WO2016178315A1 - Bloc-batterie et procédé de fabrication de bloc-batterie - Google Patents

Bloc-batterie et procédé de fabrication de bloc-batterie Download PDF

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WO2016178315A1
WO2016178315A1 PCT/JP2016/002190 JP2016002190W WO2016178315A1 WO 2016178315 A1 WO2016178315 A1 WO 2016178315A1 JP 2016002190 W JP2016002190 W JP 2016002190W WO 2016178315 A1 WO2016178315 A1 WO 2016178315A1
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中野　雅也
稲岡　修
米田　晴彦
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  • the present invention relates to a battery pack that is detachably attached to a battery-driven device such as an electric tool, an electric lawn mower, an electric blower, and an assist bicycle and supplies electric power, and more particularly, to manufacture a battery pack and a battery pack with a waterproof structure. Regarding the method.
  • Battery-powered devices such as electric tools can be conveniently used in construction sites as cordless systems by detachably attaching battery packs that contain rechargeable batteries. Moreover, it can be repeatedly used by charging the removed battery pack by making the battery pack removable from the battery-driven device. A battery pack with a small remaining battery capacity can be charged by setting it in a battery pack charger.
  • a battery pack for example, a plurality of secondary batteries are connected in series and / or in parallel to have a predetermined capacity.
  • a battery assembly configured of a battery holder for holding a plurality of secondary batteries and a circuit board on which an electronic circuit is mounted is housed in a resin outer case.
  • an electrical connection is established between them. .
  • electrical connection is achieved by maintaining a connected state by inserting, holding, or the like, a connecting portion for electrical connection such as a connector or a connection terminal.
  • Many of such battery packs have a structure in which a connection portion is exposed from an outer case so that the battery pack can be easily mounted and replaced with a battery-driven device such as an electric tool.
  • the battery pack is required to have a waterproof structure.
  • a battery-driven device used outdoors is required to have a configuration in which an unintended short circuit does not occur in the secondary battery due to rain or water droplets. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, a battery assembly 110 in which secondary batteries are assembled and connected to a circuit board is stored in a waterproof bag 103 to form a core pack 120, and the core pack 120 is used as an exterior case.
  • the structure accommodated in 104 is used.
  • the core pack 120 is connected to the connector 107 via the lead wire 106, and the lead wire 106 is pulled out from the lead wire lead-out portion 103 ⁇ / b> Y of the waterproof bag 103.
  • the lead wire lead-out portion 103Y is sealed in a watertight structure by filling the insertion gap 118 with a sealant 119.
  • the outer case 104 is connected to the first case 104A, which has a fitting temporary fixing portion 151 for temporarily fixing the connector 107 in a fixed position and a battery storage portion 140 for setting the battery assembly 110 in a fixed position, and the first case 104A.
  • Second case 104B Second case 104B.
  • the connector 107 and the battery assembly 110 are temporarily fixed to a fixed position of the first case 104A, and the lead wire lead-out portion 103Y of the waterproof bag 103 is waterproofed with a sealant 119 in a watertight manner.
  • the lead-out portion of the lead wire 106 can be reliably held in a waterproof structure for a long period after the exterior case 104 is assembled.
  • the battery pack having this configuration needs to connect the connector and the core pack with lead wires.
  • an electrical connection portion such as a connection terminal or a connector is directly attached on a circuit board without using a lead wire, so in such a battery pack, the above configuration cannot be adopted, There was a problem that the waterproof structure could not be achieved.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a battery pack that can be waterproofed even in a battery pack having a structure in which electrical connection portions such as connection terminals are provided on a circuit board.
  • the battery pack of the present invention includes a plurality of secondary batteries 1, a battery holder 2 that holds the plurality of secondary batteries 1, and a circuit board 3 that mounts an electronic circuit that is electrically connected to the plurality of secondary batteries 1.
  • a battery assembly 10 that is provided on the circuit board 3 and includes an electrical connection portion 4 that is electrically connected to an external electrical device, and a waterproof bag 5 made of a flexible sheet 50 that houses the battery assembly 10.
  • the waterproof bag 5 forms a bag opening window 51 for exposing the electrical connection portion 4 to the outside, and the circuit board 3 is provided with an adhesive portion 6 so as to surround a region where the electrical connection portion 4 is provided. Yes.
  • the periphery of the bag opening window 51 is bonded to the circuit board 3 with the bonding portion 6 in a state where the electrical connection portion 4 is exposed through the bag opening window 51.
  • the electrical connection portion is exposed from the waterproof bag through the bag opening window, and the waterproof bag is bonded to the circuit board through the bonding portion that surrounds the electric connection portion. It is possible to avoid the situation of being flooded inside. Therefore, while realizing a waterproof structure with a waterproof bag, an electrical connection portion such as a connection terminal provided on the circuit board can be exposed to the outside of the waterproof bag to achieve electrical connection with the outside.
  • the battery pack of the present invention includes an exterior case 8 that houses a battery core pack 20 in which a battery assembly 10 is housed in a waterproof bag 5, and the exterior case 8 has a connection window that exposes the electrical connection portion 4 to the outside. 81 can be formed. With the above configuration, the battery pack and an external electrical device can be electrically connected by exposing the electrical connection portion from the connection window opened in the exterior case.
  • the adhesive portion 6 can be a double-sided tape 60 in which an exposed opening 61 for exposing the electrical connection portion 4 is formed.
  • the adhesive portion 6 can be the adhesive 66 applied around the electrical connection portion 4 on the circuit board 3.
  • the electrical connection portion 4 can be a connection terminal 41 or a connection connector 45 fixed to the circuit board 3.
  • the potting resin 7 can be injected into the waterproof bag 5.
  • the battery assembly is potted, and the air layer generated in the gap with the waterproof bag is eliminated by potting, and the heat insulating effect due to the interposition of the air layer can be suppressed to improve the heat dissipation.
