Electricity storage and replacement system

By separating charging and battery swap, using power storage modules and battery swap modules to transfer fully charged batteries to the power consumption equipment, combining heat dissipation and fire extinguishing components, the problems of high space requirements and major safety hazards in the existing technology are solved. A more efficient and safe battery swap process is achieved.

CN222271838UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-31马嘉诚
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Application Number
CN202421012806.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-10
Publication Date
2024-12-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-10

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Technical Problem

The existing battery swap station combines charging and battery swap in the same space, resulting in high space requirements and high safety risks, making it difficult to effectively separate the two working contents.

Method used

Design a power storage and battery swap system to physically isolate charging and battery swap, charge the battery through the power storage module, and transfer the fully charged battery to the electrical equipment using the power swap module, and set up heat dissipation components and fire extinguishing components to control it. Heat and fire risk.

Benefits of technology

It improves the utilization efficiency of battery swap space, reduces safety risks, avoids congestion in charging and battery swap space, and enhances the fire safety level of the scene.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an electricity storage and replacement system, relates to the field of electricity replacement, and adopts the technical scheme that the electricity storage and replacement system comprises an electricity storage module and an electricity replacement module, the power storage module comprises a power storage bin, a plurality of power storage sub-bins for accommodating batteries are arranged in the power storage bin, and a first heat dissipation assembly and a fire extinguishing assembly are arranged among the power storage sub-bins; the battery replacing module comprises a moving frame, a rotating frame and a battery replacing bin; rollers are arranged below the moving frame, a support is arranged on the moving frame, the rotating frame is rotationally matched with a first rotating shaft, the rotating frame comprises a plurality of hanging arms which are radially radiated from the two ends of the first rotating shaft respectively, and the two ends of the battery replacing bin are rotationally matched with the hanging arms respectively; a battery replacing cavity used for storing batteries is formed in the battery replacing bin. Charging and battery replacement are separated, the situation that the charging station and the battery replacement station are in the same space is avoided, on one hand, the battery replacement space is too small, congestion is avoided, and on the other hand, the safety of the battery replacement station can be improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an electricity storage and exchange system, mainly to the field of electricity exchange. Background Art

[0002] As a way to supplement energy for electric vehicles, battery swapping stations can greatly improve the efficiency of battery swapping for vehicles. The main working mode of the current mainstream battery swapping stations, such as the battery swapping station disclosed in the patent document with publication number CN117207830A, is still charging and battery swapping in one, that is, the battery swapping station charges the battery while the liquid car replaces the battery. In other words, its charging and battery swapping are in the same space. In fact, charging and battery swapping belong to two different work contents. Charging has lower space requirements, but higher safety such as temperature and fire protection. Battery swapping has higher space requirements, that is, it is necessary to provide a larger space for the battery swapping car. If multiple battery swapping stations are required, the area will be directly doubled, but the temperature and fire protection will be relatively lower. Setting the two in the same space will lead to the superposition of the main contradictions between the two, and the scene fire safety level is high, and the space requirements are large. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above shortcomings of the prior art, the utility model proposes a power storage and battery exchange system, which can physically isolate battery exchange and charging, improve the utilization of battery exchange space, and reduce safety hazards.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution of the utility model is: a power storage and power exchange system, characterized in that it includes a power storage module and a power exchange module;

[0005] The power storage module comprises a power storage bin, wherein a plurality of power storage bins for accommodating batteries are arranged in the power storage bin, the power storage bin is provided with a first discharge port, a charging terminal detachably connected to the battery is arranged in the power storage bin, and a first heat dissipation component and a fire extinguishing component are arranged between the power storage bins;

[0006] The battery swap module includes a mobile frame, a rotating frame and a battery swap warehouse;

[0007] A roller is arranged at the bottom of the movable frame, a bracket is arranged on the movable frame, the rotating frame is rotatably matched with a first rotating shaft, the rotating frame is provided with a plurality of battery exchange compartments, battery exchange cavities for storing batteries are respectively arranged in the battery exchange compartments, the battery exchange cavities are radially radiated from the first rotating shaft, a second discharge port is arranged on the side wall of the battery exchange compartment away from the first rotating shaft, and the second discharge port is arranged corresponding to the first discharge port.

[0008] The technical principles and beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0009] The power storage module is used to charge the battery, and the battery replacement module is used to move the battery of the power storage module to electrical equipment such as automobiles and replace the battery.

[0010] The power storage module is provided with a first heat dissipation component and a fire extinguishing component, so that the heat generated during the charging process can be well controlled. Even if a fire accident occurs, the fire extinguishing component can be used to deal with it in time.

