Battery replacement station

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of battery replacement, and discloses a battery replacement station which comprises a parking area and an equipment area which are arranged in parallel, the parking area is used for parking a battery replacement vehicle and is provided with a battery replacement area for battery dismounting or mounting operation, and the equipment area is used for mounting battery replacement related equipment. The equipment area comprises battery replacing equipment arranged adjacent to the battery replacing area and a battery storage area at least arranged on one side of the battery replacing equipment in the driving direction of the battery replacing vehicle, the battery storage area comprises a plurality of battery bins sequentially arranged in the vertical direction, and the battery replacing equipment is used for executing battery disassembling or assembling operation on the battery replacing vehicle; and battery transfer operation is carried out among the plurality of battery cabins or between the battery cabins and the battery replacing vehicle. Functional partitions are optimized, the battery replacing station can be conveniently arranged according to the functional partitions, a plurality of battery bins are arranged in a battery storage area in the vertical direction, the number of stored batteries is increased, and therefore it is guaranteed that the batteries of the sufficient number and multiple specifications can be used by battery replacing vehicles, and the situation that the battery replacing vehicles wait for too long in a parking area is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the development and popularization of new energy vehicles, battery pack quick-swap technology has also developed rapidly. For large vehicles, such as heavy trucks and light trucks, the body and cargo weight are very large, resulting in a higher demand for battery pack capacity. A sufficiently large capacity of electricity is required to support large vehicles. However, due to the limited battery capacity of electric vehicles, they cannot maintain long-term high mileage driving, especially heavy trucks, which are heavy, energy-intensive, and require long charging times. To extend driving range and shorten idle time, the main measure is to set up battery swap stations. When the vehicle's power is about to run out, a battery replacement solution is adopted. The replacement only takes a few minutes and can extend the driving range by hundreds of kilometers. Therefore, the use of specialized battery swapping equipment to achieve automatic battery swapping is the technical development direction of electric vehicle charging and swapping stations.

[0003] Currently, most battery swap stations on the market employ either a top-mounted or side-mounted approach. The top-mounted approach places high demands on the site, requiring sufficient space for lifting equipment to transport and store batteries, resulting in high construction costs. In the top-mounted approach, battery racks are placed side by side on one or both sides of the vehicle being swapped, significantly increasing the width of the station and failing to utilize the station's length and height. This results in a large footprint and prolonged battery swap times. The battery specifications at each station are limited, making them incompatible with a wide range of vehicle types. Furthermore, the station has strict parking requirements, requiring the driver to repeatedly adjust the vehicle's position or requiring external actuators. Heavy trucks, due to their heavy weight, are not easily accessible for parking on hills to swap batteries. The battery swap robot in the side-mounted approach requires a separate cabin, resulting in a larger overall station size. These two conventional battery swap station layouts require significant space and high construction costs, hindering their widespread adoption. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present application provides a battery swap station to solve at least one of the above technical problems.

[0005] The technical solutions adopted in this application are:

[0006] A battery swap station for battery replacement in battery swap vehicles, comprising: a parking area and an equipment area arranged in parallel, the parking area being used for parking the battery swap vehicle and having a battery swap area for battery removal or installation operations, the equipment area being used to install battery swap related equipment, the equipment area comprising battery swap equipment arranged adjacent to the battery swap area, a battery storage area arranged at least on one side of the battery swap equipment along the driving direction of the battery swap vehicle, the battery storage area comprising a plurality of battery compartments arranged in sequence along a vertical direction, the battery swap equipment being used to perform battery removal or installation operations on the battery swap vehicle, and to perform battery transfer operations between the plurality of battery compartments or between the battery compartments and the battery swap vehicle.

[0007] By setting up a parking area and equipment area in parallel at the battery swap station, the functional zoning is optimized, making it easier to layout the battery swap station according to the functional zoning. Battery swap equipment is also installed to facilitate battery removal and installation of battery swap vehicles. Battery swap vehicles park and wait in the parking area. The battery storage area is set along the driving direction of the battery swap vehicle, making it easier to utilize the space in the equipment area for reasonable arrangement and arrangement. At the same time, it is easier for the battery swap equipment to transfer battery packs between the battery storage area and the battery swap vehicle. Since the parking area and the equipment area are set up in parallel, the battery swap vehicle and the battery storage area can be set up in parallel, and the battery storage area can be set up to fully utilize the length of the equipment area. The battery swap equipment can quickly move between the battery swap vehicle in the parking area and the battery storage area in the equipment area, which is conducive to improving the efficiency of vehicle battery swapping. Multiple battery compartments are set up in the battery storage area in the vertical direction, making full use of the height of the equipment area to set up as many battery compartments as possible, increasing the number of batteries to be stored and realizing the storage of battery packs of different specifications, thereby ensuring that there are sufficient numbers and specifications of battery packs for battery swap vehicles to use, avoiding the need for battery swap vehicles to wait in the parking area, and improving the user's battery swap experience.

[0008] In addition, since the equipment area and the parking area are set side by side, the equipment area can be set up on both sides of the parking area, which is conducive to increasing the battery storage area space of the battery swap station, increasing the number of batteries of various specifications, and selecting the appropriate side for battery swapping according to actual needs.

