Built-in commuting passenger car hydrogen exchange system

By designing a built-in commuter bus hydrogen replacement system in the bus, using the slidingly connected hydrogen replacement combination module and airbag, the problem of inconvenience in replacement of hydrogen energy vehicle gas cylinders is solved, the replacement efficiency and safety are improved, and the hydrogen cylinder is ensured. Safe to use.

CN119283659AActive Publication Date: 2025-01-10SHANGHAI PUJIANG SPECIALTY GASES
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Application Number
CN202411500017.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-25
Publication Date
2025-01-10
Estimated Expiration
2044-10-25

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Technical Problem

In hydrogen energy vehicles, gas cylinders are installed at the bottom of the vehicle, which makes it inconvenient and inefficient to replace the gas cylinders, affecting the use effect.

Method used

Design a built-in commuter bus hydrogen replacement system, transform the gas cylinder bin into a traditional cargo bin, install a hydrogen replacement combination module, including protection modules and push-out devices, use sliding connections to achieve rapid replacement of hydrogen cylinders, and be equipped with airbags and detection equipment to Improve safety.

Benefits of technology

It improves the convenience and efficiency of gas cylinder replacement, enhances the cleanliness and beauty of the vehicle and driving safety. At the same time, the explosion risk and air leakage risks of hydrogen cylinders are reduced through airbags and detection equipment.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a built-in commuting passenger car hydrogen exchange system, relates to the technical field of hydrogen energy automobiles, and aims to solve the problems that although a gas cylinder of an existing hydrogen energy automobile is mounted at the bottom of the automobile, the height of the automobile bottom is too low, the gas cylinder is very inconvenient to replace, the gas cylinder is not efficient and convenient to replace, and the using effect is poor in the prior art. A gas cylinder bin is arranged below the passenger car, the gas cylinder bin is a warehouse traditionally used by the passenger car, a hydrogen exchange combination module is installed in the gas cylinder bin and comprises a protection module and a push-out device, the protection module comprises a protection frame, and an installation base is installed on the inner side of the protection frame. A plurality of hydrogen cylinders are arranged above the mounting seat, a fixing hoop for fixing the hydrogen cylinders is arranged on the mounting seat, and the protection frame is in sliding connection with the push-out device.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of hydrogen energy vehicles, in particular to a built-in commuter bus hydrogen exchange system. Background Art

[0002] There are two types of hydrogen-powered vehicles: a hydrogen internal combustion vehicle (HICEV) is a vehicle that is powered by an internal combustion engine that burns hydrogen (usually obtained by decomposing methane or electrolyzing water) and oxygen in the air, while a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCEV) is a vehicle that uses hydrogen or hydrogen-containing substances and oxygen in the air to generate electricity through a fuel cell, which then drives an electric motor that drives the vehicle.

[0003] For example, the announcement number is CN214984858U, a hydrogen energy vehicle, including a vehicle body, an electric control system arranged on the vehicle body, and a power battery system, a hydrogen supply and storage system, a hydrogen combustion range extension system and a driving motor respectively connected to the electric control system, the hydrogen supply and storage system includes at least one hydrogen storage bottle and a mounting frame for fixing the hydrogen storage bottle, the mounting frame is provided with a connector detachably connected to the gas nozzle of the hydrogen storage bottle, the bottom of the vehicle body is provided with an installation cavity for installing the mounting frame, and a sealing plate for opening or closing the installation cavity is provided at the opening of the installation cavity, and the hydrogen combustion range extension system includes a hydrogen combustion engine connected to the gas path of the connector through a pipeline, and a generator connected to the hydrogen combustion engine;

