Electric swap station peripheral covering plate assembly, electric swap station and electric swap station assembling method

Abstract

The invention discloses a peripheral covering plate assembly of a battery swap station, the battery swap station and an assembling method of the battery swap station. The peripheral covering plate assembly of the battery swap station comprises a covering plate and a mounting part, the mounting part comprises a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate and a locking mechanism, and the first mounting plate is mounted on a mounting main body of the battery swap station; the second mounting plate and the first mounting plate are oppositely arranged in a spaced mode, a mounting groove used for containing the end of the covering plate is formed between the second mounting plate and the first mounting plate, the locking mechanism is connected with the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate, and the locking mechanism can enable the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate to clamp the end of the covering plate. According to the covering plate assembly, the split type design of the covering plate and the mounting main body of the battery replacing station is achieved, so that after equipment in the battery replacing station is mounted, the covering plate can be used for sealing the periphery, the mounting of the equipment is not limited by a sealed space, and the mounting efficiency of the equipment in the battery replacing station and the assembling efficiency of the battery replacing station are improved.

Description

[0001] This application is a division of a Chinese invention patent with an application date of December 31, 2021, application number 202111667316.2, and name “Side cover plate assembly of battery swap station, battery swap station and assembly method of battery swap station”. Technical Field

[0002] The present invention relates to the field of battery replacement for electric vehicles, and in particular to a battery replacement station peripheral cover plate assembly, a battery replacement station, and a battery replacement station assembly method. Background Art

[0003] New energy vehicles are becoming more and more popular among consumers. The energy used by new energy vehicles is basically electricity. New energy vehicles need to be charged after the electricity is used up. Due to the limitations of current battery technology and charging technology, it takes a long time to fully charge new energy vehicles, which is not as simple and fast as refueling cars directly. Therefore, in order to reduce the waiting time of users, replacing the battery when the power of new energy vehicles is running out is an effective means.

[0004] In the prior art, traditional battery swap stations are usually manufactured by using purchased containers as the outer shell of the battery swap station. After the battery swap station manufacturer purchases the container from the container manufacturer, the purchased container is an integrated container, and the main frame and side panels of the container are integrated and cannot be disassembled. When installing the equipment in the battery swap station later, it can only be installed from the reserved inlet and outlet of the container, resulting in low equipment installation efficiency in the battery swap station and low overall assembly efficiency. Summary of the invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defects of low equipment installation efficiency and low overall assembly efficiency in the prior art battery swap stations, and to provide a battery swap station peripheral side cover plate assembly, a battery swap station and a battery swap station assembly method.

[0006] The present invention solves the above technical problems through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A side cover plate assembly of a battery swap station comprises: a cover plate and a mounting member, wherein the mounting member is respectively connected to an installation body of the battery swap station and the cover plate, and the mounting member comprises:

[0008] A first mounting plate, mounted on the mounting body of the battery swap station;

[0009] A second mounting plate is arranged opposite to the first mounting plate and spaced apart from each other, a mounting groove is formed between the second mounting plate and the first mounting plate, and an end of the cover plate is accommodated in the mounting groove;

[0010] A locking mechanism, the locking mechanism being connected to the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate respectively, the locking mechanism being configured to enable the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate to clamp the end of the cover plate;

[0011] The mounting member further comprises a support plate, two ends of which are respectively abutted against the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate;

[0012] The first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are connected via the support plate, the width of the support plate is smaller than the initial width of the mounting groove, and when the support plate is installed, the mounting groove will be pulled narrower by the support plate, thereby being able to clamp the cover plate.

[0013] In this solution, the cover plate is installed on the installation body of the battery swap station through the locking mechanism and the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate. The cover plate and the installation body of the battery swap station are split designs, so that the installation body of the battery swap station can be installed first, and then various equipment can be installed on the installation body, and finally the cover plate is used for peripheral closure. The installation of various equipment is not limited by the closed space, and the installation operation is convenient, which improves the installation efficiency of various equipment in the battery swap station and the assembly efficiency of the battery swap station. Furthermore, the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are pulled together and close together by the locking mechanism, so that the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate can clamp the cover plate in the installation groove. Compared with connecting the cover plate by buckles or bolts, the buckles or bolt holes on the mounting parts need to be strictly aligned with the buckles or bolt holes on the cover plate. The connection method of this solution has low requirements for the assembly accuracy of the cover plate and the mounting parts, thereby shortening the installation time and the installation process is relatively simple.

[0014] In addition, the support plate props up the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate to prevent the mounting slot from being too small due to processing or assembly errors, which makes it difficult or even impossible to insert the cover plate, thereby improving the installation stability. The support plate plays a supporting role between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate, and when installing the cover plate, when the cover plate contacts the support plate, it cannot be pushed further into the mounting slot, which indicates that the cover plate has been installed in place, which is helpful for the installer to intuitively judge whether to perform the next locking operation during the installation process.

