A battery replacement energy storage ship

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of energy storage ship of battery replacement, it relates to ship technology field, for realizing battery box replacement, the energy storage ship of battery replacement includes: the energy storage ship of battery replacement includes: ship body;Inverter system, inverter system is set on ship body, inverter system is used to discharge;Battery replacement robot, battery replacement robot is set on ship body;Multiple battery box battery replacement structure, multiple battery box battery replacement structure is set on ship body, and is set in the position close to battery replacement robot, battery box battery replacement structure includes: bottom support, bottom support is used to support battery box;Multiple locking mechanisms, multiple locking mechanisms are set on the circumferential side of bottom support, the bottom circumferential side of battery box is equipped with multiple lock holes, and the output end of each locking mechanism can be inserted into one lock hole;The energy storage ship of battery replacement can realize battery exchange, by battery exchange mode, can greatly shorten charging time and improve the use efficiency of energy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of marine technology, and more specifically, relates to a battery swapping and energy storage ship. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of renewable energy, electric ships are gradually becoming an environmentally friendly alternative in the shipping industry. The development of battery-swapping and energy-storage ships will drive technological innovation and industrial upgrading in areas such as battery production, ship design, and port charging facility construction, forming a complete green shipping ecosystem. However, currently, when the batteries on battery-swapping and energy-storage ships are low on power, the charging method still involves connecting the charging cable of the shore-based battery swapping station to the ship's electrical connection system. This results in a long charging time, and if the batteries are not fully charged within a limited time, the range will be significantly reduced. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a battery swapping and energy storage vessel. This solves the problem mentioned in the background art that when the battery power on current battery swapping and energy storage vessels is insufficient, the battery is still charged by wire connection, which results in low charging efficiency and reduced range.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a battery swapping and energy storage vessel, which includes:

[0005] Ship body;

[0006] An inverter system, which is installed on the ship's hull, is used for discharging.

[0007] A battery swapping robot, which is mounted on the vessel body;

[0008] Multiple battery swapping structures are provided, mounted on the vessel body and positioned near the battery swapping robot. Each battery swapping structure includes:

[0009] A base support for supporting the battery box;

[0010] Multiple locking mechanisms are provided on the periphery of the base, and multiple locking holes are provided on the bottom periphery of the battery box, with the output end of each locking mechanism capable of being inserted into one of the locking holes;

[0011] An electrical connection socket is connected to the middle of the base and is electrically connected to the inverter system.

[0012] An electrical connector is provided, which is connected to the bottom center of the battery box and is electrically connected to the battery inside the battery box. The electrical connector can be inserted into the electrical connector socket.

[0013] Preferably, the base includes:

[0014] Two seats are provided, spaced apart from each other.

[0015] A frame, which is connected to the two seats;

[0016] Multiple beams are arranged sequentially within the frame, with both ends of each beam connected to the two sides of the frame, and an electrical connection socket connected to a portion of the beams.

[0017] Preferably, the bottom of the battery box has an opening, and the locking mechanism includes:

[0018] A guide block, the top of which has an inclined guide surface on one side, the guide block can slide into the opening when it slides along the guide surface at the bottom of the battery box, and the side wall of the guide block has a through hole;

[0019] A locking cylinder is connected to the other side of the guide block, and the telescopic shaft of the locking cylinder passes through the through hole and can be inserted into the lock hole.

[0020] Preferably, the electrical connection socket includes a socket support plate and four female sockets, the four female sockets being connected to the socket support plate.

[0021] Preferably, the electrical connector includes a connector support plate and four male connectors connected to the connector support plate, with each male connector being disposed opposite to one of the female connectors.

[0022] Preferably, the battery box battery swapping structure further includes multiple guide posts, which are arranged around the base. The bottom periphery of the battery box is provided with multiple guide holes, and each guide post can be inserted into one of the guide holes.

[0023] Preferably, the battery swapping and energy storage vessel further includes a battery compartment, which is disposed on the vessel body, and multiple battery swapping structures are arranged inside the battery compartment.

[0024] Preferably, the battery swapping robot includes:

[0025] A lifting platform is installed on top of the battery compartment;

[0026] A robotic arm is positioned near the battery compartment.

[0027] Preferably, the battery swapping and energy storage vessel further includes a battery management system, which is installed on the transport equipment and electrically connected to the control system on the vessel body. The battery management system is also electrically connected to the electrical connection sockets of the multiple battery box battery swapping structures.

