Charging cabinet, battery, charging cabinet system and charging cabinet control method

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention discloses a charging cabinet, a battery, a charging cabinet system and a charging cabinet control method. The charging cabinet in the embodiment of the invention comprises a first Bluetooth module used for receiving a Bluetooth signal; the man-machine interaction device is used for triggering a battery replacement instruction; the bin door controller is used for controlling the bin door of each charging bin of the charging cabinet; the first main control module is configured to acquire a plurality of Bluetooth signals through the first Bluetooth module, determine a target battery Bluetooth signal in the plurality of Bluetooth signals and switch to a to-be-replaced state, and the first main control module is used for monitoring a triggering state of a battery replacement instruction in the to-be-replaced state; and in response to the received battery replacement instruction, controlling the bin gate controller to open a bin gate of a charging bin of a standby battery, and executing a battery replacement information interaction process for the target battery. By means of the charging cabinet, battery replacement of the shared electric vehicle can be rapidly achieved, and the battery replacement steps and time are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of batteries, and particularly to a charging cabinet, a battery, a charging cabinet system, and a charging cabinet control method. Background Art

[0002] With the development of the sharing economy, shared electric vehicles are increasingly appearing in people's lives. Since the battery consumption of shared electric vehicles is relatively large, relying on staff to manually replace the batteries of shared electric vehicles has a slow working efficiency and cannot replace the batteries of shared electric vehicles in a timely manner. Therefore, shared electric vehicle charging cabinets have been introduced, that is, charging cabinets are set at fixed locations, and users can actively replace or replenish the batteries of shared electric vehicles through the charging cabinets, which is convenient for users to use shared electric vehicles.

[0003] In the prior art, when a user needs to replace the battery, the user must scan the two-dimensional code of the charging cabinet through the battery replacement application program in the mobile phone to perform battery replacement. The battery replacement steps are relatively cumbersome, and when the user forgets to bring the mobile phone or the user's mobile phone runs out of power and cannot be turned on, the battery replacement operation cannot be performed, preventing the user from continuing to use the shared electric vehicle.

[0004] In summary, how to quickly implement battery replacement for shared electric vehicles and reduce the battery replacement steps and time is a problem that needs to be solved currently. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, embodiments of the present invention provide a charging cabinet, a battery, a charging cabinet system, and a charging cabinet control method, which can quickly implement battery replacement for shared electric vehicles and reduce the battery replacement steps and time.

[0006] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a charging cabinet, which includes:

[0007] A first Bluetooth module, configured to receive Bluetooth signals;

[0008] A human-machine interaction device, configured to trigger a battery replacement instruction;

[0009] A compartment door controller, configured to control the compartment doors of each charging compartment of the charging cabinet;

[0010] A first main control module, configured to obtain a plurality of Bluetooth signals through the first Bluetooth module, determine a target battery Bluetooth signal among the plurality of Bluetooth signals, and switch to the battery replacement waiting state. In the battery replacement waiting state, the first main control module is configured to monitor the triggering state of the battery replacement instruction; and in response to receiving the battery replacement instruction, control the compartment door controller to open the compartment door of the charging compartment of the standby battery, and execute a battery replacement information interaction process for the target battery.

[0011] Optionally, the first main control module is configured to send the battery swapping information and the target battery code to execute the battery swapping information interaction process, where the battery swapping information includes the compartment door number, the spare battery number, and the spare battery power.

[0012] Optionally, the first main control module is configured to obtain at least one candidate code among the multiple Bluetooth signals; and, in response to the existence of a candidate code identical to the battery code among the at least one candidate code, determine the Bluetooth signal corresponding to the candidate code identical to the battery code as the target battery Bluetooth signal, where the battery code is the battery code in the battery list pre-stored in the first main control module.

[0013] Optionally, the first main control module is configured to determine the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal; and, in response to the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal being greater than or equal to a set threshold, switch to the battery swapping pending state.

[0014] Optionally, the first main control module is configured to switch to the battery swapping pending state in response to the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal being greater than or equal to a set threshold, and within a set time period before the current moment, the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal received by the first main control module gradually increases, where the current moment is the moment when the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal is greater than or equal to the set threshold.

[0015] Optionally, the charging cabinet further includes:

[0016] A display screen for receiving and displaying the battery swapping information.

[0017] Optionally, the charging cabinet further includes:

[0018] A networking module for receiving and sending the battery swapping information and the target battery code.

[0019] Optionally, the first main control module includes a general-purpose input / output interface, where the first main control module is connected to the human-machine interaction device through the general-purpose input / output interface.

[0020] Optionally, the first main control module includes a communication interface, where the first main control module is connected to the first Bluetooth module through the communication interface.

