Battery pack boxing equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides battery pack boxing equipment which is used for placing battery packs into a box body, a plurality of placing grooves are formed in the box body, the placing grooves are used for placing the battery packs, openings of the placing grooves face a first direction, and the battery packs enter and exit from the placing grooves along the first direction through the openings of the placing grooves; the device is characterized in that the device comprises a bearing device which is used for placing the battery pack; the translation device is used for driving the bearing device to move in a first plane and enabling the battery pack to correspond to the opening of the placing groove, and the normal direction of the first plane is a first direction; and the pushing-in device is arranged on the bearing device, and the pushing-in device is used for driving the battery pack to move in the direction opposite to the first direction and enter the containing groove. According to the battery pack boxing equipment disclosed by the utility model, the battery pack can be quickly and accurately placed in the placing groove in the box body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of energy storage, in particular to a battery pack boxing device. Background Art

[0002] In the field of renewable energy storage, energy storage boxes come in a variety of shapes and sizes, depending on the specific energy storage scenario. They are widely used in various fields, such as outdoor energy storage and power station energy storage, providing peak load shifting, demand control, and backup power. The integration of energy storage systems can significantly improve the absorption capacity of renewable energy and have a positive impact on system economics. Energy storage technology plays a vital role in improving the grid's absorption capacity for renewable energy, contributing to the stable development of the power system and the widespread use of clean energy.

[0003] Assembling battery packs into energy storage boxes is a critical step in energy storage box production. As battery pack capacity increases, so does their size and weight, posing significant challenges to box assembly. The current method involves manually lifting the battery packs using a stacker or forklift and then manually pushing them into the box. This method requires significant floor space, consumes significant manpower, is labor-intensive, involves high-altitude work risks, and is inefficient. 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 provides a battery pack boxing device that can quickly and accurately place the battery pack into the placement slot on the box body.

[0005] According to the battery pack loading device of the first aspect of the present invention, it is used to put the battery pack into the box body, and a plurality of placement slots are provided on the box body, and the placement slots are used to place the battery pack, and the openings of the placement slots are all facing the first direction, and the battery pack enters and exits the placement slots along the first direction through the openings of the placement slots; it includes: a carrying device, which is used to place the battery pack; a translation device, which is used to drive the carrying device to move in a first plane and make the battery pack correspond to the openings of the placement slots, and the normal of the first plane is the first direction; and a pushing device, which is provided on the carrying device, and the pushing device is used to drive the battery pack to move in the opposite direction of the first direction and enter the placement slot.

[0006] The battery pack loading device according to the first embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the translation device quickly translates the carrier and battery pack to the corresponding placement slot, and the pushing device pushes the battery pack from the carrier into the placement slot, thus avoiding the inconvenience and low efficiency of manually placing the battery pack into the groove on the box due to the large box body and the heavy weight of the battery pack. The translation device can quickly align the battery pack with the placement slot, and the pushing device can quickly and accurately place the battery pack into the placement slot.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the translation device includes a horizontal moving mechanism and a vertical moving mechanism, the vertical moving mechanism is used to drive the battery pack to move along the second direction, the horizontal moving mechanism is used to drive the battery pack to move along the third direction, and the placement slots are arranged in an array along the second direction and the third direction.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the horizontal moving mechanism includes a sliding bracket, a horizontal track and a horizontal drive assembly, the horizontal track is fixed relative to the box body, the horizontal track is set along a third direction, the sliding bracket is slidably set on the horizontal track, the horizontal drive assembly is used to drive the sliding bracket to slide along the horizontal track, and the vertical moving mechanism is set on the sliding bracket.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the vertical moving mechanism includes a vertical rail, a vertical slider and a vertical drive assembly, the vertical rail is fixed relative to the sliding bracket, the horizontal rail is set along the second direction, the vertical slider is slidably set on the vertical rail, the vertical drive assembly is used to drive the vertical slider to slide along the vertical rail, and the carrying device is set on the vertical slider bracket.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the battery pack loading equipment also includes a docking device, which includes a docking rail and a docking drive assembly. The docking rail is arranged on the vertical slider, and the docking rail is arranged along a first direction. The carrying device is slidably arranged on the docking rail, and the docking drive assembly is used to drive the carrying device to move along the docking rail so that the carrying device is close to the placement slot.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the battery pack boxing device further includes a starting position, and when the translation device drives the carrying device to move to the starting position, the battery pack is placed on the carrying device.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the battery pack boxing equipment further includes a conveying device, on which the battery pack is placed. When the carrying device moves to the starting position, the conveying device conveys the battery to the carrying device.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the battery pack entering the box device is also used to take the battery pack out of the box body, and the battery pack entering the box device also includes a pulling-out device, and a pull ring is provided on the battery pack. The pulling-out device is used to cooperate with the pull ring and drive the battery pack to move out of the placement slot along the first direction.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the battery pack boxing equipment further includes a detection device, which is used to detect whether the placement slot is full of battery packs.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the battery pack box-entering device further includes a pressure sensor, which is arranged on the pushing device to measure the pressure between the pushing device and the battery pack.

