Single container type battery swap station

Abstract

The utility model discloses a single container type battery swap station, and relates to the technical field of battery swap stations. The battery swap station specifically comprises a box body and battery swap equipment arranged in the box body, the battery swap equipment comprises a battery swap platform, a battery swap frame and a stacking machine, the battery swap platform is located in the middle of the box body, the battery swap frame and the stacking machine are located on the two sides of the battery swap platform, the battery swap platform comprises a locking and unlocking device, and the locking and unlocking device is located in the middle of the box body. The locking and unlocking device is located at the bottom of the battery replacing frame and can move back and forth between the battery replacing frame and the battery replacing platform. According to the utility model, rapid moving can be realized, the station falling difficulty is reduced, and the occupied area of the whole station is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery swapping stations, and in particular to a single-container battery swapping station. Background Technology

[0002] Battery swapping stations are used to replace the batteries of electric vehicles. After an electric vehicle drives into the station and is reliably positioned, the battery swapping equipment replaces the battery. Specifically, the unlocking device on the swapping platform removes the battery to be replaced from the electric vehicle and places it on a battery stacker. Then, battery transfer equipment transports the battery to be replaced to a swapping rack. Afterward, the battery transfer equipment removes the fully charged new battery from the swapping rack and places it on the unlocking device, which then transports the new battery to a designated location and installs it on the electric vehicle. However, most current battery swapping stations suffer from problems such as large footprint, relocation difficulties, and installation challenges, making it difficult to meet market demand. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a single-container battery swapping station, which can realize the rapid relocation of the battery swapping station, reduce the difficulty of setting up the station, and reduce the overall station footprint.

[0004] This utility model provides a single-container battery swapping station, including a container and battery swapping equipment disposed inside the container. The battery swapping equipment includes a battery swapping platform, a battery swapping rack, and a stacker crane. The battery swapping platform is located in the middle of the container, and the battery swapping rack and the stacker crane are located on both sides of the battery swapping platform. The battery swapping platform includes an unlocking device, which is located at the bottom of the battery swapping rack and can move back and forth between the battery swapping rack and the battery swapping platform.

[0005] Furthermore, a moving track and a driving device are provided between the battery swapping rack and the battery swapping platform. The moving track extends along the length of the housing. The unlocking / unlocking device is connected to the driving device and can move back and forth along the moving track under the drive of the driving device.

[0006] Furthermore, the battery swapping platform is arranged along the width direction of the enclosure, and the battery swapping rack includes multiple layers of battery storage positions arranged sequentially along the height direction of the enclosure, with all multiple battery storage positions aligned along the width direction of the enclosure.

[0007] Furthermore, the battery swapping platform also includes a front wheel alignment device, a rear wheel alignment device, a vehicle lifting device, and a battery swapping window. The front wheel alignment device, the rear wheel alignment device, and the vehicle lifting device are arranged along the width direction of the housing. The battery swapping window is located at the center of the battery swapping platform. The unlocking device moves to the battery swapping window to swap the vehicle's battery.

[0008] Furthermore, the front wheel positioning device includes a V-shaped roller assembly and a first pushing mechanism capable of moving back and forth along the length of the box body, and the rear wheel positioning device includes a horizontal roller assembly and a second pushing mechanism capable of moving back and forth along the length of the box body.

[0009] Furthermore, there are four battery swapping racks, which are evenly distributed on both sides of the battery swapping platform and arranged side by side along the length of the container. The stacker crane is arranged between two battery swapping racks on each side of the battery swapping platform.

[0010] Furthermore, the stacker is equipped with a clamping arm that can extend and retract along the length of the box and a lifting mechanism that can move along the height of the box.

[0011] Furthermore, a roller shutter door is provided on one side of the housing, and the roller shutter door is located above the front wheel positioning device.

[0012] Furthermore, the interior of the enclosure also includes a fire water tank and a rest room. The fire water tank is located on one side of the enclosure at a corner, and the rest room is located on the other side of the enclosure.

[0013] Furthermore, the exterior of the enclosure is equipped with a cooling unit, a charging unit, a V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) system, and a ramp. The cooling unit and the charging unit are arranged side-by-side along the length of the enclosure at one end, and the charging unit and the V2G system are arranged side-by-side along the width of the enclosure. One end of the ramp is aligned with the battery swapping platform. Compared with existing technologies, this utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0014] This utility model provides a single-container battery swapping station. By integrating the battery swapping equipment with a single container, it enables rapid relocation and reduces the difficulty of landing at the station. By placing the unlocking device at the bottom of the battery swapping rack, it slides out when the vehicle needs a battery swap and hides at the bottom of the rack when not in use. The placement of the unlocking device reduces the height of the battery swapping platform and the length of the ramp, thereby reducing the overall footprint of the battery swapping station. The arrangement of the battery swapping rack and the use of a V-shaped roller assembly for the front wheel positioning device both overcome the width limitation of the container. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of a single-container battery swapping station provided by this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is an axial view of the power swapping equipment in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3This is a top view of the power swapping equipment in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the positions of the battery swapping rack and the unlocking / unlocking device in this utility model.

