Battery replacement station and battery replacement method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses a battery swap station and a battery swap method thereof.The battery swap station comprises a plurality of battery swap paths, each battery swap path is provided with a plurality of battery swap positions, and the battery pack model of at least one battery swap position on each battery swap path is different from that of other battery swap positions. According to the invention, after entering the battery swap station, the user can drive to the corresponding battery swap position through different battery swap paths to realize battery swap, so that the influence of other electric vehicles on the driving of the user is reduced, the conditions such as conflict, blockage and the like are avoided, meanwhile, the user can pass through the battery swap positions of various battery pack models on each battery swap path, and the user experience is improved. The situation that a user can only select the battery swap potential on a specific path or can find the matched battery swap potential through multiple battery swap paths due to the fact that only one battery swap potential of one battery pack model exists on one battery swap path is avoided, and therefore the probability that the electric vehicle is matched with the battery swap potential of the corresponding battery pack is increased; the time for searching the battery replacement potential by the user is shortened, and the battery replacement efficiency and the battery replacement experience of the user are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of battery replacement for electric vehicles, and specifically relates to a battery replacement station and a battery replacement method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Existing electric vehicle charging methods are usually divided into two types: battery replacement and direct charging. Existing electric vehicles that replace batteries will have corresponding battery replacement stations built. When users need to replace batteries, they drive to the battery replacement station to replace the batteries. In order to enable the battery replacement station to replace batteries for a variety of electric vehicles, most battery replacement stations will be equipped with a variety of battery replacement points and battery replacement equipment to replace batteries for different electric vehicles. However, since one battery replacement point can only achieve battery replacement for one electric vehicle, after the user drives the vehicle into the battery replacement station, there are many types and numbers of battery replacement points and it is impossible to clearly know the location of the battery replacement point for this electric vehicle. In addition, there may be no suitable battery replacement points on some paths. When looking for the corresponding battery replacement point, it is necessary to go through different paths to find it, resulting in a long time in the process of finding the battery replacement point, thereby extending the battery replacement time, seriously affecting the consumer experience. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present application provides a battery swap station and a battery swap method thereof to solve the problem that there are a large number and variety of battery swap points in existing battery swap stations, and users need to spend a long time searching for a battery swap point when entering the battery swap station to swap batteries, resulting in a long battery swap process and a poor battery swap experience.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a battery swap station, including multiple battery swap paths, each battery swap path is provided with multiple battery swap points, and the battery pack model of at least one battery swap point on each battery swap path is different from that of other battery swap points.

[0005] This application sets multiple battery exchange paths in the battery exchange station, so that after entering the battery exchange station, users can drive to the corresponding battery exchange points through different battery exchange paths to achieve battery exchange, reduce the impact of other electric vehicles on the user's driving vehicle, avoid the situation where there is only one battery exchange path and other electric vehicles are parked on the battery exchange path, causing the electric vehicle to pass slowly or even be unable to pass, and help improve the battery exchange efficiency of the battery exchange station. At the same time, multiple battery exchange points are set on each battery exchange path, and the battery pack model of at least one battery exchange point on each battery exchange path is different from that of other battery exchange points, so that when the user is driving on each battery exchange path, he can pass through the battery exchange points of multiple battery pack models, avoiding the situation where there is only one battery pack model on a battery exchange path, causing the user to only be able to choose the battery exchange point on a specific path, or need to pass through multiple battery exchange paths to find the battery exchange point that matches it, thereby greatly improving the probability of matching the battery exchange point of the electric vehicle with its corresponding battery pack, thereby shortening the time for the user to find the battery exchange point that matches it when changing batteries, improving the battery exchange efficiency and the user's battery exchange experience.

[0006] Furthermore, on each battery exchange path, there are all battery pack models of all battery exchange potentials on other battery exchange paths.

[0007] By setting up on each battery swapping path all the battery pack models of all the battery swapping points on other battery swapping paths, that is, each battery swapping path contains the battery swapping points of all battery pack models of the battery swapping station, so that after entering the battery swapping station, the user can find the battery swapping point that matches his electric vehicle on any battery swapping path, avoiding the situation where the user needs to select a specific battery swapping path to find the battery swapping point that matches it, which greatly prolongs the battery swapping time, and further improves the battery swapping efficiency.

