A dual-sided battery swapping device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a dual-sided battery swapping device, including two battery compartments, a platform, two movable door panels, a jetting mechanism, and two battery swapping trolleys. The two movable door panels are located below the battery swapping port. The jetting mechanism includes two air chambers, an air compressor, a distribution chamber, two air supply pipes, and two connecting pipes. The air chambers are mounted on the movable door panels and are located on the closed side of the two movable door panels. Multiple nozzles are mounted on the air chambers, with the nozzles spraying air vertically upwards. The output end of the air compressor is connected to the distribution chamber, which is connected to the connecting pipes via the air supply pipes. The connecting pipes are connected to the air chambers, and the air supply pipes are flexible. This utility model allows the air chambers to move with the movable door panels, effectively removing water droplets remaining on the vehicle chassis and preventing water from entering the battery swapping device, thus ensuring the safe use of the device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of electric vehicle battery swapping facilities, specifically a dual-sided battery swapping device. Background Technology

[0002] As a highly automated energy replenishment hub, the core function of a new energy vehicle battery swapping station is to enable rapid battery replacement, effectively addressing the industry pain point of long charging times for new energy vehicles. Currently, the basic architecture of a battery swapping station mainly includes a battery compartment, a platform, a wheel alignment module, and a swapping vehicle. The battery compartment serves both battery storage and charging functions, with internal storage racks supporting battery stacking, and a battery transfer platform allowing for flexible battery allocation within the compartment. The platform serves as the parking area for vehicle swapping, using a wheel alignment module to precisely calibrate the vehicle's position, ensuring accurate swapping operations. The swapping vehicle integrates battery movement, lifting, and lowering functions, and is equipped with a bolt removal module, enabling rapid battery replacement by removing the battery fixing bolts.

[0003] The current operation process at a battery swapping station is as follows: After a vehicle drives into the platform, the wheels are aligned with the module to calibrate the vehicle's parking position, ensuring precise alignment between the vehicle's battery and the swapping port. Then, the swapping port door opens, the swapping trolley moves to the area below the port, lifts and supports the vehicle's battery, removes the fixing bolts, and transfers the old battery to the battery compartment. Simultaneously, it receives fully charged batteries from the battery compartment's dispatch system, completing the installation and securing of the new battery. However, this entire process relies on a single swapping trolley for battery removal, transfer, and installation, making battery replacement efficiency a key factor limiting the overall swapping speed. Therefore, technological improvements are urgently needed to enhance operational efficiency.

[0004] Furthermore, after driving in rainy weather, water stains easily accumulate on the chassis and exterior of the battery of new energy vehicles. If battery swapping is performed directly, these water stains may seep into the circuits or electrical equipment, causing short circuits. However, existing battery swapping stations generally lack effective mechanisms for treating water stains on the vehicle chassis and battery surface, which undoubtedly poses a potential risk to battery swapping operations. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dual-sided battery swapping device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a dual-sided battery swapping device, comprising two battery compartments, a platform, two movable door panels, a jet mechanism, and two battery swapping carts, wherein the two battery compartments are distributed on both sides of the platform, and the two movable door panels, the jet mechanism, and the two battery swapping carts are all located inside the platform;

[0007] A power exchange port is provided on the upper surface of the platform, and a track is provided on the upper part of the platform. Two movable door panels are slidably mounted on the track and located below the power exchange port. The movable door panels are provided with a drive mechanism for moving along the track.

[0008] The jetting mechanism includes two air chambers, an air compressor, a distribution chamber, two air supply pipes, and two connecting pipes. The air chambers are located inside the movable door panel, and multiple nozzles are installed on the air chambers. The nozzles spray air vertically upwards.

[0009] The output end of the air compressor is connected to the distribution chamber, which is connected to the connecting pipe through an air supply pipe. The connecting pipe is connected to the air chamber and the air supply pipe is a flexible pipe.

