Battery swapping station control method and system

Abstract

This invention discloses a control method and system for a battery swapping station. The control method includes: acquiring site profile data of the battery swapping station; and controlling a first predetermined number of charging bays in the battery swapping station to stop or operate based on the site profile data. This invention determines whether the battery swapping station is in a peak battery swapping state or an idle state by acquiring the site profile data. When in a peak battery swapping state, it controls the first predetermined number of charging bays in the battery swapping station to stop operating, thereby achieving reasonable charging scheduling based on actual conditions, saving energy, and extending battery life.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the invention patent filed on December 29, 2018, with application number 2018116408837 and invention title "Control Method and System for Battery Swapping Station". Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to the field of data processing technology, and in particular to a control method and system for a battery swapping station. Background Technology

[0003] With the development of technology, the support of relevant national policies, and the needs of social development, new energy vehicles have emerged, and correspondingly, battery swapping stations that facilitate battery swapping for new energy vehicles have also appeared.

[0004] However, existing battery swapping stations cannot rationally schedule charging according to actual needs. Specifically, under normal circumstances, all battery compartments in a battery swapping station are always in a charging state. When the station is in an idle state (outside of peak swapping periods), the actual number of batteries that need to be swapped is small, resulting in some batteries being completely unused and wasting energy. In addition, frequent charging operations will also shorten the lifespan of these batteries. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is that the existing battery swapping stations cannot reasonably arrange charging according to actual needs, which leads to energy waste and shortens the battery life. The purpose is to provide a control method and system for battery swapping stations.

[0006] The present invention solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution:

[0007] This invention provides a control method for a battery swapping station, the control method comprising:

[0008] Obtain site profile data for battery swapping stations;

[0009] Based on the site profile data, the system controls the stopping or starting of a first set number of charging bays in the battery swapping station.

[0010] Preferably, the step of controlling the first predetermined number of charging bays in the battery swapping station to stop operating based on the site profile data includes:

[0011] Based on the site profile data, determine whether the battery swapping station is in a peak battery swapping state. If not, control the first set number of charging compartments in the battery swapping station to stop operating.

[0012] The peak battery swapping state refers to the situation where the number of vehicles waiting for battery swapping at the battery swapping station exceeds a set threshold.

[0013] Preferably, after the step of controlling the first predetermined number of charging bays in the battery swapping station to stop operating based on the site profile data, the method further includes:

[0014] The second predetermined number of battery swapping channels in the battery swapping station are shut down.

[0015] The battery swapping channel is the channel corresponding to the charging compartment in normal operation.

[0016] Preferably, the control method further includes:

[0017] When the battery swapping station is in peak battery swapping mode, a notification message is pushed to the user that the battery swapping station is in peak battery swapping mode;

[0018] When the battery swapping station is in a non-peak battery swapping state, a notification message is pushed to the user that the battery swapping station is in a non-peak battery swapping state.

[0019] Preferably, the site profile data includes at least one of the following: battery swapping record data, charging compartment operation status data, usage data, utilization rate data, and fault status parameter data.

[0020] The present invention also provides a control system for a battery swapping station, the control system comprising a profile data acquisition module and a control module;

[0021] The profile data acquisition module is used to acquire site profile data of the battery swapping station;

[0022] The control module is used to control a first set number of charging bays in the battery swapping station to stop operating based on the site profile data.

[0023] Preferably, the control module includes a judgment unit and a control unit;

[0024] The judgment unit is used to determine whether the battery swapping station is in a peak battery swapping state based on the site profile data. If not, the control unit is invoked to control the first set number of charging compartments in the battery swapping station to stop operating.

[0025] The peak battery swapping state refers to the situation where the number of vehicles waiting for battery swapping at the battery swapping station exceeds a set threshold.

[0026] Preferably, the control module is further configured to control the closure of a second predetermined number of battery swapping channels in the battery swapping station;

[0027] The battery swapping channel is the channel corresponding to the charging compartment in normal operation.

[0028] Preferably, the control system further includes a message push module;

[0029] The message push module is used to push a notification message to the user when the battery swapping station is in peak battery swapping status.

[0030] The message push module is also used to push a notification message to the user that the battery swapping station is in an off-peak battery swapping state when the battery swapping station is in an off-peak battery swapping state.

[0031] Preferably, the site profile data includes at least one of the following: battery swapping record data, charging compartment operation status data, usage data, utilization rate data, and fault status parameter data.