[0008] Furthermore, the power exchange path includes a first path extending in the transverse direction and a second path extending in the vertical direction, and a power exchange potential is provided on at least one side of the first path and / or the second path.

[0009] By providing a battery switching potential on at least one side of the first path and / or the second path, the number of battery switching potentials is greatly increased, so that more battery switching potentials can be set on each battery switching path, which helps to further improve the types of battery switching potentials on each battery switching path, increase the probability of a user finding a battery pack that matches his or her vehicle when driving the vehicle through the battery switching path, further shorten the battery switching time, and improve the battery switching efficiency.

[0010] Furthermore, a plurality of first paths are provided and are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the second path, each first path is connected through the second path, and the switching potentials of two adjacent first paths are arranged adjacently, at intervals, oppositely, or oppositely.

[0011] By providing multiple first paths and arranging them at intervals along the extension direction of the second path, each first path is connected through the second path, so that the user can drive to any first path through the second path to achieve battery replacement, which is convenient for the user to find a battery replacement point that matches it, and helps to further shorten the battery replacement time. At the same time, the battery replacement points of two adjacent first paths are set adjacently, so that battery replacement points are set on both sides of a battery replacement path, which can not only further increase the number of battery replacement points, but also set more types of battery replacement points, so that the user can pass through more types of battery replacement points when driving the vehicle in the first path form, further improving the probability of finding a battery replacement point that matches it on a battery replacement path, thereby further shortening the battery replacement time and improving the battery replacement experience. By setting the battery replacement points of two adjacent first paths at intervals, each battery replacement point can be spaced apart so that a channel for vehicles to pass can be reserved between adjacent battery replacement points, avoiding the situation where other electric vehicles cannot pass when there are electric vehicles at adjacent battery replacement points, causing electric vehicles to find other paths to leave, thereby extending the battery replacement time, and ensuring the smooth battery replacement of electric vehicles.

[0012] Furthermore, a switching potential is provided on a side of the second path away from the first path.

[0013] By providing a power switching point on the side of the second path away from the first path, on the one hand, the power switching point on the side away from the first path can avoid the vehicles on the second path, so that the electric vehicles on the first path can smoothly enter the second path, avoiding the situation where the power switching point on the side close to the first path hinders the driving of the electric vehicle, causing it to drive slowly or even be unable to pass; on the other hand, more power switching points can be provided on the second path, further increasing the number and types of power switching points, thereby further improving the efficiency of electric vehicles in finding matching power switching points and improving the power switching experience.

[0014] Furthermore, a plurality of second paths are provided and arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the first path, each second path is connected through the first path, and the switching potentials of two adjacent second paths are arranged adjacently, at intervals, oppositely, or oppositely.

[0015] By providing multiple second paths and arranging them at intervals along the extension direction of the first path, each first path is connected through the first path, so that the user can drive through the first path to any second path to achieve battery replacement, which is convenient for the user to find a battery replacement point that matches it, and helps to further shorten the battery replacement time. At the same time, the battery replacement points of two adjacent second paths are set adjacently, so that battery replacement points are set on both sides of a battery replacement path, which can not only further increase the number of battery replacement points, but also set more types of battery replacement points, so that the user can pass through more types of battery replacement points when driving the vehicle in the second path form, further improving the probability of finding a battery replacement point that matches it on a battery replacement path, thereby further shortening the battery replacement time and improving the battery replacement experience. By setting the battery replacement points of two adjacent second paths at intervals, each battery replacement point can be spaced apart so that a channel for vehicles to pass can be reserved between adjacent battery replacement points, avoiding the situation where other electric vehicles cannot pass when there are electric vehicles at adjacent battery replacement points, causing electric vehicles to find other paths to leave, thereby extending the battery replacement time, and ensuring the smooth battery replacement of electric vehicles.

[0016] Furthermore, a switching potential is provided on a side of the first path away from the second path.

