WO2021066044A1 - 発熱体収容ケース及び構造体 - Google Patents
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- This disclosure relates to a heating element accommodating case and structure.
- Patent Document 1 includes a battery case for accommodating a battery module and a cooler arranged between the lower surface of the battery module and the upper surface of the bottom plate portion of the battery case, and allows the coolant to flow inside the cooler. The configuration for cooling the battery is described.
- Patent Document 1 The configuration described in Patent Document 1 is formed by combining an individually manufactured battery case and a cooler. Therefore, the process of manufacturing and assembling each member is complicated, and there is room for improvement in manufacturing efficiency. In addition, reducing the number of members is also effective from the viewpoint of weight reduction.
- Patent Document 1 mainly cools the vicinity of the bottom surface of the heating element, but there is a demand for cooling a portion (side or upper portion) other than the bottom surface depending on the type of the heating element. ..
- terminal portions bus bars and tab leads
- the terminal portion generates a large amount of heat.
- the cooling water comes into contact with the terminal portion, a fire may occur due to a short circuit, and it is difficult to easily cool the upper portion or the side portion.
- one aspect of the present disclosure provides a heating element accommodating case capable of safely and efficiently adjusting the temperature of an arbitrary portion of the heating element, and a structure including the heating element accommodating case and the heating element. That is the issue.
- a heating element accommodating case comprising a housing for accommodating a heating element, the housing having a flow path for flowing a liquid, and a part of the flow path is made of resin.
- the housing has a metal portion containing metal.
- the metal portion has a concavo-convex structure formed by a roughening treatment on at least a part of the surface.
- ⁇ 4> The heating element accommodating case according to ⁇ 2> or ⁇ 3>, wherein the housing further has a resin portion containing a resin, and the metal portion has a concavo-convex structure at a portion joined to the resin portion.
- ⁇ 5> The heating element accommodating case according to any one of ⁇ 2> to ⁇ 4>, wherein at least a part of the metal portion is provided at a position in contact with the heating element.
- ⁇ 6> The heating element accommodating case according to any one of ⁇ 1> to ⁇ 5>, wherein a part of a portion surrounding the space through which the liquid flows in the flow path is made of resin.
- ⁇ 7> The heating element accommodating case according to ⁇ 6>, wherein a part of a portion surrounding the space through which the liquid flows in the flow path is made of metal.
- ⁇ 8> The heating element accommodating case according to any one of ⁇ 1> to ⁇ 7>, wherein the flow path is provided in any one or more of the lower portion, the upper portion, and the side portion of the heating element.
- ⁇ 9> The heating element accommodating case according to ⁇ 8>, wherein the flow path is provided at least above the heating element.
- the flow path includes a flow path 1 provided in the lower part of the heating element and a flow path 2 provided in the upper part of the heating element.
- the flow path includes a flow path 1 provided in the lower part of the heating element and a flow path 2 provided in the upper part of the heating element.
- a heating element accommodating case having a housing for accommodating the heating element and a ventilation path for circulating air.
- ⁇ 18> The heating element accommodating case according to any one of ⁇ 13> to ⁇ 17>, wherein at least a part of the ventilation passage is made of metal.
- ⁇ 19> The heating element accommodating case according to ⁇ 18>, wherein the portion of the ventilation path in contact with the housing is formed of at least metal.
- ⁇ 20> The heating element accommodating case according to any one of ⁇ 13> to ⁇ 19>, wherein the housing has a flow path for flowing a liquid.
- the flow path is arranged at a position where the ventilation path does not exist.
- ⁇ 22> The heating element accommodating case according to ⁇ 20> or ⁇ 21>, wherein a part of a portion surrounding the space through which the liquid flows in the flow path is made of resin.
- ⁇ 23> The heating element accommodating case according to ⁇ 22>, wherein a part of a portion surrounding the space through which the liquid flows in the flow path is made of metal.
- ⁇ 24> The heating element accommodating case according to any one of ⁇ 20> to ⁇ 23>, wherein the flow path is provided in any one or more of the lower portion, the upper portion, and the side portion of the heating element.
- ⁇ 25> The heating element accommodating case according to ⁇ 24>, wherein the flow path is provided at least above the heating element.
- ⁇ 26> The heating element accommodating case according to any one of ⁇ 1> to ⁇ 25>, wherein the housing has a vent for communicating the inside and the outside of the housing.
- ⁇ 27> A structure including the heating element accommodating case according to any one of ⁇ 1> to ⁇ 26> and the heating element accommodated in the heating element accommodating case.
- ⁇ 28> The structure according to ⁇ 27>, wherein the heating element is at least one selected from the group consisting of a secondary battery module, an electronic device, and a power conversion device.
- a heating element accommodating case capable of adjusting the temperature of the heating element with a simple configuration, and a structure including the heating element accommodating case and the heating element.
- the numerical range indicated by using "-" indicates a range including the numerical values before and after "-" as the minimum value and the maximum value, respectively.
- the upper or lower limit value described in one numerical range may be replaced with the upper limit value or lower limit value of another numerical range described stepwise. , May be replaced with the values shown in the examples.
- the amount of each component in a material means the total amount of a plurality of substances present in the material, unless otherwise specified, when a plurality of substances corresponding to each component in the material are present.
- the heating element accommodating case of the first embodiment includes a housing for accommodating the heating element, the housing has a flow path for flowing a liquid, and a part of the flow path is formed of resin. It is a heating element storage case.
- the housing itself has a flow path and has a function of adjusting the temperature of the heating element. Therefore, the temperature of the heating element can be efficiently adjusted with a simple configuration as compared with the case where the housing and the device for temperature control are separate members. In addition, manufacturing costs can be expected to be reduced by reducing the number of parts and assembling time.
- the heating element accommodating case of the present invention at least a part of the flow path is made of resin.
- the weight of the heating element accommodating case can be reduced.