[0009] The battery-swapping vehicle is a heavy-duty truck, and the equipment area is formed by stacking two boxes. The battery storage area and the battery-swapping equipment are respectively arranged through the two boxes. The battery storage area includes an upper battery rack and a lower battery rack with the battery compartment. The battery-swapping station includes a charging device arranged on the other side of the upper battery rack, and the charging device is used to charge the batteries in the battery compartments of the upper battery rack and the lower battery rack.

[0010] The equipment area formed by the stacked two boxes not only increases the space in the equipment area, but also helps improve land utilization and effectively expand the equipment area of ​​the battery swap station. This allows the battery storage area that runs through the two boxes to have larger battery storage space to meet the battery swap needs of heavy trucks and provide ample space for the battery swap station to achieve multi-functional settings. The battery storage area is equipped with upper and lower battery racks to increase the number of batteries stored, ensuring that battery swap vehicles can swap batteries in a timely manner at the battery swap station, avoiding the situation where vehicles have to wait for batteries to be charged. At the same time, the combination of the two layers of boxes improves space utilization. The battery swap equipment moves between the battery compartments of the upper and lower battery racks to facilitate the removal and placement of batteries from the battery storage area. At the same time, the space in the upper box is used to install charging equipment on one side of the upper battery rack. The charging equipment is close to the battery storage area, which facilitates the layout of wiring to charge the batteries in the upper and lower battery racks. The battery racks are arranged by fully utilizing the height of the two layers of boxes to meet the storage requirements of a larger number of batteries and a variety of battery specifications.

[0011] The stacking of two boxes provides more possibilities for the arrangement of equipment in the battery swap station in the height direction, and makes the structure between the various devices in the boxes more compact. The upper battery rack and the lower battery rack are set according to the stacking height of the upper box and the lower box, which is conducive to increasing the number of battery storage. At the same time, the stacking arrangement of the upper battery rack and the lower battery rack allows them to maintain a relatively close distance with the battery swap vehicles located in the parking area, so that the battery swap equipment can move quickly over a short distance between the battery storage area and the battery swap vehicle. There is no need to set up multiple battery racks along the driving direction of the battery swap vehicle in order to increase the number of battery storage, which results in a complex moving path of the battery swap equipment and slow battery swap efficiency. In this way, the battery swap equipment can quickly realize the transfer of battery packs between the battery storage area and the battery swap vehicle, which is conducive to improving the battery swap efficiency and enhancing the user's battery swap experience.

[0012] Charging equipment provides high-quality, safe, and stable charging services for battery-swap vehicles. Featuring excellent safety, high stability, high speed, strong adaptability, and easy maintenance, it can effectively shorten charging time, improve power supply efficiency, and contribute to the development of the new energy vehicle market.

[0013] The charging device is arranged close to the side wall of the box to form a heat dissipation structure on the side wall of the box.

[0014] The air pressure and temperature inside the box are adjusted through the heat dissipation structure. Since charging equipment, battery storage area and various other devices or mechanisms need to be installed in the box, especially for the charging equipment area, the charging process will inevitably cause changes in the surrounding temperature. The heat dissipation structure is used to dissipate heat inside the box, and at the same time, it can avoid excessive difference in air pressure inside and outside the box, which is conducive to maintaining the stability of the battery swap station.

[0015] The heat dissipation structure includes an air inlet and an air outlet, one of the air inlet and the air outlet is arranged horizontally along the side wall of the box body, and the other is arranged vertically along the side wall of the box body.

[0016] Air inlets and outlets are located on the side walls of the enclosure corresponding to the charging equipment area. This prevents the lower enclosure from losing weight and resulting in insufficient strength, while also enabling better air exchange between the inside and outside of the charging equipment, achieving pressure balance and internal temperature regulation. Orienting the inlets and outlets horizontally and vertically, respectively, helps ensure air flow in all directions within the enclosure.

[0017] The air inlet and the air outlet are respectively arranged on two adjacent side walls of the box body.

[0018] The air inlet and outlet are respectively arranged on two different side walls of the box to avoid excessive weight reduction of a single box side wall and resulting in unstable overall force.

[0019] The heat dissipation structure includes a sealing plate that seals the charging device to isolate the charging device from the battery storage area.

[0020] The sealing plate further enhances the functional division of the equipment area and helps protect the battery storage area from the temperature of the charging equipment, thereby ensuring the optimal performance of the battery packs located there. The sealing plate also strengthens the box structure, further ensuring the stability of the box at the charging equipment location. Furthermore, the sealing plate, combined with the air inlets and outlets on the side walls of the box, allows for faster and more efficient exchange of air between the inside and outside of the charging equipment area, effectively ensuring pressure balance and temperature regulation in the charging equipment area.

[0021] The battery exchange equipment includes a counterweight device, which is arranged through the two boxes and is located on the other side of the lower battery rack.

