Ship automatic battery replacing vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to a ship automatic battery replacing vehicle which comprises a chassis vehicle, a battery storage bin, a battery replacing suspension arm, a gripper mechanism and an electric control box. The battery storage bin is installed in the middle of the chassis truck, the battery replacement suspension arm is installed at the tail of the chassis truck, the electric cabinet is installed on the front portion of the chassis truck, and the gripper mechanism is installed at the tail end of the battery replacement suspension arm. The battery storage bin is installed on the chassis vehicle, a plurality of battery bases are arranged on the battery storage bin, and a plurality of batteries are placed on the battery bases. And by using the battery replacing suspension arm, the batteries can be quickly and mechanically hoisted and stacked, so that the labor cost is greatly reduced, and the labor intensity is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of ship battery swapping technology, specifically an automatic ship battery swapping vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With increasing global awareness of environmental protection and the advancement of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals, electric ships, as a green and low-carbon mode of transportation, have received growing attention. Ship battery swapping, as an important energy replenishment method for electric ships, offers advantages such as high efficiency, environmental friendliness, and sustainability, and is of great significance for promoting the development of the electric ship industry.

[0003] In ordinary ship battery swapping, the ship's power supply batteries are hoisted to the shore by a manually operated crane, and then the fully charged batteries on the shore are hoisted onto the ship. The hoisting process requires one crane operator to drive the crane in real time, and two to three equipment installation personnel to assist the crane in lifting the batteries. At least four workers are needed to operate the crane in this process, which is too cumbersome and labor-intensive.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues of large personnel requirements, long operating hours, and high labor intensity, this invention provides an automatic battery swapping vehicle for ships, which can effectively improve work efficiency and reduce the workload of personnel. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

[0006] Given the following technical problems with existing technologies: large number of personnel required, long working hours, and high labor intensity.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an automatic battery swapping vehicle for ships, comprising a chassis, a battery storage compartment, a battery swapping boom, a gripping mechanism, and an electrical control box;

[0008] The battery storage compartment is installed in the middle of the chassis, the battery swapping boom is installed at the rear of the chassis, the electrical control box is installed at the front of the chassis, and the gripper mechanism is installed at the end of the battery swapping boom.

[0009] The battery storage compartment is installed on the chassis vehicle, and the battery storage compartment is equipped with multiple battery bases, on which multiple batteries are placed.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution for automated battery swapping vehicles on ships, the electrical control box is installed at the front of the chassis.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution for automated battery swapping vehicles on ships, the battery swapping boom is equipped with anti-collision strips, and the electrical control box includes a microcontroller.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution for a ship's automatic battery swapping vehicle, the battery swapping boom is installed at the rear of the chassis, and the gripper mechanism is installed at the end of the battery swapping boom.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution for automated battery swapping vehicles for ships, the positioning module is installed on the battery, the gripper mechanism, and the ship.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution for an automated battery swapping vehicle for ships, the gripper mechanism includes a winch motor, a first steering device, a winch wheel, a winch rope, a clamping motor, a second steering device, a ball screw, a slider, a slide rail, a gripper mechanism, a drive shaft, an upper frame, and a bottom frame. Two first steering devices are provided on the inner side of the upper frame, and the two first steering devices are connected by a drive shaft. A winch wheel is connected to each side of the first steering device, and a winch rope is wound on the winch wheel. The bottom end of the winch rope is connected to the bottom frame. A winch motor is provided on one of the first steering devices.

[0015] Two steering gears are provided on the bottom carrier, and the two steering gears are connected by a drive shaft. A ball screw is provided on each side of the steering gear, and a gripper is threaded onto the ball screw. A slider is provided on the gripper. A slide rail is provided on the bottom carrier, and the slider is slidably connected to the slide rail. A clamping motor is provided on one of the steering gears.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution for an automated battery swapping vehicle for ships, the electrical control box is connected to a servo motor on the battery swapping boom. The battery swapping boom includes a support, boom one, boom two, and a hydraulic cylinder. A support is provided on the battery base, and a servo motor is provided on the support. The power output end of the servo motor on the support is connected to boom one. A servo motor is provided on boom one, and the power output end of the servo motor on boom one is connected to boom two. A servo motor is provided on boom two, and the power output end of the servo motor on boom two is connected to a hydraulic cylinder. A servo motor is provided on the hydraulic cylinder, and the power output end of the servo motor on the hydraulic cylinder is connected to a gripper mechanism.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the automatic battery swapping vehicle for ships according to the present invention are as follows: by using the battery swapping crane, batteries can be quickly and mechanically lifted and stacked, greatly reducing labor costs and labor intensity. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the gripper mechanism structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 2 A magnified schematic diagram of part A in the middle section;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the battery swapping boom of the present invention.