[0011] After the batteries in the power storage bin are fully charged, the batteries are removed from the first discharge port, and then temporarily loaded into the battery exchange chamber from the second discharge port and transferred to the battery exchange bin. The batteries are then transported in groups to the power-consuming equipment through the battery exchange bin, and the batteries are removed from the battery exchange chamber and loaded onto the power-consuming equipment.

[0012] This solution provides a new battery replacement mode that separates charging and battery replacement, and transfers fully charged batteries to power-consuming equipment through battery replacement modules, avoiding charging and battery replacement stations in the same space. On the one hand, it can avoid congestion when the battery replacement space is too small, and on the other hand, it can improve the safety of battery replacement stations.

[0013] Preferably, the battery storage bin includes an outer bin and a rotating bin, the rotating bin is rotatably matched with the inner part of the outer bin, a plurality of the battery storage bins are distributed around the central circle of the rotating bin, and a material extraction port is provided on the upper end surface of the outer bin corresponding to one of the first material extraction ports. The battery is charged in the battery storage bin. When the battery needs to be removed, the battery replacement module is moved to the upper material extraction port of the outer bin, the fully charged battery is rotated to the material extraction port corresponding to the battery storage bin, and the battery is removed from the material extraction port. The whole process of removing the battery is very convenient, and the battery that needs to be charged can be put back into the battery storage bin by reverse operation.

[0014] Preferably, the first discharge port is located at the top of the electronic storage bin, so as to facilitate taking out the batteries from the electronic storage bin.

[0015] Preferably, the rotating frame is a plurality of support rods corresponding to the battery swap compartments one by one, the support rods are fixed radially outward from the first rotating shaft, the two ends of the battery swap compartment are matched with the outer ends of the support rods through the second rotating shaft, the support rods are arranged on the stepper motor, and the output end of the stepper motor is linked with the second rotating shaft. It is used to adjust the angle of the battery swap compartment so that the battery swap cavity can be adjusted to the horizontal level to meet the battery swap needs of electric vehicles of different heights.

[0016] Preferably, the battery storage bins are radially distributed in the middle of the rotating bin, so that the rotating inner bin can take and place batteries from a unified material taking port.

[0017] Preferably, the first heat dissipation component includes a first circulation pipe and a first circulation liquid pump, the first circulation pipe is annularly connected between the side wall of the electricity storage bin and the outer wall of the electricity storage bin, the first circulation pipe is provided with the first circulation liquid pump, a plurality of first heat dissipation fins are provided outside the first circulation pipe located on the outer wall of the electricity storage bin, and the electricity storage bin is provided with a heat dissipation fan corresponding to the first heat dissipation fins.

[0018] A cooling liquid is arranged in the first circulation pipe, and the circulation is driven by the first circulation liquid pump. When the liquid flows to the side wall of the electronic storage bin, it can cool down and dissipate the heat of the batteries in the electronic storage bin. When it flows to the outer wall of the electronic storage bin, the heat can be dissipated through the first heat dissipation fins. At the same time, the heat dissipation fan can further accelerate the heat loss of the first heat dissipation fins, thereby achieving control of the battery temperature in the electronic storage bin and ensuring overall safety.

[0019] Preferably, a lifting plate is provided at the bottom of the electronic storage bin, and the lifting plate is driven by a lifting assembly. The battery can be pushed upward from the electronic storage bin by the lifting plate, so as to facilitate taking and placing the battery.

[0020] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes an electric push rod, a cylinder or a scissor lift, which are common lifting structures and are safe and reliable.

[0021] Preferably, a plurality of driving wheels and driven wheels are respectively provided on the side walls of the battery exchange chamber, and the outer walls of the driving wheels and the driven wheels are provided with a rubber anti-skid layer, and the outer parts of the driving wheels and the driven wheels abut against the side walls of the battery. By driving the driving wheels and the driven wheels to abut against the battery, the battery can be easily taken out of the battery exchange chamber.

[0022] Preferably, the second discharge port is provided with a distance sensor so as to detect the approaching electrical equipment or the material taking port to avoid collision.

