Battery replacing station

Abstract

The utility model relates to a battery swap station which comprises storage bins, an X-axis moving mechanism, a Y-axis moving mechanism, a supporting frame and a Z-axis moving mechanism, the storage bins comprise a first storage bin and a second storage bin, a storage unit is arranged in the first storage bin and used for storing batteries, and a transferring unit is arranged in the second storage bin and used for temporarily storing the batteries; the X-axis moving mechanism comprises a push-and-pull part and a push-and-pull driving assembly, the push-and-pull part is arranged in the transfer unit, and the push-and-pull driving assembly is connected with the push-and-pull part and used for pulling the battery located in the storage unit into the transfer unit or pushing the battery in the transfer unit into the storage unit; the Y-axis moving mechanism is connected with the transferring unit and used for driving the transferring unit to move along the Y axis. The supporting frame is arranged in the second storage bin and connected with the Y-axis moving mechanism. The Z-axis moving mechanism is connected with the supporting frame and used for driving the supporting frame to move along the Z axis. According to the battery replacing station, the battery can be rapidly replaced, and the working efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a battery replacement station. Background Art

[0002] At present, most AGVs on the market are charged by charging piles or manually replaced. After the battery reaches the charging time, the charging time is too long due to forgetting to take it out or not taking it out in time, which greatly affects the charging efficiency. Currently, it mainly relies on manual battery replacement, which has safety risks and low efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a battery replacement station.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0005] A battery swap station, comprising:

[0006] Storage bins, the storage bins comprising a first storage bin and a second storage bin arranged adjacent to each other, the first storage bin being provided with a storage unit for storing batteries, the second storage bin being provided with a transfer unit for temporarily storing batteries;

[0007] An X-axis moving mechanism, wherein the X-axis moving mechanism comprises a push-pull portion and a push-pull driving assembly, wherein the push-pull portion is arranged in the transfer unit, and the push-pull driving assembly is connected to the push-pull portion and is used to pull the battery in the storage unit into the transfer unit, or push the battery in the transfer unit into the storage unit;

[0008] A Y-axis moving mechanism, the Y-axis moving mechanism is connected to the transfer unit and is used to drive the transfer unit to move along the Y-axis;

[0009] A support frame, wherein the support frame is arranged in the second storage bin and connected to the Y-axis moving mechanism;

[0010] A Z-axis moving mechanism is connected to the support frame, and is used to drive the support frame to move along the Z-axis.

[0011] In some embodiments, the push-pull portion is L-shaped.

[0012] In some embodiments, the push-pull drive assembly includes an X-axis drive motor, a synchronous belt, a push-pull cylinder, and a first connecting piece. The X-axis drive motor is transmission-connected to the synchronous belt, the synchronous belt extends along the X-axis direction, the push-pull cylinder is connected to the first connecting piece, and the push-pull cylinder is connected to the push-pull part to drive the push-pull part to move along the X-axis direction.

[0013] In some embodiments, the push-pull drive assembly further includes a rotating cylinder, the rotating cylinder is connected to the push-pull part and is used to drive the push-pull part to rotate, and the push-pull cylinder is connected to the rotating cylinder.

[0014] In some embodiments, the Y-axis moving mechanism includes a Y-axis driving motor, a Y-axis gear, and a Y-axis rack. The Y-axis gear is disposed on the motor shaft of the Y-axis driving motor, the Y-axis rack is disposed on the supporting frame, the Y-axis rack extends along the Y-axis, and the Y-axis rack cooperates with the Y-axis gear.

[0015] In some embodiments, the Z-axis moving mechanism includes a Z-axis driving motor, a Z-axis gear, and a Z-axis rack. The Z-axis gear is disposed on the motor shaft of the Z-axis driving motor, the Z-axis rack is disposed in the second storage bin, the Z-axis rack extends along the Z-axis, and the Z-axis rack cooperates with the Z-axis gear.

[0016] In some embodiments, the transfer unit has relative upper and lower sides, relative front and rear sides, and relative left and right sides, the front side faces the storage unit, and a through hole is formed on the front side.

[0017] In some embodiments, the battery swap station also includes an X-axis guide rail and an X-axis slider, the X-axis guide rail is arranged in the transfer unit, the X-axis guide rail extends along the X-axis direction, the X-axis slider is movably arranged on the X-axis guide rail, and the X-axis slider is connected to the first connecting member.

