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KR102096911B1
KR102096911B1 KR1020130003883A KR20130003883A KR102096911B1 KR 102096911 B1 KR102096911 B1 KR 102096911B1 KR 1020130003883 A KR1020130003883 A KR 1020130003883A KR 20130003883 A KR20130003883 A KR 20130003883A KR 102096911 B1 KR102096911 B1 KR 102096911B1
KR1020130003883A
KR20130084248A (en
도시키 요시오카
도시키 구스노키
가부시키가이샤 지에스 유아사
2012-01-16 Priority to JP2012006620 priority Critical
2012-01-16 Priority to JPJP-P-2012-006620 priority
2012-12-17 Priority to JP2012275140A priority patent/JP6107114B2/en
2012-12-17 Priority to JPJP-P-2012-275140 priority
2013-01-14 Application filed by 가부시키가이샤 지에스 유아사 filed Critical 가부시키가이샤 지에스 유아사
2013-07-24 Publication of KR20130084248A publication Critical patent/KR20130084248A/en
2020-04-03 Publication of KR102096911B1 publication Critical patent/KR102096911B1/en
The present invention provides a power supply device capable of improving impact resistance and heat resistance.
The power supply device 1 of the present invention accommodates a stack composed of a plurality of arranged single cells 50, an assembled battery 470 including a fastening member 440 for fastening the stack, and an assembled battery 470 Including the storage container, the inner wall of the storage container is formed with ribs (220a ~ 220c) which are projections projecting to face the surface of the battery 470, the tip of the ribs (220a ~ 220c) is fastening member (440) ).
Power Unit {POWER SOURCE UNIT}
The present invention relates to, for example, a power supply device having a crude battery composed of a plurality of secondary batteries stacked and stacked.
2. Description of the Related Art Secondary batteries are widely used as power supplies for electronic devices such as mobile phones and IT devices, as well as alternative uses for primary cells. In particular, the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery represented by a lithium ion secondary battery has a high energy density, and thus, application to an electric vehicle or a large industrial electric device is also progressing. Therefore, in order to obtain a higher voltage, it is also practiced to form a stack by stacking a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which is a single cell, to form a single assembled battery.
Such an assembled battery is generally used in one housing. As an example of such a technique, Patent Document 1 discloses a power supply device having a housing that is a storage container for housing a battery module including a plurality of battery cells (see FIG. 12 of Patent Document 1, etc.).
Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Publication No. 2011-249309
However, in the conventional power supply device, there is a problem that impact resistance and heat resistance may be deteriorated.
That is, in the power supply device in the conventional technique illustrated in Patent Document 1, the storage container uses a resin material, but its inner wall is a flat plane, and the assembled battery has a configuration close to the plane. Accordingly, when the assembled battery generates heat, the storage container is deformed under direct influence, and as a result, there is a fear that the resistance of the power supply device to shocks such as vibration and vibration is reduced.
This invention is made | formed in view of the said subject, and it aims at improving the impact resistance and heat resistance in the power supply device provided with the assembled battery accommodated in the storage container.
In order to achieve the above object, a power supply device according to an aspect of the present invention, a stack composed of a plurality of single cells arranged, a battery pack including a fastening member for fastening the stack, and storage for storing the battery pack A container is included, and a protruding portion protruding against the surface of the battery pack is formed on an inner wall of the storage container, and the tip of the protruding portion is spaced apart from the fastening member.
According to this, in the power supply device, since the protruding portion protruding against the surface of the assembled battery is formed on the inner wall of the storage container, the impact resistance can be improved even when the power supply device vibrates or fluctuates due to external force. . In addition, since the tip of the projection is spaced apart from the fastening member, even if the fastening member is at a high temperature, it is possible to suppress damage to the projection by heat from the fastening member, and to improve heat resistance. Therefore, according to the power supply device, impact resistance and heat resistance can be improved.
Further, the protrusion may be formed on a surface different from a surface of the inner wall opposite to the fastening member.
According to this, since the projections are not formed on the surface facing the fastening member, the heat resistance can be further improved.
Further, at least one unit cell among the plurality of unit cells may include a safety valve on an opposite surface to the fastening member, and a cavity may be formed inside the fastening member.
According to this, when the gas opened from the safety valve is drawn out through the cavity formed inside the fastening member to the outside of the power supply device, the fastening member becomes high temperature, but even if the fastening member becomes high temperature, the protrusion of the inner wall of the storage container Since the tip is disposed away from the fastening member, it is possible to suppress the projections from being damaged by heat from the fastening member.
Further, the unit cell may further include an electrode terminal on the opposing surface, and the opposing surface may face the side wall of the storage container.
According to this, the unit cell has a safety valve and an electrode terminal on an opposite surface to the fastening member, and the opposite surface on which the safety valve and the electrode terminal is disposed is where the most heat is generated according to the use of the power supply. However, even if the heat generation increases, the tip of the projections of the inner wall of the storage container is arranged spaced apart from the fastening member, so that the projections are arranged spaced apart from the opposing surfaces, and the projections are damaged by heat generated from the opposing surfaces. Can be suppressed.
Further, at least one unit cell among the plurality of unit cells may include an electrode terminal on an opposite surface with the fastening member, and the opposite surface may face the side wall of the storage container.
According to this, the single cell has an electrode terminal on an opposite surface to the fastening member, and the opposite surface on which the electrode terminal is disposed is where heat generation is greatest depending on the use of the power supply. However, even if the heat is increased, the tip of the protrusion of the inner wall of the storage container is arranged away from the fastening member, and thus the protrusions are arranged spaced apart from the opposing face, and the protrusion is damaged by heat generated from the opposing face. Can be suppressed.
In addition, both sides of the stack are sandwiched by a pair of clamping plates fixed to the fastening member, and edges of each of the pair of clamping plates are connected by a first beam member. It is also possible that the pair of pinching plates and the first beam member are formed as different portions of the curved metal sheet.
According to this, since a pair of clamping plates and a 1st beam member can be formed by bending one sheet of metal, a pair of clamping plates and a 1st beam member can be easily manufactured.
In addition, the projection portion may be provided on a surface of the inner wall facing at least one of the pair of pinching plates.
According to this, since the protrusions are provided on the surface facing the pinching plate of the inner wall, the impact resistance can be improved even when the power supply device vibrates or fluctuates by external force.
Further, an electrical device is further included on at least one of the pair of pinching plates, and the electrical device is higher than the height of a component constituting the electrical device, standing up from the pinching plate. In addition, the front end of the wall may be opposed to the front end of the projection.
According to this, since the electric device has a wall higher than the height of the component, and the wall and the projection face each other, the wall and the projection can protect the component. That is, even if the electrical device is protected by storing the electrical device in the storage container, the electrical device may be damaged in the case where the storage container is deformed, etc., but the electrical device can be protected by the wall and the projection.
Further, the storage container may be made of synthetic resin.
According to this, since the storage container is a member made of synthetic resin, weight can be reduced, and processing of the outer shape is easy, so that it is possible to conform to the standard of a ready-made storage battery.
According to the power supply device according to the present invention, impact resistance and heat resistance can be improved.
1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a power supply device according to an embodiment.
2 is a perspective view for explaining the configuration of a power supply device according to an embodiment.
3 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a power supply device according to an embodiment.
4 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a power supply device according to an embodiment.
5 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a power supply device according to an embodiment.
6 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a battery holding mechanism according to an embodiment.
7 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of an assembled battery holding mechanism according to an embodiment.
8 is a perspective view showing the configuration of an assembled battery holding mechanism according to an embodiment.
9 is a perspective view for explaining an assembled battery holding mechanism according to an embodiment.
10A is a perspective view for explaining an assembled battery holding mechanism according to an embodiment.
10B is a perspective view for explaining an assembled battery holding mechanism according to an embodiment.
11 is a perspective view for explaining the configuration of an assembled battery holding mechanism according to an embodiment.
12 is a perspective view showing the configuration of an assembled battery holding mechanism according to an embodiment.
13 is a perspective view for explaining the configuration of an assembled battery according to an embodiment.
14 is a perspective view for explaining the configuration of an assembled battery according to an embodiment.
15 is a perspective view for explaining the configuration of an assembled battery according to an embodiment.
16 is a perspective view showing the configuration of an assembled battery according to an embodiment.
17A is a perspective view showing the configuration of a fastening member of an assembled battery according to an embodiment.
17B is a perspective view showing the configuration of the fastening member of the assembled battery according to the embodiment.
18A is a perspective view showing another configuration example of the fastening member of the assembled battery according to the embodiment.
18B is a perspective view showing another configuration example of the fastening member of the assembled battery according to the embodiment.
19 is a perspective view for explaining an arrangement of a management circuit (electric device) of a power supply device according to an embodiment.
20 is a perspective view for explaining an arrangement of a management circuit (electric device) of a power supply device according to an embodiment.
21 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a control circuit of a power supply device according to an embodiment.
22 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a relay circuit of a power supply device according to an embodiment.
23A is a schematic diagram for explaining the arrangement of a control circuit of a power supply device according to an embodiment.
23B is a schematic diagram for explaining the arrangement of the control circuit of the power supply device according to the embodiment.
23C is a schematic diagram for explaining the arrangement of the control circuit of the power supply device according to the embodiment.
24 is a perspective view for explaining the configuration of the container body of the power supply device according to the embodiment.
25 is a perspective view for explaining the configuration of the container body of the power supply device according to the embodiment.
26 is a perspective view for explaining the configuration of the container body of the power supply device according to the embodiment.
27 is a perspective view for explaining a configuration of a cover portion of a power supply device according to an embodiment.
28 is a perspective view for explaining a configuration of a cover portion of a power supply device according to an embodiment.
29 is a plan view of a main part for explaining a configuration near a positive terminal of a power supply device according to an embodiment.
30 is a plan view of a main part for explaining a configuration near a negative terminal of a power supply device according to an embodiment.
31 is a perspective view of a main part for explaining a configuration near a negative terminal of a power supply device according to an embodiment.
32 is a perspective view of a main part for explaining a configuration near a positive terminal of a power supply device according to an embodiment.
33 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a cover portion of a power supply device according to an embodiment.
