Battery replacing platform and battery replacing station with same

Abstract

The utility model discloses a battery replacing platform and a battery replacing station with the same, the battery replacing platform comprises a base, a first supporting assembly and a second supporting assembly, the first supporting assembly and the second supporting assembly are respectively arranged on the base and are arranged at intervals in the width direction of the base; the first supporting assembly comprises a plurality of first supporting mechanisms, and the first supporting mechanisms are used for supporting wheels on one side of the vehicle; the second supporting assembly comprises a plurality of second supporting mechanisms, and the second supporting mechanisms are used for supporting wheels on the other side of the vehicle; wherein at least one of the multiple first supporting mechanisms is provided with a supporting platform and a clamping mechanism, and the clamping mechanism is arranged on the supporting platform and is suitable for clamping and positioning a wheel on the supporting platform. According to the battery replacement platform, the wheels on one side of the vehicle are clamped and positioned, efficient positioning of the vehicle is achieved, meanwhile, a vehicle suspension system is protected, and the positioning stability of the four wheels of the vehicle after multiple times of battery replacement is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of battery replacement for new energy vehicles, and in particular to a battery replacement platform and a battery replacement station having the same. Background Art

[0002] Among the charging methods of new energy vehicles, the battery swap mode can significantly improve the vehicle's utilization efficiency and operation efficiency due to its advantages such as fast charging speed and convenient operation.

[0003] However, during the battery swap process, the vehicle is currently clamped and positioned by applying a certain external force to the suspension system, which may affect the vehicle's four-wheel alignment. After multiple battery swaps, the impact gradually accumulates, causing the vehicle's four-wheel alignment parameters to change, which in turn affects the vehicle's handling and safety. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a battery swapping platform. According to the battery swapping platform of the present invention, by clamping and positioning the wheels on one side of the vehicle, efficient vehicle positioning is achieved, while protecting the vehicle suspension system and ensuring the stability of the vehicle's four-wheel alignment after multiple battery swaps.

[0005] The utility model also proposes a battery swap station with the above-mentioned battery swap platform.

[0006] According to the battery exchange platform of the present invention, the battery exchange platform includes a base, a first support assembly and a second support assembly, the first support assembly and the second support assembly are respectively arranged on the base and are spaced apart in the width direction of the base; the first support assembly includes a plurality of first support mechanisms spaced apart in the length direction of the base, and the first support mechanism is used to support the wheel on one side of the vehicle; the second support assembly includes a plurality of second support mechanisms spaced apart in the length direction of the base, and the second support mechanism is used to support the wheel on the other side of the vehicle; wherein at least one of the plurality of first support mechanisms is provided with a support platform and a clamping mechanism, the support platform is arranged on the base and is suitable for supporting the wheel, and the clamping mechanism is arranged on the support platform and is suitable for clamping and positioning the wheel on the support platform.

[0007] According to the battery swap platform of the present invention, when a vehicle drives onto the battery swap platform, the base can support the entire vehicle to facilitate positioning of the vehicle and subsequent battery swap operations.

[0008] The first and second support assemblies are each mounted on the base to support the vehicle's wheels, ensuring stability during battery swapping. Specifically, the first and second support assemblies are spaced apart across the width of the base, allowing them to support wheels on different sides of the vehicle, respectively. For example, the first support assembly supports the vehicle's left wheel, while the second support assembly supports the vehicle's right wheel.

[0009] The first support assembly includes a plurality of first support mechanisms spaced apart along the length of the base, each of which can support one of the multiple wheels on one side of the vehicle, and the plurality of first support mechanisms cooperate with each other to provide stable support for the multiple wheels on one side of the vehicle. Correspondingly, the second support assembly includes a plurality of second support mechanisms spaced apart along the length of the base, each of which can support one of the multiple wheels on the other side of the vehicle, and the plurality of second support mechanisms cooperate with each other to provide stable support for the multiple wheels on the other side of the vehicle.

