Electric ship
By designing partition layout and pluggable battery connection structure on electric ships, the problem of low efficiency in replacement of power batteries in electric ships is solved, and more efficient battery pack replacement and operational efficiency is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422839490.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-20
AI Technical Summary
When the power battery energy is exhausted, the charging time is long or the battery swap process is complicated, resulting in low operational efficiency.
An electric ship is designed. The hull is divided into a battery swap area, a cargo hold area and a driving area. A battery box is arranged on the top of the battery swap area. The battery pack is connected to the threaded hole through threaded fasteners. The pluggable interface design of the electrical connector is designed, combining a heat dissipation device and a photovoltaic panel to improve the convenience of battery pack replacement.
It improves the convenience and operational efficiency of battery pack replacement, simplifies the battery replacement process, and improves the overall operational efficiency of the ship.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ship equipment, in particular to an electric ship. Background Art
[0002] As an important means of water transportation, ships play a vital role in transportation, tourism, military, and other fields. Different types and uses of ships have different design features and functional requirements. With the development of technology, future ships will be more environmentally friendly, intelligent, and efficient.
[0003] When the energy of the power batteries in some existing electric ships is about to be exhausted, most of them are charged during mooring, which takes a long time. Others replenish the energy of the electric ships by replacing the power batteries, but the battery replacement process is complicated, which reduces the operating efficiency of the ship. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an electric ship that can improve the efficiency of battery replacement, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the ship.
[0005] The embodiment of the present utility model can be implemented as follows:
[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides an electric ship, comprising:
[0007] The hull is divided into the battery replacement area, cargo hold area and driving area along its length;
[0008] A battery box is provided at the top of the battery swap area. Inside the battery box are battery pack installation boxes and assembly boxes distributed in sequence along the height direction. The assembly box is closer to the top of the battery swap area than the battery pack installation box.
[0009] Among them, the battery pack installation box is used to install the battery pack. Threaded holes and electrical ports are set on the top of the battery exchange area. The assembly box is connected to the threaded holes through threaded fasteners. The electrical connector of the battery pack passes through the assembly box and is plugged into the electrical port.
[0010] In an optional embodiment, a bracket is provided in the battery box, which divides the battery box into an assembly box and a battery pack installation box. The bracket is installed with a heat dissipation device, which is used to dissipate heat from the battery pack.
[0011] In an optional embodiment, the heat dissipation device is a fan, and there are multiple fans arranged along the length direction of the bracket.
[0012] In an optional embodiment, the assembly box is connected to the battery pack installation box, and the assembly box is provided with heat dissipation holes.
[0013] In an optional embodiment, a photovoltaic panel is configured on the top of the battery box, and the photovoltaic panel can be electrically connected to the battery pack;
[0014] And / or the outer side of the battery box is provided with a lifting lug.
[0015] In an optional embodiment, a positioning portion is provided on the top side of the battery exchange area close to the cargo area, and the positioning portion is used to abut against the battery box.
[0016] In an optional embodiment, a water guide groove is further provided on the periphery of the top of the battery box, and a drainage pipe connected to the water guide groove is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the battery box.
[0017] In an optional embodiment, the cargo hold area is divided into multiple layers, and the bottom layer of the cargo hold area is provided with a plurality of first water tanks, and the plurality of first water tanks are divided into a plurality of groups, and the plurality of groups of first water tanks are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the cargo hold area, and the first water tanks in each group are arranged in sequence along the width direction of the cargo hold area.
[0018] In an optional embodiment, the upper layer of the first water tank is further provided with a plurality of cargo tanks, which are used to load cargo and are in the shape of hollow cavities.
[0019] In an optional embodiment, the cargo hold area includes a first layer, a second layer and a third layer arranged in sequence along the height direction, the first water tank is arranged on the first layer, the second layer and the third layer are both equipped with cargo holds, and the second layer is also equipped with a second water tank on at least one side in the width direction.
[0020] An electric ship provided by an embodiment of the present invention includes a hull, which is divided into a battery exchange area, a cargo hold area, and a driving area in sequence along its length. A battery box is provided at the top of the battery exchange area. A battery pack installation box and an assembly box are provided in the battery box, which are distributed in sequence along the height valve. The assembly box is closer to the top of the battery exchange area than the battery pack installation box. The battery pack installation box is used to install the battery pack. A threaded hole and an electrical connection port are provided at the top of the battery exchange area. The assembly box is connected to the threaded hole by a threaded fastener. The electrical connector of the battery pack passes through the assembly box and is plugged into the electrical connection port. The power battery in this embodiment is connected to the electrical connection port at the top of the battery exchange area in a pluggable manner via an electrical connector, which can improve the convenience of operators replacing battery packs, thereby improving the operational efficiency of the ship. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.
