Battery replacing platform and battery replacing station

Abstract

The utility model discloses a battery replacing platform and a battery replacing station. The battery replacing platform comprises a supporting plate and an opening and closing mechanism. The supporting plate is used for supporting electric equipment in the thickness direction of the supporting plate, and the supporting plate is provided with an opening. The opening and closing mechanism is configured to be movably arranged relative to the supporting plate so as to be selectively in a closed state of covering the opening or an open state of opening the opening. In the opening state, the opening and closing mechanism is located on the side, away from the electric equipment, of the supporting plate, the occupied area of the battery replacing platform is reduced, the probability that a user steps on the opening and closing mechanism in the battery replacing process is reduced, the user can directly step on the supporting plate, compared with a movable opening and closing mechanism, the supporting plate is kept still, supporting is more stable, and the user experience is improved. And the bad use experience of unstable support caused by treading on the opening and closing mechanism by a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of battery swapping technology, and in particular, relates to a battery swapping platform and a battery swapping station. Background Art

[0002] With the development of new energy technology, batteries are widely used in electrical equipment, such as mobile phones, laptops, electric vehicles, electric cars, electric airplanes, electric ships, electric toy cars, electric toy ships, electric toy airplanes and electric tools, etc.

[0003] Due to the limitation of battery capacity, electrical devices need to be charged frequently, and charging takes time, affecting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The embodiments of the present application provide a battery replacement platform and a battery replacement station to improve the battery replacement efficiency of electrical equipment and the user experience.

[0005] According to the first aspect of the present application, the present application provides a battery swap platform for a battery swap station, the battery swap platform comprising a support plate and an opening and closing mechanism. The support plate is used to support the electrical equipment along its own thickness direction, and the support plate is provided with an opening; the opening and closing mechanism is configured to be movably arranged relative to the support plate, so as to be selectively in a closed state of covering the opening or an open state of opening the opening; in the open state, the opening and closing mechanism is located on the side of the support plate away from the electrical equipment.

[0006] When the battery of the electric device needs to be replaced, the electric device can be moved to one side in the thickness direction of the support plate, and the opening can be opened through the opening and closing mechanism. The battery replacement device can disassemble and install the battery of the electric device through the opening, thereby achieving the purpose of quickly replacing the battery of the electric device and improving the battery replacement efficiency of the electric device. In addition, in the open state, the opening and closing mechanism is located on the side of the support plate away from the electric device, which not only reduces the footprint of the battery replacement platform, but also reduces the probability of the user stepping on the opening and closing mechanism during the battery replacement process. The user can directly step on the support plate. Compared with the movable opening and closing mechanism, the support plate remains stationary and the support is more stable, which improves the poor user experience of unstable support caused by the user stepping on the opening and closing mechanism.

[0007] Optionally, in the closed state, the first surface of the opening and closing mechanism facing the electric device is flush with the second surface of the support plate facing the electric device. The first surface and the second surface are in the same plane, and there will be no obvious step phenomenon, which facilitates the movement of the electric device on the battery exchange platform and improves the user experience when using the battery exchange platform to disassemble and install the battery of the electric device.

[0008] Optionally, the battery exchange platform includes at least one guide structure, and the at least one guide structure is used to limit the movement path of the opening and closing mechanism, and the opening and closing mechanism is slidably connected to the at least one guide structure. As a result, the movement of the opening and closing mechanism is smoother and more regular, which facilitates reducing the activity space of the opening and closing mechanism.

[0009] Optionally, at least one guide structure is located on a side of the support plate away from the electrical device. The guide structure can be hidden on the side of the support plate away from the electrical device, and is not likely to interact or interfere with the electrical device or other external structures.

[0010] Optionally, the guide structure includes a first guide portion and at least one second guide portion, each second guide portion is connected to the first guide portion, and the second guide portion is located on the side of the first guide portion facing the support plate; in the closed state, the opening and closing mechanism is connected to at least one second guide portion; in the open state, the opening and closing mechanism is connected to the first guide portion. The guide structure designed in this way can make the first surface of the opening and closing mechanism in the closed state flush with the first surface of the support plate, and make the opening and closing mechanism as a whole be located on the side of the support plate away from the electrical equipment in the open state.

[0011] Optionally, the guide structure further includes a third guide portion, each second guide portion is connected to the first guide portion through the third guide portion, the extension direction of the third guide portion is set at an obtuse angle with the extension direction of the first guide portion, and the extension direction of the third guide portion is set at an obtuse angle with the extension direction of the second guide portion. Thus, the reversing angle when the opening and closing mechanism switches between states connected to different guide portions is reduced, which is conducive to smoother movement of the opening and closing mechanism along the guide structure.

[0012] Optionally, the first guide portion and the second guide portion extend along the second direction, and the second direction intersects with the thickness direction. Thus, the opening and closing mechanism can be guided to move mainly along the second direction during the state switching process, reducing the activity space of the opening and closing mechanism along the thickness direction. The opening and closing mechanism does not need to avoid the structure located on the side of the support plate away from the electrical equipment during the state switching process, such as the battery replacement device. The battery replacement device can wait under the opening before the opening of the opening and closing mechanism opens, so as to further improve the efficiency of battery replacement.

[0013] Optionally, the battery exchange platform includes two side beams spaced apart along the first direction, each side beam extends along the second direction, and the first direction, the second direction and the thickness direction intersect each other; the support plate is mounted on the two side beams; and at least one guide structure is arranged on the side wall of at least one side beam facing the other side beam along the first direction. Thus, it is convenient for the opening and closing mechanism to be connected to the guide structure, and selectively cover the opening or hide on the side of the support plate away from the electrical equipment along the moving path defined by the guide structure, and the guide structure is not easy to generate structural interference with the support plate or the side beam during the state structure process.

[0014] Optionally, the guide structure includes a guide groove formed by a side wall depression. The structure and forming process of the guide groove are very simple, and the thickness of the side beam is cleverly utilized, thereby reducing the external space occupied by the guide structure and further reducing the activity space of the opening and closing mechanism.

[0015] Optionally, at least one guide structure is provided on the side wall of each side beam, the opening and closing mechanism is arranged between the two side beams, and the two opposite ends of the opening and closing mechanism along the first direction are respectively slidably connected to the guide structures of the two side beams. The two opposite ends of the opening and closing mechanism along the first direction can slide under the guidance of the guide structure, which reduces the possibility of jamming during the sliding process of the opening and closing mechanism, and further improves the smoothness of the state switching process of the opening and closing mechanism.

[0016] Optionally, the battery exchange platform includes two side beams spaced apart along the first direction, each side beam extends along the second direction, and the first direction, the second direction and the thickness direction intersect each other; the opening and closing mechanism includes at least one door panel, and the two ends of each door panel opposite to each other along the first direction are slidably connected to the side beam along the second direction. Thus, the support stability of the door panel is improved, the possibility of jamming during the sliding process of the door panel is reduced, and the smoothness of the sliding of the door panel is improved.

[0017] Optionally, the door panels include two, and the two door panels are configured to move toward the opening to cover the opening, and move away from the opening to open the opening. The opening is covered by the two door panels moving toward each other, and is opened by the two door panels moving away from each other, which shortens the movement path of a single door panel and improves the switching efficiency of the opening and closing state of the opening and closing mechanism.

