Battery transport packaging

Abstract

The present invention discloses a battery transport package, which includes: a carrier, a pallet layer, an elastic member and at least one pair of automatic centering components; the carrier is used to place batteries; the pallet layer is arranged below the carrier; the elastic member is respectively connected to the carrier and the pallet layer, and can apply an elastic force to the carrier away from the pallet layer, so that the carrier is movable in the vertical direction relative to the pallet layer; at least one pair of automatic centering components are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the carrier and used to abut the batteries, the automatic centering components are fixedly connected to the carrier and movably connected to the pallet layer, and at least one pair of automatic centering components can move relative to the pallet layer as the carrier moves in the vertical direction, so as to center the batteries on the carrier. According to the battery transport package of the present invention, the batteries can be automatically center-limited on the carrier to prevent the batteries from moving forward, backward, left, and right, and the battery transport package has a simple structure, high safety, and easy operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of containers, and in particular to a battery transport package. Background Art

[0002] Conventional battery transport packaging typically uses a fixed structure designed based on the battery's shape and weight. The battery and the fixed structure are typically aligned using guides, then secured with bolts, clamps, or other mechanisms. However, this alignment method is relatively difficult and inefficient, and typically involves rigid contact, which can easily damage the battery.

[0003] Therefore, a battery transport package is needed to at least partially solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The Summary of the Invention introduces a series of simplified concepts that will be further described in the Specific Embodiments section. The Summary of the Invention is not intended to limit the key features and essential features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0005] To at least partially solve the above problems, the present invention provides a battery transport package, comprising:

[0006] A carrier rack, the carrier rack is used to place batteries;

[0007] a pallet layer, the pallet layer being arranged below the carrier;

[0008] an elastic member connected to the carrier and the pallet layer, respectively, and capable of applying an elastic force to the carrier away from the pallet layer so that the carrier is movable in a vertical direction relative to the pallet layer; and

[0009] At least one pair of automatic centering components, the at least one pair of automatic centering components are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the carrier and are used to abut the battery. The automatic centering components are fixedly connected to the carrier and movably connected to the pallet layer. The at least one pair of automatic centering components can move relative to the pallet layer as the carrier moves along the vertical direction to center the battery on the carrier.

[0010] According to the battery transport package of the present invention, after the battery is placed on the carrier, the gravity of the carrier and the battery causes the carrier to move downward, thereby causing the automatic centering component to move relative to the pallet layer to automatically center the battery on the carrier to prevent the battery from moving forward, backward, left, and right. In addition, the battery transport package has a simple structure, high safety, and easy operation.

[0011] Optionally, the automatic centering assembly includes a rotating member, a limiting member and a counterweight member, the rotating member is rotatably connected to the carrier frame around a first axis, the limiting member and the counterweight member are respectively connected to the rotating member, and the counterweight member is connected to or abuts against the pallet layer.

[0012] Optionally, the counterweight is rotatably connected to the rotating member around a second axis parallel to the first axis, and the counterweight moves horizontally along the pallet layer as the carrier moves along the vertical direction.

[0013] Optionally, the counterweight is a structure having an arc surface, and the arc surface is used to contact the pallet layer.

[0014] Optionally, the automatic centering assembly further includes a connecting member, a first axis and a second axis, wherein the first axis is parallel to the second axis, the connecting member is connected to the carrier, the first axis rotatably connects the rotating member to the connecting member, and the second axis rotatably connects the counterweight member to the rotating member.

[0015] Optionally, the rotating member is constructed as an L-shaped structure, the limiting member and the counterweight member are respectively arranged at both ends of the rotating member, and / or

[0016] The counterweight is provided with two limiting walls, which are arranged in parallel and are used to cooperate with the pallet layer so that the counterweight moves horizontally along the pallet layer.

[0017] Optionally, the battery transport package also includes a locking hook, which has a waist-shaped hole. The locking hook is rotatably set on the first axis via the waist-shaped hole, and is used to cooperate with the matching structure of the battery. The locking hook can switch between a release position and a locking position that cooperates with the matching structure. When the locking hook is in the release position, the waist-shaped hole extends along the vertical direction, so that the locking hook can move along the vertical direction relative to the first axis. When the locking hook is in the locking position, the waist-shaped hole extends in a direction at an angle to the vertical direction to limit the movement of the locking hook along the vertical direction relative to the first axis.

[0018] Optionally, the battery transport package includes at least two pallet layers, which are stacked along the height direction of the battery transport package, and the pallet layers include:

[0019] framework; and

[0020] A column assembly, wherein the column assembly is rotatably arranged on the frame around a horizontal direction, and the column assembly includes two supporting columns that are perpendicular to each other and have different lengths;

[0021] The battery transport package can be switched between a first state in which the tray layer is located at a first position and a second state in which the tray layer is located at a second position.

[0022] When the battery transport package is in the first state, the column assemblies between two adjacent pallet layers are plugged into each other at the first position.