  • the battery pack manufacturing method of the present invention includes a plurality of secondary batteries 1, a battery holder 2 that holds the plurality of secondary batteries 1, and an electronic circuit that is electrically connected to the plurality of secondary batteries 1.
  • a battery assembly 10 including a circuit board 3 and an electric connection portion 4 provided on the circuit board 3 and electrically connected to an external electrical device, and a waterproof sheet made of a flexible sheet 50 that houses the battery assembly 10.
  • a method of manufacturing a battery pack comprising a bag 5, an adhesive region forming step of forming an adhesive portion 6 so as to surround a region where the electrical connection portion 4 of the circuit board 1 is provided, and a waterproof bag 5 as an electrical connection portion
  • the waterproof bag 5 having a bag opening window 51 for exposing the battery 4 to the outside is used, the battery assembly 10 is inserted into the waterproof bag 5, and the electrical connection portion 4 is exposed from the bag opening window 51.
  • the periphery of the opening window 51 is brought into close contact with the circuit board 3 with the adhesive portion 6. And a closes adhesion process.
  • the waterproof connection structure is realized by exposing the electrical connection part from the waterproof bag through the bag opening window and bonding the periphery of the bag opening window to the circuit board through the adhesive part surrounding the electrical connection part.
  • electrical connection portions such as connection terminals provided on the circuit board can be exposed to the outside of the waterproof bag to achieve electrical connection with the outside.
  • the battery pack manufacturing method of the present invention can include a resin injection step of injecting the potting resin 7 into the waterproof bag 5 as a subsequent step of the adhesion step.
  • the battery assembly is potted inside the waterproof bag, the air layer generated in the gap with the waterproof bag is eliminated by the potting resin, the heat insulating effect due to the interposition of the air layer can be suppressed, and the heat dissipation can be improved.
  • FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II-II of the battery pack of FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view of the battery pack of FIG. It is a perspective view of the battery assembly of the battery pack of FIG.
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the battery assembly of FIG. 4. It is a perspective view which shows the state which accommodates the battery assembly of FIG. 4 in a waterproof bag. It is sectional drawing which shows the process of accommodating a battery assembly in a waterproof bag and injecting potting resin. It is a perspective view which shows another example of an electrical connection part and a waterproof bag. It is a perspective view which shows another example of a waterproof bag.
  • the battery pack of the present invention is mainly used as a power source for various battery-driven devices used outdoors such as electric tools.
  • the present invention does not specify the use of the battery pack, and battery-driven devices other than electric tools, such as electric lawn mowers, electric blowers, assist bicycles, electric bikes, electric wheelchairs, electric tricycles, electric carts, etc. It can also be used as a power source.
  • FIGS. 1 to 7 show a battery pack 100 for an electric tool as a battery pack according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • a battery pack 100 shown in FIGS. 1 to 7 includes a battery assembly 10 formed by connecting a plurality of secondary batteries 1 and a waterproof bag 5 containing the battery assembly 10.
  • the waterproof bag 5 in which the battery assembly 10 is accommodated is sealed to form a waterproof battery core pack 20, and the battery core pack 20 is accommodated in the outer case 8.
  • a battery assembly 10 includes a plurality of rechargeable secondary batteries 1, a battery holder 2 that holds the plurality of secondary batteries 1, and an electronic circuit that is electrically connected to the plurality of secondary batteries 1.
  • the circuit board 3 is provided, and the electrical connection part 4 is provided on the circuit board 3 and electrically connected to an external electrical device.
  • the battery assembly 10 holds a plurality of secondary batteries 1 in a fixed position by a battery holder 2, and is placed on one surface (the upper surface in FIG. 2) of the battery holder 20.
  • the circuit board 3 is connected and fixed.
  • the electric device to which the battery pack is externally connected is not only a battery driving device such as an electric tool that is mounted with the battery pack and is driven by power supplied from the battery pack, but also to the battery pack. It also includes a battery pack charger that is set to charge a built-in secondary battery.
  • the secondary battery 1 is a lithium ion secondary battery that can be charged and discharged.
  • Lithium ion secondary batteries have a high energy density per volume and are preferable in terms of miniaturization and large capacity. A standardized specification can be used for such a lithium ion secondary battery.
  • the secondary battery may be any other battery that can be charged, such as a nickel metal hydride battery, a nickel cadmium battery, or a polymer battery.
  • the secondary battery 1 shown in the figure is a battery having an outer can having a shape extended in one direction.
  • a cylindrical battery having a cylindrical outer can is used.
  • the secondary battery is not limited to a cylindrical battery, and may be a square battery or a flat battery.
  • the battery holders 2 are arranged in multiple rows and columns so that the plurality of secondary batteries 1 are parallel to each other and are arranged side by side in the same direction. Furthermore, the battery holder 2 arrange
  • the battery holder 2 has a structure formed by connecting a plurality of holding cylinders 21 for inserting and holding the secondary battery 1.
  • the battery holder 2 shown in the figure is integrally formed into a shape in which ten holding cylinders 21 are arranged in two rows and five rows so that ten secondary batteries 1 can be held.
  • the battery holder 2 is manufactured by molding plastic or the like which is an insulating material.
  • the battery holder 2 inserts the secondary battery 1 inside the holding cylinder 21 and holds a plurality of secondary batteries 1 at predetermined positions.
  • the battery holder 2 shown in FIG. 5 is divided into a first holder 2A and a second holder 2B by dividing the holding cylinder 21 into two in the middle in the axial direction.
  • the two divided first holder 2A and second holder 2B insert the secondary battery 1 from the central opening which is the divided end of the holding cylinder 21, and connect the first holder 2A and the second holder 2B to each other.
  • a plurality of secondary batteries 1 are housed in a battery holder 2.
  • the holding cylinder 21 is formed in a cylindrical shape along substantially the entire circumference of the surface of the secondary battery 1 at a portion facing both ends of the secondary battery 1.
  • An opening 22 is partially provided in a portion facing the intermediate portion of the battery, and a gap is formed between the adjacent secondary batteries 1.