[0022] A counterweight device is provided to ensure the stable and uniform vertical operation of the battery swap equipment. The counterweight device is also installed across the two boxes. Since the battery storage area also has upper and lower battery racks that run through the two layers of boxes, the counterweight device can ensure the stable movement of the battery swap equipment during the entire process of taking and placing the battery packs in the battery compartments of the upper and lower battery racks, thereby achieving stable transportation of the battery packs and ensuring the reliability of the battery swap equipment.

[0023] The counterweight device includes a lifting mechanism connected to the battery exchange equipment, and the lifting mechanism drives the battery exchange equipment to move vertically along the battery storage area so that the battery exchange equipment can take and place the batteries in the upper battery rack and the lower battery rack.

[0024] The battery swap equipment is driven to move up and down through the lifting mechanism, so that the battery swap equipment can take and place the battery at all height positions, thereby achieving adaptive use with the battery storage area that runs through the two boxes and realizing space utilization of the two boxes stacked together.

[0025] The battery swap station includes two battery storage areas, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the battery swap equipment. Along the driving direction, a monitoring room is provided on the other side of the lower battery rack in the direction of the front of the vehicle, and a control room and / or air-conditioning room is provided on the other side of the lower battery rack in the other direction.

[0026] A control room is set up to realize the power distribution of various devices in the battery swap station to ensure the normal operation of the station. The monitoring room is set up to facilitate the monitoring of vehicle battery swapping so that problems can be discovered and dealt with in time. On the other hand, it is convenient to monitor the internal situation of the container and further improve the functionality of the container.

[0027] The battery swap station further includes a walking passage provided between the counterweight device and the monitoring room or between the counterweight device and the control room, and the walking passage is connected to the box body on the upper layer.

[0028] A walking passage is provided to facilitate staff to enter the upper box through the walking passage to inspect and repair the equipment in the battery swap station.

[0029] A display screen is provided outside the monitoring room facing the parking area, and the display screen displays the battery replacement progress of the battery replacement vehicle.

[0030] The driver can check the progress of the vehicle's battery replacement through the display screen, further enhancing the user's battery replacement experience. Preferably, the monitoring room is set on the side of the box body close to the parking area and is set at the position of the driver's cab in the parking area, so that the driver can view the display screen, and it also facilitates communication between the staff in the monitoring room and the driver when necessary.

[0031] The top of the box body located at the upper layer is concave in an area corresponding to the walking channel to form an installation position, and the installation position is provided with a liquid cooling device.

[0032] The liquid cooling equipment is installed in the recessed area corresponding to the walking channel area to rationally utilize the box space, ensure that the installation space of other devices in the box is not affected, and can provide shielding and protection for the periphery of the liquid cooling equipment. At the same time, since there is a large vacant space in the walking channel, it is convenient for pipe layout.

[0033] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the technical effects achieved by this application are as follows: by setting up a parking area and an equipment area in parallel at the battery swap station, the functional zoning is optimized, and the battery swap station is conveniently laid out according to the functional zoning, and battery swap equipment is set up to realize the battery removal and installation of the battery swap vehicle. The battery swap vehicle parks and waits in the parking area, and the battery storage area is set along the driving direction of the battery swap vehicle, which facilitates the reasonable arrangement of the equipment area space, and at the same time facilitates the battery swap equipment to transfer battery packs between the battery storage area and the battery swap vehicle. Since the parking area and the equipment area are set up in parallel, the battery swap vehicle and the battery storage area can be set up in parallel, and the battery storage area can be set up with full utilization of the length of the equipment area. The battery swap equipment can quickly move between the battery swap vehicle located in the parking area and the battery storage area located in the equipment area, which is beneficial to improving the battery swap efficiency of the vehicle. A plurality of battery compartments are set up in the battery storage area in the vertical direction, and the height of the equipment area is fully utilized to set up as many battery compartments as possible, thereby increasing the number of batteries to be stored and realizing the storage of battery packs of different specifications, thereby ensuring that there are sufficient numbers and multiple specifications of battery packs for the battery swap vehicle to use, avoiding the need for the battery swap vehicle to wait in the parking area, and improving the user's battery swap experience.

[0034] In addition, since the equipment area and the parking area are set side by side, the equipment area can be set up on both sides of the parking area, which is conducive to increasing the battery storage area space of the battery swap station, increasing the number of batteries of various specifications, and selecting the appropriate side for battery swapping according to actual needs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of a battery swap station in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a battery swap station in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a battery swap station from another angle in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of one of the lower boxes in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0040] Figure 5 For Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of another lower box;

[0041] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of a battery rack and a counterweight device in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Description of reference numerals:

[0043] 1-parking area; 2-equipment area, 21-battery storage area, 211-battery rack, 212-battery compartment, 22-counterweight device, 221-counterweight block, 222-lifting motor, 223-synchronizing shaft, 224-sprocket, 225-chain, 23-battery exchange body, 231-moving component, 232-carriage, 233-battery exchange device, 24-air inlet, 25-air outlet, 26-sealing plate, 27-charging equipment, 28-monitoring room, 281-door switch, 29- Walking passage, 291-handrail, 292-stairs, 293-standing platform, 30-partition, 31-partition door, 32-liquid cooling equipment, 33-cover, 34-control room, 341-main control room, 342-auxiliary control room, 35-vacant room, 36-fan, 37-display screen, 38-air conditioning outdoor unit; 3-box, 301-upper box, 311-connecting port, 312-fence, 313-guardrail, 302-lower box; 4-awning; 5-ladder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] In order to more clearly illustrate the overall concept of the present application, a detailed description is given below in an illustrative manner in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0045] The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a thorough understanding of the present application. However, the present application may also be implemented in other ways than those described herein, and therefore, the scope of protection of the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features of each embodiment may be combined with each other unless there is a conflict.

