting structure that serves as a universal receiving system for both liquid and gaseous cooling devices. This mounting structure is designed with standardized interfaces and attachment mechanisms that work with different cooling device types, eliminating the need for multiple specialized receiving systems and reducing overall system 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
This approach enables simple, cost-effective battery manufacturing by using a single battery module with adaptable heat sinks, reducing complexity and costs while ensuring efficient heat removal and rapid battery warming, suitable for various vehicle types.
Implementation Method 1
heat is dissipated from the battery during operation to thus cool it
Implementation Method 2
a cooling device is arranged to which at least a battery module... efficient heat dissipation
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a battery (10) in which at least one battery module (12) having a plurality of battery cells (14) is provided. A cooling device (26) is selected depending on whether liquid cooling or cooling by a gaseous medium is intended for the at least one battery module (12). Depending on the selection, at least one first heat sink (26), through which a cooling liquid can flow, or at least one second heat sink, through which a gaseous medium can flow, is arranged on the at least one battery module (12) as the cooling device. The invention further relates to a battery arrangement and a modular system for producing a battery (10).