Battery swapping station assembly method

Abstract

The application discloses an assembling method of a battery swap station. The assembling method comprises the following steps: assembling two frame structures respectively, each of the frame structures forming a battery storage area, and placing the two battery storage areas at a preset interval; and connecting a top component and a bottom component to the top and the bottom of the two battery storage areas respectively, so that the preset interval between the two battery storage areas forms a middle battery swap area. The frame structure of the battery swap station is convenient to assemble and has high expandability. When expansion is needed, the battery swap station can be quickly extended and assembled along each expandable direction of the battery swap station to quickly expand the battery accommodation capacity of the battery swap station. The battery swap station has high expandability. The battery swap station is formed by assembling modules, the modules can be simultaneously and individually assembled, and the battery swap station can be quickly formed and has high construction efficiency. The modules are formed by assembling parts, the parts have relatively small sizes, and the parts can be pre-processed to have better surface treatment effects.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of battery swapping for electric vehicles, and particularly to an assembly method for a battery swapping station. Background Technology

[0002] Battery swapping stations are used to replace batteries in electric vehicles. After an electric vehicle drives into the station and is reliably located, the battery swapping equipment replaces the battery. Specifically, the battery swapping trolley removes the battery to be replaced from the electric vehicle and places it on a palletizer. The palletizer then transports the battery to be replaced to a charging rack. The palletizer then removes the fully charged new battery from the charging rack and places it on the battery swapping trolley. The battery swapping trolley then transports the new battery to a designated location and installs it into the electric vehicle.

[0003] Patent CN211684751U discloses a battery swapping station, which is an integrated box-type station. When the station is put into use, it is difficult to expand its capacity due to insufficient charging compartment capacity. If expansion is absolutely necessary, an additional box can be added to the side or top. If connections between different boxes are needed for convenient battery transport, the original station's frame needs to be cut open, which is inconvenient and compromises the station's safety. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the above-mentioned defects in the prior art and provide an assembly method for a battery swapping station.

[0005] The present invention solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solutions:

[0006] An assembly method for a battery swapping station, the assembly method comprising the following steps:

[0007] Two frame structures are assembled separately, each frame structure forming a battery storage area, and the two battery storage areas are placed at a preset interval.

[0008] The top component and the bottom component are respectively connected to the top and bottom of the two battery storage areas, so that a predetermined interval between the two battery storage areas forms an intermediate battery swapping area.

[0009] First, this solution uses an assembled frame structure to form the battery storage area and the overall battery swapping station. Because the frame structure is easy to assemble and highly scalable, when expansion is needed, expansion units can be quickly extended and assembled along all expansion directions of the swapping station, thus conveniently and quickly increasing the battery capacity. At the same time, the unobstructed frame structure facilitates electrical connections after expansion and makes it easy to power on the expansion units, thus the swapping station has high scalability.

[0010] Secondly, because the battery swapping station is assembled from modules such as battery storage areas, bottom components, and top components, each module can be assembled simultaneously and independently, allowing for rapid prototyping and high construction efficiency. Furthermore, since each module is assembled from individual components, and these components are relatively small, their surfaces can be pre-treated, for example, using electrophoresis, resulting in better surface treatment and improved corrosion resistance of the swapping station.

[0011] Third, since the battery swapping station is assembled, space and location for internal equipment and lines can be reserved during construction according to actual needs, which is conducive to the rational layout of the internal structure and equipment of the battery swapping station.

[0012] Fourth, since the battery swapping station is composed of a frame structure, a detachable protective plate can be installed on the outside of the frame structure to form the whole battery swapping station. When the battery temperature is too high, the battery can be directly removed from the battery swapping station by removing or pushing out the protective plate from the inside.

[0013] Preferably, each of the frame structures includes a first battery carrying area frame, a battery transfer area frame, and a second battery carrying area frame connected in sequence. Assembling the two frame structures respectively, with each frame structure forming a battery storage area, includes the following steps:

[0014] The first battery support area frame, the battery transfer area frame, and the second battery support area frame are assembled respectively.

[0015] The first battery carrying area frame, the battery transfer area frame, and the second battery carrying area frame are sequentially connected and fixed to form a frame structure.

[0016] In this solution, the two frame structures are assembled separately using the same method described above. The structure is simple and easy to assemble quickly. Furthermore, since the two frame structures can be assembled simultaneously to form a battery storage area, it is beneficial to improve assembly efficiency and production cycle time.

[0017] Preferably, the first battery carrying area frame is adjacent to the intermediate battery swapping area, and the step of connecting the top component and the bottom component to the top and bottom of the two battery storage areas respectively includes the following steps:

[0018] The top component and the bottom component are respectively connected to the top and bottom of the two first battery carrier area frames.

[0019] In this design, the top and bottom components are directly connected to the first battery-carrying area frame, which reduces the structural requirements for the top and bottom components and simplifies the structure of the battery swapping station. Furthermore, because the top and bottom components are directly connected to the first battery-carrying area frame, the connection process is simple, enabling rapid assembly and connection between the battery storage area and the intermediate battery swapping area. This facilitates the rapid prototyping of the battery swapping station and improves efficiency.

[0020] Preferably, the top component and the bottom component extend laterally at least into the battery transfer area frame, and the step of connecting the top component and the bottom component to the top and bottom of the two battery storage areas respectively includes the step of:

[0021] The top component and the bottom component are respectively connected to the top and bottom of the two battery transfer area frames.

[0022] In this design, the portions of the top and bottom components extending laterally to at least the battery transfer frame can connect to either the battery transfer area frame or the second battery support area frame (when the top and bottom components extend laterally to the second battery support area frame), and also at least reinforce the first battery support area. The bottom and top components penetrate the first support area and extend into the transfer area, increasing the overall strength of the battery swapping area. Furthermore, this assembly method is simple to operate and facilitates rapid assembly.

[0023] Preferably, the first battery support area frame includes: a first top longitudinal beam and a first bottom longitudinal beam, and at least two first uprights connected between the first top longitudinal beam and the first bottom longitudinal beam;

[0024] Assembling the first battery carrier frame includes the following steps:

[0025] Assemble the first upright frame;

[0026] At least two of the first uprights are connected between the first top longitudinal beam and the first bottom longitudinal beam;

[0027] And / or, the second battery support area frame includes: a second top longitudinal beam and a second bottom longitudinal beam, and at least two second uprights connected between the second top longitudinal beam and the second bottom longitudinal beam.

[0028] Assembling the second battery carrier frame includes the following steps:

[0029] Assemble the second upright;

[0030] At least two of the second uprights are connected between the second top longitudinal beam and the second bottom longitudinal beam.

[0031] In this design, the first and second battery support frame structures are simple and reliable, easy to assemble quickly, and have high strength after assembly. Furthermore, the first and second uprights are assembled separately before being connected to their corresponding longitudinal beams, resulting in high assembly efficiency.

[0032] Preferably, the first upright and / or the second upright includes a first upright beam, two first crossbeams respectively connected to both ends of the first upright beam, and / or a plurality of first reinforcing ribs connected to the first upright beam and / or the first crossbeams. Assembling the first upright and / or the second upright includes the following steps:

[0033] The two ends of the first vertical beam are each connected to one end of the first horizontal beam to form a frame with a first opening;

[0034] A first connecting structure is provided at the other end of the first crossbeam;

[0035] And / or, the first ends of the plurality of first reinforcing ribs are fixedly connected to the first vertical beam and / or the first horizontal beam, and the second ends of the plurality of first reinforcing ribs are located at the first opening and their ends are on the same vertical plane;

[0036] A second connecting structure is provided at the second end of the first reinforcing rib.

