Battery box and electric bicycle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a battery box and an electric bicycle, and relates to the technical field of electric bicycles, the battery box comprises a box body, a mounting seat, a battery lock and a box cover; the box body is provided with a battery compartment with an opening in one side; the mounting seat is arranged in the box body, the mounting seat has a locking state in which the mounting seat is locked with the box body and an unlocking state in which the mounting seat is released from the box body, and the box body is provided with a dismounting part for unlocking the mounting seat and the box body from the outside; the battery lock is arranged in the box body and is fixedly connected with the mounting seat; the box cover detachably covers the opening side of the battery compartment, and the battery lock is used for locking or releasing the box cover; according to the technical scheme provided by the utility model, the mounting seat and the box body are provided with the locking state and the unlocking state, so that the battery lock and the mounting seat can be separated from the box body; and when the battery cannot supply power to the battery lock, the mounting seat and the battery lock can be detached along with the box cover, so that the condition that the battery is locked in the box and cannot be maintained is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electric bicycle technology, and in particular to a battery box and an electric bicycle. Background Technology

[0002] The battery is the power source of an electric bicycle. Most electric bicycles use rechargeable batteries, which are rechargeable and reusable. These batteries can power not only electric bicycles but also other devices. Therefore, when unattended, electric bicycle batteries are often stolen by criminals for illicit gains. Consequently, most electric bicycles now have a lockable battery compartment on the outside of the battery, both to protect the battery from environmental damage and to prevent theft.

[0003] In existing technology, the battery of an electric vehicle is usually located inside the battery box of an electric bicycle and locked in place by a locking mechanism. When it is necessary to remove the battery, the locking mechanism is opened and the battery can be removed. To facilitate automatic opening of the locking mechanism, it can also be set as an electronic Bluetooth lock, connecting to devices such as mobile phones via a built-in Bluetooth module, enabling automatic unlocking of the electronic Bluetooth lock via a mobile phone, simplifying the unlocking process. However, the battery lock is also an electronic component that requires power to operate, and its power source is usually the battery itself. Therefore, when the battery is depleted, the battery lock will also stop working due to lack of power, causing the electric bicycle's battery box to lock. When the battery malfunctions and needs repair, but the battery cannot supply power to the battery lock, the battery will be locked inside the box, making it impossible to remove without force, which greatly hinders battery repair work. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a battery box and an electric bicycle, which aims to solve the defect that when the battery is dead, the battery lock locks the battery inside the battery box and cannot be opened.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a battery box comprising: a box body, a mounting base, a battery lock, and a box cover; the box body has a battery compartment with an open side; the mounting base is disposed within the box body, and the mounting base has a locked state that is locked to the box body and an unlocked state that is released from the box body; the box body is provided with a disassembly part for unlocking the mounting base from the box body from the outside; the battery lock is disposed within the box body and is fixedly connected to the mounting base; the box cover is detachably disposed on the open side of the battery compartment, and the battery lock is used to lock or release the box cover.

[0006] In one embodiment, the battery lock has a groove on the side near the cover, and a latch is provided in the groove; the cover includes a cover body and a connecting part, the connecting part is provided on the side of the cover body facing the battery, the connecting part is used to insert into the groove and cooperate with the latch, and the latch is used to lock or release the connecting part under electric drive.

[0007] In one embodiment, the connecting part includes a fixing plate, a locking ring, and a connector; the locking ring is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing plate near the battery lock, the connector is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing plate away from the locking ring, and the connector is fixedly connected to the cover.

[0008] In one embodiment, the mounting base includes a base and a support plate, the support plate being disposed above the base, the lower end face of the base having a mounting hole, and the disassembly part being a disassembly hole disposed on the housing and corresponding to the mounting hole. The disassembly hole and the mounting hole are used for fasteners to pass through, and the fasteners are used to detachably connect the mounting base and the housing.

[0009] In one embodiment, the fastener is threadedly connected to the mounting hole.

[0010] In one embodiment, the support plate has a through hole, and a fastener is inserted into the through hole. The battery lock is fixedly installed on the support plate by the fastener.

[0011] In one embodiment, the base has a balancing part and a supporting part, the balancing part and the supporting part are disposed on both sides of the supporting plate, and the supporting part is disposed on the side of the supporting plate near the battery lock.

[0012] In one embodiment, the support portion and / or the balancing portion are provided with the mounting holes.

