Range extender module and automobile

Abstract

The utility model relates to a range extender module which comprises an engine module unit, a generator module unit and a first circuit interface. The engine module unit comprises a power output interface and a first calibration interface, the power output interface is used for outputting mechanical energy, the first calibration interface is in transmission connection with the power output interface, and the first calibration interface is used for calibrating the position of the power output interface; the generator module unit comprises a power input interface and a second calibration interface, the second calibration interface is in transmission connection with the power input interface, the second calibration interface is used for calibrating the position of the power input interface, the power input interface is detachably connected with the power output interface, and the power input interface is used for inputting mechanical energy. The generator module unit is used for converting mechanical energy into electric energy; the first circuit interface can output electric energy to the outside. The utility model further provides an automobile. The components of the range extender module are further modularized, and the modularization level of the range extender module and an automobile is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobiles, and in particular to a range extender module and an automobile. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, a range-extended electric vehicle is proposed, in which the range extender is detachably connected to the battery on the vehicle through a detachable interface. In this way, the range extender can be removed from the vehicle, and the user can carry or not carry the range extender on the electric vehicle according to his current needs, so that the range extender does not need to be carried when it is not necessary, thereby reducing the vehicle load and the energy consumption generated by the range extender load. On the other hand, if the electric vehicle needs to travel long distances, the range extender can be carried and the power generation of the range extender can be used to extend the driving distance of the electric vehicle to meet the needs of long-distance travel. In addition, if the user thinks that the range extender is unnecessary when purchasing the car, he can choose not to buy it. If necessary, since the interface for connecting the range extender is retained on the electric vehicle, it can be purchased at any time, thereby being able to flexibly meet the needs of different users and improve user satisfaction.

[0003] However, the range extender in the prior art is usually integrated into an integral module, in which components such as the engine, generator and controller are difficult to disassemble and replace, and the modularization level of the range extender in the prior art needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a range extender module and a car, so as to improve the modularization level of the range extender module and the car.

[0005] A range extender module described in the utility model comprises an engine module unit, a generator module unit and a first circuit interface;

[0006] The engine module unit is used to provide mechanical energy required for power generation, and the engine module unit includes a power output interface and a first calibration interface, the power output interface is used to output the mechanical energy, the first calibration interface is transmission-connected to the power output interface, and the first calibration interface is used to calibrate the position of the power output interface;

[0007] The generator module unit comprises a power input interface and a second calibration interface, the second calibration interface is transmission-connected to the power input interface, the second calibration interface is used to calibrate the position of the power input interface, the power input interface is detachably connected to the power output interface, the power input interface is used to input the mechanical energy, and the generator module unit is used to convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy;

[0008] The first circuit interface can output the electrical energy externally.

[0009] Optionally, the power output interface is located on one side of the engine module unit, and the first calibration interface is located on the other side of the engine module unit; the power input interface is located on one side of the generator module unit, and the second calibration interface is located on the other side of the generator module unit.

[0010] Optionally, the first calibration interface is connected to the power output interface through a transmission system of the engine module unit, and the second calibration interface is connected to the power input interface through a transmission system of the generator module unit.

[0011] Optionally, the range extender module further includes a cooling and heat dissipation interface capable of inputting and / or outputting a cooling medium internally and externally.

[0012] Optionally, the range extender module further includes a fuel interface capable of inputting fuel internally, and the range extender module further includes an exhaust gas interface capable of outputting exhaust gas externally.

[0013] Optionally, the range extender module also includes a controller module unit, the controller module unit includes a first communication control circuit interface detachably connected to the communication control circuit interface of the engine module unit; the controller module unit includes a second communication control circuit interface detachably connected to the communication control circuit interface of the generator module unit; the range extender module includes a third communication control circuit interface for detachably connecting to the communication control circuit interface of the vehicle.

[0014] Optionally, the range extender module further includes a shell, the engine module unit is located in the shell, and the generator module unit is located in the shell.

[0015] Optionally, the range extender module further includes a sensor for detecting whether the power input interface is connected to the power output interface.

[0016] The utility model also proposes a car, comprising a car body, a battery, an electric motor, a second circuit interface and a range extender module as described in any one of the above items, wherein the battery is installed in the car body, the electric motor is used to provide a driving force for the movement of the car body, the second circuit interface is detachably connected to the first circuit interface to establish a connection between the battery and the range extender module, and the range extender module is used to generate electricity and charge the battery.

