Suspended battery compartment and method of use thereof

Abstract

The present invention discloses a suspended battery compartment and a method for using the same, relating to the field of new energy vehicle technology. A specific embodiment of the device includes: a battery compartment, a plurality of compartment suspension supports, wherein: the battery compartment is suspended and connected to the vehicle body via the compartment suspension supports, and the battery compartment includes at least one compartment for accommodating a battery pack. This embodiment can suspend a battery compartment that can be installed with multiple battery packs outside the vehicle body. While providing fast and convenient battery replacement, the shock-absorbing structure prevents vibrations to the battery compartment during vehicle operation, thereby ensuring safe and reliable operation of the battery compartment, reducing waiting time costs, improving transportation efficiency, and enhancing user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of new energy vehicles, and in particular to a suspended battery compartment and a method of using the same. Background Art

[0002] With the popularization and upgrading of warehousing and logistics technology, logistics and transportation have become an indispensable part of ensuring people's daily production and life. Moreover, with the improvement of environmental awareness, electric logistics vehicles have gradually become the mainstream new energy vehicle models.

[0003] In existing electric logistics vehicles, the battery is usually fixed inside the vehicle body, and the charging port is connected from the inside of the vehicle body to the outside of the vehicle body using a conductive structure, so that the operator can connect the charging port to the charging pile to charge the electric logistics vehicle and allow the electric logistics vehicle to drive normally.

[0004] In the process of implementing the present invention, the inventors discovered that the prior art has at least the following problems:

[0005] Due to the small number of charging piles and their unreasonable distribution, coupled with the overly concentrated charging peaks for various new energy vehicles, the charging time of electric logistics vehicles cannot be guaranteed, and a high waiting cost is required. They may even be unable to charge in time, affecting normal logistics transportation. The transportation tasks are completed inefficiently, leading to complaints and dissatisfaction from operators, users, and logistics companies. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of this, an embodiment of the present invention provides a suspended battery compartment and a method for using the same, which can suspend a battery compartment that can install multiple battery packs outside the vehicle body. While allowing for quick and convenient battery replacement, the shock-absorbing structure prevents vibration to the battery compartment during vehicle operation, thereby ensuring safe and reliable operation of the battery compartment, reducing waiting time costs, improving transportation efficiency, and enhancing user experience.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, a suspended battery compartment is provided, comprising:

[0008] Battery compartment, multiple compartment body suspension supports, including:

[0009] The battery compartment is connected to the vehicle body by suspension through the compartment suspension support, and the battery compartment includes at least one compartment for accommodating a battery pack.

[0010] Optionally, the warehouse suspension support includes a first support frame, a second support frame and a shock-absorbing connecting member, and the first support frame and the second support frame are respectively processed with a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole, one end of the shock-absorbing connecting member is fixed to the first mounting hole, and the other end of the shock-absorbing connecting member is fixed to the second mounting hole.

[0011] Optionally, the shock-absorbing connecting member includes an inner ring, a shock-absorbing body and an outer ring, and the shock-absorbing body is embedded between the inner ring and the outer ring.

[0012] Optionally, the shock absorber is made of rubber, the inner ring and the outer ring are made of iron, and the shock absorbing connector is formed by casting the inner ring, the shock absorber and the outer ring.

[0013] Optionally, the suspension connection is connected in a bolted manner, and the bolts pass through the inner ring and are fixed to the frame at the bottom of the vehicle body.

[0014] Optionally, the battery compartment includes a battery compartment body and a battery compartment cover, and a plurality of compartments are surrounded by the battery compartment body and the battery compartment cover, wherein:

[0015] A plurality of the compartment suspension supports are respectively arranged on two opposite outer sides of the battery compartment body, and the battery compartment cover is movably connected to one end of one of the outer sides.

[0016] Optionally, the battery compartment cover is movably connected to one end of one of the outer side surfaces, comprising:

[0017] The battery compartment cover is connected to one end of one of the outer side surfaces via a rotating shaft, so that the battery compartment cover rotates relative to the battery compartment body to control the opening and closing of the battery compartment cover relative to the battery compartment body.

[0018] Optionally, the battery compartment further includes an opening and closing controller, wherein:

[0019] The opening and closing controller includes a control motor, a motor push rod, an opening and closing locking rod and a switch control paddle, wherein the control motor, the motor push rod, the opening and closing locking rod and the switch control paddle are connected in sequence;

[0020] The control motor drives the motor push rod to move linearly, and the opening and closing locking rod is engaged or released with the switch control paddle under the push of the motor push rod, controlling the battery compartment cover to be in a locked state or unlocked state relative to the battery compartment body.