[0021] Optionally, the charging cabinet includes a control chip, where the first Bluetooth module, the first main control module, the compartment door controller, and the networking module are integrated on the control chip.

[0022] Optionally, the charging cabinet further includes: at least one battery compartment, where the battery compartment includes a compartment body and a compartment door.

[0023] Optionally, the charging cabinet further includes: at least one spare battery, which is placed inside the battery compartment formed by the cabinet body and the cabinet door. After the cabinet door pops open, the spare battery can be taken out.

[0024] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a battery, which includes:

[0025] A second main control module, configured to send a battery code;

[0026] A second Bluetooth module, configured to receive the battery code and broadcast the battery code with a set signal strength;

[0027] Battery cells, configured to charge and discharge.

[0028] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a charging cabinet system, which includes a charging cabinet and a battery. Among them, the charging cabinet includes: a first Bluetooth module, configured to receive Bluetooth signals; a human-computer interaction device, configured to trigger a battery replacement instruction; a cabinet door controller, configured to control the cabinet doors of each charging compartment of the charging cabinet; a first main control module, configured to obtain multiple Bluetooth signals through the first Bluetooth module, determine a target battery Bluetooth signal among the multiple Bluetooth signals, and switch to the battery replacement waiting state. Among them, in the battery replacement waiting state, the first main control module is configured to monitor the triggering state of the battery replacement instruction; and in response to receiving the battery replacement instruction, control the cabinet door controller to open the cabinet door of the charging compartment of the spare battery, and execute a battery replacement information interaction process for the target battery; the battery includes: a second main control module, configured to send a battery code; a second Bluetooth module, configured to receive the battery code and broadcast the battery code with a set signal strength; battery cells, configured to charge and discharge.

[0029] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a charging cabinet control method, which includes:

[0030] Obtain multiple Bluetooth signals;

[0031] Determine a target battery Bluetooth signal among the multiple Bluetooth signals and switch to the battery replacement waiting state. Among them, in the battery replacement waiting state, the first main control module is configured to monitor the triggering state of the battery replacement instruction;

[0032] In response to receiving the battery replacement instruction, control the cabinet door controller to open the cabinet door of the charging compartment of the spare battery, and execute a battery replacement information interaction process for the target battery.

[0033] Optionally, the execution of the battery replacement information interaction process by the target battery specifically includes:

[0034] Send the battery swapping information and the target battery code to execute the battery swapping information interaction process, where the battery swapping information includes the compartment door number, the spare battery number, and the spare battery power.

[0035] Optionally, determining the target battery Bluetooth signal among the multiple Bluetooth signals specifically includes:

[0036] Obtain at least one candidate code among the multiple Bluetooth signals;

[0037] In response to the existence of a candidate code identical to the battery code among the at least one candidate code, determine the Bluetooth signal corresponding to the candidate code identical to the battery code as the target battery Bluetooth signal, where the battery code is the battery code in the battery list pre-stored in the first main control module.

[0038] Optionally, after determining the target battery Bluetooth signal among the multiple Bluetooth signals, the method further includes:

[0039] Determine the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal;

[0040] In response to the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal being greater than or equal to a set threshold, switch to the state of waiting for battery swapping.

[0041] Optionally, in response to the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal being greater than or equal to a set threshold, switching to the state of waiting for battery swapping specifically includes:

[0042] Obtain the strengths of multiple target battery Bluetooth signals within a set time period before the current moment;

[0043] In response to the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal being greater than or equal to a set threshold and the strengths of the multiple target battery Bluetooth signals gradually increasing, switch to the state of waiting for battery swapping, where the current moment is the moment when the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal is greater than or equal to the set threshold.

[0044] The charging cabinet in the embodiment of the present invention includes: a first Bluetooth module, a human-computer interaction device, a compartment door controller, and a first main control module. Among them, the first Bluetooth module is used to receive Bluetooth signals; the human-computer interaction device is used to trigger a battery replacement instruction; the compartment door controller is used to control the compartment doors of each charging compartment of the charging cabinet; the first main control module is configured to obtain multiple Bluetooth signals through the first Bluetooth module, determine a target battery Bluetooth signal among the multiple Bluetooth signals, and switch to the battery replacement waiting state. In the battery replacement waiting state, the first main control module is used to monitor the triggering state of the battery replacement instruction; and in response to receiving the battery replacement instruction, control the compartment door controller to open the compartment door of the charging compartment for the spare battery, and execute a battery replacement information interaction process for the target battery. Through the above charging cabinet, shared electric vehicle battery replacement can be quickly realized, providing users with a seamless battery replacement experience and reducing the battery replacement steps and time. Description of the Drawings

[0045] Through the following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings, the above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become clearer. In the drawings:

[0046] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a charging cabinet system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a charging cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a display screen according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a charging cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a target battery according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the interaction between a charging cabinet and a target battery according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 7 is a flowchart of a battery replacement method supporting seamless battery replacement according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 8 is a flowchart of another battery replacement method supporting seamless battery replacement according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Embodiments

[0054] The present invention is described below based on embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. In the detailed description of the present invention below, some specific details are described in detail. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can be fully understood without the description of these details. In order to avoid confusing the essence of the present invention, well-known methods, processes, procedures, components and circuits are not described in detail.

