Battery compartment of battery swap station and battery swap station

Abstract

The battery bin comprises a bin body and a transfer device, the bin body is used for containing a battery and charging the battery, and the transfer device comprises a supporting platform, a protection cover and a transfer mechanism; the supporting platform is arranged in the bin body and is used for supporting the battery subjected to thermal runaway; the protection cover is arranged on the upper side of the supporting platform and is used for forming an isolation cavity for accommodating a battery with the supporting platform; the transferring mechanism is connected to the supporting platform and used for transferring the supporting platform out of the bin body. According to the battery compartment of the battery swap station, the batteries are isolated and transferred out of the compartment body through the transfer device, and the safety of the battery compartment is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of battery production technology, and in particular to a battery compartment of a battery swap station and a battery swap station. Background Art

[0002] With the development of new energy technology, batteries are widely used in electronic devices, 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. Battery swap stations are energy stations that provide charging and rapid battery replacement for batteries. The issue of ensuring the safety of battery swap stations is also receiving more and more attention. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present application provides a battery compartment and a battery swap station for a battery swap station, aiming to improve the safety of the battery swap station to a certain extent.

[0005] In the first aspect, the present application proposes a battery compartment of a battery swap station, wherein the battery compartment comprises a compartment body and a transfer device, wherein the compartment body is used to accommodate and charge batteries, and the transfer device comprises a support platform, a protective cover and a transfer mechanism; the support platform is arranged inside the compartment body and is used to support batteries that have thermal runaway; the protective cover is arranged on the upper side of the support platform, and the protective cover is used to form an isolation cavity for accommodating batteries with the support platform; the transfer mechanism is connected to the support platform and is used to transfer the support platform outside the compartment body.

[0006] The battery bin of the battery swap station provided in the present application can move the battery to a supporting platform when thermal runaway occurs in the battery. The protective cover cooperates with the supporting platform so that the battery in thermal runaway is placed in an isolation cavity. The transfer mechanism transfers the battery outside the bin through the supporting platform. The battery is isolated and transferred out of the bin at the same time through the transfer device, which not only improves the safety of the transportation work, but also reduces the occurrence of accidents such as spontaneous combustion or explosion of the bin due to thermal runaway of the battery, thereby reducing the difficulty of operation and maintenance of the battery bin, and also improving the safety of the battery bin and the battery swap station.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present application, the support platform includes a support plate and a plurality of support members; the support plate is used to form an isolation cavity with the protective cover; the plurality of support members are arranged on the support plate, and the support members are used to support the battery.

[0008] In these optional implementations, by providing a support plate and a plurality of support members, it is convenient to install and remove the battery from the support platform.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present application, the support platform further includes a first limiting member, which is disposed on the support plate and is used to limit the battery.

[0010] In these optional implementations, the first limiting member is used to limit the battery to reduce the probability of the battery slipping off the supporting platform during transportation, thereby improving the safety of battery transportation.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present application, the transfer mechanism includes a base, a first transmission member and a first driving member; the base is arranged in the warehouse body; the first transmission member is movably arranged in the base and connected to the support platform; the first driving member is connected to the first transmission member, and the first driving member drives the support platform to move between the outside of the warehouse body and the inside of the warehouse body through the first transmission member.

[0012] In these optional implementations, the base, the first transmission member and the first driving member cooperate with each other to realize the transportation of the battery, and can also significantly reduce the shaking caused by the transportation device when transporting the battery, reduce the bumps during the battery transportation process, and improve the safety of the transportation work.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present application, the transfer mechanism further includes a plurality of rollers, which are spaced apart on the base along a first direction; the first transmission member is provided with a slide groove, which is in rolling cooperation with the rollers.

[0014] In these optional implementations, the slide groove and the roller rollingly cooperate to achieve relative movement between the base and the first transmission member. The slide groove and the roller rollingly cooperate with each other, and the friction force is small, so the first transmission member can be driven to move even if the force applied by the first drive member is very small.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present application, the transfer mechanism further includes a second limit member, the second limit member is arranged on the base, and the second limit member is used to limit the first transmission member along a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0016] In these optional implementations, the second limit is used to limit the first transmission member along the second direction, thereby reducing the first transmission member from slipping off the base.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present application, the first transmission member includes a frame and a clamping portion; the frame is slidably disposed on the base, and at least one end of the frame can extend out of the warehouse body, and the frame is used to support the support platform; the clamping portion is connected to the frame, and the clamping portion is used to fix the support platform.

