WO2014155609A1 - 電池モジュール - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a battery module having a plurality of battery blocks in which a plurality of battery cells are arranged and connected.
- a vehicle battery module including a battery block in which a large number of single cells are arranged in recent years generates a large amount of heat because of a very large charge / discharge current. Since the rise in the temperature of the unit cell decreases the performance and life of the unit cell, it needs to be cooled.
- a method for cooling a unit cell As a method for cooling a unit cell, a method is known in which a cooling plate having a refrigerant flow path is arranged in thermal coupling with a plurality of unit cells, and the unit cell is cooled by supplying refrigerant to the cooling plate (for example, Patent Document 1).
- the unit cell since there are connecting parts inside the battery module, there is a risk of refrigerant leaking at a position relatively close to the unit cell when an impact is applied. Depending on the type of refrigerant and the amount of leakage, the unit cell may be shorted or heated. The problem can be considered.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a battery module capable of reducing the size of the entire module and preventing leakage of refrigerant in the module. Is to provide.
- the battery module of the present invention that solves the above problems includes a plurality of battery blocks each having an array of predetermined unit cells, each having a cooling plate arranged in thermal coupling with a plurality of unit cells on the side opposite to the electrode surface of the unit cells.
- a cooling pipe formed endlessly from the inlet to the outlet of the refrigerant is arranged so as to be thermally coupled to the cooling plates of the plurality of battery blocks.
- the cooling plate is provided with a groove into which the cooling pipe is fitted, and the cooling pipe is configured to be detachable from the cooling plate.
- the present invention it is possible to reduce the interval between the plurality of battery blocks by reducing the number of parts that connect the cooling pipes, and to reduce the size of the battery module while arranging a plurality of battery blocks. Moreover, the problem that there is a risk of leakage of the refrigerant from the coupling parts inside the battery module by arranging the endless cooling pipe formed from the inlet to the outlet of the refrigerant was solved.
- the cooling pipe is detachable from the cooling plate, it can be easily assembled even when the length of the cooling pipe is long, the shape is complicated, or the number of battery blocks that are in a heat-coupled state increases. It becomes. Problems, configurations, and effects other than those described above will be clarified by the following description of the embodiments.
- the perspective view of a battery block The perspective view which shows the state which decomposed
- the fragmentary sectional view of FIG. 2 which shows the thermal coupling state of a cell and a cooling plate.
- the perspective view seen from the cooling plate side of the battery block shown in FIG. The perspective view of a cell.
- disassembled some battery modules shown in FIG. The perspective view seen from the cooling plate side of the battery module shown in FIG.
- the figure which shows the state which removed the outer case of the battery module shown in FIG. The whole perspective view which shows the cooling pipe of the battery module shown in FIG.
- FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a battery block according to the present embodiment
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a part of the battery block shown in FIG. 1 is disassembled.
- the battery block 1 has a configuration in which a plurality of single cells 2 are arranged, for example, as shown in FIG.
- a plurality of spacers 3 individually interposed between the plurality of unit cells 2 and a bridge bar 4 extending along the arrangement direction of the plurality of unit cells 2 and engaging with the plurality of spacers 3 are provided. Have.
- the battery block 1 is arranged at both ends in the arrangement direction of the plurality of unit cells 2 and is sandwiched from both sides in the arrangement direction, and is interposed between a pair of end plates 5 and 5 made of an aluminum alloy and in the arrangement direction of the plurality of unit cells 2.
- a section plate 6 made of an aluminum alloy that divides the plurality of single cells 2 into one side and the other side in the arrangement direction, and is arranged along one end in the width direction of the plurality of single cells 2 to the other. It has a pair of connection plates 7 that extend over the ends and to which the pair of end plates 5, the section plate 6, and the bridge bar 4 are respectively fixed. Fixing is performed by fastening a screw.
- the plurality of single cells 2 are arranged such that the positive electrode external terminals 2a and the negative electrode external terminals 2b are alternately arranged along the arrangement direction, and the positive electrode external terminals 2a and the negative electrode external terminals 2b of the cell 2 adjacent to each other.
