Battery pack handling apparatus

Abstract

The utility model discloses a battery package carrying equipment belongs to energy storage equipment technical field. Battery package carrying equipment electric forklift is equipped with the power supply port on, and carrying assembly is set up in electric forklift, is used for inserting the battery package into energy storage container, or the battery package is pulled out from energy storage container, and the power consumption port is equipped with on carrying assembly, electric forklift is through power supply port with power consumption port with the power consumption component electric connection on carrying assembly, and through electric forklift is the power supply for power consumption component. Compared with prior art, the battery package carrying equipment of the utility model can directly supply power for the power consumption component on carrying assembly through electric forklift, and is flexible, safe and reliable in use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of energy storage equipment technology, and in particular to a battery pack handling device. Background Technology

[0002] As a highly integrated energy storage device, the energy storage container typically has multiple slots inside for installing energy storage battery packs. It features high integration, small footprint, and strong scalability, and is widely used in distributed energy, smart grids, and the energy internet.

[0003] Battery packs are large and heavy, making manual assembly extremely inefficient and posing significant safety risks. Therefore, specialized battery pack handling equipment is essential for assembly. This equipment typically includes a forklift and handling components, which usually rely on a separate power cable. However, this separate power cable limits the flexibility of the battery pack handling equipment. In real-world handling scenarios, this equipment often needs to move frequently between different locations. The presence of the power cable severely restricts its movement, preventing adjustments to the handling path and work position based on actual needs, resulting in low efficiency and failing to meet the demands of modern, efficient, and flexible handling. Furthermore, during the movement of the battery pack handling equipment, the power cable may accidentally trip over other equipment or personnel, potentially causing accidents. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a battery pack handling device that can be powered by an electric forklift.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is:

[0006] This utility model provides a battery pack handling device, including: an electric forklift with a power supply port; and a handling component mounted on the electric forklift for inserting the battery pack into an energy storage container or pulling the battery pack out of the energy storage container, the handling component having a power consumption port; the electric forklift is electrically connected to the power consumption component on the handling component through the power supply port and the power consumption port, and supplies power to the power consumption component through the electric forklift.

[0007] Optionally, it also includes an electronic control component, which has an electrically connected input port and an output port. The electric forklift is electrically connected to the input port via a cable, and the electronic control component is electrically connected to the power-consuming component via the output port.

[0008] Optionally, the electric forklift includes a vehicle body and a fork assembly disposed at the front of the vehicle body. The power supply port is disposed on the vehicle body. The fork assembly includes a bracket extending along the height direction of the vehicle body and forks disposed at an angle to the bracket. The bracket is provided with a cable routing section for the cable to pass through, and the cable is electrically connected to the electronic control component through the cable routing section.

[0009] Optionally, the electrical components include a longitudinal moving mechanism arranged along the width direction of the electric forklift. The longitudinal moving mechanism includes a base, a motor, a first sliding component, and a push-pull component. The first sliding component includes a first slide rail disposed on the base and a first slider fixedly connected to the push-pull component and drivenly connected to the motor. The motor is electrically connected to the electric forklift and drives the push-pull component to reciprocate on the first slide rail through the first slider.

[0010] Optionally, the push-pull assembly includes a mounting plate disposed above the base, a pushing part disposed on both sides of the mounting plate for pushing the battery pack, and a pulling part disposed above the mounting plate for pulling the battery pack.

[0011] Optionally, the longitudinal movement mechanism further includes a lead screw mechanism, which is driven and connected to the motor and threadedly connected to the first slider.

[0012] Optionally, a baffle for limiting the first slider is provided on the side of the first slide rail away from the motor.

[0013] Optionally, the conveying assembly further includes a lateral adjustment mechanism, which includes a driving member, a transmission member, and a return spring assembly. The transmission member includes a first transmission part and a second transmission part arranged at an angle, wherein the first transmission part is connected to the driving member, and the second transmission part is connected to the base. The driving member drives the base to move along a first direction through the transmission member. The return spring assembly uses its own elasticity to drive the base to move along a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0014] Optionally, the driving component and the transmission component are independent structures, and the driving component and the transmission component have an abutting state and a separated state. When the base moves along the first direction, the driving component abuts against the transmission component, and when the base moves along the second direction, the driving component separates from the transmission component.