- the "function of adjusting the temperature" of the heating element includes the function of cooling the heating element (lowering the temperature or suppressing the rise) and heating the heating element (suppressing the temperature increase or decrease). Both features are included.
- Examples of the case of heating the heating element include a case where an automobile equipped with a battery as a heating element is driven in a cold region.
- the type of liquid flowing through the flow path is not particularly limited, and a liquid generally used for a cooling device or the like can be used.
- the position and number of flow paths in the heating element accommodating case are not particularly limited.
- the side of the heating element in the direction of gravity hereinafter, also referred to as the lower part of the heating element
- the side in the direction opposite to the direction of gravity hereinafter, also referred to as the upper part of the heating element
- the flow path may be provided at least on the side perpendicular to the direction of gravity of the heating element (hereinafter, also referred to as a side portion of the heating element).
- the flow path is preferably provided near the surface of the heating element, and is located near the high heat generating portion (terminal portion or the like where the amount of heat generated is relatively large) of the heating element. It is more preferable to be provided.
- the high heat generating portion of the heating element may be the lower part of the heating element, the upper part of the heating element, or the side portion of the heating element.
- the air heated inside the housing moves to the upper part, and when the heating element is, for example, a secondary battery module, it is moved to the upper part or the side surface of the module.
- the amount of heat generated on the electrode side (bus bar, tab lead, etc.) to be installed is essentially larger than that on the lower side, it is not possible to provide a cooling flow path on the upper part or side part of the heating element, especially on the upper part. It is considered to be advantageous for improving the temperature control efficiency.
- the housing itself has a flow path in the heating element accommodating case of the present invention, the temperature control device is arranged at the upper part of the housing as compared with the case where the housing and the temperature control device are separate members. Easy to do.
- the housing may consist of a plurality of members.
- it may be composed of a main body portion on which the heating element is arranged, a lid portion, and other members if necessary.
- the housing is composed of a plurality of members, at least one of the plurality of members may have a flow path.
- the material of the housing of the heating element accommodating case is not particularly limited as long as at least a part of the flow path is made of resin.
- it may be formed of metal, resin, ceramics, carbon, glass or the like.
- the housing may be made of only one kind of material or may be formed of a combination of two or more kinds of materials.
- the housing preferably has a metal-containing portion (metal portion), and more preferably at least a part of the metal portion is provided in a place in contact with a heating element.
- the type of metal is not particularly limited and can be selected according to the application of the heating element accommodating case and the like.
- the metal is preferably aluminum, an aluminum alloy, copper, or a copper alloy, and more preferably copper or a copper alloy. From the viewpoint of weight reduction and ensuring strength, aluminum and aluminum alloy are more preferable as the metal.
- the type of resin is not particularly limited and can be selected according to the application of the heating element accommodating case.
- polyolefin resin polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene chloride, polystyrene resin, AS resin (acrylonitrile / styrene resin), ABS resin (acrylonitrile / butadiene / styrene resin), polyester resin, poly (meth) acrylic resin, Thermoplastic resins (including elastomers) such as polyvinyl alcohol, polycarbonate resins, polyamide resins, polyimide resins, polyether resins, polyacetal resins, fluorine resins, polysulfone resins, polyphenylene sulfide resins, and polyketone resins, Examples thereof include thermosetting resins such as phenol resin, melamine resin, urea resin, polyurethane resin, epoxy resin and unsaturated polyester resin. These resins may be used alone or in combination of two or more.
- the resin may contain various compounding agents.
- the compounding agent include fillers, heat stabilizers, antioxidants, pigments, weathering agents, flame retardants, plasticizers, dispersants, lubricants, mold release agents, antistatic agents and the like.
- the resin may contain a filler from the viewpoint of adjusting the difference in linear expansion coefficient between the metal and the resin and improving the mechanical strength of the resin.
- the filler include glass fiber, carbon fiber, carbon particles, clay, talc, silica, minerals, cellulose fiber and the like. Among these, glass fiber, carbon fiber, talc and minerals are preferable.
- the filler contained in the resin may be one type or two or more types. Further, from the viewpoint of thermal efficiency, the resin portion forming the flow path is preferably highly heat-insulating because the heat of the cooling water is not transferred to the outside. For example, it may contain air bubbles formed by foam molding.
- the heating element accommodating case 10 shown in FIG. 1 has a housing 2 for accommodating the heating element 1, and the housing 2 includes a main body portion 2a and a lid portion 2b.
- the housing 2 (main body 2a) has a flow path (not shown) in a portion 3 (hereinafter, also referred to as a lower portion 3 of the housing 2; the same applies to the upper portion and the side portion) facing the lower portion of the heating element 1. doing.
- the arrows in the figure indicate the direction of gravity.
- thermo interface material TIM
- heat conductive adhesive etc.
- the heating element accommodating case 10 shown in FIG. 1 may have a flow path in a portion other than the lower portion 3 instead of the lower portion 3 of the housing 2. Further, in addition to the lower portion 3 of the housing 2, a flow path may be provided in a portion other than the lower portion 3.
- the upper portion 4 of the housing 2 may have a flow path, or the upper portion 4 of the housing 2 may have a flow path, and any of the upper portion 4, the lower portion 3, and the side portion of the housing 2. It may have two or more flow paths.
- Conventional heating element housing cases are mainly provided with a cooler on the lower surface of the heating element, but depending on the type of heating element, the amount of heat generated at the top and sides may be particularly large (secondary battery module, etc.). .. In this case, a more efficient temperature control effect can be obtained by providing a flow path at a position facing the upper portion or the side portion of the heating element.
- Examples of the configuration in which the housing has flow paths at a plurality of locations include a flow path 1 provided at the lower part of the heating element and a flow path 2 provided at the upper part of the heating element.
- a flow path 1 provided at the lower part of the heating element
- a flow path 2 provided at the upper part of the heating element.
- one of the flow path 1 and the flow path 2 intensively adjusts the temperature of a region showing a relatively high temperature in the heating element, and the other one concentrates the temperature of the heating element other than the above-mentioned region.