[0023] Preferably, a second heat dissipation component is provided on the side wall of the battery exchange chamber, and the second heat dissipation component includes a second circulation pipe and a second circulation liquid pump. The second circulation pipe is annularly connected between the side wall of the battery exchange chamber and the outer wall of the battery exchange chamber, and the second circulation pipe is provided with the second circulation liquid pump. A plurality of second heat dissipation fins are provided outside the second circulation pipe located on the outer wall of the battery exchange chamber. A cooling liquid is provided in the second circulation pipe, and the circulation is driven by the second circulation liquid pump. When the liquid flows to the side wall of the battery exchange chamber, it can cool and dissipate the heat of the battery in the battery exchange chamber. When it flows to the outer wall of the battery exchange chamber, the heat can be dissipated through the second heat dissipation fins. The heat of the second heat dissipation fins located on the outside can also be well lost, thereby achieving the control of the battery temperature in the battery exchange chamber and ensuring the overall safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only five of the drawings of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 The power storage module of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a power storage module according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is an internal schematic diagram of a battery exchange module (internal battery exchange cavity) according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is an external schematic diagram of a battery replacement module according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a side internal schematic diagram of a battery replacement module according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0030] Among them, 1. outer warehouse; 2. transfer warehouse; 3. electron storage warehouse; 4. first circulation pipeline; 5. first circulation liquid pump; 6. first heat dissipation fin; 7. first discharge port; 8. material taking port; 9. lifting assembly; 10. lifting plate; 11. mobile frame; 12. roller; 13. window; 14. bracket; 15. battery exchange warehouse; 16. driving wheel; 17. driven wheel; 18. first rotating shaft; 19. battery exchange chamber; 20. chamber door; 21. second circulation liquid pump; 22. second circulation pipeline; 23. rotating frame; 24. second rotating shaft; 25. battery. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0032] Example

[0033] like Figure 1As shown, the utility model essentially provides a new battery replacement working mode, which aims to improve the battery replacement efficiency and the safety of battery replacement charging by separating the two different working contents of charging and battery replacement. This solution is applicable to various electrical equipment that requires battery replacement. Since electric vehicles have a higher occupancy rate, it is mainly used for car battery replacement.

[0034] A power storage and exchange system comprises a power storage module and a power exchange module.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, the power storage module includes a power storage bin, in which a plurality of electronic storage bins 3 for accommodating batteries 25 are arranged, the electronic storage bins 3 are provided with a first discharge port 7, the electronic storage bins 3 are provided with charging terminals detachably connected to the batteries 25, and a first heat dissipation component and a fire extinguishing component are arranged between the electronic storage bins 3. The fire extinguishing component can be a conventional automatic fire extinguisher, and the structure of the fire extinguishing component is not the innovation of this technical solution, but the innovation of this solution lies in its application in this device.

[0036] Combination Figure 3 As shown, the battery exchange module includes a mobile frame 11, a rotating frame 23 and a battery exchange bin 15. A roller 12 is arranged below the mobile frame 11, a bracket 14 is arranged on the mobile frame 11, the rotating frame 23 is rotatably matched with a first rotating shaft 18, the rotating frame 23 is provided with a plurality of battery exchange bins 15, and battery exchange chambers 19 for storing batteries 25 are respectively arranged in the battery exchange bins 15, and the battery exchange chambers 19 are radially radiated with the first rotating shaft 18, and the battery exchange chambers 19 are provided with a second discharge port on the side wall of the battery exchange bin 15 away from the first rotating shaft 18, and the second discharge port is arranged corresponding to the first discharge port 7.

[0037] In this solution, the entire power storage module can be set below the ground, so the power storage module does not take up too much space compared to traditional battery swap stations. The power swap module can also be set above the ground, or the power storage module can be directly set in the area where other traffic positions intersect, and then transferred to the power storage module through the power swap module. A window 13 is provided at the bottom of the mobile frame 11 corresponding to the feeding port 8. The mobile frame 11 moves to the feeding port 8, the window 13 docks with the feeding port 8, and the rotating frame 23 rotates so that the second discharge port corresponds to the window 13, and the battery 25 of the battery swap cavity 19 and the electronic storage compartment 3 can be exchanged from the window 13.

[0038] In order to prevent the battery 25 from slipping out of the battery replacement chamber 19, an openable chamber door 20 is provided at the second discharge port.

[0039] The technical principles and beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0040] The power storage module is used to charge the battery 25 , and the battery replacement module is used to move the battery 25 of the power storage module to an electrical device such as a car and replace the battery 25 .

[0041] The power storage module is provided with a first heat dissipation component and a fire extinguishing component, so that the heat generated during the charging process can be well controlled. Even if a fire accident occurs, the fire extinguishing component can be used to deal with it in time.

[0042] After the battery 25 in the power storage bin is fully charged, the battery 25 is removed from the first discharge port 7, and then temporarily loaded into the battery exchange chamber 19 from the second discharge port, and transferred to the battery exchange bin 15. The battery 25 is transported in groups to the power-consuming equipment through the power exchange bin 15, and the battery 25 is removed from the battery exchange chamber 19 and loaded onto the power-consuming equipment.

