Upper cover plate assembly and battery replacement battery used in multiple scenes

Abstract

The utility model relates to a battery replacing battery, and discloses an upper cover plate assembly and a battery replacing battery used in multiple scenes. The battery replacement battery comprises an upper cover plate assembly and a lower cover plate (2), the cover plate assembly comprises an upper cover plate (1), the middle of the upper cover plate (1) protrudes upwards to form a first mounting shell (101), a first mounting cavity (102) with a downward opening is formed in the first mounting shell (101), and a first discharging interface (105) and a first charging interface (106) used for being matched with a power line are fixed in the first mounting cavity (102). And the lower cover plate (2) is provided with a second charging interface (201) matched with the battery changing cabinet. The vehicle-mounted charging device not only adapts to a battery changing cabinet to realize battery changing, but also can be matched with a power line to realize charging, so that different scene and individual requirements are greatly met, sustainable operation of equipment is ensured, and many unfavorable conditions such as time delay and task interruption caused by vehicle lying down are effectively reduced and even avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a battery swapping device, and more particularly to an upper cover assembly and a battery swapping device for use in multiple scenarios. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, battery swapping devices on the market are equipped with charging interfaces that work with battery swapping cabinets, making them more compatible with these cabinets and facilitating battery swapping.

[0003] However, in remote locations and in areas where infrastructure is still underdeveloped, this type of battery swapping often fails to fully meet the diverse and urgent needs of customers. For example, when electric vehicles are used for daily commuting or food delivery, once the battery runs out and there are no battery swapping stations nearby, they face an extremely awkward situation. Therefore, relying solely on charging or battery swapping methods cannot ensure the continuous operation of the equipment, leading to numerous disadvantages such as time delays and task interruptions caused by vehicle breakdowns. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention addresses the limitation of existing battery swapping technology in terms of application scenarios by providing a top cover assembly and a battery swapping device suitable for multiple scenarios.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a solution through the following technical method:

[0006] The upper cover assembly includes an upper cover plate, the middle of which protrudes upward to form a first mounting housing. A first mounting cavity with a downward opening is formed inside the first mounting housing. A first mounting hole and a second mounting hole, which are both connected to the first mounting cavity, are respectively provided on opposite sides of the first mounting housing. A first discharge interface and a first charging interface for cooperating with a power cord are fixed inside the first mounting cavity, which are respectively provided at the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole.

[0007] Preferably, a second mounting housing is formed by protruding upward at one corner of the upper cover plate. A second mounting cavity with a downward opening is formed inside the second mounting housing. A third mounting hole communicating with the second mounting cavity is provided on the second mounting housing. A second discharge interface provided at the third mounting hole is fixed inside the second mounting cavity.

[0008] Preferably, one outer side of the first mounting housing and one outer side of the second mounting housing are adjacent to each other and perpendicular to each other. The outer side of the first mounting housing, the outer side of the second mounting housing, and the upper surface of the top cover plate together form a downwardly recessed slot. The first charging port and the second discharging port are respectively disposed on the inner sidewall of the slot. The first charging port and the second discharging port are disposed on two adjacent and perpendicular sidewalls of the slot, which can restrict the charging and discharging direction and effectively prevent the charging and discharging ports from being plugged in at the same time, thus achieving better electrical safety.

[0009] Preferably, the upper end face of the top cover plate is provided with a downwardly recessed handle mounting groove, and the outer side wall of the first mounting housing forms the inner side wall of the handle mounting groove. A handle that can be rotated to a vertical position is installed in the handle mounting groove. When the handle is fully accommodated in the handle mounting groove, it can block the first discharge interface. The blocking of the first discharge interface by the handle can further reduce the possibility of user misoperation during charging and discharging.

