JP2014028594A - Discharge device for electricity storage device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a discharge device 150 with which any person easily can perform the discharge work of a capacitor of an electricity storage device 70 in a vehicle.SOLUTION: A discharge device 150 includes a discharge resistor section for discharge of the capacitor, an operation section 153 in which an operator performs operation for forming a discharge circuit which performs discharge of the capacitor with the discharge resistor section, and a view section 154 which the operator can view in order that the operator confirms a discharge state of the capacitor by visual inspection.

Description

  The present invention belongs to a technical field related to a discharge device for a power storage device that discharges a capacitor of the power storage device in a vehicle.

  Conventionally, mounting a power storage device that stores electricity such as a secondary battery (for example, a nickel metal hydride secondary battery, a nickel cadmium secondary battery, a lithium ion secondary battery, or a lead storage battery) on a vehicle such as an automobile has been well known. As this power storage device, it is also known that a capacitor (capacitor) is used in addition to the secondary battery (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

JP 2006-89040 A JP 2006-281806 A

  As in the above conventional example, when a power storage device including a capacitor is mounted on a vehicle, when replacing the power storage device with a new one due to failure of the power storage device or when disassembling and discarding the vehicle, It is preferable to sufficiently discharge the capacitor of the power storage device.

  Here, since the replacement of the power storage device and the disposal of the vehicle (especially the disposal of the vehicle) are not always performed by the dealer of the vehicle, the discharging operation of the capacitor of the power storage device is dismantled by an operator of the repair shop or the vehicle. Therefore, it is necessary to make it easy for the workers of the dismantling contractor to dispose of them.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and an object of the present invention is to provide a discharge device that allows anyone to easily perform a discharge operation of a capacitor of a power storage device in a vehicle. is there.

  In order to achieve the above object, in the present invention, a discharge resistance unit for discharging the capacitor for the discharge device of the power storage device, which discharges the capacitor of the power storage device including the capacitor in the vehicle, and work The operator can perform an operation for forming a discharge circuit for discharging the capacitor by the discharge resistor, and the operator can visually check the discharge state of the capacitor. And a visual recognition part.

  With the above configuration, when the operator discharges the capacitor of the power storage device, if the discharge circuit is formed by the operation of the operation unit, the capacitor charge is consumed by the discharge resistor unit and the capacitor is discharged. Here, it is possible to form (close) the discharge circuit by configuring the operation unit with, for example, an ON / OFF switching switch and turning the switch on. And since the operator can confirm the discharge state of a capacitor | condenser visually by a visual recognition part, it can be known by the visual recognition part whether discharge of the capacitor was complete | finished. Therefore, anyone can easily discharge the capacitor of the power storage device in the vehicle.

  In the discharge device of the power storage device, the discharge device is preferably attached to the power storage device or provided in the vicinity of the power storage device in the vehicle.

  As a result, a relatively large power storage device becomes a mark for the operator, and the position of the discharge device is easily understood. Further, when the power storage device and the discharge device are connected with a harness in advance, the harness does not have to be long, and the harness can be easily routed and the harness can be easily protected. If the power storage device and the discharge device are connected with a harness in advance, the operator does not need to perform an operation of connecting the power storage device and the discharge device, for example, only by turning on the ON / OFF switch. Thus, a discharge circuit can be formed (closed).

  In the discharging device of the power storage device, the case further includes a box-shaped case that accommodates the discharge resistance portion, the operation portion, and the visual recognition portion, and the case includes an opening portion that opens the inside of the case to the outside. And a lid member that closes the open portion of the case body so as to be openable and closable, and the operation portion can be operated by the operator when the open portion of the case body is in an open state. Preferably, the visual recognition unit is configured to be visible to the operator when the open part of the case body is in an open state.

  Accordingly, the discharge resistance unit, the operation unit, and the visual recognition unit can be protected with a simple configuration, and the operator can be prevented from operating the operation unit carelessly.

  It is preferable that the case further includes an explanation section in which an explanation for the worker to grasp the contents of the discharge operation of the capacitor is described.

  As a result, the operator can smoothly perform the discharging operation of the capacitor, and the discharging operation is further simplified.

  The said description part may be provided in the surface inside the case of the said cover member.