[0015] Preferably, the support plate has an arched beam arched toward the opening direction of the mounting groove.

[0016] In this solution, the arched beam is more likely to bend, which is conducive to the deformation of the support plate during the process of the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate approaching each other, so as to avoid the support plate hindering the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate from approaching each other, so that the cover plate can be easily clamped in the mounting groove. The arched beam is arched toward the opening direction of the mounting groove, and the arched part can abut against the cover plate.

[0017] Preferably, the support plate further comprises a connecting plate, the connecting plate is connected to the arched beam, and the connecting plate is at least partially in contact with the corresponding first mounting plate or the second mounting plate.

[0018] In this solution, the connecting plate provides an installation support surface for the support plate and can prevent the support plate from deflecting when the mounting groove is clamped, which makes the installation of the support plate more reliable and convenient. The connecting plate can have a mounting hole for connecting to the first mounting plate or the second mounting plate.

[0019] Preferably, one end of the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate connected to the cover plate is provided with a clamping fold, and the clamping fold is formed by the end of the corresponding first mounting plate or the second mounting plate extending obliquely toward the inner side of the mounting groove.

[0020] In this solution, the paired clamping folds form an inwardly clamped shape at the opening of the mounting groove, and when the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are close to each other, the ends of the clamping folds can clamp on the surface of the covering plate, thereby achieving a better clamping effect.

[0021] Preferably, the mounting member further comprises a sealing strip, wherein the sealing strip is arranged between the first mounting plate and the covering plate; and / or the sealing strip is arranged between the second mounting plate and the covering plate.

[0022] In this solution, the sealing strip can be pressed against the cover plate to form a seal. The first mounting plate and the second mounting plate can both be provided with sealing strips, so that a seal is formed on both sides of the cover plate to achieve a good sealing effect. Alternatively, the sealing strip can be provided in only one of the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate, that is, a seal is formed only on one side of the cover plate, but this can facilitate the insertion of the cover plate into the mounting groove. Preferably, both ends of the sealing strip can extend to the edge of the mounting plate to form a complete seal.

[0023] Preferably, the bottom edge portion of the cover plate extends downward to form a drainage groove, and a side wall or a bottom wall of the drainage groove is provided with drainage holes.

[0024] In this solution, a drainage groove is provided at the bottom of the cover plate. If water enters the cover plate, it can be discharged through the drainage groove, thereby preventing water accumulation in the cover plate from affecting the working stability of the battery swap station or reducing the working life of the battery swap station.

[0025] Preferably, the cover plate comprises a heat insulation layer and a reinforcement plate, and the reinforcement plate is coated on the outside of the heat insulation layer.

[0026] In this solution, the heat insulation layer can keep the power station warm and reduce the energy consumption of temperature control of the power station; the reinforcing plate is relatively hard, and is used to form the connection protrusions, accommodating grooves and installation folds of the cover plate, that is, to form the external connection structure of the cover plate, so as to achieve stable connection between the cover plates and the cover plates and between the cover plates and the mounting parts, and the connection is firm and reliable. The reinforcing plate can be an iron plate, a color steel plate, an aluminum plate, etc.

[0027] Preferably, the thermal insulation layer is a rock wool layer.

[0028] In this solution, the rock wool material has low density and good thermal insulation properties, and the rock wool layer makes the thermal insulation layer light in weight and has good thermal insulation properties.

[0029] Preferably, the covering plate comprises a plurality of covering plate units, and the plurality of covering plate units are sequentially spliced ​​and connected along a horizontal direction to form the covering plate.

[0030] In the present solution, multiple covering plates are provided, which are snapped together during installation to form a whole side covering plate around the battery swap station. For installation entities of different sizes, side covering plates around the battery swap station of different sizes are formed by splicing multiple covering plates, thereby improving the versatility of the side panel components. In addition, the side covering plate around the battery swap station is easier to transport after being split into multiple covering plates.

[0031] A battery swap station comprises: an installation body and a peripheral cover plate assembly of the battery swap station as described above, wherein the installation body comprises a base plate and columns, the columns are arranged on the base plate at intervals, the two sides of the cover plate are connected to the corresponding columns through the installation parts, and the bottom of the cover plate abuts against the base plate.

