Battery replacement cabinet

Abstract

The utility model discloses a battery changing cabinet. The battery changing cabinet comprises a cabinet body and a transmission assembly, a battery taking and placing opening is formed in the cabinet body, a plurality of battery positions for storing batteries are arranged in the cabinet body, and charging bases are arranged at the battery positions; the transmission assembly comprises a multi-shaft transmission mechanism and a grabbing part, the grabbing part is arranged on the multi-shaft transmission mechanism in a sliding mode, and the transmission assembly is configured to drive the grabbing part through the multi-shaft transmission mechanism to convey the battery to the battery position from the battery taking and placing opening or convey the battery to the battery taking and placing opening from the battery position. In the battery changing cabinet, the battery taking and placing port and the plurality of battery positions for storing the batteries are arranged in the cabinet body, the battery positions are provided with the charging bases, and the multi-axis transmission mechanism drives the grabbing piece to convey the batteries from the battery taking and placing port to the battery positions or convey the batteries from the battery positions to the battery taking and placing port; the number of battery taking and placing ports can be effectively reduced, meanwhile, the batteries in the battery bin located at the high position can be conveniently taken and placed, and the user experience feeling is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of power exchange cabinets, and in particular to a power exchange cabinet. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, existing battery exchange equipment is generally equipped with multiple cabinet openings, and a single cabinet opening corresponds to a single battery compartment in which batteries are placed. However, too many cabinet openings lead to a high failure rate of the door opening mechanism, and make it difficult to take and put the batteries in the battery compartment located at a high place, reducing the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The embodiment of the utility model provides a power exchange cabinet to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] A power exchange cabinet according to an embodiment of the utility model comprises:

[0005] A cabinet, wherein the cabinet is provided with a battery access port, wherein the cabinet is provided with a plurality of battery positions for storing batteries, and wherein the battery positions are provided with charging bases;

[0006] A transmission component, the transmission component includes a multi-axis transmission mechanism and a gripping member, the gripping member is slidably disposed on the multi-axis transmission mechanism, and the transmission component is configured to drive the gripping member through the multi-axis transmission mechanism to transport the battery from the battery access port to the battery position, or to transport the battery from the battery position to the battery access port.

[0007] In the above-mentioned battery exchange cabinet, a battery access port and several battery positions for storing batteries are provided in the cabinet body. The battery position is provided with a charging base. The grabbing member is driven by a multi-axis transmission mechanism to transport the battery from the battery access port to the battery position, or to transport the battery from the battery position to the battery access port. This can effectively reduce the number of battery access ports, and at the same time facilitate the access to and placement of batteries in a battery compartment located at a high place, thereby improving the user experience.

[0008] In some embodiments, the multi-axis transmission mechanism includes a first transmission member and a second transmission member that are perpendicular to each other, the second transmission member is slidably connected to the first transmission member, and the gripping member is slidably disposed on the second transmission member;

[0009] The first transmission component moves along a first direction of the power exchange cabinet, and the second transmission component moves along a second direction of the power exchange cabinet, and the first direction is different from the second direction.

[0010] In some embodiments, the multi-axis transmission mechanism includes a guide member, the guide member is disposed on the inner wall of the cabinet, the guide member is disposed parallel to the first transmission member, and the second transmission member is slidably connected to the guide member.

[0011] In some embodiments, a fixing seat is fixedly provided on the inner wall of the cabinet, and the guide member is fixedly connected to the fixing seat.

[0012] In some embodiments, the grabbing member includes a mounting frame, a pushing member, a guide rail and a clamping member, the mounting frame is slidably connected to the second transmission member, the pushing member is fixedly connected to the mounting frame, the guide rail is fixedly connected to the mounting frame, the clamping member is slidably connected to the guide rail, and the pushing member is used to push the clamping member to move on the guide rail.

[0013] In some embodiments, a frame is disposed in the cabinet, and the plurality of battery positions are disposed on the frame.

[0014] In some embodiments, an electrical component fixing plate is fixedly provided in the cabinet on a side wall close to the frame.

[0015] In some embodiments, a visible window is provided on a side of the cabinet close to the frame and opposite to the electrical component fixing plate.