  • the holding cylinder 21 can hold the secondary battery 1 in a fixed position by bringing the inner surface of the end portion into surface contact with the surface of the secondary battery 1.
  • the battery holder 2 shown in the drawing is provided with an opening 22 by notching a facing portion of the divided holding cylinder 21.
  • the battery holder 2 in which the gap is formed between the adjacent secondary batteries 1 has a structure in which the potting resin 7 is filled in the waterproof bag 5 in which the battery assembly 10 is housed, for example, as shown in FIG.
  • the plurality of secondary batteries 1 can be ideally thermally coupled while being insulated.
  • an uncured potting resin 7 injected into the waterproof bag 5 is caused to flow into the gap between the secondary batteries 1 in a state where the battery assembly 10 is housed in the waterproof bag 5.
  • a plurality of secondary batteries 1 can be thermally coupled via the potting resin 7 to effectively dissipate heat.
  • the battery holder 2 shown in the figure has a notch (not shown) for disposing the temperature sensor 14 at the opening edge of the holding cylinder 21 of the first holder 2A.
  • the temperature of the secondary battery 1 is detected via the temperature sensor 14 arranged in the above (1).
  • the battery pack 100 has a feature that the charge / discharge of the secondary battery 1 can be controlled while the temperature sensor 14 detects the battery temperature.
  • the divided first holder 2 ⁇ / b> A and second holder 2 ⁇ / b> B are connected at a fixed position via the secondary battery 1 inserted into the holding cylinder 21 that faces each other.
  • the first holder 2A and the second holder 2B are connected to each other in a fixed position by fitting the connecting portions facing each other in a state in which the secondary battery 1 is housed in the holding cylinder 21 and by bonding the connecting portions.
  • the divided first holder 2A and second holder 2B can be connected by a locking structure, or can be connected by screwing, or can be connected in combination.
  • the battery holder 2 described above integrally forms a plurality of divided holding cylinders 21, but the battery pack of the present invention does not specify the battery holder as described above.
  • the battery holder can be any other structure that can hold a plurality of secondary batteries in place.
  • the plurality of secondary batteries 1 arranged at fixed positions of the battery holder 2 are connected to each other in series and in parallel by welding lead plates 15 to both end faces.
  • the lead plate 15 is a flat metal plate having excellent conductivity, and is welded to the end surface of the secondary battery 1 exposed from the exposed portion opened on the side surface of the battery holder 2 by spot welding or the like.
  • the plurality of secondary batteries 1 can be connected in series to increase the output voltage, and can be connected in parallel to increase the output current.
  • two secondary batteries 1 are connected in parallel, and five sets of secondary batteries 1 connected in parallel are connected in series, and ten secondary batteries 1 are connected in five series. Two are electrically connected in parallel.
  • the battery pack does not specify the number of built-in secondary batteries or the connection state.
  • the battery pack can be designed in various ways according to the type and application of the battery driving device to be used, and the number and connection state of the built-in secondary batteries.
  • Each lead plate 15 is connected to the circuit board 3 arranged on one surface (the upper surface in FIG. 4) of the battery holder 2. As shown in FIG. 5, the lead plate 15 connected between the secondary batteries 1 connected in series is provided with a connection portion 15 ⁇ / b> A for connecting to the circuit board 3 so as to protrude from the end on the circuit board 3 side. Yes. These lead plates 15 connect the connecting portion 15 ⁇ / b> A to the circuit board 3 and input an intermediate potential of the secondary batteries 1 connected in series to the circuit board 3. Furthermore, the lead plate 15 connected to both ends of the secondary battery 1 connected in series is provided with an output portion 15 ⁇ / b> B for taking out the output of the secondary battery 1 on the side portion of the lead plate 15.
  • the output portion 15B of the lead plate 15 is connected to the circuit board 3 via the output lead plate 16.
  • the output lead plate 16 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 is connected to the circuit board 3 as a metal plate having a predetermined width. Further, in the battery assembly 10 shown in the figure, a protective element 17 is connected between one output portion 15 ⁇ / b> B of the lead plate 15 and the output lead plate 16.
  • the circuit board 3 is mounted with an electronic circuit that is electrically connected to the plurality of secondary batteries 1.
  • the circuit board 3 is mounted with, for example, an electronic component 19 that realizes a protection circuit for the secondary battery 1.
  • a connection portion 15A protruding from the lead plate 15 is connected to the protection circuit, and the battery voltage of the secondary battery 1 is detected.
  • the circuit board 3 shown in FIG. 2 is fixed to face one surface (the upper surface in the drawing) of the battery holder 2.
  • the battery holder 2 includes a support portion 24 that protrudes upward in FIG. 2, and the circuit board 3 is disposed at a position away from the upper surface of the battery holder 2 via the support portion 24.
  • an electronic component 19 that realizes a protection circuit or the like is disposed on the side facing the battery holder 2 (the lower surface in FIG. 2).
  • the structure in which the electronic component 19 is arranged on the side facing the battery holder 2 can make the outer surface of the circuit board 3 a smooth surface on which the electronic component 19 is not arranged. For this reason, there exists the characteristic which can prevent effectively that the flexible sheet
  • the support portion 24 is provided with a positioning convex portion 24A at the tip portion, and a step portion 24B is provided around the positioning convex portion 24A.
  • a positioning hole 34 is opened at a position facing the support portion 24, a positioning convex portion 24A is inserted into the positioning hole 34, and a lower surface is supported by the step portion 24B and arranged at a fixed position.
  • a fixing boss 25 for screwing a set screw 18 penetrating the circuit board 3 is provided on the upper surface of the battery holder 2.
  • the circuit board 3 has a through hole 35 through which the set screw 18 is inserted at a position corresponding to the fixed boss 25, and the set screw 18 that passes through the through hole 35 from the surface side of the circuit board 3 is formed in the fixed boss 25.
  • the circuit board 3 is fixed to the battery holder 2 by screwing.
  • the circuit board 3 includes an electrical connection portion 4 for connecting the battery pack 100 to battery-driven devices such as electric tools and electrical devices that are battery pack chargers.