- the heating element is a secondary battery module
- the region showing a high temperature corresponds to the terminal portion of the secondary battery and the region in the vicinity thereof).
- the flow path 1 provided in the lower part of the heating element and the flow path 2 provided in the upper part of the heating element adjust the temperature of the heating element in different ways. For example, one of the flow path 1 and the flow path 2 cools the heating element, and the other one heats the heating element.
- the specific mode of the flow path is not particularly limited as long as a part of the flow path is made of resin.
- a part of the flow path is made of resin means that a part of the part surrounding the space through which the liquid flows is made of resin. That is, it means that a part of the portion surrounding the space through which the liquid flows is made of resin, and another part is made of a material other than resin (preferably metal).
- a groove is formed on the inner surface (the surface on the heating element side) of the housing, and the groove becomes a closed space.
- a member having a groove formed on the outer surface (the surface opposite to the heating element) of the housing is arranged. Examples thereof include a state in which a flow path is formed (hereinafter, referred to as aspect 2).
- the configurations of aspects 1 and 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.
- the position of the portion shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 in the housing is not particularly limited, and may be the lower part, the upper part, or the side part of the housing.
- FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion where the housing of the first aspect has a flow path. As shown in FIG. 2, a flow path-shaped groove is formed on the inner surface of the housing 2, and the components 5 are arranged so as to form a space in which the groove is closed to form a flow path.
- At least the grooved portion of the housing 2 is made of resin, and from the viewpoint of temperature control efficiency, at least the portion of the component 5 in contact with the groove of the housing 2. Is preferably made of metal.
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion where the housing of the second aspect has a flow path.
- a component 6 having a flow path-shaped groove formed on the outer surface of the housing 2 is arranged so as to form a space in which the groove is closed to form a flow path.
- the part 6 having the groove is preferably made of resin, and from the viewpoint of temperature control efficiency, at least the portion of the housing 2 in contact with the part 6 may be made of metal. preferable.
- the housing When the housing has flow paths at a plurality of locations, it may have only flow paths of the same mode or flow paths of different modes.
- the housing may have a portion in which a portion containing metal (metal portion) and a portion containing resin (resin portion) are in contact with each other. Even if the metal part and the resin part are fixed by means such as an adhesive, a screw, and a fixing tape, they are fixed (hereinafter, also referred to as joining) without using an adhesive, a screw, a fixing tape, or the like. You may.
- a fixing tape a UD (unidirectional) tape in which carbon fibers, glass fibers and the like are arranged in one direction in a resin is preferable in terms of strength and handleability.
- UD tape When using UD tape, not only the purpose of fixing the metal part and the resin part, but also the effect of improving the surface rigidity of the metal part can be expected, for example, by attaching the UD tape to the metal part. This makes it possible to manufacture a lightweight and thin housing.
- the metal part and the resin part When the part where the metal part and the resin part are in contact is a flow path (around the space where the liquid flows), the metal part and the resin part must be joined from the viewpoint of preventing liquid leakage. preferable.
- the joint portion may be further reinforced by the means used for fixing described above.
- Examples of the method of joining the metal part and the resin part include a method of roughening the surface of the metal part.
- the texture of the surface of the resin portion penetrates into the uneven structure formed on the surface by the roughening treatment, so that an anchor effect is exhibited and a strong bond can be obtained.
- the uneven structure formed on the surface of the metal part has the function of increasing the surface area and improving the heat dissipation efficiency in addition to the function of improving the bonding strength with the resin part. Therefore, from the viewpoint of improving heat dissipation, the uneven structure formed on the surface of the metal portion may exist not only in the portion bonded to the resin portion but also in the portion not bonded to the resin portion.
- the state of the uneven structure formed on the surface of the metal portion by the roughening treatment is not particularly limited as long as the bonding strength with the resin portion can be sufficiently obtained.
- the average pore diameter of the recesses in the concave-convex structure may be, for example, 5 nm to 250 ⁇ m, preferably 10 nm to 150 ⁇ m, and more preferably 15 nm to 100 ⁇ m.
- the average hole depth of the recesses in the concave-convex structure may be, for example, 5 nm to 250 ⁇ m, preferably 10 nm to 150 ⁇ m, and more preferably 15 nm to 100 ⁇ m.
- the average pore diameter and average pore depth of the recesses in the concave-convex structure can be determined by using an electron microscope or a laser microscope. Specifically, the surface of the metal portion and the cross section of the surface are photographed. From the obtained photographs, 50 arbitrary recesses can be selected, and the average hole diameter and average hole depth of the recesses can be calculated as arithmetic mean values from the hole diameters and hole depths of those recesses, respectively.
- the method of roughening the surface of the metal portion is not particularly limited, and various known methods can be used. For example, a method using a laser as disclosed in Patent No. 4020957; a method of immersing the surface of the housing in an aqueous solution of an inorganic base such as NaCl or an inorganic acid such as HCl or HNO 3; Methods of treating surfaces by anodization, as disclosed; acid-based etchants, such as those disclosed in WO 2015-8847 (preferably inorganic acids, ferric ions or cuprics).
- a method of immersing in one or more aqueous solutions selected from hydrated hydrazine, ammonia, and a water-soluble amine compound hereinafter, may be referred to as NMT method
- warm water as disclosed in JP-A-2008-162115.
- Treatment method Blast treatment, laser treatment and the like can be mentioned.
- the roughening treatment method can be used properly according to the material of the metal portion, the state of the desired uneven structure, and the like.
- the surface of the metal part may be subjected to a treatment for adding a functional group in addition to the roughening treatment.
- a treatment for adding a functional group to the surface of the metal portion, the chemical bond between the surface of the metal portion and the surface of the resin portion increases, and the bonding strength tends to be further improved.
- the treatment for adding a functional group to the surface of the metal portion is preferably performed at the same time as the roughening treatment or after the roughening treatment.