[0055] In addition, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the drawings provided herein are for illustrative purposes and are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0056] Unless the context clearly requires, the words "include", "including" and similar words throughout the application documents should be interpreted as inclusive rather than exclusive or exhaustive; that is, the meaning is "including but not limited to".

[0057] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "first", "second", etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0058] Usually in the prior art, when the shared electric vehicle used by the user is low on power or exhausted, it is necessary to replace the battery of the shared electric vehicle, which is referred to as battery replacement. Specifically, after the user arrives at the charging cabinet, he needs to open the battery replacement application on the mobile phone, and use the battery replacement application to scan the QR code on the charging cabinet to replace the battery. Since the user must use the mobile phone to replace the battery, the battery replacement steps are relatively cumbersome and the operation time is long, which wastes the user's time. In addition, when the user forgets to bring the mobile phone, the user's mobile phone is out of power and cannot be turned on, or the mobile phone has no signal, the user cannot perform the battery replacement operation, which makes the user unable to continue to use the shared electric vehicle, affecting the user experience. In summary, how to quickly realize the battery replacement of shared electric vehicles and reduce the steps and time of battery replacement is a problem that needs to be solved at present.

[0059] In an embodiment of the present invention, in order to solve the above problems, a charging cabinet system supporting senseless battery replacement is proposed. The schematic diagram of the charging cabinet system supporting senseless battery replacement is shown in Figure 1 As shown, it specifically includes: a charging cabinet 101 and a target battery 102, wherein the charging cabinet is a cabinet fixed at a set position. The operator can set up multiple charging cabinets in a certain geographical area to facilitate users to replace the batteries of shared electric vehicles. Each of the charging cabinets 101 includes multiple spare batteries. After the user brings the target battery 102 to the charging cabinet, the battery replacement operation can be performed; Figure 1 The charging cabinet and target battery are only shown as examples, and the specific shape is determined according to the actual situation.

[0060] In an embodiment of the present invention, in order to reduce the battery replacement steps and time and prevent the user's mobile phone from participating in the battery replacement process, the charging cabinet and the target battery are designed, and the details are described in the following drawings.

[0061] In a possible implementation manner, the schematic diagram of the charging cabinet is as Figure 2 shown. The charging cabinet includes 16 battery compartments and spare batteries. Each battery compartment includes a compartment body and a compartment door. There is a spare battery inside each battery compartment, and the spare battery is placed inside the battery compartment formed by the compartment body and the compartment door. After the compartment door pops open, the spare battery can be taken out. Figure 2 Compartment numbers are set on the compartment doors of each battery compartment, namely "Compartment 1", "Compartment 2", "Compartment 3", "Compartment 4", "Compartment 5", "Compartment 6", "Compartment 7", "Compartment 8", "Compartment 9", "Compartment 10", "Compartment 11", "Compartment 12", "Compartment 13", "Compartment 14", "Compartment 15" and "Compartment 16"; the charging cabinet further includes a display screen, and in the Figure 2 the display screen is set at the middle position of the charging cabinet, and the display screen is used to display the battery replacement information; a human-computer interaction device is set on the left side of the display screen. This is only an exemplary display. In actual situations, the display screen can be set at multiple positions such as the left side, right side, etc. of the charging cabinet, and the human-computer interaction device can also be set on the right side, upper side, etc. of the display screen, or can also be set on the display screen, which is specifically set according to the actual situation.

[0062] In a possible implementation manner, after the user presses the human-computer interaction device, where the human-computer interaction device can be a battery replacement button, the compartment number, spare battery number and spare battery power of the spare battery that can be replaced by the user are displayed on the display screen; for example, Figure 3 as shown, "Replaceable Battery", "Compartment Code: Compartment 2", "Spare Battery Number: 3214RF2" and "Spare Battery Power: 100%" are displayed on the display screen, and at the same time, the compartment door of "Compartment 2" pops open, and the user can use the target battery in hand to replace the spare battery in Compartment 2.

