Storage battery mounting system and storage battery moving method

Abstract

The invention provides a storage battery mounting system and a method for moving a storage battery, which can ensure the support strength of the storage battery and ensure the shock resistance by supporting the storage battery with a metal plate. Besides, a plate is arranged on the lower surface of the storage battery, a plate is arranged on an accessory for supporting the plate arranged on the storage battery in the storage battery storage device, and a plate for contacting the plate is arranged on the storage battery carrying table. Moreover, the lower surface of the plate and the upper surface of the plate, and the lower surface of the plate and the upper surface of the plate, which are in contact with each other, are set to be so-called low-friction surfaces, so that the storage battery can be stored or taken out relative to the storage battery storage device by using a light-weight and simple mechanism.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a battery mounting system and a method for moving a battery. Background Art

[0002] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-226009 discloses a battery rack (storage device) and a transport device equipped with a lifting unit capable of adjusting the height of the rack to match the battery loading position. In this prior art, the transport device travels on dedicated rails and abuts the storage device during battery loading and unloading. After the lifting unit raises the battery loading plate, which carries the battery, to a predetermined height, the battery is placed on a bearing unit, allowing the battery to be moved between the storage device and the transport device. Summary of the Invention

[0003] However, in the above-mentioned conventional technology, the transport device requires a lifting unit that adjusts the height relative to the platform to match the battery loading position, resulting in a large-scale device. In addition, if the battery loading position of the storage device is far away from the transport device, a bearing unit is required to fill the gap, which increases the weight of the storage device or transport device.

[0004] Furthermore, a mechanism is required to slide the bearing unit between the storage device and the transport device, which further increases the weight and complicates the structure. Since the bearing unit does not contribute to the supporting strength of the battery, the vibration resistance may be reduced, especially in the case of a stationary power supply.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a battery mounting system and a battery moving method that can ensure shock resistance and enable batteries to be placed in and out of a battery storage device using a lightweight and simple mechanism.

[0006] The battery mounting system of the invention according to claim 1 includes:

[0007] batteries;

[0008] a battery storage device comprising a frame-shaped member capable of storing the batteries in multiple layers in a height direction and provided with an entrance and exit along a substantially horizontal direction for allowing the batteries to enter and exit; and

[0009] The battery transport device includes a battery loading platform capable of loading the battery, capable of moving toward the inlet and outlet, and capable of setting a height position relative to the battery storage device.

[0010] The battery mounting system comprises:

[0011] a first plate, disposed on the lower surface of the battery;

[0012] a second plate member provided on a beam portion capable of supporting the first plate member from below, the beam portion being substantially horizontally spanned between adjacent columns in a depth direction of the frame member among a plurality of columns constituting the frame member; and

[0013] The third plate is provided on the battery mounting table and can support the first plate from below.

[0014] The lower surface of the first plate, the upper surface of the second plate, and the upper surface of the third plate are respectively set as low friction surfaces having a friction coefficient lower than that of other surfaces of the first plate, the second plate, and the third plate.

[0015] The battery loading system of the invention according to claim 1 comprises a battery, a battery storage device, and a battery transport device. The battery storage device is composed of a frame-shaped member capable of storing batteries in multiple layers in the vertical direction and is provided with an inlet and outlet extending in a substantially horizontal direction for inserting and removing batteries. Furthermore, the battery transport device includes a battery loading platform capable of loading batteries. The battery loading platform is movable toward the inlet and outlet and can be adjusted in height relative to the battery storage device.

[0016] On the other hand, a first plate is provided on the lower surface of the battery. Furthermore, in the battery storage device, a beam is provided substantially horizontally between adjacent columns in the depth direction of the frame member, among the plurality of columns constituting the frame member. A second plate is provided on the beam, capable of supporting the first plate from below. Furthermore, a third plate is provided on the battery mounting platform, capable of supporting the first plate from below.

[0017] Here, in the present invention, the lower surface of the first plate, the upper surface of the second plate, and the upper surface of the third plate are respectively set as low friction surfaces having a friction coefficient lower than that of other surfaces of the first plate, the second plate, and the third plate.

[0018] For example, when storing a battery in the frame of a battery storage device, the battery mounting platform is first positioned in a height direction relative to the battery storage device. Next, the battery mounted on the battery mounting platform is moved toward the battery storage device while the low-friction surface of the third plate provided on the battery mounting platform of the battery transport device contacts the low-friction surface of the first plate provided on the lower surface of the battery. Because the battery is moved while the low-friction surface of the third plate of the battery mounting platform contacts the low-friction surface of the first plate of the battery, the battery moves smoothly from the battery mounting platform to the battery storage device with low friction.