[0017] By providing a power switching point on the side of the first path away from the second path, on the one hand, the power switching point on the side away from the second path can avoid the vehicles on the first path, so that the electric vehicles on the first path can smoothly enter the first path, and avoid the situation where the power switching point on the side close to the second path hinders the driving of the electric vehicle, causing it to drive slowly or even be unable to pass; on the other hand, more power switching points can be provided on the first path, further increasing the number and types of power switching points, thereby further improving the efficiency of electric vehicles in finding matching power switching points and improving the power switching experience.

[0018] Furthermore, the battery replacement location is provided with a battery replacement device for replacing the battery pack and a battery rack for storing the battery pack.

[0019] By providing a battery replacement device for replacing the battery pack and a battery rack for storing the battery pack at the battery replacement point, after the user drives the electric vehicle to the corresponding battery replacement point, the battery replacement device can remove the battery pack on the electric vehicle and then install the battery pack on the battery rack onto the electric vehicle, thereby realizing smooth battery replacement of the electric vehicle.

[0020] Further, a battery rack is provided, and a plurality of battery packs are provided on the battery rack;

[0021] Alternatively, a plurality of battery racks are provided, and each battery rack is provided with one or more battery packs.

[0022] By providing a battery rack with multiple battery packs on the battery rack, multiple battery packs can be set up on one battery rack, so that multiple battery packs can be replaced at one battery replacement point, and the types of battery packs on each battery replacement path are further improved. As a result, when a user passes through a battery replacement path, he can not only find a matching battery pack between different battery replacement points, but also match the battery pack on the same battery replacement point, further improving the probability of finding a matching battery replacement point on a battery replacement path, thereby further shortening the battery replacement time and improving the battery replacement experience.

[0023] By providing multiple battery racks, and each battery rack being provided with one or more battery packs, the number and types of batteries on a single battery swapping station are greatly increased, which can not only further improve the probability of finding a matching battery swapping station on a battery swapping path, thereby further shortening the battery swapping time and improving the battery swapping experience. At the same time, it can also avoid the situation where the number of battery packs on a single battery swapping station is small during the peak period of battery swapping, resulting in the inability to continue the battery swapping service, which helps to improve the battery swapping service effect of the battery swapping station and improve the battery swapping experience.

[0024] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects achieved by this application are as follows:

[0025] By setting up multiple battery swapping paths in the battery swapping station, users can drive to the corresponding battery swapping points through different battery swapping paths to achieve battery swapping after entering the battery swapping station, reducing the impact of other electric vehicles on the user's driving of the vehicle, avoiding the situation where there is only one battery swapping path and other electric vehicles are parked on the battery swapping path, causing the electric vehicle to pass slowly or even be unable to pass, which helps to improve the battery swapping efficiency of the battery swapping station. At the same time, multiple battery swapping points are set on each battery swapping path, and the battery pack model of at least one battery swapping point on each battery swapping path is different from that of other battery swapping points, so that when the user is driving on each battery swapping path, he can pass through the battery swapping points of multiple battery pack models, avoiding the situation where there is only one battery pack model on a battery swapping path, causing the user to only be able to choose the battery swapping point on a specific path, or needing to pass through multiple battery swapping paths to find the battery swapping point that matches it, thereby greatly improving the probability of the electric vehicle matching the battery swapping point of its corresponding battery pack, thereby shortening the time for the user to find the battery swapping point that matches it when swapping, improving the battery swapping efficiency and the user's battery swapping experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a battery swap station in one embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a battery swap station in another embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a battery swap station in another embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of a battery swap station in another embodiment of the present application.

[0031] List of parts and reference numerals:

[0032] 1-battery exchange path, 11-first path, 12-second path; 2-electric vehicle; 3-potential exchange; 4-battery rack. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to more clearly illustrate the overall concept of the present application, a detailed description is given below in an illustrative manner in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0034] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features in each embodiment may be combined with each other without conflict.

