Vehicle body positioning assembly and battery swap shuttle vehicle comprising same

Abstract

This invention provides a vehicle body positioning component and a battery swapping shuttle including the same. The vehicle body positioning component is used to mount on a battery swapping shuttle and includes a first drive mechanism, a first plate assembly, a first guide portion, and a second guide portion. The first plate assembly is fixed to the vehicle body. The drive force output end of the first drive mechanism is connected to the first plate assembly and is used to drive the first plate assembly to reciprocate along the guide directions of the first and second guide portions. Both the first and second guide portions extend along a first direction. The first and second guide portions are respectively connected to the two sides of the first plate assembly relative to the first direction. The first direction is the direction of movement of the battery pack during the mounting and dismounting process on the battery swapping shuttle. The vehicle body positioning component of this invention is fixed to the vehicle body via the first plate assembly, preventing the battery swapping shuttle from moving when the battery pack is mounted on or removed from the vehicle.

Description

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application CN202111444383.8, filed on November 30, 2021. The entire contents of the aforementioned Chinese patent application are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to the field of electric vehicle battery swapping, and particularly to a vehicle positioning component and a battery swapping shuttle vehicle including the component. Background Technology

[0003] Battery packs in existing electric vehicles are generally categorized into fixed and swappable types. Fixed battery packs are typically fixed to the vehicle, with the vehicle itself serving as the charging point. Swappable battery packs, on the other hand, are usually mounted on the vehicle using a removable installation method. The battery pack can be removed for individual replacement or charging. After charging, the removed battery pack is reinstalled in the vehicle. Currently, quick-swap technology is most mature in small passenger vehicles. Since passenger vehicle batteries are fixed to the chassis, battery pack replacement requires specialized swapping equipment to be moved to the underside of the vehicle for removal or installation. Furthermore, due to the smaller weight and size of passenger vehicles, battery swapping is very convenient.

[0004] However, for large vehicles, such as heavy-duty or light-duty trucks, the large vehicle body and cargo weight result in high demands for battery pack capacity. Sufficiently large electrical capacity is required to support the vehicle's range of hundreds of kilometers. Therefore, in current technology, large new energy vehicles typically use a top-mounted method to fix large battery containers to the vehicle's frame, with the battery containers positioned close to the cab. This creates significant safety hazards for the driver and the vehicle during driving and the top-mounted battery swapping process; moreover, battery malfunctions can directly cause personal injury to the driver. Furthermore, the top-mounted method requires large sites for battery swapping stations, necessitating sufficient space for lifting, transferring, and storing batteries, leading to high construction costs. Therefore, a safer, more reliable, and easier-to-implement battery swapping model is urgently needed for large vehicles. For example, a chassis-based battery swapping model, similar to that used in passenger cars, could be adopted. In this model, battery packs can be installed on the swapping vehicle using a battery swapping shuttle. However, during the battery swapping process, the battery swapping shuttle is prone to movement, which may prevent the shuttle from safely or properly picking up and placing the battery pack. This not only affects the battery swapping efficiency but may also damage the battery pack and create safety hazards. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defects of the existing battery swapping shuttle vehicle, which is prone to moving when swapping the battery pack, resulting in a low success rate of battery pack replacement and easy damage to the battery pack, causing safety hazards. The present invention provides a vehicle positioning component and a battery swapping shuttle vehicle including the component.

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

[0007] This invention provides a vehicle positioning component for installation on a battery swapping shuttle vehicle. The vehicle positioning component includes: a first drive mechanism, a first plate assembly, a first guide portion, and a second guide portion.

[0008] The first plate assembly is used to fix to the body of the battery swapping vehicle;

[0009] The driving force output end of the first driving mechanism is connected to the first plate assembly, and is used to drive the first plate assembly to reciprocate along the guiding direction of the first guide portion and the second guide portion. Both the first guide portion and the second guide portion extend along the first direction.

[0010] The first guide portion and the second guide portion are respectively connected to both sides of the first plate assembly relative to the first direction;

[0011] The first direction is the direction of movement of the battery pack during the unlocking and unlocking process on the battery swapping vehicle.

[0012] In this solution, the first plate assembly is fixed to the body of the battery swapping vehicle to prevent the battery swapping shuttle from moving when installing or removing the battery pack, which could lead to unsafe or improper battery pack handling and thus ensure the safety and efficiency of battery swapping. The first and second guide parts guide the movement of the first plate assembly, ensuring that it moves along a preset direction during the process and avoiding deviation, further guaranteeing the safety and efficiency of battery swapping.

[0013] Preferably, the battery swapping shuttle also includes a base, and the first drive mechanism includes a first drive component and a second drive component arranged at intervals, the first drive component and the second drive component being located within the base and below the first plate component.

[0014] In this scheme, the first drive mechanism uses two drive components to improve the output force during the transmission process, ensuring the reliability and stability of the movement of the first plate assembly; by placing the first drive component and the second drive component inside the base, the height dimension of the base can be compressed, thereby saving the height space of the battery swapping shuttle and making the structure of the entire battery swapping shuttle more compact.

[0015] Preferably, the first drive component and the second drive component are disposed inside the first guide portion and the second guide portion.

[0016] In this design, two sets of the first drive mechanism and the first guide mechanism are provided, which improves the load-bearing capacity of the first plate assembly; the two sets of drive components are located inside the two sets of guide parts, which improves space utilization and makes the movement of the first plate assembly more stable.

[0017] Preferably, the first plate assembly further includes a vehicle body positioning component for positioning with the vehicle body of the battery swapping vehicle.

[0018] In this solution, the positioning of the first plate assembly and the battery swapping vehicle can be accurately completed through the vehicle body positioning component.

[0019] Preferably, the vehicle body positioning component is a positioning pin, and the number of positioning pins is at least two, which are fixed to the first plate assembly by threads.

[0020] In this solution, multiple positioning pins are set to enable multi-point positioning of the positioned components, making the positioning more reliable and ensuring a more secure mutual positioning between the first board component and the battery swapping vehicle. The threaded fixing facilitates disassembly and replacement of worn positioning pins.

[0021] Preferably, the positioning pin includes a frustum portion and a cylindrical portion, the frustum portion being fixedly connected to the cylindrical portion, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the frustum portion gradually increasing from top to bottom.

[0022] In this design, the positioning pin includes a frustum portion and a cylindrical portion. The shape of the frustum portion facilitates positioning of the first plate assembly with the battery swapping vehicle, while the cylindrical portion can extend into the positioning part of the battery swapping vehicle for more secure positioning.

[0023] Preferably, the battery swapping shuttle further includes a second plate assembly for placing and moving the battery pack, the second plate assembly including a second drive mechanism and a third guide portion and a fourth guide portion disposed on both sides of the second plate assembly;

[0024] The driving force output end of the second driving mechanism is connected to the second plate assembly, and is used to drive the second plate assembly to reciprocate along the guiding directions of the third guide portion and the fourth guide portion, both of which extend along the first direction.