  • the circuit board 3 shown in the figure has an electric connection portion 4 for external connection to an electric device protruding from the surface of the outer surface (upper surface in FIGS. 4 and 5) and fixed.
  • the circuit board 3 shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 includes a plurality of connection terminals 41 as the electrical connection portion 4.
  • the connection terminal 41 shown in the drawing is obtained by processing an elastic metal plate into a predetermined shape, and includes a fixing portion 42 fixed to the circuit board 3 and a pair of elastic connecting portions 43 that protrude from the fixing portion 42 and face each other. I have.
  • the connection terminal 41 shown in the figure has a pair of elastic connection portions 43 protruding outward while the fixing portion 42 is fixed to the circuit board 3.
  • the connection terminal 41 is electrically connected to an external electrical device by inserting an input terminal (not shown) of the electrical device between the pair of elastic connection portions 43.
  • connection terminal 41 shown in the figure includes a signal terminal 41B that outputs the output of the protection circuit, battery information, and the like in addition to the positive and negative charge / discharge terminals 41A connected to the output side of the secondary battery 1 built in the battery pack 100. I have.
  • the electrical connection portion 4 can also be a connection connector in which the connection terminal is covered with a resin case or the like.
  • the electrical connection portion 4 that is the connection connector 45 is an insertion window into which an input terminal or input connector of an externally connected electrical device is inserted into one surface of a main body portion 46 formed of resin.
  • the insertion window 47 is provided with connection terminals (not shown) constituting positive and negative charge / discharge terminals and signal terminals.
  • the connection connector 45 has a fixed end of a built-in connection terminal protruding from the lower surface of the main body 46, and by fixing the fixed end to the circuit board 3, the fixed position of the circuit board 3 is fixed. An electrical connection between the built-in connection terminal and the circuit board 3 is intended.
  • the connector 45 shown in the figure has a main body 46 protruding from the circuit board 3 in a state of being fixed to the circuit board 3, and an insertion window 47 formed in the main body 46 is connected to the input of an external device to be externally connected. It opens toward the direction in which the terminal and input connector are inserted.
  • the electrical connection portion 4 including the plurality of connection terminals 41 and the plurality of connection connectors 45 is preferably arranged in a concentrated manner in one area of the circuit board 3, thereby simplifying connection with external devices.
  • the waterproof structure can be realized while simplifying the structure to be exposed from the waterproof bag 5 described later.
  • the electrical connection portion 4 including the plurality of connection terminals 41 and the plurality of connection connectors 45 can be divided and disposed in a plurality of regions of the circuit board 3.
  • the circuit board 3 shown in FIG. 8 includes a plurality of connection connectors 45, and these connection connectors 45 are spaced apart from each other.
  • the connection connector 45 shown in the figure includes a pair of output connectors 45A incorporating positive and negative charge / discharge terminals, and a signal connector 45B incorporating a plurality of signal terminals.
  • the pair of output connectors 45 ⁇ / b> A are spaced apart from both side edges at the end of the circuit board 3.
  • the signal connector 45 ⁇ / b> B is disposed at the center of the circuit board 3.
  • the pair of output connector 45A and signal connector 45B are arranged with an insertion window 47 opened in the main body 46 facing in the same direction.
  • the electrical connection portion 4 including the connection terminal 41 and the connection connector 45 is a connection window opened in the exterior case 8 in a state where the battery core pack 20 is accommodated in the exterior case 8. 81 to the outside.
  • a battery driving device electrically connected to the battery pack 100 or an electric device which is a battery pack charger has its input terminal (not shown) inserted into the electrical connection portion 4 exposed through the connection window 81. Are electrically connected.
  • the battery assembly 10 is housed in a waterproof bag 5 made of a flexible sheet, and its insertion opening is watertightly closed to form a battery core pack 20 having a waterproof structure. .
  • the waterproof bag 5 has a flexible sheet 50 formed in a predetermined bag shape so that the battery assembly 10 can be accommodated.
  • the flexible sheet 50 of the waterproof bag 5 can be a flexible plastic sheet.
  • plastic sheet polyimide (PI), polyethylene imide (PEI), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or the like can be used. These plastic sheets are characterized by excellent flexibility and heat resistance. Further, the electrolytic solution discharged when the safety valve of the secondary battery 1 is opened does not melt and cause a chemical reaction.
  • other plastic sheets than those described above can be used as the flexible sheet used for the waterproof bag 5.
  • the waterproof bag 5 shown in FIG. 6 is made of a plastic sheet of a flexible sheet 50 having a cylindrical shape, one end (upper end in the figure) is closed to form a closed part 53, and the other end (lower end in the figure) is The opening is used as the insertion opening 52 of the battery assembly 10. Since the waterproof bag 5 has a large opening at one end to form the insertion opening 52, the battery assembly 10 can be easily inserted and stored from the wide insertion opening 52. Further, the insertion opening 52 also functions as an injection port for injecting the uncured potting resin 7 as will be described later in detail.
  • the waterproof bag 5 filled with the potting resin 7 can be partially or entirely translucent so that the filling state of the potting resin 7 injected therein can be confirmed.
  • the waterproof bag 5 is provided with a bag opening window 51 for exposing the electrical connection portion 4 fixed to the circuit board 3 of the battery assembly 10 to be stored to the outside.
  • the bag opening window 51 is opened in a shape along the periphery of the electrical connection portion 4 fixed to the circuit board 3, and the electrical connection portion 4 is exposed from the bag opening window 51.
  • the waterproof bag 5 shown in FIG. 6 is provided with a bag opening window 51 by opening a closing portion 53 that is a bottom portion of the waterproof bag 5 formed in a bag shape into a predetermined shape and size. Since the circuit board 3 shown in the figure includes three rows of connection terminals 41, the waterproof bag 5 has a rectangular bag opening window 51 that is slightly larger than the area where the three rows of connection terminals 41 are provided, These connection terminals 41 can be smoothly exposed to the outside.