Hereinafter, examples will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, all of the examples described below show preferred embodiments of the present invention. Numerical values, shapes, materials, components, arrangement positions of components, connection forms, and the like shown in the following examples are examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, among the components in the following examples, components not described in the independent claims showing the highest concept of the present invention are described as arbitrary components constituting a more preferable form.
[Overall configuration of power supply unit 1]
1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a power supply device 1 according to an embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the configuration therein.
As shown in Fig. 1, the power supply device 1 is provided with an external hexahedron storage container provided with a container body 2 and a cover portion 3 made of synthetic resin such as polypropylene. Further, the power supply device 1 has a positive electrode terminal 3a and a negative electrode terminal 3b for connecting to an external load (not shown) exposed on the upper surface 3x of the cover portion 3. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the power supply device 1 houses the power supply body 4 inside the storage container, and the power supply body 4 has a through hole opened in the bottom surface of the container body 2. It is fixed to the container body 2 by screws 211 inserted into the 210.
3 is a perspective view of the power supply main body 4 according to the embodiment viewed from the right side, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the main body 4 viewed from the left side. 5 is a perspective view of the power supply main body 4 seen from below. However, in the main body 4 of the power supply device, the surface on which the electrode terminals described later are arranged is taken as the front.
3 and 4, the power supply main body 4 includes a stack 5 made of a plurality of unit cells 50 arranged by aligning the surfaces on which the positive and negative electrode terminals 510 are installed, and the power supply unit A control circuit 6 for controlling charging and discharging of the main body 4 is provided, and a relay circuit 7 for controlling energization of charging and discharging of the main body 4 is provided.
At least one unit cell 50 among the plurality of unit cells 50 has an opposing surface facing the fastening member 440 to be described later, and an electrode terminal 510 provided on the opposing surface. Here, it is assumed that all unit cells 50 have electrode terminals 510 on their opposite surfaces.
In addition, each of the plurality of unit cells 50 has a metal exterior that is an angled pillar having an opposite surface on which the electrode terminal 510 is installed and opposite surfaces thereof as upper and lower surfaces. In addition, in the plurality of unit cells 50, a surface having a larger area among the respective side surfaces is a main surface (FIG. 10A) and a main surface 53 in FIG. 10B), so that the main surfaces face each other, and A stack 5 is arranged in a row and a row in four columns.
In the stack (5), each unit cell (50) is, as it were, sideways collapsed, the upper surface of the unit cell (50) is in front of the stack (5), and the front and rear surfaces of the unit cell (50) are main surfaces. (The side in the longitudinal direction) corresponds to the left and right sides of the stack 5, and the left and right sides (lateral in the width direction) of the unit cell 50 correspond to the top and bottom surfaces of the stack 5, respectively. That is, the opposing surface with the fastening member 440 described above is the upper surface of the unit cell 50 and corresponds to the front surface of the stack 5.
In addition, in the plurality of unit cells 50 constituting the stack 5, terminals of different electrodes among the electrode terminals 510 each have copper or aluminum or alloys of these or other conductive metal bus bars. ) 520. A plurality of unit cells 50 are connected in series by the connection of the bus bars 520, and a high voltage battery is formed as a whole of the stack 5. Particularly, of the electrode terminals 510 of the unit cells 50 located at both ends of the array, which are not connected by the bus bar 520, the electrode terminals 511a and the cathode of the anode in the stack 5 Each corresponds to the electrode terminal 511b.
In addition, the stack 5 maintains the arrangement state of the unit cells 50 by the restraining means. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the restraining means includes an assembled battery holding mechanism 410, a second beam member 420, a third beam member 430, and a fastening member 440. .
The assembled battery holding mechanism 410 is a member having a pair of pinching plates arranged to sandwich each of the main surfaces of the pair located at the outermost side of the vertical column formed by the plurality of arranged unit cells 50. . In addition, the second beam member 420 is a member located on the bottom surface of the stack 5, and the third beam member 430 is a member located on the top surface of the stack 5. In addition, the fastening member 440 is a member which faces the front surface of the stack 5 and is fitted into a pair of clamping plates of the battery holding mechanism 410.
In addition, a pair of clamping plates of the battery holding mechanism 410 is connected to the second beam member 420 at each lower end, as shown in Fig. 5, and as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, At each top, it is connected to the third beam member 430. Further, through holes 422 are opened at both ends of the second beam member 420, and the screw 211 shown in FIG. 2 is fastened to the second beam member 420 through the through hole 422.
Moreover, the edge of each pair of clamping plates of the battery holding mechanism 410 is connected to the first beam member by the rear surface of the stack 5 (not shown). In addition, the structure of the battery holding mechanism 410 including the first beam member will be described in detail later.
The control circuit 6 and the relay circuit 7 are managed by a control circuit that manages operations related to charging and discharging of the battery module 470, which will be described later, which is the battery body of the power supply device 1, that is, the battery module 470 is charged and discharged It is an electric device for performing, and is arranged on the battery module 470.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the control circuit 6 is provided on the right side of the power supply main body 4 and electrically connected to the electrode terminal 511b of the negative electrode of the stack 5 through the connection member 610. Is connected. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the relay circuit 7 is installed on the left side of the main body 4 of the power supply, and is electrically connected to the electrode terminal 511a of the positive electrode of the stack 5 through the connection member 710. Connected.
4 and 5, a discharge end 441 is formed at a left end of the fastening member 440, and a discharge pipe 442 made of synthetic resin is connected to the discharge end 441. . In addition, the structures of these discharge ends 441 and discharge pipes 442 will be described in detail later.
In the power supply device 1 having the above structure, the external shape of the stack 5 is maintained by the restraining means in the power supply body 4. Therefore, the storage container consisting of the container body 2 and the cover portion 3 need not be configured with mechanical strength to maintain the shape of the stack 5. Therefore, the weight of the power supply device can be realized by using the container body as a synthetic resin.
In addition, the container body is easy to process the outer shape, and can be made to conform to the standard of a ready-made storage battery. In particular, by manufacturing the container body in the same shape as a lead acid battery in which a synthetic resin housing has been conventionally used, the ready-made product can be replaced with the power supply device 1 of this embodiment to easily realize a lead-free vehicle-mounted storage battery. There will be. As the standard of the ready-made storage battery, it may be made to conform to the Japanese industrial standard and other industrial standards of the world, but by making it conform to the German industrial standard (DIN standard), it is possible to realize a storage battery suitable for on-vehicle equipment.
Hereinafter, each part constituting the above-described power supply 1 will be described in accordance with the assembling process of the power supply 1.
[Configuration of battery holding mechanism]
First, an assembled battery holding mechanism constituting an assembled battery included in the main body 4 of the power supply device 1 will be described.
6 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an assembled battery holding mechanism 410 according to an embodiment. 7 and 8 are perspective views showing the configuration of the assembled battery holding mechanism 410 and the second beam member 420 according to the embodiment.
As shown in Fig. 6, the assembled battery holding mechanism 410 connects a pair of opposing rectangular rectangular clamping plates 411R and 411L and edges of the clamping plates 411R and 411L to each other, as already described. It is a member which has the 1st beam member 417 which is performed, and the external shape seen from the upper surface is U-shaped.
In addition, the pair of clamping plates 411R and 411L and the first beam member 417 are formed as different portions of the curved metal sheet. Specifically, the assembled battery holding mechanism 410 is produced by pressing one sheet of steel sheet. Therefore, the pinching plates 411R and 411L and the first beam member 417 are formed as different parts of the steel plate bent at a right angle.
Hereinafter, each part is demonstrated. The clamping plate 411R is an edge positioned on the upper surface side of the power supply main body 4 and has a tab 414 formed to protrude over a surface parallel to the upper surface of the stack 5, and the tab 414 The through hole 414a is opened.
In addition, the clamping plate 411R is provided with a tab 411a formed to protrude over a surface parallel to the top surface of the stack 5 at an edge located on the bottom surface side of the power supply body 4, and the tab 411a ), The nut 411a1 communicating with the through hole 422 shown in FIG. 5 is fixed. In addition, it has a hook 411b, which is adjacent to the tab 411a and extends downward from the power supply body 4. Then, these tabs 414 and 411a and the hook 411b are also provided on the clamping plate 411L.
In addition, a tab 412a is formed to protrude at an edge positioned on the front side of the power supply main body 4 of the clamping plate 411R, and the tab 412a has a pair arranged vertically. The through hole 413a is open. On the other hand, a tab 412b is formed on the edge of the clamping plate 411L so as to face the tab 412a in front, and a through hole 413b is opened in the tab 412b. And, the tab 412a has a larger area than the tab 412b, so the tab 412b faces only a part of the tab 412a.
In addition, through-holes 415a and 415b are opened at a position adjacent to the edge near the upper surface of the power supply body 4 as the main surface of the clamping plate 411R, and the power supply device is formed on the main surface of the clamping plate 411R. Through-holes 415c and 415d are opened at a position adjacent to the edge near the bottom surface of the main body 4. Further, the through holes 415b and 415d are located near the front of the power supply main body 4, and the through holes 415a and 415c are located near the back surface of the power supply main body 4.
Similarly, through-holes 416a and 416b are opened at a position adjacent to the edge near the upper surface of the power supply body 4 as the main surface of the clamping plate 411L. Further, a through hole 416d is opened at a position adjacent to the edge near the tab 412b on the main surface of the clamping plate 411L, and a through hole 416c is located at a position adjacent to the source of the first beam member 417. Is open.
Next, the first beam member 417 includes a flat beam member 417a installed near the upper surface of the power supply unit body 4, and a flat beam member installed near the bottom surface of the power supply unit body 4 ( 417b). Further, on the surfaces of the beam member 417a and the beam member 417b, elliptical convex portions 417a1 and convex portions 417b1 along the extending direction are formed, respectively. Then, the convex portions 417a1 and 417b1 are formed by rolling of a steel sheet, so that the back surface, not shown, is a concave portion as an inverted shape.
Further, as the center of the beam member 417a, a tab 418 is formed so as to protrude over a surface parallel to the upper surface of the stack 5, and the through hole 418a is opened in the tab 418.
