Battery disposal system and vehicle

Abstract

The present application relates to a battery disposal system and a vehicle, wherein the battery disposal system comprises: a movable support plate; a plurality of first batteries are detachably arranged on the support plate, each first battery is provided with a detector, and the detector is used to monitor the performance parameters of the first battery; a mechanical arm is movable to drive at least one first battery to detach from the support plate at a preset position and eject the first battery at a preset angle and a preset speed; a control module is communicatively connected with the support plate, the mechanical arm and the detector, and the control module is configured to: receive the performance parameters sent by the detector and control the support plate and the mechanical arm to eject the faulty first battery according to the performance parameters when the first battery fails. According to the battery disposal system of the present application, each first battery can be monitored in real time, and when the first battery fails, the corresponding first battery can be ejected at a suitable position at a preset angle and a preset speed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a battery disposal system and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] When the battery pack fails while the vehicle is driving, the combustion of the battery pack may cause safety of the user's life and property. In the prior art, a battery disposal system is set in some vehicles. When it is detected that the battery pack is burning or has a tendency to burn, the stripping pin can open the connection between the battery pack and the vehicle, and the battery falls to the bottom of the vehicle. If the vehicle is still unable to drive at this time, the risk of spontaneous combustion of the vehicle cannot be reduced, and it will also bring danger to surrounding vehicles. In addition, when the battery of the car is damaged by bumps and scratches, not all batteries are damaged. At this time, discarding all the battery packs is undoubtedly a waste of resources and property loss. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present application provides a battery disposal system to solve the problem of needing to discard a first battery when the first battery fails.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present application provides a battery disposal system, comprising:

[0005] A support plate, wherein the support plate is movable;

[0006] A plurality of first batteries, wherein the plurality of first batteries are detachably arranged on the support plate, and each of the first batteries is provided with a detector, and the detector is used to monitor performance parameters of the first batteries;

[0007] at least one mechanical arm, the mechanical arm being movable to drive at least one of the first batteries to detach from the support plate at a preset position and eject the first battery at a preset angle and a preset speed;

[0008] A control module, wherein the control module is communicatively connected with the support plate, the mechanical arm and the detector, and the control module is configured as follows:

[0009] The performance parameters sent by the detector are received and, when a first battery fails, the support plate and the mechanical arm are controlled to eject the failed first battery according to the performance parameters.

[0010] Optionally, there are multiple robotic arms, and the multiple robotic arms correspond to multiple different preset positions, and the support plate can be moved to any of the preset positions.

[0011] The battery disposal system according to the present application further includes:

[0012] A first power assembly is drivingly connected to the support disk to drive the support disk to rotate, and a plurality of the first batteries are spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the support disk.

[0013] Optionally, the robotic arm is also transmission-connected to the second power assembly, the first battery is provided with a first clamping portion, the robotic arm is provided with a second clamping portion, and the second power assembly is used to drive the robotic arm to move, including driving the second clamping portion to engage or disengage with the first clamping portion.

[0014] Optionally, the first engaging portion is configured as a rack, the second engaging portion is configured as a first transmission gear, the robotic arm has a first position and a second position, when the robotic arm is in the first position, the first transmission gear is spaced apart from the rack, when the robotic arm is in the second position, the first transmission gear is meshed with the rack, and the second power assembly is transmission-connected to the first transmission gear.

[0015] Optionally, multiple first batteries are connected in series in sequence, the first batteries include two electrode terminals, the electrode terminals are used to electrically abut against a conductive sheet, the conductive sheet is used to output electricity, the robotic arm is provided with a partition and the second clamping portion, when the robotic arm is in the first position, the partition avoids the electrode terminal and the conductive sheet, when the robotic arm is in the second position, the partition is between the electrode terminal and the conductive sheet and separates the electrode terminal and the conductive sheet.

[0016] Optionally, the battery disposal system further includes: a stopper and a movable conductive member, the robotic arm is further provided with a first toggle portion, the first toggle portion is spaced from the partition portion and is located above the partition portion, both ends of the conductive member are conductive, when the robotic arm is in the first position, the first toggle portion avoids the conductive member, when the robotic arm is in the second position, the first toggle portion presses against the conductive member and stops it by the stopper, and both ends of the conductive member are respectively electrically in contact with the two electrode ends.

[0017] Optionally, two ends of the conductive member are provided with conductive areas, an insulating area is provided between the two conductive areas, and the first shifting portion is used to abut against the insulating area.

[0018] Optionally, the battery disposal system further comprises: a support frame, on which an elastic member is provided, one end of the elastic member is connected to the conductive member, and when the conductive member is stopped by the stop member, the elastic member is in a stretched state.

[0019] Optionally, the first battery includes two first coolant circulation ports, and the vehicle includes two second coolant ports, the two first coolant circulation ports and the two second coolant circulation ports correspond one to one, and the two first coolant circulation ports are used to communicate with the two second coolant circulation ports to form a coolant inlet channel and a coolant outflow channel, respectively. The robotic arm is also provided with a second toggle portion, and when the robotic arm is in the first position, the second toggle portion avoids the coolant inlet channel and the coolant outflow channel, and when the robotic arm is in the second position, the second toggle portion disconnects the coolant inlet channel and the coolant outflow channel and separates the first coolant connection port and the second coolant circulation port.