[0025] In this scheme, the battery pack to be installed is carried and driven by the second plate assembly to move along the first direction, thereby installing the battery pack on the battery swapping vehicle. The second drive mechanism uses two drive components to improve the output force during the transmission process, ensuring the reliability and stability of the movement of the second plate assembly. The third guide part and the fourth guide part guide the movement of the second plate assembly, ensuring that the second plate assembly can move along the preset direction during the movement and avoid deviation.

[0026] Preferably, the second drive mechanism includes a third drive component and a fourth drive component, the first guide portion is located between the first drive component and the third drive component, and the second guide portion is located between the second drive component and the fourth drive component.

[0027] In this design, the first guide section and the second guide section are positioned at the aforementioned locations, making full use of the base space and making the arrangement of the various parts of the vehicle body positioning assembly more compact.

[0028] Preferably, the first drive assembly, the second drive assembly, the third drive assembly, and the fourth drive assembly each include a driver, a power output shaft, and a transmission unit;

[0029] The power output shaft is fitted with the transmission part and is threadedly engaged with the transmission part; the transmission part is connected to the first plate assembly or the second plate assembly.

[0030] The driver is used to drive the power output shaft to rotate.

[0031] In this solution, the driver drives the power output shaft to rotate, and the transmission unit converts the rotational motion of the power output shaft into linear motion of the first plate assembly or the second plate assembly along the axial direction of the power output shaft, thus ensuring the moving efficiency and smoothness of the first plate assembly and the second plate assembly.

[0032] Preferably, the first guide portion, the second guide portion, the third guide portion, and the fourth guide portion are respectively mounted on the base via guide portion support seats.

[0033] In this solution, by further setting the guide support seat, the support strength of the guide component is further increased, the installation flatness of the guide component is improved, and the flatness between the two guide components is improved, making the movement more stable and smooth.

[0034] Preferably, the guide support is a steel profile, and the cross-section of the steel profile is either Z-shaped or I-shaped.

[0035] In this solution, structural steel, as a standard profile, comes in a wide variety of specifications and boasts high strength, allowing for flexible selection based on specific needs. Z-shaped or I-shaped structural steel has a relatively large upper surface area, facilitating the installation of drive devices and increasing connection strength; it also has a relatively large lower surface area, which helps to distribute pressure.

[0036] Preferably, the first guide portion, the second guide portion, the third guide portion, and the fourth guide portion are all guide rails extending along the first direction and sliders that slide in cooperation with the guide rails.

[0037] In this design, the first plate assembly and the second plate assembly use guide rails and sliders as guiding and moving mechanisms, so that the first plate assembly or the second plate assembly can maintain stable movement during movement and avoid lateral fluctuations during movement.

[0038] Preferably, the vehicle positioning component further includes a positioning detection device and an origin detection device. The positioning detection device is used to detect whether the first plate assembly and the second plate assembly have reached a preset position, and the origin detection device is used to detect whether the first plate assembly and the second plate assembly are located at the origin position.

[0039] The positioning detection device includes two first proximity switches and two first triggers. The two first proximity switches are respectively disposed on the side walls of the mounting chambers of the first plate assembly and the second plate assembly, and the two first triggers are respectively disposed on the first plate assembly and the second plate assembly.

[0040] The origin detection device includes two second proximity switches and two second triggers. The two second proximity switches are respectively disposed on the side walls of the mounting chambers of the first plate assembly and the second plate assembly, and the two second triggers are respectively disposed on the first plate assembly and the second plate assembly.

[0041] In this solution, by setting up a positioning detection device, it is possible to detect whether the first and second plate components have reached the preset positions, ensuring the accuracy of the movement of the first and second plate components, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the movement of the battery pack and improving the battery swapping efficiency. By using an origin detection device to detect whether the first and second plate components are located at the origin position, when the first and second plate components need to be reset, the origin detection device can be used to determine whether the reset has been completed, thus improving the accuracy of the reset of the first and second plate components.

[0042] Preferably, the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism are mounted on the base by a mounting bracket having holes through which the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism pass, and the mounting bracket is provided with reinforcing ribs.

[0043] In this solution, the mounting bracket can effectively fix the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism, preventing them from shaking, thereby effectively avoiding the instability of power transmission caused by shaking of the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism.

[0044] Preferably, the battery swapping shuttle further includes a second plate assembly and a base for placing and moving the battery pack. The first plate assembly and the second plate assembly are disposed on the base. The second plate assembly has a first platform. The first platform has an opening that extends from a first edge of the first platform along a first direction toward the center of the first platform. The first plate assembly is at least partially located inside the opening.

[0045] In this solution, by providing an opening on the second plate assembly, the first plate assembly is exposed, which on the one hand prevents interference between the first plate assembly and the first platform of the second plate assembly, and on the other hand facilitates the disassembly and replacement of the first plate assembly.

[0046] Preferably, the first board assembly includes a first frame and a second frame, the first frame and the second frame being relatively fixed;

[0047] The second frame is located below the horizontal plane of the first platform, and the first frame is located above the horizontal plane of the first platform or is flush with the first platform.

[0048] In this solution, the first plate assembly is configured by placing the first frame and the second frame on both sides of the first platform. On the one hand, this allows the second frame to be close to the drive mechanism, making it easier for the drive mechanism to drive the entire first plate assembly directly and conveniently. On the other hand, this allows the first frame and the second frame to be located on both sides of the first platform, thus avoiding interference between the first plate assembly and the first platform during movement.

[0049] Preferably, two pads are provided between the second frame and the first frame, the pads being located at the edge of the first frame, and the second frame and the first frame are connected and fixed by the pads.

[0050] In this design, the use of spacers saves material for the second frame, reducing costs. The structure formed by the spacers, the second frame, and the first frame can accommodate other components, saving design space. The spacing between the spacers reduces the overall weight of the first plate assembly.

[0051] Preferably, one end of the first frame is fixed to the second frame, and the other end of the first frame is suspended above the second frame;

[0052] Alternatively, one end of the first frame is fixed to the second frame, and the other end of the first frame is disposed on the base via a pressing block, with the first frame and the pressing block being slidably connected.

[0053] The first plate assembly also includes a vehicle body positioning component, which is disposed on the first frame and is used to position itself relative to the vehicle body of the battery swapping vehicle.

[0054] In this design, one end of the first frame is mounted on the second frame. The purpose of this is to fix one end of the first frame onto the second frame, while the other end is suspended above the second frame. This is to avoid other structures and to facilitate the cooperation with its corresponding components.