[0063] In a possible implementation manner, the charging cabinet further includes a control chip, which is set inside the charging cabinet. The control chip includes a first Bluetooth module, a first main control module, a compartment door controller and a networking module. Specifically, the first Bluetooth module, the first main control module, the compartment door controller and the networking module are integrated on the control chip.

[0064] In an embodiment of the present invention, the structure of the charging cabinet is described from the perspective of the battery replacement operation process. The structure diagram of the charging cabinet is as Figure 4 shown, and specifically includes:

[0065] The first Bluetooth module 400, the first main control module 401, the human-computer interaction device 402, the display screen 403, the bin door controller 404, and the networking module 405;

[0066] Among them, the first Bluetooth module 400 is connected to the first main control module 401, and is used to scan Bluetooth signals and send the scanned multiple Bluetooth signals to the first main control module. The first main control module determines a target battery Bluetooth signal among the multiple Bluetooth signals and switches to the battery replacement waiting state. In the battery replacement waiting state, the first main control module is used to monitor the triggering state of the battery replacement instruction.

[0067] Specifically, the first main control module 401 obtains at least one candidate code among the multiple Bluetooth signals; in response to the existence of a candidate code identical to the battery code among the at least one candidate code, the Bluetooth signal corresponding to the candidate code identical to the battery code is determined as the target battery Bluetooth signal, where the battery code is the battery code in the battery list pre-stored in the first main control module.

[0068] In a possible implementation manner, the multiple Bluetooth signals may be sent by the battery or other devices. Therefore, it is necessary to screen the Bluetooth signals. If the Bluetooth signal carries a code, it is used as a candidate code for further screening. If the Bluetooth signal does not carry a code, it can be directly filtered out; assume that 3 candidate codes are screened out, which are the code 12345 of Bluetooth signal 1, the code 23456 of Bluetooth signal 2, and the code EF1234 of Bluetooth signal 3. The candidate codes are compared with the battery codes in the battery list pre-stored in the first main control module. Assume that the battery list has EF1234, which is the same as the code of Bluetooth signal 3, then Bluetooth signal 3 is determined as the target battery Bluetooth signal.

[0069] In a possible implementation manner, in addition to the battery code, the target battery Bluetooth signal further includes the intensity of the target battery Bluetooth signal. The first main control module is configured to determine the intensity of the target battery Bluetooth signal; and in response to the intensity of the target battery Bluetooth signal being greater than or equal to a set threshold, switch to the battery replacement waiting state.

[0070] Specifically, after determining the target battery Bluetooth signal, it is necessary to confirm again whether the intensity of the target battery Bluetooth signal is greater than or equal to the set threshold. If so, switch to the battery replacement waiting state; if not, continue to obtain Bluetooth signals.

[0071] In a possible implementation, the first main control module is configured to switch to the battery replacement waiting state in response to the intensity of the target battery Bluetooth signal being greater than or equal to a set threshold, and the intensity of the target battery Bluetooth signal received by the first main control module gradually increasing within a set time period before the current moment, where the current moment is the moment when the intensity of the target battery Bluetooth signal is greater than or equal to the set threshold.

[0072] Specifically, after determining the target battery Bluetooth signal according to the battery code of the Bluetooth signal, continuously obtain the intensity of the target battery Bluetooth signal. Within the set time period, if the intensity of the target battery Bluetooth signal continuously increases and equals or is greater than the set threshold at a certain moment, it indicates that the user is approaching the charging cabinet with the target battery from far to near and preparing for battery replacement, and the charging cabinet switches to the battery replacement waiting state.

[0073] In a possible implementation, the target battery Bluetooth signal may further include the target battery name and the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the target battery.

[0074] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first main control module includes a communication interface, and the first main control module is connected to the first Bluetooth module through the communication interface.

[0075] In a possible implementation, the structure of the target battery is as Figure 5 shown, and specifically includes: a second main control module 501 and a second Bluetooth module 502; specifically, the second main control module 501 is connected to the second Bluetooth module and is used to send the target battery code to the second Bluetooth module; the second Bluetooth module is connected to the second main control module and is used to receive the target battery code and broadcast the target battery code with a set signal intensity; the target battery further includes battery cells, and the battery cells are used for charging and discharging; the spare battery in the charging cabinet has the same structure as the target battery.

[0076] Among them, the target battery Bluetooth signal may further include the target battery name and the MAC address of the target battery.

