WO2019022098A1 - 電池パック及びその製造方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a battery pack and a method of manufacturing the same.
- the battery pack is widely used as a power source for an electric power tool, an electric assist bicycle, an electric motorcycle, a hybrid electric car, an electric car and the like, and further for storage of electricity in homes and stores.
- a battery pack can be charged and discharged by connecting a plurality of rechargeable secondary battery cells in series or in parallel.
- a battery assembly 80 in which a plurality of battery cells 81 are housed in a battery holder 82 is housed in a waterproof container 83, and this waterproof container 83 is housed in an outer case 84 as a battery core pack. doing.
- the battery holder 82 makes the plurality of battery cells 81 parallel to each other, arranges the electrode terminals provided at both ends of each battery cell 81 on the same surface, and at both side surfaces of the battery holder 82, The electrode terminals are connected by a lead plate 85.
- Such a battery pack has a connector for electrically connecting to a power supply target device serving as a load.
- a floating mechanism on the connector side (for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3).
- the floating mechanism indicates a state in which the connector itself can be slightly changed in attitude in a non-fixed state so as to absorb an error in the longitudinal and lateral directions at the time of connection.
- the floating connector having such a floating mechanism is electrically connected to the battery assembly through the lead wires.
- the lead wire connected to the floating connector presses the floating connector in one direction by its posture, so that a biasing force works, and it seems that a bias is applied even though the floating connector is used. In some cases, it may be in a posture inclined from the basic posture.
- the lead wire will be in a stretched state when floating connector floats, and it will restore the original posture even if the connector is pushed from the basic posture by the floating mechanism if it was originally Where the restoring force should work, the lead wire may not return to the basic posture due to the tension.
- the floating function may be partially inhibited by the lead wire connected to the floating connector in this manner.
- the present invention has been made in view of such background, and one of the objects thereof is to provide a battery pack in which the floating function of the floating connector is inhibited by the lead wires, and a method of manufacturing the same. is there.
- a battery assembly including one or more secondary battery cells, an outer case accommodating the battery assembly and forming an opening window, and the battery assembly
- the posture or position of the connector holder fixed to the exterior case can be changed vertically and horizontally to the central portion of the connector holder, with the second main surface opposite to the inside facing to the exterior case.
- the floating connector is connected in a floating state and connected to the power supply target device by connecting the exposed surface exposed from the outer case to the power supply target device, and fixed to the inner surface of the floating connector opposite to the exposed surface.
- a positioning buffer for positioning With the above configuration, by providing the positioning buffer in the connector holder, it is possible to suppress the vertical movement of the floating connector and maintain the basic state.
- the positioning buffer material can be a cushion material interposed between the connector holder and the floating connector.
- the positioning buffer can be disposed at the four corners between the connector holder and the floating connector.
- the connector holder includes a frame surrounding the periphery of the floating connector, and the inner surface of the frame is the frame. Positioning cushioning material can be arranged.
- the floating connector includes a connector base on the back side, and the positioning buffer material presses the connector base. It can be configured.
- the lead wire in addition to any of the above configurations, can be wound with a winding tape having a smooth surface. According to the above configuration, the slippage of the lead wire can be improved by the wound tape to reduce the frictional resistance, and the inhibition of the floating mechanism due to the stretch of the lead wire can be suppressed. In addition, when there are a plurality of lead wires, the effect of making them slippery by bundling these can also be obtained.
- the connector holder is fixed to be inserted into the opening window of the outer case from the inside of the outer case and fixed.
- Can have a part. According to the above configuration, it is possible to directly connect and assemble a lead wire welded to the floating connector in advance with the circuit board without requiring the relay connector as in the structure for fixing the connector holder from the outside of the outer case.
- the connector holder has a cylindrical guide cylinder surrounding the lead wire on the second main surface side. be able to.
- the lead wire can be fixed in a vertical posture from the central portion of the inner side surface of the floating connector.
- a battery assembly including one or more secondary battery cells, an outer case accommodating the battery assembly and forming an opening window, and the battery A circuit board electrically connected to the secondary battery cell of the assembly and a first main surface which is one of the main surfaces are exposed from the opening window of the outer case, and the other main surface is the first main surface.
