KR101211666B1 - Modules using electrochemical energy storage device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A module using an electrochemical energy storage is provided to improve work productivity by simplifying the electrical connection and physical connection between unit elements included in an energy storage module. CONSTITUTION: An energy storage module(100) includes a first unit element(10a), a second unit element(10b), and an exterior case(80). A combination part of the first unit element is slidably combined with an insertion part of the second unit element. The first and second unit elements are electrically connected in serial by combining the combination part of the first unit element and the insertion part of the second unit element. The exterior case is electrically connected through the first and second unit elements. An insertion part of the first unit element and a combination part of the second unit element are electrically connected to external connection terminals(84,88) formed on the exterior case, respectively.

Description

Module using electrochemical energy storage device

The present invention relates to a module using an electrochemical energy storage device, and more particularly, a plurality of electrochemical energy storage devices are connected to each other to simplify assembly and to maintain the manufactured module. The present invention relates to a module using an electrochemical energy storage device that can easily perform maintenance work and protect a plurality of modular electrochemical energy storage devices from an external environment.

Typically, a battery and a capacitor are representative of a device for storing electrochemical energy (hereinafter, referred to as an 'electrochemical energy storage device'), and a capacitor is an energy storage for obtaining an electric capacity. In addition to secondary batteries, it is used as a means of storing electrochemical energy.

Capacitors have specifications such as capacity, withstand voltage, frequency characteristics, leakage current, and internal resistance depending on the material of the dielectric used to increase their capacity. Double Layer Capacitor (EDLC) and Lithium Ion Capacitor (LIC).

In addition, capacitors are used in a variety of applications, ranging from small-capacitor capacitors used in ultra-light-weight compact chips to medium and large-capacitor capacitors used in power systems, depending on their capacity and use.

Recently, medium and large capacity capacitors are diversifying according to specifications due to high capacity and high output, and super capacitor, a kind of electric double layer capacitor, has electrochemical energy having intermediate characteristics between an electrolytic capacitor and a secondary battery. As a storage device, it is a next-generation energy storage device that can be used and replaced with a secondary battery due to its high efficiency and semi-permanent life characteristics.

Supercapacitors have the advantages of very long charge / discharge life, high charge / discharge efficiency, excellent performance deviation against temperature change, relatively small resistance and fast charging compared to secondary batteries. Applications are expanding to industrial power supplies such as solar power supplies and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).

In addition, supercapacitors can be divided into electric double layer capacitors and pseudo capacitors according to energy storage mechanisms.

Pseudocapacitors utilize a phenomenon in which charges are stored in electrodes on or near the electrode surface by an oxidation-reduction reaction.However, in an electric double layer capacitor, ions are electrostatically induced to form an electric double layer at the electrode and electrolyte interface, thereby preventing charge. The phenomenon which accumulates is used.

On the other hand, since the equipment using such a super capacitor as an industrial power supply requires a high voltage of several tens to thousands of volts, a module in which a plurality of supervolts, which are several volts, are connected in series with each other (hereinafter referred to as an 'energy storage module'). Will be used. The energy storage module includes a plurality of super capacitors as unit elements. The electrical connection between the unit elements is made by electrical wiring.

As described above, the conventional energy storage module requires a manual operation such as wiring work using electrical wiring to connect a plurality of unit devices, and thus has a problem in that work productivity decreases.

In addition, the energy storage module further includes a fixing member capable of physically fixing the plurality of unit elements externally since only a plurality of unit elements are connected to each other by electrical wiring and not physically connected to each other among the plurality of unit elements. in need. For this reason, since a plurality of unit devices are physically connected and fixed to each other separately from the electric wiring work, there is a problem in that work productivity is reduced.

In addition, in the case of a unit device requiring repair or replacement among a plurality of unit devices, the energy storage module may separate only the corresponding unit device, but it is easy to separate the unit device only from the plurality of unit devices connected to each other by electrical wiring. As a result, maintenance work takes considerable time.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a module using an electrochemical energy storage device that can simplify assembly during module manufacture and easily perform maintenance work on the manufactured module.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a module using an electrochemical energy storage device that can improve work productivity by simplifying electrical connection and physical fixing between electrochemical energy storage devices as unit devices.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a module using an electrochemical energy storage device capable of protecting a plurality of modular electrochemical energy storage devices from an external environment.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a module using an electrochemical energy storage device capable of effectively cooling a plurality of modular electrochemical energy storage devices.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an energy storage module including a first electrochemical energy storage device, a second electrochemical energy storage device and an outer case. The first electrochemical energy storage device has a coupling portion formed in the form of an iron portion on the outer surface in a tubular shape. The second electrochemical energy storage device has a tubular shape in which an insertion portion is formed in a concave portion to correspond to the coupling portion of the first electrochemical energy storage device on an outer side thereof, and the first electrochemical energy storage portion is formed in the insertion portion. The coupling of the device is inserted and electrically connected. The outer case has a storage space with an open upper portion, and the first and second electrochemical energy storage devices are inserted into and connected to the storage space through the open upper portion.