  • the waterproof bag 5 having this structure is waterproofed with the insertion opening 52 facing downward with respect to the battery assembly 10 disposed so that the electrical connection portion 4 protrudes upward.
  • the battery assembly 10 can be inserted into the waterproof bag 5 with the bag 5 covered from above, and the electrical connection portion 4 protruding from the circuit board 3 can be exposed to the outside through the bag opening 11 positioned at the upper end.
  • the waterproof bag 5 having this structure can guide the electrical connection portion 4 protruding from the circuit board 3 to the bag opening 11 while the battery assembly 10 is stored in the waterproof bag 5 in the simplest manner.
  • the opening area of the insertion opening 52 of the waterproof bag 5 is made substantially equal to or slightly larger than the area of the insertion end surface of the battery assembly 10 (the upper surface of the battery assembly 10 in FIG. 6), so that the battery assembly 10 is efficiently waterproofed. It can be stored in the bag 5.
  • the waterproof bag 5 ⁇ / b> B that houses the battery assembly 10 including the circuit board 3 in which the electrical connection portion 4 is divided into a plurality of regions is provided with a plurality of bag opening windows 51.
  • the waterproof bag 5B shown in the drawing has a first bag opening window 51A that exposes a pair of output connectors 45A and a second bag opening window 51B that exposes a signal connector 45B in the closed portion 53. Provided.
  • the waterproof bag does not necessarily need to open the bag opening window in the closed portion located on the opposite side of the insertion opening, and can be provided on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical waterproof bag 5 as shown in FIG.
  • a waterproof bag 5C shown in FIG. 9 is provided with a bag opening window 51 by opening the outer peripheral surface of a waterproof bag 5C formed in a bag shape into a predetermined shape.
  • the waterproof bag 5C shown in the figure is provided with a bag opening 51 opened at a position away from the insertion opening 52 and in the vicinity of the bottom.
  • the waterproof bag 5 ⁇ / b> C having this structure has the insertion opening 52 in a downward posture with respect to the battery assembly 10 that is disposed so that the electrical connection portion 4 protrudes sideways.
  • the battery bag 10 is inserted into the waterproof bag 5 by covering the waterproof bag 5 from above in such a manner that the surface where the bag opening window 51 is opened faces the electrical connection portion 4. Thereafter, the surface where the bag opening window 51 is opened can be approached toward the circuit board 3, and the electrical connection portion 4 can be exposed to the outside from the bag opening portion 11.
  • the opening area of the insertion opening 52 is made slightly larger than the area of the insertion end surface of the battery assembly 10 (the upper surface of the battery assembly 10 in FIG. 9), so that the electrical connection portion 4 that projects sideways is formed.
  • the battery assembly 10 can be smoothly stored in the waterproof bag 5 without bringing the battery assembly 10 into contact with the inner surface of the waterproof bag 5.
  • the waterproof bag 5 has the electrical connection portion 4 exposed through the bag opening window 51, and the periphery of the bag opening window 51 is tightly adhered to the circuit board 3 to realize a waterproof structure of this portion.
  • the circuit board 3 is provided with an adhesive portion 6 so as to surround the region where the electrical connection portion 4 is provided, and the opening edge portion of the bag opening window 51 is attached to the circuit board 3 with the adhesive portion 6. It is adhered and adhered.
  • 4 and 5 is formed in a frame shape that continues along the region where the electrical connection portion 4 is provided, and the entire opening edge of the bag opening window 51 is not cut and has no gap. It can be in close contact.
  • the adhesion part 6 is made into the adhesive force which can adhere
  • the adhesive part 6 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 is a double-sided tape 60 in which an exposed opening 61 for exposing the electrical connecting part 4 is formed.
  • the double-sided tape 60 shown in the figure has a sheet shape as a whole, the center portion is opened to a predetermined shape and size to form an exposed opening portion 61, and an adhesive layer is formed around the exposed opening portion 61.
  • a frame-shaped adhesive layer 62 is provided on both sides as 62.
  • the double-sided tape 60 has, for example, an opening 61 for exposing the electrical connection portion 4 at the center of a sheet-like double-sided adhesive tape having a double-sided adhesive layer 62 and a release sheet 63 on the surface. It is manufactured by doing. As shown by an arrow A in FIG.
  • the double-sided tape 60 is exposed while guiding the electrical connection portion 4 to the exposed opening 61 in a state in which one (the circuit board 3 side) release sheet 63 is removed.
  • An adhesive portion 6 for adhering the periphery of the bag opening window 51 of the waterproof bag 5 can be formed on the surface side of the circuit board 3.
  • the bonding portion 6 shown in FIG. 8 is formed by forming a plurality of exposed openings 61 in order to bond the opening edge portions of the plurality of bag opening windows 51 opened in the waterproof bag 5B to the circuit board 3.
  • Double-sided tape 60B is used.
  • the double-sided tape 60B shown in the figure is provided with a first exposed opening 61A at a position opposite to the first bag opening window 51A for exposing the pair of output connectors 45A to expose the signal connector 45B.
  • a second exposed opening 61B is provided at a position facing the bag opening window 51B.
  • the double-sided tape 60 ⁇ / b> B shown in the figure is in the form of a single sheet, but can also be divided and arranged at positions facing the plurality of bag opening windows 51.
  • the double-sided tape may have a structure in which adhesive layers 62 are provided on both surfaces of a base material 64 having an exposed opening 61 for exposing the electrical connecting portion 4.
  • This double-sided tape 60C is manufactured, for example, by providing an adhesive layer 62 on both sides of a base material 64 in which rubber or plastic or the like is formed in a sheet shape, and then opening an exposed opening 61 in the center portion, or As shown by the chain line in FIG. 10, after the opening 61 is opened at the center of the base material 64 in which rubber or plastic is formed in a plate shape, the adhesive layer 62 is provided on both sides.