[0010] At least one of the multiple first support mechanisms is provided with a support platform and a clamping mechanism. The support platform is provided on the base to provide a solid and stable support foundation for the wheel. The clamping mechanism can clamp and position the wheel on the support platform, and by limiting the position of the wheel, the wheel can be positioned, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of the battery replacement operation. The multiple second support mechanisms only support the wheels of the vehicle. By clamping and positioning the wheels on one side of the vehicle, the vehicle can be positioned without applying additional force to the vehicle suspension system, thereby avoiding the impact on the four-wheel alignment of the vehicle after multiple battery replacements.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first supporting mechanism further includes a detecting mechanism, which is disposed on the supporting platform and is suitable for detecting whether the wheel is located at a predetermined position on the supporting platform.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the detection mechanism includes: a transmitter, which is arranged on one side of the support platform and is used to transmit a detection signal; a receiver, which is arranged on the other side of the support platform and is opposite to the transmitter in the width direction of the base, and is used to receive the detection signal emitted by the transmitter.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the base is formed with a battery exchange port suitable for the passage of the battery, and the battery exchange port is located between the first support assembly and the second support assembly; the battery exchange platform also includes: an opening and closing door, which is movably arranged at the battery exchange port to be suitable for selectively opening or closing the battery exchange port.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first supporting mechanism further includes: a distance changing mechanism, which is arranged on the base, and the distance changing mechanism is formed with a moving part; wherein the supporting platform is arranged on the distance changing mechanism and can be moved along the length direction of the base with the moving part to cooperate with it, so as to be suitable for adjusting the position of the supporting platform in the length direction of the base.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the clamping mechanism includes: a first clamping member, which is movably arranged on the support platform; a second clamping member, which is movably arranged on the support platform and is arranged opposite to the first clamping member in the width direction of the base, and the first clamping member and the second clamping member can be relatively close to or away from each other along the width direction of the base to be suitable for clamping or releasing the wheel on the support platform from the axial direction of the wheel.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first supporting mechanism further includes: a driving mechanism, which is arranged on the supporting platform and is respectively connected to the first clamping member and the second clamping member, and is used to drive the first clamping member and the second clamping member to be relatively close to or away from each other along the width direction of the base.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the driving mechanism includes: at least one driving member, which is used to generate a driving force; a first transmission member, which is arranged corresponding to the driving member and is transmission-connected to the driving member, and is used to convert the driving force generated by the driving member into a movement along the width direction of the base; a second transmission member, which is connected between the first clamping member and the first transmission member; and a third transmission member, which is connected between the second clamping member and the first transmission member.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the driving member is constructed as a plurality of driving members connected one-to-one with the first transmission member, and each of the first transmission members is connected to the second transmission member or the third transmission member, so that the first clamping member and the second clamping member can move relative to each other synchronously or asynchronously.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of rotatable support rollers are provided on the support platform, and the plurality of support rollers together form a support surface suitable for supporting wheels.

[0020] The following briefly describes the battery swap station according to the present invention.

[0021] The battery swap station according to the present invention includes the battery swap platform described in any of the above embodiments. Since the battery swap station according to the present invention includes the battery swap platform described in any of the above embodiments, the battery swap station according to the present invention can achieve efficient vehicle positioning while protecting the vehicle suspension system and ensuring the accuracy of the vehicle's four-wheel alignment after multiple battery swaps.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and will become apparent from the following description or learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a battery swap platform according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a first supporting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a first supporting mechanism according to another embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the first supporting mechanism shown.

[0028] Reference numerals:

[0029] 1. Battery swap platform;

[0030] 11. Base;

[0031] 12. The first support assembly,

[0032] 121. The first supporting mechanism,

[0033] 1211a, first clamping member, 1211b, second clamping member;

[0034] 1212, support platform, 12121, support roller;

[0035] 1213, detection mechanism, 1214, pitch-changing mechanism;

[0036] 1215, driving mechanism, 12151, driving member, 12152, first transmission member;

[0037] 13. Second support assembly, 131. Second support mechanism;

[0038] 14. Open and close the door. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0040] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the mechanism or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0042] During the battery swap process, the current technology primarily clamps the vehicle in place by applying a certain amount of external force to the vehicle's suspension system, which can affect the vehicle's four-wheel alignment. After multiple battery swaps, the cumulative effect can cause changes in the vehicle's four-wheel alignment parameters, impacting the vehicle's handling and safety.

[0043] Reference below Figures 1-4 Describe the battery swap platform 1 according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0044] like Figure 1As shown, according to the battery exchange platform 1 of the utility model, the battery exchange platform 1 includes a base 11, a first support assembly 12 and a second support assembly 13. The first support assembly 12 and the second support assembly 13 are respectively arranged on the base 11 and are spaced apart in the width direction of the base 11; the first support assembly 12 includes a plurality of first support mechanisms 121 spaced apart in the length direction of the base 11, and the first support mechanism 121 is used to support the wheels on one side of the vehicle; the second support assembly 13 includes a plurality of second support mechanisms 131 spaced apart in the length direction of the base 11, and the second support mechanism 131 is used to support the wheels on the other side of the vehicle; wherein at least one of the plurality of first support mechanisms 121 is provided with a support platform 1212 and a clamping mechanism, the support platform 1212 is provided on the base 11 and is suitable for supporting wheels, and the clamping mechanism is provided on the support platform 1212 and is suitable for clamping and positioning the wheels on the support platform 1212.