[0010] Preferably, an annular reinforcing plate is installed at the lower end face of the upper cover plate. The outer side of the annular reinforcing plate is fitted with the inner side of the upper cover plate, and the lower surface of the annular reinforcing plate is flush with the lower surface of the upper cover plate. The annular reinforcing plate ensures the overall structural strength and stability of the upper cover plate assembly. Furthermore, the embedded design does not affect the overall thickness of the upper cover plate assembly and provides a larger connection surface, thereby enhancing the connection stability between the upper cover plate assembly and the battery swapping housing.

[0011] Preferably, a connecting post is provided on the inner surface of the upper cover plate, and the annular reinforcing plate is fixed to the upper cover plate by bolts installed on the connecting post. The connection method of the annular reinforcing plate makes it easy to disassemble and assemble, and thus facilitates the installation and fixing of various interfaces on the upper cover plate assembly.

[0012] The battery for multiple scenarios includes the aforementioned top cover assembly, and also includes a second charging interface that works with the battery swapping cabinet. The second charging interface is better suited for battery swapping scenarios.

[0013] Preferably, the device also includes a housing, inside which a battery pack is housed, and a lower cover is provided at the bottom of the housing. A second charging interface is located on the lower cover, and the second charging interface can be better matched with the charging connector in the battery compartment of the battery swapping cabinet.

[0014] This utility model, by adopting the above technical solution, has significant technical effects:

[0015] This invention enables the battery to not only be compatible with the battery swapping cabinet for battery swapping, but also to be charged with a power cord, thus achieving a variety of charging methods for users. This greatly satisfies different scenarios and personalized needs, ensures the sustainable operation of the equipment, and effectively reduces or even avoids many adverse situations such as time delays and task interruptions caused by vehicle breakdowns. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the upper and middle cover plate assembly.

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Another perspective structural diagram.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the top cover assembly.

[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the upper and middle cover plates.

[0021] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Another perspective structural diagram.

[0022] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the lower cover plate.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the working principle of Embodiment 1 of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] Example 1

[0026] This embodiment provides a battery swapping solution for use in multiple scenarios, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, for ease of understanding, in this embodiment, when the lithium battery is used in conjunction with the battery swapping cabinet, the side of the battery swapping battery facing the bottom wall of the battery compartment is defined as the lower side of the battery swapping battery, and a connector for the charging interface is provided at the bottom wall of the battery compartment. The side of the battery swapping battery facing the opening of the battery compartment is defined as the upper side of the battery swapping battery, that is, the upper side of the battery swapping battery is provided with an upper cover plate assembly, and the lower side is provided with a lower cover plate 2.

[0027] The battery swapping device includes a housing 3, within which a battery pack is housed. An upper cover assembly and a lower cover 2 are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the housing 3. The battery swapping device also includes a battery control circuit board, which has a discharge terminal for electrical connection to a discharge interface and a charging terminal for electrical connection to a charging interface.

[0028] The charging interface includes a first charging interface 106 disposed on the upper cover plate assembly and a second charging interface 201 disposed on the lower cover plate 2. The discharging interface includes a first discharging interface 105 and a second discharging interface 110 both disposed on the upper cover plate assembly. In this embodiment, the first discharging interface 105 adopts a straight-insertion triangular interface, i.e., a conventional triangular interface, and the second discharging interface 110 adopts a conventional discharging connector. The first charging interface 106 adopts a 2+4 conventional charging structure port, and the second charging interface 201 adopts a conventional battery swapping cabinet charging interface. Through the design of multiple charging and discharging interfaces, charging in two different scenarios, battery swapping cabinet and charging pile, can be satisfied.

[0029] The first charging interface 106 works with the power cord and can adopt a conventional 2+4 charging port structure. The power cord can be equipped with a corresponding adapter. Through this first charging interface 106, charging can be performed directly in locations with charging piles, such as shopping mall parking lots and community charging stations, allowing for convenient charging. It can replenish the device's charge in a short time.

[0030] The second charging port 201 works in conjunction with the battery swapping cabinet, allowing the battery to be charged after being placed in the battery compartment for subsequent use. Staff can simply pull out the fully charged battery from the cabinet to replace it, eliminating the need for long charging wait times and greatly improving the continuity of travel. This is especially suitable for professionals such as food delivery riders and courier delivery workers who have high requirements for device battery life and fast-paced work.