- the method for adding a functional group to the surface of the metal portion is not particularly limited, and various known methods can be used.
- a metal in water or a solution in which a chemical substance having a functional group is dissolved in water or an organic solvent such as methyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, acetone, toluene, ethyl cell solve, dimethyl formaldehyde, tetrahydrofuran, methyl ethyl ketone, benzene, ethyl ether acetate, etc.
- Method of immersing the surface of the part methods of coating or spraying a chemical substance having a functional group or a solution containing the same on the surface of the metal part; method of attaching a film containing a chemical substance having a functional group to the surface of the metal part, etc.
- Examples of the method of performing the treatment for adding a functional group at the same time as the roughening treatment include a method of performing a wet etching treatment, a chemical conversion treatment, an anodization treatment and the like using a liquid containing a chemical substance having a functional group.
- the state in which the metal part and the resin part are joined can be formed by shaping the molten resin on the surface of the metal part, for example.
- the degree of adhesion to the surface of the metal part is improved (for example, the resin enters the uneven structure of the surface of the metal part and the anchor effect is exhibited). Therefore, the metal portion and the resin portion can be joined more firmly.
- the molten resin may be molded into a desired shape using a mold or the like.
- the molding method is not particularly limited, and can be carried out by a known method such as injection molding.
- a third substance may be sandwiched between the metal part and the resin part to join them.
- the third substance for example, an adhesive or a fixing tape can be used. It is also possible to bond the metal part and the resin part more firmly by allowing the adhesive or the adhesive of the fixing tape to enter the unevenness formed on the surface of the metal part. Furthermore, in order to reduce the risk of liquid leakage, mechanical fastening means such as screwing and packing may be added.
- the housing of the heating element accommodating case may have a vent that communicates the inside and the outside of the housing.
- the housing has a vent
- the effect of suppressing the occurrence of excessive humidity and dew condensation inside the housing can be expected.
- the housing is made of metal
- the above-mentioned effect by providing the vent is large.
- the housing has a vent
- the effect of preventing damage due to an increase in pressure inside the housing can be expected.
- the housing has vents
- the position and number thereof are not particularly limited and can be selected according to the structure of the heating element accommodating case and the like.
- the structure of the vent is not particularly limited.
- the opening may be covered with a member having breathability, moisture permeability, or the like.
- the heating element accommodating case may have a ventilation path through which air flows.
- the temperature control (cooling) effect by the liquid passing through the flow path is further improved. can get.
- the details and preferred embodiment of the ventilation path the details and preferred embodiment of the ventilation path included in the heating element accommodating case of the second embodiment described later can be referred to.
- the heating element accommodating case may be provided with other members as necessary to insulate the heating element from the lower part of the housing, shield electromagnetic waves, prevent leakage of the flow path, and the like.
- the type of heating element housed in the heating element storage case is not particularly limited.
- it may be a secondary battery module, a power source such as a solid-state battery, an electronic device such as a CPU, a power conversion device such as an inverter or a converter, a power source such as a motor, or the like.
- heating element accommodating case is not particularly limited, and may be any application in which the accommodating heating element is used.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the appearance of the heating element accommodating case
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the heating element accommodating case shown in FIG. 5 excluding the lid of the housing
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the heat generation shown in FIG. It is a perspective view of the state which arranged the body accommodating case upside down.
- the heating element accommodating case 200 shown in FIG. 5 has a housing composed of a metal main body 202a and a lid 202b whose surface has been roughened, and a resin reinforcing rib 203 is provided on the side surface of the main body 202a. Are joined.
- a resin flow path panel 204 is joined to the lid portion 202b.
- a resin bracket 205 is joined to the inside of the main body 202a.
- a resin flow path panel 204 is also joined to the bottom portion of the main body portion 202a.
- the resin flow path panel 204 has a flow path-shaped groove on the surface on the side to be attached to the housing. By attaching such a flow path panel 204 to the surface of the housing, a flow path is formed as a space in which the groove is closed.
- the heating element accommodating case of the second embodiment is a heating element accommodating case having a housing for accommodating the heating element and a ventilation path for circulating air.
- the heating element accommodating case having the above configuration has a ventilation path through which air flows. Therefore, the temperature of an arbitrary portion of the heating element is regulated by the air flowing through the ventilation path. Further, by controlling the temperature using air instead of liquid, problems such as liquid leakage can be avoided, which is advantageous for simplification and weight reduction of the structure of the heating element accommodating case.
- the ventilation passage is isolated from the space in which the heating element of the heating element accommodating case is accommodated. Since the ventilation path is isolated from the space in which the heating element is housed, it is possible to avoid contact between the heating element and moisture, dust, etc. contained in the air flowing through the ventilation path.
- the specific configuration of the ventilation path is not particularly limited.
- the ventilation path may be integrated with the housing, or a ventilation path made of another member may be attached to the housing.
- the material of the ventilation passage is not particularly limited.
- the material that can be used for the housing can be selected from those described later. From the viewpoint of temperature control efficiency, it is preferable that at least a part of the ventilation passage is made of metal, and it is more preferable that the portion of the ventilation passage in contact with the housing side is made of at least metal.
- the method of circulating air through the ventilation path is not particularly limited. For example, it may be forcibly distributed by using a blowing means such as a fan, or may be distributed by natural ventilation. Alternatively, the air flow generated by the movement of an object equipped with the heating element accommodating case (driving of a car, etc.) may be used. For example, by providing a ventilation path along the direction in which the object equipped with the heating element accommodating case moves, the heat inside the housing can be released through the housing portion in contact with the ventilation path.
- Conventional heating element housing cases are mainly provided with a cooler on the lower surface of the heating element, but depending on the type of heating element, the amount of heat generated at the top and sides may be particularly large (secondary battery terminals, etc.). ). In this case, a more efficient temperature control effect can be obtained by providing a ventilation passage at a position facing the side portion or the upper portion of the heating element.