[0018] Optionally, a first limit sensor and a second limit sensor are respectively provided at both ends of the moving path of each door panel to limit the maximum distance that the door panel moves along its own moving path. The first limit sensor and the second limit sensor are combined to reduce the risk of a door panel colliding with or being damaged by another door panel or other structures.

[0019] Optionally, the battery exchange platform includes at least one driving mechanism, which is connected to the opening and closing mechanism and is configured to drive the opening and closing mechanism to switch between an open state and a closed state. Thus, the opening and closing of the opening and closing mechanism can be automatically controlled by controlling the driving mechanism, which is easy to realize automation and intelligence.

[0020] Optionally, the battery exchange platform includes two side beams spaced apart along the first direction, each side beam extends along the second direction, and the first direction, the second direction and the thickness direction intersect each other; the support plate is mounted on the two side beams; and at least one driving mechanism is arranged on at least one side beam. As a result, the driving mechanism will not occupy the space on the side of the support plate away from the electrical equipment, and the structural layout is more compact. Moreover, the connection structure between the driving mechanism and the opening and closing mechanism can be respectively located in the edge area of ​​the adjacent side beam, and will not occupy the space on the side of the support plate away from the electrical equipment, and it is not easy to cause structural interference or collision with the battery exchange device.

[0021] Optionally, the driving mechanism includes a power output module and a transmission assembly, the transmission assembly is configured to transmit the power output by the power output module to the opening and closing mechanism to drive the opening and closing mechanism to move relative to the support plate; the transmission assembly includes at least one transmission unit, the transmission unit includes a connecting rod and a connecting seat, the connecting seat is configured to be movable along the second direction under the power output by the power output module, and the two ends of the connecting rod are respectively hinged to the opening and closing mechanism and the connecting seat. Since the connecting rod and the opening and closing mechanism, as well as the connecting rod and the connecting seat are all hinged, the opening and closing mechanism can be allowed to achieve reversal during the movement, thereby effectively realizing the switching of the opening and closing state.

[0022] Optionally, a guide rail extending in the second direction is provided on the side beam, and the connecting seat is slidably connected to the guide rail. The guide rail can guide and restrict the connecting seat, so that the movement of the connecting seat in the second direction is smoother, thereby improving the smoothness of the opening and closing mechanism.

[0023] Optionally, the number of transmission units is two, and the two transmission units are respectively connected to the two opposite ends of the opening and closing mechanism along the first direction, and the first direction, the second direction and the thickness direction intersect each other; the transmission assembly also includes a transmission rod, which is connected to the power output module, and the transmission rod extends along the first direction and is respectively connected to the two transmission units, so that the power output of the power output module is synchronously transmitted to the two transmission units through the transmission rod. In this way, the number of power output modules is reduced, and the phenomenon of jamming or blocking of the opening and closing mechanism during movement due to uneven force at the two opposite ends of the opening and closing mechanism along the first direction is reduced.

[0024] Optionally, the transmission unit includes a first transmission wheel, a second transmission wheel and a transmission belt, the first transmission wheel is coaxially connected to the transmission rod, the second transmission wheel is arranged on one side of the first transmission wheel along the second direction, the transmission belt is wound between the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel, and is configured to transmit the torque of the first transmission wheel to the second transmission wheel; the connecting seat is fixedly connected to the transmission belt. The transmission unit of this structure is simple in structure and has a long power transmission distance, which is conducive to the opening and closing mechanism moving in a longer moving path to achieve state switching.

[0025] Optionally, the battery exchange platform further includes at least two third limiters, each of which extends along the first direction; at least two third limiters are arranged on the second surface of the support plate facing the electrical equipment, and are distributed on opposite sides of the opening along the second direction, so as to define a bearing area between the at least two third limiters, and the support plate supports the electrical equipment in the bearing area, and the first direction, the second direction and the thickness direction intersect each other. The third limiter can limit the electrical equipment in the second direction when the electrical equipment enters the bearing area, so that the electrical equipment is as close to the opening as possible in the thickness direction, which is convenient for the subsequent battery replacement process.

[0026] Optionally, each third limiting member includes at least one limiting section, and the limiting section is rotatably arranged relative to the support plate. When the electric device touches the limiting section, the rotation of the limiting section restricts the electric device from crossing the third limiting member and deviating from the bearing area.

[0027] According to a second aspect of the present application, the present application further provides a battery swap station, which includes a battery swap platform and a battery swap device provided in any of the above embodiments. The battery swap device is configured to remove and install a battery of an electrical device through an opening. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments of the present application will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0029] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the vehicle structure.

[0030] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the battery of the vehicle shown.

[0031] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a battery swap station provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0032] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a battery swap platform provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0033] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The structural schematic diagram of the battery swap platform shown is in another state.

[0034] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Another directional structural schematic diagram of the battery swap platform shown.

[0035] Figure 7 yes Figure 6Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of area A in the middle.

[0036] Figure 8 yes Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the side beam of the battery swap platform shown.

[0037] Fig. 9 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of at least a portion of the structure of the opening and closing mechanism of the battery swap platform shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meanings as those commonly understood by technicians in the technical field of this application; the terms used in the specification of this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" in the specification and claims of this application and the above-mentioned drawings and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of this application or the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order or a primary and secondary relationship.

[0040] Reference to "embodiment" in this application means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of the phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0041] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", and "attached" 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 direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0042] The term "and / or" in this application is only a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this application generally indicates that the associated objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0043] In the embodiments of the present application, the same reference numerals represent the same components, and for the sake of brevity, detailed descriptions of the same components are omitted in different embodiments. It should be understood that the thickness, length, width and other dimensions of various components in the embodiments of the present application shown in the drawings, as well as the overall thickness, length, width and other dimensions of the integrated device are only exemplary descriptions and should not constitute any limitation to the present application.

[0044] The term "plurality" used in the present application refers to two or more (including two).

[0045] In the embodiments of the present application, "parallel" includes not only the absolutely parallel situation, but also the roughly parallel situation conventionally recognized in engineering; at the same time, "vertical" includes not only the absolutely vertical situation, but also the roughly vertical situation conventionally recognized in engineering.

[0046] With the development of new energy technology, more and more devices use batteries. When the power of power-consuming devices is exhausted, they are often connected to charging devices to replenish power. For example, electric vehicles can be connected to charging piles for charging. Charging takes a long time and affects the user experience.

[0047] Compared with charging, battery replacement can replenish electric energy faster. The present application provides a battery replacement platform and a battery replacement station. The battery replacement device of the battery replacement station can remove the battery of the electric device that has run out of power on the battery replacement platform and install the fully charged battery to the electric device, thereby replenishing the electric energy of the electric device in a shorter time.

[0048] In order to improve the efficiency of battery replacement, the battery swap platform is provided with an opening, and the battery swap device disassembles and assembles the battery of the electrical equipment through the opening. Before the battery swap device disassembles and assembles the battery of the electrical equipment, the opening is closed by an opening and closing mechanism to form a continuous support surface on the battery swap platform, which is convenient for the electrical equipment to be moved to a suitable position on the battery swap platform and prevents the electrical equipment from falling into the opening during the movement. After the position of the electrical equipment relative to the battery swap platform is determined, the opening is opened by the opening and closing mechanism. At this time, the opening and closing mechanism usually extends outward a large distance and occupies more space, resulting in a larger footprint of the battery swap platform. In addition, the user may step on the opening and closing mechanism. Since the opening and closing mechanism is movably arranged, its support strength and support stability are limited, and it cannot meet the needs of carrying users.

