Battery replacement robot
By designing a battery swapping robot, which employs a sliding gantry, base, rotating seat, and modular design, fully automated battery swapping is achieved. This solves the problems of low battery swapping efficiency and insufficient safety in electric vehicles, improves battery swapping efficiency and safety, and reduces costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422941281.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing battery swapping methods for electric vehicles are inefficient, unsafe, and costly. In particular, the variety of battery specifications in port terminal forklift operations increases the complexity and difficulty of battery swapping, and existing equipment cannot meet the requirements of high efficiency, low cost, and high safety.
Design a battery swapping robot that employs two sets of sliding gantry, base, rotating base, lifting electric cylinder, walking motor, rotating motor and modular design to achieve fully automated battery replacement and complete battery loading and unloading through precise control.
It significantly improves battery swapping efficiency, shortens swapping time, reduces costs, enhances operational safety, adapts to different battery specifications and operating environments, and reduces the risks associated with manual operation.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to automatic charging and battery replacement technical field, concretely is a battery replacement robot. BACKGROUND
[0002] With the improvement of environmental awareness, electric vehicles become an important choice to reduce traffic pollution and environmental damage due to their advantages of no exhaust emission and noise pollution, low operating cost, and low maintenance cost. The popularity of electric vehicles is due to technological progress, which increases the range, speeds up the charging, and improves the performance.
[0003] However, the widespread use of electric vehicles also brings new challenges, especially in situations that require frequent battery replacement, such as forklift operations at ports. Currently, battery replacement operations rely on semi-manual operations, which use forklifts and other equipment to replace batteries. This method is inefficient, unsafe, and costly.
[0004] In addition, due to the diversity of specifications and non-uniformity of brands of forklifts at ports, there are many battery specifications, which increases the complexity and difficulty of battery replacement. The existing battery replacement method is a one-to-one replacement mode, which not only requires a large amount of capital investment, but also requires a large amount of space to store different specifications of battery replacement equipment. It is difficult to achieve uniform equipment specifications and brands in the short term, and the existing battery replacement method cannot meet the needs of high efficiency, low cost, and high safety.
[0005] Therefore, based on the above technical problems, it is necessary for those skilled in the art to develop a battery replacement robot. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL
[0006] The utility model aims to provide a battery replacement robot to solve the problems raised in the background art.
[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:
[0008] A battery replacement robot technical scheme, comprising two groups of translation gantries, a base is arranged between the translation gantries, a rotating seat is arranged on the base, a fixed stand is installed on the top of the rotating seat, a hanging seat is installed on the fixed stand, guide wheels are arranged on both sides of the hanging seat, the guide wheels are in rolling cooperation with the inner wall of the fixed stand, a lifting cylinder for lifting drive is arranged on the rotating seat, the output end of the lifting cylinder is connected with the hanging seat through a connecting seat, and a fork is installed on the hanging seat.
[0009] As a preferred technical scheme, guide wheels are arranged on both sides of the bottom of the base, and the guide wheels are in rolling cooperation with the translation gantries.
[0010] As a preferred technical scheme, the walking motor is arranged on the translation door frame, the walking motor is connected with a gear at the output end, a gear rack is arranged below the gear in meshing connection, and the gear rack is below the base.
[0011] As a preferred technical scheme, the rotating mechanism is arranged on the base, the rotating mechanism comprises a rotating motor, a main sprocket is connected with the output end of the rotating motor, a secondary sprocket is arranged on the adjacent side of the main sprocket, and the secondary sprocket and the main sprocket are connected through a chain transmission.
[0012] As a preferred technical scheme, the worm is installed in the secondary sprocket shaft hole, two groups of worms are arranged, a linkage sprocket is sleeved on each group of worms, the two linkage sprockets are connected through linkage transmission, a worm wheel is connected between the two worms in meshing connection, and the worm wheel is connected with the rotating seat.