The assembled battery holding mechanism 410 having the above-described configuration is further coupled to the second beam member 420 on the bottom surface side, as shown in FIG. 7.
The 2nd beam member 420 has the tab 423 which opposes the tab 411a of the battery holding mechanism 410 at both ends. The through hole 422 communicating with the nut 411a1 described above is open on the tab 423. Further, a slit 424 corresponding to the hook 411b of the battery holding mechanism 410 is opened on the tab 423.
Further, on the surface of the main surface 421 of the second beam member 420, an elliptical concave portion 421a parallel to the convex parts 417a1 and 417b1 of the first beam member 417 is formed. Since the concave portion 421a is also formed by rolling of a steel sheet, as shown in Fig. 5, its back surface is raised from the surface as a convex portion as an inverted shape.
The battery assembly holding mechanism 410 and the second beam member 420 are combined as follows. That is, the hook 411b of the battery holding mechanism 410 is inserted into the slit 424 of the second beam member 420, and the tab 411a and the tab are matched so that the nut 411a1 and the through hole 422 coincide. 423 is slid. As a result, the hook portion of the hook 411b is fitted to the slit 424 to complete the engagement of the battery holding mechanism 410 and the second beam member 420.
Here, the angle formed by the adjacent first beam member 417 and the second beam member 420 is a right angle. As shown in FIG. 8, the assembled battery holding mechanism 460 in which the assembled battery holding mechanism 410 and the second beam member 420 are coupled includes a pair of clamping plates 411R and 411L and a first beam member. 417 and an inner wall formed by the main surface 421 of the second beam member 420. In addition, the first beam member 417 and the second beam member 420 are connected to adjacent edges of the clamping plates 411R and 411L, thereby forming a basket shape of an external hexahedron with two adjacent surfaces open. Have
By arranging the unit cells 50 on the inner wall of the assembled battery holding mechanism 460, as shown in Fig. 9, the stack 5 is configured. On the upper surface 51 of the unit cell 50 constituting the front surface of the stack 5, in addition to the negative electrode terminal 510, a safety valve 530 located between the negative electrode terminals 510 is installed. It is done. 9 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an assembled battery holding mechanism 460 according to an embodiment.
Here, the state of arrangement of the unit cells 50 in the assembled battery holding mechanism 460 is shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B. 10A and 10B are perspective views showing a single cell 50 disposed in the assembled battery holding mechanism 460 according to the embodiment.
As shown in Fig. 10A, in the unit cell 50, one side of the side surface 52 faces the second beam member 420, and the bottom surface faces the first beam member 417, thereby maintaining the assembled battery. It is mounted in the mechanism 460. As a result, the entire upper surface 51 on which the electrode terminal 510 is installed is exposed as the side surface of the stack 5, and the other side than the side surface 52 is the top surface of the stack 5, respectively.
Referring to FIG. 9 again, when mounting to arrange the unit cells 50 in the assembled battery holding mechanism 460, in a direction (X-axis direction in the drawing) along the alignment direction, a pair of clamping plates 411R , 411L). Further, the second beam member 420 is formed in the downward direction (negative Y-axis direction in the drawing), and the first beam member 417 is provided in the depth direction (positive Z-axis direction in the drawing).
Therefore, the operation and posture of the unit cell 50 are the three directions orthogonal in the space by the pair of clamping plates 411R and 411L and the first beam member 417 and the second beam member 420. It is regulated in either direction. Therefore, by setting the spacing of the pair of clamping plates 411R and 411L according to the dimensions and arrangement number of the unit cells 50, the assembled battery holding mechanism 460 provides the provisional fixation of the unit cells 50. It can be easily performed, and the production work of the stack 5 can be simplified.
In addition, between the unit cells 50 constituting the stack 5, for example, a silicone rubber, an elastic buffer material 5a is inserted, and the unit cells 50, which will be described later, are fastened to each other. It is prevented that excessive stress is applied to the unit cell 50. And, the cushioning material (5a) has a function to adjust the width of the stack (5) by varying the thickness individually, or by varying the number of inserts. As a result, tolerances and errors of the battery holding mechanism 460 or the single battery 50 are absorbed, so that the stack 5 can be stably maintained in the battery holding mechanism 460.
Next, the third beam member 430 is attached to the battery pack holding mechanism 460 in the state in which the stack 5 is stored, on the upper surface side of the stack 5. 11 and 12 are perspective views showing the configuration of the assembled battery holding mechanism 460 and the third beam member 430 according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 11, the third beam member 430 is a plate-shaped member having tabs 431 opposite the tabs 414 of the battery holding mechanism 460 at both ends thereof, and on the tabs 431 The through hole 432 is open. Further, on the surface of the third beam member 430, like the first beam member 417 and the second beam member 420, an elliptical convex portion 430a is formed. Since the convex portion 430a is also formed by rolling of a steel sheet, its back surface shown in Fig. 11 is a concave portion as an inverted shape.
The combination of the third beam member 430 and the battery holding mechanism 460 overlaps the tab 431 and the tab 414, and the bolt 433 is passed through the through hole 432 and the through hole 414a. It is done by fastening. Further, a through-hole 414a and a coaxial nut are fixed to the rear surface of the tab 414 (not shown), thereby fastening the bolt 433.
Here, as shown in FIG. 12, the fixed position of the third beam member 430 is the upper edge of the pair of clamping plates 411R, 411L, and the fixed position of the second beam member 420 is the pair It is the lower edge of the clamping plates 411R and 411L. That is, the second beam member 420 and the third beam member 430 face each other in front, and the stack 5 is sandwiched between them.
In this way, in the unit cell 50 constituting the stack 5, all surfaces other than the upper surface 51 are covered by each part of the battery holding mechanism, and a straight line direction from the bottom surface toward the upper surface 51 (in the drawing) Movement in a direction other than the negative Z-axis direction) is restricted. Therefore, the stack 5 can change the attitude of 360 ° around the Y-axis or around the Z-axis in the drawing while maintaining the unit cell 50, and even around the X-axis in the drawing, the upper surface of the unit cell 50 It is possible to change the posture of 180 ° so that (51) faces the positive Y-axis direction, so that handling is free. In particular, the stack 5 can be moved such that the top surface 51 of the unit cell 50, the back surface of the stack 5, and the clamping plates 411R, 411L are on the top surface of the stack 5, each member described later It is possible to facilitate the mounting operation of.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the tank configured by assembling the assembled battery holding mechanism 410 having the first beam member 417, the second beam member 420, and the third beam member 430 in turn. By using the battery holding mechanism 460, the position of the unit cells 50 constituting the stack 5 can be regulated in each direction perpendicular to the arrangement direction. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the external shape of the stack 5 without a separate jig, thereby improving workability in manufacturing the assembled battery.
In addition, since the outer shape of the stack can be maintained by using a lightweight and thin plate-shaped metal plate, it becomes possible to make the size smaller and lighter than the conventional battery pack.
However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described configuration. For example, the assembled battery holding mechanism 460 is a unit of the assembled battery holding mechanism 410, or any one of the assembled battery holding mechanism 410 and the second beam member 420 or the third beam member 430. It may be carried out in combination, and even in this configuration, workability in manufacturing an assembled battery is secured.
In addition, the battery holding mechanism 410 is a pair of clamping plates 411R and 411L and the first beam member 417 is formed by rolling and bending one metal plate, but the battery holding mechanism 410 May be realized as an aspect in which the clamping plate 411R, the clamping plate 411L, and the first beam member 417 are joined by welding or the like as separate members. Further, if the pair of clamping plates 411R and 411L and the first beam member 417 are formed by bending a single metal plate, the pair of clamping plates 411R and 411L and the first beam member 417 ) Because it can be easily produced.
In addition, the angle formed by the adjacent first beam member 417 and the second beam member 420 is assumed to be a right angle, but this is the shape of the assembled battery 470 disposed on the assembled battery holding mechanism 410, a hexahedron. Based on that, the angle formed by the first beam member 417 and the second beam member 420 may be any angle corresponding to the external shape of the assembled battery.
In addition, the convex portions 417a1, 417b1, the concave portions 421a, and the convex portions 430a are all formed in an elliptical shape along the extending direction of the member, but may be any shape such as a circular shape, a rectangular shape, or any number. It may be a number.
In addition, the convex portions 417a1, 417b1, the concave portions 421a, and the convex portions 430a are both convex on one side of the member and concave on the other side as converse surfaces thereof. You may make it the structure which is a concave surface in one surface and a convex surface in the other surface. When the surface of the member in contact with the inner wall of the storage container is a convex surface, the contact area of the storage container with the container body 2 can be reduced, and the power supply device body 4 receives the container body 2. An effect capable of alleviating the influence of heat generated by the operation can be obtained. On the other hand, when the surface is a concave surface or the back surface is a convex surface, the contact area between the stack 5 and the battery holding mechanism can be reduced. Thereby, the influence of the heat generated by the stack 5 on other parts of the power supply body 4 can be alleviated. According to this embodiment, the arrangement of the irregularities can be classified and used according to the output of the stack 5, the use of the power supply 1, and the like, and it is more preferable.
[Composition of assembled battery]
Next, a configuration for completing the assembled battery by fastening the stack 5 held by the assembled battery holding mechanism 460 will be described.
13 to 16 are perspective views for explaining the configuration of the assembled battery according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, a harness tray 450 is superposed on the front of the battery assembly holding mechanism 460 holding the stack 5.
The harness tray 450 is a tray that holds a wire harness, and is a rectangular insulating member whose outer shape corresponds to the entire front surface of the stack 5. Specifically, the harness tray 450 is a plate member made of synthetic resin, and a window 454 for exposing the electrode terminal 510 of the unit cell 50 to the outside, provided on the front surface of the stack 5 on its surface. ), And a window 451 for exposing the safety valve 530 to the outside are respectively installed. That is, a plurality of windows 454 are formed corresponding to each of the electrode terminals 510 of the plurality of unit cells 50, and a plurality of windows corresponding to each of the safety valves 530 of the plurality of unit cells 50. 451 is installed.
In addition, on the surface of the harness tray 450, between the window 451 and the window 454, a fixed hook 453 for restraining and fixing the wire harness described later is provided. Here, the fixed hook 453 is an annular member with a gap formed in a part when viewed from the side of the stack 5.