[0015] The beneficial technical effects of this utility model are:

[0016] This utility model's battery pack handling equipment uses an electric forklift as the power supply for the handling components, eliminating the need for separate power cables. This effectively solves the problems of cumbersome wiring and limited use caused by separate power cables in traditional methods, greatly improving the ease of use of the equipment. It can quickly and flexibly carry out battery pack handling work in different operating scenarios. At the same time, it avoids potential safety hazards caused by damaged power cables or tripping, reducing the risk of safety accidents during the handling process and ensuring the safety of operators and equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a battery pack handling device conforming to a preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the transport component;

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the longitudinal adjustment mechanism;

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the lateral adjustment mechanism;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the battery pack guiding mechanism.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0023] Battery pack handling equipment 100, battery pack guiding mechanism 10, guiding assembly 11, mounting bracket 12, base plate 121, extension plate 122, connecting plate 123, guide roller 124, guide block 125, limiting block 126, pulling component 127, bearing component 13, first sliding hole 14, second sliding hole 15, base 20, support component 21, connecting part 22, electric forklift 30, vehicle body 31, power supply port 311, bracket 32, wiring part 33, forks 34, side shifter 35, longitudinal moving mechanism 40, motor 41, first sliding assembly 42, first slide rail 421, first slider 422, pusher Pull assembly 43, mounting plate 431, pushing part 432, pulling part 433, lead screw mechanism 44, baffle 45, lateral adjustment mechanism 50, driving component 51, driving handwheel 511, trapezoidal lead screw 512, abutting part 513, transmission component 52, first transmission part 521, second transmission part 522, return spring assembly 53, fixing part 531, moving part 532, return spring 533, fixed shaft 534, first end 5341, second end 5342, support frame 54, fixing plate 55, second sliding assembly 56, second slide rail 561, second slider 562, limiting component 57, and electrical control assembly 60. Detailed Implementation

[0024] In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0025] Please see Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the present invention provides a battery pack handling device 100, including an electric forklift 30 and a handling component. The handling component is disposed on the electric forklift 30 and is used to insert a battery pack (not shown) into a slot in an energy storage container (not shown) or to pull the battery pack out of the energy storage container, so as to facilitate the replacement or maintenance of the battery pack.

[0026] The electric forklift 30 is equipped with a power supply port 311, and the handling assembly is equipped with a power consumption port. The electric forklift 30 is electrically connected to the power consumption component on the handling assembly through the power supply port 311 and the power consumption port, and supplies power to the power consumption component through the electric forklift 30. By using the electric forklift 30 as the power supply for the handling assembly, there is no need to lay a separate power supply cable 36 for the handling assembly. This effectively solves the problems of cumbersome wiring and limited use caused by the separate power supply cable 36 in the traditional method, greatly improving the convenience of equipment use. It can quickly and flexibly carry out battery pack handling work in different working scenarios. At the same time, it avoids the safety hazards that may be caused by damage to the power supply cable 36 or tripping, reduces the risk of safety accidents during the handling process, and ensures the safety of operators and equipment.

[0027] Optionally, the battery pack handling equipment 100 also includes an electronic control component 60. The electronic control component 60 has an electrically connected input port and an output port. The electric forklift 30 is electrically connected to the input port via a cable 36, and the electronic control component 60 is electrically connected to the power-consuming component via the output port. By setting the electronic control component 60, the electrical energy delivered by the electric forklift 30 to the power-consuming component can be precisely controlled. Based on the actual operating needs of the power-consuming component, the electronic control component 60 accurately adjusts parameters such as current and voltage to ensure stable and efficient operation of the power-consuming component, achieving precise control of the handling component and improving the accuracy and reliability of the battery pack handling process. In addition, the electronic control component 60 can provide overcurrent, overvoltage, and undervoltage protection. When abnormal power consumption occurs, it can quickly cut off the circuit or trigger the corresponding protection mechanism to avoid damage to the power-consuming component due to unstable current and voltage, while ensuring the safety of operators and equipment and reducing safety risks caused by power failures.

[0028] Furthermore, the electric forklift 30 includes a vehicle body 31 and a fork assembly disposed in front of the vehicle body 31. The vehicle body 31 facilitates the flexible movement of the battery pack handling equipment 100, and by adjusting the height of the forks 34 in the fork assembly, the handling assembly can be adapted to boxes and slots of different heights.