- a plurality of bus bars 10 Each bus bar 10 is connected to a connection terminal 9 a of the board unit 9.
- the board unit 9 has a circuit for measuring the voltage of each unit cell 2, a fuse, and the like.
- a terminal cap 11 is provided on the upper side of the unit cell 2 in the height direction of the substrate unit 9 so as to fit the insulating cover 8 and cover the terminal of each unit cell 2.
- the battery block 1 is provided with a cooling plate 12.
- the cooling plate 12 is positioned on the lower side of each unit cell 2 in the battery height direction, and is fixed to the end plate 5 and the section plate 6 by fastening screws. Between each unit cell 2 and the cooling plate 12, there is a heat conductive sheet 13 disposed so as to be in a heat-coupled state in which the cells are coupled so as to be capable of transferring heat.
- FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 2 showing a thermal coupling state between the unit cell 2 and the cooling plate 12.
- the temperature rise of the unit cell 2 due to charging / discharging is transmitted from the lower side in the height direction of the unit cell 2 to the cooling plate 12 through the heat conductive sheet 13.
- the heat conductive sheet 13 may be a sheet material or a heat conductive adhesive.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the block 1 as viewed from the cooling plate 12 side.
- the cooling plate 12 is made of a metal plate member having a high thermal conductivity such as an aluminum alloy.
- the cooling plate 12 is opposed to the bottom surface PB (see FIG. 3) of each unit cell 2 and extends in the cell arrangement direction, and has a height substantially the same as the cell width of the unit cell 2. It has a substantially rectangular flat plate shape.
- a recessed groove 12a for mounting the cooling pipe 18 (see FIG. 8) is provided in the exposed surface exposed to the outside of the cooling plate 12.
- the concave groove 12a has a shape in which at least a part of the cooling pipe 18 can be fitted.
- the concave groove 12a has a U-shaped cross section in which almost the entire cooling pipe 18 can be fitted into the exposed surface, and extends in parallel with a predetermined interval in the lateral width direction of the unit cell 2. And it is provided between the pair of end plates 5 along the arrangement direction of the cells 2.
- the exposed surface of the cooling plate 12 is provided with a recess 12b into which a cooling pipe mounting bracket 19 is fitted and screwed.
- the recesses 12b are arranged at a predetermined interval in the length direction of the recesses 12a.
- the recess 12b is provided with a predetermined length in a direction perpendicular to the recess 12a.
- the cooling plate 12 is cooled by a cooling pipe 18 that is a refrigerant flow path.
- the configuration of the cooling pipe 18 will be described later.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view for explaining the configuration of the unit cell 2.
- Each of the single cells 2 is a lithium ion secondary battery having the same configuration, and as shown in FIG. 5, is a flat box-shaped square battery having a positive external terminal 2a and a negative external terminal 2b for inputting and outputting voltage. is there. Both external terminals 2a and 2b are provided with bolts for fastening the bus bar 10 so that the bus bar 10 can be fixed with nuts.
- the unit cell 2 is assembled by housing a flat electrode group in a rectangular container 2c, sealing it with a battery lid 2d, and injecting a nonaqueous electrolyte into the rectangular container 2c from the inlet 2e of the battery lid 2d. It is done.
- the rectangular container 2c includes a pair of electrode surfaces PU provided with external terminals 2a and 2b, a substantially rectangular bottom surface PB facing the electrode surface PU, and a pair of long sides of the bottom surface PB that are bent to face each other. It has a wide side surface PW and a pair of narrow side surfaces PN that are bent and confronted with a pair of short sides of the bottom surface PB.
- the weight and dimensions of the entire battery block 1 can be adjusted by changing the number of the constituting cells 2, and the assembly workability of the battery block 1 and the accuracy of the components to be configured It is possible to ensure the strength.
- FIG. 6 is an external perspective view of one embodiment of the battery module
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which a part of the battery module shown in FIG. 6 is disassembled.
- the battery module 14 is the same as the battery block 1 shown in FIG. 1, but the electrode surface PU side of the unit cell 2 is a side surface on one side in the width direction of the cell block 1, and the bottom PB side of the unit cell 2, that is, the cooling plate 12 side 1 has a structure in which a plurality of battery blocks 1, in this embodiment, two battery blocks 1A and 1B are arranged side by side in the arrangement direction of the unit cells 2.