[0032] In this solution, the outer shell of the power swap station is set to a split type by using the above-mentioned power swap station peripheral cover plate assembly. When installing the power swap station, the installation body is first installed, and then the various power swap equipment in the power swap station is installed, and finally the cover plate is installed on the installation body, so that the installation of various equipment is not restricted by the closed space, and the installation efficiency of the equipment in the power swap station is improved. In addition, since the power swap station uses the above-mentioned power swap station peripheral cover plate assembly, the assembly efficiency of the power swap station can also be improved, shortening the station construction period and reducing the station construction cost.

[0033] Preferably, the column has a hollow cavity, and the hollow cavity is communicated with the mounting groove.

[0034] In this solution, the column is a hollow structure, which is conducive to reducing the weight of the column and saving materials. In addition, the hollow cavity is connected to the mounting groove, so the hollow cavity and the mounting groove can be formed at the same time using the same plate. For example, by bending the plate, a hollow column and a first mounting plate or a second mounting plate connected to the column can be formed at the same time, which can save materials and simplify the structure, and is conducive to reducing the construction cost of the battery swap station.

[0035] Preferably, the hollow cavity is filled with heat insulating material.

[0036] In this solution, filling the hollow cavity with heat-insulating materials helps seal the power station. The heat-insulating materials can be rock wool, polyurethane, etc. In some preferred embodiments, the hollow cavity may not be filled with materials, and the air barrier in the hollow cavity can also play a role in blocking heat exchange, which is beneficial to the heat preservation of the power station.

[0037] A method for assembling a battery swap station is used to install the battery swap station as described above, and the method for assembling a battery swap station comprises the following steps:

[0038] Install the posts on the base plate;

[0039] The covering plate is installed between the adjacent columns through the installation members.

[0040] In this solution, by arranging a covering plate on the column on the bottom plate, a stable connection between the protective plate around the battery swap station and the main body of the battery swap station is achieved, thereby improving the reliability of the connection of the main body of the battery swap station installation.

[0041] Preferably, before the step of installing the cover plate between the adjacent columns through the installation member, the method further includes:

[0042] The battery swap station equipment components and the charging equipment components are installed on the base plate.

[0043] In this solution, the battery swap station equipment components and charging equipment components are installed before the cover plate is installed. The space inside the battery swap station is relatively open, which is convenient for installation and operation. After the equipment inside the battery swap station is installed or basically installed, the cover plate is installed to seal the equipment inside the battery swap station. The installation of various equipment is not limited by the closed space, and the installation and operation are convenient, which improves the installation efficiency of various equipment in the battery swap station and the assembly efficiency of the battery swap station.

[0044] Preferably, before the step of installing the cover plate between the adjacent columns through the installation member, the method further includes:

[0045] A top plate is installed on the top of the column.

[0046] In this solution, the top plate can be installed using the installed columns, and after the columns are installed and before the top plate is installed, the open top plate space can be used for installation work (for example, hoisting parts from the top of the power station into the power station, etc.), which can improve the installation efficiency of the power station. After the top plate is installed, the installation area of ​​the cover plate is formed between the top plate and the bottom plate, and the power station assembly is completed after the cover plate is installed.

[0047] The positive and progressive effect of the present invention is that the cover plate is installed on the installation body of the battery swap station through the locking mechanism and the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate. The cover plate and the installation body of the battery swap station are split designs, so that the installation body of the battery swap station can be installed first, and then various equipment can be installed on the installation body, and finally the outer periphery is closed by the cover plate. The installation of various equipment is not limited by the closed space, and the installation operation is convenient, which improves the installation efficiency of various equipment in the battery swap station and the assembly efficiency of the battery swap station. Furthermore, the two mounting plates are pulled together and close together by the locking mechanism, so that the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate can clamp the cover plate in the installation groove. Compared with connecting the cover plate by buckles or bolts, the buckles or bolt holes on the mounting parts need to be strictly aligned with the buckles or bolt holes on the cover plate. The connection method of this scheme has low requirements for the assembly accuracy of the cover plate and the mounting parts, thereby shortening the installation time and the installation process is relatively simple. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0048] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the battery swap station according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the mounting parts of the columns of the battery swap station and the surrounding side cover plate assembly of the battery swap station according to Example 1 of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 3 It is a top view of the installation structure of the mounting parts of the columns of the battery swap station and the surrounding side cover plate assembly of the battery swap station according to Example 1 of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the battery swap station according to Example 1 of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A local enlarged schematic diagram at point A.

[0053] Figure 6 It is a top view of the installation structure of the mounting parts of the columns of the battery swap station and the surrounding side cover plate assembly of the battery swap station according to embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0054] Figure 7 It is a top view of the installation structure of the mounting parts of the columns of the battery swap station and the surrounding side cover plate assembly of the battery swap station according to embodiment 3 of the present invention.

[0055] Figure 8 This is a flow chart of the battery swap station assembly method according to embodiment 4 of the present invention.

