A new energy automobile battery swap station auxiliary positioning device

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of new energy vehicles, and discloses a new energy vehicle battery swap station auxiliary positioning device, which comprises a battery swap station body and a supporting platform, one end of the upper end of the supporting platform is fixedly provided with a first positioning assembly, the side of the upper end of the supporting platform away from the first positioning assembly is fixedly provided with a second positioning assembly, one side of the first positioning assembly is fixedly provided with a fixed plate, and the middle part of the supporting platform is provided with a battery swap unit. Through cooperation of the third fixing block and the connecting plate and other structures, the new energy vehicle is conveniently positioned. When the rear wheel of the new energy vehicle abuts against the second fixing block, the second fixing block moves backward, the hook is clamped into the hub to fix the hub of the new energy vehicle, so that the time for the driver to adjust the position when parking is reduced, the battery swap time of the new energy vehicle is reduced, and the battery swap efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of new energy vehicle technology, specifically an auxiliary positioning device for a new energy vehicle battery swapping station. Background Technology

[0002] New energy vehicles refer to vehicles that use unconventional vehicle fuels as a power source (or use conventional vehicle fuels and adopt new on-board power devices), and integrate advanced technologies in vehicle power control and drive to form vehicles with advanced technical principles, new technologies, and new structures. The advantage of vehicle battery swapping stations is that they can centrally swap vehicle power batteries that need to be recharged and charge them in a unified manner, which can make full use of off-peak electricity at night and further reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

[0003] New energy vehicles have limited range on a single charge, and need to be replenished in order to continue driving. Due to the insufficient number of charging stations, electric vehicle owners often have to find specific charging stations and wait in line. They may even have to pay parking fees while waiting to charge. In addition, long-term fast charging can damage the battery life. Battery swapping stations are the best way to replace batteries.

[0004] A battery swapping station consists of a positioning platform and a battery swapping system. During battery swapping, the driver needs to position the four wheel hubs of the vehicle to be swapped on the positioning platform so that the battery is directly above the battery swapping system. However, when the driver parks, he may park the car too far forward or too far back, which requires a lot of time to adjust the position of the car, thus greatly extending the battery swapping time and reducing the efficiency of battery swapping. Therefore, it needs to be improved. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the problem mentioned in the background art that when drivers park, they may park the car too far forward or too far back, which requires a lot of time to adjust the car's position, thus greatly extending the battery swapping time and reducing the efficiency of battery swapping, the present invention provides an auxiliary positioning device for a new energy vehicle battery swapping station.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an auxiliary positioning device for a new energy vehicle battery swapping station, comprising a battery swapping station body and a support platform, wherein a first positioning component is fixedly installed at one end of the upper part of the support platform, a second positioning component is fixedly installed on the side of the upper part of the support platform away from the first positioning component, a fixing plate is fixedly installed on one side of the first positioning component, a battery swapping unit is provided in the middle of the support platform, a snap-fit ​​component is fixedly installed in the middle of the fixing plate, and a base plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the battery swapping unit.

[0007] Preferably, the second positioning component includes a groove and a first pneumatic cylinder. The upper end of the support platform has a groove, the upper end of the inner wall of the groove has a first roller fixedly installed, the middle of the inner wall of the groove has three second rollers movably connected, and the top of the first pneumatic cylinder has a rectangular plate fixedly connected.

[0008] Preferably, the first positioning component includes a support block, which is fixedly installed on the upper end of the support platform. A connecting plate is hinged to one end of the support block near the support platform. A first connecting rod is movably connected to the upper end of the support block. A first fixing block and a second fixing block are fixedly installed at both ends of the first connecting rod, respectively. A first spring telescopic rod is fixedly installed on the side of the first fixing block near the support block. A second spring telescopic rod is fixedly installed on the side of the support block near the first fixing block. A connecting rope is fixedly connected to the lower end of the first connecting rod near the second fixing block. A third fixing block is fixedly installed on the top of the connecting plate away from the support block. A third spring telescopic rod is fixedly installed on the bottom of the connecting plate away from the support block.