[0020] Optionally, a valve baffle and a reset member connected to each other are provided at the second coolant port, and when each pair of the first coolant port and the second coolant port are spaced from each other, the valve baffle closes the second coolant port, and when each pair of the first coolant port and the second coolant port are connected to each other, the valve baffle avoids the second coolant port and the reset member is compressed.

[0021] According to the battery disposal system of the present application, a first guide portion is provided on the support plate, a second guide portion is provided on the first battery, and the first guide portion and the second guide portion cooperate to limit position.

[0022] According to the battery disposal system of the present application, the support disk is configured to be a disc shape, an internal gear is provided on the support disk, the center of the internal gear coincides with the axis of the support disk, a plurality of the first batteries are arranged around the internal gear, the first power assembly includes a first power unit and a second transmission gear, the output end of the first power unit is drivingly connected to the second transmission gear, and the second transmission gear is meshed with the internal gear.

[0023] Optionally, the battery disposal system also includes a second battery, the second battery includes a first output end, a second output end and a third output end, the first output end is electrically connected to the first power component to output electricity, the second output end is electrically connected to the second power component to output electricity, and after at least one of the first batteries is ejected, the third output end is used to electrically connect to the power system of the vehicle.

[0024] Optionally, the first power unit is arranged opposite to and electrically connected to the second battery, and the first power unit is drivingly connected to the second transmission gear.

[0025] In a second aspect, the present application provides a vehicle, comprising a vehicle frame and the above-mentioned battery disposal system, wherein the battery disposal system is arranged at the bottom of the vehicle frame.

[0026] The above technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present application has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0027] In the battery disposal system provided in the embodiment of the present application, the detector can be used to monitor the performance parameters of the first battery and send them to the control module. When the control module monitors that the performance parameters of the corresponding first battery reach the fault judgment, the control module can control the support plate to move to drive the faulty first battery to move to the preset launch position. After the faulty first battery moves to the preset launch position, the control module controls the movement of the mechanical arm to eject the faulty first battery from the support plate at a preset angle and a preset speed. In this way, each first battery can be monitored in real time, and when the first battery fails, the corresponding first battery can be ejected at a suitable position at a preset angle and a preset speed. When the battery disposal system is applied to a vehicle, the faulty first battery can be ejected to a safe area without obstacles, thereby avoiding the combustion of the first battery and causing the combustion of the entire vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0029] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0030] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by pictures in the corresponding drawings, and these exemplified descriptions do not constitute limitations on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings represent similar elements, and unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings do not constitute proportional limitations.

[0031] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a first battery of a battery disposal system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 2 A front view of a first battery of a battery disposal system provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 3 A front view of a partial structure of a battery disposal system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 4 Another schematic diagram of a partial structure of a battery disposal system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 5A side view of a partial structure of a battery disposal system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 6 An enlarged view of a partial structure of a battery disposal system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 7 A side view of the partial structure of a battery disposal system provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0038] Description of reference numerals:

[0039] Support plate 10, first guide portion 11, internal gear 12, first power assembly 20, first power portion 21, second transmission gear 22, first battery 30, first clamping portion 31, electrode end 32, first coolant flow port 33, second guide portion 34, second coolant flow port 35, mechanical arm 40, second clamping portion 41, first connecting arm 42, second connecting arm 43, second toggle portion 432, conductive member 70, conductive area 71, insulating area 72, support frame 80, elastic member 81, conductive sheet 82, second battery 90. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0041] The disclosure below provides many different embodiments or examples to implement different structures of the present invention. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present invention, the parts and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are only examples, and the purpose is not to limit the present invention. In addition, the present invention can repeat reference numbers and / or letters in different examples. This repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, and does not itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed.

[0042] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used herein to describe the relative positional relationship or movement of one element or feature relative to another element or feature as shown in the figure, such as "inside", "outside", "inner side", "outer side", "below", "below", "above", "above", "front", "back", etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure undergoes a position flip or a posture change or a motion state change, then these directional indications also change accordingly, for example: an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" will subsequently be oriented as "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features". Therefore, the example term "below..." may include both upper and lower orientations. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or in other directions) and the spatial relative descriptors used herein are interpreted accordingly.

[0043] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 As shown, the present application provides a battery disposal system, including a support plate 10, a plurality of first batteries 30, at least one robotic arm 40, a control module and a detector.

[0044] In detail, the support plate 10 is movable; multiple first batteries 30 are detachably arranged on the support plate 10, and each first battery 30 is provided with a detector, which is used to monitor the performance parameters of the first battery 30; the robotic arm 40 is movable to drive at least one first battery 30 to detach from the support plate 10 at a preset position and eject the first battery 30 at a preset angle and a preset speed; the control module is communicatively connected with the support plate 10, the robotic arm 40 and the detector, and the control module is configured to: receive the performance parameters sent by the detector and control the support plate 10 and the robotic arm 40 to eject the faulty first battery 30 according to the performance parameters when the first battery 30 fails.

[0045] To elaborate, the support plate 10 is movable, and a plurality of first batteries 30 are arranged on the support plate 10. The movement of the support plate 10 is used to drive the movement of the plurality of first batteries 30, so that when a first battery 30 fails, the failed first battery 30 is moved to a preset position. The plurality of first batteries 30 are detachably arranged on the support plate 10, and can be removed from the support plate 10 when one or several of the first batteries 30 need to be replaced or discarded. The detector is used to monitor the performance parameters of the corresponding first battery 30, such as monitoring the temperature of the first battery 30, monitoring whether the first battery 30 leaks liquid or gas, and sending the monitored performance parameters to the control module to determine whether the first battery 30 fails. When the control module finds that one or several first batteries 30 fail during the process of fault monitoring of the performance parameters, the support plate 10 and the robotic arm 40 are controlled to drive the support plate 10 to move to the preset position, and control the robotic arm 40 to eject the failed first battery 30.

