A shovel battery quick-change vehicle

By designing a shovel-type battery quick-change vehicle and utilizing a chain and sprocket mechanism to amplify the cylinder stroke, rapid battery replacement was achieved, solving the problem of multi-person collaborative operations under the constraints of underground space and improving safety and efficiency.

CN116278931BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-16TAIYUAN INST OF CHINA COAL TECH & ENG GROUP +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TAIYUAN INST OF CHINA COAL TECH & ENG GROUP
Filing Date
2022-12-07
Publication Date
2026-06-16

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Technical Problem

The limited space underground means that battery replacement requires multiple people to work together, which is unsafe and inefficient, thus hindering the application and promotion of battery equipment.

Method used

A shovel-type battery quick-change vehicle was designed, including a transport trolley and a hoisting system. The transport trolley is connected to an external traction system and is equipped with a linear towing component and a hoisting system. The chain and sprocket mechanism is used to amplify the stroke of the hydraulic cylinder to achieve rapid battery replacement. The hoisting system is a gantry structure that does not occupy the space of the transport trolley.

🎯Benefits of technology

It enables rapid battery replacement, has good adaptability, and the hoisting system can move flexibly in underground roadways, improving safety and work efficiency.

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Abstract

The present application belongs to the field of auxiliary transportation of coal mine roadway, and particularly relates to a shovel plate type battery quick change vehicle. The battery quick change vehicle comprises a transportation plate vehicle and a hoisting system. Three straight line trailing load assemblies parallel to the length of the vehicle and arranged side by side along the width of the vehicle are arranged on the plate vehicle frame body of the transportation plate vehicle. The hoisting system is straddled on the transportation plate vehicle. The hoisting system comprises two groups of hoisting assemblies. The two groups of hoisting assemblies are respectively slidingly assembled on the two sides of the plate vehicle frame body and are respectively connected with the action end of a second straight line trailing load assembly. The hoisting ends of the two groups of hoisting assemblies are connected with the same battery lifting appliance. The top surface of the plate vehicle frame body is provided with a sliding trolley. The sliding trolley slides along the length direction of the vehicle. The sliding trolley is connected with the action end of the first straight line trailing load assembly. The shovel plate type battery quick change vehicle provided by the present application can realize the quick change of the battery and has good adaptability.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of auxiliary transportation in coal mine roadways, and specifically relates to a shovel-type battery quick-change vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the rise of green mining practices in coal mines, more and more mines are using battery-powered equipment. However, due to space constraints underground and the slow development of auxiliary equipment, battery replacement has become a technical challenge. Currently, battery replacement in underground mines mainly relies on electric hoists or loaders, requiring 4 to 6 people to work together. This method suffers from poor safety and low efficiency, severely hindering the application and promotion of battery-powered equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to address the problems of high manpower requirements, poor safety, and low work efficiency associated with replacing batteries in electrically powered equipment due to space constraints in underground mines.

[0004] This invention provides the following technical solution: a shovel-type battery quick-swap vehicle, the battery quick-swap vehicle includes a transport flatbed truck and a hoisting system, the transport flatbed truck is externally connected to a traction system as the driving force; the flatbed truck frame is provided with 3 straight towing components arranged parallel to the vehicle length and side by side along the vehicle width, the straight towing components on both sides serve as the second straight towing components, and the straight towing component in the middle serves as the first straight towing component;

[0005] The lifting system straddles the transport flatbed truck. The lifting system includes two sets of lifting assemblies, which are slidably mounted on both sides of the flatbed truck frame and each is connected to the moving end of a second linear towing assembly. The two sets of lifting assemblies are connected by an upper crossbeam to form a portal structure. The lifting ends of the two sets of lifting assemblies are connected to the same battery hoist. A passage that allows the battery to pass through is formed between the crossbeam, the lifting assemblies, and the flatbed truck frame.

[0006] A sliding trolley is installed on the top surface of the flatbed frame. The sliding trolley slides along the length of the vehicle and is connected to the moving end of the first linear towing assembly. The top surface of the sliding trolley forms a battery support platform.

