Battery pack consignment tool
By designing adjustable limit blocks and support blocks, the compatibility and stability issues of battery pack transport fixtures were solved, achieving stable support and convenient operation for battery packs of different sizes.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423030287.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-09
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-09
AI Technical Summary
The existing battery pack transport fixtures have poor compatibility with skid frames, making it difficult to adapt to battery packs of different sizes. They are also inconvenient to use and prone to interference.
A battery pack transport fixture was designed, comprising a first limiting block, a second limiting block, a base, a first slide rail, a second slide rail, and a support block. The position of the limiting block is adjusted to accommodate battery packs of different sizes, and flexible materials are used to avoid scratches and increase the force-bearing area to improve stability.
It achieves good compatibility with battery packs of different sizes, is easy to operate, avoids interference from the inverted pin, and enhances the support stability of the battery pack.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle manufacturing equipment technology, and in particular to a battery pack transport tooling. Background Technology
[0002] Because power battery packs come in various sizes due to different pure electric configurations and smaller range-extending batteries, they need to be transported from the logistics warehouse to the assembly station via skids. In this structure, crossbeams and folding pins (with limit blocks) are screwed onto the skid frame to limit the power battery pack's position in the X and Y directions. However, the skid frame's compatibility is relatively poor, requiring the addition or removal of folding pins to accommodate different battery pack sizes. Furthermore, the small contact area between the skid frame and the battery pack, coupled with the potential for interference between the multiple folding pins, makes the skid frame inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content
[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a battery pack transport fixture that is compatible with battery packs of different sizes and is easy to use.
[0004] A battery pack transport fixture includes a first limiting block, a second limiting block, a base, and a first slide rail, a second slide rail, and a support block fixedly installed on the base. The first slide rail and the second slide rail are perpendicular to each other. The first limiting block is slidably connected to the first slide rail along its axial direction, and the second limiting block is slidably connected to the second slide rail along its axial direction. The first limiting block and the second limiting block are respectively used to limit and cooperate with the edge of the battery pack along its circumference, and the support block is used to support the bottom of the battery pack.
[0005] In one embodiment, the first limiting block, the second limiting block, and the support block are all configured to be made of flexible material.
[0006] In one embodiment, the first limiting block has a first surface and a second surface connected together, the first surface being used to fit against the bottom surface of the battery pack and the second surface being used to abut against the side surface of the battery pack; the second limiting block has a third surface and a fourth surface connected together, the third surface being used to fit against the bottom surface of the battery pack and the fourth surface being used to abut against the side surface of the battery pack.
[0007] In one embodiment, an included angle α is formed between the first and second surfaces, and α > 90°; an included angle β is formed between the third and fourth surfaces, and β > 90°.
[0008] In one embodiment, a first slide rail has a plurality of first slots spaced apart along its own axial direction, and a first locking pin is movably connected to a first limiting block, the first locking pin being able to be locked in any one of the first slots; a second slide rail has a plurality of second slots spaced apart along its own axial direction, and a second locking pin is movably connected to a second limiting block, the second locking pin being able to be locked in any one of the second slots.
[0009] In one embodiment, the first limiting block further includes a first handle connected to the first locking pin and used to drive the first locking pin out of the first slot; the second limiting block further includes a second handle connected to the second locking pin and used to drive the second locking pin out of the second slot.
[0010] In one embodiment, there are two first slide rails, each with a first limiting block, and two second slide rails, each with a second limiting block; and each first or second limiting block is used to limit and cooperate with one side of the battery pack.
[0011] In one embodiment, the two first slide rails are offset from each other along the axial direction of the second slide rail; and / or, the two second slide rails are offset from each other along the axial direction of the first slide rail.
[0012] In one embodiment, the base includes two longitudinal beams and a plurality of transverse beams. The two longitudinal beams are arranged in parallel, and each transverse beam is perpendicular to the longitudinal beams. Each transverse beam is connected to a longitudinal beam at both ends.