[0023] Reference numerals: 1. Chassis vehicle; 2. Electrical control box; 3. Battery swapping unit; 4. Battery base; 5. Battery swapping boom; 501. Support; 502. Boom 1; 503. Boom 2; 504. Hydraulic cylinder; 6. Anti-collision strip; 7. Grab mechanism; 8. Ship; 9. Winch motor; 10. Steering gear 1; 11. Winch reel; 12. Winch rope; 13. Clamping motor; 14. Steering gear 2; 15. Ball screw; 16. Slider; 17. Slide rail; 18. Grab; 19. Drive shaft; 20. Upper frame; 21. Bottom frame. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0026] An automated battery swapping vehicle for ships includes a chassis 1, a battery storage compartment, a battery swapping boom 5, a gripping mechanism 7, and an electrical control box 2;

[0027] The battery storage compartment is installed in the middle of the chassis vehicle 1, the battery swapping boom 5 is installed at the rear of the chassis vehicle 1, the electrical control box 2 is installed at the front of the chassis vehicle 1, and the gripper mechanism 7 is installed at the end of the battery swapping boom 5.

[0028] The battery storage compartment is installed on the chassis vehicle 1, and multiple battery bases 4 are provided on the battery storage compartment, with multiple batteries 3 placed on the battery bases 4.

[0029] The electrical control box 2 is installed at the front of the chassis vehicle 1.

[0030] The battery swapping boom 5 is equipped with anti-collision strips 6, and the electrical control box 2 includes a microcontroller.

[0031] The battery swapping boom 5 is installed at the rear of the chassis vehicle 1, and the gripper mechanism 7 is installed at the end of the battery swapping boom 5.

[0032] The positioning module is installed on battery 3, gripper mechanism 7, and ship 8.

[0033] The gripper mechanism 7 includes a winch motor 9, a first steering mechanism 10, a winch wheel 11, a winch rope 12, a clamping motor 13, a second steering mechanism 14, a ball screw 15, a slider 16, a slide rail 17, a gripper 18, a drive shaft 19, an upper frame 20, and a bottom frame 21. The upper frame 20 has two first steering mechanisms 10 on its inner side, which are connected by the drive shaft 19. A winch wheel 11 is connected to each side of the first steering mechanism 10. A winch rope 12 is wound on the winch wheel 11, and the bottom end of the winch rope 12 is connected to the bottom frame 21. One of the first steering mechanisms 10 is equipped with a winch motor 9.

[0034] Two steering gears 14 are provided on the bottom carrier 21. The two steering gears 14 are connected by a drive shaft 19. A ball screw 15 is provided on each side of the steering gear 14. A gripper 18 is threadedly connected to the ball screw 15. A slider 16 is provided on the gripper 18. A slide rail 17 is provided on the bottom carrier 21. The slider 16 is slidably connected to the slide rail 17. A clamping motor 13 is provided on one of the steering gears 14.

[0035] The electrical control box 2 is connected to the servo motor on the battery swapping boom 5. The battery swapping boom 5 includes a support 501, boom 1 502, boom 2 503, and hydraulic cylinder 504. The support 501 is provided on the battery base 4. The servo motor is provided on the support 501. The power output end of the servo motor on the support 501 is connected to boom 1 502. The servo motor on boom 1 502 is connected to boom 2 503. The servo motor on boom 2 503 is connected to hydraulic cylinder 504. The servo motor on hydraulic cylinder 504 is connected to gripper mechanism 7.