[0007] Furthermore, the linear towing assembly includes a double telescopic push cylinder. The two ends of the cylinder rod of the double telescopic push cylinder are fixedly connected to the flatbed frame. Two sets of chain sprocket mechanisms are installed on the cylinder barrel of the double telescopic push cylinder. The two sets of chain sprocket mechanisms are located at the radial ends of the cylinder barrel, and the two sprockets in the chain sprocket mechanism are located at the axial ends of the cylinder barrel.

[0008] The first linear towing assembly is installed with two sets of chain and sprocket mechanisms arranged in a left-right configuration, and the second linear towing assembly is installed with two sets of chain and sprocket mechanisms arranged vertically.

[0009] On the first linear towing assembly, one half-division node of the chain in the two sets of chain and sprocket mechanisms is connected to the flatbed frame, and the other half-division node is connected to the sliding trolley.

[0010] On the second linear towing assembly, one half-section node of the chain in the two sets of chain and sprocket mechanisms is connected to the flatbed frame, and the other half-section node is connected to the lifting assembly.

[0011] Furthermore, the lifting assembly includes a sliding base, a lifting arm, and a lifting cylinder. The sliding base consists of a welded base and two rows of pulleys. The pulleys are connected to the welded base by bolts. The sliding base is snapped onto the edge of the flatbed frame. The two rows of pulleys contact the top and bottom surfaces of the flatbed frame, respectively. The welded base is connected to the chain on the second linear towing assembly by bolts. The top of the welded base is hinged to the lifting arm by a pin. The welded base is hinged to one end of the lifting cylinder by a pin. The other end of the lifting cylinder is hinged to the lifting arm by a pin. The lifting arms in both sets of lifting assemblies are hinged to the same battery lifting device by pins. A crossbeam connects the tops of the welded bases and the lifting arms in the two sets of lifting assemblies.

[0012] Furthermore, a swivel support is installed on the top of the battery hoist, and the swivel support is hinged to the hoisting arm.

[0013] Furthermore, the two ends of the flatbed frame are equipped with limiting structures that prevent the sliding base from moving.

[0014] Furthermore, the top surface of the trolley frame is provided with a guide groove for restricting the sliding trolley. The guide groove is centered relative to the width of the trolley frame, and the entrance of the guide groove is a flared opening.

[0015] Furthermore, two second linear towing assemblies are installed at the bottom of the flatbed frame, and the first linear towing assembly is installed in the slot in the middle of the flatbed frame.

[0016] Furthermore, a lifting cylinder is fixed at the bottom of the flatbed frame. The side of the transport flatbed connected to the traction system is the front of the vehicle, and the lifting cylinder is located at the rear of the transport flatbed.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are:

[0018] This invention provides a shovel-type battery quick-change vehicle, which enables rapid battery replacement and has good adaptability. The vehicle is externally connected to a tractor unit and hinged to the tractor unit with a pin shaft, allowing for flexible movement in underground tunnels. The transport trolley is equipped with a sliding hoisting system and a sliding trolley. The hoisting system has a gantry structure, which does not occupy space in the transport trolley. The double telescopic push cylinders driving the sliding trolley and hoisting system are equipped with sprockets and chains. When the cylinders of the double telescopic push cylinders move, the stroke of the sliding trolley and hoisting system is equal to the cylinder stroke plus 1 / 2 the chain length. The chain and sprocket mechanism amplifies the stroke of the double telescopic push cylinders, making the overall structure of the transport trolley more compact. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a transport flatbed truck.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the transport flatbed truck (chassis view).

[0022] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the hoisting system.