[0049] In view of this, the embodiment of the present application provides a battery swap platform, which includes a support plate and an opening and closing mechanism. The support plate can support the electrical equipment and is provided with an opening. In the open state, the opening and closing mechanism is hidden on the side of the support plate away from the electrical equipment, which not only reduces the footprint of the battery swap platform, but also allows the user to directly step on the support plate during the battery replacement process. Compared with the opening and closing mechanism, the support of the support plate is more stable, improving the poor user experience of unstable support caused by the user stepping on the opening and closing mechanism.

[0050] The battery swap platform and the battery swap station using the battery swap platform disclosed in the embodiment of the present application can be used, but not limited to, to replace the battery of a vehicle. The vehicle can be a fuel vehicle, a gas vehicle or a new energy vehicle, and the new energy vehicle can be a pure electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle or an extended-range vehicle, etc.

[0051] The following description will be made by taking a vehicle as an example of an electrical equipment.

[0052] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the vehicle structure. Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle 1 is provided with a battery 11, which may be provided at the bottom, head, or tail of the vehicle 1. The battery 11 may be used to power the vehicle 1, for example, the battery 11 may be used as an operating power source for the vehicle 1.

[0053] The vehicle 1 may further include a controller 12 and a motor 13 , wherein the controller 12 is used to control the battery 11 to supply power to the motor 13 , for example, to meet the power requirements of starting, navigating, and driving the vehicle 1 .

[0054] In some embodiments, the battery 11 can not only be used as an operating power source for the vehicle 1 , but also as a driving power source for the vehicle 1 , replacing or partially replacing fuel or natural gas to provide driving power for the vehicle 1 .

[0055] In some embodiments, the battery 11 can be snap-connected to the chassis of the vehicle 1 via a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0056] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the battery of the vehicle shown. Figure 2 As shown, the battery 11 may refer to a single physical module including one or more battery cells 112 to provide higher voltage and capacity.

[0057] In some embodiments, the battery 11 may be a battery pack.

[0058] As an example, the battery 11 includes a case 111 and a battery cell 112 , and the battery cell 112 is accommodated in the case 111 .

[0059] The box body 111 may be a component for accommodating the battery cell 112. The box body 111 provides an accommodating space for the battery cell 112, and the box body 111 may adopt various structures.

[0060] In some embodiments, the box 111 may include a first box portion 111a and a second box portion 111b, the first box portion 111a and the second box portion 111b cover each other, and the first box portion 111a and the second box portion 111b together define a storage space for accommodating the battery cell 112. The second box portion 111b may be a hollow structure with one end open, the first box portion 111a is a plate-shaped structure, and the first box portion 111a covers the open side of the second box portion 111b to form the box 111 with a storage space; the first box portion 111a and the second box portion 111b may also be a hollow structure with one side open, and the open side of the first box portion 111a covers the open side of the second box portion 111b to form the box 111 with a storage space. Of course, the first box portion 111a and the second box portion 111b may be in a variety of shapes, such as a cylinder, a cuboid, etc.

[0061] In order to improve the sealing performance after the first box body 111a and the second box body 111b are connected, a sealing member, such as a sealant, a sealing ring, etc., may be provided between the first box body 111a and the second box body 111b.

[0062] Assuming that the first box body portion 111 a covers the top of the second box body portion 111 b , the first box body portion 111 a can also be referred to as an upper box cover, and the second box body portion 111 b can also be referred to as a lower box body.

[0063] In the battery 11 , there may be one or more battery cells 112 . If there are multiple battery cells 112 , the multiple battery cells 112 may be connected in series, in parallel, or in mixed connection. Mixed connection means that the multiple battery cells 112 are connected in both series and in parallel.

[0064] Multiple battery cells 112 can be directly connected in series, in parallel, or mixed together, and then the whole formed by the multiple battery cells 112 can be accommodated in the box 111; of course, multiple battery cells 112 can also be first connected in series, in parallel, or mixed to form a battery module, and then the multiple battery modules can be connected in series, in parallel, or mixed to form a whole and accommodated in the box 111.

[0065] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a battery swap station provided by an embodiment of the present application. For ease of understanding, Figure 3 Also shown is an electrical device 3.

[0066] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3The battery swap station 4 includes a battery swap platform 2 and a battery swap device 5. The battery swap device 5 is usually installed below the battery swap platform 2, and the battery swap device 5 is configured to remove and install the battery 11 of the power-consuming device 3 through the opening 211 of the battery swap platform 2.

[0067] The battery replacement device 5 can release the lock between the battery 11 and the electric device 3 to remove the battery 11 from the electric device 3; the battery replacement device 5 can also lock the battery 11 to the electric device 3 to install the battery 11 to the electric device 3.

[0068] Exemplarily, the battery swap station 4 provided in the embodiment of the present application can replace the battery according to the following steps: first, make the opening 211 in a covered state; after the electric equipment 3 is moved to the battery swap platform 2, the battery of the electric equipment faces the opening 211 of the support plate 21, and the opening 211 is opened; the battery swap device 5 can remove the battery of the electric equipment 3 that has run out of power through the opening 211; the battery swap device 5 installs the fully charged battery to the electric equipment 3 through the opening 211; and the opening 211 is sealed again.

[0069] Optionally, the battery exchange device 5 is configured to be movable relative to the battery exchange platform 2. The battery exchange station 4 may also include a battery compartment 6, which is used to store and charge the battery 11. The battery exchange device 5 can remove the battery 11 that has run out of power from the power-consuming device 3 and transfer it to the battery compartment 6 for charging, and receive the fully charged battery 11 from the battery compartment 6 and move it to the bottom of the opening 211.

[0070] Furthermore, a stacker 7 is provided in the battery compartment 6 , and the stacker 7 is used to transfer the batteries 11 to be charged removed from the battery exchange device 5 to the charging position of the battery compartment 6 for charging, and to place the fully charged batteries 11 stored in the battery compartment 6 on the battery exchange device 5 .

[0071] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a battery swap platform provided by an embodiment of the present application. Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The schematic diagram of the structure of the battery swap platform in another state is shown. Figure 4 and Figure 5 The battery exchange platform 2 provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a support plate 21 and an opening and closing mechanism 22. The support plate 21 is used to support the electrical equipment 3 along its own thickness direction X, and the support plate 21 is provided with an opening 211. The opening and closing mechanism 22 is configured to be movable relative to the support plate 21, so as to be selectively in a closed state of the cover opening 211 or an open state of the open opening 211. In the open state, refer to Figure 4 The opening and closing mechanism 22 is located on the side of the support plate 21 away from the electrical equipment 3 .

[0072] In the open state, the opening and closing mechanism 22 can be completely hidden on the side of the support plate 21 away from the electrical device 3 to open the entire area of ​​the opening 211. The opening and closing mechanism 22 can also be mostly hidden on the side of the support plate 21 away from the electrical device 3 to open most of the area of ​​the opening 211. As long as the opening size of the opening 211 can be appropriately larger than the size of the battery 11, the requirement for replacing the battery can be met.