  By doing so, when the open part of the case main body is in the open state, the operator can easily see the explanation part, and can perform the discharge work while looking at the explanation part.

  The lid member is detachable from the case main body, and is configured such that the open portion of the case main body can be opened by removing the lid member from the case main body. Is preferred.

  Thus, in order to perform the discharge operation with the open portion of the case main body open, it is necessary to remove the lid member from the case main body. Therefore, the lid member can be handled as a discharge operation completion proof member. Moreover, when the said description part is provided in a cover member, it becomes easier to perform the discharge operation | work while looking at a description part by removing a cover member from a case main body.

  As described above, according to the discharge device of the power storage device of the present invention, anyone can easily perform the discharging operation of the capacitor of the power storage device in the vehicle by including the discharge resistance unit, the operation unit, and the visual recognition unit. Will be able to.

It is the perspective view seen from the vehicle left front side which shows the principal part of the front part of the vehicle by which the discharge device of the electrical storage apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention is mounted. It is a top view which shows the principal part of the front part of the said vehicle. It is the side view seen from the vehicle left side which shows the principal part of the front part of the said vehicle. It is a front view which shows the principal part (vehicle left side part) of the front part of the said vehicle. It is sectional drawing which cut | disconnected the left part rather than the left side frame in the front part of the said vehicle along the horizontal direction in the up-down direction intermediate position of an electrical storage apparatus. It is a top view of the front part of a vehicle showing the positional relationship of a power storage device, a discharge device, a generator, first to third harnesses, and a battery. It is the perspective view seen from the vehicle left diagonal rear side which shows the mode of wiring of the 1st-3rd harness in the electrical storage apparatus vicinity. It is a figure which shows the electrical connection relationship of a generator, an electrical storage apparatus, a discharge device, a power converter device, a battery, and a vehicle electric load. FIG. 3 is a view corresponding to FIG. 2 showing another example of arrangement of the discharge device.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIGS. 1-3 shows the principal part of the front part of the vehicle 1 by which the discharge device 150 which concerns on embodiment of this invention is mounted. An engine (not shown) and a transmission for driving the left and right front wheels 3 of the vehicle 1 are disposed in the engine room 2 at the front portion of the vehicle 1. Hereinafter, the front, rear, left, right, up and down of the vehicle 1 are simply referred to as front, back, left, right, up and down, respectively.

  The engine and the transmission are arranged in the vehicle width direction (left-right direction) between a pair of left and right front side frames 5 described later, and in the present embodiment, the engine is located on the right side with respect to the transmission.

  A pair of left and right front side frames 5 extending in the front-rear direction are disposed at both ends in the vehicle width direction of the engine room 2. The rear portion of each front side frame 5 is a kick portion 5a whose height gradually decreases toward the rear side. A dash panel 9 that partitions the engine room 2 and the vehicle compartment is provided at substantially the same longitudinal position as the kick portion 5a.

  A wheel house panel 12 (mud guard) and a suspension tower 13 are provided on the outer sides of the left and right front side frames 5 in the vehicle width direction. Each wheel house panel 12 is flexible, is formed in an arc shape so as to cover the upper side of the front wheel 3, and constitutes the front wheel house 11 inside the arc. The lower end portions of the left and right suspension towers 13 are fixed to the left and right front side frames 5, respectively, and the upper end portions of the left and right suspension towers 13 are fixed to the left and right apron rain members 16, respectively.

  A front bumper 19 (see FIG. 5) is provided at the front end of the vehicle 1, and a bumper beam 18 extending in the vehicle width direction is provided in the front bumper 19. The left and right ends of the front bumper 19 extend to the rear side, and the rear ends of the front bumper 19 are located immediately before the left and right front wheel houses 11, respectively. The front and lower portions of the left and right wheel house panels 12 at the outer ends in the vehicle width direction are engaged and fixed to the rear end portions of the left and right ends of the front bumper 19 via engagement pins, respectively.

  Crash cans 6 are respectively disposed at the front ends of the left and right front side frames 5. Specifically, a flange portion 5 b is formed at the front end of each front side frame 5, and a flange portion 6 a is also formed at the rear end of the crash can 6. These flange portions 5b and 6a are fixed together by a fastening member 7 (bolts and nuts) in a state where the flange portions 5b and 6a are combined.