[0031] By providing the battery swapping cabinet with two different charging methods and proposing to add battery charging and discharging port components to support charging pile replenishment, the system ensures the continuous operation of vehicles and provides users with a brand-new option.

[0032] During use, users can choose to charge based on their actual needs, such as charging at charging piles or swapping batteries at battery swapping stations, truly achieving a perfect match between charging methods and personal needs, and fully solving the problem that the vehicle cannot continue to operate when the battery is depleted and there are no battery swapping stations nearby.

[0033] To achieve proper installation of the charging and discharging interfaces, this embodiment provides a top cover assembly integrating multiple interfaces, with the specific structure as follows:

[0034] Top cover assembly, such as Figures 2-6 As shown, it includes an upper cover plate 1, with the middle of the upper cover plate 1 protruding upward to form a first mounting housing 101. The first mounting housing 101 has a first mounting cavity 102 with an opening facing downward. Specifically, in this embodiment, the first mounting housing 101 is a square housing 3, and its first mounting cavity 102 has an opening facing downward, i.e. towards the battery pack, which facilitates subsequent wiring between the battery control circuit board and the battery.

[0035] The first mounting housing 101 has a first mounting hole 103 and a second mounting hole 104 on its opposite sides, both of which communicate with the first mounting cavity 102. A first discharge interface 105 and a first charging interface 106, respectively located at the first mounting hole 103 and the second mounting hole 104, are fixed inside the first mounting cavity 102. The main bodies of the first discharge interface 105 and the first charging interface 106 are placed inside the first mounting cavity 102, while the connector portions are placed inside the corresponding mounting holes. The first mounting cavity 102 provides reasonable installation space for the charging and discharging interfaces, thereby making the entire upper cover assembly structure compact and reducing the space occupied by the upper cover assembly.

[0036] Similarly, a second mounting housing 107 is formed by protruding upward at one corner of the upper cover plate 1. A second mounting cavity 108 with a downward opening is formed inside the second mounting housing 107. A third mounting hole 109 communicating with the second mounting cavity 108 is provided on the second mounting housing 107. A second discharge interface 110 provided at the third mounting hole 109 is fixed inside the second mounting cavity 108. The second mounting cavity 108 provides a better installation space for the second discharge interface 110.

[0037] One outer side of the first mounting housing 101 is adjacent to and perpendicular to one outer side of the second mounting housing 107. The outer side of the first mounting housing 101, the outer side of the second mounting housing 107, and the upper end face of the upper cover plate 1 together form a downwardly recessed slot 111. The first charging interface 106 and the second discharging interface 110 are respectively disposed on the inner side wall of the slot 111.

[0038] The second discharge port 110 can be provided with an electrical connection female that mates with the male electrical connection to realize the discharge action. The recessed structure of the slot 111 can protect the discharge port and facilitate the insertion and removal operation at the discharge port. On the other hand, it can also make the first charging port 106 and the second discharge port 110 perpendicular to each other, so that there is no space for simultaneous plugging in the charging and discharging ports. This prevents the first charging port 106 and the second discharge port 110 from being inserted into the corresponding connector at the same time, avoiding the situation where the user may use the charging port and the discharging port at the same time, and providing better safety protection.

[0039] In this embodiment, a downwardly recessed handle mounting groove 112 is provided on the upper end face of the upper cover plate 1. The outer side wall of the first mounting housing 101 forms the inner side wall of the handle mounting groove 112. A handle 113 that can be rotated to a vertical state is installed in the handle mounting groove 112. The handle 113 can be completely accommodated in the handle mounting groove 112 and can block the first discharge interface 105 when it is accommodated in the handle mounting groove 112.

