Battery replacement station

Abstract

The utility model discloses a battery swap station (100), which is used for battery swap for electric vehicles, the battery swap station (100) comprises a carriageway (30) and a box body (10) arranged on one side of the carriageway (30), a battery swap robot and a plurality of battery compartment positions are arranged in the box body (10), the box body (10) extends towards the upper part of the carriageway (30) to be provided with a safety stop lever (2), and the safety stop lever (2) is provided with a plurality of battery compartment positions. The safety stop lever (2) has a first state before the battery replacement robot completes battery replacement and a second state after the battery replacement robot completes battery replacement, the safety stop lever (2) is adopted to prevent a driver from moving the electric vehicle in advance, it can be ensured that equipment in the battery replacement station cannot be damaged due to the fact that the electric vehicle moves in advance, and the service life of the battery replacement station is indirectly prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery swapping technology for new energy vehicles, and in particular to a battery swapping station. Background Technology

[0002] As battery technology matures, new energy electric vehicles are gaining increasing market acceptance. Compared to charging, battery swapping is becoming more common in scenarios with larger batteries, such as heavy-duty trucks and engineering vehicles, due to its advantages such as faster charging, separation of vehicle and battery to reduce purchase and maintenance costs, and higher vehicle uptime. Consequently, battery swapping stations are increasingly appearing. These stations typically use swapping robots to move depleted batteries from the vehicle to the station, and then move fully charged batteries from the station to the vehicle to complete the swap. However, in existing swapping stations, drivers may not easily observe the swapping process behind the cab and may start the vehicle immediately after placing a fully charged battery but before the robot has moved away, posing a risk of collision or damage to the swapping robot.

[0003] However, if a traditional barrier gate is used to prevent accidental starting, it will not be able to completely prevent the vehicle from starting prematurely because there is still a certain distance between the barrier and the driver sitting in the cab of a larger, taller vehicle, and the front of the vehicle can still move. Therefore, it is necessary to design a safety barrier gate at the battery swapping station to prevent the driver from starting the vehicle prematurely and causing damage to the battery swapping equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a simple structure that can prevent drivers from leaving electric vehicles prematurely, thereby protecting the battery swapping equipment.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A battery swapping station is provided for swapping batteries for electric vehicles, including a driving lane and a housing located on one side of the driving lane. The housing is equipped with a battery swapping robot and several battery compartments. A safety barrier extends above the driving lane from the housing. The safety barrier has a first state before the battery swapping robot completes the battery swap and a second state after the battery swapping robot completes the battery swap.

[0007] Furthermore, the safety stop bar includes a drive unit fixedly connected to the housing and a rod rotatably connected to the drive unit, and the rod is provided with an indicator mark.

[0008] Furthermore, the indicator includes at least one indicator light fixedly mounted on the pole.

[0009] Furthermore, a connecting rod is provided between the driving part and the rod body, one end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the driving part, and the other end is fixedly connected to the rod body.

[0010] Furthermore, the drive unit drives the lever to rotate from the first state to the second state in the horizontal direction.

[0011] Furthermore, the drive unit drives the rod to rotate from the first state to the second state in the vertical direction.

[0012] Furthermore, the enclosure is equipped with a battery swapping control cabinet, and the drive unit is electrically connected to the battery swapping control cabinet via wires.

[0013] Furthermore, a parking assistance device is provided on the driving lane.

[0014] Furthermore, the battery swapping window is provided on the side of the enclosure facing the driveway.

[0015] Furthermore, the enclosure includes a front wall and a side wall, a side ridge is provided between the front wall and the side wall, a bracket is provided on the side ridge, and the safety stop bar is installed on the bracket.

[0016] By adopting the aforementioned technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] By moving the electric vehicle before the battery swapping is completed, it is possible to ensure that the equipment inside the battery swapping station is not damaged and to extend the service life of the battery swapping station. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the battery swapping station provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of another operating state of the battery swapping station shown;

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of area A of the battery swapping station shown;

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structure of the safety stop in its first state.

[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structure of the safety lever in its second state.

[0023] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 The diagram shows a top view of the safety stop. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0026] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0027] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0028] Please see Figures 1 to 6 As shown, Embodiment 1 of this utility model provides a battery swapping station 100 for swapping batteries for electric vehicles (not shown). The electric vehicle includes a front end and a frame located behind the front end, with a battery base mounted on the frame. The battery swapping station 100 includes a driving lane 30 for the electric vehicle and a housing 10 located on one side of the driving lane 30. The housing 10 contains a battery swapping robot (not shown) and several battery compartments (not shown). A safety barrier 2 extends above the driving lane 30 from the housing 10. The safety barrier 2 has a first state before the battery swapping robot completes the swap and a second state after the battery swapping robot completes the swap.