  The left and right ends of the bumper beam 18 are fastened and fixed to the front ends of the left and right crash cans 6, respectively. The left and right crash cans 6 absorb the impact by collapsing in the front-rear direction when the bumper beam 18 receives a collision load at the time of a frontal collision of the vehicle from the front side.

  Between the left and right crush cans 6 behind the bumper beam 18, a frame-shaped shroud 20 that supports a radiator (not shown) is disposed. An upper member 21 constituting the upper portion of the shroud 20 extends outward and rearward in the vehicle width direction, and both end portions of the upper member 21 are coupled to the front ends of the left and right apron rain members 16 via connecting members 22, respectively. Thereby, the shroud 20 is supported by the left and right apron rain members 16.

  A pedestrian protection stiffener 25 is fixed to the lower portion of the shroud 20 so as to protrude forward. This stiffener 25 contacts the lower part of the leg part of the pedestrian that collided with the front of the vehicle and pays off the leg part, thereby causing the pedestrian to fall on the hood of the vehicle 1 and thereby the leg part of the pedestrian. It prevents as much as possible the occurrence of injuries such as fractures. The front side of the stiffener 25 is covered with the front bumper 19.

  Suspension cross members 31 that extend in the vehicle width direction and support the left and right front wheels 3 at both left and right ends are disposed at substantially the same longitudinal position as the suspension tower 13 (see FIG. 2). The suspension cross member 31 has a main body portion 31a extending in the vehicle width direction, and left and right front extending portions 31b (see FIGS. 2 and 7) extending forward from the front edges of both left and right ends of the main body portion 31a. doing. Left and right front wheel suspension arms (lower arms) (not shown) are respectively supported at both left and right ends of the main body 31a, and the front wheels 3 are supported by the suspension cross member 31 through the front wheel suspension arms. Upwardly extending upper portions 31c (see FIGS. 2 and 7) are respectively provided at the left and right ends of the upper surface of the main body 31a, and the upper ends of the left and right upper extending portions 31c are the left and right front side frames. It is being fixed to the lower surface of 5, respectively.

  The front end portions of the lower surfaces of the left and right front extending portions 31b are connected by a connecting cross member 32 extending in the vehicle width direction. Thus, the main body portion 31a, the left and right front extending portions 31b, and the connecting cross member 32 of the suspension cross member 31 constitute a perimeter frame having a substantially rectangular frame shape in plan view.

  A cylindrical member 35 (see FIG. 4) extending upward is fixed to the front end portion of the upper surface of each of the front extending portions 31b, and the upper end of each cylindrical member 35 is the lower portion of the flange portion 5b of each front side frame 5. Are fastened and fixed to the lower surface of the fixing portion 5c formed by being bent substantially horizontally. Further, at the front end of each front extending portion 31b, a coupling member 36 coupled to both left and right end portions of the stiffener 25 is fastened and fixed.

  A portion from the left end of the stiffener 25 to the front lower end of the left wheel house panel 12 (lower portion of the left front corner of the vehicle 1) and a portion from the right end of the stiffener 25 to the front lower end of the right wheel house panel 12 (vehicle 1 is provided with an under cover 41 covering the lower surface of the corner (see FIGS. 1 and 2).

  A power storage device 70 for storing electricity is disposed outside the left front side frame 5 in the vehicle width direction (left side), that is, on the left outside of the engine room 2 and in front of the left front wheel house 11. Yes. The power storage device 70 is supported by the left front side frame 5 (specifically, the flange portion 5b). The power storage device 70 is disposed at a position shifted inward in the vehicle width direction with respect to the left front wheel 3 when the vehicle is viewed from the front (see FIGS. 4 and 5). Further, the power storage device 70 is disposed at substantially the same position as a power generator 85 described later in the front-rear direction (see FIG. 6). The power storage device 70 may be supported by the flange portion 6 a of the left crash can 6.

  The power storage device 70 has a holding member 77, and is fixedly attached to the flange portion 5 b of the left front side frame 5 by the holding member 77. The power storage device 70 has a plurality of capacitors (capacitors). The power storage device 70 may have one capacitor.