In addition, between the adjacent windows 454, a tall crosspiece 455a protruding largely from the main surface of the tray, and a shorter rail 455b of approximately the same thickness as the main surface of the tray are formed. The arrangement of the 455a and the lower rail 455b corresponds to the connection position of the unit cells 50 constituting the stack 5.
In addition, the lower and upper ends of the window 451 are provided with ribs 452a, which are the first projections standing upright with respect to the harness tray 450, and ribs 452b, which are the second projections, respectively. The ribs 452a and the ribs 452b are arranged along the arrangement direction of the stack 5, and form a pair of guides.
Next, as shown in FIG. 14, with the harness tray 450 superimposed on the front surface of the stack 5, the electrode terminals 510 of the other poles of the unit cell 50 adjacent to the bus bar 520 are Connect each other. At this time, the bus bar 520 is superimposed on the harness tray 450 so as to span the low rail 455b, and a tall rail 455a is positioned between adjacent bus bars 520, shorting the bus bars. To prevent it.
Further, wire harnesses 8a and 8b are attached to the gaps of the fixed hooks 453, respectively. The wire harnesses 8a and 8b are harnesses that include signal lines or the like between the control circuit 6 and the relay circuit 7.
Further, in the state where the harness tray 450 is superposed, the ribs 452a and the ribs 452b grip the tabs 412a and 412b of the battery holding mechanism 460 when viewed from the side of the stack 5. It is arranged in a layout that looks like it does.
Next, as shown in FIG. 15, the fastening member 440 is disposed between the tab 412a and the tab 412b of the battery holding mechanism 460. Then, the fastening member 440 is fastened and fixed to each of the tabs 412a and 412b, thereby being fixed to the pair of clamping plates 411R and 411L. That is, the fastening member 440 is a rod-shaped member formed by processing a steel sheet into a box shape, and is in surface contact with the inner side of the tab 412a and the tab 412b at its end face 442a. In addition, a through hole 442a1 is opened in the end surface 442a, and a bolt 440a is inserted and fastened together with the through hole 413a of the tab 412a. In the drawing, the cross-section of the other side located in a square has the same configuration.
As a result, as shown in FIG. 16, the fastening member 440 is disposed to face each of the plurality of unit cells 50 along the arrangement direction of the plurality of unit cells 50 arranged, and a pair of clamping plates It is fixed to (411R, 411L) and fastens a plurality of unit cells 50.
In addition, in the unit cell 50 constituting the stack 5, each surface including the upper surface 51 is covered by the beam member and the fastening member 440 of the assembled battery holding mechanism. In addition, the pair of clamping plates 411R and 411L of the battery holding mechanism 460 is brought into contact with the bolt 5440a by pressing the stack 5 with a force corresponding to the tightening torque. Thereby, the stack 5 is maintained at a constant fastening pressure, resists the expansion pressure of the unit cell 50 according to the use of the power supply device 1 over time, and the outer shape is maintained, and the assembled battery 470 ).
In addition, the harness tray 450 is installed between the fastening member 440 and the plurality of unit cells 50. And, on the surface of the harness tray 450, ribs 452a and 452b which are adjacent to at least one side of the fastening member 440 and which are disposed along the side and protrude toward the fastening member 440 are formed. have.
Here, the rib 452a is adjacent to the side surface in the vertical direction of the fastening member 440 in a state in which the opposing surface of the unit cell 50 and the fastening member 440 are arranged in parallel in the vertical direction, and also It is arranged along the side. Further, the ribs 452b are adjacent to the side surface in the vertical direction of the fastening member 440 in the state where the opposing surface is arranged in parallel in the vertical direction, and are disposed along the side surface.
In the present embodiment having the above configuration, in the assembled battery 470, the harness tray 450 is provided with ribs 452a and ribs 452b. That is, as shown in FIG. 15, the ribs 452a and the ribs 452b forming a pair of rows have the positions on the harness tray 450, the tabs 412a and the tabs of the battery holding mechanism 460 ( 412b), and the spacing is determined according to the width of the fastening member 440 (dimension in the direction along the front surface of the stack 5). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16, the fastening member 440 is fastened to the battery holding mechanism 460 in a state that is fixedly positioned between the ribs 452a and the ribs 452b.
As described above, by using the harness tray 450 having the ribs 452a and the ribs 452b, the fastening member 440 does not require a separate jig, and is easily paired with the battery holding mechanism 460 Since it can be temporarily fixed to the clamping plates 411R and 411R, the time required to manufacture the assembled battery 470 can be shortened and productivity can be improved.
In addition, since the first protrusion rib 452a is formed to conform to the lower side of the fastening member 440, the fastening member 440 can be simply and easily disposed using the rib 452a. . In addition, since the second projection ribs 452b are further formed to conform to the upper side of the fastening member 440, the fastening is performed by fitting the upper and lower sides of the fastening member 440 with the ribs 452a and 452b. The member 440 can be arranged simply and easily.
In addition, since the assembled battery 470 can be fastened by the battery assembly holding mechanism using a lightweight and thin plate-shaped metal plate, it becomes possible to make the battery pack smaller and lighter than the conventional battery pack.
In the above description, as the ribs arranged on the harness tray 450, the ribs 452a, the ribs 452b, and two rows were used. However, the ribs may be provided with only one rib. In this case, it is preferable when the stack 5 is knocked down and the harness tray 450 is turned upward to perform the work. In addition, when only the lower rib 452a is configured, as shown in FIG. 15, even when working from the front of the stack 5, the fastening member 440 can be hooked to prevent dropping, which is more preferable.
In addition, the ribs 452a and the ribs 452b correspond to each unit cell 50, but one set is disposed. However, ribs 452a or ribs 452b are alternately installed for each unit cell 50. It is good also as a zigzag arrangement. The effect can be obtained when there is a pair of ribs 452a and ribs 452b for at least the entire harness tray 450.
However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described configuration. The battery holding mechanism 410 has tabs 412a and 412b protruding from the edges of the pair of clamping plates 411R and 411R, and the fastening member 440 is supposed to be fastened between the tabs. It is also possible to omit the configuration by opening the through-hole directly in the clamping plate and inserting the fastening member. However, in the case where the tab is provided, the holding plate itself is miniaturized, and the weight of the assembled battery is reduced, which is more preferable.
In addition, the fastening member 440 is assumed to be a rod-shaped member formed by processing a steel sheet into a box shape, but may be realized by an infinite metal rod or the like, and is not limited by the specific configuration.
In addition, although the assembled battery 470 is assumed to have the upper surface 51 of the unit cell 50 as the front, the solar cell may be the same as the upper surface of the unit cell and the upper surface of the assembled cell.
[Composition of fastening members]
Next, the structure of the fastening member for fastening the stack 5 held by the battery holding mechanism 460 to complete the battery 470 will be described.
17A to 18B are perspective views for explaining the configuration of the fastening member 440 used in the assembled battery 470 according to the embodiment.
First, as shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the fastening member 440 is a rod-shaped member formed by processing a steel sheet into a box shape, and similarly to one end 442a shown in FIG. 15, the other end 442b ), A through hole 442b1 is opened. In addition, a cylindrical discharge end 441 in which a cross section forms an opening is provided above the through hole 442b1.
In addition, as shown in Fig. 17A, a hollow is formed inside the fastening member 440, and on the main surface 443 facing the front surface of the stack 5, an outer circular opening communicating with the inside of the member 444 is installed. And, at least one unit cell 50 of the plurality of unit cells 50 has a safety valve 530 on an opposite surface to the fastening member 440, and the opening 444 is a window of the harness tray 450 ( Through 451), it faces the safety valve 530 of the unit cell 50 in front. Here, all the single cells 50 have safety valves 530 on opposite surfaces of the fastening members 440, and openings 444 are formed corresponding to the respective safety valves 530.
In addition, an annular packing 335 made of synthetic rubber or the like is provided around the opening 444. The packing 335 seals the periphery of the safety valve 530 while the fastening member 440 is fastened to the battery holding mechanism 460. Also, the discharge end 441 communicates with the interior of the fastening member 440.
And, as shown in Fig. 15, a nut 442a2 coaxial with the through hole 442a1 is fixed to the back surface of the end face 442a of the fastening member 440, whereby the bolt 440a is fastened. The same configuration is also provided on the other end surface 442b.
This embodiment having the above configuration is characterized in that the fastening member 440 is hollow and has a cavity communicating from the opening 444 to the discharge end 441.
When a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as a lithium ion secondary battery is used as the unit battery 50 constituting the assembled battery 470, the unit cell 50 may be used as a cause of overcharge due to the use of the power supply device 1. The electrolyte sealed in the housing is decomposed, and gas is generated in the housing of the unit cell 50. Further, the electrode plate stored in the housing also expands by expanding the active material layer. In the unit cell 50, the safety valve 530 is opened when the pressure inside the housing exceeds a predetermined value to prevent deformation or damage of the housing due to generation of these gases and expansion of the electrode plate. , Releases gas out of the housing.
In the present embodiment, by setting the above-described configuration, the pipe for guiding the gas discharged from the unit cell 50 to the outside of the power supply device 1 is provided with a fastening member 440 for fastening the stack 5. It is integral. That is, the gas opened from the safety valve 530 is ejected from the opening 444 into the fastening member 440 and is discharged from the discharge end 441. As shown in FIG. 5, the discharge end 441 is connected to the resin discharge pipe 442, and the gas is discharged through the discharge pipe 442 to the outside of the power supply 1 again. The fastening member 440 has mechanical strength sufficient to suppress deformation of the stack 5 as an original function, and also has durability to resist changes over time as a pipe.
In addition, when the fastening member 440 is disposed to face the upper surface 51 of the unit cell 50 in which the upper surface 51 having the electrode terminal 510 is disposed sideways, the following effects can be obtained. . That is, in the single cell 50, when gas is generated due to decomposition of the electrolyte, the internal pressure increases, and the safety valve 530 is opened, and at the same time, the electrolyte is also discharged from the safety valve 530. In this embodiment, even in such a case, the discharged electrolyte is collected in the fastening member 440, and it is possible to prevent the electrolyte from being inadvertently diffused out of the stack 5.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to realize a reduction in the number of parts of the assembled battery and a reduction in weight, an excellent productivity, a compact, highly functional assembled battery and a power supply device using the same.