[0023] In the diagram: 1-Traction system; 2-Lifting system; 2.1-Welded base; 2.2-Lifting cylinder; 2.3-Lifting arm; 2.4-Battery hoist; 2.5-Pulley; 2.6-Crossbeam; 3-Transport trolley; 3.1-Trolley frame; 3.2-Lifting cylinder; 3.3-Guide groove; 4-Linear towing assembly; 4.1-Double telescopic pushing cylinder; 4.2-Chain and sprocket mechanism; 5-Battery; 6-Sliding trolley. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] like Figures 1-4As shown, a shovel-type battery quick-change vehicle includes a transport flatbed trolley 3 and a hoisting system 2. The transport flatbed trolley 3 is externally connected to a traction system 1 for propulsion. The traction system 1 is a vehicle body powered by a diesel engine. This vehicle body is hinged to the transport flatbed trolley 3 via a pin shaft, allowing for flexible turning in tunnels. Three straight-line towing assemblies 4 are arranged parallel to the vehicle's length and width on the flatbed frame 3. The two straight-line towing assemblies 4 on both sides serve as second straight-line towing assemblies, operating synchronously. The middle straight-line towing assembly 4 serves as the first straight-line towing assembly. The two second straight-line towing assemblies are installed at the bottom of the flatbed frame 3.1, and the first straight-line towing assembly is aligned with the centerline in the width direction of the flatbed frame 3.1, installed in a slot in the middle of the flatbed frame 3.1.

[0026] The lifting system 2 straddles the transport flatbed trolley 3. The lifting system 2 includes two sets of lifting components. The two sets of lifting components move synchronously. The two sets of lifting components are slidably mounted on both sides of the flatbed frame 3.1 and are each connected to the moving end of a second linear towing component. The two sets of lifting components are connected by an upper crossbeam 2.6 to form a portal structure. The lifting ends of the two sets of lifting components are connected to the same battery hoist 2.4. The crossbeam 2.6, the lifting components, and the flatbed frame 3.1 form a passage that allows the battery to pass through. The battery hoist 2.4 is a winch crane.

[0027] A sliding trolley 6 is mounted on the top surface of the flatbed frame 3.1. The sliding trolley 6 includes a steel-welded body frame and rollers distributed at the bottom of the body frame. The sliding trolley 6 slides along the length of the vehicle. The sliding trolley 6 is connected to the moving end of the first linear towing assembly. The top surface of the sliding trolley 6 forms a battery carrying platform. A guide groove 3.3 is provided on the top surface of the flatbed frame 3.1 to restrict the sliding trolley 6. The width of the guide groove 3.3 is centered relative to the width of the flatbed frame 3.1, and the entrance of the guide groove 3.3 is a flared opening.

[0028] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the linear towing assembly includes a double telescopic pushing cylinder 4.1. The two ends of the cylinder rod of the double telescopic pushing cylinder 4.1 are fixedly connected to the flatbed frame 3.1. Specifically, two supports are welded to the bottom surface of the flatbed frame 3.1, and the two ends of the cylinder rod of the double telescopic pushing cylinder 4.1 are connected to the front and rear supports. Two sets of chain sprocket mechanisms 4.2 are installed on the cylinder barrel of the double telescopic pushing cylinder 4.1. The two sets of chain sprocket mechanisms 4.2 are located at the radial ends of the cylinder barrel, and the two sprockets in the chain sprocket mechanism 4.2 are located at the axial ends of the cylinder barrel.

[0029] The first linear towing assembly is installed with two sets of chain and sprocket mechanisms 4.2 arranged horizontally, and the second linear towing assembly is installed with two sets of chain and sprocket mechanisms 4.2 arranged vertically.

[0030] On the first linear towing assembly, one half-section node of the chain in the two sets of chain sprocket mechanisms 4.2 is connected to the flatbed frame 3.1, and the other half-section node is connected to the sliding trolley 6. When the cylinder of the double telescopic push cylinder 4.1 moves, the stroke of the sliding trolley 6 is equal to the stroke of the cylinder plus half the chain length, that is, the stroke of the sliding trolley 6 is slightly equal to twice the stroke of the cylinder. The chain sprocket mechanism 4.2 amplifies the stroke of the double telescopic push cylinder 4.1, making the overall structure of the transport flatbed 3 more compact.

