WO2024124774A1 - Energy storage container and energy storage system - Google Patents

Abstract

An energy storage container and an energy storage system. The energy storage container comprises: a first container body (100); a second container body (200), which is provided on an outer wall of the first container body; an electrical device, which is arranged in the first container body; and a firefighting assembly (300), which comprises a fire detection sensor, a fire extinguisher (301), an alarm (302) and a controller (303), wherein the fire detection sensor is arranged in the first container body; the fire extinguisher, the alarm and the controller are arranged in the second container body; and the fire detection sensor, the fire extinguisher and the alarm are all electrically connected to the controller. When a fire occurs in the electrical device in the first container body, side walls of the first container body and side walls of the second container body can protect the fire extinguisher, the alarm and the controller, such that the possibility of the fire hitting the fire extinguisher, the alarm and the controller is reduced, thereby prolonging the time for the alarm to continuously send out an alarm signal, procuring time for the controller to control the fire extinguisher to be turned on, procuring more time for controlling and putting out the fire, and thus improving the safety of the energy storage container.

Description

Energy storage container and energy storage system

This application claims priority to the following Chinese patent applications, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

Application number: 202223324191.6

Application date: December 12, 2022

Invention name: Energy storage container and energy storage system

Technical Field

The present application relates to the technical field of energy storage containers, and in particular to an energy storage container and an energy storage system.

Background technique

Existing energy storage containers usually place fire-fighting devices and batteries in the same box, which makes it impossible to isolate fire-fighting devices and electrical equipment. When a fire occurs in the battery inside the box, the fire-fighting devices cannot be effectively protected and are in danger of being corroded by the fire and unable to continue to send alarm signals and control fire-fighting actions, which reduces the safety of the energy storage container.

Therefore, how to improve the safety of energy storage containers is a technical problem that technical personnel in this field currently need to solve.

Application Contents

In view of this, an object of the present application is to provide an energy storage container to improve the safety of the energy storage container.

In order to achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solutions:

An energy storage container, comprising:

The first box;

A second box body, arranged on the outer wall of the first box body;

an electrical device, disposed in the first box; and

A fire fighting component, the fire fighting component includes a fire detection sensor, a fire extinguisher, an alarm and a controller, the fire detection sensor is arranged in the first box, the fire extinguisher, the alarm and the controller are arranged in the second box, and the fire sensor, the fire extinguisher and the alarm are all electrically connected to the controller.

Optionally, in the above energy storage container, the first box body is installed on a foundation, and the second box body is suspended on a side wall of the first box body.

Optionally, in the above energy storage container, the bottom surface height of the second box body is greater than the bottom surface height of the first box body, and the top surface height of the second box body does not exceed the top surface height of the first box body.

Optionally, in the above energy storage container, the first box body is installed on a foundation, the second box body is a floor-standing box body, and the second box body is connected to a side wall of the first box body.

Optionally, in the above energy storage container, the bottom surface of the second box body is flush with the bottom surface of the first box body, and the height of the top surface of the second box body does not exceed the height of the top surface of the first box body.

Optionally, in the above energy storage container, the second box body is arranged on the first box body by bolt connection, clamping or welding.

Optionally, in the above energy storage container, the second box body is provided with a first wire passing hole and a second wire passing hole;

One of the first wire-through hole and the second wire-through hole allows the wire harness connecting the fire detection sensor and the controller to pass through, and the other is used to allow the fire-extinguishing pipeline connecting the fire extinguisher and the first box to pass through.

Optionally, in the above energy storage container, the fire extinguisher is provided with a solenoid valve for controlling the opening of the fire extinguisher, and the solenoid valve is electrically connected to the controller.

Optionally, in the above energy storage container, the fire-fighting assembly further includes a manual switch disposed on the second box body, and the manual switch is electrically connected to the controller.

An energy storage system comprises the energy storage container as described above.