[0032] The positive and progressive effects of this invention are as follows:

[0033] In this invention, by acquiring site profile data of the battery swapping station, it is determined whether the battery swapping station is in a peak battery swapping state or an idle state; when it is in a peak battery swapping state, the first set number of charging compartments in the battery swapping station are controlled to stop operating, thereby realizing reasonable charging according to the actual situation, saving energy and extending the battery life. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the control method for a battery swapping station according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of the control method for a battery swapping station according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the control system of the battery swapping station according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the control system of the battery swapping station according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The present invention will be further illustrated by way of embodiments below, but the present invention is not limited to the scope of the embodiments described herein.

[0039] Example 1

[0040] like Figure 1 As shown, the control method for the battery swapping station in this embodiment includes:

[0041] S101. Obtain site profile data of the battery swapping station;

[0042] The site profile data includes at least one of the following: battery swapping record data, charging compartment operation status data, usage data, utilization rate data, and fault status parameter data.

[0043] S102. Control the first set number of charging bays in the battery swapping station to stop or start based on the site profile data.

[0044] Specifically, each battery swapping station's client sends its site profile data to the cloud-based central control platform (i.e., the server) periodically (e.g., daily) via a network (wired network, 4G network, etc.). The server analyzes the site profile data corresponding to each swapping station and issues instructions to each swapping station to control a certain number of charging bays in the swapping station to stop or start.

[0045] In this embodiment, by acquiring site profile data of the battery swapping station, the system controls the stopping or operation of a first set number of charging bays in the battery swapping station, thereby enabling reasonable charging arrangements based on actual conditions, saving energy, and extending battery life.

[0046] Example 2

[0047] like Figure 2 As shown, the control method of the battery swapping station in this embodiment is a further improvement on Embodiment 1, specifically:

[0048] Step S102 includes:

[0049] S1021. Determine whether the battery swapping station is in peak battery swapping state based on the site profile data. If not, control the first set number of charging compartments in the battery swapping station to stop operating.

[0050] Peak battery swapping status refers to the situation where the number of vehicles waiting for battery swapping at a battery swapping station exceeds a set threshold.

[0051] When a battery swapping station is equipped with multiple battery swapping channels (each battery swapping channel corresponds to several charging compartments), step S102 further includes the following:

[0052] S103, Close the second set number of battery swapping channels in the battery swapping station;

[0053] In this case, the charging compartments corresponding to the closed battery swapping channels will not provide charging services. In addition, for battery swapping stations with multiple battery swapping channels, some charging compartments in each battery swapping channel can be closed, or some battery swapping channels can be closed, while some charging compartments in the remaining battery swapping channels can also be closed, thereby saving energy conveniently and effectively through flexible control.

[0054] The control method for the battery swapping station in this embodiment also includes:

[0055] When a battery swapping station is in peak battery swapping mode, a notification message will be pushed to the user.

[0056] When a battery swapping station is in off-peak battery swapping mode, a notification message will be pushed to the user that the battery swapping station is in off-peak battery swapping mode.

[0057] In this embodiment, by acquiring site profile data of the battery swapping station, it is determined whether the battery swapping station is in a peak battery swapping state or an idle state. When it is in a peak battery swapping state, the first set number of charging compartments in the battery swapping station are controlled to stop operating, thereby realizing reasonable charging according to the actual situation, saving energy and extending the battery life. Relevant notification information is pushed to users in both peak and off-peak battery swapping states to remind users to avoid peak periods and improve user experience.

[0058] Example 3

[0059] like Figure 3 As shown, the control system of the battery swapping station in this embodiment includes a profile data acquisition module 1 and a control module 2.

[0060] The profile data acquisition module 1 is used to acquire site profile data of the battery swapping station;

[0061] The site profile data includes at least one of the following: battery swapping record data, charging compartment operation status data, usage data, utilization rate data, and fault status parameter data.

[0062] The control module 2 is used to control the first set number of charging bays in the battery swapping station to stop or start based on the site profile data.

[0063] Specifically, each battery swapping station's client sends its site profile data to the cloud-based central control platform (i.e., the server) periodically (e.g., daily) via a network (wired network, 4G network, etc.). The server analyzes the site profile data corresponding to each swapping station and issues instructions to each swapping station to control a certain number of charging bays in the swapping station to stop or start.

[0064] In this embodiment, by acquiring site profile data of the battery swapping station, the system controls the stopping or operation of a first set number of charging bays in the battery swapping station, thereby enabling reasonable charging arrangements based on actual conditions, saving energy, and extending battery life.

[0065] Example 4

[0066] like Figure 4 As shown, the control system of the battery swapping station in this embodiment is a further improvement on embodiment 3, specifically:

[0067] The control module 2 includes a judgment unit 21 and a control unit 22.

[0068] The judgment unit 21 is used to determine whether the battery swapping station is in peak battery swapping state based on the site profile data. If not, the control unit 22 is called to control the first set number of charging compartments in the battery swapping station to stop operating.

