A tool box for battery installation

Abstract

The present invention relates to a toolbox for battery installation, comprising a box body, a positioning device, and a control device; the control device is arranged in the box body; the positioning device comprises an antenna connected to the control device, an insulating member arranged between the box body and the antenna, and a positioning module arranged in the box body; the antenna is arranged on the outer surface of the box body to form an external component arranged on the box body; the antenna comprises a first antenna; the positioning module is connected to the control device to locate the position of the box body in real time, and receives a satellite positioning signal through the first antenna and outputs the position information of the box body. The toolbox for battery installation can be used for battery installation, and it can locate the toolbox, so as to facilitate the positioning of the batteries in the toolbox, so that the user or the battery supplier can understand the whereabouts of the batteries. In addition, it has low production cost, beautiful appearance, and high efficiency of antenna in transmitting and receiving signals.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a tool box, and more particularly to a tool box for battery installation. Background Art

[0002] The battery of an electric vehicle is generally the most expensive part of the entire electric vehicle. In real life, some electric vehicle users generally rent batteries to reduce the cost of purchasing the electric vehicle and the maintenance of the battery. In addition, the battery is also easily targeted by thieves. However, electric vehicles are a means of transportation and are mobile. During the use of electric vehicles, it is difficult for battery suppliers to locate them and understand the whereabouts of the batteries, making it impossible to maintain the batteries in a timely manner. If the batteries are stolen, it is also difficult for electric vehicle users and battery suppliers to understand the whereabouts of the batteries and to retrieve the batteries.

[0003] When using existing batteries, they are usually installed in a toolbox and then installed on an electric vehicle. In order to solve the problem of difficult battery positioning, a positioning device is usually installed in the toolbox. The antenna of the positioning device is usually placed in the toolbox. Because the box is sealed, it usually shields some signals, thereby interfering with the antenna's signal transmission and reception. In another case, an antenna is directly set outside the box, and the antenna is pulled out from the inside of the box to the outside in a long strip shape. Although this method is less affected by the box and can transmit and receive signals, the installation of the antenna requires opening holes, slots or setting some fixings on the box, which is not conducive to saving the manufacturing cost of the box, and is easy to affect the installation of the toolbox on the electric vehicle and the appearance of the toolbox. Summary of the invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a tool box which can facilitate the positioning of batteries, has low manufacturing cost and does not affect the appearance.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is: constructing a tool box for battery installation, including a box body, a positioning device, and a control device;

[0006] The control device is arranged in the box body;

[0007] The positioning device includes an antenna connected to the control device, an insulating member arranged between the box body and the antenna, and a positioning module arranged in the box body;

[0008] The antenna is arranged on the outer surface of the box body to form an external component arranged on the box body; the antenna includes a first antenna;

[0009] The positioning module is connected to the control device to locate the position of the box body in real time, and receives a satellite positioning signal through the first antenna and outputs the position information of the box body.

[0010] Preferably, the external components include labels, decorative parts, connecting parts and fixing parts.

[0011] Preferably, the external component includes a handle fixing part; a handle is provided on the box body, the handle is mounted on the insulating part, and the antenna is arranged at both ends of the handle to form the handle fixing part to fix the handle.

[0012] Preferably, the tool box for battery installation further comprises a connection component for connecting the antenna and the control device.

[0013] Preferably, the connecting assembly includes a fastener, an insulating medium and a connecting wire; the fastener is connected to the antenna, the insulating member and the box body to install the antenna on the surface of the box body, the connecting wire is arranged at one end of the fastener and is located in the box body; the insulating medium is arranged on the fastener.

[0014] Preferably, the insulating member includes an insulating plate or an insulating gasket.

[0015] Preferably, the thickness of the insulating member is greater than 0.3 mm.

[0016] Preferably, the antenna further comprises a second antenna;

[0017] The positioning device further includes a communication module, which is connected to the control device and performs data signal transmission through the second antenna.

[0018] Preferably, the communication module includes a Bluetooth communication module, and / or a WIFI communication module and / or a GSM communication module;

[0019] The positioning module includes a GPS module.

[0020] Preferably, the first antenna comprises a GPS antenna;

[0021] The second antenna includes one or more of a BT antenna, a WIFI antenna, and a GSM antenna.