[0046] In addition, in the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do 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, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present application.

[0047] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "installed," "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection, or communication; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0048] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, a first feature "above" or "below" a second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0049] This application provides a battery swap station, such as Figures 1 to 6 As shown, it is used for battery replacement of battery swapping vehicles, including: a parking area 1 and an equipment area 2 arranged in parallel, the parking area 1 is used for parking the battery swapping vehicle and has a battery swapping area for battery removal or installation operations, the equipment area 2 is used to install battery swapping related equipment, the equipment area 2 includes battery swapping equipment arranged adjacent to the battery swapping area, and a battery storage area 21 arranged at least on one side of the battery swapping equipment along the driving direction of the battery swapping vehicle, the battery storage area 21 includes a plurality of battery compartments 212 arranged in sequence along the vertical direction, the battery swapping equipment is used to perform battery removal or installation operations on the battery swapping vehicle, and perform battery transfer operations between multiple battery compartments 212 or between the battery compartment 212 and the battery swapping vehicle.

[0050] By setting up a parking area 1 and an equipment area 2 in parallel at the battery swap station, the functional zoning is optimized, and the battery swap station is conveniently laid out according to the functional zoning. Battery swap equipment is also provided to realize the battery removal and installation of the battery swap vehicles. The battery swap vehicles park and wait in the parking area 1. The battery storage area 21 is provided along the driving direction of the battery swap vehicles, so as to facilitate the reasonable arrangement of the equipment area 2 space. At the same time, it is convenient for the battery swap equipment to transfer battery packs between the battery storage area 21 and the battery swap vehicles. Since the parking area 1 and the equipment area 2 are provided in parallel, the battery swap vehicles and the battery storage area 21 can be arranged in parallel, and the length of the equipment area 2 can be fully utilized to set up the battery storage area 21. The battery swap equipment can quickly move between the battery swap vehicles located in the parking area 1 and the battery storage area 21 located in the equipment area 2, which is beneficial to improving the battery swap efficiency of the vehicles. Multiple battery compartments 212 are set in the battery storage area 21 along the vertical direction, and the height of the equipment area 2 is fully utilized to set up as many battery compartments 212 as possible to increase the number of batteries to be stored and realize the storage of battery packs of different specifications, thereby ensuring that there are sufficient numbers and multiple specifications of battery packs for battery swapping vehicles to use, avoiding the need for battery swapping vehicles to wait in the parking area 1, and improving the user's battery swapping experience.

[0051] In addition, since the equipment area 2 and the parking area 1 are arranged side by side, the equipment area 2 can be set on both sides of the parking area 1, which is conducive to increasing the space of the battery storage area 21 of the battery swap station, increasing the number of batteries of various specifications, and selecting the appropriate side for battery swapping according to actual needs.

[0052] In a preferred embodiment, Figure 2 、 Figure 3 As shown, the battery swapping vehicle is a heavy truck, and the equipment area 2 is formed by two stacked boxes 3. The battery storage area 21 and the battery swapping equipment are respectively arranged through the two boxes 3. The battery storage area 21 includes an upper battery rack 211 and a lower battery rack 211 with a battery compartment 212. The battery swapping station includes a charging device 27 provided on the other side of the upper battery rack 211. The charging device 27 is used to charge the batteries in the battery compartment 212 of the upper battery rack 211 and the lower battery rack 211.

[0053] The equipment area 2 formed by stacking two boxes 3 not only increases the space in the equipment area 2, but also helps improve land utilization and effectively increases the area of ​​the equipment area 2 of the battery swap station. This allows the battery storage area 21 that runs through the two boxes 3 to have a larger battery storage space to meet the battery swap needs of heavy trucks and provide sufficient space for the battery swap station to achieve multi-functional settings. The battery storage area 21 is equipped with an upper battery rack 211 and a lower battery rack 211 to increase the number of batteries stored, ensuring that battery swap vehicles can swap batteries in a timely manner at the battery swap station, avoiding the situation where vehicles have to wait for battery charging. At the same time, the combination of the two layers of boxes 3 improves space utilization. The battery swap equipment moves between the battery compartments 212 of the upper battery rack 211 and the lower battery rack 211 to enable batteries to be taken out and put in the battery storage area 21. At the same time, the space in the upper box 301 is used to set a charging device 27 on one side of the upper battery rack 211. The distance between the charging device 27 and the battery storage area 21 is relatively close, which facilitates the arrangement of circuits to charge the batteries in the upper battery rack 211 and the lower battery rack 211. The height of the two layers of boxes 3 is fully utilized to arrange the battery racks 211, thereby being able to store a greater number of batteries and batteries of more specifications.

