WO2023191040A1 - 作動装置 - Google Patents

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WO2023191040A1
WO2023191040A1 PCT/JP2023/013519 JP2023013519W WO2023191040A1 WO 2023191040 A1 WO2023191040 A1 WO 2023191040A1 JP 2023013519 W JP2023013519 W JP 2023013519W WO 2023191040 A1 WO2023191040 A1 WO 2023191040A1
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智 飯高
和也 伊藤
なつみ 小林
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02M—APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF
    • H02M7/00—Conversion of AC power input into DC power output; Conversion of DC power input into AC power output
    • H02M7/42—Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal
    • H02M7/44—Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters
    • H02M7/48—Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E60/00—Enabling technologies; Technologies with a potential or indirect contribution to GHG emissions mitigation
    • Y02E60/10—Energy storage using batteries

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  • the present invention relates to an actuation device.
  • a housing device that includes a casing that houses a battery therein (for example, see Patent Document 1). Some of these housing devices are provided with an actuation device that includes a heat generating member electrically connected to the battery and a blower that sends out air to cool the heat generating member.
  • the present invention provides an actuation device that can reduce noise.
  • the present invention provides a first space that accommodates an operating part, a communication hole that communicates between the inside and outside of the first space, a blower that promotes the flow of air through the communication hole, and an air flow that flows out from the blower, or a second space in which a flow path is provided for air flowing into the blower, the blower has a first blower and a second blower, and the flow path is configured to flow air flowing out from the first blower.
  • An actuating device characterized by having the following.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the casing.
  • FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of the storage device taken along plane III shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the inverter unit viewed from the rear.
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the shroud.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the shroud body and the inverter.
  • FIG. 7 is a view of the shroud main body viewed from the rear.
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the flow of cooling air in the accommodation device.
  • FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing the flow of cooling air in the accommodation device.
  • each direction is a direction along the direction of these storage devices 1.
  • the state in which the housing device 1 is installed with the bottom surface in contact with the installation surface will be referred to as a first posture.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a storage device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the accommodation device 1 houses a battery 100 that is detachable from the accommodation device 1, converts the electric power stored in the battery 100 according to user operations, and supplies power to an electric device, etc. outside of the accommodation device 1. ( Figure 3).
  • the accommodation device 1 corresponds to the "power storage device" of the present disclosure.
  • the housing device 1 includes a housing 10 having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape.
  • the housing 10 includes an upper surface, a lower surface, a front surface, a rear surface, and a pair of left and right side surfaces, all of which are flat surfaces.
  • the lower surface of the housing 10 becomes the bottom surface in contact with the installation surface.
  • the housing 10 is not limited to a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and may have other shapes, such as a substantially cubic shape.
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the housing 10.
  • members provided inside the housing 10, such as the accommodation mechanism 30 and the inverter unit 80, are omitted.
  • the housing 10 has a top panel 12 forming the top surface, a bottom panel 14 forming the bottom surface, and a front panel 16 forming the front surface in the first attitude of the housing device 1. , a rear panel 18 forming a rear surface, and a pair of side panels 19 forming left and right side surfaces, respectively.
  • each panel is formed of a resin material, but the invention is not limited to this, and at least one panel may be formed of another material such as a metal material.
  • the top panel 12 is formed along the storage device 1 to have a predetermined thickness dimension.
  • the upper surface panel 12 is provided with an upper surface concave portion 11 having a rectangular shape recessed approximately at the center from the upper surface side toward the lower surface side in a plan view.
  • an upper surface opening 13 is provided which is a substantially rectangular through hole in plan view.
  • the top panel 12 is provided with a lid 20 that is rectangular in plan view.
  • the lid body 20 is rotatably fixed to the edge of the upper surface recess 11 located on the rear side of the upper surface panel 12.
  • the lid body 20 can be rotated by the user to cover the entire upper surface recess 11 and the upper surface opening 13, and can be opened.
  • the top surface of the lid 20 forms most of the top surface of the housing 10.
  • a bulge 21 is provided on the lower surface facing the upper surface opening 13, which is formed by bulging out substantially the entire lower surface toward the upper surface opening 13 (FIG. 3).
  • a plurality of legs 17 that protrude toward the outside are provided on the lower surface of the lower panel 14. In the first position, the storage device 1 is supported by these legs 17 . In the first attitude, the lower panel 14 is arranged vertically downward in the vertical direction of the housing 10.
  • a user interface unit 22 is provided on the front panel 16 at a position that is located at the front of the housing 10 and closer to the top surface than the bottom surface.
  • the user interface unit 22 includes an LED (Light Emitting Diode) and the like, and has an area for displaying the operating state of the accommodation device 1, the remaining amount of energy in the battery 100, etc., and an area for receiving instructions from the user to switch the operating state of the accommodation device 1. It has an operation area in which operators are provided to receive operations such as.
  • the user interface unit 22 functions as a display section and also as an operation section through which a user can input predetermined operations to the accommodation device 1 .
  • an AC power output terminal 24 and a DC power output terminal 26 are provided on the front panel 16, below the user interface unit 22, an AC power output terminal 24 and a DC power output terminal 26 are provided.
