Compatible vehicle battery replacing assembly and battery replacing station

Abstract

According to the compatible vehicle battery replacing assembly and the battery replacing station, the battery replacing assembly comprises a front wheel adjusting mechanism, a rear wheel adjusting mechanism, a battery replacing mechanism and a detection mechanism, the battery replacing mechanism is located between the front wheel adjusting mechanism and the rear wheel adjusting mechanism, and the front wheel adjusting mechanism is used for being matched with a front wheel of a vehicle and adjusting the position of the front wheel; the rear wheel adjusting mechanism is used for being matched with a rear wheel of the vehicle and adjusting the position of the rear wheel, the battery replacing mechanism comprises a lifting platform, the lifting platform is configured to move in the Y direction and the Z direction so as to be used for conducting battery replacing on the vehicle, and the detection mechanism is used for conducting X-direction and Z-direction detection on the battery replacing position of the vehicle. The battery swap station comprises the battery swap assembly, can be suitable for battery swap of different vehicle types, and is high in battery swap efficiency and strong in compatibility.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of battery replacement, and in particular to a compatible vehicle battery replacement assembly and a battery replacement station. Background Art

[0002] An electric vehicle refers to a vehicle powered by an on-board battery. Currently, there are hybrid vehicles and pure electric vehicles. Since the charging time of the on-board battery is relatively long, the existing technology has emerged that allows electric vehicles to be directly replaced with batteries through battery swap stations. The depleted on-board battery can be removed and replaced with a fully charged battery pack, which greatly saves the time spent on charging. In addition, since the capacity of the on-board battery will gradually decrease after a long period of charge and discharge, which will affect the endurance of the electric vehicle, it is also necessary to replace the battery of the electric vehicle to increase the vehicle's endurance.

[0003] Due to the different models of electric vehicles, such as passenger cars, light trucks, heavy trucks, etc., their wheelbases vary greatly, and the battery swapping positions are also significantly different. Due to the different load capacities, light trucks, heavy trucks and other vehicles with larger load capacities have higher requirements for battery swapping stations. When swapping batteries, the relative position between the vehicle's battery swapping position and the battery swapping device is crucial to the quality of the battery swapping. If the deviation between the vehicle's battery swapping position and the battery swapping equipment is too large, it will affect the replacement of the battery. The existing battery swapping stations are not compatible enough. For vehicles of different models and different load capacities, the battery swapping efficiency is poor and cannot meet the battery swapping needs of different models. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a compatible vehicle battery replacement assembly and battery replacement station, which can achieve flexible and rapid adjustment, facilitate the position of the vehicle according to the battery replacement needs of different models, and achieve efficient battery replacement.

[0005] The utility model provides a compatible vehicle battery-changing assembly, including a front wheel adjustment mechanism, a rear wheel adjustment mechanism, a battery-changing mechanism and a detection mechanism, wherein the battery-changing mechanism is located between the front wheel adjustment mechanism and the rear wheel adjustment mechanism, the front wheel adjustment mechanism is used to cooperate with the front wheel of the vehicle and adjust the position of the front wheel, the rear wheel adjustment mechanism is used to cooperate with the rear wheel of the vehicle and adjust the position of the rear wheel, the battery-changing mechanism includes a lifting platform, the lifting platform is configured to be movable in the Y direction and the Z direction for battery replacement of the vehicle, and the detection mechanism is used to detect the battery-changing position of the vehicle in the X direction and the Z direction.

[0006] In one embodiment, the power exchange mechanism includes a mounting assembly and a lifting drive assembly. The mounting assembly is located on both sides of the lifting platform in the Y direction. The mounting assembly includes a support member and a driving bracket vertically arranged with respect to the support member. The lifting drive assembly is mounted on the driving bracket and connected with the support member to drive the support member to move in the Z direction.

[0007] In one embodiment, the detection mechanism includes a first detection member, which includes a mounting seat and a detection lens. The mounting seat is used to install the detection lens. The detection lens is located on both sides of the lifting platform in the Y direction, and the detection lens can move in the Z direction. The detection lens is used to detect the battery replacement position of the vehicle in the X direction and the Z direction.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first detection member is mounted on the support member, and the lifting drive assembly can drive the first detection member to move in the Z direction.