[0056] Description of Reference Numerals

[0057] Installation main body 100

[0058] The side cover plate assembly of the power station 200

[0059] Column 10

[0060] Hollow cavity 101

[0061] Bottom plate 20

[0062] Cover plate 1

[0063] Cover plate unit 11

[0064] Drainage trough 12

[0065] Mounting 2

[0066] First mounting plate 21

[0067] Second mounting plate 22

[0068] Locking mechanism 23

[0069] Locking bolt 231

[0070] Lock nut 232

[0071] Mounting slot 24

[0072] Clamping hem 25

[0073] Sealing strip 26

[0074] Support plate 3

[0075] Connecting plate 31

[0076] Positioning plate 32

[0077] First fixing bolt 4

[0078] Second fixing bolt 5

[0079] Top Plate 6 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0080] The present invention is further described below by way of examples, but the present invention is not limited to the scope of the examples.

[0081] Example 1

[0082] This embodiment provides a battery swap station. Figures 1 to 5As shown, the battery swap station includes an installation body 100 and a battery swap station peripheral side cover plate assembly 200, wherein the installation body 100 includes a bottom plate 20 and a column 10, the bottom plate 20 is located at the bottom of the installation body 100 and can be supported on the ground, the column 10 is arranged on the bottom plate 20 at intervals, and the battery swap station peripheral side cover plate assembly 200 can be arranged between two adjacent columns 10, and the battery swap station peripheral side cover plate assembly 200 includes: a cover plate 1 and a mounting member 2, the mounting member 2 is respectively connected to the installation body 100 and the cover plate 1 of the battery swap station, the two sides of the cover plate 1 are connected to the corresponding column 10 through the mounting member 2, and the bottom of the cover plate 1 is in contact with the bottom plate 20. The mounting member 2 and the column 10 can be detachably connected or fixedly connected, or the mounting member 2 and the column 10 are integrally formed, and this application does not limit this.

[0083] In the above-mentioned battery swap station, the cover plate 1 is installed on the installation body 100 of the battery swap station through the locking mechanism and the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22. The cover plate 1 and the installation body 100 of the battery swap station are of split design, so that the installation body 100 of the battery swap station can be installed first, and then various equipment can be installed on the installation body 100, and finally the cover plate 1 is used for peripheral sealing. The installation of various equipment is not limited by the closed space, and the installation operation is convenient, which improves the installation efficiency of various equipment in the battery swap station and the assembly efficiency of the battery swap station. Furthermore, the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22 are pulled together and close together by the locking mechanism 23, so that the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22 can clamp the cover plate 1 in the installation groove 24. Compared with connecting the cover plate 1 by buckles or bolts, the buckles or bolt holes on the mounting member 2 need to be strictly aligned with the buckles or bolt holes on the cover plate 1. The connection method of this scheme has low requirements for the assembly accuracy of the cover plate 1 and the mounting member 2, thereby shortening the installation time and the installation process is relatively simple.

[0084] The cover plate 1 includes a plurality of cover plate units 11, and the plurality of cover plate units 11 are sequentially spliced ​​and connected in the horizontal direction to form the cover plate 1. By setting a plurality of cover plates 1, during installation, the plurality of cover plates 1 are mutually snapped together to form a whole side cover plate assembly 200 for the battery swap station. For installation bodies 100 of different sizes, the side cover plate assemblies 200 for the battery swap station of different sizes are formed by splicing a plurality of cover plates 1, thereby improving the versatility of the side plate components; in addition, the side cover plate assembly 200 for the battery swap station is easier to transport after being split into a plurality of cover plates 1.

[0085] Specifically, the cover plate unit 11 is a long strip plate with a certain thickness. Multiple cover plate units 11 are spliced ​​together along the width direction to form a whole cover plate 1. A whole cover plate 1 is used to be installed on the side of the battery swap station to form the side wall of the battery swap station. On both sides of the width direction of the cover plate unit 11, one side is provided with a connecting protrusion, and the other side is provided with a receiving groove. When two splicing plates are spliced ​​together, the adjacent cover plate units 11 are spliced ​​and connected by inserting the connecting protrusion on one cover plate unit 11 into the receiving groove on the other cover plate unit 11, thereby realizing a reliable connection between the two cover plate units 11.

[0086] Sealant may be applied between adjacent cover plate units 11 and between the cover plate 1 and the installation body 100. Since the cover plate 1 and the installation body 100 are both rigid structures, a gap will inevitably exist between two adjacent cover plate units 11 when they are spliced, or when the cover plate 1 and the installation body 100 are installed and connected. In order to improve the thermal insulation performance of the battery swap station, sealant is applied between adjacent cover plate units 11 and between the cover plate 1 and the installation body 100 to improve the sealing of the battery swap station, thereby improving the thermal insulation performance of the battery swap station and reducing the temperature control energy consumption in the battery swap station.