  • the AC power output terminal 24 and the DC power output terminal 26 supply AC power and DC power via external terminals connected to each.
  • the front panel 16 may be provided with an AC power input terminal and a DC power input terminal.
  • the front panel 16 may be provided with a cover member that covers the operator, the AC power output terminal 24, and the DC power output terminal 26.
  • a front air intake port 23 which is a through hole, is provided at a position on the front side of the housing 10 and closer to the bottom side than the top side.
  • the front air intake port 23 is formed in the shape of a long hole extending along the left-right direction of the housing 10, and is provided with a plurality of louvers.
  • the rear panel 18 is provided with a rear exhaust port 25, which is a through hole.
  • the rear exhaust port 25 is formed in a rectangular shape and is provided at a position closer to the upper surface of the housing 10 than to the lower surface.
  • the rear exhaust port 25 is provided with a plurality of louvers. Note that at least one of the front panel 16 and the rear panel 18 is not limited to one member, but may be formed of two or more members.
  • a linear handle 28 extending along the left-right direction of the housing 10 is provided at a position closer to the upper surface than the lower surface of the housing 10 (see FIG. 3).
  • the handle 28 of the front panel 16 is formed by hollowing out the front panel 16 from the front side of the housing 10 toward the rear side. It is formed by hollowing out the rear panel 18.
  • each of the handles 28 is provided without protruding from each surface of the housing 10. Therefore, it is possible to improve the design and operability of the storage device 1.
  • the handle 28 is not limited to a shape that allows the user to grasp the entire circumference, such as the above-mentioned rod shape, but may have another shape such as a groove shape that serves as a cue for the user.
  • the upper end of the front panel 16 is connected to the front end of the upper panel 12, and the upper end of the rear panel 18 is connected to the rear end of the upper panel 12.
  • the lower end of the front panel 16 is connected to the front end of the lower panel 14, and the lower end of the rear panel 18 is connected to the rear end of the lower panel 14.
  • the upper panel 12, the lower panel 14, the front panel 16, and the rear panel 18 are connected to each other so as to form a rectangular frame shape when viewed from the left and right directions of the housing 10.
  • each panel mutually reinforces each other, and it is therefore possible to improve the strength of the storage device 1.
  • the front panel 16 on which the handle 28 is provided and the rear panel 18 are fixed to the upper panel 12 and the lower panel 14, the accommodation device 1 can be easily accommodated when the user grasps the handle 28 and carries the accommodation device 1. The strength of the device 1 is ensured.
  • each panel of this embodiment is mutually connected by fastening members, such as a screw member.
  • Each of the side panels 19 is a rectangular plate-like member in plan view. Each side of the side panel 19 is provided with an engaging piece that protrudes toward one plane side. Each of the side panels 19 engages each of these engagement pieces with an engagement groove provided in each of the top panel 12, the bottom panel 14, the front panel 16, and the rear panel 18 from the left and right sides. This will secure it to each of these panels. Thereby, in the housing device 1, the housing 10 can be easily formed. In addition, in the storage device 1, by attaching each of the side panels 19, the top panel 12, the bottom panel 14, the front panel 16, and the rear panel 18 can be reinforced. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and each of the side panels 19 may be fixed to each panel using a fastening member.
  • the housing device 1 in which the strength of the housing 10 is improved is not limited to the first posture in which the lower surface is installed as the bottom surface in contact with the installation surface, but also in the upper surface, the rear surface, and the left and right side surfaces. Both can be installed as the bottom surface.
  • the accommodation device 1 can change the installation posture according to the user's purpose.
  • FIG. 3 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the storage device 1 taken along plane III shown in FIG. Plane III is a virtual plane passing through approximately the center of the storage device 1 in the left-right direction.
  • a housing mechanism 30 that holds the battery 100 is provided inside the housing 10.
  • the housing mechanism 30 is arranged approximately at the center of the housing 10 in the front-rear direction, and is located directly below the top opening 13.
  • the housing mechanism 30 houses the battery 100 and is electrically connected to the battery 100.
  • the accommodation mechanism 30 includes a battery case 32 .
  • the battery case 32 is a container made of resin, for example, that accommodates and holds the battery 100.
  • the battery case 32 is formed into a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape whose longitudinal direction extends along the vertical direction of the housing 10 .
  • the battery case 32 is located at the lower part of the housing 10 and includes a bottom portion 40 that forms a rectangular bottom surface in plan view, and side walls 48 that stand up from each side of the bottom portion 40 .
  • the battery case 32 includes a rectangular loading/unloading port 31 whose entire upper end surface is open.
  • the loading/unloading port 31 is arranged at a position overlapping the top opening 13 when the housing 10 is viewed from above.
  • the battery case 32 arranged in this manner is located approximately at the center of the housing 10 in the left-right direction.
  • the battery cases 32 are arranged at predetermined intervals from each of the side panels 19.
  • the bottom portion 40 of the battery case 32 is provided with a plurality of case-side bosses 38 that protrude outward from the battery case 32 and toward the bottom of the housing 10 .