[0023] When the battery transport package is in the second state, the column assemblies between two adjacent pallet layers are plugged into each other at the second position.

[0024] The second position of the column assembly is when the column assembly is rotated 90 degrees from the first position

[0025] After the position.

[0026] Optionally, the column assembly includes a long support column and a short support column, wherein the long support column is perpendicular to the short support column and longer than the short support column;

[0027] When the battery transport package is in the first state, the long support columns between two adjacent pallet layers are plugged into each other.

[0028] When the battery transport package is in the second state, the short support columns between two adjacent pallet layers are plugged into each other.

[0029] Optionally, the long support column has a first male end and a first female end adapted to the structure of the first male end, and the short support column has a second male end and a second female end adapted to the structure of the second male end.

[0030] Optionally, the pallet layer further includes a connecting mechanism, which is arranged on the long support column, and the connecting mechanism connects the long support column of the pallet layer with the long support column of the column assembly of the pallet layer located below it when the battery transport package is in the first state.

[0031] Optionally, the tray layer further comprises a cover panel assembly, which is disposed on the periphery of the frame and connected to the frame, wherein the cover panel assembly is at least partially foldable and is used to shield the periphery of the battery located below the tray layer.

[0032] Optionally, the cover panel assembly includes end folding baffles, side folding baffles and connecting plates, the end folding baffles are rotatably arranged at both ends of the frame around the width direction of the frame, the side folding baffles are rotatably arranged at both sides of the frame around the length direction of the frame, the connecting plates are arranged around the frame, and are at least partially arranged above the end folding baffles and the side folding baffles, and a corrugated structure is formed between the end folding baffles and the side folding baffles of the upper pallet layer and the connecting plates of the lower pallet layer.

[0033] Optionally, the elastic member includes a fixed part, a movable part and a force storage part, the fixed part is connected to the frame, the movable part is connected to the supporting frame, the force storage part is respectively connected to the fixed part and the movable part, and can apply an elastic force to the movable part away from the fixed part, so that the movable part can drive the supporting frame to move along the vertical direction relative to the fixed part. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] The following drawings of the embodiments of the present invention are hereby incorporated into this document for understanding the present invention. The drawings show the embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions, and are used to explain the principles of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0035] In the attached figure:

[0036] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram of a battery transport package loaded with batteries according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the battery transport package in an empty state;

[0038] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram of a partial structure of a battery transport package in FIG, showing a first pallet layer, a carrier frame, an elastic member, an automatic centering assembly, and a cover plate assembly, wherein the first pallet layer is located in a first position;

[0039] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic perspective view of a partial structure of a battery transport package loaded with batteries;

[0040] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of a battery transport package in FIG, wherein the cover plate assembly is removed and the carrier is in a suspended state;

[0041] Figure 6 for Figure 5Another perspective schematic diagram of a partial structure of a battery transport package, wherein the carrier is in a load-bearing state;

[0042] Figure 7 for Figure 1 Another perspective schematic diagram of a partial structure of the battery transport package in FIG, showing the first pallet layer, the carrier frame, the elastic member, the automatic centering assembly and the cover plate assembly, and the first pallet layer is located in the second position;

[0043] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a partial structure of a battery transport package in an inverted state; wherein;

[0044] Figure 9 for Figure 1 Another perspective schematic diagram of the partial structure of the battery transport package;

[0045] Figure 10 for Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram of a partial structure of a battery transport package, showing a partial structure of an automatic centering assembly and a locking hook;

[0046] Figure 11 for Figure 1 A schematic end view of a battery shipping package in FIG.

[0047] Figure 12 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the second pallet layer of the battery transport package.

[0048] Description of reference numerals:

[0049] 10: Battery 110: Second tray layer

[0050] 111: Main frame 112: Pallet column

[0051] 113: Connecting part 114: Fork groove

[0052] 130: First tray layer 170: Connection mechanism

[0053] 131: Carrier 132: Frame

[0054] 133: Elastic member 134: Automatic centering component

[0055] 135: Rotating part 136: Limiting part

[0056] 137: Counterweight 138: Connector

[0057] 139: First axis 141: Second axis

[0058] 142: Limiting wall 143: Lock hook

[0059] 144: Fixed part 145: Movable part

[0060] 150: Cover plate assembly 151: End face folding baffle

[0061] 152: Side folding baffle 153: Connecting plate

[0062] 160: Column assembly 161: Long support column

[0063] 162: Short support column 163: First male end

[0064] 164: First female end 165: Second male end

[0065] 166: Second female end 167: First guide surface DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0066] In the following description, numerous specific details are provided to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well known in the art are not described to avoid confusion with the present invention.

[0067] In order to fully understand the present invention, a detailed description will be provided in the following description. Obviously, the implementation of the embodiments of the present invention is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, but in addition to these detailed descriptions, the present invention may also have other embodiments.