[0087] In this embodiment, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the mounting member 2 includes a first mounting plate 21, a second mounting plate 22 and a locking mechanism 23, wherein the first mounting plate 21 is mounted on the mounting body 100 of the battery swap station, and the second mounting plate 22 is arranged relative to the first mounting plate 21, and a mounting groove 24 is formed between the second mounting plate 22 and the first mounting plate 21, and the end of the covering plate 1 is accommodated in the mounting groove 24, and the locking mechanism 23 is respectively connected to the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22, and the locking mechanism 23 is configured to enable the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22 to clamp the end of the covering plate 1.

[0088] The first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22 are pulled together and brought close together by the locking mechanism 23, so that the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22 can clamp the cover plate 1 in the mounting groove 24. Compared with connecting the cover plate 1 by snaps or bolts, the snaps or bolt holes on the mounting member 2 need to be strictly aligned with the snaps or bolt holes on the cover plate 1. The connection method of this scheme has low requirements on the assembly accuracy of the cover plate 1 and the mounting member 2, thereby shortening the installation time and making the installation process relatively simple.

[0089] Therefore, by applying the above-mentioned side cover plate assembly 200 of the battery swap station, the battery swap station of this embodiment can improve the assembly efficiency of the battery swap station, shorten the station construction period, and reduce the station construction cost.

[0090] The mounting member 2 further includes a support plate 3, the two ends of which are respectively in contact with the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22. The support plate 3 props up the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22 to prevent the mounting groove 24 from being too small due to processing or assembly errors, making it difficult or even impossible for the cover plate 1 to be inserted, thereby improving the installation stability. The support plate 3 plays a supporting role between the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22, and when installing the cover plate 1, when the cover plate 1 contacts the support plate 3, it cannot continue to be pushed into the mounting groove 24, which indicates that the cover plate 1 has been installed in place, which is helpful for the installer to intuitively judge whether the next locking operation should be performed during the installation process. In this embodiment, the support plate 3 is a flat plate-shaped structure, and the two ends of the support plate 3 can be connected to the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22 by welding.

[0091] In some other preferred embodiments, the support plate 3 has an arched beam that arches toward the opening direction of the mounting groove 24. Compared with the flat support plate in the embodiment, the arched beam is easier to bend, which is conducive to the deformation of the support plate 3 during the approach of the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22, so as to avoid the support plate 3 hindering the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22 from approaching each other, so that the cover plate 1 is easily clamped in the mounting groove 24. The arched beam arches toward the opening direction of the mounting groove 24, and the arched part can abut against the cover plate 1. Specifically, the cross section of the arched beam can be U-shaped or C-shaped.

[0092] In this embodiment, the locking mechanism 23 includes a locking bolt 231 and a locking nut 232 that cooperate with each other. By tightening the locking bolt 231, the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22 can be brought close to each other. Among them, the locking nut 232 can be welded on the first mounting plate 21 or the second mounting plate 22, and the locking bolt 231 passes through the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22 and is threadedly connected with the locking nut 232. In this embodiment, the first mounting plate 21 corresponds to the outside of the battery swap station, the second mounting plate 22 corresponds to the inside of the battery swap station, and the locking nut 232 is welded on the second mounting plate 22. In this way, when installing the locking bolt 231, the locking bolt 231 can be inserted outside the battery swap station, which is more convenient for installation. Preferably, a plurality of locking mechanisms 23 are arranged at intervals in the length direction of the mounting member 2, and further preferably, the locking mechanisms 23 are arranged at equal intervals so that the locking forces are more uniform.

[0093] The first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22 are both provided with a clamping fold 25 at one end connected to the cover plate 1. The clamping fold 25 is formed by the end of the corresponding first mounting plate 21 or the second mounting plate 22 extending obliquely toward the inside of the mounting groove 24. The paired clamping folds 25 form an inwardly clamped shape at the opening of the mounting groove 24. When the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22 are close to each other, the end of the clamping fold 25 can clamp on the surface of the cover plate 1, thereby achieving a better clamping effect.

[0094] The mounting member 2 may further include a sealing strip 26, and the sealing strip 26 is provided between the first mounting plate 21 and the cover plate 1 and between the second mounting plate 22 and the cover plate 1. The sealing strip 26 can be pressed against the cover plate 1 to form a seal, and the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22 may both be provided with the sealing strip 26, so that a seal is formed on both sides of the cover plate 1 to achieve a good sealing effect, or the sealing strip 26 may be provided only in one of the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22, that is, a seal is formed only on one side of the cover plate 1, but this can facilitate the insertion of the cover plate 1 into the mounting groove 24. Preferably, both ends of the sealing strip 26 may extend to the edge of the mounting plate to form a complete seal.

