Battery module maintenance vehicle with emergency treatment function

Abstract

The invention discloses a battery module maintenance vehicle with an emergency treatment function, and belongs to the technical field of battery module maintenance tools.The battery module maintenance vehicle is provided with a water tank, two turning plate sets are symmetrically arranged at the opening position of the top end of the water tank, one end of each turning plate set is hinged to the water tank through a shaft, and the other end of each turning plate set can be locked to the water tank through male and female bolts; the fireproof curtain is slidably connected with the water tank and can be arranged at the side part or the top of the water tank; the linkage system is flexibly connected with the male and female bolts and the fireproof curtain, so that the linkage system is driven to unlock the male and female bolts, and the fireproof curtain is arranged at the top of the water tank in a linkage mode to seal the opening of the water tank while the turning plate set opens the opening of the water tank. When the turning plate group opens the opening of the water tank, the fireproof curtain is synchronously linked to the top of the water tank to seal the opening of the water tank, so that fire extinguishment based on the suffocation principle is realized, high efficiency and environmental protection are realized, field operators can be protected from being hurt at the first time, and operation is convenient, safe and efficient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of battery module repair tooling, and in particular to a battery module repair vehicle with an emergency processing function. Background Art

[0002] Battery modules are widely used in electric vehicles, energy storage systems and other fields. Fires often occur during the maintenance of battery modules, which not only poses a safety hazard but also causes great economic losses. Once a fire occurs, rapid and effective emergency treatment is crucial.

[0003] At present, common emergency treatment methods include dry powder fire extinguishing, carbon dioxide fire extinguishing and water spray fire extinguishing. However, these methods have certain disadvantages. Dry powder fire extinguishing is difficult to clean up after fire extinguishing, and residual dry powder may corrode other equipment. Although carbon dioxide fire extinguishing and water spray fire extinguishing have good cooling effects, they may cause leakage risks and pose a threat to the safety of rescue workers.

[0004] In addition, driven by the national environmental protection policies, the workload of testing and repairing battery modules for new energy vehicles is also increasing. This further highlights that in the process of carrying out new energy vehicle-related businesses, battery module repair issues face many challenges and urgently need more complete, safer and more efficient solutions. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the defects of the prior art and provide a battery module maintenance vehicle with emergency processing function, which is used to solve the problem of emergency fire extinguishing of battery fire during the process of maintenance personnel carrying out inspection, maintenance and charging and discharging operations on battery modules.

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] The present invention discloses a battery module maintenance vehicle with an emergency processing function, comprising:

[0008] The water tank has two flap groups symmetrically arranged at the top opening position, one end of the flap group is hinged to the water tank through a shaft, and the other end can be locked on the water tank through a male and female latch;

[0009] a fire curtain slidably connected to the water tank and capable of being placed on the side or top of the water tank; and

[0010] A linkage system flexibly connects the male and female latches and the fire curtain so as to drive the linkage system to unlock the male and female latches, so that the flap group opens the water tank opening while the fire curtain is linked to be placed on the top of the water tank to cover the water tank opening.

[0011] Furthermore, the male and female bolts are telescopic bolts, one end of which is plug-in-pull connected to the flap group and the pin holes on the side wall of the water tank through a plug, and the other end is connected to the linkage system.

[0012] Furthermore, the male and female latches are provided with retaining springs at intervals to position their displacement travel;

[0013] Wherein, flanges are fixedly connected to the lower surface of the flange of the flap group at intervals, and the clamping springs and the flanges are arranged alternately;

[0014] The male and female latches are located on the linkage system side and are provided with a spring for resetting, one end of the spring abuts against the retaining spring, and the other end abuts against the flange.

[0015] Furthermore, the linkage system includes a switch traction rope, which runs through the water tank. One end of the switch traction rope is fixedly connected to a handle, and the other end is divided into two traction rope branches, which are respectively connected to the male and female pins symmetrically arranged at both ends of the flap of the flap group to form a primary linkage.

[0016] Furthermore, a guide tube is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the flap to guide the traction rope branch to extend toward the ends of the male and female pins.