[0068] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit exemplary embodiments according to the present invention. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should also be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of the features, wholes, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0069] Ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" cited in the present invention are merely identifiers and do not have any other meanings, such as a specific order, etc. Moreover, for example, the term "first component" itself does not imply the existence of a "second component", and the term "second component" itself does not imply the existence of a "first component".

[0070] It should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "inside", "outside" and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only and are not limiting.

[0071] Exemplary embodiments according to the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments may be implemented in a variety of different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the present invention thorough and complete and to fully convey the concepts of these exemplary embodiments to those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the present invention provides a battery transport package, which mainly includes a carrier 131, a first pallet layer 130 (a schematic structure of a pallet layer), at least one elastic member 133 and at least one pair of automatic centering components 134.

[0073] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the carrier 131 is generally constructed as a rectangular frame structure formed by connecting crossbeams and longitudinal beams, which is used to place the battery 10. The carrier 131 is arranged laterally above the first pallet layer 130. The elastic member 133 is respectively connected to the carrier 131 and the first pallet layer 130, and is capable of applying an elastic force to the carrier 131 away from the first pallet layer 130, so that the carrier 131 is movable in the vertical direction relative to the first pallet layer 130. In this embodiment, the elastic member 133 is capable of applying an upward elastic force to the carrier 131, and the upward elastic force applied by the elastic member 133 to the carrier 131 is greater than the weight of the carrier 131, so that the carrier 131 is in a suspended state when unloaded and has no contact with the first pallet layer 130.

[0074] Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figures 5 to 7 The figure schematically shows four elastic members 133, which are symmetrically arranged with respect to the centerline of the longitudinal direction of the carrier 131 and the centerline of the width direction of the carrier 131, so that the force applied to the carrier 131 is relatively uniform. It will be understood that the number of elastic members 133 is not limited to this embodiment. As needed, the number of elastic members 133 can be two, six, eight, or any other suitable number.

[0075] like Figure 5As shown, when the carrier 131 is unloaded, the upward elastic force exerted by the elastic member 133 on the carrier 131 is greater than the weight of the carrier 131, so that the carrier 131 is in a suspended state and does not contact the first pallet layer 130. Figure 6 As shown, when the carrier 131 is loaded with the battery 10, the elastic member 133 is compressed under the action of the gravity of the battery 10 and the gravity of the carrier 131, causing the carrier 131 to move downward a distance and even sit above the first pallet layer 130. At this time, the carrier 131 is in a load-bearing state.

[0076] like Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the at least one pair of automatic centering assemblies 134 are symmetrically disposed on either side of the carrier 131 and are configured to abut the battery 10. The automatic centering assemblies 134 are fixedly connected to the carrier 131 and movably coupled to the first pallet layer 130. In this embodiment, the at least one pair of automatic centering assemblies 134 can move relative to the first pallet layer 130 as the carrier 131 moves vertically, thereby centered and restraining the battery 10 on the carrier 131. Therefore, after the battery 10 is placed on the carrier 131, the weight of the carrier and battery 10 compresses the elastic member 133, causing the carrier 131 to move downward and cling to the first pallet layer 130. The downward movement of the carrier 131 causes the automatic centering assemblies 134 to move relative to the first pallet layer 130, automatically centered and restraining the battery 10 on the carrier 131, preventing the battery 10 from moving forward, backward, or left or right. Furthermore, this battery transport package has a simple structure, high safety, and convenient operation.

[0077] The battery transport package of this embodiment may include multiple pairs of automatic centering assemblies 134 , which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the carrier 131 . Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figures 5 to 7 The figure schematically illustrates four pairs of automatic centering assemblies 134 (i.e., eight automatic centering assemblies 134). Four automatic centering assemblies 134 are provided on each side of the carrier 131, and the four automatic centering assemblies 134 are arranged at equal intervals. It is understood that, as needed, multiple pairs of automatic centering assemblies 134 can also be symmetrically arranged at both ends of the carrier 131.

[0078] like Figures 5 to 7 and Figure 10 As shown, the automatic centering assembly 134 mainly includes a rotating member 135 , a limiting member 136 and a counterweight member 137 .

[0079] The rotating member 135 is rotatably connected to the carrier 131 around the first axis, the limiting member 136 and the counterweight member 137 are respectively connected to the rotating member 135, and the counterweight member 137 abuts against the first pallet layer 130. In this embodiment, the number of the rotating members 135 is two, and the limiting member 136 and the rotating member 135 are formed as one body (see Figure 10 It is understood that, as required, the number of the rotating member 135 can also be one, and the limiting member 136 and the rotating member 135 can also be separate components, and the limiting member 136 is connected to the rotating member 135.