[0046] Among them, a preset position can be specified by the system. When a fault is detected in a first battery 30, the control module controls the support plate 10 to drive the faulty first battery 30 to move to the specified ejection position. Then the control module controls the movement of the robotic arm 40 so that the faulty first battery 30 can be detached from the support plate 10 and ejected outward at a preset angle and a preset speed.

[0047] Alternatively, the system may specify a preset position, and when a fault is detected in a first battery 30 , if the faulty first battery 30 is at the preset position, there is no need to move the support plate 10 .

[0048] The following is a detailed description of each component:

[0049] The support plate 10 is movable, and can be either translated or rotated. When the battery disposal system is applied to a vehicle, the vehicle has at least two wheels. If the faulty first battery 30 needs to be ejected to a safe position, it needs to avoid the wheels so that it can be ejected to the outside of the vehicle instead of remaining at the bottom of the vehicle. Therefore, the movable support plate 10 can adjust the initial ejection position of the faulty first battery 30.

[0050] Multiple first batteries 30 can be detachably arranged on the support plate 10, wherein the first battery 30 and the support plate 10 can be at least one or a combination of several of the snap-on limit, latch limit and magnetic limit; multiple first batteries 30 can be arranged in one row or several rows, or in a specific shape such as in a circle, and the number, shape and distribution of the first batteries 30 can be set as needed.

[0051] The detector may include one or more sensors. For example, a temperature sensor may be used to detect the temperature of the first battery 30 , a gas sensor may be used to detect whether the first battery 30 is leaking, and a liquid sensor may be used to detect whether the first battery 30 is leaking.

[0052] The number of the robotic arms 40 may be one or more. The robotic arms 40 may be arranged to eject the first battery 30 after the failed first battery 30 moves to the preset position, and then drive the next failed first battery 30 to move to the preset position and eject the first battery 30. Alternatively, two robotic arms 40 may be arranged, one for use and the other for backup. Alternatively, the number of robotic arms 40 may correspond to the number of first batteries 30. In this case, the robotic arm 40 may be arranged on the support plate 10 and rotate with the support plate 10. In this case, the robotic arm 40 may be spaced from the first battery 30 under normal circumstances, or may be connected to the first battery 30 under normal circumstances, and drive the first battery 30 to move when ejection is required (the process of connecting the robotic arm 40 with the first battery 30 is omitted).

[0053] The communication connection between the control module and the support plate 10 can be a wired connection such as a serial port, USB, and Ethernet wired mode, it can be a wireless connection, such as Bluetooth, WIFI and other wireless communications, it can also be CAN bus or Modbus communication, and this application does not limit it.

[0054] The communication connection between the control module and the robotic arm 40 can be a wired connection such as a serial port, USB, and Ethernet wired method, or a wireless connection such as Bluetooth, WIFI and other wireless communications, or a CAN bus or Modbus communication, which is not limited in this application.

[0055] The communication connection between the control module and the detector can be a wired connection such as a serial port, USB, and Ethernet light wired method, it can be a wireless connection, such as Bluetooth, WIFI and other wireless communications, or it can be CAN bus or Modbus communication, which is not limited in this application.

[0056] According to the battery discarding system of the embodiment of the present application, the detector can be used to monitor the performance parameters of the first battery 30 and send them to the control module. When the control module monitors that the performance parameters of the corresponding first battery 30 reach the fault judgment, it can control the support plate 10 to move to drive the faulty first battery 30 to move to the preset launch position. After the faulty first battery 30 moves to the preset launch position, the control module controls the mechanical arm 40 to move so as to eject the faulty first battery 30 from the support plate 10 at a preset angle and a preset speed. In this way, each first battery 30 can be monitored in real time, and when the first battery 30 fails, the corresponding first battery 30 is ejected at a preset angle and a preset speed at a suitable position. When the battery discarding system is applied to a vehicle, the faulty first battery 30 can be ejected to a safe area without obstacles, thereby avoiding the first battery 30 from burning and causing the entire vehicle to burn. At the same time, when the battery fails, only the faulty first battery 30 can be ejected, and all the first batteries 30 can be avoided from being discarded.

[0057] According to the battery disposal system of the embodiment of the present application, there are multiple robotic arms 40, and the multiple robotic arms 40 correspond to multiple different preset positions. The support plate 10 can be moved to any preset position.

[0058] It is understandable that the plurality of mechanical arms 40 are arranged at different positions, and after the control module determines the position where the faulty first battery 30 needs to be ejected, the control module controls the support plate 10 to move to a preset position, at which time the mechanical arm 40 at the position moves to eject the faulty first battery 30. In this way, the ejection position can be flexibly selected, thereby increasing the flexibility and applicability of the system.

[0059] In a specific embodiment, when the battery disposal system is applied to a vehicle, a plurality of sensors can be provided at various locations of the vehicle body to detect obstacles around the vehicle body. The sensors are connected to a control module, and the control module can predict the surrounding obstacles and select a suitable ejection point of the faulty first battery 30, thereby selecting a suitable preset position, a suitable preset angle, and a suitable preset speed.