[0055] The present invention also provides a battery swapping shuttle, the battery swapping shuttle including a base, a second plate assembly for placing and moving a battery pack, the battery swapping shuttle further including: a vehicle positioning assembly as described above disposed on the base and a battery movement unlocking assembly disposed on the base, the battery movement unlocking assembly including the second plate assembly and an unlocking element disposed on the second plate assembly.

[0056] Preferably, the battery swapping shuttle also includes a lifting mechanism connected to the base, the lifting mechanism being used to drive the base to rise and fall.

[0057] Preferably, the base includes a plurality of partitions that enclose a plurality of receiving spaces, and the first drive mechanism includes a first drive component and a second drive component that are spaced apart, the first drive component and the second drive component being located in the same or different receiving spaces.

[0058] In this design, the first drive mechanism uses two drive components to improve the output force during the transmission process, ensuring the reliability and stability of the movement of the first plate assembly; the base is divided into multiple accommodating spaces by a separator, so that different components can be placed in different accommodating spaces, effectively avoiding interference between different components; the separator can also strengthen the structure of the base, making the base have higher strength.

[0059] Preferably, the base includes an outer frame, which includes a first crossbeam, a second crossbeam, a first longitudinal beam, and a second longitudinal beam that are vertically connected end to end.

[0060] The separator includes a first partition assembly and a second partition assembly spaced apart. One end of the first partition assembly and the second partition assembly are fixedly connected to the first longitudinal beam, and the other end of the first partition assembly and the second partition assembly are fixedly connected to the second longitudinal beam.

[0061] The first partition assembly and the first crossbeam together form a first receiving space, the second partition assembly and the second crossbeam together form a second receiving space, and the first partition assembly and the second partition assembly together form a third receiving space, wherein the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly are located within the third receiving space.

[0062] In this design, the base adopts a rectangular outer frame structure. This facilitates manufacturing, thereby reducing the cost of the battery swapping vehicle. Furthermore, the regular internal space and stable structure of the rectangular frame are beneficial for the layout of other components and for improving the base's strength. On the other hand, the drive mechanism can be installed inside the frame, thus preventing dust and impurities from the external environment from adversely affecting its performance. The first and second partition assemblies, in conjunction with the base's frame structure, divide the base into three accommodating spaces, achieving optimal spatial separation with minimal partitions.

[0063] Preferably, the second plate assembly includes a second drive mechanism and a third guide portion and a fourth guide portion disposed on both sides of the second plate assembly;

[0064] The driving force output end of the second driving mechanism is connected to the second plate assembly, and is used to drive the second plate assembly to reciprocate along the guiding directions of the third guide portion and the fourth guide portion, both of which extend along the first direction.

[0065] In this scheme, the second plate assembly is used to carry and drive the battery pack to be installed to move along the first direction, thereby installing the battery pack on the battery swapping vehicle. The second drive mechanism uses two drive components to improve the output force during the transmission process, ensuring the reliability and stability of the movement of the second plate assembly. The third guide part and the fourth guide part guide the movement of the second plate assembly, ensuring that the second plate assembly can move along the preset direction during the movement and avoid deviation.

[0066] Preferably, the second drive mechanism includes a third drive component and a fourth drive component, wherein the third drive component is located in the first receiving space and the fourth drive component is located in the second receiving space.

[0067] Preferably, the third guide portion is located between the third drive assembly and the first crossbeam, and the fourth guide portion is located between the fourth drive assembly and the second crossbeam.

[0068] In this design, the third and fourth guide sections are positioned at the aforementioned locations. By placing them on the outside of the third and fourth drive components, the stability and reliability of the guidance are increased. Furthermore, the base space is fully utilized, making the arrangement of the various parts of the vehicle body positioning component more compact.

[0069] Preferably, the first guide portion is mounted on the first partition assembly, and the second guide portion is mounted on the second partition assembly.

[0070] In this solution, the partition assembly not only divides the base into sections and increases the strength and rigidity of the base, but also serves as the mounting base for the guide device, increasing the connection strength between the guide device and the base.

[0071] Preferably, the separator further includes a third partition assembly and a fourth partition assembly, the third guide portion being mounted on the third partition assembly and the fourth guide portion being mounted on the fourth partition assembly.

[0072] In this solution, the base is further reinforced by adding a third and fourth partition assembly, which increases the strength and rigidity of the base. At the same time, the third and fourth partition assemblies can also serve as mounting bases for the guide components, increasing the connection strength between the guide components and the base.

[0073] Preferably, the first partition assembly, the second partition assembly, the third partition assembly, and the fourth partition assembly are each two parallel rectangular plates.

[0074] In this design, two parallel rectangular plates are used as partition components, which meet strength requirements while using less material, thereby reducing material costs.

[0075] The positive and progressive effects of this invention are as follows: The vehicle positioning component of this invention is fixed to the vehicle body of the battery swapping vehicle through the first plate component, which prevents the battery swapping shuttle from moving when installing or removing the battery pack from the battery swapping vehicle, thus ensuring the safety and efficiency of battery swapping. The first guide part and the second guide part guide the movement of the first plate component, ensuring that the first plate component can move along the preset direction during the movement, avoiding deviation, and further ensuring the safety and efficiency of battery swapping. Attached Figure Description

[0076] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the battery swapping shuttle vehicle in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a local part of the structure.

[0078] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation positions of the first plate assembly and the second plate assembly on the base in the battery swapping shuttle vehicle in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0079] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second plate assembly in this invention.

[0080] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle body positioning component.

[0081] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first plate assembly in this invention.

[0082] Figure 7 This is a partial schematic diagram of the body support for mounting the battery pack in an existing electric vehicle.

[0083] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the battery pack structure according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0084] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the top rod in the battery pack according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0085] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the torque gun according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0086] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of a threaded lock as a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0087] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of a T-lock as the locking mechanism in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0088] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0089] First board assembly 100