In addition, in the above description, the fastening member 440 has a hollow box shape, but as shown in FIG. 18A, with respect to the inner wall, the inner wall 440y on the side facing the stack 5 in parallel with the front surface. It is more preferable that the thickness of) is greater than the thickness of the inner wall 440x in the width direction orthogonal to the parallel surface. Thereby, the cross-sectional area of the member in the direction perpendicular to the fastening direction of the bolt 440a is increased to secure the strength in the fastening direction, and the size of the cavity can be secured to improve the performance as a gas discharge pipe.
In addition, as shown in Fig. 18B, the inner wall of the fastening member 440 may be configured to have ribs 440z1, 440z2 extending along the length portion and reaching the rear surfaces of the cross sections 442a, 442b. As in the configuration example of Fig. 18A, durability in the fastening direction can be increased. In addition, in the figure, the ribs 440z1 and 440z2 are respectively provided on the upper and lower inner walls of the fastening member 440, but may be either one, or may be provided on at least one of the front and rear inner walls of the fastening member 440.
However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described configuration.
The fastening member 440 is assumed to have a box-shaped outer shape, but may have a cylindrical shape or any other shape as long as it has a cavity communicating with the safety valve 530 and the cover portion 3 of the unit cell 50. In addition, the external shape of the safety valve 530 of the unit cell 50 and the shape of the opening 444 of the fastening member 440 corresponding thereto may be any shape such as a rectangle, in addition to the circular shape.
In addition, the battery holding mechanism 410 has tabs 412a and 412b protruding from the edges of the pair of clamping plates 411R and 411R, and the fastening member 440 is between the tabs 412a and 412b. Although it is assumed to be fastened in, the tabs 412a and 412b may be omitted to have a configuration in which a through hole is directly opened in the clamping plates 411R and 411R, and the fastening member 440 is fitted. However, in the case where the tabs 412a and 412b are provided in a configuration, the holding plates 411R and 411R themselves are miniaturized, and the weight of the assembled battery 470 is realized, which is more preferable.
In addition, in the above description, the end face 442b of the fastening member 440 is provided with a discharge end 441 at the top and a through hole 442b1 at the bottom. It may be provided on the side surface of the fastening member 440, and the shape of the cross section 442b may be the same as the cross section 442a. In this case, the shape of the pair of holding plates 411R and 411R of the battery holding mechanism 410 can be symmetrical to the left and right, including the shape of the tab, thereby increasing the productivity of the battery holding mechanism and stacking. The fastening of (5) can be performed at both ends of the fastening member 440 with good balance.
In addition, although the discharge end 441 has a configuration adjacent to the tab 412b, a through hole or a gap may be provided in the tab 412b, and may be configured to protrude through it. Since the surface is brought into surface contact with the shaving tab 412b near the discharge end 441 of the end face 442b, even in this case, the stack 5 can be fastened with good balance at both ends of the fastening member 440.
Moreover, in the assembled battery 470, the harness tray 450 may be omitted.
[Arrangement of management circuit (electric device)]
Next, the arrangement of the management circuit (electric device) which is the management means for making the assembled battery 470 function as a power source capable of charging and discharging will be described.
19 and 20 are perspective views for explaining the arrangement of the management circuit (electric device) of the power supply device according to the embodiment.
First, as shown in FIG. 19, the control circuit 6 is arrange | positioned on the clamping plate 411R which is the right side surface of the assembled battery 470. As shown in FIG. At this time, the connection between the control circuit 6 and the clamping plate 411R is made through through holes 415a, 415b, 415c, and 415d provided on the clamping plate 411R, as shown in Figs. Further, the electrical connection between the control circuit 6 and the assembled battery 470 is achieved by connecting the connecting member 610 to the electrode terminal 511b of the negative electrode of the stack 5 through the through hole 610a.
Similarly, as shown in FIG. 20, the relay circuit 7 is arrange | positioned on the clamping plate 411L which is the left side surface of the assembled battery 470. As shown in FIG. The relay circuit 7 and the clamping plate 411L are connected through the through holes 416a to 416d of the clamping plate 411L shown in Figs. Further, the electrical connection between the relay circuit 7 and the assembled battery 470 is achieved by connecting the connection member 710 to the electrode terminal 511a of the positive electrode of the stack 5 through the through hole 710a.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 16, the through holes 415a to 415d are opened on the hemispherical projections 415a1 to 415d1 formed by punching on the clamping plate 411R. Further, synthetic rubber annular packings 415a2 to 415d2 are provided around the through holes 415a to 415d, respectively. In addition, since the through holes 416a to 416d of the clamping plate 411L have the same configuration, detailed description is omitted.
Further, the projections 415a1 to 415d1 have a concave portion in an inverted shape on the side opposite to the side surface of the stack 5 as the back surface of the clamping plate 411R, and bolt the bolt on the control circuit 6 side to the recessed portion. The nut for fastening is fixed. 6, the structure of this recessed part and corresponding nuts 416a3-416d3 are shown as the back surface of the clamping plate 411L.
On the other hand, as shown in the exploded perspective view of Fig. 21, the control circuit 6 is a circuit board 630 in which a circuit element 631 is mounted on a base 620 made of synthetic resin. It has a configuration that is mounted. Then, the bolts 640a and 640b installed at the bottom of the base 620, and the bolts 640c installed at the top of the base 620 and another bolt (in the drawing, are square by the circuit board 630) (Not shown), it is possible to connect to through holes 415d, 415c, 415b, and 415a, respectively. And, Fig. 21 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the control circuit 6 of the power supply device 1 according to the embodiment.
Similarly, the relay circuit 7 also has a configuration in which the relay body 730 is mounted on the base 720 made of synthetic resin, as shown in the exploded perspective view of FIG. 22. Then, by the bolts 740a and 740b installed on the right side of the base 720, and the bolts 740c installed on the left side and another bolt (not shown as a square by the base 720 in the drawing). The through holes 416b, 416d, 416c, and 416a are respectively connectable. And, Fig. 22 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the relay circuit 7 of the power supply device 1 according to the embodiment.
In the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, the fixed positions of the control circuit 6 and the relay circuit 7 on the side surface of the assembled battery 470 are eccentric from the center of the side surface by using the above-described through holes. It is characterized by.
Hereinafter, the description is given taking the connection of the control circuit 6 and the clamping plate 411R as an example. As shown in Fig. 6, the through holes 415a and 415b form a horizontal line adjacent to the edge near the upper surface of the clamping plate 411R. Further, the through holes 415b and 415d form a vertical line adjacent to the edge near the tab 412a of the clamping plate 411R. Further, the through-holes 415d and 415c form a horizontal line adjacent to the edge near the bottom surface of the clamping plate 411R. Further, the through holes 415c and 415a form a vertical line adjacent to the edge near the rear surface of the clamping plate 411R.
The control circuit 6 is fixed to two through holes constituting these columns or rows by fastening bolts corresponding to them, and for the other two through holes, the fastening of the bolts corresponding to them is omitted or Or, by fastening with a weak tightening torque, the base 620 is fixed in a swingable state near its fastening position.
This can achieve the following effects. That is, when the internal pressure of the unit cell 50 rises due to a cause such as overcharging, and the stack 5 expands to deform the outer shape of the battery holding mechanism 410, the deformation is a pair of clamping plates 411R. , 411L), from the center on the stack 5, it is considered to appear most in the direction toward the outside along the arrangement direction of the stack (5). The outer rectangular clamping plate 411R has its edges constrained by the first beam member 417, the second beam member 420, the third beam member 430, and the fastening member 440. Because it is not easily affected.
In addition, when the surface of the clamping plate 411R is deformed so as to protrude from the center O, stress caused by the deformation of the clamping plate 411R is applied to the control circuit 6 located in the center of the clamping plate 411R. Lose.
At this time, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 23A, when the control circuit 6 is fixed with bolts 415a and 415d to span the center O of the clamping plate 411R, as shown in FIG. 23B When the circuit 6 is raised in the center O, problems such as deformation of the base 620 or the circuit board 630, breakage, or dropping from the surface of the clamping plate 411R of the control circuit 6 There is a possibility of occurrence. 23A to 23C are schematic diagrams for explaining the arrangement of the control circuit 6 of the power supply device 1 according to the embodiment.
Thus, in this embodiment, the control circuit 6 is fixed along the vertical or horizontal lines so as not to span the center O of the surface of the clamping plate 411R, even if the surface of the clamping plate 411R is deformed. , Following the deformation, the expectations 620 are moved.
The example shown in Fig. 23C shows a state in which the bolts 415a and 415b parallel to the same side with respect to the center O are fixed (but the bolts 415b are not shown). As in this example, since a pair of bolts forming a vertical or horizontal row of the control circuit 6 does not span the center O of the surface of the clamping plate 411R, one end of the control circuit 6 is one end In other words, it can be displaced as a free end.
Thereby, the stress when the clamping plate 411R is deformed is prevented from being applied to the control circuit 6, and a highly reliable power supply device 1 is realized.
However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described configuration. In the above description, the fixed positions of the control circuit 6 or the relay circuit 7 and the clamping plate 411R or the clamping plate 411L do not span the center of the clamping plate 411R or the clamping plate 411L. It was decided not to. Here, the center may be determined from the shape of the clamping plate 411R or the clamping plate 411L, but is not necessarily limited to being determined from the shape of the clamping plate 411R or the clamping plate 411L. For example, the center may be defined as an area including a diagonal intersection point of each through hole spaced apart from the clamping plate 411R or the clamping plate 411L. In addition, the said center may be defined as the largest deformation | transformation detected by the industrial test or simulation etc. which produced the sample of the battery module 470 beforehand.
Further, the control circuit 6 or the relay circuit 7 may be configured such that only the center is fixed. As shown in Fig. 23B, even when only the center O is fixed, stress when the clamping plate 411R or the clamping plate 411L is deformed is not applied to the control circuit 6 or the relay circuit 7 No work
In addition, the electric device disposed on the clamping plate 411R or the clamping plate 411L is not limited to the control circuit 6 or the relay circuit 7, and performs an operation independent of charging and discharging of the stack 5. A circuit or the like to be performed may be used.