[0029] The power supply port 311 is located on the vehicle body 31 and is electrically connected to the battery pack on the vehicle body 31. That is, the battery pack serves as a power source, which can power both the electric forklift 30 and the handling components, allowing the electric forklift 30 to move freely and drive the handling components to operate flexibly in different work areas without being limited by power supply conditions. This enables it to better adapt to diverse production layouts and complex working environments, improving the applicability and work efficiency of the equipment.

[0030] The fork assembly includes a bracket 32 ​​extending along the height of the vehicle body 31 and forks 34 angled to the bracket 32. The bracket 32 ​​has a cable routing section 33 for the cable 36 to pass through. The cable 36 is electrically connected to the electronic control component 60 through the cable routing section 33. The cable routing section 33 ensures a clear and orderly path for the cable 36, preventing it from obstructing other equipment and personnel during movement. Furthermore, the cable routing section 33 also provides fixation and protection for the cable 36.

[0031] Furthermore, the fork assembly also includes a side shifter 35. The side shifter 35 is configured to drive the forks 34 to reciprocate along the width direction of the vehicle body 31, thereby enabling fine adjustment of the position of the forks 34 and the handling components mounted on the forks 34.

[0032] Furthermore, the handling assembly includes a longitudinal moving mechanism 40, a lateral moving mechanism, and a battery pack guiding mechanism 10. The longitudinal moving mechanism 40 is arranged along the width direction of the electric forklift 30 and is configured to push the battery pack on the handling assembly, and can push the battery pack from the handling assembly into the slot of the energy storage container, or pull the battery pack out of the energy storage container. The lateral adjusting mechanism 50 is used to fine-tune the lateral position of the battery pack (i.e., the front-rear direction of the vehicle body 31) as the battery pack approaches the slot, ensuring precise alignment between the battery pack and the slot, and improving the assembly success rate. The battery pack guiding mechanism 10 is used to correctly guide the battery pack onto the handling assembly, and can guide its movement direction during the handling process, guiding the battery pack to move in the correct direction, and automatically correcting the initial positional deviation of the battery pack, ensuring that the battery pack can smoothly enter the slot.

[0033] In this embodiment, the power-consuming component includes a longitudinal moving mechanism 40 arranged along the width direction of the electric forklift 30, while the lateral moving mechanism and the battery pack guiding mechanism 10 are manually adjustable. In other embodiments, the power-consuming component may further include a lateral moving mechanism and a battery pack guiding mechanism 10. That is, the lateral moving mechanism and the battery pack guiding mechanism 10 can be electrically adjusted.

[0034] Please see Figure 3 As shown, the longitudinal movement mechanism 40 includes a base 20, a motor 41, a first sliding assembly 42, and a push-pull assembly 43. The motor 41 is electrically connected to the electric forklift 30 and is powered by a battery assembly on the electric forklift 30. The base 20 is fixedly connected to the forks 34 of the electric forklift 30, serving as the basic support structure for the entire handling assembly and providing a stable mounting platform for the longitudinal adjustment mechanism 50, the lateral adjustment mechanism 50, and the battery pack guide mechanism 10.

[0035] The first sliding assembly 42 includes a first slide rail 421 disposed on the base 20 and a slider 422 fixedly connected to the push-pull assembly 43 and drivenly connected to the motor 41. The motor 41 is electrically connected to the electric forklift 30 and drives the push-pull assembly 43 to reciprocate on the first slide rail 421 via the slider 422, thereby enabling the battery pack to move along the length of the base 20 via the push-pull assembly 43.

[0036] Furthermore, the longitudinal movement assembly also includes a lead screw mechanism 44, which is driven by the motor 41 and threadedly connected to the first slider 422. When the motor 41 rotates, the rotation of the lead screw mechanism 44 causes the first slider 422 to drive the push-pull assembly 43 to reciprocate along the first slide rail 421.

[0037] Optionally, a baffle 45 is provided on the side of the first slide rail 421 away from the motor 41 to limit the first slider 422. By providing the baffle 45, the first slider 422 is prevented from detaching from the first slide rail 421.