[0017] Optionally, it also includes a whole vehicle thermal management system and a range extender heat dissipation module unit connected to the whole vehicle thermal management system, the range extender heat dissipation module unit is detachably connected to the range extender module, and the range extender heat dissipation module unit is used to cool the range extender module.

[0018] The utility model reasonably arranges the docking structure of the engine module unit and the generator module unit, further modularizes the components of the range extender module, and improves the modularization level of the range extender module and the automobile. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the range extender module described in some embodiments;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a connection diagram of each module unit of the range extender module described in some embodiments;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a connection diagram of the engine module unit and the generator module unit described in some embodiments;

[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of assembling the range extender module described in some embodiments;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a connection diagram of the range extender module, battery, motor and radiator module unit described in some embodiments;

[0024] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of disassembly and assembly of the range extender module described in some embodiments.

[0025] Among them, 1-range extender module; 2-range extender heat dissipation module unit; 3-battery; 4-motor; 5-body; 6-automatic installation and disassembly device;

[0026] 101-engine module unit; 102-generator module unit; 103-controller module unit; 104-housing; 105-first circuit interface; 106-cooling and heat dissipation interface; 107-third communication control line interface; 108-fuel interface; 109-exhaust gas interface; 110-first detachable connection structure; 111-second detachable connection structure; 112-third detachable connection structure; 113-first transmission system; 114-second transmission system; 115-power output interface; 116-power input interface; 117-first calibration interface; 118-second calibration interface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will describe the implementation of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific implementations, and the details in this specification can also be modified or changed in various ways based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments are only for illustrating the present invention, not for limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic illustrations of the basic concept of the present invention, and thus the drawings only show components related to the present invention rather than being drawn according to the number, shape and size of components in actual implementation. In actual implementation, the type, quantity and proportion of each component may be changed at will, and the component layout may also be more complicated.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 4 A range extender module 1 shown includes an engine module unit 101 , a generator module unit 102 and a first circuit interface 105 ;

[0030] The engine module unit 101 is used to provide the mechanical energy required for power generation. The engine module unit 101 includes a power output interface 115 and a first calibration interface 117. The power output interface 115 is used to output mechanical energy. The first calibration interface 117 is connected to the power output interface 115 in a transmission manner. The first calibration interface 117 is used to calibrate the position of the power output interface 115.

[0031] The generator module unit 102 includes a power input interface 116 and a second calibration interface 118, the second calibration interface 118 is transmission-connected to the power input interface 116, the second calibration interface 118 is used to calibrate the position of the power input interface 116, the power input interface 116 is detachably connected to the power output interface 115, the power input interface 116 is used to input mechanical energy, and the generator module unit 102 is used to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy;

[0032] The first circuit interface 105 can output electrical energy to the outside.

[0033] By adopting the above technical solution, the power output interface 115 and the power input interface 116 are used to form the first detachable connection structure 110, and the difficulty of docking the power output interface 115 and the power input interface 116 is reduced by setting the first calibration interface 117 and the second calibration interface 118, which provides a basis for the modularization of the engine module unit 101 and the generator module unit 102. By modularizing the engine module unit 101 and the generator module unit 102, the engine module unit 101 and the generator module unit 102 can be quickly replaced, thereby improving the modularization level of the range extender module 1 and the automobile.

[0034] The principle of using the first calibration interface 117 and the second calibration interface 118 for calibration is as follows: Figure 3 As shown, the first calibration interface 117 can be connected by an automatic mechanical device, and the first calibration interface 117 can be rotated to a predetermined position, so that the power output interface 115 can be rotated to a predetermined installation position. The second calibration interface 118 can be connected by an automatic mechanical device, and the second calibration interface 118 can be rotated to a predetermined position, so that the power input interface 116 can be rotated to a predetermined installation position. Ensure that the power output interface 115 and the power input interface 116 can be accurately aligned and automatically connected and tightened with the help of an automatic mechanical device. By setting a special calibration interface, it is convenient for the automatic mechanical device to adjust the transmission system to facilitate the docking and installation of the two module units.

[0035] In some embodiments, the power output interface 115 is located on one side of the engine module unit 101, and the first calibration interface 117 is located on the other side of the engine module unit 101; the power input interface 116 is located on one side of the generator module unit 102, and the second calibration interface 118 is located on the other side of the generator module unit 102. With the above technical solution, by setting the power output interface 115 and the first calibration interface 117 on different sides, and setting the power input interface 116 and the second calibration interface 118 on different sides, the automatic mechanical device is convenient for calibration.