- the position and number of ventilation passages in the heating element storage case are not particularly limited. From the viewpoint of obtaining a sufficient temperature control effect, it is preferable to provide it near the surface of the heating element, and it should be provided near the high heat generating portion (terminal portion or the like where the amount of heat generated is relatively large) of the heating element. Is more preferable.
- the ventilation passage may be provided on one or more of the lower part of the heating element, the upper part of the heating element, and the side portion of the heating element.
- the ventilation path is for the purpose of cooling the heating element
- the air heated inside the housing moves to the upper part or the side part, so that the ventilation path is provided in the upper part or the side part of the heating element to control the temperature. It is considered to be advantageous for improving efficiency.
- terminals and the like that generate more heat are often arranged on the side and upper parts of the heating element, and from the viewpoint of effectively cooling them, the upper part or the side part of the heating element is also provided. It can be said that it is advantageous to provide a ventilation path in.
- the heating element accommodating case may further include known temperature control means other than the ventilation passage.
- a known temperature control device may be arranged inside or outside the housing.
- the ventilation passage can be arranged at an appropriate position other than the place where the temperature control device is arranged.
- the housing itself may have a function as a temperature control device.
- the temperature of the heating element can be adjusted with a simple configuration as compared with the case where the temperature adjusting device is arranged inside the housing.
- the temperature controlling means include a flow path for circulating a liquid, a heat sink, and the like.
- the heating element accommodating case 100 shown in FIG. 4 has a housing 12 for accommodating the heating element 11, and the housing 12 includes a main body portion 12a and a lid portion 12b. On the outside of the housing 12 (main body 12a) (opposite to the heating element 11), there is ventilation for air to flow through a portion facing the side of the heating element 11 (hereinafter, also referred to as a side of the housing 12). A road 15 is provided. The arrows in the figure indicate the direction of gravity.
- the heating element accommodating case 100 shown in FIG. 4 may have a ventilation passage in a portion other than the side portion instead of the side portion of the housing 12. Further, in addition to the side portion of the housing 12, a ventilation passage may be provided in a portion other than the side portion. For example, even if the portion 14 facing the upper part of the heating element 11 (hereinafter, also referred to as the upper part 14 of the housing 12) has a ventilation passage, the portion 13 facing the lower part of the heating element 11 (hereinafter, the housing 12). It may have a ventilation passage in the lower part 13 of the above.
- the housing 12 of the heating element accommodating case 100 shown in FIG. 4 may have a flow path (not shown) for circulating a liquid.
- the position of the flow path is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, one or more of the upper part, the lower part, and the side part of the housing 12.
- the flow path is arranged at a position where the ventilation path does not exist.
- heating element and the ventilation path There may or may not be a space between the heating element and the ventilation path (or flow path). From the viewpoint of temperature control efficiency, there is no space between the heating element and the ventilation path (or flow path) in order to efficiently exchange heat between the heat of the heating element and the cold air in the ventilation path. It is preferable that they are in close contact with each other. When it has a space, it is preferable to fill the space with another substance having a high thermal conductivity (for example, TIM, a heat conductive adhesive, etc.).
- another substance having a high thermal conductivity for example, TIM, a heat conductive adhesive, etc.
- the details and preferred embodiments of the heating element accommodating case of the first embodiment described above can be referred to.
- the structure of the present disclosure includes the above-mentioned heating element accommodating case and a heating element accommodated in the heating element accommodating case.
- the details and preferred embodiments of the heating element accommodating case and heating element included in the structure are the same as the details and preferred embodiments of the heating element accommodating case and heating element described above.
- the evaluation device 300 shown in FIG. 8 includes a housing formed of an aluminum member 301a which is the bottom of the housing, an aluminum member 301b which is the lid of the housing, and an aluminum member 301c which is a side of the housing. Resin panels 302 having flow path-shaped grooves are arranged on the bottom of the housing and on the outside of the lid, respectively. Sheet-shaped TIMs (not shown) are arranged on the bottom of the housing and on the inside of the lid.
- a battery module 306 including a lithium-ion battery cell 303 (12 sheets), an aluminum plate 304 (5 sheets) that separates the lithium-ion battery cells into two sheets, and a module case 305 that houses these. Is housed. The upper surface and the lower surface of the battery module 306 are in contact with the TIMs arranged on the lid and bottom of the housing, respectively. Inside the battery module 306, 36 temperature sensors (not shown) are arranged.
- This evaluation device was installed in an atmosphere of 25 ° C., and after confirming that the temperature of the battery module reached 25 ° C., a resin panel was formed on the bottom of the housing while rapidly charging the lithium-ion battery for 28 minutes. Cooling water (20 ° C.) was flowed only through the flow path at a flow rate of 0.7 L / min. At this time, the temperature of the entire battery module was monitored using a temperature sensor. The moment when the temperature sensor that reached the highest temperature among the 36 temperature sensors showed the maximum temperature during rapid charging was defined as the maximum heat generation time (the temperature at that time is called the maximum heat generation temperature). Table 1 summarizes the maximum heat generation temperature, the average temperature of all temperature sensors, and the standard deviation ⁇ of all temperature sensor temperatures at the maximum heat generation time.
- Example 2 The evaluation was carried out in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the cooling water was flowed at a flow rate of 0.7 L / min only through the flow path formed of the resin panel on the lid of the housing.
- Example 3 The evaluation was carried out in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the cooling water was flowed at a flow rate of 0.35 L / min in both the flow path formed of the resin panel on the bottom and the lid of the housing.
- Example 1 in which the cooling water was passed through the flow path formed on the outside of the housing, the maximum heat generation temperature in the module was higher than that in Comparative Example 1 in which the cooling water was not passed through the flow path. , The average temperature is low and the cooling performance is improved.