[0035] In addition, in the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0036] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0037] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature "above" or "below" a second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0038] The present invention provides a battery swap station, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, multiple battery exchange paths 1 are included, multiple battery exchange points 3 are arranged on each battery exchange path 1, and the battery pack model of at least one battery exchange point 3 on each battery exchange path 1 is different from that of other battery exchange points 3.

[0039] The present application sets up multiple battery exchange paths 1 in the battery exchange station, so that after entering the battery exchange station, the user can drive through different battery exchange paths 1 to the corresponding battery exchange point 3 to achieve battery exchange, reducing the impact of other electric vehicles 2 on the user's driving of the vehicle, and avoiding the situation where there is only one battery exchange path 1 and other electric vehicles 2 are parked on the battery exchange path 1, causing the electric vehicle 2 to pass slowly or even be unable to pass, which helps to improve the battery exchange efficiency of the battery exchange station. At the same time, multiple battery exchange points 3 are set on each battery exchange path 1, and the battery pack model of at least one battery exchange point 3 on each battery exchange path 1 is different from that of other battery exchange points 3. Therefore, when a user is driving on each battery exchange path 1, he can pass through battery exchange points 3 with multiple battery pack models, avoiding the situation where there is only one battery pack model of battery exchange point 3 on a battery exchange path 1, resulting in the user only being able to choose a battery exchange point on a specific path, or having to pass through multiple battery exchange paths 1 to find a battery exchange point 3 that matches it. This greatly improves the probability of matching the battery exchange point of the electric vehicle 2 with its corresponding battery pack, thereby shortening the time for the user to find a battery exchange point 3 that matches it when changing batteries, thereby improving the battery exchange efficiency and the user's battery exchange experience.

[0040] Specifically, the battery replacement method of the battery replacement station includes the following steps:

[0041] After the electric vehicle 2 drives into the battery swap station, the vehicle identification equipment in the battery swap station obtains the information of the electric vehicle 2 and matches the corresponding battery swap point 3. After matching the corresponding battery swap point 3, the battery swap station will match the optimal path from the entrance to the corresponding battery swap point 3, and then guide the electric vehicle 2 along the corresponding battery swap path 1 to the corresponding battery swap point 3; after the electric vehicle 2 is parked in place, the battery swap equipment on the battery swap point 3 replaces the battery pack of the electric vehicle 2. After the replacement is completed, the battery swap station guides the electric vehicle 2 out of the battery swap station to complete the battery swap.

[0042] As a preferred embodiment of the present application, each battery exchange path 1 is provided with all battery pack models of all battery exchange points 3 on other battery exchange paths 1 .

[0043] By setting up all the battery pack models of all the battery exchange points 3 on other battery exchange paths 1 on each battery exchange path 1, that is, each battery exchange path 1 contains the battery exchange points 3 of all the battery pack models of the battery exchange station, so that after entering the battery exchange station, the user can find the battery exchange point 3 matching his electric vehicle 2 on any battery exchange path 1, avoiding the situation where the user needs to select a specific battery exchange path 1 to find the battery exchange point 3 matching it, which greatly prolongs the battery exchange time, and further improves the battery exchange efficiency.

[0044] As a preferred implementation of the present application, Figure 1As shown, the power exchange path 1 includes a first path 11 extending in the transverse direction and a second path 12 extending in the vertical direction, and a power exchange potential 3 is provided on at least one side of the first path 11 and / or the second path 12 .

[0045] By providing a battery replacement potential 3 on at least one side of the first path 11 and / or the second path 12, the number of battery replacement potentials 3 is greatly increased, so that more battery replacement potentials 3 can be set on each battery replacement path 1, which helps to further improve the types of battery replacement potentials 3 on each battery replacement path 1, and improve the probability of a user finding a battery pack that matches his or her vehicle when driving the vehicle through the battery replacement path 1, further shortening the battery replacement time and improving the battery replacement efficiency.

[0046] It should be noted that the present application does not specifically limit the setting position of the switching potential 3, which can be any one of the following embodiments:

[0047] Example 1: Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, a plurality of first paths 11 are provided and arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the second path 12, each first path 11 is connected through the second path 12, and the switching potentials 3 of two adjacent first paths 11 are arranged adjacently, at intervals, oppositely, or oppositely.