[0016] In some embodiments, a charging base is disposed on the frame, and one battery is correspondingly disposed on one of the charging bases.

[0017] In some embodiments, a display screen is provided on one side of the cabinet close to the battery access port.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a power exchange cabinet according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of a transmission component according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0022] Reference numerals:

[0023] 100. Battery exchange cabinet; 10. Cabinet; 12. Transmission component; 14. Battery access port; 16. Battery; 18. Battery position; 20. Charging base; 22. Support legs; 24. Multi-axis transmission mechanism; 26. Grabbing member; 28. First transmission member; 30. Second transmission member; 32. First driving member; 34. First slide rail; 36. Second driving member; 38. Second slide rail; 40. Guide member; 42. Fixed seat; 44. Mounting frame; 46. Pushing member; 48. Guide rail; 50. Clamping member; 52. Fixing member; 54. First clamping plate; 56. Second clamping plate; 58. Frame; 60. Electrical component fixing plate; 62. Visual window; 64. Display screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0025] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In the description of the present utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0026] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. It can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. It can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. It can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0027] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0028] The disclosure herein provides many different embodiments or examples for realizing different structures of the utility model. In order to simplify the disclosure of the utility model, the components and settings of specific examples are described herein. Of course, they are merely examples, and the purpose is not to limit the utility model. In addition, the utility model may repeat reference numbers and / or reference letters in different examples, and such repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, and does not itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the utility model provides various specific examples of processes and materials, but those of ordinary skill in the art may be aware of the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0029] Please refer to Figure 1 A power exchange cabinet 100 according to an embodiment of the utility model includes a cabinet body 10 and a transmission component 12. The cabinet body 10 is provided with a battery access port 14. A plurality of battery positions 18 for storing batteries 16 are arranged in the cabinet body 10, and the battery positions 18 are provided with a charging base 20. The transmission component 12 includes a multi-axis transmission mechanism 24 and a gripping member 26, and the gripping member 26 is slidably arranged on the multi-axis transmission mechanism 24. The transmission component 12 is configured to drive the gripping member 26 through the multi-axis transmission mechanism 24 to transport the battery 16 from the battery access port 14 to the battery position 18, or to transport the battery 16 from the battery position 18 to the battery access port 14.

[0030] In the above-mentioned battery exchange cabinet 100, a battery access port 14 and a plurality of battery positions 18 for storing batteries 16 are provided in the cabinet body 10. The battery position 18 is provided with a charging base 20. The grabbing member 26 is driven by a multi-axis transmission mechanism 24 to transport the battery 16 from the battery access port 14 to the battery position 18, or to transport the battery 16 from the battery position 18 to the battery access port 14. This can effectively reduce the number of battery access ports 14, and at the same time facilitate the access to the battery 16 in the battery compartment 16 located at a high place, thereby improving the user experience.

[0031] Specifically, in Figure 1In the embodiment, the cabinet 10 may be rectangular, and along the height direction H of the cabinet 10, the bottom of the cabinet 10 may be provided with supporting feet 22 to prevent moisture and wear. The battery access port 14 may be rectangular. Figure 1 , along the width direction D of the cabinet 10, the battery access port 14 can be opened on the front side wall of the cabinet 10 near the bottom of the cabinet 10, and two battery access ports 14 can be evenly arranged. The height direction H includes the up and down direction, and the width direction D includes the front and back direction. Along the H direction, a plurality of battery positions 18 are arranged in the cabinet 10. Along the length direction L of the cabinet 10, a plurality of battery positions 18 are arranged in the cabinet 10. The battery position 18 can accommodate a battery 16, and the battery 16 can be placed on a charging base 20, and the charging base 20 can charge the battery 16. The length direction L includes the left and right direction. Optionally, one battery 16 can be arranged on one charging base 20.