- the lead wire is connected to the floating connector in a state, and the connector holder is inserted into the opening window of the outer case from the inner surface side of the outer case, and the floating is performed between the connector holder and the floating connector
- the method may include the steps of fixing in a state in which a positioning cushioning material is interposed to position the connector in a predetermined basic state without external force, and closing the outer case.
- FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a battery pack according to Embodiment 1.
- FIG. It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the battery pack of FIG. 1 from the back side.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV of the battery pack of FIG. 1;
- It is a principal part expanded sectional view which shows the floating connector of the battery pack of FIG. 6A is a bottom view of the floating connector
- FIG. 6B is a side view
- FIG. 6C is a plan view
- FIG. 6D is a cross-sectional view taken along line VID-VID in FIG. 6B.
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a positioning buffer according to Embodiment 2. It is a perspective view which shows the floating connector of FIG. It is a top view which shows the floating connector of FIG. It is a principal part expanded sectional view showing the floating connector of the battery pack concerning Embodiment 3.
- FIG. 12A is a plan view showing an example of the notch
- FIG. 12B is a plan view showing another example of the notch
- FIG. 12C is a plan view showing still another example of the notch.
- It is sectional drawing which shows the lead wire which concerns on a modification.
- It is an exploded perspective view showing a conventional battery pack.
- It is sectional drawing which shows an example of the floating connector which concerns on a comparative example.
- each element constituting the present invention may be configured such that a plurality of elements are constituted by the same member and one member is used in common as a plurality of elements, or conversely, the function of one member is realized by a plurality of members It can be shared and realized. (Embodiment 1)
- FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the battery pack 100 according to the first embodiment
- FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the battery pack 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side
- FIG. 3 is the battery pack 100 of FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IV-IV of the battery pack 100 of FIG. 1
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the main part showing the floating connector 30 of the battery pack 100 of FIG. 6B is a side view
- FIG. 6C is a plan view
- FIG. 6D is a sectional view taken along the line VID-VID in FIG. 6B
- FIG. 7 shows an exploded perspective view showing the floating connector 30 in FIG. . (Exterior case 40)
- the battery pack 100 shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is configured by a box-shaped outer case 40 in an outer shape.
- a storage space is provided inside the exterior case 40, and the battery assembly 10 is stored.
- the exterior case 40 is divided into a lid side 41 and a body side 42 as shown in FIG. 3 to provide a storage space on the body side.
- the outer case 40 is made of a lightweight material having excellent insulation, such as resin.
- the outer case 40 can be formed with a handle 43 on the upper side and a leg 44 on the bottom side as needed.
- a terminal for charging and a terminal for discharging are provided on the surface of the outer case 40.
- the charging terminal 45 is provided on the top surface side of the outer case 40 as shown in FIG.
- the discharging terminal 46 is provided on the bottom surface side of the outer case 40 as shown in FIG. These terminals may be covered with a cover such as a cap so that the terminal surface is not exposed. In the example of FIG. 1, the charging terminal 45 is covered. Although the charging terminal 45 and the discharging terminal 46 are separately provided in this example, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the charging terminal and the discharging terminal 46 may be integrated.
- the recess 47 which is a step lower than the surface of the outer case 40 is formed, and the floating connector 30 is disposed in the recess 47.
- the floating connector 30 can be prevented from protruding from the surface of the outer case 40 and inadvertently coming into contact with foreign matter.
- the opening window 48 is an area for fixing the connector holder 20.
- the opening window 48 is opened at the bottom of the recess 47.
- the battery assembly 10 is accommodated as shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG.
- the battery assembly 10 includes one or more secondary battery cells 1, and these secondary batteries are connected in series or in parallel to obtain a predetermined output or capacity.
- the battery assembly 10 accommodates a plurality of cylindrical secondary battery cells 1 in a battery holder 11 as shown in the exploded perspective view of FIG. 3.
- the battery holder 11 forms a cylindrical cell holding portion that holds the end of the secondary battery cell 1.
- the end face of the secondary battery cell 1 is exposed from the battery holder 11 and welded to the lead plate.
- the secondary battery cells 1 are connected in series or in parallel by the lead plate.