[0018] In some embodiments, the battery swap station further includes a Y-axis guide rail and a Y-axis slider, the Y-axis guide rail is connected to the support frame, the Y-axis guide rail extends along the Y-axis, and the Y-axis slider is connected to the transfer unit.

[0019] In some embodiments, the battery swap station further includes a Z-axis guide rail and a Z-axis slider, the Z-axis guide rail is connected to the second storage bin, the Z-axis guide rail extends along the Z-axis, and the Z-axis slider is connected to the support frame.

[0020] Due to the application of the above technical solution, the utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0021] The battery replacement station provided by the utility model can directly and quickly replace batteries without waiting for charging, thereby improving work efficiency; it is beneficial to improving safety and extending the service life of power batteries, and also effectively reduces charging costs. Charging can be carried out during the electricity discount period, saving costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Attached Figure 1 A structural diagram showing a battery located at the bottom of a second storage bin of a battery swap station provided by the utility model from a first perspective;

[0023] Attached Figure 2 A structural diagram from a second perspective showing that the battery is located at the bottom of the second storage bin of the battery swap station provided by the utility model;

[0024] Attached Figure 3 For attachment Figure 2 Structural diagram of the X-axis moving mechanism and the Y-axis moving mechanism;

[0025] Attached Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the X-axis moving mechanism of the battery swap station provided by the utility model from a first perspective;

[0026] Attached Figure 5 A structural diagram of the X-axis moving mechanism of the battery swap station provided by the utility model from a second perspective;

[0027] Attached Figure 6 A structural diagram of the X-axis moving mechanism of the battery swap station provided by the utility model from a third perspective;

[0028] Attached Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the Y-axis moving mechanism and the Z-axis moving mechanism of the battery swap station provided by the utility model;

[0029] Attached Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the Z-axis moving mechanism of the battery swap station provided by the utility model;

[0030] Attached Fig. 9 For attachment Figure 8 Enlarged view of the Z-axis moving mechanism;

[0031] Attached Fig.10 A structural diagram showing a battery located at the upper portion of a second storage bin of a battery swap station provided by the utility model from a first perspective;

[0032] Attached Fig.11 For attachment Fig.10 Enlarged view of the transfer unit;

[0033] Attached Fig.12 This is a structural diagram from a second perspective of a battery located at the upper part of the second storage bin of the battery swap station provided by the utility model.

[0034] In the above attached figure:

[0035] 1-first storage bin; 2-second storage bin; 3-battery; 4-transfer unit;

[0036] 5-support frame, 51-first cross beam, 52-first longitudinal beam, 53-first connecting beam, 54-second cross beam, 55-second longitudinal beam, 56-second connecting beam;

[0037] 6-X-axis moving mechanism, 60-rotating cylinder, 61-push-pull part, 62-X-axis driving motor, 63-synchronous belt, 64-push-pull cylinder, 65-connecting body, 66-connecting plate, 67-X-axis slider, 68-X-axis guide rail;

[0038] 7-Y-axis moving mechanism, 71-Y-axis driving motor, 72-Y-axis gear, 73-Y-axis rack, 74-Y-axis guide rail, 75-Y-axis slider;

[0039] 8-Z axis moving mechanism, 81-Z axis driving motor, 82-Z axis gear, 83-Z axis rack, 84-Z axis guide rail, 85-Z axis slider;

[0040] 9-transfer platform; 10-carrying platform; 11-transfer mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The technical solution of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0042] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0043] See also Figures 1 to 12 The battery swap station shown in the figure includes a storage bin, an X-axis moving mechanism 6, a Y-axis moving mechanism 7, a support frame 5, and a Z-axis moving mechanism 8, wherein:

[0044] The storage bin includes a first storage bin 1 and a second storage bin 2 which are adjacently arranged. A storage unit is arranged in the first storage bin 1. The storage unit has a storage space and is used to store batteries. A transfer unit 4 is arranged in the second storage bin 2. The transfer unit 4 has a storage space and is used to temporarily store batteries 3. The X-axis moving mechanism 6 includes a push-pull portion 61 and a push-pull driving assembly. The push-pull portion 61 is arranged in the transfer unit 4. The push-pull driving assembly is connected to the push-pull portion 61 and is used to pull the batteries in the storage unit into the transfer unit 4, or to push the batteries in the transfer unit 4 into the storage unit, wherein the push-pull portion 61 moves along the X-axis. The Y-axis moving mechanism 7 is connected to the transfer unit 4 and is used to drive the transfer unit 4 to move along the Y-axis. The support frame 5 is arranged in the second storage bin 2 and is connected to the Y-axis moving mechanism 7. The Z-axis moving mechanism 8 is connected to the support frame 5 and is used to drive the support frame 5 to move along the Z-axis.