[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the electric ship provided in this embodiment;
[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the assembly of the battery box on the battery swap area provided in this embodiment;
[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the battery box provided in this embodiment from a first viewing angle;
[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the battery box provided in this embodiment at a second viewing angle;
[0026] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the top of the battery swap area provided in this embodiment;
[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the electric vessel provided in this embodiment in a preset direction.
[0028] Icons: 1-Electric ship; 100-Hull; 101-Battery exchange area; 102-Cargo hold area; 103-Cockpit; 110-Battery box; 111-Bracket; 112-Battery pack installation box; 113-Assembly box; 114-Lifting ear; 115-Heat dissipation device; 116-Water guide channel; 117-Drain pipe; 120-Photovoltaic panel; 130-Positioning part; 140-Propulsion system; 150-Power connection port; 210-First water tank; 220-Second water tank; 230-Cargo hold; 310-Cockpit; 4-Glass. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0030] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but rather merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are intended to fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0031] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.
[0032] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that if the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "outside", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or is the orientation or position relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.
[0033] In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc., if used, are merely used to distinguish and describe, and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0034] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the features in the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.
[0035] The specific structure of an electric ship provided by an embodiment of the utility model and the corresponding technical effects brought about by it are described in detail below with reference to the patent drawings.
[0036] Please refer to Figures 1-6 An electric ship 1 provided by an embodiment of the present invention includes a hull 100, which is divided into a battery exchange area 101, a cargo hold area 102 and a driving area 103 in sequence along its own length direction. A battery box 110 is arranged on the top of the battery exchange area 101, and a battery pack installation box 112 and an assembly box 113 are provided in the battery box 110, which are distributed in sequence along the height valve. The assembly box 113 is close to the top of the battery pack installation box 112 relative to the battery pack installation box 112. The battery pack installation box 112 is used to install the battery pack. A threaded hole and an electrical port 150 are provided on the top of the battery exchange area 101. The assembly box 113 is connected to the threaded hole by a threaded fastener, and the electrical connector of the battery pack passes through the assembly box 113 and is plugged into the electrical port 150.
[0037] It is understandable that since a through hole is provided at the bottom of the assembly box 113, during installation, threaded fasteners can be passed through the through hole of the assembly box 113 and screwed into the threaded hole on the battery exchange area 101, thereby realizing the assembly of the battery box 110. At this time, the operator can pass the electrical connector of the battery pack through the assembly box 113 to plug it into the power port 150 to realize power supply to some equipment of the electric ship 1. It is understandable that when replacing the power battery, the operator can unscrew the threaded fastener out of the threaded hole of the battery exchange area 101, pull the electrical connector out of the power port 150, and remove the battery box 110 through external lifting equipment, etc. At this time, the entire battery box 110 can be replaced as a whole, and the operator can also remove the battery pack in the battery pack installation box 112 separately. The power battery in this embodiment is pluggable and connected to the power port 150 at the top of the battery exchange area 101 through the electrical connector, which can improve the convenience of the operator in replacing the battery pack, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the ship.
[0038] Moreover, in this embodiment, the battery box 110 can be integrated on the top of the battery exchange area 101, which can also facilitate operators to replace the battery pack in the battery box 110, improve the convenience of replacing the battery pack, and thus improve the operating efficiency of the ship.
[0039] Optionally, there are multiple threaded holes on the top of the battery exchange area, and the multiple threaded holes are arranged in a rectangular array. It can be understood that since the multiple threaded holes are arranged in a rectangular array, when the battery box 110 is installed on the top of the battery exchange area 101, the assembly of the battery box 110 and the top of the battery exchange area is achieved through multiple threaded fasteners, which can effectively ensure the connection strength between the battery box 110 and the hull 100.
[0040] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the arrangement of the threaded holes can also be other arrangements. There is no limitation on the arrangement of the threaded holes here, as long as it can ensure that the battery box 110 can be stably assembled on the top of the battery exchange area 101.
[0041] Optionally, a bracket 111 is provided in the battery box 110 , and the bracket 111 divides the battery box 110 into an assembly box 113 and a battery pack installation box. The bracket 111 is installed with a heat dissipation device 115 , and the heat dissipation device 115 is used to dissipate heat from the battery pack.
[0042] It can be understood that the battery pack is mounted on the bracket 111 , and the bracket 111 is equipped with a heat dissipation device 115 , which can effectively dissipate heat from the battery pack to ensure the service life of the battery pack.