[0013] In one embodiment, one end of the cover is inserted into the box body, and the other end of the cover is detachably connected to the battery lock.

[0014] This utility model also proposes an electric bicycle, including a bicycle and a battery box as described in any of the above, wherein the battery box is fixedly installed on the bicycle.

[0015] The technical solution of this utility model involves setting up a box body and a box cover in the battery box, and installing the battery lock in the box body through a mounting bracket, so that the box cover can close the battery compartment of the box body and lock it. Furthermore, by setting the mounting bracket and the box body to a locked state and an unlocked state, the battery lock and the mounting bracket can be separated from the box body. When the battery cannot supply power to the battery lock, since the battery lock is still locked and connected to the box cover, the box cover cannot be opened directly. However, maintenance personnel can remove the mounting bracket from the outside of the box, so that the mounting bracket and the battery lock can be removed together with the box cover, avoiding the situation where the battery is locked inside the box and cannot be repaired. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the battery box provided by this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the battery lock and battery installed in the battery box in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 A bottom view of an embodiment of the battery box provided by this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the cover in one embodiment of the battery box provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 An exploded view of the cover and battery lock in one embodiment of the battery box provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting base, battery lock, and connecting part in the battery box provided by this utility model.

[0023] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0024] 100. Battery box; 1. Box body; 2. Mounting base; 21. Base; 211. Mounting hole; 212. Balance part; 213. Support part; 22. Support plate; 221. Through hole; 23. Fastener; 3. Battery lock; 4. Box cover; 41. Cover body; 42. Connecting part; 421. Fixing plate; 422. Locking ring; 423. Connecting piece.

[0025] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0027] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0028] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0029] This utility model proposes a battery box 100.

[0030] Please see Figure 1-6 In one embodiment of this utility model, the battery box 100 includes: a box body 1, a mounting base 2, a battery lock 3, and a box cover 4; the box body 1 has a battery compartment with an open side; the mounting base 2 is disposed inside the box body 1, and the mounting base 2 has a locked state that is locked with the box body 1 and an unlocked state that is released from the box body 1; the box body 1 is provided with a disassembly part for unlocking the mounting base 2 from the outside; the battery lock 3 is disposed inside the box body 1 and is fixedly connected to the mounting base 2; the box cover 4 is detachably disposed on the open side of the battery compartment, and the battery lock 3 is used to lock or release the box cover 4.

[0031] In this embodiment, the housing 1 has an upward-opening battery compartment. The battery and the ejector mechanism of the cover 4 are installed inside the battery compartment. The opening of the battery compartment has a cover groove that matches the shape of the cover 4. The cover 4 is fastened into the cover groove to close the opening of the battery compartment. During daily use, the mounting base 2 remains locked to the housing 1. The battery lock 3 can be remotely controlled to open and close via a mobile phone or remote control, and the ejector mechanism of the cover 4 inside can be operated to pop up the cover 4 to remove the cover 4 for charging the battery. When the battery is depleted or malfunctions, the power supply can no longer provide power to the battery lock 3, and the battery lock 3 can no longer be controlled to open or close via external devices. At this time, the mounting base 2 and the housing 1 can be separated by changing their states. Even if the battery lock 3 and the housing cover 4 remain locked, by disassembling the mounting base 2 and the housing 1, the housing cover 4 can lift the battery lock 3 and the mounting base 2 connected to the battery lock 3 together. This allows the housing cover 4 to be separated and disassembled from the housing 1 even when the battery lock 3 cannot be opened under power. At this time, the operator can repair the battery in the battery compartment by disassembling the mounting base 2.

[0032] The technical solution of this utility model involves setting a box body 1 and a box cover 4 in a battery box 100, and installing the battery lock 3 inside the box body 1 through the mounting base 2, so that the box cover 4 can close the battery compartment of the box body 1 and lock it to the box body 1; and by having the mounting base 2 and the box body 1 in a locked state and an unlocked state, the battery lock 3 together with the mounting base 2 can be separated from the box body 1; when the battery cannot supply power to the battery lock 3, since the battery lock 3 is still locked to the box cover 4, the box cover 4 cannot be opened directly, but maintenance personnel can remove the mounting base 2 from the outside of the box body 1 by changing the locking state of the mounting base 2 and the box body 1, so that the mounting base 2 and the battery lock 3 can be removed together with the box cover 4, avoiding the situation where the battery is locked inside the box and cannot be repaired.