- 28 secondary battery cells 1 are connected in parallel in four rows and seven.
- the shape and arrangement of the lead plates are determined according to the series-parallel connection of the secondary battery cells 1.
- the lead plate is made of a metal having excellent conductivity.
- the lead plate is connected to the end face of the secondary battery cell 1 by spot welding or the like. Furthermore, the lead plate is connected to the circuit board 3.
- the circuit board 3 is disposed on one surface of the battery holder 11. The charge and discharge circuit and the protection circuit of the secondary battery cell 1 are mounted on the circuit board 3.
- the secondary battery cell 1 is a cylindrical battery having a cylindrical outer can.
- a lithium ion secondary battery, a nickel hydrogen secondary battery, a nickel cadmium secondary battery, etc. can be used.
- a lithium ion secondary battery excellent in energy efficiency per unit volume is preferable.
- a plurality of secondary battery cells are connected in series or in parallel by connecting the electrodes of the end faces with a lead plate.
- the shape of the secondary battery cell is not limited to a cylindrical shape, and a square battery, a laminate battery, or the like can also be used.
- the battery assembly 10 can exhibit waterproofness by accommodating in a waterproof container.
- a bag-like container can be used as a waterproof container.
- Such a waterproof bag is made of transparent resin and, for example, polyethylene can be used. In the case where the waterproof function is not provided, the waterproof bag may be omitted. (Connector holder 20)
- the connector holder 20 is exposed from the opening window 48 of the outer case 40. As shown in the enlarged cross sectional view of FIG. 5, the connector holder 20 exposes the first main surface 21 which is one main surface from the opening window 48 of the exterior case 40, and on the opposite side of the first main surface 21. It is fixed to the exterior case 40 in a posture in which the second major surface 22 faces the inside of the exterior case 40. (Floating connector 30)
- the floating connector 30 is attached to the connector holder 20.
- the floating connector 30 serves as a terminal for connecting to the power supply target device to supply power.
- the floating connector 30 constitutes a terminal for discharging.
- the discharge terminal 46 is provided on the exposed surface of the floating connector 30 exposed from the outer case 40. If necessary, a magnet or a metal piece may be provided on the discharge terminal 46 for magnetic connection with the power supply target device. As described above, the bonding can be positioned and the bonding state can be maintained by the bonding by the magnetic force.
- a connector base 32 is provided on the back surface side of the floating connector 30, that is, on the inner surface opposite to the exposed surface.
- the connector base 32 has, for example, a disk shape.
- a lead wire 50 is connected to substantially the center of the connector base 32.
- the lead wire 50 is fixed at substantially the center of the floating connector 30 in a substantially vertical posture.
- the lead wire 50 is extended to the inside of the exterior case 40 and connected to the circuit board 3. (Floating mechanism)
- the floating connector 30 is connected to the connector holder 20 in a floating state in which the X, Y, Z directions and the angle can be changed.
- FIGS. 6A to 6D Three views and a cross-sectional view of the connector holder 20 in which the floating connector 30 is set are shown in FIGS. 6A to 6D.
- the connector holder 20 forms a rectangular frame 23 and opens the first main surface 21 (bottom surface) side to expose the floating connector 30.
- the floating connector 30 is held in a floating state so as to be able to change a certain posture, that is, the angle and the positional deviation in the X, Y, and Z directions, inside the frame 23.
- a certain posture that is, the angle and the positional deviation in the X, Y, and Z directions
- the flat holding plate 24 is fixed in the frame 23, and an opening for disposing the floating connector 30 is formed at the center of the holding plate 24. Furthermore, a flexible connecting member 25 such as bellows or rubber is provided between the periphery of the floating connector 30 and the opening of the holding plate 24 to connect the floating connector 30 and the holding plate 24, thereby deforming the connecting member 25.
- the attitude or the like of the floating connector 30 can be changed by the above. As described above, when the battery pack 100 is connected to the power supply target device by completely fixing the floating connector 30 and allowing some movement, the floating connector 30 and the connector of the power supply target device It becomes possible to absorb the deviation of the relative position and posture of and securely connect.