[0009] In one embodiment, the detection mechanism includes a second detection member, which includes a detection head, a base and a driving unit. The detection head is installed on the base through the driving unit, and the driving unit can drive the detection head to move in the Z direction. The detection head 42 is used to detect the battery replacement position of the vehicle in the Z direction.

[0010] In one embodiment, the second detection member is installed at the lower end of the support member, a mounting plate is provided at the upper end of the base, the mounting plate is used to be connected to the lower end of the support member, an avoidance groove is opened on the support member, the avoidance groove penetrates the support member along the Z direction, and the avoidance groove is used to avoid the detection head.

[0011] In one embodiment, the driving part includes a rack and a driving wheel meshing with the rack for transmission, the upper end of the rack is connected to the detection head, the driving wheel is installed on the base, and the driving wheel can rotate around its own axis to drive the rack and the detection head to move in the Z direction.

[0012] In one embodiment, the base includes a accommodating cavity, the rack is inserted into the accommodating cavity along the Z direction, the driving wheel is installed in the accommodating cavity via a rotating shaft, and a limit piece is provided at one end of the rack away from the detection head.

[0013] In one embodiment, the driving part further includes a guide bar and a guide seat, the guide bar is connected to an end of the rack away from the driving wheel and moves synchronously with the rack, the guide seat is fixedly mounted on the base, and the guide bar is slidably matched with the guide seat.

[0014] The utility model also proposes a battery swap station, comprising the above-mentioned compatible vehicle battery swap assembly, and also comprising a battery storage area located on at least one side of the battery swap mechanism in the Y direction, wherein the battery storage area is used to store battery packs.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] The detection mechanism is used to detect whether the X-direction and Z-direction of the battery swapping position of the vehicle are adjusted in place. The detection position of the detection mechanism can be flexibly adjusted according to the type of vehicle, or according to the load conditions of the same or different types of vehicles, so as to cooperate with the front wheel adjustment mechanism and the rear wheel adjustment mechanism to adjust the vehicle so that the lifting platform can correspond to the battery swapping position of the vehicle;

[0017] Through the cooperation of the front wheel adjustment mechanism and the rear wheel adjustment mechanism, the positions of the front and rear wheels of the vehicle can be adjusted, and through the cooperation with the detection mechanism, the battery replacement position of the vehicle can correspond accurately to the lifting platform, so as to facilitate the battery replacement operation of the vehicle;

[0018] The compatible vehicle battery swap assembly and battery swap station proposed in the utility model can adapt to the differences in battery swap positions between vehicles, thereby realizing flexible battery swapping, having good compatibility, and improving battery swapping efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a power replacement mechanism and a detection mechanism in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a front wheel adjustment mechanism and a rear wheel adjustment mechanism according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a first detection member according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 6It is a structural schematic diagram of a second detection member according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of a second detection member according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 8 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of the second detection component.

[0028] In the figure:

[0029] 10-front wheel adjustment mechanism; 11-exit ramp; 12-front adjustment part; 121-first roller; 122-second roller; 13-front return center; 14-front lifting part;

[0030] 20-rear wheel adjustment mechanism; 21-import ramp; 22-guide mechanism; 221-support; 222-guide roller; 23-rear adjustment part; 231-third roller; 24-rear return center; 25-rear lifting part;

[0031] 30-battery replacement mechanism; 31-lifting platform; 32-installation assembly; 321-support; 3211-avoidance groove; 322-drive bracket; 323-connecting plate; 33-lifting drive assembly;

[0032] 40-detection mechanism; 41-first detection member; 411-mounting seat; 4111-first mounting member; 4112-second mounting member; 4113-mounting folding edge; 412-detection lens; 413-controller; 414-fill light; 42-detection head; 43-base; 431-accommodating cavity; 432-mounting plate; 433-reinforcement plate; 44-rack; 441-limiting member; 45-driving wheel; 451-rotating shaft; 46-guide bar; 47-guide seat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following will describe in detail a specific embodiment of the utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the description of 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.

