WO2023105110A1 - Casing for electric battery - Google Patents
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- the invention refers to a casing for an electric battery that provides, to the function for which it is intended, advantages and characteristics, which are described in detail below.
- the object of the present invention falls on a casing for an electric battery, in particular an electric battery, for example for motorcycles or similar electric vehicles, of those made up of a metallic box that houses a plurality of electrochemical cells that, conveniently connected, convert the chemical elements that store electrical current, which is essentially distinguished by the fact that it comprises an upper fastening piece that, dimensioned to fit on the perimeter wall of said box in the form of a container of the casing, serves for fastening and centering of the cells as well as for their insulation, for which it presents housings with holes, preferably circular like the cells, which surround the upper base of each cell and only expose the necessary contacts of the cells for electrical connection.
- the field of application of the present invention falls within the sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture of electric batteries, focusing particularly on the field of cellular electric batteries.
- Cellular electric batteries of the type concerned here are known on the market, that is to say, made up of a casing that internally houses a plurality of electrochemical cells connected to produce electric current whose number of cells is irrelevant.
- the number of cells can be around 200.
- the batteries must have all the cells correctly positioned so that the connection arcs can be made later, for example, by means of a computerized robot.
- the correct placement of the cells is done by means of an element that fixes the cells to each other through the central area of the cells, leaving their ends (upper and lower face) free for their connection.
- the objective of the present invention is, therefore, to provide a casing specially designed to improve the transfer of heat from the cell to the outside, as well as a means to facilitate the fastening and correct placement of the subsequent connection cells.
- the casing for an electric battery that the invention proposes is configured as the ideal solution to the aforementioned objective, the details being characterizations that make it possible and that distinguish it conveniently included in the final claims that accompany this description.
- a casing for an electric battery in particular an electric battery, for example for motorcycles or similar electric vehicles, of those made up of a metal box that houses a plurality of electrochemical cells. or identical batteries, which is essentially distinguished by the fact that it comprises an upper fastening piece that, dimensioned to fit on the perimeter wall of the aforementioned box in the form of a container of the casing, serves for the fastening and centering of the cells. as well as for their insulation, for which it presents housings provided with holes, preferably circular like the cells, which surround the upper base of each cell and only expose the contacts necessary for the connection. electrical.
- This upper fixing piece which is attached to the perimeter of the casing box, is used to center the cells on the upper part so that all the cells are perfectly parallel to each other with the same spacing, as well as to close the structure that supports cells and to isolate the positive pole from the negative pole and only leave a part visible or accessible for its connection.
- each circular housing of the upper fixing piece has a central hole, coinciding with the lug on the upper base of the cells, which constitutes the positive pole or anode thereof, and a lateral hole, provided in the circular surface existing between said central hole and the perimeter wall of the slit, which exposes at least a portion of the perimeter edge of each cell and which constitutes the negative or cathode pole.
- the upper fastening part of the casing also has cones that emerge around the aforementioned circular housings and that act as guide fingers to help to the joint centering of all the cells in their correct position.
- said centering element is preferably needed to facilitate the centering of all of them together.
- the electronic board is placed on the part and a robot proceeds to electrically connect the positive and negative poles of each cell through the holes provided in the part with the electronic board.
- the container-shaped box of the casing which comprises a lower base and a perimeter wall, inside which the electrochemical cells are incorporated, which are preferably cylindrical, presents a series of grooves on the interior surface thereof, machined by milling the material on said surface, which cover its entire extension and present the shape, size and spacing suitable to receive a portion of the lower part of each cell, such that said cells are also attached on the opposite side to the piece of upper fixation and separated from each other at the same distance.
- the cells are cylindrical and, therefore, in the preferred embodiment, the indentations on the inner surface of the base of the container-shaped box of the casing are also circular and of commensurate diameter. to the diameter of the cells.
- the cells are fitted into each of the aforementioned slots by using some centering pieces, which have a kind of bowl made of plastic material, equipped with a lower hole and grooved walls that give them a certain flexibility, they are placed in the lower part of the cells between them and the housing that defines each slot, allowing to achieve a better adjustment of each cell in the corresponding slot.
