Battery rack transfer device

Abstract

The utility model provides a battery rack transfer device which comprises a battery rack, a carrying assembly and an auxiliary supporting assembly, and the battery rack is used for placing battery elements; the carrying assembly comprises a supporting frame and a pallet fork, the supporting frame extends in the height direction of the battery rack, the pallet fork is connected with the supporting frame, and the pallet fork is inserted into the bottom of the battery rack to lift the battery rack; the auxiliary supporting assembly comprises a connecting rod, one end of the connecting rod is connected with the top of the battery rack, and the other end of the connecting rod is connected with the supporting frame. The battery rack transfer device disclosed by the utility model can effectively prevent the battery rack from overturning in the transfer process, and is beneficial to improving the stability in the carrying process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of battery transportation equipment, in particular to a battery rack transfer device. Background Art

[0002] In the relevant technologies of battery rack transfer operations, forklifts or special transfer equipment are generally used to transport and install battery racks. In this process, the forklift legs or the mechanical arms of the transfer equipment need to be inserted into the bottom of the battery rack to achieve stable lifting and transportation. However, since the design of the battery rack often focuses on carrying capacity and space utilization, its overall center of gravity is relatively high and the structure is relatively slender, which makes it very easy to be affected by external forces during transportation and cause unstable lateral swings or overturning, which will not only cause damage to the battery rack and the batteries on it, increase maintenance costs, but the overturned battery rack may even crush or trap nearby workers, posing a serious threat to their personal safety. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve one of the technical problems in the related art at least to a certain extent. To this end, the utility model proposes a battery rack transplanting device, which can effectively prevent the battery rack from tipping over during the transplanting process and help improve the stability of the transportation process.

[0004] The battery rack transfer device provided by the utility model comprises a battery rack, a transport assembly and an auxiliary support assembly, wherein the battery rack is used to place battery elements, and the transport assembly comprises a support frame and a fork, wherein the support frame is extended along the height direction of the battery rack, and the fork is connected to the support frame, and the fork is inserted into the bottom of the battery rack to lift the battery rack; the auxiliary support assembly comprises a connecting rod, one end of the connecting rod is connected to the top of the battery rack, and the other end of the connecting rod is connected to the support frame.

[0005] The battery rack transfer device provided in the utility model can effectively prevent the battery rack from tipping over during the transplanting process, and can improve the stability of the battery rack during the transportation of the battery rack, making the transportation process more stable and reliable.

[0006] In some embodiments, the support frame includes a connected cross bar and a vertical bar, the cross bar extends along the width direction of the battery rack, the auxiliary support assembly also includes a fixed seat and a U-shaped frame, the fixed seat is provided with a receiving groove adapted to the cross bar, the U-shaped frame is sleeved on the vertical bar, and the U-shaped frame is connected to the fixed seat.

[0007] In some embodiments, the fixing seat includes a first side, a second side and a third side, the first side and the third side are relatively arranged on both sides of the second side, the length of the third side in the vertical direction of the battery rack is greater than the length of the first side, and a fixing hole is provided on the third side, the U-shaped frame has a fixing section, and the fixing section can be detachably installed in the fixing hole.

[0008] In some embodiments, the fixing seat includes a fourth side parallel to the second side, the fourth side is connected to the third side, and the fourth side is arranged on both sides of the third side opposite to the second side, a mounting hole is provided on the fourth side, a connecting hole matched with the mounting hole is provided on the connecting rod, and a fixing column is detachably inserted into the mounting hole and the connecting hole.

[0009] In some embodiments, the vertical rod includes an outer sleeve and an inner rod, the inner rod is movably inserted in the outer sleeve, and a locking member is provided between the outer sleeve and the inner rod.

[0010] In some embodiments, the transport assembly further includes a stop column, a plurality of insertion holes are provided on the fork at intervals, and the stop column can be detachably inserted into the insertion holes to limit the battery rack.

[0011] In some embodiments, the number of the forks is two, and the forks are movable relative to the support frame along a width direction of the battery rack.

[0012] In some embodiments, the connecting rod is provided in two numbers, and the two connecting rods are spaced apart along the width direction of the battery rack.

[0013] In some embodiments, the battery rack further includes a frame body and a travel wheel assembly located at the bottom of the frame body, and the travel wheel assembly includes at least two universal wheels and two directional wheels with a braking function.