  • the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 62 formed on both surfaces of the base material 64 can be provided, for example, by attaching a double-sided adhesive tape 65. Since the double-sided tape 60C can hold the entire shape flat by the base material 64 laminated between the adhesive layers 62, the double-sided tape 60C is wrinkled on the adhesive layer 62 in a state where the double-sided tape 60C is adhered to the circuit board 3. It is possible to prevent the sagging and to adhere to the circuit board 3 without a gap. Further, since the entire double-sided tape 60C is held in a flat shape, it can be easily attached to a predetermined position on the circuit board 3. In particular, the double-sided tape 60 ⁇ / b> C can more reliably adhere the adhesive layer 62 to the circuit board 3 without a gap by using the base material 64 as a rubber sheet or a soft plastic sheet.
  • the bonding portion 6 can be provided by applying an adhesive 66 around the electrical connection portion 4 on the circuit board 3.
  • an adhesive 66 silicon resin or the like can be used.
  • This adhesive part 6 forms an adhesive part 6 that can adhere the opening edge of the bag opening window 51 of the waterproof bag 5 without a gap by applying the adhesive 66 in a frame shape along the periphery of the electrical connection part 4. it can.
  • the bonding portion 6 that can easily bond the periphery of the bag opening 51 can be formed around the electrical connection portion 4 of the circuit board 3.
  • the electrical connection part 4 protruding from the circuit board 3 is exposed from the bag opening window 51 and the periphery of the bag opening window 51 is connected to the circuit by the bonding part 6.
  • a waterproof structure is realized in which the periphery of the bag opening window 51 is adhered to the circuit board 3 in a watertight manner by being adhered to the substrate 3.
  • the circuit board 3 shown in FIGS. 2 and 6 the electronic component 19 to be mounted is arranged on the surface facing the battery holder, and the outer surface of the circuit board 3, particularly around the electrical connection portion 4 is arranged. This area is a smooth surface on which the electronic component 19 is not disposed. For this reason, this circuit board 3 forms the adhesion part 6 in the smooth surface around the electrical connection part 4, and makes the opening edge part of the bag opening window 51 of the waterproof bag 5 adhere to this adhesion part 6 without a gap.
  • a watertight structure is realized.
  • the waterproof bag 5 can be filled with the potting resin 7 in a state where the battery assembly 10 is accommodated. As shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, the waterproof bag 5 has the battery assembly 10 provided with the bonding portion 6 inserted through the insertion opening 52, and the electrical connection portion 4 is exposed to the outside through the bag opening window 51. The uncured potting resin 7 is injected in a state where the periphery of the bag opening window 51 is in close contact with the circuit board 3 via the bonding portion 6 and closed. As shown in (d) of FIG. 7, the waterproof bag 5 is injected with uncured potting resin 7 from the insertion opening 52 with the insertion opening 52 facing upward.
  • the waterproof bag 5 is injected with the uncured potting resin 7 in a posture in which the closed portion 53 in which the bag opening window 51 is opened is disposed below, but the periphery of the bag opening window 51 is surrounded by the bonding portion 6.
  • the uncured potting resin 7 to be injected does not leak from the waterproof bag 5 and is stored in the waterproof bag 5.
  • the uncured potting resin 7 injected into the inside of the waterproof bag 5 is filled so as to enter the inside of the battery assembly 10 whose periphery is closed by the waterproof bag 5, and the secondary battery 1 in the battery holder 2 or the like.
  • the electronic component 19 fixed to the circuit board 3 is filled in contact with the electronic component 19.
  • a predetermined amount of potting resin 7 is preferably injected into the waterproof bag 5.
  • the injection amount of the potting resin 7 is an amount in which a part of the battery assembly 10 including the circuit board 3 is immersed. As will be described in detail later, the air inside the sealed waterproof bag 5 is sucked.
  • the amount necessary for bringing the potting resin 7 into close contact with the surface of the electronic component 19 mounted on the circuit board 3 or the surfaces of all the secondary batteries 1 can be set.
  • the waterproof bag 5 is injected with a large amount of potting resin 7 to bring the potting resin 7 into close contact with the surface of the electronic component 19 mounted on the circuit board 3 and the surfaces of all the secondary batteries 1, and then uncured. In such a state, the excessive potting resin 7 can be discharged.
  • the insertion opening 52 directed upward is watertightly closed as shown in FIG.
  • the waterproof bag 5 can be sealed in a watertight structure by using the flexible sheet 50 as a plastic film of a thermoplastic resin and welding the plastic films together.
  • the insertion opening 52 of the waterproof bag 5 is heat-sealed in a state in which the opposing flexible sheet 50 is in close contact with the opening edge portion to form a sealed portion 54 and is hermetically closed.
  • the sealed waterproof bag 5 exhausts the air inside to make the potting resin 7 contact the surface of the secondary battery 1 while reducing the volume of the waterproof bag 5.
  • the waterproof bag 5 having the check valve 55 is injected with the potting resin 7 to forcibly exhaust the internal air from the check valve 55 in an uncured state of the potting resin 7.
  • the waterproof bag 5 having the check valve 55 injects the potting resin 7 so as not to immerse the check valve 55 in the potting resin 7 so that the air inside the check valve 55 can be exhausted.
  • the check valve 55 allows air to pass only from the inside toward the outside, but not in the reverse direction. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 7 (f), the waterproof bag 5 can evacuate the internal air from the check valve 55 to the outside by folding the sealing portion 54 to reduce the volume.
  • An intake port of a suction pipe 91 connected to a non-illustrated valve is disposed in the check valve 55 so that air inside the waterproof bag 5 can be sucked and exhausted by a suction pump.
  • the internal pressure is reduced and the waterproof bag 5 contracts, and the potting resin 7 accumulated on the bottom surface of the waterproof bag 5 is sucked upward to the liquid level. rises. In this state, the potting resin 7 flows into the gap of the battery assembly 10 and is in close contact with the surface of the secondary battery 1 in a thermally coupled state.