[0045] As shown in the figure, a plurality of storage units are provided, and the plurality of storage units are arranged in multiple rows and columns. A transfer unit 4 is provided, and the transfer unit 4 can move along the X-axis, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis. When in working state, the transfer unit 4 corresponds to the storage unit, and an X-axis moving mechanism 6 is provided to facilitate taking out the battery in the storage unit, or putting the battery in the transfer unit 4 into the storage unit.

[0046] Referring to the figure, the transfer unit 4 is a hollow square frame, which has relative upper and lower sides, relative front and rear sides, and relative left and right sides. The front side faces the storage unit, and a through hole is provided on the front side. The through hole penetrates the storage unit, which is beneficial to pushing the battery into the storage unit, and also beneficial to pulling the battery in the storage unit into the transfer unit 4.

[0047] Referring to the figure, the push-pull drive assembly includes an X-axis drive motor 62, a synchronous belt 63, a push-pull cylinder 64, and a first connecting member. The X-axis drive motor 62 is located outside the frame of the transfer unit 4, and the synchronous belt 63, the push-pull cylinder 64, and the first connecting member are all located inside the transfer unit 4; the X-axis drive motor 62 is transmission-connected to the synchronous belt 63, the synchronous belt 63 extends along the X-axis direction, the push-pull cylinder 64 is connected to the first connecting member, and the synchronous belt 63 is connected to the first connecting member. Under the drive of the X-axis drive motor 62, the first connecting member, the push-pull cylinder 64 and the push-pull part 61 move along the X-axis direction; the push-pull cylinder 64 is connected to the push-pull part 61 to drive the push-pull part 61 to move along the X-axis direction.

[0048] The X-axis drive motor 62 is connected to the synchronous belt 63 in a transmission manner as follows: the push-pull drive assembly also includes a first transmission roller and a second transmission roller, the center lines of the first transmission roller and the second transmission roller are along the Y-axis direction, the synchronous belt 63 is wound around the first transmission roller and the second transmission roller, the X-axis drive motor 62 is connected to the first transmission roller in a transmission manner, and the X-axis drive motor 62 drives the first transmission roller to rotate to drive the synchronous belt 63 for transmission.

[0049] The push-pull drive assembly also includes a rotating cylinder 60, a piston rod of a push-pull cylinder 64 is connected to the rotating cylinder 60, and the rotating cylinder 60 is connected to the push-pull part 61 to drive the push-pull part 61 to rotate, so that the push-pull part 61 can hook the battery or push the battery to drive the battery to move.

[0050] In a preferred embodiment, the push-pull portion 61 includes a first rod and a second rod connected to each other, the first rod and the second rod are connected in an L shape, one end of the first rod is connected to the rotary cylinder 60, and the other end of the first rod is connected to the second rod, the first rod extends along the X-axis direction, and the second rod can extend along the Z-axis direction or along the Y-axis direction under the drive of the rotary cylinder 60. When the battery in the storage unit is pulled into the transfer unit 4, the second rod extends along the Y-axis direction, and a groove is provided on the battery, and the second rod can extend into the groove to hook the battery; when the battery in the transfer unit 4 is pushed into the storage unit, the second rod can extend along the Z-axis direction.

[0051] See also Figure 6 The first connecting member includes a connecting body 65 and a connecting plate 66 . The connecting body 65 is in a square frame shape. The push-pull cylinder 64 is arranged in the connecting body 65 . The connecting plate 66 is connected to the connecting body 65 and the synchronous belt 63 .

[0052] The battery swap station also includes an X-axis guide rail 68 and an X-axis slider 67. The X-axis guide rail 68 is arranged in the transfer unit 4, and the X-axis guide rail 68 extends along the X-axis direction. The X-axis slider 67 is connected to the connecting body 65 of the first connecting member. When the push-pull cylinder 64 works, it can push the push-pull part 61 to move along the X-axis, and the transfer unit 4 does not move at this time. In some embodiments, a plurality of X-axis guide rails 68 can be provided, and a plurality of corresponding X-axis sliders 67 can be provided, and the plurality of X-axis guide rails 68 are distributed in the up and down directions.