[0080] The limiting member 136 is used to abut against the battery 10 to at least limit lateral movement of the battery 10. The counterweight 137 can be used for counterweighting, bringing the center of gravity of the automatic centering assembly 134 closer to the first tray layer 130. This ensures that the counterweight 137 is always in contact with the first tray layer 130. This also facilitates the rotation of the rotating member 135 during the lifting of the carrier 131, thereby releasing the restraint of the limiting member 136 on the battery 10. Furthermore, a buffer member can be provided on the surface of the limiting member 136 that contacts the battery 10. The buffer member can be made of silicone or rubber to prevent the limiting member 136 from scratching the battery 10.

[0081] The counterweight 137 is rotatably connected to the rotating member 135 about a second axis parallel to the first axis. As the carrier 131 moves vertically, the counterweight 137 moves horizontally along the first pallet layer 130. Preferably, the counterweight 137 has a circular arc surface that contacts the first pallet layer 130 without damaging it. In this embodiment, the counterweight 137 is a roller. Alternatively, a torsion spring can be used in place of the counterweight 137, and the counterweight 137 can be connected to the first pallet layer 130 so that when the carrier 131 is suspended, the limit member 136 is unlocked and does not restrict the lateral movement of the battery 10.

[0082] Continue to refer to Figures 5 to 7 and Figure 10 As shown, the automatic centering assembly 134 further includes a connecting member 138, a first shaft 139 and a second shaft 141, wherein the first shaft 139 is parallel to the second shaft 141. Specifically, the first axis is the central axis of the first shaft 139, and the second axis is the central axis of the second shaft 141. Figure 5 As shown, the connecting member 138 is connected to the carrier 131 , the first shaft 139 rotatably connects the rotating member 135 to the connecting member 138 , and the second shaft 141 rotatably connects the counterweight 137 to the rotating member 135 .

[0083] More specifically, the rotating member 135 is constructed as an (approximately) L-shaped structure, and the limiting member 136 and the counterweight member 137 are respectively provided at both ends of the rotating member 135. Preferably, the counterweight member 137 is provided with two limiting walls 142, which are arranged in parallel and are used to cooperate with the first pallet layer 130 so that the counterweight member 137 moves horizontally along the first pallet layer 130. In this embodiment, the limiting walls 142 cooperate with the crossbeam 146 of the first pallet layer 130, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the two limiting walls 142 are provided on both sides of the crossbeam 146 of the first tray layer 130 , so that the counterweight 137 can only move horizontally along the first tray layer 130 to limit the forward and backward movement of the battery 10 .

[0084] The battery transport package further includes at least two lock hooks 143, which are arranged at least on both sides of the carrier 131. Preferably, the at least two lock hooks 143 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the carrier 131. The at least two lock hooks 143 can also be symmetrically arranged at both ends of the carrier 131. Figure 10 As shown, the locking hook 143 has a waist-shaped hole 147, and the locking hook 143 is rotatably disposed on the first shaft 139 via the waist-shaped hole 147, and is used to cooperate with the matching structure of the battery 10 to fix the battery 10 on the carrier 131. The number of the locking hooks 143 can be determined according to the matching structure of the battery 10.

[0085] In this embodiment, the locking hook 143 can switch between a release position and a locking position that cooperates with the mating structure. When the locking hook 143 is in the release position, the waist-shaped hole 147 extends in the vertical direction, so that the locking hook 143 can move in the vertical direction relative to the first axis 139. When the locking hook 143 is in the locking position, the waist-shaped hole 147 extends in a direction at an angle to the vertical direction to limit the locking hook 143 from moving in the vertical direction relative to the first axis 139. Figure 5 and Figure 6 Schematically showing four locking hooks 143, the four locking hooks 143 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the carrier 131. In addition, the locking hook 143 may also have an eccentric portion, so that when the locking hook 143 locks the battery 10, its center is biased toward the battery 10 side.

[0086] Specifically, the first shaft 139 extends through the waist-shaped hole 147. When the battery 10 is placed on the carrier 131, the first shaft 139 can move relative to the waist-shaped hole 147 along the length of the waist-shaped hole 147, allowing the locking hook 143 to rotate relative to the first shaft 139 during the movement of the automatic centering assembly 134 relative to the first tray layer 130. The stroke of the elastic member 133 can be determined by the centering distance of the locking hook 143. In this embodiment, the stroke of the elastic member 133 is preferably 30±1 mm.

[0087] The battery transport package may further include a positioning member, which is disposed on the carrier 131 and has a sloped guide surface to position and guide the front and rear positions of the battery 10. The positioning member may be made of a flexible material such as rubber or silicone, or may be made of a stainless steel plate.

[0088] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the battery transport package includes at least two first pallet layers 130. The at least two first pallet layers 130 are stacked along the height direction of the battery transport package, and the first pallet layers 130 can be made of metal or non-metallic materials such as resin. Figure 1 and Figure 2 Only two first tray layers 130 are schematically shown in FIG.