- the plurality of battery blocks 1 are arranged in a straight line in the arrangement direction in a posture state in which the electrode surface PU of the unit cell 2 is located on one side surface in the width direction and the cooling plate 12 is located on the other side surface in the width direction.
- a base bracket 15 having a length extending between the two battery blocks 1A and 1B is disposed on the bottom surface of each of the battery blocks 1A and 1B. It is fixed to the end plate 5 and the section plate 6 by fastening screws.
- An inter-block bus bar 16 (see FIG. 7) is provided between the two battery blocks 1A and 1B in order to electrically connect the battery blocks 1 to each other.
- a battery input / output line 17 is connected to each of the battery blocks 1A, 1B.
- a plurality of battery blocks 1A and 1B are disposed while securing the assembly workability and the accuracy and strength of components to be configured by the battery block 1.
- the number of 2 can be increased.
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the battery module 14 as viewed from the cooling plate 12 side opposite to that of FIG. 6, and
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a part of the battery module shown in FIG.
- the first battery block 1A and the second battery block 1B are arranged on the base bracket 15 so that the groove 12a of each cooling plate 12 extends continuously in a straight line. Yes. That is, the concave groove 12a extends in a straight line along the arrangement direction of the unit cells 2 between the first battery block 1A and the second battery block 1B.
- the cooling pipe 18 is fitted in the concave groove 12a of each cooling plate 12 so as to be in a thermally coupled state with respect to each cooling plate 12 of the plurality of battery blocks 1A, 1B.
- the cooling pipe 18 has a configuration that continues endlessly between the first battery block 1A and the second battery block 1B.
- the cooling pipe 18 does not have a joint, which is a connecting part, between the first battery block 1A and the second battery block 1B, and is formed integrally in a continuous manner.
- the cooling pipe 18 is not limited between the first battery block 1A and the second battery block 1B, and may be continuous endlessly between at least two battery blocks of the plurality of battery blocks. For example, when a third battery block (not shown) is arranged in succession to the second battery block 1B, the second battery block 1B is interposed between the third battery block 1 and the third battery block 1B. You may have the structure which is continuous in endless.
- the cooling pipe 18 cools the cooling plate 12 by circulating the refrigerant by a refrigerant circulation and heat exchange device (not shown).
- the cooling pipe 18 is fitted into a concave groove 12a provided in the cooling plate 12, and is fixed to the cooling plate 12 by fastening of a fitting 19 and a screw fitting into the concave portion 12b.
- the cooling pipe 18 has an outer diameter in which the outer peripheral surface of the cooling pipe 18 is in contact with the bottom surface of the concave groove 12a in a semicircular arc shape in a state of being fixed in the concave groove 12a of the cooling plate 12.
- the connection part of the cooling pipe 18 between the battery blocks 1A and 1B is eliminated, so that the space between the battery blocks 1A and 1B is reduced. It is possible to omit the space for arranging the coupling parts and the work space for the coupling work. Therefore, the interval between the battery blocks 1A and 1B can be reduced, the length in the arrangement direction of the battery modules 14 can be shortened, and the entire battery module 14 can be downsized.
- the battery block 1 constituting the battery module 14 is arranged so that the cooling plate 12 faces the side, and an endless cooling pipe 18 is detachably provided between the battery blocks 1A and 1B. Even when the length of the pipe is increased, the shape is complicated, and the number of battery blocks 1 that are in a thermally coupled state is increased, the battery module 14 can be easily assembled, maintained, and inspected.
- FIG. 10 is an overall perspective view for explaining an example of a battery module mounted on a vehicle
- FIG. 11 is a view showing a state where an outer case of the battery module shown in FIG. 10 is removed.
- arrow Fr indicates the front of the vehicle
- arrow Re indicates the rear of the vehicle
- arrow Vl indicates the left side in the vehicle width direction
- arrow Vr indicates the right side in the vehicle width direction
- arrow Vu indicates the upper side of the vehicle
- arrow Vd indicates the lower side of the vehicle.