- the floating connector 30 held by the connector holder 20 in the floating state has a restoring force that returns to the basic state in the absence of an external force while making it possible to change the posture and the like. It is desirable that this basic state be held in a horizontal posture, that is, in a posture substantially parallel to the bottom surface of the exterior case 40 and at a substantially central position of the opening of the holding plate 24. As a result, when the battery pack 100 is set to the power supply target device, the floating connector 30 is easily joined to the connector of the power supply target device. In the example of FIG. 5, the floating connector 30 is configured to be horizontal to the plane of the holding plate 24.
- Such a connector holder 20 and the floating connector 30 can also use standardized members. This makes it possible to correct the posture of the floating connector to the basic posture at the center and use it while utilizing the existing lead wire type floating connector.
- the floating connector 30 is provided in the recess 47 of the connector holder 20, and the lead wire 50 is further standardized in a state of being connected to the floating connector 30.
- the frame 23 of the connector holder 20 is formed in a rectangular shape in the example of FIG. 6A etc., it is not restricted to this structure, For example, you may form a frame in a cylindrical shape. (Positioning buffer 70)
- a positioning buffer member 70 for positioning the floating connector 30 so as to be in a predetermined basic state without external force by pressing the floating connector 30.
- the positioning buffer 70 is made of an elastically deformable member.
- a cushion material such as rubber, urethane, or PE foam, or a spring member such as a compression spring or a leaf spring.
- Such positioning buffer 70 is interposed between the connector holder 20 and the floating connector 30.
- columnar cushioning materials 71 are disposed as positioning cushioning materials 70 at the four corners on the back surface of the connector holder 20.
- the floating connector 30 is prevented from being damaged due to a shift or inclination of the center of the floating connector 30, and the floating connector 30 is improved to improve the connectivity with the power supply target device. It is possible to forcibly arrange the initial posture of the power supply target device side.
- Each columnar cushion material 71 is formed in a size capable of pressing the connector base 32 of the floating connector 30 in a state of being disposed at the four corners.
- each columnar cushion material 71 has a cylindrical shape.
- the shape of the cushioning material is not limited to a cylindrical shape, and may be, for example, a square pillar shape, a polygonal pillar shape, or a spherical shape.
- the positioning buffer 70 may be configured not only to press the floating connector 30 from four directions, but also to press the whole.
- the positioning buffer 70 is formed in a ring shape, and is annularly pressed from the back surface of the connector base 32 of the floating connector 30B by the ring cushion material 72.
- the ring-shaped cushioning material 72 is formed in an annular shape centered on the lead wire 50 so that the lead wire 50 is positioned substantially at the center of the annular shape, that is, to allow tilting around the lead wire 50.
- the floating connector 30B can be always pressed with uniform stress from all directions around the lead wire 50, so that stress can be more reliably maintained to keep the floating connector 30B in the basic state.
- the ring-shaped cushioning material was used as a shock absorbing material, a ring-shaped compression spring and a ring-shaped wave washer (leaf spring) can be used instead of the ring-shaped cushioning material. (Guide cylinder 26)
- the cylindrical guide cylinder 26 can also be connected to the approximate center.
- the frame body 23 and the guide cylinder 26 are formed such that the internal space of the frame body 23 and the inner surface of the cylinder of the guide cylinder 26 are connected.
- the frame 23 and the guide cylinder 26 are integrally formed.
- the guide cylinder 26 is fixed to the second main surface 22 of the connector holder 20 substantially perpendicularly.
- the guide cylinder 26 inserts the lead wire 50 fixed to the back surface of the connector holder 20. As a result, the lead wire 50 is held in a substantially vertical posture, and it is possible to avoid a situation where a bias is applied in a state where the posture of the floating connector 30 connected to the lead wire 50 deviates from the basic posture.
- the original basic state should be restored when the external force disappears. It may be disturbed and it may be in the state which does not return to a basic state.
- the floating function may be disturbed by the lead wire connected to the floating connector in this manner.
- the cylindrical guide cylinder 26 surrounding the lead wire 50 is provided on the second main surface 22 side of the connector holder 20. It is provided.
- the guide cylinder 26 is provided substantially perpendicularly to the second main surface 22 side.