[0034] Unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "disposed", "installed", "connected" and the like 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 a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0035] The directions or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", "inside" and "outside" are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the directions or positional relationships in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of description and simplified description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0036] The terms "first", "second", "third" and the like are merely used to distinguish elements of similar nature, and do not indicate or imply relative importance or a particular order.

[0037] The terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion of the elements listed and may also include additional elements not expressly listed.

[0038] For ease of understanding, the X, Y, and Z directions mentioned in the present invention are based on the vehicle coordinate system. The vehicle coordinate system is a special moving coordinate system used to describe the movement of a car. The origin of the coordinate system coincides with the center of mass of the vehicle. When the vehicle is stationary on a horizontal road, the X-axis of the coordinate system is parallel to the ground and points to the front of the vehicle, the Y-axis points to the left side of the driver, and the Z-axis passes through the center of mass of the car and points to the top of the vehicle. The following descriptions of the up and down positions and heights are relative to the Z-axis.

[0039] Combined with Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 The compatible vehicle battery-swapping assembly proposed in the utility model includes a front wheel adjustment mechanism 10, a rear wheel adjustment mechanism 20, a battery-swapping mechanism 30 and a detection mechanism 40. The front wheel adjustment mechanism 10 and the rear wheel adjustment mechanism 20 are spaced apart along the X direction of the vehicle. The front wheel adjustment mechanism 10 cooperates with the front wheel of the vehicle to adjust the position of the front wheel. The rear wheel adjustment mechanism 20 cooperates with the rear wheel of the vehicle to adjust the position of the rear wheel. The battery-swapping mechanism 30 is located between the front wheel adjustment mechanism 10 and the rear wheel adjustment mechanism 20. The battery-swapping mechanism 30 includes a lifting platform 31. The lifting platform 31 is configured to be movable in the Y direction and the Z direction to cooperate with the battery-swapping position of the vehicle for performing battery-swapping operations on the vehicle. The detection mechanism 40 is used to detect the battery-swapping position of the vehicle in the Z direction and the X direction so that the battery-swapping position of the vehicle can cooperate with the lifting platform 31.

[0040] When the lifting platform 31 moves in the Z direction, it is used to unload the battery pack at the battery replacement position of the vehicle, or to replace the battery pack with a new one at the battery replacement position of the vehicle. When the lifting platform 31 moves in the Y direction, it is used to transport the unloaded battery pack to the battery charging area or the battery storage area, or to transport the new battery pack to the bottom of the battery replacement position of the vehicle.

[0041] The detection mechanism 40 is used to detect whether the X-direction and Z-direction of the battery swapping position of the vehicle are adjusted in place. The detection position of the detection mechanism 40 can be flexibly adjusted according to the type of vehicle, or according to the load conditions of the same or different types of vehicles, so as to cooperate with the front wheel adjustment mechanism 10 and the rear wheel adjustment mechanism 20 to adjust the vehicle, so that the lifting platform 31 can correspond to the battery swapping position of the vehicle, and can adapt to the differences in battery swapping positions between vehicles, thereby realizing flexible battery swapping, having good compatibility, and improving battery swapping efficiency. For example, there will be a large difference in the battery swapping position between passenger cars and new energy light trucks when they are unloaded and have a certain load. The battery swapping assembly of the utility model can well adapt to the changes in the battery swapping position caused by changes in vehicle models and vehicle loads.

[0042] Through the cooperation of the front wheel adjustment mechanism 10 and the rear wheel adjustment mechanism 20, the positions of the front and rear wheels of the vehicle can be adjusted, and through the cooperation with the detection mechanism 40, the battery replacement position of the vehicle can correspond accurately to the lifting platform 31, so as to facilitate the battery replacement operation of the vehicle.

[0043] The compatible vehicle battery replacement assembly proposed in the utility model can adapt to the differences in vehicle battery replacement positions, thereby realizing flexible battery replacement, having good compatibility, and improving battery replacement efficiency.

[0044] In one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in the attached Figure 1 As shown, an exit ramp 11 is provided at the end of the front wheel adjustment mechanism 10 away from the battery exchange mechanism 30, and the height of the exit ramp 11 in the Z direction gradually decreases from the end connected to the front wheel adjustment mechanism 10 to the end away from the front wheel adjustment mechanism 10, so that the upper surface of the exit ramp 11 is inclined to facilitate the vehicle to leave after the battery exchange is completed.