[0036] This implementation will achieve the following:

[0037] The servo motor support 501 rotates, the boom 1 502 is positioned, and the boom 2 503 swings up and down, controlling the gripper mechanism 7 at the end of the hydraulic cylinder 504 to move to above the battery 3 inside the ship 8. Then, the control box 2 controls the winch motor 9 on the gripper mechanism 7 to rotate. The winch motor 9 rotates, driving the steering gear 10 to work. The steering gear 10 drives the winch wheel 11 to rotate. The winch wheel 11 drives the gripper 18 to rise or fall through the winch rope 12 until the gripper 18 contacts the battery 3. When the gripper mechanism 7 reaches the position of the battery 3, the control box 2 drives the clamping motor 13 to drive the steering gear 2 14 to work. When the steering gear 2 14 is working, it drives the three drive shafts connected to it to rotate, including the front and rear drive shafts. The ball screw 23 is equipped with a ball nut. When the ball screw 23 rotates, the ball nut can move back and forth along the ball screw 23. Another shaft is connected to the steering gear 14. The steering gear 14 drives the other two ball screws 23 to rotate. When the ball screw 23 rotates, the gripper 18 moves forward or backward along the direction of the ball screw 23 through the ball nut and the slider 16, so as to grab the battery 3. After grabbing the battery 3, the electrical control box 2 controls the battery swapping boom 5 to move to the vehicle. After the battery 3 is aligned with the battery 3 seat, the battery 3 is lowered, completing the work of collecting the ship's power supply battery 3. Conversely, the work of installing the fully charged battery 3 can be completed. When the collection and installation work is completed, one ship battery swapping operation is completed.

[0038] The chassis is driven onto the ship, and the servo motor controls the structural sway adjustment of the battery swapping boom 5.

[0039] Both steering gear 10 and steering gear 214 are model number T25.

[0040] The positioning module includes a GPS module, which is existing technology, including the NEO-6M model.

[0041] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any actual implementation method, and in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those of ordinary skill in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.

[0042] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automated battery swapping vehicle for ships, characterized in that, Including chassis vehicle (1); The battery storage compartment is installed in the middle of the chassis (1), the battery swapping boom (5) is installed at the rear of the chassis (1), and the gripper mechanism (7) is installed at the end of the battery swapping boom (5). The gripper mechanism (7) includes a winch motor (9). Two steering gears (10) are provided on the inner side of the upper frame (20). The two steering gears (10) are connected by a drive shaft (19). A winch wheel (11) is connected to each side of the steering gear (10). A winch rope (12) is wound on the winch wheel (11). The bottom end of the winch rope (12) is connected to the bottom frame (21). A winch motor (9) is provided on one of the steering gears (10). Two steering gears (14) are provided on the bottom frame (21). The two steering gears (14) are connected by a drive shaft (19). A ball screw (15) is provided on each side of the steering gear (14). A gripper (18) is threaded onto the ball screw (15). A slider (16) is provided on the gripper (18). A slide rail (17) is provided on the bottom frame (21). The slider (16) is slidably connected to the slide rail (17). A clamping motor (13) is provided on one of the steering gears (14).

2. The shipboard automatic battery swapping vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electrical control box (2) is installed at the front of the chassis vehicle (1), and the battery storage compartment is installed on the chassis vehicle (1).

3. The shipboard automatic battery swapping vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The battery swapping boom (5) is equipped with anti-collision strips (6), and the electrical control box (2) includes a microcontroller.

4. The shipboard automatic battery swapping vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The battery storage compartment is equipped with multiple battery bases (4), and multiple batteries (3) are placed on the battery bases (4).

5. The shipboard automatic battery swapping vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning module is installed on the battery (3), the gripper mechanism (7), and the ship (8).

6. The shipboard automatic battery swapping vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The electrical control box (2) is connected to the servo motor on the battery swapping boom (5).

7. The shipboard automatic battery swapping vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that: The battery swapping boom (5) includes a support (501), boom one (502), boom two (503) and a hydraulic cylinder (504). The support (501) is provided on the battery base (4). A servo motor is provided on the support (501). The power output end of the servo motor on the support (501) is connected to boom one (502). A servo motor is provided on boom one (502). The power output end of the servo motor on boom one (502) is connected to boom two (503). A servo motor is provided on boom two (503). The power output end of the servo motor on boom two (503) is connected to the hydraulic cylinder (504). A servo motor is provided on the hydraulic cylinder (504). The power output end of the servo motor on the hydraulic cylinder (504) is connected to the gripper mechanism (7).

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