Therefore, it is more preferable to appropriately select and use through holes 415a to 415d in the above-described layout. Further, only one through hole among the through holes 415a to 415d may be used for fixing.
[Configuration of Management Circuit (Electric Device)]
Next, the configuration of the control circuit 6 and the relay circuit 7 constituting the management circuit (electric device) which is the management means of the power supply body 4 will be described.
Referring again to the exploded perspective view of Fig. 21, the configuration of the control circuit 6 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 21, the control circuit 6 is equipped with a circuit board 630 on which a circuit element 631 is mounted on a base 620 made of synthetic resin (insulating material). Further, around the circuit board 630, walls 622a, 622b, and 622c standing upright from the main surface 621 of the base 620 are provided. Further, the walls 622a and 622c are orthogonal to the front face of the stack 5, and the walls 622b and 622d are parallel to the front face of the stack 5. That is, the walls 622a to 622d are made of an insulating material and are arranged on the side of the components constituting the circuit board 630 which is an electric device.
Further, above the base 620, copper or aluminum or their alloys for connecting to the assembled battery 470, which is the battery main body of the power supply device 1, or other conductive metal plate-shaped connecting members 610, 640 , 650) is installed. The connecting member 610 connected to the electrode terminal 511b on the cathode side of the assembled battery 470 via the through hole 610a is also connected to the connecting members 610 and 650. The connecting member 650 is a member for connecting to the negative electrode terminal 3b of the entire power supply body 4 as described later, and the fastening nut 650a is fixed to the end.
Next, referring to the exploded perspective view of FIG. 22 again, the configuration of the relay circuit 7 will be described. As shown in Fig. 22, the relay circuit 7 is provided with a pair of relay bodies 730 mounted on a base 720 made of synthetic resin (insulating material). Around the relay body 730, like the control circuit 6, a wall standing upright from the surface of the base 720 is provided. That is, this wall is made of an insulating material and is arranged on the side of the component constituting the relay circuit 7 which is an electric device. These walls are oblique to the front face of the stack 5, the wall 722a forming a plane parallel to the front face, the wall 722b forming a face orthogonal to the front face of the stack 5, and the front face of the stack 5 The intersecting walls 722c are combined.
Further, the pair of relay bodies 730 have plate-shaped connecting members 710 and 711 for connecting with the battery 470 of the same material as the connecting member 610. The connecting member 710 is a member that connects the electrode terminal 511a on the positive side of the assembled battery 470 through the through hole 710a. In addition, the connecting member 711 is a member for connecting with the positive electrode terminal 3a of the whole power supply body 4, and the fastening nut 711a is fixed at the end. In addition, the connection members 710 and 711 are connected to both relay bodies 730 to each other.
This embodiment having the above configuration is characterized by having a circuit board or a wall installed around the relay body.
The control circuit 6 will be described as an example. As shown in Fig. 21, the control circuit 6 has walls 622a to 622c arranged around the circuit board 630, such as walls 622a and 622b formed around the control circuit 6, and the like. . Further, the heights of the walls 622a to 622c are higher than those of the components constituting the control circuit 6. That is, the walls 622a to 622c standing upright from the main surface 621 surround the circuit board 630, and the height H1 from the main surface 621 is a circuit element 631 including the thickness of the circuit board 630. ) Is greater than the overall height h1. That is, the base 620 has a back shape composed of the main surface 621 and the walls 622a to 622c, and the circuit board 630 is accommodated therein.
Therefore, the walls 622a to 622c serve as a barrier against foreign substances from entering the outside, and when the control circuit 6 shown in FIG. 19 is mounted on the battery 470, or FIG. 2 or When the power supply main body 4 is stored in the container body 2 shown in FIG. 24, the risk of the operator's fingertips or tools or jigs coming into direct contact with the circuit board 630 is reduced, so that the yield can be improved. do.
In addition, since the walls 622a to 622d are insulating members, components constituting electrical devices such as circuit elements 631 and other members can be insulated. In particular, the wall 622d serves as an insulating coating covering the outside of the connecting members 610 and 640 through which a large current flows.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 24, the walls 622a to 622d are in a state in which the power supply main body 4 is housed in the container main body 2, and the tip faces the inner wall of the container main body 2. Therefore, the walls 622a to 622d serve as a cushioning material that prevents the inner wall of the container body 2 from directly contacting the circuit element 631. That is, even when the power supply main body 4 vibrates and oscillates in the arrangement direction of the stack 5 by external force, the tip of the wall elements 622a to 622d is necessarily the first of the container body 2 even before the circuit elements 631. Since it collides with the inner wall, the circuit element 631 can be protected.
In addition, as shown in FIGS. 24 to 26, the container body 2 is composed of a bottom surface and four side walls surrounding the bottom surface, and the four side walls include a first side wall, a second side wall, and a third side wall. It can be divided into a fourth sidewall, and is paired with each other to face each other. On the inner wall of the container body 2 excluding the bottom surface, ribs 220a to 220c, which are projections made of synthetic resin that stand upright from the wall surface and extend toward the center of the container, are formed. (220b) faces the control circuit 6 in the front when the power supply main body 4 is stored. That is, a rib 220b is formed on the inner wall of the container body 2 so as to face the walls 622a to 622d. 24 to 26 are perspective views for explaining the configuration of the container body 2 of the storage container of the power supply device 1 according to the embodiment.
The rib 220b extends from the opening 2x toward the bottom surface in the inner wall of the container body 2, and the tip of the rib 220b and the tip of the wall 622a or wall 622c are viewed in opposite directions. When they are crossing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, the ribs 220b are arranged such that the tip ends thereof are orthogonal to the tip ends of the walls 622a and 622c when viewed in the X-axis direction. In this way, the walls 622a and 622c are arranged orthogonally to the ribs 220b, so that the walls 622a and 622c and the ribs 220b are brought into contact at least during swinging, and thus can further secure impact resistance. .
In addition, the front end of the rib 220b and the front end of the wall 622a or the wall 622c are not limited to being orthogonal, and may be crossed at a predetermined angle. Also in this case, since the tip of the rib 220b and the tip of the wall 622a or the wall 622c intersect, the tip of the rib 220b when the power supply 1 vibrates or fluctuates due to external force. The circuit element 631, which is a component of the electric device, can be protected by easily contacting the tip of the wall 622a or the wall 622c.
In addition, the tip of the rib 220b and the tip of the wall 622a or the wall 622c may be arranged so as to be parallel as long as they are arranged at positions overlapping when viewed in the opposite direction. Even in this case, the effect of protecting the circuit element 631 can be obtained by contacting the tip of the rib 220b with the tip of the wall 622a or the wall 622c.
22, the relay circuit 7 also has walls 722a to 722c formed around the relay circuit 7, and the heights of the walls 722a to 722c are parts constituting the relay circuit 7 Is higher than the height of That is, in the wall formed by combining the walls 722a to 722c, the height H2 from the main surface 721 is greater than the height h2 of the pair of relay bodies 730. In addition, the front end of the wall faces the inner wall of the container body 2. In addition, a rib 220a is formed on the inner wall of the container body 2 and extends to face the wall. In addition, the tip of the rib 220a and the tip of the wall intersect when viewed from the opposite direction. Therefore, also in the relay circuit 7, the same effect as that of the control circuit 6 described above can be obtained.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the power supply device having a battery, since a wall higher than the height of the component is disposed on the side of the component constituting the electric device, the component can be protected by the wall. That is, even if the electrical device is stored in the storage container to protect the electrical device, the electrical device may be damaged in the case where the storage container is deformed or the like, but the electrical device can be protected by the wall. Therefore, according to this power supply device, it is possible to protect the respective circuits constituting the management circuit or the electric device, thereby improving the yield at the time of manufacture and durability at the time of use.
Moreover, the control circuit 6 and the relay circuit 7 which are electric devices are arrange | positioned on the clamping board which sandwiches both side surfaces of the stack 5. Therefore, by fixing the electric device to this clamping plate, the electric device can be easily placed on the power supply body 4.
The walls 622a to 622d and the walls 722a to 722c are both part of the base 620 or the base 720, and are formed to stand upright from the main surface 621 or the main surface 721, but the base 620 or The base 720 does not have the main surface 621 or the main surface 721, and may be composed of only a wall. In this case, the circuit board 630 or the relay body 730 comes into direct contact with the clamping plate 411R or the clamping plate 411L, but is effective in protecting circuit elements and the like by the wall and preventing collision with the inner wall of the storage container. Is maintained.
In addition, the walls 622a to 622d and the walls 722a to 722c are both provided to surround the circuit board 630 or the relay body 730, but only a part of the surroundings may be formed. Even in this case, the effect of preventing collision with the inner wall of the storage container is sufficiently obtained.
In addition, although the walls 622a to 622d and the walls 722a to 722c were described as standing upright from the bottom surface, the wall may be an aspect standing at an acute angle or an obtuse angle. In addition, the material of the wall may be a metal or any other material in addition to the synthetic resin. However, when the material of the wall is made of synthetic resin, it is easy to manufacture the wall, and the compatibility of the container body 2 made of resin with ribs 220a and 220b as a cushioning material is well suited, and more preferable. In addition, the electric device disposed on the clamping plate 411R or the clamping plate 411L is not limited to the control circuit 6 or the relay circuit 7, and performs an operation independent of charging and discharging of the stack 5. A circuit or the like to be performed may be used.
In addition, in the above description, the power supply main body 4 is assumed to include an assembled battery 470 having a plurality of single cells 50 as the battery body, but includes one single cell 50 as the battery body. In this case, the same effect as described above can be obtained.
[Configuration of storage container]
Next, the structure of the storage container which houses the power supply main body 4 is demonstrated.
Hereinafter, the configuration of the container body 2 of the storage container will be described in detail with reference to the perspective views of FIGS. 24 to 26 again.