[0038] Furthermore, the push-pull assembly 43 includes a mounting plate 431 disposed above the base 20, a pushing part 432 disposed on both sides of the mounting plate 431 for pushing the battery pack, and a pulling part 433 disposed above the mounting plate 431 for pulling the battery pack.

[0039] The end of the pushing part 432 is made of plastic to avoid scratching the battery pack during pushing, thus improving the battery pack's appearance and safety. Furthermore, the pushing part 432 is equipped with a clearance section for avoiding collisions with the battery pack.

[0040] The pulling part 433 includes a pull ring and a pulling belt disposed on the mounting plate 431. The battery pack is also provided with a corresponding pull ring. When it is necessary to pull out the battery pack, one end of the pulling belt is disposed on the pull ring of the battery pack, and the push-pull assembly 43 is driven by the motor 41 to move away from the slot, thereby pulling the battery pack out of the slot.

[0041] The base 20 is provided with a connecting part 22 and a carrier 13 for supporting the battery pack. The connecting part 22 is used to connect with the lateral adjustment mechanism 50, so that the left and right positions of the base 20 can be adjusted by the lateral adjustment mechanism 50, thereby adjusting the left and right positions of the battery pack and realizing lateral adjustment.

[0042] Two support members 21 are provided on both sides of the base 20. The two support members 21 are connected to the base 20 and extend away from the base 20, thereby forming a space between the two support members 21, reducing the contact area between the battery pack and the battery pack handling equipment 100 during the handling process, thereby reducing friction and facilitating handling.

[0043] Furthermore, the support member 21 has several openings, which can reduce the weight of the battery pack handling equipment 100 and save costs.

[0044] To illustrate clearly, such as Figure 2 As shown, the length direction X of the base 20 is defined as the vertical direction, and the width direction Y of the base 20 is defined as the horizontal direction.

[0045] Please see Figure 4 As shown, the lateral adjustment mechanism 50 includes a support frame 54, a drive member 51, a transmission member 52, and a return spring assembly 53. The drive member 51 movably abuts against the first transmission part 521 of the transmission member 52, configured to drive the transmission member 52 to displace the base 20 along a first direction. The return spring assembly 53 uses its own elasticity to displace the base 20 along a second direction opposite to the first direction. This configuration allows the battery pack handling equipment 100 to achieve precise alignment with the storage container's slots, and the adjustment process is flexible and convenient, effectively avoiding the problem of needing to adjust the forklift position multiple times due to alignment difficulties in the prior art, significantly improving handling efficiency.

[0046] The driving component 51 is fixedly mounted on the support frame 54 and located on the side of the base 20, thereby allowing adjustment of the lateral position of the base 20 from the side. In this embodiment, the driving component 51 includes a drive handwheel 511, a trapezoidal lead screw 512 pulverizedly connected to the drive handwheel 511, and an abutment member 513 disposed on the trapezoidal lead screw 512 for movably abutting against the first transmission part 521. By rotating the drive handwheel 511, the trapezoidal lead screw 512 is displaced along a first direction, and the abutment member 513 on the trapezoidal lead screw 512 abuts against the first transmission part 521, pushing the transmission part 52 to move in the first direction. Due to the good self-locking property of the trapezoidal lead screw 512, when the driving component 51 stops rotating, the self-locking property of the trapezoidal lead screw 512 keeps the base 20 in its current position without displacement due to external forces, ensuring the stability and safety of the battery pack handling equipment 100 during operation. In other embodiments, the drive handwheel 511 can be replaced with an automatic drive structure such as a drive motor, and the automatic drive structure can be powered by the electric forklift 30.

[0047] The transmission component 52 is L-shaped and includes a first transmission part 521 and a second transmission part 522 that are angled together. The first transmission part 521 is in movable contact with the drive component 51, and the second transmission part 522 is connected to the connecting part 22.

[0048] In this embodiment, the connecting part 22 is a connecting groove provided on the base 20, and the second transmission part 522 is fixedly connected to the connecting groove. Through the fixed connection between the second transmission part 522 and the connecting groove, the transmission member 52 can drive the base 20 to move laterally in the first direction, and the base 20 can drive the transmission member 52 to move laterally in the second direction.