[0077] In an embodiment of the present invention, the target battery broadcasts in real time using a Bluetooth signal with a set signal strength. When the user needs to replace the battery, the user will carry the target battery into the charging cabinet. At the same time, the Bluetooth signal broadcast by the target battery includes the target battery code, the target battery name, and the MAC address of the target battery. The charging cabinet will receive multiple Bluetooth signals sent by multiple Bluetooth devices, but not all of the multiple Bluetooth signals are sent by the target battery. It is necessary to verify whether the Bluetooth signal includes the target battery code, the target battery name, and the MAC address of the target battery, etc., to screen the target battery. The main control module of the charging cabinet stores a target battery list, specifically including the target battery code, the target battery name, and the MAC address of the target battery. If the target battery code, the target battery name, and the MAC address in the Bluetooth signal received by the charging cabinet match the information in the target battery list, it is determined that the Bluetooth signal is sent by the target battery.

[0078] In a possible implementation manner, the interaction schematic diagram between the charging cabinet and the target battery is as Figure 6 shown, and the first Bluetooth module of the charging cabinet receives the Bluetooth signal broadcast by the second Bluetooth signal of the target battery.

[0079] In a possible implementation manner, the first main control module 401 is connected to the first Bluetooth module 400, and is configured to receive multiple Bluetooth signals, and determine the target battery Bluetooth signal among the multiple Bluetooth signals, and determine that the target battery that emits the target battery Bluetooth signal needs to have its battery replaced. The first main control module controls the charging cabinet to enter the state of waiting for battery replacement.

[0080] Specifically, after the first main control module receives the Bluetooth signal through the first Bluetooth module, it needs to further judge. Among the multiple Bluetooth signals, it judges the target battery Bluetooth signal, and judges that the target battery corresponding to the emitted target battery Bluetooth signal needs to have its battery replaced. Since the Bluetooth signal received by the first Bluetooth module may be sent by the battery in a passing shared electric vehicle, but the passing shared electric vehicle does not have the need to replace the battery. Therefore, when the first control module judges that the target battery code is correct and the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal is greater than or equal to the set threshold, it can be initially judged that the target battery needs to have its battery replaced, and the charging cabinet is switched to the state of waiting for battery replacement, which can also be called the ready mode. In the ready mode, the networking module and the warehouse door controller are opened, and in the non-ready mode, the networking module and the warehouse door controller are in the closed state for energy saving.

[0081] In a possible implementation, the human-computer interaction device 402 is connected to the first main control module 401. Specifically, the first main control module includes a General Purpose Input Output (GPIO) interface. Among them, the first main control module is connected to the human-computer interaction device through the general purpose input output interface; the human-computer interaction device 402 is configured to generate a battery replacement instruction and send the battery replacement instruction to the first main control module; specifically, after the user presses the human-computer interaction device, a battery replacement instruction will be generated. At this time, the charging cabinet is in a state of waiting for battery replacement. The first main control module 401 receives the battery replacement instruction sent by the human-computer interaction device. The first main control module 401 sends a warehouse door opening instruction to the warehouse door controller. Among them, the warehouse door opening instruction includes a warehouse door number. After receiving the warehouse door opening instruction sent by the first main control module, the warehouse door controller 404 opens the warehouse door according to the warehouse door number carried in the warehouse door opening instruction.

[0082] For example, after receiving the battery replacement instruction, the first control module will select a spare battery that can be used in the charging cabinet to provide to the user for battery replacement. For example, the charging cabinet includes 16 battery compartments and spare batteries. The current power of the spare battery in "compartment 1" is 50%, the current power of the spare battery in "compartment 2" is 100%, the current power of the spare battery in "compartment 3" is 80%, the current power of the spare battery in "compartment 4" is 70%, the current power of the spare battery in "compartment 5" is 60%, the current power of the spare battery in "compartment 6" is 70%, the current power of the spare battery in "compartment 7" is 80%, the current power of the spare battery in "compartment 8" is 30%, the current power of the spare battery in "compartment 9" is 60%, the current power of the spare battery in "compartment 10" is 45%, the current power of the spare battery in "compartment 11" is 70%, the current power of the spare battery in "compartment 12" is 30%, the current power of the spare battery in "compartment 13" is 70%, the current power of the spare battery in "compartment 14" is 30%, the current power of the spare battery in "compartment 15" is 20%, and the current power of the spare battery in "compartment 16" is 10%. After receiving the battery replacement instruction, the first control module preferentially selects the spare battery with the highest power to provide to the user for battery replacement. Among the 16 battery compartments, the power of the spare battery in "compartment 2" is the highest. Therefore, the warehouse door of "compartment 2" will be controlled to open, and the user can use the target battery in hand to replace the spare battery in "compartment 2".

[0083] In a possible implementation, if there are multiple spare batteries with the highest power, any one of the multiple spare batteries with the highest power can be selected, or a spare battery that is convenient for the user to pick up can be selected among the multiple spare batteries with the highest power. The specific selection method is determined according to the actual situation.