[0053] Referring to the figure, the Y-axis moving mechanism 7 includes a Y-axis driving motor 71, a Y-axis gear 72, and a Y-axis rack 73. The Y-axis driving motor 71 is connected to the transfer unit 4. The motor shaft of the Y-axis driving motor 71 is provided with a Y-axis gear 72. The Y-axis rack 73 is provided on the support frame 5. The Y-axis rack 73 extends along the Y-axis, and the Y-axis rack 73 cooperates with the Y-axis gear 72.

[0054] Referring to the figure, the support frame 5 includes a first frame body and a second frame body connected to each other, both of which are frames, the first frame body is arranged in the horizontal direction, and the second frame body extends in the Z-axis direction. The first frame body is surrounded on all sides, and the middle part of the first frame body is penetrated in the vertical direction, such as the first frame body includes two first cross beams 51 and two first longitudinal beams 52, the two first cross beams 51 are connected between the two first longitudinal beams 52, the first cross beam 51 is perpendicular to the first longitudinal beams 52, the first cross beam 51 extends along the X-axis, the first longitudinal beam 52 extends along the Y-axis, and a first connecting beam 53 is also arranged between the two first longitudinal beams 52, the first connecting beam 53 extends along the Y-axis, and the Y-axis rack 73 is arranged on the first connecting beam 53.

[0055] In some embodiments, the second frame includes a second cross beam 54 and two second longitudinal beams 55. The second cross beam 54 is located below the first cross beam 51. The second cross beam 54 is parallel to the first cross beam 51. The second cross beam 54 is connected between the two second longitudinal beams 55. The second cross beam 54 is perpendicular to the second longitudinal beams 55. The second cross beam 54 extends along the X-axis, and the second longitudinal beam 55 extends along the Z-axis. A second connecting beam 56 is also arranged between the two second longitudinal beams 55. The second connecting beam 56 extends along the X-axis, and the Z-axis drive motor 81 is connected to the second connecting beam 56.

[0056] The battery swap station also includes a Y-axis guide rail 74 and a Y-axis slider 75. The Y-axis guide rail 74 is connected to the support frame 5 (the Y-axis guide rail 74 is arranged on the lower side of the longitudinal beam), the Y-axis guide rail 74 extends along the Y-axis, and the Y-axis slider 75 is connected to the transfer unit 4. Driven by the Y-axis drive motor 71, the Y-axis gear 72 moves along the Y-axis rack 73, driving the transfer unit 4 and the X-axis moving mechanism 6 to move along the Y-axis.

[0057] Referring to the figure, the Z-axis moving mechanism 8 includes a Z-axis driving motor 81, a Z-axis gear 82, and a Z-axis rack 83. The Z-axis driving motor 81 is provided with a Z-axis gear 82 on its motor shaft. The Z-axis rack 83 is provided in the second storage bin 2. The Z-axis rack 83 extends along the Z-axis, and the Z-axis rack 83 cooperates with the Z-axis gear 82.

[0058] The battery swap station also includes a Z-axis guide rail 84 and a Z-axis slider 85. The Z-axis guide rail 84 is connected to the second storage bin 2, extends along the Z-axis, and the Z-axis slider 85 is arranged on the second longitudinal beam 55. Driven by the Z-axis drive motor 81, the Z-axis gear 82 moves along the Z-axis rack 83, driving the X-axis moving mechanism 6, the Y-axis moving mechanism 7, the support frame 5 and the transfer unit 4 to move along the Z-axis.

[0059] In this example, the battery swap station also includes a transfer platform 9, which is arranged on one side of the storage bin. The batteries in the transfer unit 4 can be moved to the transfer platform 9, and then the batteries are removed by the removal mechanism 11, which can be an AGV.

[0060] Furthermore, the device also includes a loading platform 10 , which is located above the storage bin and the transfer platform 9 . The batteries in the transfer unit 4 first pass through the loading platform 10 and then move to the transfer platform 9 .