  The power storage device 70 has a shape extending in the vertical direction, and extends from a height position substantially the same as the upper end of the left front side frame 5 to a height position near the upper surface of the left under cover 41.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a generator 85 (alternator) that is driven by the engine and generates electric power is disposed in the right front portion of the engine room 2. The generator 85 is provided at the front portion of the engine, and is rotated by a crankshaft of the engine via a belt provided on the right end surface of the engine to generate electric power. The power generated by the generator 85 is supplied to the power storage device 70 and stored. The generator 85 converts the kinetic energy of the vehicle 1 into electric power (regenerative electric power) particularly when the vehicle 1 is decelerated, and the regenerative electric power is stored in the power storage device 70. The generator 85 and the power storage device 70 are connected by a first harness 86 (see FIGS. 6 and 7), and power from the generator 85 is supplied to the power storage device 70 via the first harness 86. .

  The generator 85 is located at the rear side of the connecting cross member 32 at the substantially same height as the front side frame 5 in the right front portion in the engine room 2. The first harness 86 includes a hanging portion 87 extending obliquely downward from the generator 85 toward the vehicle width direction center of the connection cross member 32, and a horizontal portion 88 extending in the vehicle width direction along the connection cross member 32. 7), and the left end portion of the horizontal portion 88 is bent upward in the vicinity of the vehicle width direction inner side of the front extending portion 31b of the suspension cross member 31, and is connected to the holding member 77. Connected to the unit 78.

  A first protector member 89 (see FIGS. 6 and 7) that protects the horizontal portion 88 of the first harness 86 is provided on the rear surface of the connecting cross member 32. The first protector member 89 includes a square pipe-shaped protector main body 90 through which the horizontal portion 88 of the first harness 86 is inserted, and a mounting bracket 91 provided on the protector main body 90. The mounting bracket 91 is fixed to the upper surface of the connecting cross member 32 via a fixing member such as a bolt or an engaging fixture, whereby the horizontal portion 88 of the first harness 86 is held by the first protector member 89. In this state, the connection cross member 32 is fixed to the rear surface. Thus, by fixing the horizontal part 88 to the connection cross member 32, the 1st harness 86 can be supported stably. Further, by fixing the first harness 86 (horizontal portion 88) to the rear surface of the connecting cross member 32, the first harness 86 can be effectively protected from the impact load at the time of a frontal collision of the vehicle 1. The occurrence of a situation where the rear displacement of the shroud 20 or the radiator supported by the shroud 20 is obstructed by the first harness 86 can be prevented.

  Although not shown in detail, a power conversion device 92 that converts power from the power storage device 70 between the seat cushion of the left front seat in the vehicle interior of the vehicle 1 and the vehicle compartment floor (see FIG. 8). Is arranged. As shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, the power is stored from the power storage device 70 to the battery 121 composed of a general lead storage battery and the vehicle electrical load 130 of the vehicle 1 via the power conversion device 92. Electricity (electric power) is supplied. The vehicle electrical load 130 is, for example, an audio device, a navigation device, a lighting device, or the like. Surplus electricity (electric power) that cannot be used by the vehicle electrical load 130 from the power storage device 70 is supplied to and stored in a battery 121 that supplies electricity (electric power) to the vehicle electrical load 130.

  Power conversion device 92 includes a DC / DC converter that steps down the power from power storage device 70 and outputs the reduced power to battery 121 and vehicle electrical load 130. That is, in this embodiment, since the voltage (for example, 25 V) on the generator 85 and the power storage device 70 side is higher than the voltage (12 V) on the battery 121 and the vehicle electrical load 130 side, the battery 121 and the vehicle from the power storage device 70. When power is supplied to the electric load 130, it is necessary to transform the electric load 130. For this purpose, a power conversion device 92 including a DC / DC converter is provided. As described above, the power generated by the generator 85 can be efficiently stored in the power storage device 70 by increasing the voltage on the generator 85 and the power storage device 70 side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the voltage on the battery 121 and the vehicle electrical load 130 side may be higher. In this case, the power conversion device 92 boosts the power from the power storage device 70 to increase the battery. 121 and the vehicle electrical load 130 may be output.

  Similar to the power storage device 70, the power conversion device 92 is disposed on the left side portion of the vehicle 1. The power storage device 70 is disposed on the front side of the left front wheel house 11, while the power conversion device 92 is disposed on the rear side of the left front wheel house 11. The power storage device 70 and the power conversion device 92 are connected by a second harness 94, and power is supplied from the power storage device 70 to the power conversion device 92 via the second harness 94. The end of the second harness 94 on the power storage device 70 side is connected to the connecting portion 78.

