Portable electric automobile battery swap station

By adopting a container structure and foundation tunnel design in the battery swapping station, combined with lifting units and stacker cranes, the problems of large footprint and long time consumption of the battery swapping station have been solved, and convenient installation and efficient battery replacement have been achieved.

CN223574255UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21安易行(常州)新能源科技有限公司
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Application Number
CN202423176776.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-23
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-23

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Technical Problem

Existing battery swapping stations are large in area, complex to install, and time-consuming to replace batteries, which cannot meet the growing demand for battery swapping for electric vehicles.

Method used

A portable electric vehicle battery swapping station was designed, which adopts a container structure and is internally divided into a battery swapping compartment and a battery compartment. It utilizes a foundation tunnel and a transfer compartment, combined with a lifting unit, a stacker crane and an RGV, to achieve efficient battery transfer and shorten the battery swapping time.

Benefits of technology

This has resulted in a compact structure for the battery swapping station, making it easy to install, shortening the swapping time, and improving swapping efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a portable electric automobile battery swap station, and relates to the technical field of battery swap stations. Comprising a container arranged on a foundation, a battery replacing bin and a battery bin are arranged in the container in a separated mode, a transfer bin close to the battery replacing bin is arranged in the battery bin, and a foundation pit communicated with the battery replacing bin and the transfer bin is arranged below the container; the bottom of the battery replacing bin is provided with a battery replacing platform installed in the foundation tunnel, the battery replacing platform comprises a lifting part, and the lifting part descends into the foundation tunnel so that the RGV at the upper end of the lifting part can move to the transfer bin through the foundation tunnel; a battery storage rack and a stacking machine are further arranged in the battery bin, the stacking machine is used for transferring the batteries between the transfer bin and the battery storage rack, the transfer bin comprises a transfer mechanism, and the transfer mechanism is used for transferring the batteries between the RGV and the stacking machine. The battery replacing station is small in occupied area, compact in structure and convenient to install and deploy.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a battery swap station technical field, especially a portable electric vehicle battery swap station. BACKGROUND

[0002] Under the background of the continuous development of new energy automobile market, automatic battery swap technology gradually becomes one of the important powers to promote the industry to move forward, and the demand of battery swap facility is increasing. The existing battery swap station is mostly two containers or three container sizes, and the land occupation area is large, the installation and disassembly process is complex, and it is not easy to hoist and land. In addition, the existing battery swap station battery replacement process takes a long time, and the efficiency is not high, which cannot meet the increasing demand of electric vehicle battery swap. Therefore, a new type of battery swap station is urgently needed, which can not only quickly complete battery replacement, but also has high installation convenience. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model mainly solves the technical problem to provide a portable electric vehicle battery swap station, and the land occupation area of this battery swap station is small, the structure is compact, and it is convenient to install and land.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, one technical scheme of the utility model is as follows:

[0005] A portable electric vehicle battery swap station, including a container arranged on a foundation, the inside of the container is divided into a battery swap room and a battery room, the battery room is provided with a transfer room close to the battery swap room, and the lower part of the container is provided with a foundation tunnel connecting the battery swap room and the transfer room.

[0006] The bottom of the battery swap room is provided with a battery swap platform installed in the foundation tunnel, and the battery swap platform comprises a lifting part.

[0007] The battery room is also provided with a battery storage rack and a stacker, the stacker is used for transferring the battery between the transfer room and the battery storage rack, the transfer room comprises a transfer mechanism, and the transfer mechanism is used for transferring the battery between the RGV and the stacker.

[0008] Further, the upper surface of the lifting part is provided with a first walking track, the foundation tunnel is provided with a second walking track connected to the transfer room, and the first walking track is connected with the second walking track when the lifting part is lowered to the low position. The first walking track and the second walking track are used for guiding the walking route of the RGV.

[0009] Further, the battery replacement platform comprises a fixed part and the lifting part, the lifting part is located in the middle of the fixed part, the fixed part is a relatively fixed plane, the lifting part can move up and down relative to the fixed part, when the lifting part is in the high position, the lifting part is flush with the fixed part.

[0010] Further, the base is used to install and support the fixed part, and the driving part is used to realize the lifting action of the lifting part, and the driving part is a scissor lifting mechanism. The RGV comprises a locking and unlocking mechanism, when the lifting part is flush with the fixed part, the RGV performs the locking and unlocking action.

