An electric vehicle battery replacement mechanism

Abstract

This invention discloses an electric vehicle battery replacement mechanism, comprising: a fixed platform, on which mounting plates one and two are fixedly connected to its two sides respectively; new battery placement platforms are fixedly mounted on the bottom two sides of mounting plate one via mounting rod one; old battery placement platforms are fixedly mounted on the bottom two sides of mounting plate two via mounting rod two; and a lifting mechanism installed below the fixed platform, mounting plates one and two, comprising: a limiting post fixedly mounted on the outer side between mounting plate two and the old battery placement platform; a bushing fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the middle position of the new battery placement platform; a threaded rod rotatably connected to the other side of the bushing; a threaded block threadedly connected to one threaded end of the threaded rod; and mounting platforms fixedly mounted around the outer surface of the threaded block, with the other side of the mounting platforms passing through and contacting the limiting post. This invention avoids manual handling, saving time and effort, and has high battery replacement efficiency, which is beneficial for practical use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of battery replacement technology, specifically to a battery replacement mechanism for electric vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] Electric vehicles, also known as electric-driven vehicles, are divided into AC electric vehicles and DC electric vehicles. Generally speaking, an electric vehicle uses batteries as its energy source and converts electrical energy into mechanical energy for movement through components such as controllers and motors. The speed is controlled by adjusting the current. While electric vehicles do not account for a large share of the national economy, they align with national energy conservation and environmental protection trends, greatly facilitating short-distance transportation. Most importantly, they play a vital role in the national economy through energy conservation and environmental protection.

[0003] Electric vehicles use batteries as their energy source. Long-term use of batteries will reduce their range, thus requiring battery replacement. Due to limitations in battery technology, most effective battery replacements currently rely on manual handling, which is time-consuming, inefficient, and labor-intensive. There is currently no convenient and quick battery replacement equipment on the market. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an electric vehicle battery replacement mechanism to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an electric vehicle battery replacement mechanism to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] An electric vehicle battery replacement mechanism for enabling rapid replacement of electric vehicle batteries, comprising:

[0007] A fixed platform, wherein mounting plate one and mounting plate two are fixedly connected to both sides of the fixed platform respectively; new battery placement platforms are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of mounting plate one via mounting rod one; and old battery placement platforms are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of mounting plate two via mounting rod two.

[0008] A lifting mechanism installed below the fixed platform, mounting plate one, and mounting plate two, the lifting mechanism comprising:

[0009] A limiting post is fixedly installed on the outer side between mounting plate two and the old battery placement platform;

[0010] A bushing is fixedly installed on the outer side of the middle position of the new battery placement platform. A threaded rod is rotatably connected to the other side of the bushing, and a threaded block is threaded to one end of the threaded rod.

[0011] A mounting platform is fixedly installed around the outer surface of the threaded block, and the other side of the mounting platform passes through the limiting post and is connected to the limiting post in contact.

[0012] A vacuum gripping mechanism is installed below the fixed platform, and the vacuum gripping mechanism includes:

[0013] A vacuum machine is fixedly installed on the fixed platform. Pipe fittings are fixedly installed on both sides of the vacuum machine, and a vacuum hose is fixedly connected to the other end of the pipe fittings.

[0014] The vacuum hose is connected to a vacuum plate at one end away from the connector and through the connector. Multiple vacuum nozzles are installed on the other side surface of the vacuum plate, which is placed below the mounting platform.

[0015] As a further aspect of the present invention: the smooth end of the threaded rod passes through the mounting hole in the mounting plate and is rotatably connected by a bearing in the mounting hole; and a disc is fixedly connected to the upper end of the threaded rod passing through the mounting plate, and a rotating handle is fixedly installed on one side of the upper surface edge of the disc.

[0016] As a further aspect of the present invention: a moving mechanism is installed below the mounting platform, the moving mechanism comprising:

[0017] Slide rails are fixedly installed on both sides of the lower surface of the mounting platform. A sliding cylinder is slidably installed on the lower surface of the slide rails. A fixing plate is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the sliding cylinder.

[0018] A clamping plate is fixedly installed on both sides of the lower surface of the fixed plate in the vertical direction. An electric telescopic rod is fixedly installed on the upper and lower sides of the inward side surface of the clamping plate, and the other end of the electric telescopic rod is fixed to the vacuum plate.

[0019] As a further aspect of the present invention: a through mounting sleeve is fixedly connected to the middle interior of the clamping plate, and a vacuum hose passes through the mounting sleeve and is connected in contact with the mounting sleeve.

