JPH0430778Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a battery device for an automobile.

[Prior Art] As shown in FIG. 2, a conventional battery device for an automobile includes a battery 2 placed on a dish-shaped member 1 fixed in an engine compartment of an automobile, and a fastening fitting (not shown) attached to the battery 2. According to the dish-shaped member 1
It started from something that was fixed to.

However, as mentioned above, the battery 2 is attached to the dish-shaped member 1 fixed in the engine compartment of the automobile.
When fixed, most of the battery 2 will be exposed,
The exposed part of the battery 2 directly receives hot air from the engine, and this heat causes the battery 2 to
There were problems such as corrosion of the electrode plate grid and depletion of the electrolyte, resulting in a shortened lifespan. Therefore, a cover member was proposed that covered the entire battery by forming a heat insulating layer therebetween, such as the device shown in Microfilm of Utility Model Application No. 56-169364.
The cover member shown on this microfilm is
It has a structure that is divided into two in the vertical direction, and a drain tube for draining battery liquid, water, etc. is provided at the bottom of the lower half of the cover member.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In cold regions, in order to restore battery performance during winter, hot water is often poured over the battery to warm it. However, in an automobile battery device that covers the entire battery with a cover member, such as the one shown in the microfilm of Utility Model Application Publication No. 56-169364, in order to pour hot water onto the battery, it is necessary to
The upper half of the cover member must be removed.
Furthermore, when the upper half of the cover member is removed and hot water is applied, the hot water only hits a portion of the side surface of the battery for a short period of time, similar to the conventional automobile battery device shown in FIG. Therefore, it has not been possible to easily and efficiently warm the battery 2 with conventional devices. Another problem was that this hot water could get into the engine's electrical system and cause trouble to the electrical system.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a battery device for an automobile that can prevent the influence of hot air radiated from an engine and can efficiently warm the battery.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention will be explained based on the embodiment shown in FIG. The present invention is directed to an automobile battery device comprising a battery 2 and a battery 2 attached to the battery 3 by a fastening fitting. In the present invention, the battery mounting box 3 opens upward and has a side wall 3a.
has a height close to the top surface of the battery 2. Further, the battery mounting box 3 is formed in a size that provides a predetermined gap d between its side wall 3a and the side wall 2a of the battery 2 over the entire circumference.
The battery mounting box 3 is provided with a drain stock 4 near the bottom of its side wall 3a.

[Function] In the device of the present invention, the side wall 3 of the battery mounting box 3, which has a height close to the top surface of the battery 2,
a prevents direct heat influence from the engine. The battery mounting box 3 is open at the top and is equipped with a drain tank 4, so when pouring hot water into the battery, close the drain tank 4, pour hot water through the opening of the battery mounting box 3, and drain the battery. By storing hot water in the mounting box 3, the entire battery can be heated efficiently. Since the battery mounting box 3 is open toward the top, there is no need for troublesome work such as removing parts constituting the battery mounting box 3 when pouring hot water onto the battery. Further, since the side wall portion 3a of the battery mounting box 3 extends to the vicinity of the top surface of the battery 2, even when hot water is poured onto the battery 2, the hot water does not splash and splash onto the electrical system. After warming up the battery 2, the hot water used can be easily drained by opening the drain tank 4.

[Example] Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

In this embodiment, although not shown, a battery mounting box 3 made of polypropylene or the like is installed in the engine compartment of the automobile by appropriate means. The battery 2 is housed in the battery mounting box 3, and is fixed to the battery mounting box 3 with a fastening fitting (not shown). The battery mounting box 3 is open toward the top, and its side wall portion 3a has a height up to near the top surface of the battery 2. In addition, the battery mounting box 3 has a side wall portion 3a.
It is formed in a size that provides a predetermined gap (for example, about 20 mm) between the side wall portion 2a of the battery 2 and the battery 2 over the entire circumference. Furthermore, battery mounting box 3
A drain pot 4 is provided near the bottom of the side wall portion 3a.

In the above embodiment, when trying to start the engine smoothly in a cold region, if hot water of about 30°C is poured over the battery 2, the hot water will accumulate in the battery mounting box 3, and the battery 2 will be placed in the surrounding area. It can be heated from When the engine is started and the hot water is no longer needed, the drain tank 4 can be opened to drain the hot water.

[Effects of the invention] As described above, according to the invention, the battery mounting box opens upward and is equipped with a draining stock, so when pouring hot water onto the battery, the draining stock must be closed. By pouring hot water through the opening of the battery mounting box and storing the hot water in the battery mounting box, the battery can be heated as a whole efficiently. Since the battery mounting box is open toward the top, there is an advantage that when pouring hot water onto the battery, there is no need for troublesome work such as removing parts constituting the battery mounting box. Furthermore, since the side wall of the battery mounting box extends to near the top of the battery, there is an advantage that even when hot water is poured onto the battery, the hot water will not splash and splash onto the electrical system.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a battery device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a conventional battery device. 2...Battery, 2a...Side wall, 3...Battery mounting box, 3a...Side wall part, 4...Drain pot, d...Gap.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] An automobile battery device comprising a battery mounting box installed in the engine room of an automobile, and a battery mounted to the battery mounting box with a fastening fitting, wherein the battery mounting box is The battery mounting box opens upward and has a side wall having a height near the top surface of the battery, and the battery mounting box has a predetermined gap between the side wall and the side wall of the battery over the entire circumference. A battery device for an automobile, characterized in that the battery mounting box is formed in a size that provides a drainage tank, and a drain tank is provided near the bottom of the battery mounting box.