[0011] Further, the fixed part is provided with a front centering mechanism and a rear centering mechanism to realize the positioning of the front and rear four wheels of the battery replacement vehicle.

[0012] Further, the transfer mechanism comprises a rack and a lifting block, the lower end of the rack is located in the foundation tunnel, the lifting block can move up and down along the height direction of the rack, the lifting block has three position states from low to high: low position, high position and buffer position, the rack is provided with a clamping mechanism for holding the battery in the buffer position.

[0013] When the lifting block is in the low position, the lifting block performs the battery handover with the RGV; when the lifting block is in the high position, the lifting block performs the battery handover with the stacker; when the lifting block is in the buffer position, the clamping mechanism clamps the battery to hold it in the buffer position.

[0014] Further, the rack is provided with a driving assembly for driving the lifting block to move up and down, and in this embodiment, the driving assembly is a chain and sprocket mechanism. The lifting blocks are symmetrically arranged in a group, and the lifting blocks comprise a tensioning assembly for tensioning and preventing falling of the chain. The lifting blocks are extended and retracted by an electric push rod to realize contact and disengagement with the battery.

[0015] Further, the battery replacement warehouse is provided with a turnover door on both sides, and the turnover doors on both sides of the battery replacement warehouse are opened to form a battery replacement channel for the battery replacement vehicle to enter and exit.

[0016] Further, a detachable door plate is arranged between the battery warehouse and the battery replacement warehouse.

[0017] Further, the battery storage rack is provided with two groups, and the two groups of battery storage racks are respectively located at both ends of the battery warehouse, the stacker is located between the two groups of battery storage racks, and the transfer warehouse is arranged at the bottom of the battery storage rack close to one end of the battery replacement warehouse.

[0018] Further, the battery storage rack is provided with a fire-fighting assembly, the fire-fighting assembly comprises a fire-fighting water tank and a fire-fighting pipeline capable of spraying fire-extinguishing medium, the fire-extinguishing medium is stored in the fire-fighting water tank, and the stacker can transfer the thermal runaway battery to the fire-fighting water tank.

[0019] The fire-fighting water tank and the fault battery in the fire-fighting water tank can be artificially transferred after the battery state is stabilized, a water cooling assembly is further arranged, the water cooling assembly is used for circulating water in the battery during battery charging, maintaining the battery temperature, and preventing battery thermal runaway.

[0020] The stacker comprises a walking assembly and a lifting assembly, so that the longitudinal movement and lifting of the forks are realized.

[0021] The beneficial technical effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0022] The battery swap station has small land occupation, compact structure, and is convenient to install and deploy. The battery storage rack and the stacker container are designed, the depth of the foundation pit is effectively utilized, and the overall length of the battery swap station is shortened. The transfer warehouse and the transfer mechanism are arranged, efficient transfer of the battery between the RGV, the stacker and the transfer warehouse is realized, and the battery swap efficiency is significantly improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 It is the overall structure schematic view (perspective view) of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 It is the internal structure schematic view (base pit schematic view) of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 It is the internal structure schematic view (perspective view) of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 It is the battery swap platform structure schematic view of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 It is the transfer mechanism structure schematic view of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 It is the lifting supporting block structure schematic view of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 7 It is the container structure schematic view of the utility model;

[0030] The marks of various parts in the drawings are as follows:

[0031] 1, container; 11, detachable door plate;

[0032] 2, battery swap warehouse; 21, turnover door;

[0033] 3, battery compartment; 31, battery storage rack; 32, stacker; 33, fire water tank; 34, fire pipe;

[0034] 4, transfer compartment; 41, transfer mechanism; 411, rack; 412, lifting block; 4121, tensioning assembly; 413, clamping mechanism;

[0035] 5, foundation tunnel;

[0036] 6, battery replacement platform; 61, lifting part; 62, fixed part; 621, front centering mechanism; 622, rear centering mechanism;

[0037] 7, RGV; 71, first walking track; 72, second walking track. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the utility model, and can be implemented according to the content of the specification, the specific embodiments of the utility model are further described in detail below, the following examples are used to illustrate the utility model, but not to limit the scope of the utility model.