[0018] In these optional implementations, such a configuration can not only achieve stable support for the support platform and drive the support platform to move, but also simplify the structure of the first transmission member and reduce the manufacturing cost of the first transmission member.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present application, the battery compartment also includes a lifting mechanism, which is used to drive the protective cover to rise and fall.

[0020] In these optional implementations, a lifting mechanism is provided to separate the protective cover from the support platform, thereby reducing interference of the protective cover with the transfer of the battery to the support platform.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present application, the lifting mechanism includes a bracket, a second transmission member and a second driving member; the bracket is arranged on the warehouse body; the second transmission member is movably arranged on the bracket, and the second transmission member is used to connect the protective cover; the second driving member is connected to the second transmission member, and the second driving member drives the protective cover to rise and fall through the second transmission member.

[0022] In these optional implementations, with such a configuration, the second driving member can realize the lifting and lowering of the protective cover, and also enables the transfer device to adjust the protective cover according to the position of the battery, thereby improving the compatibility of the protective cover.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present application, the second transmission member is detachably connected to the protective cover.

[0024] In these optional implementations, the second transmission member is detachably connected to the protective cover so that the two can be separated, thereby increasing the flexibility of the connection between the lifting mechanism and the protective cover.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the present application, the battery compartment also includes a battery rack and a transfer mechanism, the battery rack is used to support and charge the battery, and the transfer mechanism is used to transfer the battery in thermal runaway to a support platform.

[0026] In a second aspect, the present application provides a battery swap station, comprising a carrying platform, a battery compartment according to the aforementioned battery swap station, and a battery swap device; the carrying platform is used to carry electrical equipment; and the battery swap device is configured to be able to move between the carrying platform and the battery compartment.

[0027] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present application. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present application, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are listed below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The features, advantages and technical effects of exemplary embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a vehicle provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the explosion of the battery;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a battery swap station provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 4 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a battery compartment of a battery swap station provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 5 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a transfer device for a battery compartment of a battery swap station provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism and protective cover of the battery compartment of the battery swap station provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0035] The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0036] Description of reference numerals:

[0037] 1000. Vehicles;

[0038] 100, battery; 200, controller; 300, motor;

[0039] 10. Battery cell; 20. First box body; 30. Second box body

[0040] 1. Battery swap station; 1a. Battery compartment; 1b. Carrying platform; 1c. Battery swap equipment;

[0041] 11. Warehouse body;

[0042] 12. Transfer device; 121. Support platform; 1211. Support plate; 1212. Support member; 1213. First stop member; 122. Protective cover; 123. Transfer mechanism; 1231. Base; 1232. First transmission member; 12321. Slide; 12322. Clamping part; 12323. Frame; 1233. First driving member; 12331. Roller; 12332. Second stop member;

[0043] 13. Lifting mechanism; 131. Bracket; 132. Second transmission member; 133. Second driving member;

[0044] 14. Battery rack;

[0045] 15. Transfer agencies;

[0046] x, first direction; y, second direction; z, lifting direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] The term "plurality" used in the present application refers to two or more (including two).

[0054] With the continuous development of battery technology, the application scenarios of batteries are also increasing. How to quickly replenish the battery's electrical energy has become one of the factors limiting the promotion of batteries. According to the principle of storing energy in the battery itself, the battery needs to be replenished with electrical energy periodically, and the battery replenishes electrical energy for a long time in the form of charging. Therefore, by directly replacing the battery for the power-consuming device and replacing the worn-out battery with a fully charged battery, the efficiency of replenishing electrical energy for the power-consuming device can be effectively improved. Therefore, battery swap stations came into being and are becoming more and more popular in life. A battery swap station is an energy station that provides charging and rapid replacement of power batteries for electric vehicles. With the large-scale layout of battery swap stations, the safety issues of maintaining battery swap stations have also received more and more widespread attention. In particular, when the battery in the battery swap station is thermally runaway, accidents such as spontaneous combustion or explosion are prone to occur, posing a major safety hazard to the battery swap station. The above statements are only used to provide background technical information related to this application and do not necessarily constitute prior art.

[0055] In view of the above problems, the inventors, after in-depth research, proposed a battery bin for a battery swap station. When a battery experiences thermal runaway, the battery can be moved to a supporting platform. The protective cover cooperates with the supporting platform to place the battery in thermal runaway in an isolation cavity. The transfer mechanism transfers the battery to the outside of the bin through the supporting platform. The battery is isolated and transferred out of the bin at the same time through the transfer device, which not only improves the safety of the transportation work, but also reduces the occurrence of accidents such as spontaneous combustion or explosion of the bin due to thermal runaway of the battery, thereby reducing the difficulty of operation and maintenance of the battery bin, and improving the safety of the battery bin and the battery swap station.