[0013] In one embodiment, the support block includes a plurality of spaced sub-support blocks, each of which is mounted on the crossbeam.
[0014] Compared to existing technologies, the battery pack transport fixture provided in this application can define areas of different sizes by adjusting the position of the first limiting block along the first slide rail and the position of the second limiting block along the second slide rail, thus matching battery packs of different sizes and improving the compatibility of the battery pack transport fixture. Furthermore, compared to the addition of folding pins in related structures, the battery pack transport fixture provided in this application is more convenient to operate and avoids interference between folding pins. By setting support blocks, the force-bearing area of the battery pack can be increased, allowing the battery pack transport fixture to support the battery pack more stably. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0016] Figure 1 An isometric view of the battery pack shipping fixture and battery pack assembly in one embodiment provided in this application;
[0017] Figure 2 An isometric view of a battery pack shipping fixture in one embodiment provided in this application;
[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 An enlarged view at point A;
[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 2 An enlarged view at point B;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a top view of a battery pack transport fixture in one embodiment of this application.
[0021] Reference numerals: 100, battery pack transport fixture; 10, base; 11, longitudinal beam; 12, crossbeam; 20, first slide rail; 21, first limiting block; 211, first side; 212, second side; 213, first locking pin; 214, first handle; 22, first slot; 30, second slide rail; 31, second limiting block; 311, third side; 312, fourth side; 313, second locking pin; 314, second handle; 32, second slot; 40, support block; 41, sub-support block; 200, battery pack. Detailed Implementation
[0022] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0023] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application's specification are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.
[0024] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0025] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0027] Please see Figure 1 This application provides a battery pack transport fixture 100, which includes a first limiting block 21, a second limiting block 31, a base 10, and a first slide rail 20, a second slide rail 30, and a support block 40 fixedly installed on the base 10. The first slide rail 20 and the second slide rail 30 are perpendicular to each other. The first limiting block 21 is slidably connected to the first slide rail 20 along the axial direction of the first slide rail 20, and the second limiting block 31 is slidably connected to the second slide rail 30 along the axial direction of the second slide rail 30. The first limiting block 21 and the second limiting block 31 are respectively used to limit and cooperate with the edge of the battery pack 200 along the circumference of the battery pack 200, and the support block 40 is used to support the bottom of the battery pack 200.
[0028] It is understandable that by adjusting the position of the first limiting block 21 along the first slide rail 20 and the position of the second limiting block 31 along the second slide rail 30, the first limiting block 21 and the second limiting block 31 define areas of different sizes to match battery packs 200 of different sizes. This results in better compatibility of the battery pack transport fixture 100. Furthermore, compared to the addition of tilting pins in related structures, the battery pack transport fixture 100 provided in this application is more convenient to operate and can avoid interference between tilting pins. By setting the support block 40, the force-bearing area of the battery pack 200 can be increased, thereby enabling the battery pack transport fixture 100 to support the battery pack 200 more stably.
[0029] The first limiting block 21, the second limiting block 31, and the support block 40 are all made of flexible material, thus preventing the first limiting block 21, the second limiting block 31, and the support block 40 from scratching the battery pack 200 in direct contact with it. Optionally, the first limiting block 21, the second limiting block 31, and the support block 40 are all made of nylon material, or silicone, rubber, or other materials.
[0030] Exemplarily, in one embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, there are two first slide rails 20, and each first slide rail 20 is provided with a first limiting block 21. There are also two second slide rails 30, and each second slide rail 30 is provided with a second limiting block 31. Furthermore, each first limiting block 21 or second limiting block 31 is used to limit the battery pack 200 from one side. Thus, the battery pack transport fixture 100 can limit the battery pack 200 from four different sides.
[0031] For example, the adjustable range of the distance between the two first limiting blocks 21 is 981.4mm-2374mm; the adjustable range of the distance between the two second limiting blocks 31 is 841.4mm-1678.6mm.