[0039] The specific embodiment discloses a kind of portable electric vehicle battery swap station, as shown in figure Figures 1 to 7 It includes a container 1 arranged on foundation, the inside of the container is divided and arranged with battery compartment 3 and battery replacement compartment 2, the battery compartment is arranged with transfer compartment 4 close to the battery replacement compartment, the lower portion of the container is arranged with foundation tunnel 5 connecting the battery replacement compartment and the transfer compartment;

[0040] The bottom of the battery replacement compartment is provided with a battery replacement platform 6 mounted in the foundation tunnel, the battery replacement platform includes a lifting part 61, which is lowered into the foundation tunnel to enable the RGV 7 on the upper end of the lifting part to move to the transfer compartment through the foundation tunnel.

[0041] The battery compartment is also provided with a battery storage rack 31 and a stacker 32, the stacker is used to transfer batteries between the transfer compartment and the battery storage rack, the transfer compartment includes a transfer mechanism 41, and the transfer mechanism is used to transfer batteries between the RGV and the stacker.

[0042] Preferably, the upper surface of the lifting part is provided with a first walking track 71, the foundation tunnel is provided with a second walking track 72 connected to the transfer compartment, and the first walking track is connected to the second walking track when the lifting part is lowered to a low position. The first walking track and the second walking track are used to guide the walking route of the RGV.

[0043] Preferably, the battery replacement platform comprises a fixed part 62 and the lifting part, the fixed part is a relatively fixed plane, and the lifting part can move up and down relative to the fixed part. When the lifting part is in the high position, the lifting part is flush with the fixed part.

[0044] The fixed part serves as a carrier for the battery replacement vehicle. The battery replacement platform further comprises a base for mounting and supporting the fixed part and a driving part for realizing the lifting action of the lifting part. In this embodiment, the driving part is a scissor lifting mechanism. The RGV comprises a locking and unlocking mechanism. When the lifting part is flush with the fixed part, the RGV performs the locking and unlocking action.

[0045] Preferably, the fixed part is provided with a front centering mechanism 621 and a rear centering mechanism 622 to position the front and rear four wheels of the battery replacement vehicle.

[0046] Preferably, the transfer mechanism comprises a rack 411 and a lifting block 412. The lower end of the rack is located in the foundation tunnel, and the lifting block can move up and down along the height direction of the rack. The lifting block has three position states from low to high: low position, high position and buffer position. The rack is provided with a clamping mechanism 413 for holding the battery in the buffer position.

[0047] When the lifting block is in the low position, the lifting block performs battery handover with the RGV. When the lifting block is in the high position, the lifting block performs battery handover with the stacker. When the lifting block is in the buffer position, the clamping mechanism holds the battery in the buffer position.

[0048] Preferably, the rack is provided with a driving assembly for driving the lifting block to move up and down. In this embodiment, the driving assembly is a chain and sprocket mechanism. The lifting blocks are symmetrically arranged in a group. The lifting block comprises a tensioning assembly 4121 for tensioning and preventing the chain from falling. The lifting block is extended and retracted by an electric push rod to realize contact and disengagement with the battery.

[0049] Preferably, the battery replacement warehouse is provided with a turnover door 21 on both sides. The turnover doors on both sides of the battery replacement warehouse are opened to form a battery replacement channel for the battery replacement vehicle to enter and exit.

[0050] Preferably, a detachable door plate 11 is arranged between the battery warehouse and the battery replacement warehouse.

[0051] Preferably, the battery storage rack is provided with two groups, and the two groups of battery storage racks are respectively located at the two ends of the battery warehouse. The stacker is located between the two groups of battery storage racks, and the transfer warehouse is arranged at the bottom of the battery storage rack close to one end of the battery replacement warehouse.

[0052] Preferably, the battery storage rack is provided with a fire-fighting assembly, the fire-fighting assembly comprising a fire-fighting water tank 33 and a fire-fighting pipeline 34 capable of spraying fire-extinguishing medium, the fire-fighting water tank storing fire-extinguishing medium, and the stacker being capable of transferring the thermal runaway battery to the fire-fighting water tank.