[0009] Preferably, the snap-fit ​​assembly includes a circular block, which is fixedly connected to a fixing plate. A fixing rod is fixedly installed on the outer side of the circular block, and a hook is movably connected to the fixing rod. A second connecting rod is fixedly installed on one side of the hook. A third connecting rod is fixedly connected to the end of the second connecting rod away from the hook. A connecting column is fixedly installed on the side of the third connecting rod away from the second connecting rod. A support plate is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting column away from the third connecting rod. A second pneumatic cylinder is fixedly installed on the side of the support plate away from the connecting column. An arc-shaped plate is fixedly installed on the side of the circular block near the support plate.

[0010] Preferably, the arc-shaped plate has grooves on both sides, the third connecting rod is movably connected to the grooves, and a rubber block is provided on the side of the hook away from the second connecting rod.

[0011] Preferably, three grooves are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the groove, and the length of the middle groove is greater than that of the two side grooves.

[0012] Preferably, the support block is arc-shaped, and the end of the second spring telescopic rod away from the support block is fixedly connected to the support platform.

[0013] Preferably, the end of the connecting rope away from the second fixing block is fixedly connected to the third fixing block, and the end of the third spring telescopic rod away from the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the base plate.

[0014] Preferably, the end of the first spring telescopic rod away from the first fixed block is fixedly connected to the support block, and the top of the support block and the connecting plate are fixedly installed with protrusions.

[0015] Preferably, the surfaces of the first and second rollers are provided with grooves, and the connecting rope is made of steel wire rope.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0017] This invention facilitates the positioning of new energy vehicles by using a combination of a third fixing block and a connecting plate. When the rear wheel of the new energy vehicle comes into contact with the second fixing block, the second fixing block moves backward, causing the connecting rope to move backward, thereby pulling the connecting plate upward. The support block and the connecting plate form a semicircle, thus positioning the rear wheel of the new energy vehicle. The front wheel of the new energy vehicle stops on the surface of the second positioning component. The first pneumatic cylinder drives the rectangular plate to retract, and the second roller moves downward. When the rectangular plate and the second roller are no longer in contact, the first roller and the second roller form an arc-shaped groove, thereby fixing the front wheel of the new energy vehicle. At this time, the second pneumatic cylinder is activated, pushing the support plate. The support plate pushes the third connecting rod and the connecting column to move towards the circular block, thereby causing the hook to move towards the first positioning component. The hook then engages with the wheel hub to fix the wheel hub of the new energy vehicle, thus reducing the time the driver needs to adjust the position when parking, reducing the battery swapping time of the new energy vehicle, and improving the battery swapping efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the support platform of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structural fit relationship of the first positioning component of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structural fit relationship of the snap-fit ​​component of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the structural cooperation relationship between the support platform and the first positioning component of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified schematic diagram of the local structure at point A;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a bottom view of the support platform structure of the present invention.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Battery swapping station body; 2. Support platform; 3. First positioning component; 301. Support block; 302. Connecting plate; 303. First connecting rod; 304. First fixing block; 305. Second fixing block; 306. First spring telescopic rod; 307. Second spring telescopic rod; 308. Connecting rope; 309. Third spring telescopic rod; 310. Third fixing block; 4. Second positioning component; 41. Groove; 42. First roller; 43. Second roller; 44. Rectangular plate; 45. First pneumatic cylinder; 5. Snap-fit ​​component; 51. Circular block; 52. Fixing rod; 53. Hook; 54. Second connecting rod; 55. Third connecting rod; 56. Connecting column; 57. Arc plate; 58. Support plate; 59. Second pneumatic cylinder; 6. Fixing plate; 7. Battery swapping unit; 8. Base plate. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the present invention provides an auxiliary positioning device for a new energy vehicle battery swapping station, including a battery swapping station body 1 and a support platform 2. A first positioning component 3 is fixedly installed at one end of the upper part of the support platform 2, and a second positioning component 4 is fixedly installed on the side of the upper part of the support platform 2 away from the first positioning component 3. A fixing plate 6 is fixedly installed on one side of the first positioning component 3. A battery swapping unit 7 is arranged in the middle of the support platform 2. A snap-fit ​​component 5 is fixedly installed in the middle of the fixing plate 6. A base plate 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the battery swapping unit 7.