[0056] The battery compartment of the battery swap station and the battery swap station disclosed in the embodiments 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.

[0057] For the convenience of description, the following embodiments are described by taking a vehicle as an example of an electrical device in an embodiment of the present application.

[0058] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1A schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle 1000 provided for some embodiments of the present application. The vehicle 1000 may be a fuel vehicle, a gas vehicle or a new energy vehicle, and the new energy vehicle may be a pure electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle or an extended-range vehicle, etc. A battery 100 is provided inside the vehicle 1000, and the battery 100 may be provided at the bottom, head or tail of the vehicle 1000. The battery 100 may be used to power the vehicle 1000, for example, the battery 100 may be used as an operating power source for the vehicle 1000. The vehicle 1000 may also include a controller 200 and a motor 300, and the controller 200 is used to control the battery 100 to power the motor 300, for example, for starting, navigating and driving the vehicle 1000.

[0059] In some embodiments of the present application, the battery 100 can not only serve as an operating power source for the vehicle 1000, but also serve as a driving power source for the vehicle 1000, replacing or partially replacing fuel or natural gas to provide driving power for the vehicle 1000.

[0060] In some embodiments, the battery 100 can be snap-fitted to the chassis of the vehicle 1000 via a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0061] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the explosion of the battery. Figure 2 As shown, the battery 100 may refer to a single physical module including one or more battery cells 10 to provide higher voltage and capacity.

[0062] In some embodiments, the battery 100 may be a battery pack.

[0063] As an example, the battery 100 includes a case and a battery cell 10 , and the battery cell 10 is accommodated in the case.

[0064] The box body may be a component for accommodating the battery cell 10. The box body provides an accommodating space for the battery cell 10, and the box body may adopt various structures.

[0065] In some embodiments, the box body may include a first box body portion 20 and a second box body portion 30, the first box body portion 20 and the second box body portion 30 cover each other, and the first box body portion 20 and the second box body portion 30 jointly define a storage space for accommodating the battery cell 10. The second box body portion 30 may be a hollow structure with one end open, the first box body portion 20 is a plate-like structure, and the first box body portion 20 covers the open side of the second box body portion 30 to form a box body with a storage space; the first box body portion 20 and the second box body portion 30 may also be a hollow structure with one side open, and the open side of the first box body portion 20 covers the open side of the second box body portion 30 to form a box body with a storage space. Of course, the first box body portion 20 and the second box body portion 30 may be in a variety of shapes, such as a cylinder, a cuboid, etc.

[0066] In order to improve the sealing performance after the first box body 20 and the second box body 30 are connected, a sealing member, such as a sealant, a sealing ring, etc., may also be provided between the first box body 20 and the second box body 30 .

[0067] Assuming that the first box body portion 20 covers the top of the second box body portion 30 , the first box body portion 20 can also be referred to as an upper box cover, and the second box body portion 30 can also be referred to as a lower box body.

[0068] In the battery 100 , there may be one or more battery cells 10 . If there are more than one battery cells 10 , the battery cells 10 may be connected in series, in parallel, or in mixed connection. Mixed connection means that the battery cells 10 may be connected in series or in parallel.

[0069] Multiple battery cells 10 can be directly connected in series, in parallel or in a mixed connection, and then the whole formed by the multiple battery cells 10 can be accommodated in a box; of course, multiple battery cells 10 can also be first connected in series, in parallel or in a mixed connection to form a battery module, and then multiple battery modules can be connected in series, in parallel or in a mixed connection to form a whole and accommodated in a box.

[0070] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a battery swap station provided in one embodiment of the present application; Figure 4 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a battery compartment of a battery swap station provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0071] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the present application proposes a battery compartment 1a of a battery swap station, and the battery compartment 1a includes a compartment body 11 and a transfer device 12. The compartment body 11 is used to accommodate batteries and charge the batteries, and the transfer device 12 includes a support platform 121, a protective cover 122 and a transfer mechanism 123. The support platform 121 is arranged in the compartment body 11 and is used to support the battery that has thermal runaway. The protective cover 122 is arranged on the upper side of the support platform 121, and the protective cover 122 is used to form an isolation cavity for accommodating batteries with the support platform 121. The transfer mechanism 123 is connected to the support platform 121, and is used to transfer the support platform 121 to the outside of the compartment body 11.

[0072] The warehouse body 11 provides a foundation for installing and accommodating components such as batteries and transfer devices 12. The batteries are accommodated in the warehouse body 11 and charged in the warehouse body 11. The warehouse body 11 can be of various shapes and sizes, such as a hollow structure or a centralized box structure.