[0021] Optionally, the opening and closing controller further includes a brake disc, a guide plate and a ratchet mechanism, wherein:

[0022] The opening and closing locking lever, the switch control paddle and the brake disc are arranged on one side of the guide plate, and the ratchet mechanism is arranged on the other side of the guide plate. The rotating shaft passes through the center of the brake disc and the ratchet of the ratchet mechanism and is connected to the battery compartment cover and the battery compartment body;

[0023] The switch control paddle is in contact with or separated from the brake disc under the action of an external force, so as to control the opening and closing of the switch control paddle.

[0024] Optionally, when the control motor is powered on, the opening and closing locking lever is released from the switch control paddle under the push of the motor push rod, the battery compartment cover and the battery compartment body are in an unlocked state, and the switch control paddle is separated from the brake disc under the external force in the first direction, and the switch control paddle is opened;

[0025] When the battery compartment cover armrest is tilted, the rotating shaft drives the ratchet to rotate. At different engagement positions of the ratchet and the pawl of the ratchet mechanism, the battery compartment cover and the battery compartment body are opened at different angles to place the battery pack in or take it out of the compartment.

[0026] Optionally, it also includes:

[0027] When the battery compartment cover armrest is closed, the switch control paddle abuts against the brake disc under the external force in the second direction, and the switch control paddle is closed.

[0028] Optionally, when the control motor is powered off, the opening and closing locking rod is engaged with the switch control paddle, and the battery compartment cover and the battery compartment body are in a locked state.

[0029] Optionally, a compartment slide rail is provided in the compartment, and the battery pack can slide along the compartment slide rail so that the battery pack can be placed in or taken out of the compartment.

[0030] Optionally, the compartment slide rail includes a first self-locking slide rail, a second self-locking slide rail and a battery pack accommodating slot, and the first self-locking slide rail and the second self-locking slide rail are symmetrically arranged on two opposite inner side surfaces of the compartment; a accommodating slot slide rod is fixedly connected to each side of the battery pack accommodating slot, and the accommodating slot slide rod slides in the first self-locking slide rail and the second self-locking slide rail to drive the battery pack to be placed in or taken out of the compartment.

[0031] Optionally, the compartment slide rail includes a first nylon slide rail, a second nylon slide rail, a second nylon slide rail and a fourth nylon slide rail located at the four corners of the compartment, and the four corners of the battery pack slide along the first nylon slide rail, the second nylon slide rail, the second nylon slide rail and the fourth nylon slide rail respectively to place in or take out the compartment.

[0032] Optionally, a pre-compression member is provided at the top position of the battery compartment cover corresponding to the center of each compartment, for applying pressure to the battery pack handle on the top of the battery pack to fix the battery pack when the battery compartment cover is closed.

[0033] Optionally, a floating connector is provided at the bottom of the compartment for connecting to contacts at the bottom of the battery pack to realize power supply of the battery pack.

[0034] According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, a method for using a suspended battery compartment is provided, comprising:

[0035] The control motor is powered on, the switch control paddle is toggled in the first direction, the battery compartment cover of the battery compartment is opened to a preset angle, the old battery pack is taken out, the new battery pack is placed in the compartment, the battery compartment cover is closed, and the switch control paddle is toggled in the second direction to complete the battery replacement.

[0036] Optionally, removing the old battery pack and placing the new battery pack into the compartment includes:

[0037] Pull out the battery pack receiving slot to the open state of the first self-locking slide rail and the second self-locking slide rail, take out the old battery pack, put the new battery pack into the battery pack receiving slot, and push the battery pack into the compartment until the receiving slot slide rod slides to the retracted state of the first self-locking slide rail and the second self-locking slide rail.

[0038] Optionally, removing the old battery pack and placing the new battery pack into the compartment includes:

[0039] Remove the old battery pack and align the four corners of the new battery pack with the first, second, third, and fourth nylon rails, respectively. Push the battery pack into the compartment until it stops.