[0060] like Figure 3 As shown, the battery disposal system according to the embodiment of the present application further includes: a first power assembly 20, the first power assembly 20 is transmission-connected to the support plate 10 to drive the support plate 10 to rotate, and a plurality of first batteries 30 are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the support plate 10.

[0061] In detail, the first power assembly 20 provides power for the support plate 10, thereby driving the support plate 10 to rotate when it is needed. When the position of the faulty first battery 30 needs to be adjusted, the support plate 10 rotates to drive the faulty first battery 30 to rotate to the required preset position, so that the first battery 30 can avoid obstacles when it is thrown. The support plate 10 drives the first battery 30 to avoid obstacles when it is thrown. This arrangement can save space and effectively utilize the bottom space of the vehicle, while also reducing the travel of driving the first battery 30 (if the support plate 10 is driven to move, it needs to be moved and reset after the support plate 10 moves to the preset position to eject the first battery 30).

[0062] In a specific embodiment, the support plate 10 is configured as a disc structure, and the first battery 30 is configured as a fan-shaped structure, so that the space can be effectively utilized to accommodate the first battery 30 of sufficient volume to ensure the capacity of the first battery 30 .

[0063] like Figure 3 As shown, further, the multiple first batteries 30 have the same specifications, and the two side surfaces of two adjacent batteries are attached to each other, and finally the multiple first batteries 30 form a ring on the support plate 10.

[0064] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the robotic arm 40 is also transmission-connected to the second power assembly, the first battery 30 is provided with a first clamping portion 31, and the robotic arm 40 is provided with a second clamping portion 41, and the second power assembly is used to drive the robotic arm 40 to move so that the second clamping portion 41 is engaged with or disengaged from the first clamping portion 31.

[0065] In detail, the second power assembly is connected to the mechanical arm 40 in a transmission manner to drive the mechanical arm 40 to move, thereby providing power for the movement of the mechanical arm 40. A first clamping portion 31 is provided on the first battery 30, and a second clamping portion 41 is provided on the mechanical arm 40. The first clamping portion 31 is used to clamp with the second clamping portion 41. Similarly, the second clamping portion 41 is used to clamp with the first clamping portion 31. When the first battery 30 operates normally, the second clamping portion 41 is spaced from the first clamping portion 31. When the first battery 30 fails and needs to be ejected, the first battery 30 rotates to a preset position, and the second power assembly drives the mechanical arm 40 to move and drive the second clamping portion 41 to engage with the first clamping portion 31, thereby driving the first battery 30 to move and disengage from the support plate 10 and eject the faulty first battery 30 from the support plate 10 at a preset angle and a preset speed. When the first battery 30 is completely disengaged from the support plate 10, the second clamping portion 41 is also disengaged from the first clamping portion 31, and then the mechanical arm 40 drives the second clamping portion 41 to reset.

[0066] The first engaging portion 31 and the second engaging portion 41 may be tooth-like structures, and the engagement is achieved by the tooth-like structures being engaged with each other; or they may be magnetic structures, and the engagement or disengagement is achieved by magnetic attraction or repulsion.

[0067] In some embodiments, the first engaging portion 31 is configured as a rack, the second engaging portion 41 is configured as a first transmission gear, the robotic arm 40 has a first position and a second position, when the robotic arm 40 is in the first position, the first transmission gear is spaced apart from the rack, when the robotic arm 40 is in the second position, the first transmission gear is meshed with the rack, and the second power assembly is transmission-connected to the first transmission gear.

[0068] In detail, the rack is a mechanical element with a linear guide, and the first transmission gear is a circular structure with teeth. During this ejection process, the mechanical arm 40 first drives the first transmission gear to engage with the rack, and the first transmission gear rotates to drive the rack to move, thereby driving the first battery 30 to gradually disengage from the support plate 10. By setting the rotation speed of the first transmission gear, the first battery 30 is given a certain preset speed, and the first battery 30 is ejected to disengage from the support plate 10 and the first transmission gear.

[0069] When the robotic arm 40 is in the first position, the first transmission gear is not in contact with the rack. When the robotic arm 40 is in the second position, the first transmission gear is engaged with the rack. When the faulty first battery 30 is thrown away from the supporting plate 10, the robotic arm 40 is reset to the first position.

[0070] The first power assembly 20 includes a first motor, and the second power assembly includes a second motor.

[0071] In a specific embodiment, the rack is disposed on the top wall of the first battery 30 facing away from the support plate 10 .

[0072] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, multiple first batteries 30 are connected in series in sequence, and the first battery 30 includes two electrode terminals 32, and the electrode terminals 32 are used to electrically abut against the conductive sheet 82, and the conductive sheet 82 is used to output electricity. A partition and a second clamping portion 41 are provided on the robotic arm 40. When the robotic arm 40 is in the first position, the partition avoids the electrode terminal 32 and the conductive sheet 82. When the robotic arm 40 is in the second position, the partition is between the electrode terminal 32 and the conductive sheet 82 and separates the electrode terminal 32 and the conductive sheet 82.