[0054] The two boxes 3 are stacked, which provides more possibilities for the arrangement of equipment in the battery swap station in the height direction and makes the structure between the various devices in the boxes 3 more compact. The upper battery rack 211 and the lower battery rack 211 are set by the stacking height of the upper box 301 and the lower box 302. It is beneficial to increase the number of battery storage. At the same time, the stacking arrangement of the upper battery rack 211 and the lower battery rack 211 allows them to maintain a relatively close distance with the battery swap vehicle located in the parking area 1, so that the battery swap equipment can move quickly in the short distance between the battery storage area 21 and the battery swap vehicle. There is no need to set up multiple battery racks 211 along the driving direction of the battery swap vehicle in order to increase the number of battery storage, which leads to a complex moving path of the battery swap equipment and slow battery swap efficiency. In this way, the battery swap equipment can quickly realize the battery pack transfer between the battery storage area 21 and the battery swap vehicle, which is beneficial to improve the battery swap efficiency and enhance the user's battery swap experience.

[0055] Charging equipment 27 is set up to provide high-quality, safe and stable charging services for battery-swapping vehicles; save space and cost, avoid the construction of new charging facilities; improve the comprehensive utilization rate of battery-swapping stations, charging equipment 27, good safety performance: adopts professional design and construction standards to ensure the safety of the charging process; high stability: can provide power stably and maintain a constant charging voltage and current; fast speed: can charge quickly, shorten charging time, and provide more convenient services; strong adaptability: can support different models of new energy vehicles, and can adapt to different charging needs; easy maintenance: usually has remote monitoring and maintenance functions, and can perform troubleshooting and operation management at any time.

[0056] Preferably, the charging device 27 is disposed close to the side wall of the box body 3 to form a heat dissipation structure on the side wall of the box body 3 .

[0057] The air pressure and temperature in the box 3 are adjusted through the heat dissipation structure. Since the charging equipment 27, the battery storage area 21 and various other devices or mechanisms need to be installed in the box 3, especially for the charging equipment 27 area, the charging process will inevitably cause the surrounding temperature to change. The heat dissipation structure is used to dissipate the heat inside the box 3, and at the same time, it can avoid excessive difference in air pressure inside and outside the box 3, which is conducive to maintaining the stability of the battery swap station.

[0058] Furthermore, the heat dissipation structure includes an air inlet 24 and an air outlet 25 , one of the air inlet 24 and the air outlet 25 is arranged horizontally along the side wall of the box body 3 , and the other is arranged vertically along the side wall of the box body 3 .

[0059] Air inlets 24 and outlets 25 are provided on the sidewalls of the housing 3 corresponding to the area where the charging device 27 is located. This prevents the lower housing 302 from being weakened due to weight loss, while also enabling better internal and external air exchange at the charging device 27, achieving internal and external air pressure balance and internal temperature regulation. The horizontal and vertical orientations of the air inlets 24 and outlets 25, respectively, facilitate air circulation in all directions within the housing 3.

[0060] Preferably, the air inlet 24 and the air outlet 25 are respectively provided on two adjacent side walls of the box body 3 .

[0061] The air inlet 24 and the air outlet 25 are respectively arranged on two different side walls of the box body 3 to avoid excessive weight reduction of a single side wall of the box body 3 and thus causing unstable overall force.

[0062] In addition, the heat dissipation structure includes a sealing plate 26 that seals the charging device 27 to isolate the charging device 27 from the battery storage area 21 .

[0063] The installation of sealing plate 26 further enhances the functional division of device area 2 and helps protect battery storage area 21 from the temperature of charging equipment 27, thereby ensuring the optimal performance of the battery packs located there. The installation of sealing plate 26 also strengthens the structural strength of housing 3, further ensuring the stability of housing 3 at the location of charging equipment 27. Furthermore, the installation of sealing plate 26, in conjunction with the air inlet 24 and air outlet 25 on the sidewalls of housing 3, enables faster and more efficient air exchange between the interior and exterior of the area housing charging equipment 27, effectively ensuring pressure balance and temperature regulation in the area housing charging equipment 27.

[0064] In one embodiment, if Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the battery exchange equipment includes a counterweight device 22, which is set through the two boxes 3 and is located on the other side of the lower battery rack 211.

[0065] The uniform and stable vertical operation of the battery swapping equipment is ensured by providing a counterweight device 22. At the same time, the counterweight device 22 is provided through the two boxes 3. Since the battery storage area 21 is also provided with an upper battery rack 211 and a lower battery rack 211 that pass through the two layers of boxes 3, the counterweight device 22 can meet the requirements of the stable movement of the battery swapping equipment during the whole process of taking and placing the battery packs in the battery compartment 212 of the upper battery rack 211 and the lower battery rack 211, thereby achieving stable transportation of the battery packs and ensuring the working reliability of the battery swapping equipment.

[0066] Furthermore, the counterweight device 22 includes a lifting mechanism connected to the battery exchange equipment, which drives the battery exchange equipment to move vertically along the battery storage area 21 so that the battery exchange equipment can take and place the batteries in the upper battery rack 211 and the lower battery rack 211.