[0004] The hydrogen-powered vehicle provided in the above application uses hydrogen energy as the fuel of the range extender to charge the power battery, and can quickly replace the hydrogen storage bottle, alleviating the dilemma of hydrogen refueling, thereby helping to completely solve the emission problem of traditional fuel-powered extended-range electric vehicles. However, the height of the vehicle bottom is too low, and it is very inconvenient to replace the gas cylinder. In addition, the replacement of the gas cylinder is not efficient and convenient, and the use effect is poor. Therefore, the market urgently needs to develop a built-in commuter bus hydrogen replacement system to help people solve the existing problems. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a built-in commuter bus hydrogen replacement system to solve the problem raised in the above background technology that although the current hydrogen energy vehicles have the gas cylinders installed at the bottom of the vehicle, the height of the bottom of the vehicle is too low, and it is very inconvenient to replace the gas cylinders. In addition, the replacement of the gas cylinders is not efficient and convenient, and the use effect is poor.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a built-in commuter bus hydrogen exchange system, comprising a bus, a gas cylinder warehouse is arranged at the bottom of the bus, the gas cylinder warehouse is a cargo warehouse traditionally used in buses, a hydrogen exchange combination module is installed in the gas cylinder warehouse, the hydrogen exchange combination module includes a protection module and an ejection device, the protection module includes a protection frame, a mounting seat is installed on the inner side of the protection frame, a hydrogen cylinder is arranged above the mounting seat, a fixing hoop for fixing the hydrogen cylinder is arranged on the mounting seat, a plurality of hydrogen cylinders are provided, and the protection frame is slidably connected to the ejection device.

[0007] Through the above technical scheme, the hydrogen exchange combination module is installed in the gas cylinder compartment of the bus. The gas cylinder compartment is the traditional cargo compartment of the bus. The cargo compartment is converted into a gas cylinder compartment, which makes full use of the internal space of the bus without affecting the integrity of the bus appearance, making the vehicle more neat and beautiful, while avoiding the risk of collision caused by external devices, improving driving safety, and the hydrogen exchange combination module includes a protection module and an ejection device. The protection frame of the protection module is used to fix the installation of the hydrogen cylinder. The protection frame is slidably connected to the ejection device, and the protection frame can slide out from the ejection device to carry the hydrogen cylinder out of the bus body. When the hydrogen cylinder needs to be replaced, the overall protection frame and all hydrogen cylinders are replaced, so that the hydrogen cylinder can be quickly replaced, which improves the convenience of the replacement work, makes the replacement of the gas cylinder more efficient and convenient, and improves the use effect.

[0008] In a preferred example, the present invention can be further configured as follows: a side airbag is arranged in the protection frame, a vertical seat is installed in the protection frame, an isolation airbag is installed on the vertical seat, a detection device is arranged in the gas cylinder compartment, the side airbag and the isolation airbag are electrically connected to the detection device, and the detection device has a built-in gyroscope, an impact sensor and a communication device.

[0009] Through the above technical solution, the hydrogen cylinder is installed inside the protection module and protected by the airbag. When the bus is severely hit or a serious traffic accident threatens the hydrogen cylinder, the side airbag and the isolation airbag are used to fully wrap the hydrogen cylinder, thereby protecting the hydrogen cylinder and preventing it from exploding due to severe impact, thereby protecting the hydrogen cylinder and improving the safety of the hydrogen cylinder.

[0010] In a preferred example, the present invention can be further configured as follows: a monitoring connector is installed on the front end surface of the hydrogen cylinder, the output end of the monitoring connector is connected to a gas pipe, a hydrogen supply device is arranged in the gas cylinder warehouse, the gas pipe is connected to the hydrogen supply device, and the hydrogen supply device is provided with a master control valve, a hydrogen filling pipeline, a leakage sensor, a signal transceiver and an alarm.

[0011] Through the above technical solution, the monitoring joint is used to detect the air tightness during gas transmission, so as to avoid leakage and ensure timely response if any abnormality occurs during the hydrogen transmission process, thus greatly reducing safety risks.

[0012] In a preferred example, the present invention can be further configured as follows: a translation plate is slidably connected above the ejection device, the translation plate is fixedly connected to the protection frame, a rack is installed below the translation plate, and a plurality of racks are provided.