[0028] Using the above scheme: Through the cooperation of the second fixing block 305 and the connecting rope 308, when the rear wheel of the new energy vehicle abuts against the second fixing block 305, the second fixing block 305 moves backward, driving the connecting rope 308 to move backward, thereby pulling the connecting plate 302 upward. The support block 301 and the connecting plate 302 form a semicircle to position the rear wheel of the new energy vehicle. The front wheel of the new energy vehicle stops on the surface of the second positioning component 4. The first pneumatic cylinder 45 drives the rectangular plate 44 to retract, and the second roller 43 moves downward. When the rectangular plate 44 and the second roller 43 are no longer in contact, the first roller 42 and the second roller 43 form an arc-shaped groove, thereby fixing the front wheel of the new energy vehicle. At this time, the second pneumatic cylinder 59 is activated. The second pneumatic cylinder 59 pushes the support plate 58. The support plate 58 pushes the third connecting rod 55 and the connecting column 56 to move towards the circular block 51, thereby causing the hook 53 to move towards the first positioning component 3, so that the hook 53 is engaged in the wheel hub to fix the wheel hub of the new energy vehicle.

[0029] like Figures 2 to 7 As shown, the second positioning component 4 includes a groove 41 and a first pneumatic cylinder 45. The upper end of the support platform 2 has a groove 41. A first roller 42 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the inner wall of the groove 41. Three second rollers 43 are movably connected to the middle of the inner wall of the groove 41. A rectangular plate 44 is fixedly connected to the top of the first pneumatic cylinder 45. The first positioning component 3 includes a support block 301. The support block 301 is fixedly installed to the upper end of the support platform 2. A connecting plate 302 is hinged to one end of the support block 301 near the support platform 2. A first connecting rod 303 is movably connected to the upper end of the support block 301. A first fixing block 304 and a second fixing block 305 are fixedly installed at both ends of the first connecting rod 303, respectively. A first spring telescopic rod 306 is fixedly installed on the side of the first fixing block 304 near the support block 301. A second spring telescopic rod 307 is fixedly installed on the side of the support block 301 near the first fixing block 304. A connecting rope 308 is fixedly connected to the lower end of one side of the fixing block 305. A third fixing block 310 is fixedly installed on the top of the connecting plate 302 away from the support block 301. A third spring telescopic rod 309 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the connecting plate 302 away from the support block 301. The snap-fit ​​assembly 5 includes a circular block 51, which is fixedly connected to the fixing plate 6. A fixing rod 52 is fixedly installed on the outer side of the circular block 51. A hook 53 is movably connected to the fixing rod 52. A second connecting rod 54 is fixedly installed on one side of the hook 53. A third connecting rod 55 is fixedly connected to the end of the second connecting rod 54 away from the hook 53. A connecting column 56 is fixedly installed on the side of the third connecting rod 55 away from the second connecting rod 54. A support plate 58 is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting column 56 away from the third connecting rod 55. A second pneumatic cylinder 59 is fixedly installed on the side of the support plate 58 away from the connecting column 56. An arc-shaped plate 57 is fixedly installed on the side of the circular block 51 close to the support plate 58.

[0030] The above scheme is adopted: through the cooperation of groove 41 and first roller 42, when the new energy vehicle enters, the first pneumatic cylinder 45 extends and retracts downward, causing the second roller 43 to move downward and cooperate with groove 41 to form an arc-shaped groove, thereby positioning the front wheels of the new energy vehicle. Through the cooperation of support block 301 and connecting plate 302, when the rear wheels of the vehicle abut against the second fixing block 305, the second fixing block 305 moves backward, and the connecting rope 308 moves backward with the second fixing block 305. The connecting rope 308 and the third fixing block 310 are fixedly connected, thereby fixing the connecting plate 310. 02 is lifted upwards until the second fixing block 305 and the support block 301 are in contact. At this time, the connecting plate 302 is rolled up to form an arc. The support block 301 and the connecting plate 302 cooperate to form a semicircle, which positions the rear wheel of the new energy vehicle. Through the cooperation of the circular block 51 and the fixing rod 52, after the new energy vehicle is parked, the second pneumatic cylinder 59 is pushed outwards, which causes the support plate 58 to push the connecting column 56. The connecting column 56 pushes the third connecting rod 55 and the second connecting rod 54, so that the hook 53 is inserted into the wheel hub of the parked new energy vehicle, thereby fixing the new energy vehicle.