[0067] The battery exchange equipment is driven to move up and down through the lifting mechanism, so that the battery exchange equipment can take and place the battery at all height positions, thereby achieving adaptive use with the battery storage area 21 that runs through the two boxes 3 and realizing space utilization of the two boxes 3 stacked together.

[0068] Furthermore, if Figure 4 As shown, the battery exchange equipment includes a battery exchange body 23 that carries the battery pack for transportation between the battery storage area 21 and the battery exchange vehicle. An upper battery rack 211 and a lower battery rack 211 are provided on both sides of the battery exchange body 23, and two independent lifting mechanisms are provided on both sides of the battery exchange body 23. The lifting mechanism includes a lifting motor 222 located above the upper battery rack 211, and the counterweight device 22 includes a counterweight block 221. The counterweight block 221 is connected to the battery exchange body 23 through a chain 225, and a sprocket 224 that cooperates with the chain 225 for transmission is provided above the battery rack 211. The lifting motor 222 drives the synchronous shaft 223 to rotate, thereby simultaneously driving the chains 225 located on both sides of the battery exchange body 23 to drive the battery exchange body 23 to move vertically.

[0069] Two independent lifting mechanisms are provided to independently control the lifting height of the battery swap body 23 on both sides, allowing the battery swap body 23 to be tilted. In actual operation, the chassis of the tram may have a certain tilt angle and is not horizontal. To adapt to the tilt angle of the tram chassis, the tilt angle of the extended portion of the battery swap device 233 needs to be adjusted. By independently controlling the lifting height of the two sides of the battery swap body 23, the battery swap body 23 is tilted, so that it fits better on the tram chassis and can be removed and transported.

[0070] The lifting motor 222 drives the synchronous shaft 223 to rotate, thereby simultaneously driving the two chains 225 on the same side of the battery-exchange body 23 to drive the battery-exchange body 23 to move vertically, control the height and tilt angle of the battery-exchange body 23, and perform precise battery-exchange operations in accordance with the vehicle chassis. By setting a counterweight 221, a chain 225, and a sprocket 224 to connect with the battery-exchange body 23 on its corresponding side, the same-side synchronous lifting and lowering of the battery-exchange body 23 is achieved. The counterweight 221 is provided to enhance the lifting and moving stability of the battery-exchange body 23, reduce the vibration and oscillation of the battery-exchange equipment during the lifting process, prevent offset, and ensure that the lifting drive mechanism and the battery-exchange body 23 maintain stable and balanced lifting within the specified range.

[0071] Preferably, if Figure 4 As shown, the counterweight 221 is arranged on the side opposite to the battery exchange body 23, that is, the upper battery rack 211 and the lower battery rack 211 are located between the counterweight 221 and the battery exchange body 23, and the chain 225 is connected to the counterweight 221 and the battery exchange body 23 from two relative directions, driving the counterweight 221 and the battery exchange body 23 to move synchronously, making rational use of space, and facilitating the battery exchange body 23 to take and place battery packs on the upper battery rack 211 and the lower battery rack 211.

[0072] In one embodiment, if Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the battery swap station includes two battery storage areas 21, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the battery swap equipment. Along the driving direction, a monitoring room 28 is provided on the other side of the lower battery rack 211 located in the front direction of the vehicle, and a control room 34 and / or air-conditioning room is provided on the other side of the lower battery rack 211 in the other direction.

[0073] A control room 34 is provided to distribute power to various devices within the battery swap station, ensuring its normal operation. A monitoring room 28 facilitates monitoring of vehicle battery swaps, enabling timely identification and resolution of any issues. It also facilitates monitoring of the container's internal conditions, further enhancing its functionality. It is understood that the monitoring room 28 is equipped with a door 281 that connects to the outside world.

[0074] Both battery storage areas 21 are provided with an upper battery rack 211 and a lower battery rack 211 arranged vertically, and the upper battery rack 211 and the lower battery rack 211 are respectively provided with multiple charging compartments. The battery exchange body 23 includes a compartment 232 and a movable component 231 arranged between the battery storage areas 21 and capable of being raised and lowered along the upper battery rack 211 and the lower battery rack 211. A retractable battery exchange device 233 is provided in the compartment 232, and the compartment 232 can be rotatably connected to the movable component 231 to adjust the orientation of the battery exchange device 233 inside it. The battery exchange body 23 can be raised and lowered, driving the battery exchange device 233 located in the compartment 232 to be raised and lowered, and adjusting the height of the battery exchange device 233. When the battery needs to be removed and installed, the battery exchange device 233 is adjusted to the height corresponding to the car chassis and then extended to realize the battery removal and installation of the battery exchange vehicle. When a low-charged battery needs to be placed in the battery compartment 212 for charging or a fully charged battery needs to be taken out of the battery compartment 212, it is adjusted to the height corresponding to the battery compartment 212, and the battery exchange device 233 is extended to realize the battery removal and placement at the battery compartment 212, thereby realizing battery disassembly and assembly operations on the battery exchange vehicle and / or battery transfer operations between the battery compartment 212 positions of the battery rack 211.