[0013] Through the above technical solution, the protection frame is pushed out using the translation plate, and the protection frame is fixed to the translation plate. When hydrogen needs to be replaced, it is only necessary to remove the bolts connecting the protection frame and the translation plate, and the protection frame and all hydrogen cylinders can be replaced as a whole.

[0014] In a preferred example, the present invention can be further configured as follows: a transmission shaft is provided in the ejection device, an engaging gear is installed on the outer side of the transmission shaft, the engaging gear is engaged with the rack, and a plurality of the engaging gears are provided.

[0015] Through the above technical solution, the transmission shaft is used to transmit power to all meshing gears, so that all meshing gears can rotate in the same direction at the same time.

[0016] In a preferred example, the present invention can be further configured as follows: an axle seat is installed in the ejection device, the transmission shaft is rotatably connected to the axle seat through a bearing, a support seat for support is provided in the ejection device, a through hole is provided inside the support seat, and the transmission shaft passes through the support seat through the through hole.

[0017] Through the above technical solution, the transmission shaft is supported by the shaft seat, and the upper part of the ejection device is supported by the support seat.

[0018] In a preferred example, the present invention can be further configured as follows: a driven gear is installed at one end of the transmission shaft, a driving device is arranged above the ejection device, the output end of the driving device is connected to a driving gear, and the driving gear is meshed with the driven gear.

[0019] Through the above technical solution, the driving device drives the driving gear to rotate, and the driving gear drives the transmission shaft to rotate through the driven gear.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. The invention installs a hydrogen exchange combination module into the gas cylinder compartment of the bus. The gas cylinder compartment is a traditional cargo compartment of the bus. The cargo compartment is converted into a gas cylinder compartment, which makes full use of the internal space of the bus without affecting the integrity of the bus appearance, making the vehicle more tidy and beautiful. At the same time, it avoids the risk of collision caused by external devices and improves driving safety. The hydrogen exchange combination module includes a protection module and an ejection device. The protection frame of the protection module is used to fix the hydrogen cylinder. The protection frame is slidably connected to the ejection device. The protection frame can slide out from the ejection device to carry the hydrogen cylinder out of the bus body. When the hydrogen cylinder needs to be replaced, the overall protection frame and all hydrogen cylinders are replaced, so that the hydrogen cylinder can be quickly replaced, which improves the convenience of the replacement work, makes the replacement of the gas cylinder more efficient and convenient, and improves the use effect.

[0022] 2. The invention installs the hydrogen cylinder inside the protection module and uses airbags to protect the hydrogen cylinder. When the bus is severely hit or a serious traffic accident threatens the hydrogen cylinder, the side airbags and isolation airbags are used to fully wrap the hydrogen cylinder, thereby protecting the hydrogen cylinder and preventing it from exploding due to severe impact, thereby protecting the hydrogen cylinder and improving the safety of hydrogen cylinder use.

[0023] 3. The invention uses a monitoring joint to detect the air tightness during gas transmission, avoiding leakage that cannot be discovered and ensuring timely response in the event of an abnormality during the hydrogen transmission process, thereby greatly reducing safety risks.

[0024] 4. The invention utilizes a translation plate to push out the protection frame, and the protection frame is fixed to the translation plate. When hydrogen needs to be replaced, it is only necessary to remove the bolts connecting the protection frame and the translation plate, and the protection frame and all hydrogen cylinders can be replaced as a whole. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 It is a front view of the built-in commuter bus hydrogen exchange system of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the hydrogen exchange combination module of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the protection module of the present invention;

[0028] In the figure: 1. Passenger car; 2. Gas cylinder warehouse; 3. Hydrogen exchange combination module; 4. Testing equipment; 5. Gas pipeline; 6. Mounting seat; 7. Hydrogen cylinder; 8. Monitoring joint; 9. Fixing hoop; 10. Translation plate; 11. Rack; 12. Support seat; 13. Axle seat; 14. Ejection device; 15. Transmission shaft; 16. Engaging gear; 17. Driving device; 18. Driving gear; 19. Driven gear; 20. Protection module; 21. Protection frame; 22. Side airbag; 23. Vertical seat; 24. Isolation airbag. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.