[0090] First Framework 101

[0091] Weight reduction tank 1011

[0092] Second Frame 102

[0093] 103 pad

[0094] Vehicle body positioning component 110

[0095] Mounting base 111

[0096] Cylindrical part 112

[0097] Frustum section 113

[0098] Second board assembly 200

[0099] First Platform 210

[0100] Opening 211

[0101] Unlocking part 220

[0102] Battery pack positioning component 230

[0103] Pallet 240

[0104] First drive component 310

[0105] Second drive component 320

[0106] Third drive component 330

[0107] Fourth drive component 340

[0108] Drive 301

[0109] Power take-off shaft 302

[0110] Transmission Unit 303

[0111] First Guiding Section 410

[0112] Second guide section 420

[0113] Third Guiding Section 430

[0114] Fourth guide section 440

[0115] Slider 401

[0116] Guide support 402

[0117] Base 500

[0118] First crossbeam 510

[0119] Second crossbeam 520

[0120] First longitudinal beam 530

[0121] Second longitudinal beam 540

[0122] First partition assembly 501

[0123] Second partition assembly 502

[0124] Third partition assembly 503

[0125] Fourth partition assembly 504

[0126] Body bracket 600

[0127] First lock base 610

[0128] Opening 611

[0129] Lock slot 612

[0130] Locking tongue 613

[0131] Locking rod 620

[0132] Second lock base 640

[0133] First opening 641

[0134] First threaded section 642

[0135] Third lock base 650

[0136] Second opening 651

[0137] Stop 652

[0138] Battery pack 700

[0139] Mounting bracket 710

[0140] Hook and Connector 711

[0141] Top rod 720

[0142] First lock connection structure 730

[0143] Mounting base 731

[0144] Unlocking Unit 732

[0145] Second opening 733

[0146] Second threaded section 734

[0147] Second lock connection structure 740

[0148] Drive Unit 741

[0149] Locking part 742

[0150] Torque Gun 800

[0151] Sleeve device 810

[0152] Power unit 820

[0153] Pre-compression device 830

[0154] 840 outer casing Detailed Implementation

[0155] The present invention will be described more clearly and completely below with reference to a preferred embodiment and the accompanying drawings.

[0156] Example 1

[0157] like Figure 1-6As shown, this embodiment discloses a vehicle body positioning component for installation on a battery swapping shuttle. The vehicle body positioning component includes a first drive mechanism, a first plate assembly 100, a first guide portion 410, and a second guide portion 420. The first plate assembly 100 is fixed to the vehicle body. The drive force output end of the first drive mechanism is connected to the first plate assembly 100 and is used to drive the first plate assembly 100 to reciprocate along the guide direction of the first guide portion 410 and the second guide portion 420. Both the first guide portion 410 and the second guide portion 420 extend along a first direction. The first guide portion 410 and the second guide portion 420 are respectively connected to the two sides of the first plate assembly 100 relative to the first direction. The first direction is the direction of movement of the battery pack during the unlocking and unlocking process on the battery swapping vehicle.

[0158] In this embodiment, the first plate assembly 100 is fixed to the body of the battery swapping vehicle to prevent the battery swapping shuttle from moving when installing or removing the battery pack, which could lead to unsafe or improper battery pack handling, thus ensuring the safety and efficiency of battery swapping. The first guide part 410 and the second guide part 420 guide the movement of the first plate assembly 100, ensuring that the first plate assembly 100 can move along a preset direction during the movement, avoiding deviation, and further ensuring the safety and efficiency of battery swapping.

[0159] The first plate assembly 100 also includes a body positioning component 110, which is used to position itself relative to the body of the battery swapping vehicle. The body positioning component 110 allows for precise positioning of the first plate assembly 100 relative to the battery swapping vehicle.

[0160] like Figure 4-5 As shown, specifically in this embodiment, the vehicle positioning component 110 is a positioning pin, and there are two positioning pins. The positioning pins are fixed to the first plate assembly 100 by threads. Setting two positioning pins allows the positioned component to be positioned at multiple points, making the positioning more reliable and making the mutual positioning between the first plate assembly 100 and the battery swapping vehicle more secure. The threaded fixing facilitates disassembly and replacement of worn positioning pins.

[0161] The positioning pin includes a frustum portion 113, a cylindrical portion 112, and a mounting base 111. The frustum portion 113 is fixedly connected to the cylindrical portion 112, and the cylindrical portion 112 is fixed to the mounting base 111. The mounting base 111 has mounting holes, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the frustum portion 113 gradually increases from top to bottom. The shape of the frustum portion 113 facilitates positioning of the first plate assembly 100 with the battery swapping vehicle, and the cylindrical portion 112 can extend into the positioning part of the battery swapping vehicle, making the positioning more secure.

[0162] In other embodiments, the number of positioning pins may be one or more, depending on the number of positioning parts on the battery swapping vehicle, or multiple body positioning components 110 may be provided in different locations to accommodate more vehicle models. Furthermore, the body positioning component 110 is not limited to a positioning pin; any structure that can cooperate with the positioning parts on the body of the battery swapping vehicle is acceptable.

[0163] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the battery swapping shuttle for mounting the vehicle body positioning component also includes a base 500. In this embodiment, the first drive mechanism includes a first drive component 310 and a second drive component 320 spaced apart. The first drive component 310 and the second drive component 320 are located within the base 500 and below the first plate assembly 100. The first drive mechanism uses two drive components to improve the output force during transmission, ensuring the reliability and stability of the movement of the first plate assembly 100. By placing the first drive component 310 and the second drive component 320 within the base 500, the height of the base 500 can be compressed, thereby saving height space in the battery swapping shuttle and making the overall structure of the battery swapping shuttle more compact.

[0164] In other embodiments, the first drive mechanism may have only one set of drive components or multiple sets of drive components, which may be reasonably set according to the specific model of the battery swapping shuttle.

[0165] In this embodiment, the first driving component 310 and the second driving component 320 are disposed inside the first guide portion 410 and the second guide portion 420. Two sets of the first driving mechanism and the first guide mechanism are provided respectively, which improves the load-bearing capacity of the first plate assembly 100; by disposing both sets of driving components inside the two sets of guide portions, the space utilization rate within the base 500 is improved, and the movement of the first plate assembly 100 is made more stable.

[0166] like Figure 2 As shown, the first drive assembly 310 and the second drive assembly 320 are of the same model and move synchronously. Both include a driver 301, a power output shaft 302, and a transmission part 303. The power output shaft 302 is fitted with the transmission part 303 and threadedly engaged with it. The transmission part 303 is connected to the first plate assembly 100. The driver 301 is used to drive the power output shaft 302 to rotate. In this embodiment, the driver 301 is a servo motor, the power output shaft 302 is a lead screw that is driven by the output shaft of the servo motor, and the transmission part 303 is a lead screw nut that cooperates with the lead screw and moves along the axial direction of the lead screw. The two drive assemblies drive the power output shaft 302 to rotate through the driver 301. The transmission part 303 converts the rotational motion of the power output shaft 302 into linear motion of the first plate assembly 100 along the axial direction of the power output shaft 302, ensuring the moving efficiency and smoothness of the first plate assembly 100.

[0167] The first guide part 410 and the second guide part 420 are respectively mounted on the base 500 via guide part support seats 402. By further providing guide part support seats 402, the support strength of the guide components is further increased, the mounting flatness of the guide components is improved, and the flatness between the two guide components is improved, making the movement more stable and smooth.