[0032] In one embodiment, when the battery 16 is fully charged on the charging base 20, the user can operate on the cabinet 10 to take out the battery 16, and the multi-axis transmission mechanism 24 drives the gripper 26 to transport the battery 16 from the battery position 18 to the battery access port 14, and then the user can take out the battery 16 at the battery access port 14. In one embodiment, when the user needs to recycle the battery 16 to the battery position 18, the user can operate on the cabinet 10 to recycle the battery 16, and the multi-axis transmission mechanism 24 drives the gripper 26 to transport the battery 16 from the battery access port 14 to the battery position 18. That is to say, by providing a battery access port 14 and a plurality of battery positions 18 for storing batteries 16 in the cabinet 10, and the battery position 18 is provided with a charging base 20, the battery 16 can be transported from the battery access port 14 to the battery position 18, or the battery 16 can be transported from the battery position 18 to the battery access port 14 through the transmission component 12, which can effectively reduce the number of battery access ports 14, and at the same time facilitate the access to the battery 16 in the battery compartment 16 located at a high place, thereby improving the user experience.

[0033] It should be noted that the battery 16 of the utility model can be flexibly deployed, and it is not necessary to configure charging modules for all batteries 16. Charging modules can be flexibly increased or decreased according to actual data to save material costs. The battery 16 port is set at the bottom of the cabinet 10 for easy manual access.

[0034] The shape and number of the battery access opening 14 are not specifically limited. At the same time, the utility model can be expanded in the height direction of the cabinet 10 without increasing the floor area of ​​the cabinet 10, thereby increasing the capacity of the battery 16 in the cabinet 10.

[0035] Please combine Figure 1The transmission assembly 12 includes a multi-axis transmission mechanism 24 and a grabbing member 26, and the grabbing member 26 is slidably disposed on the multi-axis transmission mechanism 24. In this way, the battery 16 can be conveniently and quickly taken and placed through the cooperation of the multi-axis transmission mechanism 24 and the grabbing member 26. The multi-axis transmission mechanism 24 can realize the movement of the grabbing member 26 in multiple directions, so that the battery 16 can be grabbed and moved to the battery access port 14, or the battery 16 located at the battery access port 14 can be grabbed and moved to the battery position 18, which is convenient and quick.

[0036] Please combine Figure 1 In some embodiments, the multi-axis transmission mechanism 24 includes a first transmission member 28 and a second transmission member 30 that are perpendicular to each other, the second transmission member 30 is slidably connected to the first transmission member 28, and the gripping member 26 is slidably disposed on the second transmission member 30. The first transmission member 28 moves along a first direction of the power exchange cabinet 100, and the second transmission member 30 moves along a second direction of the power exchange cabinet 100, and the first direction is different from the second direction.

[0037] In this way, the grabbing member 26 can be moved in the up-down direction and the left-right direction by the first transmission member 28 and the second transmission member 30 .

[0038] Specifically, in Figure 1 In the figure, the first direction may be the height direction H of the power exchange cabinet 100, and the second direction may be the length direction L of the power exchange cabinet 100. The first transmission member 28 includes a first drive member 32 and a first slide rail 34, the first drive member 32 is connected to the first slide rail 34, and the first drive member 32 includes a motor. For example, the cooperation of the motor and the lead screw can drive the second transmission member 30 to move in the up and down directions on the first slide rail 34. The second transmission member 30 includes a second drive member 36 and a second slide rail 38, the second drive member 36 is connected to the second slide rail 38, and the second drive member 36 includes a motor. For example, the cooperation of the motor and the lead screw can drive the grabbing member 26 to move in the left and right directions on the second slide rail 38. Optionally, the utility model can also realize the transportation of the battery 16 by cooperating with the wire-driven robot and the grabbing member 26.

[0039] Please combine Figure 1 In some embodiments, the multi-axis transmission mechanism 24 includes a guide member 40, which is disposed on the inner wall of the cabinet 10, the guide member 40 is disposed parallel to the first transmission member 28, and the second transmission member 30 is slidably connected to the guide member 40.

[0040] In this way, the stability of the second transmission member 30 moving in the up and down direction can be improved.

[0041] Specifically, the guide member 40 includes a guide shaft or a guide rail. One end of the second slide rail 38 can be slidably connected to the first slide rail 34, and the other end of the second slide rail 38 can be slidably connected to the guide member 40. In one embodiment, the first driving member 32 can drive the second slide rail 38 to move on the first slide rail 34, and also drive the second slide rail 38 to move on the guide member 40, so that the two ends of the second slide rail 38 are balanced, thereby improving the stability of the second transmission member 30 moving in the up and down directions.

