Description:A water discardable battery mounting assembly for a vehicle
Field of the Invention
The present disclosure relates to battery mounting assembly mountable in vehicles. More particularly, the present invention relates to a battery mounting assembly designed to efficiently discard water out of the assembly.
Background of the Invention
Presence of water in battery mounting assembly poses significant technical challenges that can compromise the performance and longevity of the electrical system. When water infiltrates the battery mounting assembly, it can lead to corrosion of metal components, especially the terminals and connectors. Corrosion, in turn, increases electrical resistance, hindering the efficient flow of current and reducing the overall conductivity of the system. This not only diminishes the battery's ability to deliver power but also accelerates the wear and tear of critical components.
Additionally, water ingress can cause short circuits, leading to malfunctions or even complete failure of the battery and associated electronic systems. The presence of water in the battery mounting assembly also poses a risk of electrolyte contamination, potentially altering the chemical composition of the battery and further compromising its performance.
The existing designs of battery mounting assemblies or batteries are unable to avoid accumulation of water efficiently due to the absence of water discardable friendly structure because of which the battery mounting assembly demands regular maintenance and inspection to detect and mitigate water-related issues, hence unable to preserve the reliability and efficiency of the battery system.
In order to solve problems related to water accumulation in the battery mounting assembly, there has been an attempt to include a separate unit in the assembly to first collect the water and then discharge it out. Therefore, in this way, additional components are required to be added in the device, hence adding complexity and weight to the battery mounting assembly.
WO2013080567A1 discloses a battery pack provided with: a plurality of battery modules; outer cases having the battery modules housed therein; a sensor, which detects water in the outer cases; and a lid section, which is provided to the outer cases for the purpose of discharging the water. The lid section is opened on the basis of results of the water detection performed by means of the sensor.
US20160093870A1 discloses a battery module having a housing configured to receive one or more electrochemical cells. The housing includes a bottom internal surface and a recessed portion disposed in the bottom internal surface and proximate to a low point on the bottom internal surface, wherein the recessed portion defines an airspace configured to retain fluid within the housing away from the one or more electrochemical cells.
KR101658027B1 relates to a battery pack capable of easily discharging water generated due to high humidity air introduced into a battery pack to the outside through a first hole located at an end of an inclined portion and an inclined portion of a lower housing. The battery pack includes at least one battery module in which a plurality of battery cells is arranged in one direction; And a housing having an air inlet formed on one side of the battery module and an air outlet formed on the other side facing the battery module, wherein an inclined portion is formed on a bottom surface of the housing, one hole is formed. By such a configuration, a short circuit inside the battery pack can be prevented, and safety can be improved.
Despite the solutions provided in the above discussed patent prior arts, the problems related to water discharge from the battery mounting assembly are still not efficiently solved as the structure and configuration of the existing battery mounting assemblies or batteries leave a scope for accumulation of water inside the battery assembly.
It is, therefore, desirable to provide a water discardable battery mounting assembly which is capable of efficiently discharging water in real time and avoids accumulation of water, and also overcomes challenges and obviates complexity existing in the prior arts.
Summary of the Invention
This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter. Nor is this summary intended to be used to limit the claimed subject matter’s scope.
Both the foregoing summary and the following detailed description provide examples and are explanatory only. Accordingly, the foregoing summary and the following detailed description should not be considered to be restrictive. Further, features or variations may be provided in addition to those set forth herein. For example, embodiments may be directed to various feature combinations and sub-combinations described in the detailed description.
It is one of the objectives of the present invention to provide a battery mounting assembly which is capable of efficiently draining out water without requiring any additional means.
It is one of the objectives of the present invention to provide a battery mounting assembly which ensures to discharge water through plurality of draining means in a synergistic manner.
It is one of the objectives of the present invention to provide a battery mounting assembly designed to act anti-water accumulator.
It is one of the objectives of the present invention to provide a battery mounting assembly which is configured to discharge water in plurality of cases including when the water is stuck at the time of battery swapping or water is accumulated inside to a certain height.
It is one of the objectives of the present invention to provide a water discardable battery mounting assembly that requires minimum maintenance and inspection.
It is one of the objectives of the present invention to provide a battery mounting assembly designed to prevent detrimental effects caused due to water on the electrical components.
It is one of the objectives of the present invention to provide a battery mounting assembly for a vehicle which is designed to drain out water immediately as the vehicle moves or in parking position.
It is one of the objectives of the present invention to provide a battery mounting assembly for a vehicle which is capable of safeguarding against water intrusion and its detrimental effects on the electrical components.
As a preliminary matter, it will readily be understood by one having ordinary skill in the relevant art that the present disclosure has broad utility and application. As should be understood, any embodiment may incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed aspects of the disclosure and may further incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed features. Furthermore, any embodiment discussed and identified as being “preferred” is considered to be part of a best mode contemplated for carrying out the embodiments of the present disclosure. Other embodiments also may be discussed for additional illustrative purposes in providing a full and enabling disclosure. Moreover, many embodiments, such as adaptations, variations, modifications, and equivalent arrangements, will be implicitly disclosed by the embodiments described herein and fall within the scope of the present disclosure.
Accordingly, while embodiments are described herein in detail in relation to one or more embodiments, it is to be understood that this disclosure is illustrative and exemplary of the present disclosure and are made merely for the purposes of providing a full and enabling disclosure. The detailed disclosure herein of one or more embodiments is not intended, nor is to be construed, to limit the scope of patent protection afforded in any claim of a patent issuing here from, which scope is to be defined by the claims and the equivalents thereof. It is not intended that the scope of patent protection be defined by reading into any claim a limitation found herein that does not explicitly appear in the claim itself.
Additionally, it is important to note that each term used herein refers to that which an ordinary artisan would understand such term to mean based on the contextual use of such term herein. To the extent that the meaning of a term used herein—as understood by the ordinary artisan based on the contextual use of such term—differs in any way from any particular dictionary definition of such term, it is intended that the meaning of the term as understood by the ordinary artisan should prevail.