[0084] In an embodiment of the present invention, when the first control module pops open the battery compartment door, it also sends the battery replacement information to a display screen connected to the first control module. Specifically, the battery replacement information includes the battery compartment number, the spare battery number, and the spare battery power; for example, the display screen shows "Replaceable battery", "Compartment code: Compartment 2", "Spare battery number: 3214RF2", and "Spare battery power: 100%".

[0085] In a possible implementation, the networking module 405 is connected to the first main control module 401, and is configured to receive the battery replacement information and the target battery code sent by the first main control module, and send the battery replacement information and the target battery code to the server.

[0086] Specifically, the networking module sends the battery replacement information and the target battery code to the server through a network. The network can be a 4G network. The networking module can also send the name and MAC address of the target battery to the server. After the server obtains the user's target battery code, it can determine the user's specific information according to the target battery number, bind this order to the user, and then charge the user, so as to realize the seamless battery replacement for the user without a mobile phone.

[0087] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first main control module plays a major role in the process of performing seamless battery replacement. From the perspective of the first main control module, a method flow chart for supporting seamless battery replacement is proposed, as Figure 7 shown, specifically including:

[0088] Step S700: Obtain multiple Bluetooth signals.

[0089] Specifically, the first main control module obtains Bluetooth signals sent by multiple Bluetooth devices through a first Bluetooth module. The Bluetooth signals can include the target battery Bluetooth signal sent through a second Bluetooth module.

[0090] Step S701: Determine the target battery Bluetooth signal among the multiple Bluetooth signals, and switch to the battery replacement waiting state. In the battery replacement waiting state, the first main control module is configured to monitor the triggering state of the battery replacement instruction.

[0091] Step S702: In response to receiving the battery replacement instruction, control the battery compartment controller to open the battery compartment door of the spare battery, and execute the battery replacement information interaction process for the target battery.

[0092] Specifically, the first main control module receives a battery replacement instruction triggered by a human-computer interaction device. And the first main control module sends a warehouse door opening instruction to the warehouse door controller. The warehouse door controller opens the warehouse door corresponding to the warehouse door number carried in the warehouse door opening instruction, and sends the battery replacement information and the target battery code to the networking module. The networking module then sends the battery replacement information and the target battery code to the background server to complete the battery replacement.

[0093] In a possible implementation manner, the process of the target battery performing battery replacement information interaction specifically includes: sending the battery replacement information and the target battery code to perform the battery replacement information interaction process, where the battery replacement information includes the warehouse door number, the spare battery number, and the spare battery power.

[0094] Among them, determining the target battery Bluetooth signal among the multiple Bluetooth signals specifically includes: obtaining at least one candidate code among the multiple Bluetooth signals; in response to the existence of a candidate code identical to the battery code among the at least one candidate code, determining the Bluetooth signal corresponding to the candidate code identical to the battery code as the target battery Bluetooth signal, where the battery code is the battery code in the battery list pre-stored in the first main control module.

[0095] In a possible implementation manner, after determining the target battery Bluetooth signal among the multiple Bluetooth signals, the method further includes: determining the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal; in response to the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal being greater than or equal to a set threshold, switching to the state of waiting for battery replacement.

[0096] Among them, in response to the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal being greater than or equal to a set threshold and switching to the state of waiting for battery replacement, it specifically includes: obtaining the strength of multiple target battery Bluetooth signals within a set time period before the current moment; in response to the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal being greater than or equal to the set threshold and the strength of the multiple target battery Bluetooth signals gradually increasing, switching to the state of waiting for battery replacement, where the current moment is the moment when the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal is greater than or equal to the set threshold.

[0097] In a possible implementation manner, after the user takes out the spare battery from the battery warehouse, puts the target battery into the battery warehouse, and then closes the warehouse door, it is considered that the user has completed the battery replacement only after the above operations are completed. If the main control module fails to detect the warehouse door closing instruction, it can send the battery replacement information and the target battery code to the background server and also send the information that the user has not completed the above actions to the server at the same time. The server will prompt the user during the user settlement. In necessary cases, deductions can be made, etc., to improve the completion rate of the user closing the warehouse door. This is only an exemplary illustration here.

[0098] The following uses a complete embodiment to elaborate in detail the process of seamless battery swapping, and presents another method flowchart for supporting seamless battery swapping, as Figure 8 shown, specifically including:

[0099] Step S800: The target battery continuously broadcasts a preset Bluetooth signal through the second Bluetooth module.

[0100] Specifically, the Bluetooth signal includes the target battery code, name, and MAC address, and the Bluetooth signal is generated and set by the second main control module of the target battery.

[0101] Step S801: The charging cabinet scans the surrounding Bluetooth signals in real time through the first Bluetooth module.

