GB2061599A - Battery housing - Google Patents
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- GB2061599A GB2061599A GB7937238A GB7937238A GB2061599A GB 2061599 A GB2061599 A GB 2061599A GB 7937238 A GB7937238 A GB 7937238A GB 7937238 A GB7937238 A GB 7937238A GB 2061599 A GB2061599 A GB 2061599A
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- housing
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- 235000000396 iron Nutrition 0.000 claims abstract description 15
- 210000004027 cell Anatomy 0.000 claims description 35
- 239000007789 gas Substances 0.000 claims description 17
- 210000000352 storage cell Anatomy 0.000 claims description 12
- 229920001084 poly(chloroprene) Polymers 0.000 claims description 8
- UFHFLCQGNIYNRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N Hydrogen Chemical compound [H][H] UFHFLCQGNIYNRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 6
- 239000001257 hydrogen Substances 0.000 claims description 6
- 229910052739 hydrogen Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 6
- 231100001261 hazardous Toxicity 0.000 claims description 4
- 230000000630 rising effect Effects 0.000 claims description 4
- 241001125877 Gobio gobio Species 0.000 claims description 2
- QAOWNCQODCNURD-UHFFFAOYSA-N Sulfuric acid Chemical group OS(O)(=O)=O QAOWNCQODCNURD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000002253 acid Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000012895 dilution Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000010790 dilution Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000003792 electrolyte Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000012856 packing Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 229920003023 plastic Polymers 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 230000001737 promoting effect Effects 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000000243 solution Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 235000011149 sulphuric acid Nutrition 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000001117 sulphuric acid Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000001816 cooling Methods 0.000 abstract 1
Classifications
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
- H01M10/00—Secondary cells; Manufacture thereof
- H01M10/60—Heating or cooling; Temperature control
- H01M10/65—Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells
- H01M10/656—Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by the type of heat-exchange fluid
- H01M10/6561—Gases
- H01M10/6566—Means within the gas flow to guide the flow around one or more cells, e.g. manifolds, baffles or other barriers
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
- H01M50/00—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the non-active parts of electrochemical cells other than fuel cells, e.g. hybrid cells
- H01M50/20—Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
- H01M50/271—Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
- H01M10/00—Secondary cells; Manufacture thereof
- H01M10/60—Heating or cooling; Temperature control
- H01M10/61—Types of temperature control
- H01M10/613—Cooling or keeping cold
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
- H01M10/00—Secondary cells; Manufacture thereof
- H01M10/60—Heating or cooling; Temperature control
- H01M10/65—Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells
- H01M10/656—Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by the type of heat-exchange fluid
- H01M10/6561—Gases
- H01M10/6562—Gases with free flow by convection only
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
- Y02E60/00—Enabling technologies; Technologies with a potential or indirect contribution to GHG emissions mitigation
- Y02E60/10—Energy storage using batteries
Abstract
An electrical storage battery is disposed in a cell housing comprising a housing body 2 and V-shaped housing cover 3. Apertures 7 have shaped cowlings 10 and are formed in the body 2, apertures 21, 13 and 14 having cowlings 17, 18, 19 and 20 and are formed in the cover 3 and apertures are defined between angle irons forming the base of the housing on which the cells of the battery are supported. In operation, air flows in through the base apertures and apertures 7 and 21 and out through apertures 13 and 14 to dilute gas produced by the cells and promote cell cooling. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Battery housing
The present invention relates to an electrical storage cell for use in a hazardous area. Such cells must be capable of being normally charged and discharged whilst the concentration of hydrogen expelled from the battery housing must be maintained below a certain predetermined value. The gas produced in the cells during these normal operations must therefore be diluted if the gas concentration is not to rise to unacceptable levels. The dilution of hydrogen could be achieved by promoting convection using a fan but such solutions may themselves cause further problems since in hazardous areas flame proofing of the additional equipment would undoubtedly be necessary.
According to the present invention, there is provided an electrical storage cell disposed in a cell housing the cell housing comprising a cover and being formed with at least two apertures through which air may be respectively inducted and expelled by the action of the gas produced by the cell during its operation.
A preferred embodiment of the invention may comprise any one or more of the following advantageous features:~
(a) The housing cover is V shaped in section,
(b) The apertures in the housing are provided with cowlings,
(c) One of the apertures is provided in the housing cover,
(d) The housing cover is hinged to the remainder of the housing and apertures are defined between the cover and the remainder of the housing for the ingress of air,
(e) The housing base is provided with feet so that when stood on a working surface the body of the housing is displaced from the surface,
(f) The housing base is constituted by pairs of angled irons with the individual irons of each pair displaced from one another to define vents for the ingress of air.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, one embodiment thereof will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which,
Figure 1 is a section through a twelve cell battery taken along the line A-A of Fig. 2, and
Figure 2 is a side elevational view of the battery of Fig. 1.
Referring to the drawings, the battery comprises twelve cells 1 arranged in four rows of three cells each. One such row is shown in
Fig. 1. The cells are contained within a battery housing comprising a battery housing body 2 and a battery housing cover 3. The cells are supported on angle irons 4. These angle irons constitute the base of the housing and are arranged in pairs with the members of each pair displaced from each other. The spaces between these angle irons provide vents for the access of air from outside the housing. The body 2 is provided with feet 5 so that the body 2 is displaced from the surface on which it stands in operation to allow an air flow therearound. The angle irons 4 4 are lined with a 3mm thick layer of neoprene and the remainder of the body 2 is lined with a 3mm neoprene layer bonded to the metal and 3mm Darbic bonded to the neoprene.The inside of the cover 3 is also lined with neoprene at the points referenced
N. Brackets 6 are also attached to the body 2.
Extending lengthwise along both sides of the body 2 just above the position where the brackets 6 are fixed are vents 7. The position of these vents 7 is such that they enter the body 2 just above the terminals 8 of the cells 1. These terminals 8 are provided with insulated terminal covers 9. Each vent 7 is provided with a cowling 10 extending at an angle downwards from a point just above the corresponding vent. The cells are packed in the housing with corrugated packing of synthetic plastics material (not shown) with the corrugations running vertically. Thus channels are formed for the air which in use will be drawn in through the vents in the housing base.