[0028] Preferably, the battery swapping and energy storage vessel further includes a transfer frame, which is set on the ground and positioned near the docking location of the vessel body. The transfer frame is used to support the battery box carried by the battery swapping robot.

[0029] This utility model provides a battery swapping and energy storage vessel, which has the following advantages: The vessel body is equipped with multiple battery box swapping structures, and the bottom support of the battery box swapping structure is provided with multiple locking mechanisms on its periphery. The bottom periphery of the battery box is provided with multiple locking holes. When the battery box is placed on the bottom support, the output end of each locking mechanism can be inserted into a locking hole to fix the battery box. At this time, the electrical connector can be inserted into the electrical connector socket to discharge the inverter system. The battery swapping and energy storage vessel can use a battery swapping robot to remove the battery box with insufficient power from the bottom support and place the battery box with sufficient power on the bottom support. The battery swapping and energy storage vessel can realize battery box swapping. Through the battery box swapping mode, the charging time can be greatly shortened and the energy utilization efficiency can be improved.

[0030] Other features and advantages of this invention will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0031] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals generally represent like parts.

[0032] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the battery box and bottom support of a battery swapping and energy storage ship according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0033] Figure 2 This diagram shows a top view of the bottom support structure of a battery swapping and energy storage vessel according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0034] Figure 3 This diagram shows a top view of the bottom support structure of a battery swapping and energy storage vessel according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0035] Figure 4A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an electrical connection socket and electrical connection plug for a battery swapping and energy storage ship according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0036] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the battery box distribution structure of a battery swapping and energy storage ship according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0037] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0038] 1. Battery box; 2. Base; 21. Seat; 22. Frame; 23. Beam; 3. Locking mechanism; 31. Guide block; 32. Locking cylinder; 4. Electrical connection socket; 5. Electrical connection plug; 6. Guide column; 7. Lifting platform; 8. Adapter frame. Detailed Implementation

[0039] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail. While preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the present invention more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0040] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a battery swapping and energy storage vessel for replacing the battery box 1. The battery swapping and energy storage vessel includes:

[0041] Ship body;

[0042] The inverter system is installed on the ship's hull and is used for discharging.

[0043] Battery swapping robot, which is installed on the hull of the ship;

[0044] Multiple battery swapping structures are installed on the vessel hull, positioned close to the battery swapping robot. The battery swapping energy storage vessel includes:

[0045] Base support 2 is used to support battery box 1;

[0046] Multiple locking mechanisms 3 are provided on the periphery of the base 2, and multiple locking holes are provided on the bottom periphery of the battery box 1. The output end of each locking mechanism 3 can be inserted into a locking hole.

[0047] Electrical connection socket 4 is located in the middle of the base 2 and is electrically connected to the inverter system.

[0048] Electrical connector 5 is connected to the bottom center of battery box 1. Electrical connector 5 is electrically connected to the battery inside battery box 1. Electrical connector 5 can be inserted into electrical connector socket 4.

[0049] Specifically, to address the current issue of insufficient battery power on electric ships, which relies on wired charging resulting in low charging efficiency and reduced range, this invention provides a battery swapping and energy storage vessel. This vessel features multiple battery swapping structures on its hull. The base 2 of each battery swapping structure has multiple locking mechanisms 3 around its perimeter, and the bottom perimeter of each battery box 1 has multiple locking holes. When the battery box 1 is placed on the base 2, the output end of each locking mechanism 3 can be inserted into a locking hole to secure the battery box 1. At this time, the electrical connector 5 can be inserted into the electrical connector socket 4 to discharge the inverter system. The vessel can use a battery swapping robot to remove the battery box 1 with insufficient power from the base 2 and place the fully charged battery box 1 on top. This battery swapping and energy storage vessel enables battery box 1 exchange, significantly shortening charging time and improving energy efficiency.

[0050] Battery box 1 can serve as an emergency power supply. If electric vessels in or around the port experience power shortages, battery box 1 can provide emergency power to other vessels or facilities. This emergency power supply can be converted from DC to AC by the inverter system of the battery swapping and energy storage vessel for external use. The inverter system itself uses existing methods to achieve current conversion.

[0051] Battery box 1 enables energy sharing. By discharging externally, the battery-swapping and energy-storage vessel can connect with the port's energy management system to achieve power sharing within the port. Especially in ports that use renewable energy sources such as solar or wind power, the battery-swapping and energy-storage vessel can transmit excess power to the power grid or other vessels, forming a green energy cycle system.