[0043] The battery pack can be installed on the bracket 111 directly or indirectly. For example, a battery mounting frame can be set on the outside of the battery pack, and the battery mounting frame can be installed on the bracket 111. Alternatively, the battery pack can be directly installed on the bracket 111.
[0044] Optionally, the heat dissipation device 115 is a fan, and there are multiple fans, which are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the bracket 111. It can be understood that by setting up multiple fans, the battery pack can be effectively cooled to avoid the situation where the battery pack temperature is too high and affects the service life.
[0045] In some optional embodiments, the assembly box 113 is communicated with the battery pack installation box 112 , and the assembly box 113 is provided with heat dissipation holes, through which the temperature generated by the battery pack can be effectively discharged.
[0046] The number of heat dissipation holes is not specifically limited here. It is understandable that in some embodiments, in order to reduce the temperature of the battery pack and improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the battery pack, the outer wall of the assembly box 113 is made of a mesh plate.
[0047] Of course, in some embodiments, in order to avoid affecting the service life of the battery pack in a lower temperature environment, a preheating device may be further provided on the bracket 111 .
[0048] Optionally, a photovoltaic panel 120 is configured on the top of the battery box 110, and the photovoltaic panel 120 can be electrically connected to the battery pack. It can be understood that through the setting of the photovoltaic panel 120, solar energy can be converted into electrical energy and stored in the battery pack to charge the battery pack.
[0049] A lifting lug 114 is also provided on the outside of the battery box 110. In detail, in this embodiment, a lifting lug 114 is provided on the top of the battery box 110. The provision of the lifting lug 114 makes it convenient for external lifting equipment to lift the battery box 110 and transport it to other locations.
[0050] Optionally, in this embodiment, in order to facilitate the operating personnel to assemble the battery box 110 in place and improve the assembly efficiency of the battery box 110, in this embodiment, a positioning portion 130 is provided on the side of the top of the battery exchange area 101 close to the cargo area 102, and the positioning portion 130 is used to abut against the battery box 110. It can be understood that through the setting of the positioning portion 130, the battery box 110 can play an auxiliary positioning role when assembled on the battery exchange area 101, that is, when installing the battery box 110, the battery box 110 can be moved to abut against the positioning portion 130, and then the assembly of the battery box 110 in the width direction of the battery exchange area 101 is completed, so that the battery box 110 is located in the installation position of the battery exchange area 101, and the threaded fasteners are screwed in to realize the assembly of the battery box 110.
[0051] Optionally, a water guide groove 116 is further provided on the periphery of the top of the battery box 110, and a drainage pipe 117 connected to the water guide groove 116 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the battery box 110. It can be understood that a water tank can be provided in the battery exchange area 101, and the drainage pipe 117 can be connected to the water tank to store rainwater, thereby increasing the chance of the ship obtaining fresh water resources.
[0052] Optionally, in this embodiment, the cargo hold area 102 is divided into multiple layers, and the bottom layer of the cargo hold area 102 is provided with a plurality of first water tanks 210, and the plurality of first water tanks 210 are divided into a plurality of groups, and the plurality of groups of first water tanks 210 are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the cargo hold area 102, and the first water tanks 210 in each group are arranged in sequence along the width direction of the cargo hold area 102.
[0053] It should be noted that each group in this embodiment has two first water carrying tanks 210 .
[0054] It should be noted that, by providing a plurality of first water tanks 210 at the bottom layer of the cargo hold area 102 , the draft of the ship can be adjusted as needed.
[0055] Specifically, the upper layer of the first water tank 210 is further equipped with multiple cargo compartments 230 for loading cargo. The cargo compartments 230 are hollowed out, with the middle section adopting a hollowed-out cavity design to maximize the use of space for loading cargo while maintaining the lightness and strength of the structure.
[0056] Optionally, in some embodiments, the cargo hold area 102 includes a first layer, a second layer and a third layer arranged in sequence along the height direction, the first water tank 210 is configured on the first layer, the second layer and the third layer are both configured with cargo tanks 230, and the second layer is also configured with a second water tank 220 on at least one side in the width direction.
[0057] Optionally, in this embodiment, the deck structure of the battery exchange area 101 is carefully constructed using high-quality profiles such as T-shaped steel, steel plates and round steel to ensure that the structure is stable and durable.
[0058] Furthermore, multiple independent spaces are cleverly divided below the deck, housing key facilities such as the engine room, battery and fire water tanks, etc. A propulsion system 140 is located at the bottom of the battery swap area 101. Optionally, two independent propulsion systems 140 can be installed in the engine room to enhance the vessel's navigation performance.
