Battery locking and unlocking assembly for new energy passenger vehicle and battery replacement equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a new energy passenger car battery locking and unlocking assembly and battery replacing equipment, which comprises a locking plate for locking and unlocking a locking mechanism for locking a battery pack and a matched locking and unlocking driving assembly, the key point is that the locking and unlocking driving assembly comprises a mounting seat, a transmission piece limited in a driving groove in the lock plate, and a driving part for driving the transmission piece to horizontally move and enabling the lock plate to rotate by a preset angle so as to be matched with the locking mechanism to release the locking state of the battery pack or enable the battery pack to enter the locking state; and the lock plate is hinged on the mounting seat. According to the utility model, the locking and unlocking of the battery pack are realized in a manner of rotating the lock plate and matching with the locking mechanism, so that the structure is simplified, and the whole assembly is simple and compact in structure, low in cost and convenient to maintain.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of battery replacement equipment, and specifically relates to a battery locking and unlocking component and battery replacement equipment for new energy passenger vehicles. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, the proportion of electric vehicles has increased significantly, and the need for rapid energy replenishment has become a pressing issue. Currently, there are two main methods for energy replenishment: charging and battery swapping. For new energy commercial vehicles, battery swapping is the optimal method given the long charging times required by existing battery storage technology, leading to the emergence of battery swapping stations. The battery pack is secured to the new energy commercial vehicle via a locking mechanism. This locking mechanism comprises a connecting rod, multiple latches hinged to the vehicle body at one end and the connecting rod at the other, and a tension spring positioned between the connecting rod and the vehicle body (CN106427514A discloses the structure of the locking device). Under the force of the tension spring, the multiple latches operate simultaneously to lock the battery pack to the vehicle body. To unlock, simply lift the connecting rod upward to release the latches from locking the battery pack, allowing the battery pack to be replaced.

[0003] Prior art solutions for unlocking assemblies that complement locking mechanisms are disclosed in patents such as CN118618273A and CN118618272A. These solutions utilize a horizontally driven driver, which drives an unlocking lever upward through an intermediate transmission assembly to unlock the door. These unlocking assemblies are complex, costly, and inconvenient to maintain. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a battery locking and unlocking assembly and battery replacement equipment for new energy passenger vehicles. The lock plate pushes the connecting rod of the battery locking mechanism to move upward by rotating clockwise, thereby releasing the locking state of the battery pack by the lock buckle; when locking the battery, in order to prevent the lock from not being in place, the connecting rod in the battery locking mechanism is pushed back by rotating the lock plate counterclockwise to ensure that the battery pack is in a locked state. The device has a simple structure, low cost and is easy to maintain.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a new energy passenger vehicle battery locking and unlocking assembly, including a lock plate for locking and unlocking the locking mechanism of the locked battery pack and a matching locking and unlocking drive assembly. The key is: the locking and unlocking drive assembly includes a mounting seat, a transmission member limited in a driving groove in the lock plate, and a driving member that drives the transmission member to move horizontally and rotates the lock plate at a preset angle to cooperate with the locking mechanism to release the battery pack from a locked state or to put the battery pack into a locked state. The lock plate is hinged on the mounting seat.

[0006] Furthermore, a roller is provided on the transmission member, and the roller is located in the driving groove.

[0007] Furthermore, the driving component includes two bearing seats fixed on the mounting seat, a screw rod with its two ends respectively limited on the two bearing seats, a nut threadedly connected to the screw rod, and a driving motor that drives the screw rod to rotate, and the transmission member is fixed on the nut.

[0008] Furthermore, a connecting plate is fixed on the nut, and the transmission member is connected to the connecting plate.

[0009] Furthermore, a guide assembly is provided between the connecting plate and the mounting seat, and the guide assembly includes a slide rail fixed on the mounting seat and a slider matched with the slide rail and fixed on the connecting plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the locking plate is hinged to the mounting seat via a hinge shaft.

[0011] Furthermore, a spacer sleeve is mounted on the hinge shaft, and the connecting plate is located on the inner side of the locking plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the locking plate is strip-shaped.