[0048] By providing multiple first paths 11 and arranging them at intervals along the extension direction of the second path 12, each first path 11 is connected through the second path 12, so that the user can drive to any first path 11 through the second path 12 to achieve battery replacement, which is convenient for the user to find a battery replacement point 3 that matches it, and helps to further shorten the battery replacement time.

[0049] It should be further explained that the present application does not specifically limit the setting method of the switching potential 3 of two adjacent first paths 11 in this embodiment, which can be any one of the following embodiments:

[0050] Implementation method 1: Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the switching potentials 3 of two adjacent first paths 11 are arranged adjacent to each other.

[0051] By setting the battery replacement potentials 3 of two adjacent first paths 11 adjacent to each other, so that a battery replacement path 1 is provided with battery replacement potentials 3 on both sides, not only can the number of battery replacement potentials 3 be further increased, but more types of battery replacement potentials 3 can also be set, so that the user can pass by more types of battery replacement potentials 3 when driving the vehicle on the first path 11, further improving the probability of finding a battery replacement potential 3 that matches it on a battery replacement path 1, thereby further shortening the battery replacement time and improving the battery replacement experience.

[0052] Embodiment 2: In this embodiment, the switching potentials 3 of two adjacent first paths 11 are arranged at intervals.

[0053] By setting the battery-changing potentials 3 of two adjacent first paths 11 at intervals, each battery-changing potential 3 can be spaced apart so that a passage for vehicles to pass can be reserved between adjacent battery-changing potentials 3, thereby avoiding the situation where there are electric vehicles 2 at adjacent battery-changing potentials 3, causing other electric vehicles 2 to be unable to pass and the electric vehicle 2 needs to find other paths to leave, thereby prolonging the battery-changing time, thereby ensuring smooth battery-changing of the electric vehicle 2.

[0054] Embodiment 3: In this embodiment, the switching potentials 3 of two adjacent first paths 11 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0055] Specifically, Figure 1 As shown, the battery switching potentials 3 of adjacent first paths 11 are all arranged on the same side of the first path 11, so that the battery switching potentials 3 of adjacent first paths 11 do not interfere with each other, and the user can drive the vehicle more smoothly, which can further shorten the travel time and improve the battery switching efficiency.

[0056] Embodiment 4: In this embodiment, the switching potentials 3 of two adjacent first paths 11 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0057] As a preferred embodiment of this implementation, a switching potential 3 is provided on a side of the second path 12 away from the first path 11 .

[0058] By providing a power change potential 3 on the side of the second path 12 away from the first path 11, on the one hand, the power change potential 3 on the side away from the first path 11 can avoid the vehicles on the second path 12, so that the electric vehicle 2 on the first path 11 can smoothly enter the second path 12, avoiding the situation where the power change potential 3 on the side close to the first path 11 hinders the driving of the electric vehicle 2, causing it to drive slowly or even be unable to pass; on the other hand, more power change potentials 3 can be set on the second path 12, further increasing the number and types of power change potentials 3, and further improving the efficiency of the electric vehicle 2 in finding a matching power change potential 3, thereby improving the power change experience.

[0059] Example 2: Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, a plurality of second paths 12 are provided and are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the first path 11, each second path 12 is connected through the first path 11, and the switching potentials 3 of two adjacent second paths 12 are arranged adjacently, at intervals, oppositely, or oppositely.

[0060] By providing multiple second paths 12 and arranging them at intervals along the extension direction of the first path 11, each first path 11 is connected through the first path 11, so that the user can drive to any second path 12 via the first path 11 to achieve battery replacement, which is convenient for the user to find a battery replacement point 3 that matches it, and helps to further shorten the battery replacement time.

[0061] It should be further explained that the present application does not specifically limit the setting method of the switching potential 3 of two adjacent second paths 12 in this embodiment, which can be any one of the following embodiments:

[0062] Embodiment 1: In this embodiment, the switching potentials 3 of two adjacent second paths 12 are arranged adjacent to each other.