[0168] The guide support 402 is made of steel profile, with a cross-section of either Z-shaped or I-shaped. As a standard profile, steel profiles come in numerous specifications and are of high strength, allowing for flexible selection based on requirements. Z-shaped or I-shaped steel profiles have a relatively large upper surface, facilitating the installation of the drive unit and increasing its connection strength; they also have a relatively large lower surface, which helps to distribute pressure.

[0169] In this embodiment, both the first guide portion 410 and the second guide portion 420 are guide rails extending along a first direction and sliders 401 that slide in cooperation with the guide rails. The two guide rails are mounted on the guide portion support 402, and the two sliders 401 are respectively connected to the bottom of the first plate assembly 100. The first plate assembly 100, fixed on the sliders 401, is driven to reciprocate along the first direction on the guide rails by the synchronous drive of the first drive assembly 310 and the second drive assembly 320. The first plate assembly 100 uses guide rails and sliders 401 as a guiding and moving mechanism, ensuring stable movement of the first plate assembly 100 during movement and preventing lateral fluctuations during movement.

[0170] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the first plate assembly 100 includes a first frame 101 and a second frame 102, which are fixed relative to each other. Two spacers 103 are provided between the second frame 102 and the first frame 101. The spacers 103 are located at the edges of the first frame 101, and the second frame 102 and the first frame 101 are connected and fixed by the spacers 103. The spacers 103 save material for the second frame 102, reducing costs. The structure formed by the spacers 103, the second frame 102, and the first frame 101 can accommodate other components, saving design space. The spacing between the spacers 103 reduces the overall weight of the first frame 101 and the second frame 102.

[0171] One end of the first frame 101 is fixed to the second frame 102, while the other end of the first frame 101 is suspended above the second frame 102. A vehicle body positioning component 110 is mounted on the first frame 101 and is used for positioning with the vehicle body of the battery swapping vehicle. The purpose of fixing one end of the first frame 101 to the second frame 102 and allowing the other end to be suspended above the second frame 102 is to avoid interference with other structures and to facilitate easier integration with its corresponding components.

[0172] Alternatively, in other embodiments, one end of the first frame 101 is fixed to the second frame 102, and the other end of the first frame 101 is set on the base 500 through a pressing block. The first frame 101 is slidably connected to the pressing block, and the first frame 101 can slide relative to the pressing block in the first direction, so that both ends of the first frame 101 have support force during the positioning of the vehicle body, preventing the first frame 101 from being bent due to uneven force on one side. In addition, the slidingly connected pressing block reduces the space occupied while taking into account the mobility of sliding in the first direction, which facilitates the adjustment of the position of the first frame 101 and the vehicle body and accurate positioning.

[0173] like Figure 4 As shown, the first frame 101 is provided with a weight-reducing groove 1011, which is a waist-shaped groove. Alternatively, the weight-reducing groove 1011 may be a plurality of weight-reducing holes. Providing the weight-reducing groove 1011 can reduce the overall weight of the second plate assembly.

[0174] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the battery swapping shuttle vehicle used to install the vehicle body positioning component also includes a second plate assembly 200 for placing and moving the battery pack. The second plate assembly 200 includes a second drive mechanism and a third guide portion 430 and a fourth guide portion 440 disposed on both sides of the second plate assembly 200. The drive force output end of the second drive mechanism is connected to the second plate assembly 200, driving the second plate assembly 200 to reciprocate along the guiding directions of the third guide portion 430 and the fourth guide portion 440, both of which extend along a first direction. The second plate assembly 200 carries and moves the battery pack to be installed along the first direction, thereby installing the battery pack on the battery swapping vehicle. The second drive mechanism uses two drive components to improve the output force during transmission, ensuring the reliability and stability of the movement of the second plate assembly 200. The third guide portion 430 and the fourth guide portion 440 guide the movement of the second plate assembly 200, ensuring that the second plate assembly 200 can move along a preset direction during movement, avoiding deviation.

[0175] like Figure 1-3As shown, the second drive mechanism includes a third drive assembly 330 and a fourth drive assembly 340. The third drive assembly 330 and the fourth drive assembly 340 have similar structures to the two drive assemblies of the first drive mechanism, each including a driver 301, a power output shaft 302, and a transmission part 303. However, the model of the driver 301 and the dimensions of the power output shaft 302 and the transmission part 303 in the third drive assembly 330 and the fourth drive assembly 340 may differ from those in the first drive assembly 310 and the second drive assembly 320. The specific operating methods of the third drive assembly 330 and the fourth drive assembly 340 will not be described in detail here.

[0176] When the vehicle body positioning assembly is installed on the battery swapping shuttle, the first guide portion 410 is located between the first drive assembly 310 and the third drive assembly 330, and the second guide portion 420 is located between the second drive assembly 320 and the fourth drive assembly 340. The first guide portion 410 and the second guide portion 420 are positioned as described above, making full use of the space of the base 500 and simplifying the arrangement of the various parts of the vehicle body positioning assembly.

[0177] Similar to the first guide section 410 and the second guide section 420, the third guide section 430 and the fourth guide section 440 are also mounted on the base 500 via guide section support seats 402. Both the third guide section 430 and the fourth guide section 440 consist of a guide rail extending along the first direction and a slider 401 that slides in cooperation with the guide rail. The specific connection structure will not be described in detail here. The second plate assembly 200 uses guide rails and sliders 401 as its guiding and moving mechanism, ensuring smooth movement of the second plate assembly 200 and preventing lateral fluctuations during movement.

[0178] The first and second drive mechanisms are mounted on the base 500 via a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket has holes through which the first and second drive mechanisms pass and is equipped with reinforcing ribs. The mounting bracket effectively secures the first and second drive mechanisms, preventing them from shaking and thus effectively avoiding unstable power transmission caused by shaking.

[0179] like Figure 6 As shown, the second plate assembly 200 has a first platform 210 with an opening 211 extending from a first edge of the first platform 210 toward its center in a first direction. The first plate assembly 100 is at least partially located inside the opening 211. By providing the opening 211 on the second plate assembly 200, the first plate assembly 100 is exposed, which prevents interference between it and the first platform 210 of the second plate assembly 200, and facilitates the disassembly and replacement of the first plate assembly 100.

[0180] When the second plate assembly 200 is assembled with the first plate assembly 100, the second frame 102 is located below the horizontal plane of the first platform 210, and the first frame 101 is located above the horizontal plane of the first platform 210 or flush with the first platform 210. By setting the first frame 101 and the second frame 102 on both sides of the first platform 210, the first plate assembly 100 achieves two advantages: firstly, the second frame 102 is close to the drive mechanism, making it convenient for the drive mechanism to directly and easily drive the entire first plate assembly 100; secondly, the first frame 101 and the second frame 102 are located on both sides of the first platform 210, avoiding interference between the first plate assembly 100 and the first platform 210 during movement.