  The power converter 92 and the battery 121 are connected by a third harness 95, and power is supplied from the power converter 92 to the battery 121 through the third harness 95.

  The second and third harnesses 94 and 95 are bundled together in the vicinity of the rear side of the power storage device 70 and travel toward the power conversion device 92. That is, the second and third harnesses 94 and 95 pass through the upper side of the left front wheel house 11 (between the wheel house panel 12 and the wheel apron member 16 installed thereabove), and then the dash panel 9 After extending downward along the front surface of the left end, it extends rearward along the lower surface of the passenger compartment floor, and from there is introduced into the passenger compartment through an insertion hole provided in the passenger compartment floor to convert the power. Connected to device 92. The second and third harnesses 94 and 95 are covered with one covering tube 108 fixed to the wheel apron member 16 via a plurality of engagement fixtures 109 at the upper position of the left front wheel house 11. (See FIG. 7).

  As shown in FIG. 6, the battery 121 is disposed in contact with the inner surface in the vehicle width direction of the left front side frame 5 in the engine room 2. The battery 121 is fixed to the left front side frame 5. Thus, the battery 121 is also disposed on the left side portion of the vehicle 1, similarly to the power storage device 70 and the power conversion device 92.

  Thus, by connecting the power converter 92 and the battery 121 by the third harness 95, power is supplied to and stored in the battery 121 with a voltage stepped down from the power converter 92. The battery 121 and the vehicle electrical load 130 are connected via a harness (not shown). Electric power is supplied from the battery 121 to the vehicle electrical load 130 via the harness, and the power storage device 70 Electric power is supplied to the vehicle electrical load 130 via the second harness 94, the power converter 92, the third harness 95, and the harness (not shown).

  Here, when the power storage device 70 is replaced with a new one due to a failure of the power storage device 70 or when the vehicle 1 is disassembled and discarded, it is preferable to sufficiently discharge the capacitor of the power storage device 70. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a discharge device 150 that discharges the capacitor of the power storage device 70 is attached to the power storage device 70. In the present embodiment, the discharge device 150 is attached to an outer portion in the vehicle width direction in the vicinity of the lower end portion of the power storage device 70.

  The discharge device 150 includes a box-shaped case 151. Although detailed illustration of the structure of the case 151 is omitted, a case main body 151a having an open portion that opens the inside of the case 151 to the outside, and a lid member 151b that closes the open portion of the case main body 151a so as to be openable and closable. And have. The open part of the case main body 151a faces outward in the vehicle width direction, and the lid member 151b is located on the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the case main body 151a when the open part of the case main body 151a is in the closed state. 151a is engaged and fixed. The lid member 151b is configured to be detachable from the case main body 151a, and the case is removed by removing the lid member 151b from the case main body 151a (releasing the engagement between the lid member 151b and the case main body 151a). The open part of the main body 151a is configured to be in an open state.

  In the case 151 of the discharge device 150, a discharge resistor 152 for discharging the capacitor (see FIG. 8) and a discharge circuit for allowing the operator to discharge the capacitor by the discharge resistor 152 are formed. An operation unit 153 (see FIGS. 3 and 8) for performing the above operation, and a visual recognition unit 154 (see FIGS. 3 and 8) that can be visually recognized by the operator so that the operator can visually confirm the discharge state of the capacitor. ) And is housed.

  The discharge resistor 152 is formed by connecting a plurality of resistors arranged on a substrate (not shown) in series. The discharge resistance unit 152 can also be configured with a single resistor. The substrate is fixed in the case 151. The operation unit 153 can be regarded as a switch that is operated by an operator to form (close) a discharge circuit that discharges the capacitor. In this embodiment, the operation unit 153 is an ON switch provided on the substrate. It consists of a / OFF switch. The ON / OFF switching switch is maintained in the ON state once it is switched from the OFF state to the ON state, and conversely, the OFF state is maintained if it is switched from the ON state to the OFF state. In the present embodiment, the visual recognition unit 154 includes an LED provided on the substrate and connected in series to a plurality of resistors of the discharge resistance unit 152.