[0033] See Figure 1 and 5 In this embodiment, the battery lock 3 has a groove on the side near the cover 4, and a latch is provided in the groove. The cover 4 includes a cover body 41 and a connecting part 42. The connecting part 42 is located on the side of the cover body 41 facing the battery. The connecting part 42 is used to insert into the groove and cooperate with the latch. The latch is used to lock or release the connecting part 42 under electric drive. The latch in the groove extends and retracts between the grooves by electric control. When the connecting part 42 of the cover 4 is inserted into the groove, the latch passes through the groove of the cover 4. When the latch is retracted in the groove by electric control, the cover 4 will pop up under the action of the pop-out device. After popping up, the latch is pulled out again. At this time, even if the cover 4 falls under the action of gravity and the connecting part 42 falls back into the groove, the latch can still limit the connecting part 42, so that the cover 4 always protrudes from the top of the box body 1, avoiding the situation where the cover 4 is re-fastened to the cover groove and is difficult to pry out.

[0034] See Figure 1 and 5 In this embodiment, the connecting part 42 includes a fixing plate 421, a locking ring 422, and a connector 423. The locking ring 422 is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing plate 421 near the battery lock 3, and the connector 423 is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing plate 421 away from the locking ring 422. The connector 423 is fixedly connected to the cover 41. The locking ring 422 is connected to one side of the fixing plate 421 by welding or integral molding to enhance structural stability and prevent the cover 4 from breaking and thus failing to lock with the battery lock 3. In other embodiments, the locking ring 422 can also be a metal plate with holes or grooves, as long as the latch can be inserted into the holes or grooves to limit the connection part 42. The side of the cover 41 facing the battery lock 3 has a groove for the connector 423 to be inserted, so that the connecting part 42 can be detachably connected to the inside of the cover 4. The groove and the connector 423 are connected by threads, which facilitates the disassembly or replacement of the connecting part 42.

[0035] Reference Figure 6 In this embodiment, the mounting base 2 includes a base 21 and a support plate 22. The support plate 22 is located above the base 21. The lower end face of the base 21 has a mounting hole 211. The disassembly part is a disassembly hole located on the housing 1 and corresponding to the mounting hole 211. The disassembly hole and the mounting hole 211 are used for fasteners 23 to pass through. The fasteners 23 are used to detachably connect the mounting base 2 and the housing 1. The base 21 is used to connect to the bottom of the housing 1. The base 21 and the support plate 22 can be integrally formed or welded together. In this embodiment, the base 21 and the support plate 22 are integrally formed to enhance the stability of the structure. A chamfer is provided at the connection between the base 21 and the support plate 22 to further enhance the connection stability between the support plate 22 and the base 21. The bottom of the base 21 has a mounting hole 211 that matches the size of the fastener 23. The size of the disassembly hole is the same as or slightly larger than the size of the mounting hole 211 so that the fastener 23 can pass smoothly through the disassembly hole and be fastened to the mounting hole 211.

[0036] In this embodiment, the fastener 23 is connected to the mounting hole 211 by a thread. The fastener 23 can be a bolt or screw, and the mounting hole 211 is a threaded hole. Applying external force to the fastener 23 on the outside of the housing 1 will loosen the fastener 23. In other embodiments, when the mounting hole 211 is a through hole 221, the fastener 23 can be a stud. In this case, neither the mounting hole 211 nor the disassembly hole needs to be threaded; a through hole 221 with a size larger than a stud but smaller than a nut is sufficient. In other embodiments, the mounting base 2 can also be connected to the housing 1 by a latch or pin. The disassembly part at the bottom of the housing 1 can be provided with a groove facing the battery compartment. The force-applying end of the fastener 23 is placed in the groove, and an anti-theft cover that can be opened is provided at the opening of the groove. Normally, the cover 4 is automatically opened remotely. When the battery cannot power the battery lock 3, opening the anti-theft cover can separate the mounting base 2 from the housing 1, allowing the cover 4, battery lock 3, and mounting base 2 to be removed.

[0037] In this embodiment, the support plate 22 is provided with a through hole 221, and a fastener 23 is inserted into the through hole 221. The battery lock 3 is fixedly installed on the support plate 22 by the fastener 23. The back plate of the battery lock 3 fits and abuts against the support plate 22 to increase the connection strength between the battery lock 3 and the support part 213 and save internal space in the battery compartment. When the battery lock 3 malfunctions, the fastener 23 can be loosened to remove the battery lock 3 from the mounting base 2, or the battery lock 3 can be removed without removing the fastener 23.