[0089] like Figures 3 to 9 As shown, the first pallet layer 130 mainly includes a frame 132 and a column assembly 160. The frame 132 is generally constructed as a rectangular parallelepiped structure formed by connecting crossbeams and longitudinal beams. The column assemblies 160 are rotatably arranged at the four corners of the frame 132 around the horizontal direction. In other words, each first pallet layer 130 includes four column assemblies 160. Specifically, the column assembly 160 is rotatably connected to the frame 132 via a rotation axis (not shown), which is perpendicular to the column assembly 160. The column assembly 160 includes two support columns that are perpendicular to each other and have different lengths, which will be described in detail below.

[0090] In this embodiment, the battery transport package can be in a first state where the first pallet layer 130 is located at a first position (see Figure 1 ) and the second state where the first tray layer 130 is located at the second position (see Figure 2 ). When the battery transport package is in the first state, the column assemblies 160 between two adjacent first pallet layers 130 are plugged into each other at the first position. When the battery transport package is in the second state, the column assemblies 160 between two adjacent first pallet layers 130 are plugged into each other at the second position. The second position of the column assembly 160 is the position after the column assembly 160 is rotated 90° from the first position. Therefore, not only can the battery transport package be recycled, but the space utilization rate is also improved. Moreover, during the return trip or when the empty box is stored, the volume occupied by the battery transport package can be reduced for easy transportation or storage.

[0091] like Figures 1 to 4 and Figures 7 to 9As shown, the column assembly 160 includes a long support column 161 and a short support column 162. The long support column 161 is perpendicular to the short support column 162 and is longer than the short support column 162. In this embodiment, the long support column 161 and the short support column 162 are round tubes. As needed, the long support column 161 and the short support column 162 can also be square tubes or tubes of any other shape. When the battery transport package is in the first state, the long support columns 161 of the column assembly 160 between two adjacent first pallet layers 130 are plugged into each other (see Figure 1 ) for use in transporting the battery 10. When the battery transport package is in the second state, the short support columns 162 of the column assembly 160 between two adjacent first pallet layers 130 are plugged into each other (see Figure 2 It is understood that when the battery transport package is in the second state, other batteries 10 or other materials with a shorter height can also be transported.

[0092] like Figure 4 and Figures 7 to 9 As shown, the long support column 161 has a first male end 163 and a first female end 164 that is compatible with the structure of the first male end 163, and the short support column 162 has a second male end 165 and a second female end 166 that is compatible with the structure of the second male end 165. In this embodiment, the first male end 163 and the second male end 165 are both configured as circular protrusions, and the first female end 164 and the second female end 166 are both configured as circular grooves, so that when the battery transport package is in the first state, the first male end 163 and the first female end 164 of the long support column 161 of the column assembly 160 between two adjacent first pallet layers 130 are plugged into each other (see Figure 1 When the battery transport package is in the second state, the second male end 165 and the second female end 166 of the short support column 162 of the column assembly 160 between two adjacent first pallet layers 130 are plugged into each other (see Figure 1 ).

[0093] like Figure 4 As shown, the first male end 163 is provided with a first guide surface 167 extending in the circumferential direction and being inclined, so as to facilitate the mutual insertion of the first male end 163 and the first female end 164 of the long support column 161 of the column assembly 160 between two adjacent first pallet layers 130. Furthermore, the second male end 165 is provided with a second guide surface (not shown) extending in the circumferential direction and being inclined, so as to facilitate the mutual insertion of the second male end 165 and the second female end 166 of the short support column 162 of the column assembly 160 between two adjacent first pallet layers 130.

[0094] like Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figures 5 to 7As shown, in this embodiment, the elastic member 133 is a spring column. The elastic member 133 includes a fixed portion 144, a movable portion 145, and a force storage portion (not shown). The fixed portion 144 is disposed below the movable portion 145 and is connected to the frame 132 of the first pallet layer 130. The movable portion 145 is fixedly connected to the support frame 131. The force storage portion is connected to the fixed portion 144 and the movable portion 145, respectively, and can apply an elastic force to the movable portion 145 away from the fixed portion 144 (i.e., apply an upward elastic force), so that the movable portion 145 can drive the support frame 131 to move in a vertical direction relative to the fixed portion 144. The elastic member 133 can also be a gas support rod or a connecting rod assembly.

[0095] In addition, the carrier 131 may further include a guide member (not shown) to guide the movable portion 145 to move in the vertical direction relative to the fixed portion 144 , so that the vertical movement of the carrier 131 is relatively stable.

[0096] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 12 As shown, the battery transport package further includes a second pallet layer 110 (another schematic structure of the pallet layer), which can be made of metal or non-metallic materials such as resin. The second pallet layer 110 mainly includes a main frame 111, which is constructed as a rectangular frame structure formed by connecting transverse and longitudinal beams.