[0061] The specific implementation method of the battery replacement station in this example for taking out the battery from the storage unit is as follows: the Y-axis moving mechanism 7 drives the transfer unit 4 to the storage unit of the designated first storage bin 1, the X-axis moving mechanism 6 takes the battery from the storage unit to the transfer unit 4, and then the Z-axis moving mechanism 8 moves the transfer unit 4 to the bottom of the second storage bin 2, and then the X-axis moving mechanism 6 pushes the battery out and transports it to the transfer mechanism 11, and the transfer mechanism 11 moves the battery to the next process.

[0062] The specific implementation method of the battery exchange station in this example that sends the battery into the storage unit of the first storage bin is: the battery is in the transfer unit 4, and the transfer unit 4 is moved to the upper part of the second storage bin by the Z-axis moving mechanism 8, and the Y-axis moving mechanism 7 drives the transfer unit 4 to the designated empty storage unit. After the transfer unit 4 corresponds to the designated storage unit, the X-axis moving mechanism 6 pushes the battery in the transfer unit 4 into the storage unit to start charging.

[0063] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the utility model, and their purpose is to enable people familiar with the technology to understand the content of the utility model and implement it accordingly, and they cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the utility model. Any equivalent changes or modifications made according to the spirit of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A battery swap station, characterized in that: include: Storage bins, the storage bins comprising a first storage bin and a second storage bin arranged adjacent to each other, the first storage bin being provided with a storage unit for storing batteries, the second storage bin being provided with a transfer unit for temporarily storing batteries; An X-axis moving mechanism, wherein the X-axis moving mechanism comprises a push-pull portion and a push-pull driving assembly, wherein the push-pull portion is arranged in the transfer unit, and the push-pull driving assembly is connected to the push-pull portion and is used to pull the battery in the storage unit into the transfer unit, or push the battery in the transfer unit into the storage unit; A Y-axis moving mechanism, the Y-axis moving mechanism is connected to the transfer unit and is used to drive the transfer unit to move along the Y-axis; A support frame, wherein the support frame is arranged in the second storage bin and connected to the Y-axis moving mechanism; A Z-axis moving mechanism is connected to the support frame, and is used to drive the support frame to move along the Z-axis.

2. The battery swap station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The push-pull portion is L-shaped.

3. The battery swap station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The push-pull drive assembly includes an X-axis drive motor, a synchronous belt, a push-pull cylinder, and a first connecting piece. The X-axis drive motor is transmission-connected to the synchronous belt, the synchronous belt extends along the X-axis direction, the push-pull cylinder is connected to the first connecting piece, and the push-pull cylinder is connected to the push-pull part to drive the push-pull part to move along the X-axis direction.

4. The battery swap station according to claim 3, characterized in that: The push-pull drive assembly further comprises a rotating cylinder, which is connected to the push-pull part and used to drive the push-pull part to rotate, and the push-pull cylinder is connected to the rotating cylinder.

5. The battery swap station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Y-axis moving mechanism includes a Y-axis driving motor, a Y-axis gear, and a Y-axis rack. The motor shaft of the Y-axis driving motor is provided with the Y-axis gear, the Y-axis rack is provided on the supporting frame, the Y-axis rack extends along the Y-axis, and the Y-axis rack cooperates with the Y-axis gear.

6. The battery swap station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Z-axis moving mechanism includes a Z-axis driving motor, a Z-axis gear, and a Z-axis rack. The Z-axis gear is arranged on the motor shaft of the Z-axis driving motor. The Z-axis rack is arranged in the second storage bin. The Z-axis rack extends along the Z-axis, and the Z-axis rack cooperates with the Z-axis gear.

7. The battery swap station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer unit has relative upper and lower sides, relative front and rear sides, and relative left and right sides. The front side faces the storage unit and is provided with a through hole.

8. The battery swap station according to claim 3, characterized in that: The battery swap station also includes an X-axis guide rail and an X-axis slider. The X-axis guide rail is arranged in the transfer unit, and the X-axis guide rail extends along the X-axis direction. The X-axis slider is movably arranged on the X-axis guide rail, and the X-axis slider is connected to the first connecting member.

9. The battery swap station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery swap station also includes a Y-axis guide rail and a Y-axis slider. The Y-axis guide rail is connected to the support frame, the Y-axis guide rail extends along the Y-axis, and the Y-axis slider is connected to the transfer unit.

10. The battery swap station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery exchange station also includes a Z-axis guide rail and a Z-axis slider. The Z-axis guide rail is connected to the second storage bin, the Z-axis guide rail extends along the Z-axis, and the Z-axis slider is connected to the support frame.

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