[0019] Meanwhile, the second plate of the beam portion, located within the frame-shaped member of the battery storage device, supports the first plate of the battery from below. Because the upper surface of the second plate is a low-friction surface, the battery moves while the low-friction surface of the first plate of the battery contacts the low-friction surface of the second plate of the beam portion. This allows the battery to be smoothly moved with low friction, allowing it to be stored within the battery storage device. Removing the battery from the battery storage device also proceeds in a similar manner.

[0020] As described above, in the present invention, by supporting the battery with the plate material, the supporting strength of the battery can be ensured, thereby securing the shock resistance.

[0021] Furthermore, in the present invention, a first plate is provided on the lower surface of the battery, and a second plate is provided on a beam portion within the battery storage device to support the first plate placed on the battery. Furthermore, a third plate is provided on the battery mounting platform for contact with the first plate placed on the battery. Furthermore, by configuring the surfaces of the contacting plates to form a so-called low-friction surface, the present invention enables the battery to be stored in and removed from the battery storage device using a lightweight and simple mechanism.

[0022] Furthermore, the friction coefficients of the low friction surface of the first plate, the low friction surface of the second plate, and the low friction surface of the third plate may be different from each other.

[0023] The battery mounting system of the invention according to claim 2 is based on the battery mounting system of the invention according to claim 1.

[0024] The second plate member includes guide portions that abut against both side surfaces of the battery along the width direction of the port.

[0025] In the battery loading system of claim 2, the second plate includes a guide portion against which both side surfaces of the battery, extending along the width of the entrance and exit of the battery storage device, come into contact. This prevents horizontal displacement of the battery within the battery storage device, facilitating horizontal alignment of the battery.

[0026] The battery mounting system of the invention according to claim 3 is the battery mounting system of the invention according to claim 1, further comprising:

[0027] A plurality of holes are provided along the height direction of the vertical column constituting the entrance and exit; and

[0028] A fixing tool is engaged with the hole portion to fix the battery mounting table at a predetermined position in the height direction.

[0029] In the battery loading system of the invention according to claim 3, a plurality of holes are provided along the height direction in the vertical column forming the entrance and exit of the battery storage device. Fixtures engage with these holes to secure the battery loading platform at a predetermined height position. For example, by supporting the battery loading platform via the fixtures, the height position of the battery loading platform relative to the battery storage device can be set.

[0030] The battery mounting system of the invention according to claim 4 is based on the battery mounting system of the invention according to claim 1.

[0031] The battery mounting platform is configured to include:

[0032] The upper section (upper layer) is provided with the third plate; and

[0033] The lower stage (lower layer) is provided below the upper stage and has an adjusting member for raising and lowering the upper stage to finely adjust the height position of the upper stage relative to the battery storage device.

[0034] In the battery loading system of the invention according to claim 4, the battery loading platform is constructed from an upper section and a lower section. The upper section is provided with a third plate. Meanwhile, the lower section is located below the upper section and is provided with an adjustment member for raising and lowering the upper section. This adjustment member allows for fine-tuning of the height of the upper section relative to the battery storage device. This eliminates the height difference between the battery storage device and the battery loading platform, allowing for smoother battery movement.

[0035] The method for moving the battery of the invention described in claim 5,

[0036] Regarding the battery mounting system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,

[0037] The method comprises the following steps when storing the battery in the battery storage device: a height setting step, a first moving step, and a storage step.

[0038] In the height setting step, the height direction position of the battery mounting table is set relative to the battery storage device.

[0039] In the first moving step, the battery is moved toward the inlet and outlet side of the battery storage device in a state where the low friction surface of the third plate provided at the battery mounting table is in contact with the low friction surface of the first plate provided at the battery.

[0040] In the storage step, the battery is moved to a predetermined position in the battery storage device in a state where the low friction surface of the first plate provided at the battery contacts the low friction surface of the second plate provided at the beam portion of the battery storage device.

[0041] The method comprises the following steps when the battery is taken out from the battery storage device: the height setting step, the taking-out step, and the second moving step.

[0042] In the removal step, the battery is moved toward the inlet and outlet side of the battery storage device in a state where the low friction surface of the second plate provided at the beam portion of the battery storage device is in contact with the low friction surface of the first plate provided at the battery.

[0043] In the second moving step, the battery is moved onto the battery mounting table with the low friction surface of the first plate provided at the battery in contact with the low friction surface of the third plate provided at the battery mounting table.

[0044] The battery transfer method of the invention according to claim 5 includes a height setting step, a first transfer step, and a transfer step when transferring the battery into the battery storage device. The battery transfer method includes a height setting step, a first transfer step, and a transfer step when transferring the battery from the battery storage device.