[0045] According to the battery swap platform 1 of the present invention, when a vehicle drives onto the battery swap platform 1, the base 11 can support the entire vehicle to facilitate positioning of the vehicle and subsequent battery swap operations.

[0046] The first support assembly 12 and the second support assembly 13 are respectively disposed on the base 11 and are used to support the vehicle's wheels, thereby maintaining the vehicle's stability during the battery swapping process. Specifically, the first support assembly 12 and the second support assembly 13 are spaced apart in the width direction of the base 11, so that the first support assembly 12 and the second support assembly 13 are respectively used to support the wheels on different sides of the vehicle. For example, the first support assembly 12 is used to support the vehicle's left wheel, while the second support assembly 13 is used to support the vehicle's right wheel.

[0047] The first support assembly 12 includes a plurality of first support mechanisms 121 spaced apart along the length of the base 11. Each first support mechanism 121 can support one of the multiple wheels on one side of the vehicle. The multiple first support mechanisms 121 cooperate with each other to provide stable support for the multiple wheels on one side of the vehicle. Correspondingly, the second support assembly 13 includes a plurality of second support mechanisms 131 spaced apart along the length of the base 11. Each second support mechanism 131 can support one of the multiple wheels on the other side of the vehicle. The multiple second support mechanisms 131 cooperate with each other to provide stable support for the multiple wheels on the other side of the vehicle.

[0048] At least one of the multiple first support mechanisms 121 is provided with a support platform 1212 and a clamping mechanism. The support platform 1212 is provided on the base 11 to provide a solid and stable support foundation for the wheel. The clamping mechanism can clamp and position the wheel on the support platform 1212, and by limiting the position of the wheel, the wheel can be positioned, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of the battery replacement operation. The multiple second support mechanisms 131 only support the wheels of the vehicle. By clamping and positioning the wheels on one side of the vehicle, the positioning of the vehicle can be achieved without applying additional force to the vehicle suspension system, thereby avoiding the impact on the four-wheel positioning of the vehicle after multiple battery replacements.

[0049] Therefore, according to the battery exchange platform 1 of the present invention, by clamping and positioning the wheels on one side of the vehicle, efficient positioning of the vehicle is achieved, while protecting the vehicle suspension system and ensuring the stability of the four-wheel positioning of the vehicle after multiple battery exchanges.

[0050] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first support assembly 12 is used to support and position the driver's wheel of the vehicle, because the driver's wheel (referring to the wheel on the driver's side) requires more precise positioning during the battery swap process to ensure the smooth operation of the battery swap and the safety of the vehicle's subsequent driving. The support platform 1212 and clamping mechanism provided on the first support mechanism 121 can ensure that the driver's wheel is firmly supported and precisely positioned, preventing slippage or deviation during the battery swap process, thereby improving the efficiency and safety of the battery swap operation.

[0051] According to some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 2 As shown, the first support mechanism 121 also includes a detection mechanism 1213, which is arranged on the support platform 1212 and is suitable for detecting whether the wheel is located at a predetermined position on the support platform 1212. The predetermined position is the position where the vehicle's wheel is located on the support platform 1212 when the vehicle is performing a battery swap operation. When the vehicle enters the battery swap platform 1 and the wheel is located at the predetermined position on the support platform 1212, the detection mechanism 1213 can detect the presence of the wheel and generate a corresponding signal. Through the signal generated by the detection mechanism 1213, it can be determined whether the vehicle has been correctly parked on the battery swap platform 1 and whether the wheel is located at the predetermined position on the support platform 1212. If it is determined that the vehicle is correctly parked and the wheel is located at the predetermined position, the battery swap operation can be further performed. If it is determined that the vehicle is not parked correctly and the wheel is not located at the predetermined position, the battery swap operation needs to be performed after adjusting the position of the wheel. By setting up the detection mechanism 1213, the parking position of the vehicle is detected, and the efficiency and reliability of the battery swap operation are improved.