[0016] 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

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a battery pack box-entering device and a box body according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the independent structure of a battery pack boxing device of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a sliding bracket of a battery pack box-entering device according to the present invention.

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[0021] 1. Box body; 11. Placement slot; 2. Battery pack; 3. Carrying device; 4. Translation device; 41. Horizontal moving mechanism; 411. Sliding bracket; 412. Horizontal track; 42. Vertical moving mechanism; 421. Vertical track; 422. Vertical slider; 5. Pushing device; 6. Conveying device; 7. Detection device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] 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.

[0023] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientation, such as the orientation or positional relationship indicated by up, down, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, "a plurality" means more than two. The use of "first" or "second" is solely for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated, or implicitly indicating the order of the technical features indicated.

[0025] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, and connecting should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0026] The applications of electric energy storage are wide and diverse, covering multiple fields, including but not limited to power systems, new energy, transportation, buildings, etc.

[0027] I. Applications in Power Systems. Energy Scheduling and Peak-Valley Smoothing: Energy storage systems can store electricity and release it when needed, balancing supply and demand in the power system. During periods of low demand, energy storage systems can charge to store cheap energy; during periods of peak demand, they can discharge to fill supply gaps and smooth the power load curve. Smoothing Renewable Energy Output: Energy storage systems can address the intermittent and fluctuating nature of renewable energy. They can store excess energy from renewable energy and release it when needed, smoothing renewable energy output and improving its reliability and predictability. Frequency and Power Regulation: Energy storage systems can quickly respond to frequency and power regulation, helping the power system maintain stable voltage and frequency. They can quickly provide or absorb power to address sudden load changes or power fluctuations, improving grid reliability and stability. Transmission Line Capacity Enhancement: Energy storage systems can store power in transmission lines and release it when needed, helping to increase their capacity and efficiency. This can reduce the need for new transmission lines, lowering the cost and environmental impact of grid expansion. Backup and Emergency Power Supply: Energy storage systems can serve as backup and emergency power supplies, ensuring power supply to critical facilities and users in the event of grid failures or outages. They can quickly activate and provide reliable emergency power during power outages. Second, Applications in New Energy. Renewable Energy Output: Energy storage technology can store excess renewable energy and release it when needed, enabling energy output and improving the reliability and predictability of renewable energy. Power Peak Shaving: Energy storage technology can quickly respond to and adjust the frequency of the power system, releasing energy during peak power demand to help shaving peak power and balance the gap between power supply and demand. Microgrid and Off-Grid Operation: Energy storage technology can serve as a key component of microgrid and off-grid systems, providing a stable power supply and energy reserve, enabling independent operation and self-sufficiency of the power system. Third, Applications in the Transportation Sector. Electric Vehicles: Electric vehicles utilize battery energy storage technology, which offers advantages such as high energy density and environmental friendliness, effectively alleviating range anxiety and charging inconvenience. Energy storage technology can also be used as a backup power source for charging stations, improving their self-sufficiency. Aircraft and Ships: The application of energy storage technology in aircraft and shipbuilding is also being explored. For example, supercapacitors can be used to provide high-power auxiliary energy during aircraft takeoff and landing. Fuel cell energy storage technology is one of the key development directions for future energy storage technology for aircraft and ships. Fourth, Applications in Buildings. The use of battery energy storage systems in buildings can improve energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption costs, and compensate for grid deficiencies. They can store excess energy during peak hours and release it during off-peak hours to balance the grid load. Furthermore, in the event of an external power outage, battery energy storage systems can provide backup power for buildings, ensuring facility operation. Fifth, Other Applications.In addition to the above fields, electric energy storage is also widely used in communication base stations, industrial and commercial multi-machine parallel projects, and other fields. For example, in communication base stations, electric energy storage can be used as a backup power supply to ensure the normal operation of communication equipment; in industrial and commercial multi-machine parallel projects, electric energy storage systems can achieve parallel operation of multiple energy storage devices through different technical routes, improving the stability and reliability of the system. In summary, electric energy storage has a wide range of applications and is diverse, and with the continuous development of technology and the reduction of costs, its application prospects will be even broader.