[0049] Furthermore, the driving component 51 and the transmission component 52 are independent structures. This independent structural design allows the driving component 51 and the transmission component 52 to be easily separated, facilitating quick disassembly and replacement of faulty parts during maintenance, thus reducing maintenance time and costs.

[0050] The driving component 51 and the transmission component 52 have an abutting state and a disengaged state. When the base 20 moves along the first direction, the driving component 51 abuts against the transmission component 52; when the base 20 moves along the second direction, the driving component 51 disengages from the transmission component 52. This configuration ensures that when the base 20 moves along the first direction, the driving component 51 and the transmission component 52 automatically enter the abutting state, guaranteeing that the transmission component 52 can effectively transmit the driving force to the base 20, achieving precise lateral displacement. When the base 20 needs to move along the second direction, rotating the driving component 51 causes it to disengage from the transmission component 52, avoiding interference from the driving component 51 during the movement process. This allows the return spring 533 to quickly return to its original position using its own elasticity, reducing unnecessary friction and wear, extending the service life of the components, and improving the reliability of the battery pack handling equipment 100.

[0051] Furthermore, the fixed plate 55 is equipped with multiple sets of return spring assemblies 53. This arrangement can distribute the force on the base 20 during the reset process, ensuring a smoother and more precise reset. The simultaneous operation of multiple sets of return spring assemblies 53 provides greater elasticity, ensuring that the base 20 can quickly return to its initial position during reset, thus improving the response speed and operational efficiency of the battery pack handling equipment 100.

[0052] Furthermore, two sets of return spring assemblies 53 are provided on the fixed plate 55 along the same transverse direction. By providing two sets of return spring assemblies 53, the elastic forces of the two sets of return spring assemblies 53 are balanced in the initial state, ensuring that the base 20 remains stable. When the driving member 51 moves the base 20 along the first direction, this force balance is broken, and the return spring assembly 53 stores elastic potential energy. Once the driving member 51 separates from the transmission member 52, the return spring assembly 53 uses the stored elastic force to drive the base 20 to quickly reset along the second direction. This symmetrical design not only improves the stability and accuracy of the reset process, but also enhances the overall rigidity and reliability of the battery pack handling equipment 100, ensuring long-term stable operation under frequent operation.

[0053] The reset spring assembly 53 includes a fixing member 531, a moving member 532, and a reset spring 533 disposed between the fixing member 531 and the moving member 532. The fixing member 531 is fixedly mounted on the fixing plate 55 of the support frame 54, and the moving member 532 is fixedly connected to the base 20. When the base 20 moves along a first direction, the moving member 532 moves synchronously with the base 20, thereby breaking the force balance among the reset spring assemblies 53. When the driving member 51 leaves the transmission member 52, the reset spring can use its own elastic force to drive the base 20 to move in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0054] Optionally, the return spring assembly 53 further includes a fixed shaft 534, on which the return spring 533 is sleeved. The fixed shaft 534 includes a first end 5341 and a second end 5342 disposed opposite to each other. The first end 5341 is fixedly connected to the fixing member 531, and the moving member 532 is slidably connected to the fixed shaft 534. By setting the fixed shaft 534, a stable support is provided for the return spring 533, ensuring the linear movement of the spring during compression and extension, and improving the reliability and accuracy of the return.

[0055] In this embodiment, the distance between the second end 5342 and the movable member 532 is greater than the displacement distance of the movable member 532 moving along the first direction. This arrangement prevents the movable member 532 from detaching from the fixed shaft 534 during movement. In other embodiments, the second end 5342 may also be provided with a limiting block 126 for limiting the movable member 532. The limiting block 126 limits the displacement distance of the movable end.

[0056] Optionally, the fixed plate 55 is further provided with a second sliding member 56. The second sliding member 56 includes a second slide rail 561 and a second slider 562 that are slidably connected, wherein the second slide rail 561 is fixedly connected to the fixed plate 55, and the second slider 562 is fixedly connected to the base 20. By providing the second sliding member 56, the friction of the base 20 during movement is reduced, the smoothness and accuracy of movement are improved, and the service life of the battery pack handling device 100 is extended.

[0057] Optionally, the second slide rail 561 is provided with limiting members 57 on both sides along its length to limit the lateral movement distance of the base 20. The limiting members 57 effectively prevent excessive displacement of the base 20 during lateral movement, ensuring the stability and safety of the battery pack handling equipment 100 during operation.