[0017] Furthermore, the linkage system includes a transmission mechanism for driving the male and female latches on the two flap groups to unlock synchronously through secondary linkage, and the transmission mechanism includes a shift block and a shift piece.

[0018] Furthermore, the linkage system also includes a fire curtain traction rope, one end of which is installed on a mounting point set on the fire curtain, and the other end enters the water tank through a circular hole set at the upper end of the water tank and is connected to a connection point set at the front end of the flap.

[0019] Furthermore, a self-locking buckle is provided at the top of the fire curtain, and is locked with or disengaged from the top side wall of the water tank through the self-locking buckle.

[0020] Furthermore, the fire curtain is a flexible curtain, and a guide rail forming an inverted L-shaped structure is fixedly connected to the side wall of the water tank for sliding connection with the fire curtain.

[0021] Furthermore, the water tank is made of stainless steel, a handle is installed at one end of the water tank, and casters are installed at the bottom of the water tank.

[0022] In the above technical solution, the present invention provides a battery module maintenance vehicle with emergency processing function, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] The maintenance vehicle designed by the present invention utilizes a flap group to provide a workbench for inspecting the battery module. The side of the water tank is slidably connected to a fire curtain. When a fire occurs during the inspection, the male and female latches on the flap group are immediately unlocked through the linkage system, and the flap group flips around the axis to open the water tank opening, and the battery module is sunk into the water tank. The fire is extinguished by the asphyxiation principle, which is efficient and environmentally friendly. At the same time, the fire curtain is synchronously linked and placed on the top of the water tank to cover the water tank opening, which can protect on-site operators from harm in the first place. The maintenance vehicle is easy to operate, safe and efficient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0025] Figure 1 It is an axle-metering diagram of a battery module maintenance vehicle with an emergency processing function disclosed in the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of a battery module maintenance vehicle with an emergency processing function disclosed in the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is an axonometric view of a water tank of a battery module maintenance vehicle with an emergency processing function disclosed in the present invention (viewing angles a, b, and c);

[0028] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a flap assembly of a battery module maintenance vehicle with an emergency processing function disclosed in the present invention (from three perspectives: a, b, and c);

[0029] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of two flap groups of a battery module maintenance vehicle with emergency processing function disclosed by the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of a fire curtain of a battery module maintenance vehicle with an emergency processing function disclosed by the present invention.

[0031] Description of reference numerals:

[0032] 1. Water tank; 2. Flap assembly; 3. Fire curtain; 4. Push handle; 5. Casters;

[0033] 101. Self-locking buckle female connector; 102. Guide rail;

[0034] 201, flap; 202, male and female latches; 203, retaining spring; 204, baffle; 205, spring; 206, guide tube; 207, switch traction rope; 208, shift block; 209, lock tongue;

[0035] 301. Self-locking buckle male connector; 302. Fire curtain traction rope. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] See also Figure 1-3 As shown;

[0038] A battery module maintenance vehicle with emergency processing function is invented, comprising: a water tank 1, a flap group 2, and a fire curtain 3;

[0039] The top of the water tank 1 is open, and two flap groups 2 are symmetrically mounted on the opening of the water tank 1. One end of the flap group 2 is hinged to the water tank 1 through an axis, and the other end can be locked on the water tank 1 through a male and female latch 202. The fire curtain 3 is slidably connected to the water tank 1 and can be placed on the side or top of the water tank 1.

[0040] Among them, the linkage system flexibly connects the male and female latches 202 and the fire curtain 3 of the two flap groups 2, thereby triggering the external handle of the linkage system, driving the linkage system to unlock the male and female latches 202, and the flap group 2 flips around the axis to open the opening of the water tank 1, and at the same time drives the fire curtain 3 to be linked and placed on the top of the water tank 1 to cover the opening of the water tank 1. The battery module placed on the flap group 2 can fall into the water tank 1 through the opening. When the flap group 2 closes the opening of the water tank 1, the fire curtain 3 is placed on the side of the water tank 1.