[0095] As a preferred embodiment, the end of the first mounting plate 21 is not flush with the end of the second mounting plate 22, which makes the distance from the end of the first mounting plate 21 to the end of the second mounting plate 22 greater than the distance between the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22. This makes the opening of the mounting groove 24 larger, and the cover plate 1 can be first inserted into the mounting groove 24 at an angle, and then the cover plate 1 is leveled, so that the cover plate 1 is easier to insert into the mounting groove 24.

[0096] See also Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the bottom edge of the cover plate 1 extends downward to form a drainage groove 12, and drainage holes are provided on the side wall or bottom wall of the drainage groove 12. By providing the drainage groove 12 at the bottom of the cover plate 1, if water enters the cover plate 1, it can be discharged through the drainage groove 12, thereby preventing water accumulation in the cover plate 1 from affecting the working stability of the battery swap station or reducing the working life of the battery swap station.

[0097] The cover plate 1 includes an insulation layer and a reinforcement plate, and the reinforcement plate is coated on the outside of the insulation layer, that is, the cover plate 1 is a sandwich structure. The insulation layer can keep the battery swap station warm and reduce the temperature control energy consumption of the battery swap station; the reinforcement plate is relatively hard, and is used to form the connection protrusions, accommodating grooves and installation folds of the cover plate 1, that is, to form the external connection structure of the cover plate 1, so as to achieve a stable connection between the cover plate 1 and the cover plate 1 and between the cover plate 1 and the mounting part 2, and the connection is firm and reliable. Preferably, the reinforcement plate can be an iron plate, a color steel plate, an aluminum plate, etc. The insulation layer can be a rock wool layer. The rock wool material has a low density and good thermal insulation properties, and the rock wool layer makes the insulation layer light in weight and has good thermal insulation properties.

[0098] The side cover plate assembly 200 of the battery swap station also includes an aerogel insulation layer. Aerogel has the advantages of light weight and good insulation effect. Various battery swap equipment and charging equipment are installed in the battery swap station. In particular, the charging equipment needs to be at a certain ambient temperature to ensure good working performance. For this reason, the environment in the battery swap station needs to be maintained within a certain temperature range. By providing an aerogel insulation layer on the side cover plate assembly 200 of the battery swap station, the thermal resistance inside and outside the battery swap station is increased, and the heat exchange between the inside and outside of the battery swap station is reduced, thereby reducing the impact of the heat outside the battery swap station on the environment inside the battery swap station, and finally reducing the energy consumption required to regulate the temperature in the battery swap station. In this embodiment, the aerogel insulation layer is provided on the cover plate 1, and the aerogel insulation layer is bonded to the inner side wall of the cover plate 1, that is, the side wall of the cover plate 1 close to the inside of the battery swap station.

[0099] In this embodiment, the column 10 has a hollow cavity 101, and the hollow cavity 101 is connected to the mounting groove 24. The column 10 is a hollow structure, which is beneficial to reducing the weight of the column 10 and saving materials. In addition, the hollow cavity 101 is connected to the mounting groove 24, so the hollow cavity 101 and the mounting groove 24 can be formed at the same time using the same plate. For example, by bending the plate or aluminum extrusion, a hollow column 10 and a first mounting plate 21 or a second mounting plate 22 connected to the column 10 can be formed at the same time, which can save materials and simplify the structure, and is conducive to reducing the cost of building a battery swap station.

[0100] As a preferred embodiment, the column 10 may be provided with two mounting members 2 correspondingly, so that the column 10 can be installed with two cover plates 1. In this embodiment, the opening directions of the mounting grooves 24 of the two mounting members 2 on the same column 10 are set at an angle, specifically at a right angle. The column 10 is located at the corner of the battery swap station and can install two cover plates 1 set at a right angle. In certain other embodiments, the opening direction of the mounting grooves 24 of the two mounting members 2 on the same column 10 is 180 degrees, and the column 10 can be located in the middle of the edge of the battery swap station to install two cover plates 1 arranged in the same direction. This arrangement is particularly suitable for battery swap stations with longer side portions, and one or more columns 10 can be set on the side portions to improve the strength and reliability of the battery swap station.

[0101] The hollow cavity 101 is filled with heat-insulating material. Filling the hollow cavity 101 with heat-insulating material helps seal the power swap station. The heat-insulating material can be rock wool, polyurethane, etc. In some preferred embodiments, the hollow cavity 101 may not be filled with material, and the air barrier in the hollow cavity 101 can also play a role in blocking heat exchange, which is beneficial to the heat preservation of the power swap station.