In the energy storage module according to the present invention, each of the first and second electrochemical energy storage devices stores electrochemical energy, and includes a power storage device having a first electrode and a second electrode, and a power storage device. Tubular insulating case, the coupling portion formed in the form of iron on the outer surface of the case and the first terminal is connected to the first electrode of the power storage element, the coupling portion can be inserted into the outer surface of the case It may include an insertion portion formed in the shape of a concave portion and having a second terminal connected to the second electrode of the power storage element.

In the energy storage module according to the present invention, the outer case is a case body formed with the storage space is inserted and coupled to the first and second electrochemical energy storage device, the iron on the inner surface of the storage space of the case body; (I) a first external connection terminal formed in the shape of a part and inserted into the insertion part of the first electrochemical energy storage device and electrically connected to the inner surface of the storage space of the case body in the form of a yaw part; It may include a second external connection terminal is formed and the coupling portion of the second electrochemical energy storage device is inserted and electrically connected.

In the energy storage module according to the present invention, the outer case may further include a cooling member formed in the case body to cool the first and second electrochemical energy storage devices accommodated in the case body.

In the energy storage module according to the present invention, the first or second electrochemical energy storage device may further include a dummy coupling portion formed in the form of iron on the outer surface. In this case, the energy storage device module has a tubular shape in which a dummy insertion portion is formed in a concave portion to correspond to the dummy coupling portion on an outer side thereof, and the dummy coupling portion is inserted into and connected to the dummy insertion portion and inserted into the outer case. It may further comprise a third electrochemical energy storage device.

In the energy storage module according to the present invention, the first or second electrochemical energy storage device may further include a dummy insertion portion formed in the form of a recess on the outer surface. In addition, the third electrochemical energy storage device may further include a dummy coupling portion formed in the form of an iron portion on the outer surface. In this case, the dummy insertion portion and the dummy coupling portion which are not coupled may be inserted into and coupled to the dummy protrusion and the dummy groove formed on the inner side of the storage space of the outer case, respectively.

In the energy storage module according to the present invention, the first or second electrochemical energy storage device may further include a dummy insertion portion formed in the form of a recess on the outer surface. In addition, the energy storage device module has a tubular shape in which a dummy coupling portion is formed in an iron shape to correspond to the dummy insertion portion on an outer side thereof, and the dummy coupling portion is inserted into and connected to the dummy insertion portion and inserted into the outer case. It may further comprise a third electrochemical energy storage device.

In the energy storage module according to the present invention, the coupling portion coupled to the protrusion formed in the form of convex portion on the outer surface of the upper portion of the case, the first electrode of the power storage element is formed on the upper surface of the case and the coupling protrusion It may further include a first terminal.

In the energy storage module according to the present invention, the first terminal is connected to the first electrode of the power storage element, the first connection terminal formed on the upper surface of the case and the upper surface of the coupling protrusion, and the coupling protrusion of the It may further include a first connection terminal formed on the outer surface adjacent to the upper surface and electrically connected to the first connection terminal and electrically connected to the second terminal of the inserting portion into which the coupling portion is inserted.

In the energy storage module according to the present invention, the inserting portion is formed on the outer surface of the case in the shape of the recess along the longitudinal direction of the case, and the upper surface of the case is connected to the second electrode of the power storage element And the second terminal formed in the insertion groove.

In the energy storage device module according to the present invention, the second terminal is connected to the second electrode of the power storage element is formed on the upper surface of the case, the second connection terminal is formed so that the end is located at the boundary of the insertion groove And a second connection terminal formed on an inner surface of the insertion groove and electrically connected to the second connection terminal and electrically connected to the first connection terminal of the coupling portion inserted into the insertion portion.

In the energy storage module according to the present invention, the case may have one shape of a cross section in a circle, an ellipse, or a polygon.

In the energy storage module according to the present invention, at least one power storage device may be built in the case. In addition, the power storage device may be one of an electrolytic capacitor, a super capacitor, an electric double layer capacitor, and a lithium ion capacitor.

The electrochemical energy storage device as a unit device according to the present invention has a coupling portion in the form of an iron portion and an insertion portion in the form of a yaw portion which can be electrically and physically connected by inserting the coupling portion on an outer surface thereof. Therefore, the electrical and physical connection can be performed together by simply inserting the coupling portion of the second unit element into the insertion portion of the first unit element. This simplifies the electrical and physical connections between the unit elements constituting the energy storage module, thereby improving work productivity.