[0053] The fire-fighting water tank and the fault battery inside the fire-fighting water tank can be artificially transferred after the battery state is stabilized, and a water cooling assembly is further provided, the water cooling assembly being used for circulating water inside the battery during battery charging, maintaining the battery temperature, and preventing battery thermal runaway.

[0054] Preferably, the stacker comprises a walking assembly and a lifting assembly to realize longitudinal movement and lifting of the forks.

[0055] In the description of the present application, it should be pointed out that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "front", "back" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0056] In the description of the present application, it should be pointed out that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "setting" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, set, or detachably connected, set, or integrally connected, set. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances. The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and is not used to limit the present application, it should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled in the art, without departing from the technical principles of the present application, a number of improvements and modifications can be made, these improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A portable electric vehicle battery swap station, characterized by: The application relates to a container (1) arranged on a foundation, wherein an inner part of the container is divided into a battery replacement warehouse (2) and a battery warehouse (3), the battery warehouse is provided with a transfer warehouse (4) close to the battery replacement warehouse, and the lower part of the container is provided with a foundation tunnel (5) communicating with the battery replacement warehouse and the transfer warehouse. The bottom of the battery replacement warehouse is provided with a battery replacement platform (6) arranged in the foundation tunnel, the battery replacement platform comprises a lifting part (61), the lifting part is lowered into the foundation tunnel to enable an RGV (7) at the upper end of the lifting part to move to the transfer warehouse through the foundation tunnel. The battery warehouse is further provided with a battery storage rack (31) and a stacker (32), the stacker is used for transferring batteries between the transfer warehouse and the battery storage rack, the transfer warehouse comprises a transfer mechanism (41), and the transfer mechanism is used for transferring batteries between the RGV and the stacker.

2. The portable electric vehicle battery swap station of claim 1, wherein: The upper surface of the lifting part is provided with a first walking track (71), the foundation tunnel is provided with a second walking track (72) connected to the transfer warehouse, and the first walking track is connected to the second walking track when the lifting part is lowered to a low position.

3. The portable electric vehicle battery swap station of claim 1, wherein: The battery replacement platform comprises a fixed part (62) and the lifting part, the lifting part is located in the middle of the fixed part, the fixed part is a relatively fixed plane, the lifting part can move up and down relative to the fixed part, and the lifting part is flush with the fixed part when the lifting part is located at a high position.

4. The portable electric vehicle battery swap station of claim 3, wherein: The fixed part is provided with a front centering mechanism (621) and a rear centering mechanism (622).

5. The portable electric vehicle swap station of claim 1, wherein: The transfer mechanism comprises a rack (411) and a lifting supporting block (412), the lower end of the rack is located in the foundation tunnel, the lifting supporting block can move up and down along the height direction of the rack, the lifting supporting block comprises three position states from low to high, namely a low position, a high position and a buffer position, and the rack is provided with a clamping mechanism (413) for keeping a battery at the buffer position. The lifting supporting block is used for battery exchange with the RGV when the lifting supporting block is located at the low position, the lifting supporting block is used for battery exchange with the stacker when the lifting supporting block is located at the high position, and the clamping mechanism keeps a battery at the buffer position when the lifting supporting block is located at the buffer position.

6. The portable electric vehicle swap station of claim 1, wherein: Both sides of the battery replacement warehouse are provided with turnover doors (21), and the turnover doors on both sides of the battery replacement warehouse are opened to form a battery replacement channel for the entry and exit of a battery replacement vehicle.

7. The portable electric vehicle swap station of claim 1, wherein: A detachable door plate (11) is arranged between the battery warehouse and the battery replacement warehouse.

8. The portable electric vehicle swap station of claim 1, wherein: The battery storage rack is provided with two groups, the two groups of battery storage racks are respectively located at two ends of the battery warehouse, the stacker is located between the two groups of battery storage racks, and the transfer warehouse is arranged at the bottom of the battery storage rack close to one end of the battery replacement warehouse.

9. The portable electric vehicle swap station of claim 1, wherein: The battery storage rack is provided with a fire-fighting assembly, the fire-fighting assembly comprises a fire-fighting water tank (33) and a fire-fighting pipeline (34), the fire-fighting pipeline can spray fire-extinguishing medium, the fire-fighting water tank stores the fire-extinguishing medium, and the stacker can transfer a thermal runaway battery to the fire-fighting water tank.