[0045] When storing a battery in a battery storage device, first, in a height setting step, the height position of the battery mounting platform relative to the battery storage device is set. Next, in a first movement step, the battery is moved toward the entrance and exit side of the battery storage device while the low-friction surface of the third plate provided on the battery mounting platform contacts the low-friction surface of the first plate provided on the battery. Then, in a storage step, the battery is moved to a predetermined position within the battery storage device while the low-friction surface of the first plate provided on the battery contacts the low-friction surface of the second plate provided on the beam portion of the battery storage device.

[0046] In this manner, the battery is moved from the battery mounting platform into the battery storage device while the low-friction surface of the first plate of the battery contacts the low-friction surface of the third plate of the battery mounting platform or the low-friction surface of the second plate of the beam portion of the battery storage device. Consequently, the battery moves smoothly with low friction.

[0047] On the other hand, when removing a battery from the battery storage device, first, in a height adjustment step, the battery mounting platform is positioned relative to the battery storage device in a height direction. Next, in a removal step, the battery is moved toward the entrance and exit side of the battery storage device with the low-friction surface of the second plate provided on the beam portion of the battery storage device in contact with the low-friction surface of the first plate provided on the battery. Then, in a second movement step, the battery is moved toward the battery mounting platform with the low-friction surface of the first plate provided on the battery in contact with the low-friction surface of the third plate provided on the battery mounting platform.

[0048] In this manner, the battery is moved from the battery storage device to the battery mounting platform while the low-friction surface of the first plate of the battery contacts the low-friction surface of the second plate of the beam portion of the battery storage device or the low-friction surface of the third plate of the battery mounting platform. Consequently, the battery moves smoothly with low friction.

[0049] As described above, in the present invention, the plate material supports the battery, ensuring its support strength and shock resistance. The plate material is designed to provide a so-called low-friction surface at the surface where the battery contacts it. This allows for the battery to be placed in and removed from the battery storage device using a lightweight and simple mechanism.

[0050] As described above, the battery mounting system and the battery moving method of the present invention can ensure shock resistance and can take the battery in and out of the battery storage device using a lightweight and simple mechanism. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0051] Features, advantages, and technical and industrial significance of exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals represent like elements, and in which:

[0052] Figure 1 This is a schematic perspective view showing a battery storage device constituting a portion of the battery mounting system of the present embodiment;

[0053] Figure 2 is a schematic side sectional view showing a battery storage device and a battery mounting table constituting the battery mounting system of the present embodiment;

[0054] Figure 3 This is a schematic front view showing the battery mounting system of this embodiment;

[0055] Figure 4 This is a schematic perspective view showing a battery storage device and a battery mounting table, which are main components of the battery mounting system according to the present embodiment;

[0056] Figure 5 is a schematic perspective view showing a main portion of a battery storage device and a battery, which represents a main portion of the battery mounting system according to the present embodiment; and

[0057] Figure 6 It is a schematic perspective view showing the main parts of the battery and the battery mounting table, which represent the main parts of the battery mounting system according to the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0058] Hereinafter, a battery mounting system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described using the drawings.

[0059] Battery mounting system configuration

[0060] In this embodiment, if Figure 2 As shown, the battery mounting system includes batteries 11 , a battery storage device 10 , and a battery conveying device 45 .

[0061] Battery storage device

[0062] First, a battery storage device 10 of a battery mounting system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0063] exist Figure 1, a battery storage device 10 according to this embodiment is shown. The battery storage device 10 comprises a rectangular box-shaped housing 12. The framework of the battery storage device 10 comprises beam members, such as pillar members 14 extending vertically within the housing 12, and lower and upper beam members 16 and 18 extending longitudinally within the housing 12. While these members are shown as rectangular parallelepipeds, channel steel, H-steel, and the like may be used.

[0064] The column members 14 are provided at corners of the battery storage device 10 . The lower ends of adjacent column members 14 are bridged by a lower beam member 16 , and the upper ends of adjacent column members 14 are bridged by an upper beam member 18 .

[0065] Furthermore, a plurality of lower beam members 20 are provided along the width direction of the battery storage device 10 between a pair of lower beam members 16 that are provided along the depth direction of the battery storage device 10 and face each other. Furthermore, a plurality of upper beam members 22 are provided along the width direction of the battery storage device 10 between a pair of upper beam members 18 that are provided along the depth direction of the battery storage device 10 and face each other.