[0040] One embodiment of the above invention has the following advantages or beneficial effects: because a suspended battery compartment is adopted, the battery compartment is suspended and connected to the vehicle body through multiple compartment suspension supports with shock-absorbing effects, and the battery compartment has multiple compartments that can accommodate battery packs. Therefore, the technical problems that make the existing electric logistics vehicles have high waiting costs for charging, or even cannot be charged in time, affecting normal logistics transportation, and the efficiency of completing transportation tasks is low, leading to complaints and dissatisfaction from operators, users, and logistics companies are overcome, thereby achieving the technical effect of being able to suspend the battery compartment that can install multiple battery packs outside the vehicle body. While quickly and conveniently replacing batteries, the shock-absorbing structure prevents the battery compartment from being shaken during vehicle operation, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the battery compartment, reducing waiting time costs, improving transportation efficiency, and enhancing the user experience.

[0041] The further effects of the above-mentioned non-conventional optional manner will be described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0042] The accompanying drawings are provided for a better understanding of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0043] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a suspended battery compartment according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the connection between the battery compartment and the vehicle body suspension according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a bin suspension support according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a tripod according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a shock-absorbing connector according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a bolt passing through the inner ring of a shock-absorbing connector and being suspended and connected to a vehicle frame according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a battery compartment according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the arrangement of the bin suspension support according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of a battery compartment cover and a battery compartment body connected by a rotating shaft according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] FIG10( a ) is a schematic diagram of an on-off controller according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0053] FIG10( b ) is a schematic diagram of a switch control paddle extending out of an on / off controller according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 11 Schematic diagram of an on / off controller according to an embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0055] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of a compartment slide rail according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0056] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of a compartment slide rail according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 14 is a schematic diagram of a pre-compression member and a floating connector according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0058] FIG15( a ) is a schematic diagram of a battery compartment assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0059] FIG15( b ) is a schematic diagram of a battery compartment assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0060] The following description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention is made in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which various details of the embodiments of the present invention are included to facilitate understanding. These details should be considered as merely exemplary. Therefore, it should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made to the embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. Similarly, for the sake of clarity and conciseness, descriptions of well-known functions and structures are omitted in the following description.

[0061] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a suspended battery compartment according to an embodiment of the present invention, such as Figures 1-14 As shown, the suspended battery compartment 10 of the present invention includes: a battery compartment 11 and a plurality of compartment suspension supports 12, wherein:

[0062] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 As shown, the battery compartment 11 is suspended and connected to the body 21 of the vehicle 20 through the compartment suspension support 12. Specifically:

[0063] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 As shown, the silo suspension support 12 includes a first support frame 121 , a second support frame 122 and a shock-absorbing connection member 123 .

[0064] like Figure 4 As shown, a first mounting groove 1211 is processed on the first support frame 121, a second mounting groove 1221 is processed on the second support frame 122, one end of the shock-absorbing connecting member 123 is fixed to the first mounting groove 1211, and the other end of the shock-absorbing connecting member 123 is fixed to the second mounting groove 1221.

[0065] Furthermore, the shapes of the first support frame 121 and the second support frame 122 can be selectively set as needed, such as triangle, rectangle, trapezoid, etc. The first installation groove 1211 and the second installation groove 1221 are open arc grooves.

[0066] Furthermore, the first support frame 121 and the second support frame 122 may be an integrally formed structure to reduce the installation cost of components and improve assembly efficiency.

[0067] like Figure 5 As shown, the shock-absorbing connecting member 123 includes an inner ring 1231 , a shock-absorbing body 1232 and an outer ring 1233 , and the shock-absorbing body 1232 is embedded between the inner ring 1231 and the outer ring 1233 .

[0068] Furthermore, the shock absorbing body 1232 is made of rubber, the inner ring 1231 and the outer ring 1233 are made of iron, and the shock absorbing connector 123 is formed by casting the inner ring 1231 , the shock absorbing body 1232 and the outer ring 1233 .

[0069] Furthermore, during the casting process, the shock-absorbing body 1232, the inner ring mold and the outer ring mold made of rubber are first processed, the shock-absorbing body 1232 is fixed between the inner ring mold and the outer ring mold, and then the smelted liquid iron is poured into the inner ring mold and the outer ring mold respectively. After cooling, demolding and fine processing are performed to obtain the shock-absorbing connector 123.

[0070] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 As shown, the suspension connection is connected by bolts, and the bolts are passed through the inner ring 1231 and fixed to the frame 211 at the bottom of the vehicle body 21.

[0071] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7 As shown, the battery compartment 11 includes a plurality of compartments 111 for accommodating standard battery packs 13. The plurality of compartments 111 are respectively surrounded by a battery compartment body 112, a battery compartment cover 113 and a plurality of battery compartment partitions 114 of the battery compartment 11, wherein:

[0072] The plurality of compartment suspension supports 12 are respectively disposed on two opposite outer sides of the battery compartment body 112 , and the battery compartment cover 113 is movably connected to one end of one of the outer sides.