[0102] Example 2

[0103] See also Figure 6 As shown, this embodiment 2 provides another specific implementation of a battery swap station. The structure of embodiment 2 is basically the same as that of embodiment 1, and the main difference is that:

[0104] The support plate 3 may further include two connecting plates 31, which are located at both ends of the support plate 3, and the connecting plates 31 are respectively fitted with the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22. The support plate 3 may be provided with a mounting hole for connecting with the first mounting plate 21 or the second mounting plate 22, and the support plate 3 may be fixed in the mounting groove 24 by bolts cooperating with the mounting holes. Specifically, in this embodiment, the mounting holes are fixed by locking bolts 231. In other preferred embodiments, the connecting plates 31 may also be fixed to the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22 by bonding, welding, riveting, etc.

[0105] The connecting plate 31 provides a mounting support surface for the supporting plate 3, and can prevent the supporting plate 3 from deflecting when the mounting groove 24 is clamped, which makes the installation of the supporting plate 3 more reliable and convenient. The connecting plate 31 can be provided with a mounting hole for connecting with the first mounting plate 21 or the second mounting plate 22, and the supporting plate 3 is fixed in the mounting groove 24 by cooperating with the locking bolt 231 and the mounting hole. In some preferred embodiments, the supporting plate 3 can have only one connecting plate 31, that is, the supporting plate 3 is fixedly connected to only one of the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22 through the connecting plate 31.

[0106] In this embodiment, the support plate 3 further has a positioning plate 32 that can abut against the column 10 for auxiliary positioning of the support plate 3. When the positioning plate 32 abuts against the column 10, it indicates that the support plate 3 is basically installed in place.

[0107] The support plate 3 of this embodiment is mounted on the column 10 by the first fixing bolt 4, and the second fixing bolt 5 passes through the first mounting plate 21, the connecting plate 31 of the support plate 3, and the second mounting plate 22, so that the support plate 3 is relatively fixed to the first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22.

[0108] By using the above-mentioned side cover plate assembly of the power swap station, the power swap station shell is set to a split type. When installing the power swap station, the installation body 100 is first installed, and then the various power swap equipment in the power swap station is installed, and finally the cover plate 1 is installed on the installation body 100, so that the installation of various equipment is not restricted by the closed space, and the installation efficiency of the equipment in the power swap station is improved. In addition, since the power swap station uses the above-mentioned side cover plate assembly 200 of the power swap station, the assembly efficiency of the power swap station can also be improved, shortening the station construction period and reducing the station construction cost.

[0109] Example 3

[0110] See also Figure 7As shown, this embodiment 3 provides another specific implementation of a battery swap station. The structure of embodiment 3 is basically the same as that of embodiment 1, and the main difference is that:

[0111] The support plate 3 of this embodiment is installed on the column 10 by the first fixing bolt 4, and is installed on the second mounting plate 22 by the second fixing bolt 5, but the second fixing bolt 5 is not connected to the first mounting plate 21. The first mounting plate 21 and the second mounting plate 22 are connected through the support plate 3. The width of the support plate 3 can be smaller than the initial width of the mounting groove 24. When the support plate 3 is installed, the mounting groove 24 will be pulled narrower by the support plate 3, so that the cover plate 1 can be clamped.

[0112] Example 4

[0113] See also Figure 8 As shown, this embodiment provides a method for assembling a battery swap station, which can be used to install the battery swap stations of embodiments 1-3. The method for assembling a battery swap station includes the following steps:

[0114] Install the column 10 on the base plate 20;

[0115] The covering plate 1 is installed between adjacent columns 10 via the installation members 2 .

[0116] By arranging the covering plate 1 on the column on the bottom plate 20, a stable connection between the peripheral protective plate of the battery swap station and the main body of the battery swap station is achieved, thereby improving the reliability of the connection of the installation main body 100 of the battery swap station.

[0117] Before the step of installing the covering plate 1 between adjacent columns 10 through the installation member 2, the following steps are also included:

[0118] The battery swap station equipment components and the charging equipment components are installed on the base plate 20 .

[0119] Before installing the cover plate 1, the battery swap station equipment components and charging equipment components are installed. The space in the battery swap station is relatively open, which is convenient for installation and operation. After the equipment in the battery swap station is installed or basically installed, the cover plate 1 is installed to seal the equipment in the battery swap station. The installation of various equipment is not limited by the closed space, and the installation and operation are convenient, which improves the installation efficiency of various equipment in the battery swap station and the assembly efficiency of the battery swap station.

[0120] Before the step of installing the covering plate 1 between adjacent columns 10 through the installation member 2, the following steps are also included:

[0121] A top plate 6 is installed on the top of the column 10 .