[0073] The support plate 21 can directly support the electric device 3, or indirectly support the electric device 3 through other components installed on the support plate 21. The support plate 21 can support the electric device 3 during the process of the battery replacement device 5 disassembling and installing the battery of the electric device 3. The support plate 21 can also support the electric device 3 during the process of the electric device 3 entering and exiting the battery replacement platform 2. During the process of the battery replacement device 5 disassembling and installing the battery of the electric device 3, the electric device 3 can be supported by other structures.

[0074] Optionally, the support plate 21 may include at least two plates 212, wherein the two plates 212 are adjacent and spaced apart to form an opening 211 between the two plates 212. Optionally, the support plate 21 may also include one plate, and the opening 211 is provided in the middle or edge of the plate.

[0075] After the electric device 3 enters the battery exchange platform 2, the electric device 3 is located on one side of the support plate 21 along its own thickness direction X. For example, the thickness direction X can be an up-down direction, and the electric device 3 can be located above the support plate 21. In the open state, the opening and closing mechanism 22 is located below the support plate 21.

[0076] The opening and closing mechanism 22 can move relative to the support plate 21 under the action of the driving mechanism, and can also move relative to the support plate 21 under the external action outside the battery exchange platform 2. The movement mode of the opening and closing mechanism 22 relative to the support plate 21 includes but is not limited to sliding, rotating, etc.

[0077] The power exchange platform 2 provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a support plate 21 and an opening and closing mechanism 22. The support plate 21 can support the electrical equipment 3 and is provided with an opening 211. The opening and closing mechanism 22 can move relative to the support plate 21 to selectively cover or open the opening 211 of the support plate 21. When the battery of the electrical equipment 3 needs to be replaced, the electrical equipment 3 can be moved to one side in the thickness direction of the support plate 21, and the opening 211 can be opened by the opening and closing mechanism 22. The power exchange device 5 can disassemble and assemble the battery of the electrical equipment 3 through the opening 211, thereby achieving the purpose of quickly replacing the battery of the electrical equipment 3 and improving the battery replacement efficiency of the electrical equipment 3. Moreover, in the open state, the opening and closing mechanism 22 is located on the side of the support plate 21 away from the electrical equipment 3, which not only reduces the footprint of the battery exchange platform 2, but also reduces the probability of the user stepping on the opening and closing mechanism 22 during the battery replacement process. The user can directly step on the support plate 21. Compared with the movable opening and closing mechanism 22, the support plate 21 remains stationary, and the support is more stable, thereby improving the poor user experience caused by the user stepping on the opening and closing mechanism 22 and causing unstable support.

[0078] In some embodiments, reference Figure 5 In the closed state, the first surface 22 a of the opening and closing mechanism 22 facing the electrical device 3 is flush with the second surface 21 a of the support plate 21 facing the electrical device 3 .

[0079] It is understandable that, in the open state, the opening and closing mechanism 22 is entirely hidden on the side of the support plate 21 away from the electrical device 3 , and the first surface 22 a of the opening and closing mechanism 22 is offset from the second surface 21 a of the support plate 21 along the thickness direction X.

[0080] The thickness direction of the opening and closing mechanism 22 may be parallel to the thickness direction of the support plate 21. The first surface 22a of the opening and closing mechanism 22 facing the electric device 3 in the closed state may be the surface of the opening and closing mechanism 22 facing the electric device 3 in the thickness direction.

[0081] In the closed state, refer to Figure 5 , the first surface 22a is a continuous surface, that is, the first surface 22a is not provided with a through hole, an opening, etc. In the open state, the first surface 22a can be a continuous surface, or can include two or more surfaces disconnected from each other.

[0082] When the opening and closing mechanism 22 is in a closed state with the closed opening 211, the first surface 22a of the opening and closing mechanism 22 facing the electric equipment 3 along the thickness direction X is flush with the second surface 21a of the support plate 21 facing the electric equipment 3 along the thickness direction X. At this time, the first surface 22a and the second surface 21a are in the same plane, and there is no obvious step phenomenon, which facilitates the movement of the electric equipment 3 on the battery exchange platform 2 and improves the user experience when using the battery exchange platform 2 to disassemble and assemble the battery of the electric equipment 3.

[0083] In some embodiments, reference Figure 4 The battery exchange platform 2 includes at least one guide structure 23, and the at least one guide structure 23 is used to limit the moving path of the opening and closing mechanism 22, and the opening and closing mechanism 22 is slidably connected to the at least one guide structure 23.

[0084] The guide structure includes but is not limited to guide grooves, guide rails and other structures that can play a guiding role.

[0085] The number of guide structures 23 may be one, or two or more. The number of guide structures 23 may match the structure of the opening and closing mechanism 22. For example, when the opening and closing mechanism 22 includes one door panel, the number of guide structures 23 may be one or two. When the opening and closing mechanism 22 includes two opposite door panels, the number of guide structures 23 may be two or four, and each door panel is slidably connected to one or two guide structures 23.

[0086] In the embodiment of the present application, at least one guide structure 23 is provided so that the opening and closing mechanism 22 moves along a moving path defined by the at least one guide structure 23 . The movement of the opening and closing mechanism 22 is smoother and more regular, thereby facilitating the reduction of the activity space of the opening and closing mechanism 22 .

[0087] In some embodiments, at least one guide structure 23 is located on a side of the support plate 21 facing away from the electrical device 3 .

[0088] The side of the support plate 21 facing the electric device 3 is usually exposed to the outside and is used to support the electric device 3. The guide structure 23 is located on the side of the support plate 21 away from the electric device 3. The guide structure 23 can be hidden on the side of the support plate 21 away from the electric device 3, and is not easy to interact or interfere with the electric device 3 or other external structures.

[0089] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Another structural schematic diagram of the battery swap platform shown in FIG. Figure 7 yes Figure 6 In some embodiments, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The guide structure 23 includes a first guide portion 231 and at least one second guide portion 232, each second guide portion 232 is connected to the first guide portion 231, and the second guide portion 232 is located on the side of the first guide portion 231 facing the support plate 21. In the closed state, the opening and closing mechanism 22 is connected to at least one second guide portion 232. In the open state, the opening and closing mechanism 22 is connected to the first guide portion 231.

[0090] The second guide portion 232 is located on the side of the first guide portion 231 facing the support plate 21, and the second guide portion 232 is closer to the support plate 21 than the first guide portion 231. When the opening and closing mechanism 22 is connected to the second guide portion 232, the position in the thickness direction X is closer to the support plate 21 than the position in the thickness direction X when the opening and closing mechanism 22 is connected to the first guide portion 231. The guide structure 23 designed in this way can make the first surface 22a of the opening and closing mechanism 22 in the closed state flush with the first surface 21a of the support plate 21, and make the opening and closing mechanism 22 in the open state be located as a whole on the side of the support plate 21 away from the electrical equipment 3.