[0010] Preferably, the movable door panel is provided with a drainage mechanism, which includes a water collection tank, a guide channel, and a drain pipe;

[0011] The upper surface of the movable door panel is recessed inward to form a water collection trough. A guide channel is provided inside the movable door panel. An opening one is formed on the side of the guide channel facing the water collection trough, which is connected to the water collection trough. An opening two is formed on the side of the movable door panel, which is connected to the drain pipe. The drain pipe passes through the platform and is a flexible pipe.

[0012] Preferably, the air chamber one is provided with a plurality of nozzles two and three;

[0013] The angle between the jet direction of nozzle two and the horizontal plane is - degrees, and the jet direction of nozzle three is along the water collection tank towards the guide channel.

[0014] Preferably, a grid frame is provided inside the water collection tank;

[0015] A filter screen is provided on one side of the grid frame, and the filter screen covers one position of the opening of the guide channel;

[0016] The lower surface of the grid frame is provided with multiple columns, and the bottom of the columns presses against the water collection tank.

[0017] Preferably, the battery compartment is provided with a battery transfer port for conveying battery packs on the side facing the platform;

[0018] The platform is equipped with a second track underneath, with both ends of the second track passing through the battery transmission port and extending into the two battery compartments respectively. Both battery swapping carts are slidably mounted on the second track.

[0019] Preferably, the platform is provided with two partitions, which are located on the side of the platform closest to the battery compartment.

[0020] Two isolation panels are located between the movable door panel and the radio changer car, and the gas supply pipe and the drain pipe are placed on the isolation panels.

[0021] Preferably, it includes a ramp, which is provided on one side of the platform, and the surface of the ramp has multiple mounting grooves;

[0022] The jetting mechanism also includes two air chambers II and an air supply pipe II. Both air chambers II are located in the mounting slot. Multiple nozzles IV are installed on the air chambers II. The jetting direction of the nozzles IV is perpendicular to the upper surface of the slope.

[0023] A diversion pipe connects the two gas chambers, and the gas chambers are connected to the diversion chambers via gas supply pipes.

[0024] Preferably, valves are provided at the connection points between the gas supply pipe one and the gas supply pipe two and the diversion chamber.

[0025] Preferably, the slope surface is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0026] Preferably, the drive mechanism consists of a servo motor and a roller, with the output end of the servo motor connected to the roller, and the surface of the roller in contact with the surface of the track.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0028] 1. This utility model improves battery swapping efficiency by setting up two battery compartments and two battery swapping carts. The two battery compartments store fully charged batteries and replaced batteries respectively, and the two battery swapping carts perform battery removal and battery installation operations respectively. One of the battery swapping carts can pre-arrange the fully charged batteries. After the battery removal work is completed by one of the swapping carts, the battery installation work can be quickly alternated, effectively shortening the transfer time between new and old batteries and improving battery swapping efficiency.

[0029] 2. This utility model is equipped with an air chamber and a nozzle, which achieves the effect of air showering and water removal. Before and during the opening of the movable door panel, the nozzle can move with the movable door panel to air shower and remove water from the vehicle chassis and the surface of the unremoved battery, effectively preventing water droplets from falling into the platform and preventing water droplets from seeping into the internal circuit of the battery swapping equipment, thus ensuring the safety of the battery swapping operation and the stable operation of the battery swapping facility.

[0030] 3. This utility model achieves the effect of preliminary air showering and water removal on the vehicle chassis by setting up air chamber two and nozzle four. In the case of heavy rainfall, the air chamber two and nozzle four on the slope can perform preliminary air showering and water removal on the vehicle chassis, removing most of the water droplets retained on the vehicle chassis, reducing the working pressure of air chamber one and nozzle one on the moving door panel and ensuring the comprehensiveness of air showering and water removal.