- the incorporation of a glue is foreseen to ensure a better fixation of the cells, which has a insulating composition of high electrical voltage and low resistance to thermal dissipation, such that it allows thermal conduction between the cells and the casing to favor the evacuation of the heat generated by the cells towards the base of the casing.
- Figure number 1 Shows a schematic view in perspective from above of an example of embodiment of the box in the form of a container that includes the casing for electric battery object of the invention, appreciating its configuration, especially the grooves provided on the surface. interior of the base of said box;
- Figure number 2. Shows a schematic perspective view of an example of the centering piece that is incorporated in each cell to facilitate centering in the slots of the box, which has been represented independently, appreciating its general configuration and main parts;
- Figure number 3. Shows an example of a battery cell with the centering piece incorporated in its lower base;
- Figure number 4.- Shows a sectional view, according to a transversal vertical section, of an example of the battery for which the casing object of the invention is intended, appreciating the arrangement of the cells in the grooves of the box as well as the upper fastening piece;
- Figure number 5. Shows a perspective schematic view of an example of the upper fastening part that comprises the casing, according to the invention, which has been represented in an inverted position to
- the casing (1) of the invention applicable to an electric battery (2) to accommodate a plurality of identical electrochemical cells (3) inside, essentially comprises a box (10 ) lower metal in the shape of a container, which forms a lower base (101) and a perimeter wall (102), where the cells (3) are incorporated, and an upper fixing piece (1 1 ) that, acting as a lid of the box (10) embedded on the perimeter wall (102) of the box (10) and on the cubicles (3), serves for fixing and centering the cells (3) as well as for the insulation of the themselves, exposing the contacts for electrical connection.
- said upper fixing part (1 1 ) has a plurality of housings (7) with holes that, distributed throughout the entire extension of said piece, have a suitable number, shape and size to receive an upper portion of each of the cells (3), in such a way that they surround each cell (3) exposing and insulating the positive and negative contacts from each other of the same necessary for the electrical connection.
- the cells (3) are cylindrical and the housings (7) of the upper fixing part (1 1 ) are circular and with a diameter according to the diameter of said cylindrical cells (3).
- each circular housing (7) of the upper fixing piece (11) has a central hole (71), coinciding with the lug (31) of the upper base of the cells (3), which constitutes the positive pole or anode thereof, and a lateral hole (72) that exposes at least a portion of the perimeter edge (32) of each cell (3) and which constitutes the negative pole or cathode.
- said central (71) and lateral (72) holes of the housings (7) of the upper fixing piece (1 1 ) can be clearly observed, while in Figure 3 the lug ( 31) and the perimeter edge (32) of each of the cells (3).
- the upper fastening piece (1 1 ) of the casing (1) also has some centering cones (8) that emerge protruding around the housings (7) as guide fingers in order to help the centering of all the cells (3) of the battery (2).
- said cones (8) have a rounded vertex and an inclination of their conical surface of about 15 Q with respect to their base, to favor said centering function.
- Figure 6 shows said configuration of such cones (8).
- the lower base (101) of the metal box (10) of the casing (1) internally presents a plurality of identical grooves (4), of preference obtained by machining by milling in the material that makes up said base, which are distributed over the entire extension of its surface and which have a suitable number, shape and size to receive a lower portion of each of the cells (3), such that each of the cells (3) of the battery are in turn held in one of the slots (4) and separated from each other with a regular separation between them.
- the casing (1) is intended for a cylindrical cell battery (3), so that the grooves (4) on the internal surface of the base (101) of the box that make up the casing they are also circular in shape and with a diameter according to the diameter of the cells (3).
- the battery (2) includes up to 200 cells (3).
- each of the cells (3) of the battery (2) fits into each of the aforementioned grooves (4) of the box (10) of the casing (1) by including a centering piece. (5).
- Said centering piece (5) preferably consisting of a piece of plastic material, as seen in figures 2 and 3, is preferably made up of a bowl-shaped body with a base centrally equipped with a hole (51), which It leaves the base of the cell (3) accessible, and a perimeter wall divided into various sections (52) by slots (53) open to the end, such that they give it some flexibility, allowing for a better adjustment of each cell ( 3) in the corresponding slot (4) of the box (10) of the casing (1).