[0042] In some embodiments, the multi-axis transmission mechanism 24 includes a fixed seat 42 , which is connected to the inner wall of the cabinet 10 , and the guide member 40 is fixedly connected to the fixed seat 42 .

[0043] In this way, the guide member 40 can be easily fixed and arranged reasonably, thereby improving practicality.

[0044] Specifically, the fixing seat 42 may be arranged along the H direction and may be in the shape of a long plate. The fixing seat 42 may be disposed on the inner wall on the right side of the cabinet 10. The guide member 40 may be disposed on the side of the fixing seat 42, so that the fixing of the guide member 40 may be facilitated.

[0045] Please combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the grabbing member 26 includes a mounting frame 44, a pushing member 46, a guide rail 48 and a clamping member 50. The mounting frame 44 is slidably connected to the second transmission member 30, the pushing member 46 is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 44, the guide rail 48 is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 44, the clamping member 50 is slidably connected to the guide rail 48, and the pushing member 46 is used to push the clamping member 50 to move on the guide rail 48.

[0046] In this way, the battery 16 can be further placed and taken in, making it easier to grab the battery 16 and avoiding interference.

[0047] Specifically, in Figure 2 In the embodiment, the pusher 46 includes a cylinder. The mounting frame 44 is slidably connected to the second slide rail 38. The clamping member 50 includes a fixing member 52, a first clamping plate 54 and a second clamping plate 56. The fixing member 52 is slidably connected to the guide rail 48. The first clamping plate 54 and the second clamping plate 56 are slidably connected to the fixing member 52 and can move toward or away from each other on the fixing member 52. A driving structure can be provided in the fixing member 52 so that the first clamping plate 54 and the second clamping plate 56 can move toward or away from each other on the fixing member 52.

[0048] In one embodiment, when the grabbing member 26 moves to a suitable position, the pushing member 46 can push the fixing member 52 to move on the guide rail 48, and the fixing member 52 can drive the first clamping plate 54 and the second clamping plate 56 to move. At this time, the battery 16 can be located between the first clamping plate 54 and the second clamping plate 56, and the first clamping plate 54 and the second clamping plate 56 can move toward each other to clamp the battery 16, and then the battery 16 can be taken away from the battery position 18 by the pushing member 46, so as to further realize the taking and placing of the battery 16, facilitate the grabbing of the battery 16, and avoid interference.

[0049] Similarly, after the grasping member 26 grasps the battery 16 from the battery access port 14, the first clamping plate 54 and the second clamping plate 56 clamp the battery 16, and the fixing member 52 can be pushed by the pushing member 46. The fixing member 52 drives the first clamping plate 54 and the second clamping plate 56 to move the battery 16 to the battery position 18. The first clamping plate 54 and the second clamping plate 56 release the battery 16, so that the battery 16 can be put back into the battery position 18.

[0050] Please combine Figure 1 In some embodiments, a frame 58 is disposed in the cabinet 10 , and a plurality of battery positions 18 are disposed on the frame 58 .

[0051] In this way, multiple battery positions 18 can be easily arranged to increase the capacity of the cabinet 10 for placing the batteries 16 .

[0052] Specifically, along the H direction, three racks 58 are arranged in the cabinet 10, one end of the rack 58 is connected to the inner wall on the left side of the cabinet 10, and the other end of the rack 58 is connected to the inner wall on the right side of the cabinet 10, so that multiple battery positions 18 can be easily set up, thereby increasing the capacity of the cabinet 10 for placing batteries 16.

[0053] Please combine Figure 1 In some embodiments, an electrical component fixing plate 60 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the cabinet 10 near the frame 58.

[0054] This makes it easier to install electrical components and centralize their settings.

[0055] Specifically, the electrical component fixing plate 60 can be arranged on the inner wall of the rear side of the cabinet 10, and the electrical components can be installed on the electrical component fixing plate 60. The electrical component fixing plate 60 is arranged away from the battery 16, so as to facilitate the installation of the electrical components and centralized arrangement, while leaving enough space for carrying the battery 16 to improve safety.