[0037] In this design, the first and second uprights have simple structures, facilitating rapid assembly. The first and second connecting structures allow for quick and reliable connection with other structural components. The identical structures of the first and second uprights eliminate the need for comparison during assembly, thus improving assembly efficiency.

[0038] Preferably, the second connecting structure further includes a screw, one end of which is connected to the second end of the first reinforcing rib, and the other end is provided with a first fixing block;

[0039] The first fixing block has a through hole so that the screw can pass through the first fixing block, making the distance between the first fixing block and the second end of the first reinforcing rib adjustable; and / or, a nut is provided on the screw between the first fixing block and the second end of the reinforcing rib, the nut being able to abut against or connect with the first fixing block for adjusting the distance between the first fixing block and the second end of the reinforcing rib by tightening the nut;

[0040] The step of setting the second connecting structure at the second end of the first reinforcing rib includes the following steps:

[0041] One end of the screw is connected to the second end of the first reinforcing rib;

[0042] The screw is passed through the through hole to place the first fixing block at the other end of the screw; and / or, the nut is placed on the screw;

[0043] The step "setting the nut on the screw" is located between the steps "connecting one end of the screw to the second end of the first reinforcing rib" and "passing the screw through the through hole to set the first fixing block at the other end of the screw".

[0044] In this solution, the first and / or second uprights can be connected to other components (e.g., vertical support columns, pillars, etc.) via a first fixing block. By adjusting the position of the first fixing block, the fixing block can be adapted to the position of the vertical support column. Even if the second ends of the first reinforcing ribs are not in the same vertical direction (including multiple first reinforcing ribs having their second ends not in the same vertical direction, or multiple first reinforcing ribs and the ends of the first crossbeam not in the same vertical direction), or if the straightness of the vertical support column is poor, the first fixing block can still be adjusted to a suitable position to achieve active alignment. This ensures that the first and / or second uprights and the vertical support column / pillar meet the fitting requirements, which is beneficial for the rapid construction of the battery swapping station, reduces the assembly accuracy requirements of the first and / or second uprights, and thus reduces processing costs.

[0045] Alternatively, in this solution, the above adjustment can also be achieved by acting on a nut, or by the cooperation of the nut and the first fixing block. Preferably, the battery transfer area frame includes two sub-frames located at the top and bottom respectively, and at least two third uprights connecting the two sub-frames. Assembling the battery transfer area frame includes the following steps:

[0046] Assemble the sub-frame and the third upright respectively;

[0047] At least two of the third supports are connected between the two sub-frames.

[0048] In this design, the battery transfer area frame structure is simple and reliable, easy to assemble quickly, and has high strength after assembly. The sub-frames and the third upright are assembled separately before connection, resulting in high assembly efficiency.

[0049] Preferably, the third support frame is reused as a guide column for the battery transfer device, and assembling the battery transfer area frame further includes the step of: setting a guide surface on the third support frame to guide the battery transfer device to move up and down along the third support frame.

[0050] In this scheme, the guiding mechanism of the battery transfer device is directly set on the third upright, without the need to reserve additional space in the battery storage area to set up the guiding mechanism, which helps to simplify the structure of the battery swapping station and improve space utilization.

[0051] Preferably, the third upright includes at least one second upright beam, and assembling the third upright includes the following steps:

[0052] A third connecting structure is installed on the second vertical beam;

[0053] Alternatively, the third upright frame includes two opposing second upright beams and a plurality of second reinforcing ribs disposed between the two second upright beams, and assembling the third upright frame includes:

[0054] Place the two second vertical beams opposite each other;

[0055] Multiple second reinforcing ribs are connected and disposed between two second vertical beams;

[0056] A third connecting structure is installed on the two second upright beams.

[0057] In this design, the third support frame has a simple structure, facilitating relatively quick assembly. The third connecting structure allows for quick and reliable connection with other structural components.

[0058] Preferably, assembling the subframe includes the following steps:

[0059] The subframe is formed by intersecting multiple oppositely arranged connecting crossbeams and multiple oppositely arranged connecting longitudinal beams.

[0060] In this design, the top and bottom components have simple structures, enabling rapid assembly. The cross-section helps to improve strength.

[0061] Preferably, the step of sequentially connecting the first battery carrying area frame, the battery transfer area frame, and the second battery carrying area frame includes the following steps:

[0062] The third connecting structure is connected and fixed to the first connecting structure and / or the second connecting structure.

[0063] This solution enables rapid assembly. Furthermore, the connection between the third and first / or second connecting structures allows for the connection of the third support frame with the first and second supports, thus improving the overall strength of the battery swapping station.

[0064] Preferably, the top assembly includes at least two top crossbeams spaced apart, and the bottom assembly includes at least two bottom crossbeams spaced apart. Connecting the top assembly and bottom assembly to the top and bottom of the two battery storage areas respectively includes the step of:

[0065] At least two of the top beams are connected to the top of the first battery support area frame or the battery transfer area frame;

[0066] At least two of the bottom crossbeams are connected to the bottom of the first battery support area frame or the battery transfer area frame.

[0067] In this solution, the top and bottom components are simple and can be assembled quickly.

[0068] Preferably, the intermediate battery swapping area includes a column assembly with multiple columns spaced apart, and the assembly method further includes the step of:

[0069] The column assembly is connected between the top assembly and the bottom assembly.

[0070] In this design, the column assembly reinforces both the top and bottom components and has a simple structure.

[0071] Preferably, a track for the battery swapping trolley to travel is laid in the intermediate battery swapping area;

[0072] A protective plate is installed on the side and / or top surface of the battery swapping station and is detachably connected to the side and / or top surface.

[0073] In this design, the track guides the battery swapping trolley. A protective plate covers the exterior of the frame, protecting the interior of the swapping station. A detachable connection allows for convenient and quick connection and disassembly between the protective plate and the frame. In case of emergencies, such as overheating of the battery pack, the easily removable protective plate allows for rapid transfer of the battery pack to the outside of the frame. Furthermore, if expansion is needed after the swapping station's initial construction, the frame structure can be expanded by removing the first protective plate, improving the station's scalability.

[0074] Based on common knowledge in the field, the above-mentioned preferred conditions can be combined arbitrarily to obtain various preferred embodiments of the present invention.

[0075] The positive and progressive effects of this invention are as follows:

[0076] In this application, firstly, the proposed solution employs an assembled frame structure to form the battery storage area and the overall battery swapping station. Because the frame structure is easy to assemble and highly scalable, when expansion is needed, expansion enclosures can be quickly extended and assembled along each expansion direction of the swapping station, thereby conveniently and quickly increasing the battery capacity of the station. Simultaneously, the unobstructed frame structure facilitates electrical connections after expansion and makes it easy to power on the expansion enclosures, thus the swapping station has high scalability.

[0077] Secondly, because the battery swapping station is assembled from modules such as battery storage areas, bottom components, and top components, each module can be assembled simultaneously and independently, allowing for rapid prototyping and high construction efficiency. Furthermore, since each module is assembled from individual components, and these components are relatively small, their surfaces can be pre-treated, for example, using electrophoresis, resulting in better surface treatment and improved corrosion resistance of the swapping station.

[0078] Third, since the battery swapping station is assembled, space and location for internal equipment and lines can be reserved during construction according to actual needs, which is conducive to the rational layout of the internal structure and equipment of the battery swapping station.