[0066] Furthermore, in this embodiment, for example, four pillar members 24, 26, 28, and 30 are respectively erected between the pillar members 14 arranged in the front and rear of the depth direction of the battery storage device 10. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the battery storage device 10 is configured to include: a lower wall portion 32, an upper wall portion 34, a pair of side walls 36, 38, and an inner wall portion 40. A space for the battery 11 (see FIG. 1 ) is provided on the front side of the battery storage device 10. Figure 2 ) entrance and exit 42.

[0067] The entrance 42 is provided with an opening and closing door (not shown), and the battery storage device 10 can be opened and closed by the opening and closing door. Figure 2 As shown, the battery 11 is brought into and out of the battery storage device 10 in a substantially horizontal direction through the entrance 42 via a battery placement table 43 constituting a portion of a battery conveying device 45 .

[0068] In addition, Figure 1 In the figure, the lower wall 32, upper wall 34, pair of side walls 36 and 38, and inner wall 40 are shown as transparent plates to clarify the internal structure of the battery storage device 10. However, these wall materials do not necessarily need to be transparent. Furthermore, since the battery storage device 10 is enclosed by the wall materials, the battery storage device 10 can be protected from the effects of wind and rain even when the battery storage device 10 is installed outdoors. Depending on the location of the battery storage device 10, this wall material may not necessarily be required.

[0069] Here, a plurality of fixing holes 44 are provided on the inner surface of the column members 24, 26, 28, 30 along the height direction, and fastening tools 46 such as bolts can be fixed through the fixing holes 44. Fittings 48, 50 can be fixed to the column members 24, 26, 28, 30.

[0070] The fittings 48 and 50 are formed to be shorter than the depth dimension of the battery storage device 10, for example. The fittings 48 are fixed to the column members 26, 28, and 30 in a state extending in a substantially horizontal direction. On the other hand, the fittings 50 are fixed to the column members 24, 26, and 28 in a state extending in a substantially horizontal direction. That is, in this embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, the attachment 48 and the attachment 50 are arranged in a state of being staggered front to back in the depth direction of the battery storage device 10 .

[0071] In the present embodiment, the four pillar members 24 , 26 , 28 , and 30 are respectively provided upright between the pillar members 14 arranged front and rear in the depth direction of the battery storage device 10 . However, a single pillar member may be provided between the pillar members 14 .

[0072] In addition, if Figure 1 As shown, the fittings 48 and 50 are formed into a substantially inverted L shape using a steel plate, for example, and are configured to include two fixing pieces 52 and 54 that are orthogonal to each other. One fixing piece 52 can be fixed to the column members 24, 26, 28, 30, and the other fixing piece 54 can be fixed to the battery 11. In addition, the shapes of the fittings 48 and 50 can also be as follows: Figure 5 As shown, it is formed into a substantially T-shape.

[0073] In addition, in this embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the attachment 48 and the attachment 50 are arranged in a state of being staggered in the depth direction of the battery storage device 10. That is, the attachment 48 is arranged near the front side of the battery storage device 10, and the attachment 50 is arranged in the back side of the battery storage device 10.

[0074] Here, in this embodiment, Figure 5 As shown, a metal plate (second plate) 56 is fixed to the fixing piece 54 side of the fittings 48 and 50. The upper surface 56A of the plate 56 is set as a low friction surface with a lower friction coefficient than the upper surface of the fixing piece 54.

[0075] For example, a low-friction surface can be formed on the upper surface 56A of the plate 56 formed of stainless steel or the like by subjecting it to Teflon treatment, or the plate 56 itself can be formed from a material having a low friction coefficient, such as a carbon plate. Alternatively, a low-friction surface can be formed on the upper surface 56A by protruding a material having a low friction coefficient (e.g., spherical carbon 58). In this case, the contact area can be reduced, further reducing the friction coefficient of the upper surface 56A of the plate 56.

[0076] In this embodiment, the fittings 48 and 50 are provided with guide portions 59 (see FIG. Figure 2 ), the battery 11 stored in the battery storage device 10 is aligned in the horizontal direction.

[0077] In addition, if Figure 1 As shown, a plurality of fixing holes (hole portions) 60 are provided on the front surface 14A side of the column member (vertical column) 14 provided with the inlet and outlet 42 in the battery storage device 10, corresponding to the height direction positions of the fittings 48 and 50. Although not shown, fastening tools such as bolts (described later) can be fixed in these fixing holes 60.

[0078] batteries

[0079] Next, the storage battery 11 of the storage battery mounting system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0080] like Figure 2 As shown, the battery 11 stored in the battery storage device 10 is in a generally rectangular plate shape when viewed from above, and a thick wall portion 11B is provided at one end of the length direction of the battery 11, which is thicker than the general portion 11A in the height direction. The shape of the battery 11 is not limited to this. For example, Figure 4 、 Figure 5 As shown, the battery 11 has a substantially rectangular plate shape when viewed in plan.