[0091] Optionally, the first guide portion 231 and the second guide portion 232 both extend straightly along the second direction Z, so that the opening and closing mechanism 22 moves in the second direction Z under the guidance of the first guide portion 231 and the second guide portion 232, and the second direction Z intersects with the thickness direction X. In this case, a transition connection structure may be provided between the first guide portion 231 and the second guide portion 232, so that the opening and closing mechanism 22 can switch between a state connected to the first guide portion 231 and a state connected to the second guide portion 232.

[0092] Exemplarily, the thickness direction X, the first direction Y, and the second direction Z may be perpendicular to each other.

[0093] Optionally, the first guide portion 231 extends straight along the second direction Z, and the second guide portion 232 extends obliquely from the end of the first guide portion 231 along the second direction Z toward a direction gradually approaching the support plate 21, and the second direction Z intersects the thickness direction X. In this case, the first guide portion 231 and the second guide portion 232 may be directly connected.

[0094] In some embodiments, the guide structure 23 also includes a third guide portion 233, each second guide portion 232 is connected to the first guide portion 231 through the third guide portion 233, the extension direction of the third guide portion 233 is set at an obtuse angle to the extension direction of the first guide portion 231, and the extension direction of the third guide portion 233 is set at an obtuse angle to the extension direction of the second guide portion 232.

[0095] Each second guide portion 232 is indirectly connected to the first guide portion 231 through a third guide portion 233. The opening and closing mechanism 22 is connected to the third guide portion 233 during the switching process between the state of being connected to the first guide portion 231 and the state of being connected to the second guide portion 232. That is, through the guiding effect of the third guide portion 233, the opening and closing mechanism 22 can smoothly switch between the state of being connected to the first guide portion 231 and the state of being connected to the second guide portion 232.

[0096] The extension direction of the third guide portion 233 is set at an obtuse angle with the extension direction of the first guide portion 231, which reduces the switching angle when the opening and closing mechanism 22 switches between the state connected to the first guide portion 231 and the state connected to the third guide portion 233. Similarly, the extension direction of the third guide portion 233 is set at an obtuse angle with the extension direction of the second guide portion 232, which reduces the switching angle when the opening and closing mechanism 22 switches between the state connected to the second guide portion 232 and the state connected to the third guide portion 233. Such a design is conducive to smoother movement of the opening and closing mechanism 22 along the guide structure 23.

[0097] In some embodiments, the first guide portion 231 and the second guide portion 232 both extend along the second direction Z, and the second direction Z intersects with the thickness direction X.

[0098] The third guide portion 233 is obliquely connected between one end portion of the second guide portion 232 along the second direction Z and the first guide portion 231. When the opening and closing mechanism 22 is connected to the first guide portion 231, it moves in the second direction Z under the guidance of the first guide portion 231; when the opening and closing mechanism 22 is connected to the third guide portion 233, it moves obliquely upward under the guidance of the third guide portion 233; when the opening and closing mechanism 22 is connected to the second guide portion 232, it moves in the second direction Z under the guidance of the second guide portion 232.

[0099] In the embodiment of the present application, the first guide portion 231 and the second guide portion 232 are both configured to extend along the second direction Z, which can guide the opening and closing mechanism 22 to move mainly along the second direction Z during the state switching process, thereby reducing the activity space of the opening and closing mechanism 22 along the thickness direction X. The opening and closing mechanism 22 does not need to avoid the structure located on the side of the support plate 21 away from the electrical equipment 3, such as the battery replacement device, during the state switching process. The battery replacement device can wait under the opening 211 before the opening and closing mechanism 22 opens the opening 211, so as to further improve the battery replacement efficiency.

[0100] Figure 8 yes Figure 4 The schematic diagram of the structure of the side beam of the battery swap platform is shown. Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 The battery swap platform 2 includes two side beams 24 spaced apart along a first direction Y, each side beam 24 extends along a second direction Z, and the first direction Y, the second direction Z and the thickness direction X intersect each other. The support plate 21 is mounted on the two side beams 24. At least one guide structure 23 is provided on a side wall 242 of at least one side beam 24 facing the other side beam 24 along the first direction Y.

[0101] The support plate 21 may be fixedly connected to each side beam 24 , and the connection between the support plate 21 and the side beam 24 includes but is not limited to screw connection, welding, riveting, etc. It is understandable that, as another example, the support plate 21 may also be integrally formed with the two side beams 24 .

[0102] The side wall 242 of each side beam 24 facing the other side beam 24 may be an inner wall of the side beam 24 . When the opening and closing mechanism 22 is in the open state, the inner wall of the side beam 24 faces the opening and closing mechanism 22 .

[0103] Optionally, when the number of the guide structure 23 is one, the guide structure 23 may be provided on the side wall 242 of any side beam 24 facing the other side beam 24, and one end of the opening and closing mechanism 22 along the first direction Y is slidably connected to the guide structure 23. Optionally, the number of the guide structures 23 may also be multiple, and the multiple guide structures 23 are distributed on the side walls 242 of the two side beams 24 opposite to each other along the first direction Y, and the two opposite ends of the opening and closing mechanism 22 along the first direction Y are slidably connected to the guide structures 23 on the two side beams 24, respectively.

[0104] In the embodiment of the present application, at least one guide structure 23 is arranged on the side wall of at least one side beam 24 facing the other side beam 24 along the first direction Y, so that the opening and closing mechanism 22 is connected to the guide structure 23, and selectively covers the opening 211 or hides on the side of the support plate 21 away from the electrical equipment 3 along the moving path defined by the guide structure 23. The guide structure 23 is not easy to generate structural interference with the support plate 21 or the side beam 24 during the state switching process. In addition, the length direction of the side beam 24 is consistent with the second direction Z, and the first guide part 231 and the second guide part 232 arranged on the side beam 24 can extend as a whole along the length direction of the side beam 24 (that is, the second direction Z), thereby reducing the activity space of the opening and closing mechanism 22 in the thickness direction X.

[0105] In some embodiments, the guide structure 23 includes a guide groove, which is formed by the side wall 242 of the side beam 24. Accordingly, the end of the opening and closing mechanism 22 along the first direction Y is provided with a structure capable of cooperating with the guide groove, so that the opening and closing mechanism 22 can slide along the guide groove.

[0106] The guide groove may be formed by recessing a portion of the side wall 242 .

[0107] Optionally, the guide structure 23 may include a first guide portion 231 and at least one second guide portion 232, and each second guide portion 232 is connected to the first guide portion 231 through a third guide portion 233. The first guide portion 231, the second guide portion 232 and the third guide portion 233 are all groove-shaped structures.

[0108] The embodiment of the present application sets the guide structure 23 as a guide groove, which not only makes the structure and molding process very simple, but also cleverly utilizes the thickness of the side beam 24, reduces the external space occupied by the guide structure 23, and further reduces the activity space of the opening and closing mechanism 22.

[0109] In some embodiments, the side wall 242 of each side beam 24 is provided with at least one guide structure 23 , the opening and closing mechanism 22 is mounted between the two side beams 24 , and the two opposite ends of the opening and closing mechanism 22 along the first direction Y are slidably connected to the guide structures 23 of the two side beams 24 .

[0110] The two opposite ends of the opening and closing mechanism 22 along the first direction Y are respectively slidably connected to the guide structures 23 of the two side beams 24. The two opposite ends of the opening and closing mechanism 22 along the first direction Y can slide under the guidance of the guide structures 23, reducing the possibility of jamming during the sliding of the opening and closing mechanism 22 and further improving the smoothness of the state switching process of the opening and closing mechanism 22.