[0073] Optionally, the arrangement direction of the bin bodies 11 is perpendicular to the driving direction of the vehicle.

[0074] Specifically, a charging area is provided in the compartment 11, and the charging area is used to place and charge the battery. The charging area has a charging device. The charging device can be in the form of a charging cabinet, a charging seat or a charging rack.

[0075] The transfer device 12 includes a support platform 121, a protective cover 122 and a transfer mechanism 123. The support platform 121 is used to carry batteries that have thermal runaway. The protective cover 122 is arranged on the upper side of the support platform 121. The protective cover 122 and the support platform 121 can enclose to form an isolation cavity for accommodating the battery. Specifically, when a battery has thermal runaway, the battery with thermal runaway can be placed on the support platform 121, and the protective cover 122 cooperates with the support platform 121 to store the battery with thermal runaway in the isolation cavity to block the risk of the battery with thermal runaway. In addition, the support platform 121 can carry the removed batteries to be charged so as to be transported to the warehouse body 11 for charging, and can also carry the fully charged batteries stored in the warehouse body 11 so as to be transported outside the warehouse body 11.

[0076] Specifically, the orthographic projection of the protection cover 122 falls on the support platform 121. Alternatively, the cross-sectional area of ​​the protection cover 122 is smaller than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the support platform 121.

[0077] Specifically, the supporting platform 121 and the protective cover 122 can be made of fire-resistant and heat-resistant materials.

[0078] In the embodiment of the present application, the transfer mechanism 123 is connected to the support platform 121, and is used to transfer the support platform 121 to the outside of the warehouse body 11, so as to transport the battery with thermal runaway on the support platform 121 to the outside of the warehouse body 11. Specifically, the transfer mechanism 123 can use a sling and a driving member, the sling is connected to the support platform 121 and driven by the driving member to transport the support platform 121 to the outside of the warehouse body 11; or the transfer mechanism 123 can use a transfer robot, the robot is connected to the support platform 121 and transports the support platform 121 to the outside of the warehouse body 11.

[0079] The battery compartment 1a of the battery swap station provided in the present application can move the battery to the support platform 121 when the battery has thermal runaway. The protective cover 122 cooperates with the support platform 121 to place the battery in thermal runaway in an isolation cavity. The transfer mechanism 123 transfers the battery to the outside of the compartment body 11 through the support platform 121. The battery is isolated and transferred out of the compartment body 11 at the same time through the transfer device 12, which not only improves the safety of the transportation work, but also reduces the occurrence of accidents such as spontaneous combustion or explosion of the compartment body 11 due to thermal runaway of the battery, thereby reducing the difficulty of operation and maintenance of the battery compartment 1a, and also improves the safety of the battery compartment 1a and the battery swap station.

[0080] Combined with reference Figure 5 , Figure 5It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a transfer device for a battery compartment of a battery swap station provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0081] According to one embodiment of the present application, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the support platform 121 includes a support plate 1211 and a plurality of support members 1212. The support plate 1211 is used to form an isolation cavity with the protective cover 122. The plurality of support members 1212 are disposed on the support plate 1211, and the support members 1212 are used to support the battery.

[0082] In an embodiment of the present application, the support platform 121 includes a support plate 1211 and a plurality of support members 1212. The plurality of support members 1212 are arranged on one side of the support plate 1211. The support plate 1211 cooperates with the protective cover 122 to form an isolation cavity, that is, the support plate 1211 is used to support the protective cover 122, and the support member 1212 is used to support the battery, so that there is a certain gap between the battery on the support member 1212 and the support platform 121, which is convenient for placing the battery on the support platform 121 or transferring it from the support platform 121.

[0083] Specifically, the supporting platform 121 includes a supporting plate 1211 and four supporting members 1212 , and the four supporting members 1212 are arranged on the supporting plate 1211 at intervals.

[0084] Exemplarily, the support member 1212 is a support block, a support column, a support rib, etc.

[0085] In some embodiments, a stacker is provided in the warehouse 11, and the stacker is used to transfer the battery in thermal runaway to the support platform 121. In addition, the stacker can also transfer the battery on the support platform 121 to other equipment.

[0086] In these optional implementations, by providing a support plate 1211 and a plurality of support members 1212 , it is convenient to install and remove the battery from the support platform 121 .

[0087] According to one embodiment of the present application, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the support platform 121 further includes a first position-limiting member 1213 , which is disposed on the support plate 1211 and is used to limit the battery.

