Transfer trolley with angle measuring and calculating device and angle resetting device
By installing an angle measurement and reset device on the transfer trolley, and utilizing a distance sensor and drive mechanism, the problem of inaccurate installation caused by battery angle deviation was solved, enabling precise battery swapping regardless of the vehicle's parking angle.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423125407.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-18
AI Technical Summary
In existing chassis battery swapping technologies, angular deviations in the battery within the battery compartment at the bottom of the vehicle lead to inaccurate battery installation, affecting battery swapping efficiency.
Design a transfer trolley with an angle measurement and angle reset device. Employ first and second reset mechanisms, combined with a distance sensor and a drive mechanism, to achieve precise adjustment of the battery angle.
Regardless of the vehicle's parking angle, the transfer trolley can correct the battery angle, ensuring accurate battery installation and improving battery swapping efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to electric automobile battery swap technical field especially, it is a kind of transfer trolley with angle measurement and angle reset device. BACKGROUND
[0002] In the field of electric vehicles, with the continuous progress of technology and the growing market demand, battery swap technology, as an important means to improve the endurance of electric vehicles, is gradually becoming the focus of the industry.
[0003] As a kind of battery swap technology, chassis battery swap is the most widely used, and the existing chassis battery swap technology is to take out the battery in the battery compartment at the bottom of the vehicle separately, and then transport it through the transfer trolley, and install the full battery into the battery compartment. This battery swap process is affected by the angle of the battery (because the vehicle may have a certain deviation from the standard parking angle when parked, resulting in a certain deviation angle of the battery), which may cause the battery to have an angle deviation when it is lowered onto the battery swap trolley. The deviation angle will greatly affect the accuracy of battery pickup and installation. SUMMARY
[0004] The utility model aims at providing a transfer trolley with angle measurement and angle reset device to solve the problems raised in the background technology.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following scheme:
[0006] A transfer trolley with angle measurement and angle reset device, comprising a transfer trolley, and two groups of first reset mechanisms are correspondingly arranged on the plane of the transfer trolley for carrying batteries.
[0007] Each group of first reset mechanisms comprises a first reset push bar arranged along the movement direction of the transfer trolley and a first drive mechanism for driving the first reset push bar to move back and forth along a direction perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the first reset push bar.
[0008] A plurality of first distance measuring sensors are mounted on the first reset push bar along its arrangement direction, and the first distance measuring sensors are electrically connected to the first drive mechanism through a control unit.
[0009] Further, the first drive mechanism comprises two groups of first drive parts, and the two groups of first drive parts are respectively connected to the two ends of the first reset push bar.
[0010] Further, the first drive part comprises a first sliding block, a first connecting plate, a first sliding rail and a first drive motor.
[0011] The first sliding rail is arranged at the bottom end of the plane of the transfer trolley for carrying batteries along a direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the transfer trolley.
[0012] The first driving motor is arranged at the bottom end of the plane for carrying the battery on the transfer trolley, and the movement direction of the output end of the first driving motor is parallel to the arrangement direction of the first sliding rail;
[0013] The first sliding block is slidingly arranged on the first sliding rail;
[0014] The plate body of the first connecting plate is connected with the first sliding block;
[0015] One end of the first connecting plate is connected with the output end of the first driving motor, and the other end penetrates the plane for carrying the battery on the transfer trolley and is hingedly connected at both ends of the first reset push bar;
[0016] A first slot hole is formed in the plane for carrying the battery on the transfer trolley at the position where the first reset push bar penetrates out along the arrangement direction of the first sliding rail.
[0017] Further, two groups of second reset mechanisms are further arranged on the plane for carrying the battery on the transfer trolley;
[0018] Each group of the second reset mechanisms comprises a second reset push bar arranged along a direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the transfer trolley and a second driving mechanism for driving the second reset push bar to reciprocate along a direction perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the second reset push bar;
[0019] A second distance measuring sensor is mounted on the second reset push bar along the arrangement direction thereof, and the second distance measuring sensor is electrically connected with the second driving mechanism through a control unit.
[0020] Further, the second driving mechanism comprises a second driving part, and the second driving part is connected with the center of the second reset push bar.