[0036] As a preferred example, the engine module unit 101 has a first transmission system 113 for transmitting the mechanical energy generated by the engine to the power output interface 115, the generator module unit 102 is provided with a second transmission system 114 for transmitting the mechanical energy input by the power input interface 116 to the generator, the first calibration interface 117 is connected to the power output interface 115 through the first transmission system 113 of the engine module unit 101, and the second calibration interface 118 is connected to the power input interface 116 through the second transmission system 114 of the generator module unit 102. In specific implementation, the first calibration interface 117 and the second calibration interface 118 can adopt but are not limited to a spline shaft or a spline sleeve, the first transmission system 113 and the second transmission system 114 can adopt but are not limited to a gear transmission system or a belt transmission system, and the power output interface 115 and the power input interface 116 can adopt but are not limited to a gear transmission structure or a spline transmission structure.

[0037] In some embodiments, the range extender module 1 further includes a cooling and heat dissipation interface 106 capable of inputting and / or outputting cooling medium. The above technical solution is adopted to set up the cooling and heat dissipation interface 106, so as to facilitate the establishment of a detachable connection with the interface of the range extender heat dissipation module unit 2, and to facilitate the connection of the range extender heat dissipation module unit 2 to the vehicle thermal management system.

[0038] In some embodiments, the range extender module 1 further includes a fuel interface 108 capable of inputting fuel therein, and the range extender module 1 further includes an exhaust gas interface 109 capable of outputting exhaust gas thereout.

[0039] In some embodiments, the range extender module 1 further includes a controller module unit 103, the controller module unit 103 includes a first communication control circuit interface detachably connected to the communication control circuit interface of the engine module unit 101, and the communication control circuit interface of the engine module unit 101 and the first communication control circuit interface constitute a third detachable connection structure 112; the controller module unit 103 includes a second communication control circuit interface detachably connected to the communication control circuit interface of the generator module unit 102, and the communication control circuit interface of the generator module unit 102 and the second communication control circuit interface constitute a second detachable connection structure 111; the range extender module 1 includes a third communication control circuit interface 107 for detachably connecting to the communication control circuit interface of the car. By adopting the above technical solution, by setting the second detachable connection structure 111 and the third detachable connection structure 112, the modularization of the controller module unit 103 can be realized, which helps to improve the modularization level of the range extender module 1. The controller module unit 103 needs to be connected to the engine module unit 101, the generator module unit 102, and the car respectively to implement communication and control. In this solution, the communication connection with the vehicle can control the integrated range extender cooling module unit 2 connected to the vehicle thermal management system.

[0040] In some embodiments, the range extender module 1 further includes a housing 104, the engine module unit 101 is located in the housing 104, and the generator module unit 102 is located in the housing 104. By adopting the above technical solution, the housing 104 is provided, and each module unit of the range extender module 1 is installed in the housing 104, so as to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the range extender module 1.

[0041] In some embodiments, the range extender module 1 further includes a sensor for detecting whether the power input interface 116 is connected to the power output interface 115. The provision of the sensor facilitates the fully automatic installation and removal of the engine module unit 101 and the generator module unit 102, and also helps to ensure a reliable connection between the engine module unit 101 and the generator module unit 102. Furthermore, each communication control line interface, fuel interface, exhaust gas interface, cooling and heat dissipation interface, and circuit interface can all use a connection monitoring circuit or sensor to monitor the connection / release status.

[0042] like Figure 4 As shown, each module unit of the range extender module 1 can be assembled, installed and disassembled by an automatic mechanical device, so as to facilitate flexible replacement of sub-modules.

[0043] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the utility model also proposes a car, including a car body 5, a battery 3, a motor 4, a second circuit interface and any of the above-mentioned range extender modules 1, the battery 3 is installed in the car body 5, the motor 4 is used to provide a driving force for the movement of the car body 5, the second circuit interface and the first circuit interface 105 are detachably connected to establish a connection between the battery 3 and the range extender module 1, and the range extender module 1 is used to generate electricity and charge the battery 3. With the above-mentioned technical solution, it can be selected whether to install the range extender module 1 on the car according to the needs of the user. When the user needs to install the range extender module 1, the automatic installation and disassembly device 6 installs it in the car. After completing the relevant connection and fixation of the range extender module 1, the range extender module 1 can be used to charge the battery 3 and supply power to the motor 4.