[0020] As a further aspect of the present invention: clamping columns are fixedly connected to the four apex corners of the lower surface of the fixed platform, and a clamping mechanism is installed on the lower side of the clamping columns.

[0021] As a further aspect of the present invention: the clamping mechanism includes:

[0022] A threaded clamping pin is threadedly installed inside the clamping column;

[0023] A clamping pad, made of rubber material, is fixedly installed at one end of the clamping threaded pin.

[0024] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the vacuum hose passes through the mounting hole two through the fixed platform and is installed through the fixing sleeve inside the mounting hole two.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0026] This invention allows for the manual rotation of a handle to raise and lower a threaded rod, controlling the height of the mounting platform. As the platform lowers, a vacuum plate is positioned on either side of the old battery to be replaced. An electric telescopic rod then brings the vacuum nozzle into contact with the battery's casing. A vacuum machine is activated to create a vacuum, securing the battery in place. Once the battery is gripped, the platform is raised, placing the old battery on a shelf. A sliding cylinder then slides the old battery onto the shelf. The vacuum machine stops, and the telescopic rod retracts, placing the old battery on the shelf. Similarly, the sliding cylinder slides to the new battery shelf, gripping the new battery and placing it inside the electric vehicle. This invention eliminates the need for manual handling, saving time and effort, and significantly improving battery replacement efficiency, making it ideal for practical use. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an electric vehicle battery replacement mechanism.

[0028] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism in an electric vehicle battery replacement system.

[0029] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the moving mechanism in an electric vehicle battery replacement system.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the vacuum clamping mechanism in an electric vehicle battery replacement system.

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism in an electric vehicle battery replacement system.

[0032] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the new battery placement platform in an electric vehicle battery replacement mechanism.

[0033] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the old battery placement platform in an electric vehicle battery replacement mechanism.

[0034] In the diagram: 1-Fixed platform, 2-Clamping column, 3-Clamping threaded pin, 4-Clamping pad, 5-Mounting plate one, 6-Mounting rod one, 7-New battery placement platform, 8-Mounting plate two, 9-Mounting rod two, 10-Old battery placement platform, 11-Bearing, 12-Mounting platform, 13-Vacuum machine, 14-Threaded rod, 15-Threaded block, 16-Shaft sleeve, 17-Disc, 18-Rotating handle, 19-Limiting column, 20-Slide rail, 21-Sliding cylinder, 22-Fixed plate, 23-Clamping plate, 24-Mounting sleeve, 25-Electric telescopic rod, 26-Pipe connector one, 27-Fixed sleeve, 28-Vacuum hose, 29-Pipe connector two, 30-Vacuum plate, 31-Vacuum nozzle, 32-Mounting hole one, 33-Mounting hole two. Detailed Implementation

[0035] Various exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote elements that have the same or similar functions. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, they are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated otherwise.

[0036] The term “exemplary” as used herein means “serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration.” Any embodiment illustrated herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or better than other embodiments.

[0037] Furthermore, to better illustrate this application, numerous specific details are provided in the following detailed embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application can be implemented without certain specific details. In some instances, methods, means, and elements well-known to those skilled in the art have not been described in detail in order to highlight the main points of this application.

[0038] Example 1

[0039] Please see Figure 1-7 An electric vehicle battery replacement mechanism for quickly replacing electric vehicle batteries includes: a fixed platform 1, a lifting mechanism, and a clamping mechanism.

[0040] Specifically, mounting plate 5 and mounting plate 8 are fixedly connected to both sides of the fixed platform 1, and new battery placement platform 7 is fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of mounting plate 5 by mounting rod 6. Old battery placement platform 10 is fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of mounting plate 8 by mounting rod 9. A lifting mechanism is installed below the fixed platform 1, mounting plate 5, and mounting plate 8.

[0041] The lifting mechanism includes: a limiting post 19 fixedly installed on the outer side between the mounting plate 2 8 and the old battery placement platform 10; a bushing 16 fixedly installed on the outer side surface of the middle position of the new battery placement platform 7; a threaded rod 14 rotatably connected to the other side of the bushing 16; a threaded block 15 threadedly connected to one end of the threaded rod 14; a mounting platform 12 fixedly installed around the outer surface of the threaded block 15; the other side of the mounting platform 12 passes through the limiting post 19 and is in contact with the limiting post 19; and a vacuum clamping mechanism installed below the fixed platform 1.