When using the energy storage container provided by the present application, the electrical equipment is arranged in the first box body, and the fire sensor of the fire protection component is arranged in the first box body, so as to monitor the fire signal through the fire detection sensor. When the fire detection sensor detects the fire signal, the detected fire signal is converted into an electrical signal and transmitted to the controller. The controller controls the alarm device electrically connected to it to send out an alarm signal, and controls the alarm device electrically connected to it to send out an alarm signal. The electrically connected fire extinguisher is turned on to extinguish the fire of the electrical equipment in the first box body; since the electrical equipment provided in the present application is arranged in the first box body, the fire extinguisher, the alarm and the controller are independently arranged in the second box body, thereby achieving isolation of the fire extinguisher, the alarm and the controller from the electrical equipment. Therefore, when a fire occurs in the electrical equipment in the first box body, the side walls of the first box body and the side walls of the second box body can protect the fire extinguisher, the alarm and the controller, reduce the invasion of the fire on the fire extinguisher, the alarm and the controller, extend the time that the alarm continues to send an alarm signal, win time for the controller to control the fire extinguisher to open, and gain more time for controlling and extinguishing the fire, thereby improving the safety of the energy storage container.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of an energy storage container provided in an embodiment of the present application;

FIG2 is a schematic diagram of a structure of transporting an energy storage container by a high-low plate semi-trailer truck provided in an embodiment of the present application;

FIG3 is a schematic structural diagram of another energy storage container provided in an embodiment of the present application;

FIG4 is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of a fire protection component in a second box provided in an embodiment of the present application.

Among them, 100 is the first box body, 200 is the second box body, 201 is the first wire hole, 202 is the second wire hole, 300 is the fire protection component, 301 is the fire extinguisher, 302 is the alarm, 303 is the controller, and 304 is the manual switch.

Detailed ways

In view of this, the core of this application is to provide an energy storage container to improve the energy storage container safety.

The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 , an embodiment of the present application discloses an energy storage container, including a first box body 100 , a second box body 200 , electrical equipment, and a fire protection component 300 .

Among them, the electrical equipment is arranged in the first box body 100; the fire protection component 300 includes a fire detection sensor, a fire extinguisher 301, an alarm 302 and a controller 303, the fire detection sensor is arranged in the first box body 100, the fire extinguisher 301, the alarm 302 and the controller 303 are arranged in the second box body 200, and the fire sensor, the fire extinguisher 301 and the alarm 302 are all electrically connected to the controller 303.

When using the energy storage container provided by the present application, the electrical equipment is arranged in the first box body 100, and the fire sensor of the fire protection component 300 is arranged in the first box body 100, so as to monitor the fire signal through the fire detection sensor. When the fire detection sensor detects the fire signal, the detected fire signal is converted into an electrical signal and transmitted to the controller 303. The controller 303 controls the alarm 302 electrically connected thereto to send an alarm signal, and controls the fire extinguisher 301 electrically connected thereto to be turned on, so as to extinguish the fire of the electrical equipment in the first box body 100. Since the electrical equipment provided by the present application is arranged in the first box body 100, the fire extinguisher 301, the alarm 302 and the controller 303 are all independently arranged in the second box body 200, so that the fire extinguisher 301, the alarm 302 and the controller 303 are realized. 2 and the controller 303 are isolated from the electrical equipment. Therefore, when a fire occurs in the electrical equipment in the first box body 100, the side walls of the first box body 100 and the side walls of the second box body 200 can protect the fire extinguisher 301, the alarm 302 and the controller 303, reduce the invasion of the fire on the fire extinguisher 301, the alarm 302 and the controller 303, extend the time for the alarm 302 to continue to send out the alarm signal, gain time for the controller 303 to control the fire extinguisher 301 to open, and gain more time for controlling and extinguishing the fire, thereby improving the safety of the energy storage container; and, based on the fire extinguisher 301, the alarm 302 and the controller 303 are arranged in the second box body 200, a modular fire-fighting component 300 is formed, which is convenient for the installation of the fire-fighting component 300.