[0073] In detail, multiple first batteries 30 are connected in series in sequence to increase the output power. The first battery 30 includes two electrode terminals 32, and the electrode terminals 32 are used to electrically abut against the conductive sheet 82, so that the power of the first battery 30 can be conducted to the conductive sheet 82 through the electrode terminal 32 and then to the electrical equipment through the conductive sheet 82. At the same time, the electrical abutment between the electrode terminal 32 and the conductive sheet 82 can make the electrode terminal 32 and the conductive sheet 82 separate quickly. When the robot arm 40 is in the first position, the partition will avoid the electrode terminal 32 and the conductive sheet 82 of the first battery 30, so that the electrode terminal 32 and the conductive sheet 82 of the first battery 30 can be conductive. In the second position, the partition is between the electrode terminal 32 and the conductive sheet 82, separating them at the same time, so that the electrical connection between the electrode terminal 32 and the conductive sheet 82 can be cut off, thereby facilitating the ejection of the faulty first battery 30 from the support plate 10.

[0074] In a specific embodiment, the robot arm 40 includes a first connecting arm 42 and a second connecting arm 43 which are connected to each other. A second engaging portion 41 is provided at a free end of the first connecting arm 42 , and a partition portion is provided on the second connecting arm 43 .

[0075] It can be understood that the robot arm 40 is provided with a first connecting arm 42 and a second connecting arm 43 connected to each other, so that the first connecting arm 42 and the second connecting arm 43 can respectively assume different functions. When the robot arm 40 is in the first position, the first connecting arm 42 can provide support and stability, while the second connecting arm 43 avoids the electrode end 32 and the conductive sheet 82 to ensure that the power output is not interfered with under certain operations. At the same time, the robot arm 40 is divided into two parts, so that the movement of the robot arm 40 can be controlled more flexibly. The first connecting arm 42 can be used for a large range of movement, thereby avoiding interference from the second clamping portion 41 when the first battery 30 is operating normally or the support disk 10 is rotating, and the second connecting arm 43 can perform fine operations within a smaller range, so as to achieve precise separation of the electrode end 32 and the conductive sheet 82. At the same time, when it is necessary to cut off the electrical connection between the electrode end 32 and the conductive sheet 82, the moving stroke of the second connecting arm 43 can be reduced, so that the feedback is faster.

[0076] The electrode terminal 32 is usually disposed on an end surface of the first battery 30 , so that the electrode terminal 32 can have good contact with the conductive sheet 82 , so as to effectively transmit electricity.

[0077] like Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, the battery disposal system also includes a stopper and a movable conductive member 70, a first toggle portion is provided on the robotic arm 40, the first toggle portion and the partition portion are spaced apart and the first toggle portion is located above the partition portion, both ends of the conductive member 70 can be conductive, when the robotic arm 40 is in the first position, the first toggle portion avoids the conductive member 70, when the robotic arm 40 is in the second position, the first toggle portion presses against the conductive member 70 and stops it by the stopper, and both ends of the conductive member 70 are electrically connected to the two electrode ends 32 respectively.

[0078] Specifically, when the robotic arm 40 is in the first position, the first shifting portion avoids the conductive member 70. At this time, the electrode end 32 and the conductive sheet 82 are in normal electrical contact and will not be obstructed by the conductive member 70. When the faulty first battery 30 needs to be ejected from the support plate 10, the robotic arm 40 will move to the second position, and the first shifting portion will press the conductive member 70, and the conductive member 70 will be stopped by the stopper, so that the conductive member 70 is limited by the stopper and maintained in a position where the two conductive sheets 82 are electrically conductive, so that the two conductive sheets 82 corresponding to the two electrode ends 32 of the faulty first battery 30 can be short-circuited, thereby maintaining normal power supply to electrical equipment by multiple first batteries 30.

[0079] In this way, by setting the mechanical arm 40 to move and drive the first toggle part to drive the conductive member 70 to move to cut off the current at the required time, the safety of the system is improved and the convenience of operation is increased. The mechanical arm 40 moves from the first position to the second position from the top to the bottom (it can be directly above and directly below, or it can be neither directly above nor directly below), and the partition is arranged below the first toggle part, so that the partition first cuts off the contact between the electrode end 32 and the conductive sheet 82, and then drives the conductive member 70 through the first toggle part to short-circuit the two conductive sheets 82.

[0080] In a specific embodiment, the first shifting portion is disposed on the second connecting arm 43 .

[0081] To further elaborate, the conductive member 70 is usually made of a material with good conductive properties, such as copper or aluminum, to ensure that the current can flow smoothly. The two ends of the conductive member 70 in the length direction are respectively designed to be electrically conductive ends, thereby ensuring good electrical contact with the two conductive sheets 82. The conductive member 70 can also move, so that when the robot arm 40 moves to different positions, it can adapt to changes and effectively contact the conductive sheets 82.

[0082] In a specific embodiment, the conductive member 70 may be configured to be in a rod shape or a sheet shape.

[0083] The first toggle portion may be made of a wear-resistant material, which can ensure its stability and durability during multiple operations.

[0084] It is understandable that when the battery disposal system is applied to a vehicle, during normal driving, the road conditions on which the vehicle is traveling may be poor, and severe bumps may occur. The conductive member 70 can achieve a short circuit between the two conductive sheets 82. At the same time, the conductive member 70 can still be moved, and the short circuit between the conductive member 70 and the first toggle portion and the stop member, etc., needs to be considered.

[0085] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, two ends of the conductive member 70 are provided with conductive areas 71 , an insulating area 72 is provided between the two conductive areas 71 , and the first moving portion is used to abut against the insulating area 72 .