[0014] In some embodiments, the transport assembly further includes a weight sensor, which is disposed on the fork and is used to monitor the weight of the battery rack. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a battery rack transfer device provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a battery rack in a battery rack transfer device provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an auxiliary support assembly in a battery rack transfer device provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0018] Reference numerals: 100, battery rack transfer device;

[0019] 10. Battery rack; 11. Shelf;

[0020] 20. Handling assembly; 21. Support frame; 211. Crossbar; 212. Vertical bar; 22. Fork;

[0021] 30. Auxiliary support assembly; 31. Connecting rod; 311. Connecting hole; 32. Fixed seat; 321. Accommodating groove; 322. First side; 323. Second side; 324. Third side; 325. Fourth side; 3251. Mounting hole; 33. U-shaped frame; 331. Fixed section; 34. Fixed column. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to be used to explain the present invention, but cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an embodiment of the utility model provides a battery rack transplanting device 100, which includes a battery rack 10, a transport assembly 20, and an auxiliary support assembly 30. The transport assembly 20 includes a support frame 21 and a fork 22. The support frame 21 is extended along the height direction of the battery rack 10, and the fork 22 is connected to the support frame 21. The fork 22 is inserted into the bottom of the battery rack 10 to lift the battery rack 10; the auxiliary support assembly 30 includes a connecting rod 31, one end of the connecting rod 31 is connected to the top of the battery rack 10, and the other end of the connecting rod 31 is connected to the support frame 21.

[0024] Specifically, the battery rack 10 adopts a frame structure to form a multi-layer shelf 11, and the shelf 11 can be used to place battery elements to place more battery components. The transport assembly 20 is the core component of the transplanting device. The support frame 21 is extended along the height direction of the battery rack 10, and the support frame 21 is located in front of the battery rack 10. One end of the fork 22 can be connected to the support frame 21, and the other end of the fork 22 is a free end, and the free end can be movably inserted into the bottom of the battery rack 10 to stably lift the battery rack 10. The connecting rod 31 serves as a bridge connecting the top of the battery rack 10 and the support frame 21, which can play a role of auxiliary support and balance during the transportation process, and effectively prevent the battery rack 10 from tilting or falling due to the shift of the center of gravity.

[0025] In addition, the battery rack transplanting device 100 also includes a driving component such as a hydraulic cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder or an electric push rod, and the driving component is connected to the support frame 21 to realize the insertion of the fork 22 and the lifting of the battery rack 10. When the battery rack 10 needs to be transported, the driving component can lower the fork 22 to a position that is horizontal to the bottom of the battery rack 10, and the fork 22 is inserted into the bottom of the battery rack 10. The connecting rod 31 can connect the top of the battery rack 10 and the support frame 21 to ensure that the battery rack 10 is in a stable state during the transportation process, which helps to complete the entire transplanting and transportation process.

[0026] In summary, the battery rack transplanting device 100 provided in the embodiment of the utility model can effectively prevent the battery rack 10 from tipping over during the transplanting process, and can improve the stability of the battery rack 10 during the transportation of the battery rack 10, making the transportation process more stable and reliable.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the support frame 21 includes a connected cross bar 211 and a vertical bar 212, the cross bar 211 is extended along the width direction of the battery frame 10, and the auxiliary support assembly 30 also includes a fixed seat 32 and a U-shaped frame 33. The fixed seat 32 is provided with a receiving groove 321 adapted to the cross bar 211, the U-shaped frame 33 is arranged on the vertical bar 212, and the U-shaped frame 33 is connected to the fixed seat 32, thereby improving the connection stability between the support frame 21 and the connecting rod 31.

[0028] Specifically, the cross bar 211 is horizontally extended along the width direction of the battery rack 10, and the length of the cross bar 211 can be adapted to the width of the battery rack 10 to ensure that the front end of the battery rack 10 can be covered. Two cross bars 211 are provided, and the vertical bar 212 is vertically arranged relative to the cross bar 211, and the vertical bar 212 is connected between two adjacent cross bars 211. The accommodating groove 321 on the fixing seat 32 can be adapted to the cross bar 211 to ensure that the cross bar 211 can be firmly embedded in the accommodating groove 321, so as to achieve a firm connection between the connecting rod 31 and the support frame 21. The vertical bar 212 is passed through the U-shaped cavity of the U-shaped frame 33, and the U-shaped frame 33 is connected to the fixing seat 32 by welding or bolts, which not only enhances the overall strength of the auxiliary support assembly 30, but also enables the battery rack 10 to maintain a more stable posture during transportation.