- Example 2 in which the flow path is formed only in the lid portion of the housing (that is, the upper part of the heating element) is compared with Example 1 in which the flow path is formed only in the bottom portion of the housing (that is, the lower part of the heating element). Both the maximum heat generation temperature and the average temperature inside the module are low, and the cooling performance is excellent.
- the standard deviation ⁇ is small, and the temperature bias in the module is suppressed.
- Example 3 in which the flow path is formed on both the bottom and the lid of the housing, the maximum heat generation temperature and the average temperature in the module are higher than those in Example 1 and Example 2 in which the flow path is formed only on the bottom or the lid. However, both are low and are superior in cooling performance. In addition, the standard deviation ⁇ is small, and the temperature bias in the module is suppressed.
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近年、発熱体の高性能化、高出力化等が進み、発熱体が高温になりすぎないように冷却する必要性が高まっている。例えば、特許文献1には、バッテリーモジュールを収容するバッテリーケースと、バッテリーモジュールの下面及びバッテリーケースの底板部の上面の間に配置される冷却器とを備え、冷却器内部に冷却液を流動させることでバッテリーを冷却する構成が記載されている。
<1>発熱体を収容するための筐体を備え、前記筐体は液体を流通させる流路を有し、前記流路の一部は樹脂で形成される、発熱体収容ケース。
<2>前記筐体は金属を含む金属部を有する、<1>に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<3>前記金属部は粗化処理により形成される凹凸構造を表面の少なくとも一部に有する、<2>に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<4>前記筐体は樹脂を含む樹脂部をさらに有し、前記金属部は前記樹脂部と接合される部分に凹凸構造を有する、<2>又は<3>に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<5>前記金属部の少なくとも一部は、前記発熱体と接する場所に設けられる、<2>~<4>のいずれか1項に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<6>前記流路の液体が流通する空間を囲む部分の一部が樹脂で形成される、<1>~<5>のいずれか1項に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<7>前記流路の液体が流通する空間を囲む部分の一部が金属で形成される、<6>に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<8>前記流路は前記発熱体の下部、上部、又は側部のいずれか1つ以上に設けられる、<1>~<7>のいずれか1項に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<9>前記流路は前記発熱体の上部に少なくとも設けられる、<8>に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<10>前記流路は前記発熱体の下部に設けられる流路1と、前記発熱体の上部に設けられる流路2と、を含み、
流路1及び流路2のいずれか一方は前記発熱体の端子部の温度を調節し、別の一方は前記発熱体の本体部の温度を調節する、請求項8に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<11>前記流路は前記発熱体の下部に設けられる流路1と、前記発熱体の上部に設けられる流路2と、を含み、
流路1及び流路2のいずれか一方は前記発熱体を冷却し、別の一方は前記発熱体を加温する、請求項8に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<12>前記流路の少なくとも1つは前記発熱体の高発熱部の近傍に設けられる、<1>~<11>のいずれか1項に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<13>発熱体を収容するための筐体と、空気を流通させる通風路とを有する、発熱体収容ケース。
<14>前記通風路は前記発熱体が収容される空間と隔離されている、<13>に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<15>移動する物体に搭載される、<13>又は<14>に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<16>前記通風路は前記移動する物体が移動する方向に沿って前記空気を流通させる、<15>に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<17>送風手段を用いて前記通風路内に空気を流通させる、<13>又は<14>に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<18>前記通風路の少なくとも一部が金属で形成される、<13>~<17>のいずれか1項に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<19>前記通風路の前記筐体と接する部分が少なくとも金属で形成される、<18>に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<20>前記筐体は液体を流通させる流路を有する、<13>~<19>のいずれか1項に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<21>前記流路は前記通風路が存在しない位置に配置される、<20>に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<22>前記流路の液体が流通する空間を囲む部分の一部が樹脂で形成される、<20>又は<21>に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<23>前記流路の液体が流通する空間を囲む部分の一部が金属で形成される、<22>に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<24>前記流路は前記発熱体の下部、上部、又は側部のいずれか1つ以上に設けられる、<20>~<23>のいずれか1項に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<25>前記流路は前記発熱体の上部に少なくとも設けられる、<24>に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<26>前記筐体は前記筐体の内部と外部とを連通する通気口を有する、<1>~<25>のいずれか1項に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