  • Each of the case-side bosses 38 is formed into a columnar shape with a circular end surface.
  • the battery case 32 corresponds to the "accommodating section" of the present disclosure.
  • the lower panel 14 is provided with a plurality of panel-side bosses 29 that protrude toward the top of the housing 10.
  • Each of the panel-side bosses 29 is formed into a columnar shape with a circular end surface.
  • Each of the panel-side bosses 29 is arranged at a position corresponding to each of the case-side bosses 38 when the housing 10 is viewed from above.
  • Each of the panel-side bosses 29 and each of the case-side bosses 38 are connected and fixed to each other by a fastening member such as a screw member, with their end surfaces abutting each other.
  • a fastening member such as a screw member
  • the accommodation mechanism 30 includes a case-side connection terminal 54.
  • the case side connection terminal 54 is a male terminal that is formed so as to be connectable to the battery 100.
  • the case side connection terminal 54 is arranged at the lower part of the battery case 32.
  • the battery 100 is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped-shaped member in which a power storage unit such as a battery cell is housed. Each of the pair of end faces located in the longitudinal direction of the battery 100 is rectangular in plan view.
  • the battery 100 is provided removably from the housing mechanism 30 and the housing device 1 .
  • the battery 100 is a heat generating member that generates heat as the housing device 1 is driven. Battery 100 corresponds to the "power storage unit" of the present disclosure.
  • the user When storing the battery 100 in the storage device 1, the user opens the lid 20 and inserts the battery 100 into the top opening 13 and the loading/unloading port 31 from one end surface of the battery 100 along the vertical direction of the housing 10. insert.
  • the case-side connection terminal 54 is connected to the battery 100 by the housing mechanism 30 . Thereby, the battery 100 and the housing device 1 are electrically connected.
  • an inverter unit 80 is provided behind the housing mechanism 30.
  • Inverter unit 80 includes an inverter 82 and a shroud 90.
  • Inverter unit 80 corresponds to the "actuating device" of the present disclosure.
  • the inverter 82 converts the power supplied from the battery 100 according to the user's operation, and supplies the converted power to the AC power output terminal 24 and the DC power output terminal 26 .
  • the inverter 82 includes a rectangular board 84 with predetermined electrical components 86 mounted on both sides.
  • the substrate 84 is arranged so that each plane faces in the front-rear direction of the housing 10 .
  • the electrical components 86 form a predetermined electrical circuit such as an inverter circuit or a converter circuit. Note that other electrically operating parts such as a DC-DC converter may be mounted on the board 84.
  • Inverter 82 is electrically connected to case-side connection terminal 54 via predetermined wiring. Therefore, when the case-side connection terminal 54 is connected to the battery 100, the power stored in the battery 100 is supplied to the inverter 82.
  • the inverter 82 is a heat generating member that generates heat as it is driven.
  • the inverter 82 corresponds to the "actuating section" and "fourth member” of the present disclosure.
  • the shroud 90 is a covering member that covers the inverter 82 from behind in the front-rear direction of the housing 10 .
  • the inverter unit 80 is fixed inside the casing 10 by having the upper edge of the board 84 supported by an upper edge support member 87 and the lower edge of the board 84 being supported by a lower edge support member 88 .
  • the upper edge support member 87 is a linear member that curves rearward in a U-shape in the front-rear direction of the housing 10 .
  • the upper edge support member 87 has both ends fixed to the housing mechanism 30 and supports the board 84 and the inverter unit 80 by abutting the board 84 approximately at the center in the longitudinal direction.
  • the lower edge support member 88 is a linear member that is provided on the lower panel 14 and extends along the left-right direction of the housing 10.
  • the lower edge support member 88 is curved into a substantially M shape when viewed from the front side of the casing 10, and the two tops protruding toward the top of the casing 10 contact the substrate 84, thereby supporting the substrate 84. 84 and supports the inverter unit 80. Thereby, inverter unit 80 is fixed to housing 10.
  • the inverter 82 and the inverter unit 80 are arranged so that the longitudinal direction thereof extends along the vertical direction of the housing 10, similarly to the battery case 32. That is, inverter 82 and inverter unit 80 are provided so as to extend in the direction in which battery 100 is taken in and taken out. As a result, the inverter 82 and the inverter unit 80 can be placed inside the housing 10 using the space provided for moving the battery 100, and the size of the housing 10 can be suppressed.
  • Inverter 82 is arranged so that electric component 86 mounted on one plane of substrate 84 is spaced a predetermined distance from battery case 32 in the front-rear direction of housing 10 .
  • One plane of the substrate 84 corresponds to the "second inner surface" of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the inverter unit 80 viewed from the rear.
  • the rear exhaust port 25 is shown by a chain line.
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the inverter unit 80.
  • the rear panel 18 is shown for convenience of explanation.
  • the shroud 90 includes a shroud main body 92, a plurality of blowers 94, a shroud cover 96, and a sheet member 98.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the shroud main body 92 and the inverter 82.