[0045] In one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in the attached Figure 1 As shown, an entrance ramp 21 is provided at the end of the rear wheel adjustment mechanism 20 away from the battery swapping mechanism 30, and the height of the entrance ramp 21 in the Z direction gradually decreases from the end connected to the rear wheel adjustment mechanism 20 to the end away from the rear wheel adjustment mechanism 20, so that the upper surface of the entrance ramp 21 is inclined, which facilitates the vehicle to enter the battery swapping assembly for battery swapping operations.

[0046] In one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in the attached Figure 1 As shown, at least one of the entrance ramp 21 and the exit ramp 11 is provided with a guide mechanism 22 on its upper surface. Figure 3 The guide mechanism 22 includes a plurality of spaced apart brackets 221 , a guide roller 222 is installed between two adjacent brackets 221 , and both ends of the guide roller 222 are rotatably connected to the two brackets 221 , so that the guide roller 222 can rotate around its own axis.

[0047] In an optional solution, the guide mechanism 22 is symmetrically distributed on both sides of the wheel along the Y direction of the vehicle to play a guiding role, so that the vehicle can stably pass through the import ramp 21 into the battery swap assembly, and / or stably exit from the exit ramp 11, to prevent the vehicle from deviating from the direction and being unable to smoothly enter the battery swap assembly, or deviating from the direction and being unable to smoothly exit the battery swap assembly.

[0048] In an optional solution, the bracket 221 is detachably mounted on at least one of the entrance ramp 21 and the exit ramp 11 by screw connection, and the position and number of the bracket 221 can be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0049] In one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in the attached Figure 2 As shown, the battery swap mechanism 30 includes an installation component 32 and a lifting drive component 33. The installation component 32 is located on both sides of the lifting platform 31 in the Y direction. The installation component 32 includes a support member 321 and a drive bracket 322 vertically arranged with the support member 321. The support member 321 is used to support the wheels of the vehicle. When the vehicle enters the battery swap assembly, the front wheel passes through the support member 321 from the rear wheel adjustment mechanism 20 and enters the front wheel adjustment mechanism 10. When the vehicle leaves the battery swap assembly after the battery swap is completed, the rear wheel passes through the support member 321 and the front wheel adjustment mechanism 10 and drives out. The lifting drive component 33 is installed on the drive bracket 322, and the lifting drive component 33 is connected to the support member 321 to drive the support member 321 to move in the Z direction.

[0050] When the lifting platform 31 moves in the Y direction to exchange battery packs between the battery charging area or the battery storage area, the lifting drive assembly 33 drives the support member 321 to rise to a certain height to provide movement space for the lifting platform 31 to move in the Y direction.

[0051] In an optional solution, a guide mechanism 22 is disposed on the upper surface of the support member 321 .

[0052] In an optional solution, the lifting drive assembly 33 includes a sprocket and a chain that can be meshed and transmitted, and the chain is directly or indirectly connected to the support member 321. The rotation of the sprocket drives the chain to move in the Z direction, thereby driving the support member 321 to move in the Z direction.

[0053] Optional, as attached Figure 2 As shown, the support member 321 is connected to the lifting drive assembly 33 through a connecting plate 323, the support member 321 is horizontally arranged, and the connecting plate 323 is vertically connected to the support member 321, and the lifting drive assembly 33 drives the connecting plate 323 and the support member 321 to move synchronously in the Z direction.

[0054] In addition, the battery exchange mechanism 30 may also include a bottom mounting platform to integrate the lifting platform 31 and the mounting assembly 32 on the mounting platform. The movement of the lifting platform 31 in the Y direction can be achieved by means of a lead screw, a slide rail, and a slide seat. Those skilled in the art can set the movement mode of the lifting platform 31 in the Y direction and the Z direction according to actual needs, which will not be described in detail here.