  The discharge resistance part 152, the operation part 153, and the visual recognition part 154 have a relationship as shown in FIG. The opposite side of the discharge resistance portion 152 from the visual recognition portion 154 is connected to the connection portion 78 that is a positive terminal of the power storage device 70 via a plus-side harness (not shown). On the other hand, the side of the operation unit 153 opposite to the visual recognition unit 154 is connected to a negative terminal (not shown) of the power storage device 70 via a negative harness (not shown). The minus terminal is connected to the vehicle body (front side frame 5) via the holding member 77 and grounded.

  When the ON / OFF switching switch is turned on by the operation of the operation unit 153, the discharge circuit is formed. As a result, the charge of the capacitor flows to the discharge resistor 152, and the capacitor in the discharge resistor 152 Are consumed, and the capacitor is thus discharged. The operation unit 153 is not limited to an ON / OFF switch, and any operation can be used as long as the discharge circuit can be formed by an operator's operation and the capacitor can be discharged continuously until the end. It may be configured.

  The LED of the visual recognition unit 154 is turned on when the voltage applied to the LED (that is, the voltage of the capacitor) is equal to or higher than a predetermined voltage, and is turned off when the voltage is lower than the predetermined voltage. The predetermined voltage is a voltage that can be considered that the capacitor has been sufficiently discharged and the discharge has ended. Thus, the operator can determine the discharge state of the capacitor by turning on / off the LED, and determine that the discharge has been completed if the LED is turned off. The visual recognition unit 154 is not limited to the LED, but may be any type as long as the operator can visually confirm the discharge state of the capacitor. For example, the visual recognition unit 154 may be formed of a liquid crystal that displays the voltage of the capacitor numerically or bar-displays. In the case of bar display, the length of the bar to be lit is shortened as the discharge of the capacitor proceeds (the voltage of the capacitor decreases).

  The operation unit 153 is configured to allow an operator to perform the operation when the opening part of the case main body 151a is in an open state. The visual recognition part 154 includes the opening part of the case main body 151a. When in the open state, it is configured so that an operator can visually recognize it. That is, when performing the discharge operation, the operator needs to remove the lid member 151b from the case main body 151a and open the open portion of the case main body 151a. Therefore, the lid member 151b can be treated as a discharge work completion proof member, and the vehicle manufacturer or the like collects the lid member 151b from a dismantling company that dismantles and discards the vehicle. Etc. can prove that the discharge operation is completed with the lid member 151b.

  The lid member 151b may be configured not to be removed from the case main body 151a. For example, the lid member 151b rotates around the hinge to open the open portion of the case main body 151a. Also good. However, when the lid member 151b cannot be removed from the case main body 151a, the lid member 151b cannot be handled as a discharge work completion proof member.

  The lid member 151b is provided with an explanation portion in which an explanation for the worker to grasp the contents of the capacitor discharging operation (discharging procedure) is described. This description part is comprised with the label affixed on the cover member 151b, for example.

  The description section may be provided on the surface of the cover member 151b on the case front side, or may be provided on the inner surface (back surface) of the case. In particular, in the configuration in which the lid member 151b rotates around the hinge as described above to open the open portion of the case main body 151a, the explanation portion is preferably provided on the surface inside the case of the lid member 151b. By doing so, when the open part of the case main body 151a is in the open state, the operator can easily see the explanation part, and can perform the discharge work while looking at the explanation part.

  In addition, the said description part can also be provided not only in the cover member 151b but in the case main body 151a. Further, in addition to providing the above description part on the case 151, the explanation part may be provided at a place where the operator can see well when the hood is opened (for example, in the vicinity of a caution label described later on the upper surface of the upper member 21). .

  In addition to the above-described explanation unit, discharge of the power storage device 70 to a place (for example, the upper surface of the upper member 21) that can be clearly seen by the operator when the hood is opened, before the power storage device 70 is replaced or before the vehicle 1 is disassembled. It is preferable to attach a caution label that describes that it is necessary to perform the operation, the position of the power storage device 70 and the discharge device 150 (particularly the position of the discharge device 150), and the access method to the discharge device 150. In addition, when the said description part is provided in the surface inside the case of the cover member 151b, it describes also removing the cover member 151b in the said caution label at the time of discharge work.