[0052] Preferably, the base 2 includes:

[0053] Two bases 21 are spaced apart;

[0054] Frame 22, which is connected to two bases 21;

[0055] Multiple beams 23 are arranged sequentially inside the frame 22. The two ends of each beam 23 are connected to the two sides of the frame 22 respectively. An electrical connection socket 4 is connected to a portion of the beams 23.

[0056] Specifically, the two bases 21 are used to support the frame 22. The base support 2 structure formed by the frame 22 and multiple beams 23 has high stability and can support the battery box 1.

[0057] Preferably, the bottom of the battery box 1 is provided with an opening, and the locking mechanism 3 includes:

[0058] Guide block 31, the top of guide block 31 has an inclined guide surface on one side of guide block 31, guide block 31 can slide into opening when the bottom of battery box 1 slides along the guide surface, and the side wall of guide block 31 has through hole.

[0059] Locking cylinder 32 is connected to the other side of guide block 31. The telescopic shaft of locking cylinder 32 passes through the through hole and can be inserted into the lock hole.

[0060] Specifically, the number of locking mechanisms 3 is set to six, distributed on the top of both sides and the top of both ends of the base 2. During the process of placing the battery box 1 on the base 2, the bottom of the battery box 1 slides along the guide surface around the perimeter. The guide blocks 31 around the perimeter extend into the opening to position the battery box 1. Then, the telescopic shaft of the locking cylinder 32 is inserted into the lock hole to lock the battery box 1. When the battery box 1 is replaced, the telescopic shaft of the locking cylinder 32 is pulled out from the lock hole to lift the battery box 1.

[0061] Preferably, the electrical connection socket 4 includes a socket support plate and four female sockets connected to the socket support plate.

[0062] Specifically, the four female sockets are used for charging and discharging.

[0063] Preferably, the electrical connector 5 includes a connector support plate and four male connectors connected to the connector support plate, with each male connector positioned opposite a female socket.

[0064] Specifically, each male plug is connected to a female socket.

[0065] Preferably, the battery box battery swapping structure also includes multiple guide posts 6, which are arranged on the periphery of the base 2. The bottom periphery of the battery box 1 is provided with multiple guide holes, and each guide post 6 can be inserted into a guide hole.

[0066] Specifically, there are four guide posts 6 and four guide holes. The cooperation of the guide posts 6 and the guide holes is used to position the battery box 1 more accurately, so that the telescopic shaft of the locking cylinder 32 can be inserted into the lock hole more accurately.

[0067] Preferably, the battery swapping robot includes:

[0068] Lifting platform 7 is located on top of the battery compartment;

[0069] The robotic arm is positioned near the battery compartment.

[0070] Specifically, each battery-swapping energy storage vessel is equipped with six high-performance modular vehicle-vehicle universal battery boxes 1 and six battery box swapping structures to support the swapping of battery boxes 1. The battery boxes 1 have high energy density and long lifespan, and support multiple charging and discharging cycles. Each battery box 1 is compatible with the battery-swapping energy storage vessel through standardized electrical connection sockets 4 and electrical connection plugs 5, which can be easily replaced and maintained.

[0071] The entire replacement process is coordinated by the automated robotic arm and lifting platform 7 on the battery swapping and energy storage vessel to achieve the function of quickly replacing the battery box 1.

[0072] Preferably, the battery swapping system also includes a battery management system, which is installed on the ship's hull and electrically connected to the control system on the ship's hull. The battery management system is also electrically connected to the electrical connection sockets 4 of multiple battery swapping and energy storage vessels.

[0073] Specifically, the battery management system (BMS) is existing technology, and the specific monitoring methods are existing methods. The battery management system is electrically connected to the control system on the ship. The ship is equipped with an intelligent battery management system (BMS) to monitor the operating status of the battery pack, including power, charge and discharge efficiency, temperature, cycle life, etc. The BMS will feed back battery health data to the ship's control system in real time and decide which batteries need to be replaced or charged.

[0074] Preferably, the battery swapping and energy storage vessel also includes a transfer frame 8, which is set on the ground and located near the docking position of the transport equipment. The transfer frame 8 is used to support the battery box 1 transported by the battery swapping robot.

[0075] Specifically, there are two adapter brackets 8, and the adapter brackets 8 include:

[0076] Two adapter seats, spaced apart;

[0077] The adapter frame is connected to two adapter bases;

[0078] Multiple transition beams are sequentially arranged within the transition frame, with both ends of each transition beam connected to the two sides of the transition frame, respectively.

[0079] Multiple transition guide blocks, with an inclined transition guide surface on one side of the top of each transition guide block.