It should be understood that the above electrical equipment includes energy storage batteries, battery distribution devices, power conversion devices, energy storage converters and other devices. In practical applications, the types of electrical equipment can be adaptively adjusted according to actual needs. Any type and quantity that can meet the use requirements shall fall within the protection scope of this application.

In addition, the above-mentioned second box body 200 can be a box body located inside the first box body 100, or a box body arranged outside the first box body 100. Moreover, when the second box body 200 is arranged outside the first box body 100, the second box body 200 and the first box body 100 can be a split structure or an integrated structure connected together. As long as the setting method can meet the use requirements, it belongs to the protection scope of this application.

Optionally, in a specific embodiment of the present application, the second box body 200 is directly disposed on the outer wall of the first box body 100 to directly utilize the existing first box body 100. There is no need to adjust the structure of the existing first box body 100 and the layout of electrical equipment in the first box body 100. It is suitable for first boxes 100 of various sizes, has good versatility, can respond to market demands more quickly, and make differentiated fire protection plans for different consumer groups.

It should be noted that when the above-mentioned second box body 200 is arranged on the outer wall of the first box body 100, it can be directly hung on the outer wall of the first box body 100, or a floor-standing structure can be adopted. In specific applications, it can be adaptively adjusted according to the actual application scenario. As long as the structural form can meet the use requirements, it belongs to the protection scope of this application.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in a specific embodiment of the present application, the first box body 100 is installed on the foundation, and the second box body 200 is suspended and installed on the side wall of the first box body 100, so that when the energy storage container is transported by a high-low plate semi-trailer truck, the second box body 200 can be located on the high plate of the truck facing the cab, thereby improving the space utilization of the cargo box.

Furthermore, the second box body 200 is hung and installed on the side wall of the first box body 100, so that the bottom height of the second box body 200 is greater than the bottom height of the first box body 100, and the top height of the second box body 200 does not exceed the top height of the first box body 100, so as to reduce the waste of longitudinal space in the cargo box when transported by a truck.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned "bottom surface height" refers to the distance from the bottom surface of the box to the supporting surface or installation surface of the box. Similarly, the above-mentioned "top surface height" refers to the distance from the top surface of the box to the supporting surface or installation surface of the box.

It should be understood that the second box 200 can be hung and installed at any position on the side wall of the first box 100, and any installation position that can meet the use requirements belongs to the protection scope of this application; preferably, after the second box 200 is hung and installed on the side wall of the first box 100, the bottom surface of the second box 200 is higher than The bottom surface of the first box body 100 and the top surface of the second box body 200 are flush with the top surface of the first box body 100 .

Furthermore, when the second box 200 is suspended on the side wall of the first box 100 , a strength support structure for supporting the bottom of the second box 200 is provided on the side wall of the first box 100 to improve the connection stability of the second box 200 on the first box 100 .

The strength support structure may be a reinforcing rib or a bracket, etc. As long as the structure can meet the mechanical performance requirements for supporting the second box body 200, it belongs to the protection scope of this application.

In another specific embodiment of the present application, the first box body 100 is installed on the foundation, the second box body 200 is a floor-standing box body, and the second box body 200 is connected to the side wall of the first box body 100 to support the second box body 200 through the ground, avoiding the need to set up an additional strength support structure, reducing the number of parts and components, and reducing costs.

Furthermore, when the second box body 200 is a floor-standing box body, the bottom surface of the second box body 200 is flush with the bottom surface of the first box body 100, and the top surface height of the second box body 200 does not exceed the top surface height of the first box body 100, so as to reduce the waste of the second box body 200 and the first box body 100 in the longitudinal space of the cargo box when the energy storage container is transported by a truck, thereby improving the utilization rate of the longitudinal space of the cargo box.

In addition, the first box body 100 and the second box body 200 can be arranged on the first box body 100 by bolt connection, clamping or welding. As long as the connection method can meet the connection requirements, it belongs to the protection scope of this application.