  In order to discharge the capacitor of the power storage device 70 by the discharge device 150, the worker first releases the engagement between the left wheel house panel 12 and the front bumper 19. Then, an opening is formed in the front portion of the left front wheel house 11 with the front lower portion of the left wheel house panel 12 facing upward and inward in the vehicle width direction. At this time, in order to make it easier to turn the front lower portion of the left wheel house panel 12 to the upper side and the inner side in the vehicle width direction, the handle of the vehicle 1 is previously cut to the right side and the front portion of the left front wheel 3 is directed to the inner side of the vehicle. It is preferable.

  Subsequently, a hand is inserted into the front bumper 19 from the opening, the lid member 151b of the case 151 in the discharge device 150 is removed from the case main body 151a, and the open portion of the case main body 151a is opened. The lid member 151b removed from the case main body 151a is taken out of the vehicle 1 through the opening. Since the above-mentioned explanation part is provided in this lid member 151b, the operator can easily perform the discharge work while looking at the explanation part.

  Next, the operation unit 153 (ON / OFF switching switch) in the case main body 151 a is operated to form (close) a discharge circuit that discharges the capacitor by the discharge resistance unit 152. Thereby, the discharge of the capacitor is started. An operator looks at the LED of the visual recognition part 154 and confirms the discharge state. That is, when the LED is lit, the operator determines that the discharge is in progress, and when the LED is turned off, the operator determines that the discharge has ended, and the power storage device 70 and the vehicle 1 can be discarded. it can. If the LED is not lit from the beginning, the operator determines that the capacitor has already been discharged.

  Thus, the capacitor discharging operation is completed. The removed lid member 151b is delivered to the manufacturer of the vehicle 1 or the like as a discharge work completion proof member according to a predetermined recovery route.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, since the discharge device 150 that discharges the capacitor of the power storage device 70 includes the discharge resistance unit 152, the operation unit 153, and the visual recognition unit 154, the operator operates the operation unit 153. The discharge resistor 152 starts discharging the capacitor, and confirms the discharge state of the capacitor with the visual recognition unit 154. Thus, it can be determined whether or not the discharge is completed. Anyone can do it easily in the state of being mounted on 1.

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, and can be substituted without departing from the spirit of the claims.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the power storage device 70 is arranged at the vehicle width direction outer side (left side) than the left front side frame 5, that is, at the left outer side of the engine room 2 and at the vehicle front side of the left front wheel house 11. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the engine room 2 may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the discharge device 150 is attached to the power storage device 70. However, the discharge device 150 may be provided in the vicinity of the power storage device 70 in the vehicle 1 (a position within a predetermined distance from the power storage device 70). That is, the discharge device 150 may be provided at a position where an operator can easily find the discharge device 150 with the relatively large power storage device 70 as a mark. For example, the discharge device 150 and the power storage device 70 may be mounted side by side in the front-rear direction with respect to the front side frame 5.

  Alternatively, the discharge device 150 may be provided at a position farther from the power storage device 70 than the predetermined distance. In this case, it is provided on the upper surface of the upper member 21 as shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 9, the discharge device 150 has the same configuration as that of the above embodiment, and includes a box-shaped case 151 having a case main body 151a and a lid member 151b. The open part of the case main body 151a faces upward, and the lid member 151b is positioned on the upper side of the case main body 151a when the open part of the case main body 151a is in the closed state, and is fixedly engaged with the case main body 151a. (In FIG. 9, the case main body 151a is not seen by the lid member 151b). In the case 151, a discharge resistance portion 152, an operation portion 153, and a visual recognition portion 154 are accommodated. In FIG. 9, reference numeral 160 denotes the caution label described in the above embodiment. The above description part may be used as the caution label 160 without being provided in the case 151. The discharge operation itself is the same as in the above embodiment. By disposing the discharge device 150 in this manner, the degree of freedom of the arrangement of the power storage device 70 is improved, and even if the power storage device 70 is disposed at the same position as in the above embodiment, the front lower portion of the wheel house panel 12 is provided. There is no need to form an opening in the front portion of the front wheel house 11 on the upper side and in the vehicle width direction, and there is no need to access the discharge device 150 from this opening. Therefore, the operation of removing the lid member 151b from the case main body 151a and the operation of operating the operation unit 153 become very easy.