[0081] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a plate (first plate) 64 is fixed to the lower surface 15 side of the battery 11. For example, Figure 5 As shown, brackets 17 for mounting on the side sills of a vehicle (not shown) are provided at both ends of the battery 11 in the width direction (direction of arrow W), and the plate 64 is fastened (fixed) to the brackets 17 by bolts. Furthermore, recesses are formed in the plate 64 at the locations where the bolts are fastened so that the heads of the bolts do not protrude from the lower surface 64A of the plate 64.

[0082] The lower surface 64A of the plate 64 is set as a low-friction surface having a friction coefficient lower than that of the lower surface 15 of the battery 11 .

[0083] The plate 64 is similar to the plate 56. For example, the plate 64 is formed of stainless steel or the like and a low friction surface is formed on the lower surface 64A by performing Teflon processing on the lower surface 64A. The plate 64 itself can also be formed of a material with a low friction coefficient such as a carbon plate. In addition, a low friction surface can be formed on the lower surface 64A by making a material with a low friction coefficient protrude from the lower surface 64A of the plate 64. Figure 6 As shown, the contact area can also be reduced by arranging a plurality of carbon plates 65 at predetermined intervals along the length direction of the plate 64.

[0084] The plate 64 has an engagement hole 66 formed on its longitudinal end surface. For example, an eyebolt 68 (or other similar U-shaped hook) can be engaged with the engagement hole 66. By pulling the plate 64 out through the eyebolt 68 using a Lebarock (registered trademark) (not shown), the battery 11 within the battery storage device 10 can be moved toward the battery mounting platform 43.

[0085] Battery handling device

[0086] Next, the battery conveying device 45 of the battery mounting system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0087] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the battery transport device 45 includes a battery mounting platform 43. The battery mounting platform 43 is constructed by including a flat upper section 70 and a flat lower section 72. The upper section 70 is disposed above the lower section 72, and the battery 11 is disposed on the upper section 70. Furthermore, an adjustment member 74 is provided between the upper section 70 and the lower section 72. The adjustment member 74 is provided on the lower section 72 and adjusts the upper section 70 relative to the lower section 72.

[0088] The battery mounting platform 43 is positioned relative to the battery storage device 10 in a height direction by a crane, forklift, or the like (not shown). As described above, in the battery storage device 10, a plurality of fixing holes 60 are provided on the front surface 14A side of the column member 14, and fastening tools such as bolts are fixed to the fixing holes 60.

[0089] In this embodiment, for example, a bracket (not shown) supporting the front end of the lower section 72 of the battery platform 43 is fixed to the column member 14 via a fastening tool and the fixing hole 60. Furthermore, the front end of the battery platform 43 is fixed to the bracket via a fastening tool (fixing tool) 62 provided on the lower section 72. In other words, the front end of the battery platform 43 is fixed to the column member 14 via the bracket, thereby determining the height position of the battery platform 43 relative to the battery storage device 10.

[0090] Meanwhile, the lower section 72 is provided with an adjustment member 74. Although not shown, the adjustment member 74 is configured to include, for example, a screw and nuts threaded with the screw and arranged above and below it. The upper nut supports the upper section 70. Furthermore, as the lower nut rotates, the upper nut moves vertically along the screw thread groove. This nut allows the upper section 70 to be raised or lowered relative to the lower section 72.

[0091] Here, a pair of metal plates (third plates) 76 are fixed to upper portion 70 along the direction of insertion and removal of battery 11. Upper surfaces 76A of plates 76 are low-friction surfaces having a lower friction coefficient than the upper surface of upper portion 70.

[0092] For example, similar to plates 56 and 64, plate 76 can be formed with a low friction surface by applying Teflon processing to the upper surface 76A of plate 76 formed of stainless steel or the like. Plate 76 itself can also be formed of a material with a low friction coefficient such as a carbon plate. Furthermore, a low friction surface can be formed on the upper surface 76A of plate 76 by making a material with a low friction coefficient protrude from the upper surface 76A of plate 76. Figure 6 Similarly to the plate 64 shown, a plurality of carbon plates 65 are provided at predetermined intervals along the longitudinal direction of the plate 76. Furthermore, the plates 56, 64, and 76 may be provided with different methods of setting the low friction surface.