As shown in FIG4 , a first wire passing hole 201 and a second wire passing hole 202 are provided on the second box body 200; one of the first wire passing hole 201 and the second wire passing hole 202 allows the wire harness connecting the fire detection sensor and the controller 303 to pass through to achieve electrical connection between the fire detection sensor and the controller 303, and the other is used to allow the fire extinguishing pipeline connecting the fire extinguisher 301 and the first box body 100 to pass through, so that when a fire occurs, the fire extinguisher 301 can spray the fire extinguishing agent into the first box body 100 through the fire extinguishing pipeline.

It should be understood that the fire detection sensor mentioned above may be a smoke sensor, a temperature sensor, a light sensor, etc. As long as the sensor can collect fire signals, it falls within the protection scope of this application.

In addition, the fire extinguisher 301 is provided with a solenoid valve for controlling the opening of the fire extinguisher 301, and the solenoid valve is electrically connected to the controller 303, so that after the fire detection sensor detects a fire signal and converts the fire signal into an electrical signal and transmits it to the controller 303, the controller 303 controls the solenoid valve electrically connected thereto to open, so that the fire extinguisher 301 is connected to the first box 100 through the fire extinguishing pipeline, and the fire extinguisher 301 is energized to the first box 100. Spray fire extinguishing agent inside.

The fire-fighting assembly 300 provided in the present application also includes a manual switch 304 arranged on the second box body 200. The manual switch 304 is electrically connected to the controller 303 so that when no fire occurs but the controller 303 mistakenly determines that a fire occurs and triggers the alarm 302 to send an alarm signal, the on-site staff can automatically stop the alarm 302 through the manual switch 304, and at the same time, make the controller 303 control the fire extinguisher 301 not to perform the fire-fighting action.

In addition, the present application also discloses an energy storage system, including an energy storage container as described in any one of the above items, and thus has all the technical effects of the above energy storage containers, which will not be described in detail herein.

The terms "first" and "second" and the like in the specification and claims of this application and the above drawings are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product or device including a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may include steps or units that are not listed.

The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use the present application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but will conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims (10)

An energy storage container, characterized by comprising: The first box; A second box body, arranged on the outer wall of the first box body; an electrical device, disposed in the first box; and A fire fighting component, the fire fighting component includes a fire detection sensor, a fire extinguisher, an alarm and a controller, the fire detection sensor is arranged in the first box, the fire extinguisher, the alarm and the controller are arranged in the second box, and the fire sensor, the fire extinguisher and the alarm are all electrically connected to the controller. The energy storage container according to claim 1 is characterized in that the first box body is installed on a foundation, and the second box body is suspended on a side wall of the first box body. The energy storage container according to claim 1 is characterized in that the bottom height of the second box body is greater than the bottom height of the first box body, and the top height of the second box body does not exceed the top height of the first box body. The energy storage container according to claim 1 is characterized in that the first box body is installed on a foundation, the second box body is a floor-standing box body, and the second box body is connected to a side wall of the first box body. The energy storage container according to claim 4 is characterized in that the bottom surface of the second box body is flush with the bottom surface of the first box body, and the top surface height of the second box body does not exceed the top surface height of the first box body. The energy storage container according to claim 1 is characterized in that the second box body is arranged on the first box body by bolt connection, clamping or welding. The energy storage container according to claim 1 is characterized in that the second box body is provided with a first wire passing hole and a second wire passing hole; One of the first wire-through hole and the second wire-through hole allows the wire harness connecting the fire detection sensor and the controller to pass through, and the other is used to allow the fire-extinguishing pipeline connecting the fire extinguisher and the first box to pass through. The energy storage container according to claim 1 is characterized in that the fire extinguisher is provided with A solenoid valve is provided for controlling the opening of the fire extinguisher, and the solenoid valve is electrically connected to the controller. The energy storage container according to claim 1 is characterized in that the fire protection assembly also includes a manual switch arranged on the second box body, and the manual switch is electrically connected to the controller. An energy storage system, characterized in that it comprises the energy storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 9.