[0042] The vacuum clamping mechanism includes: a vacuum machine 13 fixedly installed on the fixed platform 1; pipe fittings 26 are fixedly installed on both sides of the vacuum machine 13; a vacuum hose 28 is fixedly connected to the other end of the pipe fittings 26; a vacuum plate 30 is connected to the end of the vacuum hose 28 away from the pipe fittings 26 through a pipe fitting 29; a plurality of vacuum nozzles 31 are installed on the other side surface of the vacuum plate 30; and the vacuum plate 30 is placed below the mounting platform 12.

[0043] Preferably, in this embodiment, the smooth end of the threaded rod 14 passes through the mounting hole 32 in the mounting plate 5 and is rotatably connected by the bearing 11 in the mounting hole 32. A disc 17 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the threaded rod 14 passing through the mounting plate 5, and a rotating handle 18 is fixedly installed on one side of the upper surface edge of the disc 17.

[0044] Preferably, in this embodiment, the vacuum hose 28 passes through the mounting hole 33 on the fixed platform 1 and is installed through the fixing sleeve 27 inside the mounting hole 33.

[0045] Preferably, in this embodiment, a through mounting sleeve 24 is fixedly connected to the middle interior of the clamping plate 23, and the vacuum hose 28 passes through the mounting sleeve 24 and is in contact with the mounting sleeve 24.

[0046] It should be specifically explained that: by manually turning the handle 18, the threaded rod 14 is rotated, thereby raising and lowering the mounting platform 12. The height of the mounting platform 12 is controlled. When the mounting platform 12 is lowered, the vacuum plate 30 is placed on both sides of the old battery to be replaced. The electric telescopic rod 25 is used to make the vacuum nozzle 31 fit against the surface of the old battery casing to be replaced. By controlling the vacuum machine 13 to work, the vacuum nozzle 31 is evacuated, thereby fixing the old battery to be replaced with the vacuum nozzle 31. The clamping work is completed.

[0047] Example 2

[0048] Please see Figure 1-7 An electric vehicle battery replacement mechanism for quickly replacing electric vehicle batteries includes: a fixed platform 1, a lifting mechanism, and a clamping mechanism.

[0049] Specifically, mounting plate 5 and mounting plate 8 are fixedly connected to both sides of the fixed platform 1, and new battery placement platform 7 is fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of mounting plate 5 by mounting rod 6. Old battery placement platform 10 is fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of mounting plate 8 by mounting rod 9. A lifting mechanism is installed below the fixed platform 1, mounting plate 5, and mounting plate 8.

[0050] The lifting mechanism includes: a limiting post 19 fixedly installed on the outer side between the mounting plate 2 8 and the old battery placement platform 10; a bushing 16 fixedly installed on the outer side surface of the middle position of the new battery placement platform 7; a threaded rod 14 rotatably connected to the other side of the bushing 16; a threaded block 15 threadedly connected to one end of the threaded rod 14; a mounting platform 12 fixedly installed around the outer surface of the threaded block 15; the other side of the mounting platform 12 passes through the limiting post 19 and is in contact with the limiting post 19; and a vacuum clamping mechanism installed below the fixed platform 1.

[0051] The vacuum clamping mechanism includes: a vacuum machine 13 fixedly installed on the fixed platform 1; pipe fittings 26 are fixedly installed on both sides of the vacuum machine 13; a vacuum hose 28 is fixedly connected to the other end of the pipe fittings 26; a vacuum plate 30 is connected to the end of the vacuum hose 28 away from the pipe fittings 26 through a pipe fitting 29; a plurality of vacuum nozzles 31 are installed on the other side surface of the vacuum plate 30; and the vacuum plate 30 is placed below the mounting platform 12.

[0052] Preferably, in this embodiment, the smooth end of the threaded rod 14 passes through the mounting hole 32 in the mounting plate 5 and is rotatably connected by the bearing 11 in the mounting hole 32. A disc 17 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the threaded rod 14 passing through the mounting plate 5, and a rotating handle 18 is fixedly installed on one side of the upper surface edge of the disc 17.

[0053] Preferably, in this embodiment, the vacuum hose 28 passes through the mounting hole 33 on the fixed platform 1 and is installed through the fixing sleeve 27 inside the mounting hole 33.

[0054] Preferably, in this embodiment, a through mounting sleeve 24 is fixedly connected to the middle interior of the clamping plate 23, and the vacuum hose 28 passes through the mounting sleeve 24 and is in contact with the mounting sleeve 24.

[0055] Preferably, in this embodiment, a moving mechanism is installed below the mounting platform 12. The moving mechanism includes: slide rails 20 fixedly installed on both sides of the lower surface of the mounting platform 12; a sliding cylinder 21 slidably installed on the lower surface of the slide rails 20; a fixing plate 22 fixedly connected to the lower surface of the sliding cylinder 21; a clamping plate 23 fixedly installed on both sides of the lower surface of the fixing plate 22 in the vertical direction; an electric telescopic rod 25 fixedly installed on the upper and lower sides of the inward-facing surface of the clamping plate 23; and the other end of the electric telescopic rod 25 fixed to the vacuum plate 30.