- the guide cylinder 26 is provided in the vicinity of the joint portion between the lead wire 50 and the floating connector 30, and the lead wire 50 in the vicinity of the joint portion By holding at this position, it is possible to make the basic state of the floating connector 30 approach a horizontal posture. In other words, even if the biasing force of the lead wire 50 acts, the guide cylinder 26 can correct the horizontal posture in the vicinity of the joint portion between the lead wire 50 and the floating connector 30.
- the inner diameter of the guide cylinder 26 is larger than the outer diameter of the lead wire 50 as shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 6D, FIG. 9, etc. so that the floating mechanism of the floating connector 30 is not obstructed by the guide cylinder 26. I also make it a little bigger. As a result, a space is formed around the lead wire 50, so that some movement or deformation in the space is allowed, and the floating connector 30 connected to the lead wire 50 can also be tilted. It is held. (Embodiment 3)
- the guide cylinder which maintains a lead wire vertically is not necessarily essential.
- the guide cylinder may be omitted if the above-mentioned positioning buffer can sufficiently exert the function of maintaining the floating connector in the horizontal posture.
- Such an example is shown as the third embodiment in the cross-sectional view of FIG. In the battery pack shown in this figure, it is possible to maintain the floating connector 30D in the basic horizontal posture by means of the positioning buffer 70 disposed between the inner surface of the connector holder 20D and the connector base 32D of the floating connector 30D. Become. (Friction reduction mechanism)
- the friction reduction mechanism for reducing the friction between the outer periphery of the lead wire 50 and the inner wall of the guide cylinder 26.
- the notch part 27 is provided in the cylindrical guide cylinder 26 in a part of circular shape in a cross sectional view. With this configuration, the contact area of the lead wire 50 guided into the guide cylinder 26 can be reduced.
- the contact area between the lead wire in a circular cross-sectional view and the guide cylinder in a circular cross-sectional view is a contact between the curved surface and the curved surface, the contact area tends to be large.
- the contact area between them can be reduced, and the effect of reducing the frictional resistance can be obtained accordingly.
- a rib 28 for reinforcing the guide cylinder 26 may be provided in a region where the notch portion 27 is provided.
- the three ribs 28 are made to project outside the notch 27.
- the rib 28 is formed such that the top of the rib 28 follows the circular shape of the cross section of the guide cylinder 26 in a plan view. Thereby, the strength can be maintained while forming the notch 27 in the guide cylinder 26.
- the shape of the end face of the notch 27 preferably makes the radius of curvature larger than the radius of curvature of the circular shape of the cross section of the guide cylinder 26.
- a notch 27A provided in a guide cylinder 26A shown in FIG. 12A it has a linear shape with an infinite radius of curvature.
- the contact area can be reduced as compared with the circular guide cylinder.
- the shape of the notch portion is not limited to a linear shape, and may be curved.
- the contact area can be reduced as compared with the case where the guide cylinder remains circular.
- a region in which the lead wire 50 can move inside the guide cylinder 26B can be widely secured as compared with a linear notch, and the tiltable range of the floating connector 30 can be maintained wide.
- the position where the notch 27 is formed is determined according to the position of the circuit board 3 to which the lead wire 50 is fixed. For example, it is positioned at the end edge of the guide cylinder 26 on the side far from the circuit board 3.
- the lead wire 50 can be disposed at a long distance rather than at the shortest distance to the circuit board 3 to improve the handling of the lead wire 50 and improve the workability at the time of assembly work. It is possible to allow the floating connector 30 to be easily tilted.
- the lead wire is made longer, it will not be connected at the shortest distance to the circuit board, but it will be drawn by bending an arc so as to divert it once.
- the inner surface of the guide cylinder comes in contact with the lead wire in the direction in which the lead wire is bent. Therefore, the notch 27 for reducing the contact area is provided on the side away from the circuit board 3, that is, on the side far from the circuit board 3 to bring the notch 27 into contact with the lead wire 50. It becomes possible to exhibit sliding property effectively.
- the notch 27 is horizontal to the edge of the circuit board 3 as in the notch 27A shown in FIG. 12A and the like, and as shown in FIG. Preferably, it is inclined in the direction of withdrawal.