[0028] With reference to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the battery pack entering box equipment in the first embodiment of the utility model is used for putting the battery pack 2 into the box body 1, the box body 1 is provided with a plurality of placing grooves 11, the placing groove 11 is used for placing the battery pack 2, the openings of the placing grooves 11 all face the first direction, and the battery pack 2 enters or exits the placing groove 11 along the first direction through the opening of the placing groove 11. The placing groove 11 on the box body 1 is used to store the battery pack 2, wherein the size of the placing groove 11 can be set according to different sizes of the battery pack 2, one battery pack 2 can be stored in one placing groove 11, or a plurality of battery packs 2 can be stored in one placing groove 11 along the first direction.

[0029] The battery pack 2 entering box equipment includes a bearing device 3, a translation device 4 and a pushing device 5, the bearing device 3 is used for placing the battery pack 2; the translation device 4 is used for driving the bearing device 3 to move in a first plane, and the normal of the first plane is the first direction; the pushing device 5 is arranged on the bearing device 3, and the pushing device 5 is used for driving the battery pack 2 to move in the opposite direction of the first direction and enter the placing groove 11. When it is needed to put the battery pack 2 into the placing groove 11 on the box body 1, only the battery is placed on the bearing device 3, at this time, the translation device 4 will translate the bearing device 3 to the opening of the corresponding placing groove 11. Then the battery pack 2 on the bearing device 3 is pushed into the placing groove 11 in the opposite direction of the first direction through the pushing device 5, so that the installation of the battery pack 2 on the box body 1 is completed.

[0030] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the translation device 4 includes a horizontal movement mechanism 41 and a vertical movement mechanism 42. The vertical movement mechanism 42 is used to drive the battery pack 2 to move along the second direction, and the horizontal movement mechanism is used to drive the battery pack 2 to move along the third direction. The placement slots 11 are arranged in an array along the second direction and the third direction. Since the translation device 4 needs to drive the battery pack 2 to move within the first plane, it at least drives the battery pack 2 to move in two different directions. In order to make the installation of the battery pack 2 on the box body 1 more compact, the placement slots 11 are arranged in an array along the second direction and the third direction. Accordingly, in order to enable the translation device 4 to more accurately match the battery pack 2 with the placement slots 11, a vertical movement mechanism 42 that drives the battery pack 2 to move along the second direction and a horizontal movement mechanism 41 that drives the battery pack 2 to move along the third direction are provided.