[0052] According to some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 2As shown, the detection mechanism 1213 includes a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter is arranged on one side of the support platform 1212 and is used to transmit a detection signal. Specifically, the transmitter transmits a detection signal to a predetermined position. The receiver is arranged on the other side of the support platform 1212 and is opposite to the transmitter in the width direction of the base 11, which means that the receiver and the transmitter are arranged along the width direction of the base 11, and the receiver is used to receive the detection signal emitted by the transmitter. The detection signal emitted by the transmitter to the receiver along the width direction of the base 11 will pass through the predetermined position. Therefore, when the wheel is at the predetermined position of the support platform 1212, the wheel will block or change the path of the detection signal emitted by the transmitter, causing the signal received by the receiver to change. Once the receiver detects a change in the detection signal, it means that the wheel is already at the predetermined position, with high detection accuracy and fast response.

[0053] According to some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the base 11 is formed with a battery swap port suitable for battery passage. The battery swap port is an opening on the base 11 that allows the vehicle's battery to pass through conveniently and safely. During the battery swap process, the battery swap port allows personnel or equipment to remove the old battery from the vehicle and place the new battery in the vehicle. The battery swap port is located between the first support assembly 12 and the second support assembly 13, so that the battery swap port is directly opposite the vehicle's chassis position, and the battery can be replaced through the battery swap port without obstruction.

[0054] The battery swap platform 1 also includes an opening and closing door 14, which is movably arranged at the battery swap port to be suitable for selectively opening or closing the battery swap port. When a vehicle enters or exits the battery swap platform 1, the battery swap port needs to be in a closed state so that the wheels of the vehicle are supported when passing through the battery swap port to ensure the safety of the vehicle. During the battery swap process, the opening and closing door 14 will be opened to provide a channel for battery replacement. By providing the opening and closing door 14, the battery swap platform 1 can ensure that the battery swap operation is carried out in a safe and controlled environment.

[0055] According to some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 2As shown, the first support mechanism 121 also includes a pitch-changing mechanism 1214, which is disposed on the base 11 and includes a movable portion. The support platform 1212 is disposed on the pitch-changing mechanism 1214 and can move along the length of the base 11 in coordination with the movable portion to adjust the position of the support platform 1212 along the length of the base 11. The pitch-changing mechanism 1214 is fixed to the battery swap platform 1, while the support platform 1212 can move along the length of the base 11 on the pitch-changing mechanism 1214 in coordination with the movable portion. This allows the position of the support platform 1212 on the battery swap platform 1 to be adjusted along the length of the base 11, thereby achieving battery swap compatibility for different vehicle models. The length of the base 11 represents the rolling direction of the wheels of a vehicle entering or exiting the battery swap platform 1, i.e., the front-to-back direction of the vehicle. The battery swap platform 1 can adapt to the front-to-back position differences of the wheels of different vehicle models, allowing the wheels to be accurately and stably supported and positioned during the battery swap process.

[0056] According to some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 2-Figure 4 As shown, the clamping mechanism includes a first clamping member 1211a and a second clamping member 1211b. The first clamping member 1211a is movably disposed on the support platform 1212. The second clamping member 1211b is movably disposed on the support platform 1212 and is disposed opposite to the first clamping member 1211a in the width direction of the base 11. The first clamping member 1211a and the second clamping member 1211b can be relatively close to or away from each other along the width direction of the base 11 to be suitable for clamping or releasing the wheel on the support platform 1212 from the axial direction of the wheel. The first clamping member 1211a and the second clamping member 1211b are disposed opposite to each other on the support platform 1212 in the width direction of the base 11. The width direction of the base 11 is the width direction of the vehicle on the battery swap platform 1. The first clamping member 1211a and the second clamping member 1211b move closer to each other along the width direction of the base 11, clamping the wheel on the support platform 1212 from the wheel axis, limiting the position of the wheel, and thus achieving the positioning of the vehicle, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of the battery swap operation. After the battery swap operation is completed, the first clamping member 1211a and the second clamping member 1211b move away from each other along the width direction of the base 11, releasing the clamping of the wheel, allowing the vehicle to drive away from the battery swap platform 1, completing the entire battery swap process. By applying a clamping force to the wheel, the positioning requirements of the vehicle can be met, while avoiding the application of external force to the vehicle's suspension system, and will not cause changes in the vehicle's four-wheel alignment parameters, thereby improving safety and reliability. The width direction of the base 11 is the wheel axis, that is, the width direction of the vehicle, which is orthogonal to the front and rear direction of the vehicle. Therefore, the moving path of the vehicle entering or exiting the battery exchange platform 1 does not interfere with the moving path of the first clamping member 1211a and the second clamping member 1211b, thereby ensuring the smoothness and efficiency of the operation.