  • the shroud main body 92 is constructed by providing a front side wall 110 and a rear side wall 112 on both sides of a flat plate portion 99, which is a rectangular plate portion having substantially the same dimensions as the substrate 84, and standing up along each side. This is a wind guiding member formed.
  • the shroud main body 92 is entirely formed of a resin material.
  • the front side wall 110 is formed on the front side of the flat plate part 99 facing the inverter 82
  • the rear side wall 112 is formed on the rear side of the flat plate part 99 facing the rear panel 18 .
  • the front surface of the flat plate portion 99 corresponds to the "first inner surface" of the present disclosure.
  • the shroud body 92 covers the inverter 82 with the flat plate portion 99 facing the other plane of the substrate 84 . In this case, the entire circumference of the front side wall 110 overlaps the periphery of the inverter 82 .
  • the front side wall 110 includes engagement ports 113, which are a plurality of through holes, at predetermined locations. When the shroud main body 92 covers the inverter 82 , the engagement port 113 engages with the engagement piece 85 provided at a predetermined location on the periphery of the inverter 82 . Thereby, shroud 90 is fixed to inverter 82. Note that the inverter 82 may be provided with an engagement hole, and the shroud body 92 may be provided with an engagement piece.
  • the front side wall 110 has a height dimension such that the flat plate portion 99 is spaced a predetermined distance from the other plane of the board 84 and the electrical component 86 mounted on the inverter 82. That is, a first space S1 is provided between the inverter 82 and the shroud body 92, which is a space surrounded by one plane of the substrate 84, the front surface of the flat plate portion 99, and the front side wall 110.
  • a shroud intake port 91 which is a through hole, is provided at a predetermined location on the front side wall 110.
  • the shroud intake port 91 communicates the first space S1 with the outside of the inverter unit 80.
  • two shroud intake ports 91 are provided at positions standing up from the side located on the lower end side of the flat plate portion 99, and one shroud intake port 91 is provided at positions standing up from the side located at the upper end side. It will be done.
  • the shroud intake port 91 corresponds to "another communication hole" in the present disclosure.
  • each of the shroud intake ports 91 located on the lower end side of the flat plate portion 99 is located below the bottom portion 40 of the battery case 32 in the vertical direction of the housing 10.
  • each of the shroud intake ports 91 located on the lower end side of the flat plate portion 99 when viewed from the front side of the housing 10 is arranged at a position that does not overlap the battery case 32.
  • the flat plate portion 99 is provided with a plurality of communication holes 93 that are through holes that communicate the front side and the rear side.
  • three communication holes 93 are provided in a row in the left-right direction of the housing 10 approximately at the center of the flat plate portion 99 .
  • the communication hole 93 is formed in a circular shape in plan view.
  • the communication hole 93 corresponds to a "communication hole" in the present disclosure.
  • the flat plate portion 99 is provided with a cylindrical portion 114 that stands up from the periphery of each communication hole 93 .
  • the cylindrical portion 114 has a cylindrical shape surrounding the communication hole 93.
  • Each of the cylindrical portions 114 extends to a position where each of the shroud intake ports 91 is provided when viewed from the longitudinal direction of the flat plate portion 99. In other words, each of the shroud intake ports 91 opens in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the cylindrical portion 114 extends.
  • the communication hole 93 is not limited to a circular shape, and may have other shapes.
  • the cylindrical portion 114 is not limited to a cylinder, but may have any other shape as long as it is cylindrical.
  • the cylindrical portion 114 corresponds to the “cylindrical portion” of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the shroud main body 92 viewed from the rear.
  • the rear exhaust port 25 is shown by a two-dot chain line
  • the second exhaust port 97, the blower 94, and the cover rib 122 are shown by a one-dot chain line.
  • each of the first flow path F1, the second flow path F2, and the third flow path F3 is indicated by an arrow.
  • a plurality of main body ribs 120 are provided upright at predetermined positions within a range surrounded by the rear side wall 112.
  • main body ribs 120 have a rib shape and have a height dimension that is at least equal to or less than the height dimension of the rear side wall 112. Also, at least one main body rib 120 has a height dimension that is lower than other main body ribs 120.
  • the shroud main body 92 corresponds to a "first member” and a “third member” in the present disclosure, and the main body rib 120 corresponds to a "projection" in the present disclosure.
  • a plurality of blowers 94 are attached to the rear surface of the shroud main body 92.
  • the blower 94 is driven to rotate to promote the flow of air and blow the air, and mainly cools the heat generating members included in the housing device 1 such as the inverter 82 and the battery 100.
  • the blower 94 of this embodiment is a so-called sirocco fan that sucks air from the rotation center of an impeller and blows it out from a predetermined location in the radial direction of the impeller.
  • the blower 94 includes an impeller and a casing 130 that houses the impeller.
  • the casing 130 has a suction opening for sucking in air on one side located in the direction of the rotation center of the impeller, and a blowout opening 131 for blowing out air on a side located in a direction intersecting the side.
  • blowers 94 are provided in the shroud main body 92, and each of the blowers 94 is attached so that the suction opening overlaps with each of the communication holes 93.