[0019] The components are as follows: 10-Box body; 11-Roller shutter door; 20-Ramp; 30-Battery swapping platform; 31-Unlocking device; 32-Front wheel alignment device; 33-Rear wheel alignment device; 34-Vehicle lifting device; 35-Battery swapping window; 40-Battery swapping rack; 41-Battery storage location; 50-Stacker crane; 60-Drive device; 70-Fire water tank; 80-Rest room; 90-Cooling unit; 100-Charging unit; 110-V2G. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated in this description is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the parts or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0022] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides a single-container battery swapping station, including a container 10, battery swapping equipment installed inside the container 10, and a ramp 20 installed outside the container 10. The battery swapping equipment includes a battery swapping platform 30, a battery swapping rack 40, and a stacker crane 50. The battery swapping platform 30 is located in the middle of the container 10, and the battery swapping rack 40 and the stacker crane 50 are located on both sides of the battery swapping platform 30. The battery swapping platform 30 includes an unlocking device 31, which is located at the bottom of the battery swapping rack 40 and can move back and forth between the battery swapping rack 40 and the battery swapping platform 30. One end of the ramp 20 is aligned with the battery swapping platform 30, and the other end is attached to the ground. The container 10 is a container that can be transported by a single transport device in one go, and the battery swapping equipment inside the container 10 does not need to be reassembled after landing. The battery swapping station provided by this utility model can achieve rapid relocation and reduce the difficulty of landing by integrating the battery swapping equipment into a single container. By setting the unlocking device 31 at the bottom of the battery swapping rack 40, it slides out when the vehicle needs to swap batteries and is hidden at the bottom of the battery swapping rack 40 when not swapping batteries. The setting of the unlocking device 31 can reduce the height of the battery swapping platform 30. Since the gentleness of the ramp 20 is generally set, the length of the ramp 20 can also be reduced when the height of the battery swapping platform 30 is reduced, thereby reducing the footprint of the entire battery swapping station.

[0023] Furthermore, the vehicle enters the battery swapping platform 30 from the ramp 20. The battery swapping platform 30 is used to park the vehicle, and the battery swapping operation is performed on the battery swapping platform 30. The battery swapping rack 40 is used to store the replaced depleted batteries and to charge the depleted batteries. The unlocking device 31 is used to remove the depleted battery from the vehicle and install the fully charged battery on the vehicle. The stacker crane 50 is used to remove batteries from the battery swapping rack 40 and place batteries on the battery swapping rack 40. There are two battery swapping racks 40 on each side of the battery swapping platform 30. Since the stacker crane 50 is used to remove batteries from the battery swapping rack 40 and place batteries on the battery swapping rack 40, the stacker crane 50 is arranged between the two battery swapping racks 40 on each side of the battery swapping platform 30. It should be noted that... Figure 2 The battery swapping platform 30 has a battery unlocking device 31 located at its center, and a battery is placed on the unlocking device 31. Figure 4 The Sino-Canadian unlocking device 31 is located at the bottom of the battery swapping rack 40 and does not contain any batteries.

[0024] In existing technologies, battery swapping stations are multi-container type, which not only occupy a large area but also make site selection inconvenient and require high infrastructure. In terms of transportation, multiple containers require multiple transport vehicles, and more importantly, the containers need to be reassembled after arrival at the site, making it inconvenient to land. In contrast, this utility model adopts a single-container type battery swapping station, where the container 10 can be transported by a single transport device at once, enabling rapid relocation. The battery swapping equipment is configured to be arranged inside the container 10 in the working layout, and can be used directly after landing without assembly, reducing the difficulty of landing. In addition, in the prior art, both the depleted battery removed from the unlocking device 31 and the fully charged battery that needs to be reinstalled are transported between the battery swapping rack 40 and the battery swapping platform 30 by the battery swapping trolley. However, in this invention, the unlocking device 31 is configured to move back and forth between the battery swapping rack 40 and the battery swapping platform 30, which not only enables battery removal but also replaces the function of the battery swapping trolley. More importantly, in the prior art, the unlocking device 31 is located at the center of the battery swapping platform 30. To prevent the chassis from colliding with the unlocking device 31 during the vehicle's entry into the battery swapping platform 30, the battery swapping platform is typically increased. Because the height of the battery swapping platform 30 is 30, the ramp 20, which is aligned with the battery swapping platform 30 and facilitates vehicle access, is also lengthened, thus increasing the footprint of the battery swapping station. This utility model hides the unlocking device 31 at the bottom of the battery swapping rack 40. After the vehicle enters the battery swapping platform 30, the platform is raised, the unlocking device 31 moves to the center of the platform, and then the platform is lowered to remove the battery. This prevents the vehicle from bumping into the unlocking device 31 during entry. Therefore, the height of the battery swapping platform 30 does not need to be increased, and the length of the ramp 20 does not need to be increased, thus reducing the footprint of the battery swapping station.