[0063] By setting the battery replacement potentials 3 of two adjacent second paths 12 adjacent to each other, so that a battery replacement path 1 is provided with battery replacement potentials 3 on both sides, not only can the number of battery replacement potentials 3 be further increased, but more types of battery replacement potentials 3 can also be set, so that the user can pass by more types of battery replacement potentials 3 when driving the vehicle on the second path 12, further improving the probability of finding a battery replacement potential 3 that matches it on a battery replacement path 1, thereby further shortening the battery replacement time and improving the battery replacement experience.

[0064] Embodiment 2: In this embodiment, the switching potentials 3 of two adjacent second paths 12 are arranged at intervals.

[0065] By setting the battery-changing potentials 3 of two adjacent second paths 12 at intervals, each battery-changing potential 3 can be spaced apart so that a passage for vehicles to pass can be reserved between adjacent battery-changing potentials 3, thereby avoiding the situation where there are electric vehicles 2 at adjacent battery-changing potentials 3, causing other electric vehicles 2 to be unable to pass and the electric vehicle 2 needs to find other paths to leave, thereby prolonging the battery-changing time, thereby ensuring smooth battery-changing of the electric vehicle 2.

[0066] Implementation method 3: Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the switching potentials 3 of two adjacent second paths 12 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0067] Embodiment 4: In this embodiment, the switching potentials 3 of two adjacent second paths 12 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0068] As a preferred embodiment of this embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, a switching potential 3 is provided on a side of the first path 11 away from the second path 12 .

[0069] By providing a power change potential 3 on the side of the first path 11 away from the second path 12, on the one hand, the power change potential 3 on the side away from the second path 12 can avoid the moving vehicles on the first path 11, so that the electric vehicle 2 on the first path 11 can smoothly enter the first path 11, avoiding the situation where the power change potential 3 on the side close to the second path 12 hinders the driving of the electric vehicle 2, causing it to drive slowly or even be unable to pass; on the other hand, more power change potentials 3 can be set on the first path 11, further increasing the number and types of power change potentials 3, and further improving the efficiency of the electric vehicle 2 in finding a matching power change potential 3, thereby improving the power change experience.

[0070] Of course, the first path 11 and the second path 12 are not limited to the above settings. Figure 4 As shown, there are multiple first paths 11 and multiple second paths 12, and each path is interconnected.

[0071] As a preferred implementation of the present application, Figure 1 As shown, a battery replacement device for replacing the battery pack and a battery rack 4 for storing the battery pack are provided at the battery replacement point 3.

[0072] By providing a battery replacement device for replacing the battery pack and a battery rack 4 for storing the battery pack at the battery replacement point 3, after the user drives the electric vehicle 2 to the corresponding battery replacement point 3, the battery replacement device can remove the battery pack on the electric vehicle 2 and then install the battery pack on the battery rack 4 onto the electric vehicle 2, thereby realizing smooth battery replacement of the electric vehicle 2.

[0073] It should be noted that the present application does not specifically limit the arrangement of the battery rack 4 in this embodiment, and it can be any one of the following embodiments:

[0074] Embodiment 1: In this embodiment, a battery rack 4 is provided, and a plurality of battery packs are provided on the battery rack 4.

[0075] By providing a battery rack 4 with multiple battery packs on the battery rack 4, multiple battery packs can be set on one battery rack 4, so that multiple battery packs can be replaced on one battery replacement point 3, and the types of battery packs on each battery replacement path 1 are further improved, so that when a user passes through a battery replacement path 1, he can not only find a matching battery pack between different battery replacement points 3, but also match the battery pack on the same battery replacement point 3, further improving the probability of finding a matching battery replacement point 3 on a battery replacement path 1, thereby further shortening the battery replacement time and improving the battery replacement experience.

[0076] It should be further noted that the present application does not specifically limit the placement of the battery pack in this embodiment, and it can be any one of the following embodiments:

[0077] Embodiment 1: In this embodiment, battery packs of the same length are arranged in the same battery rack 4 .