  • the blower 94 closest to the left side of the casing 10 is arranged so that the air outlet 131 faces toward the top of the casing 10
  • the other air blowers 94 are arranged so that the air outlet 131 faces toward the bottom of the casing 10.
  • the blower 94 of this embodiment is supported by a portion of the main body rib 120 and is attached to the shroud main body 92 by a fastening member such as a screw member.
  • blowers 94 are arranged side by side along the left-right direction and are arranged adjacent to each other.
  • the blower 94 is not limited to the sirocco fan, and a fan having another form or structure, such as an axial fan, may be used.
  • the blower 94 closest to the left side of the housing 10 corresponds to the "first blower” of the present disclosure, and the other blowers 94 correspond to the "second blower" of the present disclosure.
  • a shroud cover 96 is attached to the shroud body 92.
  • the shroud cover 96 is a member having a flat surface that covers at least a portion of the rear surface of the shroud main body 92.
  • the shroud cover 96 is made of resin.
  • the shroud cover 96 is fixed to the shroud body 92 by a fastening member with its peripheral edge in contact with the tip of a portion of the rear side wall 112 and the tip of a portion of the main body rib 120.
  • the shroud cover 96 corresponds to the "second member" of the present disclosure.
  • a gap is formed between a predetermined portion of the periphery of the shroud cover 96 attached to the shroud main body 92 and a part of the main body rib 120.
  • This gap functions as a first exhaust port 95 that is an opening that communicates the second space S2 with the outside of the inverter unit 80.
  • the first exhaust port 95 opens toward the right side of the housing 10.
  • the first exhaust port 95 is provided closer to the upper part of the housing 10 than to the lower part, and approximately at the center of the housing 10 in the left-right direction.
  • the first exhaust port 95 corresponds to the "first flow path end" of the present disclosure.
  • adjustment openings 133 which are through holes, are provided at predetermined locations on the plane of the shroud cover 96.
  • the adjustment opening 133 is arranged at a position overlapping each of the blowers 94 in a plan view, and is formed in substantially the same shape as the outer shape of the casing 130 included in each of the blowers 94. Therefore, in the front-rear direction of the housing 10, each of the casings 130 can protrude to the same position as the plane of the shroud cover 96, or to the rear of the plane.
  • the thickness of the shroud cover 96 can be reduced, and the clearance inside the housing 10 can be secured.
  • Adjustment opening 133 is covered by sheet member 98 .
  • the sheet member 98 is a member formed into a thin sheet shape. This sheet member 98 covers each of the blowers 94 exposed from the adjustment openings 133 and prevents moisture entering from the rear exhaust port 25, dew condensation water, etc. from adhering to the blowers 94, for example.
  • This sheet member 98 may be made of a heat insulating material such as polyethylene (PE), for example.
  • PE polyethylene
  • the sheet member 98 corresponds to the "closure member" of the present disclosure.
  • the shroud 90 can be closed without increasing the thickness of the shroud 90 and the shroud cover 96.
  • the sheet member 98 is attached to the shroud cover 96 with a part of the adjustment opening 133 exposed. Thereby, on the plane of the shroud cover 96, there is an opening that communicates the second space S2 with the outside of the inverter unit 80 by a part of the edge of the adjustment opening 133 and a predetermined part of the edge of the sheet member 98.
  • a second exhaust port 97 is formed.
  • the second exhaust port 97 is provided at a position close to the left side surface of the housing 10 and opens toward the rear of the housing 10.
  • the second exhaust port 97 is provided on the opposite side of the first exhaust port 95 with each blower 94 in between in the vertical direction of the housing 10 .
  • the second exhaust port 97 is not limited to this, and may be a through hole provided independently in a position different from the adjustment opening 133 in the shroud cover 96.
  • the second exhaust port 97 corresponds to the "second flow path end" of the present disclosure.
  • cover ribs 122 that stand up toward the shroud body 92 are provided on the plane of the shroud cover 96 that faces the shroud body 92.
  • the cover rib 122 has a rib shape and has a height that is at least equal to or less than the height of the rear side wall 112. In this embodiment, at least one cover rib 122 is formed to have a different height from the other cover ribs 122.
  • each of the main body ribs 120 and each of the cover ribs 122 are provided to protrude, and a so-called labyrinth structure is formed by partitioning a plurality of places by some of these. be done.
  • a plurality of flow paths are provided inside the second space S2, allowing each of the blower openings 131 of the blower 94 to communicate with the first exhaust port 95 or the second exhaust port 97.
  • the first flow path F1 communicates the outlet opening 131 of the blower 94 closest to the left side of the housing 10 with the first exhaust port 95, and the outlet opening 131 of each of the other blowers 94 is provided.
  • a second flow path F2 and a third flow path F3 that communicate with the second exhaust port 97 are provided.
  • Each of the first flow path F1, the second flow path F2, and the third flow path F3 is a so-called meandering flow path that draws a plurality of curves in plan view due to the main body rib 120 and the cover rib 122. becomes. That is, each of the main body rib 120 and the cover rib 122 functions as a flow path resistance in each of the first flow path F1, the second flow path F2, and the third flow path F3.