[0079] Fourth, since the battery swapping station is composed of a frame structure, a detachable protective plate can be installed on the outside of the frame structure to form the whole battery swapping station. When the battery temperature is too high, the battery can be directly removed from the battery swapping station by removing or pushing out the protective plate from the inside. Attached Figure Description

[0080] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box body in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0081] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the housing of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Only the battery storage area frame on one side is shown in the figure.

[0082] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the frame structure of the battery storage area in the box of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0083] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the battery transfer area frame and the second battery bearing area frame in the housing of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0084] Figure 5 This is another structural diagram showing the connection between the battery transfer area frame and the second battery bearing area frame in the housing of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0085] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the battery transfer area frame in the housing of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0086] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second battery support area frame in the housing of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0087] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the second battery support area frame and the third upright frame in the housing of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0088] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first battery support area frame in the housing of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0089] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second upright frame in the box of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0090] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the battery swapping station according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0091] Figure 12 This is a flowchart of the assembly method of the battery swapping station according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0092] Figure 13 This is another flowchart of the assembly method of the battery swapping station according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0093] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second upright frame in the box of Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

[0094] Figure 15 for Figure 14 A magnified view at point A.

[0095] Figure 16 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the second support frame in the installation state according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

[0096] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0097] 100 Battery Storage Area

[0098] 10 First Battery Bearing Area Frame

[0099] 101 First top longitudinal beam

[0100] 102 First bottom longitudinal beam

[0101] 103 First erection frame

[0102] 20 Battery Transfer Area Frame

[0103] 201 Subframe

[0104] 202 Third stand

[0105] 203 Second reinforcing rib

[0106] 204 Second Beam

[0107] 205 Connecting beam

[0108] 206 Connecting longitudinal beams

[0109] 30 Second Battery Bearing Area Frame

[0110] 301 Second top longitudinal beam

[0111] 302 Second bottom longitudinal beam

[0112] 303 Second Erection Frame

[0113] 304 First Beam

[0114] 305 First crossbeam

[0115] 306 First Reinforcing Rib

[0116] 307 First fixing block

[0117] 3071 Protrusion

[0118] 308 screw

[0119] 309 Second fixing block

[0120] 310 Nut

[0121] 311 Vertical support column

[0122] 312 mounting slot

[0123] 200 Intermediate Battery Swapping Area

[0124] 300 Top Components

[0125] 3001 Top Beam

[0126] 400 Bottom Components

[0127] 401 Bottom crossbeam

[0128] 500 Second Column

[0129] 600 First Protection Board

[0130] 700 Second Protection Board

[0131] 800 tracks

[0132] S100-S400 Steps Detailed Implementation

[0133] 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.

[0134] Example 1

[0135] This embodiment discloses a housing for constructing a battery swapping station. For example... Figure 1-11As shown, the enclosure includes two battery storage areas 100 located at both ends and a middle battery swapping area 200. The battery storage areas 100 are frame structures. The middle battery swapping area 200 is also a frame structure and is located between the two battery storage areas 100. The middle battery swapping area 200 consists of one opposite side of the two battery storage areas 100 and a top assembly 300 and a bottom assembly 400 connecting the two battery storage areas 100.

[0136] In this embodiment, the housing can be pre-formed with two battery storage areas 100, and then the top component 300 and the bottom component 400 are respectively connected to the two battery storage areas 100 to form the intermediate battery swapping area 200, enabling rapid molding of the housing. The effects of this solution are described below:

[0137] First, because the battery swapping station is formed by an assembled enclosure frame, expansion enclosures can be quickly assembled and extended along all expansion directions when expansion is needed, thus conveniently and quickly increasing the battery capacity of the station. Simultaneously, the unobstructed enclosure frame facilitates electrical connections after expansion and makes it easy to power on the expansion enclosures. Therefore, this battery swapping station has high scalability.

[0138] Secondly, because the battery swapping station's frame is assembled from individual modules that can be assembled simultaneously, the station can be rapidly constructed with high efficiency. Furthermore, since each module is assembled from various small components, these components can be pre-treated with methods such as electrophoresis, resulting in better surface treatment and improved corrosion resistance.

[0139] Third, since the battery swapping station is assembled inside the factory, space and location for internal equipment and lines can be reserved during construction according to actual needs, which is conducive to the rational layout of the internal structure and equipment of the battery swapping station.

[0140] Fourth, since the enclosure is only a frame structure, a detachable protective plate can be installed on the outside of the enclosure to form the whole battery swapping station. When the battery temperature is too high, the battery can be directly removed from the battery swapping station by removing or pushing out the protective plate from the inside.

[0141] In alternative implementations, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, the frame structure of the battery storage area 100 includes a first battery carrying area frame 10, a battery transfer area frame 20, and a second battery carrying area frame 30, which are assembled and connected in sequence. The first battery carrying area frame 10 is adjacent to the intermediate battery swapping area 200 and connected to the top component 300 and the bottom component 400.

[0142] Among them, the first battery carrying area frame 10, the battery transfer area frame 20 and the second battery carrying area frame 30 can be formed separately. Since each frame structure can be assembled at the same time and then assembled to form the battery storage area 100, it is beneficial to realize the rapid forming of the box.

[0143] In another alternative implementation, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, the top component 300 and the bottom component 400 extend laterally to the battery transfer area frame 20, and the battery transfer area frame 20 is connected to the top component 300 and the bottom component 400.

[0144] By configuring the top component 300 and the bottom component 400 to extend at least to the battery transfer area frame 20, the connection structure for connecting the first battery support area frame 10 and the battery transfer area frame 20 is reduced, thus simplifying the structure of the enclosure. Furthermore, this also improves connection reliability.

[0145] In another alternative implementation, such as Figure 1-3 and Figure 9 As shown, the first battery support area frame 10 includes a first top longitudinal beam 101, a first bottom longitudinal beam 102, and at least two first uprights 103. The first top longitudinal beam 101 and the first bottom longitudinal beam 102 are respectively connected to the top assembly 300 and the bottom assembly 400. The at least two first uprights 103 are connected between the first top longitudinal beam 101 and the first bottom longitudinal beam 102, and are fixedly connected to the battery transfer area frame 20.

[0146] In another alternative implementation, such as Figure 1-5 , Figure 7-8 As shown, the second battery support area frame 30 includes a second top longitudinal beam 301, a second bottom longitudinal beam 302, and at least two second uprights 303. The second top longitudinal beam 301 and the second bottom longitudinal beam 302 are respectively connected to the top assembly 300 and the bottom assembly 400. The at least two second uprights 303 are connected between the second top longitudinal beam 301 and the second bottom longitudinal beam 302, and are fixedly connected to the battery transfer area frame 20.

[0147] In the two optional embodiments described above, at least two first uprights 103 and at least two second uprights 303 facilitate reliable support for the first top longitudinal beam 101, the first bottom longitudinal beam 102, and the second top longitudinal beam 301 and the second bottom longitudinal beam 302, thereby ensuring the reliability of the first battery carrying area frame 10 and the second battery carrying area frame 30, and also facilitating connection with the battery transfer area frame 20. Furthermore, batteries can be stored by vertically arranging a plurality of battery carriers between two first uprights 103 or between two second uprights 303.

[0148] It should be noted that the first upright 103 and the second upright 303 can adopt the same structure, or they can be set to different structures according to actual needs.