[0013] As a preferred technical scheme, the worm is connected with the base through the bearing seat.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects that:
[0015] The battery replacing robot can realize full-automatic battery replacement, significantly improve battery replacing efficiency, reduce manual operation and reduce operation risk.
[0016] The utility model discloses a compact design, small space occupation, can adapt to different specifications of battery and various operation environment.
[0017] The utility model discloses not only improve the battery replacing efficiency, reduce the cost, still promote the operation security, provide the powerful technical support for the extensive use of electric vehicle, have good market application prospect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 It is a kind of whole structure schematic diagram of battery replacing robot;
[0019] Figure 2 It is a kind of axonometric structure schematic diagram of battery replacing robot;
[0020] Figure 3 It is a kind of overhead structure schematic diagram of battery replacing robot.
[0021] In the drawing marks: 1, translation door frame; 11, base; 2, rotating seat; 21, fixed stand; 22, hanging seat; 23, guide wheel; 24, fork; 25, lifting electric cylinder; 26, connecting seat; 31, walking motor; 32, gear; 33, rack; 41, rotating motor; 42, main sprocket; 43, auxiliary sprocket; 44, linkage sprocket; 45, worm; 46, worm gear; 47, bearing seat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The features and exemplary embodiments of each aspect of the present application will be described in detail below, in order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the present application more clear and apparent, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments. For those skilled in the art, the present application can be implemented without some of these specific details. The following description of the embodiments is only to provide a better understanding of the present application by showing examples of the present application.
[0023] As shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the present application provides a kind of battery replacement robot technical scheme: including two groups of translation door frame 1, translation door frame 1 between being provided with base 11, base 11 is provided with rotating seat 2, rotating seat 2 top is installed with fixed stand 21, fixed stand 21 is installed with hanging seat 22, hanging seat 22 two sides are provided with guide wheel 23, guide wheel 23 is rolled with the inner wall of fixed stand 21 Match, rotating seat 2 is provided with lifting electric cylinder 25 for lifting drive, lifting electric cylinder 25 output end is connected with hanging seat 22 by connecting seat 26, hanging seat 22 is installed with fork 24.
[0024] Base 11 bottom two sides are provided with guide wheel 23, guide wheel 23 is rolled with translation door frame 1 Match.Translation door frame 1 is provided with walking motor 31, walking motor 31 output end is connected with gear 32, gear 32 below is provided with meshing connection rack 33, rack 33 is located below base 11.
[0025] Base 11 is provided with rotating mechanism, and the rotating mechanism includes rotating motor 41, and the output end of rotating motor 41 is connected with main sprocket 42, and the adjacent side of main sprocket 42 is provided with auxiliary sprocket 43, and auxiliary sprocket 43 is connected with main sprocket 42 through chain transmission.
[0026] Auxiliary sprocket 43 shaft hole is installed with worm 45, worm 45 is provided with two groups, two groups of worm 45 are all fitted with linkage sprocket 44, two linkage sprockets 44 are connected through linkage transmission, two worm 45 are jointly meshed and connected with worm gear 46, and worm gear 46 is connected with rotating seat 2.
[0027] Worm 45 is connected with base 11 through bearing seat 47.
[0028] When the battery replacement robot is working, first, the walking motor 31 drives the gear 32 and the rack 33 to move the entire robot along the translation portal 1 to the designated battery replacement position. After reaching the designated position, the rotating motor 41 is started, which drives the worm 45 to rotate through the main sprocket 42, the secondary sprocket 43, and the linkage sprocket 44, and then through the meshing of the worm 45 and the worm wheel 46, so that the rotating seat 2 rotates to the appropriate angle together with the hanging seat 22 and the forks 24, facilitating the loading and unloading of the battery.
[0029] The lifting cylinder 25 drives the forks 24 to move up and down under the control of the rotating seat 2, achieving the lifting and lowering of the battery. The guide wheels 23 on the forks 24 ensure the stability and accuracy of the forks 24 during lifting. By precisely controlling the actions of the lifting cylinder 25 and the rotating motor 41, the battery replacement robot can quickly and accurately complete the loading and unloading of the battery, thereby greatly shortening the battery replacement time and improving the efficiency of the electric vehicle.