  • each of the main body ribs 120 and the cover ribs 122 are provided in different numbers in each of the first flow path F1, the second flow path F2, and the third flow path F3. Additionally, as described above, each of the main body ribs 120 and each of the cover ribs 122 have different height dimensions. Therefore, each of the first flow path F1, the second flow path F2, and the third flow path F3 becomes a flow path with different flow path lengths and flow path resistances arranged in the flow paths. In this way, by combining the shroud cover 96 and the shroud main body 92, a more complex flow path with different flow path lengths and flow path resistances can be formed.
  • the first flow path F1 corresponds to the "first flow path” of the present disclosure
  • the second flow path F2 and the third flow path F3 correspond to the "second flow path” of the present disclosure
  • the cover rib 122 corresponds to a "protrusion" in the present disclosure.
  • a sealing member 140 is provided between the shroud cover 96 and the rear panel 18.
  • the sealing member 140 surrounds each of the shroud cover 96 and the rear exhaust port 25 in plan view, and has one end in contact with the shroud cover 96 and the other end in contact with the rear panel 18 in the front-rear direction of the housing 10. . That is, the sealing member 140 is a sealing material that partitions a space located between the shroud cover 96 and the rear exhaust port 25 from other spaces inside the housing 10.
  • the storage mechanism 30 is first fixed to the bottom panel 14.
  • the front panel 16 and the inverter unit 80 are attached to the lower panel 14.
  • the front panel 16 is attached to the lower panel 14 with the user interface unit 22, the AC power output terminal 24, and the DC power output terminal 26 attached to each other in advance.
  • the front panel 16 including a large number of electrical components of the housing device 1 and the inverter unit 80 are fixed to the bottom panel 14.
  • the housing device 1 after the front panel 16 and the inverter unit 80 are fixed to the lower panel 14, the upper panel 12 and the rear panel 18 are attached.
  • top panel 12, bottom panel 14, front panel 16, and rear panel 18 attached in this way are connected to the housing mechanism 30, inverter unit 80, etc., when viewed from the left and right directions of the housing 10. They are connected to each other to form a rectangular frame surrounding the housed members. Therefore, each panel can mutually reinforce each other and improve the strength of the storage device 1.
  • FIGS. 8 and 9 are schematic diagrams showing the flow of cooling air in the housing device 1.
  • 8 is a perspective view of the storage device 1 viewed from the front side
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the storage device 1 viewed from the rear side.
  • air flowing inside the housing 10 by the blower 94 is indicated by arrows.
  • the housing device 1 When the battery 100 is housed in the housing device 1 and the housing device 1 starts to be driven by the battery 100, each of the blowers 94 is driven.
  • FIGS. 8 and 9 in the housing device 1, air is taken into the housing 10 from the outside through the front air intake port 23. The taken air passes below the battery case 32 and on the left and right sides.
  • the side wall 48 functions as an air guiding member that restricts the air to flow along the electrical component 86 and the board 84.
  • each of the shroud intake ports 91 located on the lower end side of the shroud 90 when viewed from the front side of the housing 10 is arranged at a position that does not overlap the battery case 32. Therefore, the air taken into the shroud intake port 91 is prevented from being obstructed by the battery case 32.
  • each of the shroud intake ports 91 located on the lower end side of the shroud 90 is located on the opposite side from the insertion/removal port 31 of the battery case 32 in the vertical direction of the housing 10. Therefore, the air taken into the shroud intake port 91 is prevented from being obstructed by the accommodation mechanism 30 or the connection structure between the top panel 12 and the battery case 32.
  • the air sucked into the inverter unit 80 flows over the entire surface of the board 84 while cooling the board 84 and the electrical components 86. After the air is taken into each of the blowers 94, it is exhausted to the outside of the inverter unit 80, and then to the outside of the housing 10 from the rear exhaust port 25. Thereby, the housing device 1 can efficiently cool heat generating members such as the inverter 82 and the battery 100.
  • the air sucked into the first space S1 cools the board 84 and the electrical components 86 over the entire surface of the board 84, and is sucked into each of the communication holes 93 from the tip of each cylindrical part 114. Ru.
  • the cylindrical portion 114 is arranged at substantially the same position as each of the shroud intake ports 91 in the front-rear direction of the housing 10.
  • each of the shroud intake ports 91 flows along the substrate 84 and the electrical component 86 in the first space S1, and flows over a shorter distance into the cylindrical portion 114. Therefore, in the housing device 1, the air sucked from each of the shroud intake ports 91 is suppressed from being diffused and decelerated in the first space S1, and the board 84 and each of the electrical components 86 are more efficiently cooled. can.
  • each of the first flow path F1, the second flow path F2, and the third flow path F3 is formed at a plurality of locations in plan view by each of the main body ribs 120 and each of the cover ribs 122. is formed in a meandering flow path.
  • the air flowing into the second space S2 flows along each of the first flow path F1, the second flow path F2, and the third flow path F3 in plan view. It flows in a meandering manner.