[0032] Further, please refer to Figure 5 Alternatively, the two first slide rails 20 can be offset from the axial direction of the second slide rail 30; or, the two second slide rails 30 can be offset from the axial direction of the first slide rail 20; or, both the first slide rails 20 and the second slide rails 30 can be offset from the axial direction of the first slide rail 20. This arrangement further disperses the circumferential force on the battery pack 200, thus providing a more stable and secure hold for the battery pack 200. Of course, the two first slide rails 20 can also be configured to be on the same straight line, and the two second slide rails 30 can also be configured to be on the same straight line.
[0033] Please continue reading. Figure 2 and Figure 5 The first slide rail 20 has multiple first slots 22 spaced apart along its axial direction. A first locking pin 213 is movably connected to the first limiting block 21, and the first locking pin 213 can engage with any one of the first slots 22. It can be understood that the first locking pin 213 is used to engage with the first slot 22, thereby locking the first limiting block 21 onto the first slide rail 20. Optionally, the multiple first slots 22 are evenly spaced along the axial direction of the first slide rail 20.
[0034] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, the first limiting block 21 also includes a first handle 214, which is connected to the first locking pin 213 and is used to disengage the first locking pin 213 from the first slot 22. It can be understood that after the first locking pin 213 disengages from the first slot 22, the first limiting block 21 can unlock from the first slide rail 20 and slide freely along the first slide rail 20 for position adjustment. The first handle 214 is for the user to hold, thereby facilitating the user to adjust the position of the first limiting block 21.
[0035] The first limiting block 21 has a first surface 211 and a second surface 212 connected to each other. The first surface 211 is used to fit against the bottom surface of the battery pack, and the second surface 212 is used to abut against the side surface of the battery pack. This helps to increase the contact area between the first limiting block 21 and the battery pack 200.
[0036] Furthermore, the first surface 211 and the second surface 212 form an included angle α, where α > 90°. In actual use of the battery pack transport fixture 100, the first surface 211 is horizontally positioned, and when the battery pack 200 is placed on the battery pack transport fixture 100 in a vertical direction, the second surface 212 can guide the battery pack 200.
[0037] Please continue reading. Figure 2 and Figure 5 The second slide rail 30 has multiple second slots 32 spaced apart along its axial direction. A second locking pin 313 is movably connected to the second limiting block 31, and the second locking pin 313 can engage with any one of the second slots 32. It can be understood that the second locking pin 313 is used to engage with the second slot 32, thereby locking the second limiting block 31 onto the second slide rail 30. Optionally, the multiple second slots 32 are evenly spaced along the axial direction of the second slide rail 30.
[0038] Furthermore, the second limiting block 31 also includes a second handle 314, which is connected to the second locking pin 313 and is used to disengage the second locking pin 313 from the second slot 32. It is understood that after the second locking pin 313 disengages from the second slot 32, the second limiting block 31 can unlock from the second slide rail 30 and slide freely along the second slide rail 30 for position adjustment. The second handle 314 is for the user to hold, thereby facilitating the user to adjust the position of the second limiting block 31.
[0039] like Figure 4 As shown, the second limiting block 31 has a third surface 311 and a fourth surface 312 connected to each other. The third surface 311 is used to fit the bottom surface of the battery pack, and the fourth surface 312 is used to abut against the side of the battery pack.
[0040] Furthermore, the third surface 311 and the fourth surface 312 form an included angle β, where β > 90°. In actual use of the battery pack transport fixture 100, the third surface 311 is horizontally positioned, and when the battery pack 200 is placed on the battery pack transport fixture 100 in a vertical direction, the fourth surface 312 can guide the battery pack 200.
[0041] like Figure 2 As shown, the base 10 includes two longitudinal beams 11 and multiple transverse beams 12. The two longitudinal beams 11 are arranged in parallel, and each transverse beam 12 is perpendicular to one of the longitudinal beams 11. Each transverse beam 12 has its two ends connected to one of the longitudinal beams 11. It can be understood that the transverse beams 12 are used to form supports between the two longitudinal beams 11, thereby improving the structural strength of the base 10. The transverse beams 12 and longitudinal beams 11 are each made of steel pipe.