- the connection position of the circuit board 3 and the lead wire 50 is on the left side of the upper end of the circuit board 3, and the lead wire 50 is drawn rightward from here, and then folded back into a U shape and floating connector Connected to 30. That is, the lead wire 50 is disposed so as to be connected to the floating connector 30 after the lead wire 50 is drawn and detoured on the right side. In this configuration, the right inner wall on the right and left of the guide cylinder 26 is likely to come in contact with the lead wire 50.
- the long lead wire 50 drawn out from the circuit board 3 is once bypassed over the guide cylinder 26 and then connected to the floating connector 30.
- the upper and lower inner walls of the guide cylinder 26 are more likely to come in contact with the lead wire 50. Therefore, in consideration of these, it can be said that the notch 27 is likely to contact the upper side and the right side in the guide cylinder 26. Therefore, as described above, the notch is inclined downward from the horizontal attitude with respect to the edge of the circuit board 3 in the direction in which the lead wire 50 is drawn from the circuit board 3 to the right in the example of FIG.
- the notch 27 can be disposed so as to face the portion where the frictional force by the lead wire 50 drawn out from the circuit board 3 acts, thereby ensuring the reliability of bringing the lead wire 50 into contact with the notch 27 It is possible to enhance the sliding property of the contact portion effectively and obtain a smooth floating operation. (Wound tape 52)
- the lead wire 50 may be wound with a winding tape 52 whose surface is smooth.
- the winding tape 52 can be made of a material having a low coefficient of friction, such as polypropylene.
- the lead wire 50 may be comprised by not only one but multiple. Also, the material and thickness of multiple lead wires may vary. In such a case, by bundling one by one with the winding tape 52, the handling inside the exterior case 40 is improved, and the workability at the time of assembly and maintenance can be improved. In addition, by setting the position to be wound by the winding tape 52 to a position where the guide cylinder 26 and the lead wire 50 contact with each other, the sliding movement is enhanced and the frictional resistance is reduced as described above. You can get the effect of making sure. (Fixing part 29)
- the connector holder 20 can also be provided with a fixing portion 29 for inserting and fixing the opening window 48 of the exterior case 40 from the inside of the exterior case 40.
- the lead wires 50 welded in advance to the floating connector 30 are directly connected to the circuit board 3 without the necessity of a relay connector required in the structure for fixing the connector holder 20 from the outside of the outer case 40. Can be assembled.
- the mounting of the outer case 40 can be performed at the end of the assembly process, which also contributes to the improvement of the assembly workability.
- a known fixing structure such as a screw hole for screwing with a screw 60 from the inside of the outer case 40 can be appropriately used.
- the battery assembly 10 and the circuit board 3 are disposed in the outer case 40, the lead wire 50 is drawn from the circuit board 3, and the lead wire 50 is a floating connector while passing through the lead wire 50 through the connector holder 20. 30.
- the connector holder 20 is inserted into the opening window 48 of the outer case 40 from the inner surface side of the outer case 40, and the positioning buffer 70 is interposed between the connector holder 20 and the floating connector 30. Fix it with In this state, the outer case 40 is closed.
- the battery pack can be suitably used as a power source for an electric power tool, an electric power assisted bicycle, an electric motorbike, a hybrid electric car, an electric car or the like .