[0041] For details, see Figure 2 As shown, the water tank 1 is a sealed box body with an open top, which is composed of five panels, namely, front, rear, left, right and bottom. A sufficient amount of saturated salt water is arranged in the box body;

[0042] A pair of guide rails 102 (such as Figure 3 As shown in the figure, the guide rail 102 is constructed to change the path upward to the top along the bottom edge of the side walls on both sides of the box body and extend toward the rear side wall until it is connected to the rear side wall. The structure is an inverted L-shaped structure. A fire curtain 3 is slidably connected between the two guide rails 102. The fire curtain 3 can slide along the guide rail 102 to cover the top opening position of the water tank 1, or move to the front side (the use side) of the water tank 1 to open the opening of the water tank 1, so that the work surface A of the water tank 1 is exposed;

[0043] A handle 4 is installed at one end of the water tank 1, and casters 5 are installed at the four corners of the bottom;

[0044] The front panel and the rear panel at the top of the water tank 1 are provided with shaft holes z1, z2, z3, and z4, which are used to axially connect the two flap groups 2 to form the work surface A of the maintenance vehicle. Figure 3 As shown;

[0045] See also Figure 4 As shown, the flap assembly 2 includes a flap 201, male and female latches 202, a retaining spring 203, a baffle 204, a spring 205, a guide tube 206 and a switch traction rope 207;

[0046] Flanged edges are provided on both sides of the flap 201, and one end of the flap 201 is provided with axial holes z5 and z6 that match the axial holes z1 and z2 and the axial holes z3 and z4 on the water tank. The axis penetrates and connects the water tank 1 and the flap 201, so that the flange 201 can flip around the axis. Two pairs of flanges f1, f2, f3, and f4 with holes are provided on the inner side of the other end of the flap 201. A pair of pin holes x5 and x6 are provided on the flap 201. The pin holes of the flange are coaxial with the axial holes of the flanges. Two male and female plugs 202 are symmetrically installed on the flap 201 through the inner flanges f1 to f4. In the initial state, the plugs of the male and female plugs 202 extend to the outside of the flap 201 through the pin holes x5 and x6 on the flange, and are inserted into the pin holes x1 and x2 and the pin holes x3 and x4 provided on the water tank 1 that match them.

[0047] The male and female plugs 202 are provided with two spring grooves at the plug end, and a connection point q1 of a switch traction rope 207 is provided at the other end;

[0048] A retaining spring 203 is fitted on the retaining spring groove c1 near the plug end. The retaining spring 203 is initially located between the pin hole x1 on the outer side of the flap 201 and the flange f1.

[0049] The male and female plugs 202 between the flange f1 and the flange f2 are matched with a retaining spring 203, a blocking piece 204 and a spring 205 from the outside to the inside. The retaining spring 203 is installed on the retaining spring groove c2. In the initial state, the retaining spring 203 is pressed onto the flange f1 by the blocking piece 204 pushed by the elastic force of the spring 205, and the other end of the spring 205 is pressed onto the flange f2. The plugs of the male and female plugs 202 extend out of the flap 201 through the pin holes x5 and x6 on the flange, locking the flap 201 to keep it in a horizontal state.

[0050] Two male and female latches 202 are symmetrically arranged on the flap 201. The installation principle of the other male and female latches 202 and related structural components is the same as the above structure, and will not be described again one by one;

[0051] A handle is provided at one end of the switch traction rope 207, and the other end extends into the water tank 1 through the openings k1 and k2 on the side of the water tank 1. The traction rope in the water tank 1 is divided into two paths to form a primary linkage of the linkage system. The two traction rope branches are respectively connected to the connection point q1 at the end of the male and female plug pins 202 through the guide tube 206 provided on the flap 201. The two male and female plug pins 202 are pulled out of the pin holes x1, x2 and the pin holes x3, x4 through the switch traction rope 207;

[0052] See also Figure 5 As shown, the linkage system also includes a transmission mechanism, which includes a shift block 208 and a shift piece 209, wherein the two male and female latches 202 on one flap group 2 are fixedly connected with the shift block 208, and the other flap group 2 is fixedly connected with a lock tongue 209 at a position corresponding to the shift block 208, and the shift block 208 is provided with a slot for accommodating the lock tongue 209, so that the lock tongue 209 is inserted into the slot of the shift block 208, so that the two male and female latches 202 on the two flap groups 2 are linked, thereby forming a secondary linkage of the linkage system, that is, in the initial state, when the two flap groups 2 are on the upper plane of the water tank 1 at the same time, the switch traction rope 207 handle on one side of the water tank 1 is pulled, and the four male and female latches 202 installed on the two flap groups 2 move synchronously, and the two flap groups 2 are opened synchronously.