[0149] In another alternative implementation, such as Figure 1-10 As shown, the first upright 103 and the second upright 303 have the same structure. Figure 10 The structure of the second support frame 303 is schematically shown. Specifically, both the first support frame 103 and the second support frame 303 include a first upright beam 304, two first crossbeams 305, and a plurality of first reinforcing ribs 306. Each end of the first upright beam 304 is connected to one end of a first crossbeam 305, and the other end of the first crossbeam 305 has a first connecting structure. The first upright beam 304 and the first crossbeams 305 form a frame with a first opening. The plurality of first reinforcing ribs 306 are disposed within the frame of the corresponding first support frame 103 or second support frame 303. The first end of each first reinforcing rib 306 is fixedly connected to the frame, and the second end of each first reinforcing rib 306 is a free end (meaning the second end is not fixedly connected to other components) and is constructed to have a second connecting structure.

[0150] By constructing a frame with a first opening, the structure is simpler while ensuring support strength. Furthermore, the first reinforcing rib 306 strengthens the corresponding first and second uprights 103 and 303. The first and / or second connecting structures allow for quick insertion and assembly with other components, facilitating rapid assembly of the enclosure and improving overall reliability while simplifying its structure.

[0151] In another alternative implementation, such as Figure 10 As shown, the second end of the first reinforcing rib 306 extends toward the first opening, and the second end of the first reinforcing rib 306 and the end of the first crossbeam 305 away from the first vertical beam 304 are located on the same vertical plane. This arrangement serves two purposes: firstly, the second end of the first reinforcing rib 306 does not extend beyond the first crossbeam 305, preventing interference with other external structures and facilitating splicing with them; secondly, when spliced ​​with an external structure, the second end of the first reinforcing rib 306 can be aligned with that external structure, further strengthening the structure.

[0152] In another alternative implementation, such as Figure 10 As shown, multiple first reinforcing ribs 306 are arranged in a cross pattern. The first end of each first reinforcing rib 306 is connected to the first vertical beam 304 and / or the first horizontal beam 305.

[0153] The first reinforcing ribs 306 are intersecting to further strengthen the structure. These ribs also connect the first vertical beam 304 and the first horizontal beam 305, allowing stress and strain to be transferred between different parts of the frame and distributing the load.

[0154] The first upright 103 includes a closed triangular structure, which is formed by any combination of the first reinforcing rib 306, the first vertical beam 304, and the first horizontal beam 305. For example... Figure 10 As shown, a triangular structure is formed between the two intersecting first reinforcing ribs 306 and the first vertical beam 304.

[0155] Among them, the triangular structure has high stability, which is conducive to further strengthening the structure.

[0156] It should be noted that, in alternative embodiments, depending on actual needs, the first upright 103 can be configured as other structures including any combination of the first reinforcing rib 306, the first upright beam 304 and the first crossbeam 305, such as a rhombus shape.

[0157] In another alternative implementation, such as Figure 1-6 As shown, the battery transfer area frame 20 includes two sub-frames 201 located at the top and bottom respectively, and at least two third supports 202 connected between the two sub-frames 201. The at least two third supports 202 facilitate reliable support for the two sub-frames 201, thereby ensuring the reliability of the battery transfer area frame 20.

[0158] Regarding the structure of the third support frame 202, in one embodiment, the third support frame 202 can be configured as a first column, on which a third connecting structure is provided to connect with the first battery support area frame 10 and the second battery support area frame 30. This configuration helps to further strengthen the structure of the enclosure while simplifying its overall structure. The third connecting structure facilitates the connection between the third support frame 202 and the first battery support area frame 10 and the second battery support area frame 30, and further strengthens both frames.

[0159] like Figure 4-6 , Figure 8 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the third support frame 202 includes a plurality of second reinforcing ribs 203 and two opposing second upright beams 204. The plurality of second reinforcing ribs 203 are located between the two second upright beams 204 and connect the two second upright beams 204 into a single unit. The second upright beams 204 are provided with a third connection structure that connects to the first battery support area frame 10 and the second battery support area frame 30.

[0160] This design allows for a simplified enclosure structure while further strengthening the enclosure structure through the addition of reinforcing ribs. The third connection structure facilitates the connection between the third support frame 202 and the first battery support area frame 10 and the second battery support area frame 30, and further reinforces both frames.

[0161] It should be noted that, in alternative embodiments, the third support 202 can be configured as any other support and reinforcement structure that is applicable here, such as the same structure as the first support 103 or the second support 303 described above.

[0162] Accordingly, such as Figure 4-6 , Figure 8 As shown, multiple second reinforcing ribs 203 are arranged in a cross pattern. These multiple second reinforcing ribs 203 form a mesh-like structure. The cross arrangement of the second reinforcing ribs 203 and the formation of the mesh-like structure further strengthen the structure. Corresponding to the first reinforcing rib 306, the structural characteristics of the aforementioned multiple first reinforcing ribs 306 can also be applied to this second reinforcing rib 203.

[0163] Additionally, it should be noted that, as Figure 4-5 As shown, adjacent third uprights 202 and first uprights 103 and / or second uprights 303 share a second upright beam 204. That is, the second upright beam 204 of the third upright 202, which is close to the first upright 103 and / or second upright 303, is connected to the first crossbeam 305 through a corresponding connecting structure. This arrangement helps to further improve the support or reinforcement effect while simplifying the number of parts.

[0164] In another optional embodiment, the second upright beam 204 of the third upright 202 is reused as a guide column for the battery transfer device. A guide surface is provided on the second upright beam 204 to cooperate with the battery transfer device and guide the battery transfer device to move up and down. For example, the guide surface can be a flat surface or a surface that cooperates with the wheels of the battery transfer device, or it can be a guide rail or a guide groove.

[0165] The second vertical beam 204 also serves as a guide column for the battery transfer device, allowing the device to move up and down along it. Compared to using a palletizer for battery pack transfer, this eliminates the need for a palletizer track, reducing the vertical space requirement. Furthermore, the reuse of the second vertical beam 204 eliminates the need for additional guide columns for the battery transfer device's vertical movement, further reducing the horizontal space requirement.

[0166] Additionally, it should be noted that, as Figure 8 As shown, the two second beams 204 of a third upright 202 of the battery transfer area frame 20 are respectively connected to the two first crossbeams 305 of the second upright 303 of the second battery support area frame 30. This arrangement can further improve the reinforcement effect while simplifying the structure of the enclosure.

[0167] In another alternative implementation, such as Figure 1-2 , Figure 4-6As shown, the subframe 201 includes multiple oppositely arranged connecting crossbeams 205 and multiple oppositely arranged connecting longitudinal beams 206, which are cross-connected to form the subframe 201. The subframe 201 has a simple structure and can be quickly assembled, thus facilitating the rapid assembly of the box body.

[0168] In another alternative implementation, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, the top assembly 300 includes at least two spaced-apart top crossbeams 3001, both of which are connected to the top of the battery storage area 100 frame. The bottom assembly 400 includes at least two spaced-apart bottom crossbeams 401, both of which are connected to the bottom of the battery storage area 100 frame. This configuration results in a simple structure for the top assembly 300 and the bottom assembly 400, allowing for rapid assembly and facilitating the quick assembly of the housing.

[0169] In another optional embodiment, the intermediate battery swapping area 200 further includes a column assembly comprising a plurality of spaced-apart second columns 500. The column assembly connects the top assembly 300 and the bottom assembly 400, and is positioned adjacent to the two battery storage areas 100. This arrangement achieves a relatively reliable support effect with a simpler structure, thereby simplifying the structure of the enclosure and ensuring its overall stability. Simultaneously, the area from the second columns 500 to the battery storage area 100 and the area of ​​the first battery carrying area 10 can constitute the entry area for the battery swapping equipment, facilitating the transfer of batteries.