[0038] In this embodiment, the base 21 has a balancing part 212 and a supporting part 213, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the support plate 22. The supporting part 213 is disposed on the side of the support plate 22 closer to the battery lock 3. The supporting part 213 is disposed below the battery lock 3 to support the weight of the battery lock 3 to further prevent the battery lock 3 from detaching. The balancing part 212 is disposed on the other side to prevent the support plate 22 and the battery lock 3 from tilting to the other side, thereby balancing the weight of the battery lock 3 and supporting both sides of the support plate 22.

[0039] In this embodiment, the support portion 213 and / or the balancing portion 212 are provided with mounting holes 211. In this embodiment, at least two support portions 213 are provided at intervals along the horizontal extension direction of the support plate 22, and the lower end face of each support portion 213 is provided with mounting holes 211. The number of support portions 213 can be increased or decreased according to the weight of the battery lock 3 to improve the stability of the mounting base 2. The balancing portion 212 is provided on the side of the support plate 22 away from the support portion 213, and the lower end face of the balancing portion 212 is provided with mounting holes 211. In order to reduce the processing steps, the mounting portion may not have mounting holes 211, which can still balance the weight of the battery lock 3. The addition of mounting holes 211 and fasteners 23 can further restrict the horizontal movement of the mounting base 2, so that the mounting base 2 is more stably placed in the battery compartment. In addition, the number and size of the balancing portion 212 can also be increased or decreased according to the actual use.

[0040] In this embodiment, one end of the lid 4 is inserted into the box body 1, and the other end of the lid 4 is detachably connected to the battery lock 3. One end of the lid 4 is inserted into a lid slot on the top of the box body 1, so that the lid 4 can be flush with the top of the box body 1, and when the battery lock 3 is locked, the lid 4 cannot be opened from the other side, thus achieving the purpose of locking. In other embodiments, the end of the lid 4 away from the battery lock 3 can also be rotatably connected to the box body 1 by means of hinges or the like.

[0041] This utility model also proposes an electric bicycle, which includes a bicycle and a battery box 100. The specific structure of the battery box 100 is as described in the above embodiments. Since this electric bicycle adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here. The battery box 100 is suspended at the bottom of the bicycle to avoid obstructing the bicycle's movement. The top of the battery box 100 can be set as a foot pedal to save space in the electric bicycle.

[0042] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A battery box for housing batteries of an electric bicycle, characterized in that, include: The casing features a battery compartment that is open on one side; A mounting base is disposed inside the housing. The mounting base has a locked state that is locked to the housing and an unlocked state that is released from the housing. The housing is provided with a disassembly part for unlocking the mounting base from the housing from the outside. A battery lock is located inside the housing and is fixedly connected to the mounting base; and A lid is detachably mounted on the open side of the battery compartment, and a battery lock is used to lock or release the lid.

2. The battery box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The battery lock has a groove on the side near the cover, and a latch is provided in the groove; the cover includes a cover body and a connecting part, the connecting part is located on the side of the cover body facing the battery, the connecting part is used to insert into the groove and cooperate with the latch, and the latch is used to lock or release the connecting part under electric drive.

3. The battery box as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting part includes a fixing plate, a locking ring, and a connector; the locking ring is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing plate near the battery lock, the connector is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing plate away from the locking ring, and the connector is fixedly connected to the cover.

4. The battery box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base includes a base and a support plate. The support plate is located above the base. The lower end face of the base is provided with a mounting hole. The disassembly part is a disassembly hole located on the housing and corresponding to the mounting hole. The disassembly hole and the mounting hole are used for fasteners to pass through. The fasteners are used to detachably connect the mounting base and the housing.

5. The battery box as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The fastener is threadedly connected to the mounting hole.

6. The battery box as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The support plate has a through hole, and a fastener is inserted into the through hole. The battery lock is fixedly installed on the support plate by the fastener.

7. The battery box as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The base has a balancing part and a supporting part, which are located on both sides of the supporting plate, with the supporting part located on the side of the supporting plate closer to the battery lock.

8. The battery box as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The support portion and / or the balancing portion are provided with the mounting holes.

9. The battery box as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, One end of the lid is inserted into the box body, and the other end of the lid is detachably connected to the battery lock.

10. An electric bicycle, characterized in that, The invention includes a bicycle and a battery box as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, the battery box being fixedly mounted on the bicycle.

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