[0058] Please see Figure 5 As shown, the battery pack guiding mechanism 10 is disposed above the support member 21. That is, it is mounted on the base 20 via the support member 21. The battery pack guiding mechanism 10 includes two guiding components 11 symmetrically disposed on both sides of the base 20. Each guiding component 11 is disposed above its corresponding support member 21. At least one of the guiding components 11 is slidably connected to the support member 21 and can be displaced relative to the support member 21 in a direction closer to or farther from the other guiding component 11. That is, it can be displaced in the lateral direction, thereby allowing the distance between the two guiding components 11 to be adjusted according to the size of the battery pack, improving the compatibility and applicability of the battery pack handling equipment 100.

[0059] The guide assembly 11 includes a mounting bracket 12 and a carrier 13 mounted on the mounting bracket 12 for receiving the battery pack. At least one mounting bracket 12 is slidably connected to the support member 21 and can be displaced relative to the support member 21 in a direction closer to or farther from the other mounting bracket 12. By providing two guide assemblies 11, the mounting bracket 12 in at least one guide assembly 11 can be slidably connected to the support member 21 on the base 20 and can be laterally displaced relative to the support member 21 in a direction closer to or farther from the other mounting bracket 12. This makes the distance between the two guide assemblies 11 adjustable, allowing the battery pack guiding mechanism 10 to dynamically adapt to battery packs of different sizes, improving the compatibility and adaptability of the battery pack guiding mechanism 10, and reducing equipment replacement costs caused by changes in battery pack size. When it is necessary to adapt to battery packs of different sizes, the distance between the two guide assemblies 11 is adjusted by moving the mounting bracket 12 in the lateral direction, so that the carrier 13 can accurately receive the battery pack, ensuring that the battery pack is stably placed during transportation and accurately enters the tank along a predetermined trajectory.

[0060] In this embodiment, both guide components 11 are slidably connected to the support member 21. That is, both guide components 11 can move relative to the support member 21 in directions away from or close to each other. By adjusting the distance between the two guide components 11, compatibility with battery packs of different sizes can be achieved, ensuring that the battery pack can accurately enter the slot and complete assembly. In other embodiments, only one guide component 11 may be slidably connected to the support member 21, while the other guide component 11 may be fixedly connected to the support member 21. This invention does not limit this aspect.

[0061] Optionally, at least one of the mounting bracket 12 and the support member 21 is provided with a sliding hole perpendicular to the extending direction of the bearing member 13, and the other is provided with a sliding post that mates with the sliding hole or a connecting hole for connecting the sliding post. Through the cooperation of the sliding hole and the sliding post, stable sliding of the mounting bracket 12 is achieved, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the spacing adjustment of the guide assembly 11, and further improving the adaptability and ease of operation of the equipment.

[0062] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the mounting bracket 12 includes a base plate 121 connected to the support member 21, an extension plate 122 disposed on the base plate 121 and extending away from the support member 21, and a connecting plate 123 disposed on the extension plate 122 and extending in the same direction as the base plate 121.

[0063] In this embodiment, both base plates 121 are provided with sliding holes extending in the lateral direction, and the support member 21 is provided with connecting holes. The sliding column is fixed to the support member 21 through the connecting holes. By sliding the sliding column in the sliding holes in the lateral direction, the distance between the two guide components 11 can be adjusted in the lateral direction to match battery packs of different sizes. Of course, in other embodiments, the sliding column can be directly provided on the support member 21, or the sliding column can be provided on the base plate 121 and the sliding holes can be provided on the support member 21.

[0064] Optionally, the sliding hole includes at least two first sliding holes 14. Each first sliding hole 14 includes a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other, with the diameter of the second end being larger than the diameter of the first end. Preferably, the diameter of the first sliding hole 14 gradually increases from the first end to the second end. This arrangement ensures that when the sliding post is inserted into the first sliding hole 14, the contact area between the sliding post and the hole wall gradually decreases as it moves towards the second end, thereby reducing the friction between the sliding post and the hole wall and extending the service life of the sliding hole and the sliding post. Simultaneously, the change in hole diameter also provides a certain degree of limiting effect for the sliding post.