[0170] It should be noted that the first, second, and third connection structures described in this application can be any structural configuration capable of achieving the connection of the corresponding structural components. Taking the connection of the second beam 204 of the first support 103 and the third support 202 as an example, the first connection structure at the end of the first crossbeam 305, the second connection structure at the end of the first reinforcing rib 306, and the third connection structure provided on the second beam 204 can be configured as, and are not limited to, these configurations:

[0171] The first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are first engaging parts, and the third connecting part is a second engaging part. The first engaging part and the second engaging part are engaged and connected.

[0172] In addition, it should be noted that the number of structural components such as the first support 103, the second support 303, the third support 202, and the second column 500 shown in the figures is only for illustrative purposes. In fact, the number of each structural component in this application can be set to any other number within the defined range, depending on actual needs.

[0173] In optional implementations, such as Figure 11As shown, the enclosure also includes a first protection plate 600 and a second protection plate 700, wherein the first protection plate 600 is laid outside the frame structure of the aforementioned two battery storage areas 100, and the second protection plate is laid outside the frame structure of the aforementioned intermediate battery swapping area 200.

[0174] Among them, the first protection board 600 and the second protection board protect the inside of the enclosure, which helps to ensure the reliability of battery swapping.

[0175] In another optional embodiment, the first protection plate 600 is configured to be detachably connected to the frame structure of the battery storage area 100. In the event of an emergency, such as overheating of the battery pack, the battery pack can be quickly moved outside the enclosure by removing the first protection plate 600. Furthermore, if expansion is needed after the battery swapping station is built, it can be achieved by removing the first protection plate 600, thus improving the scalability of the battery swapping station.

[0176] In addition, at least the first protection plate 600 is made of thermal insulation material. The first protection plate 600 corresponds to the frame structure of the battery storage area 100. The first protection plate 600 is made of thermal insulation material, which has a good protective effect and helps to further ensure the temperature control in the battery storage area, ensuring that the battery is in the most suitable working environment.

[0177] It should be noted that the second protection board corresponds to the frame structure of the intermediate battery swapping area 200. Compared with the frame structure of the battery storage area 100, the intermediate battery swapping area 200 has relatively lower requirements for heat preservation and insulation performance. Therefore, the first protection board 600 can have higher requirements for materials in terms of heat preservation and insulation than the second protection board.

[0178] The present invention also provides a battery swapping station, which includes the aforementioned enclosure. Since the enclosure can be formed relatively quickly and its surface quality is relatively easy to control, the battery swapping station including the enclosure can also be formed relatively quickly and its surface quality is relatively easy to control.

[0179] The battery swapping station includes two battery charging rack assemblies, a battery transfer device, and battery swapping equipment. The two battery charging rack assemblies are correspondingly arranged within the frame structure of two battery storage areas 100. Each battery charging rack assembly is formed by a plurality of vertically arranged battery support racks positioned between two opposing first uprights 103 or two second uprights 303. The battery transfer device is located within the battery transfer area frame 20, and the two rows of battery racks are respectively located in the first battery support area frame 10 and the second battery support area frame 30. A guide assembly is also provided on the bottom assembly 400 to guide the movement of the battery swapping equipment; specifically, such as… Figure 1-2 As shown, the guide assembly includes two oppositely arranged rails 800, and these rails 800 are preferably arranged on two bottom crossbeams 401.

[0180] The enclosure can be prefabricated with two separate battery storage areas 100, and then the top component 300 and bottom component 400 can be connected to the two battery storage areas 100 respectively to form the intermediate battery swapping area 200, enabling rapid enclosure fabrication. Furthermore, compared to the enclosures of existing battery swapping stations assembled from shipping containers, the enclosure in this application allows for the selection of appropriate surface treatment methods, making surface quality easier to control. Consequently, battery swapping stations incorporating this enclosure can be fabricated more quickly, and surface quality is easier to control.

[0181] Example 2

[0182] This embodiment discloses an assembly method for the battery swapping station of Embodiment 1 described above. In this embodiment, the same reference numerals as in Embodiment 1 refer to the same components. For example... Figure 12 As shown, the assembly method includes the following steps:

[0183] Step S100: Assemble two frame structures respectively, each frame structure forming a battery storage area 100, and place the two battery storage areas 100 at a preset interval;

[0184] Step S200: Connect the top component 300 and the bottom component 400 to the top and bottom of the two battery storage areas 100 respectively, so that the preset interval between the two battery storage areas 100 forms an intermediate battery swapping area 200.

[0185] In this embodiment, firstly, the solution uses an assembled frame structure to form the battery storage area and the overall battery swapping station. Because the frame structure is easy to assemble and highly scalable, when expansion is needed, expansion enclosures can be quickly extended and assembled along each expansion direction of the battery swapping station, thereby conveniently and quickly expanding the battery capacity of the station. Simultaneously, because the frame structure is unobstructed, it facilitates electrical connections after expansion and makes it easy to power on the expansion enclosures; therefore, this battery swapping station has high scalability.

[0186] Secondly, because the battery swapping station is assembled from modules such as battery storage areas, bottom components, and top components, each module can be assembled simultaneously and independently, allowing for rapid prototyping and high construction efficiency. Furthermore, since each module is assembled from individual components, and these components are relatively small, their surfaces can be pre-treated, for example, using electrophoresis, resulting in better surface treatment and improved corrosion resistance of the swapping station.

[0187] Third, since the battery swapping station is assembled, space and location for internal equipment and lines can be reserved during construction according to actual needs, which is conducive to the rational layout of the internal structure and equipment of the battery swapping station.

[0188] Fourth, since the battery swapping station is composed of a frame structure, a detachable protective plate can be installed on the outside of the frame structure to form the whole battery swapping station. When the battery temperature is too high, the battery can be directly removed from the battery swapping station by removing or pushing out the protective plate from the inside.

[0189] In an optional embodiment, the frame structure of the battery storage area 100 includes a first battery carrying area frame 10, a battery transfer area frame 20, and a second battery carrying area frame 30 connected in sequence. Assembling the two frame structures respectively, each frame structure forming a battery storage area 100 includes the following steps:

[0190] The first battery support area frame 10, the battery transfer area frame 20, and the second battery support area frame 30 are assembled respectively.

[0191] The first battery carrying area frame 10, the battery transfer area frame 20, and the second battery carrying area frame 30 are sequentially connected and fixed to form a frame structure, and another frame structure is assembled in the same way.

[0192] The frame structure of the assembled battery storage area 100 is as shown in Example 1. Figure 3 .

[0193] In this assembly method, each frame structure can be assembled separately, and the structure is simple, facilitating rapid assembly. Furthermore, since each frame structure can be assembled simultaneously and then combined to form the battery storage area, it improves assembly efficiency and production cycle time. In another optional embodiment, the first battery carrying area frame 10 is adjacent to the intermediate battery swapping area 200, and the top assembly 300 and bottom assembly 400 are respectively connected to the top and bottom of the two battery storage areas 100, including the following steps:

[0194] The top component 300 and the bottom component 400 are respectively connected to the top and bottom of the two first battery carrying area frames 10.