[0102] Step S802: The charging cabinet determines whether the scanned Bluetooth signal is the Bluetooth signal sent by the target battery. If so, it executes Step S803; if not, it returns to execute Step S801.

[0103] Step S803: The charging cabinet determines whether the intensity of the Bluetooth signal sent by the target battery is greater than or equal to the set threshold. If so, it executes Step S804; if not, it returns to execute Step S801.

[0104] Specifically, after the charging cabinet can determine the Bluetooth signal sent by the target battery, it continuously monitors whether the intensity of the Bluetooth signal continues to increase. If so, it continues to determine whether the intensity of the Bluetooth signal is greater than or equal to the set threshold. If so, it means that the target battery has reached within the set range from the charging cabinet, that is, it can be determined that the user is within the battery swapping range and the target battery needs to be replaced.

[0105] Step S804: The charging cabinet switches to the state of waiting for battery swapping and detects in real time whether the user triggers the human-computer interaction device.

[0106] Step S805: The charging cabinet determines whether it has received a battery swapping instruction. If so, it executes Step S806; if not, it returns to Step S804.

[0107] Specifically, when the user clicks the human-computer interaction device, a battery swapping instruction is triggered. When the charging cabinet receives the battery swapping instruction in the state of waiting for battery swapping, it proceeds to the next battery swapping process.

[0108] Step S806: The charging cabinet detects whether there is a replaceable spare battery in the cabinet. If so, it executes Step S807; if not, it executes Step S808.

[0109] Step S807: The charging cabinet determines the compartment door of the replaceable backup battery, and pops open the compartment door, displays the popped-open compartment door information on the display screen, and then executes step S809.

[0110] Step S808: The display screen of the charging cabinet displays that there are no replaceable batteries.

[0111] Step S809: After the user completes the battery replacement, the charging cabinet sends the battery replacement information to the backend server.

[0112] Wherein, the server performs settlement after receiving the battery replacement information.

[0113] The embodiment of the present invention proposes a method to support non-contact battery replacement. The user only needs to carry the target battery to be replaced to the charging cabinet and press a one-button human-computer interaction device to start and complete the battery replacement process. There is no need for cumbersome steps such as mobile phone code scanning throughout the process. It no longer relies on mobile phone code scanning, reduces the user's battery replacement steps and battery replacement time, improves user experience, and increases product competitiveness.

[0114] The above-mentioned product can execute the method provided in the embodiment of this application, and has the functional modules and beneficial effects corresponding to the execution method. For technical details not fully described in this embodiment, please refer to the method provided in the embodiment of this application.

[0115] An embodiment of the present invention relates to a non-volatile storage medium for storing a computer-readable program, wherein the computer-readable program is used for a computer to execute part or all of the above method embodiments.

[0116] That is, those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the steps in the above-mentioned embodiment method can be completed by instructing the relevant hardware through a program, and the program is stored in a storage medium, including several instructions to enable a device (which can be a single-chip microcomputer, chip, etc.) or a processor to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in each embodiment of the present application. The aforementioned storage medium includes: U disk, mobile hard disk, read-only memory (ROM, Read-Only Memory), random access memory (RAM, Random Access Memory), disk or optical disk, etc. Various media that can store program codes.

[0117] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the above embodiments are specific embodiments for implementing the present invention, and in practical applications, various changes may be made to them in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0118] In the solutions described in this specification and the embodiments, if personal information processing is involved, it will be processed on the premise of having a legal basis (such as obtaining the consent of the personal information subject, or being necessary for the performance of a contract, etc.), and will only be processed within the specified or agreed scope. If a user refuses to process personal information other than the necessary information required for basic functions, it will not affect the user's use of basic functions.

Claims

1. A charging cabinet, characterized in that: The charging cabinet includes: A first Bluetooth module, used for receiving Bluetooth signals; A human-machine interaction device, used to trigger a battery replacement command; The door controller is used to control the doors of each charging compartment of the charging cabinet; The first main control module is configured to acquire multiple Bluetooth signals through the first Bluetooth module, determine the target battery Bluetooth signal among the multiple Bluetooth signals, and switch to a state ready for battery replacement, wherein the first main control module is used to monitor the triggering state of the battery replacement instruction in the state ready for battery replacement; and, in response to receiving the battery replacement instruction, control the door controller to open the door of the charging compartment of the spare battery, and execute the battery replacement information interaction process for the target battery.

2. The charging cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first main control module is configured to send the battery replacement information and the target battery code to execute the battery replacement information interaction process, wherein the battery replacement information includes the compartment door number, the backup battery number and the backup battery power.