[0075] By setting up a retractable and movable battery-changing device 233, when actually disassembling and installing the battery pack of the battery-swapping vehicle, and taking and placing the battery pack in the battery compartment 212, the battery-swapping body 23 drives the battery-swapping device 233 up and down to make it at a suitable height position, and then only the battery-swapping device 233 needs to be extended, and there is no need to retract the battery-swapping body 23 as a whole. Therefore, when disassembling and installing the battery pack of the battery-swapping vehicle, the battery-swapping body 23 can be avoided from entering the bottom space of the battery-swapping vehicle as a whole and occupying the bottom space of the vehicle, thereby reducing the space limitation of the battery-swapping body 23. The battery-swapping body 23 does not need to move in the sunken space on the ground. When heavy trucks are changing batteries, the problem of unreliable ground structure caused by multiple driving of the vehicle can be avoided, thereby further improving the long-term use stability of the battery-swapping body 23.

[0076] Furthermore, when two battery storage areas 21 are provided, two stacked boxes 3 are located on either side of the parking area 1. To meet practical needs and optimize the layout, a monitoring room 28 is located only in the lower box 302 on one side. A spare room 35 is located opposite the monitoring room 28 on the other side, serving as a backup. This spare room 35 can be used as a battery swap station warehouse, effectively utilizing space. Furthermore, the control rooms 34 located opposite each other on either side are configured as a main control room 341 and a secondary control room 342 to facilitate overall control of power distribution within the battery swap station.

[0077] In addition, air-conditioning rooms can be set up in the monitoring room 28 and the control room 34 to achieve cooling inside the box 3, and the monitoring room 28 can be equipped with a separate air-conditioning outdoor unit 38 to optimize the working environment of the staff and ensure that the temperature inside the monitoring room 28 is appropriate.

[0078] Preferably, the air-conditioning outdoor unit 38 is arranged at the bottom of the box body 3, which is conducive to ensuring that the overall stress strength of the box body 3 is more stable and is easy to install.

[0079] At the same time, multiple fans 36 can be distributed on the outer wall of the box 3 to achieve gas exchange inside and outside the box 3. The monitoring room 28 and the corresponding areas where the charging equipment 27 are located can further exchange gas through the fans 36.

[0080] The battery swap station further includes a walking passage 29 provided between the counterweight device 22 and the monitoring room 28 or between the counterweight device 22 and the control room 34 , and the walking passage 29 is connected to the upper box body 3 .

[0081] The walking passage 29 is provided to facilitate the staff to enter the upper box 301 through the walking passage 29 to check and repair the equipment in the battery swap station.

[0082] Preferably, handrails 291 are provided on both sides of the walking passage 29 to ensure the safety of the staff during walking. In addition, a partition 30 is provided between the walking passage 29 and the monitoring room 28 or the control room 34, and the partition 30 is provided with a partition door 31 connecting the control room 34 or the monitoring room 28 and the walking passage 29, thereby further realizing functional zoning and facilitating the entry and exit of the staff.

[0083] In one embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, the walking passage 29 is configured as a staircase 292. The bottom end of the staircase 292 is fixed to the side away from the partition door 31 and extends obliquely upward toward the partition door 31 to the upper housing 301. Passing through the staircase 292, one can enter the upper housing 301 from the lower housing 302 to inspect or repair relevant equipment while avoiding obstruction of the partition door 31. This leaves sufficient space for movement at the partition door 31 for easy passage. The bottom plate of the upper housing 301 is provided with a connecting opening 311 that communicates with the extended end of the staircase 292. The connecting opening 311 extends along the bottom plate so that its horizontal projection length at least covers the horizontal projection length of the staircase 292. Protective fences 312 are provided on both sides of the connecting opening 311. This enhances the safety of the staircase 292 and the connecting opening 311 to prevent personal injury. The connecting opening 311 is arranged to extend along the bottom plate so that the length of its projection in the horizontal plane at least covers the length of the projection of the stairs 292 in the horizontal plane, thereby ensuring that there is no obstruction when going up and down the stairs 292, facilitating the passage of people.

[0084] Meanwhile, a power distribution cabinet and a transformer cabinet are provided in the control room 34. These cabinets are located on opposite sides of the partition 30 and on either side of the switch door 281. This rationally utilizes space. Since the power distribution cabinet and transformer cabinet have a certain width and height, their placement on opposite sides of the partition 30 facilitates the opening and closing of the partition door 31 while leaving ample space for the power distribution cabinet and transformer.

[0085] The extended end of staircase 292 is provided with a horizontal section to secure staircase 292 to the inner wall of lower housing 302. This section is also provided with a standing platform 293, which abuts the side wall of communication opening 311. The horizontal section secures the upper end of staircase 292, ensuring its stability and safety. The standing platform 293 also provides a stable transition for workers when walking from staircase 292 to upper housing 301, enhancing safety.

[0086] A display screen 37 facing parking area 1 is installed outside monitoring room 28. Display screen 37 displays the battery swap progress of the battery swap vehicle. Drivers can check the battery swap progress on display screen 37, further enhancing the user's battery swap experience. Preferably, monitoring room 28 is located on the side of the housing 3 near parking area 1, corresponding to the driver's cab in parking area 1, so that the driver can view display screen 37. It also facilitates communication between monitoring room staff and drivers when necessary.