[0195] In this assembly step, the top component 300 and the bottom component 400 are directly connected to the first battery support area frame 10, which reduces the structural requirements for the top component 300 and the bottom component 400, simplifying the structure of the battery swapping station. Furthermore, since the top component 300 and the bottom component 400 are directly connected to the first battery support area frame 10, the connection process is simple, enabling rapid connection and assembly between the battery storage area 100 and the intermediate battery swapping area 200. This facilitates the rapid prototyping of the battery swapping station and improves efficiency.

[0196] In another alternative embodiment, the top component 300 and the bottom component 400 extend laterally at least into the battery transfer area frame 20, and connecting the top component 300 and the bottom component 400 to the top and bottom of the two battery storage areas 100 includes the following steps:

[0197] The top component 300 and the bottom component 400 are connected to the top and bottom of the two battery transfer area frames 20, respectively.

[0198] In this assembly method, the portions of the top component 300 and the bottom component 400 extending laterally at least into the battery transfer frame 20 can connect to either the battery transfer area frame 20 or the second battery support area frame 30 (when the top component 300 and the bottom component 400 extend laterally into the second battery support area frame 30), and also at least reinforce the first battery support area frame 10. The bottom component 400 and the top component 300 penetrate the first battery support area frame 10 and extend into the battery transfer area frame 20, increasing the overall strength of the battery swapping area. Furthermore, this assembly method is simple to operate and facilitates rapid assembly.

[0199] For a schematic diagram of the structure after the battery transfer area frame 20, top component 300, and bottom component 400 are connected, please refer to Embodiment 1. Figure 1 and Figure 2 .

[0200] In another optional embodiment, the first battery support area frame 10 includes: a first top longitudinal beam 101 and a first bottom longitudinal beam 102, and at least two first uprights 103 connected between the first top longitudinal beam 101 and the first bottom longitudinal beam 102. Assembling the first battery support area frame 10 includes the following steps:

[0201] Assemble the first upright 103;

[0202] At least two first uprights 103 are connected between the first top longitudinal beam 101 and the first bottom longitudinal beam 102.

[0203] The second battery support area frame 30 includes: a second top longitudinal beam 301 and a second bottom longitudinal beam 302, and at least two second uprights 303 connected between the second top longitudinal beam 301 and the second bottom longitudinal beam 302. Assembling the second battery support area frame 30 includes the following steps:

[0204] Assemble the second upright 303;

[0205] At least two second uprights 303 are connected between the second top longitudinal beam 301 and the second bottom longitudinal beam 302.

[0206] In this assembly method, the first battery support area frame 10 and the second battery support area frame 30 have simple and reliable structures, are easy to assemble quickly, and have high strength after assembly. In addition, the first upright 103 and the second upright 303 are assembled separately before being connected to the corresponding longitudinal beams, resulting in high assembly efficiency.

[0207] The assembled first battery support frame 10 and second battery support frame 30 are respectively as shown in Example 1. Figure 9 and Figure 7 As shown.

[0208] In another optional embodiment, the first upright 103 and / or the second upright 303 includes a first upright beam 304, two first crossbeams 305 respectively connected to both ends of the first upright beam 304, and / or a plurality of first reinforcing ribs 306 connected to the first upright beam 304 and / or the first crossbeams 305. Assembling the first upright 103 and / or the second upright 303 includes the following steps:

[0209] The two ends of the first vertical beam 304 are each connected to one end of a first horizontal beam 305 to form a frame with a first opening;

[0210] A first connecting structure is provided at the other end of the first crossbeam 305;

[0211] And / or, the first ends of the plurality of first reinforcing ribs 306 are fixedly connected to the first vertical beam 304 and / or the first horizontal beam 305, and the second ends of the plurality of first reinforcing ribs 306 are located at the first opening and their ends are on the same vertical plane;

[0212] A second connecting structure is provided at the second end of the first reinforcing rib 306.

[0213] It should be noted that, as described in Embodiment 1, the structures of the first upright 103 and the second upright 303 can be the same or different. Of course, the structures of the first upright 103 and the second upright 303 are preferably the same. The aforementioned first reinforcing rib 306 is not essential, but it is a preferred configuration. Furthermore, regarding the aforementioned first and second connecting structures, the following explanation is necessary: ​​Taking the first connecting structure as an example, the first connecting structure can be pre-installed at the other end of the first crossbeam 305 before the first crossbeam 305 is connected to the first upright beam 304, or it can be installed after the first crossbeam 305 is connected to the first upright beam 304, or it can be installed after the first reinforcing rib 306 is connected to the first upright beam 304 and / or the first crossbeam 305.

[0214] In a preferred embodiment, the first support frame 103 and the second support frame 303 have the same structure. The assembly steps of the first support frame 103 are described below using the first support frame 103 as an example: Assembling the first support frame 103 and / or the second support frame 303 includes the following steps:

[0215] The two ends of the first vertical beam 304 are respectively connected to one end of a first horizontal beam 305 to form a frame with a first opening;

[0216] A first connecting structure is provided at the other end of the first crossbeam 305;

[0217] The first ends of the plurality of first reinforcing ribs 306 are fixedly connected to the first vertical beam 304 and the first horizontal beam 305, and the second ends of the plurality of first reinforcing ribs 306 are located at the first opening and their ends are on the same vertical plane.

[0218] A second connecting structure is provided at the second end of the first reinforcing rib 306.

[0219] In this assembly method, the first upright 103 and the second upright 303 have simple structures, facilitating rapid assembly. The first connecting structure and the second connecting structure facilitate quick and reliable connection with other structural components. The first upright 103 and the second upright 303 have identical structures, enabling them to be interchangeable and eliminating the need for comparison during assembly, thus improving assembly efficiency.

[0220] In another optional embodiment, the battery transfer area frame 20 includes two sub-frames 201 located at the top and bottom respectively, and at least two third supports 202 connected between the two sub-frames. Assembling the battery transfer area frame 20 includes the following steps:

[0221] Assemble the sub-frame 201 and the third upright 202 respectively;

[0222] At least two third supports 202 are connected between two subframes 201.

[0223] The assembled battery transfer area frame 20 has a simple and reliable structure, is easy to assemble quickly, and has high strength after assembly. In addition, the sub-frame 201 and the third upright 202 are assembled separately before connection, resulting in high assembly efficiency.

[0224] In another alternative embodiment, the third support 202 is reused as (i.e. also used as) a guide post for the battery transfer device, and assembling the battery transfer area frame 20 further includes the step of: providing a guide surface on the third support 202 for the battery transfer device to move up and down along the third support 202.

[0225] It should be noted that the battery transfer device is used to transfer batteries between the battery swapping trolley and the first battery carrying area frame 10 and the third battery carrying area frame 30. Using the third upright 202 as a guide post for the battery transfer device, that is, directly setting the guide mechanism of the battery transfer device on the third upright 202, eliminates the need for additional space in the battery storage area 100 for a guide mechanism. This simplifies the overall structure of the battery swapping station and improves space utilization.

[0226] In another alternative embodiment, the third upright 202 includes at least one second upright beam 204, and assembling the third upright 202 includes the following steps:

[0227] A third connecting structure is installed on the second upright beam 204.

[0228] In another optional embodiment, the third upright 202 includes two opposing second upright beams 204 and a plurality of second reinforcing ribs 203 disposed between the two second upright beams 204. Assembling the third upright 202 includes the following steps:

[0229] Place the two second vertical beams 204 opposite to each other;

[0230] Multiple second reinforcing ribs 203 are connected and disposed between two second vertical beams 204;

[0231] A third connecting structure is installed on the two second upright beams 204.