[0030] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "top / bottom" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific position, be constructed and operated in a specific position, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "provided with", "set / connected", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 An embodiment of the present invention is as follows: a built-in commuter bus hydrogen exchange system, including a bus 1, a gas cylinder warehouse 2 is arranged below the bus 1, the gas cylinder warehouse 2 is a cargo warehouse traditionally used by the bus 1, a hydrogen exchange combination module 3 is installed in the gas cylinder warehouse 2, the hydrogen exchange combination module 3 includes a protection module 20 and an ejection device 14, the protection module 20 includes a protection frame 21, a mounting seat 6 is installed on the inner side of the protection frame 21, a hydrogen cylinder 7 is arranged above the mounting seat 6, a fixing hoop 9 for fixing the hydrogen cylinder 7 is arranged on the mounting seat 6, a plurality of hydrogen cylinders 7 are arranged, and the protection frame 21 is slidably connected to the ejection device 14.

[0033] See also Figure 3 A side airbag 22 is arranged in the protection frame 21, a vertical seat 23 is installed in the protection frame 21, an isolation airbag 24 is installed on the vertical seat 23, a detection device 4 is arranged in the gas cylinder warehouse 2, the side airbag 22 and the isolation airbag 24 are electrically connected to the detection device 4, the detection device 4 has a built-in gyroscope, an impact sensor and a communication device, the side airbag 22 and the isolation airbag 24 are both traditional automobile airbags, and the size of the airbag will be customized according to the size of the hydrogen cylinder 7.

[0034] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 A monitoring connector 8 is installed on the front end surface of the hydrogen cylinder 7, and the output end of the monitoring connector 8 is connected to the gas pipeline 5. A hydrogen supply device is arranged in the gas cylinder warehouse 2, and the gas pipeline 5 is connected to the hydrogen supply device. The hydrogen supply device is provided with a master control valve, a hydrogen filling pipeline, a gas leakage sensor, a signal transceiver and an alarm.

[0035] See also Figure 2 A translation plate 10 is slidably connected to the top of the ejection device 14, and the translation plate 10 is fixedly connected to the protection frame 21. A rack 11 is installed below the translation plate 10, and a plurality of racks 11 are provided.

[0036] See also Figure 2 A transmission shaft 15 is provided in the ejection device 14, and an engaging gear 16 is installed on the outer side of the transmission shaft 15. The engaging gear 16 is engaged with the rack 11, and a plurality of engaging gears 16 are provided.

[0037] See also Figure 2 A shaft seat 13 is installed in the ejection device 14, and a transmission shaft 15 is rotatably connected to the shaft seat 13 through a bearing. A support seat 12 for support is provided in the ejection device 14, and a through hole is provided inside the support seat 12, and the transmission shaft 15 passes through the support seat 12 through the through hole.

[0038] See also Figure 2 A driven gear 19 is installed at one end of the transmission shaft 15, a driving device 17 is arranged above the ejection device 14, and a driving gear 18 is connected to the output end of the driving device 17, and the driving gear 18 is meshed and connected with the driven gear 19.