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Description
CARCASA PARA BATERÍA ELÉCTRICA HOUSING FOR ELECTRIC BATTERY
MEMORIA DESCRIPTIVA DESCRIPTIVE MEMORY
OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓN OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
La invención, tal como expresa el enunciado de la presente memoria descriptiva, se refiere a una carcasa para batería eléctrica que aporta, a la función a que se destina, ventajas y características, que se describen en detalle más adelante. The invention, as expressed in the statement of the present descriptive memory, refers to a casing for an electric battery that provides, to the function for which it is intended, advantages and characteristics, which are described in detail below.
El objeto de la presente invención recae en una carcasa para batería eléctrica, en particular una batería eléctrica, por ejemplo para motocicletas o vehículos eléctricos similares, de las conformadas por una caja metálica que aloja una pluralidad de celdas electroquímicas que, convenientemente conectadas, convierten los elementos químicos que almacenan en corriente eléctrica, la cual se distingue esencialmente por el hecho de comprender una pieza de sujeción superior que, dimensionada para encajar sobre la pared perimetral de la mencionada caja en forma de recipiente de la carcasa, sirve para la sujeción y el centrado de las celdas así como para la insulación de las mismas, para lo cual presenta unos alojamientos con orificios, preferentemente circulares al igual que las celdas, que rodean la base superior de cada celda y que solo dejan al descubierto los contactos de las mismas necesarios para la conexión eléctrica. The object of the present invention falls on a casing for an electric battery, in particular an electric battery, for example for motorcycles or similar electric vehicles, of those made up of a metallic box that houses a plurality of electrochemical cells that, conveniently connected, convert the chemical elements that store electrical current, which is essentially distinguished by the fact that it comprises an upper fastening piece that, dimensioned to fit on the perimeter wall of said box in the form of a container of the casing, serves for fastening and centering of the cells as well as for their insulation, for which it presents housings with holes, preferably circular like the cells, which surround the upper base of each cell and only expose the necessary contacts of the cells for electrical connection.
CAMPO DE APLICACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓN FIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION
El campo de aplicación de la presente invención se enmarca dentro del sector de la industria dedicada a la fabricación de baterías eléctricas, centrándose particularmente en el ámbito de las baterías eléctricas celulares. The field of application of the present invention falls within the sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture of electric batteries, focusing particularly on the field of cellular electric batteries.
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓN Son conocidas en el mercado baterías eléctricas celulares del tipo que aquí concierne, es decir, conformadas por una carcasa que interiormente aloja una pluralidad de celdas electroquímicas conectadas para producir corriente eléctrica cuyo número de celdas es irrelevante. Por ejemplo, para el caso de las baterías destinadas a motocicletas eléctricas, el número de celdas puede rondar las 200. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Cellular electric batteries of the type concerned here are known on the market, that is to say, made up of a casing that internally houses a plurality of electrochemical cells connected to produce electric current whose number of cells is irrelevant. For example, in the case of batteries for electric motorcycles, the number of cells can be around 200.
Este tipo de baterías, para que su funcionamiento sea óptimo, deben disipar correctamente el calor generado por las celdas. Actualmente la disipación del calor generado por las celdas se realiza mediante conducción radial puesto que en la cara superior e inferior de las celdas existen las conexiones que dificultan la refrigeración por el eje axial. For these types of batteries to function optimally, they must correctly dissipate the heat generated by the cells. Currently the dissipation of the heat generated by the cells is carried out by means of radial conduction since on the upper and lower face of the cells there are connections that make cooling by the axial axis difficult.
Adicionalmente, las baterías deben tener todas las celdas correctamente colocadas para que posteriormente se puedan efectuar los arcos de conexión, por ejemplo, mediante un robot computerizado. Actualmente la correcta colocación de las celdas se realiza mediante un elemento que fija las celdas entre sí por el área central de las celdas dejando libre sus extremos (cara superior e inferior) para su conexión. Additionally, the batteries must have all the cells correctly positioned so that the connection arcs can be made later, for example, by means of a computerized robot. Currently, the correct placement of the cells is done by means of an element that fixes the cells to each other through the central area of the cells, leaving their ends (upper and lower face) free for their connection.