[0088] In an embodiment of the present application, the support platform 121 includes a support plate 1211, multiple support members 1212 and a first limit member 1213, the multiple support members 1212 and the first limit member 1213 are arranged on the same side of the support plate 1211, and the multiple support members 1212 and the first limit member 1213 are staggered.

[0089] Specifically, the supporting platform 121 includes a plurality of first position-limiting members 1213 , and the plurality of first position-limiting members 1213 are located on both sides of the plurality of supporting members 1212 .

[0090] Exemplarily, the first limiting member 1213 is a limiting block, a limiting column, a limiting boss, etc.

[0091] In these optional implementations, the first limiting member 1213 is used to limit the battery to reduce the probability of the battery slipping off the supporting platform 121 during transportation, thereby improving the safety of battery transportation.

[0092] According to one embodiment of the present application, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the transfer mechanism 123 includes a base 1231, a first transmission member 1232 and a first driving member 1233. The base 1231 is disposed in the warehouse body 11. The first transmission member 1232 is disposed on the base 1231 and connected to the support platform 121. The first driving member 1233 is connected to the first transmission member 1232, and the first driving member 1233 drives the support platform 121 to move between the outside of the warehouse body 11 and the inside of the warehouse body 11 through the first transmission member 1232.

[0093] In the embodiment of the present application, the transfer mechanism 123 includes a base 1231, a first transmission member 1232 and a first driving member 1233. The base 1231 is disposed in the warehouse body 11 to provide support for the first transmission member 1232 and the first driving member 1233. In the process of not transferring the battery, the base 1231, the first transmission member 1232 and the first driving member 1233 can all be located in the warehouse body 11. The first transmission member 1232 is disposed on the base 1231 and connected to the support platform 121, and the first transmission member 1232 can drive the support platform 121 to move relative to the base 1231. The first driving member 1233 provides power to the first transmission member 1232, so that the first transmission member 1232 drives the support platform 121 to transfer in and out of the warehouse body 11.

[0094] In some implementations, the first transmission member 1232 is used to transmit the power provided by the first driving member 1233 to the support platform 121. As an example, the first transmission member 1232 includes but is not limited to at least one of a chain transmission structure, a scissor transmission structure, a connecting rod transmission structure, a cam transmission structure, and a screw nut transmission structure.

[0095] Specifically, the base 1231 may be disposed on a guide rail extending along the first direction x, and transmission may be achieved between the support platform 121 and the guide rail via a rack, a belt, a chain or other structures, so that the support platform 121 can move along the first direction x.

[0096] Specifically, the first driving member 1233 can be a motor, a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, etc.

[0097] In these optional implementations, the base 1231, the first transmission member 1232 and the first driving member 1233 cooperate with each other to realize the transportation of the battery, and can also significantly reduce the shaking caused by the transportation device when transporting the battery, reduce the bumps during the battery transportation process, and improve the safety of the transportation work.

[0098] According to one embodiment of the present application, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the transfer mechanism 123 further includes a plurality of rollers 12331, which are arranged at intervals on the base 1231 along the first direction x. The first transmission member 1232 is provided with a slide groove 12321, which is in rolling cooperation with the rollers 12331.

[0099] Specifically, the base 1231 is extended and formed along the first direction x, and a plurality of rollers 12331 are arranged on the base 1231 at intervals along the first direction x. The first transmission member 1232 includes a main body portion, and the main body portion is provided with a slide groove 12321. The slide groove 12321 and the roller 12331 are rollingly matched, and are driven by the first driving member 1233 to enable the first transmission member 1232 to move relative to the base 1231.

[0100] Optionally, the plurality of rollers 12331 are arranged equidistantly along the first direction x on the base 1231. Such an arrangement can not only improve the movement stability of the first transmission member 1232 and the support platform 121, but also the plurality of rollers 12331 can stably support the first transmission member 1232.

[0101] In these optional implementations, the slide groove 12321 and the roller 12331 are in rolling cooperation to achieve relative movement between the base 1231 and the first transmission member 1232. The slide groove 12321 and the roller 12331 are in rolling cooperation with small friction force, and the first transmission member 1232 can be driven to move even if the force applied by the first driving member 1233 is very small.

[0102] According to one embodiment of the present application, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the transfer mechanism 123 further includes a second limiter 12332 , which is disposed on the base 1231 , and is used to limit the first transmission member 1232 along a second direction y, and the second direction y is perpendicular to the first direction x.

[0103] Specifically, the transfer mechanism 123 includes a plurality of second limit members 12332 , which are arranged on the base 1231 and located on both sides of the roller 12331 along the second direction y to limit the first transmission member 1232 in the second direction y, thereby reducing the first transmission member 1232 from slipping off the base 1231 .