[0065] Optionally, at least two of the first sliding holes 14 are reversed. That is, the diameter of one first sliding hole 14 on the base 20 gradually increases in the lateral direction, while the diameter of the other first sliding hole 14 gradually decreases in the lateral direction. This reversed arrangement increases the flexibility and convenience of adjustment.

[0066] In some embodiments, the sliding hole further includes a second sliding hole 15, the second sliding hole 15 having the same diameter, and the diameter of the second sliding hole 15 being less than or equal to the diameter of the first end. By providing the second sliding hole 15, the movement direction of the guide assembly 11 can be limited to avoid misalignment. In addition, the second sliding hole 15, in conjunction with the sliding post, enables finer spacing adjustment.

[0067] An extension plate 122 is disposed on a base plate 121 and extends away from the base plate 121. By providing the extension plate 122, the contact area between the battery pack and the battery pack handling equipment 100 during handling can be reduced, thereby reducing friction and facilitating handling.

[0068] The connecting plate 123 includes a first mounting portion for mounting the carrier 13 and a second mounting portion disposed outside the first mounting portion.

[0069] Furthermore, the first mounting portion is a mounting groove, and the carrier 13 is fixedly disposed within the first mounting portion. Optionally, the carrier 13 is a wear-resistant sheet. By providing the wear-resistant sheet, the friction between the battery pack and the battery pack guide mechanism 10 is reduced, protecting the surface of the battery pack from damage. In other embodiments, the carrier 13 may also have other structures, or may be integrally formed with the first mounting portion.

[0070] Furthermore, after the carrier 13 is fixed to the first mounting part, the plane where its highest point is located is flush with the plane where the second mounting part is located. This arrangement improves the stability during battery pack handling.

[0071] Furthermore, the second mounting section is provided with a plurality of guide rollers 124. The arrangement of the guide rollers 124 reduces the frictional resistance of the battery pack and improves the smoothness and efficiency of the guiding.

[0072] Optionally, the second mounting portion is provided with a plurality of guide blocks 125. Each guide block 125 includes a guide side facing the first mounting portion, and the end of the guide side away from the second mounting portion is provided with a first inclined guide surface for the battery pack to slide onto the support member 13. When the battery pack approaches the battery pack guiding mechanism 10, it first contacts the first inclined guide surface of the guide block 125. Guided by the first inclined guide surface, the battery pack gradually moves towards the support member 13 and finally lands accurately on the support member 13. This effectively guides the movement direction of the battery pack, and even if there is a certain deviation in the initial position of the battery pack, it can be automatically corrected by the guide block 125 to ensure accurate installation.

[0073] The connecting plate 123 includes an outlet side near the outlet end and a limiting side disposed opposite to the outlet side.

[0074] In this embodiment, a plurality of guide blocks 125 are disposed on the outlet side of the connecting plate 123 to ensure that the battery pack is oriented accurately when it is moved off the battery pack handling device 100. In other embodiments, a plurality of guide blocks 125 may also be disposed at intervals along the vertical direction, so that, in addition to effectively guiding the battery pack into the carrier 13, the guide blocks 125 can also limit the battery pack in the lateral direction to avoid positional deviation when the battery pack is pushed or pulled by the longitudinal moving mechanism 40.

[0075] The limiting side is provided with a limiting block 126, which prevents the battery pack from detaching from the battery pack handling equipment 100.

[0076] Optionally, on the outlet side, the first mounting portion extends beyond the bottom plate 121, and a second inclined guide surface is provided between the first mounting portion and the bottom plate 121. This arrangement facilitates the insertion of the battery pack guiding mechanism 10 into the slot of the energy storage container, making the process of the battery pack entering or leaving the slot smoother and more stable.

[0077] Furthermore, a pull member 127 is also provided on the mounting bracket 12. The pull member 127 facilitates adjustment of the distance between the two guide components 11. Of course, in other embodiments, the distance between the two guide components 11 can also be automatically adjusted by means of electrical control, and this electrical control can be powered by the electric forklift 30. This invention does not limit this aspect.