El objetivo de la presente invención es, pues, proporcionar una carcasa especialmente diseñada para mejorar la transferencia de calor de la celda al exterior así como un medio para facilitar la sujeción y colocación correcta de las celdas posterior conexión. The objective of the present invention is, therefore, to provide a casing specially designed to improve the transfer of heat from the cell to the outside, as well as a means to facilitate the fastening and correct placement of the subsequent connection cells.
Por otra parte, y como referencia al estado actual de la técnica, al menos por parte del solicitante, se desconoce la existencia de ninguna otra carcasa para batería eléctrica que presente unas características técnicas y estructurales ¡guales o semejantes a las que presenta la que aquí se reivindica. On the other hand, and as a reference to the current state of the art, at least by the applicant, the existence of any other casing for an electric battery that presents the same or similar technical and structural characteristics to those presented here is unknown. is claimed.
EXPLICACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓN EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION
La carcasa para batería eléctrica que la invención propone se configura como la solución idónea al objetivo anteriormente señalado, estando los detalles caracterizadores que lo hacen posible y que la distinguen convenientemente recogidos en las reivindicaciones finales que acompañan a la presente descripción. The casing for an electric battery that the invention proposes is configured as the ideal solution to the aforementioned objective, the details being characterizations that make it possible and that distinguish it conveniently included in the final claims that accompany this description.
Concretamente, lo que la invención propone, como se ha apuntado anteriormente, es una carcasa para batería eléctrica, en particular una batería eléctrica, por ejemplo para motocicletas o vehículos eléctricos similares, de las constituidas por una caja metálica que aloja una pluralidad de celdas electroquímicas o pilas idénticas, la cual se distingue esencialmente por el hecho de comprender una pieza de sujeción superior que, dimensionada para encajar sobre la pared perimetral de la mencionada caja en forma de recipiente de la carcasa, sirve para la sujeción y el centrado de las celdas así como para la insulación de las mismas, para lo cual presenta unos alojamientos provisto de orificios, preferentemente circulares al igual que las celdas, que rodean la base superior de cada celda y que solo dejan al descubierto los contactos de las mismas necesarios para la conexión eléctrica. Specifically, what the invention proposes, as previously noted, is a casing for an electric battery, in particular an electric battery, for example for motorcycles or similar electric vehicles, of those made up of a metal box that houses a plurality of electrochemical cells. or identical batteries, which is essentially distinguished by the fact that it comprises an upper fastening piece that, dimensioned to fit on the perimeter wall of the aforementioned box in the form of a container of the casing, serves for the fastening and centering of the cells. as well as for their insulation, for which it presents housings provided with holes, preferably circular like the cells, which surround the upper base of each cell and only expose the contacts necessary for the connection. electrical.
Esta pieza de fijación superior, que se une peñmetralmente a la caja de la carcasa, sirve para centrar las celdas por su parte superior de manera que todas las celdas quedan perfectamente paralelas entre sí con la misma separación, así como para cerrar la estructura que aguanta las celdas y para aislar el polo positivo del negativo y solo dejar a la vista o accesible una parte para su conexionado. This upper fixing piece, which is attached to the perimeter of the casing box, is used to center the cells on the upper part so that all the cells are perfectly parallel to each other with the same spacing, as well as to close the structure that supports cells and to isolate the positive pole from the negative pole and only leave a part visible or accessible for its connection.
Para ello, preferentemente, cada alojamiento circular de la pieza de fijación superior presenta un orificio central, en coincidencia con el tetón de la base superior de las celdas, que constituye el polo positivo o ánodo de las mismas, y un orificio lateral, previsto en la superficie circular existente entre dicho orificio central y la pared perimetral de la hendidura, que deja a la vista al menos una porción del borde perimetral de cada celda y que constituye el polo negativo o cátodo. To do this, preferably, each circular housing of the upper fixing piece has a central hole, coinciding with the lug on the upper base of the cells, which constitutes the positive pole or anode thereof, and a lateral hole, provided in the circular surface existing between said central hole and the perimeter wall of the slit, which exposes at least a portion of the perimeter edge of each cell and which constitutes the negative or cathode pole.