[0097] In an embodiment not shown, the aforementioned carrier 131 is disposed above the aforementioned second pallet layer 110. The aforementioned elastic member 133 is connected to the carrier 131 and the second pallet layer 110, respectively. The elastic member 133 is capable of exerting an elastic force on the carrier 131 away from the second pallet layer 110, thereby enabling the carrier to move vertically relative to the second pallet layer 110. The aforementioned at least one pair of automatic centering assemblies 134 are symmetrically disposed on either side of the carrier 131. The automatic centering assemblies 134 are fixedly connected to the carrier 131 and movably connected to the second pallet layer 110. The at least one pair of automatic centering assemblies 134 are capable of moving relative to the second pallet layer 110 as the carrier 131 moves vertically, thereby centering the battery 10 on the carrier 131.

[0098] It is understandable that, as needed, in other embodiments not shown, the pallet layer of the battery transport package can also be constructed as any other suitable structure, such as a flat plate structure, or the columns at the four corners can be foldable structures, which will not be described in detail here.

[0099] In this embodiment, the second pallet layer 110 further includes pallet columns 112 disposed at the four corners of the main frame 111. The second pallet layer 110 may also be provided with fork slots 114 for lifting by a forklift. For example, fork slots 114 are provided on all four sides of the main frame 111. The at least two first pallet layers 130 are stacked above the second pallet layer 110 along the height direction of the battery transport package. When the battery transport package is in the first state, the long support columns 161 of the column assembly 160 of the first pallet layer 130 located at the bottom layer are plugged into the pallet columns 112. When the battery transport package is in the second state, the short support columns 162 of the column assembly 160 of the first pallet layer 130 located at the bottom layer are plugged into the pallet columns 112.

[0100] Preferably, the outer surface contours of the long support column 161 and the short support column 162 do not exceed the outer surface contour of the second pallet layer 110. That is, regardless of whether the first pallet layer 130 is in the first position or the second position, the long support column 161 and the short support column 162 do not exceed the length and width dimensions of the second pallet layer 110, and thus do not additionally increase the length and width dimensions of the battery transport package. Therefore, in this embodiment, the first male end 163 of the long support column 161 and the second female end 166 of the short support column 162 are as short as possible while ensuring their functionality. For example, the ultimate shape of the column assembly 160 can be constructed as a T-shape, for example, the second female end 166 of the short support column 162 does not exceed the outer surface of the long support column 161.

[0101] Further preferably, the height of the long support column 161 is adjustable to facilitate transporting batteries 10 of varying heights. For example, the long support column 161 can be formed from two different cylinders, with latches connecting the two cylinders at different positions, to achieve different lengths of the long support column 161. Furthermore, the height of the long support column 161 can be adjusted by other methods. These methods are common in the art and will not be described in detail.

[0102] like Figure 12 As shown, in this embodiment, the pallet column 112 is provided with a plug-in portion 113, and the plug-in portion 113 is constructed as a protrusion. When the battery transport package is in the first state, the plug-in portion 113 is plugged into the first female end 164 of the long support column 161 of the column assembly 160 of the first pallet layer 130 located above it. When the battery transport package is in the second state, the plug-in portion 113 is plugged into the second female end 166 of the short support column 162 of the column assembly 160 of the first pallet layer 130 located above it.

[0103] In an embodiment not shown, the plug-in portion 113 can also be configured as a groove. When the battery transport package is in the first state, the plug-in portion 113 is plugged into the first male end 163 of the long support column 161 of the column assembly 160 of the first pallet layer 130 located above it. When the battery transport package is in the second state, the plug-in portion 113 is plugged into the second male end 165 of the short support column 162 of the column assembly 160 of the first pallet layer 130 located above it.

[0104] like Figures 1 to 4 and Figure 7 to Figure 7 As shown, the first pallet layer 130 further includes a connecting mechanism 170, which is disposed at the first female end 164 of the long support column 161. When the battery transport package is in the first state, the connecting mechanism 170 connects the long support column 161 of the column assembly 160 of the first pallet layer 130 to the pallet column 112 of the second pallet layer 110 located therebelow, or to the long support column 161 of the column assembly 160 of the first pallet layer 130 located therebelow. Therefore, by providing the connecting mechanism 170, stacking of multiple first pallet layers 130 and connection between the first pallet layer 130 and the second pallet layer 110 can be achieved. Furthermore, the structure of the battery transport package is made more stable to adapt to the squeezing and bumping caused by various complex road conditions during transportation, thereby improving safety performance.

[0105] In this embodiment, the connection mechanism 170 is a clamping mechanism, for example, a quick-release pipe clamp disposed on the outside of the first female end 164 of the long support column 161. This allows for installation and removal of the battery transport package without the need for additional tools. Therefore, the battery transport package according to this embodiment has minimal restrictions on the application environment and is suitable for use in complex working conditions.