  • the other cover ribs 122 are spaced apart from the rear surface of the flat plate portion 99.
  • some of the body ribs 120 abut a plane of the shroud cover 96 facing the shroud body 92, and other body ribs 120 are spaced apart from the plane.
  • the air flowing through each of the first flow path F1, the second flow path F2, and the third flow path F3 flows in the front-rear direction of the housing 10, in other words, It also flows in a meandering manner along the direction perpendicular to the direction in which the flow path extends in plan view.
  • the air flowing through the shroud 90 is decelerated in the second space S2, and is exhausted from the rear exhaust port 25 via the first exhaust port 95 and the second exhaust port 97. Therefore, in the housing device 1, exhaust noise of the air that cools the inverter 82 and the battery 100 can be suppressed.
  • the first flow path F1, the second flow path F2, and the third flow path F3 are different from each other in flow path length and the number of main body ribs 120 and cover ribs 122 that form the flow path. This suppresses resonance of the vibrations of the accommodation device 1 caused by the air flowing through the first flow path F1, the air flowing through the second flow path F2, and the air flowing through the third flow path F3. Therefore, in the housing device 1, it is possible to reduce the noise caused by driving the blower 94.
  • the air flowing through the first flow path F1 is exhausted from the first exhaust port 95, and the air flowing through the second flow path F2 and the air flowing through the third flow path F3 are exhausted from the second exhaust port 97.
  • the first exhaust port 95 and the second exhaust port 97 are provided spaced apart from each other along the left-right direction and the up-down direction of the housing. Furthermore, the first exhaust port 95 and the second exhaust port 97 open in different directions. That is, the air that cools predetermined members of the housing device 1, such as the inverter 82 and the battery 100, is divided and then exhausted in different directions. This prevents all of the air from flowing through the same flow path, making it possible to reduce noise caused by driving the blower 94 and improve cooling efficiency.
  • the air exhausted from the first exhaust port 95 and the second exhaust port 97 is exhausted from the rear exhaust port 25.
  • the housing device 1 can efficiently cool heat-generating members such as the inverter 82 and the battery 100, and reduce noise associated with cooling.
  • the accommodation device 1 is provided with the detachable battery 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the accommodation device 1 may include a power storage unit that is integrally provided.
  • each of the blowers 94 may have a different operating rotation speed or structure. This suppresses the resonance of the drive sounds generated by the plurality of blowers 94, and reduces the noise associated with cooling the storage device 1.
  • each of the blowers 94 is arranged in the second space S2, but the invention is not limited thereto, and may be arranged in the first space S1. That is, the shroud main body 92 may be provided so that the inverter 82 and the blower 94 are arranged in the same space.
  • each of the first flow path F1, the second flow path F2, and the third flow path F3 is formed by the shroud main body 92 and the shroud cover 96, and is connected to the second space S2. It was said that it would be established.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and at least one of the first flow path F1, the second flow path F2, and the third flow path F3 may be provided in a space different from the second space S2.
  • at least one of the first flow path F1, the second flow path F2, and the third flow path F3 may be formed by a member different from the shroud cover 96 and the shroud body 92.
  • each of the inverter 82, the shroud main body 92, and the shroud cover 96 may be formed of a plurality of members.
  • the adjustment opening 133 is covered with the sheet member 98, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a sealing material that seals the gap between each of the casings 130 and the adjustment opening 133 may be provided.
  • the housing device 1 takes in air from the front air intake port 23 and exhausts air from the rear air outlet 25, but the present invention is not limited to this. After passing through 80, the air may be exhausted from the front air intake port 23. In this case, in the shroud 90, air flows from the second space S2 to the first space S1.
  • a sound absorbing material such as Thinsulate may be provided at a predetermined location of the inverter unit 80.
  • the housing device 1 and the housing mechanism 30 house the battery 100, but are not limited thereto, and may house other power storage units such as a capacitor.
  • the housing device 1 of the present embodiment is a power supply device that supplies power to outside the device using the battery 100 housed inside the housing 10 as a power source, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a power consumption device, such as an audio output device, that includes a power consumption section that is formed integrally with the device. Further, for example, the accommodation device 1 may be formed so that the battery 100 can be charged.
  • the accommodation device 1 includes a sealing material that seals the gap between the accommodation mechanism 30 and the battery 100 accommodated in the accommodation mechanism 30 to make it liquid-tight, and a sealing structure formed by the sealing material. You may prepare. In this case, the lid 20 may be omitted from the storage device 1.
  • the battery 100 that stores electric power is used as a portable energy storage device, but the battery 100 is not limited to this, and may be used for power generation, such as a hydrogen container that stores hydrogen used in a fuel cell, a so-called portable hydrogen tank, etc. It may also be an accumulator of the fuel used. That is, the storage device 1 is not limited to a portable energy storage device, and may be a device that removably stores an energy source such as fuel. In this case, the accommodation device 1 is equipped with a mechanism for generating electricity from hydrogen.
  • directions such as horizontal and vertical directions and various shapes include so-called equivalent ranges that provide the same effects as those directions and shapes, unless otherwise specified.