- the battery unit 31 is mounted on a vehicle such as an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle.
- the battery unit 31 includes battery modules 14-1 and 14-2 arranged in the center console of the vehicle, a battery block 41 (second battery block) arranged under the left rear seat of the vehicle, and a right rear seat.
- the battery block 51 (second battery block) disposed below is covered with covers 32, 42, and 52, respectively.
- the battery modules 14-1 and 14-2 are arranged such that the battery blocks 1A and 1B are stacked in two upper and lower stages in a posture state in which the cooling plate 12 side is arranged on the side surface of the left side Vl in the vehicle width direction. Both the battery module 14-1 configured by the lower battery blocks 1A and 1B and the battery module 14-2 configured by the upper battery blocks 1A and 1B are fixed by the intermediate bracket 21 provided therebetween. Yes.
- the intermediate bracket 21 is integrally fixed to the end plate 5 of the lower battery module 14-1 and the end plate 5 of the upper battery module 14-2 by screwing.
- the concave grooves 12a of the cooling plates 12 of the battery blocks 1A and 1B extend in a straight line
- the upper battery module 14-2 includes the cooling plates 12 of the battery blocks 1A and 1B.
- Each of the concave grooves 12a extends in a straight line.
- the concave groove 12a of each battery block 1A in the lower battery module 14-1 and the upper battery module 14-2 extends in parallel and is spaced apart in the vertical direction in each cooling plate 12, and at the end on the vehicle front Fr side. Connected continuously up and down.
- the battery blocks 41 and 51 extend along the vehicle width directions Vl and Vr on the vehicle rear Re side with respect to the battery modules 14-1 and 14-2, and are mutually greater than the lateral width of the battery modules 14-1 and 14-2.
- the battery modules 14-1 and 14-2 are arranged to face each other with a slightly wide space therebetween, and a predetermined working space portion surrounded by three sides is formed behind the battery modules 14-1 and 14-2.
- the battery blocks 41 and 51 are fixed to the vehicle in a posture state in which the cooling plate 12 side of the battery block 1 is disposed on the vehicle lower side Vd.
- FIG. 12 is an overall perspective view showing a cooling pipe of the battery module shown in FIG. 10,
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a first cooling path,
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a second cooling path, and
- FIG. It is a perspective view explaining the connection structure of a cooling pipe.
- the cooling pipe 18 includes a cooling pipe 33 that passes through the lower battery module 14-1 and a cooling pipe 34 that passes through the upper battery module 14-2.
- the lower battery module 14-1 is arranged such that the concave grooves 12a of the cooling plates 12 of the two battery blocks 1A and 1B extend in a straight line.
- the cooling pipe 33 is mounted in the recessed groove 12a of each cooling plate 12 so as to be in a thermally coupled state with respect to each cooling plate 12 of the battery blocks 1A and 1B.
- the two battery blocks 1B are continuous endlessly.
- the cooling pipe 33 does not have a joint that is a connecting part between the first battery block 1A and the second battery block 1B, and is formed integrally in a continuous manner.
- the cooling pipe 33 includes an upstream portion extending from the rear end portion of the second battery block 1B toward the vehicle front Fr in the concave groove 12a on the upper portion of the second battery block 1B, and the first battery block 1A. It has a downstream portion that makes a U-turn at the front end and extends in the concave groove 12a at the bottom of the second battery block 1B toward the rear of the vehicle.
- the cooling pipe 33 is coupled to the cooling pipe 43 of the battery block 41 disposed under the left rear seat of the vehicle.
- the battery block 41 under the left rear seat has substantially the same configuration as the battery block 1, and a concave groove (not shown) is formed on the lower surface of the cooling plate 12, and the cooling pipe 43 is attached.
- the cooling pipe 43 has an upstream portion extending toward the left side Vl in the vehicle width direction on the front side of the vehicle, and a downstream portion extending toward the center in the vehicle width direction by making a U-turn at an outer position in the vehicle width direction. Yes.
- the upstream part of the cooling pipe 33 is connected to a refrigerant supply pipe 65 by a joint 61 which is a coupling means.