[0073] Furthermore, the number of the bin suspension supports 12 can be selectively set according to actual needs, such as Figure 8 As shown, a battery compartment 11 includes three compartment suspension supports 12. One compartment suspension support 12 is provided on the first outer side surface 1121 of the battery compartment body 112, and two compartment suspension supports 12 are provided on the second outer side surface 1122 opposite to the first side surface 1121, so that the battery compartment 11 is suspended and connected to the bottom of the vehicle body 21 in a direction parallel to the vehicle body 21.

[0074] like Figure 9 As shown, the battery compartment cover 113 is connected to one end of an outer side surface of the battery compartment body 112 through a rotating shaft 14, and one end of the rotating shaft 14 is connected to the battery compartment body 112 through a rolling bearing. The outer ring of the rolling bearing is fixed to the battery compartment body 112, and the inner ring is fixed to the rotating shaft 14, so that the battery compartment cover 113 can rotate relative to the battery compartment body 112 under the drive of the rotating shaft 14; the other end of the rotating shaft 14 is connected to the opening and closing controller 15, and the opening and closing controller 15 controls the rotation of the rotating shaft 14, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the battery compartment cover 113 relative to the battery compartment body 112.

[0075] In the embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG10(a), FIG10(b) and Figure 11 As shown, the opening and closing controller 15 includes a control motor 151, a motor push rod 152, an opening and closing locking rod 153, a switch control paddle 154, a brake disc 155, a guide plate 156, a ratchet mechanism 157, a slider 158 and a connecting rod 159. The control motor 151, the motor push rod 152, the slider 158, the connecting rod 159, the opening and closing locking rod 153 and the switch control paddle 154 are connected in sequence. The opening and closing locking rod 153, the switch control paddle 154 and the brake disc 155 are arranged on one side of the guide plate 156, and the ratchet mechanism 157 is arranged on the other side of the guide plate 156. The rotating shaft 14 passes through the center of the brake disc 155 and the center of the ratchet 1571 of the ratchet mechanism 157 and is connected to the battery compartment cover 113 and the battery compartment body 112.

[0076] Furthermore, as shown in FIG10( a ), a first fixing pin 1561 is provided at a position slightly to the left of the bottom center of one side of the guide plate 156. One end of the opening and closing locking lever 153 is movably connected to the first fixing pin 1561, and the other end is movably connected to one end of a connecting rod 159, so that the opening and closing locking lever 153 can rotate about the first fixing pin 1561 under the drive of the connecting rod 159. The other end of the connecting rod 159 is movably connected to a slider 158, which is fixed to the end of the motor push rod 152 away from the control motor 151, so that the slider 158 drives the connecting rod 159 to move under the linear reciprocating drive of the motor push rod 152.

[0077] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 10(a), the rotating shaft 14 is located at the upper 1 / 3 position of the center lines of the two short sides of the guide plate 156, and a second fixing pin 1562 is provided at the lower 1 / 3 position of the center lines of the two short sides on one side of the guide plate 156. One end of the switch control paddle 154 is movably connected to the second fixing pin 1562, and the other end is suspended outside the guide plate 156, or in other words, the other end of the switch control paddle 154 is suspended outside the opening and closing controller 15, as shown in Figure 10(b), so that the switch control paddle 154 can be toggled from the outside of the opening and closing controller 15.

[0078] Furthermore, as shown in FIG10( a ), a sickle-shaped groove is machined on the side of the opening and closing locking rod 153 facing the switch control paddle 154, and an inclined surface matching the shape of the sickle-shaped groove is machined on the end of the switch control paddle 154 facing the opening and closing locking rod 153, so that the switch control paddle 154 and the opening and closing locking rod 153 can be engaged or released.

[0079] In an embodiment of the present invention, when the control motor 151 is energized, the control motor 151 pulls the motor push rod 152 to retreat linearly, and the motor push rod 152 drives the slider 158 to move toward the direction close to the control motor 151. The slider 158 pulls the connecting rod 159 and drives the opening and closing locking rod 153 to rotate counterclockwise. The sickle-shaped groove of the opening and closing locking rod 153 and the inclined surface of the switch control paddle 154 are loosened, so that the battery compartment cover 113 is in an unlocked state relative to the battery compartment body 112.