[0031] 4. By setting up a water collection tank, this utility model achieves the effect of effectively collecting and discharging residual water. The water collection tank can collect the water that is scattered on the surface of the platform and the wheels after the air shower, and discharge it through the sewage pipe, reducing the problem of residual water on the surface of the platform and the leakage of residual water through the gaps in the platform, and further ensuring the stable operation of the battery swapping facility. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the platform components of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the jet mechanism connection structure of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a top view of the movable door panel of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 6 This is a side sectional view of the movable door panel of this utility model;

[0038] Figure 7 This is a partial external structural diagram of the movable door panel of this utility model;

[0039] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the movable door panel and grille frame components of this utility model.

[0040] Figure 9 For the present utility model Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at point B in the middle;

[0041] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the sectional view of the climbing structure of this utility model;

[0042] Figure 11 This is an exploded view of the climbing component of this utility model.

[0043] In the picture:

[0044] 100. Battery compartment; 101. Battery transfer port;

[0045] 200. Drainage mechanism; 210. Water collection tank; 211. Flow guide channel; 220. Drainage pipe;

[0046] 300. Platform; 301. Power swapping port; 302. Rail 1; 303. Rail 2; 310. Isolation plate;

[0047] 400. Sliding door panel; 410. Drive mechanism; 420. Grille frame; 421. Filter screen; 422. Column;

[0048] 500. Jet mechanism; 510. Air chamber one; 511. Nozzle one; 512. Nozzle two; 513. Nozzle three; 520. Air chamber two; 521. Diverter pipe; 522. Nozzle four; 530. Air compressor; 540. Diverter chamber; 541. Air supply pipe one; 542. Air supply pipe two; 543. Valve; 544. Connecting pipe;

[0049] 600. Inclined slope; 601. Mounting groove; 602. Anti-slip texture;

[0050] 700. Replace the radio truck. Detailed Implementation

[0051] 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 protection scope of the present utility model.

[0052] Please see Figures 1 to 11 One embodiment provided by this utility model:

[0053] A dual-sided battery swapping device includes two battery compartments 100, a platform 300, two movable door panels 400, a jet mechanism 500, and two battery swapping carts 700. The two battery compartments 100 are distributed on both sides of the platform 300, and the two movable door panels 400, the jet mechanism 500, and the two battery swapping carts 700 are all located inside the platform 300.

[0054] Specifically, the battery compartment 100 is provided with a battery transfer port 101 for transferring battery packs on the side facing the platform 300.

[0055] The platform 300 has a second track 303 installed underneath, and the two ends of the second track 303 pass through the battery transmission port 101 and extend into the two battery compartments 100 respectively. The two battery swapping carts 700 are slidably mounted on the second track 303.

[0056] Specifically, the two battery swapping carts 700 can move along track 2 303 respectively, and the two battery swapping carts 700 are matched with adjacent battery compartments 100 respectively. The battery compartments 100 are used for storing and internally transferring battery packs. The battery compartments 100 can output the battery packs after internal transfer to the battery swapping carts 700 through the battery transfer port 101, or the battery swapping carts 700 can input the removed battery packs into the battery compartments 100 through the battery transfer port 101.

[0057] During the battery swapping process, the two battery compartments 100 can be used to store battery packs in different states. One battery compartment 100 is used to store the removed battery packs, and the other battery compartment 100 is used to store the fully charged battery packs. Since the two battery compartments 100 store battery packs in different states, the specific uses of the corresponding battery swapping vehicle 700 are also different.

[0058] Specifically, the two battery swapping carts 700 are used to transport the disassembled battery pack and the fully charged battery pack, respectively. The two swapping carts 700 enter the battery compartment 100 that stores the corresponding battery packs. The two swapping carts 700 can operate simultaneously. While one swapping cart 700 is disassembling the vehicle's battery pack, the other swapping cart 700 can retrieve a fully charged battery pack from the battery compartment 100 that stores fully charged battery packs and transport it to a waiting position until the battery pack disassembly is completed. The swapping cart 700 then moves the disassembled battery pack along track 303 to the battery compartment 100 that stores the disassembled battery pack. Subsequently, the other swapping cart 700 carrying the fully charged battery pack installs the battery pack, effectively shortening the waiting time for scheduling new and old battery packs and increasing battery swapping efficiency.