[0013] Furthermore, the top of the unlocking portion in the lock plate and the front and rear sides of the top are all provided with inclined surfaces.

[0014] Based on the above-mentioned new energy passenger vehicle battery locking and unlocking components, the present invention also provides a battery replacement device.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: the battery pack can be locked and unlocked by rotating the lock plate in conjunction with the locking mechanism, which simplifies the structure and makes the entire assembly simple and compact, low-cost and easy to maintain.

[0016] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the battery unlocking and unlocking components and battery replacement equipment of the utility model for new energy passenger vehicles;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the battery unlocking assembly and battery replacement equipment of the new energy passenger vehicle of the utility model after the unlocking state is released.

[0019] In the accompanying drawings, 1. lock plate, 1-1. drive slot, 1-2. unlocking part, 2. mounting seat, 3. transmission part, 4. roller, 5. articulated shaft, 6. spacer, 7. connecting plate, 8. bearing seat, 9. screw rod, 10. nut, 11. drive motor, 12. guide assembly, 13. connecting rod, 13-1, unlocking part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] See attached Figure 1 and 2 The present invention provides a battery locking and unlocking assembly for new energy passenger vehicles, comprising a lock plate 1 for locking and unlocking a locking mechanism that locks a battery pack, and a matching locking and unlocking drive assembly. The locking and unlocking drive assembly includes a mounting base 2, a transmission member 3 positioned within a drive slot 1-1 in the lock plate 1, and a drive component that drives the transmission member 3 horizontally and rotates the lock plate 1 through a predetermined angle to cooperate with the locking mechanism to unlock the battery pack or lock it.

[0021] The locking plate 1 is hinged to the mounting base 2. The locking plate 1 is hinged to the mounting base 2 via a hinge shaft 5. A spacer 6 is mounted on the hinge shaft 5. The installation of the spacer 6 allows the connecting plate 7 to be located inside the locking plate 1, which improves the compactness of the entire device.

[0022] The lock plate 1 is strip-shaped, and the top and front and rear sides of the unlocking portion 1-2 of the lock plate 1 are provided with inclined surfaces to facilitate contact with the unlocking portion 13-1 of the connecting rod 13 in the locking mechanism and drive the connecting rod 13 to move.

[0023] See attached Figure 1 The aforementioned driving components include two bearing blocks 8 fixed to the mounting base 2, a screw 9 with its ends respectively restrained by the two bearing blocks 8, a nut 10 threadedly connected to the screw 9, and a drive motor 11 that drives the screw 9 in rotation. The transmission member 3 is fixed to the nut 10. A connecting plate 7 is fixed to the nut 10, and the transmission member 3 is connected to the nut 10 via the connecting plate 7. In this embodiment, the transmission member 3 is a drive shaft connected to the connecting plate 7. To facilitate the movement of the transmission member 3 within the drive groove 1-1 when the lock plate 1 is driven to rotate, a roller 4 is provided on the transmission member 3.

[0024] A guide assembly 12 is further provided between the connecting plate 7 and the mounting seat 2 to facilitate the horizontal movement of the connecting plate 7. In this embodiment, the guide assembly 12 comprises a slide rail fixed on the mounting seat 2 and a slider matched with the slide rail and fixed on the connecting plate 7.

[0025] Based on the above-mentioned locking and unlocking components, the utility model also provides a battery replacement device.

[0026] The operation process of the locking and unlocking component of the present invention during battery replacement is as follows.

[0027] In the initial state, the lock plate 1 is in a vertical state.