[0232] It should be noted that the third connection structure is used to connect with the first battery carrier frame 10 and the second battery carrier frame 30. The third connection structure is connected to the first connection structure and / or the second connection structure as described below.

[0233] In this assembly method, the assembled third upright 202 has a simple structure, which facilitates relatively quick assembly. The third connecting structure facilitates quick and reliable connection with other structural components.

[0234] In another optional embodiment, sequentially connecting the first battery carrying area frame 10, the battery transfer area frame 20, and the second battery carrying area frame 30 includes the following steps:

[0235] The third connecting structure is connected and fixed to the first connecting structure and / or the second connecting structure.

[0236] This assembly method enables rapid assembly. Furthermore, the connection between the third connecting structure and the first and / or second connecting structures allows for the connection between the third support frame 202 and the first support frame 103 and the second support frame 303, which helps improve the overall strength of the battery swapping station.

[0237] In another alternative implementation, assembling the subframe 201 includes the steps of:

[0238] Multiple oppositely arranged connecting crossbeams 205 and multiple oppositely arranged connecting longitudinal beams 206 are cross-connected to form a sub-frame 201.

[0239] In this assembly method, the assembled subframe 201 has a simple structure, which also simplifies the structures of the top component 300 and the bottom component 400, enabling rapid assembly. The connecting crossbeams 205 and connecting longitudinal beams 206 are cross-connected, which improves strength.

[0240] In another alternative embodiment, the top assembly 300 includes at least two spaced-apart top crossbeams 3001, and the bottom assembly 400 includes at least two spaced-apart bottom crossbeams 401. Connecting the battery transfer area frame 20 to the top assembly 300 and the bottom assembly 400 includes the following steps:

[0241] At least two top crossbeams 3001 are connected to the top of the first battery carrying area frame 10 or the battery transfer area frame 20;

[0242] At least two bottom crossbeams 401 are connected to the bottom of the first battery carrying area frame 10 or the battery transfer area frame 20.

[0243] In this assembly method, the top assembly 300 and the bottom assembly 400 are simple and can be assembled quickly. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, a portion of the top crossbeam 3001 is connected to the top of the first battery carrying area frame 10, and another portion of the top crossbeam 3001 (the portion extending to the battery transfer area frame 20) is connected to the top of the battery transfer area frame 20. The bottom crossbeam 401 is similar to the top crossbeam 3001. In other alternative embodiments, depending on the structure of the top crossbeam 3001, it may only be connected to the top of the first battery carrying area frame 10 or only to the top of the battery transfer area frame 20.

[0244] In another optional embodiment, the intermediate battery swapping area 200 includes a column assembly having a plurality of columns spaced apart, and the assembly method further includes the steps of:

[0245] Connect the column assembly between the top component 300 and the bottom component 400.

[0246] The column assembly provides support and reinforcement for the top assembly 300 and the bottom assembly 400, and has a simple structure.

[0247] like Figure 13 As shown, after steps S100 and S200, the assembly method further includes the following steps:

[0248] Step S300: Lay the track 800 for the battery swapping trolley to travel in the intermediate battery swapping area 200;

[0249] Step S400: Install a protective plate that is detachably connected to the side and / or top of the battery swapping station.

[0250] The external protective plate of the frame protects the interior of the battery swapping station. The detachable connection allows for convenient and quick connection and disassembly between the protective plate and the frame. In case of emergencies, such as overheating of the battery pack, the easily removable protective plate allows for rapid transfer of the battery pack to the outside of the frame. Furthermore, if expansion is needed after the station's initial construction, the frame structure can be expanded by removing the first protective plate, improving the station's scalability.

[0251] The protective plate is preferably made of heat-insulating and heat-resistant materials.

[0252] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the protective plates on the outside of the battery storage area 100 and the outside of the intermediate battery swapping area 200 are made of the same material. In fact, in other alternative embodiments, as described in Embodiment 1, the protective plates on the outside of the battery storage area 100 and the outside of the intermediate battery swapping area 200 can be made of materials with different material properties.

[0253] Additionally, it should be noted that the assembly method for the battery swapping station in this application mainly refers to the assembly of the battery swapping station enclosure. As for other internal structures, including temperature control units, electrical control devices, and battery swapping equipment, they can be installed by referring to the assembly methods in the prior art.

[0254] In the assembly method of this battery swapping station, two battery storage areas 100, a top component 300, and a bottom component 400 can be formed separately first. Then, the top component 300 and the bottom component 400 are connected to the two battery storage areas 100 respectively to form the intermediate battery swapping area 200, which enables rapid prototyping of the battery swapping station. In addition, compared with the container structure of the battery swapping station assembled from shipping containers in the prior art, in this application, a suitable surface quality treatment method can be selected as needed, and the surface quality is easier to control.

[0255] Example 3

[0256] like Figure 14-16The illustration shows Embodiment 3 of the present invention. This embodiment is basically the same as Embodiment 1, except that the main difference lies in the structure of the first support 103 and the second support 303. In the first support 103 or the second support 303 provided in Embodiment 2, the second connecting structure further includes a screw 308. One end of the screw 308 is connected to the second end of the first reinforcing rib 306, and the other end is provided with a first fixing block 307. The first fixing block 307 has a through hole so that the screw can pass through the first fixing block 307. A nut 310 is provided on the screw 308 between the first fixing block 307 and the second end of the first reinforcing rib 306. The nut 310 can abut against the first fixing block 307, and the distance between the first fixing block 307 and the second end of the first reinforcing rib 306 can be adjusted by tightening the nut 310. Accordingly, the aforementioned provision of the second connecting structure at the second end of the first reinforcing rib 306 includes the following steps:

[0257] One end of the screw 308 is connected to the second end of the first reinforcing rib 306;

[0258] A nut 310 is installed on the screw 308;

[0259] The screw 308 is passed through the through hole to set the first fixing block 307 at the other end of the screw 308.

[0260] It should be noted that the execution order of the above three steps can be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0261] See Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, the vertical support column 311 (which can be the second upright beam 204, but is not limited to the second upright beam 204) has a mounting groove 312. The first fixing block 307 has a protrusion 3071 protruding to the side at the end away from the reinforcing rib 3. The first fixing block 307 can be fitted into the mounting groove 312. Therefore, the second support frame 303 can be connected to the vertical support column 311 through the first fixing block 307. By adjusting the position of the first fixing block 307, the position of the first fixing block 307 can be adapted to the position of the vertical support column 311, even in the first reinforcing rib 3. Even if the second ends of the reinforcing ribs 306 are not located in the same vertical direction (including the second ends of multiple first reinforcing ribs 306 not being located in the same vertical direction, or the ends of multiple first reinforcing ribs 306 and the first crossbeam 305 not being located in the same vertical direction), or if the straightness of the vertical support column 311 is poor, the first fixing block 307 can still be adjusted to a suitable position to achieve active alignment, so that the second frame 303 and the vertical support column 311 can meet the matching requirements, which is conducive to the rapid construction of the battery swapping station, reduces the assembly accuracy requirements of the second frame 303, and thus reduces the processing cost.

[0262] In an alternative embodiment, the through hole of the first fixing block 307 can also be a threaded hole, and the screw 308 can be threaded into the threaded hole. The position of the first fixing block 307 can be adjusted by rotating it, eliminating the need for a nut 310, thereby reducing the number of parts and lowering structural complexity. That is, the aforementioned provision of a second connecting structure at the second end of the first reinforcing rib 306 includes the following steps:

[0263] One end of the screw 308 is connected to the second end of the first reinforcing rib 306;

[0264] The screw 308 is passed through the through hole to set the first fixing block 307 at the other end of the screw 308.

