Claims:We Claim:
1. A saddle-ride type vehicle comprising of a battery assembly (1),
the said battery assembly (1) further comprising:
a holder structure (2) for a battery assembly, the said holder structure (2) comprising:
a top face (100),
the top face (100) further comprising
- at least one first pair of openings (102) to accommodate battery cells,
- at least one groove (104) disposed between the first pair of openings (102), the groove (104) configured to dispose an interconnect for cell-level short-circuit protection,
- at least one first vertical projecting member (106) disposed on the groove (104) at predetermined location, the first vertical projecting member (106) used to locate the interconnect onto the groove (104) during assembly,
- at least one second vertical projecting member (108), and
- at least one first hole (110);
a bottom face (200),
the bottom face (200) further comprising
- at least one second pair of openings (202) corresponding to the first pair of openings (102) on the top face (100),
- at least one stopper (204) disposed in the periphery of the second pair of opening (202), and
- at least one second hole (210) corresponding to the first hole (110) on the top face (100);
a connecting face (300),
the connecting face (300) joining the top face (100) and the bottom face (200), the said connecting face (300) further comprising
- at least one snap fit groove (302) extending from the top face (100) to the bottom face (200),
- at least one projecting member (304);
wherein
the projecting member (304) is used to hold and orient the holder structure (2) during assembling the entire battery assembly (1) and the second vertical projecting member (108) is configured to accommodate a longitudinal structural member to strengthen the battery assembly (1).
2. A holder structure (2) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the second vertical projecting member (108) is disposed between plurality of the first pair of opening (102) at predetermined location.
3. A holder structure (2) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the second vertical projecting member (108) is disposed on the groove (104) to enable location of interconnect onto the groove (104) during assembly and to strengthen the battery assembly (1) by accommodating a longitudinal structural member.
4. A holder structure (2) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the first vertical projecting member (106) is cylindrical in shape to enable location of interconnects during assembly.
5. A holder structure (2) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the second vertical projecting member (108) is cylindrical in shape and comprises a circular opening to accommodate a longitudinal structural member which strengthens the battery assembly (1).
6. A holder structure (2) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the first hole (110) is disposed on the groove (104) at predetermined location.
7. A holder structure (2) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the first hole (110) and the second hole (210) are configured to accommodate at least an electrical component.
8. A holder structure (2) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the first hole (110) and the second hole (210) are configured to accommodate a phase change material for thermal cooling.
9. A holder structure (2) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the first hole (110) and the second hole (210) are circular in shape.
10. A holder structure (2) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the stopper (204) disposed in the periphery of the second pair of openings (202) is C-shaped.
11. A holder structure (2) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the projecting member (304) holds the battery assembly using at least one fastener.
12. A holder structure (2) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the snap fit groove (302) is configured to join one or more complimentary-shaped projection on an external structural member.
13. A holder structure (2) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the first pair of openings (102) and the second pair of openings (202) on the holder structure (2) are circular in shape to accommodate cylindrical batteries.
14. A holder structure (2) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the said holder structure (2) is fabricated of a non-metallic fire-retardant material possessing high temperature stability.
15. A holder structure (2) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the said holder structure (2) is rectangular in shape, when viewed from top. , Description:FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
[39 of 1970]
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(Section 10; Rule 13)

A HOLDER STRUCTURE FOR BATTERY ASSEMBLY

APPLICANT
Ultraviolette Automotive Pvt. Ltd.
529-530, Intermediate Ring Road, Amarjyoti Layout,
Domlur, Bangalore – 560071,
Karnataka, India

Indian Company

The following Specification particularly describes the invention
and the manner in which it is to be performed

TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to a holder structure, and more particularly to a holder structure for battery assembly of a saddle-ride type vehicle.

BACKGROUND
[0002] All types of vehicles including electric and hybrid vehicles require electrical power for their respective electrical equipment and accessories to function properly. To meet this electrical power requirement, multiple battery cells especially high-energy density battery cells like lithium-ion battery cells are electrically coupled and arranged to construct a battery module. Multiple such battery modules are then electrically coupled and arranged to assemble a battery pack that meets the electrical power requirement of the vehicle, and which is later installed on it.
[0003] One of the major factors that decides the reliability, maintenance and performance of a battery pack is how well the battery cells are housed in a structurally strong battery module. A holder structure is a constituent component of a battery module that houses the battery cells in a systematic order to achieve a desired current output. With the increase in the electrical current requirement for vehicles there is a trade-off between fabricating a battery holder that can house a greater number of battery cells and a battery holder which is compact and supports high structural strength. Hence, a battery holder is required that is easy to assemble, provides high structural strength and is flexible enough to be used for a battery-swap and fixed-battery battery pack.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0004] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a holder structure for battery assembly which is easy to assemble, flexible, provides structural strength, and overcomes the above-mentioned problems.