[0021] Further, the second driving part comprises a second sliding block, a second connecting plate, a second sliding rail and a second driving motor;
[0022] The second sliding rail is arranged at the bottom end of the plane for carrying the battery on the transfer trolley along the movement direction of the transfer trolley;
[0023] The second driving motor is arranged at the bottom end of the plane for carrying the battery on the transfer trolley, and the movement direction of the output end of the second driving motor is parallel to the arrangement direction of the second sliding rail;
[0024] The second sliding block is slidingly arranged on the second sliding rail;
[0025] The plate body of the second connecting plate is connected with the second sliding block;
[0026] One end of the second connecting plate is connected to the output end of the second driving motor, and the other end penetrates the plane for carrying the battery on the transfer trolley and is hinged at the center of the second reset push bar;
[0027] A second slot is formed on the plane for carrying the battery on the transfer trolley at the position where the second reset push bar penetrates out along the arrangement direction of the second slide rail.
[0028] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are that:
[0029] The utility model breaks through the limitation of the traditional battery replacement mode on the parking angle of the vehicle, and the transfer trolley can correct or reset the angle of the battery after picking up the battery, regardless of whether the parking angle of the vehicle meets the battery replacement requirement, so that the vehicle parking angle does not affect the battery replacement, and precise battery replacement is realized. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced as follows, and obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the utility model, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings without creative labor.
[0031] Fig. 1-2 It is the overall structure schematic view of the transfer trolley in the embodiments of the utility model;
[0032] Fig. 3 It is the structure schematic view of the first reset mechanism and the second reset mechanism in the embodiments of the utility model;
[0033] Fig. 4 It is the structure schematic view of the first driving part in the embodiments of the utility model;
[0034] Fig. 5 It is the structure schematic view of the second driving part in the embodiments of the utility model.
[0035] Explanation of reference signs:
[0036] 1, transfer trolley; 1-1, first slot hole; 1-2, second slot hole; 2, first reset mechanism; 2-1, first reset push strip; 2-2, first driving part; 2-201, first sliding block; 2-202, first connecting plate; 2-203, first sliding rail; 2-204, first driving motor; 2-3, first distance measuring sensor; 3, second reset mechanism; 3-1, second reset push strip; 3-2, second driving part; 3-201, second sliding block; 3-202, second connecting plate; 3-203, second sliding rail; 3-204, second driving motor; 3-3, second distance measuring sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0037] The specific embodiments of the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present application, but not to limit the scope of the present application.
[0038] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on 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 therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying 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 limiting the present application.
[0039] The terms "first", "second" are only for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more.
[0040] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connecting" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the communication between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0041] In order to better understand the purpose, structure and function of the present application, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0042] Example one
[0043] Reference Fig. 1-2As shown, the transfer trolley 1 provided by the embodiment has an angle measuring and resetting device, which comprises a transfer trolley 1, characterized in that two groups of first resetting mechanisms 2 are arranged on the plane of the transfer trolley 1 for bearing the batteries.
[0044] Each group of the first resetting mechanisms 2 comprises a first resetting push strip 2-1 arranged along the movement direction of the transfer trolley 1 and a first driving mechanism for driving the first resetting push strip 2-1 to move back and forth along a direction perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the first resetting push strip 2-1.
[0045] The first resetting push strip 2-1 is provided with a plurality of first distance measuring sensors 2-3 mounted along the arrangement direction of the first resetting push strip 2-1, and the first distance measuring sensors 2-3 are electrically (signal) connected with the first driving mechanism through a control unit (not shown in the figure, which can be a PLC control element).
[0046] It should be noted that the two first resetting push strips 2-1 are driven to move close to or away from each other by the two first driving mechanisms, so as to "correct" the angle deviation of the batteries.
[0047] It should be noted that the detection direction of the first distance measuring sensor 2-3 is parallel to the movement direction of the first resetting push strip 2-1, and the detection directions of the first distance measuring sensors 2-3 on the two first resetting push strips 2-1 are opposite.
[0048] Specifically, the movement of the two first resetting push strips 2-1 is driven by the two groups of first driving mechanisms, so as to fit the angle of the batteries, and then the angle of the batteries is recorded by the plurality of first distance measuring sensors 2-3, when the transfer trolley 1 bears the batteries in the full power state again, the two groups of first driving mechanisms can drive the two first resetting push strips 2-1 to move again according to the data recorded by the plurality of first distance measuring sensors 2-3, so as to drive the batteries to adjust the angle, so that the batteries are reset to the angle of the "original battery", and then the batteries can be accurately loaded into the vehicle.
[0049] It should be noted that the utility model can be applied not only to batteries, but also to correct battery compartments (batteries are located in the battery compartments).
