Battery replacement station with safety protection mechanism

By using transport rollers and push plate systems in the battery swap station for battery transfer, and adjusting the position of the transport table in combination with hydraulic rods and motor-driven threaded rods, the problem of labor and easy damage in battery installation in the existing battery swap station is solved, convenient and safe transfer of batteries is achieved, and staff are protected through protective mechanisms, improving the safety and efficiency of the battery swap process.

CN222921548UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-30CHINA ENERGY GUOHUAN (BEIJING) ELECTRIC POWER CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421507577.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-28
Publication Date
2025-05-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-28

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Technical Problem

Existing battery swap stations require manual handling when installing batteries, which consumes manpower and may cause battery damage, especially during transportation.

Method used

A battery swap station with a safety protection mechanism is designed, and the horizontal transport of the battery is achieved using a transport roller and push plate system, and the height and position of the transport table are adjusted through hydraulic rods and motor-driven threaded rods to ensure the convenient and safe transport of the battery. In addition, a protective mechanism is provided to protect the staff from the bottom of the electric vehicle through a motor-driven threaded rod and limit support column.

Benefits of technology

The convenient and safe transfer of batteries is achieved through the transportation roller and push plate system, reducing manpower consumption and reducing the risk of battery damage. At the same time, the protection mechanism effectively protects staff and improves the safety and efficiency of the battery replacement process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of battery swapping stations, and discloses a battery swapping station with a safety protection mechanism, which comprises a battery swapping station, a battery storage cabinet fixedly mounted at the top of the battery swapping station, a transportation mechanism arranged at the top of the battery swapping station, a battery swapping platform fixedly mounted at the top of the battery swapping station, and a protection mechanism arranged at the top of the battery swapping station. Under the action of a conveying roller, a battery is transversely conveyed, a first push plate is driven by a push frame to push the battery to the top of a transfer table, a first threaded rod is driven by a first motor, the position of the transfer table is adjusted, and therefore transfer of the battery is more convenient and safer; the connecting block slides outside the limiting supporting column, the supporting block is driven to abut against the bottom of the vehicle and lift the vehicle, the bottom of the limiting supporting column is hollowed out, operation of replacing a battery at the bottom is more convenient, accidents caused after workers drill into the vehicle bottom are prevented, and the limiting supporting column plays a role in protecting the workers.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of battery swapping stations, in particular to a battery swapping station with a safety protection mechanism. Background Technique

[0002] With the increasing widespread use of various types of new energy vehicles such as electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles, technologies related to rapid battery swapping and other aspects have increasingly become topics of concern and research. Using a battery swapping station with a container structure to achieve rapid replacement of battery components is a very common and effective method.

[0003] According to a battery replacement platform and a battery swapping station disclosed on the patent network (authorization announcement number: CN 211995232U), it is described that "the utility model discloses a battery replacement platform and a battery swapping station. Among them, the battery replacement platform is used to position an electric vehicle in the battery swapping station. The battery replacement platform includes a lifting part and a limiting part. The lifting part is used to lift the electric vehicle, and the limiting part is arranged on the lifting part and is used to limit the position of the electric vehicle during battery replacement. In the utility model, the battery swapping station and the battery replacement platform adjust the height of the electric vehicle by setting the lifting part, so as to adapt to the vertically operable height range of the battery swapping equipment, thereby improving the versatility of the battery replacement platform."

[0004] Regarding the above description content, the applicant believes that there are the following problems:

[0005] During the use of this utility model, the height of the electric vehicle is adjusted by the set lifting part, so as to adapt to the vertically operable height range of the battery swapping equipment, thereby improving the versatility of the battery replacement platform. However, when installing the battery, it is necessary for the operator to manually carry the battery. The battery is relatively heavy, consuming a lot of manpower. At the same time, during transportation, the battery may be collided, resulting in battery damage. Therefore, it is necessary to improve a battery swapping station with a safety protection mechanism to solve the above problems. Content of the Utility Model

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a battery swapping station with a safety protection mechanism to solve the problems raised in the above background technique.