[0080] When the control motor 151 is powered off, the control motor 151 pushes the motor push rod 152 to extend linearly, and the motor push rod 152 drives the slider 158 to move away from the control motor 151. The slider 158 pushes the connecting rod 159 and drives the opening and closing locking rod 153 to rotate clockwise. The sickle-shaped groove of the opening and closing locking rod 153 and the inclined surface of the switch control paddle 154 are engaged, so that the battery compartment cover 113 is in a locked state relative to the battery compartment body 112. At this time, the switch control paddle 154 cannot be moved from the outside, and the battery compartment cover 113 cannot be opened, which can prevent the loss of the battery pack and ensure the safety of the battery pack and the reliable operation of the electric logistics vehicle.

[0081] Furthermore, a first tooth is processed on the side of the switch control paddle 154 facing the brake disc 155, and a second tooth is processed on the brake disc 155. The first tooth can be clamped or separated from the second tooth, so that the switch control paddle 154 abuts against or separates from the brake disc 155 to control the opening and closing of the switch control paddle 154 in the unlocked state.

[0082] In the embodiment of the present invention, in the unlocked state, Figure 11 As shown, the switch control paddle 154 is separated from the brake disc 155 under the external force in the first direction, and the switch control paddle 154 is in the open state. When the battery compartment cover 113 is tilted by the compartment cover armrest 1131, the rotating shaft 14 drives the ratchet 1571 to rotate. When the pawl 1572 is inserted into the tooth groove position of different ratchet 1571, the battery compartment cover 113 and the battery compartment body 112 are opened at different angles to place the battery pack 13 in or take out the compartment 111.

[0083] In the unlocked state, when the battery compartment cover 113 is closed by the compartment cover armrest 1131 , the switch control paddle 154 abuts against the brake disc 155 under the external force in the second direction, and the switch control paddle 154 is in the closed state.

[0084] Furthermore, the compartment cover armrest 1131 is secured to the battery compartment cover 113 via multiple armrest connecting tubes 1132. The armrest connecting tubes 1132 are hollow, circular tubes. The diameter, length, type, and arrangement of the armrest connecting tubes 1132 on the surface of the battery compartment cover 113 can be selectively configured based on actual needs, as long as the compartment cover armrest 1131 can be suspended from the surface of the battery compartment cover 113 for easy gripping. For example, the armrest connecting tubes 1132 can be straight or curved. Multiple straight tubes are secured to the surface of the battery compartment cover 113, with their ends fixedly connected to the compartment cover armrest 1131 via curved tubes to strengthen the connection between the compartment cover armrest 1131 and the battery compartment cover 113. The compartment cover armrest 1131 is a hollow, circular tube with an inner diameter larger than the armrest connecting tubes 1132 to which it is fixedly connected.

[0085] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 12 As shown, a compartment slide rail is provided in the compartment 111 , and the battery pack 13 can slide along the compartment slide rail so that the battery pack 13 can be placed in or taken out of the compartment 111 .

[0086] like Figure 12 As shown, the compartment slide rail 1111 includes a first self-locking slide rail 1111, a second self-locking slide rail (not shown in the figure) and a battery pack accommodating slot 1112. The self-locking slide rail can self-lock in the retracted and extended states. After self-locking, the slide rail cannot be pulled, thereby ensuring the stability and safety of the battery pack in and out.

[0087] The first self-locking slide rail 1111 and the second self-locking slide rail are symmetrically arranged on the two opposite inner side surfaces of the compartment 111. The battery pack accommodating groove 1112 is fixedly connected to the two opposite side surfaces of the first self-locking slide rail 1111 and the second self-locking slide rail with a accommodating groove slide rod 11121 respectively. The accommodating groove slide rod 11121 slides in the first self-locking slide rail 1111 and the second self-locking slide rail to drive the battery pack 13 accommodated in the battery pack accommodating groove 1112 to be placed in or taken out of the compartment 111.

[0088] Furthermore, a first self-locking slide rail 1111 is disposed on the inner side of the battery compartment partition 114 of the compartment 111, and a second self-locking slide rail is disposed on the inner side of the compartment 111 opposite the inner side of the battery compartment partition 114. The lengths of the first self-locking slide rail 1111, the second self-locking slide rail, and the receiving slot slide bar 1112 can be selectively adjusted based on actual needs.

[0089] Furthermore, the first self-locking slide rail 1111 is disposed on one end of the battery compartment partition 114 near the battery compartment cover 113, and the second self-locking slide rail is disposed symmetrically to the first self-locking slide rail 1111. The self-locking slide rail has a load capacity of up to 62 kg, which fully meets the weight requirement of the battery pack.