[0104] Optionally, the second limiting member 12332 includes one of a rolling wheel, a ball, a cylinder and a ring, so as to achieve rolling cooperation between the second limiting member 12332 and the first transmission member 1232 .

[0105] In these optional implementations, the second limit is used to limit the first transmission member 1232 along the second direction y, thereby reducing the first transmission member 1232 from slipping off the base 1231.

[0106] According to one embodiment of the present application, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first transmission member 1232 includes a frame 12323 and a clamping portion 12322. The frame 12323 is slidably disposed on the base 1231, and at least one end of the frame 12323 can extend out of the warehouse body 11, and the frame 12323 is used to support the support platform 121. The clamping portion 12322 is connected to the frame 12323, and the clamping portion 12322 is used to fix the support platform 121.

[0107] In an embodiment of the present application, the first transmission member 1232 includes a frame 12323 and a clamping portion 12322, the support platform 121 is arranged on the side of the frame 12323 away from the base 1231, the frame 12323 is slidable relative to the base 1231 along the first direction x and at least one end of the frame 12323 can slide out of the base 1231, so that the frame 12323 drives the support platform 121 to extend out of the warehouse body 11 to realize the transportation of batteries in and out of the warehouse body 11, and the clamping portion 12322 is connected to the frame 12323, and the clamping portion 12322 is used to fix the support platform 121.

[0108] Optionally, the clamping portion 12322 is disposed at one end of the frame 12323 along the first direction x, and the supporting platform 121 is located at one end of the frame 12323 and connected to the clamping portion 12322 .

[0109] Optionally, the first driving member 1233 is disposed on the frame 12323 .

[0110] In these optional implementations, such a configuration can not only achieve stable support for the support platform 121 and drive the support platform 121 to move, but also simplify the structure of the first transmission member 1232 and reduce the manufacturing cost of the first transmission member 1232.

[0111] Combined with reference Figure 6 , Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism and protective cover of the battery compartment of the battery swap station provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0112] According to one embodiment of the present application, Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the battery compartment 1a further includes a lifting mechanism 13, and the lifting mechanism 13 is used to drive the protective cover 122 to rise and fall.

[0113] In the embodiment of the present application, the lifting mechanism 13 is used to move the protective cover 122 in the lifting direction z. When the battery is not placed on the support platform 121, the protective cover 122 can be set above the support platform 121 and spaced apart from the support platform 121. After the battery with thermal runaway is placed on the support platform 121, the lifting mechanism 13 can be controlled to drive the protective cover 122 to drop onto the support platform 121.

[0114] Exemplarily, the protective cover 122 may adopt a motor with a suspension rope, the protective cover 122 is connected to the suspension rope, and the rotation of the motor causes the suspension rope to be wound or released, thereby realizing the movement of the protective cover 122 in the lifting direction z.

[0115] Optionally, the lifting mechanism 13 is detachably connected to the protective cover 122 .

[0116] In these optional implementations, the lifting mechanism 13 is provided to separate the protection cover 122 and the support platform 121 , thereby reducing the interference of the protection cover 122 on the transfer of the battery to the support platform 121 .

[0117] According to one embodiment of the present application, Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the lifting mechanism 13 includes a bracket 131, a second transmission member 132 and a second driving member 133. The bracket 131 is disposed on the warehouse body 11. The second transmission member 132 is movably disposed on the bracket 131, and the connecting member is used to connect the protective cover 122. The second driving member 133 is connected to the second transmission member 132, and the second driving member 133 drives the protective cover 122 to rise and fall through the second transmission member 132.

[0118] Exemplarily, the bracket 131 includes four support columns and eight support beams, the support columns are extended along the lifting direction z, the support beams connect two adjacent support columns, the four support columns and the eight support beams enclose the bracket 131, and the bracket 131 includes four second driving members 133 and four second transmission members 132, and each second driving member 133 and each second transmission member 132 are arranged on the support column corresponding thereto.

[0119] Specifically, the second transmission member 132 can be a sprocket chain, a lead screw, a gear rack, a belt drive, etc.

[0120] Specifically, the second driving member 133 may be a motor, a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or the like.

[0121] In these optional implementations, the second driving member 133 is configured in this way so as to realize the lifting and lowering of the protective cover 122 , and also enables the transfer device 12 to adjust the protective cover 122 according to the position of the battery, thereby improving the compatibility of the protective cover 122 .

[0122] According to an embodiment of the present application, the second transmission member 132 is detachably connected to the protection cover 122 .