[0031] On the second linear towing assembly, one half-section node of the chain in the two sets of chain sprocket mechanisms 4.2 is connected to the flatbed frame 3.1, and the other half-section node is connected to the lifting assembly. When the cylinder of the double telescopic push cylinder 4.1 moves, the stroke of the lifting assembly is equal to the stroke of the cylinder plus half the chain length, that is, the stroke of the lifting assembly is slightly equal to twice the stroke of the cylinder. The chain sprocket mechanism 4.2 amplifies the stroke of the double telescopic push cylinder 4.1, making the overall structure of the transport flatbed 3 more compact.

[0032] like Figure 4 As shown, the lifting assembly includes a sliding base, a lifting boom 2.3, and a lifting cylinder 2.2. The sliding base consists of a welded base 2.1 and two rows of pulleys 2.5. The pulleys 2.5 are connected to the welded base 2.1 by bolts. The sliding base is snapped onto the edge of the flatbed frame 3.1. The two rows of pulleys 2.5 are in close contact with the top and bottom surfaces of the flatbed frame 3.1, respectively, to prevent the sliding base from jumping. The welded base 2.1 is connected to the second linear towing assembly by bolts. The chain connection on the component, the top of the welding base 2.1 is hinged to the lifting arm 2.3 by a pin, the welding base 2.1 is hinged to one end of the lifting cylinder 2.2 by a pin, the other end of the lifting cylinder 2.2 is hinged to the lifting arm 2.3 by a pin, the lifting arm 2.3 in the two sets of lifting components is hinged to the same battery lifting device 2.4 by a pin; the top of the welding base 2.1 in the two sets of lifting components is connected by a crossbeam 2.6 between the tops of the welding base 2.1 and between the lifting arms 2.3.

[0033] A rotating support is also installed on the top of the battery hoist 2.4. The rotating support is hinged to the hoisting arm 2.3. The rotating support has a built-in drive motor, and the output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the battery hoist 2.4. When the battery 5 is not in the correct position, the rotating support drives the battery hoist 2.4 to rotate until it is aligned with the battery 5. After the battery 5 is off the ground, the rotating support drives the battery hoist 2.4 to rotate again until the battery 5 is aligned with the transport flatbed 3.

[0034] The left and right sliding bases restrain each other to maintain stability. The two ends of the flatbed frame 3.1 are equipped with limiting structures to block the sliding bases and prevent the hoisting system from falling off the flatbed frame.

[0035] The bottom of the flatbed frame 3.1 is fixed with a lifting cylinder 3.2, which can lift the transport flatbed 3. The side of the transport flatbed 3 connected to the traction system 1 is the front of the vehicle, and the lifting cylinder 3.2 is located at the rear of the transport flatbed 3.

[0036] When replacing batteries underground, the shovel-type battery quick-change vehicle is positioned in a suitable location under the traction system. Then, the lifting cylinder 3.2 lifts the transport trolley 3, ensuring the vehicle body is stable and the wheels are completely off the ground. Next, the double telescopic push cylinder 4.1 extends and retracts, driving the sprocket and chain to rotate, thereby pulling the hoisting system 2 and the sliding trolley 6 to slide on the trolley frame 3.1 to a suitable position. Finally, the lifting cylinder 2.2 lowers the hoisting arm 2.3, allowing the wire rope on the battery lifting device 2.4 to... The hook can secure the battery. The lifting cylinder 2.2 slowly raises the lifting arm 2.3, raising the battery to a suitable position. The double telescopic push cylinder 4.1 pushes the lifting system 2 to slide horizontally, and then the battery is slowly lowered onto the sliding trolley 6. The double telescopic push cylinder 4.1 pulls the sliding trolley 6 to park the battery in a suitable position on the flatbed frame 3.1. Then the lifting cylinder 3.2 is retracted, and the tires of the shovel-type battery quick-change vehicle slowly touch the ground, thus completing one loading of the battery.