[0059] A battery swapping port 301 is provided on the upper surface of the platform 300. The battery swapping port 301 is used by the battery swapping trolley 700 to remove and install the battery pack at the bottom of the vehicle. A track 302 is provided on the upper part of the platform 300. Two movable door panels 400 are slidably mounted on the track 302 and located below the battery swapping port 301. The movable door panels 400 are provided with a drive mechanism 410 for moving along the track 302.

[0060] Specifically, the drive mechanism 410 consists of a servo motor and a roller. The output end of the servo motor is connected to the roller, and the surface of the roller is in contact with the surface of the track 302.

[0061] The jet mechanism 500 includes two air chambers 510, an air compressor 530, a distribution chamber 540, two air supply pipes 541 and two connecting pipes 544. The air chambers 510 are located inside the movable door panel 400. Multiple nozzles 511 are provided on the air chambers 510, and the nozzles 511 spray air vertically upward.

[0062] Furthermore, multiple nozzles 512 are installed on the air chamber 510, and the angle between the jet direction of nozzle 512 and the horizontal plane is 40-50 degrees.

[0063] Specifically, nozzle 511 is directed towards the vehicle chassis. When the vehicle reaches the battery swapping location, nozzle 511 can blow air towards the vehicle chassis to remove water droplets and prevent water droplets from falling into the platform 300.

[0064] Nozzle 2, 512, is angled to increase the area of ​​air showering and water removal on the vehicle chassis, thereby further improving the effectiveness of air showering and water removal.

[0065] Furthermore, nozzles 511 and 512 can move along with the movable door panel 400 to spray water off the vehicle chassis and the surface of the unremoved battery, effectively preventing water droplets from falling into the platform 300 and preventing water droplets from seeping into the internal circuitry of the battery swapping equipment, thus ensuring the safety of the battery swapping operation and the stable operation of the battery swapping facility.

[0066] The output end of the air compressor 530 is connected to the distribution chamber 540. The distribution chamber 540 is connected to the connecting pipe 544 through the air supply pipe 541. The connecting pipe 544 is connected to the air chamber 510. The air supply pipe 541 is a flexible pipe. The purpose of using a flexible pipe for the air supply pipe 541 is to allow the air supply pipe 541 to move together with the moving door panel 400, to keep the air passage of the air supply pipe 541 unobstructed, and to prevent the air supply pipe 541 from affecting the smooth operation of the moving door panel 400.

[0067] Air compressor 530 serves as a gas power source, generating compressed air which is then fed into air chamber 510 via air supply pipe 541 and connecting pipe 544. Subsequently, it is output via nozzle 511, nozzle 512, and nozzle 513 to perform air shower dewatering operations.

[0068] It is worth noting that a ramp 600 is provided on one side of the platform 300, and multiple mounting slots 601 are provided on the surface of the ramp 600.

[0069] The jet mechanism 500 also includes two air chambers 520 and an air supply pipe 542. Both air chambers 520 are located in the mounting slot 601. Multiple nozzles 522 are installed on the air chambers 520. The jet direction of the nozzles 522 is perpendicular to the upper surface of the ramp 600.

[0070] A diversion pipe 521 connects the two gas chambers 2 520, and gas chamber 2 520 is connected to diversion chamber 540 through gas transmission pipe 2 542.

[0071] Air chamber 2 520 is used to spray water onto the vehicle chassis via nozzle 4 522. Its purpose is as follows: when the vehicle travels from the ramp 600 onto the platform 300, the vehicle chassis is in an inclined state. The airflow sprayed by nozzle 4 522 can preliminarily treat the residual water droplets on the vehicle chassis. On the one hand, it removes most of the residual water and relieves the working pressure of nozzle 1 511 and nozzle 2 512. On the other hand, when spraying water at the ramp 600 position, the water droplets can flow directly out of the battery swapping area with the airflow and will not remain in the battery swapping area, thus achieving a better water removal effect.