[0043] This solution provides a new battery replacement mode, which separates charging and battery replacement, and transfers the fully charged battery 25 to the power-consuming equipment through the battery replacement module, avoiding charging and battery replacement stations in the same space. On the one hand, it can avoid congestion, and on the other hand, it can improve the safety of the battery replacement station.

[0044] The battery storage bin includes an outer bin 1 and a rotating bin 2. The rotating bin 2 is rotatably matched with the inner part of the outer bin 1. A plurality of the battery storage bins 3 are distributed around the central circle of the rotating bin 2. A material extraction port 8 is provided on the upper end surface of the outer bin 1 corresponding to one of the first discharge ports 7. The battery 25 is charged in the battery storage bin 3. When the battery 25 needs to be removed, the battery replacement module is moved to the upper material extraction port 8 of the outer bin 1. The fully charged battery 25 is rotated to the material extraction port 8 corresponding to the battery storage bin 3. The battery 25 is removed from the material extraction port 8. The whole process of removing the battery 25 is very convenient. The battery 25 that needs to be charged can be installed back into the battery storage bin 3 by reverse operation.

[0045] The first discharge port 7 is located at the top of the electron storage bin 3 , so as to facilitate taking out the battery 25 from the electron storage bin 3 .

[0046] Combination Figure 3 As shown, the rotating frame 23 is a plurality of support rods corresponding to the battery swap compartment 15, the support rods are fixed radially outward from the first rotating shaft 18, the two ends of the battery swap compartment 15 are matched with the outer ends of the support rods through the second rotating shaft 24, the support rods are set on the stepping motor, and the output end of the stepping motor is linked with the second rotating shaft 24. It is used to adjust the angle of the battery swap compartment 15 so as to adjust the battery swap cavity to the horizontal level, in response to the battery swap needs of electric vehicles of different heights.

[0047] Similarly, in order to adapt to the height of different electric vehicles, the bracket 14 adopts an electric lifting rod, specifically an electric push rod, and of course a cylinder or other electric lifting frames can also be used.

[0048] The electronic storage bins 3 are radially distributed in the middle of the rotating bin 2 so that the rotating inner bin can take and place the batteries 25 from a unified material taking port 8 .

[0049] The first heat dissipation component includes a first circulation pipe 4 and a first circulation liquid pump 5. The first circulation pipe 4 is annularly connected between the side wall of the electronic storage bin 3 and the outer wall of the electronic storage bin. The first circulation pipe 4 is provided with the first circulation liquid pump 5. A plurality of first heat dissipation fins 6 are provided outside the first circulation pipe 4 located on the outer wall of the electronic storage bin. The electronic storage bin is provided with a heat dissipation fan corresponding to the first heat dissipation fins 6.

[0050] A cooling liquid is arranged in the first circulation pipe 4, and the circulation is driven by the first circulation liquid pump 5. When the liquid flows to the side wall of the electronic storage bin 3, the battery 25 in the electronic storage bin 3 can be cooled and dissipated. When it flows to the outer wall of the electronic storage bin, the heat can be dissipated through the first heat dissipation fins 6. At the same time, the heat dissipation fan can further accelerate the loss of heat from the first heat dissipation fins 6, thereby realizing the control of the temperature of the battery 25 in the electronic storage bin 3 and ensuring the overall safety.

[0051] Combination Figure 2 As shown, a lifting plate 10 is provided at the bottom of the electronic storage bin 3, and the lifting plate 10 is driven by the lifting assembly 9. The battery 25 can be pushed upward from the electronic storage bin 3 by the lifting plate 10, so that the battery 25 can be taken and placed easily.

[0052] The lifting assembly 9 includes an electric push rod, a cylinder or a scissor lift, which are common lifting structures and are safe and reliable.

[0053] The side walls of the battery exchange chamber 19 are respectively provided with a plurality of driving wheels 16 and driven wheels 17, and the outer walls of the driving wheels 16 and the driven wheels 17 are provided with a rubber anti-skid layer, and the outer parts of the driving wheels 16 and the driven wheels 17 abut against the side walls of the battery 25. The battery 25 can be easily taken out of the battery exchange chamber 19 by abutting against the driving wheels 16 and the driven wheels 17.

[0054] The second discharge port is provided with a distance sensor so as to detect the approaching electrical equipment or the material taking port 8 to avoid collision.