[0181] Example 2

[0182] The structure of Embodiment 2 is largely the same as that of Embodiment 1, except that in Embodiment 2, the vehicle positioning component further includes a position detection device and an origin detection device. The position detection device is used to detect whether the first plate component 100 has reached the preset position, and the origin detection device is used to detect whether the first plate component 100 is located at the origin position.

[0183] The positioning detection device includes a first proximity switch and a first trigger. The first proximity switch is located on the side wall of the mounting chamber of the first plate assembly 100, and the first trigger is located on the first plate assembly 100. The origin detection device includes a second proximity switch and a second trigger. The second proximity switch is located on the side wall of the mounting chamber of the first plate assembly 100, and the second trigger is located on the first plate assembly 100.

[0184] The second plate assembly 200 also has a position detection device and an origin detection device, used to detect whether the second plate assembly 200 has reached a preset position and whether it is at the origin position. The structure and principle of the position detection device and the origin detection device of the second plate assembly 200 are the same as those of the first plate assembly 100.

[0185] By setting up a positioning detection device, it is possible to detect whether the first plate assembly 100 and the second plate assembly 200 have reached the preset position, ensuring the accuracy of the movement of the first plate assembly 100 and the second plate assembly 200, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the movement of the battery pack and improving the battery swapping efficiency. By setting up an origin detection device, it is possible to detect whether the first plate assembly 100 and the second plate assembly 200 are located at the origin position. When the first plate assembly 100 and the second plate assembly 200 need to be reset, the origin detection device can be used to determine whether the reset has been completed, thereby improving the accuracy of the reset of the first plate assembly 100 and the second plate assembly 200.

[0186] Example 3

[0187] like Figure 1-6As shown, this embodiment discloses a battery swapping shuttle vehicle, which includes a base 500 and a second plate assembly 200 for placing and moving a battery pack. The shuttle vehicle also includes a vehicle positioning assembly (as in Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2) disposed on the base 500 and a battery movement unlocking assembly disposed on the base 500. The battery movement unlocking assembly includes the second plate assembly 200 and an unlocking element 220 disposed on the second plate assembly 200. In this embodiment, the unlocking element 220 is a pin.

[0188] The battery swapping shuttle also includes a lifting mechanism connected to the base 500, which is used to raise and lower the base 500. The raising and lowering of the base 500 causes the second plate assembly 200 to rise and fall, allowing the battery pack on the second plate assembly 200 to be installed on the battery swapping vehicle, or to be removed from the battery swapping vehicle and placed on the second plate assembly 200. An unlocking component 220 is used to unlock the battery pack from the battery swapping vehicle when the battery pack is raised. The lifting mechanism can raise the base 500 for vertical movement; the unlocking component 220 can trigger the top rod of the battery pack, causing the top rod to trigger an unlocking linkage in the battery swapping vehicle. The unlocking linkage further triggers the locking mechanism of the body bracket 600 on the battery swapping vehicle used to install the battery pack, thereby unlocking or locking the battery pack.

[0189] Accordingly, such as Figure 7 As shown, the locking mechanism of the vehicle body bracket 600 includes a first lock base 610. The lock base 610 has a lock groove 612 for the locking shaft on the battery pack to enter and lock. At least a portion of the locking tongue 613 is inserted into the lock groove 612 to prevent the locking shaft from leaving the lock groove 612. One end of the locking tongue 613 is rotatably disposed within the first lock base 610, and the other end of the locking tongue 613 is connected to a locking linkage 620. The locking linkage 620 is used to rotate the locking tongue 613 between an unlocked state and a locked state under the action of an unlocking driving force, thereby opening or closing the opening 611 for the locking shaft to enter and exit the lock groove 612. The opening 611 is a flared shape to facilitate the entry of the battery pack's locking shaft into the lock groove 612.

[0190] like Figures 8 to 9 As shown, the battery pack 700 has a mounting bracket 710 at its upper end, and a hook-and-loop fastener 711 is provided on the mounting bracket 710. The locking shaft is the hook-and-loop fastener 711 on each mounting bracket 710 of the battery pack 700. The hook-and-loop fastener 711 is located at the top of the battery pack 700 corresponding to the locking mechanism position on the body bracket 600 of the battery swapping vehicle. The battery pack 700 is locked by inserting the hook-and-loop fastener 711 into the locking groove 612 of the locking mechanism. A push rod 720 is provided inside the battery pack 700 at the position corresponding to the locking mechanism. The push rod 720 is used to push up the locking linkage 620 of the locking mechanism.

[0191] In other embodiments, the unlocking element can also be a torque unlocking element, which applies torque to cooperate with the locking mechanism to achieve locking and unlocking. In this case, the unlocking element can be a torque gun. Figure 10 As shown, the torque gun 800 includes a sleeve device 810, a power unit 820, a preload device 830, and a housing 840. The upper end of the sleeve device 810 is connected to the locking mechanism of the battery pack and is rotatable to transmit torque to the locking mechanism. The power unit 820 is used to output power to drive the sleeve device 810 to rotate. One end of the preload device 830 abuts against the sleeve device 810, and the other end abuts against the power unit 820. The preload device 830 is in a preloaded state and is used to provide an upward preload force to the sleeve device 810. The lower end of the housing 840 is connected to the power unit 820, and the upper end of the housing 840 is connected to the sleeve device 810. The internal space of the housing 840 is used to accommodate a part of the sleeve device 810 and at least a part of the power unit 820. The power unit 820 and the sleeve device 810 are housed in the same outer casing 840, making the structure compact and the layout reasonable. The preload device 830 provides an upward preload force. In the working state, the preload device 830 can continuously provide an upward restoring force. In the non-working state, the preload device 830 can maintain the stability of the sleeve device 810 within a certain force range.

[0192] When the locking mechanism is a threaded lock, an external thread is provided on the outer circumference of the unlocking rod. When unlocking is required, the unlocking rod drives the external thread to move, thereby unlocking the mechanism by engaging with the internal thread on the locking mechanism. Figure 11 As shown, the locking mechanism includes a second lock base 640, which has a first opening 641 extending vertically. A first threaded portion 642, which is an internal thread, is provided within the first opening 641. The battery pack includes a first lock connection structure 730 for engaging with the second lock base 640 to achieve locking. The first lock connection structure 730 includes a mounting base 731 and an unlocking portion 732. A second opening 733 extending vertically is provided within the mounting base 732. The unlocking portion 732 is vertically disposed within the second opening 733 and is movable vertically relative to the mounting base 731. The unlocking portion 732 has a second threaded portion 734 that engages with the first threaded portion 642. By applying torque to a torque gun to rotate the lock connection structure 730, the second threaded portion 734 can engage with the first threaded portion 642, thereby achieving locking and unlocking of the second lock base 640 and the lock connection structure 730.