[0055] In one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in the attached Figure 4 As shown, the front wheel adjustment mechanism 10 includes a front adjustment portion 12, a front return middle portion 13 and a front lifting portion 14. The front adjustment portion 12 includes a plurality of first rollers 121 and a second roller 122 arranged in a V shape. The first rollers 121 and the second rollers 122 can rotate around their own axes. The first rollers 121 and the second rollers 122 are distributed along the X direction. A plurality of first rollers 121 are parallel and adjacently distributed along the Y direction. A plurality of second rollers 122 are parallel and adjacently distributed along the Y direction. The two front adjustment portions 12 are symmetrical in the Y direction. The two front return middle portions 13 are located at the outermost sides of the two front adjustment portions 12 in the Y direction. The front return middle portion 13 is used to contact with the front wheels of the vehicle and can move in the Y direction to adjust the position of the front wheels of the vehicle in the Y direction. The front adjustment portion 12 cooperates with the front return middle portion 13 to enable the vehicle to be adjusted smoothly in the X and Y directions. The front lifting portion 14 enables the front adjustment portion 12 and the front return middle portion 13 to move in the Z direction, thereby realizing three-way adjustment of the front wheels.

[0056] The above-mentioned “V-shaped arrangement” means that the orthographic projection of the first roller 121 and the second roller 122 in the Y direction is V-shaped.

[0057] In an optional solution, the front lifting part 14 includes a sprocket and a chain that can be meshed for transmission. The chain is directly or indirectly connected to the front adjusting part 12 and the front return middle part 13. The rotation of the sprocket drives the chain to move in the Z direction, thereby driving the front adjusting part 12 and the front return middle part 13 to move in the Z direction.

[0058] In one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in the attached Figure 4 As shown, the rear wheel adjustment mechanism 20 includes a rear adjustment portion 23, a rear return middle portion 24 and a rear lifting portion 25. The rear adjustment portion 23 includes a plurality of third rollers 231 extending along the X direction and parallel and adjacently distributed in the Y direction. The third rollers 231 can rotate around their own axes. The two rear adjustment portions 23 are symmetrical in the Y direction. The two rear return middle portions 24 are located at the outermost sides of the two rear adjustment portions 23 in the Y direction. The rear return middle portion 24 is used to contact with the rear wheels of the vehicle and can move in the Y direction to adjust the position of the rear wheels of the vehicle in the Y direction. The rear adjustment portion 23 cooperates with the rear return middle portion 24 to enable smooth adjustment of the vehicle in the Y direction. The rear lifting portion 25 can enable the rear adjustment portion 23 and the rear return middle portion 24 to move in the Z direction, thereby realizing three-way adjustment of the rear wheels.

[0059] In an optional solution, the rear lifting part 25 includes a sprocket and a chain that can be meshed for transmission. The chain is directly or indirectly connected to the rear adjusting part 23 and the rear return middle part 24. The chain is driven to move in the Z direction by the rotation of the sprocket, thereby driving the rear adjusting part 23 and the rear return middle part 24 to move in the Z direction.

[0060] In one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in the attached Figure 2 As shown, the detection mechanism 40 includes a first detection member 41, and the first detection member 41 is configured to detect the battery replacement position of the vehicle in the X direction and the Z direction. Figure 5 The first detection component 41 includes a mounting seat 411 and a detection lens 412. The mounting seat 411 is used to realize the installation of the detection lens 412. When the vehicle enters the battery swap assembly, the first detection component 41 is located on both sides of the vehicle in the Y direction. More specifically, the first detection component 41 is located on both sides of the lifting platform 31 in the Y direction, so that the detection lens 412 can detect the X direction of the vehicle's battery swap position to ensure that the battery swap position corresponds to the lifting platform 31 in the X direction, and can detect whether the heights of the battery swap position of the vehicle on both sides in the Y direction are consistent, so as to avoid the problem that the lifting platform 31 cannot smoothly realize the battery swap due to the vehicle not being adjusted to the level.

[0061] The detection lens 412 is configured to be able to move in the Z direction to adjust the detection height according to different battery-changing positions, and then perform Z-direction detection on the battery-changing position of the vehicle, and then cooperate with the front wheel adjustment mechanism 10 and the rear wheel adjustment mechanism 20 to ensure that the battery-changing position corresponds to the lifting platform 31 in the Z direction. The detection position of the detection lens 412 in the Z direction can be adjusted according to the detection requirements of different vehicle models.