<27><1>~<26>のいずれか1項に記載の発熱体収容ケースと、前記発熱体収容ケースに収容される発熱体と、を備える構造体。
<28>前記発熱体は、二次電池モジュール、電子装置及び電力変換装置からなる群より選択される少なくとも1種である、<27>に記載の構造体。
本開示に段階的に記載されている数値範囲において、ある数値範囲で記載された上限値または下限値は、他の段階的な記載の数値範囲の上限値または下限値に置き換えてもよく、また、実施例に示されている値に置き換えてもよい。
本開示において、材料中の各成分の量は、材料中の各成分に該当する物質が複数存在する場合は、特に断らない限り、材料中に存在する複数の物質の合計量を意味する。
第1実施形態の発熱体収容ケースは、発熱体を収容するための筐体を備え、前記筐体は液体を流通させる流路を有し、前記流路の一部は樹脂で形成される、発熱体収容ケースである。
流路を流通させる液体の種類は特に制限されず、冷却装置等に一般的に使用される液体を使用できる。
充分な温度調節効率を得る観点からは、流路は発熱体の表面近傍に設けられることが好ましく、発熱体の高発熱部(端子部等の、発熱量が相対的に大きい部分)の近傍に設けられることがより好ましい。発熱体の高発熱部は、発熱体の下部であっても、発熱体の上部であっても、発熱体の側部であってもよい。
熱伝導性の観点からは、金属としてはアルミニウム、アルミニウム合金、銅、銅合金が好ましく、銅および銅合金がより好ましい。
軽量化および強度確保の観点からは、金属としてはアルミニウムおよびアルミニウム合金がより好ましい。
金属と樹脂との線膨張係数差の調整や樹脂の機械的強度を向上させる観点から、樹脂は充填材を含んでもよい。充填材としては、ガラス繊維、炭素繊維、炭素粒子、粘土、タルク、シリカ、ミネラル、セルロース繊維等が挙げられる。これらの中でも、ガラス繊維、炭素繊維、タルク及びミネラルが好ましい。樹脂に含まれる充填材は1種でも2種以上であってもよい。
また熱効率の観点から、流路を形成する樹脂部分は冷却水の熱を外部に伝達させないために、断熱性が高い方が好ましい。例えば、発泡成形により形成される気泡を含んでいてもよい。
図1に示す発熱体収容ケース10は、発熱体1を収容するための筐体2を有し、筐体2は本体部2aと蓋部2bとからなる。筐体2(本体部2a)は、発熱体1の下部に対向する部分3(以下、筐体2の下部3ともいう。上部及び側部も同様。)に流路(図示せず)を有している。図中の矢印は重力方向を示す。
温度調節効率の観点からは、発熱体1と筐体2の流路が設けられる部分との間には空間がないか、空間を有する場合は、その空間を熱伝導率が高い別の物質(例えば、サーマルインターフェースマテリアル(TIM)、熱伝導性接着剤等)で充填することが好ましい。
従来の発熱体収容ケースは、主に発熱体の下面に冷却器が設けられているが、発熱体の種類によっては上部や側部の発熱量が特に大きい場合がある(二次電池モジュール等)。この場合、発熱体の上部や側部に対向する位置に流路を設けることで、より効率的な温度調節効果が得られる。
本開示において「流路の一部が樹脂で形成される」とは、液体が流通する空間を囲む部分の一部が樹脂で形成されることを意味する。すなわち、液体が流通する空間を囲む部分の一部が樹脂で形成され、別の一部が樹脂以外の材料(好ましくは金属)で形成されていることを意味する。
図2に示すように、筐体2の内側の面に流路形状の溝が形成され、かつ溝が閉じた空間となるように部品5が配置されて、流路が形成されている。
図3に示すように、筐体2の外側の面に流路形状の溝が形成された部品6が、溝が閉じた空間となるように配置されて、流路が形成されている。
固定テープとしては、樹脂中に炭素繊維、ガラス繊維等が一方向に配列した状態のUD(unidirectional)テープが強度及び取り扱い性の点で好ましい。
凹凸構造における凹部の平均孔径は、たとえば5nm~250μmであってよく、好ましくは10nm~150μmであり、より好ましくは15nm~100μmである。
また、凹凸構造における凹部の平均孔深さは、たとえば5nm~250μmであってよく、好ましくは10nm~150μmであり、より好ましくは15nm~100μmである。
凹凸構造における凹部の平均孔径または平均孔深さのいずれかまたは両方が上記数値範囲内であると、より強固な接合が得られる傾向にある。
金属部の表面に官能基を付加する方法は特に制限されず、様々な公知の方法を使用できる。たとえば、官能基を持つ化学物質を水またはメチルアルコール、イソプロピルアルコール、エチルアルコール、アセトン、トルエン、エチルセルソルブ、ジメチルホルムアルデヒド、テトラヒドロフラン、メチルエチルケトン、ベンゼン、酢酸エチルエーテル等の有機溶剤に溶解した溶液に金属部の表面を浸漬する方法;官能基を持つ化学物質またはこれを含む溶液を金属部の表面にコーティングまたはスプレーする方法;官能基を持つ化学物質を含むフィルムを金属部の表面に貼り付ける方法等が挙げられる。
官能基を付加する処理を粗化処理と同時に行う方法としては、たとえば、官能基を持つ化学物質を含む液体を用いてウェットエッチング処理、化成処理、陽極酸化処理等を行う方法が挙げられる。
さらに、筐体が通気口を有していると、筐体内部の圧力上昇による破損を防止する効果も期待できる。
筐体が通気口を有する場合、その位置及び数は特に制限されず、発熱体収容ケースの構造などに応じて選択できる。
通気口の構造は特に制限されない。例えば、通気性、透湿性等を有する部材で開口部が覆われていてもよい。
通風路の詳細及び好ましい態様としては、後述する第2実施形態の発熱体収容ケースが有する通風路の詳細及び好ましい態様を参照できる。
図5は発熱体収容ケースの外観の斜視図であり、図6は図5に示す発熱体収容ケースから筐体の蓋部を除いた状態の斜視図であり、図7は図5に示す発熱体収容ケースの上下を逆に配置した状態の斜視図である。
図6に示すように、本体部202aの内側には樹脂製のブラケット205が接合されている。さらに、図7に示すように、本体部202aの底部にも樹脂製の流路パネル204が接合されている。
第2実施形態の発熱体収容ケースは、発熱体を収容するための筐体と、空気を流通させる通風路とを有する、発熱体収容ケースである。
通風路の材質は、特に制限されない。例えば、筐体に使用可能な材質として後述するものから選択できる。
温度調節効率の観点からは、通風路の少なくとも一部が金属で形成されることが好ましく、通風路の筐体側に接する部分が少なくとも金属で形成されることがより好ましい。
あるいは、発熱体収容ケースを搭載した物体の移動(自動車の走行等)により生じる空気の流れを利用してもよい。例えば、発熱体収容ケースを搭載した物体が移動する方向に沿って通風路を設けることで、通風路と接する筐体部分を通じて筐体内部の熱を逃がすことができる。
また、筐体自体が温度調節装置としての機能を有していてもよい。これにより、筐体内部に温度調節装置を配置する場合に比べ、簡易な構成で発熱体の温度を調節することができる。また、筐体と温度調節手段を一体化することで部品点数の削減、組み立て時間削減による製造コストダウンなども期待できる。