Además, en el modo de realización preferido de la invención, la pieza de sujeción superior de la carcasa presenta asimismo unos conos que emergen alrededor de los antedichos alojamientos circulares y que actúan a modo de dedos guía para ayudar al centrado conjunto de todas las celdas en su correcta posición. Al haber un gran número de celdas (200 aproximadamente) su centrado individual es muy difícil, por lo que preferentemente se necesita de dicho elemento centrador para facilitar el centrado de todas en conjunto. In addition, in the preferred embodiment of the invention, the upper fastening part of the casing also has cones that emerge around the aforementioned circular housings and that act as guide fingers to help to the joint centering of all the cells in their correct position. As there are a large number of cells (approximately 200) their individual centering is very difficult, so said centering element is preferably needed to facilitate the centering of all of them together.
Sobre la pieza se coloca la placa de electrónica y un robot procede a unir eléctricamente los polos positivos y negativos de cada celda a través de los orificios previstos en la pieza con la placa de electrónica. The electronic board is placed on the part and a robot proceeds to electrically connect the positive and negative poles of each cell through the holes provided in the part with the electronic board.
Opcionalmente, la caja en forma de recipiente de la carcasa, que comprende una base inferior y una pared peñmetral, en cuyo interior se incorporan las celdas electroquímicas, que preferentemente son cilindricas, presenta una serie de hendiduras en la superficie interior de la misma, mecanizadas mediante fresado del material en dicha superficie, las cuales abarcan toda su extensión y presentan la forma, tamaño y separación aptos para recibir una porción de la parte inferior de cada celda, tal que dichas celdas también quedan sujetas por el lado opuesto a la pieza de fijación superior y separadas las unas de las otras a la misma distancia. Optionally, the container-shaped box of the casing, which comprises a lower base and a perimeter wall, inside which the electrochemical cells are incorporated, which are preferably cylindrical, presents a series of grooves on the interior surface thereof, machined by milling the material on said surface, which cover its entire extension and present the shape, size and spacing suitable to receive a portion of the lower part of each cell, such that said cells are also attached on the opposite side to the piece of upper fixation and separated from each other at the same distance.
Como se ha dicho, de preferencia, las celdas son cilindricas y, por tanto, en la forma de realización preferida, las hendiduras de la superficie interior de la base de la caja en forma de recipiente de la carcasa también son circulares y de diámetro acorde al diámetro de las celdas. As has been said, preferably, the cells are cylindrical and, therefore, in the preferred embodiment, the indentations on the inner surface of the base of the container-shaped box of the casing are also circular and of commensurate diameter. to the diameter of the cells.
Además, de preferencia, las celdas se encajan en cada una de las citadas hendiduras mediante el uso de unas piezas centradoras, las cuales, presentan una especie de cazoleta de material plástico, dotado de un orificio inferior y de paredes ranuradas que las dotan de cierta flexibilidad, se interponen en la parte inferior de las celdas entre éstas y el alojamiento que define cada hendidura, permitiendo conseguir un mejorado ajuste de cada celda en la correspondiente hendidura. In addition, preferably, the cells are fitted into each of the aforementioned slots by using some centering pieces, which have a kind of bowl made of plastic material, equipped with a lower hole and grooved walls that give them a certain flexibility, they are placed in the lower part of the cells between them and the housing that defines each slot, allowing to achieve a better adjustment of each cell in the corresponding slot.