  • An actuating device comprising: According to this configuration, the air taken into the actuating device is diverted. Therefore, a large amount of air is prevented from flowing through the same flow path, and air can be distributed to two flow paths having different flow rates and inlets and outlets.
  • (Configuration 2) A first flow path end that is an end of the first flow path opposite to the first blower, and a first flow path end that is an end of the second flow path opposite to the second blower.
  • (Configuration 4) A configuration characterized in that the first flow path end and the second flow path end are arranged at opposite positions with the first blower and/or the second blower in between. 2 or configuration 3. According to this configuration, the air taken into the actuating device is exhausted in different directions. Therefore, a large amount of air is prevented from flowing through the same flow path, and air can be distributed to two flow paths having different flow rates and inlets and outlets.
  • the first flow path end and the second flow path end are arranged such that the direction in which the first flow path end faces and the direction in which the second flow path end faces are different from each other.
  • the actuating device according to any one of features 2 to 4. According to this configuration, the air taken into the actuating device is exhausted in different directions. Therefore, a large amount of air is prevented from flowing through the same flow path, and air can be distributed to two flow paths having different flow rates and inlets and outlets.
  • Configuration 7 Configuration 1, wherein the second flow path is provided with a protrusion that protrudes into the second flow path and obstructs the linear flow of air within the second flow path. 7.
  • the actuation device according to any one of configurations 6 to 6. According to this configuration, the air flowing inside the actuator is decelerated in the second flow path. Therefore, the actuating device can suppress air exhaust noise.
  • the second space is provided by a first member and a second member that is attachable to the first member.
  • actuation device According to this configuration, in the actuating device, the second space is formed by combining a plurality of members. Therefore, in the actuating device, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost of the member forming the second space.
  • the second flow path is provided with a protrusion that protrudes into the second flow path and obstructs the linear flow of air flowing through the second flow path, and the protrusion includes: a first protrusion and a second protrusion that are spaced apart from each other along the air flow direction of the second flow path, the first protrusion being provided on the first member; 9.
  • a labyrinth structure is formed by combining a plurality of members, and an air flow path is formed. Therefore, in the actuating device, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost of the member forming the air flow path.
  • the blower is provided outside the first space and inside the second space, and the second space includes a first member and a second member that is attachable to the first member. , wherein the blower is provided in the first member, and the second member is provided with an opening at a position corresponding to the blower.
  • Actuation device as described in . According to this configuration, in the actuating device, the thickness dimension of the second member can be reduced. Therefore, the actuating device can be made smaller.
  • the cylindrical portion is provided on a first inner surface facing the first space, and the actuating portion is arranged on a second inner surface facing the first space and opposite to the first inner surface.
  • the actuating device according to any one of configurations 13 to 15, characterized in that: According to this configuration, in the actuating device, the front surface of the second inner surface is cooled while suppressing the diffusion of air that cools the actuating portion. Therefore, in the actuating device, it is possible to improve the cooling efficiency of the actuating part.
  • the first space is provided by a third member that forms the first inner surface, and a fourth member that is attachable to the third member and forms the second inner surface. 17.
  • the actuating device is provided inside a casing of a power storage device that has a connecting part to which the power storage part is attached, and the actuating part is electrically connected to the connecting part. 20.
  • Actuating device according to configurations 1 to 19. According to this configuration, power is supplied from the power storage device to the actuating device. Therefore, the actuating device is actuated by the electric power.
  • (Structure 21) Structure 20 characterized in that the power storage device has a housing portion that accommodates the power storage unit so that it can be taken in and taken out, and the actuation device is provided so as to extend in the direction in which the power storage unit is taken in and taken out. Actuation device as described in . According to this configuration, the actuating device can be disposed inside the casing by utilizing the space provided for attaching and detaching the power storage unit. Therefore, the width of the housing in the direction intersecting the direction of attachment and detachment of the power storage unit can be reduced.
  • the accommodating portion is provided with an inlet/outlet through which the power storage unit can be taken in and taken out, and the actuating device is provided with another communication hole that communicates between the inside and outside of the first space, and the other communication hole is 22.
  • the communication hole is provided at a position that avoids the structure associated with taking in and out of the housing part. Therefore, in the housing device, air sucked into the communication hole is prevented from being obstructed by the housing portion.
  • Storage device power storage device 10 Housing 30 Accommodation mechanism 32 Battery case (accommodation part) 80 Inverter unit (actuating device) 82 Inverter (actuating part, fourth member) 90 Shroud 92 Shroud body (first member, third member) 91 Shroud intake port (other communication hole) 93 Communication hole (communication hole) 94 Blower (1st blower, 2nd blower, 3rd blower) 95 First exhaust port (first flow path end) 96 Shroud cover (second member) 97 Second exhaust port (second flow path end) 98 Sheet member (occluding member) 100 Battery (storage unit) 114 Cylindrical part (cylindrical part) 120 Main body rib 122 Cover rib 133 Adjustment opening (opening) F1 First flow path F2 Second flow path F3 Third flow path S1 First space S2 Second space

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