In addition, since the unit elements can be combined and separated in a sliding manner when the unit elements are combined or separated, maintenance work can be easily performed after fabricating the energy storage module. That is, the manufactured energy storage module can separate only the unit elements requiring maintenance in the opposite direction to the combined direction, so that maintenance work that can occur after the module can be easily performed.

In addition, since the modular unit elements are coupled to the case in a sliding manner, the modular unit elements can be protected from the external environment. In addition, since the unit elements can be coupled to and separated from the case by a slide method, only the unit elements requiring maintenance can be separated from the case, thereby easily performing maintenance work that may occur after the module is manufactured.

In addition, by forming a coolant circulation path through which the coolant can circulate into the outer wall or the inside of the case, it is possible to effectively cool the modular unit elements to reduce the life and performance degradation due to deterioration of the unit elements.

1 is a perspective view showing an electrochemical energy storage device which is a unit device for a module according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a plan view illustrating a unit device of FIG. 1.
3 is a view schematically illustrating the inside of a unit device of FIG. 1.
4 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which two unit devices of FIG. 1 are coupled to each other.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which two unit elements of FIG. 1 are combined.
6 is a perspective view illustrating an energy storage module using two unit devices of FIG. 5.
FIG. 7 is a plan view of FIG. 6.
8 and 9 are plan views illustrating an energy storage module according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
10 and 11 are plan views illustrating an energy storage module according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
12 and 13 are plan views illustrating an energy storage module according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a plan view illustrating an electrochemical energy storage device that is a unit device for a module according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
15 and 16 are plan views illustrating an energy storage module using the unit devices of FIG. 14.

In the following description, only parts necessary for understanding the operation according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described, it should be noted that the description of other parts will be omitted so as not to distract from the gist of the present invention.

Also, the terms and words used in the present specification and claims should not be construed to be limited to ordinary or dictionary meanings, and the inventor is not limited to the concept of terms in order to describe his invention in the best way. It should be construed in accordance with the meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention based on the principle that it can be properly defined. Therefore, the embodiments described in the present specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are merely one preferred embodiment of the present invention, and not all of the technical ideas of the present invention are described. Therefore, It is to be understood that equivalents and modifications are possible.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First Embodiment

1 is a perspective view showing an electrochemical energy storage device which is a unit device for a module according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating the electrochemical energy storage device of FIG. 1. 3 is a view schematically showing the interior of the electrochemical energy storage device of FIG. 1.

1 to 3, the electrochemical energy storage device 10 according to the first embodiment is a unit device used in an energy storage module, and includes a power storage device 20, a case 30, and a coupling part 50. ) And an insertion unit 60, and may further include a terminal plate 40. The electrical storage element 20 stores electrochemical energy and has a first electrode 21 and a second electrode 23. The case 30 is insulative and houses the power storage element 20 and has a tubular shape. The coupling part 50 is formed in the form of an iron part on the outer surface of the case 30 and has a first terminal 53 connected to the first electrode 21 of the power storage element 20. In addition, the inserting portion 60 is formed in the form of a yaw portion in which the coupling portion 50 can be inserted into the outer surface of the case 30, and is connected to the second electrode 23 of the power storage element 20. It has a second terminal 63.

The electrochemical energy storage device 10 according to the first embodiment will be described in detail as follows.

The electrical storage device 20 stores electrochemical energy, and converts electrical energy into chemical energy or chemical energy into electrical energy. The power storage device 20 may be applied without limitation as long as the device can store electrochemical energy for use as power in an automobile or the like. The power storage element 20 is an electrolytic capacitor having a capacitance of several tens to several hundred uF (microfarads), a super capacitor having a capacitance of several parats, an electric double layer capacitor having a capacitance of 100F or more, lithium Ion capacitors and the like.

The power storage device 20 may have a cylindrical shape or may have a prismatic shape such as a quadrangular pillar, a pentagonal pillar, and a hexagonal pillar. The hole formed in the vertical direction in the center of the power storage element 20 is a core space, and is a space required for manufacturing the power storage element 20. The first electrode 21 and the second electrode 23 are one of an anode or a cathode and have different polarities. Although not shown, the electrical storage element 20 includes a positive electrode portion having a positive electrode current collector, a negative electrode portion having a negative electrode current collector, a separator, and an electrolyte.

The case 30 has a power storage element 20 inserted through the opening. Since not only the power storage element 20 but also the gas generated in the power storage element 20 exist together inside the case 30, an insulating material having a light weight and low influence of corrosion due to gas may be used as the material of the case 30. Can be. For example, an epoxy-based plastic material may be used as the material of the case 30. The shape of the case 30 generally consists of a shape corresponding to the shape of the power storage element 20. For example, when the power storage device 20 is cylindrical, the case 30 may also be cylindrical, and when the power storage device 20 is a square shape such as a square pillar, the case 30 may also be square. Alternatively, the power storage device 20 may have a cylindrical shape, and the case 30 may have a square shape, or the case 30 may have a square shape, and the power storage device 20 may have a cylindrical shape. An example in which a cylinder is used as the case 30 according to the first embodiment is disclosed. In addition, the case 30 may include one or more power storage elements 20.