[0111] Fig. 9 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of at least a portion of the structure of the opening and closing mechanism of the battery exchange platform shown. In some embodiments, the opening and closing mechanism 22 includes at least one door panel 221 and a plurality of sliding members 222, and each door panel 221 is provided with at least one sliding member 222 at two opposite ends along the first direction Y, and the sliding member 222 is slidably connected to the guide structure 23 along the second direction Z.

[0112] Optionally, each door panel 221 has two opposite ends along the first direction Y, each of which is provided with a sliding member 222, and the sliding member 222 is located in the middle of the door panel 221 along the second direction Z to evenly support the door panel 221. Optionally, each door panel 221 has two opposite ends along the first direction Y, each of which is provided with two sliding members 222, and the two sliding members 222 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the door panel 221 along the second direction Z. Exemplarily, the door panel 221 may be a rectangular panel, and a sliding member 222 is arranged at each of the four corners of the door panel 221.

[0113] Exemplarily, the sliding member 222 may be a pulley, a slider or other structures.

[0114] Optionally, the number of guide structures 23 provided on each side beam 24 may match the number of door panels 221. For example, the number of door panels 221 may be two, two guide structures 23 are provided on each side beam 24, and the sliding members 222 at both ends of each door panel 221 are slidably connected to the corresponding guide structures 23 on the two side beams 24. As another example, the number of door panels 221 may also be one, one guide structure 23 is provided on each side beam 24, and the sliding members 222 at both ends of the door panel 221 are slidably connected to the guide structures 23 of the two side beams 24.

[0115] Optionally, the number of the second guide portions 232 of the guide structure 23 may match the number of the sliding members 222 provided at the end of the door panel 221 along the first direction Y. Exemplarily, the end of the door panel 221 along the first direction Y is provided with two sliding members 222 spaced apart along the second direction Z, and the guide structure 23 used in conjunction with the door panel 221 includes two second guide portions 232, and when the opening and closing mechanism 22 is in the closed state, the two sliding members 222 are slidably connected to the two second guide portions 232, respectively.

[0116] It is understandable that during the state switching process of the opening and closing mechanism 22, the moving trajectories of the two sliding members 222 at the same end of the door panel 221 along the first direction Y are different in length, and the two second guide portions 232 of the guide structure 23 have different extending lengths along the second direction Z.

[0117] The opening and closing mechanism 22 of the embodiment of the present application is slidably connected to the guide structure 23 via the sliding member 222 , so the structural design is simple, and the sliding of the opening and closing mechanism 22 is smoother.

[0118] In some embodiments, reference Figure 5 The battery swap platform 2 includes two side beams 24 spaced apart along a first direction Y, each side beam 24 extends along a second direction Z, and the first direction Y, the second direction Z and the thickness direction X intersect each other. The opening and closing mechanism 22 includes at least one door panel 221, and the two opposite ends of each door panel 221 along the first direction Y are slidably connected to the side beam 24 along the second direction Z.

[0119] In the embodiment of the present application, the door panel 221 of the opening and closing mechanism 22 is supported by two side beams 24, thereby improving the support stability of the door panel 221. The two opposite ends of the door panel 221 along the first direction Y are slidably connected to the two side beams 24, which can reduce the possibility of jamming of the door panel 221 during sliding, and improve the smoothness of sliding of the door panel 221.

[0120] The first surface 22 a includes the surface of each door panel 221 facing the electrical equipment 3 .

[0121] Optionally, there may be two door panels 221, and the first surface 22a includes two surfaces of the door panels 221 facing the electrical device 3. Optionally, there may be one door panel 221, and the first surface 22a is the surface of the door panel 221 facing the electrical device 3.

[0122] When the opening and closing mechanism 22 is in a closed state, the surface of each door panel 221 facing the electrical equipment 3 is flush with the second surface 21a of the support plate 21 facing the electrical equipment 3, thereby improving the surface flatness of the battery exchange platform 2 when the opening and closing mechanism 22 is in a closed state, and further improving the user experience.

[0123] In some embodiments, reference Figure 5 The door panels 221 include two door panels 221 , and the two door panels 221 are configured to move toward the opening 211 to cover the opening 211 , and move away from the opening 211 to open the opening 211 .

[0124] The opening 211 is covered by the two door panels 221 moving toward each other, and is opened by the two door panels 221 moving away from each other, thereby shortening the moving path of a single door panel 221 and improving the switching efficiency of the opening and closing state of the opening and closing mechanism 22 .

[0125] In some embodiments, reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 A first limit sensor 251 and a second limit sensor 252 are respectively provided at both ends of the moving path of each door panel 221 to limit the maximum distance that the door panel 221 moves along its own moving path.

[0126] The first limit sensor 251 and the second limit sensor 252 may be fixedly disposed on the side beam 24 .

[0127] When the door panel 221 moves to one end of its moving path, it triggers or abuts the first limit sensor 251, and the first limit sensor 251 can generate a stop signal for stopping the door panel 221 from moving further. When the door panel 221 moves to the other end of its moving path, it triggers or abuts the second limit sensor 252, and the second limit sensor 252 can generate a stop signal for stopping the door panel 221 from moving further. The combination of the first limit sensor 251 and the second limit sensor 252 can reduce the risk of collision or damage between the door panel 221 and another door panel 221 or other structures.

[0128] In some embodiments, reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 The battery swap platform 2 includes at least one driving mechanism 26, which is connected to the opening and closing mechanism 22 and is configured to drive the opening and closing mechanism 22 to switch between an open state and a closed state. Thus, the opening and closing of the opening and closing mechanism 22 can be automatically controlled by controlling the driving mechanism 26, which is easy to realize automation and intelligence.

[0129] Optionally, the driving mechanism 26, the first limit sensor 251, and the second limit sensor 252 may all be connected to the control device by signal. When the control device receives the stop signal generated by the first limit sensor 251 or the second limit sensor 252, it sends a control signal to the driving mechanism 26, and the driving mechanism 26 stops the driving operation in response to the control signal, thereby controlling the opening and closing mechanism 22 to stop the opening and closing action.

[0130] In some embodiments, the battery exchange platform 2 includes two side beams 24 spaced apart along a first direction Y, each side beam 24 extends along a second direction Z, and the first direction Y, the second direction Z, and the thickness direction X intersect each other. The support plate 21 is mounted on the two side beams 24. At least one driving mechanism 26 is disposed on at least one side beam 24.

[0131] The embodiment of the present application supports the driving mechanism 26 through the side beam 24. The driving mechanism 26 does not occupy the space on the side of the support plate 21 away from the electrical equipment 3. The structural layout is more compact, and the connection structure between the driving mechanism 26 and the opening and closing mechanism 22 can be respectively located in the edge area adjacent to the side beam 24. It does not occupy the space on the side of the support plate 21 away from the electrical equipment 3, and is not easy to cause structural interference or collision with the battery replacement device.