[0031] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the horizontal moving mechanism 41 includes a sliding bracket 411, a horizontal rail 412 and a horizontal drive assembly. The horizontal rail 412 is fixed relative to the box body 1 and is arranged along the third direction. The sliding bracket 411 is slidably arranged on the horizontal rail 412. The horizontal drive assembly is used to drive the sliding bracket 411 to slide along the horizontal rail 412. The vertical moving mechanism 42 is arranged on the sliding bracket 411. Specifically, arranging the horizontal rail 412 on the bottom surface can make the movement of the sliding bracket 411 more precise and stable. The vertical moving mechanism 42 includes a vertical rail 421, a vertical slider 422 and a vertical drive assembly. The vertical rail 421 is fixed relative to the sliding bracket 411 and is arranged along the second direction. The vertical slider 422 is slidably arranged on the vertical rail 421. The vertical drive assembly is used to drive the vertical slider to slide along the vertical rail 421. The carrying device 3 is arranged on the vertical slider 422 bracket. When the translation device 4 drives the carrying device 3 to move, the control device controls the horizontal movement mechanism 41 to move to a corresponding position, and controls the vertical movement mechanism 42 to lift the carrying device 3 to a corresponding height.

[0032] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the battery pack 2 boxing device also includes a docking device, which includes a docking track and a docking drive assembly. The docking track is set on the vertical slider 422, and the docking track is set along the first direction. The carrying device 3 is slidably set on the docking track. The docking drive assembly is used to drive the carrying device 3 to move along the docking track so that the carrying device 3 is close to the placement slot 11. Since the carrying device 3 needs to move within the first plane, there is a certain gap between the carrying device 3 and the placement slot 11. In order to prevent the battery pack 2 from being stuck in the gap or even causing the battery pack 2 to fall due to excessive gap, the docking device is provided so that after the carrying device 3 moves within the first plane, the carrying device 3 is moved close to the placement slot 11 in the opposite direction of the first direction through the docking device, so that the battery pack 2 is safer and more stable when pushed into the placement slot 11.

[0033] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the battery pack 2 loading device further includes a starting position, and when the translation device 4 drives the carrier device 3 to move to the starting position, the battery pack 2 is placed on the carrier device 3. In order to more conveniently set the starting position for placing the battery pack 2 on the carrier device 3, after the battery pack 2 on the carrier device 3 is pushed into the placement slot 11, the translation device 4 drives the carrier device 3 to move to the starting position. At this time, the battery pack 2 can be placed on the carrier device 3 in a fixed position, making the work of placing the battery pack 2 in the placement slot 11 more convenient and efficient.

[0034] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the battery pack 2 boxing device further includes a conveying device 6, on which the battery pack 2 is placed. When the carrier 3 moves to the starting position, the conveying device 6 conveys the battery to the carrier 3. After the battery pack 2 is placed on the conveying device 6, the conveying device 6 can then convey the battery pack 2 to the carrier 3 at the starting position. The conveying device 6 can be configured as a conveyor roller or a conveyor belt. Multiple battery packs 2 can be placed on the conveying device 6, so that the battery pack 2 boxing device can continuously place the battery pack 2 into the placement slot 11.

[0035] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the battery pack 2 loading device is also used to remove the battery pack 2 from the box body 1. The battery pack 2 loading device also includes a pull-out device. The battery pack 2 is provided with a pull ring. The pull-out device is used to cooperate with the pull ring and drive the battery pack 2 out of the placement slot 11 along the first direction. Specifically, when removing the battery pack 2 from the placement slot 11, the pull-out device cooperates with the pull ring on the battery pack 2. The pull-out device can pull the battery pack 2 in the placement slot 11 directly onto the supporting device 3.

[0036] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the battery pack 2 loading device further includes a detection device 7 for detecting whether the placement slots 11 are fully loaded with battery packs 2. Specifically, the detection device 7 is configured as a photoelectric sensor. The detection device 7 can be provided on the carrier 3 or in each placement slot 11 of the box body 1, thereby ensuring that the battery pack 2 is loaded into each empty placement slot 11.