[0028] When removing the battery pack from the vehicle:

[0029] a. Driven by the drive motor 11, the connecting plate 7 drives the transmission member 3 and the roller 4 to move horizontally and drives the lock plate 1 to rotate counterclockwise during the horizontal movement so that the lock plate 1 rotates a preset angle so that it tilts to the unlocked initial position;

[0030] b. After the car is positioned at the battery swapping position, the lifting drive device in the battery swapping equipment drives the entire assembly to move upward to the preset position. Then, driven by the drive motor 11, the connecting plate 7 drives the transmission member 3 and the roller 4 to move horizontally, driving the lock plate 1 to rotate clockwise to a preset angle. During this process, the lock plate 1 contacts the connecting rod 13 in the locking mechanism and pushes it to move, thereby releasing the locking state of the battery pack pin shaft by the locking mechanism, so that other devices in the battery swapping equipment can remove the battery pack.

[0031] When you need to add a battery pack to a car:

[0032] a. The lifting drive device in the battery swapping equipment drives the entire assembly and battery pack upward to a preset position. The battery pack is lifted to the vehicle's battery slot. At this time, the connecting rod 13 in the locking mechanism of the new energy passenger car is activated by the tension spring, and multiple locks are simultaneously actuated to lock the battery pack to the vehicle body.

[0033] b. Driven by the drive motor 11, the connecting plate 7 drives the transmission member 3 and the roller 4 to move horizontally. During this horizontal movement, the connecting plate 7 drives the vertical lock plate 1 to rotate counterclockwise by a certain angle. The lock plate 1 pushes the connecting rod 13 in the locking mechanism to re-reinforce the lock, ensuring that the battery pack on the vehicle is in the locked state.

[0034] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model and not to limit it; although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that the specific implementation methods of the utility model can still be modified or some technical features can be replaced by equivalents; without departing from the spirit of the technical solution of the utility model, they should all be included in the scope of the technical solution for protection of the utility model.

Claims

1. A battery locking and unlocking assembly for a new energy passenger vehicle, comprising a lock plate (1) for locking and unlocking a locking mechanism of a locked battery pack and a matching locking and unlocking drive assembly, characterized in that: The locking and unlocking drive assembly comprises a mounting seat (2), a transmission member (3) limited in a driving slot (1-1) in a lock plate (1), and a driving component that drives the transmission member (3) to move horizontally and rotates the lock plate (1) to a preset angle to cooperate with a locking mechanism to release the battery pack from a locked state or to put the battery pack into a locked state. The lock plate (1) is hinged on the mounting seat (2).

2. The battery locking and unlocking assembly for new energy passenger vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that: A roller (4) is provided on the transmission member (3), and the roller (4) is located in the driving groove (1-1).

3. The battery locking and unlocking assembly for new energy passenger vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving component comprises two bearing seats (8) fixed on the mounting seat (2), a screw rod (9) with its two ends respectively limited on the two bearing seats (8), a nut (10) threadedly connected to the screw rod (9), and a driving motor (11) for driving the screw rod (9) to rotate, and the transmission member (3) is fixed on the nut (10).

4. The battery locking and unlocking assembly for new energy passenger vehicles according to claim 3, characterized in that: A connecting plate (7) is fixed on the nut (10), and the transmission member (3) is connected to the connecting plate (7).

5. The battery locking and unlocking assembly for new energy passenger vehicles according to claim 4, characterized in that: A guide assembly (12) is provided between the connecting plate (7) and the mounting seat (2), and the guide assembly (12) comprises a slide rail fixed on the mounting seat (2) and a slider matched with the slide rail and fixed on the connecting plate (7).

6. The battery locking and unlocking assembly for new energy passenger vehicles according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking plate (1) is hinged to the mounting seat (2) via a hinge shaft (5).

7. The battery locking and unlocking assembly for new energy passenger vehicles according to claim 6, characterized in that: A spacer sleeve (6) is sleeved on the hinge shaft (5), and the connecting plate (7) is located on the inner side of the locking plate (1).

8. The battery locking and unlocking assembly for new energy passenger vehicles according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The locking plate (1) is strip-shaped.

9. The battery locking and unlocking assembly for new energy passenger vehicles according to claim 8, characterized in that: The top of the unlocking portion (1-2) in the lock plate (1) and the front and rear sides of the top are all provided with inclined surfaces.

10. A battery replacement device, characterized in that: It comprises the new energy passenger vehicle battery locking and unlocking component as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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