Por último señalar que, de preferencia, entre la base inferior de las celdas y el alojamiento definido por las hendiduras de la superficie interior de la base de la caja de la carcasa, tanto si se incluyen las piezas centradoras como si no, se prevé la incorporación de un pegamento para asegurar una mejor fijación de las celdas, el cual tiene una composición aislante de alto voltaje eléctrico y baja resistencia a la disipación térmica, tal que permite la conducción térmica entre las celdas y la carcasa para favorecer la evacuación del calor generado por las celdas hacia la base de la carcasa. Finally, note that, preferably, between the lower base of the cells and the housing defined by the grooves on the inner surface of the base of the casing box, whether or not the centering pieces are included, the incorporation of a glue is foreseen to ensure a better fixation of the cells, which has a insulating composition of high electrical voltage and low resistance to thermal dissipation, such that it allows thermal conduction between the cells and the casing to favor the evacuation of the heat generated by the cells towards the base of the casing.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS DIBUJOS DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características de la invención, se acompaña a la presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de la misma, un juego de planos en el que con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado lo siguiente: To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this specification is attached, as an integral part of it, a set of plans in which, for illustrative and non-limiting, the following has been represented:
La figura número 1 Muestra una vista esquemática en perspectiva superior de un ejemplo de realización de la caja en forma de recipiente que comprende la carcasa para batería eléctrica objeto de la invención, apreciándose la configuración de la misma, en especial las hendiduras previstas en la superficie interior de la base de dicha caja; la figura número 2.- Muestra una vista esquemática en perspectiva de un ejemplo de la pieza centradora que se incorpora en cada celda para facilitar el centrado en las hendiduras de la caja, la cual se ha representado de modo independiente, apreciándose su configuración general y partes principales; la figura número 3.- Muestra un ejemplo de una celda de la batería con la pieza centradora incorporada en su base inferior; la figura número 4.- Muestra una vista en sección, según un corte vertical transversal, de un ejemplo de la batería a que se destina la carcasa objeto de la invención, apreciándose la disposición de las celdas en las hendiduras de la caja así como la pieza de sujeción superior; la figura número 5.- Muestra una vista en esquemática en perspectiva de un ejemplo de la pieza superior de sujeción que comprende la carcasa, según la invención, la cual se ha representado en posición invertida para facilitar la observación de sus partes principales; y la figura número 6.- Muestra una vista ampliada del detalle A señalado en la figura 5 y que permite apreciar con mayor precisión la configuración y partes de la pieza de sujeción superior. Figure number 1 Shows a schematic view in perspective from above of an example of embodiment of the box in the form of a container that includes the casing for electric battery object of the invention, appreciating its configuration, especially the grooves provided on the surface. interior of the base of said box; Figure number 2.- Shows a schematic perspective view of an example of the centering piece that is incorporated in each cell to facilitate centering in the slots of the box, which has been represented independently, appreciating its general configuration and main parts; Figure number 3.- Shows an example of a battery cell with the centering piece incorporated in its lower base; Figure number 4.- Shows a sectional view, according to a transversal vertical section, of an example of the battery for which the casing object of the invention is intended, appreciating the arrangement of the cells in the grooves of the box as well as the upper fastening piece; Figure number 5.- Shows a perspective schematic view of an example of the upper fastening part that comprises the casing, according to the invention, which has been represented in an inverted position to facilitate the observation of its main parts; and figure number 6.- Shows an enlarged view of detail A indicated in figure 5 and that allows a more precise appreciation of the configuration and parts of the upper fastening piece.
REALIZACIÓN PREFERENTE DE LA INVENCIÓN PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
A la vista de las mencionadas figuras, y de acuerdo con la numeración adoptada, se puede observar en ellas un ejemplo de realización no limitativa de la carcasa para batería eléctrica de la invención, la cual comprende lo que se describe en detalle a continuación. In view of the aforementioned figures, and in accordance with the numbering adopted, an example of a non-limiting embodiment of the casing for an electric battery of the invention can be seen in them, which comprises what is described in detail below.
Así, tal como se observa en dichas figuras, la carcasa (1 ) de la invención, aplicable en una batería (2) eléctrica para alojar en su interior una pluralidad de celdas (3) electroquímicas idénticas, comprende, esencialmente, una caja (10) metálica inferior en forma de recipiente, que conforma una base inferior (101 ) y una pared peñmetral (102), donde se incorporan las celdas (3), y una pieza de fijación superior (1 1 ) que, actuando a modo de tapa de la caja (10) encajada sobre la pared peñmetral (102) de la caja (10) y sobre las celdas (3), sirve para la fijación y para el centrado de las celdas (3) así como para la ¡nsulación de las mismas, dejando al descubierto los contactos para la conexión eléctrica. Thus, as can be seen in said figures, the casing (1) of the invention, applicable to an electric battery (2) to accommodate a plurality of identical electrochemical cells (3) inside, essentially comprises a box (10 ) lower metal in the shape of a container, which forms a lower base (101) and a perimeter wall (102), where the cells (3) are incorporated, and an upper fixing piece (1 1 ) that, acting as a lid of the box (10) embedded on the perimeter wall (102) of the box (10) and on the cubicles (3), serves for fixing and centering the cells (3) as well as for the insulation of the themselves, exposing the contacts for electrical connection.
Para ello dicha pieza de fijación superior (1 1 ), como se observa en las figuras 5 y 6, presenta una pluralidad de alojamientos (7) con orificios que, repartidos en toda la extensión de dicha pieza, presentan un número, forma y tamaño aptos para recibir una porción superior de cada una de las celdas (3), de tal modo que rodean cada celda (3) dejando al descubierto e aislados entre sí los contactos positivo y negativo de las mismas necesarios para la conexión eléctrica. To do this, said upper fixing part (1 1 ), as seen in figures 5 and 6, has a plurality of housings (7) with holes that, distributed throughout the entire extension of said piece, have a suitable number, shape and size to receive an upper portion of each of the cells (3), in such a way that they surround each cell (3) exposing and insulating the positive and negative contacts from each other of the same necessary for the electrical connection.
De preferencia, las celdas (3) son cilindricas y los alojamientos (7) de la pieza de fijación superior (1 1 ) son circulares y de diámetro acorde al diámetro de dichas celdas (3) cilindricas. Preferably, the cells (3) are cylindrical and the housings (7) of the upper fixing part (1 1 ) are circular and with a diameter according to the diameter of said cylindrical cells (3).
Además, preferentemente, cada alojamiento (7) circular de la pieza de fijación superior (1 1 ) presenta un orificio central (71 ), en coincidencia con el tetón (31 ) de la base superior de las celdas (3), que constituye el polo positivo o ánodo de las mismas, y un orificio lateral (72) que deja a la vista al menos una porción del borde peñmetral (32) de cada celda (3) y que constituye el polo negativo o cátodo. En el detalle de la figura 6 se pueden observar claramente dichos orificios central (71 ) y lateral (72) de los alojamientos (7) de la pieza de fijación superior (1 1 ), mientras que en la figura 3 se observan el tetón (31 ) y el borde peñmetral (32) de cada una de las celdas (3). In addition, preferably, each circular housing (7) of the upper fixing piece (11) has a central hole (71), coinciding with the lug (31) of the upper base of the cells (3), which constitutes the positive pole or anode thereof, and a lateral hole (72) that exposes at least a portion of the perimeter edge (32) of each cell (3) and which constitutes the negative pole or cathode. In the detail of Figure 6, said central (71) and lateral (72) holes of the housings (7) of the upper fixing piece (1 1 ) can be clearly observed, while in Figure 3 the lug ( 31) and the perimeter edge (32) of each of the cells (3).
En cualquier caso, preferentemente, la pieza de sujeción superior (1 1 ) de la carcasa (1 ) presenta además unos conos (8) centradores que emergen sobresaliendo alrededor de los alojamientos (7) a modo de dedos guía con la finalidad de ayudar al centrado del conjunto de todas las celdas (3) de la batería (2). In any case, preferably, the upper fastening piece (1 1 ) of the casing (1) also has some centering cones (8) that emerge protruding around the housings (7) as guide fingers in order to help the centering of all the cells (3) of the battery (2).
En el modo de realización preferido, dichos conos (8) cuentan con un vértice redondeado y una inclinación de su superficie cónica de unos 15Q respecto de su base, para favorecer dicha función de centrado. En la figura 6 se aprecia dicha configuración de tales conos (8). In the preferred embodiment, said cones (8) have a rounded vertex and an inclination of their conical surface of about 15 Q with respect to their base, to favor said centering function. Figure 6 shows said configuration of such cones (8).