[0037] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the battery pack 2 insertion device further includes a pressure sensor, which is provided on the pushing device 5 to measure the pressure between the pushing device 5 and the battery pack 2. When the pushing device 5 pushes the battery pack 2 into the placement slot 11, the battery pack 2 may be blocked. When the battery pack 2 is blocked, the pressure between the pushing device 5 and the battery pack 2 increases. Therefore, the pressure sensor is provided to stop pushing the battery pack 2 into the placement slot 11 when the pressure between the pushing device 5 and the battery pack 2 is too high, thereby preventing the battery pack 2 from being damaged.

[0038] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes can be made within the scope of knowledge possessed by ordinary technicians in the relevant technical field without departing from the purpose of the present invention.

Claims

1. A battery pack loading device for loading a battery pack into a box, wherein the box is provided with a plurality of placement slots for receiving the battery pack, the openings of the placement slots all facing a first direction, and the battery pack enters and exits the placement slots along the first direction through the openings of the placement slots; characterized in that: include: A carrying device, the carrying device is used to place the battery pack; a translation device, the translation device being used to drive the carrying device to move in a first plane and to align the battery pack with the opening of the placement slot, wherein the normal direction of the first plane is a first direction; A pushing device is provided on the carrying device, and is used to drive the battery pack to move in the opposite direction of the first direction and enter the placement slot.

2. The battery pack boxing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The translation device includes a horizontal movement mechanism and a vertical movement mechanism. The vertical movement mechanism is used to drive the battery pack to move along the second direction, and the horizontal movement mechanism is used to drive the battery pack to move along the third direction. The placement slots are arranged in an array along the second direction and the third direction.

3. The battery pack boxing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The horizontal moving mechanism includes a sliding bracket, a horizontal track and a horizontal driving assembly. The horizontal track is fixed relative to the box body and is arranged along a third direction. The sliding bracket is slidably arranged on the horizontal track. The horizontal driving assembly is used to drive the sliding bracket to slide along the horizontal track. The vertical moving mechanism is arranged on the sliding bracket.

4. The battery pack boxing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The vertical moving mechanism includes a vertical track, a vertical slider and a vertical drive assembly. The vertical track is fixed relative to the sliding bracket, the horizontal track is arranged along the second direction, the vertical slider is slidably arranged on the vertical track, the vertical drive assembly is used to drive the vertical slider to slide along the vertical track, and the carrying device is arranged on the vertical slider bracket.

5. The battery pack boxing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The battery pack box loading equipment also includes a docking device, which includes a docking rail and a docking drive assembly. The docking rail is arranged on the vertical slider, and the docking rail is arranged along a first direction. The carrying device is slidably arranged on the docking rail. The docking drive assembly is used to drive the carrying device to move along the docking rail so that the carrying device is close to the placement slot.

6. The battery pack boxing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery pack boxing equipment further includes a starting position. When the translation device drives the carrying device to move to the starting position, the battery pack is placed on the carrying device.

7. The battery pack boxing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The battery pack boxing equipment further includes a conveying device on which the battery pack is placed. When the carrying device moves to the starting position, the conveying device conveys the battery to the carrying device.

8. The battery pack boxing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The battery pack entering the box device is also used to remove the battery pack from the box body. The battery pack entering the box device also includes a pulling device. A pull ring is provided on the battery pack. The pulling device is used to cooperate with the pull ring and drive the battery pack to move out of the placement slot along the first direction.

9. The battery pack boxing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: The battery pack boxing equipment further includes a detection device, which is used to detect whether the placement slot is full of battery packs.

10. The battery pack boxing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery pack box-entering device further includes a pressure sensor, which is disposed on the pushing device to measure the pressure between the pushing device and the battery pack.

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