[0059] Optionally, the navigation area 103 is located on the bow deck of the hull 100. This area serves as the ship's command center. Its cabin 310 is welded from high-strength T-shaped steel and precision steel plates, with the outer contour reinforced with round steel to form a solid structural foundation. The front of the cabin 310 is equipped with highly transparent tempered glass 4, providing the driver with a wide, unobstructed view.
[0060] The driving area 103 and the cargo hold area 102 can be connected by internal passages and stairs, ensuring that the crew can easily move from the driving area 103 to the cargo hold area 102 for cargo loading, unloading and management.
[0061] The cargo hold area 102 and the battery exchange area 101 can be connected through internal channels and pipelines to ensure that the power system of the battery exchange area 101 can supply power to the equipment in the cargo hold area 102.
[0062] The battery swap area 101 and the driving area 103 can be connected through internal channels and cables to ensure that the power system and control system of the battery swap area 101 can communicate with the main control system of the driving area 103.
[0063] In summary, an electric ship 1 provided by an embodiment of the present invention includes a hull 100, which is divided into a battery exchange area 101, a cargo hold area 102 and a driving area 103 in sequence along its length. A battery box 110 is provided on the top of the battery exchange area 101. The battery box 110 is provided with a battery pack installation box 112 and an assembly box 113 distributed in sequence along the height valve. The assembly box 113 is closer to the top of the battery exchange area 101 relative to the battery pack installation box 112. The battery pack installation box 112 is used to install the battery pack. A threaded hole and an electrical port 150 are provided on the top of the battery exchange area 101. The assembly box 113 is connected to the threaded hole by a threaded fastener. The electrical connector of the battery pack passes through the assembly box 113 and is plugged into the electrical port 150. The power battery in this embodiment is pluggable and connected to the electrical port 150 at the top of the battery exchange area 101 through an electrical connector, which can improve the convenience of the operator in replacing the battery pack, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the ship.
[0064] The above is only a specific implementation method of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to this. Any changes or replacements that can be easily thought of by any technician familiar with this technical field within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An electric ship, characterized in that: include: The hull is divided into a battery replacement area, a cargo hold area, and a driving area in sequence along its length; A battery box is provided at the top of the battery swap area, and a battery pack installation box and an assembly box are provided in the battery box, which are sequentially distributed along the height direction. The assembly box is closer to the top of the battery swap area than the battery pack installation box. Among them, the battery pack installation box is used to install the battery pack, and a threaded hole and an electrical port are provided on the top of the battery exchange area. The assembly box is connected to the threaded hole through a threaded fastener, and the electrical connector of the battery pack passes through the assembly box and is plugged into the electrical port.
2. The electric ship according to claim 1, characterized in that: A bracket is provided in the battery box, and the bracket divides the battery box into the assembly box and the battery pack installation box. The bracket is installed with a heat dissipation device, and the heat dissipation device is used to dissipate heat from the battery pack.
3. The electric ship according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heat dissipation device is a fan, and there are multiple fans, which are arranged along the length direction of the bracket.
4. The electric ship according to claim 2, characterized in that: The assembly box is communicated with the battery pack installation box, and the assembly box is provided with heat dissipation holes.
5. The electric ship according to claim 1, characterized in that: A photovoltaic panel is provided on the top of the battery box, and the photovoltaic panel can be electrically connected to the battery pack; And / or a lifting lug is provided on the outer side of the battery box.
6. The electric ship according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning portion is provided on the top of the battery exchange area near the cargo area, and the positioning portion is used to abut against the battery box.
7. The electric vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water guide groove is further provided on the periphery of the top of the battery box, and a drainage pipe connected to the water guide groove is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the battery box.
8. The electric ship according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cargo hold area is divided into multiple layers, and the bottom layer of the cargo hold area is provided with a plurality of first water tanks, which are divided into a plurality of groups. The plurality of groups of first water tanks are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the cargo hold area, and the first water tanks in each group are arranged in sequence along the width direction of the cargo hold area.
9. The electric vessel according to claim 8, characterized in that: The upper layer of the first water tank is further provided with a plurality of cargo compartments, which are used for loading cargo and are in the shape of hollow cavities.
10. The electric vessel according to claim 9, characterized in that: The cargo hold area includes a first layer, a second layer and a third layer arranged in sequence along the height direction. The first water tank is arranged on the first layer, and the second layer and the third layer are both equipped with the cargo hold. The second layer is also equipped with a second water tank on at least one side in the width direction.