[0087] In addition, the display screen 37 can be set at the position of the equipment area 2 corresponding to the parking position of the battery-swap vehicle, and can be set correspondingly on the driving side of the battery-swap vehicle.

[0088] In one embodiment, if Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the top of the upper box 3 corresponding to the walking channel 29 is recessed to form an installation position, and a liquid cooling device 32 is provided at the installation position.

[0089] The liquid cooling device 32 is installed in a recessed manner in the area corresponding to the walking channel 29, which rationally utilizes the space of the box 3, improves the compactness of the assembly, ensures that the installation space of other devices in the box 3 is not affected, and can shield and protect the periphery of the liquid cooling device 32. At the same time, since the vacant space at the walking channel 29 is large, it is convenient to arrange the pipelines.

[0090] A ladder 5 is installed on the outside of the housing 3, extending to the installation location. Alternatively, a removable cover 33 is installed on the top of the upper housing 301, offset from the liquid cooling equipment 32. This allows access to the liquid cooling equipment 32 by climbing the ladder 5 or removing the cover 33. A fence 312 is also installed on the top of the upper housing 301 to ensure worker safety.

[0091] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, Figure 1As shown, along the driving direction of the battery swapping vehicle, equipment areas 2 are set on both sides of the parking area 1, and a canopy 4 is provided above the parking area 1. The two sides of the canopy 4 extend to the two equipment areas 2. On the one hand, the vehicles in the parking area 1 are shielded and protected, and on the other hand, rainwater can be prevented from entering the equipment area 2, thereby protecting the equipment inside the equipment area 2, which is beneficial to the battery swapping reliability of the battery swapping station.

[0092] Anything not described in this application can be achieved by adopting or drawing on existing technologies.

[0093] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments.

[0094] The foregoing is merely an embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various changes and variations. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application should all be included within the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A battery swap station for battery swap vehicles, characterized in that: include: The parking area and equipment area are arranged in parallel, the parking area is used for parking the battery-swapping vehicle and has a battery-swapping area for battery removal or installation operations, the equipment area is used to install battery-swapping related equipment, the equipment area includes battery-swapping equipment arranged adjacent to the battery-swapping area, and a battery storage area arranged at least on one side of the battery-swapping equipment along the driving direction of the battery-swapping vehicle, the battery storage area includes a plurality of battery compartments arranged in sequence along the vertical direction, the battery-swapping equipment is used to perform battery removal or installation operations on the battery-swapping vehicle, and to perform battery transfer operations between the plurality of battery compartments or between the battery compartments and the battery-swapping vehicle.

2. The battery swap station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery-swapping vehicle is a heavy-duty truck, and the equipment area is formed by stacking two boxes. The battery storage area and the battery-swapping equipment are respectively arranged through the two boxes. The battery storage area includes an upper battery rack and a lower battery rack with the battery compartment. The battery-swapping station includes a charging device arranged on the other side of the upper battery rack, and the charging device is used to charge the batteries in the battery compartments of the upper battery rack and the lower battery rack.

3. The battery swap station according to claim 2, characterized in that: The charging device is arranged close to the side wall of the box to form a heat dissipation structure on the side wall of the box.

4. The battery swap station according to claim 3, characterized in that: The heat dissipation structure includes an air inlet and an air outlet, one of the air inlet and the air outlet is arranged horizontally along the side wall of the box body, and the other is arranged vertically along the side wall of the box body.

5. The battery swap station according to claim 4, characterized in that: The air inlet and the air outlet are respectively arranged on two adjacent side walls of the box body.

6. The battery swap station according to claim 3, characterized in that: The heat dissipation structure includes a sealing plate that seals the charging device to isolate the charging device from the battery storage area.

7. The battery swap station according to claim 2, characterized in that: The battery exchange equipment includes a counterweight device, which is arranged through the two boxes and is located on the other side of the lower battery rack.

8. The battery swap station according to claim 7, characterized in that: The counterweight device includes a lifting mechanism connected to the battery exchange equipment, and the lifting mechanism drives the battery exchange equipment to move vertically along the battery storage area so that the battery exchange equipment can take and place the batteries in the upper battery rack and the lower battery rack.

9. The battery swap station according to claim 7, characterized in that: The battery swap station includes two battery storage areas, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the battery swap equipment. Along the driving direction, a monitoring room is provided on the other side of the lower battery rack in the direction of the front of the vehicle, and a control room and / or air-conditioning room is provided on the other side of the lower battery rack in the other direction.

10. The battery swap station according to claim 9, characterized in that: The battery swap station further includes a walking passage provided between the counterweight device and the monitoring room or between the counterweight device and the control room, and the walking passage is connected to the box body on the upper layer.

11. The battery swap station according to claim 9, characterized in that: A display screen is provided outside the monitoring room facing the parking area, and the display screen displays the battery replacement progress of the battery replacement vehicle.

12. The battery swap station according to claim 10, characterized in that: The top of the box body located at the upper layer is concave in an area corresponding to the walking channel to form an installation position, and the installation position is provided with a liquid cooling device.

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