[0106] like Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the first tray layer 130 further includes a cover panel assembly 150, which is disposed around the periphery of the frame 132 and is used to shield the periphery of the batteries 10 located below the first tray layer 130. The cover panel assembly 150 includes two end folding baffles 151, two side folding baffles 152, and four connecting plates 153. The end folding baffles 151, side folding baffles 152, and connecting plates 153 can be made of corrosion-resistant materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, painted steel, and PVC.

[0107] The end folding baffles 151 are rotatably disposed at both ends of the frame 132 around the width direction of the frame 132 , and the side folding baffles 152 are rotatably disposed at both sides of the frame 132 around the length direction of the frame 132 . Figure 1 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 7 and Figure 11 1 and 2 show that the end folding baffles 151 and the side folding baffles 152 are in the unfolded state, and are arranged roughly in the vertical direction to shield the four sides of the frame 132. Figure 2 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 The figure shows that the end folding baffle 151 and the side folding baffle 152 are in a folded state, and are arranged below the frame 132 and extend roughly in the horizontal direction, that is, they are rotated inward 90° as a whole, so that the height of the first pallet layer 130 in the second position is reduced, that is, the volume occupied is reduced.

[0108] Specifically, the upper end of the end folding baffle 151 is hinged to the frame 132, and at least one of the long support column 161 and the short support column 162 is fixedly connected to the end folding baffle 151, and the side folding baffle 152 is hinged to the frame 132. In this embodiment, the two ends of the end folding baffle 151 are respectively connected to the long support column 161 of a column assembly 160 (see Figure 9 ). In addition, the rotation axis as described above can also be set on the end folding baffle 151, so that the column assembly 160 rotates around the rotation axis together with the end folding baffle 151.

[0109] The side folding baffle 152 is connected to the frame 132 through a hinge with a torsion spring. In the free state, the side folding baffle 152 is unfolded outward and is located on the inner side of the column assembly 160. When the side folding baffle 152 is in the folded state, the side folding baffle 152 is located between the end folding baffle 151 and the frame 132.

[0110] The connecting plates 153 are arranged around the frame 132 and at least partially above the end folding baffles 151 and the side folding baffles 152. Specifically, the upper ends of the connecting plates 153 extend upward beyond the ends of the end folding baffles 151 and the side folding baffles 152, and the lower ends of the connecting plates 153 are located inside the ends of the end folding baffles 151 and the side folding baffles 152, so that a corrugated structure is formed between the end folding baffles 151 and the side folding baffles 152 of the first pallet layer 130 located on the upper layer and the connecting plates 153 of the first pallet layer 130 located on the lower layer (see FIG. 1 ). Figure 7 This facilitates the timely drainage of rainwater from the outside, reducing the possibility of rainwater wetting the battery 10. Furthermore, the end folding baffles 151, side folding baffles 152, and connecting plates 153, made of metal, are not only wear-resistant but also resistant to extrusion, making the internal battery 10 less susceptible to rainwater and improving transportation safety.

[0111] In this embodiment, the weight of the carrier 131 and the battery 10 compresses the elastic member 133, allowing the previously suspended carrier 131 to move downward and cling to the frame 132 of the first tray layer 130. The downward movement of the carrier 131 drives the counterweight 137 to slide outward along the crossbar 146 of the first tray layer 130, and drives the stopper 136 to rotate inward and securely engage the battery 10. Because the elastic member 133 can only move up and down, the carrier 131 and the first tray layer 130 remain parallel at all times. The symmetrically arranged locking hooks 143 ensure that the carrier 131 is completely symmetrical relative to the center plane of the first tray layer 130. As the automatic centering assembly 134 pushes the battery 10, it automatically centers the battery 10 and prevents uneven loading.

[0112] After the battery 10 is placed, the hook 143 is manually inserted into the matching structure of the battery 10, such as the lifting hole. The end of the hook 143 inserted into the lifting hole is configured as a self-locking hook, preventing the battery 10 from bouncing and separating from the frame 132 of the first pallet layer 130 during transportation. The manually mounted hook 143 also has a foolproof function and requires manual removal. If the hook 143 is not removed, the lifting hole of the battery 10 is occupied by the hook 143, and the lifting tool cannot be properly inserted, so the battery 10 cannot be lifted. This avoids the dangerous situation of lifting the battery 10 without separating it from the outer packaging.

[0113] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used herein are merely for describing specific implementation purposes and are not intended to limit the present invention. Features described herein in one embodiment may be applied to another embodiment alone or in combination with other features, unless the feature is not applicable in the other embodiment or otherwise indicated.