[0007] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A battery swapping station with a safety protection mechanism, including a battery swapping station. A battery storage cabinet is fixedly installed on the top of the battery swapping station. A transportation mechanism is arranged on the top of the battery swapping station. A battery replacement platform is fixedly installed on the top of the battery swapping station. A protection mechanism is arranged on the top of the battery swapping station.

[0008] The transportation mechanism includes a first transportation component and a second transportation component. The first transportation component is arranged on the top of the battery swapping station. The second transportation component is arranged on the top of the battery swapping station.

[0009] Preferably, the first transportation component includes a mounting frame fixedly installed on the top of the battery swapping station. A transportation roller is rotatably installed inside the mounting frame. A synchronous belt is installed between the pulleys of the transportation roller. A slide rail is fixedly installed inside the mounting frame. A pushing frame is slidably installed inside the slide rail. A first pushing plate is fixedly installed on the inner side of the pushing frame, and the battery is pushed by the first pushing plate.

[0010] Preferably, there are two groups of the first transportation components, which are respectively arranged on the front and rear sides of the second transportation component. The number of the transportation rollers is fourteen, and pulleys are arranged on the outer sides of all the transportation rollers. The synchronous belt is installed between the pulleys of two adjacent transportation rollers. By installing the synchronous belt between the pulleys of two adjacent transportation rollers, multiple transportation rollers rotate synchronously.

[0011] Preferably, the second transportation component includes a base fixedly installed inside the battery swapping station. A first support rod is rotatably installed on the top of the base. A second support rod is rotatably installed on the top of the base. A hydraulic rod is rotatably installed on the top of the base. A transportation platform is rotatably installed on the outer sides of the ends of the first support rod and the second support rod away from the base. A transfer platform is slidably installed on the top of the transportation platform. A second pushing plate is slidably installed on the top of the transfer platform. A first motor is fixedly installed on the top of the transportation platform. A first threaded rod is fixedly installed at the output end of the first motor, and the first threaded rod is rotated by the first motor.

[0012] Preferably, the telescopic end of the hydraulic rod is rotatably installed on the outer side of the first support rod. The transportation platform is threadedly installed on the outer side of the first threaded rod. By rotating the first threaded rod, the position of the transportation platform is adjusted.

[0013] Preferably, the protection mechanism includes a support frame fixedly installed on the top of the battery swapping station. A second motor is fixedly installed on the top of the support frame. A second threaded rod is fixedly installed at the output end of the second motor. A limit support column is fixedly installed inside the support frame. A connection block is slidably installed on the outer side of the limit support column. A support block is fixedly installed on the top of the connection block, and the second threaded rod is rotated by the second motor.

[0014] Preferably, the second threaded rod is rotatably installed inside the support frame. The connection block is threadedly installed on the outer side of the second threaded rod. The support block is movably installed inside the battery swapping platform. By rotating the second threaded rod, the connection block drives the support block to move up and down.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides a battery swapping station with a safety protection mechanism, having the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. The battery swap station with a safety protection mechanism enables the battery to be transported horizontally through the action of the transport roller, and the push frame drives the push plate to push the battery to the top of the transfer platform. The position of the support rod is adjusted by the hydraulic rod, so that the height of the transport platform can be adjusted. At the same time, the first motor drives the first threaded rod to adjust the position of the transfer platform, making the transportation of the battery more convenient and safe.

[0017] 2. The battery swap station with a safety protection mechanism is equipped with a second motor to drive the second threaded rod to rotate, so that the connecting block slides outside the limit support column, driving the support block to support the bottom of the vehicle and lift it up. The bottom is hollow, which is more convenient for the operation of replacing the battery at the bottom, preventing the staff from drilling under the vehicle and causing accidents, thereby protecting the staff. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative labor:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the new appearance structure of the first transport component of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the new appearance structure of the second transport component of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the new appearance structure of the practical transport platform and its connected mechanisms;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance structure of the protective mechanism of the utility model.