[0050] Embodiment two
[0051] As shown in Fig. 1 、 2 , 3, 4, the transfer trolley 1 provided by the embodiment has an angle measuring and resetting device, which is different from the first embodiment in that the first driving mechanism comprises two groups of first driving parts 2-2, and the two groups of first driving parts 2-2 are connected with the two ends of the first resetting push strip 2-1, respectively.
[0052] Specifically, the first driving part 2-2 comprises a first sliding block 2-201, a first connecting plate 2-202, a first sliding rail 2-203 and a first driving motor 2-204;
[0053] The first sliding rail 2-203 is arranged on the trolley 1 at the bottom end of the plane for carrying the battery in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the trolley 1;
[0054] The first driving motor 2-204 is arranged on the trolley 1 at the bottom end of the plane for carrying the battery, and the moving direction of the output end of the first driving motor 2-204 is parallel to the arrangement direction of the first sliding rail 2-203;
[0055] The first sliding block 2-201 is slidingly arranged on the first sliding rail 2-203;
[0056] The plate body of the first connecting plate 2-202 is connected with the first sliding block 2-201;
[0057] One end of the first connecting plate 2-202 is connected with the output end of the first driving motor 2-204, and the other end penetrates through the plane for carrying the battery on the trolley 1 and is hingedly connected with the two ends of the first reset push strip 2-1;
[0058] A first slot hole 1-1 is formed on the plane for carrying the battery on the trolley 1 at the position where the first reset push strip 2-1 penetrates out along the arrangement direction of the first sliding rail 2-203.
[0059] It should be noted that the first distance measuring sensor 2-3 is electrically (signal) connected with the first driving motor 2-204 through the control unit.
[0060] Specifically, by controlling the movement of the two first reset push strips 2-1 through the four first driving motors 2-204, the battery (or battery compartment) can be as closely fitted as possible to the side wall, and then the movement of the battery (or battery compartment) can be recorded by the plurality of first distance measuring sensors 2-3. When a new battery is placed on the trolley 1, the four first driving motors 2-204 can also drive the two first reset push strips 2-1 to move again according to the data recorded by the plurality of distance measuring sensors, so as to drive the battery (or battery compartment) to move for angle adjustment, and reset the battery (or battery compartment) to the original angle.
[0061] Embodiment three
[0062] Referring to FIG. 1, Fig. 1 、 2 The trolley 1 with the angle measuring and resetting device provided by the embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment in that it further comprises two groups of second reset mechanisms 3 arranged correspondingly on the plane for carrying the battery on the trolley 1;
[0063] Each group of second reset mechanisms 3 includes a second reset push bar 3-1 arranged in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the transfer trolley 1, and a second drive mechanism that drives the second reset push bar 3-1 to reciprocate in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the second reset push bar 3-1 is arranged.
[0064] A second ranging sensor 3-3 is installed on the second reset push bar 3-1 along its layout direction. The second ranging sensor 3-3 is electrically (signally) connected to the second drive mechanism through the control unit.
[0065] It should be noted that the two second reset push bars 3-1 move closer or further apart under the drive of the two second drive mechanisms.
[0066] It should be noted that the detection direction of the second ranging sensor 3-3 is parallel to the movement direction of the second reset push bar 3-1, and the detection directions of the second ranging sensors 3-3 on the two second reset push bars 3-1 are opposite to each other.
[0067] Specifically, the first reset mechanism 2 records the angle information of two side walls of the battery (or battery compartment) and adjusts the angle of the side walls, while the second reset mechanism 3 can record the angle information of the other two side walls of the battery (or battery compartment) and adjust the angle of the side walls, thereby ensuring that the angles of all four side walls of the battery (or battery compartment) can be recorded and adjusted, ensuring accuracy.
[0068] Example 4
[0069] See Fig. 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 3 and 5, the transfer trolley 1 with an angle calculation and angle reset device provided in this embodiment differs from that in Embodiment 4 in that the second drive mechanism includes a second drive unit 3-2, which is connected to the center of the second reset push bar 3-1.
[0070] Specifically, the second drive unit 3-2 includes a second slider 3-201, a second connecting plate 3-202, a second slide rail 3-203, and a second drive motor 3-204;
[0071] The second slide rail 3-203 is arranged along the direction of movement of the transfer trolley 1 at the bottom of the plane on the transfer trolley 1 used to support the battery.