[0114] The present invention has been described through the above-mentioned embodiments, but it should be understood that the above-mentioned embodiments are only for the purpose of example and explanation. The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments. According to the teachings of the present invention, more variations and modifications can be made, and these variations and modifications all fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A battery transport package, characterized in that: include: A carrier rack, the carrier rack is used to place batteries; a pallet layer, the pallet layer being arranged below the carrier; an elastic member, the elastic member being connected to the carrier and the pallet layer, respectively, and being capable of applying an elastic force to the carrier away from the pallet layer, so that the carrier is movable in a vertical direction relative to the pallet layer; as well as At least one pair of automatic centering components, symmetrically disposed on either side of the carrier and configured to abut against the battery, the automatic centering components being fixedly connected to the carrier and movably connected to the tray layer, the at least one pair of automatic centering components being movable relative to the tray layer as the carrier moves in the vertical direction to centrally position the battery on the carrier; The battery transport package includes at least two pallet layers, which are stacked along the height direction of the battery transport package, and the pallet layers include: framework; and A column assembly, the column assembly is rotatably arranged on the frame around a horizontal direction, and the column assembly includes two supporting columns that are perpendicular to each other and have different lengths; The battery transport package can be switched between a first state in which the tray layer is located at a first position and a second state in which the tray layer is located at a second position. When the battery transport package is in the first state, the column assemblies between two adjacent pallet layers are plugged into each other at the first position. When the battery transport package is in the second state, the column assemblies between two adjacent pallet layers are plugged into each other at the second position. The second position of the column assembly is a position of the column assembly rotated 90° from the first position; The column assembly includes a long support column and a short support column, wherein the long support column is perpendicular to the short support column and longer than the short support column; When the battery transport package is in the first state, the long support columns between two adjacent pallet layers are plugged into each other. When the battery transport package is in the second state, the short support columns between two adjacent pallet layers are plugged into each other.

2. The battery transport package according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic centering assembly includes a rotating member, a limiting member and a counterweight member, the rotating member is rotatably connected to the carrier frame around a first axis, the limiting member and the counterweight member are respectively connected to the rotating member, and the counterweight member is connected to or abuts against the pallet layer.

3. The battery transport package according to claim 2, characterized in that: The counterweight is rotatably connected to the rotating member about a second axis parallel to the first axis, and the counterweight moves horizontally along the pallet layer as the carrier moves along the vertical direction.

4. The battery transport package according to claim 2, characterized in that: The counterweight is a structure having an arc surface, and the arc surface is used to contact the tray layer.

5. The battery transport package according to claim 3, characterized in that: The automatic centering assembly further includes a connecting member, a first shaft and a second shaft, wherein the first shaft is parallel to the second shaft, the connecting member is connected to the carrier, the first shaft rotatably connects the rotating member to the connecting member, and the second shaft rotatably connects the counterweight member to the rotating member.

6. The battery transport package according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotating member is constructed in an L-shaped structure, the limiting member and the counterweight member are respectively arranged at both ends of the rotating member, and / or The counterweight is provided with two limiting walls, which are arranged in parallel and are used to cooperate with the pallet layer so that the counterweight moves horizontally along the pallet layer.

7. The battery transport package according to claim 5, characterized in that: The battery transport package also includes a locking hook, which has a waist-shaped hole. The locking hook is rotatably set on the first axis via the waist-shaped hole and is used to cooperate with the matching structure of the battery. The locking hook can switch between a release position and a locking position that cooperates with the matching structure. When the locking hook is in the release position, the waist-shaped hole extends along the vertical direction, so that the locking hook can move along the vertical direction relative to the first axis. When the locking hook is in the locking position, the waist-shaped hole extends in a direction at an angle to the vertical direction to limit the movement of the locking hook along the vertical direction relative to the first axis.

8. The battery transport package according to claim 1, characterized in that: The long support column has a first male end and a first female end adapted to the structure of the first male end, and the short support column has a second male end and a second female end adapted to the structure of the second male end.

9. The battery transport package according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pallet layer also includes a connecting mechanism, which is arranged on the long support column, and the connecting mechanism connects the long support column of the pallet layer with the long support column of the column assembly of the pallet layer located therebelow when the battery transport package is in the first state.

10. The battery transport package according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tray layer further includes a cover panel assembly, which is disposed on the periphery of the frame and connected to the frame. The cover panel assembly is at least partially foldable and is used to shield the periphery of the battery located below the tray layer.

11. The battery transport package according to claim 10, characterized in that: The cover panel assembly includes end folding baffles, side folding baffles and connecting plates. The end folding baffles are rotatably arranged at both ends of the frame around the width direction of the frame, and the side folding baffles are rotatably arranged at both sides of the frame around the length direction of the frame. The connecting plates are arranged around the frame and at least partially arranged above the end folding baffles and the side folding baffles. A corrugated structure is formed between the end folding baffles and the side folding baffles of the upper pallet layer and the connecting plates of the lower pallet layer.

12. The battery transport package according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic component includes a fixed part, a movable part and a force storage part, the fixed part is connected to the frame, the movable part is connected to the supporting frame, and the force storage part is connected to the fixed part and the movable part respectively, and can apply an elastic force to the movable part away from the fixed part, so that the movable part can drive the supporting frame to move along the vertical direction relative to the fixed part.

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