[0025] Please refer to this document. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The battery swapping platform 30 is arranged along the width direction of the housing 10, meaning the length of the battery corresponds to the width of the housing 10. The battery swapping rack 40 includes multiple layers of battery storage positions 41 arranged sequentially along the height direction of the housing 10. These battery storage positions 41 are aligned along the width direction of the housing 10. Therefore, the length of the battery storage positions 41 corresponds to the length of the battery, which facilitates the stacker crane 50 to directly place the batteries removed from the unlocking device 31 onto the battery swapping rack 40, and the batteries removed from the battery swapping rack 40 can be directly transported by the unlocking device 31 to the battery swapping platform 30 for loading onto the vehicle without adjusting the battery orientation. This utility model has a total of four battery swapping racks 40, with two on each side of the battery swapping platform 30. The four battery swapping racks 40 are aligned along the length direction of the housing 10. The arrangement of the battery swapping racks 40 not only meets the battery storage needs but also reduces the width requirement of the housing 10, allowing the width of the housing 10 to be less than 3500mm, meeting the transportation width restriction requirements, facilitating transportation and rapid landing, and reducing the floor space occupied. It should be noted that, Figure 3 The battery swapping platform 30 has a battery on its central unlocking device 31.

[0026] Specifically, a moving track is provided between the battery swapping rack 40 and the battery swapping platform 30. Figure 4 (Not shown in the image) and a drive unit 60, the moving track extends along the length of the housing 10. It should be noted that the length of the moving track is the distance from the battery swapping rack 40 furthest from the battery swapping platform 30 to the battery swapping platform 30 itself. The locking / unlocking device 31 is electrically connected to the drive unit 60, and the locking / unlocking device 31 can move back and forth along the moving track under the drive of the drive unit 60, which can be a drive motor. When the vehicle needs a battery swap, the drive unit 60 is activated, driving the locking / unlocking device 31 to move to the center of the battery swapping platform 30. When the vehicle does not need a battery swap, the drive unit 60 is activated, driving the locking / unlocking device 31 to move to the bottom of the battery swapping rack 40.

[0027] Furthermore, the stacker crane 50 is equipped with a gripping arm that can extend and retract along the length of the housing 10, and a lifting mechanism that can move along the height of the housing 10. The gripping arm can grip the battery, and the lifting mechanism can place the battery in the battery storage position 41 at different heights and remove the battery from the battery storage position 41 at different heights. It should be noted that the gripping arm and the lifting mechanism are not shown in the figure, but can be found in the prior art.

[0028] Please refer to the following: Figure 2The battery swapping platform 30 also includes a front wheel alignment device 32, a rear wheel alignment device 33, a vehicle lifting device 34, and a battery swapping window 35. The front wheel alignment device 32, the rear wheel alignment device 33, and the vehicle lifting device 34 are arranged along the width direction of the housing 10. The front wheel alignment device 32 is used to position the front wheels of the vehicle, the rear wheel alignment device 33 is used to position the rear wheels of the vehicle, and the vehicle lifting device 34 is used to raise and lower the vehicle. The battery swapping window 35 is located in the center of the battery swapping platform 30. The unlocking device 31 moves to the battery swapping window 35 to swap the battery of the vehicle. Specifically, the front wheel alignment device 32 includes a V-shaped roller assembly and a first pushing mechanism capable of moving back and forth along the length of the housing 10. The first pushing mechanism is used to adjust the position of the front wheels to center them. The V-shaped roller assembly not only facilitates the movement of the front wheels but also reduces the width of the front wheel alignment device 32, thereby reducing the width of the housing 10 and solving the width limitation problem of the housing 10. The rear wheel alignment device 33 includes a horizontal roller assembly and a second pushing mechanism capable of moving back and forth along the length of the housing 10. The second pushing mechanism is used to adjust the position of the rear wheels, and the horizontal roller assembly facilitates the movement of the rear wheels. It should be noted that the first and second pushing mechanisms are not shown in the figure; please refer to the prior art. Figure 1 A roller shutter door 11 is provided on one side of the housing 10. The roller shutter door 11 is located above the front wheel alignment device 32. The installation of the roller shutter door 11 can solve the problem of the front wheel alignment device 32 being exposed and improve the overall aesthetics of the battery swapping station.