[0062] In an optional solution, two first detection members 41 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the lifting platform 31 in the Y direction. With this arrangement, the battery replacement position of the vehicle can be detected on both sides of the Y direction to ensure that the heights on both sides of the battery replacement position of the vehicle are consistent.

[0063] In one alternative, as shown in the attached Figure 5 As shown, the mounting seat 411 includes a first mounting member 4111 and a second mounting member 4112. The first mounting member 4111 is provided with a lens hole, and the detection lens 412 is inserted into the lens hole. The second mounting member 4112 is connected to the first mounting member 4111, and the controller 413 of the detection lens 412 is installed on the second mounting member 4112.

[0064] Optionally, the second mounting member 4112 is detachably connected to the first mounting member 4111 by screwing.

[0065] Optionally, the second mounting member 4112 adopts an I-shaped bracket.

[0066] Optional, as attached Figure 5As shown, the first detection member 41 further includes a fill light 414, which is mounted on the first mounting member 4111 and located at one end of the first mounting member 4111 close to the lifting platform 31. The position of the fill light 414 cooperates with the detection lens 412 to provide light compensation for the detection lens 412 to ensure the detection quality of the detection lens 412. Optionally, the fill light 414 is detachably mounted on the first mounting member 4111 by screwing.

[0067] In one alternative, as shown in the attached Figure 2 As shown, the first detection member 41 is installed on the support member 321 so as to drive the support member 321 and the first detection member 41 thereon to move in the Z direction through the lifting drive assembly 33 .

[0068] Optional, as attached Figure 5 As shown, the lower end of the mounting seat 411 is provided with a mounting flange 4113, which is combined with the attached Figure 2 The mounting fold 4113 is used to connect with the support member 321 or the connecting plate 323 so that the detection lens 412 can move synchronously with the support member 321, and then drive the detection lens 412 to move in the Z direction through the lifting drive assembly 33.

[0069] In one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in the attached Figure 6 As shown, the detection mechanism 40 also includes a second detection component, which includes a detection head 42, a base 43 and a driving unit. The detection head 42 is installed on the base 43 through the driving unit. The driving unit is used to drive the detection head 42 to move in the Z direction to adjust the height of the detection head 42 in the Z direction so that it can adjust the detection position according to the battery swapping position of the vehicle. The detection head 42 can detect the battery swapping position of the vehicle in the Z direction to ensure that the battery swapping position of the vehicle can cooperate with the lifting platform 31, so that the lifting platform 31 can move in the Z direction to the battery swapping position of the vehicle and perform a battery swapping operation.

[0070] Since the height of the battery replacement position in the Z direction may be different for different vehicle models, the detection position of the detection head 42 can be adjusted according to different vehicle models by adjusting the height of the detection head 42 in the Z direction, thereby realizing the detection and positioning of the battery replacement position of the vehicle in the Z direction, so that the lifting platform 31 can be accurately moved to the battery replacement position.

[0071] In an optional solution, the detection head 42 and the driving unit are installed on both sides of the lifting platform 31 in the Y direction through the base 43 to detect whether the height of the vehicle on both sides of the Y direction is consistent, thereby ensuring the efficiency of battery replacement. Optionally, the detection head 42 is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the lifting platform 31 in the Y direction.

[0072] Optionally, two detection heads 42 are provided on the same side of the lifting platform 31 in the Y direction, and the two detection heads 42 are spaced apart along the X direction. The two detection heads 42 on the same side of the lifting platform 31 can detect whether the height of the battery replacement position of the vehicle in the X direction is consistent, so as to ensure that the lifting platform 31 can achieve accurate battery replacement.

[0073] Optionally, a total of four detection heads 42 are provided and are located at the four end corners of the vehicle's battery replacement position.

[0074] In one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 and attached Figure 7 The driving part includes a rack 44 and a driving wheel 45 meshing with the rack 44. The upper end of the rack 44 is connected to the detection head 42. The driving wheel 45 is installed on the base 43. The driving wheel 45 can rotate around its own axis under the drive of a motor to drive the rack 44 to move in the Z direction, thereby driving the detection head 42 to move in the Z direction.