[0265] In an alternative embodiment, the second connecting structure may further include a screw 308, one end of which is connected to the second end of the first reinforcing rib 306, and the other end is provided with a first fixing block 307. A nut 310 is provided on the screw 308 between the first fixing block 307 and the second end of the first reinforcing rib 306. The nut 310 can abut against or connect with the first fixing block 307, and the distance between the first fixing block 307 and the second end of the first reinforcing rib 306 can be adjusted by adjusting the nut. Accordingly, the aforementioned provision of the second connecting structure at the second end of the first reinforcing rib 306 includes the following steps:

[0266] One end of the screw 308 is connected to the second end of the first reinforcing rib 306;

[0267] A nut 310 is installed on the screw 308.

[0268] In a preferred embodiment, such as Figure 14-16 As shown, the second connecting structure also includes a second fixing block 309, which is located at the second end of the first reinforcing rib 306. The screw 308 is connected to the second fixing block 309. The second fixing block 309 facilitates the connection between the screw 308 and the second end of the first reinforcing rib 306, and also enables the connection with the screw without reducing the strength of the first reinforcing rib 306.

[0269] 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. An assembly method for a battery swapping station, characterized in that, The assembly method includes the following steps: Two frame structures are assembled separately, each frame structure forming a battery storage area, and the two battery storage areas are placed at a preset interval. The top component and the bottom component are connected to the top and bottom of the two battery storage areas, so that a predetermined interval between the two battery storage areas forms an intermediate battery swapping area; Each of the frame structures includes a first battery carrying area frame, a battery transfer area frame, and a second battery carrying area frame connected in sequence. Assembling the two frame structures respectively, with each frame structure forming a battery storage area, includes the following steps: The first battery support area frame, the battery transfer area frame, and the second battery support area frame are assembled respectively. The first battery carrying area frame, the battery transfer area frame, and the second battery carrying area frame are sequentially connected and fixed to form a frame structure; The first battery carrying area frame is adjacent to the intermediate battery swapping area, and the step of connecting the top component and the bottom component to the top and bottom of the two battery storage areas respectively includes the following steps: The top component and the bottom component are respectively connected to the top and bottom of the two first battery carrier area frames; The top component and the bottom component extend laterally at least into the battery transfer area frame, and the step of connecting the top component and the bottom component to the top and bottom of the two battery storage areas respectively includes the following steps: The top component and the bottom component are respectively connected to the top and bottom of the two battery transfer area frames.

2. The assembly method of the battery swapping station as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first battery support area frame includes: a first top longitudinal beam and a first bottom longitudinal beam, and at least two first uprights connected between the first top longitudinal beam and the first bottom longitudinal beam; Assembling the first battery carrier frame includes the following steps: Assemble the first upright frame; At least two of the first uprights are connected between the first top longitudinal beam and the first bottom longitudinal beam; And / or, the second battery support area frame includes: a second top longitudinal beam and a second bottom longitudinal beam, and at least two second uprights connected between the second top longitudinal beam and the second bottom longitudinal beam. Assembling the second battery carrier frame includes the following steps: Assemble the second upright; At least two of the second uprights are connected between the second top longitudinal beam and the second bottom longitudinal beam.

3. The assembly method of the battery swapping station as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first upright and / or the second upright includes a first upright beam, two first crossbeams respectively connected to both ends of the first upright beam, and / or a plurality of first reinforcing ribs connected to the first upright beam and / or the first crossbeams. Assembling the first upright and / or the second upright includes the following steps: The two ends of the first vertical beam are each connected to one end of the first horizontal beam to form a frame with a first opening; A first connecting structure is provided at the other end of the first crossbeam; And / or, the first ends of the plurality of first reinforcing ribs are fixedly connected to the first vertical beam and / or the first horizontal beam, and the second ends of the plurality of first reinforcing ribs are located at the first opening and their ends are on the same vertical plane; A second connecting structure is provided at the second end of the first reinforcing rib.

4. The assembly method of the battery swapping station as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The second connection structure also includes a screw, one end of which is connected to the second end of the first reinforcing rib, and the other end is provided with a first fixing block; The first fixing block has a through hole so that the screw can pass through the first fixing block, making the distance between the first fixing block and the second end of the first reinforcing rib adjustable; and / or, a nut is provided on the screw between the first fixing block and the second end of the reinforcing rib, the nut being able to abut against or connect with the first fixing block for adjusting the distance between the first fixing block and the second end of the reinforcing rib by tightening the nut; The step of setting the second connecting structure at the second end of the first reinforcing rib includes the following steps: One end of the screw is connected to the second end of the first reinforcing rib; The screw is passed through the through hole to place the first fixing block at the other end of the screw; and / or, the nut is placed on the screw; The step "setting the nut on the screw" is located between the steps "connecting one end of the screw to the second end of the first reinforcing rib" and "passing the screw through the through hole to set the first fixing block at the other end of the screw".

5. The assembly method of the battery swapping station as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The battery transfer area frame includes two sub-frames located at the top and bottom respectively, and at least two third uprights connecting the two sub-frames. Assembling the battery transfer area frame includes the following steps: Assemble the sub-frame and the third upright respectively; At least two of the third supports are connected between the two sub-frames.

6. The assembly method of the battery swapping station as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The third support frame is reused as a guide column for the battery transfer device. The assembly of the battery transfer area frame also includes the step of: setting a guide surface on the third support frame to guide the battery transfer device to move up and down along the third support frame.

7. The assembly method of the battery swapping station as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The third upright includes at least one second upright beam, and assembling the third upright includes the following steps: A third connecting structure is installed on the second vertical beam; Alternatively, the third upright frame includes two opposing second upright beams and a plurality of second reinforcing ribs disposed between the two second upright beams, and assembling the third upright frame includes: Place the two second vertical beams opposite each other; Multiple second reinforcing ribs are connected and disposed between two second vertical beams; A third connecting structure is installed on the two second upright beams.

8. The assembly method of the battery swapping station as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The assembly of the subframe includes the following steps: The subframe is formed by intersecting multiple oppositely arranged connecting crossbeams and multiple oppositely arranged connecting longitudinal beams.

9. The assembly method of the battery swapping station as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The step of sequentially connecting the first battery support area frame, the battery transfer area frame, and the second battery support area frame includes the following steps: The third connecting structure is connected and fixed to the first connecting structure and / or the second connecting structure.

10. The assembly method of the battery swapping station as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The top assembly includes at least two top crossbeams spaced apart, and the bottom assembly includes at least two bottom crossbeams spaced apart. Connecting the top assembly and the bottom assembly to the top and bottom of the two battery storage areas respectively includes the following steps: At least two of the top beams are connected to the top of the first battery support area frame or the battery transfer area frame; At least two of the bottom crossbeams are connected to the bottom of the first battery support area frame or the battery transfer area frame.

11. The assembly method of the battery swapping station as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The intermediate battery swapping area includes a column assembly with multiple columns spaced apart, and the assembly method further includes the following steps: The column assembly is connected between the top assembly and the bottom assembly.

12. The assembly method of the battery swapping station as described in any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, The assembly method further includes the following steps: A track for the battery swapping trolley to travel on is laid in the intermediate battery swapping area; A protective plate is installed on the side and / or top surface of the battery swapping station and is detachably connected to the side and / or top surface.

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