SUMMARY
[0005] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simple manner, which is further described in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the subject matter nor to determine the scope of the invention.
[0006] In the present disclosure, a holder structure for a battery assembly is provided. The holder apparatus comprises of a top face, a bottom face and a connecting face joining the top face and the bottom face. The top face further comprises of at least one first pair of openings to accommodate battery cells, at least one groove disposed between the first pair of openings that is configured to dispose an interconnect for cell-level short-circuit protection, at least one first vertical projecting member disposed on the groove at predetermined location to locate the interconnect onto the groove during assembly, at least one second vertical projecting member, and at least one first hole. The bottom face further comprises of at least one second pair of openings corresponding to the first pair of openings on the top face, at least one stopper disposed in the periphery of the second pair of opening and at least one second hole corresponding to the first hole on the top face. The connecting face further comprises of at least one snap fit groove extending from the top face to the bottom face, and at least one projecting member. The said holder apparatus wherein the projecting member on the connecting face is used to hold and orient the holder structure during assembling the entire battery assembly and the second vertical projecting member on the top face is configured to accommodate a longitudinal structural member to strengthen the battery assembly.
[0007] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, the second vertical projecting member is disposed between plurality of the first pair of opening at predetermined location.
[0008] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, the second vertical projecting member is disposed on the groove to enable location of interconnect onto the groove during assembly and to strengthen the battery assembly by accommodating a longitudinal structural member.
[0009] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first vertical projecting member is cylindrical in shape to enable location of interconnects during assembly.
[0010] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second vertical projecting member is cylindrical in shape and comprises a circular opening to accommodate a longitudinal structural member which strengthens the battery assembly.
[0011] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, the first hole is disposed on the groove at predetermined location.
[0012] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, the first hole and the second hole are configured to accommodate at least an electrical component.
[0013] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, the first hole and the second hole are configured to accommodate a phase change material for thermal cooling.
[0014] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first hole and the second hole are circular in shape.
[0015] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the stopper disposed in the periphery of the second pair of openings is C-shaped.
[0016] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, the projecting member holds the battery assembly using at least one fastener.
[0017] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, the snap fit groove is configured to join one or more complimentary-shaped projection on an external structural member.
[0018] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first pair of openings and the second pair of openings on the holder structure are circular in shape to accommodate cylindrical batteries.
[0019] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the said holder structure is fabricated of a non-metallic fire-retardant material possessing high temperature stability.
[0020] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the holder structure is rectangular in shape, when viewed from top.
[0021] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:
[0023] FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of an exemplary embodiment of a battery assembly (1) comprising of a holder structure (2) along with the battery cells, interconnects longitudinal structural members, and external structural members;
[0024] FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of the top face (100) of the holder (2) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0025] FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of the bottom face (200) of the holder (2) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0026] FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of the holder (2) illustrating the connecting face (300) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0027] Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe them. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as would normally occur to those skilled in the art are to be construed as being within the scope of the present invention.
[0029] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the invention and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.
[0030] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such a process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components preceded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices, sub-systems, elements, structures, components, members, additional devices, additional sub-systems, additional elements, additional structures or additional components. Appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment", "in another embodiment" and similar language throughout this specification may, but not necessarily do, all refer to the same embodiment.
[0031] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are only illustrative and not intended to be limiting.
[0032] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying figures.
[0033] FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of an exemplary embodiment of a battery assembly (1) comprising of a holder structure (2) along with battery cells, interconnects, longitudinal structural members, and external structural members.
[0034] The holder structure (2) of FIG. 1 comprises of a top face (100), a bottom face (200) and a connecting face (300) joining the top face (100) and the bottom face (200).