[0132] In some embodiments, the driving mechanism 26 includes a power output module 261 and a transmission assembly, and the transmission assembly is configured to transmit the power output by the power output module 261 to the opening and closing mechanism 22, so as to drive the opening and closing mechanism 22 to move relative to the support plate 21. The transmission assembly includes at least one transmission unit 262, and the transmission unit 262 includes a connecting rod 2621 and a connecting seat 2622. The connecting seat 2622 is configured to be movably arranged along the second direction Z under the action of the power output by the power output module 261, and the two ends of the connecting rod 2621 are respectively hinged to the opening and closing mechanism 22 and the connecting seat 2622.

[0133] The power output module 261 may include a motor, and the power is directly outputted through the motor. Further, the power output module 261 may also include a speed reduction mechanism connected to the motor, and the power is outputted through the speed reduction mechanism.

[0134] Under the power output by the power output module 261, the connecting seat 2622 moves along the second direction Z, driving the connecting rod 2621 to move along the second direction Z. The connecting rod 2621 drives the opening and closing mechanism 22 to move along the path defined by the guide structure 23. Since the connecting rod 2621 and the opening and closing mechanism 22, as well as the connecting rod 2621 and the connecting seat 2622 are all hinged, the opening and closing mechanism 22 can be allowed to achieve reversal during the movement process, thereby effectively realizing the switching of the opening and closing state.

[0135] In some embodiments, a guide rail 241 extending along the second direction Z is provided on the side beam 24, and the connecting seat 2622 is slidably connected to the guide rail 241. The guide rail 241 can guide and restrict the connecting seat 2622, so that the movement of the connecting seat 2622 along the second direction Z is smoother, thereby improving the smoothness of the movement of the opening and closing mechanism 22.

[0136] The connecting seat 2622 can be bridged or sleeved on the outside of the guide rail 241 and can slide relative to the guide rail 241 .

[0137] In some embodiments, there are two transmission units 262, and the two transmission units 262 are respectively connected to the two opposite ends of the opening and closing mechanism 22 along the first direction Y, and the first direction Y, the second direction Z and the thickness direction X intersect each other. The transmission assembly also includes a transmission rod 263, which is connected to the power output module 261. The transmission rod 263 extends along the first direction Y and is respectively connected to the two transmission units 262, so that the power output from the power output module 261 is synchronously transmitted to the two transmission units 262 through the transmission rod 263.

[0138] The transmission rod 263 may be directly connected to the power output module 261 , or may be connected to the power output module 261 via an intermediate mechanism, which may include but is not limited to a gear mechanism, a sprocket chain mechanism, and the like.

[0139] The power output module 261 can be connected to any end of the transmission rod 263 in the extension direction, or to the middle of the transmission rod 263. The power output module 261 can be located on one side of the support plate 21 along the second direction Z to avoid occupying the space on the side of the support plate 21 away from the electrical equipment 3.

[0140] In the embodiment of the present application, the power output by a power output module 261 is simultaneously transmitted to two transmission units 262 through a transmission rod 263. The two transmission units 262 are respectively connected to the two opposite ends of the opening and closing mechanism 22 along the first direction Y. Thus, the power can be evenly transmitted to the two opposite ends of the opening and closing mechanism 22 along the first direction Y through the two transmission units 262 at the same time, thereby reducing the number of power output modules 261 and reducing the phenomenon of jamming or sticking of the opening and closing mechanism 22 during movement due to uneven force at the two opposite ends of the opening and closing mechanism 22 along the first direction Y.

[0141] In some embodiments, the transmission unit 262 includes a first transmission wheel 2623, a second transmission wheel 2624 and a transmission belt 2625, the first transmission wheel 2623 is coaxially connected to the transmission rod 263, the second transmission wheel 2624 is arranged on one side of the first transmission wheel 2623 along the second direction Z, and the transmission belt 2625 is wound between the first transmission wheel 2623 and the second transmission wheel 2624, and is configured to transmit the torque of the first transmission wheel 2623 to the second transmission wheel 2624. The connecting seat 2622 is fixedly connected to the transmission belt 2625. The transmission unit 262 of this structure has a simple structure and a long power transmission distance, which is conducive to the opening and closing mechanism 22 moving in a longer moving path to achieve state switching.

[0142] The transmission rod 263 drives the first transmission wheel 2623 to rotate synchronously, and the first transmission wheel 2623 drives the second transmission wheel 2624 to rotate through the transmission belt 2625, thereby realizing the movement of the transmission belt 2625. Since the second transmission wheel 2624 is arranged on one side of the first transmission wheel 2623 along the second direction Z, at least a part of the transmission belt 2625 wound between the first transmission wheel 2623 and the second transmission wheel 2624 extends along the second direction Z. The connecting seat 2622 can be connected to the section of the transmission belt 2625 extending along the second direction Z, and moves along the second direction Z driven by the transmission belt 2625.

[0143] Optionally, the first transmission wheel 2623 and the second transmission wheel 2624 are staggered in the thickness direction X, and the first transmission wheel 2623 may be located on the side of the second transmission wheel 2624 facing the support plate 21 along the thickness direction X. At this time, the transmission unit 262 further includes two third transmission wheels 2626, and the transmission belt 2625 is wound around the two third transmission wheels 2626 to change the extension direction of the transmission belt 2625 through the two third transmission wheels 2626.

[0144] In some embodiments, reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 The battery exchange platform 2 further includes at least two third stoppers 27, each of which extends along the first direction Y. At least two third stoppers 27 are provided on the second surface 21a of the support plate 21 facing the electrical equipment 3, and are distributed on opposite sides of the opening 211 along the second direction Z, so as to define a bearing area between the at least two third stoppers 27, and the support plate 21 supports the electrical equipment 3 in the bearing area, and the first direction Y, the second direction Z and the thickness direction X intersect each other.

[0145] The electrical equipment 3 can enter the load-bearing area along the extension direction of the third limiting member 27. The third limiting member 27 can limit the electrical equipment 3 in the second direction Z during the process of the electrical equipment 3 entering the load-bearing area, so that the electrical equipment 3 is as directly opposite to the opening 211 as possible along the thickness direction X, which facilitates the subsequent battery replacement process.

[0146] The third limiting member 27 may protrude from the second surface 21 a along the thickness direction X to play an effective limiting role.

[0147] The third limiting member 27 may be a cylindrical or rod-shaped member.

[0148] In some embodiments, reference Figure 5 Each third limiting member 27 includes at least one limiting section 271, and the limiting section 271 is rotatably arranged relative to the support plate 21. Therefore, when the electric device 3 touches the limiting section 271, the rotation of the limiting section 271 restricts the electric device 3 from crossing the third limiting member 27 and deviating from the bearing area.

[0149] Optionally, there may be a plurality of limiting sections 271 , and the plurality of limiting sections 271 are arranged in sequence along the first direction Y, and each limiting section 271 can rotate independently.

[0150] According to the second aspect of the present application, the present application further provides a battery swap station 4, which includes a battery swap platform 2 and a battery swap device 5. The battery swap device 5 is configured to remove and install the battery of the electrical device 3 through the opening 211 of the battery swap platform 2.