[0022] The tool box for battery installation of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the tool box for battery installation of the present invention, by arranging a positioning device and a control device in the box body, and arranging the antenna of the positioning device on the outer surface of the box body to form an external component, thereby reducing the installation cost of the antenna and the manufacturing cost of the box body, avoiding the box body from interfering with the antenna's transceiver signal, and avoiding affecting the appearance of the box body. The tool box for battery installation receives the satellite positioning signal through the first antenna in the antenna and sends it to the positioning module, which converts it into the location information of the box body and then outputs it by the first antenna, thereby achieving real-time positioning of the box body, and then real-time positioning of the battery, which is convenient for the battery supplier or battery user to understand the whereabouts of the battery. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a first embodiment of a tool box for battery installation according to the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 is a partially exploded schematic diagram of a first embodiment of a tool box for battery installation according to the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 is a connection diagram of a first embodiment of a tool box for battery installation of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a second embodiment of a tool box for battery installation according to the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a second embodiment of a tool box for battery installation of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 2 is a schematic diagram of the back structure of a cover of a second embodiment of a tool box for battery installation according to the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 1 is a connection diagram of a second embodiment of a tool box for battery installation according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to have a clearer understanding of the technical features, purposes and effects of the present invention, specific embodiments of the present invention are now described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] Figures 1 to 3The first embodiment of the tool box for battery installation of the present invention is shown. The tool box for battery installation can be used for battery installation, and can position the tool box, so as to facilitate positioning of the batteries in the tool box, so that the user or battery supplier can understand the whereabouts of the batteries. In addition, it has low manufacturing cost, beautiful appearance, and high efficiency of antenna signal reception and transmission.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the tool box for battery installation includes a box body 10, a positioning device 20 and a control device 50; the positioning device 20 is arranged on the box body 10, and can be used to locate the direction of the box body 10; the control device 50 is arranged in the box body 10 and is connected to the positioning device 20, and can process and convert the signal transmitted by the positioning device 20.

[0034] Furthermore, the box body 10 can be made of metal material. Preferably, the box body can be made of iron. Of course, it can be understood that in some other embodiments, the material of the box body 10 is not limited to iron. It can be stainless steel or other metals, or plastic, and is not limited to metal. The box body 10 includes a box body 11 and a cover 12; the box body 11 can be rectangular, cube-shaped or cylindrical. In this embodiment, preferably, the box body 11 can be rectangular. The box body 11 is a semi-enclosed structure with an opening, and a receiving cavity for receiving batteries is formed inside; the cover 12 can cover the opening of the box body 11, so that the receiving cavity forms a sealed space. The cover 12 and the box body 11 can be detachably connected to facilitate the installation of the battery.

[0035] Further, the positioning device 20 includes an antenna 21, an insulating member 22, a positioning module and a communication module 24; the antenna 21 is connected to the control device 50, and can be used to send and receive signals and transmit the signals to the control device 50; in this embodiment, the antenna 21 can be arranged on the outer surface of the box body 10, and can form an external component arranged on the box body 10, and the external component can be a label, a decorative member, a connecting member or a fixing member, so that the antenna 21 not only has the function of sending and receiving signals, but also has other functions. By arranging the antenna 21 on the outer surface of the box body 10, it is possible to avoid the box body 10 interfering with the antenna 21 in sending and receiving signals, and it is also possible to reduce the installation cost of the antenna, reduce the manufacturing cost of the box body 10, and avoid affecting the appearance of the box body. The insulating member 22 is arranged between the box body 10 and the antenna 21, and it can isolate the antenna 21 from the box body 10 to avoid affecting the antenna 21 in sending and receiving signals. The positioning module is disposed in the box body 10 and is connected to the control device 50, and can locate the position of the box body 10 in real time. The communication module 24 is connected to the control device 50 and can be used to transmit data signals to communicate with external devices. It can be understood that in some other embodiments, the communication module 24 can be omitted.

[0036] Specifically, in this embodiment, the antenna 21 includes a first antenna 211 and a second antenna 212 ; both the first antenna 211 and the second antenna 212 can be used as external components and disposed on the outer surface of the box body 10 .