[0057] According to some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 2 As shown, the first support mechanism 121 also includes a driving mechanism 1215, which is provided on the support platform 1212 and is respectively connected to the first clamping member 1211a and the second clamping member 1211b, and is used to drive the first clamping member 1211a and the second clamping member 1211b to be relatively close to or away from each other along the width direction of the base 11. The driving mechanism 1215 is capable of generating power and transmitting the power to the first clamping member 1211a and the second clamping member 1211b, thereby driving the first clamping member 1211a and the second clamping member 1211b to move relative to each other along the width direction of the base 11. Driven by the driving mechanism 1215, the battery swap platform 1 can accurately control the clamping and releasing process of the wheel to facilitate the battery swap operation.

[0058] According to some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the driving mechanism 1215 includes a driving member 12151, a first transmission member 12152, a second transmission member, and a third transmission member. There is at least one driving member 12151, which is used to generate a driving force. The first transmission member 12152 is correspondingly disposed and transmission-connected to the driving member 12151, and is used to convert the driving force generated by the driving member 12151 into movement along the width direction of the base 11. The second transmission member is connected between the first clamping member 1211a and the first transmission member 12152. The third transmission member is connected between the second clamping member 1211b and the first transmission member 12152. When the driving member 12151 is activated, the driving force is generated. The driving force is converted into movement along the width direction of the base 11 through the first transmission member 12152 and transmitted to the second transmission member and the third transmission member, respectively driving the first clamping member 1211a and the second clamping member 1211b to move relatively closer or farther away along the width direction of the base 11. The battery exchange platform 1 can clamp and release the wheels.

[0059] In different specific embodiments of the present invention, the number of the driving member 12151 can be one or more.

[0060] According to some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 2As shown, if there is only one driving member 12151, the first transmission member 15152 is an independent component that is connected to the driving member 12151 in a transmission manner. In this case, since there is only one driving member 12151, the first transmission member 15152 needs to transmit driving force to the second transmission member and the third transmission member at the same time to enable the first clamping member 12 and the second clamping member 13 to move relatively along the width direction of the base. For example, the first transmission member 15152 is a left-right rotating double-nut screw, and the left-right rotating double-nut screw allows two independent nuts to move in opposite directions. In the structure, one nut is connected to the second transmission member and the other nut is connected to the third transmission member. When the driving member 12151 (such as a motor) drives the screw to rotate, the two nuts will move in opposite directions along the screw, thereby driving the second transmission member and the third transmission member to drive the first clamping member 1211a and the second clamping member 1211b to move relatively closer or farther away along the width direction of the base 11.

[0061] According to some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 As shown, there are multiple driving members 12151, each of which is connected to a first transmission member 12152 in a one-to-one correspondence. That is, each driving member 12151 is equipped with an independent first transmission member 15152. Each first transmission member 12152 is connected to a second transmission member or a third transmission member. That is, each first transmission member 12152 is either connected to the second transmission member to control the movement of the first clamping member 1211a, or connected to the third transmission member to control the movement of the second clamping member 1211b. Because multiple driving members 12151 can respectively control different first transmission members 12152, the first clamping member 1211a and the second clamping member 1211b can achieve synchronous or asynchronous motion relative to each other. Synchronous movement means that the first clamping member 1211a and the second clamping member 1211b move at the same speed or displacement; while asynchronous movement means that the first clamping member 1211a and the second clamping member 1211b can move at different speeds or displacements, so that the battery exchange platform 1 can be adjusted and optimized according to different battery exchange requirements.

[0062] According to some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, a plurality of rotatable support rollers 12121 are provided on the support platform 1212, and the plurality of support rollers 12121 together form a support surface suitable for supporting the wheels. When the vehicle is parked on the battery exchange platform 1, the support surface contacts the bottom of the wheel, providing stable support for the wheel. If the vehicle is not parked in the correct position, it is necessary to adjust the position of the vehicle, that is, to adjust the position of the wheel on the support surface. Through the rotation of the support rollers 12121, the wheel rolls on the support rollers 12121 instead of sliding, thereby reducing the friction between the wheel and the support platform 1212, making it easier to adjust the position of the wheel.

[0063] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative use of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0064] The following briefly describes the battery swap station according to the present invention.

[0065] The battery swap station according to the present invention includes the battery swap platform 1 in any one of the above-mentioned embodiments. Since the battery swap station according to the present invention includes the battery swap platform 1 in any one of the above-mentioned embodiments, the battery swap station according to the present invention can achieve efficient positioning of the vehicle while protecting the vehicle suspension system and ensuring the accuracy of the vehicle's four-wheel alignment after multiple battery swaps.