The terminal plate 40 is installed to seal the opening of the upper end of the case 30, and blocks the inside and the outside of the power storage element 20. An elastic rubber material may be used as the terminal plate 40. For example, an olefinic synthetic rubber such as ethylene propylene copolymer (EPT), ethylene propylene diene copolymer (EPDM), silicone rubber, fluorine rubber, or the like may be used.

The coupling part 50 is inserted into the inserting part 60 of the neighboring electrochemical energy storage device 10 when the energy storage module is manufactured using the plurality of electrochemical energy storage devices 10 to be electrically and physically connected. To be connected to. Coupling portion 50 is formed to protrude with respect to the outer surface of the case 30, it is formed corresponding to the shape of the inserting portion 60 so that it can be stably inserted into the inserting portion (60).

The coupling part 50 is composed of a coupling protrusion 51 and the first terminal 53. Coupling protrusion 51 is formed in the form of convex portion on the outer surface of the upper case (30). The first terminal 53 is connected to the first electrode 21 of the power storage element 20 and is formed on the upper surface of the case 30 and the coupling protrusion 51.

In this case, the coupling protrusion 51 is formed in a tubular shape so as to slide the coupling portion 50 into the insertion portion 60 of the other electrochemical energy storage device 10 according to the first embodiment. In the first embodiment, the coupling protrusion 51 has been described as an example in which the cross section is formed in a square, but is not limited thereto. For example, the coupling protrusion 51 may be formed to have a portion having a wider width than the width of the portion connected to the case 30. That is, the coupling protrusion 51 may be formed in a trapezoidal cross section or in an elliptic form. The reason for forming in this way is that the coupling portion 50 of the electrochemical energy storage device 10 moves from the top of the other electrochemical energy storage device 10 to the bottom to combine the other electrochemical energy storage device (10). In order to suppress the problem that the coupling part 50 is pulled out from the insertion part 60 even after the force is applied in the horizontal direction after being coupled to the insertion part 60.

The first terminal 53 may be composed of a first connection terminal 55 and a first connection terminal 57. The first connection terminal 55 is connected to the first electrode 21 of the power storage element 20 and is formed on the upper surface of the case 30 and the upper surface of the coupling protrusion 51. The first connection terminal 57 is formed on an outer surface adjacent to the upper surface of the coupling protrusion 51 to be electrically connected to the first connection terminal 55, and the insertion portion 60 into which the coupling portion 50 is inserted. Is electrically connected to the second terminal 63. In the first embodiment, although the first connection terminal 57 has been disclosed to be exposed to the outer surface of the engaging projection 51 corresponding to the outer surface of the case 30, it is connected to the outer surface of the case 30 It may be formed on the side.

On the other hand, the coupling part 50 is formed on the outer surface of the case 30 in the longitudinal direction of the case 30 at the upper end of the case 30 in which the terminal plate 40 is formed. In the first embodiment, although the coupling part 50 has been disclosed to have an example formed shorter than the length of the case 30, the coupling part 50 may be formed to correspond to the length of the case 30. The upper surface of the case 30 in which the first connection terminal 55 is formed includes the upper surface of the terminal plate 40.

In addition, when the inserting unit 60 manufactures the energy storage module using the plurality of electrochemical energy storage devices 10, the coupling part 50 of the neighboring electrochemical energy storage device 10 is inserted into the electrical and It's a physical connection.

The insertion part 60 includes an insertion groove 61 and a second terminal 63. Insertion groove 61 is formed in the form of a recess along the longitudinal direction of the case 30 on the outer surface of the case (30). The second terminal 63 is connected to the second electrode 23 of the power storage element 20 and is formed in the upper surface of the case 30 and the insertion groove 61.

Here, the insertion groove 61 is formed to correspond to the coupling protrusion 51 so that the coupling portion 50 of the other electrochemical energy storage device 10 according to the first embodiment may be coupled in a slide manner. In the first embodiment, since the engaging projection 51 is formed in a rectangular cross section, the insertion groove 61 has been described an example formed in a rectangular groove.

The second terminal 63 includes a second connecting terminal 65 and a second connecting terminal 67. The second connection terminal 65 is connected to the second electrode 23 of the power storage element 20, and is formed on the upper surface of the case 30, and the end thereof is formed at the boundary of the insertion groove 61. The second connection terminal 67 is formed on the inner side of the insertion groove 61 and electrically connected to the second connection terminal 65, and the first connection terminal of the coupling part 50 inserted into the insertion part 60. Is electrically connected to 57. In this case, the second connection terminal 67 is formed to face the first connection terminal 57 of the coupling part 50 to be coupled so that the first and second connection terminals 57 and 67 can be electrically connected stably. do.