[0093] Functions and effects of battery mounting system

[0094] Next, the operation and effects of the battery mounting system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0095] In this embodiment, when Figures 2 to 5 The steps of storing the battery 11 in the battery storage device 10 include a height setting step, a first moving step, and a storing step. The steps of removing the battery 11 from the battery storage device 10 include a height setting step, a removing step, and a second moving step.

[0096] Battery storage

[0097] First, the storage of the battery 11 in the battery storage device 10 will be described.

[0098] As described above, when the storage battery 11 is stored in the storage battery storage device 10 , the process includes a height setting step, a first moving step, and a storage step.

[0099] In this embodiment, the height setting step sets the height of the battery mounting platform 43 relative to the battery storage device 10. For example, a bracket (not shown) is fixed at a predetermined position relative to the column member 14 of the battery storage device 10. The battery 11 is then placed on the battery mounting platform 43 at a predetermined position within the battery storage device 10 using a crane, forklift, or the like. The bracket supports the front end of the lower portion 72 of the battery mounting platform 43. In this position, the battery mounting platform 43 is roughly positioned relative to the battery storage device 10 in the height direction.

[0100] Next, in the height adjustment step, the adjustment member 74 provided on the lower portion 72 of the battery mounting platform 43 finely adjusts the height of the upper portion 70. The low-friction upper surface 76A of the plate 76 provided on the upper portion 70 is made substantially flush with the low-friction upper surface 56A of the plate 56 provided on the fixing piece 54 side of the attachment 48 of the battery storage device 10. In this state, the battery 11 placed on the battery mounting platform 43 is stored in the battery storage device 10.

[0101] In the first moving step, plate 64 is fixed to lower surface 15 of battery 11. Battery 11 is moved toward inlet 42 of battery storage device 10 while lower surface 64A of plate 64, which is designed for low friction, contacts upper surface 76A of plate 76 provided at upper portion 70 of battery mounting table 43.

[0102] Then, when the battery 11 is moved from the battery mounting table 43 into the battery storage device 10, during the storage process, the lower surface 64A of the plate 64 provided on the battery 11 side contacts the upper surface 56A of the plate 56 provided on the attachment 48 side of the battery storage device 10. In this state, the battery 11 is moved to a predetermined position within the battery storage device 10.

[0103] Thus, in this embodiment, the lower surface 64A of the plate 64 of the battery 11 is brought into contact with the upper surface 76A of the plate 76 of the battery mounting table 43 or the upper surface 56A of the plate 56 of the attachment 48 of the battery storage device 10. In this state, the battery 11 is moved from the battery mounting table 43 into the battery storage device 10. In this embodiment, the lower surface 64A of the plate 64, the upper surface 76A of the plate 76, and the upper surface 56A of the plate 56 are formed as so-called low-friction surfaces. Therefore, the battery 11 moves smoothly from the battery mounting table 43 to the battery storage device 10 while maintaining low friction.

[0104] Removing the battery

[0105] Next, the process of removing the storage battery 11 from the storage battery storage device 10 will be described.

[0106] As described above, when the storage battery 11 is taken out from the storage battery storage device 10 , the process includes a height setting step, a taking-out step, and a second moving step.

[0107] In this embodiment, the height setting step sets the height position of the battery mounting table 43 relative to the battery storage device 10. In the height adjustment step, the height of the upper portion 70 is finely adjusted by the adjusting member 74 provided on the lower portion 72 of the battery mounting table 43.

[0108] Then, in the removal step, the upper surface 56A of the plate 56 provided on the attachment 48 of the battery storage device 10 is brought into contact with the lower surface 64A of the plate 64 provided on the battery 11. In this state, the battery 11 is moved toward the inlet 42 of the battery storage device 10.

[0109] Next, in the second moving step, the battery 11 is moved onto the battery mounting table 43 with the lower surface 64A of the plate 64 provided on the battery 11 in contact with the upper surface 76A of the plate 76 provided on the battery mounting table 43 .

[0110] In this manner, the battery 11 is moved from the inside of the battery storage device 10 onto the battery mounting table 43 while the lower surface 64A of the plate 64 of the battery 11 is in contact with the upper surface 56A of the plate 56 of the attachment 48 of the battery storage device 10 or the upper surface 76A of the plate 76 of the battery mounting table 43. Therefore, the battery 11 moves smoothly with low friction.

[0111] As described above, in this embodiment, by supporting the battery 11 with the plate 64 , the battery 11 can be supported with a surface, and the supporting strength of the battery 11 can be ensured, thereby securing the vibration resistance.

[0112] In this embodiment, a plate 64 is provided on the lower surface 15 of the battery 11, and a plate 56 is provided on the fittings 48 and 50 supporting the plate 64 provided on the battery 11 within the battery storage device 10. Furthermore, a plate 76 is provided on the battery mounting table 43 for contact with the plate 64.