[0086] In detail, the conduction area 71 is provided to allow current to flow, and the insulation area 72 is provided to prevent the flow of current. Through this distinction, the insulation area 72 can be short-circuited or leak current in unnecessary situations, reducing the risk of accidental electric shock or fire, thereby protecting the conduction member 70. At the same time, it can be understood that by providing the conduction area 71 and the insulation area 72, the reliability of the battery ejection system in different working states can be ensured. Only under certain conditions, such as when the robot arm 40 is in the second position, the circuit will be closed, avoiding accidental conduction due to vibration or external factors.

[0087] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the battery disposal system further includes a support frame 80, on which an elastic member 81 is disposed, one end of the elastic member 81 is connected to the conductive member 70, and when the conductive member 70 is stopped by the stop member, the elastic member 81 is in a stretched state.

[0088] In detail, the support frame 80 provides stable mechanical support for the conductive member 70, ensuring that the conductive member 70 can be kept in the correct position or other predetermined position during the movement, and by setting the elastic member 81, a certain pulling force can be provided when the conductive member 70 is stopped by the stop member, so that the conductive member 70 can be automatically reset by the elastic member 81 when it needs to return to the initial position or other predetermined position, thereby improving the flexibility and dynamic response capability of the battery ejection system and reducing the involvement of manual operation. At the same time, by setting the elastic member 81, it can be ensured that the conductive member 70 is kept in a non-conductive state when not in use, thereby preventing accidental short circuit or current leakage and improving the safety of use. In addition, the combination of the support frame 80 and the elastic member 81 can simplify the operation process of the battery ejection system, and the conductive sheet 82 can be turned on and off only by a simple movement of the mechanical arm 40. During multiple operations, the elastic member 81 can effectively absorb shock and vibration, reduce mechanical wear, and thus improve the overall reliability and service life of the battery ejection system.

[0089] like Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the first battery 30 includes two first coolant circulation ports 33, and the vehicle includes two second coolant circulation ports 35. The two first coolant ports 33 and the two second coolant ports 35 correspond one to one. The two first coolant circulation ports 33 are used to communicate with the two second coolant ports 35 to respectively form a coolant inflow channel and a coolant outflow channel. A second toggle portion 432 is also provided on the robotic arm 40. When the robotic arm 40 is in the first position, the second toggle portion 432 avoids the coolant inflow channel and the coolant outflow channel. When the robotic arm 40 is in the second position, the second toggle portion 432 disconnects the coolant inflow channel and the coolant outflow channel and separates the first coolant connection port and the second coolant circulation port 35.

[0090] In detail, when the battery ejection system is applied to a vehicle, the first coolant circulation port 33 is connected to the second coolant circulation port 35, so that the coolant circulates into the first battery 30 through one second coolant port 35 and the corresponding first coolant port 33, i.e., the coolant inflow channel, and flows out of the first battery 30 through another second coolant port 35 and the corresponding first coolant port 33, i.e., the coolant outflow channel, so as to realize the circulation cooling of the first battery 30 by the coolant. At this time, the mechanical arm 40 is in the first position, and the second toggle portion 432 is connected to the first coolant port 33 and the second coolant port 33. 35 are evenly spaced, when the failed first battery 30 needs to be ejected, the robot arm 40 moves from the first position to the second position, and the second toggle portion 432 gradually separates the first coolant port 33 and the second coolant port 35 during the process of the robot arm 40 moving from the first position to the second position, until the first coolant port 33 and the second coolant port 35 are completely separated between the two pairs of first coolant ports 33 and second coolant ports 35, thereby disconnecting the coolant inflow channel and the coolant outflow channel, so that the robot arm 40 can easily eject the failed first battery 30 from the support plate 10.

[0091] The second actuating portion 432 may be separated from or connected to the first actuating portion, which is not limited in the present application.

[0092] It is understandable that after the first coolant port 33 and the second coolant port 35 are separated, the coolant will leak and flow freely if not controlled. The valve of the branch can be closed or the second coolant port 35 can be closed to prevent the coolant of the cooling system from leaking.

[0093] like Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments, a valve baffle and a reset member are connected to each other at the second coolant port 35. When each pair of the first coolant port 33 and the second coolant port 35 is spaced from each other, the valve baffle closes the second coolant port 35. When each pair of the first coolant port 33 and the second coolant port 35 is connected to each other, the valve baffle avoids the second coolant port 35 and the reset member is compressed.

[0094] In detail, when the first coolant port 33 and the second coolant port 35 are connected to each other, the valve baffle avoids the second coolant port 35 to allow the first coolant port 33 and the second coolant port 35 to be connected, so that the coolant can flow smoothly, and the reset member is compressed. When the first coolant port 33 and the second coolant port 35 are spaced apart from each other, the faulty first battery 30 is gradually peeled off from the support plate 10, and the reset member loses its blocking force, and the rebound drives the baffle to reset, thereby closing the second coolant port 35, thereby preventing the coolant from flowing out of the second coolant port 35.

[0095] Among them, the baffle is used to physically close the second coolant port 35, and can generally be set to a curved shape or a straight shape, so as to adapt to the specific layout of the second coolant port 35 and effectively block the flow of coolant. The structure of the reset member can adopt a spring or other mechanical reset structure to provide sufficient restoring force and flexibility to ensure that the baffle can completely close the second coolant port 35.

[0096] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, according to the battery disposal system of the embodiment of the present application, a first guide portion 11 is provided on the support plate 10, and a second guide portion 34 is provided on the first battery 30, and the first guide portion 11 and the second guide portion 34 cooperate to limit the position.