On the other hand, the insertion unit 60 is formed on the outer surface of the case 30 in the longitudinal direction of the case 30 at the upper end of the case 30 in which the terminal plate 40 is formed. As will be described later, so that the plurality of electrochemical energy storage devices 10 can be coupled or separated in a slide manner through the inserting portion 60 and the coupling portion 50, the inserting portion 60 is formed in the length of the case 30. Correspondingly formed. That is, the insertion groove 61 of the insertion portion 60 is formed to penetrate through the upper surface and the lower surface portion of the case 30. The upper surface of the case 30 in which the second connection terminal 65 is formed includes the upper surface of the terminal plate 40.

In addition, the coupling part 50 and the insertion part 60 may be formed to face each other in the case 30. Therefore, when implemented as the energy storage module 100 using the electrochemical energy storage device 10 according to the first embodiment, as shown in Figure 4 and 5, it can be implemented in a form connected in series. In this case, although the coupling part 50 and the inserting part 60 are formed to face each other, the first embodiment is not limited thereto. For example, the coupling part 50 and the insertion part 60 may be formed to be offset from each other.

The energy storage module 100 using the electrochemical energy storage device according to the first embodiment as the unit elements 10a and 10b will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which two unit elements 10a and 10b of FIG. 1 are coupled to each other. FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which two unit elements 10a and 10b of FIG. 1 are combined. FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating an energy storage module 100 using two unit elements 10a and 10b of FIG. 5. And Fig. 7 is a plan view of Fig. Hereinafter, the electrochemical energy storage device used in the energy storage module 100 will be referred to as unit elements 10a and 10b.

The energy storage module 100 according to the first embodiment includes a first unit element 10a and a second unit element 10b exterior case 80. The coupling part 50 of the first unit element 10a is coupled to the insertion part 60 of the second unit element 10b in a slide manner. In the coupling method, the first unit element 10a is lowered on the insertion unit 60 of the second unit element 10b while the first unit element 10a is positioned above the second unit element 10b. The coupling units 50 of the first unit elements 10a are coupled to electrically connect the first and second unit elements 10a and 10b in series. The outer case 80 is electrically connected to the first and second unit elements 10a and 10b by being inserted. Herein, the energy storage module 100 includes an external connection terminal 84 having an insertion portion 60 of the first unit element 10a and a coupling portion 50 of the second unit element 10b provided in the exterior case 80. 88) are each electrically connected.

In addition, the first and second unit elements 10a and 10b are received and coupled to the exterior case 80 in a slide manner. In this case, the first and second unit elements 10a and 10b may be separately inserted and coupled to the exterior case 80, and the first and second unit elements 10a and 10b may be coupled to each other. 80) can be inserted into and combined. The exterior case 80 includes a case body 81, a first external connection terminal 88, and a second external connection terminal 84, and may further include a cooling member 85. The case body 81 is provided with a storage space 83 into which the first and second unit elements 10a and 10b are inserted and coupled. The first external connection terminal 88 is formed in the form of iron on the inner surface of the storage space 83 of the case body 81, and is inserted into the insertion portion 60 of the first unit element 10a. Electrically connected. In addition, the second external connection terminal 84 is formed in the form of a recess on the inner surface of the storage space 83 of the case body 81, and the coupling portion 50 of the second unit element 10b is inserted. Is electrically connected.

In this case, the case body 81 has an accommodation space 83 formed to correspond to the outer shapes of the first and second unit elements 10a and 10b that are accommodated therein. The storage space 83 is formed in the shape of a groove having an upper portion open so that the first and second unit elements 10a and 10b may be inserted into and coupled to the case body 81 in a slide manner. In the first embodiment, an example in which the case body 81 is formed in the form of a hexahedron has been disclosed. However, when the housing body 83 has the storage space 83, the external shape may be formed in various forms. As a material of the case body 81, a plastic material having insulation may be used.

The first external connection terminal 88 is a projection 86 formed in the form of a convex portion on the inner surface of the storage space 83 of the case body 81, and the second of the insertion portion 60 of the first unit element 10a. It includes a terminal formed on the portion of the male projection (86) facing the terminal (63). The protrusion 86 is formed in a tubular shape so as to be inserted into and coupled to the insertion portion 60 of the first unit element 10a.

The second external connection terminal 84 is formed in the groove 82 formed in the recessed portion on the inner surface of the storage space 83 of the case body 81, the coupling portion 50 of the second unit element 10b And a terminal formed in a portion of the groove 82 facing the first terminal 53. The groove 82 is formed in a tubular shape so that the coupling portion 50 of the second unit element 10b can be fitted and coupled thereto.