[0090] Or, as Figure 13As shown, the compartment slide rail includes a first nylon slide rail 1113, a second nylon slide rail 1114, a third nylon slide rail 1115 and a fourth nylon slide rail 1116 located at the four corners of the compartment 111. The four corners of the battery pack 13 slide along the first nylon slide rail 1113, the second nylon slide rail 1114, the third nylon slide rail 1115 and the fourth nylon slide rail 1116 respectively to place in or take out the compartment 111.

[0091] Furthermore, the first nylon slide rail 1113 is arranged at the first corner of the four corners of the compartment 111, including a first slide rail guide seat 11131 fixed at one end of the first corner and a second slide rail guide seat 11132 fixed at the other end of the first corner. The first slide rail guide seat 11131 and the second slide rail guide seat 11132 are in the shape of a "∟" right angle that fits the first corner. The seat width of the first slide rail guide seat 111141 and the second slide rail guide seat 11132 along the first corner can be selectively set according to actual needs. Similarly, the second nylon slide rail 1114, the third nylon slide rail 1115, and the fourth nylon slide rail 1116 are the same as the first nylon slide rail 1113, and will not be repeated here. In addition, the nylon slide rail is a polymer material with a smooth surface and strong hardness, which ensures a smooth transition of collision and friction between the battery pack and the slide rail. It will not cause damage to the battery pack due to excessive hardness, nor will it cause the slide rail itself to be squeezed and deformed due to the material being too soft. It ensures the accurate positioning of the battery pack while ensuring the integrity of the battery pack.

[0092] Furthermore, if Figure 14 As shown, a pre-compression member 1134 is provided at the top cover position 1133 of the battery compartment cover 113 corresponding to the center of each compartment 111, which is used to apply pressure to the battery pack handle 131 on the top of the battery pack 13 to fix the battery pack 13 when the battery compartment cover 113 is closed. In this way, the battery pack is safely fixed under the dual effects of the positioning of the nylon guide rail and the compression of the pre-compression member.

[0093] Furthermore, one or more battery pack handles 131 may be provided on other outer sides of the battery pack 13 to facilitate actual use.

[0094] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 14 As shown, a floating connector 1117 is provided at the bottom of the compartment 111 for connecting to contacts at the bottom of the battery pack 13 to provide power to the battery pack 13. Suspending the battery compartment from the vehicle frame via a shock-absorbing connector reduces vibrations from the vehicle to the battery compartment, thereby reducing the floating of the battery pack's floating connector.

[0095] In an embodiment of the present invention, the battery replacement method of the suspended battery compartment of the present invention includes the following process:

[0096] The control motor 151 is energized, the switch control paddle 154 is toggled in the first direction, the compartment cover armrest 1131 is tilted until the battery compartment cover 113 is opened to a preset angle, the battery pack receiving slot 11113 is pulled out to the open state of the first self-locking slide rail 11111 and the second self-locking slide rail 11112, the old battery pack 13 is taken out, the new battery pack 13 is placed in the battery pack receiving slot 11113, and the battery pack 13 is pushed into the compartment 111 until the receiving slot slide rod 11113 slides to the retracted state of the first self-locking slide rail 11111 and the second self-locking slide rail 11112, the compartment cover armrest 1131 is closed until the battery compartment cover 113 is closed, the switch control paddle 154 is toggled in the second direction, and the battery replacement is completed.

[0097] Alternatively, the control motor 151 is powered on, the switch control paddle 154 is toggled in the first direction, the compartment cover armrest 1131 is tilted until the battery compartment cover 113 is opened to a preset angle, the old battery pack 13 is taken out, the four corners of the new battery pack 13 are aligned with the first nylon slide rail 11114, the second nylon slide rail 11115, the second nylon slide rail 11116 and the fourth nylon slide rail 11117 respectively, the battery pack 13 is pushed into the compartment 111 until the battery pack 13 cannot move, the compartment cover armrest 1131 is closed until the battery compartment cover 113 is closed, the pre-compression member 1134 presses the battery pack handle 131, the switch control paddle 154 is toggled in the second direction, and the battery replacement is completed.

[0098] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 15(a) and 15(b) As shown, at least two suspended battery compartments 10 can be combined to form a battery compartment group, which improves the flexibility of battery replacement. The battery compartment group has a simple and convenient structure and can be applied to a variety of power usage environments. Each battery compartment group corresponds to an opening and closing controller 15. After the rotating shaft 14 passes through the opening and closing controller 15, the opening and closing of one or more suspended battery compartments 10 can be controlled on both sides of the opening and closing controller 15 to facilitate the replacement of battery packs 13.