[0042] In one embodiment, the support block 40 includes a plurality of spaced-apart sub-support blocks 41, each sub-support block 41 being mounted on the crossbeam 12. Specifically, the number of sub-support blocks 41 is configured to be four, and the four sub-support blocks 41 are arranged in a rectangular array. Of course, in other embodiments, a single relatively large support block 40 may be used instead of multiple sub-support blocks 41.
[0043] For example, in one embodiment, the dimensions of the battery pack transport fixture 100 are 3000mm*1806mm*376mm.
[0044] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0045] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the patent protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A battery pack transport fixture, characterized in that, The battery pack transport fixture (100) includes a first limiting block (21), a second limiting block (31), a base (10), and a first slide rail (20), a second slide rail (30), and a support block (40) fixedly installed on the base (10). The first slide rail (20) and the second slide rail (30) are perpendicular to each other. The first limiting block (21) is slidably connected to the first slide rail (20) along the axial direction of the first slide rail (20), and the second limiting block (31) is slidably connected to the second slide rail (30) along the axial direction of the second slide rail (30). The first limiting block (21) and the second limiting block (31) are respectively used to limit and cooperate with the edge of the battery pack (200) along the circumference of the battery pack (200), and the support block (40) is used to support the bottom of the battery pack (200).
2. The battery pack transport fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first limiting block (21), the second limiting block (31) and the support block (40) are all configured to be made of flexible material.
3. The battery pack transport fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first limiting block (21) has a first surface (211) and a second surface (212) connected together. The first surface (211) is used to fit the bottom surface of the battery pack (200), and the second surface (212) is used to abut against the side surface of the battery pack (200). The second limiting block (31) has a third surface (311) and a fourth surface (312) connected together. The third surface (311) is used to fit the bottom surface of the battery pack (200), and the fourth surface (312) is used to abut against the side surface of the battery pack (200).
4. The battery pack transport fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that, An included angle α is formed between the first surface (211) and the second surface (212), and α > 90°; an included angle β is formed between the third surface (311) and the fourth surface (312), and β > 90°.
5. The battery pack transport fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first slide rail (20) has a plurality of first slots (22) spaced apart along its own axis, and the first limiting block (21) is movably connected to a first locking pin (213), which can be locked in any one of the first slots (22); the second slide rail (30) has a plurality of second slots (32) spaced apart along its own axis, and the second limiting block (31) is movably connected to a second locking pin (313), which can be locked in any one of the second slots (32).
6. The battery pack transport fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first limiting block (21) also includes a first handle (214), which is connected to the first locking pin (213) and is used to drive the first locking pin (213) to disengage from the first slot (22); The second limiting block (31) also includes a second handle (314), which is connected to the second locking pin (313) and is used to drive the second locking pin (313) to disengage from the second slot (32).
7. The battery pack transport fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two first slide rails (20), and each first slide rail (20) is provided with a first limiting block (21). There are two second slide rails (30), and each second slide rail (30) is provided with a second limiting block (31). Each first limiting block (21) or each second limiting block (31) is used to limit and cooperate with one side of the battery pack (200).
8. The battery pack transport fixture according to claim 7, characterized in that, The two first slide rails (20) are offset from each other along the axial direction of the second slide rail (30); and / or, the two second slide rails (30) are offset from each other along the axial direction of the first slide rail (20).
9. The battery pack transport fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (10) includes two longitudinal beams (11) and a plurality of transverse beams (12). The two longitudinal beams (11) are arranged in parallel, and each transverse beam (12) is perpendicular to the longitudinal beam (11). Furthermore, each transverse beam (12) is connected to one of the longitudinal beams (11) at both ends.
10. The battery pack transport fixture according to claim 9, characterized in that, The support block (40) includes a plurality of spaced sub-support blocks (41), each of which is mounted on the crossbeam (12).