[0113] In this embodiment, the contacting surfaces between lower surface 64A of plate 64 and upper surface 56A of plate 56, and lower surface 64A of plate 64 and upper surface 76A of plate 76, are configured as so-called low-friction surfaces. Consequently, in this embodiment, battery 11 can be stored in or removed from battery storage device 10 using a lightweight and simple mechanism.

[0114] Furthermore, although not shown, in this embodiment, the battery loading platform 43 can be simplified compared to a case where a lifting unit is provided in a transport device for transporting the battery 11 and a dedicated track is provided so that the transport device can travel along the track. Furthermore, the degree of freedom in the placement of the battery storage device 10 can be increased.

[0115] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the plate 56 includes guide portions 59 that abut against both side surfaces 19 of the battery 11 along the width direction of the inlet and outlet 42 of the battery storage device 10. In this embodiment, the guide portions 59 can suppress horizontal displacement of the battery 11 within the battery storage device 10, making it easier to align the battery 11 in the horizontal direction.

[0116] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a plurality of fixing holes 60 are provided along the height direction on the front surface 14A side of the column member 14 that constitutes the entrance 42 of the battery storage device 10. Although not shown, brackets are fixed to these fixing holes 60, and the battery mounting platform 43 is fixed to a predetermined position in the height direction via these brackets.

[0117] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the battery mounting platform 43 is constructed from an upper portion 70 and a lower portion 72. The upper portion 70 is provided with a plate 76. Meanwhile, the lower portion 72 is located below the upper portion 70 and is provided with an adjustment member 74 for raising and lowering the upper portion 70. This adjustment member 74 allows for fine adjustment of the height of the upper portion 70 relative to the battery storage device 10. This eliminates the height difference between the battery storage device 10 and the battery mounting platform 43, allowing for smoother movement of the batteries 11.

[0118] In this embodiment, if Figure 2 As shown, the attachment 48 and the attachment 50 are arranged in a state of being staggered front to back in the depth direction of the battery storage device 10. In the above embodiment, the battery 11 is stored or removed from the attachment 48 side of the battery storage device 10. The attachment 48 is arranged on the entrance 42 side of the battery storage device 10, and the attachment 48 and the battery mounting table 43 can be arranged in a close proximity.

[0119] On the other hand, the attachment 50 is placed on the back side of the battery storage device 10, so the attachment 50 is placed in a state separated from the battery mounting table 43. Therefore, when the battery 11 is placed in or removed from the attachment 50, an extension rail 78 is connected between the attachment 50 and the battery mounting table 43.

[0120] For example, a bracket (not shown) is fixed to the column members 24 and 26, and the extension rail 78 is supported via this bracket. Furthermore, one end of the extension rail 78 is engaged with one end of the attachment 50 via a connecting hook, etc., and the other end of the extension rail 78 is engaged with one end of the upper section 70 of the battery mounting table 43. Furthermore, the plate 56 provided on the attachment 50 can be provided on the extension rail 78, so that the battery 11 can be smoothly moved between the battery storage device 10 and the battery mounting table 43 via this extension rail 78.

[0121] The battery 11 may be a battery used for purposes other than a vehicle battery, or may be a recycled battery.

[0122] While one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and one embodiment and various modifications may be appropriately combined. The present invention can of course be implemented in various forms without departing from its spirit.

[0123] Notes

[0124] Furthermore, the following structures may be appropriately combined as the vehicle frame member of the present invention.

[0125] Composition 1

[0126] A battery loading system comprising:

[0127] batteries;

[0128] a battery storage device comprising a frame-shaped member capable of storing the batteries in multiple layers in a height direction and provided with an entrance and exit along a substantially horizontal direction for allowing the batteries to enter and exit; and

[0129] The battery transport device includes a battery loading platform capable of loading the battery, capable of moving toward the inlet and outlet, and capable of setting a height position relative to the battery storage device.

[0130] The battery mounting system comprises:

[0131] a first plate, disposed on the lower surface of the battery;

[0132] a second plate member provided on a beam portion capable of supporting the first plate member from below, the beam portion being substantially horizontally spanned between adjacent columns in a depth direction of the frame member among a plurality of columns constituting the frame member; and

[0133] The third plate is provided on the battery mounting table and can support the first plate from below.

[0134] The lower surface of the first plate, the upper surface of the second plate, and the upper surface of the third plate are respectively set as low friction surfaces having friction coefficients lower than those of the lower surface of the battery, the upper surface of the beam, and the upper surface of the battery mounting table.