As shown in Fig. 25, ribs 220a to 220c, which are protrusions protruding against the surface of the assembled battery 470, are formed on the inner wall of the container body 2. And, the distal end of the protrusion is spaced apart from the fastening member 440. Specifically, the protrusion is formed on a surface different from the surface of the inner wall of the container body 2 facing the fastening member 440.
That is, the inner wall of the container body 2 is provided with synthetic resin ribs 220a to 220c which stand upright from the wall surface and extend toward the center of the container. The ribs 220a to 220c extend from the opening 2x of the container body 2 toward the bottom surface, and are rectangular rectangular strip-shaped members of the container body 2, and are formed by injection molding simultaneously with the container body 2, It has a structure which is integrated seamlessly with the container body 2.
Next, as shown in FIG. 24, the ribs 220a and 220b are either of the pair of clamping plates 411R or clamping plates 411L of the battery holding mechanism 410 on the inner wall of the container body 2 It is provided on the surface facing at least one pinch plate. That is, in the state in which the power supply body 4 is accommodated in the container body 2, the ribs 220a are located on the left side of the power supply body 4, facing the relay circuit 7 in front, and the ribs ( 220b) is located on the right side of the power supply body 4 and faces the control circuit 6 in front. Further, the rib 220c faces the rear surface of the main body 4 of the power supply device.
In these ribs 220a to 220c, when the power supply unit 1 is subjected to vibration or shock during use as, for example, a vehicle-mounted battery, the power supply unit main body 4 to be built in has a container body 2 It collides directly with, and serves as a cushioning material to prevent the container body 2 from being damaged. Thereby, the effect of improving the impact resistance of the power supply device 1 can be obtained, and furthermore, the versatility can be improved. In addition, since the contact between the power supply body 4 and the ribs 220a to 220c is limited to the tip portion of the rib, it is possible to reduce the influence of heat generation of the power supply body 4.
In addition, the power supply device of this embodiment is characterized in that, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 26, the inner wall 221 on the side opposite to the front surface of the power supply body 4 is a flat surface without ribs. have.
This is for the following reasons. That is, the front of the power supply main body 4 accommodated in the container body 2 is the upper surface 51 on which the electrode terminals 510 of the unit cells 50 constituting the stack 5 are disposed, where the power is It is also the place where the most heat is generated according to the use of the device 1. In addition, the power supply body 4 is formed with a fastening member 440 that functions as a discharge pipe for discharging gas due to the decomposition of the electrolyte in the stack 5, and through which hot gas flows. Since the member 440 is also disposed on the front of the power supply main body 4, the front is the largest heat generating source.
In addition, when the power supply device 1 vibrates and vibrates, the cover portion 3 and the container body 2, which are storage containers, also vibrate, and the vibration is transmitted to the tip portion of the rib, so that the tip portion of the rib is a power supply device. It begins to make a state of intermittent or continuous contact with the main body 4. As a result, vibrations are transmitted to the power supply body 4 as well, and one of the battery holding mechanisms 410 that directly constrains the coupling portion of each member, particularly the stack 5, by bolts or the like of the power supply body 4 There is a concern that the bolts 440a that couple the pair of clamping plates 411R and 411L and the fastening member 440 are loosened, thereby affecting the shape retention of the stack 5.
From the above, in the container body 2, the ribs are not provided on the inner wall 221 facing the front of the power supply body 4 to prevent the resin container body 2 from overheating and deforming. To do. In addition, in the space formed between the inner wall 221 and the front surface of the power supply main body 4, heat from the front surface of the power supply main body 4 is uniformly distributed, thereby improving heat dissipation efficiency.
In addition, by setting the configuration without the ribs, the vibration of the storage container is prevented from affecting the fastening member 440 through the rib, and the fastening member 440 and the battery holding mechanism 410 according to changes over time are prevented. It is possible to suppress the loosening of the bond.
Thus, according to the power supply device 1 of the present embodiment, by providing ribs 220a to 220c on the inner sidewall of the container body 2, it is possible to improve the impact resistance and heat resistance, and to provide a power supply device having excellent versatility. There will be.
In addition, in the above-described configuration, the ribs 220a to 220c are described as standing upright with respect to the inner side of the container body 2, except for a part shown, even in an aspect standing at an acute or obtuse angle with respect to the inner side. do.
In addition, in the above-described configuration, the ribs 220a to 220c are all rectangular rectangular strip-shaped members extending from the opening 2x of the container body 2 toward the bottom surface, and as shown, their width (The distance from the inner side of the container body 2 to the edge) was made substantially the same with respect to the extending direction. However, the ribs 220a to 220c may be configured to have a tapered shape whose width gradually increases as the opening 2x faces the bottom surface. In this case, when the main body 4 of the power supply device is stored in the container body 2, the bottom surface of the main body 4 is fitted into a rib made of a wide width, and the power supply body 4 is stably containerd. An effect that can be fixed in the main body 2 can be obtained.
In the above description, it is assumed that the ribs are provided only on the container body 2, but the ribs may be provided on the inner wall of the cover portion 3.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 26, the rib is configured not to be provided over the entire surface of the inner wall 221 facing the front of the power supply body 4, but the tip of the rib is a fastening member 440 If it is spaced apart from, it may be configured to arrange ribs on the inner wall 221. That is, the rib may not be provided only in a portion facing the fastening member 440, which is the highest heat among the inner walls 221, and the inner wall 221 may be disposed so that the tip of the rib is spaced apart from the fastening member 440. It is good also as a structure which arranges a rib in the part which opposes the fastening member 440 of the. Thereby, the impact resistance and heat resistance of the power supply device 1 can be improved.
[Composition of cover part]
Next, the configuration of the cover portion 3 as a storage container for storing the power supply body 4 and the configuration of the battery holding mechanism 460 will be described.
27, 28 and 33 are perspective views for explaining the configuration of the cover portion 3 of the power supply device 1 according to the embodiment. 29 and 32 are plan views of main parts for explaining the configuration of the positive electrode terminal 3a of the power supply device 1 according to the embodiment. In addition, FIGS. 30 and 31 are plan views of main parts for explaining a configuration near the negative terminal 3b of the power supply device 1 according to the embodiment.
Hereinafter, with reference to the perspective views of FIGS. 27 and 28, while explaining the manufacturing procedure of the power supply device 1 of the present embodiment, in the power supply device 1 of this embodiment, the cover portion 3 and battery pack of the storage container The structure of the holding mechanism 460 will be described.
First, as shown in FIG. 27, the cover portion 3 can be covered with respect to the container body 2 in the state in which the power supply body 4 is stored, to close the opening 2x. The cover part 3 has four corners of the container body 2 in a state where the through hole 311a is opened at four corners of the upper surface 3x, and the through hole 311a is fitted to the container body 2. It coincides with the hole 230a opened on the base 230 installed in the. By inserting and fastening the screw 320 in the through hole 311a, the cover part 3 and the container body 2 are engaged.
Further, in the cover portion 3, windows 310a and 310b are formed in contact with the positive terminal 3a and the negative terminal 3b, respectively, and a harness terminal connected to the control circuit 6 from the window 310a. 632 is drawn out, and the end of the discharge pipe 442 extending from the fastening member 440 is drawn out from the window 310b.
In addition, the positive electrode terminal 3a and the electrode terminal 511a on the positive side of the power supply body 4 are connected through the window 310a, and the negative electrode terminal 3b and the power supply body 4 through the window 310b. ), The electrode terminal 511b on the negative side is connected. Specifically, as shown in the plan view of the main part of FIG. 29, the connection terminal 340 installed inside the cover part 3 and fixed to the positive terminal 3a is relayed by operation through the window 310a. By being fastened and fixed to the circuit 7 with bolts 341, electrical and mechanical connections are completed. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 30, the connection terminal 330 provided inside the cover part 3 and fixed to the negative electrode terminal 3b is operated to the control circuit 6 by operation through the window 310b. By being fastened and fixed with the bolt 331, electrical and mechanical connections are completed.
Here, Fig. 31 shows a connection state between the negative electrode terminal 3b and the power supply main body 4. The connection member 610, one end of which is fixed to the electrode terminal 511b of the cathode, is connected to the connection terminal 330 through the connection member 640 of the control circuit 6 and the connection member 650 shown in FIG. . The nut 650a provided on the back surface of the connecting member 650 shown in FIG. 21 and the bolt 331 shown in FIG. 31 are fastened, thereby completing the connection between the negative electrode terminal 511b and the negative terminal 3b.
In addition, as shown in Fig. 32, the connection between the positive electrode terminal 3a and the power supply main body 4 is a relay of the relay circuit 7, with a connecting member 710 having one end fixed to the positive electrode terminal 511a. It is connected to the connection terminal 340 through the main body 730. The nut 711a provided on the back surface of the connecting member 710 shown in FIG. 22 and the bolt 341 shown in FIG. 32 are fastened, thereby completing the connection between the positive electrode terminal 511a and the positive terminal 3a. In addition, in FIG. 31 and FIG. 32, although it was omitted for explanation, it is actually covered between the negative electrode terminal 3b and the connection terminal 330, and actually between the positive electrode terminal 3a and the connection terminal 340. The part 3 is interposed.
Next, the connection between the cover portion 3 and the power supply main body 4 is performed. That is, as shown in FIG. 28, a through hole 311b is opened in a portion on the upper surface 3x of the cover portion 3 near the rear surface of the storage container. Then, the through hole 311b is opened through the tab 418 of the power supply main body 4 accommodated in the container main body 2, with the cover part 3 fitted to the container main body 2. Coincides with hole 418a.
By inserting a screw 320 into the through hole 311b and the through hole 418a to fasten the nut, the cover part 3 and the power supply body 4 are engaged. Here, the tab 418 is a tab provided at the center of the beam member 417a above the first beam member 417 of the assembled battery holding mechanism 410 shown in FIG. 6, and a through hole 418a is provided on the back surface, not shown. ) And the coaxial nut is fixed. The screw 320 is fastened by this nut.
Further, a screw 211 is inserted from the through hole 210 on the bottom surface of the container body 2 shown in Fig. 2 to fix the power supply body 4 and the container body 2.
Finally, as shown in FIG. 33, the cover members 312a and 312b are fitted into the windows 310a and 310b, respectively, to complete the power supply 1.