Furthermore, it is important to note that, as used herein, “a” and “an” each generally denotes “at least one,” but does not exclude a plurality unless the contextual use dictates otherwise. When used herein to join a list of items, “or” , “/” denotes “at least one of the items,” but does not exclude a plurality of items of the list. Finally, when used herein to join a list of items, “and” denotes “all of the items of the list.”
In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a water discardable battery mounting assembly for vehicle, wherein said battery mounting assembly comprises of a plurality of casings, each configured to house one or more batteries, wherein each casing is externally designed to have plurality of sides, edges and corners, wherein said corners are provided with angular slots formed by joining three adjacent sides of the casing at the end of its edges for enabling the discharge of water.
In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a water discardable battery mounting assembly for vehicle, wherein said battery mounting assembly comprises of a plurality of casings, each configured to house one or more batteries, wherein each casing is externally designed to have plurality of sides, edges and corners, wherein said corners are provided with angular slots formed by joining three adjacent sides of the casing at the end of its edges for enabling the discharge of water, wherein said one or more sides is having plurality of vertices with angular cut on one or more of the vertices.
In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a water discardable battery mounting assembly for vehicle, wherein said battery mounting assembly comprises of a plurality of casings, each configured to house one or more batteries, wherein each casing is externally designed to have plurality of sides, edges and corners, wherein said corners are provided with angular slots formed by joining three adjacent sides of the casing at the end of its edges for enabling the discharge of water, wherein said sides comprising a bottom side surface having first set of plurality of drain holes arranged in a particular pattern.
In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a water discardable battery mounting assembly for vehicle, wherein said battery mounting assembly comprises of a plurality of casings, each configured to house one or more batteries, wherein each casing is externally designed to have plurality of sides, edges and corners, wherein said corners are provided with angular slots formed by joining three adjacent sides of the casing at the end of its edges for enabling the discharge of water, wherein said sides comprising a back side surface having second set of plurality of drain holes arranged in a particular pattern.
In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a water discardable battery mounting assembly for vehicle, wherein said battery mounting assembly comprises of a plurality of casings, each configured to house one or more batteries, wherein each casing is externally designed to have plurality of sides, edges and corners, wherein said corners are provided with angular slots formed by joining three adjacent sides of the casing at the end of its edges for enabling the discharge of water, wherein said vehicle is an electric three-wheeler vehicle.
In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a water discardable battery mounting assembly for vehicle, wherein said battery mounting assembly comprises of a plurality of casings, each configured to house one or more batteries, wherein each casing is externally designed to have plurality of sides, edges and corners, wherein said corners are provided with angular slots formed by joining three adjacent sides of the casing at the end of its edges for enabling the discharge of water, wherein said assembly is mounted on suspension rear side of the electric three-wheeler vehicle to enable discarding out the water downwardly straight on to the ground.
Brief Description of the accompanying drawing
Figure 1 shows perspective view of the casing for mounting battery of the battery mounting assembly.
Figure 2 shows rear view of the casing of the battery mounting assembly.
Figure 3 shows top view of the casing of the battery mounting assembly.
Figure 4 shows angular slot on the corner of the rear portion of the casing of the battery mounting assembly.
Figure 5 shows rear 3D view of the casing of the battery mounting assembly.
Detailed Description of the Invention
The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the following description to refer to the same or similar elements. While many embodiments of the disclosure may be described, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible. For example, substitutions, additions, or modifications may be made to the elements illustrated in the drawings, and the methods described herein may be modified by substituting, reordering, or adding stages to the disclosed methods. Accordingly, the following detailed description does not limit the disclosure. Instead, the proper scope of the disclosure is defined by the appended claims. The present disclosure contains headers. It should be understood that these headers are used as references and are not to be construed as limiting upon the subjected matter disclosed under the header.
In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, battery mounting structure are provided with holes at specific points for draining of water in real time, which acts as an Anti-water accumulator.
Further, internal configuration of the casings of the battery mounting structure is made to restrict movement of water movement of water from one side to another and also avoid the possibility of accumulation by draining water as the vehicle moves or is in parking position without requiring any special drainage unit.
Figure 1 is showing a 3D view of single battery case (100) for mounting a battery with built-in instant water drainage features to avoid accumulation of water, wherein said battery case (100) is formed by joining having two side walls (101) along the length, a bottom surface (102), and front and rear faces (103 and 104, respectively). The case (100) also has two removable square battery holders (110) on each face of the case (100). The front face (103) is for inserting the battery while the rear face (104) is closed with a back plate (105). The back plate (105) has angular cuts on the vertices (106). The side wall (101a) shows the outer view of the wall having three parallel ridges (109) protruded outside and another side wall (101b) with grooves is the inner view of the wall. Further, the side walls (101) have 4 threaded holes (111) towards the vertical edges (two on each edge) on each wall, for bolts to fix the battery holders (110) with the battery. The bottom surface (102) of the case (100) contains the drain holes (107) arranged in a specific pattern. The drain holes (107) remove the water accumulated between front and rear battery holders area in real time.
Figure 2 shows a rear view of the case (100). The 2D display of the square back plate (105) shows two angular cuts (117) on the vertices (106) of the bottom edge (119) and these cuts (117) play an important role in anti-water accumulation function. It also shows the side views of side walls (101a and 101b) having three parallel ridges (109). The back plate (105) has a rectangle window (113) towards the upper edge (118) of the plate (105), two holes (114) on either side of it (to mount electric connectors). The plate (105) has one hole (112) near the upper edge (118) of the plate (105) and two others (115 and 116) with a specific arrangement on the plate (105) towards bottom edge (119) of the plate (105).
Figure 3 is the top view of the bottom surface (102) of the case (100). It shows a 2D display of side walls (101), front face (103), back plate (105), drain holes (107), and battery holders (110) at front and rear faces (103 and 104, respectively). The drain holes (107) on the bottom surface (102) of the case (100) are 9 in numbers, arranged in a specific pattern, i.e. holes (107) in 3 rows and 3 columns are built-in at equal gaps on each side along the length edges.
Figure 4 shows an enlarged 2D view of one vertex (106) on the rear face (104) of the battery case (100). The vertex (106) has a joining point of the bottom edge (119) of the back plate (105), a vertical edge (121) of a side wall (101), and the width edge of the bottom surface (102).