[0135] Composition 2

[0136] The second plate member includes guide portions that abut against both side surfaces of the battery along the width direction of the port.

[0137] Composition 3

[0138] Also features:

[0139] A plurality of holes are provided along the height direction of the vertical column constituting the entrance and exit; and

[0140] A fixing tool is engaged with the hole portion to fix the battery mounting table at a predetermined position in the height direction.

[0141] Composition 4

[0142] The battery mounting platform is configured to include:

[0143] The upper section is provided with the third plate; and

[0144] The lower section is provided below the upper section and is provided with an adjusting member for raising and lowering the upper section to finely adjust the height position of the upper section relative to the battery storage device.

[0145] Composition 5

[0146] A battery mounting system according to any one of claims 1 to 4 is provided,

[0147] When the battery is stored in the battery storage device, the process includes a height setting step, a first moving step, and a storage step.

[0148] In the height setting step, the height direction position of the battery mounting table is set relative to the battery storage device.

[0149] In the first moving step, the battery is moved toward the inlet and outlet side of the battery storage device in a state where the low friction surface of the third plate provided at the battery mounting table is in contact with the low friction surface of the first plate provided at the battery.

[0150] In the storage step, the battery is moved to a predetermined position in the battery storage device in a state where the low friction surface of the first plate provided at the battery contacts the low friction surface of the second plate provided at the beam portion of the battery storage device.

[0151] When the battery is taken out from the battery storage device, the process includes the height setting step, the taking-out step, and the second moving step.

[0152] In the removal step, the battery is moved toward the inlet and outlet side of the battery storage device in a state where the low friction surface of the second plate provided at the beam portion of the battery storage device is in contact with the low friction surface of the first plate provided at the battery.

[0153] In the second moving step, the battery is moved onto the battery mounting table with the low friction surface of the first plate provided at the battery in contact with the low friction surface of the third plate provided at the battery mounting table.

Claims

1. A battery loading system comprising: batteries; a battery storage device comprising a frame-shaped member capable of storing the batteries in multiple layers in a height direction and provided with an entrance and exit along a substantially horizontal direction for allowing the batteries to enter and exit; and The battery transport device includes a battery loading platform capable of loading the battery, capable of moving toward the inlet and outlet, and capable of setting a height position relative to the battery storage device. The battery mounting system comprises: a first plate, disposed on the lower surface of the battery; a second plate member provided on a beam portion capable of supporting the first plate member from below, the beam portion being substantially horizontally spanned between adjacent columns in a depth direction of the frame member among a plurality of columns constituting the frame member; and The third plate is provided on the battery mounting table and can support the first plate from below. The lower surface of the first plate, the upper surface of the second plate, and the upper surface of the third plate are respectively set as low friction surfaces having friction coefficients lower than those of the lower surface of the battery, the upper surface of the beam, and the upper surface of the battery mounting table.

2. The battery mounting system according to claim 1, The second plate member includes guide portions that abut against both side surfaces of the battery along the width direction of the port.

3. The battery mounting system according to claim 1, The battery mounting system further comprises: A plurality of holes are provided along the height direction of the vertical column constituting the entrance and exit; and A fixing tool is engaged with the hole portion to fix the battery mounting table at a predetermined position in the height direction.

4. The battery mounting system according to claim 1, The battery mounting platform is configured to include: The upper section is provided with the third plate; and The lower section is provided below the upper section and is provided with an adjusting member for raising and lowering the upper section to finely adjust the height position of the upper section relative to the battery storage device.

5. A method for moving a battery, Regarding the battery mounting system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The method comprises the following steps when storing the battery in the battery storage device: a height setting step, a first moving step, and a storage step. In the height setting step, the height direction position of the battery mounting table is set relative to the battery storage device. In the first moving step, the battery is moved toward the inlet and outlet side of the battery storage device in a state where the low friction surface of the third plate provided at the battery mounting table is in contact with the low friction surface of the first plate provided at the battery. In the storage step, the battery is moved to a predetermined position in the battery storage device in a state where the low friction surface of the first plate provided at the battery contacts the low friction surface of the second plate provided at the beam portion of the battery storage device. The method comprises the following steps when the battery is taken out from the battery storage device: the height setting step, the taking-out step, and the second moving step. In the removal step, the battery is moved toward the inlet and outlet side of the battery storage device in a state where the low friction surface of the second plate provided at the beam portion of the battery storage device is in contact with the low friction surface of the first plate provided at the battery. In the second moving step, the battery is moved onto the battery mounting table with the low friction surface of the first plate provided at the battery in contact with the low friction surface of the third plate provided at the battery mounting table.

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