温度調節手段としては、例えば、液体を流通させる流路、ヒートシンクなどが挙げられる。
図4に示す発熱体収容ケース100は、発熱体11を収容するための筐体12を有し、筐体12は本体部12aと蓋部12bとからなる。筐体12(本体部12a)の外側(発熱体11と逆側)には、発熱体11の側部に対向する部分(以下、筐体12の側部ともいう)に、空気を流通させる通風路15が設けられている。図中の矢印は重力方向を示す。
筐体12が流路を有する場合、通風路が存在しない位置に流路が配置されることが好ましい。
温度調節効率の観点からは、発熱体の熱と通風路内の冷えた空気との熱交換を効率的に行うために、発熱体と通風路(又は流路)との間には空間がなく密着していることが好ましい。空間を有する場合は、その空間を熱伝導率が高い別の物質(例えば、TIM、熱伝導性接着剤等)で充填することが好ましい。
本開示の構造体は、上述した発熱体収容ケースと、発熱体収容ケースに収容される発熱体と、を備える。
構造体に含まれる発熱体収容ケース及び発熱体の詳細及び好ましい態様は、上述した発熱体収容ケース及び発熱体の詳細及び好ましい態様と同様である。
図8に示す構成の評価装置を用いて、急速充電時のバッテリーモジュールの温度変化の状態を調べた。
図8に示す評価装置300は、筐体の底部にあたるアルミニウム部材301a、筐体の蓋部にあたるアルミニウム部材301b、及び筐体の側部にあたるアルミニウム部材301cから形成される筐体を備えている。
筐体の底部及び蓋部の外側には、流路形状の溝を有する樹脂製パネル302がそれぞれ配置されている。
筐体の底部及び蓋部の内側には、シート状のTIM(図示せず)がそれぞれ配置されている。
バッテリーモジュール306の内部には、36個の温度センサー(図示せず)が配置されている。
最大発熱時刻における、最大発熱温度、全温度センサーの平均温度、全温度センサー温度の標準偏差σを表1にまとめた。
筐体の蓋部に樹脂製パネルで形成した流路のみに冷却水を0.7L/minの流量で流したこと以外は実施例1と同様にして、評価を行った。
筐体の底部及び蓋部に樹脂製パネルで形成した流路の両方に、冷却水をそれぞれ0.35L/minの流量で流したこと以外は実施例1と同様にして、評価を行った。
筐体の底部及び蓋部に樹脂製パネルで形成した流路のいずれにも冷却水を流さなかったこと以外は実施例1と同様にして、評価を行った。
筐体の蓋部(すなわち、発熱体の上部)にのみ流路を形成した実施例2は、筐体の底部(すなわち、発熱体の下部)にのみ流路を形成した実施例1に比べてモジュール内の最大発熱温度、平均温度がいずれも低く、冷却性能により優れている。また標準偏差σが小さく、モジュール内の温度の偏りが抑制されている。
筐体の底部と蓋部の両方に流路を形成した実施例3は、底部又は蓋部にのみ流路を形成した実施例1及び実施例2に比べてモジュール内の最大発熱温度、平均温度がいずれも低く、冷却性能により優れている。また標準偏差σが小さく、モジュール内の温度の偏りが抑制されている。
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- 発熱体を収容するための筐体を備え、前記筐体は液体を流通させる流路を有し、前記流路の一部は樹脂で形成される、発熱体収容ケース。
- 前記筐体は金属を含む金属部を有する、請求項1に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
- 前記金属部は粗化処理により形成される凹凸構造を表面の少なくとも一部に有する、請求項2に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
- 前記筐体は樹脂を含む樹脂部をさらに有し、前記金属部は前記樹脂部と接合される部分に凹凸構造を有する、請求項2又は請求項3に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
- 前記金属部の少なくとも一部は、前記発熱体と接する場所に設けられる、請求項2~請求項4のいずれか1項に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
- 前記流路の液体が流通する空間を囲む部分の一部が樹脂で形成される、請求項1~請求項5のいずれか1項に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
- 前記流路の液体が流通する空間を囲む部分の一部が金属で形成される、請求項6に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
- 前記流路は前記発熱体の下部、上部、又は側部のいずれか1つ以上に設けられる、請求項1~請求項7のいずれか1項に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
- 前記流路は前記発熱体の上部に少なくとも設けられる、請求項8に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
- 前記流路は前記発熱体の下部に設けられる流路1と、前記発熱体の上部に設けられる流路2と、を含み、
流路1及び流路2のいずれか一方は前記発熱体の端子部の温度を調節し、別の一方は前記発熱体の本体部の温度を調節する、請求項8に記載の発熱体収容ケース。 - 前記流路は前記発熱体の下部に設けられる流路1と、前記発熱体の上部に設けられる流路2と、を含み、
流路1及び流路2のいずれか一方は前記発熱体を冷却し、別の一方は前記発熱体を加温する、請求項8に記載の発熱体収容ケース。 - 前記流路の少なくとも1つは前記発熱体の高発熱部の近傍に設けられる、請求項1~請求項11のいずれか1項に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
- 発熱体を収容するための筐体と、空気を流通させる通風路とを有する、発熱体収容ケース。
- 前記通風路は前記発熱体が収容される空間と隔離されている、請求項13に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
- 移動する物体に搭載される、請求項13又は請求項14に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
- 前記通風路は前記移動する物体が移動する方向に沿って前記空気を流通させる、請求項15に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
- 送風手段を用いて前記通風路内に空気を流通させる、請求項13又は請求項14に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
- 前記通風路の少なくとも一部が金属で形成される、請求項13~請求項17のいずれか1項に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
- 前記通風路の前記筐体と接する部分が少なくとも金属で形成される、請求項18に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
- 前記筐体は前記筐体の内部と外部とを連通する通気口を有する、請求項1~請求項19のいずれか1項に記載の発熱体収容ケース。
- 請求項1~請求項20のいずれか1項に記載の発熱体収容ケースと、前記発熱体収容ケースに収容される発熱体と、を備える構造体。
- 前記発熱体は、二次電池モジュール、電子装置及び電力変換装置からなる群より選択される少なくとも1種である、請求項21に記載の構造体。
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