[0053] See also Figure 6 As shown, the linkage system also includes a fire curtain traction rope 302, one end of which is installed on the installation point m1 set on the fire curtain 3, and the other end enters the water tank through the circular hole y1 set at the upper end of the water tank 1, and is connected to the connection point t1 set at the front end of the flap 201 to form a three-level linkage of the linkage system. That is to say, when the flap 201 is opened, the fire curtain 3 is driven to close the opening of the water tank 1 to quickly isolate the danger.

[0054] A self-locking buckle male head 301 is arranged on the top of the fire curtain 3, which can be locked with the self-locking buckle female head 101 arranged on the top of the water tank 1.

[0055] In the above technical solution, the present invention provides a battery module maintenance vehicle with emergency processing function, and the method of use is:

[0056] 1) Place the battery module:

[0057] a. Set the maintenance vehicle to the initial state, the two flap groups 2 are level with the upper plane of the water tank 1, and cover the water tank opening;

[0058] b. Move the maintenance vehicle to the vicinity of the battery module using casters 5 and pushers 4;

[0059] c. Use a forklift or other insulating equipment to place the battery module steadily on the flap group 2;

[0060] d. Move the maintenance vehicle to a suitable maintenance location.

[0061] 2) Preparation before maintenance, and use the maintenance vehicle to start repairing the battery module.

[0062] 3) Emergency handling process:

[0063] If the battery module spontaneously ignites or catches fire, the maintenance personnel will immediately pull the switch traction rope 207 handle on either side while ensuring safety. At this time:

[0064] The switch traction rope 207 pulls a pair of male and female latches 202 on the flap group 2 connected thereto, and the pair of male and female latches 202 in turn drives a pair of male and female latches 202 on another flap group 2, and the four male and female latches 202 move synchronously into the water tank 1;

[0065] When the four latches on the flap assembly 2 are simultaneously disengaged from the pin holes on the water tank 1, the flap assembly 2 will flip downward around the rotation axes on both sides under the action of its own gravity and the gravity of the battery module;

[0066] On the one hand, the battery module falls into the water tank 1 and is immersed in saturated salt water, the air is isolated, the temperature is lowered, and the spontaneous combustion problem is effectively dealt with;

[0067] On the other hand, the flap group 2 flips downward, driving the fire curtain traction rope 302 to descend through the connection point t1 on the flap 201, and the other end of the fire curtain traction rope 302 moves upward under the action of tension, and drives the fire curtain 3 to move upward quickly. Finally, the self-locking buckle male head 301 set on the top of the fire curtain 3 and the self-locking buckle female head set on the top of the water tank 1 are matched and locked to achieve the effect of isolating danger.

[0068] 4) The device is restored to its original state

[0069] a. Open the self-locking buckle on the fire curtain 3 to move the fire curtain 3 downward. If necessary, disconnect the connection between the fire curtain traction rope 301 and the flap group 2;

[0070] b. Take out the battery module inside the water tank 1;

[0071] c. Replace with new saturated salt water;

[0072] d. Pull the switch traction rope 207 to make the four male and female latches move synchronously toward the inside of the flap group 2;

[0073] e. Flip the flap assembly 2 to its initial horizontal state, loosen the switch traction rope 207, and insert the four male and female pins into the pin holes on the water tank 1.

[0074] The battery module maintenance vehicle with emergency treatment function can immediately immerse the battery module in saturated salt water to isolate the air and lower the temperature during the battery module inspection, maintenance and charging and discharging operations by maintenance personnel. If the battery spontaneously ignites and catches fire, the battery module can be treated urgently.