[0080] In summary, the specific steps for implementing the battery swapping and energy storage vessel proposed in this application include:

[0081] Battery box unloading: After the battery swapping and energy storage vessel arrives at the battery swapping station, the battery box 1 is unloaded from the battery compartment by a robotic arm and transported to the transfer frame 8 at the docking position of the ship's battery box 1. The shore-side robotic arm then transports the battery box 1 to the shore-side battery swapping station.

[0082] Battery replacement: Based on the remaining power and health status of battery box 1, when the remaining power is greater than 80% and the health status is greater than 80%, the shore-based robotic arm places the new rechargeable battery box 1 onto the transfer bracket 8 at the docking position of the ship's battery box 1, and then the robotic arm on the ship transports the battery box 1 into the cabin.

[0083] Inspection and Confirmation: During the battery swapping process, the Battery Management System (BMS) will monitor parameters such as the charge, battery status, and temperature of each battery box in real time to ensure that the battery swapping process does not affect the battery performance.

[0084] Battery swapping and energy storage technology for electric ships can not only improve the operating efficiency of electric ships, but also promote the development of green shipping and reduce carbon emissions in the shipping industry. With the continuous progress of intelligent and automated technologies, battery swapping ships will be able to manage energy more intelligently and efficiently in the future.

[0085] This battery swapping model can also serve as a reference for battery replacement in other modes of transportation, such as electric buses and electric trucks. The maturity of battery swapping ship energy storage technology may become one of the key technologies for green transportation in the future.

[0086] Battery swapping energy storage technology has advantages in high-power, high-load power supply processes.

[0087] The various embodiments of the present invention have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments.

Claims

1. A battery-swapping and energy-storage vessel, characterized in that, The battery swapping and energy storage vessel includes: Ship body; An inverter system, which is installed on the ship's hull, is used for discharging. A battery swapping robot, which is mounted on the vessel body; Multiple battery swapping structures are provided, mounted on the vessel body and positioned near the battery swapping robot. Each battery swapping structure includes: A base support for supporting the battery box; Multiple locking mechanisms are provided on the periphery of the base, and multiple locking holes are provided on the bottom periphery of the battery box, with the output end of each locking mechanism capable of being inserted into one of the locking holes; An electrical connection socket is connected to the middle of the base and is electrically connected to the inverter system. An electrical connector is provided, which is connected to the bottom center of the battery box and is electrically connected to the battery inside the battery box. The electrical connector can be inserted into the electrical connector socket.

2. The battery swapping and energy storage vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base includes: Two seats are provided, spaced apart from each other. A frame, which is connected to the two seats; Multiple beams are arranged sequentially within the frame, with both ends of each beam connected to the two sides of the frame, and an electrical connection socket connected to a portion of the beams.

3. The battery swapping and energy storage vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the battery box has an opening, and the locking mechanism includes: A guide block, the top of which has an inclined guide surface on one side, the guide block can slide into the opening when it slides along the guide surface at the bottom of the battery box, and the side wall of the guide block has a through hole; A locking cylinder is connected to the other side of the guide block, and the telescopic shaft of the locking cylinder passes through the through hole and can be inserted into the lock hole.

4. The battery swapping and energy storage vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrical connection socket includes a socket support plate and four female sockets, which are connected to the socket support plate.

5. A battery-swapping and energy-storage vessel according to claim 4, characterized in that, The electrical connector includes a plug support plate and four male plugs connected to the plug support plate, with each male plug positioned opposite a female socket.

6. The battery swapping and energy storage vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery box battery swapping structure also includes multiple guide posts, which are arranged around the base. The bottom periphery of the battery box is provided with multiple guide holes, and each guide post can be inserted into one of the guide holes.

7. A battery-swapping energy storage vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery swapping and energy storage vessel also includes a battery compartment, which is located on the vessel body, and multiple battery swapping structures are arranged inside the battery compartment.

8. A battery-swapping energy storage vessel according to claim 7, characterized in that, The battery swapping robot includes: A lifting platform is installed on top of the battery compartment; A robotic arm is positioned near the battery compartment.

9. A battery-swapping energy storage vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery swapping and energy storage vessel also includes a battery management system, which is installed on the transport equipment and is electrically connected to the control system on the vessel body. The battery management system is also electrically connected to the electrical connection sockets of the multiple battery box battery swapping structures.

10. A battery-swapping and energy-storage vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery swapping and energy storage vessel also includes a transfer frame, which is set on the ground and positioned near the vessel body when it is docked. The transfer frame is used to support the battery box carried by the battery swapping robot.

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