- the supply pipe 65 has a proximal end connected to a refrigerant supply port of a refrigerant circulation and heat exchange device (not shown) so that the supply of the refrigerant can be received.
- the downstream portion of the cooling pipe 33 and the upstream portion of the cooling pipe 43 are coupled to each other by a joint 62 that is a coupling means, so that the coolant can flow from the cooling pipe 33 to the cooling pipe 43.
- a downstream end of the cooling pipe 43 is connected to a refrigerant recovery port of a refrigerant circulation and heat exchange device (not shown) so that the refrigerant can be recovered.
- the upper battery module 14-2 is arranged such that the concave grooves 12a of the cooling plates 12 of the two battery blocks 1A and 1B extend continuously in a straight line.
- the cooling pipe 34 is mounted in the groove 12a of each cooling plate 12 so as to be in a thermally coupled state with respect to each cooling plate 12 of the battery blocks 1A and 1B, and is connected to the first battery block 1A and the first battery block 1A.
- the two battery blocks 1B are continuous endlessly.
- the cooling pipe 34 does not have a joint that is a coupling part between the first battery block 1A and the second battery block 1B, and is formed integrally in a continuous manner.
- the cooling pipe 34 includes an upstream portion extending from the rear end portion of the second battery block 1B toward the vehicle front side Fr in the concave groove 12a on the upper portion of the second battery block 1B, and the first battery block 1A. It has a downstream portion that makes a U-turn at the front end and extends in the concave groove 12a at the bottom of the second battery block 1B toward the rear of the vehicle.
- the cooling pipe 34 is coupled to the cooling pipe 53 of the battery block 51 disposed under the right rear seat of the vehicle.
- the battery block 51 under the right rear seat has substantially the same configuration as the battery block 1, and a concave groove (not shown) is formed on the lower surface of the cooling plate 12, and the cooling pipe 53 is attached.
- the cooling pipe 53 has an upstream portion extending toward the vehicle width direction right side Vr on the vehicle front side, and a downstream portion extending toward the vehicle width direction center by making a U-turn at the vehicle width direction outer side position. Yes.
- the upstream portion of the cooling pipe 34 is connected to a refrigerant supply pipe 66 by a joint 63 that is a coupling means.
- the supply pipe 66 has a proximal end connected to a refrigerant supply port of a refrigerant circulation and heat exchange device (not shown) so that the supply of the refrigerant can be received.
- the downstream portion of the cooling pipe 34 and the upstream portion of the cooling pipe 53 are coupled to each other by a joint 64 that is a coupling means, so that the coolant can flow from the cooling pipe 34 to the cooling pipe 53.
- the downstream end of the cooling pipe 53 is connected to a refrigerant recovery port of a refrigerant circulation and heat exchange device (not shown) so that the refrigerant can be recovered.
- the above-described refrigerant flow is an example, and the upstream side and the downstream side may be reversed.
- the joints 61 and 62 that are the coupling means of the cooling pipes 33 and 43 and the joints 63 and 64 that are the coupling means of the cooling pipes 34 and 53 are both arranged outside the battery modules 14-1 and 14-2.
- the battery modules 14-1 and 14-2 and the battery blocks 41 and 42 are arranged in a predetermined work space.
- an arrangement space for arranging the joints of the cooling pipes 33 and 34 between the first battery block 1A and the second battery block 1B of the battery modules 14-1 and 14-2 and connection work of the joints are not required. It is not necessary to provide a work space for performing the operation, the length of the battery modules 14-1 and 14-2 in the front-rear direction can be shortened, and the overall size of the battery modules 14-1 and 14-2 can be reduced. it can.
- joint parts such as joints are not provided inside the battery modules 14-1 and 14-2, it is possible to prevent problems such as leakage of refrigerant when an impact or the like is applied, The possibility of short circuit or heat generation of the unit cell 2 due to the leaked refrigerant can be eliminated.
- the joints 61 to 64 in a predetermined work space, a work space for performing the joint work can be secured, and the joint work can be easily performed.