[0193] When the locking mechanism is a T-lock, the top of the unlocking lever has a horizontal bar. This horizontal bar is fixedly connected to the body of the unlocking lever, forming a T-shaped structure. Rotation of the unlocking lever causes the horizontal bar to change angle. When the angle of the horizontal bar matches the opening angle on the T-lock, the horizontal bar disengages from the opening, thus unlocking the locking mechanism. Figure 12 As shown, the locking mechanism includes a third lock base 650, which has a second opening 651 extending vertically. A stop portion 652 is provided within the second opening 651. In this embodiment, the second opening 651 is a square hole, and the stop portion 652 is formed above the second opening 651. The battery pack includes a second lock connection structure 740, which includes a drive portion 741. A locking portion 742 is provided at the upper end of the drive portion 741. The locking portion 742 includes a locking rod extending horizontally. The locking rod is a columnar body and is horizontally disposed on the top of the drive portion 741. The locking portion 742 and the drive portion 741 together form a T-shaped structure. By applying torque to the torque gun to drive the second locking connection structure 740 to rotate, when the locking part 742 is at the first angle, the locking rod can pass through the second opening 651 and enter the stop part 652 of the third lock base 650. When the locking part 742 rotates to the second angle, the locking rod can be restricted in the stop part 652, thereby fixing the locking mechanism and the second locking connection structure 740 relative to each other.

[0194] The aforementioned structure and unlocking method make it suitable for various unlocking environments.

[0195] like Figure 2 As shown, the base 500 includes multiple partitions that enclose multiple receiving spaces. The first drive component 310 and the second drive component 320 of the first drive mechanism are located in the same or different receiving spaces. In this embodiment, the first drive component 310 and the second drive component 320 are located in the same receiving space. The first drive mechanism uses two drive components to improve the output force during transmission, ensuring the reliability and stability of the movement of the first plate assembly 100. By using partitions to divide the base 500 into multiple receiving spaces, different components can be placed in different receiving spaces, effectively avoiding interference between different components. The partitions can also strengthen the structure of the base 500, giving it higher strength.

[0196] Specifically, such as Figure 2As shown, the base 500 includes an outer frame, which includes a first crossbeam 510, a second crossbeam 520, a first longitudinal beam 530, and a second longitudinal beam 540 connected vertically end to end. The partitions include a first partition assembly 501 and a second partition assembly 502 spaced apart. One end of each partition assembly 501 and 502 is fixedly connected to the first longitudinal beam 530, and the other end is fixedly connected to the second longitudinal beam 540. The first partition assembly 501 and the first crossbeam 510 enclose a first receiving space, the second partition assembly 502 and the second crossbeam 520 enclose a second receiving space, and the first partition assembly 501 and the second partition assembly 502 enclose a third receiving space, wherein the first drive assembly 310 and the second drive assembly 320 are located within the third receiving space.

[0197] In this embodiment, the base 500 adopts a rectangular outer frame structure, which facilitates processing and reduces the cost of the battery swapping vehicle. Furthermore, the regular internal space and stable structure of the rectangular outer frame are beneficial for the layout of other components and improve the strength of the base 500. On the other hand, the drive mechanism can be installed inside the frame, thus avoiding adverse effects on its performance from dust and impurities in the external environment. The first partition assembly 501 and the second partition assembly 502, in conjunction with the frame structure of the base 500 itself, divide the base 500 into three accommodating spaces, achieving optimal spatial separation with the fewest possible partitions.

[0198] The third drive component 330 of the second drive mechanism is located in the first receiving space, and the fourth drive component 340 is located in the second receiving space.

[0199] The third guide portion 430 of the second plate assembly 200 is located between the third drive assembly 330 and the first crossbeam 510, and the fourth guide portion 440 of the second plate assembly 200 is located between the fourth drive assembly 340 and the second crossbeam 520. By placing the third guide portion 430 and the fourth guide portion 440 in the aforementioned positions, and by positioning them outside the third drive assembly 330 and the fourth drive assembly 340, the stability and reliability of the guidance are increased, and the space of the base 500 is fully utilized, resulting in a more compact arrangement of the components of the vehicle body positioning assembly.

[0200] The first guide portion 410 of the first plate assembly 100 is mounted on the first partition assembly 501, and the second guide portion 420 of the first plate assembly 100 is mounted on the second partition assembly 502. The partition assembly not only divides the base 500 into sections and increases the strength and rigidity of the base 500, but also serves as a mounting base for the guide components, increasing the connection strength between the guide components and the base 500.

[0201] In this embodiment, the separator further includes a third partition assembly 503 and a fourth partition assembly 504. A third guide portion 430 is mounted on the third partition assembly 503, and a fourth guide portion 440 is mounted on the fourth partition assembly 504. By further configuring the third partition assembly 503 and the fourth partition assembly 504, the base 500 is further reinforced, increasing the strength and rigidity of the base 500. At the same time, the third partition assembly 503 and the fourth partition assembly 504 can also serve as mounting bases for the guide components, increasing the connection strength between the guide components and the base 500.

[0202] In this embodiment, the first partition assembly 501, the second partition assembly 502, the third partition assembly 503, and the fourth partition assembly 504 are each two parallel rectangular plates. Using two parallel rectangular plates as partition assemblies satisfies the strength requirement while using less material, thereby reducing material costs.

[0203] like Figure 6 As shown, in the second plate assembly 200, tray mounting areas are provided on both sides of the opening 211 of the first platform 210. These tray mounting areas are used to mount trays 240 that carry battery packs. A battery fixing area is provided between the two tray mounting areas, and a battery pack positioning component 230 is provided in the battery fixing area. The unlocking component 220 is an unlocking rod located in the tray mounting area, passing through a through hole in the tray 240. By using the tray 240 in the battery tray mounting area of ​​the second plate assembly 200 to carry the battery pack, rigid collisions between the battery pack and the second plate assembly 200 are avoided, preventing damage to the battery pack. The battery pack positioning component 230 positions and moves the battery pack; the unlocking component 220, installed in the tray mounting area, ensures that it can trigger the unlocking mechanism of the battery pack, improving operational accuracy.

[0204] 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 vehicle positioning component for installation on a battery swapping shuttle, characterized in that, The vehicle positioning component includes: a first drive mechanism, a first plate assembly, a first guide portion, and a second guide portion; The first plate assembly is used to fix to the body of the battery swapping vehicle; The driving force output end of the first driving mechanism is connected to the first plate assembly, and is used to drive the first plate assembly to reciprocate along the guiding direction of the first guide portion and the second guide portion. Both the first guide portion and the second guide portion extend along the first direction. The first guide portion and the second guide portion are respectively connected to both sides of the first plate assembly relative to the first direction; The first direction is the direction in which the battery pack moves during the locking and unlocking process on the battery swapping vehicle; The battery swapping shuttle also includes a second plate assembly and a base for placing and moving the battery pack. The first plate assembly and the second plate assembly are disposed on the base. The second plate assembly has a first platform. The first platform has an opening that extends from a first edge of the first platform along a first direction toward the center of the first platform. The first plate assembly is at least partially located inside the opening. The first board assembly includes a first frame and a second frame, which are fixed relative to each other. The second frame is located below the horizontal plane of the first platform, and the first frame is located above the horizontal plane of the first platform or is flush with the first platform; The first plate assembly also includes a vehicle body positioning component, which is disposed on the first frame and is used to position itself relative to the vehicle body of the battery swapping vehicle.