[0031] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, the arc plate 57 has grooves on both sides, the third connecting rod 55 is movably connected to the grooves, the hook 53 has a rubber block on the side away from the second connecting rod 54, the inner wall of the groove 41 has three grooves on both sides, and the middle groove is longer than the two side grooves. The support block 301 is arc-shaped. The end of the second spring telescopic rod 307 away from the support block 301 is fixedly connected to the support platform 2. The end of the connecting rope 308 away from the second fixed block 305 is fixedly connected to the third fixed block 310. The end of the third spring telescopic rod 309 away from the connecting plate 302 is fixedly connected to the base plate 8. The end of the first spring telescopic rod 306 away from the first fixed block 304 is fixedly connected to the support block 301. The top of the support block 301 and the connecting plate 302 are fixedly installed with protrusions. The surfaces of the first roller 42 and the second roller 43 are provided with grooves. The material of the connecting rope 308 is steel wire rope.

[0032] The above solution is adopted as follows: Through the design of the arc-shaped plate 57, when the support plate 58 drives the third connecting rod 55 to retract and push, the third connecting rod 55 moves within the groove, thereby allowing the hook 53 to loosen and engage with the wheel hub. The rubber block design prevents the hook 53 from scratching the wheel hub, thus preventing scratches from being left on the wheel hub surface. Through the design of the groove 41, the design of the groove allows the second roller 43 to move up and down within the groove. When the first pneumatic cylinder 45 retracts, the rectangular plate 44 no longer pushes the second roller 43 upwards. The middle groove is longer than the two side grooves, causing the middle second roller 43 to move downwards a greater distance than the two side grooves. The second roller 43 is larger, thus forming an arc between the first roller 42 and the second roller 43, allowing the new energy vehicle tire to be inserted into the groove 41, thereby positioning the new energy vehicle tire. The arc-shaped design of the support block 301 makes its shape more closely match the tire's shape. The design of the second spring telescopic rod 307 provides shock absorption when the new energy vehicle tire is fully in contact with the support block 301, preventing excessive impact on the support block 301. The connecting rope 308 is fixedly connected to the third fixing block 310, allowing the new energy vehicle tire to be positioned within the groove 41. When the car tire contacts the second fixing block 305, the connecting rope 308 moves towards the first fixing block 304, causing the third fixing block 310 to move the connecting plate 302 upwards, thus forming an arc shape on the connecting plate 302, which then fits against the new energy vehicle tire, thereby positioning the new energy vehicle tire. When the new energy vehicle tire finishes battery swapping and drives out of the battery swapping station body 1, the connecting plate 302 moves downwards, and the third spring telescopic rod 309 acts as a shock absorber for the connecting plate 302. Through the setting of the first spring telescopic rod 306, the first spring telescopic rod 306 provides shock absorption for the new energy vehicle tire. When the second fixing block 305 makes contact, the first connecting rod 303 moves towards the first fixing block 304, thereby limiting the first connecting rod 303, making the first connecting rod 303 more stable when moving. The protrusion design limits the connecting rope 308. Through the design of the first roller 42 and the second roller 43, the groove design increases the friction between the first roller 42 and the second roller 43 and the tire when the new energy vehicle drives out of the battery swapping station body 1 after the battery swap is completed, preventing the tire from slipping on the surface of the support platform 2. The material limitation of the connecting rope 308 makes the connecting rope 308 more robust and durable.

[0033] Working principle and usage process of this invention:

[0034] In application, when the new energy vehicle reverses into the inner cavity of the battery swapping station body 1, and the rear wheels abut against the second fixing block 305, the second fixing block 305 moves backward, causing the connecting rope 308 to move backward, thereby pulling the connecting plate 302 upward until the second fixing block 305 is in contact with the support block 301. The support block 301 and the connecting plate 302 form a semicircle to position the new energy vehicle. When the support block 301 is in contact with the tire, the second spring telescopic rod 307 acts as a buffer and shock absorber for the support block 301. When the front wheels of the new energy vehicle stop on the surface of the second positioning component 4, the first air cylinder 45 drives the rectangular plate 44 to retract. The second roller 43 moves downward until it no longer contacts the rectangular plate 44. The first roller 42 and the second roller 43 form an arc-shaped groove, which then fixes the front wheel of the new energy vehicle. At this time, the second pneumatic cylinder 59 is activated. The second pneumatic cylinder 59 pushes the support plate 58. The support plate 58 pushes the third connecting rod 55 and the connecting column 56 to move towards the circular block 51, thereby causing the hook 53 to move towards the first positioning component 3. This causes the hook 53 to engage with the wheel hub and fix the wheel hub of the new energy vehicle, thereby reducing the time the driver needs to adjust the position when parking, reducing the battery swapping time of the new energy vehicle, and improving the battery swapping efficiency.