[0029] Furthermore, a plurality of U-shaped frames 33 may be provided, and the plurality of U-shaped frames 33 are spaced apart along the length direction of the crossbar 211 to disperse the tensioning force of the top of the battery rack 10 on the support frame 21, which helps to improve the redundancy and reliability of the entire device. In this embodiment, three U-shaped frames 33 are provided, and the three U-shaped frames 33 are respectively located at different positions of the crossbar 211, which can evenly support the weight of the top of the battery rack 10 and avoid deformation or damage caused by excessive force on a single point.

[0030] Furthermore, the vertical rod 212 includes an outer sleeve and an inner rod, the inner rod is movably inserted in the outer sleeve, and a locking piece is provided between the outer sleeve and the inner rod, so that the height of the support frame 21 can be adjusted to adapt to the size change of the battery rack 10.

[0031] In this embodiment, a plurality of first holes may be provided at intervals on the inner rod, a second hole may be provided on the outer sleeve, the locking member may be provided as a pin or a bolt, the locking member may be inserted into the second hole and the corresponding first hole, and appropriately tightened or fixed, so as to achieve adjustment and locking of the length of the vertical rod 212.

[0032] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the fixing seat 32 includes a first side 322, a second side 323 and a third side 324 connected to each other, the first side 322 and the third side 324 are relatively arranged on both sides of the second side 323, and the length of the third side 324 in the vertical direction of the battery rack 10 is greater than the length of the first side 322, and a fixing hole is provided on the third side 324, and the U-shaped frame 33 has a fixing section 331, and the fixing section 331 can be detachably installed in the fixing hole.

[0033] Specifically, the first side 322 and the third side 324 are arranged on both sides of the second side 323 to form a "U"-shaped structure to form the accommodating groove 321. In the vertical direction of the battery rack 10, the length of the third side 324 is designed to be greater than the length of the first side 322, and the third side 324 is arranged closer to the battery rack 10 relative to the first side 322, so that the supporting force can be more effectively dispersed and transmitted.

[0034] The third side 324 is provided with fixing holes, which are used to connect with the fixing section 331 of the U-shaped frame 33. The fixing section 331 of the U-shaped frame 33 can be detachably installed in the fixing holes, and the user can easily install or remove the U-shaped frame 33 as needed, so as to facilitate maintenance and replacement. At the same time, due to the close fit between the fixing holes and the fixing section 331, it can be ensured that the U-shaped frame 33 can be firmly fixed on the fixing seat 32 during transportation to prevent it from loosening or falling off. Optionally, the U-shaped frame 33 and the third side 324 can be arranged to be bolted.

[0035] Furthermore, the fixing seat 32 includes a fourth side 325 parallel to the second side 323, the fourth side 325 is connected to the third side 324, and the fourth side 325 and the second side 323 are arranged on both sides of the third side 324 relative to each other, and the fourth side 325 is provided with a mounting hole 3251, and the connecting rod 31 is provided with a connecting hole 311 adapted to the mounting hole 3251, and a fixing column 34 is detachably inserted into the mounting hole 3251 and the connecting hole 311, which not only improves the assembly efficiency of the battery rack transplanting device 100, but also makes the device more flexible and changeable during use.

[0036] For example, when carrying battery racks 10 of different sizes or shapes, the user can adjust the position and angle of the fixing seat 32 and the connecting rod 31 as needed to ensure that the battery rack 10 can be firmly supported. At the same time, since the fixing column 34 is detachable, it is more convenient to maintain and replace parts.

[0037] In some embodiments, the transport assembly 20 further includes a stop post, and a plurality of insertion holes are provided at intervals on the fork 22, and the stop post can be detachably inserted into the insertion hole to limit the position of the battery rack 10. In other words, the user can insert the stop post into the insertion hole according to the size and shape of the battery rack 10 to limit and fix the battery rack 10.