[0044] In some embodiments, the automobile further includes a whole vehicle thermal management system and a range extender heat dissipation module unit 2 connected to the whole vehicle thermal management system, the range extender heat dissipation module unit 2 is detachably connected to the range extender module 1, and the range extender heat dissipation module unit 2 is used to cool the range extender module 1. By adopting the above technical solution, the range extender heat dissipation module unit 2 is connected to the whole vehicle thermal management system, so that the heat of the range extender module 1 can be used by the automobile, and the whole vehicle thermal management system can be used by the range extender module 1. The advantage of the above technical solution is that it can make full use of the whole vehicle thermal management system, reduce heat waste and reduce the repeated setting of equipment.

[0045] like Figure 6 As shown, in order to facilitate the installation and removal of the range extender module, an automatic installation and removal device 6 is designed to match; the automatic installation and removal device 6 can communicate with the range extender module, each module unit of the range extender module and the car by wire or wireless communication, so that the range extender module and the car can cooperate accordingly according to the preset installation or removal process, such as opening and closing the oil circuit, opening and closing the liquid circuit, opening and closing the circuit, etc. according to the preset process. The range extender module is heavy, and the range extender module can be inserted and removed by an automatic lifting device. The connection and release of the circuit, oil circuit, liquid circuit, and gas circuit of the range extender and the car can also be completed by an automatic device; the fixing and release of the range extender can also be completed by an automatic device. The automatic installation and removal device 6 can be used to insert and remove the range extender module 1 at a fixed or non-fixed location, and the range extender module 1 can be fully automatically inserted and removed, and the pure electric and extended range states can be flexibly converted according to the user's usage requirements. In specific implementation, the automatic installation and disassembly device 6, the automatic device and the automatic mechanical device can be implemented by using one or more robotic arms / robots in conjunction with end tools with one or more corresponding operating functions, which will not be elaborated here.

[0046] The above embodiments are only preferred embodiments for fully illustrating the present utility model, and the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Equivalent substitutions or changes made by technicians in the technical field on the basis of the present utility model are all within the protection scope of the present utility model. In the description of this specification, the description of reference terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics of the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present 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 can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

Claims

1. A range extender module, characterized in that: It includes an engine module unit, a generator module unit and a first circuit interface; The engine module unit is used to provide mechanical energy required for power generation, and the engine module unit includes a power output interface and a first calibration interface, the power output interface is used to output the mechanical energy, the first calibration interface is transmission-connected to the power output interface, and the first calibration interface is used to calibrate the position of the power output interface; The generator module unit comprises a power input interface and a second calibration interface, the second calibration interface is transmission-connected to the power input interface, the second calibration interface is used to calibrate the position of the power input interface, the power input interface is detachably connected to the power output interface, the power input interface is used to input the mechanical energy, and the generator module unit is used to convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy; The first circuit interface can output the electrical energy externally.

2. The range extender module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power output interface is located on one side of the engine module unit, and the first calibration interface is located on the other side of the engine module unit; the power input interface is located on one side of the generator module unit, and the second calibration interface is located on the other side of the generator module unit.

3. The range extender module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first calibration interface is connected to the power output interface through a transmission system of the engine module unit, and the second calibration interface is connected to the power input interface through a transmission system of the generator module unit.

4. The range extender module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The range extender module also includes a cooling and heat dissipation interface capable of inputting cooling medium inwardly and / or outputting cooling medium outwardly.

5. The range extender module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The range extender module further includes a fuel interface capable of inputting fuel internally, and the range extender module further includes an exhaust gas interface capable of outputting exhaust gas externally.

6. The range extender module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The range extender module also includes a controller module unit, which includes a first communication control circuit interface detachably connected to the communication control circuit interface of the engine module unit; the controller module unit includes a second communication control circuit interface detachably connected to the communication control circuit interface of the generator module unit; the range extender module includes a third communication control circuit interface for detachably connecting to the communication control circuit interface of the vehicle.

7. The range extender module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The range extender module further comprises a housing, the engine module unit is located in the housing, and the generator module unit is located in the housing.

8. The range extender module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The range extender module further includes a sensor for detecting whether the power input interface is connected to the power output interface.

9. A car, characterized in that: It includes a vehicle body, a battery, an electric motor, a second circuit interface and the range extender module according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the battery is installed in the vehicle body, the electric motor is used to provide a driving force for the movement of the vehicle body, the second circuit interface is detachably connected to the first circuit interface to establish a connection between the battery and the range extender module, and the range extender module is used to generate electricity and charge the battery.

10. The automobile according to claim 9, characterized in that: It also includes a vehicle thermal management system and a range extender heat dissipation module unit connected to the vehicle thermal management system, the range extender heat dissipation module unit is detachably connected to the range extender module, and the range extender heat dissipation module unit is used to cool the range extender module.

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