[0075] The battery module maintenance vehicle with emergency processing function has the following beneficial effects:

[0076] 1) No damage will be caused to other equipment when handling the self-igniting battery module;

[0077] 2) Fire curtains can protect on-site operators immediately when handling self-igniting battery modules;

[0078] 3) The whole is made of stainless steel, which is not easy to corrode, durable and can be used repeatedly;

[0079] 4) The self-igniting battery module is placed in saturated salt water and the fire is extinguished by the principle of asphyxiation, which is efficient and environmentally friendly;

[0080] 5) The structure is cleverly designed, easy to operate, safe and efficient;

[0081] The above description is only by way of illustration of certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention. It is undoubted that those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A battery module maintenance vehicle with emergency processing function, characterized in that: include: A water tank (1) having two flap groups (2) symmetrically arranged at the top opening position, one end of the flap group (2) being hinged to the water tank (1) via a shaft, and the other end being lockable to the water tank (1) via a male and female latch (202); A fire curtain (3) which is slidably connected to the water tank (1) and can be placed on the side or top of the water tank (1); as well as A linkage system flexibly connects the male and female latches (202) and the fire curtain (3) so as to drive the linkage system to unlock the male and female latches (202), so that the flap group (2) opens the opening of the water tank (1) and the fire curtain (3) is linked to be placed on the top of the water tank (1) to cover the opening of the water tank (1).

2. A battery module maintenance vehicle with emergency processing function according to claim 1, It is characterized by: The male and female latches (202) are telescopic latches, one end of which is pluggably connected to the flap assembly (2) and the pin holes on the side wall of the water tank (1) through a plug, and the other end is connected to the linkage system.

3. A battery module maintenance vehicle with emergency processing function according to claim 2, It is characterized by: The male and female latches (202) are provided with retaining springs at intervals for positioning their displacement travel; Wherein, flanges are fixedly connected to the lower surface of the flange (201) of the flap assembly (2) at intervals, and the retaining springs and the flanges are arranged alternately; The male and female latches (202) are located on the linkage system side and are provided with a spring (205) for resetting. One end of the spring (205) abuts against the retaining spring, and the other end abuts against the flange.

4. A battery module maintenance vehicle with emergency processing function according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that ； The linkage system comprises a switch traction rope (207), the switch traction rope (207) passing through the water tank (1), one end of the switch traction rope (207) being fixedly connected to a handle, and the other end of the switch traction rope (207) being divided into two traction rope branches respectively connected to the male and female plug pins (202) symmetrically arranged at the two ends of the flap (201) of the flap group (2) to form a primary linkage.

5. A battery module maintenance vehicle with emergency processing function according to claim 4, It is characterized by: A guide tube (206) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the flap (201) for guiding the traction rope branch to extend toward the ends of the male and female plugs (202).

6. The battery module maintenance vehicle with emergency processing function according to claim 4, characterized in that ； The linkage system comprises a transmission mechanism for driving the male and female latches (202) on the two flap groups (2) to unlock synchronously in a secondary linkage manner, and the transmission mechanism comprises a shifting block (208) and a shifting piece (209).

7. The battery module maintenance vehicle with emergency processing function according to claim 6, characterized in that ； The linkage system also includes a fire curtain traction rope (302), one end of which is mounted on a mounting point (m1) provided on the fire curtain (3), and the other end of which enters the water tank through a circular hole (y1) provided at the upper end of the water tank (1) and is connected to a connection point (t1) provided at the front end of the flap (201).

8. A battery module maintenance vehicle with emergency processing function according to claim 7, It is characterized by: The top of the fire curtain (3) is provided with a self-locking buckle, which is used to lock or disengage with the top side wall of the water tank (1).

9. A battery module maintenance vehicle with emergency processing function according to claim 1, It is characterized by: The fire curtain (3) is a flexible curtain, and a guide rail (102) having an inverted L-shaped structure is fixedly connected to the side wall of the water tank (1) for sliding connection with the fire curtain (3).

10. A battery module maintenance vehicle with emergency processing function according to claim 1, It is characterized by: The water tank (1) is made of stainless steel, a push handle (4) is installed at one end of the water tank (1), and casters (5) are installed at the bottom of the water tank (1).

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