3. The charging cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first main control module is configured to obtain at least one candidate code from the multiple Bluetooth signals; and, in response to the presence of a candidate code that is the same as a battery code in the at least one candidate code, determine the Bluetooth signal corresponding to the candidate code that is the same as the battery code as a target battery Bluetooth signal, wherein the battery code is a battery code in a battery list pre-stored in the first main control module.

4. The charging cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first main control module is configured to determine the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal; and, in response to the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal being greater than or equal to a set threshold, switch to a state to be replaced.

5. The charging cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first main control module is configured to respond to the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal being greater than or equal to a set threshold, and within a set time period before the current moment, the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal received by the first main control module gradually increases, and switch to the battery replacement state, wherein the current moment is the moment when the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal is greater than or equal to the set threshold.

6. The charging cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The charging cabinet also includes: A display screen is used to receive and display the battery replacement information.

7. The charging cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The charging cabinet also includes: The networking module is used to receive and send the battery replacement information and the target battery code.

8. The charging cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first main control module includes a universal input and output interface, wherein the first main control module is connected to the human-computer interaction device through the universal input and output interface.

9. The charging cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first main control module includes a communication interface, wherein the first main control module is connected to the first Bluetooth module through the communication interface.

10. The charging cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The charging cabinet includes a control chip, wherein the first Bluetooth module, the first main control module, the door controller and the networking module are integrated on the control chip.

11. The charging cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The charging cabinet also includes: at least one battery compartment, wherein the battery compartment includes a compartment body and a compartment door.

12. The charging cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The charging cabinet also includes: at least one spare battery, which is placed in a battery compartment formed by the compartment body and the compartment door. After the compartment door is opened, the spare battery can be taken out.

13. A battery, characterized in that: The battery includes: The second main control module is used to send the battery code; A second Bluetooth module is used to receive the battery code and broadcast the battery code with a set signal strength; Battery cells, used for charging and discharging.

14. A charging cabinet system, characterized in that: The system includes: a charging cabinet and a battery, wherein the charging cabinet includes: a first Bluetooth module for receiving Bluetooth signals; a human-computer interaction device for triggering a battery replacement instruction; a door controller for controlling the doors of each charging compartment of the charging cabinet; a first main control module, configured to obtain multiple Bluetooth signals through the first Bluetooth module, determine the target battery Bluetooth signal among the multiple Bluetooth signals, and switch to a state ready for battery replacement, wherein the first main control module is used to monitor the triggering state of the battery replacement instruction in the state ready for battery replacement; and, in response to receiving the battery replacement instruction, control the door controller to open the door of the charging compartment of the spare battery, and execute the battery replacement information interaction process for the target battery; the battery includes: a second main control module for sending a battery code; a second Bluetooth module for receiving the battery code and broadcasting the battery code with a set signal strength; a battery cell for charging and discharging.

15. A charging cabinet control method, characterized in that: The method includes: Get multiple Bluetooth signals; Determine the target battery Bluetooth signal among the multiple Bluetooth signals, and switch to the waiting-for-battery-replacement state, wherein the first main control module is used to monitor the triggering state of the battery replacement instruction in the waiting-for-battery-replacement state; In response to receiving the battery replacement instruction, the door controller is controlled to open the door of the charging compartment of the spare battery, and execute the battery replacement information interaction process for the target battery.

16. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that The target battery performs the battery replacement information interaction process specifically including: The battery replacement information and the target battery code are sent to execute the battery replacement information interaction process, wherein the battery replacement information includes the compartment door number, the backup battery number and the backup battery power.

17. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that The step of determining a target battery Bluetooth signal from among the multiple Bluetooth signals specifically includes: Obtain at least one candidate encoding from the plurality of Bluetooth signals; In response to the presence of a candidate code identical to the battery code in the at least one candidate code, a Bluetooth signal corresponding to the candidate code identical to the battery code is determined as a target battery Bluetooth signal, wherein the battery code is a battery code in a battery list pre-stored in the first main control module.

18. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that In response to determining the target battery Bluetooth signal among the plurality of Bluetooth signals, the method further includes: Determining the strength of the target battery's Bluetooth signal; In response to the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal being greater than or equal to a set threshold, switching to a state ready for battery replacement.

19. The method according to claim 18, characterized in that In response to the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal being greater than or equal to a set threshold, switching to a battery replacement state specifically includes: Obtaining the strength of Bluetooth signals of multiple target batteries within a set time period before the current moment; In response to the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal being greater than or equal to a set threshold, and the strength of the multiple target battery Bluetooth signals gradually increasing, switch to the waiting for battery replacement state, wherein the current moment is the moment when the strength of the target battery Bluetooth signal is greater than or equal to the set threshold.

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