[0056] It should be specifically explained that: by controlling the operation of the sliding cylinder 21, the old battery is slid to the top of the old battery placement platform 10. By controlling the vacuum machine 13 to stop working and the electric telescopic rod 25 to retract, the old battery is placed on the old battery placement platform 10. Similarly, the sliding cylinder 21 slides to the new battery placement platform 7, clamps the new battery, and places it inside the electric vehicle, thereby realizing the replacement of the electric vehicle battery.

[0057] Example 3

[0058] Please see Figure 1-7 An electric vehicle battery replacement mechanism for quickly replacing electric vehicle batteries includes: a fixed platform 1, a lifting mechanism, and a clamping mechanism.

[0059] Specifically, mounting plate 5 and mounting plate 8 are fixedly connected to both sides of the fixed platform 1, and new battery placement platform 7 is fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of mounting plate 5 by mounting rod 6. Old battery placement platform 10 is fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of mounting plate 8 by mounting rod 9. A lifting mechanism is installed below the fixed platform 1, mounting plate 5, and mounting plate 8.

[0060] The lifting mechanism includes: a limiting post 19 fixedly installed on the outer side between the mounting plate 2 8 and the old battery placement platform 10; a bushing 16 fixedly installed on the outer side surface of the middle position of the new battery placement platform 7; a threaded rod 14 rotatably connected to the other side of the bushing 16; a threaded block 15 threadedly connected to one end of the threaded rod 14; a mounting platform 12 fixedly installed around the outer surface of the threaded block 15; the other side of the mounting platform 12 passes through the limiting post 19 and is in contact with the limiting post 19; and a vacuum clamping mechanism installed below the fixed platform 1.

[0061] The vacuum clamping mechanism includes: a vacuum machine 13 fixedly installed on the fixed platform 1; pipe fittings 26 are fixedly installed on both sides of the vacuum machine 13; a vacuum hose 28 is fixedly connected to the other end of the pipe fittings 26; a vacuum plate 30 is connected to the end of the vacuum hose 28 away from the pipe fittings 26 through a pipe fitting 29; a plurality of vacuum nozzles 31 are installed on the other side surface of the vacuum plate 30; and the vacuum plate 30 is placed below the mounting platform 12.

[0062] Preferably, in this embodiment, the smooth end of the threaded rod 14 passes through the mounting hole 32 in the mounting plate 5 and is rotatably connected by the bearing 11 in the mounting hole 32. A disc 17 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the threaded rod 14 passing through the mounting plate 5, and a rotating handle 18 is fixedly installed on one side of the upper surface edge of the disc 17.

[0063] Preferably, in this embodiment, the vacuum hose 28 passes through the mounting hole 33 on the fixed platform 1 and is installed through the fixing sleeve 27 inside the mounting hole 33.

[0064] Preferably, in this embodiment, a through mounting sleeve 24 is fixedly connected to the middle interior of the clamping plate 23, and the vacuum hose 28 passes through the mounting sleeve 24 and is in contact with the mounting sleeve 24.

[0065] Preferably, in this embodiment, a moving mechanism is installed below the mounting platform 12. The moving mechanism includes: slide rails 20 fixedly installed on both sides of the lower surface of the mounting platform 12; a sliding cylinder 21 slidably installed on the lower surface of the slide rails 20; a fixing plate 22 fixedly connected to the lower surface of the sliding cylinder 21; a clamping plate 23 fixedly installed on both sides of the lower surface of the fixing plate 22 in the vertical direction; an electric telescopic rod 25 fixedly installed on the upper and lower sides of the inward-facing surface of the clamping plate 23; and the other end of the electric telescopic rod 25 fixed to the vacuum plate 30.

[0066] Preferably, in this embodiment, clamping columns 2 are fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower surface of the fixed platform 1, and a clamping mechanism is installed on the lower side of the clamping column 2. The clamping mechanism includes: a clamping threaded pin 3 threadedly installed in the clamping column 2, and a clamping pad 4 fixedly installed on one end of the clamping threaded pin 3. The clamping pad 4 is made of rubber material and plays a good role in protecting the electric vehicle during the clamping process.

[0067] It should be noted that during the replacement of the old battery, the entire battery replacement mechanism is better fixed at the battery installation point of the electric vehicle by manually rotating the clamping threaded pin 3, which facilitates the replacement of the old battery.