[0035] FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of the top face (100) of the holder structure (2) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The top face (100) comprises of at least one first pair of openings (102) to accommodate battery cells, at least one groove (104) disposed between the first pair of openings (102) that is configured to dispose an interconnect for cell-level short-circuit protection, at least one first vertical projecting member (106) disposed on the groove (104) at predetermined location to locate the interconnect onto the groove (104) during assembly, at least one second vertical projecting member (108) and at least one first hole (110).
[0036] FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of the bottom face (200) of the holder (2) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The bottom face (200) comprises of at least one second pair of openings (202) corresponding to the first pair of openings (102) on the top face (100), at least one stopper (204) disposed in the periphery of the second pair of opening (202), and at least one second hole (210) corresponding to the first hole (110) on the top face (100).
[0037] FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of the holder structure (2) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure and illustrates the schematic representation of the connecting face (300). The connecting face (300) comprises of at least one snap fit groove (302) extending from the top face (100) to the bottom face (200) and at least one projecting member (304).
[0038] The holder structure (2) discussed above, wherein the projecting member (304) on the connecting face (300) is used to hold and orient the holder structure (2) during assembling the entire battery assembly (1) and the second vertical projecting member (108) on the top face (100) is configured to accommodate a longitudinal structural member to strengthen the battery assembly (1).
[0039] Furthermore, in the present disclosure the second vertical projecting member (108) is disposed between plurality of the first pair of opening (102) at predetermined location.
[0040] Furthermore, in an embodiment of the present disclosure the second vertical projecting member (108) is disposed on the groove (104) to enable location of interconnect onto the groove (104) during assembly and to strengthen the battery assembly (1) by accommodating a longitudinal structural member.
[0041] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first vertical projecting member (106) is cylindrical in shape to enable location of interconnects during assembly.
[0042] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second vertical projecting member (108) is cylindrical in shape and comprises a circular opening to accommodate a longitudinal structural member which strengthens the battery assembly (1).
[0043] Furthermore, the first hole (110) is disposed on the groove (104) at predetermined location.
[0044] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first hole (110) and the second hole (210) are configured to accommodate at least an electrical component.
[0045] In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the first hole (110) and the second hole (210) are configured to accommodate a phase change material for thermal cooling.
[0046] In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the first hole (110) and the second hole (210) are circular in shape.
[0047] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the stopper (204) disposed in the periphery of the second pair of openings (202) is C-shaped.
[0048] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the projecting member (304) holds the battery assembly using at least one fastener.
[0049] Furthermore, the snap fit groove (302) is configured to join one or more complimentary-shaped projection on an external structural member.
[0050] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first pair of openings (102) and the second pair of openings (202) on the holder structure (2) are circular in shape to accommodate cylindrical batteries.
[0051] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the said holder structure (2) is fabricated of a non-metallic fire-retardant material possessing high temperature stability.
[0052] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the holder structure (2) is rectangular in shape, when viewed from top.
[0053] In another embodiment of the holder structure (2), the first pair of openings (102), the second pair of openings (202), the stopper (204), the groove (104), the first vertical projecting member (106), the second vertical projecting member (108), the first hole (110), the second hole (210), the snap fit groove (302), and the projecting member (304) may be fabricated upon meeting at least one of a pattern and a pitch in comparison with pre-defined data.
[0054] In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the holder structure (2) may be configured to join external structural member for battery management system.
[0055] While specific language has been used to describe the invention, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.
[0056] The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0057] Firstly, the present disclosure provides a holder structure for a battery assembly of a saddle-ride type vehicle.
[0058] Secondly, the present disclosure provides a holder structure that is easy to assemble and can house plenty of battery cells to meet electrical power requirement for a vehicle.
[0059] Thirdly, the present disclosure provides a holder structure that is compact and provides high structural strength.
[0060] Fourthly, the present disclosure provides a holder structure that is flexible and can be used in a battery-swap and fixed-battery battery pack.
[0061] Fifthly, the present disclosure provides a holder structure that firm holds battery cells and prevent haphazard behaviour of battery module during vehicular vibrations, acceleration, and braking.
[0062] Sixthly, the present disclosure provides a holder structure that can be adapted for different battery types, battery shapes and battery packaging patterns.
 
Reference Number
S.No.
Name Numbering
1. Battery assembly 1
2. Holder structure 2

3. Top face 100
4. Bottom face 200
5. Connecting face 300

6. Top face 100
7. First pair of opening 102
8. Groove 104
9. First vertical projecting member 106
10. Second vertical projecting member 108
11. First hole 110

12. Bottom face 200
13. Second pair of opening 202
14. Stopper 204
15. Second hole 210

16. Connecting face 300
17. Snap fit groove 302
18. Projecting member 304