[0066] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and purpose of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A battery swap platform, characterized in that: include: base (11); a first supporting assembly (12) and a second supporting assembly (13), wherein the first supporting assembly (12) and the second supporting assembly (13) are respectively arranged on the base (11) and are spaced apart in a width direction of the base (11); The first support assembly (12) comprises a plurality of first support mechanisms (121) spaced apart in the length direction of the base (11), the first support mechanisms (121) being used to support a wheel on one side of the vehicle; The second support assembly (13) comprises a plurality of second support mechanisms (131) spaced apart in the length direction of the base (11), and the second support mechanisms (131) are used to support the wheel on the other side of the vehicle; in At least one of the plurality of first supporting mechanisms (121) is provided with a supporting platform (1212) and a clamping mechanism, wherein the supporting platform (1212) is provided on the base (11) and is suitable for supporting a wheel, and the clamping mechanism is provided on the supporting platform (1212) and is suitable for clamping and positioning the wheel on the supporting platform (1212).

2. The battery swap platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first supporting mechanism (121) further comprises: a detecting mechanism (1213), wherein the detecting mechanism (1213) is arranged on the supporting platform (1212) and is suitable for detecting whether the wheel is located at a predetermined position on the supporting platform (1212).

3. The battery swap platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The detection mechanism (1213) comprises: A transmitter, the transmitter being arranged on one side of the support platform (1212) and being used for transmitting a detection signal; A receiving element is arranged on the other side of the supporting platform (1212) and is arranged opposite to the emitting element in the width direction of the base (11), and is used for receiving the detection signal emitted by the emitting element.

4. The battery swap platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (11) is formed with a battery exchange port suitable for the passage of a battery, and the battery exchange port is located between the first support assembly (12) and the second support assembly (13); The battery exchange platform further comprises an opening and closing door (14), which is movably arranged at the battery exchange port to be suitable for selectively opening or closing the battery exchange port.

5. The battery swap platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first supporting mechanism (121) further comprises: a distance-changing mechanism (1214), the distance-changing mechanism (1214) being arranged on the base (11), and the distance-changing mechanism (1214) being formed with a moving part; wherein The support platform (1212) is arranged on the distance-changing mechanism (1214) and can be moved in cooperation with the movable portion along the length direction of the base (11), so as to be suitable for adjusting the position of the support platform (1212) in the length direction of the base (11).

6. The battery swap platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism comprises: a first clamping member (1211a), the first clamping member (1211a) being movably disposed on the supporting platform (1212); A second clamping member (1211b) is movably arranged on the support platform (1212) and is arranged opposite to the first clamping member (1211a) in the width direction of the base (11). The first clamping member (1211a) and the second clamping member (1211b) can be relatively close to or away from each other along the width direction of the base (11) to be suitable for clamping or releasing the wheel on the support platform (1212) from the axial direction of the wheel.

7. The battery swap platform according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first supporting mechanism (121) further comprises: A driving mechanism (1215) is provided on the supporting platform (1212) and is connected to the first clamping member (1211a) and the second clamping member (1211b) respectively, and is used to drive the first clamping member (1211a) and the second clamping member (1211b) to move relatively closer to or farther away from each other along the width direction of the base (11).

8. The battery swap platform according to claim 7, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (1215) comprises: at least one driving member (12151), the driving member (12151) being used to generate a driving force; a first transmission member (12152), the first transmission member (12152) being arranged corresponding to and in transmission connection with the driving member (12151), and being used for converting the driving force generated by the driving member (12151) into movement along the width direction of the base (11); a second transmission member connected between the first clamping member (1211a) and the first transmission member (12152); A third transmission member is connected between the second clamping member (1211b) and the first transmission member (12152).

9. The battery swap platform according to claim 8, characterized in that: The driving member (12151) is constructed to be connected to the first transmission member (12152) in a one-to-one correspondence, and each first transmission member (12152) is connected to the second transmission member or the third transmission member, so that the first clamping member (1211a) and the second clamping member (1211b) can move relative to each other synchronously or asynchronously.

10. The battery swap platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of rotatable support rollers (12121) are provided on the support platform (1212), and the plurality of support rollers (12121) together form a support surface suitable for supporting wheels.

11. A battery swap station, characterized in that: Including the battery exchange platform described in any one of claims 1-10.

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