[0122] The top plate 6 can be installed using the installed columns 10, and after the columns 10 are installed and before the top plate 6 is installed, the open space of the top plate 6 can be used for installation work (for example, hoisting parts from the top of the power swap station to the power swap station, etc.), which can improve the installation efficiency of the power swap station. After the top plate 6 is installed, the installation area of ​​the cover plate 1 is formed between the top plate 6 and the bottom plate 20, and the assembly of the power swap station is completed after the cover plate 1 is installed.

[0123] Specifically, a receiving groove for accommodating the end of the covering plate 1 is opened on the top plate 6. After the top plate 6 is installed, the covering plate units 11 are installed in the installation area in sequence, and the top of the covering plate unit 11 is inserted into the receiving groove on the top plate 6. After all the covering plate units 11 are assembled, the covering plate 1 is installed by clamping the end of the covering plate unit 11 through the locking mechanism 23 on the two end columns 10. The top of the covering plate 1 is fixed by the receiving groove on the top plate 6, and the side is fixed by the locking mechanism 23. The installation is stable and reliable.

[0124] Furthermore, after the top plate 6 is installed, it is preferred to apply sealant between the cover plate units 11 and between the cover plate units 11 and the main installation body 100 to improve the sealing performance of the battery swap station.

[0125] Although the specific embodiments of the present invention are described above, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that this is only for illustration and the protection scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art may make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of the present invention, but these changes and modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A side cover plate assembly for a battery swap station, characterized in that: include: A cover plate and a mounting member, wherein the mounting member is connected to the mounting body of the battery swap station and the cover plate respectively, and the mounting member comprises: A first mounting plate, mounted on the mounting body of the battery swap station; A second mounting plate is arranged opposite to the first mounting plate and spaced apart from each other, a mounting groove is formed between the second mounting plate and the first mounting plate, and an end of the cover plate is accommodated in the mounting groove; A locking mechanism, the locking mechanism being connected to the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate respectively, the locking mechanism being configured to enable the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate to clamp the end of the cover plate; The mounting member further comprises a support plate, two ends of which are respectively abutted against the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate; The first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are connected via the support plate, the width of the support plate is smaller than the initial width of the mounting groove, and when the support plate is installed, the mounting groove will be pulled narrower by the support plate, thereby being able to clamp the cover plate.

2. The side cover plate assembly of the battery swap station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support plate has an arched beam arched toward the opening direction of the mounting groove; And / or, the covering plate includes a heat insulating layer and a reinforcing plate, and the reinforcing plate is coated on the outside of the heat insulating layer.

3. The side cover plate assembly of the battery swap station according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support plate further includes a connecting plate, the connecting plate is connected to the arched beam, and the connecting plate is at least partially in contact with the corresponding first mounting plate or the second mounting plate; And / or, the thermal insulation layer is a rock wool layer.

4. The side cover plate assembly of the battery swap station according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate connected to the cover plate is provided with a clamping fold, and the clamping fold is formed by the end of the corresponding first mounting plate or the second mounting plate extending obliquely toward the inner side of the mounting groove; And / or, the mounting member further comprises a sealing strip, wherein the sealing strip is arranged between the first mounting plate and the covering plate; and / or, the sealing strip is arranged between the second mounting plate and the covering plate.

5. The side cover plate assembly of the battery swap station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom edge portion of the cover plate extends downward to form a drainage groove, and a drainage hole is provided on the side wall or the bottom wall of the drainage groove; And / or, the covering plate includes a plurality of covering plate units, and the plurality of covering plate units are sequentially spliced ​​and connected along a horizontal direction to form the covering plate.

6. A battery swap station, characterized in that: include: An installation body and a side cover plate assembly for a battery swap station as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the installation body comprises a base plate and columns, the columns are spaced apart on the base plate, both sides of the cover plate are connected to the corresponding columns through the installation parts, and the bottom of the cover plate abuts against the base plate.

7. The battery swap station according to claim 6, characterized in that: The column has a hollow cavity, and the hollow cavity is communicated with the mounting groove.

8. The battery swap station according to claim 7, characterized in that: The hollow cavity is filled with heat insulation material.

9. A method for assembling a battery swap station, used for installing the battery swap station according to any one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that: The battery swap station assembly method comprises the following steps: Install the posts on the base plate; The covering plate is installed between the adjacent columns through the installation members.

10. The method for installing a battery swap station according to claim 9, characterized in that: Before the step of installing the cover plate between the adjacent columns through the installation member, the method further includes: Installing the battery swap station equipment components and the charging equipment components on the base plate; And / or, before the step of installing the cover plate between the adjacent columns through the installation member, the method further includes: A top plate is installed on the top of the column.

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