The cover 3 is connected by hinges to the body 2. Each hinge comprises a bracket 11 bolted to the cover 3 and a gudgeon pin 12 bolted to the body 2. As can be seen from
Fig. 1, the cover is of shallow V-shaped crosssection. The sides of the 'V' are apertured to provide vents 13 and 14. The edges of the V are supported by upstanding portions 15 and 16 and are surrounded by encompassing cowlings 17 and 18. Cowlings 19 and 20 are also disposed on and externally of the cover 3. The lower edges of the cowlings 17 and 18 define further vents referenced 21 through which further air from outside the housing may be inducted.
When the battery is being used, the gas from it produces a rising airstream indicated by the full line arrows. In this embodiment the cells are lead-acid cells, the electrolyte is sulphuric acid and the gas is hydrogen. This rising airstream causes air to be inducted into the space above the cells 1 through the vents 7 7 and 21 and those vents in the base of the housing. This inducted airstream is shown by the dashed arrows and dilutes the gas being produced by the cells. The inducted air and gas then leaves via the vents 13 and 14 and round the edges of the V carrying the heat from the battery with it. These exiting air and gas streams are indicated by dash-dotted arrows.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.
Claims (8)
1. An electrical storage cell disposed in a cell housing the cell housing comprising a cover and being formed with at least two apertures through which air may be respectively inducted and expelled by the action of the gas produced by the cell during its operation.
2. An electrical storage cell as claimed in
Claim 1, in which the housing cover is V shaped in section.
3. An electrical storage cell as claimed in
Claims 1 or 2, in which the apertures in the housing are provided with cowlings.
4. An electrical storage cell as claimed in
Claims 1, 2 or 3, in which one of the apertures is provided in the housing cover.
5. An electrical storage cell as claimed in
Claims 1, 2, 3 or 4 in which the housing cover is hinged to the remainder of the housing and apertures are defined between the cover and the remainder of the housing for the ingress of air.
6. An electrical storage cell as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the housing base is provided with feet so that when stood on a working surface the body of the housing is displaced from the surface.
7. An electrical storage cell as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the housing base is constituted by pairs of angled irons with the individual irons of each pair displaced from one another to define vents for the ingress of air.
8. An electrical storage cell substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB7937238A GB2061599B (en) | 1979-10-26 | 1979-10-26 | Battery housing |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB7937238A GB2061599B (en) | 1979-10-26 | 1979-10-26 | Battery housing |
Publications (2)
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| GB2061599A true GB2061599A (en) | 1981-05-13 |
| GB2061599B GB2061599B (en) | 1983-10-19 |
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| GB7937238A Expired GB2061599B (en) | 1979-10-26 | 1979-10-26 | Battery housing |
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Cited By (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE3225767A1 (en) * | 1982-07-09 | 1984-01-12 | CEAG Licht- und Stromversorgungstechnik GmbH, 6800 Mannheim | Housing for holding rechargeable batteries |
| EP0771037A1 (en) * | 1995-10-24 | 1997-05-02 | Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. | Storage battery with ventilation and cooling system |
| US5697840A (en) * | 1995-12-11 | 1997-12-16 | Lucent Technologies Inc. | Electronic cabinet with vent |
| GB2336028A (en) * | 1998-04-02 | 1999-10-06 | Oldham Crompton Batteries Limi | Battery Container |
| EP2053686B1 (en) * | 2007-10-23 | 2016-03-16 | Ford Global Technologies, LLC | System for cooling a vehicle battery and method of installing same |
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| USD745147S1 (en) * | 2008-04-19 | 2015-12-08 | Corbett Lair, Inc. | Double band nasal dilator |
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- 1979-10-26 GB GB7937238A patent/GB2061599B/en not_active Expired
Cited By (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE3225767A1 (en) * | 1982-07-09 | 1984-01-12 | CEAG Licht- und Stromversorgungstechnik GmbH, 6800 Mannheim | Housing for holding rechargeable batteries |
| EP0771037A1 (en) * | 1995-10-24 | 1997-05-02 | Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. | Storage battery with ventilation and cooling system |
| US5800942A (en) * | 1995-10-24 | 1998-09-01 | Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. | Storage battery with ventilation system |
| US5697840A (en) * | 1995-12-11 | 1997-12-16 | Lucent Technologies Inc. | Electronic cabinet with vent |
| GB2336028A (en) * | 1998-04-02 | 1999-10-06 | Oldham Crompton Batteries Limi | Battery Container |
| GB2336028B (en) * | 1998-04-02 | 2000-07-12 | Oldham Crompton Batteries Limi | Battery container |
| US6197447B1 (en) | 1998-04-02 | 2001-03-06 | Oldham Crompton Batteries Limited | Battery container |
| EP2053686B1 (en) * | 2007-10-23 | 2016-03-16 | Ford Global Technologies, LLC | System for cooling a vehicle battery and method of installing same |
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| GB2061599B (en) | 1983-10-19 |
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| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |