Battery swap station control cabinet temperature control assembly and battery swap station

Abstract

A temperature control component for a battery swapping station control cabinet and a battery swapping station are disclosed, relating to the field of battery swapping station technology. The temperature control component includes a partition mechanism and a temperature regulating mechanism. The partition mechanism is disposed in the gap between the outer wall of the control cabinet and the inner wall of the container. The partition mechanism is installed on the outer wall of the control cabinet and connected to the inner wall of the container to form a heat insulation space. The temperature regulating mechanism exchanges heat with the interior of the control cabinet through the heat insulation space. The battery swapping station including the aforementioned temperature control component can ensure heat exchange efficiency, regulate the temperature of the control cabinet, and eliminate the need to equip the control cabinet with a container of a specific size, thereby reducing the investment cost of the battery swapping station.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of battery swapping station technology, and in particular to a temperature control component for a battery swapping station control cabinet and a battery swapping station. Background Technology

[0002] The control system is a crucial component of a battery swapping station, with functions including, but not limited to: controlling and coordinating the battery swapping process; monitoring the operation and power distribution of various systems and equipment within the station; monitoring the status of batteries stored on the battery racks; and providing overall fire control for the station. The control system integrates numerous electrical devices, switches, and wiring. For ease of assembly and centralized management, the control system is typically housed in a control cabinet. Excessive or insufficient temperature inside the control cabinet can affect the normal operation of the control system and shorten the lifespan of electrical equipment. In particular, severe overheating can lead to fire or explosion, posing a significant safety hazard. Therefore, temperature control of the control cabinet is necessary.

[0003] In existing technologies, the control cabinet is usually placed in a separate container to isolate it from other equipment in the battery swapping station (such as charging units, battery racks, etc.) and then the temperature of the control cabinet is regulated. However, this method requires a container of a specific size according to the specifications of the control cabinet, which increases the investment cost and floor space of the battery swapping station and has certain limitations. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a temperature control component for a battery swapping station control cabinet and a battery swapping station. The partition mechanism can separate the control cabinet from other equipment in the container, and the temperature control mechanism can control the temperature of the control cabinet, which helps to reduce the investment cost of the battery swapping station.

[0005] This utility model provides a temperature control component for a battery swapping station control cabinet. The control cabinet is installed inside a container and includes a partition mechanism and a temperature control mechanism. The partition mechanism is located in the gap between the outer wall of the control cabinet and the inner wall of the container. The partition mechanism is installed on the outer wall of the control cabinet and connected to the inner wall of the container to form a heat insulation space. The temperature control mechanism exchanges heat with the interior of the control cabinet through the heat insulation space.

[0006] In one embodiment, the partitioning mechanism includes a partition plate, a first connecting plate, and a second connecting plate. One end of the first connecting plate is connected to the partition plate, and the first connecting plate is used to connect the partition plate to the outer wall of the control cabinet. One end of the second connecting plate is connected to the partition plate, and the second connecting plate is used to connect the partition plate to the inner wall of the container.

[0007] In one embodiment, the temperature control mechanism includes an indoor air conditioner unit and an outdoor air conditioner unit, which are connected by a connecting pipe. The indoor air conditioner unit is located in the insulated space and installed above the control cabinet, while the outdoor air conditioner unit is located outside the container.

[0008] In one embodiment, the control cabinet has an air inlet and an air outlet on its cabinet wall, both of which are used to connect the heat-insulated space and the interior of the control cabinet.

[0009] In one embodiment, a water-blocking mechanism is provided within the heat-insulating space, the water-blocking mechanism being located between the indoor unit of the air conditioner and the control cabinet, the water-blocking mechanism being used to collect condensate from the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0010] In one embodiment, the water-blocking mechanism includes a water collection plate installed below the indoor unit of the air conditioner. A baffle is protruding from the outer periphery of the water collection plate, and the upper end of the baffle protrudes from the upper end of the water collection plate. The water collection plate and the baffle cooperate to form a water collection space.

[0011] In one embodiment, the water collection plate or baffle is provided with a drain hole, and a drain pipe is connected to the drain hole. One end of the drain pipe is connected to the water collection space, and the other end is connected to the outside of the container.

[0012] In one embodiment, a detection element is provided in the heat-insulated space and / or the control cabinet, the detection element being capable of detecting the temperature inside the heat-insulated space and / or the control cabinet.

[0013] This utility model also proposes a battery swapping station, including a container, wherein the container is equipped with a control cabinet and the aforementioned battery swapping station control cabinet temperature control component.

[0014] In one embodiment, the system further includes a battery swapping box, which is located adjacent to the container, and the container contains a charging unit or a battery rack.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] The partition mechanism is connected to the outer wall of the control cabinet and the inner wall of the container, which can create a heat-insulated space inside the container to cooperate with the control cabinet. The temperature control mechanism regulates the internal temperature of the control cabinet through the heat-insulated space to avoid the internal temperature of the control cabinet being too high or too low, so that the control system inside the control cabinet can be kept at a suitable working environment temperature, which can improve the operating efficiency of the control system and ensure safety.

[0017] The partition mechanism can separate the control cabinet from other equipment inside the container, allowing the temperature control mechanism to adjust the temperature only for the control cabinet. The installation position of the partition mechanism can be adjusted according to the specifications of the control cabinet, making installation convenient. Since the partition mechanism makes reasonable use of the original gap between the control cabinet and the inner wall of the container, it will not generate additional space occupation. While ensuring heat exchange efficiency, it does not require a container of a specific size for the control cabinet. The control cabinet can share the container with other equipment, saving the design cost of the container and reducing the investment cost of the battery swapping station. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a container for a battery swapping station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the temperature control component and the control cabinet in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the middle partition mechanism.

[0022] Figure 4 This is another structural diagram of the temperature control component and control cabinet in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water-blocking mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 6 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the connection between the battery swapping box and the container according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] In the picture:

[0026] 100 - Container; 101 - Control cabinet; 102 - Insulated space; 103 - Air inlet; 104 - Air outlet; 105 - Battery swapping box; 106 - Drainage gap;

[0027] 10-Separation mechanism; 11-Separation plate; 12-First connecting plate; 13-Second connecting plate; 14-Mounting hole; 15-Third connecting plate;

[0028] 20-Temperature control mechanism; 21-Indoor unit of air conditioner; 22-Outdoor unit of air conditioner; 23-Connecting pipes;

[0029] 30-Waterproofing mechanism; 31-Water collection plate; 32-Baffle; 321-Drain hole; 33-Drain pipe; 34-Fixing component. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The specific embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the description of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0031] Unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "setup," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] The terms “upper,” “lower,” “left,” “right,” “front,” “back,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” and “outer,” etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product is in use. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0033] The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., are used merely to distinguish elements with similar properties, not to indicate or imply relative importance or a specific order.

[0034] The terms “include,” “comprising,” or any other variation thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which includes not only the elements listed but also other elements not expressly listed.

[0035] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2The temperature control component for the control cabinet of the battery swapping station proposed in this utility model is applied to the control cabinet 101 of the battery swapping station. The control cabinet 101 is equipped with a control system and is installed inside the container 100. The temperature control component includes a partition mechanism 10 and a temperature regulating mechanism 20. The partition mechanism 10 is located in the gap between the outer wall of the control cabinet 101 and the inner wall of the container 100. The partition mechanism 10 is installed on the outer wall of the control cabinet 101 and connected to the inner wall of the container 100 to form a heat insulation space 102. The heat insulation space 102 separates the control cabinet 101 from other equipment (such as charging units, battery racks, etc.) inside the container 100. The temperature regulating mechanism 20 and the interior of the control cabinet 101 can exchange heat through the heat insulation space 102.

[0036] The partition mechanism 10 is connected to the outer wall of the control cabinet 101 and the inner wall of the container 100, and can partition a heat-insulated space 102 in the container 100 to cooperate with the control cabinet 101. The temperature control mechanism 20 regulates the internal temperature of the control cabinet 101 through the heat-insulated space 102 to avoid the internal temperature of the control cabinet 101 being too high or too low, so that the control system in the control cabinet 101 can be kept at a suitable working environment temperature, which can improve the operating efficiency of the control system and ensure safety.

[0037] The partition mechanism 10 can separate the control cabinet 101 from other equipment in the container 100, allowing the temperature control mechanism 20 to adjust the temperature of the control cabinet 101 only. The installation position of the partition mechanism 10 can be adjusted according to the specifications of the control cabinet 101, making installation convenient. Since the partition mechanism 10 makes reasonable use of the original gap between the control cabinet 101 and the inner wall of the container 100, it will not generate additional space occupation. While ensuring heat exchange efficiency, it does not require the control cabinet 101 to be equipped with a container of a specific size. The control cabinet 101 can share the container 100 with other equipment, saving the design cost of the container 100 and reducing the investment cost of the battery swapping station.

[0038] In one embodiment, combined with Figure 2 and Figure 3 The partition mechanism 10 includes a partition plate 11, a first connecting plate 12, and a second connecting plate 13. One end of the first connecting plate 12 is connected to the partition plate 11, and the first connecting plate 12 is used to connect the partition plate 11 to the outer wall of the control cabinet 101. One end of the second connecting plate 13 is connected to the partition plate 11, and the second connecting plate 13 is used to connect the partition plate 11 to the inner wall of the container 100.

[0039] In this example of Embodiment 1, the partition 11 is flush with one side of the outer wall of the control cabinet 101, so as to cooperate with the outer wall of the control cabinet 101 to serve as a separation from other equipment inside the container 100.

[0040] More specifically, the partition 11 is flush with the outer wall of one end of the control cabinet 101 along the length of the container 100. The partition 11 is installed in the gap between the control cabinet 101 and the inner wall of the container 100 in the height and width directions, so as to cooperate with the inner wall of the container 100 to separate the control cabinet 101. Other spaces in the length of the container 100 are isolated from the heat-insulating space 102.

[0041] In this first embodiment, the first connecting plate 12 and the partition plate 11 are vertically connected and are connected as one piece by welding or gluing, or are integrally formed by bending or stamping.

[0042] In this first embodiment, the second connecting plate 13 is vertically connected to the partition plate 11. The two are connected as one piece by welding or gluing, or they are integrally formed by bending or stamping.

[0043] In this example of Embodiment 1, as Figure 3 As shown, the first connecting plate 12 and the second connecting plate 13 are both provided with mounting holes 14. The outer wall of the control cabinet 101 and the inner wall of the container 100 are both provided with assembly holes that cooperate with the mounting holes 14. The first connecting plate 12 and the second connecting plate 13 are installed and fixed through the cooperation of the mounting holes 14 and the assembly holes.

[0044] For example, since the inner wall of container 100 is usually equipped with reinforcing beams to increase structural strength, the assembly holes can be made on the reinforcing beams to reduce the need for structural modifications to container 100.

[0045] For example, both the mounting hole 14 and the assembly hole are set as screw holes, and the screw connection method is simple to operate, easy to disassemble and assemble, and convenient to maintain.

[0046] For example, when the number of partition plates 11 is set to two or more, and two adjacent partition plates 11 need to be connected, a third connecting plate 15 is also connected to the partition plate 11. The third connecting plate 15 is used to realize the connection between the two partition plates 11.

[0047] In this example of embodiment 1, the partition mechanism 10 also includes a sealing element, which is disposed between the first connecting plate 12 and the outer wall of the control cabinet 101, between the second connecting plate 13 and the inner wall of the container 100, or between two adjacent third connecting plates 15, so as to ensure the sealing of the heat insulation space 102 and improve the temperature control efficiency of the temperature control mechanism 20.

[0048] In this first embodiment, the partition 11 is made of heat-insulating material to reduce heat exchange between the inside and outside of the heat-insulating space 102, which helps to improve the temperature control efficiency of the temperature control mechanism 20.

[0049] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the temperature control mechanism 20 includes an indoor unit 21 and an outdoor unit 22, which are connected by a connecting pipe 23. The indoor unit 21 is located in the heat-insulating space 102 and is installed above the control cabinet 101. Figure 1 The outdoor unit 22 of the air conditioner is located outside the container 100.

[0050] In the prior art, in order to facilitate the installation of the control cabinet 101, space is usually reserved above the control cabinet 101 so that the control cabinet 101 can be installed inside the container 100. By arranging the air conditioner indoor unit 21 above the control cabinet 101, the space above the control cabinet 101 can be used reasonably, the space occupied by the temperature control mechanism 20 can be reduced, the structure is compact, which is conducive to reducing the area occupied by the battery swapping station, and can also play a good role in temperature regulation and control of the control cabinet 101.

[0051] In this example of Embodiment 1, as Figure 4 As shown, the control cabinet 101 has an air inlet 103 and an air outlet 104 on its cabinet wall. Both the air inlet 103 and the air outlet 104 are used to connect the heat insulation space 102 and the inside of the control cabinet 101, so as to achieve temperature regulation inside the control cabinet 101 through the air conditioning indoor unit 21.

[0052] For example, the air inlet 103 is located on the lower part of the cabinet wall of the control cabinet 101, and the air outlet 104 is located on the upper part of the cabinet wall of the control cabinet 101. That is, the air inlet 103 and the air outlet 104 are distributed vertically on the control cabinet 101, and the air outlet 104 is located on the side closer to the indoor unit 21 of the air conditioner, which can improve the temperature control efficiency.

[0053] For example, a fan assembly is provided at the air inlet 103, which can guide the airflow into the control cabinet 101.

[0054] For example, a fan assembly is provided at the air outlet 104, which can guide the airflow so that the airflow is discharged from the control cabinet 101 into the heat-insulated space 102.

[0055] In this example of Embodiment 1, as Figure 2 As shown, a water-blocking mechanism 30 is provided between the indoor unit 21 of the air conditioner and the control cabinet 101. The water-blocking mechanism 30 is used to collect the condensate from the indoor unit 21 of the air conditioner to prevent the condensate generated by the indoor unit 21 of the air conditioner from falling on the control cabinet 101 during the temperature adjustment process. Furthermore, it prevents the condensate from entering the interior of the control cabinet 101, which helps to reduce the risk of water ingress and short circuits to the electrical equipment and wiring inside the control cabinet 101. This improves the safety of operation while realizing the temperature regulation of the control system.

[0056] For example, combined Figure 4 and Figure 5The water-blocking mechanism 30 includes a water collection plate 31, which is installed below the indoor unit 21 of the air conditioner. A baffle 32 protrudes from the outer periphery of the water collection plate 31, and the upper end of the baffle 32 protrudes from the upper end of the water collection plate 31. The water collection plate 31 and the baffle 32 cooperate to form a water collection space, which can collect condensate from the indoor unit 21 of the air conditioner.

[0057] For example, combined Figure 4 and Figure 5 The water collection plate 31 or baffle 32 is provided with a drain hole 321, and a drain pipe 33 is connected to the drain hole 321. One end of the drain pipe 33 is connected to the water collection space, and the other end is connected to the outside of the container 100. It can discharge the collected condensate, eliminating the need for regular maintenance by operators and preventing condensate from overflowing from the baffle 32, thereby further improving the operational safety of the control cabinet 101.

[0058] For example, combined Figure 4 and Figure 5 The water-blocking mechanism 30 also includes a fixing member 34, which is used to fix the water collection plate 31 and the baffle 32 to the bottom of the air conditioner indoor unit 21.

[0059] Furthermore, referring to Figure 4 The fastener 34 uses a hanging rope (such as a steel wire rope), which is sleeved on the air conditioner indoor unit 21 to hang the water collection plate 31 and the baffle 32 below the air conditioner indoor unit 21. This reduces the installation process, lowers the installation cost, and does not require any modification to the structure of the inner wall of the container 100.

[0060] In one embodiment, a detection element is provided in the heat insulation space 102 and / or the control cabinet 101, which can detect the temperature inside the heat insulation space 102 and / or the control cabinet 101.

[0061] In this example of Embodiment 1, the detection element is a temperature sensor.

[0062] In this example of Embodiment 1, the detection element is preset with a first set value and a second set value. When the temperature inside the heat insulation space 102 and / or the control cabinet 101 is higher than the first set value, the temperature regulating mechanism 20 is opened to send cold air into the heat insulation space 102 to lower the temperature inside the control cabinet 101, thus preventing the control cabinet 101 from overheating. When the temperature inside the heat insulation space 102 and / or the control cabinet 101 is lower than the second set value, the temperature regulating mechanism 20 is closed. This ensures the safe operation of the control cabinet 101, keeps the operating environment temperature of the control system inside the control cabinet 101 suitable, and also saves energy, which helps to reduce the operating cost of the battery swapping station.

[0063] In this example of Embodiment 1, the detection element is preset with a third set value and a fourth set value. When the temperature inside the heat insulation space 102 and / or the control cabinet 101 is lower than the third set value, the temperature regulating mechanism 20 is opened to send hot air into the heat insulation space 102, so as to raise the temperature inside the control cabinet 101. This can prevent the temperature of the control cabinet 101 from being too low and affecting the normal operation of the control system. When the temperature inside the heat insulation space 102 and / or the control cabinet 101 is higher than the fourth set value, the temperature regulating mechanism 20 is closed. This can ensure the safe operation of the control cabinet 101, make the working environment temperature of the control system inside the control cabinet 101 suitable, and also play an energy-saving role, which is conducive to reducing the operating cost of the battery swapping station.

[0064] Understandably, the aforementioned setting values ​​should have different values ​​depending on the setting position of the detection element, and those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust the setting values ​​according to actual needs.

[0065] Reference Figure 1 and combined Figure 2 This utility model also proposes a battery swapping station, including a container 100, a control cabinet 101 inside the container 100, and a temperature control component for the aforementioned battery swapping station control cabinet.