[0123] Exemplarily, the lifting mechanism 13 includes a bracket 131, a second transmission member 132, and a second driving member 133. After placing the battery with thermal runaway on the support platform 121, the second driving member 133 drives the protective cover 122 to descend and move closer to the support platform 121 through the second transmission member 132. The protective cover 122 moves to a preset position and is fixed on the support platform 121. The second transmission member 132 is separated from the protective cover 122, and the first driving member 1233 transfers the protective cover 122 and the support platform 121 to the outside of the warehouse body 11 through the first transmission member 1232. After the battery with thermal runaway is transferred to the outside of the warehouse body 11, the battery is taken out, and the first driving member 1233 transfers the protective cover 122 and the support platform 121 to the inside of the warehouse body 11 through the first transmission member 1232. The second driving member 133 drives the protective cover 122 to rise and move away from the support platform 121 through the second transmission member 132.

[0124] In these optional implementations, the second transmission member 132 is detachably connected to the protective cover 122 so that the two can be separated, thereby increasing the flexibility of the connection between the lifting mechanism 13 and the protective cover 122 .

[0125] According to one embodiment of the present application, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the battery compartment 1a also includes a battery rack 14 and a transfer mechanism 15 . The battery rack 14 is used to support and charge the battery, and the transfer mechanism 15 is used to transfer the battery in thermal runaway to the support platform 121 .

[0126] Specifically, the warehouse body 11 includes a plurality of battery racks 14 and the plurality of battery racks 14 are arranged in the charging area, and the plurality of battery racks 14 are arranged at intervals in the warehouse body 11. Thus, multiple batteries can be charged simultaneously. The battery rack 14 is used to restore energy for batteries replaced from the car. It can be understood that when the battery is placed in the battery rack 14, the battery can be charged. The specific number of the battery racks 14 can be set as needed.

[0127] Specifically, the battery transport mechanism 15 may be a robot or a stacker, etc.

[0128] Illustratively, when a battery in the battery compartment 1a experiences thermal runaway, the transfer mechanism 15 transfers the battery experiencing thermal runaway on the battery rack 14 to the support platform 121, the second driving member 133 drives the protective cover 122 to descend to the support platform 121 via the second transmission member 132, and the protective cover 122 is fixed to the support platform 121 and separated from the second transmission member 132, and the first driving member 1233 drives the support platform 121 to be transferred to the outside of the compartment body 11 via the first transmission member 1232, so as to transfer the battery experiencing thermal runaway to the outside of the compartment body 11.

[0129] In a second aspect, the present application provides a battery swap station, which includes a carrying platform 1b, a battery compartment 1a according to the aforementioned battery swap station, and a battery swap device 1c. The carrying platform 1b is used to carry electrical equipment. The battery swap device 1c is configured to be able to move between the carrying platform 1b and the battery compartment 1a.

[0130] Exemplarily, the battery swap station of the embodiment of the present application can replace batteries according to the following steps: Ⅰ) When the power-consuming equipment enters the carrying platform 1b, the battery swap device 1c can move to the lower side of the power-consuming equipment and remove the battery that has run out of power from the power-consuming equipment; Ⅱ) The battery swap device 1c transfers the removed battery to be charged to the battery compartment 1a for charging, and receives the fully charged battery stored in the battery compartment 1a; Ⅲ) The battery swap device 1c moves to the lower side of the power-consuming equipment with the fully charged battery, and installs the fully charged battery on the power-consuming equipment; Ⅳ) The power-consuming equipment leaves the carrying platform 1b.