[0078] In summary, the battery pack handling equipment 100 of this utility model uses the electric forklift 30 as the power supply for the handling components, eliminating the need for a separate power supply cable 36. This effectively solves the problems of cumbersome wiring and limited use caused by the separate power supply cable 36 in traditional methods, greatly improving the convenience of equipment use. It can quickly and flexibly carry out battery pack handling work in different operating scenarios. At the same time, it avoids potential safety hazards caused by damage to the power supply cable 36 or tripping hazards, reducing the risk of safety accidents during handling and ensuring the safety of operators and equipment. In addition, by setting up a lateral adjustment mechanism 50, the position of the battery pack can be adjusted in the lateral direction, so that the battery pack can be precisely aligned with the slot of the energy storage container. The adjustment process is flexible and convenient, effectively avoiding the problem of needing to adjust the forklift position multiple times due to alignment difficulties in the prior art, and significantly improving handling efficiency. By setting up a battery pack guiding mechanism 10, the distance between the two guiding components 11 is adjustable, thereby enabling the battery pack handling equipment 100 to dynamically adapt to battery packs of different sizes, improving the compatibility and adaptability of the battery pack handling equipment 100, and reducing equipment replacement costs caused by changes in battery pack size.

[0079] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A battery pack handling apparatus characterized by comprising: include: An electric forklift, wherein the electric forklift is equipped with a power supply port; A handling assembly, mounted on the electric forklift, is used to insert the battery pack into the energy storage container or pull the battery pack out of the energy storage container. The handling assembly is provided with a power port. The electric forklift is electrically connected to the electrical components on the handling assembly via the power supply port and the power consumption port, and supplies power to the electrical components via the electric forklift.

2. The battery pack handling apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by, It also includes an electronic control component, which has an electrically connected input port and an output port. The electric forklift is electrically connected to the input port via a cable, and the electronic control component is electrically connected to the power-consuming component via the output port.

3. The battery pack handling apparatus according to claim 2, characterized by, The electric forklift includes a vehicle body and a fork assembly disposed at the front of the vehicle body. The power supply port is disposed on the vehicle body. The fork assembly includes a bracket extending along the height direction of the vehicle body and forks disposed at an angle to the bracket. The bracket is provided with a cable routing section for the cable to pass through, and the cable is electrically connected to the electronic control component through the cable routing section.

4. The battery pack handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by The electrical components include a longitudinal moving mechanism arranged along the width direction of the electric forklift. The longitudinal moving mechanism includes a base, a motor, a first sliding component, and a push-pull component. The first sliding component includes a first slide rail disposed on the base and a first slider fixedly connected to the push-pull component and driven by the motor. The motor is electrically connected to the electric forklift and drives the push-pull component to reciprocate on the first slide rail through the first slider.

5. The battery pack handling apparatus according to claim 4, characterized by, The push-pull assembly includes a mounting plate disposed above the base, a pushing part disposed on both sides of the mounting plate for pushing the battery pack, and a pulling part disposed above the mounting plate for pulling the battery pack.

6. The battery pack handling apparatus of claim 4, wherein, The longitudinal movement mechanism further includes a lead screw mechanism, which is connected to the motor drive and threadedly connected to the first slider.

7. The battery pack handling apparatus of claim 4, wherein, The first slide rail has a baffle on the side away from the motor for limiting the first slider.

8. The battery pack handling apparatus of claim 4, wherein, The transport assembly further includes a lateral adjustment mechanism, which includes a drive component, a transmission component, and a return spring assembly. The transmission component includes a first transmission part and a second transmission part arranged at an angle, wherein the first transmission part is connected to the drive component, and the second transmission part is connected to the base. The drive component drives the base to move along a first direction through the transmission component. The return spring assembly uses its own elasticity to drive the base to move along a second direction opposite to the first direction.

9. The battery pack handling apparatus of claim 8, wherein, The driving component and the transmission component are independent structures. The driving component and the transmission component have a contact state and a separation state. When the base moves along the first direction, the driving component and the transmission component contact each other. When the base moves along the second direction, the driving component and the transmission component separate.

10. The battery pack handling device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The transport assembly further includes a battery pack guiding mechanism, which includes two guiding components symmetrically arranged on both sides of the base. Each guiding component includes a mounting bracket and a carrier mounted on the mounting bracket for receiving the battery pack. Supports corresponding to the guiding components are provided on both sides of the base. At least one mounting bracket is slidably connected to the support and can be displaced relative to the support in a direction closer to or further away from the other mounting bracket.

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