[0038] In some embodiments, two forks 22 are provided, and the forks 22 are movable relative to the support frame 21 along the width direction of the battery rack 10. That is, the two forks 22 can adjust the distance between the two forks 22 according to the bottom size of the battery rack 10, so as to better clamp and limit the battery rack 10 in the width direction, prevent it from shaking or tilting during transportation, and achieve more stable transportation.

[0039] In some embodiments, two connecting rods 31 are provided, and the two connecting rods 31 are spaced apart along the width direction of the battery rack 10, so as to more effectively disperse the forces and vibrations that the battery rack 10 may be subjected to from different directions during transportation, protect the battery rack 10 from damage and ensure the safety of the transportation process.

[0040] In some embodiments, the battery rack 10 includes a rack body and a wheel assembly at the bottom of the rack body, and the wheel assembly includes at least two universal wheels and two directional wheels with brake functions. The directional wheels can guide the battery rack 10 to move in a specific direction to ensure its stability and directionality during transportation. The brake function further enhances the safety of the battery rack 10, allowing the user to quickly lock the battery rack 10 when needed to prevent it from accidentally sliding or moving.

[0041] In some embodiments, the handling assembly 20 further includes a weight sensor, which is disposed on the fork 22 and is used to monitor the weight of the battery rack 10. In other words, the weight sensor can accurately monitor the weight of the battery rack 10, and can help the operator determine whether the battery rack 10 exceeds the load-bearing capacity of the handling assembly 20, thereby avoiding equipment damage or safety accidents caused by overloading. Secondly, the weight information can also provide the operator with a basis for the handling strategy, such as selecting a suitable handling path, adjusting the handling speed, etc., to ensure the safety and efficiency of the handling process.

[0042] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0043] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0044] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communication with each other; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0045] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0046] In the present utility model, the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the described specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0047] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations of the present invention. Ordinary technicians in the field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A battery rack transfer device, characterized in that: It includes a battery rack, a transport assembly and an auxiliary support assembly, wherein the battery rack is used to place battery elements; the transport assembly includes a support frame and a fork, wherein the support frame extends along the height direction of the battery rack, the fork is connected to the support frame, and the fork is inserted into the bottom of the battery rack to lift the battery rack; the auxiliary support assembly includes a connecting rod, one end of the connecting rod is connected to the top of the battery rack, and the other end of the connecting rod is connected to the support frame.

2. The battery rack transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame includes a connected cross bar and a vertical bar, the cross bar extends along the width direction of the battery rack, the auxiliary support assembly also includes a fixed seat and a U-shaped frame, the fixed seat is provided with a receiving groove adapted to the cross bar, the U-shaped frame is sleeved on the vertical bar, and the U-shaped frame is connected to the fixed seat.

3. The battery rack transfer device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing seat includes a first side, a second side and a third side, the first side and the third side are relatively arranged on both sides of the second side, the length of the third side in the vertical direction of the battery rack is greater than the length of the first side, and a fixing hole is provided on the third side, and the U-shaped frame has a fixing section, and the fixing section can be detachably installed in the fixing hole.

4. The battery rack transfer device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing seat includes a fourth side parallel to the second side, the fourth side is connected to the third side, and the fourth side is arranged on both sides of the third side opposite to the second side, a mounting hole is provided on the fourth side, a connecting hole matched with the mounting hole is provided on the connecting rod, and a fixing column is detachably inserted into the mounting hole and the connecting hole.

5. The battery rack transfer device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The vertical rod comprises an outer sleeve and an inner rod, wherein the inner rod is movably inserted in the outer sleeve, and a locking member is arranged between the outer sleeve and the inner rod.

6. The battery rack transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transport assembly further comprises a stop column, a plurality of insertion holes are arranged at intervals on the fork, and the stop column can be detachably inserted into the insertion holes to limit the battery rack.

7. The battery rack transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the forks is two, and the forks are movable relative to the support frame along the width direction of the battery frame.

8. The battery rack transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of connecting rods is two, and the two connecting rods are spaced apart in the width direction of the battery rack.

9. The battery rack transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery rack also includes a frame body and a travel wheel assembly located at the bottom of the frame body, and the travel wheel assembly includes at least two universal wheels and two directional wheels with braking function.

10. The battery rack transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The transport assembly further includes a weight sensor, which is disposed on the fork and is used to monitor the weight of the battery rack.

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