[0056] Please combine Figure 1 In some embodiments, a visible window 62 is provided on a side of the cabinet 10 close to the frame 58 and opposite to the electrical component fixing plate 60 .

[0057] In this way, it is convenient for the user to quickly determine whether there are usable batteries 16 in the cabinet 10 , or to recycle the batteries 16 into the cabinet 10 .

[0058] Specifically, a visual window 62 may be provided near the middle of the front side of the cabinet 10, and the visual window 62 may be made of a transparent material, such as glass or an acrylic plate. Optionally, the charging base 20 may be provided with a prompt signal light (not shown). For example, the prompt signal light emits a steady green light, indicating that the battery 16 is fully charged; the prompt signal light emits a flashing green light, indicating that the battery 16 is in a charging state.

[0059] In one embodiment, the user can observe the status of the battery 16 in the cabinet 10 through the visual window 62 , so that the user can quickly determine whether there are usable batteries 16 in the cabinet 10 , or recycle the batteries 16 into the cabinet 10 .

[0060] In some embodiments, a display screen 64 is disposed on one side of the cabinet 10 close to the battery access port 14 .

[0061] In this way, the user can take out and put in the battery 16 through the display screen 64 .

[0062] Specifically, in one embodiment, the user can access the battery 16 by touching the display screen 64, and the transmission component 12 can transport the battery 16 from the battery position 18 to the battery access port 14, and then the user can access the battery 16 at the battery access port 14. In one embodiment, the user can recycle the battery 16 by touching the display screen 64, and the transmission component 12 can transport the battery 16 from the battery access port 14 to the battery position 18. Optionally, a button for accessing the battery 16 and a button for recycle the battery 16 can be provided on the display screen 64.

[0063] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiments or examples are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0064] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A power exchange cabinet, characterized in that: include: A cabinet, wherein the cabinet is provided with a battery access port, wherein the cabinet is provided with a plurality of battery positions for storing batteries, and wherein the battery positions are provided with charging bases; A transmission component, the transmission component includes a multi-axis transmission mechanism and a gripping member, the gripping member is slidably disposed on the multi-axis transmission mechanism, and the transmission component is configured to drive the gripping member through the multi-axis transmission mechanism to transport the battery from the battery loading and unloading port to the battery position, and to transport the battery from the battery position to the battery loading and unloading port.

2. The power exchange cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-axis transmission mechanism comprises a first transmission member and a second transmission member which are perpendicular to each other, the second transmission member is slidably connected to the first transmission member, and the grabbing member is slidably disposed on the second transmission member; The first transmission component moves along a first direction of the power exchange cabinet, and the second transmission component moves along a second direction of the power exchange cabinet, and the first direction is different from the second direction.

3. The power exchange cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The multi-axis transmission mechanism includes a guide member, which is arranged on the inner wall of the cabinet and is arranged parallel to the first transmission member, and the second transmission member is slidably connected to the guide member.

4. The power exchange cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that: A fixing seat is fixedly arranged on the inner side wall of the cabinet, and the guide member is fixedly connected to the fixing seat.

5. The power exchange cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The grabbing member includes a mounting frame, a pushing member, a guide rail and a clamping member, the mounting frame is slidably connected to the second transmission member, the pushing member is fixedly connected to the mounting frame, the guide rail is fixedly connected to the mounting frame, the clamping member is slidably connected to the guide rail, and the pushing member is used to push the clamping member to move on the guide rail.

6. The power exchange cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: A frame is arranged in the cabinet, and the plurality of battery positions are arranged on the frame.

7. The power exchange cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that: An electrical component fixing plate is fixedly arranged in the cabinet on a side wall close to the frame.

8. The power exchange cabinet according to claim 7, characterized in that: A visual window is arranged on a side of the cabinet body close to the frame body and opposite to the electrical component fixing plate.

9. The power exchange cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: One of the batteries is correspondingly arranged on one of the charging bases.

10. The power exchange cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: A display screen is arranged on one side of the cabinet body close to the battery access port.

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