[0151] The embodiment of the present application provides a power exchange platform 2, which includes a support plate 21 and an opening and closing mechanism 22, and the opening and closing mechanism 22 includes two opposing door panels 221. The support plate 21 is used to support the electrical equipment 3 along its own thickness direction X, and the support plate 21 is provided with an opening 211. The opening and closing mechanism 22 can move relative to the support plate 21 under the driving action of the driving mechanism 26, so as to be selectively in a closed state of the cover opening 211 or an open state of the open opening 211. In the open state, the two door panels 221 of the opening and closing mechanism 22 are located on the side of the support plate 21 away from the electrical equipment 3. In the closed state, the surfaces of the two door panels 221 facing the electrical equipment 3 are flush with the second surface 21a of the support plate 21 facing the electrical equipment 3.

[0152] The battery exchange platform 2 also includes two side beams 24, the support plate 21 is supported on the two side beams 24, and two guide structures 23 are provided on each side beam 24. The two ends of each door panel 221 are respectively slidably connected to a corresponding guide structure 23 on the two side beams 24 to move along the moving path defined by the guide structure 23. The guide structure 23 can be a guide groove recessed in the inner wall of the side beam 24. The four corners of the door panel 221 are each provided with a sliding member 222, and the sliding member 222 slides in the guide groove.

[0153] Although the present application has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, various modifications may be made thereto and parts thereof may be replaced with equivalents without departing from the scope of the present application. In particular, the various technical features mentioned in the various embodiments may be combined in any manner as long as there is no structural conflict. The present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A battery swap platform for a battery swap station, characterized in that: include: A support plate, used to support the electrical equipment along its thickness direction, the support plate being provided with an opening; The opening and closing mechanism is configured to be movably arranged relative to the support plate so as to be selectively in a closed state covering the opening or an open state opening the opening; in the open state, the opening and closing mechanism is located on the side of the support plate away from the electrical device.

2. The battery swap platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the closed state, the first surface of the opening and closing mechanism facing the electrical equipment is flush with the second surface of the support plate facing the electrical equipment.

3. The battery swap platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery exchange platform includes at least one guide structure, and the at least one guide structure is used to limit the moving path of the opening and closing mechanism. The opening and closing mechanism is slidably connected to the at least one guide structure.

4. The battery swap platform according to claim 3, characterized in that: The at least one guide structure is located on a side of the support plate facing away from the electrical equipment.

5. The battery replacement platform according to claim 4, characterized in that: The guide structure comprises a first guide portion and at least one second guide portion, each of the second guide portions is connected to the first guide portion, and the second guide portion is located on a side of the first guide portion facing the support plate; In the closed state, the opening and closing mechanism is connected to the at least one second guide portion; in the open state, the opening and closing mechanism is connected to the first guide portion.

6. The battery replacement platform according to claim 5, characterized in that: The guide structure also includes a third guide portion, each of the second guide portions is connected to the first guide portion through the third guide portion, the extension direction of the third guide portion is set at an obtuse angle to the extension direction of the first guide portion, and the extension direction of the third guide portion is set at an obtuse angle to the extension direction of the second guide portion.

7. The battery replacement platform according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first guide portion and the second guide portion extend along a second direction, and the second direction intersects the thickness direction.

8. The battery replacement platform according to claim 3, characterized in that: The battery exchange platform comprises two side beams spaced apart along a first direction, each of the side beams extends along a second direction, and the first direction, the second direction and the thickness direction intersect each other; The support plate is mounted on the two side beams; The at least one guide structure is disposed on a side wall of at least one of the side beams facing the other side beam along the first direction.

9. The battery replacement platform according to claim 8, characterized in that: The guide structure comprises a guide groove, and the guide groove is formed by the depression of the side wall.

10. The battery replacement platform according to claim 8, characterized in that: The side wall of each side beam is provided with at least one guide structure, the opening and closing mechanism is arranged between the two side beams, and the two opposite ends of the opening and closing mechanism along the first direction are respectively slidably connected to the guide structures of the two side beams.

11. The battery swap platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery exchange platform comprises two side beams spaced apart along a first direction, each of the side beams extends along a second direction, and the first direction, the second direction and the thickness direction intersect each other; The opening and closing mechanism includes at least one door panel, and two ends of each door panel opposite to each other along the first direction are slidably connected to the side beam along the second direction.

12. The battery swap platform according to claim 11, characterized in that: The door panels include two door panels, and the two door panels are configured to move toward the opening to cover the opening, and move away from the opening to open the opening.

13. The battery swap platform according to claim 11, characterized in that: A first limit sensor and a second limit sensor are respectively provided at both ends of the moving path of each door panel to limit the maximum distance that the door panel moves along its own moving path.

14. The battery swap platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery exchange platform includes at least one driving mechanism, which is connected to the opening and closing mechanism and is configured to drive the opening and closing mechanism to switch between the open state and the closed state.

15. The battery swap platform according to claim 14, characterized in that: The battery exchange platform comprises two side beams spaced apart along a first direction, each of the side beams extends along a second direction, and the first direction, the second direction and the thickness direction intersect each other; The support plate is mounted on the two side beams; The at least one driving mechanism is disposed on at least one of the side beams.

16. The battery swap platform according to claim 15, characterized in that: The driving mechanism includes a power output module and a transmission assembly, wherein the transmission assembly is configured to transmit the power output by the power output module to the opening and closing mechanism to drive the opening and closing mechanism to move relative to the support plate; The transmission assembly includes at least one transmission unit, which includes a connecting rod and a connecting seat. The connecting seat is configured to be movably arranged along a second direction under the action of the power output of the power output module, and the second direction intersects with the thickness direction. The two ends of the connecting rod are respectively hinged to the opening and closing mechanism and the connecting seat.

17. The battery swap platform according to claim 16, characterized in that: The side beam is provided with a guide rail extending along the second direction, and the connecting seat is slidably connected to the guide rail.

18. The battery swap platform according to claim 16, characterized in that: There are two transmission units, and the two transmission units are respectively connected to two opposite ends of the opening and closing mechanism along the first direction, and the first direction, the second direction and the thickness direction intersect each other; The transmission assembly also includes a transmission rod connected to the power output module, extending along the first direction and respectively connected to the two transmission units, so that the power output by the power output module can be synchronously transmitted to the two transmission units through the transmission rod.

19. The battery replacement platform according to claim 18, characterized in that: The transmission unit comprises a first transmission wheel, a second transmission wheel and a transmission belt, wherein the first transmission wheel is coaxially connected to the transmission rod, the second transmission wheel is arranged at one side of the first transmission wheel along the second direction, and the transmission belt is wound between the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel and is configured to transmit the torque of the first transmission wheel to the second transmission wheel; The connecting seat is fixedly connected to the transmission belt.

20. The battery replacement platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery exchange platform also includes at least two third limit members, each of which extends along the first direction; at least two of the third limit members are arranged on the second surface of the support plate facing the electrical equipment, and are distributed on the opposite sides of the opening along the second direction, so as to define a bearing area between at least two of the third limit members, and the support plate supports the electrical equipment in the bearing area, and the first direction, the second direction and the thickness direction intersect each other.

21. The battery replacement platform according to claim 20, characterized in that: Each of the third limiting members includes at least one limiting section, and the limiting section is rotatably arranged relative to the support plate.

22. A battery swap station, characterized in that: include: The battery swap platform according to any one of claims 1 to 21; as well as A battery replacement device is configured to remove and install a battery of an electrical device through the opening.

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