[0099] In an embodiment of the present invention, the suspended battery compartment of the present invention, when used in a manual rapid battery swap system for an electric logistics vehicle, can be suspended from the vehicle frame, allowing the compartment to be suspended and connected to the exterior of the vehicle. This reduces vibrations from the vehicle to the battery pack, facilitates manual rapid battery swaps, and improves swap efficiency. Furthermore, when the electric logistics vehicle is powered off, the battery compartment is locked and cannot be opened, preventing the loss of the battery pack.

[0100] Balancing charging peak and off-peak periods, the battery pack can be charged during the off-peak period, and the electric logistics vehicle can directly, conveniently and quickly replace the battery during the peak period, ensuring logistics transportation efficiency and improving the user experience.

[0101] The above specific embodiments do not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations, and substitutions may occur depending on design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A suspended battery compartment (10), characterized in that: include: A battery compartment (11), a plurality of compartment body suspension supports (12), wherein: The battery compartment (11) is suspended and connected to a vehicle body (21) of a vehicle (20) via the compartment suspension support (12); the battery compartment (11) comprises at least one compartment (111) for accommodating a battery pack (13); the compartment suspension support (12) comprises a first support frame (121), a second support frame (122) and a shock-absorbing connector (123); The battery compartment (11) comprises a battery compartment body (112) and a battery compartment cover (113), wherein a plurality of compartments (111) are surrounded by the battery compartment body (112) and the battery compartment cover (113), wherein: a plurality of the compartment body suspension supports (12) are respectively arranged on two opposite outer sides of the battery compartment body (112), and the battery compartment cover (113) is movably connected to one end of one of the outer sides; The battery compartment cover (113) is movably connected to one end of one of the outer side surfaces, comprising: the battery compartment cover (113) is connected to one end of one of the outer side surfaces via a rotating shaft (14), so that the battery compartment cover (113) rotates relative to the battery compartment body (112), and controls the opening and closing of the battery compartment cover (113) relative to the battery compartment body (112); The battery compartment (11) further includes an opening and closing controller (15), wherein: The opening and closing controller (15) comprises a control motor (151), a motor push rod (152), an opening and closing locking rod (153) and a switch control paddle (154), wherein the control motor (151), the motor push rod (152), the opening and closing locking rod (153) and the switch control paddle (154) are connected in sequence; The control motor (151) drives the motor push rod (152) to move linearly, and the opening and closing locking rod (153) is engaged with or released from the switch control paddle (154) under the push of the motor push rod (152), thereby controlling the battery compartment cover (113) to be in a locked state or an unlocked state relative to the battery compartment body (112); The opening and closing controller (15) further comprises a brake disc (155), a guide plate (156) and a ratchet mechanism (157), wherein: The opening and closing locking rod (153), the switch control paddle (154) and the brake disc (155) are arranged on one side of the guide plate (156), the ratchet mechanism (157) is arranged on the other side of the guide plate (156), and the rotating shaft (14) passes through the center of the brake disc (155) and the ratchet (1571) of the ratchet mechanism (157) and is connected to the battery compartment cover (113) and the battery compartment body (112); The switch control paddle (154) abuts against or separates from the brake disc (155) under the action of an external force, so as to control the opening and closing of the switch control paddle (154).

2. The suspended battery compartment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first mounting hole (1211) and a second mounting hole (1221) are respectively processed on the first supporting frame (121) and the second supporting frame (122); one end of the shock-absorbing connecting member (123) is fixed to the first mounting hole (1211), and the other end of the shock-absorbing connecting member (123) is fixed to the second mounting hole (1221).

3. The suspended battery compartment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The shock-absorbing connecting member (123) comprises an inner ring (1231), a shock-absorbing body (1232) and an outer ring (1233), wherein the shock-absorbing body (1232) is embedded between the inner ring (1231) and the outer ring (1233).

4. The suspended battery compartment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The material of the shock-absorbing body (1232) is rubber, the material of the inner ring (1231) and the outer ring (1233) is iron, and the shock-absorbing connecting piece (123) is formed by casting the inner ring (1231), the shock-absorbing body (1232) and the outer ring (1233).

5. The suspended battery compartment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The suspension connection is connected in a bolted manner, with the bolts passing through the inner ring (1231) and being fixed to the vehicle frame (211) at the bottom of the vehicle body (21).