In the present embodiment having the above configuration, the power supply main body 4 accommodated in the storage container is fixed to both of the cover portion 3 and the container body 2 by manufacturing using the assembled battery holding mechanism 460. It is characterized by having a configuration.
That is, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the battery holding mechanism 460 is connected to the tab 418 provided with a through hole 418a for connecting to the cover portion 3, and the container body 2 The tabs 423 provided with through holes 422 are provided, and by these tabs, the power supply body 4 is fixed to the cover 3 and the container body 2, respectively.
Thereby, it becomes possible to stably fix the main body 4 of the power supply device in the storage container, and it becomes possible to provide a power supply device having excellent reliability.
In addition, since a member for connecting the conventional battery holding mechanism and the storage container is not required, the power supply body 4 can be fixed in the storage container, thereby reducing the number of parts of the power supply 1. Furthermore, it is possible to reduce the number of manufacturing processes and realize a power supply device having excellent productivity.
2 and 28, the present embodiment is configured to fix the main body 4 of the power supply unit from the outside of the storage container by screwing. Thereby, the storage container and the power supply main body 4 can be easily detached, and productivity can be improved and maintenance can be facilitated.
In particular, the main body 4 of the power supply unit has the front surface and the bottom surface of the main unit 4 itself as the top surface having the electrode terminals 510 of the unit cell 50, so that the top and bottom surfaces of the unit cell 50 are It is composed of symmetrical side surfaces 52, and correspondingly, the tabs 418 and the tabs 423 are also arranged symmetrically up and down with respect to the power supply body 4. Therefore, after fixing the cover portion 3 and the container body 2, the power supply device body 4 and the container body 2 shown in Fig. 2 are fixed, or the power supply device body 4 and the cover part shown in Fig. 28 are fixed. The fixing operation in (3) can be performed in any order. As a result, in assembling the power supply device 1, it is possible to further improve workability.
However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described configuration. In the above description, the cover part 3 is fixed to the power supply main body 4 through the first beam member 417, and the container body 2 is the power supply main body 4 through the second beam member 420. ) As described above. However, the direction of the main body 4 of the power supply unit in the storage container may be reversed, so the assembled battery 470 included in the main body 4 of the power supply unit 4 is provided through the first beam member 417. ), And may be configured to be fixed to the cover portion 3 through the second beam member 420. In short, the power supply device 1 can be fixed in the upper and lower surfaces of the assembled battery 470 in the storage container, and is not limited by the specific contents of the structure of the assembled assembled battery.
In the above description, the connection between the cover portion 3 and the battery holding mechanism 410 was performed by interposing the tab 418 of the first beam member 417, but a pair of clamping plates 411R, 411L ) May be provided through the tab 414 by providing a through hole separately.
As described above, according to the power supply device 1 of the present embodiment, a storage container composed of an assembled battery holding mechanism 460, a harness tray 450, a fastening member 440, a cover portion 3, and a container body 2 By providing all or part of, it becomes possible to improve productivity.
Further, according to the power supply device 1 of the present embodiment, all or part of the storage container comprising the control means 6 and the relay circuit 7, the cover portion 3 and the container body 2 are provided. By doing so, durability and versatility can be improved.
In the above description, as shown in FIG. 9, the stack 5 is a stack of the battery pack 470 on the inner wall of the battery pack holding mechanism 460 and the entire upper surface 51 on which the electrode terminals 510 are provided ( It was supposed to be arranged so as to be exposed as a side surface of 5). However, the configuration of the assembled battery 470 is not limited to this, and may be a configuration in which the upper surface of the unit cell 50 and the upper surface of the stack 5 are aligned. In this case, apart from the fastening member 440, a discharge pipe for guiding the decomposition gas from the safety valve 530 to the outside is required, but the fastening member 440 can be realized with a simpler structure.
In addition, in the above-described configuration, as shown in FIG. 2 and the like, the power supply main body 4 has the entire upper surface 51 provided with the electrode terminals 510 of the unit cell 50 as the front surface of the stack 5, It is assumed that the configuration is accommodated in the container body 2 of the storage container. However, the power supply device 1 may have a configuration in which the upper surface of the unit cell 50 and the upper surface of the power supply unit body 4 coincide. In short, the power supply device 1 is not limited according to the posture of the assembled battery 470 in the storage container.
In the above description, the stack 5 and the control circuit 6 or the relay circuit 7 are connected, and the positive terminal 3a of the control circuit 6 or the relay circuit 7 and the cover portion 3 is connected. Alternatively, the connection of the negative electrode terminal 3b was made by fastening the bolt to the plate-shaped connecting member. However, any technical means such as welding, soldering, and adhesion by a conductive adhesive may be used for the connection of each of these parts. In addition, a flexible wire may be used in place of the connecting member.
Similarly, the connection between the battery assembly holding mechanism 410 and the second beam member 420 and the third beam member 430 constituting the battery assembly holding mechanism 460 was also made by fastening by bolts, but the members are fitted. It may be by fitting, crimping, or any other technical means.
In addition, in the above description, the single cell 50 is assumed to be a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery typified by a lithium ion secondary battery, but is a battery that can be charged and discharged by an electrochemical reaction, a nickel-metal hydride battery, and various other secondary batteries. You may use a battery. In addition, the single cell 50 may be a primary battery. Further, the unit cell 50 may be an element of a method of accumulating electricity as a direct charge, such as an electric double layer capacitor. In short, the unit cell 50 is a generic term for elements capable of accumulating electricity, and is not limited by its name or specific method.
In addition, in the above description, the external shape of the storage container is assumed to be a six-sided shape, but may be any shape such as a cylindrical shape. In addition, the cover portion 3 and the container body 2 are made of the same type of synthetic resin, but may be made of different materials. In addition, the cover part 3 or the container body 2 may be made of metal or other materials.
In addition, although the unit cell 50 constituting the stack 5 is made of a metal-shaped external hexahedron, it may have a cylindrical shape. In addition, the stack 5 is assumed to be a stack of 4 columns and 1 row and 4 columns composed of four unit cells 50, but may be a stack composed of any number of combinations of both horizontal and vertical.
In addition, in the above embodiment, targeting the same power supply unit 1, the power supply unit body 4, the assembled battery 470, the assembled battery holding mechanisms 410, 460, the harness tray 450, the fastening member ( 440), a storage container, and a control circuit 6 and a relay circuit 7 are commonly provided, but the present invention may be realized as an aspect in which only the above-described structures are partially provided.
That is, if the present invention is within a range that does not deviate from the gist, the above-described ones may be included, and various modifications may be added to the above embodiments.
The present invention as described above has an effect that it is possible to improve the impact resistance and heat resistance of the power supply device, and is useful, for example, in a power supply device using a secondary battery or the like.
2x: opening
3: Cover part
3a: positive terminal
3b: negative terminal
3x: top
4: power supply body
5: Stack
5a: cushioning material
6: Control circuit
7: Relay circuit
8a, 8b: wire harness
50: single cell
52: side
53: Main surface
210: through hole
211: screw
220a-220c: rib
221: inner wall
230: donation
230a: hole
310a, 310b: window
311a, 311b: Through hole
312a, 312b: cover member
320: screw
330, 340: connection terminal
331, 341: bolt
410, 460: battery holding mechanism
411R, 411L: pinching plate
411a, 412a, 412b, 414, 418: tab
411a1, 416a3 to 416d3: nuts
411b: Hook
413a, 413b, 414a, 415a-415d, 416a-416d, 418a: through hole
415a1 ~ 415d1: projection
415a2 ~ 415d2: packing
417: first beam member
417a, 417b: beam member
417a1, 417b1: convex portion
420: second beam member
421: Jumyeon
421a: recess
422: through hole
423: Tab
424: slit
430: third beam member
430a: convex
431: Tab
432: through hole
433: bolt
440: fastening member
440a: bolt
440x, 440y: inner wall
440z1, 440z2: rib
441: discharge end
442: discharge pipe
442a, 442b: cross section
442a1, 442b1: through hole
443: Jumyeon
444: opening
450: Harness tray
451, 454: Window
452a, 452b: rib
453: fixed hook
455a: Tall rail
455b: low rail
470: battery pack
510, 511a, 511b: electrode terminals
520: bus bar
530: safety valve
610, 640, 650: connecting member
610a: through hole
620: expectations
621: Jumyeon
622a-622d: Wall
630: circuit board
631: circuit element
632: harness terminal
640a ~ 640c: Bolt
650a: nut
710, 711: Connection member
710a: through hole
711a: Nut
720: expectations
721: main face
722a-722c: Wall
730: relay body
740a-740c: bolt
An assembled battery comprising a stack of a plurality of unit cells arranged, and a fastening member for fastening the stack, and
A storage container including a container body for storing the assembled battery and a cover part for blocking an opening of the container body
The container body includes a bottom surface, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a third sidewall, and a fourth sidewall,
The fastening member is opposed to the inner surface of the first side wall,
The second side wall, the third wall and the fourth side wall of the storage container has, and a protrusion protruding to face the surface of the battery module is formed,
In the first sidewall, a protrusion is formed on a portion of the inner surface opposite to the fastening member, and a protrusion is formed on the surface of the assembled battery, and a space is formed between the portion of the inner surface and the fastening member. And
The tip of the projection is spaced apart from the fastening member,
At least one unit cell among the plurality of unit cells includes a safety valve on a surface facing the fastening member,
A cavity is formed inside the fastening member.
The single cell further includes an electrode terminal on the opposite surface,
The opposing surface faces the first side wall of the storage container, the power supply device.
At least one of the plurality of unit cells includes an electrode terminal on an opposite surface to the fastening member,
In the stack, both sides thereof are sandwiched by a pair of clamping plates fixed to the fastening member,
Each edge of the pair of pinching plates is connected by a first beam member,
The pair of pinching plates and the first beam member are formed as different parts of a curved metal sheet, respectively.
And further comprising an electrical device on at least one of the pair of pinching plates,
The electrical device has a wall that is higher than the height of the components constituting the electrical device, standing up from the pinching plate,
A power supply unit, wherein the tip end of the wall faces the tip end of the projection.
The storage container is made of synthetic resin, the power supply.
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