[0068] It should be noted that: by manually rotating the handle 18, the threaded rod 14 is rotated, thereby raising and lowering the mounting platform 12. The height of the mounting platform 12 is controlled. When the mounting platform 12 lowers, the vacuum plate 30 is positioned on both sides of the old battery to be replaced. The electric telescopic rod 25 is used to bring the vacuum nozzle 31 into contact with the surface of the old battery casing. The vacuum machine 13 is then activated to create a vacuum in the vacuum nozzle 31, securing the old battery. Once the clamping operation is complete, the mounting platform 12 is raised to allow the clamp to... The old battery is placed on the old battery placement platform 10. By controlling the operation of the sliding cylinder 21, the old battery is slid to the old battery placement platform 10. By controlling the vacuum machine 13 to stop working and the electric telescopic rod 25 to retract, the old battery is placed on the old battery placement platform 10. Similarly, the sliding cylinder 21 slides to the new battery placement platform 7, clamps the new battery, and places it in the electric vehicle, thereby realizing the replacement of the electric vehicle battery. This invention avoids manual handling, saves time and effort, has high battery replacement efficiency, and is beneficial for practical use.

[0069] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within the present invention.

[0070] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An electric vehicle battery replacement mechanism for enabling rapid replacement of electric vehicle batteries, characterized in that, include: A fixed platform (1) is fixedly connected to two sides of a mounting plate one (5) and a mounting plate two (8). A new battery placement platform (7) is fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the mounting plate one (5) by a mounting rod one (6). An old battery placement platform (10) is fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the mounting plate two (8) by a mounting rod two (9). A lifting mechanism is installed below the fixed platform (1), mounting plate one (5), and mounting plate two (8). The lifting mechanism includes: A limiting post (19) is fixedly installed on the outer side between the mounting plate 2 (8) and the old battery placement platform (10). A bushing (16) is fixedly installed on the outer side of the middle position of the new battery placement platform (7). A threaded rod (14) is rotatably connected to the other side of the bushing (16). A threaded block (15) is threaded to one end of the threaded rod (14). A mounting platform (12) is fixedly installed around the outer surface of the threaded block (15). The other side of the mounting platform (12) passes through the limiting post (19) and is in contact with the limiting post (19). A vacuum gripping mechanism is installed below the fixed platform (1), the vacuum gripping mechanism comprising: A vacuum machine (13) is fixedly installed on the fixed platform (1). Pipe fittings (26) are fixedly installed on both sides of the vacuum machine (13), and a vacuum hose (28) is fixedly connected to the other end of the pipe fittings (26). The end of the vacuum hose (28) away from the first fitting (26) is connected to the vacuum plate (30) through the second fitting (29). Multiple vacuum nozzles (31) are installed on the other side surface of the vacuum plate (30). The vacuum plate (30) is placed below the mounting platform (12). A moving mechanism is installed below the mounting platform (12), and the moving mechanism includes: Slide rails (20) are fixedly installed on both sides of the lower surface of the mounting platform (12). A sliding cylinder (21) is slidably installed on the lower surface of the slide rails (20). A fixing plate (22) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the sliding cylinder (21). A clamping plate (23) is fixedly installed on both sides of the lower surface of the fixed plate (22) in the vertical direction. An electric telescopic rod (25) is fixedly installed on the upper and lower sides of the inner side surface of the clamping plate (23). The other end of the electric telescopic rod (25) is fixed to the vacuum plate (30). The clamping plate (23) has a through mounting sleeve (24) fixedly connected in the middle, and the vacuum hose (28) passes through the mounting sleeve (24) and is connected to the mounting sleeve (24) in contact. The four corners of the lower surface of the fixed platform (1) are respectively fixedly connected to clamping columns (2), and a clamping mechanism is installed on the lower side of the clamping column (2); The clamping mechanism includes: A clamping threaded pin (3) is threadedly installed inside the clamping column (2); A clamping pad (4) is fixedly installed at one end of the clamping threaded pin (3), and the clamping pad (4) is made of rubber material.

2. The electric vehicle battery replacement mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The smooth end of the threaded rod (14) passes through the mounting hole (32) on the mounting plate (5) and is rotatably connected by the bearing (11) in the mounting hole (32). A disc (17) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the threaded rod (14) passing through the mounting plate (5), and a rotating handle (18) is fixedly installed on one side of the upper surface edge of the disc (17).

3. The electric vehicle battery replacement mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vacuum hose (28) passes through the mounting hole 2 (33) on the fixed platform (1) and is installed through the fixing sleeve (27) in the mounting hole 2 (33).

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