[0066] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the battery swapping station proposed in this utility model also includes a battery swapping box 105, which is equipped with a battery swapping platform and battery swapping equipment for battery swapping operations on vehicles. The container 100 is arranged adjacent to the battery swapping box 105, and the container 100 is equipped with a charging unit or battery rack. The partition mechanism 10, the outer wall of the control cabinet 101, and the inner wall of the container 100 cooperate to separate the control cabinet 101 from the charging unit or battery rack inside the container 100. The control cabinet 101 can be integrated into the container 100, eliminating the need for a separate container 100 and reducing development and installation costs.

[0067] In one embodiment, a drainage gap 106 is formed at the connection between the container 100 and the battery swapping box 105. The drainage gap 106 connects the interior and exterior of the container 100. Figure 6 The lower end of the drain pipe 33 is fitted with the drain gap 106, which allows the collected condensate to be discharged from the container 100 through the drain gap 106.

[0068] More specifically, when the battery swapping box 105 is connected to the container 100, there will inevitably be a gap at the connection point. The drainage gap 106 is formed by this connection gap. The arrangement of the water-proof mechanism 30 can be achieved without modifying the structure of the entire station, which helps to reduce installation costs.

[0069] Since the battery swapping station proposed in this utility model adopts all the technical solutions of all embodiments of the temperature control component of the battery swapping station control cabinet described above, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0070] The above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A temperature control component for a battery swapping station control cabinet, wherein the control cabinet (101) is installed inside a container (100), characterized in that, The system includes a partition mechanism (10) and a temperature control mechanism (20). The partition mechanism (10) is located in the gap between the outer wall of the control cabinet (101) and the inner wall of the container (100). The partition mechanism (10) is installed on the outer wall of the control cabinet (101) and connected to the inner wall of the container (100) to form a heat insulation space (102). The temperature control mechanism (20) and the interior of the control cabinet (101) exchange heat through the heat insulation space (102).

2. The temperature control component for the control cabinet of the battery swapping station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The partition mechanism (10) includes a partition plate (11), a first connecting plate (12) and a second connecting plate (13). One end of the first connecting plate (12) is connected to the partition plate (11), and the first connecting plate (12) is used to connect the partition plate (11) to the outer wall of the control cabinet (101). One end of the second connecting plate (13) is connected to the partition plate (11), and the second connecting plate (13) is used to connect the partition plate (11) to the inner wall of the container (100).

3. The temperature control component for the control cabinet of the battery swapping station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature control mechanism (20) includes an indoor air conditioner (21) and an outdoor air conditioner (22). The indoor air conditioner (21) and the outdoor air conditioner (22) are connected by a connecting pipe (23). The indoor air conditioner (21) is located in the heat insulation space (102) and installed above the control cabinet (101). The outdoor air conditioner (22) is located outside the container (100).

4. The temperature control component for the control cabinet of the battery swapping station according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control cabinet (101) has an air inlet (103) and an air outlet (104) on its cabinet wall. Both the air inlet (103) and the air outlet (104) are used to connect the heat insulation space (102) and the interior of the control cabinet (101).

5. The temperature control component for the control cabinet of the battery swapping station according to claim 3, characterized in that, The heat insulation space (102) is provided with a water-blocking mechanism (30), which is located between the air conditioner indoor unit (21) and the control cabinet (101). The water-blocking mechanism (30) is used to collect condensate from the air conditioner indoor unit (21).

6. The temperature control component for the control cabinet of the battery swapping station according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water-blocking mechanism (30) includes a water collection plate (31), which is installed below the indoor unit (21) of the air conditioner. A baffle (32) is protruding from the outer periphery of the water collection plate (31), and the upper end of the baffle (32) protrudes from the upper end of the water collection plate (31). The water collection plate (31) and the baffle (32) cooperate to form a water collection space.

7. The temperature control component for the control cabinet of the battery swapping station according to claim 6, characterized in that, The water collection plate (31) or the baffle (32) is provided with a drain hole (321), and a drain pipe (33) is connected to the drain hole (321). One end of the drain pipe (33) is connected to the water collection space, and the other end is connected to the outside of the container (100).

8. The temperature control component for the control cabinet of the battery swapping station according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, The heat insulation space (102) and / or the control cabinet (101) are equipped with a detection device, which is capable of detecting the temperature inside the heat insulation space (102) and / or the control cabinet (101).

9. A battery swapping station, characterized in that, The device includes a container (100), which contains a control cabinet (101) and a temperature control component for the control cabinet of the power swapping station as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The battery swapping station according to claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes a battery swapping box (105), the container (100) is arranged adjacent to the battery swapping box (105), and the container (100) is equipped with a charging unit or battery rack.

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