[0024] In the figure: 1. Battery swap station; 2. Battery storage cabinet; 3. Transport mechanism; 4. Battery swap platform; 5. Protection mechanism; 31. First transport component; 32. Second transport component; 311. Mounting frame; 312. Transport roller; 313. Synchronous belt; 314. Slide rail; 315. Push frame; 316. Push plate one; 321. Base; 322. Support rod one; 323. Support rod two; 324. Hydraulic rod; 325. Transport platform; 326. Transfer platform; 327. Push plate two; 328. First motor; 329. First threaded rod; 51. Support frame; 52. Second motor; 53. Second threaded rod; 54. Position limiting support column; 55. Connecting block; 56. Support block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, terms such as "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixation" and other terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0027] Embodiment 1:

[0028] Please refer to Figures 1-4 , the present utility model provides a technical solution: a battery swapping station with a safety protection mechanism, including a battery swapping station 1, a battery storage cabinet 2 is fixedly installed on the top of the battery swapping station 1, a transportation mechanism 3 is arranged on the top of the battery swapping station 1, a battery swapping platform 4 is fixedly installed on the top of the battery swapping station 1, and a protection mechanism 5 is arranged on the top of the battery swapping station 1.

[0029] The transportation mechanism 3 includes a first transportation component 31 and a second transportation component 32. The first transportation component 31 is arranged on the top of the battery swapping station 1, and the second transportation component 32 is arranged on the top of the battery swapping station 1.

[0030] Furthermore, the first transportation component 31 includes a mounting frame 311, the mounting frame 311 is fixedly installed on the top of the battery swapping station 1, a transportation roller 312 is rotatably installed inside the mounting frame 311, a synchronous belt 313 is installed between the pulleys of the transportation roller 312, a slide rail 314 is fixedly installed inside the mounting frame 311, a pushing frame 315 is slidably installed inside the slide rail 314, and a first pushing plate 316 is fixedly installed on the inner side of the pushing frame 315 to push the battery through the first pushing plate 316.

[0031] Furthermore, there are two groups of the first transportation components 31, and the two groups of the first transportation components 31 are respectively arranged on the front and rear sides of the second transportation component 32. The number of the transportation rollers 312 is fourteen, pulleys are arranged on the outside of all the transportation rollers 312, and the synchronous belt 313 is installed between the pulleys of two adjacent transportation rollers 312. By installing the synchronous belt 313 between the pulleys of two adjacent transportation rollers 312, multiple transportation rollers 312 can rotate synchronously.

[0032] Further, the second transportation component 32 includes a base 321 fixedly installed inside the power exchange station 1. A first support rod 322 is rotatably installed on the top of the base 321. A second support rod 323 is rotatably installed on the top of the base 321. A hydraulic rod 324 is rotatably installed on the top of the base 321. A transportation platform 325 is rotatably installed outside the ends of the first support rod 322 and the second support rod 323 away from the base 321. A transfer platform 326 is slidably installed on the top of the transportation platform 325. A second push plate 327 is slidably installed on the top of the transfer platform 326. A first motor 328 is fixedly installed on the top of the transportation platform 325. The output end of the first motor 328 is fixedly installed with a first threaded rod 329, and the first threaded rod 329 is driven to rotate by the first motor 328.

[0033] Further, the telescopic end of the hydraulic rod 324 is rotatably installed outside the first support rod 322. The transportation platform 325 is threadedly installed outside the first threaded rod 329. By rotating the first threaded rod 329, the position of the transportation platform 325 is adjusted.

[0034] Embodiment 2:

[0035] Please refer to Figure 5 , and in combination with Embodiment 1, it is further obtained that the protection mechanism 5 includes a support frame 51 fixedly installed on the top of the power exchange station 1. A second motor 52 is fixedly installed on the top of the support frame 51. The output end of the second motor 52 is fixedly installed with a second threaded rod 53. A limit support column 54 is fixedly installed inside the support frame 51. A connection block 55 is slidably installed outside the limit support column 54. A support block 56 is fixedly installed on the top of the connection block 55, and the second threaded rod 53 is driven to rotate by the second motor 52.

[0036] Further, the second threaded rod 53 is rotatably installed inside the support frame 51. The connection block 55 is threadedly installed outside the second threaded rod 53. The support block 56 is movably installed inside the power exchange platform 4. By rotating the second threaded rod 53, the connection block 55 drives the support block 56 to move up and down.