[0069] Peak battery swapping status refers to the situation where the number of vehicles waiting for battery swapping at a battery swapping station exceeds a set threshold.

[0070] When a battery swapping station is equipped with multiple battery swapping channels (each battery swapping channel corresponds to several charging compartments), the control module 2 is also used to control the closure of a second set number of battery swapping channels in the battery swapping station.

[0071] The charging bays corresponding to the closed battery swapping channels do not provide charging services.

[0072] In addition, for battery swapping stations with multiple swapping channels, some charging compartments in each swapping channel can be closed according to the actual situation; or, some swapping channels can be closed, and some charging compartments in the remaining swapping channels can also be closed, thereby saving energy conveniently and effectively through flexible control.

[0073] The control system also includes a message push module 3;

[0074] The message push module 3 is used to push a notification message to the user when the judgment unit 21 determines that the battery swapping station is in a peak battery swapping state.

[0075] The message push module 3 is also used to push a notification message to the user that the battery swapping station is in an off-peak battery swapping state when the judgment unit 21 determines that the battery swapping station is in an off-peak battery swapping state.

[0076] In this embodiment, by acquiring site profile data of the battery swapping station, it is determined whether the battery swapping station is in a peak battery swapping state or an idle state. When it is in a peak battery swapping state, the first set number of charging compartments in the battery swapping station are controlled to stop operating, thereby realizing reasonable charging according to the actual situation, saving energy and extending the battery life. Relevant notification information is pushed to users in both peak and off-peak battery swapping states to remind users to avoid peak periods and improve user experience.

[0077] While specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are merely illustrative examples, and the scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of the present invention, but all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for a battery swapping station, characterized in that, The control method includes: Obtain site profile data for battery swapping stations; the site profile data includes at least one of the following: battery swapping record data, charging compartment operation status data, usage data, utilization rate data, and fault status parameter data; Based on the site profile data, control the first set number of charging bays in the battery swapping station to stop or start; When a battery swapping station is equipped with multiple battery swapping channels, the second predetermined number of battery swapping channels in the battery swapping station are controlled to close. The battery swapping channel is the channel corresponding to the charging compartment in normal operation; The control of shutting down a second predetermined number of battery swapping channels in the battery swapping station includes: For battery swapping stations with multiple swapping channels, close some charging compartments in each swapping channel; or close a portion of the swapping channels and close some charging compartments in the remaining swapping channels.

2. The control method for a battery swapping station as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The control method further includes: When the battery swapping station is in peak battery swapping mode, a notification message is pushed to the user that the battery swapping station is in peak battery swapping mode; When the battery swapping station is in a non-peak battery swapping state, a notification message is pushed to the user that the battery swapping station is in a non-peak battery swapping state.

3. The control method for a battery swapping station as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The step of controlling the first predetermined number of charging bays in the battery swapping station to stop operating based on the site profile data includes: Based on the site profile data, determine whether the battery swapping station is in a peak battery swapping state. If not, control the first set number of charging compartments in the battery swapping station to stop operating. The peak battery swapping state refers to the situation where the number of vehicles waiting for battery swapping at the battery swapping station exceeds a set threshold.

4. A control system for a battery swapping station, characterized in that, The control system includes a portrait data acquisition module and a control module; The profile data acquisition module is used to acquire site profile data of the battery swapping station; the site profile data includes at least one of the following: battery swapping record data, charging compartment operation status data, usage data, utilization rate data, and fault status parameter data; The control module is used to control the first set number of charging bays in the battery swapping station to stop or start based on the site profile data. The control module is also used to control a second predetermined number of battery swapping channels in the battery swapping station to close when the battery swapping station is equipped with multiple battery swapping channels. The battery swapping channel is the channel corresponding to the charging compartment in normal operation; The control module is used to close some charging compartments in each battery swapping channel for a battery swapping station with multiple battery swapping channels; or to close a portion of the battery swapping channels while simultaneously closing some charging compartments in the remaining battery swapping channels.

5. The control system of the battery swapping station as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The control system also includes a message push module; The message push module is used to push a notification message to the user when the battery swapping station is in peak battery swapping status. The message push module is also used to push a notification message to the user that the battery swapping station is in an off-peak battery swapping state when the battery swapping station is in an off-peak battery swapping state.

6. The control system of the battery swapping station as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The control module includes a judgment unit and a control unit; The judgment unit is used to determine whether the battery swapping station is in a peak battery swapping state based on the site profile data. If not, the control unit is invoked to control the first set number of charging compartments in the battery swapping station to stop operating. The peak battery swapping state refers to the situation where the number of vehicles waiting for battery swapping at the battery swapping station exceeds a set threshold.

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