Here, the first and second external connection terminals 84 and 88 may be connected to a device requiring power to supply power.

The cooling member 85 is formed in the case body 81 to cool the first and second unit elements 10a and 10b stored in the case body 81. In the first embodiment, an example in which a coolant path through which a coolant circulates to the cooling member 85 is formed in the case body 81 is disclosed, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The refrigerant may be formed to be exposed to the inner wall of the storage space 83 of the case body 81. In addition, a plurality of through holes may be formed in the case body 81 so that the first and second unit elements 10a and 10b can be cooled by air cooling.

Meanwhile, in the first embodiment, an example of implementing the energy storage module 100 by combining two unit devices 10a and 10b is disclosed. However, the energy storage module may be implemented by combining two or more unit devices. Of course.

As described above, in the electrochemical energy storage device of the unit elements 10a and 10b according to the first embodiment, the coupling part 50 and the coupling part 50 are inserted into the outer side to be electrically and physically inserted. Since the insertion part 60 in the form of a yaw part that can be connected is formed, the coupling part 50 of the first unit element 10a is inserted into the insertion part 60 of the second unit element 10b. You can perform both electrical and physical connections together. As a result, work productivity may be improved by simplifying electrical connection and physical fixing between the unit elements 10a and 10b constituting the energy storage module 100.

In addition, the energy storage module 100 according to the first embodiment, when performing the maintenance work after manufacturing the module, only the unit elements (10a, 10b) that need maintenance in the opposite direction of the combined direction of the outer case ( 80, it can be easily carried out maintenance work that can occur after the module is manufactured.

Second Embodiment

On the other hand, the energy storage module 100 according to the first embodiment of the first and second unit elements (10a, 10b), both the coupling portion 50 and the insertion portion 60 is electrochemical formed on the same line facing each other An example of using an energy storage device has been disclosed, but is not limited thereto. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, an energy storage module (using an electrochemical energy storage device in which the coupling part 50 and the insertion part 60 are not formed in the same line) is used as the unit device 10c. 200).

8 and 9 are plan views illustrating an energy storage module 200 according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

8 and 9, the energy storage module 200 according to the second embodiment includes a first unit element 10a, a second unit element 10c, and an exterior case 80. In the first unit element 10a, the coupling part 50 and the insertion part 60 are formed on the same line. The second unit element 10c may be formed such that the coupling unit 50 and the insertion unit 60 are shifted from each other, for example, at a point that forms an angle of 90 degrees from the center of the second unit element 10c. In addition, the first and second unit elements 10a and 10b are accommodated in the slide space 83 of the exterior case 80 in a slide manner and coupled thereto.

The energy storage module 200 according to the second embodiment has a structure in which the coupling portion 50 of the first unit element 10a is coupled to the insertion portion 60 of the second unit element 10c in a slide manner. Is the same as the energy storage module (100 in FIG. 6) according to the first embodiment.

However, since the coupling part 50 and the insertion part 60 of the second unit element 10c are formed to be offset from each other, when the first unit element 10a and the second unit element 10c are combined, The energy storage module 200 may be implemented such that the first and second unit devices 10a and 10c form a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns.

Third Embodiment

On the other hand, although the unit element 10 according to the first and second embodiments has been disclosed an example formed in a tubular shape having a circular cross section, it is not limited thereto. For example, as illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11, the unit elements 110a and 110b may be implemented in a tubular shape having a rectangular cross section.

10 and 11 are plan views illustrating an energy storage module 300 according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

10 and 11, the energy storage module 300 according to the third embodiment includes a first unit element 110a, a second unit element 110b, and an exterior case 180. The coupling part 150 of the first unit device 110a is coupled to the insertion unit 160 of the second unit device 110b in a slide manner. In addition, the first and second unit elements 110a and 110b are accommodated in the slide space 183 of the outer case 180 in a slide manner and coupled thereto. In this case, since the first and second unit devices 110a and 110b have the same structure as the unit device 10 of FIG. 2 except that the cross section is a quadrangle, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, although the first and second unit elements 110a and 110b disclose an example in which the coupling part 150 and the insertion part 160 are formed on the same line, the first and second unit elements 110a and 110b may be formed to be offset from each other.

Fourth Embodiment

Alternatively, as illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 13, the unit elements 210a to 210d may have a hexagonal tubular cross section. 12 and 13 are plan views illustrating an energy storage module 400 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

12 and 13, the energy storage module 400 according to the fourth embodiment includes first to fourth unit elements 210a to 210d and an exterior case 280. The coupling part 250 of the first unit element 210a is coupled to the insertion part 260 of the second unit element 210b in a slide manner. The coupling part 250 of the second unit element 210b is coupled to the insertion part 260 of the third unit element 210c in a slide manner. The coupling part 250 of the third unit element 210c is coupled to the insertion part 250 of the fourth unit element 210d in a slide manner. In addition, the first to fourth unit elements 210a to 210d are received and coupled to the storage space 283 of the exterior case 280 in a slide manner. In this case, except that the first to fourth unit elements 210a to 210d have the same structure as the unit element 10 of FIG. 2 except for the hexagonal cross section, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, although the first and fourth unit elements 210a and 210d have the example in which the coupling part 250 and the insertion part 260 are formed on the same line, the second and third unit elements 210b and 210c may be offset from each other. An example was formed.