[0037] In this embodiment, the first antenna 211 can be in the form of a sheet, specifically, a metal sheet, which can be fixed to the outer surface of the box body 10 by fasteners, as a fixing of some parts of the box body 10. Of course, it can be understood that the first antenna 211 can also be a metal film, which can be plated on the outer surface of the box body 10. The first antenna 211 is not limited to being used as a fixing, it can be used as a decorative piece, and its decorative effect, etc. In this embodiment, specifically, the first antenna 211 can be used as a handle fixing. The first antenna 211 is connected to the control device 50, which can be used to receive satellite positioning signals and send the positioning signals to the positioning module, which is processed and analyzed by the positioning module, converted into the location information of the box body 10, and sent to the control device 50, and the control device 50 can output the location information of the box body 10 to the terminal device by controlling the first antenna 211.

[0038] In this embodiment, the second antenna 212 can be in the form of a sheet, specifically, a metal sheet, which can be fixed to the outer surface of the box body 10 by a fastener, as a fixing of some parts of the box body 10. Of course, it can be understood that the second antenna 212 can also be a metal film, which can be plated on the outer surface of the box body 10. The second antenna 212 is not limited to being used as a fixing, it can be used as a decorative piece, and its decorative effect, etc. In this embodiment, specifically, the second antenna 212 can be used as a handle fixing. The second antenna 212 is connected to the control device 50, which can be used to receive a data signal and send the data signal to the communication module 24, which is processed and analyzed by the communication module 24 and sent to the control device 50, and the control device 50 can output the data signal to the terminal device by controlling the second antenna 212. It can be understood that in some other embodiments, the second antenna 212 can be omitted.

[0039] The insulating member 22 can be made of insulating materials such as plastic, ceramic, wood, etc. It can be an insulating plate or an insulating gasket. In the present embodiment, preferably, the insulating member can be an insulating plate; its number can correspond to the number of the antennas 21 one by one, or multiple antennas 21 can be arranged on one insulating member. In the present embodiment, preferably, two antennas 21 can be arranged on one insulating member, and the two antennas 21 are separated and arranged side by side. The thickness of the insulating member 22 is greater than 0.3mm. In the present embodiment, preferably, the thickness of the insulating member 22 is 0.3mm~0.5mm; within this thickness range, the antenna 21 has a higher efficiency in sending and receiving signals and receives less interference. Of course, it can be understood that in some other embodiments, the thickness of the insulating member 22 is not limited to 0.3mm~0.5mm.

[0040] The positioning module may be a GPS module 23, which is integrated in the control device and located in a port of the control device to be connected to the first antenna 211. Correspondingly, the first antenna 211 may be a GPS antenna.

[0041] The communication module may be one or more of a Bluetooth communication module 241, a WIFI communication module 242, and a GSM communication module 243, wherein the GSM communication module is a 2G communication module, a 3G communication module, or a 4G communication module; in this embodiment, preferably, the communication module is a Bluetooth communication module 241. Correspondingly, the second antenna 212 may be one or more of a BT antenna 212a, a WIFI antenna 212b, and a GSM antenna 212c; in this embodiment, preferably, the second antenna 212 may be a BT antenna 212a.

[0042] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a handle 30 may be provided on the box body 10; the handle 30 is provided on the outside of the box body 10, which can facilitate carrying the tool box. The number of the handle 30 may be one or more. In this embodiment, preferably, the number of the handle 30 is one. Specifically, the handle 30 may be installed on the insulating member 22, and includes a handle wire 31 and a plastic shell 32 sleeved on the outer periphery of the handle wire 31; the plastic shell 32 may play an insulating role. The handle 30 may be installed on the insulating member 22, and may be fixed to the insulating member 22 through the antenna 21. The antenna 21 may be provided at both ends of the handle 30 to form a handle fixing member of the handle 30, which is used to fix the handle 30. Of course, it can be understood that in some other embodiments, the handle 30 may be omitted.