[0030] The battery replacement robot of the utility model is compact in design, occupies small space, and can adapt to different specifications of batteries and various working environments. Through modular design, different brands and specifications of stackers can be flexibly coped with without the need for large-scale replacement of existing equipment, thereby saving costs. In addition, the automatic operation of the battery replacement robot reduces manual operation, reduces the risk of operation, improves the safety of operation, and provides strong technical support for the widespread use of electric vehicles.
[0031] The working principle and use process of the utility model: after the components of the present scheme are assembled in sequence, the above-mentioned working modes are sequentially followed according to actual needs, and the entire working steps can be completed.
[0032] The above-mentioned is only the preferred specific implementation manner of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited to this, any skilled person in the technical field according to the technical scheme and the utility model concept of the utility model within the technical range disclosed by the utility model makes equivalent replacement or change, which should be covered in the protection scope of the utility model.
[0033] In the description of the utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "the other end", "upper", "one side", "top", "inner", "front", "central", "both ends" is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore it cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.
[0034] In the utility model, unless another definite provision and limitation, the term "mount", "set", "connect", "fix", "screw" and so on term should do broad sense understanding, for example, can be fixed connection, also can be detachable connection, or be integrated;Can be mechanical connection, also can be electrical connection;Can be directly connected, also can be indirectly connected through intermediate medium, can be two element internal communication or two element's mutual action relation, unless another definite limitation, for ordinary skill in the art person, can understand the above-mentioned term in the utility model specific meaning according to specific circumstances.
[0035] According to the embodiments of the utility model as described above, these embodiments do not describe all the details, and do not limit the utility model to only the specific embodiments. Obviously, many modifications and variations can be made in light of the above teachings. The description selects and specifically describes these embodiments in order to better explain the principles and practical applications of the utility model, so that those skilled in the art can well utilize the utility model and make modifications and use on the basis of the utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.
Claims
1. A battery-swapping robot, characterized in that, It includes two sets of sliding masts (1), with a base (11) between the sliding masts (1). A rotating seat (2) is provided on the base (11). A fixed stand (21) is installed on the top of the rotating seat (2). A hanging seat (22) is installed on the fixed stand (21). Guide wheels (23) are provided on both sides of the hanging seat (22). The guide wheels (23) roll in cooperation with the inner wall of the fixed stand (21). A lifting electric cylinder (25) for lifting drive is provided on the rotating seat (2). The output end of the lifting electric cylinder (25) is connected to the hanging seat (22) through a connecting seat (26). A fork (24) is installed on the hanging seat (22).
2. The battery swapping robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (11) is provided with guide wheels (23) on both sides of its bottom, and the guide wheels (23) are in rolling cooperation with the sliding gantry (1).
3. The battery swapping robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding gantry (1) is equipped with a walking motor (31), and the output end of the walking motor (31) is connected to a gear (32). A rack (33) is provided below the gear (32) and is meshed with it. The rack (33) is located below the base (11).
4. A battery swapping robot according to claim 3, characterized in that: A rotating mechanism is provided on the base (11). The rotating mechanism includes a rotary motor (41). The output end of the rotary motor (41) is connected to a main sprocket (42). A secondary sprocket (43) is provided on the adjacent side of the main sprocket (42). The secondary sprocket (43) and the main sprocket (42) are connected by chain drive.
5. A battery swapping robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: A worm (45) is installed in the shaft hole of the secondary sprocket (43). There are two sets of worms (45), and each set of worms (45) is fitted with a linkage sprocket (44). The two linkage sprockets (44) are driven by linkage. The two worms (45) are connected by a worm wheel (46), which is connected to the rotating seat (2).
6. A battery swapping robot according to claim 5, characterized in that: The worm (45) is connected to the base (11) via a bearing seat (47).