[0055] The side wall of the battery exchange chamber is provided with a second heat dissipation component, and the second heat dissipation component includes a second circulation pipe 22 and a second circulation liquid pump 21. The second circulation pipe 22 is annularly connected between the side wall of the battery exchange chamber 19 and the outer wall of the battery exchange chamber 15. The second circulation pipe 22 is provided with the second circulation liquid pump 21. A plurality of second heat dissipation fins are provided outside the second circulation pipe 22 located on the outer wall of the battery exchange chamber 15. A cooling liquid is provided in the second circulation pipe 22, and the circulation flow is driven by the second circulation liquid pump 21. When the liquid flows to the side wall of the battery exchange chamber 19, it can cool down and dissipate the heat of the battery 25 in the battery exchange chamber 19. When it flows to the outer wall of the battery exchange chamber 15, the heat can be dissipated through the second heat dissipation fins. The heat of the second heat dissipation fins located on the outside can also be well lost, thereby realizing the control of the temperature of the battery 25 in the battery exchange chamber 15 to ensure overall safety.

[0056] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A power storage and exchange system, characterized in that: Including power storage module and power replacement module; The power storage module comprises a power storage bin, wherein a plurality of power storage bins (3) for accommodating batteries (25) are arranged in the power storage bin, the power storage bin (3) is provided with a first discharge port (7), a charging terminal detachably connected to the battery (25) is arranged in the power storage bin (3), and a first heat dissipation component and a fire extinguishing component are arranged between the power storage bins (3); The battery exchange module comprises a mobile frame (11), a rotating frame (23) and a battery exchange compartment (15); A roller (12) is arranged below the movable frame (11), a bracket (14) is arranged on the movable frame (11), the rotating frame (23) is rotatably matched with the bracket (14) through a first rotating shaft (18), the rotating frame (23) is provided with a plurality of battery exchange bins (15), and battery exchange cavities (19) for storing batteries (25) are respectively arranged in the battery exchange bins (15), and the battery exchange cavities (19) are radially radiated with respect to the first rotating shaft (18), and the battery exchange cavity (19) is provided with a second discharge port on the side wall of the battery exchange bin (15) away from the first rotating shaft (18), and the second discharge port is arranged corresponding to the first discharge port (7).

2. The power storage and exchange system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electricity storage bin comprises an outer bin (1) and a rotating bin (2), wherein the rotating bin (2) is rotatably matched inside the outer bin (1), and a plurality of the electricity storage bins (3) are distributed around the central circle of the rotating bin (2), and a material taking port (8) is provided on the upper end surface of the outer bin (1) corresponding to one of the first material discharging ports (7).

3. The power storage and exchange system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first discharge port (7) is located at the top of the electron storage bin (3).

4. The power storage and exchange system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating frame (23) is a plurality of support rods corresponding one to one with the battery exchange compartment (15), the support rods are fixed radially outward from the first rotating shaft (18), the two ends of the battery exchange compartment (15) are matched with the outer ends of the support rods through the second rotating shaft (24), the support rods are arranged on the stepping motor, and the output end of the stepping motor is linked to the second rotating shaft (24).

5. The power storage and exchange system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first heat dissipation component comprises a first circulation pipe (4) and a first circulation liquid pump (5); the first circulation pipe (4) is annularly connected between the side wall of the electricity storage bin (3) and the outer wall of the electricity storage bin; the first circulation pipe (4) is provided with the first circulation liquid pump (5); a plurality of first heat dissipation fins (6) are provided outside the first circulation pipe (4) located on the outer wall of the electricity storage bin; and the electricity storage bin is provided with a heat dissipation fan corresponding to the first heat dissipation fins (6).

6. The power storage and exchange system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lifting plate (10) is provided at the bottom of the electronic storage bin (3), and the lifting plate (10) is driven by a lifting assembly (9).

7. The power storage and exchange system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lifting component (9) comprises an electric push rod, a cylinder or a scissor lift.

8. The power storage and exchange system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of driving wheels (16) and driven wheels (17) are respectively provided on the side walls of the battery exchange chamber (19); the outer walls of the driving wheels (16) and the driven wheels (17) are provided with a rubber anti-slip layer; and the outsides of the driving wheels (16) and the driven wheels (17) are against the side walls of the battery (25).

9. The power storage and exchange system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second discharge port is provided with a distance sensor.

10. The power storage and exchange system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second heat dissipation component is arranged on the side wall of the battery exchange chamber, and the second heat dissipation component includes a second circulation pipe (22) and a second circulation liquid pump (21). The second circulation pipe (22) is annularly connected between the side wall of the battery exchange chamber (19) and the outer wall of the battery exchange chamber (15). The second circulation pipe (22) is provided with the second circulation liquid pump (21), and a plurality of second heat dissipation fins are arranged outside the second circulation pipe (22) located on the outer wall of the battery exchange chamber (15).