[0035] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0036] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An auxiliary positioning device for a new energy vehicle battery swapping station, comprising a battery swapping station body (1) and a support platform (2), characterized in that: A first positioning component (3) is fixedly installed at one end of the upper part of the support platform (2), a second positioning component (4) is fixedly installed on the side of the upper part of the support platform (2) away from the first positioning component (3), a fixing plate (6) is fixedly installed on one side of the first positioning component (3), a battery swapping unit (7) is provided in the middle of the support platform (2), a snap-fit ​​component (5) is fixedly installed in the middle of the fixing plate (6), and a bottom plate (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the battery swapping unit (7). The second positioning component (4) includes a groove (41) and a first pneumatic cylinder (45). The upper end of the support platform (2) is provided with a groove (41). A first roller (42) is fixedly installed on the upper end of the inner wall of the groove (41). Three second rollers (43) are movably connected to the middle of the inner wall of the groove (41). A rectangular plate (44) is fixedly connected to the top of the first pneumatic cylinder (45). The first positioning component (3) includes a support block (301), which is fixedly installed on the upper end of the support platform (2). A connecting plate (302) is hinged to one end of the support block (301) near the support platform (2). A first connecting rod (303) is movably connected to the upper end of the support block (301). A first fixing block (304) and a second fixing block (305) are fixedly installed at both ends of the first connecting rod (303). The first fixing block (304) is fixed on the side near the support block (301). A first spring telescopic rod (306) is installed, a second spring telescopic rod (307) is fixedly installed on the side of the support block (301) near the first fixed block (304), a connecting rope (308) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the first connecting rod (303) near the second fixed block (305), a third fixed block (310) is fixedly installed on the top of the connecting plate (302) away from the support block (301), and a third spring telescopic rod (309) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the connecting plate (302) away from the support block (301). The snap-fit ​​assembly (5) includes a circular block (51), which is fixedly connected to a fixing plate (6). A fixing rod (52) is fixedly installed on the outer side of the circular block (51). A hook (53) is movably connected to the fixing rod (52). A second connecting rod (54) is fixedly installed on one side of the hook (53). A third connecting rod (55) is fixedly connected to the end of the second connecting rod (54) away from the hook (53). A connecting column (56) is fixedly installed on the side of the third connecting rod (55) away from the second connecting rod (54). A support plate (58) is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting column (56) away from the third connecting rod (55). A second pneumatic cylinder (59) is fixedly installed on the side of the support plate (58) away from the connecting column (56). An arc-shaped plate (57) is fixedly installed on the side of the circular block (51) close to the support plate (58). The arc-shaped plate (57) has grooves on both sides, the third connecting rod (55) is movably connected to the grooves, and a rubber block is provided on the side of the hook (53) away from the second connecting rod (54); The end of the connecting rope (308) away from the second fixing block (305) is fixedly connected to the third fixing block (310), and the end of the third spring telescopic rod (309) away from the connecting plate (302) is fixedly connected to the base plate (8).

2. The auxiliary positioning device for a new energy vehicle battery swapping station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the groove (41) is provided with three sliding grooves on both sides, and the middle sliding groove has a larger length than the two side sliding grooves.

3. The auxiliary positioning device for a new energy vehicle battery swapping station according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support block (301) is arc-shaped, and the end of the second spring telescopic rod (307) away from the support block (301) is fixedly connected to the support platform (2).

4. The auxiliary positioning device for a new energy vehicle battery swapping station according to claim 3, characterized in that: The end of the first spring telescopic rod (306) away from the first fixed block (304) is fixedly connected to the support block (301). The top of the support block (301) and the connecting plate (302) are fixedly installed with protrusions. The material of the connecting rope (308) is steel wire rope.

5. The auxiliary positioning device for a new energy vehicle battery swapping station according to claim 4, characterized in that: The surfaces of the first roller (42) and the second roller (43) are provided with grooves.

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