[0037] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A battery swap shovel, characterized by: The battery quick-change vehicle includes a transport flatbed truck (3) and a hoisting system (2). The transport flatbed truck (3) is connected to an external traction system (1) as the driving force. The flatbed truck (3) has three straight towing components (4) arranged parallel to the vehicle length and side by side along the vehicle width on its flatbed frame (3.1). The straight towing components (4) on both sides serve as the second straight towing components, and the straight towing component (4) in the middle serves as the first straight towing component. The hoisting system (2) straddles the transport flatbed (3). The hoisting system (2) includes two sets of hoisting components. The two sets of hoisting components are slidably mounted on both sides of the flatbed frame (3.1) and each is connected to the moving end of a second linear towing component. The two sets of hoisting components are connected by the upper crossbeam (2.6) to form a portal structure. The hoisting ends of the two sets of hoisting components are connected to the same battery hoist (2.4). A passage that allows the battery to pass through is formed between the crossbeam (2.6), the hoisting components, and the flatbed frame (3.1). A sliding trolley (6) is provided on the top surface of the flatbed frame (3.1). The sliding trolley (6) slides along the length of the vehicle. The sliding trolley (6) is connected to the moving end of the first linear towing assembly. The top surface of the sliding trolley (6) constitutes a battery carrying platform. The linear towing assembly includes a double telescopic push cylinder (4.1). The two ends of the cylinder rod of the double telescopic push cylinder (4.1) are fixedly connected to the flatbed frame (3.1). Two sets of chain sprocket mechanisms (4.2) are installed on the cylinder of the double telescopic push cylinder (4.1). The two sets of chain sprocket mechanisms (4.2) are located at the radial ends of the cylinder, and the two sprockets in the chain sprocket mechanism (4.2) are located at the axial ends of the cylinder. The first linear towing assembly is installed in a left-right arrangement with two sets of chain and sprocket mechanisms (4.2), and the second linear towing assembly is installed in a top-bottom arrangement with two sets of chain and sprocket mechanisms (4.2). On the first linear towing assembly, one half-division node of the chain in the two sets of chain sprocket mechanisms (4.2) is connected to the flatbed frame (3.1), and the other half-division node is connected to the sliding trolley (6); On the second linear towing assembly, one half-section node of the chain in the two sets of chain sprocket mechanisms (4.2) is connected to the flatbed frame (3.1), and the other half-section node is connected to the lifting assembly.

2. A battery swap vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes a sliding base, a lifting arm (2.3), and a lifting cylinder (2.2). The sliding base consists of a welded base (2.1) and two rows of pulleys (2.5). The pulleys (2.5) are connected to the welded base (2.1) by bolts. The sliding base is snapped onto the edge of the flatbed frame (3.1). The two rows of pulleys (2.5) are in contact with the top and bottom surfaces of the flatbed frame (3.1), respectively. The welded base (2.1) is connected to the chain on the second linear towing assembly by bolts. The top of the welding base (2.1) is hinged to the lifting arm (2.3) by a pin, the welding base (2.1) is hinged to one end of the lifting cylinder (2.2) by a pin, the other end of the lifting cylinder (2.2) is hinged to the lifting arm (2.3) by a pin, and the lifting arm (2.3) in the two sets of lifting assemblies is hinged to the same battery lifting device (2.4) by a pin; the tops of the welding base (2.1) and the lifting arms (2.3) in the two sets of lifting assemblies are connected by crossbeams (2.6).

3. A battery swap vehicle according to claim 2, wherein: The top of the battery hoist (2.4) is equipped with a rotating support, which is hinged to the hoisting arm (2.3).

4. A battery swap vehicle according to claim 2, wherein: The two ends of the aforementioned flatbed frame (3.1) are provided with limiting structures for locking and sliding bases.

5. A battery swap vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The top surface of the board car frame (3.1) is provided with a guide groove (3.3) for restricting the sliding trolley (6). The width of the guide groove (3.3) is centered relative to the board car frame (3.1), and the entrance of the guide groove (3.3) is a flared opening.

6. A skid steer loader as set forth in claim 1, wherein: Two of the second linear towing assemblies are installed at the bottom of the flatbed frame (3.1), and the first linear towing assembly is installed in the slot in the middle of the flatbed frame (3.1).

7. A battery swap vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the flatbed frame (3.1) is fixed with a lifting cylinder (3.2). The side of the transport flatbed (3) connected to the traction system (1) is the front of the vehicle, and the lifting cylinder (3.2) is located at the rear of the transport flatbed (3).