[0040] Similarly, the first discharge port 105 and the first charging port 106 are distributed on opposite sides of the first mounting housing 101, achieving a separate design that avoids interference between different ports and ensures that users do not misoperate when plugging or unplugging the charger. Furthermore, the handle 113 blocks the first discharge port 105, requiring the user to lift the handle 113 when using the first discharge port 105, serving as a warning and allowing the user to more intuitively understand whether the port being used is a charging or discharging port, further preventing misoperation.

[0041] In this embodiment, to ensure the overall structural strength and stability of the upper cover assembly, an annular reinforcing plate 114 is installed at the lower end face of the upper cover 1. The outer side of the annular reinforcing plate 114 is fitted with the inner side of the upper cover 1, and the lower surface of the annular reinforcing plate 114 is flush with the lower surface of the upper cover 1. A connecting post 115 is provided on the inner surface of the upper cover 1, and the annular reinforcing plate 114 is fixed to the upper cover 1 by bolts installed on the connecting post 115. This allows for easy disassembly and assembly of the annular reinforcing plate 114, facilitating the installation and fixing of various joints on the lower surface of the upper cover 1.

[0042] It is readily understood that those skilled in the art can combine, split, or reorganize the embodiments provided in this application to obtain other embodiments, none of which exceed the protection scope of this application.

[0043] In summary, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. All equivalent changes and modifications made within the scope of the patent application of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the patent of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cover plate assembly, comprising a cover plate (1), characterized in that: The upper cover plate (1) protrudes upward in the middle to form a first mounting housing (101). A first mounting cavity (102) with an opening facing downward is formed inside the first mounting housing (101). A first mounting hole (103) and a second mounting hole (104) communicating with the first mounting cavity (102) are respectively provided on the opposite two sides of the first mounting housing (101). A first discharge interface (105) and a first charging interface (106) for cooperating with a power cord are fixed inside the first mounting cavity (102) and respectively provided at the first mounting hole (103) and the second mounting hole (104).

2. The upper cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper cover plate (1) protrudes upward at one corner to form a second mounting housing (107). A second mounting cavity (108) with an opening facing downward is formed inside the second mounting housing (107). A third mounting hole (109) communicating with the second mounting cavity (108) is provided on the second mounting housing (107). A second discharge interface (110) provided at the third mounting hole (109) is fixed inside the second mounting cavity (108).

3. The upper cover assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: One outer side of the first mounting housing (101) is adjacent to and perpendicular to one outer side of the second mounting housing (107). The outer side of the first mounting housing (101), the outer side of the second mounting housing (107), and the upper end face of the upper cover plate (1) together form a downwardly recessed slot (111). The first charging interface (106) and the second discharging interface (110) are respectively disposed on the inner wall of the slot (111).

4. The upper cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end face of the cover plate (1) is provided with a downwardly recessed handle mounting groove (112). The outer side wall of the first mounting housing (101) forms the inner side wall of the handle mounting groove (112). A handle (113) that can be rotated to a vertical state is installed in the handle mounting groove (112). The handle (113) can be completely accommodated in the handle mounting groove (112) and can block the first discharge interface (105) when it is accommodated in the handle mounting groove (112).

5. The upper cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: An annular reinforcing plate (114) is installed at the lower end face of the upper cover plate (1). The outer side of the annular reinforcing plate (114) is in contact with the inner side of the upper cover plate (1), and the lower surface of the annular reinforcing plate (114) is flush with the lower surface of the upper cover plate (1).

6. The upper cover assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: A connecting post (115) is provided on the inner surface of the upper cover plate (1), and an annular reinforcing plate (114) is fixed to the upper cover plate (1) by bolts installed on the connecting post (115).

7. A battery for multiple scenarios, characterized in that: It includes the top cover assembly as described in any one of claims 1-6, and further includes a second charging interface (201) that cooperates with the battery swapping cabinet.

8. The battery swapping device for multiple scenarios according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a housing (3), a battery pack is provided inside the housing (3), a lower cover plate (2) is provided at the bottom of the housing (3), and a second charging interface (201) is provided on the lower cover plate (2).

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