[0029] Furthermore, the interior of the enclosure 10 also includes a fire water tank 70 and a rest room 80. The fire water tank 70 is located on one side of the enclosure 10, at a corner, while the rest room 80 is located on the other side of the enclosure 10. The exterior of the enclosure 10 includes a cooling unit 90, a charging unit 100, and a V2G (Vehicle to Grid) system 110. The cooling unit 90 and the charging unit 100 are arranged side-by-side along the length of the enclosure 10 at one end, while the charging unit 100 and the V2G system 110 are arranged side-by-side along the width of the enclosure 10. When transporting the enclosure 10, the cooling unit 90, the charging unit 100, and the V2G system are transported together with the enclosure 10.

[0030] As described above, the single-container battery swapping station provided by this utility model integrates the battery swapping equipment with a single container, enabling rapid relocation and reducing the difficulty of landing. By placing the unlocking device 31 at the bottom of the battery swapping rack 40, it slides out when the vehicle needs a battery swap and hides at the bottom of the battery swapping rack 40 when not in use. The placement of the unlocking device 31 reduces the height of the battery swapping platform 30 and the length of the ramp 20, thereby reducing the overall footprint of the battery swapping station. The arrangement of the battery swapping rack 40 and the use of a V-shaped roller assembly for the front wheel positioning device 32 both address the width limitation issue of the container 10.

[0031] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A single-container battery swapping station, comprising a container (10) and battery swapping equipment disposed inside the container (10), the battery swapping equipment comprising a battery swapping platform (30), a battery swapping rack (40), and a stacker crane (50), characterized in that: The battery swapping platform (30) is located in the middle of the housing (10), the battery swapping rack (40) and the stacker crane (50) are located on both sides of the battery swapping platform (30), the battery swapping platform (30) includes an unlocking device (31), the unlocking device (31) is located at the bottom of the battery swapping rack (40) and can move back and forth between the battery swapping platform (30) and the battery swapping rack (40).

2. The single-container battery swapping station according to claim 1, characterized in that: A moving track and a drive device (60) are provided between the battery swapping rack (40) and the battery swapping platform (30). The moving track extends along the length of the housing (10). The unlocking / unlocking device (31) is connected to the drive device (60). The unlocking / unlocking device (31) can move back and forth along the moving track under the drive of the drive device (60).

3. The single-container battery swapping station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery swapping platform (30) is arranged along the width direction of the housing (10), and the battery swapping rack (40) includes multiple battery storage positions (41) arranged sequentially along the height direction of the housing (10), and the multiple battery storage positions (41) are aligned along the width direction of the housing (10).

4. The single-container battery swapping station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery swapping platform (30) also includes a front wheel alignment device (32), a rear wheel alignment device (33), a vehicle lifting device (34), and a battery swapping window (35). The front wheel alignment device (32), the rear wheel alignment device (33), and the vehicle lifting device (34) are arranged along the width direction of the housing (10). The battery swapping window (35) is arranged at the center of the battery swapping platform (30). The unlocking device (31) moves to the battery swapping window (35) to replace the vehicle battery.

5. The single-container battery swapping station according to claim 4, characterized in that: The front wheel positioning device (32) includes a V-shaped roller assembly and a first pushing mechanism that can move back and forth along the length of the housing (10). The rear wheel positioning device (33) includes a horizontal roller assembly and a second pushing mechanism that can move back and forth along the length of the housing (10).

6. The single-container battery swapping station according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are four battery swapping racks (40), which are evenly distributed on both sides of the battery swapping platform (30) and arranged side by side along the length of the box (10). The stacker crane (50) is arranged between two battery swapping racks (40) on each side of the battery swapping platform (30).

7. The single-container battery swapping station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stacker (50) is equipped with a clamping arm that can extend and retract along the length of the box (10) and a lifting mechanism that can move along the height of the box (10).

8. The single-container battery swapping station according to claim 4, characterized in that: A roller shutter door (11) is provided on one side of the housing (10), and the roller shutter door (11) is located above the front wheel positioning device (32).

9. The single-container battery swapping station according to claim 8, characterized in that: The interior of the box (10) is also provided with a fire water tank (70) and a rest room (80). The fire water tank (70) is located on one side of the box (10) and at the corner of that side. The rest room (80) is located on the other side of the box (10).

10. The single-container battery swapping station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The exterior of the housing (10) is provided with a cooling unit (90), a charging unit (100), a V2G (110), and a ramp (20). The cooling unit (90) and the charging unit (100) are arranged side by side at one end of the housing (10) along the length direction of the housing (10), and the charging unit (100) and the V2G (110) are arranged side by side along the width direction of the housing (10). One end of the ramp (20) is aligned with the battery swapping platform (30).

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