  • the waterproof bag 5 preferably evacuates the internal air until the liquid level of the potting resin 7 rises to more than half that of the battery assembly 10, and more preferably, the liquid level of the potting resin 7 is substantially equal to that of the battery assembly 10. Raise the whole soak. In this state, almost all the secondary batteries 1 built in the battery assembly 10 are immersed in the potting resin 7 and are brought into close contact with the heat-bonded state.
  • the secondary battery 1 in which the potting resin 7 is in close contact with the surface is thermally coupled to the potting resin 7 having a higher thermal conductivity than air, and the heat of the secondary battery 1 is radiated to the outside through the potting resin 7.
  • non-uniformity of the state in which the potting resin 7 is in close contact with the surface of each secondary battery 1 also increases the temperature difference of the secondary batteries 1.
  • the temperature difference of the secondary battery 1 causes the charge / discharge characteristics of the secondary battery 1 to be unbalanced, and the temperature rise causes the secondary battery 1 to deteriorate.
  • sucking and exhausting the air inside the waterproof bag 5 is effective for bringing the potting resin 7 into close contact with the surface of all the secondary batteries 1. It is. This is because the liquid level of the potting resin 7 can be raised to a position where the battery holder 2 is immersed by exhausting the air inside the sealed waterproof bag 5.
  • the potting resin 7 can be brought into contact with the surfaces of all the secondary batteries.
  • the potting resin 7 can be brought into close contact with the surfaces of all the secondary batteries while using a small amount of the potting resin 7 without using a large amount of the potting resin 7.
  • the battery core pack 20 shown in FIG. 7E discharges the internal air from the check valve 55 provided in the vicinity of the sealing portion 54 located above, and enters the potting resin 7 into the gap of the battery assembly 10. it can.
  • the battery core pack 20 evacuates air from the check valve 55 to bring the potting resin 7 into close contact with the surface of the secondary battery 1. Then, as shown in FIG. It is inverted upside down and sucked from the check valve 55 arranged on the lower surface side, and the internal potting resin 7 is discharged.
  • the check valve 55 exhausts the internal air in a state where the waterproof bag 5 is sealed, and thus is provided at the upper part of the waterproof bag 5. This is because air accumulates at the top.
  • the waterproof bag 5 accommodates the battery assembly 10 in the waterproof bag 5 in a posture in which the circuit board 3 is disposed in the closed portion 53 that is the bottom of the waterproof bag 5, and is placed at the end opposite to the circuit board 3.
  • a check valve 55 is provided so as to approach. Since the waterproof bag 5 is filled with the potting resin 7 at the bottom where the circuit board 3 is disposed, the air is sucked from the check valve 55 provided on the opposite side of the waterproof bag 5 so as to accumulate on the upper part of the waterproof bag 5. Air can be exhausted ideally.
  • the check valve 55 is not necessarily provided in the vicinity of the insertion opening 52 of the waterproof bag 5. This is because the potting resin 7 is poured into the waterproof bag 5 from the insertion opening 52 to close the insertion opening 52, and then the air inside the waterproof bag 5 can be exhausted in a posture in which the waterproof bag 5 is inclined.
  • the waterproof bag 5 provided with the check valve 55 exhausts the air accumulated inside the potting resin 7 from the check valve 55, so that the portion provided with the check valve 55 is positioned above. By tilting the waterproof bag 5, the potting resin 7 accumulated in the waterproof bag 5 can be moved upward while exhausting air efficiently from the check valve 55.
  • the battery core pack 20 described above has a structure in which the insertion opening 52 of the waterproof bag 5 is completely sealed and air is exhausted from the check valve 55 provided in the flexible sheet 50.
  • the insertion opening 52 of the waterproof bag 5 is completely sealed and air is exhausted from the check valve 55 provided in the flexible sheet 50.
  • the waterproof bag can be provided with an opening in the flexible sheet, and a connecting cylinder portion can be connected to the opening to serve as a discharge portion that discharges air and potting resin in the waterproof bag.
  • the method of forcibly exhausting the air inside the waterproof bag 5 is to heat the potting resin 7 on the surface of all the secondary batteries 1 without injecting a large amount of the potting resin 7 into the waterproof bag 5.
  • the battery pack 100 can be lightened by reducing the amount of the potting resin 7 used while being in close contact with the bonded state. This is because the potting resin 7 can enter the gap of the battery assembly 10 by forcibly exhausting the air.
  • a resin excellent in adhesiveness such as urethane resin is used because it closely adheres to the surface of the secondary battery 1 and improves heat dissipation characteristics.
  • this battery core pack 20 can efficiently radiate the heat of the secondary battery 1 from the outside by preventing a decrease in heat dissipation characteristics due to the air layer.
  • the battery core pack 20 in which the waterproof bag 5 is filled with the potting resin 7 can realize better waterproofness.
  • the waterproof structure around the adhesive portion 6 can be further improved.
  • the potting resin 7 injected into the waterproof bag 5 is thermally coupled to the secondary battery 1 of the battery assembly 10 and the heat generating component of the circuit board 3, so that the heat of the secondary battery 1 and the heat generating component is efficiently transferred to the outside. It can conduct and dissipate heat.
  • the circuit board 3 can be protected by the potting resin 7.
  • the structure in which the battery assembly 10 is accommodated in the waterproof bag 5 and the circuit board 3 is embedded in the potting resin 7 can protect the circuit board 3 with the waterproof structure with both the waterproof bag 5 and the potting resin 7.
  • Example 8 As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the outer case 8 is formed in a box shape and has a chamfered corner.
  • the exterior case 8 shown in the drawing is divided into a container-shaped first casing 8A having an upper opening and a second casing 8B which is a lid for closing the opening of the first casing 8A.
  • the exterior case 8 shown in the drawing connects the first casing 8A and the second casing 8B to each other to form a storage space in which the battery core pack 20 is stored.
  • the exterior case 8 has an electric connection part 4 for connecting to an electric tool (not shown) as a battery-powered device or a battery pack charger on the surface.
  • an exposing window 81 for exposing the electrical connecting portion 4 is opened in a part of the second casing 8 ⁇ / b> B constituting the exterior case 8.