[0037] During actual operation, when this device is used, the vehicle stops at the top of the battery exchange platform 4, and the second motor 52 drives the second threaded rod 53 to rotate, so that the connecting block 55 slides outside the limiting support column 54, driving the support block 56 to support the bottom of the vehicle and lift it up. The bottom is hollow, which is more convenient for the operation of replacing the battery at the bottom, and prevents the staff from drilling under the vehicle and causing accidents, thereby protecting the staff. The staff takes the battery out of the battery storage cabinet 2 and places it on the surface of the transport roller 312. Under the action of the transport roller 312, the battery is transported horizontally, and the push frame 315 drives the push plate 316 to push the battery to the top of the transfer platform 326. The position of the support rod 322 is adjusted by the hydraulic rod 324, so that the height of the transport platform 325 can be adjusted. At the same time, the first motor 328 drives the first threaded rod 329 to adjust the position of the transfer platform 326, so that the transportation of the battery is more convenient and safe.

[0038] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the statement "comprise a ..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.

Claims

1. A battery swap station with a safety protection mechanism, comprising a battery swap station (1), characterized in that: A battery storage cabinet (2) is fixedly installed on the top of the battery swap station (1), a transportation mechanism (3) is provided on the top of the battery swap station (1), a battery swap platform (4) is fixedly installed on the top of the battery swap station (1), and a protection mechanism (5) is provided on the top of the battery swap station (1); The transport mechanism (3) comprises a first transport component (31) and a second transport component (32), wherein the first transport component (31) is arranged on the top of the battery swap station (1), and the second transport component (32) is arranged on the top of the battery swap station (1).

2. The battery swap station with a safety protection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first transport component (31) comprises a mounting frame (311), wherein the mounting frame (311) is fixedly mounted on the top of the battery swap station (1), a transport roller (312) is rotatably mounted inside the mounting frame (311), a synchronous belt (313) is installed between the pulleys of the transport roller (312), a slide rail (314) is fixedly mounted inside the mounting frame (311), a push frame (315) is slidably mounted inside the slide rail (314), and a push plate (316) is fixedly mounted on the inner side of the push frame (315).

3. The battery swap station with a safety protection mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first transport assembly (31) is provided with two groups, and the two groups of the first transport assembly (31) are respectively arranged on the front and rear sides of the second transport assembly (32), the number of the transport rollers (312) is fourteen, and the outside of the transport rollers (312) is provided with pulleys, and the synchronous belt (313) is installed between the pulleys of two adjacent transport rollers (312).

4. The battery swap station with a safety protection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second transport component (32) includes a base (321), the base (321) is fixedly installed inside the battery swap station (1), a support rod 1 (322) is rotatably installed on the top of the base (321), a support rod 2 (323) is rotatably installed on the top of the base (321), a hydraulic rod (324) is rotatably installed on the top of the base (321), a transport platform (325) is rotatably installed on the outside of one end of the support rod 1 (322) and the support rod 2 (323) away from the base (321), a transfer platform (326) is slidably installed on the top of the transport platform (325), a push plate 2 (327) is slidably installed on the top of the transfer platform (326), a first motor (328) is fixedly installed on the top of the transport platform (325), and a first threaded rod (329) is fixedly installed on the output end of the first motor (328).

5. The battery swap station with a safety protection mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The telescopic end of the hydraulic rod (324) is rotatably mounted on the outside of the first support rod (322), and the transport platform (325) is threadedly mounted on the outside of the first threaded rod (329).

6. The battery swap station with a safety protection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protection mechanism (5) comprises a support frame (51), the support frame (51) is fixedly mounted on the top of the battery swap station (1), a second motor (52) is fixedly mounted on the top of the support frame (51), a second threaded rod (53) is fixedly mounted on the output end of the second motor (52), a limit support column (54) is fixedly mounted inside the support frame (51), a connecting block (55) is slidably mounted outside the limit support column (54), and a supporting block (56) is fixedly mounted on the top of the connecting block (55).

7. The battery swap station with a safety protection mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second threaded rod (53) is rotatably mounted inside the support frame (51), the connecting block (55) is threadably mounted on the outside of the second threaded rod (53), and the supporting block (56) is movably mounted inside the power exchange platform (4).

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  • Battery replacement platform and battery replacement station

    CN211995232U