[0097] It can be understood that the first guide portion 11 and the second guide portion 34 are arranged based on the principle of matching positioning. When the first guide portion 11 and the second guide portion 34 are accurately matched, the accuracy and stability of the robot arm 40 driving the first battery 30 to move on the support plate 10 can be ensured, the movement resistance can be reduced, and thus the power can be reduced, thereby realizing the precise positioning and movement of the first battery 30 on the support plate 10.

[0098] It should be noted that matching sizes and shapes need to be set to ensure that there is sufficient contact area and precise matching between the first guide portion 11 and the second guide portion 34, so as to achieve a good guiding effect.

[0099] In a specific embodiment, the support plate 10 is configured to be a disc-shaped, and a plurality of first batteries 30 are spliced ​​into a circular ring. The first guide portion 11 and the second guide portion 34 both extend from the inner side of the circular ring to the outer side, that is, extend along the radial direction of the support plate 10. One of the first guide portion 11 and the second guide portion 34 is configured as a guide bar, and the other is configured as a guide groove, and the guide bar is embedded in the guide groove, that is, in some embodiments, the first guide portion 11 is configured as a guide bar, and the second guide portion 34 is configured as a guide groove. In some embodiments, the first guide portion 11 is configured as a guide groove, and the second guide portion 34 is configured as a guide bar.

[0100] According to the battery disposal system of the embodiment of the present application, the support plate 10 is configured to be disc-shaped, and an internal gear 12 is provided on the support plate 10. The center of the internal gear 12 coincides with the axis of the support plate 10. A plurality of first batteries 30 are arranged around the internal gear 12. The first power assembly 20 includes a first power unit 21 and a second transmission gear 22. The output end of the first power unit 21 is drivingly connected to the second transmission gear 22, and the second transmission gear 22 is meshed with the internal gear 12.

[0101] In detail, the second transmission gear 22 meshes with the internal gear 12 , so that the first power unit 21 rotates to drive the second gear to rotate, and then drives the internal gear 12 to rotate to drive the support plate 10 to rotate, so as to adjust the position of the first battery 30 .

[0102] It is understandable that placing the inner gear 12 on the support disk 10 can make the entire structure more compact, reduce space occupation, and facilitate the installation of more components in a limited space. The center of the inner gear 12 coincides with the axis of the support disk 10, which is conducive to the stability of the support disk 10 during rotation, reduces vibration and swing, and thus improves the accuracy and efficiency of the transmission; at the same time, the meshing of the inner gear 12 and the second transmission gear 22 can achieve effective power transmission, reduce energy loss, and improve transmission efficiency. In addition, the arrangement of the inner gear 12 on the support disk 10 can facilitate the maintenance and replacement of the support disk 10, reducing maintenance costs and time.

[0103] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the battery disposal system also includes a second battery 90, the second battery 90 includes a first output terminal, a second output terminal and a third output terminal, the first output terminal is electrically connected to the first power component 20 to output power, the second output terminal is electrically connected to the second power component to output power, and after at least one first battery 30 is ejected, the third output terminal is used to electrically connect to the power system of the vehicle.

[0104] Specifically, the second battery 90 has multiple output terminals (a first output terminal, a second output terminal, and a third output terminal, etc.), so that it can provide power for multiple different mechanisms. Of course, if necessary, the capacity of the second battery 90 can be further increased to power more devices, which is within the allowable range.

[0105] The first output terminal is electrically connected to the first power assembly 20, thereby providing the necessary power support for the first power assembly 20, so as to provide power for the rotation of the support plate 10. The second output terminal is electrically connected to the second power assembly, thereby providing power support for the second power assembly, so as to provide power for the ejection of the faulty first battery 30. When the third output terminal is electrically connected to the power system of the vehicle, it can provide power support for the power system of the vehicle. This arrangement can provide redundancy. When the first battery 30 fails, the battery ejection system can quickly switch to the third output terminal, thereby serving as a supplement to the ejected first battery 30, avoiding abnormalities in the vehicle due to voltage drop. In short, the existence of the second battery 90 can make it possible to resolve the crisis by only ejecting the faulty first battery 30 after the faulty first battery 30 is ejected, and the other first batteries 30 and the second battery 90 can provide power support for the power system of the vehicle.

[0106] In some embodiments, the first power unit 21 and the second battery 90 are disposed opposite to each other and are electrically connected.

[0107] The vehicle according to the embodiment of the present application includes a vehicle frame and the above-mentioned battery disposal system, and the battery disposal system is arranged at the bottom of the vehicle frame.

[0108] According to the vehicle of the embodiment of the present application, when a faulty first battery 30 is detected, only the faulty first battery 30 can be ejected without discarding all the first batteries 30. At the same time, the faulty first battery 30 can be ejected to a safe landing point via the robotic arm 40 instead of falling on the bottom of the vehicle, thereby greatly avoiding danger.

[0109] It should be understood that the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific example embodiments and are not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "one", "an" and "" as used herein may also be meant to include plural forms. The terms "include", "comprise", "contain", and "have" are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements and / or parts, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, parts, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not interpreted as necessarily requiring them to be performed in the specific order described or illustrated, unless the execution order is clearly indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0110] Although the terms first, second, third, etc. can be used in the text to describe multiple elements, components, regions, layers and / or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and / or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms can only be used to distinguish an element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Unless the context clearly indicates, terms such as "first", "second" and other numerical terms do not imply order or sequence when used in the text. Therefore, the first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below can be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teaching of the example embodiments.