[0072] Valves 543 are installed at the connection points of gas supply pipe 1 541 and gas supply pipe 2 542 with the diversion chamber 540. Valves 543 are used to open or close the gas passages of gas supply pipe 1 541 and gas supply pipe 2 542, so that staff can adjust them according to actual usage.

[0073] The surface of the climbing 600 is provided with anti-slip texture 602, which is used to increase the friction between the climbing 600 and the tire to prevent the vehicle from slipping when driving on the climbing 600.

[0074] It is worth noting that a drainage mechanism 200 is provided on the movable door panel 400, which includes a water collection tank 210, a flow guide 211, and a drain pipe 220.

[0075] The upper surface of the movable door panel 400 is recessed inward to form a water collection trough 210. A guide channel 211 is provided inside the movable door panel 400. An opening 1 is formed on the side of the guide channel 211 facing the water collection trough 210, which is connected to the water collection trough 210. An opening 220 is formed on the side of the movable door panel 400, which is connected to the drain pipe 220. The drain pipe 220 passes through the platform 300 and is a flexible pipe.

[0076] Specifically, the water collection tank 210 is used to collect water droplets dripping from the vehicle chassis to prevent water droplets from the vehicle chassis from falling onto the movable door panel 400 and entering the platform 300 before the air shower is performed.

[0077] It is worth noting that multiple nozzles 3 513 are provided on the air chamber 1 510, and the jet direction of the nozzles 3 513 is along the water collection tank 210 toward the guide channel 211.

[0078] Nozzle 1 511 and Nozzle 2 512 spray air onto the vehicle chassis to remove water. At this time, the water droplets dripping from the vehicle chassis fall into the water collection tank 210. The airflow from Nozzle 3 513 blows the water droplets in the water collection tank 210 into the guide channel 211, so that the water stored in the water collection tank 210 can be quickly discharged through the drain pipe 220.

[0079] A grid frame 420 is installed inside the water collection tank 210, and a filter screen 421 is installed on one side of the grid frame 420, covering the opening of the guide channel 211.

[0080] The upper surface of the grille frame 420 is flush with the upper surface of the movable door panel 400. The grille frame 420 is used to compensate for the height difference of the water collection trough 210. On the one hand, it fills the height difference of the water collection trough 210 and keeps the vehicle stable when driving. On the other hand, the grille frame 420 can prevent water droplets from adhering to the wheels again when the wheels pass through the water collection trough 210 and entering the interior of the platform 300 through the gap of the wheel positioning component.

[0081] The lower surface of the bar grid 420 is provided with multiple columns 422, the bottom of which presses against the water collection tank 210. The columns 422 can leave sufficient water flow channels under the bar grid 420, reducing the obstruction of water flow caused by the bar grid 420.

[0082] It is worth noting that the platform 300 has two isolation plates 310 inside, and the two isolation plates 310 are located on the side of the platform 300 near the battery compartment 100.

[0083] Two isolation panels 310 are located between the movable door panel 400 and the radio changer 700, and the air supply pipe 541 and the drain pipe 220 are placed on the isolation panels 310.

[0084] The isolation plate 310 blocks the gas supply pipe 541 and the drain pipe 220, separating the movement range of the gas supply pipe 541 and the drain pipe 220 from the working space of the switching car 700. This effectively prevents the natural drooping of the flexible gas supply pipe 541 and the drain pipe 220 from affecting the normal operation of the switching car 700, and also avoids damage to the gas supply pipe 541 and the drain pipe 220 caused by the movement of the switching car 700.