[0029] Furthermore, the safety barrier 2 includes a drive unit 21 fixedly connected to the housing 10 and a rod 22 rotatably connected to the drive unit 21. An indicator mark 221 is provided on the rod 22. The vehicle front is equipped with a windshield. When the safety barrier 2 is in the first state, preferably, the distance between the indicator mark 221 and the windshield is no more than two meters, more preferably, the distance between the indicator mark 221 and the windshield is no more than one meter, so that the driver can intuitively determine whether the electric vehicle can be started. Specifically, after the electric vehicle enters the battery swapping station 100 and comes to a complete stop, the safety barrier 2 changes from the second state (allowing passage) to the first state (prohibiting passage). The battery swapping robot begins swapping batteries for the electric vehicle. After the battery swapping is completed and the battery swapping robot is completely removed from the electric vehicle, the safety barrier 2 changes from the first state (prohibiting passage) to the second state (allowing passage). Furthermore, the indicator sign 221 includes at least one indicator light 222 fixedly installed on the pole 22. The indicator light 222 can be red or flashing when passage is prohibited. In some embodiments, the indicator light 222 can also be replaced with a non-illuminated warning icon painted in a bright color, which will not be described in detail here.

[0030] Furthermore, a connecting rod 23 is provided between the drive unit 21 and the rod 22. One end of the connecting rod 23 is rotatably connected to the drive unit 21, and the other end is fixedly connected to the rod 22. For example, by controlling the rotation of the connecting rod 23 through a motor rotating gear located in the drive unit 21, and by setting a limiting structure to control the connecting rod 23 to swing back and forth within a right angle range, the rod 22 can be rotated ninety degrees, realizing the switching of the safety stop bar 2 between the first state and the second state. To achieve the above objectives, a battery swapping control cabinet is provided inside the housing 10 to control the battery swapping robot to perform battery swapping actions. The motor in the drive unit 21 is electrically connected to the battery swapping control cabinet through wires. After the battery swapping robot is removed from the electric vehicle, regardless of whether it is in a stopped state, the battery swapping control cabinet can issue a command to start the motor in the drive unit 21, causing the rod 22 to rotate and send a release signal to the driver. This can prevent the driver from starting the electric vehicle before the battery swapping robot leaves the electric vehicle, thus avoiding damage to the battery swapping equipment, including the battery swapping robot.

[0031] In a first embodiment conforming to this utility model, the driving unit 21 drives the rod 22 to rotate from a first state to a second state in a horizontal direction. In other embodiments, the driving unit 21 can obviously also drive the rod 22 to rotate from the first state to the second state in a vertical direction.

[0032] Preferably, a parking assist device 31 is provided on the driving lane 30. When the electric vehicle stops after passing through the parking assist device 31, the safety barrier 2 moves to the first state where passage is prohibited.

[0033] Furthermore, the housing 10 has a battery swapping window 11 on the side facing the driving lane 30, through which the battery swapping robot swaps batteries for electric vehicles.

[0034] Furthermore, the housing 10 includes a front wall 102 and a side wall 103. A side ridge 104 is provided between the front wall 102 and the side wall 103, and a bracket 14 is provided on the side ridge 104. The safety stop bar 2 is mounted on the bracket 14. Preferably, the mounting height of the bracket 14 is not lower than the height of the electric vehicle wheel, and preferably is at the same height as the driver's front, so as to facilitate the driver's observation of the indicator sign 221. In some other embodiments, the bracket 14 may also be directly mounted on the front wall 102 of the housing 10, or directly mounted on the side wall 103 of the housing 10, which will not be elaborated here. By adopting the aforementioned technical solution, it is possible to prevent the driver from moving the electric vehicle in advance, ensuring that the equipment in the battery swapping station is not damaged, and indirectly improving the service life of the battery swapping station.

[0035] The above embodiments merely illustrate the basic principles and characteristics of this utility model. This utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A battery swapping station (100) for swapping batteries for electric vehicles, comprising a driving lane (30) and a housing (10) disposed on one side of the driving lane (30), wherein the housing (10) is provided with a battery swapping robot and several battery compartments, characterized in that, The box (10) extends above the driving lane (30) and is provided with a safety barrier (2). The safety barrier (2) has a first state before the battery swapping robot completes the battery swapping and a second state after the battery swapping robot completes the battery swapping.

2. The battery swapping station (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The safety stop bar (2) includes a drive unit (21) fixedly connected to the housing (10) and a rod (22) rotatably connected to the drive unit (21). The rod (22) is provided with an indicator mark (221).

3. The battery swapping station (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The indicator sign (221) includes at least one indicator light (222) fixedly mounted on the pole (22).

4. The battery swapping station (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connecting rod (23) is provided between the drive unit (21) and the rod body (22). One end of the connecting rod (23) is rotatably connected to the drive unit (21), and the other end is fixedly connected to the rod body (22).

5. The battery swapping station (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive unit (21) drives the rod (22) to rotate from the first state to the second state in the horizontal direction.

6. The battery swapping station (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive unit (21) drives the rod (22) to rotate from the first state to the second state in the vertical direction.

7. The battery swapping station (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The enclosure (10) is equipped with a battery swapping control cabinet, and the drive unit (21) is electrically connected to the battery swapping control cabinet through a wire.

8. The battery swapping station (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving lane (30) is equipped with a parking assistance device (31).

9. The battery swapping station (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box (10) has a battery swapping window (11) on the side facing the driveway (30).

10. The battery swapping station (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (10) includes a front wall (102) and a side wall (103). A side rib (104) is provided between the front wall (102) and the side wall (103). A bracket (14) is provided on the side rib (104). The safety stop bar (2) is installed on the bracket (14).

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