[0075] In one alternative, as shown in the attached Figure 7 As shown, the base 43 includes a accommodating cavity 431, which includes at least openings at both ends of the base 43 in the Z direction. The rack 44 is arranged in the accommodating cavity 431 along the Z direction. The driving wheel 45 is installed in the accommodating cavity 431 through a rotating shaft 451. One end of the rotating shaft 451 passes through the accommodating cavity 431 and is connected to a motor. The motor can drive the rotating shaft 451 to rotate, so as to drive the driving wheel 45 to rotate around its own axis, and then engage with the rack 44 to realize transmission.

[0076] Optionally, a limiter 441 is provided at one end of the rack 44 away from the detection head 42, and the limiter 441 is used to limit the movement of the rack 44 in the Z direction to prevent the rack 44 from moving upward and escaping from the accommodating cavity 431. Optionally, the limiter 441 is detachably connected to the lower end of the rack 44 by screwing.

[0077] In an alternative embodiment, the Figure 6 and attached Figure 7 The driving part also includes a guide bar 46 and a guide seat 47. The guide bar 46 is slidably matched with the guide seat 47. The guide bar 46 is connected to the end of the rack 44 away from the driving wheel 45, and the guide bar 46 and the rack 44 move synchronously. The guide seat 47 is fixedly installed on the base 43. When the rack 44 moves along the Z direction, the guide bar 46 moves along the Z direction relative to the guide seat 47. Through the cooperation of the guide bar 46 and the guide seat 47, the movement of the rack 44 in the Z direction can be guaranteed to be stable, and the shaking of the detection head 42 can be avoided to cause position deviation, so as to ensure the detection quality of the detection head 42.

[0078] Optionally, when the base 43 includes the accommodating cavity 431 , the guide seat 47 is installed in the accommodating cavity 431 and fixedly connected to the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity 431 .

[0079] Optionally, the guide bar 46 and the rack 44 are detachably connected by screwing.

[0080] Optionally, the guide seat 47 is detachably connected to the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity 431 by screwing.

[0081] In one alternative, as shown in the attached Figure 8 As shown, the second detection member is installed at the lower end of the support member 321, and is combined with the attached Figure 6 A mounting plate 432 is provided at the upper end of the base 43, and an avoidance groove 3211 is opened on the support member 321. The avoidance groove 3211 penetrates the support member 321 along the Z direction. The avoidance groove 3211 is used to avoid the detection head 42 so that the detection head 42 can pass through the support member 321 in the Z direction. The mounting plate 432 is used to be connected to the lower end of the support member 321 to install the base 43 on the support member 321.

[0082] When the lifting drive assembly 33 drives the support member 321 to move in the Z direction, the second detection member moves synchronously with the support member 321. At the same time, under the drive of the driving part, the detection head 42 can move in the Z direction relative to the support member 321 to achieve secondary adjustment in the Z direction. Through the cooperation of the first detection member and the second detection member, the detection range of the detection mechanism 40 in the Z direction can be improved, and it can be suitable for a variety of vehicle models.

[0083] Optionally, a reinforcing plate 433 is provided between the mounting plate 432 and the base 43 , and the reinforcing plate 433 is used to increase the connection strength between the mounting plate 432 and the base 43 to ensure the installation quality of the base 43 and the support member 321 .

[0084] Optionally, when the battery replacement is completed, the detection head 42 moves downward along the Z direction until its upper end is lower than the upper end of the support member 321 to prevent the front wheels and / or rear wheels of the vehicle from contacting the detection head 42.

[0085] The utility model also proposes a battery swap station, including the above-mentioned compatible vehicle battery swap assembly, and also includes a battery storage area located on at least one side of the battery swap mechanism 30 in the Y direction, the battery storage area is used to store battery packs, which can be fully charged battery packs to be replaced, or replaced battery packs to be charged. It can be suitable for battery swapping of different models and has strong compatibility.

[0086] To sum up, the compatible vehicle battery replacement assembly and battery replacement station proposed in the utility model can adapt to the differences in vehicle battery replacement positions, thereby realizing flexible battery replacement, having good compatibility, and improving battery replacement efficiency.