[0131] According to some embodiments of the present application, see Figures 3 to 6The present application provides a battery compartment 1a of a battery swap station, and the battery compartment 1a includes a compartment body 11, a transfer device 12, a lifting mechanism 13, a battery rack 14 and a transfer mechanism 15. The compartment body 11 is used to accommodate batteries. The battery rack 14 and the transfer mechanism 15 are arranged in the compartment body 11, and the battery rack 14 is used to support the battery and charge the battery. The transfer mechanism 15 is used to transfer the battery with thermal runaway to the support platform 121. The transfer device 12 includes a support platform 121, a protective cover 122 and a transfer mechanism 123. The support platform 121 is arranged in the compartment body 11 and is used to support the battery with thermal runaway. The protective cover 122 is arranged on the upper side of the support platform 121. The support platform 121 includes a support plate 1211, a plurality of support members 1212 and a first limit member 1213. The support plate 1211 is used to form an isolation cavity for accommodating batteries with the protective cover 122. A plurality of support members 1212 are arranged on the support plate 1211, and the support members 1212 are used to support the battery. The first limiter 1213 is disposed on the support plate 1211, and the first limiter 1213 is used to limit the battery. The transfer mechanism 123 is connected to the support platform 121, and is used to transfer the support platform 121 to the outside of the warehouse body 11. The transfer mechanism 123 includes a base 1231, a first transmission member 1232, a first drive member 1233, a plurality of rollers 12331 and a second limiter 12332. The base 1231 is disposed in the warehouse body 11. The first transmission member 1232 is disposed on the base 1231 and is connected to the support platform 121. The first drive member 1233 is connected to the first transmission member 1232, and the first drive member 1233 drives the support platform 121 to move between the outside of the warehouse body 11 and the inside of the warehouse body 11 through the first transmission member 1232. The second limiter is disposed on the base 1231, and the second limiter is used to limit the first transmission member 1232 along the second direction y, and the second direction y is perpendicular to the first direction x. The first transmission member 1232 includes a frame 12323 and a clamping portion 12322. The frame 12323 is slidably disposed on the base 1231, and at least one end of the frame 12323 can extend out of the warehouse body 11, and the frame 12323 is used to support the support platform 121; the clamping portion 12322 is connected to the frame 12323, and the clamping portion 12322 is used to fix the support platform 121. A plurality of rollers 12331 are arranged on the base 1231 at intervals along the first direction x, and the frame 12323 is provided with a slide groove 12321, and the slide groove 12321 and the roller 12331 are rollingly matched. The lifting mechanism 13 includes a bracket 131, a second transmission member 132 and a second driving member 133. The bracket 131 is disposed on the warehouse body 11. The second transmission member 132 is movably disposed on the bracket 131, and the second transmission member 132 is used to be detachably connected to the protective cover 122. The second driving member 133 is connected to the second transmission member 132 , and the second driving member 133 drives the protection cover 122 to rise and fall through the second transmission member 132 .

[0132] 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 compartment of a battery swap station, characterized in that: It includes a warehouse body and a transfer device, wherein the warehouse body is used to accommodate batteries and charge the batteries, and the transfer device includes: A support platform, disposed in the compartment and used to support the battery that has thermal runaway; A protective cover is disposed on the upper side of the support platform, and is used to form an isolation cavity with the support platform to accommodate the battery; The transfer mechanism is connected to the support platform and is used to transfer the support platform outside the warehouse.

2. The battery compartment of the battery swap station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support platform comprises: A support plate, used to form the isolation cavity with the protective cover; A plurality of support members are provided on the support plate, and the support members are used to support the battery.

3. The battery compartment of the battery swap station according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support platform further includes a first position limiting member, which is disposed on the support plate and is used to limit the battery.

4. The battery compartment of the battery swap station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism includes: A base, disposed in the bin body; A first transmission member, movably disposed on the base and connected to the support platform; The first driving member is connected to the first transmission member, and the first driving member drives the supporting platform to move between the outside of the warehouse body and the inside of the warehouse body through the first transmission member.

5. The battery compartment of the battery swap station according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism further comprises a plurality of rollers, and the plurality of rollers are arranged on the base at intervals along a first direction; The first transmission member is provided with a slide groove, and the slide groove and the roller are in rolling cooperation.

6. The battery compartment of the battery swap station according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism further includes a second limiter, the second limiter is arranged on the base, and the second limiter is used to limit the first transmission member along a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

7. The battery compartment of the battery swap station according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first transmission member comprises: A frame body, slidably disposed on the base, and at least one end of the frame body can extend out of the warehouse body, and the frame body is used to support the support platform; The clamping part is connected to the frame, and the clamping part is used to fix the supporting platform.

8. The battery compartment of the battery swap station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery compartment also includes a lifting mechanism, and the lifting mechanism is used to drive the protective cover to rise and fall.

9. The battery compartment of the battery swap station according to claim 8, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism comprises: A bracket, arranged on the warehouse body; a second transmission member, movably disposed on the bracket, and the second transmission member is used to connect the protective cover; The second driving member is connected to the second transmission member, and the second driving member drives the protective cover to rise and fall through the second transmission member.

10. The battery compartment of the battery swap station according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second transmission member is detachably connected to the protective cover.

11. The battery compartment of the battery swap station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery compartment also includes a battery rack and a transport mechanism, wherein the battery rack is used to support and charge the battery, and the transport mechanism is used to transport the battery in thermal runaway to the support platform.

12. A battery swap station, characterized in that: include: A carrying platform for carrying electrical equipment; A battery compartment for a battery swap station as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 11; as well as A battery exchange device, wherein the battery exchange device is configured to be able to move between the supporting platform and the battery compartment.

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