  • the electrical connection portion 4 that is electrically connected to the input terminal of an electrical device such as a battery drive device or a battery pack charger is exposed through the exposed window 81.
  • the outer case 8 includes a latch portion (not shown) for holding the mounting state when the outer case 8 is mounted on a battery-driven device such as an electric tool.
  • the outer case 8 is formed of a resin or the like having excellent insulating properties and strength.
  • the above battery pack 100 is assembled as follows. [Battery assembly manufacturing process] (1) As shown in FIG. 5, all the secondary batteries 1 are inserted into the holding cylinder 21 of the battery holder 2 in a predetermined posture, and the first holder 2A and the second holder 2B are connected. (2) The lead plates 15 are welded and fixed to both end faces of each secondary battery 1 arranged at a fixed position of the battery holder 2, and the plurality of secondary batteries 1 are connected in series and in parallel. The output lead plate 16 is connected to the lead plate 15 connected to both ends of the secondary battery 1 connected in series. (3) The circuit board 3 is fixed to face one surface of the battery holder 2.
  • the circuit board 3 is fixed to the battery holder 2 so that the electrical connection portion 4 that is electrically connected to an externally connected electrical device protrudes from the outer surface. Furthermore, the connection part 15A of the lead plate 15 connected between the secondary batteries 1 connected in series and the output lead plate 16 connected to both ends of the secondary battery 1 connected in series are electrically connected to the circuit board 3. To do.
  • the battery assembly 10 is assembled through the above steps.
  • the adhesive portion 6 is formed around the electrical connection portion 4 on the surface of the circuit board 3.
  • the adhesive portion 6 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 is a double-sided tape 60 in which an exposed opening 61 for exposing the electrical connecting portion 4 is formed.
  • the double-sided tape 60 removes the release sheet 63 on the side facing the circuit board 3 and guides the electrical connection portion 4 to the exposed opening 61, while exposing the adhesive layer 62.
  • the double-sided tape 60 removes the release sheet 63 on the opposite side to expose the adhesive layer 62, and forms the adhesive portion 6 around the electrical connection portion 4 on the surface side of the circuit board 3.
  • the bonding portion 6 can be provided by applying an adhesive 66 around the electrical connection portion 4 on the circuit board 3.
  • the battery assembly 10 is inserted into the waterproof bag 5 in which the bag opening window 51 for exposing the electrical connection portion 4 to the outside is formed, and in FIG. As shown, the electrical connection portion 4 is exposed from the bag opening window 51, and the periphery of the bag opening window 51 is brought into close contact with the circuit board 3 with the bonding portion 6 and sealed.
  • the waterproof bag 5 having the bag opening window 51 on the bottom surface has an insertion opening 52 with respect to the battery assembly 10 arranged so that the electrical connection portion 4 protrudes upward.
  • the battery assembly 10 is inserted into the waterproof bag 5 so as to be covered from above in a downward posture, and the electrical connection portion 4 protruding upward from the circuit board 3 is exposed to the outside through the bag opening 11. Further, the opening edge of the bag opening window 51 is brought into close contact with the bonding portion 6 formed around the bag opening window 51 without any gap.
  • the waterproof bag 5 shown in the figure includes an exhaust check valve 55 in the vicinity of the sealing portion 54, and the internal air is exhausted to the outside through the check valve 55.
  • the waterproof bag 5 evacuates the internal air to the outside through the check valve 55 by folding the sealing portion 54 to reduce the volume.
  • a suction pipe 91 is arranged on the check valve 55, and the air inside the waterproof bag 5 is sucked and exhausted by a suction pump.
  • the air inside is forcibly exhausted, whereby the internal pressure is reduced, the waterproof bag 5 is contracted, and the liquid level of the potting resin 7 is increased.
  • each element constituting the present invention may be configured such that a plurality of elements are constituted by the same member and the plurality of elements are shared by one member, and conversely, the function of one member is constituted by a plurality of members. It can also be realized by sharing.
  • a battery assembly including an externally connected electrical connection portion is put in a waterproof bag, and a waterproof structure is provided while the electrical connection portion is exposed to the outside. It can be used effectively as a pack.
  • Connection window 91 ... Suction pipe 103 ... Waterproof bag 103Y ... Lead wire lead 104 ... Exterior case 104A ... First case 104B ... Second case 106 ... Lead 107 ... Connector 110 ... Battery assembly 118 ... Insertion gap 119 ... Sealing agent 120 ... Core pack 140 ... Battery storage part 151 ... Temporary fitting part

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Selon la présente invention, afin de rendre étanche à l'eau un bloc-batterie dans lequel une partie de connexion électrique telle qu'une borne de connexion est disposée sur une carte de circuit imprimé, l'invention porte sur un bloc-batterie qui est pourvu : d'un ensemble batterie (10) comportant une pluralité de batteries rechargeables (1), un support de batterie (2) pour maintenir la pluralité de batteries rechargeables (1), une carte de circuit imprimé (3) pour le montage de circuits électroniques électriquement connectés à la pluralité de batteries rechargeables (1), et une partie de connexion électrique (4) disposée sur la carte de circuit imprimé (3) et électriquement connectée à un appareil électrique externe ; et d'un couvercle étanche à l'eau (5) formé pour contenir l'ensemble batterie (10) et comprenant une feuille souple (50). Le couvercle étanche à l'eau (5) comporte une fenêtre d'ouverture de couvercle (51) pour permettre de faire apparaître à l'extérieur la partie de connexion électrique (4), et la carte de circuit imprimé (3) est pourvue d'une partie de collage (6) de manière à entourer une région dans laquelle la partie de connexion électrique (4) est disposée. La périphérie de la fenêtre d'ouverture de couvercle (51) du couvercle étanche (5) est collée à la carte de circuit imprimé (3) au moyen de la partie de collage (6) tandis que la partie de connexion électrique (4) est apparente à travers la fenêtre d'ouverture de couvercle (51).
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