[0087] The above is only a specific implementation of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by any technician familiar with the technical field within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A compatible vehicle battery replacement assembly, characterized in that: The vehicle comprises a front wheel adjustment mechanism (10), a rear wheel adjustment mechanism (20), a battery exchange mechanism (30) and a detection mechanism (40), wherein the battery exchange mechanism (30) is located between the front wheel adjustment mechanism (10) and the rear wheel adjustment mechanism (20), wherein the front wheel adjustment mechanism (10) is used to cooperate with the front wheel of the vehicle and adjust the position of the front wheel, and the rear wheel adjustment mechanism (20) is used to cooperate with the rear wheel of the vehicle and adjust the position of the rear wheel, and the battery exchange mechanism (30) comprises a lifting platform (31), and the lifting platform (31) is configured to be movable in the Y direction and the Z direction for battery exchange of the vehicle, and the detection mechanism (40) is used to detect the battery exchange position of the vehicle in the X direction and the Z direction.

2. The compatible vehicle battery replacement assembly according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The power exchange mechanism (30) includes a mounting assembly (32) and a lifting drive assembly (33), wherein the mounting assembly (32) is located on both sides of the lifting platform (31) in the Y direction, and the mounting assembly (32) includes a support member (321) and a driving bracket (322) vertically arranged with respect to the support member (321), and the lifting drive assembly (33) is mounted on the driving bracket (322) and connected with the support member (321) to drive the support member (321) to move in the Z direction.

3. The compatible vehicle battery replacement assembly according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The detection mechanism (40) includes a first detection component (41), and the first detection component (41) includes a mounting seat (411) and a detection lens (412). The mounting seat (411) is used to install the detection lens (412). The detection lens (412) is located on both sides of the lifting platform (31) in the Y direction, and the detection lens (412) can move in the Z direction. The detection lens (412) is used to detect the battery replacement position of the vehicle in the X direction and the Z direction.

4. The compatible vehicle battery replacement assembly according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The first detection member (41) is mounted on the support member (321), and the lifting drive assembly (33) can drive the first detection member (41) to move in the Z direction.

5. The compatible vehicle battery replacement assembly according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The detection mechanism (40) includes a second detection member, which includes a detection head (42), a base (43) and a driving unit. The detection head (42) is installed on the base (43) through the driving unit. The driving unit can drive the detection head (42) to move in the Z direction. The detection head (42) is used to detect the battery replacement position of the vehicle in the Z direction.

6. The compatible vehicle battery replacement assembly according to claim 5 is characterized in that: The second detection member is mounted on the lower end of the support member (321); a mounting plate (432) is provided on the upper end of the base (43); the mounting plate (432) is used to be connected to the lower end of the support member (321); an avoidance groove (3211) is provided on the support member (321); the avoidance groove (3211) penetrates the support member (321) along the Z direction; the avoidance groove (3211) is used to avoid the detection head (42).

7. The compatible vehicle battery replacement assembly according to claim 5 is characterized in that: The driving part comprises a rack (44) and a driving wheel (45) meshing with the rack (44) for transmission, the upper end of the rack (44) is connected to the detection head (42), the driving wheel (45) is installed on the base (43), and the driving wheel (45) can rotate around its own axis to drive the rack (44) and the detection head (42) to move in the Z direction.

8. The compatible vehicle battery replacement assembly according to claim 7 is characterized in that: The base (43) comprises a accommodating cavity (431), the rack (44) is arranged in the accommodating cavity (431) along the Z direction, the driving wheel (45) is installed in the accommodating cavity (431) via a rotating shaft (451), and a limiting member (441) is provided at one end of the rack (44) away from the detection head (42).

9. The compatible vehicle battery replacement assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The driving part further comprises a guide bar (46) and a guide seat (47); the guide bar (46) is connected to one end of the rack (44) away from the driving wheel (45) and moves synchronously with the rack (44); the guide seat (47) is fixedly mounted on the base (43); the guide bar (46) and the guide seat (47) are slidably matched.

10. A battery swap station, characterized in that: The compatible vehicle battery replacement assembly comprises any one of claims 1 to 9, and further comprises a battery storage area located on at least one side of the battery replacement mechanism (30) in the Y direction, wherein the battery storage area is used to store a battery pack.

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