Por otra parte, en una realización opcional de la invención, la base inferior (101 ) de la caja (10) metálica de la carcasa (1 ), como muestra la figura 1 , presenta internamente una pluralidad de hendiduras (4) idénticas, de preferencia obtenidas por mecanizado mediante fresado en el material que conforma dicha base, que se reparten en toda la extensión de su superficie y que poseen un número, forma y tamaño aptos para recibir una porción inferior de cada una de las celdas (3), tal que cada una de las celdas (3) de la batería queda a su vez sujeta en una de las hendiduras (4) y separadas las unas de las otras con una separación regular entre ellas. On the other hand, in an optional embodiment of the invention, the lower base (101) of the metal box (10) of the casing (1), as shown in Figure 1, internally presents a plurality of identical grooves (4), of preference obtained by machining by milling in the material that makes up said base, which are distributed over the entire extension of its surface and which have a suitable number, shape and size to receive a lower portion of each of the cells (3), such that each of the cells (3) of the battery are in turn held in one of the slots (4) and separated from each other with a regular separation between them.
Preferentemente, como se ha señalado anteriormente, la carcasa (1 ) está destinada a una batería de celdas (3) cilindricas, por lo que las hendiduras (4) de la superficie interna de la base (101 ) de la caja que conforma la carcasa también son de configuración circular y diámetro acorde al diámetro de las celdas (3). En un ejemplo de realización, la batería (2) incluye hasta 200 celdas (3). Preferably, as previously indicated, the casing (1) is intended for a cylindrical cell battery (3), so that the grooves (4) on the internal surface of the base (101) of the box that make up the casing they are also circular in shape and with a diameter according to the diameter of the cells (3). In an embodiment example, the battery (2) includes up to 200 cells (3).
Además, de preferencia, cada una de las celdas (3) de la batería (2) se encaja en cada una de las citadas hendiduras (4) de la caja (10) de la carcasa (1 ) mediante la inclusión de una pieza centradora (5). In addition, preferably, each of the cells (3) of the battery (2) fits into each of the aforementioned grooves (4) of the box (10) of the casing (1) by including a centering piece. (5).
Dicha pieza centradora (5), preferentemente consistente en una pieza de material plástico, como se observa en las figuras 2 y 3, de preferencia está conformada por un cuerpo en forma de cazoleta con una base centralmente dotado de un orificio (51 ), que deja accesible la base de la celda (3), y una pared peñmetral dividida en diversos tramos (52) por unas ranuras (53) abiertas hasta el extremo, tal que la dotan de cierta flexibilidad, permitiendo conseguir un mejorado ajuste de cada celda (3) en la correspondiente hendidura (4) de la caja (10) de la carcasa (1 ). Said centering piece (5), preferably consisting of a piece of plastic material, as seen in figures 2 and 3, is preferably made up of a bowl-shaped body with a base centrally equipped with a hole (51), which It leaves the base of the cell (3) accessible, and a perimeter wall divided into various sections (52) by slots (53) open to the end, such that they give it some flexibility, allowing for a better adjustment of each cell ( 3) in the corresponding slot (4) of the box (10) of the casing (1).
Por último, cabe señalar que, opcionalmente, entre la base inferior de las celdas (3) y el alojamiento definido por las hendiduras (4) de la superficie interior de la base (101 ) de la caja (10) de la carcasa (1 ), tanto si se incluye la pieza centradora (5) como si no, está prevista la incorporación de un pegamento térmico (6) para asegurar una mejor fijación de las celdas (3), el cual es aislante eléctrico y conductor térmico, para favorecer la evacuación del calor generado por las celdas (3) hacia la base (101 ) de la caja (10). Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la presente invención, así como la manera de ponerla en práctica, no se considera necesario hacer más extensa su explicación para que cualquier experto en la materia comprenda su alcance y las ventajas que de ella se derivan. Finally, it should be noted that, optionally, between the lower base of the cells (3) and the housing defined by the grooves (4) of the inner surface of the base (101) of the box (10) of the casing (1 ), whether the centering piece (5) is included or not, the incorporation of a thermal glue (6) is planned to ensure a better fixation of the cells (3), which is electrical insulator and thermal conductor, to favor the evacuation of the heat generated by the cells (3) towards the base (101) of the box (10). Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any expert in the field understands its scope and the advantages derived from it.
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