[0078] By placing battery packs of the same length in the same battery rack 4, the overall structure of the battery rack 4 can be unified, which helps to improve the production efficiency of the battery rack 4. At the same time, the space in the battery rack 4 is fully utilized to avoid the situation where battery packs of different lengths are placed in the same battery rack 4, resulting in a large amount of gaps in the battery rack 4 and wasting space.

[0079] Embodiment 2: In this embodiment, battery packs of the same length are arranged adjacent to each other. Specifically, battery packs of the same type are arranged adjacent to each other, and battery packs of different types but of the same length may also be arranged adjacent to each other.

[0080] By arranging battery packs of the same length adjacent to each other and standardizing the placement of the battery packs, the sizes of the battery packs can be more significantly distinguished, saving the internal space of the battery rack 4 and the entire battery swap station.

[0081] Embodiment 3: In this embodiment, battery packs with the same charging port are arranged in the same battery rack 4 .

[0082] By placing battery packs with the same charging port in the same battery rack 4, the battery packs in the same battery rack 4 can be charged uniformly, thereby unifying the types of charging connectors in the battery swap station, which helps to standardize management. Different types of battery packs can be placed at any placement position on the battery rack 4, avoiding the need to match the corresponding charging port to place the battery pack, which causes the placement time to be too long, and helps to further improve the battery swap efficiency.

[0083] Example 2: Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, a plurality of battery racks 4 are provided, and each battery rack 4 is provided with one or more battery packs.

[0084] By providing multiple battery racks 4, and each battery rack 4 is provided with one or more battery packs, the number and types of batteries on a single battery swap station 3 are greatly increased, which can not only further improve the probability of finding a matching battery swap station 3 on a battery swap path 1, thereby further shortening the battery swap time and improving the battery swap experience. At the same time, it can also avoid the situation where the number of battery packs on a single battery swap station 3 is small during the peak period of battery swapping, resulting in the inability to continue to complete the battery swap service, which helps to improve the battery swap service effect of the battery swap station and improve the battery swap experience.

[0085] Anything not described in this application can be achieved by adopting or drawing on existing technologies.

[0086] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments.

[0087] The above is only an embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various changes and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A battery swap station, characterized in that: It includes multiple battery exchange paths, each of which is provided with multiple battery exchange points, and the battery pack model of at least one of the battery exchange points on each battery exchange path is different from that of the other battery exchange points.

2. A battery swap station according to claim 1, characterized in that: On each of the battery exchange paths, there are all battery pack models for all the battery exchange potentials on other battery exchange paths.

3. A battery swap station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power exchange path includes a first path extending in a transverse direction and a second path extending in a vertical direction, and the power exchange potential is provided on at least one side of the first path and / or the second path.

4. A battery swap station according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are a plurality of first paths, which are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the second path, each of the first paths is connected through the second path, and the switching potentials of two adjacent first paths are arranged adjacently, at intervals, opposite to each other, or opposite to each other.

5. A battery swap station according to claim 4, characterized in that: The switching potential is arranged on a side of the second path away from the first path.

6. The battery swap station according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are a plurality of second paths, which are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the first path, each second path is connected through the first path, and the switching potentials of two adjacent second paths are arranged adjacently, at intervals, opposite to each other, or opposite to each other.

7. A battery swap station according to claim 6, characterized in that: The switching potential is arranged on a side of the first path away from the second path.

8. The battery swap station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery replacement location is provided with a battery replacement device for replacing the battery pack and a battery rack for storing the battery pack.

9. The battery swap station according to claim 8, characterized in that: The battery rack is provided with one, and the battery rack is provided with a plurality of battery packs; Alternatively, a plurality of battery racks are provided, and each battery rack is provided with one or more battery packs.

10. A battery replacement method for a battery replacement station, applied to the battery replacement station according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Identify vehicle information of the electric vehicle and match the corresponding battery exchange path and the battery exchange potential; guiding the electric vehicle to travel along the corresponding battery exchange path to the corresponding battery exchange point; Control the battery replacement equipment to replace the battery pack of the electric vehicle.

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