6. The suspended battery compartment according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the control motor (151) is powered on, the opening and closing locking rod (153) is loosened from the switch control paddle (154) under the push of the motor push rod (152), the battery compartment cover (113) and the battery compartment body (112) are in an unlocked state, and the switch control paddle (154) is separated from the brake disc (155) under the external force in the first direction, and the switch control paddle (154) is opened; When the battery compartment cover (113) is tilted by the compartment cover armrest (1131), the rotating shaft (14) drives the ratchet (1571) to rotate. At different engagement positions of the ratchet (1571) and the pawl (1572) of the ratchet mechanism (157), the battery compartment cover (113) and the battery compartment body (112) are opened at different angles, so that the battery pack (13) can be placed in or taken out of the compartment (111).

7. The suspended battery compartment according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also includes: When the battery compartment cover (113) is closed by the compartment cover armrest (1131), the switch control paddle (154) abuts against the brake disc (155) under the external force in the second direction, and the switch control paddle (154) is closed.

8. The suspended battery compartment according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the control motor (151) is powered off, the opening and closing locking rod (153) is engaged with the switch control paddle (154), and the battery compartment cover (113) and the battery compartment body (112) are in a locked state.

9. The suspended battery compartment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A compartment slide rail is provided in the compartment (111), and the battery pack (13) can slide along the compartment slide rail, so that the battery pack (13) can be placed in or taken out of the compartment (111).

10. The suspended battery compartment according to claim 9, characterized in that: The compartment slide rail comprises a first self-locking slide rail (1111), a second self-locking slide rail and a battery pack receiving slot (1112), wherein the first self-locking slide rail (1111) and the second self-locking slide rail are symmetrically arranged on two opposite inner side surfaces of the compartment (111); a receiving slot slide bar (11121) is fixedly connected to each side of the battery pack receiving slot (1112), and the receiving slot slide bar (11121) slides in the first self-locking slide rail (1111) and the second self-locking slide rail to drive the battery pack (13) to be placed in or taken out of the compartment (111).

11. The suspended battery compartment according to claim 9, characterized in that: The compartment slide rails include a first nylon slide rail (1113), a second nylon slide rail (1114), a third nylon slide rail (1115) and a fourth nylon slide rail (1116) located at the four corners of the compartment (111); the four corners of the battery pack (13) slide along the first nylon slide rail (1113), the second nylon slide rail (1114), the third nylon slide rail (1115) and the fourth nylon slide rail (1116) respectively to be placed in or taken out of the compartment (111).

12. The suspended battery compartment according to claim 11, characterized in that: A pre-pressing member (1134) is provided at a cover top position (1133) of the battery compartment cover (113) corresponding to the center of each compartment (111) for applying pressure to a battery pack handle (131) at the top of the battery pack (13) to secure the battery pack (13) when the battery compartment cover (113) is closed.

13. The suspended battery compartment according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: A floating connector (1117) is provided at the bottom of the compartment (111) for connecting to a contact at the bottom of the battery pack (13) to supply power to the battery pack (13).

14. A method for using the suspended battery compartment according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that: The method comprises: The control motor (151) is powered on, the switch control paddle (154) is toggled in a first direction, the battery compartment cover (113) of the battery compartment (11) is opened to a preset angle, the old battery pack (13) is taken out, the new battery pack (13) is placed in the compartment (111), the battery compartment cover (113) is closed, and the switch control paddle (154) is toggled in a second direction, and the battery replacement is completed.

15. The method of use according to claim 14, characterized in that: The process of removing the old battery pack (13) and placing the new battery pack (13) into the compartment (111) includes: Pull out the battery pack receiving slot (1112) to the open state of the first self-locking slide rail (1111) and the second self-locking slide rail, take out the old battery pack (13), put the new battery pack (13) into the battery pack receiving slot (1112), and push the battery pack (13) into the compartment (111) until the receiving slot slide bar (11121) slides to the retracted state of the first self-locking slide rail (1111) and the second self-locking slide rail.

16. The method of use according to claim 14, characterized in that: The process of removing the old battery pack (13) and placing the new battery pack (13) into the compartment (111) includes: The old battery pack (13) is removed, and the four corners of the new battery pack (13) are aligned with the first nylon slide rail (1113), the second nylon slide rail (1114), the third nylon slide rail (1115), and the fourth nylon slide rail (1116), respectively, and the battery pack (13) is pushed into the compartment (111) until the battery pack (13) cannot move.

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