Fifth Embodiment

FIG. 14 is a plan view illustrating an electrochemical energy storage device 310 as a unit device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 14, the electrochemical energy storage device 310 according to the fifth embodiment is the same as the coupling part 350 and the insertion portion (10) of the electrochemical energy storage device 10 according to the first embodiment. 360 and the dummy coupling part 371 and the dummy insertion part 373 are different from the electrochemical energy storage device (10 of FIG. 2) according to the first embodiment.

The dummy coupling portion 371 is formed in the form of a convex portion on the outer surface of the case 330, and does not have a separate electrical connection means. In addition, the dummy insertion part 373 is formed in the form of a recess in which the dummy coupling part 371 may be inserted into the outer surface of the case 330, and does not include a separate electrical connection means. Here, the dummy coupling part 371 and the dummy insertion part 373 may be connected to unit elements in another row or another column when connecting unit elements by an m × n matrix (m or n is two or more natural numbers) to implement a module. It plays a role to improve physical bonding stability.

In addition, the dummy coupling part 371 and the dummy insertion part 373 may not have the first and second terminals, and may be formed in the same or similar shape as the coupling part 350 and the insertion part 360. .

At this time, in the fifth embodiment, the dummy coupling part 371 and the dummy insertion part 373 are formed on the outer surface of the case 330 to face each other, and connect the coupling part 350 and the insertion part 360 to each other. Although the example formed in the direction perpendicular to the imaginary line is disclosed, it may be formed so as not to be perpendicular. In addition, in the fifth embodiment, an example in which the dummy coupling part 371 and the dummy insertion part 373 are formed together in the case 330 is disclosed, but only one of the two may be formed.

An energy storage module manufactured using the electrochemical energy storage device 310 according to the fifth embodiment as a unit device will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. 15 and 16 are plan views illustrating an energy storage module 500 using the unit devices 310a to 310f of FIG. 14.

15 and 16, in the energy storage module 500 according to the fifth embodiment, the first to sixth unit elements 310a to 310f are combined in a 2 ㅧ 3 matrix to accommodate the exterior case 380. It has a structure accommodated in the space 383. That is, the coupling unit 350 of the first unit element 310a is coupled to the insertion unit 360 of the second unit element 310b and electrically connected thereto. In the same manner, the second to sixth unit elements 310b to 310f are also coupled and electrically connected.

In this case, the coupling unit 371 is formed in the vertical direction with respect to the insertion unit 360 formed in the horizontal direction to the right of the third unit element 310c. The coupling unit 350 is formed to the left in the horizontal direction with respect to the insert 360 formed downward in the fourth unit element 310d. The insertion unit 360 of the uncoupled first unit element 310a and the coupling unit 350 of the sixth unit element 310f are connected to the first and second external connection terminals 384 and 388 of the outer case 380, respectively. Connected.

The dummy coupling parts 371 of the first to third unit devices 310a to 310c are coupled to the dummy insertion parts 373 of the fourth to sixth unit devices 310d to 310f.

In addition, the outer case 380 may correspond to the dummy coupling part 371 and the dummy insertion part 373 of the first to sixth unit elements 310d to 310f to correspond to the dummy groove 389a and the dummy protrusion 389b. Is formed.

As described above, the energy storage device 500 according to the fifth embodiment may be formed by combining the coupling unit 350 and the insertion unit 360, and combining the dummy coupling unit 371 and the dummy insertion unit 373. Physical coupling stability between the first to sixth unit devices 310a to 310f may be secured.

Meanwhile, in the fifth embodiment, an example in which the six unit devices 310a to 310f are combined to implement the energy storage module 500 is disclosed, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention disclosed in the present specification and drawings are only illustrative of specific examples for the purpose of understanding and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. In addition to the embodiments disclosed herein, it is apparent to those skilled in the art that other modifications based on the technical idea of the present invention may be implemented.