Figure 5 shows an enlarged inside view of one vertex (106) from the inner side of the battery case (100). The 2D display shows the vertex formed by the bottom edge (119) of the back plate (105) or the width edge of the bottom surface (102) and a vertical edge (121) of a side wall (101).

In the present invention, the holes have been strategically located at the bottom face of container to let water escape in below cases:
- Front region (in front of front battery holder and door side) – There are cut outs at the corner of the box at front bottom region near door to let water escape. There is high possibility of water to accumulate during swapping the battery while raining. Water can drip from door surface while raining and accumulate in this region.
- Region between front and rear battery holder – water can enter in this region during heavy raining and water itself from the battery surface can drip down. This water can drain out from bottom side 9 holes.
- Region behind the rear battery holder and end wall of container having connectors – It is less likely that rainwater can enter this region but if at all it enters, it can drain out from corner cutouts or angular cuts. Also, in case of flood scenario, water does not accumulate inside the container box and drains out from the system.

While the invention is amenable to various modifications and alternative forms, some embodiments have been illustrated by way of example in the drawings and are described in detail above. The intention, however, is not to limit the invention by those examples and the invention is intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives to the embodiments described in this specification.

The embodiments in the specification are described in a progressive manner and focus of description in each embodiment is the difference from other embodiments. For same or similar parts of each embodiment, reference may be made to each other.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the above description was in respect of preferred embodiments and that various alterations and modifications are possible within the broad scope of the appended claims without departing from the spirit of the invention with the necessary modifications.

Based on the description of disclosed embodiments, persons skilled in the art can implement or apply the present disclosure. Various modifications of the embodiments are apparent to persons skilled in the art, and general principles defined in the specification can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments in the specification but intends to cover the most extensive scope consistent with the principle and the novel features disclosed in the specification. , Claims:We Claim:
1. A water discardable battery mounting assembly for vehicle, comprises of:
a plurality of casings, each configured to house one or more batteries;
wherein each casing is externally designed to have plurality of sides, edges and corners;
wherein said corners are provided with angular slots formed by joining three adjacent sides of the casing at the end of its edges for enabling the discharge of water.
2. The water discardable battery mounting assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more sides is having plurality of vertices with angular cut on one or more of the vertices.
3. The water discardable battery mounting assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sides comprising a bottom side surface having first set of plurality of drain holes arranged in a particular pattern.
4. The water discardable battery mounting assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sides comprising a back side surface having second set of plurality of drain holes arranged in a particular pattern.
5. The water discardable battery mounting assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein said vehicle is an electric three-wheeler vehicle.
6. The water discardable battery mounting assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein said assembly is mounted on suspension rear side of the electric three-wheeler vehicle to enable discarding out the water downwardly straight on to the ground.
7. The water discardable battery mounting assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sides comprising a front side in front of a front battery holder and door side, wherein cut outs are provided at the corner of the front bottom side near door to enable escape of water.