2. The vehicle positioning component as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The battery swapping shuttle also includes a base, and the first drive mechanism includes a first drive component and a second drive component arranged at intervals. The first drive component and the second drive component are located inside the base and below the first plate component.

3. The vehicle positioning component as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first drive component and the second drive component are disposed inside the first guide portion and the second guide portion.

4. The vehicle positioning component as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle body positioning component is a positioning pin, and there are at least two positioning pins. The positioning pins are fixed to the first plate assembly by threads.

5. The vehicle positioning component as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The positioning pin includes a frustum portion and a cylindrical portion, the frustum portion being fixedly connected to the cylindrical portion, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the frustum portion gradually increases from top to bottom.

6. The vehicle body positioning component as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The battery swapping shuttle also includes a second plate assembly for placing and moving the battery pack. The second plate assembly includes a second drive mechanism and a third guide portion and a fourth guide portion disposed on both sides of the second plate assembly. The driving force output end of the second driving mechanism is connected to the second plate assembly, and is used to drive the second plate assembly to reciprocate along the guiding directions of the third guide portion and the fourth guide portion, both of which extend along the first direction.

7. The vehicle positioning component as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The second drive mechanism includes a third drive component and a fourth drive component, the first guide portion is located between the first drive component and the third drive component, and the second guide portion is located between the second drive component and the fourth drive component.

8. The vehicle positioning component as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The first drive assembly, the second drive assembly, the third drive assembly, and the fourth drive assembly each include a driver, a power output shaft, and a transmission unit; The power output shaft is fitted with the transmission part and is threadedly engaged with the transmission part; the transmission part is connected to the first plate assembly or the second plate assembly. The driver is used to drive the power output shaft to rotate.

9. The vehicle positioning component as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The first guide part, the second guide part, the third guide part, and the fourth guide part are respectively mounted on the base via guide part support seats.

10. The vehicle body positioning component as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that, The guide support is made of steel profile, and the cross-section of the steel profile is either Z-shaped or I-shaped.

11. The vehicle positioning component as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The first guide portion, the second guide portion, the third guide portion, and the fourth guide portion are all guide rails extending along the first direction and sliders that slide in cooperation with the guide rails.

12. The vehicle body positioning component as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The vehicle positioning component also includes a positioning detection device and an origin detection device. The positioning detection device is used to detect whether the first plate assembly and the second plate assembly have reached a preset position, and the origin detection device is used to detect whether the first plate assembly and the second plate assembly are located at the origin position. The positioning detection device includes two first proximity switches and two first triggers. The two first proximity switches are respectively disposed on the side walls of the mounting chambers of the first plate assembly and the second plate assembly, and the two first triggers are respectively disposed on the first plate assembly and the second plate assembly. The origin detection device includes two second proximity switches and two second triggers. The two second proximity switches are respectively disposed on the side walls of the mounting chambers of the first plate assembly and the second plate assembly, and the two second triggers are respectively disposed on the first plate assembly and the second plate assembly.

13. The vehicle positioning component as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism are mounted on the base by a mounting bracket, the mounting bracket having holes through which the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism pass, and the mounting bracket being provided with reinforcing ribs.

14. The vehicle body positioning component as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, Two pads are provided between the second frame and the first frame. The pads are located at the edge of the first frame, and the second frame and the first frame are connected and fixed by the pads. Wherein: one end of the first frame is fixed to the second frame, and the other end of the first frame is suspended above the second frame; or one end of the first frame is fixed to the second frame, and the other end of the first frame is set on the base through a pressing block, and the first frame is slidably connected to the pressing block.

15. A battery swapping shuttle, the battery swapping shuttle comprising a base and a second plate assembly for placing and moving a battery pack, characterized in that, The battery swapping shuttle further includes: a vehicle positioning component as described in any one of claims 1-14, disposed on the base, and a battery movement unlocking component disposed on the base, wherein the battery movement unlocking component includes the second plate assembly and an unlocking element disposed on the second plate assembly.

16. The battery swapping shuttle as described in claim 15, characterized in that, The battery swapping shuttle also includes a lifting mechanism connected to the base, which is used to lift the base up and down.

17. The battery swapping shuttle as described in claim 15, characterized in that, The base includes multiple partitions that enclose multiple receiving spaces. The first drive mechanism includes a first drive component and a second drive component that are spaced apart. The first drive component and the second drive component are located in the same or different receiving spaces. The base also includes an outer frame, which includes a first crossbeam, a second crossbeam, a first longitudinal beam, and a second longitudinal beam connected vertically end to end; the partition includes a first partition assembly and a second partition assembly spaced apart, one end of the first partition assembly and the second partition assembly being fixedly connected to the first longitudinal beam, and the other end of the first partition assembly and the second partition assembly being fixedly connected to the second longitudinal beam; the first partition assembly and the first crossbeam enclose a first receiving space, the second partition assembly and the second crossbeam enclose a second receiving space, and the first partition assembly and the second partition assembly enclose a third receiving space, wherein the first driving assembly and the second driving assembly are located within the third receiving space; The second plate assembly includes a second drive mechanism and a third guide portion and a fourth guide portion disposed on both sides of the second plate assembly; The driving force output end of the second driving mechanism is connected to the second plate assembly, and is used to drive the second plate assembly to reciprocate along the guiding directions of the third guide portion and the fourth guide portion, both of which extend along the first direction.

18. The battery swapping shuttle as described in claim 17, characterized in that, The second drive mechanism includes a third drive assembly and a fourth drive assembly, wherein the third drive assembly is located in the first receiving space and the fourth drive assembly is located in the second receiving space; the third guide portion is located between the third drive assembly and the first crossbeam, and the fourth guide portion is located between the fourth drive assembly and the second crossbeam; And / or, the first guide portion is mounted on the first partition assembly, and the second guide portion is mounted on the second partition assembly; the partition further includes a third partition assembly and a fourth partition assembly, the third guide portion is mounted on the third partition assembly, and the fourth guide portion is mounted on the fourth partition assembly; the first partition assembly, the second partition assembly, the third partition assembly, and the fourth partition assembly are each two parallel rectangular plates.

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