10: electrochemical energy storage device 20: power storage element
21: first electrode 23: second electrode
30: case 40: terminal plate
50: engaging portion 51: engaging projection
53: first terminal 55: first connection terminal
57: first connection terminal 60: insertion portion
61: insertion groove 63: second terminal
65: second connection terminal 67: second connection terminal
80: outer case 81: case body
83: storage space 84: second external connection terminal
85 cooling member 88 first external connection terminal
100,200,300,400,500: energy storage module
371: dummy coupling portion 373: dummy insertion portion

Claims (13)

A tubular first electrochemical energy storage device having a coupling portion in the form of an iron portion on an outer surface thereof;
A tubular shape in which an insertion portion is formed in a concave portion corresponding to the coupling portion of the first electrochemical energy storage device on an outer side thereof, and the coupling portion of the first electrochemical energy storage device is inserted and electrically connected to the insertion portion. A second electrochemical energy storage device;
An outer case having an upper storage space, wherein the first and second electrochemical energy storage devices are inserted into and electrically connected to the storage space through the open upper portion;
Energy storage device module comprising a. The method of claim 1, wherein the first and second electrochemical energy storage device, respectively,
A power storage element that stores electrochemical energy and has a first electrode and a second electrode;
A tubular insulating case containing the power storage element;
A coupling part formed on an outer surface of the case and having a first terminal connected to the first electrode of the power storage element;
An insertion portion formed in the form of a yaw portion into which a coupling portion may be inserted into an outer surface of the case and having a second terminal connected to a second electrode of the power storage element;
Energy storage device module comprising a. The method of claim 2, wherein the outer case,
A case body having the accommodation space into which the first and second electrochemical energy storage devices are inserted and coupled;
A first external connection terminal formed on an inner surface of an accommodation space of the case body and inserted into an insertion part of the first electrochemical energy storage device and electrically connected to the first external connection terminal;
A second external connection terminal formed in a concave portion on an inner side surface of the storage space of the case body, and the coupling portion of the second electrochemical energy storage device is inserted into and electrically connected to the case body;
Energy storage device module comprising a. The method of claim 3, wherein the outer case,
A cooling member formed in the case body to cool the first and second electrochemical energy storage devices accommodated in the case body;
Energy storage device module further comprises. The method of claim 2, wherein the first or second electrochemical energy storage device,
Further comprising: a dummy coupling portion formed in the form of iron on the outer surface,
A third electrochemical energy storage is formed in a tubular shape in which a dummy insertion portion is formed in a concave portion corresponding to the dummy coupling portion on an outer side thereof, and the dummy coupling portion is inserted into and connected to the dummy insertion portion and inserted into the outer case. Device;
Energy storage device module further comprises. The method of claim 5,
The first or second electrochemical energy storage device further comprises a dummy insertion portion formed in the form of a recess on the outer surface,
The third electrochemical energy storage device further comprises a dummy coupling portion formed in the form of iron on the outer surface,
The dummy insertion portion and the dummy coupling portion which are not coupled are inserted into and coupled to the dummy protrusion and the dummy groove formed on the inner surface of the storage space of the outer case, respectively. The method of claim 2, wherein the first or second electrochemical energy storage device,
Further comprising a dummy insertion portion formed in the form of a yaw portion on the outer surface,
A third electrochemical energy storage is formed in a tubular shape in which a dummy coupling part is formed in an iron shape on an outer side thereof to correspond to the dummy insertion part, and the dummy coupling part is inserted into and connected to the dummy insertion part and inserted into the outer case. Device;
Energy storage device module further comprises. The method of claim 2, wherein the coupling portion,
Coupling protrusion formed in the form of convex portion on the outer surface of the upper case;
The first terminal connected to a first electrode of the power storage element and formed on an upper surface of the case and the coupling protrusion;
Energy storage device module comprising a. The method of claim 8, wherein the first terminal,
A first connection terminal connected to a first electrode of the power storage element and formed on an upper surface of the case and an upper surface of the coupling protrusion;
A first connection terminal formed on an outer surface adjacent to an upper surface of the coupling protrusion and electrically connected to the first connection terminal and electrically connected to a second terminal of an insertion portion into which the coupling portion is inserted;
Energy storage device module comprising a. The method of claim 9, wherein the insertion portion,
An insertion groove formed in the shape of a recess along the longitudinal direction of the case on an outer surface of the case;
The second terminal connected to a second electrode of the power storage element and formed on an upper surface of the case and the insertion groove;
Energy storage device module comprising a. The method of claim 10, wherein the second terminal,
A second connection terminal connected to a second electrode of the power storage element and formed on an upper surface of the case, the end of which is located at a boundary of the insertion groove;
A second connection terminal formed on an inner side surface of the insertion groove and electrically connected to the second connection terminal and electrically connected to a first connection terminal of the coupling portion inserted into the insertion portion;
Energy storage device module comprising a. The method of claim 2, wherein the case,
Energy storage module, characterized in that the cross section has a shape of one of a circle, oval, polygon. The method of claim 2,
At least one power storage element is built in the case,
The energy storage device is an energy storage module, characterized in that one of an electrolytic capacitor, a super capacitor, an electric double layer capacitor, a lithium ion capacitor.

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