- the interval between the plurality of battery blocks 1A and 1B can be reduced by reducing the number of connecting parts for connecting the cooling pipes 33 and 34, and a plurality of battery blocks 1 are arranged.
- the battery modules 14-1 and 14-2 can be downsized.
- endless cooling pipes 33 and 34 from the refrigerant inlet to the outlet, there is a risk of refrigerant leakage from the coupling parts inside the battery modules 14-1 and 14-2. Can be solved.
- the assembly of the battery unit 31 and the dimensional accuracy and strength of the parts constituting the battery blocks 1A and 1B are ensured. You can increase the number.
- the cooling pipes 33 and 34 are configured to be detachable from the cooling plate 12, the length of the cooling pipes 33 and 34 is increased, the shape is complicated, and the number of battery blocks 1 that are in a thermally coupled state increases. In this case, the battery unit 31 can be easily assembled.
- the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various designs can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention described in the claims. It can be changed.
- the above-described embodiment has been described in detail for easy understanding of the present invention, and is not necessarily limited to one having all the configurations described.
- a part of the configuration of an embodiment can be replaced with the configuration of another embodiment, and the configuration of another embodiment can be added to the configuration of an embodiment.
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各電池ブロック1A、1Bの底面には、2個の電池ブロック1A、1Bの間に亘って延在する長さのベースブラケット15が配置されており、それぞれの電池ブロック1A、1Bのエンドプレート5およびセクションプレート6にネジの締結によって固定されている。2個の電池ブロック1A、1Bの間には、それぞれの電池ブロック1の間を電気的に接続するため、ブロック間バスバー16(図7を参照)が設けられている。そして、電池モジュール14としての電池入出力を行うために、それぞれの電池ブロック1A、1Bには、電池入出力線17が接続されている。
2 単電池
3 スペーサ
4 ブリッジバー
5 エンドプレート
6 セクションプレート
7 接続プレート
8 絶縁カバー
9 基板ユニット
10 バスバー
11 端子キャップ
12 冷却プレート
13 熱電シート
14 電池モジュール
15 ベースブラケット
16 ブロック間バスバー
17 電池入出力線
18 冷却パイプ
19 取付金具
Claims (9)
- 単電池を複数配列して連結した電池ブロックを複数有する電池モジュールであって、
前記複数の単電池に熱伝達可能に結合された冷却プレートと、
該冷却プレートに着脱可能に取り付けられて前記複数の電池ブロックのうちの少なくとも2つの電池ブロックの間に亘って無端で連続する冷却パイプと、を有することを特徴とする電池モジュール。 - 前記冷却プレートは、前記冷却パイプの少なくとも一部を嵌入可能な凹溝を有することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の電池モジュール。
- 前記複数の電池ブロックは、横幅方向一方側の側面に前記単電池の電極面が位置し、横幅方向他方側の側面に前記冷却プレートが位置する姿勢状態で、前記単電池の配列方向に並べて配置されていることを特徴とする請求項2に記載の電池モジュール。
- 前記凹溝は、前記冷却プレートの露出面に凹設されており、前記複数の電池ブロックの間に亘って一直線状に延在することを特徴とする請求項3に記載の電池モジュール。
- 前記複数の電池ブロックが固定されるベースブラケットを有することを特徴とする請求項4に記載の電池モジュール。
- 前記複数の電池ブロックが上下に複数段積み重ねて配置されていることを特徴とする請求項5に記載の電池モジュール。
- 下段の電池ブロックと上段の電池ブロックとの間に介在されて前記下段の電池ブロックと前記上段の電池ブロックの両方が固定される中間ブラケットを有することを特徴とする請求項6に記載の電池モジュール。
- 車両のセンターコンソール内に配置されることを特徴とする請求項7に記載の電池モジュール。
- 前記請求項8に記載の電池モジュールと、前記車両の後部座席下に配置される第2の電池ブロックと、を有し、
前記電池モジュールの前記冷却パイプと、前記第2の電池ブロックが有する冷却パイプとが、前記電池モジュールと前記第2の電池ブロックとの間に形成される空間部内で結合部材により結合されていることを特徴とする電池ユニット。
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