[0085] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A dual-sided battery swapping device, characterized in that: It includes two battery compartments (100), a platform (300), two movable door panels (400), a jet mechanism (500), and two switch carts (700). The two battery compartments (100) are distributed on both sides of the platform (300), and the two movable door panels (400), the jet mechanism (500), and the two switch carts (700) are all located inside the platform (300). The upper surface of the platform (300) is provided with a power exchange port (301), and a track (302) is provided inside the upper part of the platform (300). Two movable door panels (400) are slidably disposed on the track (302) and located below the power exchange port (301). The movable door panels (400) are provided with a drive mechanism (410) for moving along the track (302). The jetting mechanism (500) includes two air chambers (510), an air compressor (530), a distribution chamber (540), two air supply pipes (541), and two connecting pipes (544). The air chambers (510) are located inside the movable door panel (400). Multiple nozzles (511) are provided on the air chambers (510), and the nozzles (511) jet upward vertically. The output end of the air compressor (530) is connected to the distribution chamber (540), the distribution chamber (540) is connected to the connecting pipe (544) through the first air supply pipe (541), the connecting pipe (544) is connected to the first air chamber (510), and the first air supply pipe (541) is a flexible pipe.

2. The dual-sided battery swapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable door panel (400) is provided with a drainage mechanism (200), which includes a water collection tank (210), a flow guide channel (211), and a drain pipe (220); The upper surface of the movable door panel (400) is recessed inward to form a water collection trough (210). A guide channel (211) is provided inside the movable door panel (400). An opening (211) is formed on the side of the guide channel (211) facing the water collection trough (210) to communicate with the water collection trough (210). An opening (211) is formed on the side of the movable door panel (400) to communicate with the drain pipe (220). The drain pipe (220) passes through the platform (300) and is a flexible pipe.

3. The dual-sided battery swapping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air chamber 1 (510) is equipped with multiple nozzles 2 (512) and nozzles 3 (513); The jet direction of nozzle two (512) is 40-50 degrees with the horizontal plane, and the jet direction of nozzle three (513) is along the water collection tank (210) towards the guide channel (211).

4. A dual-sided battery swapping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A grid frame (420) is provided inside the water collection tank (210); A filter screen (421) is provided on one side of the grid frame (420), and the filter screen (421) covers the opening of the guide channel (211). The lower surface of the grid frame (420) is provided with multiple columns (422), and the bottom of the columns (422) presses against the water collection tank (210).

5. A dual-sided battery swapping device according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that: The battery compartment (100) is provided with a battery transfer port (101) for transferring battery packs on the side facing the platform (300); The platform (300) is provided with a second track (303) at its lower interior. The two ends of the second track (303) pass through the battery transmission port (101) and extend into the two battery compartments (100). The two battery swapping carts (700) are slidably mounted on the second track (303).

6. A dual-sided battery swapping device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The platform (300) is provided with two isolation plates (310), which are located on the side of the platform (300) near the battery compartment (100); Two isolation panels (310) are located between the movable door panel (400) and the radio changer car (700), and the air supply pipe (541) and the drain pipe (220) are placed on the isolation panels (310).

7. A dual-sided battery swapping device according to claim 6, characterized in that: Includes a ramp (600), which is disposed on one side of the platform (300), and the surface of the ramp (600) is provided with multiple mounting grooves (601); The jetting mechanism (500) also includes two air chambers (520) and an air supply pipe (542). Both air chambers (520) are located in the mounting groove (601). Multiple nozzles (522) are provided on the air chambers (520). The jetting direction of the nozzles (522) is perpendicular to the upper surface of the ramp (600). A diversion pipe (521) connects the two gas chambers (520), and the gas chamber (520) is connected to the diversion chamber (540) through the gas supply pipe (542).

8. A dual-sided battery swapping device according to claim 7, characterized in that: Valves (543) are provided at the connection points between the gas pipeline one (541) and the gas pipeline two (542) and the diversion chamber (540).

9. A dual-sided battery swapping device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The surface of the ramp (600) is provided with anti-slip texture (602).

10. A dual-sided battery swapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive mechanism (410) consists of a servo motor and a roller. The output end of the servo motor is connected to the roller, and the surface of the roller is in contact with the surface of the track (302).

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