[0043] Furthermore, the toolbox for battery installation also includes a connection component 40; the connection component 40 can be used to connect the antenna 21 and the control device 50; the connection component 40 includes a fastener 41, an insulating meson 42 and a connecting wire 43; the fastener 41 includes a fastening screw 411 and a fastening nut 412; the antenna 21, the insulating member 22 and the box body 10 are all provided with through holes, the fastening screw 411 can be inserted into the box body 10 through the through hole, and the fastening nut 412 can be sleeved on the fastening screw 411 to achieve fixation. The number of the insulating meson 42 can be two, which are respectively sleeved on the fastening screw 411 and located on both sides of the box body 10, which can play an insulating role. One end of the connecting wire 43 is provided with a metal ring, which is sleeved on the fastening screw, and the other end of the connecting wire 43 is provided with a plug terminal, which can be plugged with the port on the control device 50. The connecting wire 43 can transmit the signal received by the antenna 21 to the control device 50, and can also transmit the signal sent by the control device 50 to the antenna 21. It can be understood that in some other embodiments, the connecting component 40 is not limited to the fastener 41, the insulating medium 42 and the connecting wire 43.

[0044] The control device 50 may include a control circuit board and a control chip or a central processing unit arranged on the control circuit board; the positioning module and the communication module 24 may be arranged on the control circuit board and connected to the control chip, and multiple interfaces may be arranged on the control circuit board; the positioning module and the communication module 24 are arranged in each interface in a one-to-one correspondence and connected to the corresponding antenna 21.

[0045] Figures 4 to 7The second embodiment of the tool box for battery installation of the present invention is shown, which is different from the first embodiment in that the number of the handles 30 can be two or more, the positioning module includes a GPS module 23; the communication module 24 includes a Bluetooth communication module 241, a WIFI communication module 242, and a GSM communication module 243; correspondingly, the antenna 21 can include a GPS antenna, a BT antenna 212a, a WIFI antenna 212b, and a GSM antenna 212c; these four antennas are respectively arranged at both ends of the two handles 30, and connected to the control device through four groups of connection components 40. It can be understood that in some other embodiments, the number of the handles 30, the communication modules 24, and the second antenna 212 is not limited.

[0046] It can be understood that the above embodiments only express the preferred implementation modes of the present invention, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the patent scope of the present invention. It should be pointed out that, for ordinary technicians in this field, the above technical features can be freely combined without departing from the concept of the present invention, and several deformations and improvements can be made, which all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent changes and modifications made to the scope of the claims of the present invention should belong to the coverage of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tool box for battery installation, characterized in that: It comprises a box body (10), a positioning device (20), and a control device (50); The control device (50) is arranged in the box body (10); The positioning device (20) comprises an antenna (21) connected to the control device (50), an insulating member (22) arranged between the box body (10) and the antenna (21), and a positioning module arranged in the box body (10); The antenna (21) is arranged on the outer surface of the box body (10) to form an external component arranged on the box body (10); the external component comprises a label, a decorative component, a connecting component and a fixing component; the antenna comprises a first antenna (211); The positioning module is connected to the control device (50) to locate the position of the box body (10) in real time, and receives satellite positioning signals through the first antenna (211) and outputs position information of the box body (10); The tool box for battery installation also includes a connection component (40) connecting the antenna (21) and the control device (50); the connection component (40) includes a fastener (41), an insulating member (42) and a connecting wire (43); the fastener (41) is connected to the antenna (21), the insulating member (22) and the box body (10) to install the antenna (21) on the surface of the box body (10); the connecting wire (43) is arranged at one end of the fastener (41) and is located in the box body (10); the insulating member (42) is arranged on the fastener (41).

2. The tool box for battery installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The external component comprises a handle fixing part; a handle (30) is provided on the box body (10), the handle (30) is mounted on the insulating part (22), and the antenna (21) is arranged at both ends of the handle (30) to form the handle fixing part for fixing the handle (30).

3. The tool box for battery installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insulating member (22) comprises an insulating plate or an insulating gasket.

4. The tool box for battery installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thickness of the insulating member (22) is greater than 0.3 mm.

5. The tool box for battery installation according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The antenna (21) further includes a second antenna (212); The positioning device (20) further comprises a communication module (24), wherein the communication module (24) is connected to the control device (50) and performs data signal transmission via the second antenna (212).

6. The tool box for battery installation according to claim 5, characterized in that: The communication module (24) comprises a Bluetooth communication module (241), and / or a WIFI communication module (242), and / or a GSM communication module (243); The positioning module comprises a GPS module (23).

7. The tool box for battery installation according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first antenna (211) comprises a GPS antenna; The second antenna (212) includes one or more of a BT antenna (212a), a WIFI antenna (212b), and a GSM antenna (212c).

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