[0072] The second drive motor 3-204 is installed on the bottom of the plane on the transfer trolley 1 that carries the battery. The direction of movement of the output end of the second drive motor 3-204 is parallel to the direction of the second slide rail 3-203.
[0073] The second slider 3-201 is slidably mounted on the second slide rail 3-203;
[0074] The plate body of the second connecting plate 3-202 is connected with the second sliding block 3-201;
[0075] One end of the second connecting plate 3-202 is connected with the output end of the second driving motor 3-204, and the other end penetrates through the plane for carrying the battery on the transfer trolley 1 and is hinged at the center of the second reset push strip 3-1;
[0076] The second slot hole 1-2 is arranged on the plane for carrying the battery on the transfer trolley 1 at the position where the second reset push strip 3-1 penetrates out along the arrangement direction of the second sliding rail 3-203.
[0077] The principle and implementation mode of the present application are described by using specific examples in the present application, and the above examples are only used to help understand the method and core idea of the present application; meanwhile, for the general technical personnel in the field, the specific implementation mode and application range will be changed according to the idea of the present application. In conclusion, the content of the specification should not be understood as a limitation of the present application.
Claims
1. A transfer trolley having an angle measuring and angle resetting device, characterized in that, Two groups of first reset mechanisms are arranged on the plane for carrying the batteries on the transfer trolley correspondingly; Each group of the first reset mechanisms comprises a first reset push strip arranged along the movement direction of the transfer trolley and a first driving mechanism for driving the first reset push strip to move reciprocally along a direction perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the first reset push strip; A plurality of first distance measuring sensors are mounted on the first reset push strip along the arrangement direction of the first reset push strip, and the first distance measuring sensors are electrically connected to the first driving mechanism through a control unit.
2. The transfer trolley with angle measurement and angle reset device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first driving mechanism comprises two groups of first driving parts, and the two groups of first driving parts are connected to the two ends of the first reset push strip respectively.
3. The transfer trolley with angle measurement and angle reset device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first driving part comprises a first sliding block, a first connecting plate, a first sliding rail and a first driving motor; The first sliding rail is arranged at the bottom end of the plane for carrying the batteries on the transfer trolley along a direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the transfer trolley; The first driving motor is arranged at the bottom end of the plane for carrying the batteries on the transfer trolley, and the movement direction of the output end of the first driving motor is parallel to the arrangement direction of the first sliding rail; The first sliding block is slidingly arranged on the first sliding rail; The plate body of the first connecting plate is connected to the first sliding block; One end of the first connecting plate is connected to the output end of the first driving motor, and the other end penetrates through the plane for carrying the batteries on the transfer trolley and is hingedly connected to the two ends of the first reset push strip; A first slot hole is formed on the plane for carrying the batteries on the transfer trolley at the position where the first reset push strip penetrates through along the arrangement direction of the first sliding rail.
4. The transfer trolley with angle measurement and angle reset device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two groups of second reset mechanisms are arranged on the plane for carrying the batteries on the transfer trolley correspondingly; Each group of the second reset mechanisms comprises a second reset push strip arranged along a direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the transfer trolley and a second driving mechanism for driving the second reset push strip to move reciprocally along a direction perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the second reset push strip; A second distance measuring sensor is mounted on the second reset push strip along the arrangement direction of the second reset push strip, and the second distance measuring sensor is electrically connected to the second driving mechanism through a control unit.
5. The transfer trolley with angle measurement and angle reset device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second driving mechanism comprises a second driving part, and the second driving part is connected to the center of the second reset push strip.
6. The transfer trolley with angle measurement and angle reset device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second driving part comprises a second sliding block, a second connecting plate, a second sliding rail and a second driving motor; The second sliding rail is arranged at the bottom end of the plane for carrying the batteries on the transfer trolley along the movement direction of the transfer trolley; The second driving motor is arranged at the bottom end of the plane for carrying the batteries on the transfer trolley, and the movement direction of the output end of the second driving motor is parallel to the arrangement direction of the second sliding rail; The second sliding block is slidingly arranged on the second sliding rail; The plate body of the second connecting plate is connected to the second sliding block; One end of the second connecting plate is connected to the output end of the second driving motor, and the other end penetrates through the plane for carrying the batteries on the transfer trolley and is hingedly connected to the center of the second reset push strip; A second slot hole is formed on the plane for carrying the batteries on the transfer trolley at the position where the second reset push strip penetrates through along the arrangement direction of the second sliding rail.