  Alternatively, the discharge device 150 may be taken out of the vehicle 1 by an operator. In this case, the discharge device 150 is not connected to the power storage device 70 in advance, and is stored in a predetermined place such as the interior of the vehicle 1, the trunk, the engine room 2, or the like. In this discharge device 150, two harnesses are extended from a box-shaped case 151 (accommodating the discharge resistance portion 152, the operation portion 153, and the visual recognition portion 154) having a case main body 151a and a lid member 151b. One discharge device side connector is provided at the front end portion. The two harnesses correspond to the plus side harness and the minus side harness in the embodiment. On the other hand, the power storage device side connector connected to the discharge device side connector is fixed to the power storage device 70 so as not to move. In this case, the operation unit 153 includes the discharge device side connector and an ON / OFF switch. That is, in order to form a discharge circuit that discharges a capacitor by the discharge resistor unit 152, an operation for connecting the two connectors is performed by inserting the discharge device side connector into the power storage device side connector, and ON / OFF Operate the changeover switch. It is also possible to eliminate the ON / OFF switch and to configure the operation unit 153 with only the discharge device side connector. By doing this, the discharge device side connector is inserted into the power storage device side connector. By performing an operation of connecting both connectors, the discharge circuit is formed and discharge is started.

  Further, the operation unit 153 and the visual recognition unit 154 are not necessarily provided in the case 151 together with the discharge resistance unit 152, and the operation unit 153 is provided in a place (for example, in a passenger compartment where the passenger does not carelessly operate). For example, it may be provided in a place where the glove box can be removed and operated on the back side of the instrument panel, and the visual recognition unit 154 may be provided, for example, in the meter unit of the instrument panel. In this case, the discharge resistance unit 152 may be located anywhere. Moreover, the discharge resistance part 152 can also be provided on the board | substrate with which another electrical component is provided, and, thereby, the case 151 which accommodates the discharge resistance part 152 can be eliminated. Further, even when the discharge resistance portion 152 is accommodated in the case 151, it is not necessary to provide the lid member 151 b on the case 151.

  The above-described embodiments are merely examples, and the scope of the present invention should not be interpreted in a limited manner. The scope of the present invention is defined by the scope of the claims, and all modifications and changes belonging to the equivalent scope of the claims are within the scope of the present invention.

  The present invention is useful for a discharge device of a power storage device that discharges a capacitor of the power storage device in a vehicle.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Vehicle 70 Power storage device 150 Discharge device 151 Case 151a Case main body 151b Cover member 152 Discharge resistance part 153 Operation part 154 Visualization part

Claims (6)

A discharge device for a power storage device that discharges the capacitor of a power storage device including a capacitor in a vehicle,
A discharge resistor for discharging the capacitor;
An operator performs an operation for forming a discharge circuit for discharging the capacitor by the discharge resistance unit,
A discharging device for a power storage device, comprising: a visual recognition portion that can be visually recognized by the worker so that the worker can visually confirm a discharge state of the capacitor. The discharge device for a power storage device according to claim 1,
The discharge device of the power storage device, wherein the discharge device is attached to the power storage device or provided in the vicinity of the power storage device in the vehicle. The discharge device of the power storage device according to claim 1 or 2,
A box-like case for accommodating the discharge resistance part, the operation part and the visual recognition part;
The case has a case main body having an open portion that opens the inside of the case to the outside, and a lid member that closes the open portion of the case main body so as to be opened and closed.
The operation unit is configured to allow the operator to perform the operation when the open part of the case body is in an open state.
The discharge device for a power storage device, wherein the visual recognition unit is configured to be visible to the operator when the open part of the case body is in an open state. The discharge device for a power storage device according to claim 3,
The case further includes an explanation unit that describes an explanation for the worker to grasp the contents of the discharge operation of the capacitor. The discharge device for a power storage device according to claim 4,
The discharging device for a power storage device, wherein the explanation section is provided on a surface inside the case of the lid member. In the discharge apparatus of the electrical storage apparatus as described in any one of Claims 3-5,
The lid member can be attached to and detached from the case main body, and the lid member is configured to be able to open the open portion of the case main body by removing the lid member from the case main body. A discharge device for a power storage device.

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