Abstract
Description
(実施形態1)
(外装ケース40)
(電池集合体10)
(コネクタホルダ20)
(フローティングコネクタ30)
(フローティング機構)
(位置決め緩衝材70)
(実施形態2)
(ガイド筒26)
(実施形態3)
(摩擦低減機構)
(捲回テープ52)
(固定部29)
(電池パック100の製造方法)
1…二次電池セル
3…回路基板
10…電池集合体
11…電池ホルダ
20、20D…コネクタホルダ
21…第一主面
22…第二主面
23…枠体
24…保持板
25…連結材
26、26A、26B、26C…ガイド筒
27、27A、27B、27C…切り欠き部
28…リブ
29…固定部
30、30B、30D、130…フローティングコネクタ
32、32D…コネクタベース
40…外装ケース
41…蓋側
42…本体側
43…取っ手
44…脚部
45…充電用端子
46…放電用端子
47…窪み
48…開口窓
50、150…リード線
52…捲回テープ
60…ねじ
70…位置決め緩衝材
71…柱状クッション材
72…リング状クッション材
80…電池集合体
81…電池セル
82…電池ホルダ
83…防水容器
84…外装ケース
85…リード板
Claims (10)
- 一以上の二次電池セルを含む電池集合体と、
前記電池集合体を収納すると共に開口窓を形成した外装ケースと、
前記電池集合体の二次電池セルと電気的に接続される回路基板と、
一方の主面である第一主面を前記外装ケースの開口窓から表出させ、他方の主面であって前記第一主面の反対側である第二主面を前記外装ケースの内側に向けた姿勢に、前記外装ケースに固定されるコネクタホルダと、
前記コネクタホルダの中央部分に、姿勢又は位置を上下左右に変更可能なフローティング状態で連結され、前記外装ケースから表出される表出面を電力供給対象機器と接続して電力を供給するためのフローティングコネクタと、
前記フローティングコネクタの、表出面と反対側の内側面に固定され、前記外装ケースの内部に延出されて、前記フローティングコネクタと回路基板とを接続するリード線と、
前記フローティングコネクタを押圧して、該フローティングコネクタが外力のない状態で所定の基本状態とするように位置決めを行うための位置決め緩衝材と、
を備える電池パック。 - 請求項1に記載の電池パックであって、
前記位置決め緩衝材が、前記コネクタホルダとフローティングコネクタとの間に介在されるクッション材である電池パック。 - 請求項1又は2に記載の電池パックであって、
前記位置決め緩衝材が、前記コネクタホルダとフローティングコネクタとの間で四隅に配置されてなる電池パック。 - 請求項1~3のいずれか一項に記載の電池パックであって、
前記コネクタホルダが、前記フローティングコネクタの周囲を囲む枠体を備えており、
前記枠体の内面に、前記位置決め緩衝材を配置してなる電池パック。 - 請求項4に記載の電池パックであって、
前記フローティングコネクタが、その背面側にコネクタベースを備え、
前記位置決め緩衝材が、前記コネクタベースを押圧するよう構成してなる電池パック。 - 請求項1~5のいずれか一項に記載の電池パックであって、
前記リード線の周囲を、表面を平滑状とした捲回テープで捲回してなる電池パック。 - 請求項1~6のいずれか一項に記載の電池パックであって、
前記コネクタホルダが、前記外装ケースの開口窓に、該外装ケースの内側から挿入して固定するための固定部を有してなる電池パック。 - 請求項1~7のいずれか一項に記載の電池パックであって、
前記コネクタホルダが、前記第二主面側に、前記リード線の周囲を囲む筒状のガイド筒を有してなる電池パック。 - 請求項8に記載の電池パックであって、
前記リード線は、前記フローティングコネクタの内側面の中央部分から、垂直状の姿勢で固定されてなる電池パック。 - 一以上の二次電池セルを含む電池集合体と、
前記電池集合体を収納すると共に開口窓を形成した外装ケースと、
前記電池集合体の二次電池セルと電気的に接続される回路基板と、
一方の主面である第一主面を前記外装ケースの開口窓から表出させ、他方の主面であって前記第一主面の反対側である第二主面を前記外装ケースの内側に向けた姿勢に、前記外装ケースに固定されるコネクタホルダと、
前記コネクタホルダの中央部分に、姿勢又は位置を上下左右に変更可能なフローティング状態で連結され、電力供給対象機器と接続して電力を供給するためのフローティングコネクタと、
前記外装ケースの内部に延出されて、前記フローティングコネクタと回路基板とを接続するリード線と、
を備える電池パックの製造方法であって、
前記外装ケース内に前記電池集合体と回路基板を配置し、該回路基板から前記リード線を引き出し、前記コネクタホルダにリード線を通した状態で該リード線を前記フローティングコネクタに接続し、前記外装ケースの内面側から、前記コネクタホルダを、前記外装ケースの開口窓に挿入して、前記コネクタホルダとフローティングコネクタとの間に、前記フローティングコネクタを外力のない状態で所定の基本状態とするように位置決めを行うための位置決め緩衝材を介在させた状態で固定する工程と、
前記外装ケースを閉塞する工程と、
を含む電池パックの製造方法。
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