[0039] Working principle: When in use, the hydrogen exchange assembly module 3 is installed inside the gas cylinder compartment 2 of the bus 1, and the ejection device 14 is connected to the bus body. When the hydrogen cylinder 7 needs to be replaced, the end of the gas pipe 5 is first disconnected from the hydrogen supply device of the bus 1, and the driving device 17 is started. The driving device 17 drives the driving gear 18 to rotate, and the driving gear 18 drives the transmission shaft 15 to rotate through the driven gear 19. The transmission shaft 15 drives the meshing gear 16 to rotate, and the meshing gear 16 meshes with the rack 11, so that the rack 11 is driven to move linearly under the rotation of the meshing gear 16, and the gear The bar 11 drives the translation plate 10 to move linearly, so that the protection frame 21 is pushed out of the gas cylinder bin 2, and then the protection frame 21 and all the hydrogen cylinders 7 are taken out by lifting equipment, and then the protection module 20 assembly is replaced. When the bus 1 is severely impacted, the impact sensor in the detection equipment 4 will receive the impact signal, power the side airbag 22 and the isolation airbag 24, causing the side airbag 22 and the isolation airbag 24 to explode, and wrap the hydrogen cylinder 7, thereby protecting the hydrogen cylinder 7 and improving the safety of the use of the hydrogen cylinder 7.

[0040] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the 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 features of the invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims be included in the invention. Any reference numeral in a claim should not be considered as limiting the claim to which it relates.

Claims

1. A built-in commuter bus hydrogen exchange system, comprising a bus (1), characterized in that: A gas cylinder warehouse (2) is arranged below the bus (1), and the gas cylinder warehouse (2) is a cargo warehouse conventionally used in the bus (1). A hydrogen exchange combination module (3) is installed in the gas cylinder warehouse (2), and the hydrogen exchange combination module (3) comprises a protection module (20) and an ejection device (14). The protection module (20) comprises a protection frame (21), and a mounting seat (6) is installed on the inner side of the protection frame (21). A hydrogen cylinder (7) is arranged above the mounting seat (6), and a fixing hoop (9) for fixing the hydrogen cylinder (7) is arranged on the mounting seat (6). A plurality of hydrogen cylinders (7) are arranged, and the protection frame (21) is slidably connected to the ejection device (14).

2. The built-in commuter bus hydrogen exchange system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A side safety airbag (22) is arranged in the protection frame (21), a vertical seat (23) is installed in the protection frame (21), an isolation safety airbag (24) is installed on the vertical seat (23), a detection device (4) is arranged in the gas cylinder compartment (2), the side safety airbag (22) and the isolation safety airbag (24) are both electrically connected to the detection device (4), and the detection device (4) has a built-in gyroscope, an impact sensor and a communication device.

3. The built-in commuter bus hydrogen exchange system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A monitoring connector (8) is installed on the front end surface of the hydrogen cylinder (7), and the output end of the monitoring connector (8) is connected to a gas supply pipe (5). A hydrogen supply device is arranged in the gas cylinder warehouse (2), and the gas supply pipe (5) is connected to the hydrogen supply device. The hydrogen supply device is provided with a master control valve, a hydrogen filling pipeline, a gas leakage sensor, a signal transceiver and an alarm.

4. The built-in commuter bus hydrogen exchange system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A translation plate (10) is slidably connected above the ejection device (14), the translation plate (10) is fixedly connected to the protection frame (21), and a rack (11) is installed below the translation plate (10), and a plurality of racks (11) are provided.

5. The built-in commuter bus hydrogen exchange system according to claim 4 is characterized in that: A transmission shaft (15) is arranged inside the ejection device (14), and an engaging gear (16) is installed on the outer side of the transmission shaft (15). The engaging gear (16) is engaged with the rack (11), and a plurality of the engaging gears (16) are arranged.

6. The built-in commuter bus hydrogen exchange system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The ejection device (14) is provided with an axle seat (13), the transmission shaft (15) is rotatably connected to the axle seat (13) via a bearing, the ejection device (14) is provided with a support seat (12) for supporting, the support seat (12) is provided with a through hole inside, and the transmission shaft (15) passes through the support seat (12) via the through hole.

7. The built-in commuter bus hydrogen exchange system according to claim 5, characterized in that: A driven gear (19) is installed at one end of the transmission shaft (15), a driving device (17) is arranged above the ejection device (14), an output end of the driving device (17) is connected to a driving gear (18), and the driving gear (18) is meshedly connected with the driven gear (19).

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