[0111] The above is only a specific embodiment of the present invention, so that those skilled in the art can understand or implement the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but should conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features applied herein.

Claims

1. A battery disposal system, characterized in that: include: A support plate, wherein the support plate is movable; A plurality of first batteries, wherein the plurality of first batteries are detachably arranged on the support plate, and each of the first batteries is provided with a detector, and the detector is used to monitor performance parameters of the first batteries; at least one mechanical arm, the mechanical arm being movable to drive at least one of the first batteries to detach from the support plate at a preset position and eject the first battery at a preset angle and a preset speed; A control module, wherein the control module is communicatively connected with the support plate, the mechanical arm and the detector, and the control module is configured as follows: The performance parameters sent by the detector are received and, when a first battery fails, the support plate and the mechanical arm are controlled to eject the failed first battery according to the performance parameters.

2. The battery disposal system according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are multiple robotic arms, and the multiple robotic arms correspond to multiple different preset positions. The support plate can be moved to any of the preset positions.

3. The battery disposal system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A first power assembly is drivingly connected to the support disk to drive the support disk to rotate, and a plurality of the first batteries are spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the support disk.

4. The battery disposal system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The robotic arm is also transmission-connected to the second power assembly, the first battery is provided with a first clamping portion, the robotic arm is provided with a second clamping portion, and the second power assembly is used to drive the robotic arm to move so that the second clamping portion is engaged with or disengaged from the first clamping portion.

5. The battery disposal system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first engaging portion is configured as a rack, the second engaging portion is configured as a first transmission gear, the robotic arm has a first position and a second position, when the robotic arm is in the first position, the first transmission gear is spaced apart from the rack, when the robotic arm is in the second position, the first transmission gear is meshed with the rack, and the second power assembly is transmission-connected to the first transmission gear.

6. The battery disposal system according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of the first batteries are connected in series in sequence, the first batteries include two electrode terminals, the electrode terminals are used to electrically abut against a conductive sheet, the conductive sheet is used to output electricity, a partition and a second clamping portion are provided on the robotic arm, when the robotic arm is in the first position, the partition avoids the electrode terminal and the conductive sheet, when the robotic arm is in the second position, the partition is between the electrode terminal and the conductive sheet and separates the electrode terminal and the conductive sheet.

7. The battery disposal system according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also includes: A stopper and a movable conductive part, the robotic arm is also provided with a first toggle part, the first toggle part and the partition part are spaced apart and the first toggle part is located above the partition part, the two ends of the conductive part can be conductive, when the robotic arm is in the first position, the first toggle part avoids the conductive part, when the robotic arm is in the second position, the first toggle part presses against the conductive part and makes it stopped by the stopper, and the two ends of the conductive part are respectively electrically in contact with the two electrode ends.

8. The battery disposal system according to claim 7, characterized in that: Conductive areas are provided at both ends of the conductive member, an insulating area is provided between the two conductive areas, and the first shifting portion is used to abut against the insulating area.

9. The battery disposal system according to claim 7, characterized in that: Also includes: A support frame is provided with an elastic member, one end of the elastic member is connected to the conductive member, and when the conductive member is stopped by the stop member, the elastic member is in a stretched state.

10. The battery disposal system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first battery includes two first coolant circulation ports, and the vehicle includes two second coolant ports. The two first coolant circulation ports correspond to the two second coolant circulation ports one by one. The two first coolant circulation ports are used to communicate with the two second coolant circulation ports to form a coolant inflow channel and a coolant outflow channel, respectively. The mechanical arm is also provided with a second toggle portion. When the mechanical arm is in the first position, the second toggle portion avoids the coolant inflow channel and the coolant outflow channel. When the mechanical arm is in the second position, the second toggle portion disconnects the coolant inflow channel and the coolant outflow channel and separates the first coolant connection port and the second coolant circulation port.

11. The battery disposal system according to claim 10, characterized in that: The second coolant port is provided with a valve baffle and a reset member that are connected to each other. When each pair of the first coolant port and the second coolant port is spaced from each other, the valve baffle closes the second coolant port. When each pair of the first coolant port and the second coolant port is connected to each other, the valve baffle avoids the second coolant port and the reset member is compressed.

12. The battery disposal system according to any one of claims 4 to 10, characterized in that: The support plate is provided with a first guide portion, the first battery is provided with a second guide portion, and the first guide portion and the second guide portion cooperate to limit position.

13. The battery disposal system according to any one of claims 4 to 10, characterized in that: The support disk is configured in a disc shape, and an internal gear is provided on the support disk, the center of the internal gear coincides with the axis of the support disk, and a plurality of the first batteries are arranged around the internal gear. The first power assembly includes a first power unit and a second transmission gear, and the output end of the first power unit is drivingly connected to the second transmission gear, and the second transmission gear is meshed with the internal gear.

14. The battery disposal system according to claim 13, characterized in that: Also includes: A second battery, the second battery includes a first output end, a second output end and a third output end, the first output end is electrically connected to the first power component to output electricity, the second output end is electrically connected to the second power component to output electricity, and after at least one of the first batteries is ejected, the third output end is used to electrically connect to the power system of the vehicle.

15. A vehicle, characterized in that: It comprises a frame and a battery disposal system as described in any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the battery disposal system is arranged at the bottom of the frame.

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